The Strong Sunflowers

Gisselle and Zana
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You might be asking yourself what’s a strong sunflower? And if Webster were to define it… it would say…Someone that conditions their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength to use their voice and actions to improve their life and inspire the people around them. This podcast will range from 10 minute episodes, to give you that shot of motivation you need to keep going. And episodes that dig a little deeper (and last a little longer) where we interview people in different parts of their journey. Whether in the seed planting phase, where there’s hope and courage. In the rooting or stemming phase, where there’s trial, error, and failure but they have the audacity to get up and try again. Or people that are in full bloom and harvest! Where we celebrate and reflect on their journey and cast visions towards the future.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 248 | To Choose Motherhood, Or Not with Kristy Halderman

    This Mother’s Day, we’re having the conversation people don’t talk about enough: What if motherhood… isn’t what you want? In this deeply honest episode of The Strong Sunflowers, Zana sits down with her cousin, Kristy Halderman, for a candid conversation about choosing a different path—one that doesn’t include becoming a mother to humans. As a mom of four (plus a dog 🐾), Zana brings her perspective from the world of motherhood, while her cousin shares what led her to realize that her dream life looks different: a life centered around freedom, fulfillment, relationships, personal growth, and dogs instead of children. Together, they unpack the expectations women often face around marriage, timelines, biology, and the assumption that motherhood is the “next step.” They also explore what it means to nurture, love deeply, and build a meaningful life outside of traditional definitions of womanhood. This episode isn’t about choosing the “right” path. It’s about giving women permission to ask themselves an honest question: What kind of life do I actually want? 🌻

    52 min

  2. MAY 4

    Episode 247 | Tip #5 Advocating for Yourself & Others with Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch

    We’re closing out our revisit of the 5 Tips of Becoming a Strong Ass Sunflower… and this one is powerful. Because what better way to wrap this series than by talking about advocacy, courage, and knowing your rights—not just for yourself, but for others? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, also known in the Austin community as Abogada Kate—an immigration attorney and CEO who has dedicated her life to standing beside families navigating some of the most complex and emotional moments of their lives. From a defining experience early in her legal training to building a career rooted in justice and humanity, Kate shares what it really means to use your voice with intention. Together, we explore: What “know your rights” actually looks like in real lifeThe rights many people don’t realize they haveHow to advocate for yourself—even when the system feels overwhelmingWhy understanding your rights is a community responsibility, not just an individual oneAnd how to stay grounded while doing deeply emotional, high-stakes workThis episode is the final chapter in our #5 Tips series, and we couldn’t imagine a better way to end it—because being a strong ass sunflower isn’t just about growth… it’s about standing tall, speaking up, and showing up for others. If you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or afraid to use your voice—this conversation is for you. 🌻 You are more powerful than you think. And your voice matters. We're rooting for you! xoxo,G & Z

    32 min

  3. APR 27

    Episode 246 | Tip #4 with filmmaker Lauren | Learning to Ask for Help

    Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻 It’s time for Tip #4 of Becoming a Strong Ass Sunflower: Learn to Ask for Help. In this episode, we sit down with Austin-based documentary filmmaker Lauren Lindbergh, who is living this lesson in real time. As she works to bring her film Fall of the Phoenix to life, Lauren shares the vulnerability of asking for help, the courage it takes to be honest about what you need, and how community can completely change the trajectory of your journey. We talk about her experience navigating brain injury, the inspiration behind her documentary, and the powerful reminder that no dream is built alone. Just like the rolling credits of a film, it takes a whole field of people—mentors, friends, supporters, and believers—to help us bloom. This episode is a reminder that asking for help is not weakness, it’s wisdom. Your hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and fellow flowers are already in your field… you just have to let them show up. 🌻 G & Z 🌻 Building 2 BLOOM MEDIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@building2bloommedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the field at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestrongsunflowers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thestrongsunflowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE BEES 🐝 Building to Bloom Bee Well Challenge PDF:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bee Well Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S" FREE PDF: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongsunflowers/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    40 min

  4. APR 21

    Episode 245 | TIP #3 Failing just means you're trying 💐

    Hello Beautiful's 🌻 In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation about what it really means to embrace failure, take risks, and go after our passions—no matter our age. We share personal stories, lessons we’ve learned along the way, and the mindset shifts that have helped us move through fear instead of letting it hold us back. This episode is all about unlocking our potential, stepping outside of our comfort zones, and reminding ourselves that it’s never too late to start. 🌻 G & Z 🌻 Building 2 BLOOM MEDIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@building2bloommedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the field at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestrongsunflowers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thestrongsunflowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE BEES 🐝 Building to Bloom Bee Well Challenge PDF:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bee Well Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S" FREE PDF: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongsunflowers/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    32 min

  5. APR 13

    Episode 244 | Tip #2 Love without boundaries is TOXIC ☠️

    Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻 It's time for Tip #2 of Becoming a Strong Ass Sunflower: How to Say No, and Set Boundaries ,baby! In this episode, we sit down with mindset coach Kristen to dive into what it really looks like to set boundaries, trust our instincts, and build a deeper sense of self-love. We talk about the challenges of saying no, the importance of protecting our energy, and how burnout often shows up when we ignore what we truly need. Through this conversation, we explore practical ways we can start showing up more authentically in our relationships and everyday lives. This episode is a reminder that trusting ourselves isn’t selfish—it’s necessary for our growth, our peace, and the life we’re creating. 🌻 G & Z 🌻 Building 2 BLOOM MEDIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@building2bloommedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the field at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestrongsunflowers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thestrongsunflowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE BEES 🐝 Building to Bloom Bee Well Challenge PDF:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bee Well Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S" FREE PDF: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongsunflowers/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    47 min

  6. APR 6

    Episode 243 | Tip #1 You don't really LOVE yourself 'Let's talk about it" 🌻

    Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻 In this episode, we revisit the Five Tips of Becoming a Strong Ass Sunflower 🌻 and what they truly look like in real life. We deep dive into Tip 1: Learn the difference between Self-love vs. Self-care. Self-love beyond surface-level habits, the power of setting and protecting boundaries, and how failure can actually be one of our greatest teachers. Through personal stories, honest reflections, and practical advice, we share how we’re continuously building confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of self. This episode is your reminder that growth isn’t perfect—but it’s powerful. 🌻 G & Z 🌻 Building 2 BLOOM MEDIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@building2bloommedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the field at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestrongsunflowers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thestrongsunflowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE BEES 🐝 Building to Bloom Bee Well Challenge PDF:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bee Well Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S" FREE PDF: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongsunflowers/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    44 min

  7. MAR 30

    Episode 242-Know Yourself with Noelia

    What does it really mean to know yourself—especially in the middle of motherhood, change, and life’s biggest transitions? In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Noelia to explore her journey of self-discovery through motherhood, personal growth, and fearless decision-making. From navigating the realities of parenting to redefining who she is beyond titles and expectations, Noelia shares what it looks like to come home to yourself. We talk about the balance between strength and vulnerability, how showing up authentically teaches our children empathy, and why knowing your worth is the foundation for every decision you make. Noelia opens up about taking bold risks—from divorce to solo travel—and how those moments weren’t about losing herself, but finally finding her. Through it all, one truth remains: when you know yourself, you move differently. This episode is a reminder that self-discovery isn’t a destination—it’s a lifelong relationship. And the more you understand yourself, the more aligned, empowered, and fearless you become. ✨ If you’re in a season of growth, questioning, or rediscovery—this conversation is for you.

    30 min

  8. MAR 24

    Episode 241- Know Your Worth with Blair 💸

    In this empowering episode, we sit down with Blair to unpack what it really means to advocate for yourself in today’s professional world. From navigating pay conversations to building confidence in high-stakes moments, Blair shares practical strategies that help you show up prepared, grounded, and clear on your value. Together, we explore how self-advocacy starts from within—knowing your worth, aligning your values with your goals, and challenging the beliefs that may be holding you back. Blair breaks down how to prepare for negotiations using both data and intention, while also maintaining meaningful relationships along the way. Whether you’re asking for a raise, stepping into a new role, or simply learning to use your voice more boldly, this conversation is your reminder that confidence is a skill you can build—and you deserve to take up space. In this episode, you’ll learn: What self-advocacy really looks like in professional spaces How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt Strategies to prepare for salary and role negotiations How to set boundaries and communicate clearly Ways to advocate for yourself while preserving strong relationships This episode will leave you feeling equipped, inspired, and ready to advocate for the life and career you deserve. 🌻 🌻 G & Z 🌻 Building 2 BLOOM MEDIA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@building2bloommedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the field at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestrongsunflowers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thestrongsunflowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE BEES 🐝 Building to Bloom Bee Well Challenge PDF:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bee Well Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S" FREE PDF: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Tips on Becoming a S.A.S⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongsunflowers/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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You might be asking yourself what’s a strong sunflower? And if Webster were to define it… it would say…Someone that conditions their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength to use their voice and actions to improve their life and inspire the people around them. This podcast will range from 10 minute episodes, to give you that shot of motivation you need to keep going. And episodes that dig a little deeper (and last a little longer) where we interview people in different parts of their journey. Whether in the seed planting phase, where there’s hope and courage. In the rooting or stemming phase, where there’s trial, error, and failure but they have the audacity to get up and try again. Or people that are in full bloom and harvest! Where we celebrate and reflect on their journey and cast visions towards the future.

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  • Creator
    Gisselle and Zana
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    249
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gisselle and Zana
  • Show Website
    The Strong Sunflowers