Katharine is a 12-year breast cancer survivor. She also comes from a dysfunctional childhood and tried to commit suicide in the 8th grade. She got through it with forgiveness. She has written 12 books, and her most recent book, The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power, takes a unique take on forgiveness. She talks about how she has forgiven bullies, alcoholic parents, full years of her life, and even buildings. She talks about how we can forgive on a scale of 1 to 10 and how forgiveness sets us free to live our lives and become the people we are meant to be. Learn more about Katherine and purchase her books at katharinegiovanni.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

On the heels of a horrific breakup, Natalie started the podcast To All The Men I've Tolerated Before, where she talks about everyday misogyny. During our conversation, she talks about identifying the misogyny that is ingrained in our culture. She also talks about women in media, Taylor Swift, the Barbie movie, and how misogynist themes exist in Love is Blind, Married at First Sight, and other reality TV shows.  She also shares personal stories of living at higher standards, going into things with a positive mindset, coming out as queer, and living a life by her own rules. As women have been taught to endure pain, she is voicing that the strongest thing women can do is live happily. Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women atignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

Kim Rahir had a full-time job, kids, and a beautiful home when she started seeing double and realized something was wrong. At only 45, she ended up paralyzed and spending six weeks in the hospital. It took her six months to be able to walk again, and that was only the beginning. A year later, as she continued to have symptoms, she was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS). She talks about how she tried to regain her strength and started weightlifting. She is now a health coach for women who focuses on embracing female empowerment and confidence.  At the age of 60, she won a European Masters Weightlifting Championship, and she empowers women by teaching them that it is never too late to try something new. You can learn more about Kim at https://kimrahir.com/ and @kim.rahir Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women atignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

Many people think prunes are disgusting, but to Rhayne, prunes are sexy. Rhayne Thomas shares the love she has for prunes and the deeper meaning she finds in them. She talks about founding and creating "PrunesAreSexy" and National Prune Day and how her work supports women with breast cancer. She talks about how her body has changed as a breast cancer survivor and how she also started the All Curves are Dangerous Society to create something showing that all bodies are beautiful. National Prune Day is June 15th, so hear her tips on how to celebrate the day! Learn more about Rhayne's work at https://prunesaresexy.com/ @prunesaresexy Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women: ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

In 2014, Kristelle took the leap to start Siarza Digital, a full-service marketing agency. She prides herself in having a strong team that is diverse in background, thought, and culture. In 2020 she was convinced her business would not survive, but received assistance to help her continue on. However, during this time, she noticed that the API community was not receiving the same type of funding, resources, and support. In six months, she started a nonprofit, The Asian Business Collaborative, that helped the API community access PPE in addition to business resources and financial assistance. Kristelle talks about the importance of DEI, educating ourselves, representation, and feeling comfortable in spaces. She also talks about how DEI is a place, not simply a term.  Learn more about Kristelle and her work: https://asianpibc.org/ https://www.siarza.com/ Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women: ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

It took Amanda over 8 years of doctor visits and illness to be diagnosed with lupus. After her diagnosis, she felt like she was sorting through dark and heavy medical jargon to learn more about the disease. Wanting to help others with lupus, she wrote The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus. Her book is a down-to-earth how-to guide that educates, inspires, and empowers women to navigate the ups and downs of living with lupus. During the discussion, she also talks about not wanting to be labeled simply as someone with lupus and not having her diagnosis define her. She reflects on the many different roles in her life and shares that people are not just their lupus; they are much, much more. You can learn more about Amanda and buy her book at amandachay.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

Mama FoxFire has experienced/lived with post-partum depression, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and c-ptsd. She has also left an abusive partner and dealt with family trauma situations. She talks about how her own experience with mental health, in addition to the loss of her grandfather, led her to her work in mental health advocacy. On her live show, Even Tacos Fall Apart, she speaks openly about the importance of mental health. and aims to break down the stigma of mental illness. During our conversation, she also talks about how gaming can be used as a form of self-care, how we can learn more about inner beauty from kids, and how she raises her children with a focus on mental health. Learn more about Mama FoxFire at www.tacosfallapart.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women atignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

Sophia has experienced incredible miracles throughout her life. She shares these incredible stories during our discussion, and she talks about how these experiences ultimately led her to write the book The Divine Language of Coincidence—How Miracles Transformed My Life After I Began Paying Attention. She followed this with her second book, Consciousness Beyond Death--True Stories of Signs, Messages, and Timing. Both books have gained the attention of the scientific community.During our conversation, she talks about living with the perspective of hope, trusting our inner voice, after-death communication, how coincidence can bring about miracles, thanking God for obstacles in our lives, and trusting divine intelligence.Learn more about Sophia and read her books atsophiademas.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

In 2011 Maria attempted suicide. She was at the end of her rope from addiction, sexual abuse, and suffering. She has since healed and helped others heal through the power of spirit. She has written over 700 poems and has published six books. She has turned pain into power and used her life experiences as a testimony of strength and resilience. She serves people as shaman via soul retrievals, past-life regressions, mediumship sessions, and more.  In our conversation, she discusses how she has embodied strength, bravery, and self-love through her spiritual awakening. She also talks about the importance of inner beauty and how even though she was "raised to be pretty," her healing journey has attracted her to people's souls regardless of what they look like. You can learn more about her work atwww.emotionalmusings.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

Sara Miley has lived through 40 years of trauma and now supports others on their healing journey as an IFS-Informed Trauma Recovery & Lifestyle Design Coach. She dives into the science of trauma and talks about how trauma affects our thoughts, reactions, bodies, relationships, and more. She shares how she helps people regulate their trauma as well as how we can show up for people experiencing trauma. Above all, she talks about how healing from trauma can help us find and reconnect with our authentic selves. You can learn more about Sara Miley at www.fullcirclewellspring.com Register for her Self-Care 101 Workshop taking place on May 16, 2024 https://fullcirclewellspring.as.me/self-care-101 Listen to episodes, read blogs, join my body positive book club, and buy merch at www.ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com