Episode

58

Women's Wisdom

Women
Leadership
Courage

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. 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.

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In this episode we discuss:

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.

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Interview excerpts:

Memorable Quotes:

  • "The energy in a circle of women is amazing."
  • "Women do so much of the teaching, yet their voices are often overlooked."
  • "Each of us carries a thread in the larger tapestry of life."
  • "It has taken me a lifetime to realize the full power of being a woman."
  • "We are responsible for defining our identities, free from societal constraints."
  • "Courage springs from the heart, from protecting what we love."
  • "Feminine strengths bring a transformative force into leadership."
  • "Listening deeply is a gift that fosters true connection."
  • "We are standing on the precipice of a new world, and it is ours to shape."

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