Episode description
Episode description
In honor of International Women’s Day, we bring you a special episode of the Beyond Listening Podcast. Today, we celebrate the power, resilience, and wisdom of women by hosting five extraordinary guests who have courageously walked their unique paths in the world. Each of these women brings a powerful story of leadership, perseverance, and strength.
Guests:
Dr. Mona Armijo (Florida, USA) – A trailblazer working with Military SEALs, one of the few women among these honorable men.
Mossy Kilcher (Alaska, USA) – The eldest daughter of the iconic homesteading family featured on Discovery Channel’s Alaska The Last Frontier.
Michelle Duval (Sydney, Australia) – Founder of Marlee, a pioneering global AI company.
Liesl Coleman (Oregon, USA) – Leader at The Curry Watershed Partnerships in Curry County Oregon.
Dr. Tjanara Goreng Goreng (Australia) – A First Nations Australian leader, joining from India, where she is engaged with a women’s university dedicated to UN peacekeeping efforts.
This episode explores the many facets of womanhood, identity, community, and the sacred connections that women forge. Our guests share their personal journeys, reflecting on resilience, courage, leadership, and the evolving roles of women across cultures. We also discuss the importance of psychological safety, inner strength, and the transformative power of feminine leadership in today’s world.
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day by listening, sharing, and contributing to this vital conversation.
We invite you to be part of this global celebration by joining our free International Women’s Day online gathering on March 8th at 9 AM PST. Share your story, listen to others, and connect in a powerful community of women and allies.
Key Takeaways:
The energy within a circle of women is profoundly powerful.
Women often carry the weight of their communities and families.
Personal journeys are interconnected, shaping identities and experiences.
Spirituality can play a significant role in self-discovery and resilience.
Women’s voices and stories contribute to a larger, evolving narrative.
Connection to nature provides solace and a sense of belonging.
Sharing experiences empowers and uplifts others.
Diversity in women’s perspectives enriches collective wisdom.
Recognizing the sacredness of womanhood strengthens individual and communal identity.
Community support is essential for growth, healing, and transformation.
Links
Celebrating Women's Stories: A listening circle for International Women's Day Register here
Walking Wild on the Feather River; a retreat for women walking their path in the worldMore information here
Mossy Kilcher: Wikepedia and a short film on youtube with her
Michelle Duval: LInkedin. and her organization, Marlee website and you can see her on a previous episode of our podcast here
Liesl Coleman: Her bio on the website and the website of the organization she has run and built for the last 20 years or more, Curry Watershed Partnership
Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng: LInkedin and her website here and you can see her on our podcast here
Dr Mona Armijo: LInkedin and an interview about her book here