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Women Speaking Up
by Leni Leth and Dr. Mary Contreras
Women Speaking Up is a podcast dedicated to stories of triumph, courage, and renewal — the real, unfiltered experiences of women who have faced the hardest moments of their lives and come out stronger.Hosted by Leni Leth and Dr. Mary Contreras, each episode brings you compelling conversations, honest storytelling, and the kind of insight that stays with you long after you've stopped listening.Because every woman's story deserves to be heard.
Episodes
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Part 2 of Our Interview with Dr. Julie Albright
Dr. Julie Albright received her PhD at USC as a Digital Sociologist. She is the author of Left to Their Own Devices: How Digital Natives Are Reshaping the American Dream".
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A Renaissance Woman: An Interview with Dr. Julie Albright
Dr. Julie Albright received her PhD at USC as a Digital Sociologist. She is the author of Left to Their Own Devices: How Digital Natives Are Reshaping the American Dream".
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"Self care is not selfish!": A Tolicious podcast with Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi
Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi and her wellness company - Tolicious -was acknowledged last year as the "Best Female-led Wellness Brand in the United Kingdom". She is a registered nurse . Check out her website which sells handmade skin and hair care products as well as supplements and nutrition products:...
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"When she thought she couldn't, she did!" An interview with Robin Campanella
Robin Campanella refers to herself as a "jack of all trades" and I can concur. She is an amazing pet sitter. In fact, you'll hear during this interview that my black lab Mollie crashes the interview because she heard Robin's voice and was able to open the door to the room we were in!! Robin is…
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Part 2 of our Conversation with Winifred Morice: Listen to Your Body
Winifred Morice has been a nutritionist for over 60 years. She has some incredible wisdom to share with us!
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A Conversation with Winifred Morice: Live in Wonder and Gratitude
Winifred Morice has an incredibly diverse background. She worked closely with Richard Simmons for a number of years. She's an accomplished and published writer and spokesperson. She is one of the most positive, loving women we have the privilege to know.
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Raising Our Consciousness: Talking with Nancy du Tertre; Part 2
Nancy du Tertre is an American author, corporate attorney, and a paranormal practitioner best known by her trademarked moniker "The Skeptical Psychic". She earned a degree from Princeton University (1978) in Romance Languages and a J.D. from Pace University School of Law. She transitioned into…
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Raising Our Consciousness: Talking with Nancy du Tertre; Part 1
Nancy du Tertre is an American author, corporate attorney, and a paranormal practitioner best known by her trademarked moniker "The Skeptical Psychic". She earned a degree from Princeton University (1978) in Romance Languages and a J.D. from Pace University School of Law. She transitioned into…
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A conversation with Anne Porter about current events
A conversation with Anne Porter about recent events and impact on women.
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A conversation with Anne Porter: Minimalism and What Our Living Spaces Say About Us
I am definitely not a minimalist but we had a great discussion about working towards that and what our living spaces say about us.
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A Conversation with Janine Soto: Freed From the Box of Expectations
Enjoy our conversation with Janine Soto who has been living in Baja CA for 6 years. We talked about women and their relationships with men and why some women are choosing not to marry or remarry.
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Women Speaking Up - Intro
Women Speaking Up is a Podcast that allows women to share what it means to be a woman today. We want to elevate women's voices and experiences that often get sidelined and even ignored in mainstream media. We will have honest discussions about the issues that shape our world today and their…
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Leni Leth and Mary Contreras Reflect on our Interview of Jackie Alameda
Jackie Alameda ran the Baja Blues Festival here in Rosarito, Baja Mexico for 8 years, from 2012 to 2019. She also ran a post office business. She continues to help ex-pats who live here in Baja with their U.S. taxes, Sentri passes, passports and South Dakota license plates. She also works with...
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Interview with Jackie Alameda
Jackie Alameda ran the Baja Blues Festival here in Rosarito, Baja Mexico for 8 years, from 2012 to 2019. She also ran a post office business. She continues to help ex-pats who live here in Baja with their U.S. taxes, Sentri passes, passports and South Dakota license plates. She also works with...
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Leni Leth and I Reflect on Our Interview with Britta Tiarks
Britta Tiarks gave us such valuable information about cancer treatment and nutrition.
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Interview with Britta Tiarks, Part 2
Britta Tiarks is a life coach and motivational speaker who has survived cancer twice.
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Interview with Britta Tiarks, Part 1
Britta Tiarks is a life coach and motivational speaker who has survived cancer twice.
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Leni Leth and Mary Contreras Reflect on our Interview with Marti Benjamin
We hope to interview Marti Benjamin again.
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Inspire Growth: An Interview with Marti Benjamin, Part 2
Marti Benjamin is now retired and living in Baja CA, Mexico. She has worked in a Child Abuse Prevention program in Oregon; in the healthcare industry, and as a professional licensed coach. She is now a facilitator of meaningful, rich discussions called Tranquilo at Casa Amarillo in Rosarito. Baja...
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Inspire Growth: An Interview with Marti Benjamin, Part 1
Marti Benjamin is now retired and living in Baja CA, Mexico. She has worked in a Child Abuse Prevention program in Oregon; in the healthcare industry, and as a professional licensed coach. She is now a facilitator of meaningful, rich discussions called Tranquilo at Casa Amarillo in Rosarito. Baja...
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Leni and Mary reflect on their interview with Sherri Jaye
Leni Leth and Mary Contreras reflect on their interview with Sherri Jaye.
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Living Lovingly with Yourself: Interview with Sherri Jaye: Part 2
Sherri Jaye is the author of This or Something Better: How to Manifest A Life You Could Never Imagine. She is a Life Coach and an avid pickleball player. She lives with her 3 beloved dogs.
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Living Lovingly with Yourself: Interview with Sherri Jaye: Part 1
Sherri Jaye is the author of This or Something Better: How to Manifest A Life You Could Never Imagine. She is a Life Coach and an avid pickleball player. She lives with her 3 beloved dogs.
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Leni and Mary reflect on our Interview with Dr, Carol Scott
We talk briefly about how Dr. Carol Scott inspired us to think about being a leader in our lives and within our communities.
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Being a Leader: An Interview with Dr. L Carol Scott: Part 2
We continue our interview with Dr. L Carol Scott on leadership, the impact of childhood trauma on development and on her 2 books.
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Being a Leader: An Interview with Dr. L Carol Scott: Part 1
Dr. L Carol Scott talks about the leader within all people and how we can step up to becoming leaders.
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Our Reflection on our 3 episodes with Elizabeth Bello
Leni and I are constantly made aware of the power within women to heal and transform themselves and then, as a result, others. We are blessed to listen to such stories.
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Finding the Light: Interview with Elizabeth Bello; part 3
As a victim of childhood sex trafficking, Elizabeth Bello recounts the horror of her early childhood and her transformation into the loving adult she is today.
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Finding the Light: Interview with Elizabeth Bello; part 2
As a victim of childhood sex trafficking, Elizabeth Bello recounts the horror of her early childhood and her transformation into the loving adult she is today.
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Finding the Light: Interview with Elizabeth Bello; part 1
As a victim of childhood sex trafficking, Elizabeth Bello recounts the horror of her early childhood and her transformation into the loving adult she is today.
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Our Reflection on Our Interview with Kristina Knapic
Leni and I talk about our interview with Kristina Knapic.
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The Magic Love Coach: Part 2 of Interview with Kristina Knapic
Kristina Ann Knapic, also known as The Magic Love Coach, is an intimacy and relationship coach who helps women awaken their feminine energy, heal from toxic relationships, and manifest the life and and love of their dreams.
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The Magic Love Coach: An Interview with Kristina Knapic - part 1
Kristina Ann Knapic, also known as The Magic Love Coach, is an intimacy and relationship coach who helps women awaken their feminine energy, heal from toxic relationships, and manifest the life and and love of their dreams. Kristina reclaimed her power after surviving domestic violence and...
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Leni and Mary reflect on the interview with Sunny Crowley.
Our reflection of the interview with Sunny Crowley.
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A Champion: Our Interview of Sunny Crowley
Sunny Crowley talks about the bomberos here in Baja. Please listen for her wonderful definition of what it means to be a champion.
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Our Reflection of Interview with Tamara Romano
Tamara Romano owns and operates Madre's Restaurant in Rosarito, Baja California, across from the Las Gaviotas community. She is a woman with amazing grit who feels that whatever life throws at her is a lesson which ultimately benefits her. Her faith helps her to navigate whatever comes her way.
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Love Always Wins: An Interview with Tamara Romano - Part 2
Tamara Romano owns and operates Madre's Restaurant in Rosarito, Baja California, across from the Las Gaviotas community. She is a woman with amazing grit who feels that whatever life throws at her is a lesson which ultimately benefits her. Her faith helps her to navigate whatever comes her way.
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Love Always Wins: An Interview with Tamara Romano
Tamara Romano owns and operates Madre's Restaurant in Rosarito, Baja California, across from the Las Gaviotas community. She is a woman with amazing grit who feels that whatever life throws at her is a lesson which ultimately benefits her. Her faith helps her to navigate whatever comes her way.
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Our Reflection of Interview of Candi Thayer
Leni Leth and I, Mary Contreras, reflect on our interview of Candi Thayer. Thank you Candi for sharing your story with us.
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Knowing When to Leave: Interview with Candi Thayer
Candi Thayer, who is now working at an oil field in Texas, recounts her experience with leaving an abusive relationship.
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Reflection On Our Interview With Candace Woods
Leni and Mary reflect on our interview with Candace Woods.
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Interview with Candace Woods - Part 2
Candace Woods talks about her son's horrific accident and her journey with stage 4 breast cancer and what she learned and what she relied on to make it through this difficult time in her life.
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Interview with Candace Woods - Part 1
Candace Woods talks about her son's horrific accident and her journey with stage 4 breast cancer and what she learned and what she relied on to make it through this difficult time in her life.
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Our Refllection On Our Interview with Pamela Durant
We reflect on our interview with Pamela Durant.
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An Interview with Pamela Durant: A Life of Happiness and Love
Pamela has traveled and lived all around the world. She is tri-lingual and has her doctorate. She was a lawyer and teacher.
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Our Reflection on our interview with Maria Denzin
Leni and I, Mary Contreras, hope that Maria will do another interview with us.
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Know Thyself: An Interview with Maria Denzin
Maria Denzin is a professional coach who specializes in lifestyle, career, and behavioral coaching. She has a MBA from the University of Southern California, a M.Ed from Washington State University, a B.S. from the University of Virginia, and is a certified professional coach through the Academy...
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"Forgiving My Mother" by Linda Daly; an addendum to her interview
After our interview with Linda Daly, she sent us this voice message.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Women Speaking Up is a podcast dedicated to stories of triumph, courage, and renewal — the real, unfiltered experiences of women who have faced the hardest moments of their lives and come out stronger.Hosted by Leni Leth and Dr. Mary Contreras, each episode brings you compelling conversations, honest storytelling, and the kind of insight that stays with you long after you've stopped listening.Because every woman's story deserves to be heard.
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