I wanna be her when I grow up

"You never stop growing up." Irene welcomes podcast producer + host Molly Bloom! Molly Bloom is the host of the American Public Media show Brains On! & the spin-off show, Smash Boom Best. Here is part one of the Brains On! series on emotions: Happy: All about feelings, pt. 1

Irene welcomes Susan Shehata! They talk about discovering a love of theater and the path that can open up. Susan also shares how she works on being present an dhow that brings her joy. Plus, she shares ways she works with clients to help them get unstuck. Susan Shehata, also known as The Space Guru™, is a nationally known Wellness Educator and Creative and Social Entrepreneur, who specializes in helping people Unstick their Story by releasing the limiting beliefs that keep them stuck. She does that through speaking, writing, performing, wellness services, educational programs, business masterminds and events. Though her offerings are varied, the goal of her work is the same: to clear deep patterns of resistance.

"The only way we can understand where we are, who we are, and what we are, is to look at the past and to pull all those threads and see how they're all connected." Irene welcomes Megan Dowd. Megan shares her early ambition to be a child actor on the television show 'Wishbone' and how that may have led to pursuing classical acting school. They also talk about mental illness, owning a business, and the kinds of boxes artists get stuck in. Megan Dowd helps people tell better stories & build sustainable, engaged online community.

"If not me making decisions for myself then who?" Irene welcomes the brilliant Twila Dang. They talk about the power of podcasting, the beauty of expressing emotions, and why it is silly to feel bad about what brings you joy. Twila Dang is the Founder and CEO of Matriarch Digital Media.

"I don't want to take the fun out of what I do because then I feel like its soulless." Irene welcomes the delightful Anahita Champion to the show. They talk about getting into the career you thought you wanted and realizing it didn't fit. They also talk about finding joy and remembering that you are enough just as you are. Anahita Champion is an On-Air Host, Event Correspondent & Brand Strategist.