
Dr. Melissa Bird: I'm a Magical Passionista
Dr. Melissa Bird is a clairvoyant coach, author and fiery public speaker who has traveled around the world, talking to audiences at universities, conferences and churches. Her combination of education, real life experience and practical advice, makes her a powerful force of change in the lives of the people she speaks to. Past audience members have described her as fierce, revelatory, life-changing, enthusiastic and inspirational. During our recent interview with Melissa we t


Nicole Kidman Talks About Becoming Lucille Ball
by Amy Harrington, Pop Culture Passionistas Imagine being an actress and getting the offer to take on one of the most iconic roles in entertainment history — Lucille Ball. Even a film star like Nicole Kidman found the part in the upcoming Aaron Sorkin film Becoming the Ricardos to be daunting. In a recent press conference, she talked about how she grappled with taking on the dual personas of the television legend: "Initially when I said yes to it, I did not realize what I was


Last Minute Passionistas Gift Guide: Grab Bag Edition
If you're anything like us, you're always looking for last minute gifts for the holidays. Luckily there are lots of products from our Passionistas available on Amazon for last minute shipping. Here are some special selections for the women in your life. (Affiliate links below.) THE LIVE YOUR VALUES DECK from LISA CONGDON The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You Vibrantly illustrated by artist and author Lisa Congdon—and co-written by C


Last Minute Passionistas Gift Guide: Book Edition
If you're anything like us, you're always looking for last minute gifts for the holidays. Luckily there are lots of products from our Passionistas available on Amazon for last minute shipping. Here are some perfect selections for the book lovers in your life. INSPIRATIONAL & MOTIVATIONAL IMPERFECT COURAGE: LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE BY LEAVING COMFORT AND GOING SCARED by JESSICA HONEGGER In Imperfect Courage, the founder of the popular fair trade jewelry brand Noonday Collection


Last Minute Passionistas Gift Guide: Pampering Edition
If you're anything like us, you're always looking for last minute gifts for the holidays. Luckily there are lots of products from our Passionistas available on Amazon for last minute shipping. Here are some perfect selections for the women who need a little pampering in your life. (Affiliate links below.) WOOLZIES ESSENTIAL OIL SET from KATHY MARK Woolzies Sleep Collection Essential Oil Blend Set | Incl. Sweet Dreams, Relax, & Stress Relief Oils | Helps Sleeping Faster, Bette


Last Minute Passionistas Gift Guide: Foodie Edition
If you're anything like us, you're always looking for last minute gifts for the holidays. Luckily there are lots of products from our Passionistas available on Amazon for last minute shipping. Here are some perfect selections for the foodies in your life. (Affiliate links below). TEA DROPS from SASHEE CHANDRAN Tea Drops Party Pack of 8 Lightly Sweetened Loose Leaf Bagless Tea | On the Go Tea Assortment Including Matcha, Rose Earl Grey, Citrus Ginger and Peppermint | Tea Gift


Jessica Lorion’s Mary Poppins Experience
Photo courtesy of Jessica Lorion Jessica Lorion is the host and producer of the Mamas in Training podcast. Her passion is supporting pregnant women and aspiring moms on their journey into motherhood. But her first love is theater, music and dance and she has spent most of her life on stage. In our recent Passionistas Project Podcast interview, Jessica spoke about her favorite role, which combined her two loves — children and theater. Read more about Jessica’s experience playi