Episodes

  • Caught Between Two Worlds: Education, Identity & Revolution

    Caught Between Two Worlds: Education, Identity & Revolution
    Mar 27 2026
    What does it mean to live between two worlds?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James interviews internationally recognized author, educator, and changemaker Pardis Mahdavi to explore identity, education, and the courage to challenge broken systems.Growing up Iranian-American during a time of deep political conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Pardis learned early how education can become a powerful form of liberation. From human rights advocacy to leading major universities, her journey reveals what it takes to amplify unheard voices and reimagine the future of education.This conversation goes beyond policy and institutions. It’s about resilience, awakening, and the power of women to become bridge builders in a divided world.

    If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and visit https://www.cynthiajames.net/

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    Pardis Mahdavi is an internationally recognized author, educator, and entrepreneur whose work focuses on human rights, migration, education policy, and social systems. She has published seven nonfiction books and two edited volumes, and holds a BA from Occidental College, along with two master’s degrees and a PhD from Columbia University.Over her career, Pardis has held senior leadership roles across major universities—including serving as provost of the University of Montana and president of the University of La Verne—before stepping down to launch an innovative AI-native university designed to make education more accessible, adaptive, and aligned with the modern workforce.

    Connect with Pardis Mahdavi:
    Website: https://www.pardismahdavi.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahdavipardis
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pardis-mahdavi
    X: https://x.com/pardismahdavi


    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    23 mins
  • How Conscious Leaders Use AI Without Losing Purpose Or Humanity

    How Conscious Leaders Use AI Without Losing Purpose Or Humanity
    Mar 20 2026
    What does conscious leadership look like in the age of AI?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by AI strategist and entrepreneur Lauren Vriens for a grounded, human-centered conversation on engaging technology without losing purpose or integrity. They reframe AI not as a threat, but as a tool for clarity and better decision-making when used with discernment.

    Addressing misinformation and cognitive overload, Lauren shares how leaders can use AI as a thought partner while staying rooted in empathy and agency.Join the conversation on Women Awakening: How Conscious Leaders Use AI Without Losing Purpose or Humanity.

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    Lauren Vriens is a strategist, operator, and entrepreneur from New York City whose career has taken her across the Middle East, Canada, and back home again. A Fulbright Fellow and former general manager who scaled startups beyond $50M, she went on to build Accenture Song’s first generative AI product suite, used across major enterprises and driving $340M in deals. Today, she is the cofounder and Chief Product Officer of PreMortem, an AI- and human-powered system that helps leadership teams see around corners and de-risk their most important decisions.

    Lauren is known for her ability to cut through complexity, understand the human patterns beneath it, and design systems that help organizations evolve with the world around them.

    Connect with Lauren Vriens:
    Website: https://laurenvriens.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenvriens/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.vriens
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenVriens
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.vriens

    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    25 mins
  • How to Trust Your Inner Voice (Even When It Sounds Crazy)

    How to Trust Your Inner Voice (Even When It Sounds Crazy)
    Mar 13 2026
    What happens when you begin to trust your inner voice, even when it seems illogical?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with Carrie Cardozo, master psychic leader, healer, and creator of Soul Theory, the #1 psychic development community. They explore the journey of embracing intuitive abilities, as Carrie shares her shift from a corporate career to following her psychic gifts. Cynthia and Carrie discuss the challenges of trusting intuition, the discomfort that can arise, and the importance of listening to that inner voice for alignment and purpose.Join them for a conversation that encourages you to reconnect with your inner guidance and remember the unique gifts you have to share.

    Listen to this new episode of Women Awakening: How to Trust Your Inner Voice (Even When It Sounds Crazy).

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    Carrie Cardozo is a Master Psychic Leader, Master Healer, Author, Podcast Host, and Creator of Soul Theory & #1 Psychic Development Community. As a clear channel able to connect with anything in the energy world and read energy with 100% accuracy, she is known as the "Psychic's Psychic"—the one other psychics seek out to validate their channeling, expand their gifts, and bring deeper clarity to what they aren't able to see. Carrie works with experts, authorities, and leaders to teach them how to open, connect with, and activate their gifts with power, integrity, and accuracy in their businesses. Her purpose is to tap you back into your truth and activate your gifts to the greatest level possible, allowing you to make the impact in this world you came here to make.

    Connect with Carrie Cardozo:
    Website: https://carriecardozo.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-cardozo/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carriecardozo/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriecardozo


    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    28 mins
  • How to Leverage Your Podcast to Attract Clients on YouTube

    How to Leverage Your Podcast to Attract Clients on YouTube
    Mar 6 2026
    What if your podcast wasn’t just a platform but your most powerful client attraction strategy?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Tamara Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Broadcast Your Authority, to explore how purpose-driven leaders can use YouTube video podcasting to expand visibility, build authority, and turn conversations into clients.Tamara shares the awakening moments that shaped her journey—including sobriety, entrepreneurship, bold investments, and trusting her inner knowing.

    This is a conversation about more than marketing. It’s about alignment. Integrity. Data-driven strategy. And building a business culture rooted in respect and soul.Ready to leverage your voice and build authority through YouTube? Watch this episode of Women Awakening now and discover how to turn your podcast into a powerful client-generating ecosystem.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    Tamara Thompson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Broadcast Your Authority, a YouTube-focused video podcast agency helping entrepreneurs and thought leaders grow visibility and attract aligned clients. A former film director and production company founder, she has led viral campaigns, had films acquired for distribution, and now invests in 33 companies. Known as “the connector behind the scenes,” Tamara blends creative storytelling, YouTube optimization, and strategic partnerships to help mission-driven leaders scale their authority.

    Connect with Tamara Thompson:
    Website: https://broadcastyourauthority.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority
    https://www.instagram.com/tamarathompsonofficial
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarathompson-serioustakepro/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirectorTamaraT

    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    23 mins
  • Women, Wealth & Exit Strategy: How to Scale Your Business and Lead From Your True Self

    Women, Wealth & Exit Strategy: How to Scale Your Business and Lead From Your True Self
    Feb 27 2026
    How do women grow sustainable wealth, scale their businesses, and lead powerfully without abandoning their values or losing themselves in the process?In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with Juliet Peters, founding partner of Framework Legal, for a grounded and illuminating conversation on women, money, and conscious leadership.

    Together, they explore why the mindset around money remains one of the greatest barriers to women’s growth and why addressing it is essential for true expansion.Juliet shares her decade-long journey of reinvention, revealing the cost of trying to “fit in” and the freedom that comes from leading from one’s true self. The conversation bridges inner work and practical strategy, offering insight into scaling a business, preparing for an eventual exit, and planning the next chapter with clarity and confidence.Hear all about it in this episode of Women Awakening: Women, Wealth & Exit Strategy: How to Scale Your Business and Lead From Your True Self.

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    Juliet Peters is the founding partner of Framework Legal PLLC, a fractional general counsel specializing in mergers and acquisitions, franchising, and executive legal strategy. A powerful speaker and advocate for women in the legal profession, Juliet is passionate about empowering women lawyers and business owners to embrace their unique leadership and consider building practices aligned with who they truly are.Her journey reflects resilience and transformation. After decades of fighting injustices in newsrooms, boardrooms, and courtrooms—and burning out from trying to fit into society’s expectations—Juliet underwent a decade-long reinvention. Now deeply connected to her inner wise woman, she is on a mission to guide other women in leading from their true selves.

    Connect with Juliet Peters:
    Website: https://frameworklegal.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrameworkLegalPLLC
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-peters/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frameworklegalpllc/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frameworklegal320

    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    28 mins
  • Unlocking Healing: How Medical Intuition Transforms Mind, Body & Spirit

    Unlocking Healing: How Medical Intuition Transforms Mind, Body & Spirit
    Feb 20 2026
    What if healing begins by listening more deeply—beyond symptoms, beyond the mind, and into the wisdom of the body and spirit?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Dr. Mary Sanders, a medical intuitive and chiropractor, to explore a holistic approach to healing that honors energy, intuition, and embodiment. Dr. Mary shares how her early experiences shaped her intuitive gifts and led her to bridge traditional chiropractic care with energy medicine and spiritual awareness.Join in as they discuss what medical intuition truly is, why many people struggle to trust their inner knowing, and how healing unfolds when mind, body, and spirit align.Immerse into this episode of Women Awakening: Unlocking Healing: How Medical Intuition Transforms Mind, Body & Spirit.

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    Dr. Mary Sanders is a medical intuitive and chiropractor devoted to guiding individuals through personal transformation and holistic healing. Her work centers on cultivating health, happiness, and purpose through energy medicine, spiritual embodiment, and meditation. She holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic, a Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Wholebeing Institute, where she studied under Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, and a Master’s in Intuition Medicine® from the Academy of Intuition Medicine® in Sausalito under Dr. Francesca McCartney. Dr. Mary is also the host of the internationally acclaimed Energy Medicine podcast, focused on aligning the mind, body, and spirit.

    Connect with Dr. Mary Sanders:
    Website: https://www.drmarysanders.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaryesanders/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.maryesanders
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.maryesanders

    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    24 mins
  • From Trauma to Intuition: Healing the Inner Child & Reclaiming Feminine Power

    From Trauma to Intuition: Healing the Inner Child & Reclaiming Feminine Power
    Feb 13 2026
    What if the parts of you that once felt misunderstood were actually the source of your deepest wisdom?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes psychic healer, therapist, and author Lisa Campion into a heartfelt conversation about intuition, healing, and reclaiming the inner child. Lisa reflects on growing up with psychic awareness during a time when intuitive experiences were often dismissed or misunderstood. Learning to trust her inner knowing became a gateway to healing, service, and purpose.Trust what you’ve always known, honor your sensitivity, and step fully into the truth of who you are.

    Don’t miss this episode of the Women Awakening: From Trauma to Intuition: Healing the Inner Child & Reclaiming Feminine Power.
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    Lisa Campion is a psychic healer, licensed therapist, and the founder of Quantum Lightwave Healing. She is the author of four books, including the bestselling The Art of Psychic Reiki, and has facilitated over 15,000 healing sessions worldwide. Lisa mentors emerging psychics, empaths, and healers, helping them trust their gifts and step into service with clarity and confidence.

    Connect with Lisa Campion:
    Website: https://lisacampion.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaxcampion/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaxcampion/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaCampionPsychic
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/lisacampion

    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    25 mins
  • Parenting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Why Your Child Is Your Greatest Teacher

    Parenting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Why Your Child Is Your Greatest Teacher
    Feb 6 2026
    What if parenting could be more about growth and connection than authority?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with conscious parenting guide and leadership coach Micheline Green to explore a new parenting paradigm rooted in presence, relationship, and inner wisdom. As traditional parenting models fall short, Micheline reframes children not as problems to manage but as powerful teachers shaping the future of leadership. Drawing on her experience as an international athlete, mother, educator, and strategic wisdom partner, Micheline shares how observation, embodied listening, and breaking generational patterns begin with the parent. She explains why conscious parenting is essential for raising emotionally intelligent and compassionate leaders and how parents are being called to evolve alongside their children.

    Tune in to this episode of Women Awakening: Parenting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Why Your Child Is Your Greatest Teacher.

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    Micheline Green is a Strategic Wisdom Partner and Integral Master Coach™, guiding visionary women leaders from high performance to deep presence. With over 25 years of global experience spanning child protection counseling, Waldorf education, executive leadership coaching, and embodied spirituality, Micheline's work bridges intuition, integrity, parenting, and leadership. As Senior Faculty at Integral Coaching Canada, she brings over 16 years of coaching expertise to her transformative work. She is the author of the forthcoming book Leadership Parenting – How to Release Control and Restore Connection for Purpose-Driven Women, Mothering the Next Generation, and supports powerful women in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and relational leadership.

    Connect with Micheline Green:
    Website: https://www.michelinegreen.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelinegreen_coach/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheline-green-m-ed-pcc-978b2532/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelineGreenCoach


    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    24 mins