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Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Cynthia James
267 episodes
5 days ago
Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact.

Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change.

Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.
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Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact.

Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change.

Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.
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Women Awakening with Cynthia James
The Power of Creative Healing: Awakening Your True Self Through Art
What if art could help you heal from the inside out?In this week’s episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Helen Bradley, a creative life coach, expressive arts facilitator, and founder of Playful Art Studio in Agoura Hills, California. Helen opens up about her early years surrounded by art, animals, and play—and how those experiences shaped her lifelong connection to creativity.After two decades in spiritual work, Helen felt called to step fully into her creative path. Her programs, Paint Big and The Mystery of Self-Healing Through Art Making, guide people to explore painting, journaling, and movement as tools for transformation.Discover how art can help silence the inner critic, process emotions, and restore balance between the heart and mind.

Watch the episode of The Power of Creative Healing: Awakening Your True Self Through.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

Helen Bradley is a Creativity Life Coach, Expressive Arts Facilitator, and founder of Playful Art Studio in Agoura Hills, California. She creates safe, sacred spaces where people discover freedom and healing through painting, journaling, and creative expression. Her signature program, Paint BIG, invites participants to step up to giant canvases and experience transformation from the inside out. Helen is also preparing to lead her new six-week online immersion, The Mystery of Self-Healing through Art Making, where participants worldwide will explore art as a pathway to awakening and wholeness.


Website:  https://www.playfulartstudio.com

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

Connect with Cynthia James:
Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

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1 week ago
22 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Why ‘Good Girls’ Stay Stuck: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing and Self-Betrayal
Many women are taught from a young age to be caretakers—to be kind, helpful, and keep the peace, even at the cost of their own well-being.

In this inspiring episode, Cynthia James is joined by Margarita Kogan, licensed therapist and founder of Honor and Heal, to discuss how women can release the “good girl” conditioning, heal emotional wounds, and rediscover their authentic selves.You’ll discover how honoring your past can open the path to healing, how reconnecting with the body supports emotional transformation, and why remembering your true self is the foundation for lasting empowerment.Tap into the power of awareness, self-compassion, and truth. 

Tune into the full episode of Why ‘Good Girls’ Stay Stuck: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing and Self-Betrayal.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Margarita Kogan is a licensed therapist and creator of Honor and Heal, an online healing community for women. Her work focuses on helping women heal emotional trauma, navigate toxic relationships, and reconnect with their authentic selves through self-awareness and embodiment practices.


Connect with Margarita:
Website: https://margaritakogan.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtoself.healing


Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach,and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a formeractress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to herwork. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritualpsychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including IChoose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helpswomen step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


Connect with Cynthia James:
Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms


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2 weeks ago
20 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Maternal Resilience & Healing: Self-Care Practices for Modern Motherhood
Motherhood can be both beautiful and demanding, often leaving women caught between love, exhaustion, and self-doubt.

In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Susana Jones, founder of Shakti Urbana, writer, certified yoga therapist, and holistic educator who has spent over 15 years helping women restore balance and connection through somatic practices, nature connection, and yoga therapy. She opens up about her personal evolution, from her upbringing in spiritual philosophy to discovering yoga as a tool for healing and self-discovery.You’ll learn how motherhood can be both a spiritual and physical practice of unity and how small, consistent rituals of self-care can transform exhaustion into empowerment. Embrace the power of slowing down, breathing deeply, and reclaiming your energy. Tune into the full episode of Maternal Resilience & Healing: Self-Care Practices for Modern Motherhood.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

Susana Jones is a thought leader, writer, and certified Yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience in holistic education and wellness entrepreneurship. Based in San Diego, CA, Susana has developed and led comprehensive certification programs in Yoga (RYS Urban Yogi) and Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho), empowering others to become facilitators of healing in their own communities. As the founder of Shakti Urbana, she now focuses on maternal resilience, supporting women in the transformative and often under-resourced early years of motherhood. Susana’s recent Master’s thesis, Integral Matrescence: Improving Personal, Social, and Planetary Health through Maternal Praxis, explores motherhood as a vital and often overlooked force for collective healing. Through her writing and research, she is building a body of work that reclaims the spiritual and ecological dimensions of mothering, positioning it as both a personal journey and a catalyst for planetary well-being.


Website: https://yogaformomlife.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanajonesyt/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susana.jones.108/   

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

Connect with Cynthia James:
Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

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3 weeks ago
20 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Sacred Spaces: Empowering Women Through Real Estate & Energy
Home is a reflection of your energy and dreams. The spaces we shape and the land we care for can inspire stability, joy, and purpose.

In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with Edith Espinola, founder of the Espinola Real Estate Team at KW Bay Area Estates, who blends her two decades of real estate expertise with spiritual awareness, showing women how to transform buying or selling a home into an act of self-empowerment and alignment.

You’ll learn how real estate can be a spiritual practice, why clearing energy matters before selling a home, and how intention shapes prosperity and peace.

Edith also discusses her work with young adults through KW NextGen, guiding them to live with purpose and trust their intuition.Discover how to align your environment, energy, and purpose.Watch the episode of Sacred Spaces: Empowering Women Through Real Estate & Energy.

Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

Edith Espinola is a top-producing, award-winning Luxury Realtor® with over 20 years of experience, known for blending excellence, intuition, and heart. As founder of the Espinola Real Estate Team at KW Bay Area Estates, she guides clients through meaningful, transformative real estate journeys rooted in alignment and ease. Consistently ranked among the top agents in Santa Clara County and the KW NorCal–Hawaii Region, Edith’s accolades include KW Rookie of the Year, Top Sales Agent, TopSales Team, and KW Cultural Ambassador.

Also a Life Coach, intuitive guide, and KW Faculty member, Edith mentors both new and experienced agents in business, mindset, and personal growth. She leads manifestation workshops and empowers others to live in alignment with their values, vision, and highest potential.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edith_espinola/#
Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edithespinola/ 

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

Connect with Cynthia James:
Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

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1 month ago
20 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Empowered by Words: Healing & Self-Discovery Through Writing
Words can become a path to healing. Through the written word, self-discovery blossoms and healing takes root. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James features Diane Hartman, a retired school librarian, photographer, and dog rescuer. Diane reveals how writing and travel helped her process childhood trauma, navigate life transitions, and embrace creativity as a tool for growth.

Together, they explore how journaling became a mirror for self-reflection, why fear can serve as a guide rather than an obstacle, and how stepping outside comfort zones opens the door to self-awareness and resilience. This episode also highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and creative exploration in awakening the authentic self.

This inspiring conversation is for every woman seeking healing, personal growth, and empowerment through the creative journey.Tune in to the episode of Empowered by Words: Healing & Self-Discovery Through Writing and rediscover the power of your own voice.


Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Diane Hartman is a retired school librarian, photographer, dog rescuer, mother, grandmother, and lover of Ireland. She has received honors for her writing from Midwest Writers Workshop, Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Award, and the Griffith Writing Fellowship at the Mary Anderson Center. Her photography has garnered several awards, including the Indiana Governor’s Award


She is an alumnus of Laura Munson’s Haven Writing Workshops and Retreats, and this is her first book. Diane lives in Indianapolis with her rescued corgi, Winston.

Website: https://www.dianehartmanauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianehartmanauthor/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Diane-Hartman-Author/61575615287624/

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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1 month ago
22 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
The Silent Killer: How Stress and Racism Harm Women’s Health
Stress is a powerful force that shapes women’s health every day. The weight of stress, sexism, and racism quietly chips away at vitality. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes once again Dr. Andrea Sullivan, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, explains how stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol fuel inflammation, weaken the immune system, and open the door to hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disease.

She reveals how racism and sexism amplify these effects and turn everyday stress into long-term harm.You’ll hear why every disease is rooted in inflammation, how gut health drives immunity, and why self-love is at the heart of true healing.Choose wellness without apology.

Tune into the full episode of The Silent Killer: How Stress and Racism Harm Women’s Health.

Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

Dr. Andrea Sullivan received an ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine) degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington in 1986. After graduating from the four year accredited program, Dr. Andrea also took advanced courses in Homeopathic medicine in the United States, India and Europe. She continues to study with Homeopathic physicians from Mumbai (Bombay) India and is a diplomat with the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Andrea has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Andrea is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and served as president of the D.C. Association of Naturopathic Physicians for eight years.

Website: https://drandreasullivan.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AndreaSullivanAuthor/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andreasullivan8/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-sullivan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drandreasullivan 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.andreasullivan5530 

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Women’s Health Secrets: Natural Remedies for a Better Life
How often do women sacrifice their health to care for everyone else?

In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James speaks with Dr. Andrea Sullivan, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, about her powerful journey from academia and public service to becoming a leader in holistic healing for women.Dr. Andrea shares why “quick fixes” don’t work, how genetics play a role, and the daily practices that keep women strong in body, mind, and spirit.


You’ll discover:

☑️How sexism, racism, and stress show up as illness in women’s bodies
☑️ Why self-love is the foundation of true healing
☑️ Simple choices that can deplete—or restore—your energy


This is an inspiring conversation for women ready to reclaim their health, power, and purpose.If this episode resonates, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to empower more women on their healing journey.

Watch the full episode of Women’s Health Secrets: Natural Remedies for a Better Life.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Dr. Andrea Sullivan received an ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine) degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington in 1986. After graduating from the four year accredited program, Dr. Andrea also took advanced courses in Homeopathic medicine in the United States, India and Europe. She continues to study with Homeopathic physicians from Mumbai (Bombay) India and is a diplomat with the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Andrea has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Andrea is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and served as president of the D.C. Association of Naturopathic Physicians for eight years.

Website: https://drandreasullivan.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AndreaSullivanAuthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andreasullivan8/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-sullivan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drandreasullivan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.andreasullivan5530

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


Connect with Cynthia James:
Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Soul Healing & Energy Flow: Reconnect with Your True Self
Are you ready to step into soul healing, self-love, and spiritual awakening?

In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Coach, Teacher, and Space Holder Sarah Brown Haté to explore what it truly means to live soul-first.

Together, they dive into how childhood sensitivities and a health crisis opened Sarah’s path to soul healing, what “soul-based healing” really means, and how you can begin your own journey. Sarah reveals the wisdom of intimate circles, her nine-month “Rebirth” program, and the importance of awakening your energy flow.

If you’re seeking guidance, clarity, and a deeper connection to your true self, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, listen, and reconnect with your soul.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Women Awakening for more empowering conversations on spiritual growth, soul healing, and women’s empowerment.

Tune in: Soul Healing & Energy Flow: Reconnect with Your True Self.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.


Coach, teacher, and space holder, Sarah Brown Haté is always receptive to the invisible and energies around. She takes inspiration from the psychological, emotional, behavioral and relational makeup, as well as the moon cycles and flow of energy in our body, to support greater holistic wellbeing and a return to self. Mother of 3 grown children, beach lover, protector of Nature, salsa dancer, unconditional fan of the group Depeche Mode, passionate about reading and personal development, and a published author, Sarah has so much gratitude towards life and the Universe. She enables people to heal their hearts, shine their SOUL (in capital letters, standing for Self, Others, the Universe and Life) and love their life.

Connect with Sarah Brown Haté:

Website: https://sbhmentoring.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-brown-haté-sbhmentoring/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHCoaching/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoFreeCoaching 


Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Empty Nest Women: Reclaiming Confidence and Purpose
As the house grows quiet and the roles of motherhood begin to shift, many women find themselves asking, “Who am I now?”

In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James chats with Cindee Williams, founder of LEAD My Life who reveals her personal journey from the silence of an empty nest to reigniting her passions and helping other women embrace this new chapter with clarity and courage.You’ll hear how Cindee turned feelings of loss into an awakening of purpose and why tools like the DISC assessment and faith-centered leadership can become transformative guides. If you’ve ever felt unsure of your next chapter or wondered how to move from fear into faith.

Watch the full episode of Empty Nest Women: Reclaiming Confidence and Purpose to reclaim your confidence and embrace the fullness of life waiting for you.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Cindee Williams is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, DISC Behavioral Consultant, and founder of LEAD My Life. With over three decades of experience running a family-owned business, she combines practical leadership expertise with her passion for guiding women through life transitions. Focused on empowering empty nest women, she helps them rediscover their identity beyond motherhood, build lasting confidence, and reconnect with their God-given purpose. A lifelong advocate for health and fitness, Cindee encourages women to embrace this new chapter with faith, resilience, and clarity.


Connect with Cindee Williams:
Website: CindeeWilliams.com


Company: LEADMyLife.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindeewilliams/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcindeewilliams/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Im.Cindee.L.Williams/ 

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Owning Your Power: Amplifying Presence, Purpose, and Heart
When you're not in the driver's seat of your life, someone else will drive and they’ll drive over you.

In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Racheryl McCrary, a former performing artist who now guides conscious leaders as a spiritual director and executive coach.


They talk about how her theater roots became the foundation for executive presence, how a spiritual calling led her to launch a new community, and why now is the time for women to own their voice without apology.


Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: Owning Your Power: Amplifying Presence, Purpose, and Heart.


Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.


Racheryl McCrary is a Georgetown University–certified leadership coach and the CEO of TAO Leadership Development. She specializes in helping leaders elevate their personal brand, executive presence, and virtual communication. Over her career, she has empowered more than 1,000 leaders across organizations like American Express, Procter & Gamble, Cisco, HBO, PayPal, the CIA, and Harvard Business School. She is also the creator and host of the Virtual Presence Webinar series for Citrix and the Communicate With Impact for Virtual Teams podcast.


Join the A WOMAN’S VOICE™ Summit here:
https://learning.siliconvalleycsl.com/a-womans-voice-summit-2025Connect with Racheryl:
Website: https://rasherylmccreary.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rasheryl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasheryl.mccreary/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasherylmccreary/


Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
The Power Within Stephanie James on Healing, Self-Discovery, and Purpose
What does it mean to truly live a "big, fat, juicy life"?

In this heartfelt and expansive conversation, host Cynthia James welcomes Stephanie James, a psychotherapist, transformational coach, filmmaker, and author of Your Big Fat Juicy Life: (and Everything After). 


Together, they explore awakening, inner guidance, and the healing power of story. Stephanie shares how her own journey through heartbreak led to sacred service, how her young daughter reminded her of our eternal nature, and why learning to receive is essential for awakening women today.


This episode is a soul-level invitation to live fully, love deeply, and trust your divine inner voice.


Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Power Within: Stephanie James on Healing, Self-Discovery, and Purpose.


Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms


Stephanie James is a psychotherapist, transformation guide and coach, filmmaker, and author who brings 30 years of experience in mental health and personal growth into her soulful work. She’s the creator and co-producer of the documentary When Sparks Ignite, a powerful film that reveals how adversity can light our greatest gifts. Her latest book, Ignite Your Best Life, invites readers to wake up, dissolve fear, and live joyfully and her signature message, “Your. Healing. Matters.”, echoes through her retreats, podcast, and film.

Learn more about her work, book, up and coming retreats: https://www.stephaniejames.world/Connect with Stephanie James:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.james.543/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniethespark/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesparkwithstephaniejames/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9bEQVgHIaNUUFvymXaZSwg
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
The Love Messenger: From Mess to Message, Embodying the Sacred Now
She lost her mother in the most unimaginable way. What came next was awakening.

In this heartfelt episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Ann Jonas, an intuitive healer, shamanic guide, and author of Sacred Connection. Known as The Love Messenger, Ann shares how the tragic loss of her mother became the catalyst for her spiritual journey and a life devoted to healing and transformation.


From her early path as a bodyworker and birth doula to her current work guiding others through the Lotus Path, Ann helps women reclaim their light, deepen self-connection, and walk in sovereignty.


If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your deepest wounds into sacred wisdom, this episode will speak to your soul.


Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Love Messenger: From Mess to Message, Embodying the Sacred Now


Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


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Connect with Cynthia James:
Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms



Ann Jonas, lovingly known as The Love Messenger, is a gifted Shamanic Guide, Intuitive Healer, Channel, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and author. Her life honors the journey of the Lotus, rising through life's mud to emerge into luminous truth. With roots as a bodyworker and birth doula, Ann now passionately holds space for transformation through her Enlightenment Pathway, curated intuitive guidance tailored to support the next expression of your soul. Through Sacred Connection, a 9-week experiential community she launched in 2022, Ann invites seekers into deep connection with Self and the Divine.

This offering has since evolved into an anthology, a membership circle, and soon, a new podcast.

Learn more on her website: https://www.thelotuspath.love/
Connect with Ann Jonas:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annthelovemessenger
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annthelovemessenger/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annthelovemessenger/
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3 months ago
24 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Reclaiming Power After Trauma Through Healing, Advocacy & Owning Your Voice
The Columbine High School tragedy in 1999 changed everything for Heidi Yewman. After losing her beloved coach that day, she made a promise to never sit on the sidelines again.

In this new episode, Heidi shares how she turned her own childhood pain and the trauma of that loss into 26 years of advocacy. From writing Beyond the Bullet to directing the award-winning documentary Behind the Bullet, Heidi has dedicated her life to understanding the human impact of gun violence and helping survivors find their voice.


Her new memoir Dumb Girl, coming this August 2025, dives into her journey of growing up silenced, breaking free from shame, and using storytelling as a way to heal. 


Tune into the full episode of Women Awakening: Reclaiming Power After Trauma Through Healing, Advocacy & Owning Your Voice.


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Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.


Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms


Heidi Yewman is a writer, filmmaker and advocate who has spent more than two decades amplifying the voices of people affected by trauma and gun violence. Inspired by the loss of her beloved teacher and coach during the Columbine tragedy, she has dedicated her work to fostering empathy, healing and change through storytelling. She is the award-winning director of Behind the Bullet, the author of Beyond the Bullet and the upcoming memoir Dumb Girl, and her articles and series My Month with a Gun have been featured in publications including USA Today, Ms. Magazine, The Seattle Times and The Huffington Post.Heidi Yewman’s memoir Dumb Girl arrives August 2025. A courageous journey from trauma to finding your voice.

Learn more at www.heidiyewman.com.
Connect with Heidi Yewman:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidiyewmanauthor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-yewman-aa52ba71/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiyewmanauthor/


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3 months ago
25 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
The Power of Self-Sovereignty: How Women Are Redefining Success on Their Own Terms

Stop trying to prove yourself. Be it, own it, and lead from there.


In this powerful conversation, Cynthia James sits down with South African leadership coach and consultant Busisiwe Hlatswayo to explore what she calls self-sovereignty, the deep inner work of owning your authority and releasing the patterns of people-pleasing, burnout, and outdated definitions of success.


She shares how growing up as a middle child and lifelong peacemaker shaped her journey, why starting her business forced her to break free from old structures, and how she helps leaders build workplaces where everyone’s sovereignty is honored.


This episode is about finding your own way of leading, redefining power, and learning to see yourself to become yourself.


Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Power of Self-Sovereignty: How Women Are Redefining Success on Their Own Terms.


Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect with


Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms


Busisiwe Hlatswayo, an MBA-holding Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, has two decades of experience across various sectors. She is a recipient of the BPM DEI Leader Award and co-authored "Life and Business Minds." As a Client Partner at FranklinCovey South Africa, she helps organizations improve operational effectiveness. She also founded Black Women in the Workplace to increase Black women's leadership representation. Her extensive academic background and nearly a decade of coaching experience enable her to guide individuals and organizations. Her expertise includes Leadership Coaching, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Enterprise Risk Management, and Learning Program Design and Management. She speaks on topics like Personal Mastery, Personal Branding, Leadership, Women in Leadership Development, and Strategic Risk Management, inspiring transformative change through coaching, consulting, and training.Join the 12-week Initiation into Sovereign Leadership program.

Sign-up Here: https://tr.ee/wUmqmEehR7Connect with Busisiwe Hlatswayo:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busisiwe.hlatswayo.7
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busisiwe-hlatswayo/
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Success Blueprint For Working Moms
Kym Insana is a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands like the U.S. Air Force, Enfamil, and Johnston & Murphy scale through impactful campaigns.


With over 20 years of experience, Kym left her demanding NYC advertising career to build a company that offers flexibility and balance—values she champions as a wife and mother of four. AlwaysOn Digital thrives by empowering talented working parents to blend career success with family life.
A sought-after speaker, Kym has shared her journey and expertise on national stages, including The Big in San Francisco and iMedia Brand Summit.
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Being Present: Self Coaching Tools Sheila Carmichael
In this milestone 250th episode of Women Awakening, host Cynthia James welcomes Sheila Carmichael, a Master Certified Coach (MCC), leadership consultant, and author of Presence: Self-Coaching Strategies to Ignite Your Authentic Leadership. Sheila brings over 30 years of experience in empowering corporate leaders and teams to unlock transformational growth. In this rich and heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a sought-after coach, why authenticity is the key to leadership, and how women can embrace self-coaching as a tool for lasting impact. Together, Cynthia and Sheila explore:
  • How upbringing and values shape leadership
  • The shift from corporate life to entrepreneurship
  • What it really means to coach from the inside out
  • Why "authenticity over approval" is a leadership superpower
  • How her book Presence can help women recenter and lead with clarity
  • The power of self-awareness and vulnerability in team dynamics
  • What it looks like to answer your calling—even when others doubt you
This episode is a beautiful reminder that awakening isn’t about perfection—it’s about clarity, courage, and choosing growth over comfort. If you’re a woman ready to lead with heart, truth, and presence, this conversation will stir your spirit and fuel your path forward.

Resources & Links: 🔗

Learn more about Sheila Carmichael: https://shelacarmichael.com
📘 Get her book Presence
🌐 Connect with Cynthia: https://cynthiajames.net

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4 months ago
23 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Healing Through Color: How Artist Heather Eck Uses Synesthesia to Transform Emotion into Art
In this soul-stirring episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by Heather Eck, a multimedia abstract artist, writer, and intuitive healer whose unique gift—synesthesia—allows her to interpret people, places, and emotions through color. Heather doesn’t just see color—she feels it, translating emotional and energetic experiences into vibrant, expressive works of art. Guided by the chakra system and deeply rooted in spirituality, her paintings are more than visual pieces—they’re tools of transformation. Together, Cynthia and Heather explore:
  • What it’s like to live with synesthesia as an artist
  • How color can be a tool for emotional healing
  • The energetic language of the chakras and how it influences her creative process
  • The deep connections between color, consciousness, and the human experience
  • How to reconnect with your own intuitive gifts and inner wisdom
Each canvas Heather creates becomes a sacred space for healing and reflection—where unseen energies take shape and where art becomes a bridge between the spiritual and the physical. Whether you're an artist, a spiritual seeker, or someone yearning for deeper connection, this episode will leave you inspired to see color—and healing—in a whole new way.

Connect with Heather Eck:
Website: https://heathereck.com
Instagram: @heather_eck_art 🎧 Subscribe & Share:
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4 months ago
26 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Discovering Me: The Adult Autism Journey
Sylvia Moore Myers is the founder and CEO of Gold Scars, LLC, a consultancy
that empowers individuals and organizations through strategic coaching,
leadership development, and transformative growth. Diagnosed with
autism as an adult, Sylvia brings a unique perspective to her work, inspiring
others with her resilience and adaptability. With over 30 years of experience
in mental health coaching and grief recovery, she holds certifications as a
Mental Health Coach, Personal Life Coach, Suicide Prevention Specialist, and
Crisis First Responder.


Sylvia’s book, Gold Scars: The Truth About Grief, Loss, and Trauma, and How
to Beautifully Mend, offers insights for navigating life’s toughest challenges.
As a speaker, she captivates audiences with her S.C.A.R. framework—
Strength, Courage, Adaptability, and Resilience—and her 7 to Heal Method,
guiding them in healing from grief, trauma, and PTSD. Dedicated to
fostering inclusivity and diversity, Sylvia creates spaces where diverse
perspectives are valued and celebrated, helping clients embrace their full
potential with courage and authenticity.
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4 months ago
29 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Building Collaborations in Africa
Cindy Dibete is a seasoned Corporate Governance Strategist and accomplished
Non-Executive Director, with a distinguished career trajectory forged over 22 years
as a Professional Accountant. Specializing in architecting strategies that fortify
organizational resilience, Cindy seamlessly blends her financial acumen with
entrepreneurial fervour.
As a dynamic entrepreneur, she has masterfully intertwined personal passion with
professional prowess, founding a Foundation dedicated to facilitating Divine
Conversations—an avenue for exploring unconventional discourse. Underpinning
this endeavour is a steadfast commitment to kindling the essence of life itself.
Cindy's global odyssey as a world traveller has afforded her profound crosscultural
insights, enhancing her ability to curate culturally attuned perspectives.
Leveraging this diverse experience, she meticulously assembles bespoke Advisory
Boards for her boutique consultancy, fostering synergy between international
expertise and local context.
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5 months ago
17 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Get Balanced and Happy
Dr. Marissa is an Organizational Psychologist, Inspirational Speaker,
Network TV Commentator on
topics of Grief Hope and
Happiness, #1 Bestselling Author of
8 Ways to Happiness from
Wherever You Are, and Celebrity
Host of #1 NBC News Radio and
iHeartRadio syndicated morning
show “Take My Advice, Im Not Using
It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa”
and she has been dubbed the
Asian Oprah!
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5 months ago
30 minutes

Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact.

Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change.

Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.