The Well Woman Show

Giovanna Rossi: wellness and leadership coach
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Giovanna Rossi interviews high achieving, professional women who have overcome anxiety, burnout and insecurity to become healthy, fulfilled and powerful. We share our challenges and successes as women leaders, entrepreneurs, mothers, daughters and sisters. On the "Just Giovanna" episodes, she shares insights and coaching based on mindfulness, feminism and her 20+ years working with women claiming their power and living with joy and ease. Whether it’s physical or mental health, juggling life, work and family, professional development or financial success, a Well Woman is passionate about achieving her highest level of well being. Each episode is packed with tips and best practices for women who are doing something innovative in order to make a difference in the lives of others, and maintain a sense of well-being while doing it all!

  1. 355: Starting Before You’re Ready: Creative Courage and Reinvention with Giovanna Capone

    FEB 12

    355: Starting Before You’re Ready: Creative Courage and Reinvention with Giovanna Capone

    Creativity is not just something we do — it’s something we follow. In this episode of The Well Woman Show, host Giovanna Rossi sits down with writer and filmmaker Giovanna Capone for a reflective conversation about creativity as a guiding force, cultural memory, and the courage to be seen. Giovanna Capone shares her journey from public librarian to documentary filmmaker, and how her film Finding the Italians: A Granddaughter’s Journey grew out of a longing for cultural connection after moving from New York to California. What began as academic research became a deeply personal story about ancestry, belonging, and voice. In this episode, you'll discover: How to organize your life around creativity while managing financial pressures and multiple responsibilitiesWhy "going slowly is okay as long as you don't stop"—and how to keep moving forward at your own paceThe role of women as culture-keepers and storytellersHow to push back against fear and anxiety instead of letting them become your defaultWhat happens when you proceed even when you're not sure—and why your gut knows more than you thinkWhy telling your personal story creates healing not just for you, but for everyone who hears itWhat it means to trust yourself when visibility feels uncomfortable This episode is a powerful reminder that when women trust their intuition, tell their stories, and move at a humane pace, they create work that sustains joy and leaves a lasting impact. ✨ Ease in finally letting go of the pressure to be "practical" all the time—which frees you to make decisions that honor your creative truth, organize your days around what lights you up, and accept that managing multiple responsibilities doesn't mean abandoning what matters most ✨ Joy in reconnecting with your roots and discovering the richness of where you come from—in interviewing elders and hearing their stories—in watching audiences spontaneously share their own family histories because you gave them permission to remember ✨ Impact by preserving voices that have been overlooked or erased from mainstream narratives—by using creativity to educate and inspire—by proving that ordinary people's contributions matter—and by showing that telling your story creates ripples of healing far beyond yourself ✨ Self-trust in proceeding even when you're not sure, even when you have no formal training, even when you're scared—in believing that your gut knows what you're doing—in pushing back against fear instead of letting it run your life—and in trusting that the story you can't stop thinking about is the one you're meant to tell   🔗 Watch Giovanna’s documentary film Finding the Italians: A...

    46 min
  2. 354: Turning a Personal Challenge into Your Greatest Strength with Amanda Pascali

    JAN 14

    354: Turning a Personal Challenge into Your Greatest Strength with Amanda Pascali

    What if the very thing that makes you feel like you don't belong is actually your greatest creative gift?  In this moving conversation, I sit down with Amanda Pascali, a singer-songwriter, translator, and Fulbright Fellow who's turned the experience of never quite fitting in into her life's work. A Harrington Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, she researches Italian studies and ethnomusicology while revitalizing centuries-old Sicilian folk songs for modern audiences. Having built a community of hundreds of thousands online, she's proven that the space between cultures isn't empty—it's where authentic connection is born.  Amanda translates and reinterprets the work of Rosa Balistreri, one of Italy's first women to publicly denounce social inequality through music, bringing women's perspectives to stories that have long been filtered through a male gaze. Her latest album, Roses and Basil, transforms ancient lullabies and protest songs into something that speaks to anyone who's ever felt like the outsider looking in. What makes Amanda different—and why this conversation felt so essential—is that she's not here to tell you how to fit in. She's here to show you what becomes possible when you finally stop trying. She understands the exhaustion of pretending, the power of claiming your own space, and how the very thing that made you feel different can become your greatest source of strength.   In this episode, you'll discover: How feeling like the "weird girl" became the foundation for authentic artistryWhy Amanda picked up a guitar at 12 and decided to create space for herself through musicThe story behind her Fulbright Fellowship translating Sicilian folk songs in a UNESCO-endangered languageHow she reinterprets centuries-old songs to center women's voices and experiencesHow to use ancient wisdom to speak to our most modern strugglesWhat it's like to balance online visibility with real-life authenticityWhy she believes music is how we say the things we can't say with spoken word   This conversation reminds us that our greatest challenges often hold our greatest gifts. When you stop pretending to fit in and start trusting who you really are, you create: ✨ Ease in finally letting go of the exhausting performance of trying to belong—which frees up energy to honor what matters most to you, pursue work that aligns with your values, and show up authentically in every space you enter ✨ Joy in discovering community with others who also don't fit the mold—in finding your unique voice when traditional paths don't serve you—and in creating rituals that ground you and reconnect you to what's meaningful ✨ Impact by centering voices and...

    46 min
  3. 353: Financial Serenity: Building a Wealth Ecosystem with Christine Joy Luck Sarno

    12/09/2025

    353: Financial Serenity: Building a Wealth Ecosystem with Christine Joy Luck Sarno

    What does it really mean to be financially free as a woman? Not just secure—but serene. Confident. Fully yourself. In the powerful conversation, I sit down with Christine Joy Luck Sarno, a financial coach and speaker known as the Financial Wingwoman. A former financial advisor, she now helps high-earning women take control of their money with clarity and confidence. Having built multiple seven-figure wealth as a single mom and financial head of household, she blends practical strategy with lived experience and humor. She guides women to cut through confusion, overcome money anxiety, and build wealth that supports the life they want. Christine believes that when women grow and protect their wealth, they gain personal freedom and the power to create lasting impact in their families, communities, and the world. What makes Christine different—and why this episode felt so personal—is that she’s not here to hand you a checklist of books to read or give you the usual financial tips. She really gets women’s lives—the challenges we face, what actually supports us, and how to create real well-being in every area. In this episode, you'll discover: The financial problems women are facingThe wealth myths keeping women playing small—and what to focus on instead (hint: it's not lattes)Practical steps to build financial literacy The ripple effects of the gender wage gap, and the most powerful equalizer we have against itWhat a wealth ecosystem is and how to start building yoursWhy financial sovereignty is a joyful, deeply feminine act of self-care (which in turn is one of the most powerful ways to create impact in the world)Why financial serenity matters more than financial security This conversation reminds us that financial empowerment isn't just personal—it's relational, communal, and transformational. When you trust yourself with money, you create: ✨ Ease in navigating life's unexpected turns—which means you can show up more fully for others ✨ Joy in knowing you have choices aligned with your values—which radiates to everyone around you ✨ Impact in your own life and rippling outward to your family, your workplace, your community, and beyond ✨ Self-trust in your ability to care for yourself fully—which gives others permission to do the same   🔗Get Christine’s FREE PDF money guide: "33 Smart Wingwoman Money Moves for 2026": a href="https://www.christinejoylucksarno.com" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent" rel="noopener...

    37 min
  4. 352: From Broadway to AI Leadership: Why Women’s Voices Matter with Molly Mahoney

    11/12/2025

    352: From Broadway to AI Leadership: Why Women’s Voices Matter with Molly Mahoney

    What if stepping into your full power could actually be joyful? What if career transformation didn't have to be overwhelming? And what if your authentic voice could create ripple effects of impact far beyond what you imagined? In this episode, I sit down with Molly Mahoney, Founder of The Prepared Performer and a leading female voice in artificial intelligence who embodies all four of our core values: joy, ease, impact, and self-trust.  She is a performer-turned-entrepreneur who helps coaches and agency owners create content that converts, powered by authentically driven AI and automation. She’s an author and a podcaster who brings humor and heart to social media and firmly believes… the more fun you have, the more money you’ll make. We dive deep into:  ✨ Ease — Using practical frameworks to simplify complex decisions (like career transition) ✨ Joy — Finding fun in the journey ✨ Impact — Changing systems and amplifying women’s voices ✨ Self-trust — Listening to our internal knowing over external validation Key Takeaways:  How women's voices shape the future of AIWhat’s it like being the only woman in male-dominated AI spaces (and why Molly keeps showing up!)Practical AI tools that amplify (not replace) your authentic voice + tips if you don't want it to read your emails! How to pivot your career using what you already have (using Molly’s 3-step process)Validating your offer before investing time and resources (The "Sell It First" Strategy)Why "the more fun I have, the more money I make" isn't just a catchy phrase—it's a business strategyThe FFTT method for navigating life's challenges (Face it, Feel it, Twist it, Thank it)Why your "too much" energy is your superpower If you're in transition, building something new, or claiming your space in male-dominated industries, this episode is your permission slip to do it your way.  ✨ Get Molly’s Ideal Client Generator Tool —a custom AI resource that helps you get crystal clear on who you're here to serve: https://aiify.me/ideal-client-avatar?el=icagpt-well-woman ✨ Watch out for the Well Woman Reset Kitspan...

    44 min
  5. 351: Overcoming The Systems That Fail Us with Jen Hatmaker

    10/14/2025

    351: Overcoming The Systems That Fail Us with Jen Hatmaker

    What happens when the life you built on all the “right” systems suddenly crumbles? In this episode of The Well Woman Show, Giovanna Rossi sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster Jen Hatmaker. Jen is the author of fourteen books, including four New York Times bestsellers, and host of the award-winning podcast "For the Love." She’s also a speaker, advocate, educator, mother, and a textbook Enneagram 3. But beyond the accolades, Jen is a woman who found herself rebuilding her life after her marriage crumbled—and in that rebuilding, she discovered something profound about the systems we've been told will save us. Her new memoir, "Awake", isn't just a divorce story. It's a surgical examination of patriarchy, religious dogma, and the invisible walls that limit women's lives. What you’ll hear in this episode: Jen’s journey from pastor’s wife and teacher to bestselling author and podcast hostWhy divorce was only part of the story—and what it revealed about larger systemsHow to recognize when shame is showing up and keep it out of the driver’s seatListening to our own bodies before burnout forces us to If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, shame, or overcoming systems that fail us, this episode will inspire you to rise, rebuild, and reclaim your power. _____________________________________________________ The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at https://wellwomanlife.com/academy/. Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed—so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. ------- Also, the Well Woman Show is delighted to partner with the Work and Family Researchers Network and its next conference June 17-20, 2026 in Montreal, Canada. For more information, look to info@wfrn.org. _____________________________________________________ Resources Mentioned Awake: A Memoir by Jen HatmakerAll the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker a...

    38 min
  6. 350: Modern Matriarch with Maija West

    09/09/2025

    350: Modern Matriarch with Maija West

    In this episode, we’ll talk about how we can lead, create change, and stay true to ourselves—all at the same time, with my guest, Maija West. Maija is a retired attorney turned organizational governance consultant, author, and peacemaker with over 25 years of experience working with nonprofits, foundations, businesses, tribal communities, and government agencies. She specializes in utilizing reconciliation, peacemaking, and conflict resolution strategies to foster strong communication and leadership within diverse communities.  Maija is also the co-founder of the Healing and Reconciliation Institute and a strategic consulting partner supporting ecological governance and lineage-based leadership to a select group of leaders and organizations. As a first-generation American with deep Latvian roots, she's discovered how connecting to her own cultural lineage has transformed not just her leadership style, but her entire approach to creating change within patriarchal systems. In her recent book, "Matriarch Makeover: A 30-Day Invitation," Maija offers what she calls "an ecological call to action for leaders" - a radical reimagining of how we can lead from a place of cultural groundedness and feminine wisdom. We discuss: how she weaves together the “three strands of the braid”—self, family, and community—as her guide to live an authentic life even in the most challenging environmentswhy reclaiming and connecting to your lineage is essential for trauma-informed leadership and the key to thriving in patriarchal systems how your burnout might be a signal that you're disconnected from your cultural lineagehow you could transform toxic boardroom meetings into healing circlesand more This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about working within oppressive systems while staying true to who you are. ----- The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from The Well Woman Academy™ at https://wellwomanlife.com/academy/. Join other smart, high-achieving women, to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed—so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough. Resources Mentioned Matriarch Makeover: A 30-Day Invitation by Maija WestMatriarch Makeover Women’s Retreat Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World...

    33 min
  7. 349: Insights on Love and Intuition with Arielle Ford

    08/12/2025

    349: Insights on Love and Intuition with Arielle Ford

    I’m thrilled to bring you this month’s episode with someone who has lived many lives in one — spiritual teacher, publicist, bestselling author, and storyteller — the remarkable Arielle Ford.  A celebrated love and relationship expert, Arielle has written eleven non-fiction books in the self-help and relationship space, including the international bestseller, “The Soulmate Secret”.  She's a former top-tier book publicist who is credited with launching the high-profile careers of many top-selling authors and speakers, including her sister Debbie Ford, New York Times Best-selling authors Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, and Mark Victor Hansen (co-authors of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series). Today, we’re diving into her most personal and transformative project yet: her debut novel, “The Love Thief”.  Arielle shares what brought her to write this book and her incredible journey from being what she calls "arguably the number one book publicist in America" to completely shutting down her successful business with no plan B – and how that terrifying leap led to some of the most magical experiences of her life. We talk about: listening to your inner knowing, even when it's inconvenientthe difference between forcing manifestation and surrendering to what wants to emergethe painful reality of toxic relationships and how successful women often become targetshow real, lasting love isn’t about fireworks — but about behavior, choice, and action If you’re at a crossroads in your career, your relationships, or your creative life — this episode will speak directly to your heart.  Arielle's story is a masterclass in following intuition, embracing uncertainty, and understanding that sometimes our greatest breakthroughs come from our most terrifying moments of not knowing what's next. --- The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to driving systemic change so that women and families thrive. And don’t forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at https://wellwomanlife.com/quiz. Resources Mentioned The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life with the Law of Attraction by Arielle Forda

    37 min
  8. 348: Heal Your Relationships with Dr. Mercedes Samudio

    07/09/2025

    348: Heal Your Relationships with Dr. Mercedes Samudio

    This month on the Well Woman Show, I sit down with Dr. Mercedes Samudio, an inclusive, anti-racist psychotherapist and parent coach who's revolutionizing how we think about raising children and healing families. She is the bestselling author of “Shame-Proof Parenting: Find your unique parenting voice, feel empowered, and raise whole, healthy children”. Her work focuses on parent coaching and guiding families to reduce unwanted behaviors, developing effective parenting strategies, creating healthy communication habits, and designing social media/tech plans for their household. What makes her approach so powerful, and frankly, innovative, is her belief that we can’t heal families by shaming parents. Instead, she offers a roadmap for understanding how our childhood experiences shape our parenting. In our conversation, we explore: what shame really is and how it shows up in parenting the intersection of identity, oppression, and raising children how to find joy in difficult stories of our life practical ways to break the cycles of shame in our families how to raise emotionally safe kids in a world that often feels unsafe building future voices by how we raise our children Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or someone who was raised by imperfect humans - which is all of us - this conversation offers profound insights into breaking generational patterns and creating the kind of family environment where everyone can thrive. The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to driving systemic change so that women and families thrive. And don’t forget to take the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at https://wellwomanlife.com/quiz. Resources Mentioned Shame-Proof Parenting: Find Your Unique Parenting Voice, Feel Empowered, and Raise Whole, Healthy Children by Dr. Mercedes Samudio The Red Cross Advisory - Extreme Heat is Too Dangerous to Be Invisible: Knowing what to do to protect yourself and your loved ones can save lives The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Connect with Dr. Mercedes Samudio Website: http://shameproofparenting.com/ Phone #: 714-758-5988 Email: mercedes@shameproofparenting.com Connect with Giovanna Rossi Website: https://wellwomanlife.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wellwomanlife FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellWomanShow# LinkedIn: Giovanna Rossi, MSc, ICF-ACC | LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Well Woman Show on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with...

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Giovanna Rossi interviews high achieving, professional women who have overcome anxiety, burnout and insecurity to become healthy, fulfilled and powerful. We share our challenges and successes as women leaders, entrepreneurs, mothers, daughters and sisters. On the "Just Giovanna" episodes, she shares insights and coaching based on mindfulness, feminism and her 20+ years working with women claiming their power and living with joy and ease. Whether it’s physical or mental health, juggling life, work and family, professional development or financial success, a Well Woman is passionate about achieving her highest level of well being. Each episode is packed with tips and best practices for women who are doing something innovative in order to make a difference in the lives of others, and maintain a sense of well-being while doing it all!

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  • Creator
    Giovanna Rossi: wellness and leadership coach
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Well Woman Life
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    The Well Woman Show