Truly Amazing Women Radio Show https://inkandescentradio.com/series/truly-amazing-women/ On The Truly Amazing Women Show, our hosts take you inside the lives and careers of the women who are making strides and changing lives. Having profiled hundreds of women, journalist Hope Katz Gibbs and connector and entrepreneur Cynthia de Lorenzi brings their voices to the airwaves in these fascinating podcast interviews. Meet all of the women and discover their stories at Inkandescent Women magazine: http://www.InkandescentWomen.com. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:31:19 +0000 en-US c2022 Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. We shine a spolight on Inkandescent Women who are making strides and changing lives Truly Amazing Women on Inkandescent Radio episodic On The Truly Amazing Women Show, our hosts take you inside the lives and careers of the women who are making strides and changing lives. Having profiled hundreds of women, journalist Hope Katz Gibbs and connector and entrepreneur Cynthia de Lorenzi brings their voices to the airwaves in these fascinating podcast interviews. Meet all of the women and discover their stories at Inkandescent Women magazine: http://www.InkandescentWomen.com. Inkandescent Radio hope@hopegibbs.com false https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/Truly-Amazing-Women-1400.jpg Truly Amazing Women Radio Show https://inkandescentradio.com/series/truly-amazing-women/ yes 88d593f5-da65-5b9e-8a52-58d5e08b8baf https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Oct. 24, 2025 — 50 years ago today, 90% of Iceland’s women went on strike. Do not miss this revolutionary film about what happens when women unite: “The Day Iceland Stood Still” https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/the-day-iceland-stood-still/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:01:32 +0000 bd417334-d2e9-5dc9-8d5e-52dc89edc133 A Note from Hope, producer, InkandescentRadio.com — When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes the morning of Oct. 24 1975, the country came to a standstill. They refused to work, cook, or take care of the children; they brought their country to its knees and catapulted the island nation to its status as one of the best places in the world today to be a woman. Fifty years later, we go inside the minds, hearts, and homes of dozens of those brave women in Pamela Hogan and Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir’s groundbreaking film, “The Day Iceland Stood Still.” Watch the trailer above, and learn all about the project here: thedayicelandstoodstill.com

The movie is making waves around the world, including a showing on Oct. 8 at the National Press Club, where the filmmakers were joined after the screening in a panel discussion that included the Ambassador of Iceland to the United States, Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir.

The Ambassador shares: “I’m so grateful to Hrafnhildur, Pamela, and Gríma for ensuring that the story of the women’s day off is told by the women themselves. Fifty years on, it’s vital to remember this remarkable moment of solidarity, when women across Iceland stood together and refused to accept lower pay or fewer opportunities. Their courage changed the course of our society, and we all continue to benefit from their fight for equality.”

The women’s day off is still impacting Iceland, she believes. “We mark this day regularly, and it always reminds us to ask: are we still moving toward full equality? What remains to be done? The first Gender Equality Act was passed a year after the women’s day off. Since then, Iceland has introduced gender quotas on corporate boards, an equal pay standard, 12-month parental leave shared equally between parents, universal affordable childcare, gender budgeting, and gender assessments for new laws. Equal parental leave and affordable childcare probably play the biggest overall role in ensuring that people raising families can truly share both the responsibility of earning a living and caring for their children.”

About the film: Told by the women themselves and timed for release in the lead-up to the strike’s 50th anniversary, the filmmakers are on a mission to share the story that is subversive and unexpectedly funny. “We loved our male chauvinist pigs,” recalls one of the activists, “We just wanted to change them a little!”

“This is the true story of one day that changed everything,” explains Hogan, the U.S.-based director who campaigned as a high school student in the 1970s with her activist mother to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. Her partner in the project is Icelandic producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, who at the age of 7 accompanied her mother to that very strike in 1975 and thought that when she woke up the next morning “everything would be perfect.”

Hogan notes that while the E.R.A. never passed in the U.S., and Iceland still isn’t perfect – it’s the only country to have closed over 90% of its gender gap, and committed to reaching full equality in the near future. “The only thing new in the world is the history you do not know,” she says. “We hope this story will inspire viewers all over the world to reimagine the possible.”

Check out our Q&A with the filmmakers, below!

Click here to watch the trailer. Above, watch our interview on the Truly Amazing Women how on Inkandescent.tv., and listen to our podcast on InkandescentRadio.com.

THE BACK STORY

Icelandic producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir shares:

Of course, it is always a win when we simply finish a film and it travels the world. As a filmmaker this means a lot that the film actually resonates with our audiences and is inspiring people to take action. This is why we make films.

In regard to my personal evolution, I can say this: In 1975, when I was 11years old, I got the idea from attending the Strike that day that everything would be “fixed”, that men and women would be equal from now on, and I would have the same opportunities as boys and men. Of course, it took a while, and the change is still in progress, but in retrospect, it gave me shoulders to stand on.

If that was true, I have no idea, but that is how I lived my life, and I have lived my life to the fullest, surely doing what I love, making films. I sometimes wonder what would have happened if I had not had that idea in my head, if the strike had not happened. Now, of course, my whole life has been a struggle to survive as a filmmaker, as an artist, but here I am, and this has been my career, and I think that is a win.

What I hope for the future generations of women and men in Iceland, and around the world, is that simply they would have the same opportunities and be equally compensated for their work. We are in the position of privilege in Iceland, we have gotten far, yet we are still fighting for equality, and that struggle will probably never be over.  Unfortunately,  the rest of the world has a long way to go. I know it is daunting to be behind, but we know from experience in Iceland that things can change, and they will. Make men your allies, create new thoughts ofy, and allow your an equal societself to dream of a better future.

Film producer Pamela Hogan says: 

What made you want to make this movie: When I read about the story in the back pages of the Lonely Planet guide on a family trip to Iceland, my head exploded. I just thought, how can I NOT know this story? Then I thought of the words of Irish civil rights activist Bernadette Devlin: “It’s not that women are written OUT of history—it’s that we’re never written IN.” I didn’t have a choice. I knew I had to make the film, and it has been an incredible journey.”

What were the biggest challenges? Fundraising, of course. But on the creative side, one of the biggest challenges was finding archival footage—photos and film—to bring this 1970s moment of history to life. Most of the women didn’t have cameras, and those that did had said to me things like, “I don’t know why I didn’t think to bring my camera along when we entered the cow in the beauty contest.”

We have to realize this was not the era of selfies! Another challenge was finding a way to bring ordinary people—women and men —who were not activists but just living their lives—into the story. We wanted to paint a collective picture of Icelandic society in the early days of the 1970s women’s movement, and none of those people were on the record in any way, so it took a lot of research, a lot of cups of coffee with a lot of people, to find those voices.

Another huge challenge, she shares, was finding a way to convey the incredible pressure and criticism ICELAND’s 1970s feminist pioneers faced every day. “Today, Icelandic society has changed so fundamentally that either people don’t remember how much they scorned the feminist movement and the push for gender equality, or they don’t want to remember. So we ended up bringing in actors to voice critical editorials that appeared in the newspapers at the time.”

What are you most proud of? 

I think I’m most excited by the discovery that Iceland‘s feminists used humor to open people’s ears to their truly subversive message. I would even say they weaponized humor — and that made it a lot of fun to tell this story! And perhaps what I’m most proud of is that the women who shared their stories with us are happy with the film and feel that it truthfully conveys the spirit of their incredible movement.

Why do you think the women of Iceland were able to come together — and can others do the same today?

Well, it helps that October 24, 1975, was a sunny day, because that’s when the winds can be blowing so hard that roads are closed, and no one would’ve been able to come to the demonstration. I guess that’s why one woman’s son remarked, “Now I know that God is a woman!” Part of it, too, was that women in so many countries around the world in the early 1970s were coming together and fighting for change. As one of the Icelandic activists said to us, “We had sisters all over the place“. So there was a sense of joining a global movement whose time had truly come. Another key was the radical feminists’ willingness to compromise and call it a “day off “rather than a strike. Although some were disappointed and angry about the compromise and felt that it was a sellout, in the end, it’s why truly every Icelandic woman could participate that day, because the message was simply “we matter “.

What do you think is the future of women’s movements around the world in 2025?

I can only tell you about the excitement for this story that Hrabba and I have seen in festivals and screenings in so many different countries over the past year! Young women in South Korea were literally taking notes as they watched the film, determined to challenge patriarchy in their country. We screened the film in Dublin last week for women considering running for elected office in their countries, and they told us they drew inspiration from Iceland’s example. Later this month, on October 24, the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Day Off, the film will launch in theaters across Japan, where an executive committee has just been formed to organize a strike next March.

]]> A Note from Hope, producer, InkandescentRadio.com — When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes the morning of Oct. 24 1975, the country came to a standstill. They refused to work, cook, or take care of the children; they brought their country to its knees and catapulted the island nation to its status as one of the best places in the world today to be a woman. Fifty years later, we go inside the minds, hearts, and homes of dozens of those brave women in Pamela Hogan and Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir’s groundbreaking film, “The Day Iceland Stood Still.” Watch the trailer above, and learn all about the project here: thedayicelandstoodstill.com

The movie is making waves around the world, including a showing on Oct. 8 at the National Press Club, where the filmmakers were joined after the screening in a panel discussion that included the Ambassador of Iceland to the United States, Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir.

The Ambassador shares: “I’m so grateful to Hrafnhildur, Pamela, and Gríma for ensuring that the story of the women’s day off is told by the women themselves. Fifty years on, it’s vital to remember this remarkable moment of solidarity, when women across Iceland stood together and refused to accept lower pay or fewer opportunities. Their courage changed the course of our society, and we all continue to benefit from their fight for equality.”

The women’s day off is still impacting Iceland, she believes. “We mark this day regularly, and it always reminds us to ask: are we still moving toward full equality? What remains to be done? The first Gender Equality Act was passed a year after the women’s day off. Since then, Iceland has introduced gender quotas on corporate boards, an equal pay standard, 12-month parental leave shared equally between parents, universal affordable childcare, gender budgeting, and gender assessments for new laws. Equal parental leave and affordable childcare probably play the biggest overall role in ensuring that people raising families can truly share both the responsibility of earning a living and caring for their children.”

About the film: Told by the women themselves and timed for release in the lead-up to the strike’s 50th anniversary, the filmmakers are on a mission to share the story that is subversive and unexpectedly funny. “We loved our male chauvinist pigs,” recalls one of the activists, “We just wanted to change them a little!”

“This is the true story of one day that changed everything,” explains Hogan, the U.S.-based director who campaigned as a high school student in the 1970s with her activist mother to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. Her partner in the project is Icelandic producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, who at the age of 7 accompanied her mother to that very strike in 1975 and thought that when she woke up the next morning “everything would be perfect.”

Hogan notes that while the E.R.A. never passed in the U.S., and Iceland still isn’t perfect – it’s the only country to have closed over 90% of its gender gap, and committed to reaching full equality in the near future. “The only thing new in the world is the history you do not know,” she says. “We hope this story will inspire viewers all over the world to reimagine the possible.”

Check out our Q&A with the filmmakers, below!

Click here to watch the trailer. Above, watch our interview on the Truly Amazing Women how on Inkandescent.tv., and listen to our podcast on InkandescentRadio.com.

THE BACK STORY

Icelandic producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir shares:

Of course, it is always a win when we simply finish a film and it travels the world. As a filmmaker this means a lot that the film actually resonates with our audiences and is inspiring people to take action. This is why we make films.

In regard to my personal evolution, I can say this: In 1975, when I was 11years old, I got the idea from attending the Strike that day that everything would be “fixed”, that men and women would be equal from now on, and I would have the same opportunities as boys and men. Of course, it took a while, and the change is still in progress, but in retrospect, it gave me shoulders to stand on.

If that was true, I have no idea, but that is how I lived my life, and I have lived my life to the fullest, surely doing what I love, making films. I sometimes wonder what would have happened if I had not had that idea in my head, if the strike had not happened. Now, of course, my whole life has been a struggle to survive as a filmmaker, as an artist, but here I am, and this has been my career, and I think that is a win.

What I hope for the future generations of women and men in Iceland, and around the world, is that simply they would have the same opportunities and be equally compensated for their work. We are in the position of privilege in Iceland, we have gotten far, yet we are still fighting for equality, and that struggle will probably never be over.  Unfortunately,  the rest of the world has a long way to go. I know it is daunting to be behind, but we know from experience in Iceland that things can change, and they will. Make men your allies, create new thoughts ofy, and allow your an equal societself to dream of a better future.

Film producer Pamela Hogan says: 

What made you want to make this movie: When I read about the story in the back pages of the Lonely Planet guide on a family trip to Iceland, my head exploded. I just thought, how can I NOT know this story? Then I thought of the words of Irish civil rights activist Bernadette Devlin: “It’s not that women are written OUT of history—it’s that we’re never written IN.” I didn’t have a choice. I knew I had to make the film, and it has been an incredible journey.”

What were the biggest challenges? Fundraising, of course. But on the creative side, one of the biggest challenges was finding archival footage—photos and film—to bring this 1970s moment of history to life. Most of the women didn’t have cameras, and those that did had said to me things like, “I don’t know why I didn’t think to bring my camera along when we entered the cow in the beauty contest.”

We have to realize this was not the era of selfies! Another challenge was finding a way to bring ordinary people—women and men —who were not activists but just living their lives—into the story. We wanted to paint a collective picture of Icelandic society in the early days of the 1970s women’s movement, and none of those people were on the record in any way, so it took a lot of research, a lot of cups of coffee with a lot of people, to find those voices.

Another huge challenge, she shares, was finding a way to convey the incredible pressure and criticism ICELAND’s 1970s feminist pioneers faced every day. “Today, Icelandic society has changed so fundamentally that either people don’t remember how much they scorned the feminist movement and the push for gender equality, or they don’t want to remember. So we ended up bringing in actors to voice critical editorials that appeared in the newspapers at the time.”

What are you most proud of? 

I think I’m most excited by the discovery that Iceland‘s feminists used humor to open people’s ears to their truly subversive message. I would even say they weaponized humor — and that made it a lot of fun to tell this story! And perhaps what I’m most proud of is that the women who shared their stories with us are happy with the film and feel that it truthfully conveys the spirit of their incredible movement.

Why do you think the women of Iceland were able to come together — and can others do the same today?

Well, it helps that October 24, 1975, was a sunny day, because that’s when the winds can be blowing so hard that roads are closed, and no one would’ve been able to come to the demonstration. I guess that’s why one woman’s son remarked, “Now I know that God is a woman!” Part of it, too, was that women in so many countries around the world in the early 1970s were coming together and fighting for change. As one of the Icelandic activists said to us, “We had sisters all over the place“. So there was a sense of joining a global movement whose time had truly come. Another key was the radical feminists’ willingness to compromise and call it a “day off “rather than a strike. Although some were disappointed and angry about the compromise and felt that it was a sellout, in the end, it’s why truly every Icelandic woman could participate that day, because the message was simply “we matter “.

What do you think is the future of women’s movements around the world in 2025?

I can only tell you about the excitement for this story that Hrabba and I have seen in festivals and screenings in so many different countries over the past year! Young women in South Korea were literally taking notes as they watched the film, determined to challenge patriarchy in their country. We screened the film in Dublin last week for women considering running for elected office in their countries, and they told us they drew inspiration from Iceland’s example. Later this month, on October 24, the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Day Off, the film will launch in theaters across Japan, where an executive committee has just been formed to organize a strike next March.

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/tawshow2.png Oct. 24, 2025 — 50 years ago today, 90% of Iceland’s women went on strike. Do not miss this revolutionary film about what happens when women unite: “The Day Iceland Stood Still” false no 33:15 No no From Disaster to Resilience: Integrative Healers Action Network founder Jenny Harrow-Keeler stars on Susanne Mueller’s show, “Take it from the Ironwoman” https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/jenny-harrow-keeler-stars-on-take-it-from-the-ironwoman/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:28:16 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4456 Take it from the Ironwoman: A podcast to inspire and empower others by cool stories from every day smart, sophisticated, trendy, hip, energetic people from around the world, host Susanne Mueller says, “There are so many people with unique and different stories will be on the show – it can be YOU. What is their magic superpower to make changes in the world? you might wonder?”

Today Susanne shines a light on Jenny Harrow-Keeler, founder of the Integrative Healers Action Network

About Jenny: The cofounder and Executive Director of the Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN), a nonprofit that mobilizes trauma-informed, Jenny coordinates integrative health practitioners to support frontline communities impacted by climate disasters throughout California. Through IHAN, she has led statewide efforts to bring integrative care—including acupuncture, massage, and environmental health support—to first responders, evacuees, and underserved communities. She is also the founder of EcoWisdom, where she guides forest bathing experiences, weaving together mindfulness, somatic practices, and connection to the natural world. Her work bridges science, spirit, and community care to help people restore balance and resilience, especially in times of profound change.

From Disaster to Resilience: Jenny co-founded the Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN) in 2017 after returning to Sonoma County just before the devastating wildfires.

Rapid Response Clinics

Supporting Firefighters: Jenny’s work expanded to helping first responders deal with physical injury, emotional trauma, and toxic exposure. Since 2020, the focus has shifted to long-term recovery and detox protocols (e.g., glutathione nebulizer treatments). High rates of cancer and mental health issues among firefighters require early intervention and ongoing care.

New Fire Threats: The LA fires of early 2024 marked a turning point: firefighters became severely ill, many hospitalized. A new danger: burning electric vehicle batteries, especially lithium, causing extreme toxicity. Jenny’s Personal Recovery: She is aware that also she has to take time to herself. She rejuvenates through forest bathing, spending time in redwoods and nature as a form of self-healing and mental reset.

Get Involved and volunteer: IHAN is a mostly volunteer-run nonprofit with a small part-time staff. Volunteers range from licensed healers to admin helpers—training is trauma-informed and available online. Donations of funds, supplies, supplements, and word of mouth are crucial to support continued efforts.

Mission and Vision for the future: IHAN’s mission is to transform trauma into resilience for climate disaster-affected communities. The organization prepares constantly while promoting self-care for its team and building a network of support before the next disaster hits.

Wisdom: Jenny reminds us that supporting others supports ourselves. Visit IHAN’s website to volunteer or donate—everyone can help, even in small ways.

Listen to the episode on Inkandescent Radio’s Truly Amazing Women show — and on Take it from the Iron Woman.

Follow Jenny’s journey — and volunteer: ihanclinics.org • ecowisdomwellness.com

About Susanne Mueller, host, Take it from the Iron Woman

Executive coach, podcaster, and world-class athlete Susanne Mueller. She is the author of several books, including “50 Shades of Lipstick Leadership,” and the star of a TEDx talk called “Running and Life: The 5K Formula for your Success,” and so much more!

Behind the scenes: Originally from Switzerland, now based in New York, Susanne’s career started in an airline company’s sales and marketing department. “It was there that I had my eyes opened to the world,” she shares, and has worked across numerous sectors and geographies ever since.

She went on to get a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College, New York. Susanne’s Executive Coaching Certificate comes from her work at Columbia University in New York and is a Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation (PCC).

has industry experience in government, working for organizations ranging from the Swiss Mission to the United Nations. She has led the global SAP implementation in the international human resources department for Nestlé and has been involved in many consulting projects.

Click here to check out Inkandescent Women’s Q&A with Susanne, a member of the Empowered Together Network.

Listen to more episodes of Susanne’s show here!

]]> Take it from the Ironwoman: A podcast to inspire and empower others by cool stories from every day smart, sophisticated, trendy, hip, energetic people from around the world, host Susanne Mueller says, “There are so many people with unique and different stories will be on the show – it can be YOU. What is their magic superpower to make changes in the world? you might wonder?”

Today Susanne shines a light on Jenny Harrow-Keeler, founder of the Integrative Healers Action Network

About Jenny: The cofounder and Executive Director of the Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN), a nonprofit that mobilizes trauma-informed, Jenny coordinates integrative health practitioners to support frontline communities impacted by climate disasters throughout California. Through IHAN, she has led statewide efforts to bring integrative care—including acupuncture, massage, and environmental health support—to first responders, evacuees, and underserved communities. She is also the founder of EcoWisdom, where she guides forest bathing experiences, weaving together mindfulness, somatic practices, and connection to the natural world. Her work bridges science, spirit, and community care to help people restore balance and resilience, especially in times of profound change.

From Disaster to Resilience: Jenny co-founded the Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN) in 2017 after returning to Sonoma County just before the devastating wildfires.

Rapid Response Clinics

Supporting Firefighters: Jenny’s work expanded to helping first responders deal with physical injury, emotional trauma, and toxic exposure. Since 2020, the focus has shifted to long-term recovery and detox protocols (e.g., glutathione nebulizer treatments). High rates of cancer and mental health issues among firefighters require early intervention and ongoing care.

New Fire Threats: The LA fires of early 2024 marked a turning point: firefighters became severely ill, many hospitalized. A new danger: burning electric vehicle batteries, especially lithium, causing extreme toxicity. Jenny’s Personal Recovery: She is aware that also she has to take time to herself. She rejuvenates through forest bathing, spending time in redwoods and nature as a form of self-healing and mental reset.

Get Involved and volunteer: IHAN is a mostly volunteer-run nonprofit with a small part-time staff. Volunteers range from licensed healers to admin helpers—training is trauma-informed and available online. Donations of funds, supplies, supplements, and word of mouth are crucial to support continued efforts.

Mission and Vision for the future: IHAN’s mission is to transform trauma into resilience for climate disaster-affected communities. The organization prepares constantly while promoting self-care for its team and building a network of support before the next disaster hits.

Wisdom: Jenny reminds us that supporting others supports ourselves. Visit IHAN’s website to volunteer or donate—everyone can help, even in small ways.

Listen to the episode on Inkandescent Radio’s Truly Amazing Women show — and on Take it from the Iron Woman.

Follow Jenny’s journey — and volunteer: ihanclinics.org • ecowisdomwellness.com

About Susanne Mueller, host, Take it from the Iron Woman

Executive coach, podcaster, and world-class athlete Susanne Mueller. She is the author of several books, including “50 Shades of Lipstick Leadership,” and the star of a TEDx talk called “Running and Life: The 5K Formula for your Success,” and so much more!

Behind the scenes: Originally from Switzerland, now based in New York, Susanne’s career started in an airline company’s sales and marketing department. “It was there that I had my eyes opened to the world,” she shares, and has worked across numerous sectors and geographies ever since.

She went on to get a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College, New York. Susanne’s Executive Coaching Certificate comes from her work at Columbia University in New York and is a Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation (PCC).

has industry experience in government, working for organizations ranging from the Swiss Mission to the United Nations. She has led the global SAP implementation in the international human resources department for Nestlé and has been involved in many consulting projects.

Click here to check out Inkandescent Women’s Q&A with Susanne, a member of the Empowered Together Network.

Listen to more episodes of Susanne’s show here!

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Iron-Woman-Susanne-Mueller.png From Disaster to Resilience: Integrative Healers Action Network founder Jenny Harrow-Keeler stars on Susanne Mueller’s show, “Take it from the Ironwoman” false no 23:53 No no Ep6 Empowered Together show: Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro is this week’s guest on the Empowered Together Network show spotlight. Don’t miss our Q&A! https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/ep6-et-marguerita-cheng/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:01:24 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4300 Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s episode The Empowered Together podcast and video show on InkandescentWomen.com — as well as InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv

Today we are thrilled to talk with one of our new members, Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro.

A longtime Inkandescent client who started working with us in 2012, it is amazing to see what this award-winning financial planner has accomplished in the decade since we met. You’ll learn all about it at the website we created to share all of her work and insights, www.MargueritaCheng.com and to date we have published two of her book, www.WealthManagementRules.com and www.DiaryofaCFPPro.com. Plus, last year we finished episode 105 of her podcast/video series, Margaritas with Marguerita. Amazing!

I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, founder of Inkandescent, where the work of the professionals we have the privilege of working with never ceases to amaze us.

On today’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • What drew you to become a financial planner?
  • Helping others is a passion and priority of yours. You sit on several boards to ensure that your industry stays strong and compliant and that women have a seat at the table. Tell us all about it.
  • You regularly win awards, speak at events, and share your wisdom. What can we look forward to in 2025 and beyond?
  • On a personal note, you travel the world to run marathons. Tell us about some of the fantastic places you have been, and what’s coming up next.
  • Parting thought: Please share a critical idea about how to care for our financial futures in this volatile time.

Thank you, Rita, for a great interview! We are so happy to be featuring you on InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv and can’t wait to see what you will accomplish! We’ll talk with you all again soon!

]]> Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s episode The Empowered Together podcast and video show on InkandescentWomen.com — as well as InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv

Today we are thrilled to talk with one of our new members, Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro.

A longtime Inkandescent client who started working with us in 2012, it is amazing to see what this award-winning financial planner has accomplished in the decade since we met. You’ll learn all about it at the website we created to share all of her work and insights, www.MargueritaCheng.com and to date we have published two of her book, www.WealthManagementRules.com and www.DiaryofaCFPPro.com. Plus, last year we finished episode 105 of her podcast/video series, Margaritas with Marguerita. Amazing!

I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, founder of Inkandescent, where the work of the professionals we have the privilege of working with never ceases to amaze us.

On today’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • What drew you to become a financial planner?
  • Helping others is a passion and priority of yours. You sit on several boards to ensure that your industry stays strong and compliant and that women have a seat at the table. Tell us all about it.
  • You regularly win awards, speak at events, and share your wisdom. What can we look forward to in 2025 and beyond?
  • On a personal note, you travel the world to run marathons. Tell us about some of the fantastic places you have been, and what’s coming up next.
  • Parting thought: Please share a critical idea about how to care for our financial futures in this volatile time.

Thank you, Rita, for a great interview! We are so happy to be featuring you on InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv and can’t wait to see what you will accomplish! We’ll talk with you all again soon!

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EmpoweredTogether_Logo-1-e1753295767864.jpg Ep6 Empowered Together show: Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro is this week’s guest on the Empowered Together Network show spotlight. Don’t miss our Q&A! false no 23:14 No no Ep2 Empowered Together show: LifeChef AlinaZ helps us embody our archetypes https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/lifechef-alina/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:01:23 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4206 Alina says: The world is shifting in ways many astrologers have long predicted—an era of transformation, upheaval, and rebirth. The old structures are crumbling, exposing deep-seated wounds in our society and forcing us to confront the shadows we’ve ignored for too long. We are in the darkness before the dawn, the chaotic in-between where fear and uncertainty thrive. But this is not the end—this is the threshold of a new way of being. It is okay to feel scared, but we must not be still. Fear can paralyze or fuel action; the choice is ours.

In times of great change, we must turn inward to care for ourselves: 

  • Nourishment—of the body, mind, and soul—is our foundation. Eat whole, vibrant foods that make you feel alive.
  • Move your body in ways that remind you of its strength and joy.
  • Surround yourself with people who uplift you and seek knowledge that expands you.
  • Embodying your archetype and lean into what gives you strength.

Which archetype are you? More than ever, this is a time to embody your true nature—to step into your archetype with intention. The world is not changed by waiting—it is changed by those who step forward, despite their fear, and claim their place in the new world. Find yourself:

  • Warrior: Stand up for justice
  • Lover: Heal through connection
  • Creator: Shape the world through innovation
  • Sage: Seek wisdom and share it
  • Rebel: Challenge the systems that no longer serve us
  • Healer: Extend your energy where it is needed most.

This is your invitation: To nourish yourself. To know yourself. To move forward, even in uncertainty. The tides are shifting, and you are part of what comes next. Step into who you are meant to be. The world needs you now.

In our February 2025 interview, we ask Alina:

  • Why is this big change happening? What can we do?
  • Tell us about the archetypes and how we can find our own.
  • You are an award-winning LifeChef and author. How can we use food to protect our health, save money, and avoid supply chain problems? What foods do you recommend? What ways of cooking?
  • How do you get your strength and energy when you feel drained?
  • How can we all use our strength, and our archetypes, not just to survive during this time — but thrive?

Bonus: Alina will share an exercise she created so you can find your archetype on your own. She’s also available for personal sessions.

Watch our video interview here!

Click here to learn more about LifeChef Alina on Inkandescent Women magazine.

]]> Alina says: The world is shifting in ways many astrologers have long predicted—an era of transformation, upheaval, and rebirth. The old structures are crumbling, exposing deep-seated wounds in our society and forcing us to confront the shadows we’ve ignored for too long. We are in the darkness before the dawn, the chaotic in-between where fear and uncertainty thrive. But this is not the end—this is the threshold of a new way of being. It is okay to feel scared, but we must not be still. Fear can paralyze or fuel action; the choice is ours.

In times of great change, we must turn inward to care for ourselves: 

  • Nourishment—of the body, mind, and soul—is our foundation. Eat whole, vibrant foods that make you feel alive.
  • Move your body in ways that remind you of its strength and joy.
  • Surround yourself with people who uplift you and seek knowledge that expands you.
  • Embodying your archetype and lean into what gives you strength.

Which archetype are you? More than ever, this is a time to embody your true nature—to step into your archetype with intention. The world is not changed by waiting—it is changed by those who step forward, despite their fear, and claim their place in the new world. Find yourself:

  • Warrior: Stand up for justice
  • Lover: Heal through connection
  • Creator: Shape the world through innovation
  • Sage: Seek wisdom and share it
  • Rebel: Challenge the systems that no longer serve us
  • Healer: Extend your energy where it is needed most.

This is your invitation: To nourish yourself. To know yourself. To move forward, even in uncertainty. The tides are shifting, and you are part of what comes next. Step into who you are meant to be. The world needs you now.

In our February 2025 interview, we ask Alina:

  • Why is this big change happening? What can we do?
  • Tell us about the archetypes and how we can find our own.
  • You are an award-winning LifeChef and author. How can we use food to protect our health, save money, and avoid supply chain problems? What foods do you recommend? What ways of cooking?
  • How do you get your strength and energy when you feel drained?
  • How can we all use our strength, and our archetypes, not just to survive during this time — but thrive?

Bonus: Alina will share an exercise she created so you can find your archetype on your own. She’s also available for personal sessions.

Watch our video interview here!

Click here to learn more about LifeChef Alina on Inkandescent Women magazine.

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmpoweredTogether_byCynthia.png Ep2 Empowered Together show: LifeChef AlinaZ helps us embody our archetypes false no 24:28 No no Ep1 The Truly Amazing Women series brings you a new show: Empowered Together — Calm, Cool, Compassionate, Changemakers https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/ep1-empowered-together/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:12:53 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4151 January 1, 2025: A Note from Cynthia de Lorenzi, founder of the international women’s networking group Success in the City, and Hope Katz Gibbs, founder of Inkandescent® PR & Publishing Co., and producer of the Truly Amazing Women show

Dearest friends — We welcome you to a new show in our Truly Amazing Women TV series. It is born from conversations that we had with dozens of our friends following the results of the November 2024 election. Understandably, many women are feeling deeply unsettled, anxious, or fearful. The planned changes carry significant implications. So we are expanding Cynthia’s Success in the City project and launching a group to bring all of us together in a caring community — Empowered Together. 

Our goal: We are creating a safe space to bring together Calm, Cool, Compassionate, Changemakers. We believe these are the new 4Cs of millions of beautiful diamonds we will send out to sparkle, shine, and keep peace in the world.

Click here to meet the women who have joined the Network. If you’d like to be come play, send an email to Hope.

To start us off, we hosted our first Zoom Mastermind meeting on Saturday, Nov. 16. Listen to the podcast and video from that session above, and click here to watch the video on the Truly Amazing Women show on Inkandescent.tv.

Join us: These Mastermind events will be held monthly, and each session will be a safe space for reflection, solidarity, and empowerment. The forum will be open to sharing concerns that we plan to channel into meaningful action, personal growth, and positive change for their communities.

Joining us in our first Mastermind podcast include:

  • International Journalist, Author, and Activist Natalie Jacobsen
  • Creator of the #1 Best Diet in America as selected by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine, Alina Z
  • Certified Life Coach and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Mentor who helps people become their own life leaders, Eva Ross

We invite you to listen to podcast is here. The video version is also live on our YouTube channel, Inkandescent.tv.

Questions? We invite you to connect with us to share what you are thinking, feeling, and dreaming about the future.

Until we connect again, click here to find compassionate strategies, resources, and actions to help people find comfort, build resilience, and take meaningful steps for self-care and empowerment.

With love, Hope and Cynthia

Artwork by Cynthia de Lorenzi, www.Cynthia.art

]]> January 1, 2025: A Note from Cynthia de Lorenzi, founder of the international women’s networking group Success in the City, and Hope Katz Gibbs, founder of Inkandescent® PR & Publishing Co., and producer of the Truly Amazing Women show

Dearest friends — We welcome you to a new show in our Truly Amazing Women TV series. It is born from conversations that we had with dozens of our friends following the results of the November 2024 election. Understandably, many women are feeling deeply unsettled, anxious, or fearful. The planned changes carry significant implications. So we are expanding Cynthia’s Success in the City project and launching a group to bring all of us together in a caring community — Empowered Together. 

Our goal: We are creating a safe space to bring together Calm, Cool, Compassionate, Changemakers. We believe these are the new 4Cs of millions of beautiful diamonds we will send out to sparkle, shine, and keep peace in the world.

Click here to meet the women who have joined the Network. If you’d like to be come play, send an email to Hope.

To start us off, we hosted our first Zoom Mastermind meeting on Saturday, Nov. 16. Listen to the podcast and video from that session above, and click here to watch the video on the Truly Amazing Women show on Inkandescent.tv.

Join us: These Mastermind events will be held monthly, and each session will be a safe space for reflection, solidarity, and empowerment. The forum will be open to sharing concerns that we plan to channel into meaningful action, personal growth, and positive change for their communities.

Joining us in our first Mastermind podcast include:

  • International Journalist, Author, and Activist Natalie Jacobsen
  • Creator of the #1 Best Diet in America as selected by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine, Alina Z
  • Certified Life Coach and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Mentor who helps people become their own life leaders, Eva Ross

We invite you to listen to podcast is here. The video version is also live on our YouTube channel, Inkandescent.tv.

Questions? We invite you to connect with us to share what you are thinking, feeling, and dreaming about the future.

Until we connect again, click here to find compassionate strategies, resources, and actions to help people find comfort, build resilience, and take meaningful steps for self-care and empowerment.

With love, Hope and Cynthia

Artwork by Cynthia de Lorenzi, www.Cynthia.art

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CdeL-in-her-Happy-Place-1.jpg Ep1 The Truly Amazing Women series brings you a new show: Empowered Together — Calm, Cool, Compassionate, Changemakers false no 53:07 No no June 2024: You will be blown away by the courage and determination of our guest Jo Miller — on Episode 4 of Women of Color Empowered https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/jo-miller/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 20:33:30 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3946 A Note from Kimberly Lee Minor, host, Women of Color Empowered and CEO of Women of Color Retail Alliance — Hello! I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of our podcast and video show, Women of Color Empowered, where for 30 minutes each month, we bring allies and trailblazing women of color from various professional sectors to the air.

Meet our guest: Jo Miller — Program Coordinator at Ready to Werk, Fashion Educator at Hocking College, and Board Member at Passport 2 Fashion

About Jo: Truly amazing Jo Miller is a passionate fashion educator, consultant, & workforce professional committed to bridging the gaps between the love of fashion, education, and professional success through accessible and inclusive learning pathways. She is an instructor at Hocking College’s 2-year Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising program where she teaches a range of lecture/lab courses, as well as the Program Coordinator for the CFA x Franklin County fashion retail workforce development program “Ready to WERK”. Her passion is to empower students and professionals through experiential learning, culture building, and community engagement. Her mission is to transform the fashion industry into a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative space, where diversity thrives and innovation knows no bounds.

Click here to read our Q&A with this truly amazing woman!

Learn more about the Women of Color Retail Alliance: wocretailalliance.org

]]> A Note from Kimberly Lee Minor, host, Women of Color Empowered and CEO of Women of Color Retail Alliance — Hello! I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of our podcast and video show, Women of Color Empowered, where for 30 minutes each month, we bring allies and trailblazing women of color from various professional sectors to the air.

Meet our guest: Jo Miller — Program Coordinator at Ready to Werk, Fashion Educator at Hocking College, and Board Member at Passport 2 Fashion

About Jo: Truly amazing Jo Miller is a passionate fashion educator, consultant, & workforce professional committed to bridging the gaps between the love of fashion, education, and professional success through accessible and inclusive learning pathways. She is an instructor at Hocking College’s 2-year Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising program where she teaches a range of lecture/lab courses, as well as the Program Coordinator for the CFA x Franklin County fashion retail workforce development program “Ready to WERK”. Her passion is to empower students and professionals through experiential learning, culture building, and community engagement. Her mission is to transform the fashion industry into a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative space, where diversity thrives and innovation knows no bounds.

Click here to read our Q&A with this truly amazing woman!

Learn more about the Women of Color Retail Alliance: wocretailalliance.org

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JoMiller_WOCE.jpg June 2024: You will be blown away by the courage and determination of our guest Jo Miller — on Episode 4 of Women of Color Empowered false no 31:06 No no Episode 100! — Celebrate with us this week on Margaritas with Marguerita when you’ll meet Sheena Yap Chen, author of “The Tao of Self Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within” https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/sheena-yap-chen/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:01:37 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3674 A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — We are thrilled to share with you Episode 100 for Margaritas with Marguerita! This show has been an amazing opportunity to share the stories and voices of so many financial experts, entrepreneurs, and authors with our audience. I know you are going to love the star of this important episode!

Meet our guest: Sheena Yap Chen, author of “The Tao of Self Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within”

Today’s Topic: What is the Tao of Self-Confidence — and how can we all get it?

Rita asks Sheena: 

  • What is the Tao of Self-Confidence?
  • What made you decide to write this book?
  • Tell us about your background.
  • Have you always been self-confident?
  • What are 3 key things our audience can take away today to help them feel more confident?

About our guest: Sheena Yap Chan is a keynote speaker, podcaster, consultant, and author on building self-confidence. She currently inspires women through her award-winning podcast called The Tao of Self-Confidence where she interviews Asian women about their inner journey to self-confidence. Her mission is to help Asian Women boost their confidence to live their authentic selves, help Asian Women create a voice in the world, and create a stronger representation for Asian women. Sheena has been featured on MindValley, slice.ca, Marketing in Asia, Manila Times and more. She is also the TOP 100 Filipinos to follow on LinkedIn for inspiration and learning in 2020. She is also the co-author of the International bestselling book Asian Women Who Boss Up. You can learn more about Sheena and connect with her on her website​​​​​​​, iTunes​​​​​​​, Spotify​​​​​​​ , and Stitcher​​​​​​​. Learn more at sheenayapchan.com.

  1. About the book: In 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian Women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In order to move forward with true confidence, we must learn the lessons our challenges have taught us and heal our trauma. With an honest and vulnerable approach, Yap Chan discusses and explores the specific challenges our community faces, historically and now in the midst of the pandemic, intergenerational and historical trauma, false stories we tell ourselves, and how we can rise above stereotypes. We’ll tap into our inner joy, celebrate our authentic self, and awaken the leader within. Click here to order your copy of the book!

Learn more about our host at MargueritaCheng.com • Don’t miss a single podcast: MargueritaChengRadio.com • Watch all of our TV episodes: MargueritaCheng.tv! Cheers!

]]> A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — We are thrilled to share with you Episode 100 for Margaritas with Marguerita! This show has been an amazing opportunity to share the stories and voices of so many financial experts, entrepreneurs, and authors with our audience. I know you are going to love the star of this important episode!

Meet our guest: Sheena Yap Chen, author of “The Tao of Self Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within”

Today’s Topic: What is the Tao of Self-Confidence — and how can we all get it?

Rita asks Sheena: 

  • What is the Tao of Self-Confidence?
  • What made you decide to write this book?
  • Tell us about your background.
  • Have you always been self-confident?
  • What are 3 key things our audience can take away today to help them feel more confident?

About our guest: Sheena Yap Chan is a keynote speaker, podcaster, consultant, and author on building self-confidence. She currently inspires women through her award-winning podcast called The Tao of Self-Confidence where she interviews Asian women about their inner journey to self-confidence. Her mission is to help Asian Women boost their confidence to live their authentic selves, help Asian Women create a voice in the world, and create a stronger representation for Asian women. Sheena has been featured on MindValley, slice.ca, Marketing in Asia, Manila Times and more. She is also the TOP 100 Filipinos to follow on LinkedIn for inspiration and learning in 2020. She is also the co-author of the International bestselling book Asian Women Who Boss Up. You can learn more about Sheena and connect with her on her website​​​​​​​, iTunes​​​​​​​, Spotify​​​​​​​ , and Stitcher​​​​​​​. Learn more at sheenayapchan.com.

  1. About the book: In 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian Women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In order to move forward with true confidence, we must learn the lessons our challenges have taught us and heal our trauma. With an honest and vulnerable approach, Yap Chan discusses and explores the specific challenges our community faces, historically and now in the midst of the pandemic, intergenerational and historical trauma, false stories we tell ourselves, and how we can rise above stereotypes. We’ll tap into our inner joy, celebrate our authentic self, and awaken the leader within. Click here to order your copy of the book!

Learn more about our host at MargueritaCheng.com • Don’t miss a single podcast: MargueritaChengRadio.com • Watch all of our TV episodes: MargueritaCheng.tv! Cheers!

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-07-at-12.03.39-PM-e1686154392625.png Episode 100! — Celebrate with us this week on Margaritas with Marguerita when you’ll meet Sheena Yap Chen, author of “The Tao of Self Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within” false no 21:36 No no July 2022: This month on the Truly Amazing Women Show take a guided meditation with Psychotherapist Silvia Stenitzer, host, the Soul Action Podcast https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/truly-amazing-women-silvia-stenitzer_/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:58:00 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3217 Today on the Inkandescent Radio Network: Truly Amazing Women Show

Our guest: Silvia Stenitzer

Our topic: Take a guided meditation vacation with Silvia on her new Inkandescent Radio show, www.SoulActionRadio.com 

A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and producer, Inkandescent Radio: Welcome to the Truly Amazing Women radio show! I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, your host and founder of Inkandescent Inc®, the PR firm and publishing company dedicated to helping women-owned businesses glow and grow! 

I know you are going to love today’s exceptional guest, Psychotherapist Silvia Stenitzer. This summer, she will be launching her own podcast on Inkandescent Radio, the Soul Action Show. It will include amazing, guided meditations that will open your heart and engage your mind, body, spirit, and soul. 

I have had the honor of experiencing these meditations since arriving in Santa Fe, NM, last summer. Thanks to Silvia, I have found more profound inner peace and clarity. She is a gift to everyone she touches. I know you will enjoy meeting her today! Welcome to the Truly Amazing Women show, Silvia! 

Silvia: Hello, Hope! I’m so happy to be here with you! 

 Hope: Without further ado, let’s get started with our 8 Inkandescent questions for this truly amazing woman! You started your career as a massage therapist before starting your current work as a psychotherapist. Look back at the last few decades and tell us about your path.

Silvia: My path was to follow my heart and soul, which meant to break with family tradition. To not submit to my parents’ expectation of taking over the family business in Austria has been one of my most painful and most rewarding tasks in my life. Coming to Santa Fe has saved my life. I found my tribe here: seekers, alternative healing arts, art and the incredible beauty of New Mexico.

Hope: I have had the privilege of experiencing some of the areas that you specialize in, including art therapy and psychodrama therapy. Can you tell our audience more about those programs? (more…)

]]> Today on the Inkandescent Radio Network: Truly Amazing Women Show

Our guest: Silvia Stenitzer

Our topic: Take a guided meditation vacation with Silvia on her new Inkandescent Radio show, www.SoulActionRadio.com 

A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and producer, Inkandescent Radio: Welcome to the Truly Amazing Women radio show! I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, your host and founder of Inkandescent Inc®, the PR firm and publishing company dedicated to helping women-owned businesses glow and grow! 

I know you are going to love today’s exceptional guest, Psychotherapist Silvia Stenitzer. This summer, she will be launching her own podcast on Inkandescent Radio, the Soul Action Show. It will include amazing, guided meditations that will open your heart and engage your mind, body, spirit, and soul. 

I have had the honor of experiencing these meditations since arriving in Santa Fe, NM, last summer. Thanks to Silvia, I have found more profound inner peace and clarity. She is a gift to everyone she touches. I know you will enjoy meeting her today! Welcome to the Truly Amazing Women show, Silvia! 

Silvia: Hello, Hope! I’m so happy to be here with you! 

 Hope: Without further ado, let’s get started with our 8 Inkandescent questions for this truly amazing woman! You started your career as a massage therapist before starting your current work as a psychotherapist. Look back at the last few decades and tell us about your path.

Silvia: My path was to follow my heart and soul, which meant to break with family tradition. To not submit to my parents’ expectation of taking over the family business in Austria has been one of my most painful and most rewarding tasks in my life. Coming to Santa Fe has saved my life. I found my tribe here: seekers, alternative healing arts, art and the incredible beauty of New Mexico.

Hope: I have had the privilege of experiencing some of the areas that you specialize in, including art therapy and psychodrama therapy. Can you tell our audience more about those programs? (more…)

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SoulAction3k.png July 2022: This month on the Truly Amazing Women Show take a guided meditation with Psychotherapist Silvia Stenitzer, host, the Soul Action Podcast false no 25:34 No no Are you ready to be the next American Idol? Meet reality TV music coach Brianna Ruelas, and listen to her new single, “Thieves” https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/brianna-ruelas/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:19:49 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2732 A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs & Cynthia de Lorenzi, co-hosts, Truly Amazing Women — We are thrilled to introduce you to Brianna Ruelas, a Dallas-based Performing Artist Consultant, Realty TV music coach, and the author of the bestseller Make Reality TV Your Reality.

As a singer and performer for 30 years, Brianna studied internationally and performed in just about every genre — from jazz to rock to pop. She received a BA in Theatre Arts from Pepperdine University and spent the following years honing her musical theatre chops. Brianna later began pursuing music as a solo artist and worked as a commercial voiceover actor. She also fronted her rock band and experienced the reality TV craze in its early days as a Top 100 finalist on American Idol, Season 4.

“I know what it feels like to be up on that stage, and am passionate about supporting my clients to achieve success as a reality singing show winner, and leverage that experience to ignite their music careers,” she shares, noting that in 2022, she is re-launching her online course, the Reality Singing Show Success Academy.

Brianna released her first original single at the age of 42 — “Thieves.” Check it out now on Spotify!

“It documents my battle with self-doubt, regret, and battling the nasty voices that swirl in my head as I lay awake at night,” shares Brianna. “Most importantly, it examines the process of silencing fear and circling back to faith and trusting that there is freedom in the surrender. It’s a ballad of hope and a powerful reminder to quiet the BS stories in our head, trust and believe we will overcome.”

What’s Next for Brianna and the Reality TV music industry? Check out her website to learn more: briannaruelasmusic.com

Scroll down to read the lyrics of Thieves!

Thieves, by Brianna Ruelas

Breathe in. Bury your weakness. Thieves are running wild, stealing all of the show. Been hiding. Shadows and secrets. Your light is wavering. No one has to know.

Keep holding on. You’re the only one who can turn this around. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far. Don’t you let it all go.

Demons follow your coattails. Drunk on your despair, a pathetic show. You think you’re a phoenix. Cleaned from the ashes. You ain’t going nowhere, would’ve happened by now.

Keep holding on. You’re the only one who can turn this around. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far. Don’t you let it all go.

Silence the whisper. Robbing your will to keep fighting. No more hiding out with you.

Keep holding on. You’re the only one who can turn this around. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far. You can let it all go

Keep holding on. Your fire’s rising up. Let the doubt disappear. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far, you can let it all go.

It’s time to let it all go.

Click here to hear Brianna perform Thieves on YouTube.

 

]]> A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs & Cynthia de Lorenzi, co-hosts, Truly Amazing Women — We are thrilled to introduce you to Brianna Ruelas, a Dallas-based Performing Artist Consultant, Realty TV music coach, and the author of the bestseller Make Reality TV Your Reality.

As a singer and performer for 30 years, Brianna studied internationally and performed in just about every genre — from jazz to rock to pop. She received a BA in Theatre Arts from Pepperdine University and spent the following years honing her musical theatre chops. Brianna later began pursuing music as a solo artist and worked as a commercial voiceover actor. She also fronted her rock band and experienced the reality TV craze in its early days as a Top 100 finalist on American Idol, Season 4.

“I know what it feels like to be up on that stage, and am passionate about supporting my clients to achieve success as a reality singing show winner, and leverage that experience to ignite their music careers,” she shares, noting that in 2022, she is re-launching her online course, the Reality Singing Show Success Academy.

Brianna released her first original single at the age of 42 — “Thieves.” Check it out now on Spotify!

“It documents my battle with self-doubt, regret, and battling the nasty voices that swirl in my head as I lay awake at night,” shares Brianna. “Most importantly, it examines the process of silencing fear and circling back to faith and trusting that there is freedom in the surrender. It’s a ballad of hope and a powerful reminder to quiet the BS stories in our head, trust and believe we will overcome.”

What’s Next for Brianna and the Reality TV music industry? Check out her website to learn more: briannaruelasmusic.com

Scroll down to read the lyrics of Thieves!

Thieves, by Brianna Ruelas

Breathe in. Bury your weakness. Thieves are running wild, stealing all of the show. Been hiding. Shadows and secrets. Your light is wavering. No one has to know.

Keep holding on. You’re the only one who can turn this around. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far. Don’t you let it all go.

Demons follow your coattails. Drunk on your despair, a pathetic show. You think you’re a phoenix. Cleaned from the ashes. You ain’t going nowhere, would’ve happened by now.

Keep holding on. You’re the only one who can turn this around. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far. Don’t you let it all go.

Silence the whisper. Robbing your will to keep fighting. No more hiding out with you.

Keep holding on. You’re the only one who can turn this around. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far. You can let it all go

Keep holding on. Your fire’s rising up. Let the doubt disappear. Keep reaching higher. You’ve come this far, you can let it all go.

It’s time to let it all go.

Click here to hear Brianna perform Thieves on YouTube.

 

]]> https://inkandescentradio.com/wp-content/uploads/I-Got-the-Music-in-Me-1.png Are you ready to be the next American Idol? Meet reality TV music coach Brianna Ruelas, and listen to her new single, “Thieves” false no 33:57 No no What’s Next at America’s Hospitals — during and after the pandemic? Dr. Caryn Iverson explains https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/whats-next-at-americas-hospitals/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:50:34 +0000 https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/whats-next-at-americas-hospitals Here’s a page from the What’s Next project, by Hope Katz Gibbs & Cynthia de Lorenzi: Be sure to check out the latest on Inkandescent Women magazine, including insight from one of our Truly Amazing Women — that we believe will inspire you.

Meet Dr. Caryn Iverson, the Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. She is one of the women who stands out as a leader and an important voice in the post-pandemic world we will create.

In our interview, you’ll learn about Caryn’s thoughts on What’s Next at America’s Hospitals, including:

  1. Where was Caryn when the pandemic hit Memorial Medical Center in March 2020?
  2. Where was she personally in her life, and what did she immediately think when she learned about COVID-19’s arrival in the US?
  3. What are her thoughts now about the future of the hospital industry, nurses, and healthcare, in general?
  4. And the big question — Given her vantage point as the head of the nursing program at the largest hospital in southern New Mexico, what does Caryn see coming as the pandemic continues in the US and worldwide?

Learn more today!

A little more about Caryn: “Memorial is a 199-bed acute care hospital with a Level IV trauma center, chest pain center, NICU, PICU, bariatric and also one of the Joint Centers of Excellence,” explains the medical professional who previously worked with Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX, beginning as an RN in 1994 and serving as CNO from 2009 until 2018. Dr. Iverson received her nursing degree from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.  She completed her doctoral degree from the University of Phoenix, and her dissertation is “The Influence of Orientation Styles on Nurse Retention in the First Year of Employment.” She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the New Mexico State University School of Nursing and the Dona Ana Community College School of Nursing. She has been appointed to the Education Committee by the American Organization of Nurse Leaders and is the president-elect for the New Mexico Organization of Nurse Leaders. “I am committed to hands-on support of a collaborative, quality care team,” she insists.

]]> Here’s a page from the What’s Next project, by Hope Katz Gibbs & Cynthia de Lorenzi: Be sure to check out the latest on Inkandescent Women magazine, including insight from one of our Truly Amazing Women — that we believe will inspire you.

Meet Dr. Caryn Iverson, the Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. She is one of the women who stands out as a leader and an important voice in the post-pandemic world we will create.

In our interview, you’ll learn about Caryn’s thoughts on What’s Next at America’s Hospitals, including:

  1. Where was Caryn when the pandemic hit Memorial Medical Center in March 2020?
  2. Where was she personally in her life, and what did she immediately think when she learned about COVID-19’s arrival in the US?
  3. What are her thoughts now about the future of the hospital industry, nurses, and healthcare, in general?
  4. And the big question — Given her vantage point as the head of the nursing program at the largest hospital in southern New Mexico, what does Caryn see coming as the pandemic continues in the US and worldwide?

Learn more today!

A little more about Caryn: “Memorial is a 199-bed acute care hospital with a Level IV trauma center, chest pain center, NICU, PICU, bariatric and also one of the Joint Centers of Excellence,” explains the medical professional who previously worked with Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX, beginning as an RN in 1994 and serving as CNO from 2009 until 2018. Dr. Iverson received her nursing degree from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.  She completed her doctoral degree from the University of Phoenix, and her dissertation is “The Influence of Orientation Styles on Nurse Retention in the First Year of Employment.” She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the New Mexico State University School of Nursing and the Dona Ana Community College School of Nursing. She has been appointed to the Education Committee by the American Organization of Nurse Leaders and is the president-elect for the New Mexico Organization of Nurse Leaders. “I am committed to hands-on support of a collaborative, quality care team,” she insists.

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