Episodios

  • 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
    Apr 17 2026
    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.

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    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
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  • From Trauma to Transformation: Leading With Heart in a High-Impact World

    From Trauma to Transformation: Leading With Heart in a High-Impact World
    Apr 10 2026
    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
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  • 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)
    Apr 3 2026
    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.


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    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
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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