エピソード

  • How Women Become Top Performers and Build Massive Success in Business

    How Women Become Top Performers and Build Massive Success in Business
    2026/05/01
    Massive success comes from becoming the woman who can hold it. The shift from striving to alignment is where true power, performance, and fulfillment begin.

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Olenka Cullinan, Founder and CEO of iStartFirst. Olenka shares how women can rise into top performers without sacrificing themselves, drawing from her experience scaling businesses, leading successful exits, and guiding women to build companies that support their lives instead of draining them. You’ll learn why pushing harder often creates resistance, how feminine leadership and strategic growth can coexist, and why embodiment and self-belief are the real foundations of massive business success.

    Step into the version of yourself that is fully aligned, powerful, and unstoppable.

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

    Olenka Cullinan is the Founder and CEO of iStartFirst, a global business growth strategist who has supported over 1,000 founders and CEOs in scaling high-performing companies. A two-time exited founder and fractional COO, she specializes in building systems, leadership structures, and sales architecture that drive sustainable, profitable growth. Recognized as a Top 10 Coach by Yahoo News and named to the Top 100 Women by Women’s Business Journal, Olenka is known for helping women step into both strategic leadership and authentic power. Her work focuses on shifting founders from being the engine of their business to becoming the architect of scalable success.

    Connect with Olenka Cullinan:
    Website: https://go.istartfirst.com/newsletter-664630
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olenkacullinan/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olenkacullinan/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olenka-cullinan-7872b657/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/istartfirst-com/

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.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, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. 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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    22 分
  • Finding Your Voice

    Finding Your Voice
    2026/04/24
    A woman’s voice rises when she chooses herself, turning every moment of silence into a powerful journey of trust, truth, and self-worth.

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James reveals the deeply personal path that led her to reclaim her own voice. Through stories of childhood trauma, inherited pain, health crises, and spiritual surrender, she shows how life’s hardest moments can become the doorway to truth, healing, and self-worth.

    Cynthia uncovers how crisis becomes a turning point, why so many women are taught to seek love through self-sacrifice, and what it takes to finally choose oneself without guilt. Finding one’s voice is a call for women to release old patterns, trust what is rising within them, and claim the life that is asking to be lived.Tune in to Finding Your Voice and let this episode be a reminder your truth has power and your voice is meant to be heard.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    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, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. 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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    20 分
  • How to Escape a Narcissistic Relationship and Reclaim Your Power as a Woman

    How to Escape a Narcissistic Relationship and Reclaim Your Power as a Woman
    2026/04/17
    What if the moment that breaks you is also the moment that awakens you?

    In this deeply honest and empowering episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James connects with Sabrina Victoria—entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Her Nation Global—to share the raw truth of surviving a 13-year narcissistic relationship and the strategic, courageous path she took to reclaim her life.This is not just a story about leaving.

    It is a conversation about recognizing emotional abuse when there are no bruises.
    About rebuilding your identity while still inside the storm.

    About quietly preparing your freedom long before the world sees your strength.This episode is about power.
    Not loud power.
    Earned power.If you’ve ever questioned your worth, doubted your instincts, or felt the pull to rise into something more aligned and whole—this conversation is for you.Tune in now and be reminded: your awakening may already be in motion.

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    Sabrina Victoria is the creator and CEO of Her Nation Global, a community dedicated to helping women build thriving, sustainable businesses. After surviving a 13-year narcissistic relationship as a single mother, she rebuilt her life through strategic financial planning, personal development, and unwavering resilience. Today, she equips women with the tools, confidence, and community they need to lead unapologetically in life and business.

    Connect with Sabrina Victoria:
    Website: https://www.sabrinavictoria.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinavictoria/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabrinavictoriatv/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinavictoriatv/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hertalkshow
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sabrinavictoriatv

    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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    26 分
  • From Trauma to Transformation: Leading With Heart in a High-Impact World

    From Trauma to Transformation: Leading With Heart in a High-Impact World
    2026/04/10
    Transformation rarely feels gentle. It asks you to break open so you can rise stronger.

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by Natalie Hunter, Master Transformation coach, who reveals how trauma, loss, and uncertainty can become the very forces that awaken purpose, deepen self-awareness, and shape heart-centered leadership.

    Cynthia challenges the need for performance and invites a return to embodied truth and alignment.You’ll uncover how spiritual awakening is often born from disruption, why authenticity is the true currency of influence, and how energy, frequency, and emotional patterns shape the way women lead and impact others. Embrace the power of slowing down, breathing deeply, and reclaiming your energy. Step fully into who you are meant to be.

    Tune in to the episode of From Trauma to Transformation: Leading With Heart in a High-Impact World.

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Natalie Hunter is a globally sought-after master transformation coach and Chief Transformation Officer at PersonalBrand.com, known for creating real-time, embodied breakthroughs for high-impact leaders. With over two decades of experience, she supports six- and seven-figure thought leaders, speakers, and influencers in expanding their influence through authentic, heart-centered leadership. Her work blends deep energetic mastery with practical transformation, helping clients move beyond performance and into true alignment with their purpose. Natalie is also the creator of the ICF-accredited Capstone Coaching Institute, training the next generation of master transformation coaches worldwide.

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliehunterlive/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliehunterlive/

    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, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. 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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    24 分
  • How Unconscious Beliefs Are Quietly Shaping Your Life (And How to Break Free)

    How Unconscious Beliefs Are Quietly Shaping Your Life (And How to Break Free)
    2026/04/03
    What if the patterns you’ve been trying to fix for years aren’t the real problem?

    In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Shelly Lefkoe, co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, to uncover the hidden beliefs that quietly shape our emotions, behaviors, and ultimately, our reality.

    If you’ve struggled with procrastination, self-doubt, people-pleasing, anxiety, or holding yourself back from the next level, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are—and invite you into something deeper.This is about reclaiming your voice. Releasing the need for external validation. And stepping into the truth that you are already enough.Ready to see what's been running the show behind the scenes? Watch this episode of Women Awakening now and discover how to break free from the beliefs that have been holding you back. Your transformation starts here.


    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    Shelly Lefkoe is a speaker, coach, and co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, where she has spent over 30 years helping individuals eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold them back from success, happiness, and fulfillment. Her work has impacted hundreds of thousands globally and has been validated by independent research from the University of Arizona and published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. She is the bestselling author of Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life and continues to empower people to create lasting emotional and behavioral change.

    Connect with Shelly Lefkoe:
    Website: https://www.mortylefkoe.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellylefkoe/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelly.lefkoe/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellylefkoe
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lefkoeinstitute
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shellylefkoe

    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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    29 分
  • Caught Between Two Worlds: Education, Identity & Revolution

    Caught Between Two Worlds: Education, Identity & Revolution
    2026/03/27
    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/

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    23 分
  • How Conscious Leaders Use AI Without Losing Purpose Or Humanity

    How Conscious Leaders Use AI Without Losing Purpose Or Humanity
    2026/03/20
    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.

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • How to Trust Your Inner Voice (Even When It Sounds Crazy)

    How to Trust Your Inner Voice (Even When It Sounds Crazy)
    2026/03/13
    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).

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    28 分