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From iconic fashion designer Norma Kamali to Grammy-nominated poet Nikki Giovanni, THE IDEALISTS. podcast gets the inside scoop on the lives and musings of visionary women. In this insightful weekly podcast, entrepreneur and host Melissa Kiguwa spans the globe interviewing the world's most idealistic, mission-driven women to learn what wisdom they’ve gleaned on their journey. Listen in to find like-minded community, to be intellectually stimulated, and to tap into your inner visionary.

THE IDEALISTS‪.‬ The Idealists.

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From iconic fashion designer Norma Kamali to Grammy-nominated poet Nikki Giovanni, THE IDEALISTS. podcast gets the inside scoop on the lives and musings of visionary women. In this insightful weekly podcast, entrepreneur and host Melissa Kiguwa spans the globe interviewing the world's most idealistic, mission-driven women to learn what wisdom they’ve gleaned on their journey. Listen in to find like-minded community, to be intellectually stimulated, and to tap into your inner visionary.

    #94: Christy Rutherford on How to Recover from Burnout

    #94: Christy Rutherford on How to Recover from Burnout

    Hi friends. 

    We aired our first episode May 5, 2020 and in the last three years we have grown an amazing community of formidable women and men. We're so grateful to everyone who has tuned in over the last few years and we love having grown this podcast together. 

    In our last and final episode of THE IDEALISTS., we stay true to what we do best: telling the truth and striving boldly. 

    Today, you get to hear from no-nonsense money coach Christy Rutherford. Regularly featured in Forbes, Christy shares how to recover from burnout and how she has secured over $10 million in salary raises for her clients in just a few short years. 

    Ready to learn from Christy? 

    Let’s get into the episode.
    Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through.

    At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/
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    • 17 min
    #93: Sedge Beswick on Building a Personal Brand

    #93: Sedge Beswick on Building a Personal Brand

    In this episode: Sedge Beswick, the CEO of SEEN Connects, an influencer marketing agency that generates a turnover of £20M and has offices in New York City and London, serving clients throughout Europe, including renowned brands such as eBay, Nike, and Panasonic.
    She has conducted workshops for notable businesses such as Lloyds Bank, Google, and No.10 Downing St, appeared on Sky News and BBC Breakfast, and written for publications such as The FT and The Drum.
    What we learned: Sedge gives us the 101 building blocks on how to build a personal brand.
    Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through.

    At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/
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    • 19 min
    #92: Kirin Sinha on Envisioning an Ideal Life

    #92: Kirin Sinha on Envisioning an Ideal Life

    In this episode:  THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Kirin Sinha, award-winning CEO of Illumix which powers the most stunning Augmented Reality experiences for entertainment venues, theme parks like Disney Land, marketing campaigns, and digital experiences. Often featured in Forbes and Variety, Kirin has raised over $30M to build her AR company that services some of the world's most iconic experiences.

    What we learned: One of our favorite kinds of conversations is visioning out ideas for an ideal life. Most of us don’t often get to do it because life is busy, but today Kirin indulges us and vulnerably envisions what an ideal family life looks like while balancing a high powered career. 
    Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through.

    At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/
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    • 20 min
    #91: Angela Saini on Why Society Resists Equality

    #91: Angela Saini on Why Society Resists Equality

    In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. releases our conversation with Angela Saini, award-winning science journalist and author. Her latest book “The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule” was published in spring 2023, and is a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. As the founder and chair of the 'Challenging Pseudoscience' group at the Royal Institution, Angela researches and campaigns around issues of misinformation and disinformation. 
    What we learned: Angela delves deep into the construction of gender and why there is social tension and resistance to true equality.  
    Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through.

    At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/
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    • 24 min
    #90: Angela Saini on the Origins of Patriarchy

    #90: Angela Saini on the Origins of Patriarchy

    In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Angela Saini, award-winning science journalist and author. Her latest book “The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule” was published in spring 2023, and is a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. As the founder and chair of the 'Challenging Pseudoscience' group at the Royal Institution, Angela researches and campaigns around issues of misinformation and disinformation. The BBC regularly refers to Angela’s work and she sits on a number of boards, including the Royal Society’s Science Policy Expert Advisory Committee.
    What we learned: Angela challenges the idea of a monolithic patriarchy where men in general oppress women in general. Instead, she recounts a complex history of patriarchies— neither chronological nor linear— where men and women have tussled for power in a myriad of ways.
    Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through.

    At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/
    On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_
    On Twitter: @theidealistspod
    Help us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or Spotify
    Order a copy of the*journal

    • 23 min
    #89: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on Whole Brain Living and Deep Inner Peace

    #89: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on Whole Brain Living and Deep Inner Peace

    In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, New York Times Bestselling author and Harvard trained neuroanatomist. Jill’s TED talk on the brain has received over 29 million views, and in 2008 Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
    What we learned: Jill shows us how to get acquainted with the four characters in our brain so we can observe how they show up in our daily lives. By observing, and then balancing the whole brain, we gain a radical new road map to deep inner peace.
    Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through.

    At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/
    On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_
    On Twitter: @theidealistspod
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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
113 Ratings

113 Ratings

Crickette ,

Riveting conversations

Not your typical business podcast thanks to Melissa’s gift of posing thought-provoking questions and going deep with her guests. I highly recommend listening to this collection of riveting conversations studded with feminine wisdom and power.

entezw ,

Insightful and informative

I love how she is interviewing very interesting people and is opening up conversations that need to be heard. Captivating stories I find myself sharing many of her interviews with my family. LOVING IT❤️

55sheils ,

Love love love this podcast!

Melissa does an exceptional job bringing key topics and guests to the forefront through this podcast. The content is always insightful and thought-provoking, often leaving me with a broader perspective into the global impact and power of women. Thanks for taking the time to educate, inspire and ignite, every episode has been a treat. Keep up the great work!

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