Claim Your Space

If you’re a fish out of water, how the hell do you keep swimming? And how do you find success without losing yourself? With unwavering honesty, rock singer, street artist, and former radio host Ria Burns-Wilder shares how embracing her truest self and seeking supportive mentors paved the way for her to break free from the confines of conformity and carve out a life filled with purpose and authenticity. Join us as we explore the power of resilience, the importance of finding mentors who champion your growth, and the transformative journey of embracing your truest self, even when it feels like you're swimming against the current.

How do you control a population? Don’t let them vote. In this episode, fearless advocate for voting rights and criminal justice reform, Jan Combopiano, explores actionable steps to dismantle systemic injustices in the prison system and empower women to reclaim their voices and agency. From incarcerated mothers giving birth, to the hard-to-believe history of felony disenfranchisement, to what happens when women get their period in prison, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the intersectionality of race, gender, and incarceration in shaping our democracy, and discover how you can be part of the movement towards a more just and equitable society.

We talk a lot about choice in our society, particularly women’s rights to abortion. However, we don’t talk much about how women have been controlled when giving birth and how empowering it can be when a woman steers the ship on her own childbirth experience. We don’t talk about the critical connection between how women are treated during the birth of their child and the larger ramifications of that treatment. Join Eliza VanCort as she sits down with award-winning obstetric nurse Shannon Cheng to discuss the larger story behind birth stories. Cheng talks about empowered births, birth, trauma, informed consent, and the crisis in maternal mortality rates in the Black community.This is the episode for every person who might give birth, and it will be healing for those who had a difficult birth experience. Finally, it will give men a window into the challenges and joys women experience during one of the most powerful moments of our lives.

It can be so easy to assume that the person sitting across from us has their whole life together. Here we are sitting on this side, wondering “How the hell do they do it?” We can feel like no one in the world can relate to what we’re going through, and that can be deeply isolating. But what about when someone has the courage to share their story? Marci Hopkins, award-winning TV personality, podcast host, and news Recovery Expert, sits down with Eliza to share her deeply personal story of navigating through abuse, trauma, addiction, and finding her way to self-love, success, and triumph. Through her story, listeners are invited to embrace their own narratives, no matter how daunting they may seem. Tune in for more!

Step into the world of the visionary entrepreneur, author, producer, speaker, and professional transformation coach Fernanda Carapinha as she joins Eliza VanCort in this thought-provoking dialogue. Together, they explore the deeper dimensions of success, the power of intentional actions, and the radical center that paves the way for sustained and impactful achievements. Fernanda shares her story as the founder of WE Global Studios, an AI-powered Innovation Studio and Founderverse™ platform that develops and produces investor-ready female-led startups at scale. The conversation goes far beyond conventional business discussions. Fernanda's genuine love for women and her authentic approach to support shine through as she discusses the importance of understanding beliefs, embracing inner growth, and fostering a community-driven approach to success. Uncover the keys to achieving lasting success through supportive networking, the transformative power of intentions, and the concept of the radical center that forms the cornerstone of Fernanda's entrepreneurial philosophy. After all, why get to the top of the mountain if there is no one to celebrate with you at the end?