I AM A Feminine Leader
Welcome to the I AM A Feminine Leader podcast, conversations with women who have transformed challenging life experiences into powerful lessons that have inspired community building in all aspects of their lives. I am your host, Michelle Hrycauk Nassif, Community Design and Impact Specialist here to activate the community builder in you with inspiring stories, practical tools, and strategies that anyone with passion and vision for community building can use to amplify their impact.
Episodes
56 episodes
Osprey Orielle Lake - Women ARE A Climate Solution
Meet Osprey Orielle Lake, founder and executive director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN). Osprey works internationally with grassroots, BIPOC and Indigenous leaders, poli...
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Sheryl Proulx - Adoptions Options That Unify Families
Meet Sheryl Proulx, Executive Director of Adoption Options, Alberta's Leading Licensed Adoption Agency where professionally trained staff offer comprehensive and caring services working with expectant parents who are considering placing their c...
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Jordan Gilford - How Lived Experiences Inspire Social Entrepreneurship
Meet Jordan Gilford, Founder and CEO of Gems for Gems, a non-profit organization committed to ending the cycle of domestic abuse by focusing on the economic recovery and empowerment of survivors, offering solution-focused and high transfo...
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Zainab - Global GLOW India
Meet Zainab, Global GLOW Girl Advocacy Committee member from India. Zainab is a par to of the Shohratgarh Environmental Society (SES) and passionate philantrophist committed to establishing a career that enables her to make personal investments...
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Samantha - Global GLOW Nigeria
Meet Samantha, Global GLOW's Chief Youth Correspondent and GLOW Club Alumni! In this conversation we discuss how GLOW Club's are empowering Nigerian girls to introduce "selfcare" into their daily routines and incorporate "personal work" that is...
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How To Be An Advocate For Girls Rights In Your Community
TODAY IS THE DAY, FRIENDS! Oct 11th is UN Women's International Day of the Girl Child and we're celebrating my sharing important information and strategies anyone can use to advocate and support adolescent girls in their community. We're also d...
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Dusenge & Loyce - Global GLOW Malawi, Empowering girls in the Dzaleka refugee camp
Meet Dusenge and Loyce, Global GLOW Girl Advocacy Committee members from the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. In this episode we discuss what it is like for girls growing up in a refugee camp, how girl advocacy initiatives and programs like GLOW...
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Carmen Perry - Global GLOW USA, How to leverage partnerships with schools and advance gender relations in the classroom and beyond
Meet Carmen Perry, Partnership Coordinator for Global GLOW in the Greater Detroit Area. Carmen is a liaison between the Detroit Public School Community District and Global GLOW HerStory Campaign that provides training and activities including A...
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Pausing in gratitude and celebrating our achievements!
When was the last time you celebrated yourself? This week Michelle is freestylin' and sharing a special "thank you" message and updates for the I AM A Feminine Leader community.
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Preethi Balasubramanian - How Professional Associations Advance Learning Communities
Meet Preethi Balasubramanian, Certified C-Suite Support & Strategic Partner and President of the Toronto Branch for the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP). In this episode, Michelle and Preethi discuss how volunteering...
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Susan Verde - Modeling Mindfulness And Vulnerability To Strengthen Relationships With Youth
Meet Susan Verde, New York Times bestselling author of the famous "I AM" book series and yoga/mindfulness teacher for youth is an expert at capturing and celebrating the unique experience of children. In this episode, Michelle and Susan discuss...
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Meleah Manning - How Feminine Embodiment Cultivates Radiant Relationships
Meet Meleah Manning, Co-Founder of Sisters That Stray, a collective of women rising up to remember their power, live on purpose, and reclaim their right to pleasure. Meleah is a certified trauma-informed relationship mentor, specializing in fem...
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JJ DiGeronimo - Amplifying Your Impact Through "Seeking" Your Highest Purpose
Meet JJ DiGeronimo, Award-Winning Author for Women in Business, Founder of Tech Savvy Women, Keynote Speaker, Lightworker & Creator of Together We Seek Retreats and Podcast. In this episode, JJ and Michelle discuss JJ's latest book, "Seekin...
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Jill Kirson - Thriving Through Transitions By Honoring Your Strengths
Meet Jill Kirson, Owner of The Kirson Group and Certified Coach with doctoral-level education in counselling. Jill has diverse experience in all aspects of career management, executive coaching and leadership development. She also personally he...
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Bridget Brown - How Small Business Activism Strengthens Communities
Meet Bridget Brown, Small Business Activist and Founder of "Create That Copy & Marketing" an agency specifically for small businesses. In this episode Michelle and Bridget discuss how small businesses are often shoved out of many traditiona...
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Embodiment Practices That Turn Auto-Pilot Habits Into Powerful Rituals
Community building starts when we embody the essence of who "I AM". This journey is unique for every person and embodiment is not a destination, it is a daily practice! In this episode, Michelle explores the nuances of embodiment and how to tur...
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Communication Strategies That Cultivate Community
Effective communication is a building block of community! In today's episode Michelle shares what she believes are the key listening styles that impact the way we communicate. Learn about different active listening styles, how to refine your me...
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Kickstart Your Community Design
Kickstart your community building blueprint with these simple and practical exercises! Todays episode is a sneak peak into one of Michelle's signature workshops, Foundations of Community Design, where you will be inspired to begin brainstorming...
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Ukeme Awakessien Jeter - How The Unique Talents Of Immigrants Can Build, Lead, and Strengthen Communities
Meet Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Innovation Lawyer, Local Elected Official, and soon to be author of her 1st book about leadership development of immigrant talent. Born and raised in Nigeria, Ukeme immigrated to the USA to study engineering where h...
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Janine Rogan - How The Pink Tax Prevents Women From Building Community
Meet Janine Rogan, CPA and best-selling author of "The Pink Tax - Punchy Advice For Patriarchy-Proofing Your Finances". Janine advocates for financial equality as the founder of thewealthbuildingacademy.com, a financial literacy company with a ...
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Misasha Suzuki Graham - Changing Conversations In Ordinary Spaces About Race And Racism
Meet Misasha Suzuki Graham, Co-Founder of the "Dear White Woman" Podcast, lawyer, and author who helps White women use their privilege to uproot systemic racism without centering themselves in the process. In this episode, Michelle and Misasha ...
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Jyothi Menon - A Techno-Functional Approach to Community Building
Meet Jyothi Menon, Techno-Functional Outcome-oriented Executive with over 20 years of experience in managing large scale strategic transformation in a VUCA environment. As a fellow Google certified #IAmRemarkable facilitator, Jyothi leverages h...
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Kristin Gutierrez - Level-up Your Leadership For Stronger Performance And Fulfillment
Meet Kristin Gutierrez, Stevie Award Winner, author, and executive coach. Kristin is all about the power of initiative so individuals can perform Better, connect more, and ultimately own their career path! In this episode, Michelle and Kristin ...
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Khalilah "KO" Olokunola - Transformation People & Culture Strategies To Build Community In All Aspects Of Life
Meet Khalilah "KO" Olokunola, Impact Architect and Founder of ReEngineering HR a pioneering process utilizing the fundamental methods of Industrial & Organizational Psychology , Human Resource Management, & Belonging to create strategie...
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Tristan Johannes - GERI South Africa, How The LGBTQIA+ Community Is Advancing Gender Relations
COMMUNITY FEATURE SERIES - Join us of a 4 week exploration of Gender Equity & Reconciliation International (GERI), and global non-profit organization that convenes groups of women and men, and people of all gender identities and expre...
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