Bridgerton cinematographer gives a behind the scenes look at the beloved TV show.

Ruby Raja is an author, trauma facilitator, and domestic violence and abuse trainer. Ruby has over 25 years of working globally with women and children experiencing abuse to navigate health, education, and probation systems. Ruby has written Healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Journeys from Abuse to Freedom, because the participants of her master's thesis are women. All told they left abusive husbands and began living fulfilling lives after she provided them with information about abusers, the criminal justice system, and their rights. Ruby wrote a domestic violence program based on these findings.  Learn more about Ruby. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the show notes.  

Mercedes Barba is the founder and owner of Mercedes Media, a publicity firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs harness the power of media to establish credibility, increase their visibility, and attract clients to their businesses. With 15 years of experience and an Emmy nomination to her name, Mercedes vision is to underscore that media is an invaluable asset accessible to every entrepreneur. Its unparalleled potential for business owners, combined with Mercedes industry insights and strategies, empowers entrepreneurs to unlock their own opportunities for securing media features. Learn more about Mercedes. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the show notes.

Claire Jones and Amaranthia Sepia are a Black, invisibly disabled mother-daughter duo who are the co-founders of the grassroots project Sista Creatives Rising. SCR's mission is to help creative, marginalized women and marginalized genders gain accessibility and visibility in the arts to facilitate personal healing. They seek to strengthen their community by increasing the visibility of these artists through virtual events such as workshops, keynotes, and their virtual film event, Art and Mind. If you're joining us here live today, please feel free to drop any comments or questions in the chat, and we'll do our best to have them answered. Learn more about Sista Creatives Rising. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the Show Notes.

Maya Enista Smith is the President of Thoughtful Human — a plastic-free, plantable card company, which was founded to help you find honest ways to communicate in dynamic relationships and challenging life circumstances. Thoughtful Human offers ultra-sustainable sentiments for real issues and a hub with resources and community to help people find the support they need. Maya recently joined Thoughtful Human after serving as the founding executive director of Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation for over a decade, where she worked to empower young people to create a kinder, braver world and also be a source for mental health support. Prior to her role at the foundation, she was CEO for Mobilize.org, where she worked with millennials to identify societal challenges unique to their generation and fund their solutions through grants. Thoughtful Human has expanded beyond greeting cards to include a podcast where they explore shame, stigma, and how to start and continue conversations around really sensitive issues. Learn more about Maya. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the show notes.

Darlene Hildebrandt is a photographer and educator. Darlene helps amateur photographers improve their images through articles on her website, video tutorials on her YouTube channel, online courses, and worldwide photography tours. As a woman in a mostly male dominated industry in the 1980s, she never let being a female or standing five foot tall stop her from reaching for the sky and living her dreams. Learn more about Darlene. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the show notes.

Natalie Kime is a financial professional and coach who works with individuals, families, and business owners to educate them and help them become financially literate. She is passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals, create a life of their dreams, and leave a legacy behind. Natalie takes pride in removing the emotion that can often be tied to financial conversations. Bringing empathy and heart to her work. Her goal is to ensure that clients never have to make a choice of less than due to their financial situation and they and their loved ones can retire well and live with dignity. Learn more about Natalie. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the show notes.  

Dr. Amanda Tracy has been enthusiastically helping women navigate hormone changes and improve their health and well being since becoming a licensed naturopathic doctor in 2005. In 2021, Dr. Tracy decided to take her expertise online, and transitioned her practice to focus specifically on supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. Having relocated to Northern California wine country, Dr. Tracy now works with women across the U. S., guiding them through the often chaotic effects of hormone fluctuations associated with perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on her clinical expertise and personal experience, Dr. Tracy's tailored programs and compassionate one on one sessions empower women over 40 to address frustrating symptoms like hot flashes, sleepless nights, anxiety, digestive issues, and stress. Learn more about Dr. Tracy. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the show notes.