Women Awakening with Cynthia James

Cynthia James
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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.

  1. 19h ago

    The Power of Inner Healing and Outer Transformation with Katherine Dudtschak

    What if the life you built to perfection was the very thing keeping you from yourself? In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by Katherine Dudtschak, former President and CEO of Home Equity Bank and former Executive Vice President at RBC, for a conversation that goes far beneath the surface of success. Katherine opens up about growing up on a humble Canadian farm with immigrant parents carrying the weight of war and intergenerational trauma, navigating dyslexia, and carrying a secret about her gender identity for 45 years. Katherine shares the choice to live that started for her children and grew into radical self-love, and why coming out before 80,000 people had nothing to do with popularity and everything to do with wholeness. If you have ever poured everything into a life that looked perfect but felt hollow, this episode will crack you open in the best possible way. Tune in now and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/.  Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168 Katherine Dudtschak is the former President and CEO of HomeEquity Bank and former Executive Vice President at RBC, bringing over 30 years of executive leadership in Canadian banking. Her transformative journey reaffirming her gender as a woman, including coming out before 80,000 people while maintaining C-suite responsibility, revealed how survival patterns fragment us from wholeness and authentic power. Katherine now guides women and leaders through her Sincerely framework, launching March 2026, helping them move from survival-based living to essence-based leadership. Through Sacred Structure (integrated masculine), Sacred Flow (embraced feminine), and Sacred Union (consciousness and essence), she creates "Athenas," integrated beings who lead from wholeness and naturally ripple transformation. Katherine bridges corporate achievement with conscious, integrated living, offering hope that inner healing creates outer transformation. Connect with Katherine Dudtschak: Website: https://sincerelyinc.com/   LI:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-dudtschak-icd-d-7673a036/?isSelfProfile=false   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. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. 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

  2. Aug 14

    The Voice That Changed Everything: Mother Mary's Message for Modern Women with Jennifer Russell

    A woman’s life changes when she remembers she is worthy of being loved, guided, and supported. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James explores the transformative message of the Divine Feminine with Jennifer Russell, award winning Songwriter, spiritual mentor, author and founder of the Angels of Abundance Ascension Academy. Jennifer discusses spiritual awakening, abundance, self-worth, stillness, and the power of developing a direct relationship with the Divine. Jennifer shares how her journey with Mother Mary opens a path to healing, deeper faith, and a renewed sense of purpose. You’ll learn how feelings of unworthiness can block abundance, why nurturing the heart is essential for modern women, and how simple daily practices of stillness, prayer, meditation, and self-connection create profound transformation. Jennifer also reveals Mother Mary’s message that women are both powerful and precious. Remembering this truth can heal relationships, finances, and self-worth. Press play on this episode and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/. The woman you are becoming is waiting on the other side of that truth. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168 Jennifer Ruth Russell is an author, spiritual mentor, award-winning songwriter, and podcaster devoted to helping people heal their hearts and reconnect with their Divine nature. As the founder of the Angels of Abundance Ascension Academy, she has guided thousands of students through transformative journeys centered on abundance, spiritual growth, and self-discovery. Her deep and ongoing relationship with Mother Mary has inspired several books, including 21 Days to Abundance through the Immaculate Heart of Mother Mary and How to Create with Mother Mary & Friends. Through her teachings, music, and mentorship, Jennifer empowers women to embrace their worth, awaken their intuition, and experience the nurturing presence of the Divine Feminine. Connect with Jennifer Ruth Russell: Website: https://www.jenniferruthrussell.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferruthrussell/    FB: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferruthrussell  YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/jen052954   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. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. 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

  3. Aug 7

    Conscious Media Redefining Journalism, Storytelling & Social Change with Tamara Banks

    In a world drowning in noise, the most radical thing a woman can do is tell the truth and refuse to stop until someone listens. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Tamara Banks, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Documentary Filmmaker, for a bold, honest conversation about what conscious media actually looks like. Cynthia and Tamara dig into what it means to be a truth-teller in an era of media consolidation, corporate ownership, and algorithmically curated reality. Tamara breaks down how two major conglomerates now control the majority of national and local news in America and why the rise of independent journalism is not a crisis but a correction.You’ll hear Tamara’s message for every woman who has been waiting for permission: stop waiting. If you have ever been inspired by the women who are choosing to show something different, this episode will light a fire in you. Tune in and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/ Remember that you matter, your voice matters, and you are on this planet because you are essential. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168 Tamara Banks is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, international freelance TV news correspondent, producer, talk show host, and documentary filmmaker dedicated to social justice and transformative storytelling. She has worked with PBS, CNN, ABC, BBC, NPR, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, among many others. She is the creator and host of From Moment to Movement with Tamara Banks, originally launched on PBS 12, now produced independently. A former board member and current member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Tamara lives by the motto: one person can make a difference. Connect with Tamara Banks: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarabanks/?isSelfProfile=false   X:  https://x.com/iamtamarabanks      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. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. 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

  4. Jul 31

    Turning Pain Into Purpose: Transforming Your Life No Matter What

    Healing doesn’t require an apology. It just requires a decision. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with Stephanie Weaver, TED Talk coach, TEDx coach, writer, and public speaker, who explores family estrangement, childhood wounds, chronic illness, and the radical act of forgiving people who never admitted what they did. They go deep on Stephanie’s work as a TEDx coach, why storytelling is more powerful than any statistic, and how Cynthia herself was transformed through Stephanie’s coaching before her own TEDx talk.Stephanie shares practical advice for aspiring authors, the unexpected role food and recipes play as memory and metaphor throughout her memoir. Her message to every woman awakening right now: don’t shrink. Get louder. Your voice is not optional.Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and send this to the woman in your life who is healing in silence and needs to know it’s possible. Tune in now and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/ Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168 Stephanie Weaver is a TED Talk coach, TEDx coach, storytelling strategist, and author of five books. Her career spans iconic institutions from the San Diego Zoo to the White House, and she has coached hundreds of speakers and curated TEDxSan Diego. Her memoir, Bittersweet: How to Heal Yourself When Your Family Is Broken, is out now—a firsthand account of healing from childhood sexual abuse, 16 years of family estrangement, and chronic illness, written for the woman who needed this book and couldn’t find it. Connect with Stephanie Weaver: Website: https://stephanieweaver.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/stephanieweavermph/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniejweaver/?isSelfProfile=false  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQxp-AyHWC9iPMWgxtS-gQ  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweavermph     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. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. 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

  5. Jul 24

    When Leaders Grow From the Inside Out: How Women Step Into Power and Purpose with Esther Wildenberg

    The moment a woman chooses to heal, trust herself, and align with her truth is the moment she steps into real power and purpose. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by Esther Wildenberg, Co-Founder and President of Codebreaker Technologies. Esther shares her journey from a life that looked successful on the outside but felt misaligned within, to becoming a global leader who empowers women to rise through inner transformation.  You’ll learn why success cannot skip the inner work, how personal growth and spiritual intelligence shape sustainable leadership, and why women must stop waiting for permission to step into their power. Esther also breaks down how clarity is created and how asking deeper questions unlocks purpose and direction. If this conversation meet the version of yourself that no longer asks for permission, please subscribe, leave a review, and visit https://www.cynthiajames.net/  Esther Wildenberg is a global executive leader, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder and President of Codebreaker Technologies — the world leader in personality coding technology. A former CEO by age 33, Esther has spent over two decades leading companies across industries and continents, empowering leaders to build sustainable success by integrating business excellence with spiritual intelligence. She is the author of The Undermined Soul and hosts retreats that guide women to align soul, heart, and mind into practical, purposeful action. Connect with Esther Wildenberg: Website: https://estherwildenberg.com/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/esther.wildenberg.9/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/esther_wildenberg/   LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherwildenberg1/    Codebreaker TechnologiesLI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/codebreaker-technologies-inc/  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

  6. Jul 17

    Awakening Women to the Power They Already Have With Rev Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins

    You didn't arrive empty. You arrived with every ounce of greatness the universe had to offer, and it's been waiting for you to remember that. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James chats with Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins, Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, ShoVal & More, for a conversation about women's intrinsic greatness. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline shares the fierce, loving family that shaped her and why she left law for ministry to serve women who were crumbling inside. She shares what it truly means to remind women they came here fully backed, why the Gold Rush Women’s Conference is built on a cocoon of love rather than a lineup of speakers, and how 20 years of annual gatherings have produced women who buy houses, write books, and step boldly into the life they were always meant to live. Tune in to this episode, subscribe to Women Awakening, and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/. The world isn't waiting for a better version of you. It's waiting for the real one. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168 Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins, affectionately known as Rev. Jackie, is on the ministerial team at Christ Universal Temple (CUT), and a teacher on the staff of The Johnnie Colemon Institute. She is the Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, ShoVal & More, whose mission is to lead people, with a focus on women, to a new or renewed awareness of their intrinsic greatness. To that end for the past 19 years, Rev. Jackie has produced an annual women's conference known by its God given name “The GOLD Rush Women’s Conference.” She, along with other powerful speakers, have shared effective tools with thousands of women to enable them to mine for their GOLD, turning their potential into manifest power. Connect with Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-dr-jacqueline-triche-atkins-00a10a101/  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.t.atkins/  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. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. 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

  7. Jul 10

    Changing the World: The “No Goalie” Mindset for Turning Talent, Faith & Passion Into Impact with Diane Rose Kelly

    You don’t have to shrink to belong. You don’t have to choose just one gift. The obstacles you see? They’re not as final as you’ve been told. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Diane Rose Kelly, visionary singer-songwriter, producer, writer, poet, speaker, and 6-time Hall of Fame athlete, to talk about the mindset behind her memoir, There Is No Goalie. Diane Rose scored 128 goals in college soccer not by being fearless, but by refusing to give the goalie her attention. That same philosophy has driven everything since: the music, the coaching, the 100+ songs, the stages shared with Gavin DeGraw, Train, and Melissa Etheridge. Diane Rose opens up about faith as a lived practice not a belief system to study, but a presence to embody. She and Cynthia share deeply personal spiritual moments and explore what it looks like when women stop waiting for permission and start leading from the inside out.You’ve been told to pick a lane, to be realistic, and to manage your expectations. This episode is the antidote. Tune in now and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/.  Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168 Diane Rose Kelly is a visionary singer-songwriter, producer, writer, poet, speaker, and 6-time Hall of Fame athlete. A former professional soccer player, three-time All-American, collegiate soccer coach, and award-winning professor of Health & Kinesiology, she embodies passion, resilience, and service in every endeavor. Diane Rose is also a published self-help author, certified life coach, motivational speaker, and advocate for faith, inspiration, and women’s empowerment. Connect with Diane Rose Kelly: FB: https://www.facebook.com/p/Diane-Rose-Kelly-100054531397296/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/dianerosekelly/    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. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. 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

  8. Jul 3

    What If Your Nail Spa Was More Than a Business—What If It Was a Community with Lanna Dang

    Trusting your gifts changes everything the moment you stop asking for permission and start listening within.  In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits with Lana Dang, owner of Pampr’d Soul Salon, who explores what happens when a nail spa becomes a community. The conversation dives into how leadership, energy, and intention can transform an industry often driven by hustle into one rooted in connection, care, and purpose. Lana shares how her journey from corporate misalignment to entrepreneurship leads her to build a nail spa where both clients and team members feel respected, heard, and uplifted. You’ll learn how conscious leadership reshapes the customer experience and how healing and self-awareness directly impact how women show up in business. Reimagine what your work, leadership, and life can truly become. Watch the full episode and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/ Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168 Lanna Dang is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, conscious business guide, and owner of Pampr’d Soul Salon, one of the top nail spas in Arizona. With over a decade of experience in sales, business development, and leadership, she has built a beauty business rooted in intentional culture, emotional intelligence, and healing. Deeply immersed in personal development and metaphysical study, Lanna leads her team and serves her community with a commitment to conscious growth, authenticity, and raising the vibration of every space she occupies. Connect with Lanna Dang: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lannadang/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lannadang/?isSelfProfile=false     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. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. 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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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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