In this episode, host Maureen welcomes Nina Simons, co-founder and chief relationship officer at Bioneers. Nina shares her journey of discovering her life's path, the significance of feminine leadership, and how she connects deeply with nature. Together, they discuss topics such as soul searching, the transformative power of storytelling, and Nina's personal experiences with rituals and mentorship from the natural world. This episode is a heartfelt conversation filled with inspiration, wisdom, and stories that awaken the connection to Mother Earth. Don't miss this enlightening dialogue!

00:22 Meet Nina Simons: A Leader in Women's Empowerment

02:12 The Journey of Self-Discovery

05:29 Rituals and Connection to Nature

21:20 The Power of Storytelling

34:11 Embracing Emotions and Sacred Activism

About Nina Simons

NINA SIMONS is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman’s Leadership program. Throughout her career spanning the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders across disciplines, race, class, age, and orientation to create conditions for mutual learning, trust and leadership development. She co-edited Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, and authored Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership—which includes a discussion guide and embodied practices. The book won Gold Nautilus awards in women, intersectionality, and social justice. 

About Maureen Calamia –

Maureen has been a seeker all her life, using the magic of dreams, nature, presence, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: The Power of Nature to Transform, is due out April 2025.

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