Heroine

Root and Ritual — Becca Piastrelli

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of things wrong with the way we live our lives. While the average American spends 90 percent of their day indoors, we continue to feel...

Writing Our Stories into Being — Angeline Boulley

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a debut novel that becomes a New York Times bestseller is an impressive feat. Doing it over 10 years while raising children and working a full...

Home Is Not A Country — Safia Elhillo

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you relate to the country of your birth, if it’s a place you’ve never visited? And when does nostalgia go from being something beautiful to...

Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Story — Mary H.K. Choi

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with our series on women in the literary arts, today’s guest is Mary H.K. Choi, a Korean-American New York Times best-selling author. Mar...

Exploring All Your Identities — Meredith Talusan

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation around identity has evolved greatly in recent years, and this progress has been so important for many people. However there is still ...

The Heroine's Journey — Gail Carriger

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The heroine’s journey has historically been ignored, cast aside, and devalued, which has lead most of us to idolize and play out the hero’s journe...

The Power of Ritual Storytelling — Anita Kopacz

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alongside raising three children, working as an editor, and practicing as a spiritual psychologist, Anita Kopacz spent seven years creating the magnif...

HEROINE is back!

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi heroine,We are starting the new HEROINE season on Thursday, August 12th. Today I’m releasing the teaser and announcing the line-up of a badass gu...

Curing Comparisonitis — Melissa Ambrosini

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In her new book, Comparisonitis, Melissa Ambrosini talks to Majo about the very commondisease of comparisonitis and offers actionable tips and strateg...

Discovering Your Life’s Purpose — Sahara Rose

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever disappointed a loved one by following your truth, you will know just how painful it is. And although it hurts, not living in alignmen...

Breaking Free From Self-Sabotaging Habits — Majo on OkaySis Podcast w/ Scout & Mady

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Majo joins Scout & Mady from the OkaySis Podcast to talk about how to break out of the good girl myths and design our purpose. Order the book at good...

In Harmony with the Soul — Christine Gutierrez

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Gutierrez is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and expert in love addiction, trauma, abuse, and self-esteem, and author of the ...

Why Unlearning is the Key to Becoming - Martha Beck

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m thrilled to speak with a woman whose work I’ve followed for years.Martha Beck, PhD, is a New York Times bestselling author, life coa...

The 4 Questions That Can Change Your Life and Mind - Byron Katie

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wrestle with the power your thoughts have over your beliefs about yourself and your life? This episode is for you, heroine.Bestselling author a...

The Tendencies that Make You Happier & More Effective — Gretchen Rubin

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of productivity hacking and self-help, Gretchen Rubin needs little introduction. She’s a nationally acclaimed author who writes popular...

The Secrets to Connecting in Relationships & Sex — Shan Boodram

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this week’s episode, Shan Boodram, isn’t afraid to talk about sex. Shan’s a Canadian born, LA based dating coach, author and certifi...

How to Undo the Idea That You’re Not Enough — Monica Padman

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, I talk with fellow recovering good girl, Monica Padman. Monica, an actress and podcast producer, hustled her way into actin...

The Power of Creative, Female Collaboration — Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in, that you’re somehow different from everyone else, or maybe even, that you don’t belong? This week I sit ...

Sophia Amoruso on Why Failing Forward is the Key to Designing Your Path

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is your relationship to failure?My guest this week, Sophia Amoruso, believes that, as long as you’re learning from your experiences, there’s ...

Behind-The-Scenes of a 3-Year Book Journey (Top 5 Lessons)

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Majo shares the three year process of writing Break the Good Girl Myth (which is now available at http://goodgirlmyth.com, yay!). If you want to write...

HOLY F*! The Book is Now Yours–!

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Majo celebrates the official publication and release of her new book, Break the Good Girl Myth, available wherever books, ebooks, and audiobooks are s...

A Sneak Peek Into Your Creative Purpose (Training)

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Majo gives a sneak peek into the Design Your Creative Purpose Training / book pre-order bonus (since today and tomorrow are the last day to get it) AN...

The Only Way to “Have it All” — Randi Zuckerberg

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself thinking that you want to have and do it all in life: a career, relationship, kids, fitness, money, home? Randi Zuckerberg, my gu...

Breaking Out of the "Good Girl" Myth & Designing Your Purpose — Majo on Real Reel Podcast w/ Natalie Barbu

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Majo joins Natalie Barbu from the Real Reel Podcast to talk about how to break out of the good girl myths and design our purpose. Pre-order book befor...

Why Vulnerability Can Help You Create — Brit Morin

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When’s the last time you expressed vulnerability through your creativity? For Brit Morin, my guest on this week’s episode, it’s part of her ever...

Blending Heart & Hustle — Coco and Breezy Dotson

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guests on this week’s episode are the definition of hustle. Coco and Breezy Dotson, twin designers & founders of Coco and Breezy Eyewear, are no ...

Following Your Creative Purpose — Elise Loehnen

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re faced with a new opportunity in your career, do you evaluate that opportunity based on the potential for growth it provides? My guest th...

Smart Disobedience: The Key to a Braver Life — Rana el Kaliouby, PhD

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been faced with this choice: remain obedient to your family by giving up your dreams, or pursue your heart’s passion, against your fam...

How to Choose Meaningful Work — Amy Yeung

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder how your skills and experience could lead you to your higher purpose? Amy Yeung’s soul journey from corporate fashion designer to...

Where HEROINE Stands

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I want to talk about where HEROINE stands with Black Lives Matter and my commitments to being anti-racist. ~ Majo References: Me & White Suprem...

New Season [Teaser]

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The new season will begin on Thursday, June 18th. It’s going to be a good one! Here’s who we’ll have on the show: Amy Yeung | Navajo Fashion Des...

Trusting Your Vision — The Making of a Book Cover & Icons

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you design a book cover and icons that encapsulate the message of women breaking their good girl myths to unleash their power? Go behind the sc...

The Key To Your Clarity

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve asked many of you a simple question: Have you thought about striking out on your own and starting your own business (freelance, studio, consult...

Managing Impostor Syndrome — Vanessa Larco

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Heroine,Imagine you worked so hard building a startup you really believed in and then it crashed. Would you keep going until you succeeded or give ...

The Courage To Be Seen — Cathy Heller

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like the deck was totally stacked against you and it just made you more determined to succeed? This is one of the main themes for m...

Reclaiming Your Inner Witch

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween witches! We’re continuing with female archetypes (and stereotypes!) in old fairy and folk tales. We started with this series last se...

Broadening Your Impact — Debra Silverman

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Heroine, One of the things I’ve been thinking about lately is how the practice of astrology could help me step up as a leader. How could it help ...

The Three Things You Need to Design Your Purpose

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Heroine,Today’s podcast episode is a minisode, where I share the three elements you need to become creative badass like the women who come onto ...

Why We Need Other Women — Ashley Sumner

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you would like to take the leap into entrepreneurship but you imagined that it might be a lonely place? I speak to a lot of wo...

Leaving Our Invisible Cages

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Discover your creative, feminine power with my free online quiz at http://majo.coHave you ever felt like you were in a costume, caged in a life that j...

Carving Your Own Path — Ann Shen

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Discover your creative, feminine power with my free online quiz at http://majo.coHave you ever had the urge to follow the opposite of what you learned...

Fall Season [teaser]

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so excited to be back and running for this Fall season. We have a lot of exciting interviews for you with incredibly creative, badass women incl...

Boundaries with Tech & Social Media (Bonus)

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is our summer bonus episode! Last month I moderated a panel at The Assembly in San Francisco. I interviewed two guests: Adereni Fashokun - a Lif...

Feeding Your Own Longing — Lynsey Addario

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier in this season we talked about fairy tales. Queens, specifically…. and waifs. The waif is a passive figure, like the stereotypical vision of...

Eileen Fisher on Embodied Leadership

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eileen Fisher is more than a strong, female leader. Eileen Fisher is an icon. Her clothes - and her signature style - soft, elegant, warm - are an ent...

Disrupting the Fairy Tale — Justine Musk

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you marry someone who becomes rich and famous? Perhaps you find yourself becoming a bit blonder, a bit more stylish, and less, well,...

How To Create Your Own Myth — Roz Savage

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I can’t believe it’s been about three years since I first aired this episode with Roz Savage, the first woman to row solo across three oceans. Hon...

On Rapunzel, Feeling Trapped, & Healing (Part 2)

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going to sink deeper into the waif archetype to understand the true essence of the powerful fairytale and heroine Rapunzel. This episod...

On Rapunzel, Feeling Trapped, & Healing (Part 1)

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re kicking off the first part of exploring the waif archetype, also know as the very passive maiden in the tower, the princess waiting to ...

Understanding Your Inner Queen (Part 2)

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For the first four episodes of this season, we’re exploring the female archetypes (and stereotypes!) in old fairy and folk tales. First up – the Q...

Understanding Your Inner Queen (Part I)

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For the next four episodes on Heroine, we’re exploring the female archetypes (and stereotypes!) in old fairy and folk tales. The first archetype we’...

Spring Season [Teaser]

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the reasons I started this podcast was to share women’s stories – showing us as complex, nuanced, and still very much in progress. But as w...

How To Voice & Stand Up for Your Needs — Boundaries Minisode (4/4)

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For more tips and inspiration, go to my website majo.co and follow me on Instagram @majo.heroineYou made it this is the last and final minisode in a f...

Reclaiming Multiple Identities in the Age of Extremism — Shiza Shahid

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m thrilled about today’s interview. Shiza Shahid co-founded The Malala Fund along with the youngest Nobel-Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. I’m s...

Doing Less & Ruthless Prioritizing — Boundaries Minisode (3/4)

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For more tips and inspiration, go to my website majo.co and follow me on Instagram @majo.heroineThis is the third minisode in a four part series on bo...

Disrupting the System & Throwing Out the Rules — Robin Berzin

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I speak with Dr. Robin Berzin. She’s the doctor, founder, and CEO of a wellness and medical practic, Parsley Health, that takes a whole mind-...

A Simple Technique for Staying Grounded — Boundaries Minisode (2/4)

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For more tips and inspiration, go to my website majo.co and instagram @majo.heroineThis is the second minisode in a four part series on boundaries. Ma...

Esther Perel on Masculinity, Power & Relationships at Work

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am so honored to bring to you this conversation with a personal heroine of mine: Esther Perel. Esther is truly a thought leader in the space, with a...

How To Say No — Boundaries Minisode (1/4)

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For more tips and inspiration, go to my website majo.co and follow me on Instagram @majo.heroineThis is the first minisode in a four part series on bo...

How to Let Go of Idealism & Create More Freely — Keiko Agena

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to create more freely? If so, you might wanna shift your relationship to mistakes, and let go of some of that idealism. That’s the centr...

Why It's Essential to Fail — Jaclyn Johnson

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been knocked down, and had to dust yourself off to start again? Today’s guest, Jaclyn Johnson, talks about the career blows early on i...

Speak Up & Tell Your Truth — Luvvie Ajayi

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Luvvie is an award-winning writer and 15-year blogging veteran known for her razor-sharp wit, and her take on all things pop culture, race, media, and...

Move Beyond Fear & Doubt — Amber Rae

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get anxious? Let’s get real. We all do. And we need tools to deal with the worrisome thoughts and the uncomfortable feelings that naturally c...

Being Weird is Your Superpower — Laurie Segall

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we’re kids and teens, being called weird is an insult. But as we grow older, we realize so much of our superpowers come from allowing ourselves...

Design That Empowers Women — Gabrielle Guthrie

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gabrielle Guthrie is the founder of Moxxly, a company that is redesigning the breast pumping experience for the modern mama. In this episode, Gabriell...

Is There Something More For You? — Kathryn Finney

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features writer, women’s advocate, and tech entrepreneur Kathryn Finney. Named one of the most influential women in tech by Inc Ma...

Showing Up When It's Hard — Jasmine Aarons

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jasmine Aarons is the founder of VOZ – an ethical fashion company with a mission to protect and promote the stories, livelihoods, and cultural value...

Your Story is Your Power — Elle Luna & Susie Herrick

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off the new season with two returning guests. Elle Luna is a SF based artist and author, and Susie Herrick is a licensed therapist wit...

Welcome to Heroine with Majo Molfino

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to HEROINE, so glad you’re here with us. I’m your host Majo Molfino. What is this show all about? HEROINE features leading female experts ...

Clarity & Service {Claudia Chan}

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Claudia Chan is a leadership expert, social entrepreneur, and founder of S.H.E. Summit, an annual conference that celebrates women’s leadership and ...

Poetry & Listening {Joy Harjo}

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever rely on your intuition when you’re at a crossroads? Today’s guest has trusted in this power for most of her life, and it’s led her t...

Holiday Announcement

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A quick announcement about our holiday schedule so you know what to expect the rest of the season. As we take this short break, we invite you to explo...

Creative & Analytical {Erin Benzakein}

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Benzakein is one of the nation’s leading farmer-florists and the founder of Floret Farms. Her recent book, Cut Flower Garden published by Chron...

You Are A Badass {Jen Sincero}

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Sincero is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass, and most recently, You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset o...

Trusting Your Vision {Brenda Chapman}

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Academy Award Winning film director, Brenda Chapman. She was the head of story for The Lion King, co-director of The Prince...

Isabel Allende: Truth & Story

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Allende is a woman who fearlessly enters the imaginal realm and trusts where her instincts take her. The most widely read Spanish-speaking auth...

Creative Flow {Denise Jacobs}

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features author, speaker, and creative evangelist Denise Jacobs. She’s spoken at Creative Mornings, Adaptive Path, TEDx, and more,...

What's Your Purpose? {Ruby Warrington}

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Purpose is something we all seek on the heroine’s journey, especially at breaking points when we may wonder where our lives are headed and what real...

Smart Leaps {Margaret Stewart}

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret Stewart has spent her career focusing on designing user experiences that change the world in fundamental ways. As the VP of Product Design at...

Self-Care & Leadership {Elena Brower}

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Elena Brower is an internationally recognized author, yoga teacher, and speaker. She wrote The Art of Attention, and most recently, Practice You, a go...

Keep Going {Ash Huang}

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features writer, artist, and designer Ash Huang. Her essays have appeared in FastCompany, Offscreen Mag, and Lean Out. Her novel, T...

Road to Independence {Aminatou Sow}

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The new fall season kicks off with Aminatou Sow, host of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast where she discusses all things pop culture, politics, and fe...

Introducing New Season

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

New Fall Season kicks off Thursday, September 7!You're in store for more amazing interviews featuring the real journeys of inspiring heroines.But don'...

Feeling Alive {Kim Chambers}

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s bonus episode, Majo speaks with Kim Chambers, one of the world’s best marathon swimmers and the sixth person to complete the ultimate o...

Gloria Steinem & Lateefah Simon in SF

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago our host Majo attended a live conversation at the Women’s Building between SF-based activist Lateefah Simon and Gloria Steinem, who...

Quick Reminder

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A quick reminder about our summer schedule & feedback survey.Go to http://www.heroine.fm/survey and give us your feedback so we can continue to deligh...

Inner Voice & Trust {Jenna Bott}

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s bonus episode features Jenna Bott, Art Director for the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation, who worked on the visual identity...

Have Feedback?

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Go to http://www.heroine.fm/survey and give us your feedback so we can continue to delight you with Heroine. We want to hear from you!In return, you'l...

New Schedule {Important!}

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s short ‘n’ sweet episode is a quick announcement about our new summer schedule – it’s going to be a LOT lighter! Deep breath.Because ...

Leading Teams {Kristy Tillman}

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kristy Tillman was the Design Director at Society of Grownups and a designer at IDEO in Boston before making her way up to become the Head of Communic...

New Rules of Work {Alex Cavoulacos}

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The world of work has seen a lot of change in recent years, and it can be tough to keep up. What do these changes mean for your career and leadership?...

Shifting Careers {Veronica Belmont}

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, Veronica Belmont hosted HBO’s Red Carpet Premiere for Game of Thrones. But after spending ten years as an online media personality, she d...

Do You Own It? {Jaime Derringer}

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jaime Derringer started the blog Design Milk even though she wasn’t a designer – she was simply curating what she thought was beautiful. Today it’...

Hardship & Creativity {Ashley C. Ford}

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley C. Ford is a writer, editor, and speaker who has written and guest-edited for publications like The Guardian, ELLE, BuzzFeed, Slate, and many m...

Feminist Fight Club {Jessica Bennett}

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features a powerful interview with Jessica Bennett – a journalist who writes on gender, sexuality, and culture. She recently autho...

Creative Freedom {Shyama Golden}

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is creative freedom – and when do you feel it most? Shyama Golden is an artist and designer who has found a range of ways to express her artist...

Cultivating Bravery {Caroline Paul}

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in learning how to de-condition away from fear and towards bravery? According to Caroline Paul, girls are socialized to be fearful instead ...

Back to Six {Linda Liukas}

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On the heroine’s journey, a lot of our speakers find that they return to the magic, playfulness, and confidence they had as little girls. Linda Liuk...

Creative Revival {Debbie Millman}

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Millman is a writer, educator, artist, brand consultant, and host of the radio show Design Matters (the world’s first podcast about design). ...

Redefining Success {Grace Bonney}

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Bonney started the blog Design*Sponge many years ago, and today it’s one of the most trusted places online to go for creative inspiration. Her...