the end of an era.
Hi friends,
I aired the first episode of THE IDEALISTS. on May 5, 2020 in the middle of the pandemic as way to connect and provide inspiration to others wanting community like me. I knew there was a global band of ambitious, misfit, complicated, whip-smart women changing the world, and I wanted to know them, cheer them on, and show that you can win in the world by staying true to who and what you are.
I've been humbled to watch this community grow and blossom. As a community, you all have taught me, challenged me, and catalyzed deep and profound wisdom that quite honestly has changed my life.
Though I am no longer recording or producing new episodes of THE IDEALISTS., I’m proud the ideas and conversations continue on.
Thank you for the honor of learning, exploring, and expanding together.
Thank you for your courage, your audacity, and your wit.
And thank you for listening, week after week, year after year.
Big love,
Melissa
past episodes.
#93: Sedge Beswick
#92: Kirin Sinha
#90: Angela Saini
#89: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
#88: Julie Wainwright
#87: Gail Becker
#86: Aisha Pandor
#85: Yael Shemer
#84: Monali Pandya
#83: Lisa Miller & Barry McGowan
#82: Dr. Brook Bello
#81: Anu Adasolum
#80: (re)wind: Dr. Vivienne Ming
#79: (re)wind: Dr. Helen Fisher
#78: (re)wind: Dr. Sian Proctor
#77: Allie Egan
#76: Jessica Zweig
#75: Sarah Wells
#74: Martha Beck
break*through - Have you ever fired yourself?
#73: Madeline Fraser
#72: Jessica Buchanan
#71: Erica Keswin
#70: Andrea Bowers
the*journal is here 📚
#69: Abby Davisson
#68: Reyna Noriega
#67: Dr. Jess Wade
#66: Kara Goldin
break*through - Ready for Empress Season?
(re)wind: Veronica Webb
(re)wind: Ty Stiklorius
(re)wind: Wanja Muguongo
(re)wind: Fariel Salahuddin
(re)wind: Elise Loehnen
#58: Dr. Helen Fisher
#57: Melissa Kiguwa
#56: Nikki Giovanni
#55: Merel Kriegsman
#54: Anisha Singh
#53: Tai Beauchamp
#52: Rebecca Clyde
#51: Kaisa Keranen
#50: Michaela Boehm
#49: Jenny Atout Ahlzen
#48: Joy Harjo
#47: Sonya Erickson
#46: Chrissy Sayare
#45: Jillian Haslam
#44: Dr. Sian Proctor
#43: Shellye Archambeau
#42: Dr. Anna Pechenkina
#41: Alicia Dara
#40: Alisa Jacobs
what listeners are saying.
“One of my favorite new podcasts. Melissa is a skilled interviewer with an amazing collection of guests. I love the range of topics and perspectives— the women and conversations are truly inspiring.”
— Podcast Junkie —
“Really impressive guests having thought-provoking conversations. I’m glad to know people like this exist in the world.”
— Veronica —
“Unique voices curated by a passionate host. Each episode offers a fresh take on a unique subject. The podcast is witty, unexpected, and thought-provoking.”
— Amil Khassim —
“Consistently inspired by the conversations and intentionality. Thank you Melissa for the continuous inspiration.”
— Ro —