Best Amazonbestseller Podcasts (2024)

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Love Is The Compass of Life 30:14

5y ago30:14

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Today’s world is filled with infinite possibilities for personal connection, so why do so many of us still feel lonely and isolated? In the final show of this season, we talk about the power of love and why understanding its varied definitions is the blueprint for living our best life. Get ready to be inspired. Have comments or want to be on The Sh…

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Why Taking the High Road is About More Than Just Being Polite 30:14

5y ago30:14

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We’ve heard these encouraging words before: when they go low, we go high. Be kind to one another. Always take the high road. But is this just good advice, or does it affect our overall happiness and mental health? We’ll talk about the benefits of keeping negativity at bay and discuss behavioral tips we can use right now to put our lives on a path t…

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Hope and Happiness After Hair Loss 33:45

5y ago33:45

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For many women, the way we wear our hair is one of our truest forms of self-expression. But for an estimated 30 million US women battling hair loss, part of that self-expression is relegated to bald patches, thinning, and ongoing breakage. The hosts share their hair-loss stories, tips for looking and feeling normal while losing our hair, and why yo…

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When Complaining Becomes Hazardous to Your Health 33:55

5+ y ago33:55

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They say blowing off steam is good for mental health, but when do our complaints border on toxicity for us and others? Could we be guilty of being a Debby Downer and not even know it? We’ll talk about how to draw the line between complaining and toxic behavior, why certain types of complaining can be healthy, and 4 key strategies to use complaining…

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What Mentorship Really Means for Women 28:56

5+ y ago28:56

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We know for sure that some of the best relationships are created through mentorship. But how do we know if we’re being mentored well? And is the mentorship really adding value to our lives, or simply taking a toll on our mental health? We’ll discuss what makes female mentorships unique, share tips on perfecting mentorship opportunities, and discuss…

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Meet The Village That Raises The She-Compass Show 31:53

5+ y ago31:53

31:53

Acknowledging teamwork may not always be top of mind, but never recognizing its importance can break an organization. Take a peek behind the scenes to see what it really takes to produce a weekly podcast, run a successful online community, and keep a leader leading. Discover the catalyst that led the hosts on a voyage toward female empowerment, and…

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Can You Fake Emotional Intelligence? 28:13

5+ y ago28:13

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Once considered a useless afterthought to strong intellectual ability, today’s luminaries swear by the critical role emotional intelligence plays in business and leadership. But while research proves a high EQ is linked to financial success, what do we really know about the emotional skills needed to realize our goals and create a prosperous future…

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When Being the Early Bird Means Missing the Worm 28:56

5+ y ago28:56

28:56

While employers have traditionally favored early risers, research shows not embracing a wide range of sleep patterns severely disrupts health and job performance. Women everywhere have been advised that “early to bed, early to rise” is the key to success, but the creativity and productivity of the “evening person” makes a strong case for workplace …

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Why Are We Still Policing Women’s Anger? 29:10

5+ y ago29:10

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Whether its the amplified voices of millions or the unapologetic voice of one, women struggle to be taken seriously when their anger is expressed. Considered funny, hysterical, or simply unworthy of validity or belief, women’s anger is ostracized while men’s is exalted. We’ll break down this communication double-standard and explore solutions for e…

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How The 21st Century Woman Is Redefining What It Means to Have It All 31:30

5+ y ago31:30

31:30

The 21st-century American woman is more poised than ever to have it all. Or is she? Facing a harsh economic outlook, decaying environmental climate, and fighting the constant battle for gender equity, women today are struggling for true work-life balance. We’ll talk about what “having it all” means in today’s society and what women are doing to ens…

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Becoming the Fierce Fearless Female of Your Future 56:22

5+ y ago56:22

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What happens when we believe we can conquer anything? While we may not be superhuman, what's true is that the right mindset can alter our life choices for the better. Whether calculating risk, overcoming meaningless relationships, or seeking to strengthen our self-esteem, communication expert Jen Moff shares solutions for conquering life’s uncertai…

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Why Women Are Saying No to High-Fashion Handbags and Yes to Lady Backpacks 30:38

5+ y ago30:38

30:38

Women carry the world on their shoulders, often in glamorous high heels and stylish one-shoulder handbags. Combining beauty and intellect, we make work-life balance look easy while our physical health pays a price. Like the smart kicks and stylish flats that have made their way into offices worldwide, the “lady backpack” is a statement against the …

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Are We Guilty of Assuming Women With Higher-Pitched Voices Can’t Succeed? 27:43

5+ y ago27:43

27:43

Whether it’s vocal fry, uptalk, or overall pitch, women report being judged by the sound of their voices and missing out on career advancements and opportunities for success as a result. Research shows that men are 3-4 times more likely to be viewed as having an authoritative voice. The hosts weigh in on the intonation-situation and offer advice on…

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse, PMDD, and Being Prepared 28:55

5+ y ago28:55

28:55

If you’re not one of the 50% of women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapse, then you likely know someone who does. Our hosts are two of those women. In this episode, Helen and Jo share their own stories about their battles with two ubiquitous reproductive health disorders—including a near-death experience— and what they each did to finally overcom…

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Here’s Why Rock-Solid Female Relationships Are The Sure-Fire Way to Financial Freedom 49:28

5+ y ago49:28

49:28

For sure, women know substantial female relationships make us stronger. But do those relationships also affect our financial future? Does coffee-talk and spilling the tea make or break the monetary goals of an entire community? Relationship expert Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew shares facts about the financial legacy created by women unafraid to share the…

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How to Have A Loving Mother's Day When You Weren't Mothered Well 31:23

5+ y ago31:23

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The relationships we have with our mothers set the foundation for who we will become. For those of us who weren’t mothered well, that foundation lacks solidity, affects our self-esteem, and makes it difficult to form meaningful relationships with other women. But with the right mindset, it’s possible to enjoy Mother’s Day, even if you weren’t mothe…

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Here's What To Do When The Karma of Others Becomes Your Problem 30:17

5+ y ago30:17

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The majority of us know that in life, what goes around comes around. But even the most positively-intentioned living sometimes means we're required to interact with people on target toward a doomed destiny. Like it or not, their choices and actions can negatively impact us and put us in the line of fire. Here’s how to throw yourself a lifeline when…

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Whoever Said Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend Never Had a Dog 37:55

5+ y ago37:55

37:55

The fur flies as the hosts dedicate this episode to the menagerie of pets who bring us joy, love, and unyielding emotional support. Fresh off his recent celebration of National Pets Day, on the mic is King Shalalis, beloved dog and king of the castle, to help share stories in this pet-powered podcast. Tune in to find out what makes fish so clever, …

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What Transgender Women Want The World to Know 29:41

5+ y ago29:41

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In celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility and on the heels of Women’s History Month, we dedicate this episode to the transgender women whose authenticity is helping to encourage empowerment and support of all women. We’ll discuss the hopes and ideas of public figures like Laverne Cox and Jazz Jennings, and share the achievements of our everyd…

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What Nipsey Hussle Can Teach Us About Staying Hopeful Against All Odds 33:41

5+ y ago33:41

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We’ve all faced circumstances that seem to be heading so clearly for failure that it seems implausible to believe things could get better. In light of the recent assassination of hip-hop artist, rapper, and community activist Nipsey Hussle, the hosts delve into the subject of thriving in communities entrenched in poverty and violence. We talk about…

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It’s Time to Unlearn the Act of Underestimation 36:34

5+ y ago36:34

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“You can inadvertently pass up on a host of opportunities simply by underestimating people and the connections to which they can expose you.” Expecting others to fall short of our expectations is a common mistake we all make. How many times have we assumed that because someone earns less money, has less education, or even speaks differently than we…

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Here's Why You Should Rewrite Your Bucket List 32:41

5+ y ago32:41

32:41

Our busy lives are full of lists. Things to do, items we need, tasks to complete. And in this hectic world, no matter how long it takes, we’re determined to complete all the items. On top of all this, most of us have a bucket list of items we hope to complete within our lifetime. But if a bucket list is supposed to spark inspiration and joy, should…

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How to Live Fully in an Unrecognizable World 37:37

5+ y ago37:37

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Whether we're millennial women demanding power and respect in today’s volatile political climate, young women working to protect the planet against climate change, or baby boomers longing for a world where nightly dinners with family trumped making money, women today are expected to thrive in a world that appears to become more unrecognizable with …

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How a Near-Fatal Accident Changed My Life for the Better 41:50

5+ y ago41:50

41:50

At only 22 years of age and in the blink of an eye, Inga Lizdenyte came face to face with her mortality. Barely surviving a high-speed, near-fatal auto accident that cost her both legs, one arm, and left her with only a 30% chance of survival, Inga stood in death's doorway and decided at that moment that she would not only survive but would also th…

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How Being Okay with Not Being Okay Can Help You Live Your Best Life 31:12

5+ y ago31:12

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As women, we strive daily to reach our goals and be the absolute best we can be. But sometimes what’s possible to attain falls short of our ambition. The truth is it takes real courage to admit we’re not happy with the way things are. And when we feel like we’re failing it’s so easy to give up on pursuing our dreams. So while we’re busy trying to t…

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Who Takes Care of the Woman Taking Care of Others? 31:18

5+ y ago31:18

31:18

If today you became completely responsible for the care of someone else, what would you do? How would you manage your own life and the daily care of another? This is what millions of unpaid female caretakers face daily while trying to balance their careers, be the caretakers of their household and family, and maintain their own health. And while th…

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This Is Why Grown Women Still Gossip Like Little Girls 29:33

5+ y ago29:33

29:33

A 2018 study confirms what seems almost impossible—that grown women, many of whom were on the receiving end of teenage gossip themselves, grow up to use gossip as a weapon against other women. In a time where women have more opportunity than ever before to empower each other, we need to take a close look at why slander amongst females is still able…

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Don't Let A Snap Judgment Alter Your True Destiny 40:53

5+ y ago40:53

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More than a few of us have made inaccurate judgments about people or situations that we’ve come to later regret. Whether we’ve avoided a situation or person based on erroneous data, grapevine gossip, or our own emotional baggage, chances are we’ve wished at some point for a do-over. Today’s episode just might give us all the second chance we’re loo…

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Two Power Words You Can Use Right Now to Carry You Through Any Storm 17:42

5+ y ago17:42

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Women today have a host of successes and achievements we can celebrate. No longer relegated to limited choices in career, marriage, motherhood or financial outlook, we women know that the world is truly our oyster. But no matter how smoothly our life's ships are sailing, tumultuous storms are always here. In this episode we'll share our power words…

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Identify Your Personal Power and Get Out of Your Own Way 33:28

6y ago33:28

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“Feelings of inadequacy fester only when we are persuaded to believe we are powerless.” — Finding Our She-Compass: 15 Life Lessons for Women Voyaging Toward Restoration, Reconstruction, and Renewal Personal power is one of the strongest identifiers of how well we can make our way in the world. It contributes to heightened self-esteem, an abundance …

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Why Women Are Still Paying a Price for Motherhood 30:02

6y ago30:02

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Women have countless stories of having to pay a price for motherhood. All-star athlete Serena Williams lost her number-1 ranking upon returning to professional tennis after delivering her daughter. Olympic swimmer and 2006 silver-medalist Sarah Storey said she faced a “minefield” of pressure to return quickly to training in order to avoid losing he…

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How to Be Kind to Women You Don't Know Without It Costing Your Life 20:14

6y ago20:14

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In late 2018, Baltimore, MD resident and good samaritan Jacqueline Smith was murdered as she made her way home one evening with her husband Keith and young daughter. Just as Smith was nearing her destination, she and Keith were approached by a man and woman holding a sign, asking for food for their baby. At the urging of his wife who desperately wa…

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Here's Why Your Friendships Can Never Be As Good as Oprah and Gayle's 23:21

6y ago23:21

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After 40-plus years of friendship, Oprah and Gayle King seem to have a definition of friendship that’s far and above what most people will ever experience. But many of us are craving a sisterhood that includes the same kind of devotion and understanding these two women have for one another. As women, are we forever relegated to relationships filter…

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Why Your Weight Loss Goal Is a Journey and Not a Destination 26:28

6y ago26:28

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Today’s women are capable of achieving anything, yet our success is often still measured by how well we fit certain beauty standards. Regardless of our accomplishments, our physicality takes precedence over who we are as people. Join us for a conversation about the importance of creating our own definitions of beauty, why we alone are the best expe…

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When Going Viral Means Losing Ourselves and Our Peace of Mind 29:43

6y ago29:43

29:43

Social media users are doing whatever it takes to “go viral.” Whether it’s a daring stunt that ends in tragedy, the morning-noon-and-night posting of an influencer-wanna-be, or the keyboard warrior whose only desire is to troll positive messages, the craving for online followers drives some to extremes. Are we sacrificing too much of who we are to …

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How Trevor Noah Is Helping to Relieve A New Generation of African-Americans of the Black Tax 31:13

6y ago31:13

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The Black Tax is a burden that’s been laid on African-Americans for generations. In addition to its general definition of Blacks needing to work twice as hard as Whites to gain equal recognition, The Black Tax is also the unwritten obligation laid upon certain members of the African-American community: that any African-American person reaching a le…

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What The Passing of Oprah Winfrey's Mother Can Teach Us About Coping With Death During the Holidays 22:58

6y ago22:58

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The Thanksgiving Day passing of Oprah Winfrey’s mother Vernita Lee is making many of us reflect on the experience of losing a loved one on our special day. When we lose a loved one on a birthday or holiday, the meaning of that day forever changes. It will come around every year, and while it may come with loving memories of those we love, it will b…

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The She-Compass Show in 30 Seconds 0:33

6y ago0:33

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Enjoy this 30-second podcast promo all about The She-Compass Show!

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How Rap Queens Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Can Both Wear the Crown 35:23

6y ago35:23

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In the culmination of a feud that’s been brewing for over a year, rap queens Cardi B and Nicki Minaj finally came to blows this September when an alleged unlike of a Tweet about Cardi B’s mothering skills made headlines. Minaj later tweeted it was time to “focus on the positive” and “stop this nonsense”—when Cardi B shared that tweet on her timelin…

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What Michelle Obama Can Teach Us About Overcoming Self-Doubt 26:31

6y ago26:31

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This week, former First Lady Michelle Obama released her Amazon bestseller “Becoming.” In her book, she shares what it was like to experience feelings of self-doubt during her tenure in the White House. In this episode, we’ll explore what we can do to overcome feelings of self-doubt and squash negative thoughts that rob us of our personal power. We…

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Women Are Ready to Bring Respect and Dignity Back to Politics 33:31

6y ago33:31

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It’s the day after the 2018 United States midterm elections, and 114 elected female officials stand ready to amplify the voices of traditionally marginalized people. They are in position to reach across political aisles and into the hearts of many to create connection and build bipartisan bridges. Yet they face an uphill battle—the United States is…

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How a Former Luxury Fashion Reporter Juggling $100,000 of Debt Survived a World of Exclusivity, Wealth, and Privilege 33:05

6y ago33:05

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In her article “I Was a Luxury Fashion Reporter $100,000 in Debt,” published this past September—just in time to present an alternate backdrop to the luxury-brand, high-fashion scenery splashed across the world’s dominant magazines—former high-fashion and luxury brand reporter Bethany Biron describes life as a struggling New Yorker trying to naviga…

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How Sustainability Energy Expert and Santa Monica Commissioner Elena Christopoulos Uses Her MeToo Story and White Privilege to Empower All Women 39:55

6y ago39:55

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Women’s activist and political consultant Elena Christopoulos may be a native of Toronto, Canada, but it’s her work in the United States that makes her one of the most sought-after resources for women’s empowerment. At 19, Christopoulos was the victim of a heinous college campus sexual assault. Miraculously, she lived to talk about it. It wasn’t lo…

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Meet the Warrior Who Slayed Her Breast Cancer Dragon Using the Power of Positive Thinking 40:08

6y ago40:08

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One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For us at SheCompass, this story hits close to home. Meet our college buddy Pam Ortega, who in November 2017 received the diagnosis no woman wants to hear: She had breast cancer. Find out how her mantra of “mind follows body, body follows spirit” helped her slay the cancer drago…

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The Heart and Soul of the City: An Interview and Podcast with San Francisco Mayor London Breed 23:56

6y ago23:56

23:56

With Election Day just around the corner and a hotbed of social and political issues surrounding women everywhere, San Francisco mayor London Breed sits down with The She-Compass Show for a chat about the empowerment of women. Holding court in the stately International Room at San Francisco City Hall, Mayor Breed discusses the life lessons that hel…

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How To Maintain a Strong Sisterhood in a World Divided By Politics 28:41

6y ago28:41

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One year after the explosion of #MeToo, women seem to be more divided than ever. We are polarized by our beliefs, our opinions, and are political ideologies. What we all agree on is that the division is making many women angry, tired, fearful, and hopeless. How do we keep our sisterhood strong in a world where division continues to take center stag…

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We Built This City: An Interview with San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Malia Cohen 43:01

6y ago43:01

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In the first of two remarkable interviews with two of San Francisco's leading ladies, The She-Compass Show is joined by city native and President of the Board of Supervisors Malia Cohen for a lively discussion about sisterhood, mentorship, and community support. Listen as President Cohen shares personal stories about what inspired her to start her …

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Becoming A Vegetarian Literally Saved My Life 1:02:47

6y ago1:02:47

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What happens when a child barely old enough to talk is given a near-fatal dose of penicillin? That’s the catalyst that made Nancy Addison determined to win a battle against the resulting acute anemia and debilitating sugar addiction that contributed to years of unhealthy eating, pre-diabetes, and almost losing her eyesight. Join us as Nancy shares …

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Serena Williams and the Fight Against Sexism In Tennis 26:51

6y ago26:51

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Join us for our newest segment we call “Pointing North,” where She-Compass takes an in-depth look at a hot topic affecting women to explore ways in which we can learn and grow from the experience. And if you like our show, please give us a 5-star review! In this episode, we examine what some say is a double-standard when judging women in profession…

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How To Survive Female Frenemies 49:38

6+ y ago49:38

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Welcome to the newest episode of The She-Compass Show! Are you surrounded by “frenemies?” Are the women around you jealous of your success? Are the women in your life so toxic you find it easier to avoid them altogether? Join us for a no-holds-barred conversation full of emotion and truth-telling as these women share their personal stories of overc…

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