She Ignites

Kari

   This is where power gets raw, healing gets hot, and rebellion becomes ritual. Hosted by Kari Lowe, She Ignites is your weekly dose of fire-starter truth, bold stories, and permission to break every rule that kept you small.  Light the damn match. It’s time to burn, not behave. 

  1. 10H AGO

    You Can Be Grateful And Overwhelmed At Once

    Send us Fan Mail Life will humble you in minutes. One moment I’ve got a plan, a schedule, and content mapped out, and the next I’m living through a full-on identity shift with a new job plus the emotional whirl of welcoming twin babies into the family. This Life Lately solo is raw, honest, and intentionally imperfect, because real confidence doesn’t come from having it all together, it comes from staying true when everything changes. I talk through the strange truth that overwhelming joy and overwhelming chaos can exist in the same breath. If you’ve ever felt grateful and fried at the same time, you’ll recognize the messy middle: forgetting what day it is, watching your routine disappear, and still hearing that voice saying you “should” be doing more. We get into the pressure of consistency, the fear of falling behind, and why comparing yourself to an old version of you is a trap. The turning point is a simple question that reshapes everything: instead of asking how to keep up with everything, what actually matters in this season of adjustment? If you’re navigating work life balance, family changes, burnout, or a big transition, you’ll leave with a permission slip to adjust without labeling it failure and a reminder to keep showing up in ways that feel real, not forced. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review so more Firestarters can find us. Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    6 min

  2. APR 7

    Midlife Friendship Reset

    Send us Fan Mail We tell the truth about how midlife friendships fade without drama and why that quiet loss can feel brutally isolating. We walk through a practical path to grieve what is gone, drop the shame, and build a new circle that actually matches who we are now. • noticing the slow fade of long-time friendships and the shock of realizing time has passed • why adult friendships change through life stages, distance, growth, and one-sided energy • naming loneliness without making it mean we are unlovable • grieving honestly through tears, letters, and simple rituals • choosing intention by writing a friendship wish list for the current season • where to meet aligned friends through classes, volunteering, apps, coworking hubs, and local events • becoming more magnetic by asking better questions, showing up repeatedly, and following up first • a guided micro ritual to call in new friendships • a seven-day friendship challenge to create momentum and real connection If you're feeling lit up, go ahead and hit subscribe, leave a spicy little review, and tag me at SheIgnites Candle Co. so I can hype you up. Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    12 min
  3. Your Voice Gets Powerful When You Use It - Guest Episode Urmi Hossain

    MAR 31

    Your Voice Gets Powerful When You Use It - Guest Episode Urmi Hossain

    Send us Fan Mail Your voice isn’t missing. It’s been waiting for permission, practice, and a little proof. I sit down with Urmi, a Montreal-based finance professional, mentor, author, and the host of Stories Beyond Borders, to talk about what it really takes for women to speak up without shrinking, apologizing, or second-guessing every word. We get honest about confidence and self-trust in women in leadership, including the small tools that make a big difference: writing positive affirmations before a stressful day, reframing negative self-talk, using breathing exercises, and even trying the “power pose” when nerves spike. Urmi also shares what she sees in mentorship across different ages and career stages, from work-life balance questions to career switches and the ever-present pull of imposter syndrome. One of my favorite takeaways is her reminder to document your wins, then revisit them when doubt tries to rewrite your story. We also go deeper into identity and belonging. As a third culture kid born and raised in Italy to Bangladeshi parents, Urmi explains how culture can shape whether women feel allowed to speak at all, and why belonging starts by learning to belong to yourself first. If walking into a room alone makes your stomach flip, you’ll love her practical advice on building community through women-led events and leading with curiosity instead of fear. If this conversation lights you up, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a confidence boost, and leave a review so more women can find us. What’s one place you want to use your voice more? Connect with Urmi here: https://linktr.ee/urmihossain Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    41 min

  4. MAR 24

    When Compassion Costs You Your Voice

    Send us Fan Mail We confess the difference between people pleasing and being a “people protector” who shields everyone else from discomfort while quietly abandoning ourselves. We practice turning compassion into clarity with boundaries, a simple visualization, and journal prompts that help us keep our own fire lit.  • naming the people protector pattern and how it shows up as emotional shielding  • tracing the roots of peacekeeping and hypervigilance from early experiences  • spotting the cost: self-silencing, emotional labor, and confusing rescue with responsibility  • reframing empathy with boundaries so compassion does not become martyrdom  • using the “hand back the shield” micro ritual to release what is not yours  • five journaling questions to reclaim truth, voice, and self-worth  • handling backlash when others dislike the new you and staying grounded in clarity  If you're feeling lit up, go ahead and hit subscribe, leave a spicy little review, and tag me at sheignitescandleco so I can hype you up. Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    8 min
  5. What If Midlife Is When You Rise - Guest Episode

    MAR 17

    What If Midlife Is When You Rise - Guest Episode

    Send us Fan Mail Midlife doesn’t steal your power, it reveals where you’ve been giving it away. We sit down with Sheri Johnson, a coach who helps midlife women rewire their nervous systems, balance hormones, and reclaim feminine power, to burn down one of the most damaging myths women inherit: that our value fades as we age. If you’ve ever felt invisible, “too late,” or quietly exhausted from carrying everyone else’s comfort, this one hits deep. We trace the roots of self doubt beyond surface-level confidence, from ageism and anti-aging messaging to pronatalism, the cultural pressure that links “good woman” with motherhood, youth, and fertility. Sheri shares why identity shifts can be brutally similar for childless-not-by-choice women and empty nest moms, and why the real wound is often not just grief. It’s self worth and belonging. We also talk about the moment many women reach midlife and feel a new “I don’t care” fire, then immediately hear the old voice that says “don’t make waves.” You’ll leave with practical insight on people pleasing and “people protecting,” why “No is a full sentence” can fail when your nervous system is activated, and how to calm the body so boundaries don’t feel like danger. We also break down confidence vs self worth, the measuring sticks women use to judge themselves (body, titles, approval), and what becomes possible when you stop shrinking and start living on your terms. Check out Sheri’s Midlife Women Rising quiz and learn about her Midlife Rising podcast and Peru retreat for midlife women ready to rise. If this sparked something, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs permission to take up space, and leave a review so more women can find this conversation. Connect with Sheri here:  https://www.midlifewomenrising.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherijohnsoncoaching/  (@sherijohnsoncoaching) Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sherijohnsoncoaching Take her quiz here: https://www.midlifewomenrising.com/quiz Find out more about her retreat here: https://www.midlifewomenrising.com/peru Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    1h 4m

  6. MAR 10

    Confession Of A Candle Hoarder

    Send us Fan Mail A single spark can change a room, and sometimes your whole day. We open up about a joyful “candle hoard” and flip the script on clutter, showing how scent, flame, and small rituals become a practical system for comfort, focus, and bold self-expression. If you’ve ever saved the good candle, the special mug, or the fancy notebook for “later,” this is your nudge to claim the moment you’re already in. We walk through how different scents serve different intentions, citrus and woods for focus, lavender for calm, warm ambers for confidence, smoky resins for reset and why attaching a ritual to a sensory cue helps the brain switch states faster. You’ll hear simple, science-friendly safety tips from the candlemaker’s bench: trim wicks, mind drafts, match vessel and wick, and keep burns attended for a cleaner, safer experience. Then we widen the lens to comfort hoards of all kinds, books, journals, crystals, playlists and unpack how shame often hides inside our need for tools that help us regulate. The fix isn’t minimalism at all costs; it’s meaning, intention, and use. You’ll get five journal prompts to turn “stuff” into supportive practice, plus a quick night ritual: light the candle you’ve been saving, write for five minutes, and let scent anchor your focus for tomorrow. Along the way, we remind you why using your favorite things now builds worthiness, replaces scarcity with presence, and helps you choose your vibe when life feels loud. Ready to stop saving your fire for later? Hit play, light the good candle, and tell us your comfort hoard. If this resonated, subscribe, leave a spicy review, and share with a friend who needs permission to glow a little brighter today. Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    9 min
  7. How A Psychology Professor Rebuilt Self-Worth After Betrayal And Burnout - Guest Episode

    MAR 3

    How A Psychology Professor Rebuilt Self-Worth After Betrayal And Burnout - Guest Episode

    Send us Fan Mail Ever felt tired in a way sleep can’t fix? This conversation with Dr. Andrea “Drea” Hogan, a psychology professor and mentor to women in leadership, lights the path from silence to self-trust with stories that cut close to the bone. After a hysterectomy put her into early menopause and infidelity upended her marriage, she moved from teaching psychology to living it, grappling with identity, institutional trauma, and the raw work of rebuilding a voice. We dive into humanistic psychology, journaling as a mirror, and the kind of behavior change that actually sticks. Dr. Hogan shares a simple, powerful plan: choose five behaviors to modify, pick one, and build an operant-conditioning routine fueled by intrinsic motivation and purpose. We explore post-traumatic growth, where pain becomes meaning, advocacy, and service - without skipping the hard feelings along the way. We name what’s often invisible: coercive control in domestic abuse, legal and financial manipulation, and the bruises no one can see. Boundaries emerge as life support, not attitude, no is a complete sentence. We also get radically practical about hormones, early menopause, and mental health, from hot flashes to care plans that stabilize mood and energy. And because purpose needs practice, we talk about finding joy and community in unexpected places - women’s golf groups, dance classes, hiking, and book clubs...so your life holds more of you than your roles. If your chest tightens reading this, you’re not broken, you’re waking up. Press play to gather tools for self-worth, boundaries, and brave action. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a woman who’s ready to remember who she is. Keep the conversation going: where have you been abandoning yourself, and what would choosing you look like now? Connect with Dr. Hogan here: LinkedIn: LinkedIn Website: Portfolio - Webflow HTML website template TikTok: @thegolfingprofessor Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    51 min
  8. Finding Power In Your Design - Guest Episode!

    FEB 24

    Finding Power In Your Design - Guest Episode!

    Send us Fan Mail What if the strength you’ve been chasing was waiting in the softness you’ve been avoiding? That question sits at the heart of our conversation with human design mentor Kali Tougas, whose story arcs from paramedic grit in a male-dominated field to a life led by deep body wisdom, seasonal rhythms, and a more generous definition of power. We dive into the moment grief broke the spell of proving, and how that rupture made space for a voice that feels steady, not forced. Kali unpacks confidence as self-trust rather than performance, and why “boundaries” sometimes back us into boxes we don’t need. Her alternative, drawing a line in the sand - honors context and compassion without losing clarity. Together, we examine the hidden costs of stoicism taught in EMS and the healing that comes from naming feelings, debriefing, and letting tenderness back in. From there, we explore how human design becomes a practical, everyday tool: choosing slow mornings if they fit your energy, letting momentum lead on high days, and parenting by understanding how your child’s design truly operates. We also talk identity after leaving a calling. When a career becomes family, stepping away can feel like losing yourself. Kali offers a way back: ask where you’re losing power, wait out emotional highs before saying yes, and return to your body’s signals as the final authority. Whether you’re a manifesting generator craving flexibility or a projector who needs rest to thrive, you’ll hear simple, humane steps to align your work, home, and inner world without apology. If you’re ready to stop proving and start aligning, press play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more women find their fire. What line in the sand are you drawing this week? Where can you find Kali?  Right here:   https://www.instagram.com/kalitougas/ https://www.kalitougasservices.com/human-design-chart https://www.kalitougasservices.com Want to be a guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/k4E2VLQAJwk2YaKq5 www.sheignitescandleco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheignitescandleco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarilowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MLVk3uvJp/ email: kari@girluncovered.com Post-production editing by SoulFlow Studios -  https://soulflowstudios.com/

    39 min
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   This is where power gets raw, healing gets hot, and rebellion becomes ritual. Hosted by Kari Lowe, She Ignites is your weekly dose of fire-starter truth, bold stories, and permission to break every rule that kept you small.  Light the damn match. It’s time to burn, not behave. 

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  • Creator
    Kari
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 She Ignites
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