🎧 Listen Now Dive into a sacred conversation with Auntie Ivy Smith, a wisdom keeper and indigenous advocate from Aotearoa. This episode is a bridge between ancient truths and future possibilities—a global message of healing, responsibility, and profound change. 🧵 Episode Overview In this deeply moving episode of the Women as Agents of Change podcast, Liza Florida sits down with her dear friend, Auntie Ivy Smith, a powerful voice for indigenous peoples worldwide. Auntie Ivy shares the sacred st...
Jul 10, 2025•56 min•Ep. 94
🎧 Listen Now Journey into the heart of activism in Cameroun with Cyrille Rolande Bechon, a fearless human rights defender who stands resilient against systemic injustice and direct threats to her life's work. 🧵 Episode Overview In this powerful episode of the Women as Agents of Change podcast, Liza Florida connects with the indomitable Cyrille Rolande Bechon, Executive Director of Nouveaux Droits de l’Homme (New Human Rights) Cameroun. Cyrille shares her incredible journey from growing up in a...
Jul 02, 2025•56 min•Ep. 93
🎧 Listen Now Dive into a powerful conversation on human rights, resilience, and the fight for justice with Randa Siniora, a leading Palestinian feminist and human rights activist. 🧵 Episode Overview In this compelling episode of the Women as Agents of Change podcast, Liza Florida sits down with the incredibly insightful Randa Siniora, a Human Rights Defender and General Director of the Women's Center for Legal Aid and Counseling in Palestine. Randa shares her deeply personal journey, shaped by...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 92
🎧 Listen Now Explore the powerful intersection of trauma healing, human rights, and social change in this profound conversation with psychologist and poet Esset Samatova. 🧵 Episode Overview In this episode of the Women as Agents of Change podcast, Liza Florida sits down with the insightful Esset Samatova—a Santo psychologist, human rights strategist, and poet. Esset shares her journey from a ninth-grade fascination with psychology to the front lines of activism, where she pioneers a unique app...
Jun 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 91
🎧 Listen Now Explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, activism, and spirituality in this inspiring conversation with visionary artist Runa Ray. 🧵 Episode Overview In this extraordinary episode, Liza Florida sits down with internationally renowned fashion environmentalist Runa Ray to explore her journey from an imaginative introverted child in Bangalore to becoming a transformative voice in global environmental and peace activism. Runa shares how fashion can go far beyond aesthetics...
Jun 03, 2025•48 min•Ep. 90
Join Director Christine Ramos and Executive Producer Rhadem Musawah for a special Thanksgiving episode of Eight Billion Podcast in "The Making of Sama Dilaut." Dive into the untold stories behind the documentary—from concept to filming in a conflict area. Hear our personal journeys, the challenges faced, and the collective effort that brought this film to life. This exclusive episode is a deep dive into the heart of the Sama Dilaut indigenous community in the Southern Island of the Philippines, ...
Nov 22, 2023•58 min•Ep. 89
Delve into the remarkable life of Ben Yeh, a seasoned business and transformation coach whose journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring. With a wealth of experience as an investment officer, combined with his unwavering commitment to family life, Ben brings a unique perspective and profound depth of knowledge to his coaching role. Join us as we uncover the key milestones that shaped Ben's life, both professionally and personally, and explore the wisdom he imparts through his diverse life stages....
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 88
In this episode, we are joined by the remarkable Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, a renowned teacher, speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of two. With over 17 years of experience in the personal transformation industry, Kristina has had an extraordinary impact on countless lives around the world. Her new book, "Becoming Flawesome," takes us on a profound journey through her own life, from the pinnacle of a personal growth empire to finding her true path by embracing honesty and auth...
Jul 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 87
Tatiana Villarea, a talented hypnotherapist, claircognizant, and coach, discovered her soul's purpose following a life-threatening diagnosis at 21 and a subsequent near-death experience. With a mission to help other purpose-driven women overcome trauma and emotional wounds, she's developed a highly effective modality combining energy work, subconscious exploration, and body memory release. In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover the secrets of Tatiana Villarea's distinct trauma-focused hyp...
May 25, 2023•39 min•Ep. 86
The future is here, we have a arrived at a pivotal time in human history where the decisions we make determine how our world and society will look. The four pillars Government, Business, Education and Religion are an eco-system that work in harmony to create the New Earth and the brilliant minds and hearts of today will determine that. However, the one thing that hinges on all of that is Mother Earth. Can we come together as unified human race to create the changes necessary to save her? Join me...
Mar 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 85
Join us on Episode 84 of Eight Billion podcast with Shari Reinhart ghostwriter, nonfiction developmental editor and podcast host of The Metamorphosis Monologues If you’re on a personal transformation journey and you want to write about it, this is Shari's gift to the world. Through the power of writing, storytelling and self-healing she is here to articulate the beautiful journey of your transformation. It was through her own personal journey of answering what resonated deeply within her heart a...
Feb 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 84
It can take many years of ignoring your inner guidance and intuition, but when a series of events happen to bring you to an understanding that the greatest place of where all answers come from is your heart, it is an undeniable truth that changes the path of your journey. What would it look like to use love as the core principle of your business? Join us with brand and business architect, Deborah O'Grady as she shares her incredible story of having her spiritual awakening with her whole family a...
Feb 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 83
If we really think about it, all of us are striving towards the same thing: to be happy. But this concept of happiness can be so elusive that achieving it can often feel difficult. This episode’s guest believes the journey doesn’t have to be. In fact, we can create lasting happiness by transcending even the simple and small moments. Julie Leonard, Certified Life Coach and Happiness Evangelist, joins Liza Florida to show how we can take control of our happiness and become our best self. She discu...
Feb 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 82
We are much more connected to nature than we’re conscious of. For many women specifically, our menstrual cycles are being affected by the moon cycles. And that is just one aspect that our guest in this episode sheds some interesting light on today. In this conversation, Liza Florida welcomes Tere Marie Martini, a Holistic Reproductive Health Coach and Spiritual Intuitive, who leads us in alchemizing through the moon cycles. Tere shares her insights on how we can lean into these biological callin...
Feb 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 81
Every person can be a source of good in the world. What they do with themselves and their mindset can create the world that they want to live in. They just need to wake the F up. Fairness, equality, and sustainability should be on your mind in everything you do. Join Liza Florida as she talks to high-impact coach and the founder/CEO of DAREHuman, Susanne Goldstein. Learn how Susanne wakes people up so they can make the world a better and fairer place. Discover her own story of how she awakened h...
Dec 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 80
We are all so used to taking care of everything ourselves that we begin believing we should not have needs because it will make us needy. This episode's guest says otherwise: that having needs is exactly what makes us human. Tara Eusebi joins Liza Florida to share with us how she is bringing a community together that helps and empowers one another. She is the Founder and Chief Blesser of Bless , the mobile application that connects people from every part of the world. Tara then tells us how she ...
Nov 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 79
Have you ever asked yourself spiritual questions such as What is my purpose in life? What do I have to do? What am I really here for? If the answer’s yes, then maybe it’s time to reconnect with your intuition! In today’s episode, Whitney McNeill shares the spirit guides she uses to align people with their life purposes and help them live in spiritual abundance. Whitney is certified medium, spiritual teacher, and spiritual mentor. She founded the six-figure business Messenger of Spirit , which of...
Nov 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 78
There are forces beyond us that go unnoticed that steer us to the path meant for us. With all the chaos in the universe, there are divine entities that point us in the direction of abundance. Abi Levine found that connection. She went from an unloved and homeless foster child to money manifesting Queen with a talent for Angel Communication. In this episode, Abi sits down with Liza Florida to help us manifest abundance with her divine connection to the angels. She commits to healing people and fi...
Nov 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 77
Most of us walk with an entourage of spirit guides and don’t even know about it. Some guides are with us for a specific moment in life. Most of us have at least one spirit guide in our entire life, but some have multiple spirit guides. In this episode, Laura West , the host of A Guided Life Podcast, sits with Liza Florida to share her journey in connecting to the other side. She talks about her purpose in spreading the word of love and intuition by sharing her Soul Teams and how loved and guided...
Oct 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 76
There are so many religions in this world that for those looking for that spiritual connection, finding one can be a struggle. Our guest in this episode found herself in this dilemma until she was given advice: "when your soul finds its home, your heart will know." Eventually, she found hers in Sufism. Liza Florida introduces us to Dr. Rabia Subhani , a neuropsychologist who, after a spiritual epiphany in 2013, became immersed in learning mindfulness and self-compassion. Here, Dr. Subhani shares...
Oct 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 75
Today’s guest shares a novel, innovative approach to accessing your spirituality and achieving that high-level transformation through playfulness. Thomas Edwards Jr. is the creator + author of The 1up Effect. He is a playfulness expert, coach, and innovative visionary in maximizing fulfillment in life, working with professionals, leaders, and businesses wanting to level up by gamifying the path to achieving purpose. In this episode, he shares his struggles with addiction and how he came to his j...
Sep 29, 2022•54 min•Ep. 74
Believing in the divinity of life is far different from knowing and embodying it. Here to share how she accessed her higher level of healing and living is Tiffany Wylder . Tiffany is a Transformational Coach and energetic healer passionate about guiding people to connect with their authentic selves. She integrates her background in psychology and her enlightened wisdom on spirituality to help others holistically care for their wellbeing and achieve personal growth and healing in all areas. This ...
Sep 22, 2022•37 min•Ep. 73
Spiritual alchemy is the path to sovereignty. What we see ourselves as isn’t what we were meant to be. It takes intention to liberate our true essence from the personality that was imposed on us. Numerology can help you start on the way to sovereignty by calculating your birth card. This is what numerologist and soul-led visionary leader Daphne Wells does best, among many other amazing things. Daphne joins this conversation with Liza to explain exactly how she found her way to this incredible jo...
Sep 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 72
Entrepreneurship comes with its ups and downs, but more often than not, the biggest obstacle we face is ourselves. How do we tackle these inner workings that stop us from becoming thriving entrepreneurs? Lia Zorzou had to face a struggle in her life to truly find herself, her goal, and her purpose. Now she offers the world's first experiential emotional intelligence online leadership program. Join host Liza Florida as they discuss how Lia is building an empire of thriving entrepreneurs, helping ...
Sep 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 71
Your journey may have met with many crossroads, and you are walking on a path that may not look as it seems. You got stuck in that liminal space, that path, and it is frustrating. But you don't have to get stuck in that space forever. In today's episode, Joli Knott, a Holistic Astrologer, shares her magical journey and its interconnection between the universe unfolding and the energy within and around her. Though you have free will like hers, both co-create with the universe and those around you...
Aug 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 70
When dealing with cancer, it’s essential to understand the underlying causes physically, emotionally, and mentally. If you haven’t heard of a holistic approach to treating cancer, this episode may be for you. Cindy Scott is the CEO and Founder of Evolving Women Co and the host of the Rethinking Cancer Podcast . In this episode, Cindy joins host Liza Florida to share her cancer journey and what it was like going through a second breast cancer diagnosis at the start and height of the pandemic. Cin...
Aug 12, 2022•29 min•Ep. 69
To live a truly fulfilling and unapologetic life, one must discover their single soul purpose and give endless effort to pursuing it. Kirsi Englund joins Liza Florida to share her very own story of stepping into her full power and tapping into her authentic self. Kirsi shares how she looked deep within and acknowledged the divine guidance of the universe. She also explains how delving into her feminine energy allowed her to evolve from a professional coach to an inspiring mentor....
Aug 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 68
Although we all live different lives, at the heart of it, we are all very much the same. We are all human beings going through life, looking for our purpose. And we are very much connected to each other. This is what today's guest has found and continues to promote: we are the Universe's vessels of consciousness, and we all have the same capacity to dream, hope, and love. John Lefebvre has been a number of things. One he greatly acknowledges is his privilege. And he believes the greatest benefit...
Jul 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 67
We can all go so far on our own. However, nothing makes the journey sweeter than being connected with like-minded individuals and passionate souls. Kristi King Perras knows this to be true. Having felt alone in various stages of her journey of homecoming, reclamation, and healing, Kristi found the value of having a community. She founded The Expanded Soul Movement , a movement of women in community and sacred sisterhood devoted to healing themselves and stepping into their divine sovereign leade...
Jul 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 66
Many of us go through life trying to find that proverbial “there.” We are in the present not knowing what to do and where to go. Our guest’s story shows that when we listen and pay attention enough, the universe reveals itself. And we find our calling. Lynne Marion is an Intuitive Life Coach, Akashic Records Teacher & Practitioner, and a Heartfulness Meditation Trainer. Before that, she was a mathematician who found herself at a crossroads of breaking up with her passion. Then one day, she w...
Jul 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 65
