Empowering women through storytelling, education and outreach.
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We have been inspired by the thriving women’s movement and are now building on that dialogue. Through The Passionistas Project Podcast we are sharing the positive stories of strong, empowered and passionate women from all disciplines and walks of life. Our mission is to inspire women of all ages to pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles and take charge of their own destinies.
Join the conversation by nominating a Passionista for our podcast and sharing your story on our Facebook page.
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SARA KU CREATES FAIR TRADE
FILIPINO COCONUT OIL PRODUCTS
Sara Ku is the founder of Kaya Essentials, a skincare and lifestyle company based in Koreatown, Los Angeles. The seeds of the company were planted when Sara was a young girl and would make coconut hair masks with her mother. Her research on fair trade coconut oil inspired her to turn those early experiences into a company, which not only creates amazing products but gives back to the Filipino community. She recently expanded the company by partnering with female Filipino artisans to bring their one-of-a-kind pieces to a global market.
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Natasha Case
Coolhaus CEO
Susan Feniger
Chef
Terry Ann Gordon
Costume Designer
Melody Godfred
Fred & Far Founder
Sashee Chandran
Tea Drops Founder
Jess Phoenix
Volcanologist
Laura Young
Ballerina
Liz Lachman
Filmmaker
Erika De La Cruz
Inspirational Speaker
Daina Trout
CEO Health-Ade Kombucha
DeMane Davis
Director
Shaz Bennett
Director
Linda Goetz
Actress
Annette Corsino-Blair
Fiber Artist
Stacey Newman Weldon
Adventure Guru
Elise Darma
Travelpreneur
Jessie Jacobson
Writer and Musician
Sarah Boyd
SIMPLY Founder
Ramona Harvey
Happiness Coach
Joan Baker
Voice Over Coach
Erin Penner
Teacher and Activist
Erica Wright
U First Founder
Clémence Gossett
Chef and Teacher
Elle Johnson
Writer/Producer
Lin Evola
Contemporary Artist
Tess Cacciatore
CEO of GWEN Global
Pamela Skjolsvik
Author
Karen L. Arceneaux Dancer & Trainer
Sophie Kim
Youth Poet Laureate
Madonna Cacciatore
LA Pride
Nan Kohler
Owner Grist and Toll
Marlo Meyer
Farmer & Anthropologist
Beth Harrington
Independent Filmmaker
Sister Monica Clare
Episcopal Nun
Billie Best
Author and Ex-Farmer
Nancy Harrington
Passionistas Project
Amy Harrington
Passionistas Project
Carolyn Koppel
Aaron's Coffee Corner
Holly George-Warren
Author
Mae Chandran
Cook, Gardner & Mother
Debbie Arcangeles
The Offbeat Life
Lydia Ricci
Tiny Sculpture Artist
Geri McNiece
Founder aRound Joy
Marla Isackson
Founder OSSA
Hannah Gordon
CAO, San Francisco 49ers
Caleigh Hernandez
Founder RoHo
Lindsay Gordon
A Life of Options
Claudia Cordova Rucker
Founder Estetica Mia
Rachel Van Dyken
Author
Jaime-Alexis Fowler
Empower Work Founder
Kate Anderson
Co-Founder iFundWomen
Dia Bondi
Ask Like and Auctioneer
Rita Reimers
Cat Behaviorist
Gina Fattore
TV Writer and Author
Charlotte Harrington
Podcaster and Activist
Linda Hollander
Sponsor Concierge
Katy Dolan
Katy Dolan Consulting
Suz Carpenter
CarpenterOne80 CEO
Jessica Craven
Chop Wood Carry Water
Kat Calvin
Project ID/Spread the Vote
Jennifer Reitman
DAME Magazine Founder
Heike Yates
Fitness & Nutrition Expert
Elizabeth Tulasi
California Women's List
Selene Luna
Comic, Actor, Activist
Chandra Beckman
Pilot & Life Coach
Sara Ku
Owner of Kaya Essentials
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