Episode 5: Paradigm of Astrology, Impending AI Transition and Divine Feminine with Christina Rodenbeck

When it comes to rising women with a voice, Aislin O’Connor is one to watch.
Aislin is a banker of high growth companies and has acted as an early stage advisor to new ventures making an impact. She holds an NBA from Oxford and a forte fellow for women’s business leadership. She currently leads Oxford Business Alumni network for the San Francisco Bay area.

When Aislin’s not busying her days with work, she has a passion for dance and a love for good, smokey Scottish whiskey. She’s a pace-setter for newly defined leadership and will undoubtedly be one of the most outstanding figures to watch for in the next decade.

Aislin is a beacon of hope for emerging business. Welcome, Aislin!

In this conversation, you’ll learn…
-Aislin and Suzzanah’s mutual love for Scottish whiskey…00:50
-Aislin’s extraordinarily diverse background…01:20
-Aislin’s education journey from small town Carmel, California to the prestigious Oxford University…04:55
-Aislin’s take on white privilege vs the assumption of white privilege…07:45
-The ‘aha’ moment that inspired Aislin to learn about international politics, economics and finance…11:35
-Female leaders that Aislin was inspired by and how that has changed over the years…14:00
“One can be a really strong leader, but one still has to genuinely take an interest in others too”
-Two top tech female leaders that have disappointed female leadership…17:50
-What current leaders can do better to lead the next generation of female leaders…22:05
Transparency and diversity
-The key superpower for women in 2021 and how to tap into it…24:30
-What the future of women’s leadership will look like according to Aislin…29:15
-How intuition applies in finance..33:35

British born, Suzannah Galland is your go-to for all things life, intuitive and relationship advice. She’s been published in Huffington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Goop, Thrive Global, and Medium. In addition to being a co-author to Goop’s The Sex Issue, she’s been featured in global publications from Forbes to Vogue, New York Magazine to USA today. Suzannah appeared as a guidance expert on America’s Next Top Model.

My next guest is a leader on the rise and when she’s in power, she’s unstoppable. She’s a woman on a mission against sexual exploitation, abuse and assault and she’s impacting women to heal body shame.
She’s the founder and CEO of Pole and Dance Studios, a thriving network of pole and aerial dance studios in San Fransisco and Oakland. She’s also the author of a memoir, Becoming California and currently looking for representation.

She’s also a pro-bono attorney representing clients in divorce, child custody, domestic violence and asylum cases. When she’s not splitting her time between Berkeley and Portland, you can see her dropping a performance on Netflix, Strip Down, Rise Up, which explores women reclaiming their body and lives with the movement of pole dancing.
For her, pole is not just about the body, it’s about the mind. That is the highest compliment we can give ourselves. But freedom emerges when we learn to love ourselves enough to heal, nurture and dare to imagine.
Can you imagine where women can go by expressing their freedom and bodies? Welcome, Amy!

In this discussion, you’ll discover…

-Amy’s inspiration for pole dancing and about the different dance styles incorporated…02:55
-The work Amy does in effort to help women coming from violent backgrounds…07:20
San Fransisco Bar Association
-Why mormon believer, Amy says her pole dancing studio is a different version of church…09:15
-How Amy expresses her unique internal signature through dance…12:15
-The inclusion of men in pole dance…16:50
“Men are freed through feminism as well”
-About Amy’s journey and the inspiration behind her upcoming memoir…19:00
Amy’s upcoming book: https://www.amybondwrites.com/ (Becoming California)
-What ‘underbelly feminism’ means…26:20
-How Amy found a fellow mormon support system during her stint in porn…28:30
-Where to contact Amy…31:40

https://www.instagram.com/amysunshine007/ (Amy’s Instagram)
https://sfpoleanddance.com/events/ (Amy’s pole dancing studio)

Amy Bond is the CEO of Pole & Dance Studios, a professional division competitive pole dancer, pro-bono attorney, and author. She is currently finishing her first memoir Becoming California. Her work has been published in Narratively, The Rumpus, Manifest Station, and more. Amy lives in San Francisco with her husband, Keith. Amy is featured on Netflix’s new show, Rise Up Strip Down. She discusses her experience as a competitive pole dancer and demonstrates how to train students in performance techniques.

British born, Suzannah Galland is your go-to for all things life, intuitive and relationship advice. She’s been published in Huffington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Goop, Thrive Global, and Medium. In addition to being a co-author to Goop’s The Sex Issue, she’s been featured in global publications from Forbes to Vogue, New York Magazine to USA today. Suzannah appeared as a guidance expert on America’s Next Top Model. 

My first guest is undeniably one of the most elevating, inspirational and charismatic people to step into Suzannah’s world. Jason Mulligan a Westpoint graduate, an Oxford scholar and combat veteran who served as a tank platoon leader in the deadly and pivotal Battle of Ramadi.
Jason earned a bronze star metal, Navy and Marine Corps achievement metal and combat V. His journey from combat to Sattva yoga is the embodiment of super strength and endurance. Like everything he undertakes, his leadership influence is already making a mark in the private sector in business. He’s on a mission toward the positive transformation of human consciousness.
He doesn’t just chase dreams, he sets new limits. Welcome, Jason Mulligan.

In this discussion, you’ll hear…

-What inspired Jason to transition from a war hero into a Sattva yoga leader…02:50
-How Jason connects with people since the war and through the COVID pandemic…04:50
-Why touch is so important to integrate after traumatic experiences or times of isolation…07:40
NeuroAffective Touch, Somatic Training
-How Jason was able to relieve the stress of self-imposed and societal pressures…08:30
-How men can feel more comfortable integrating the more feminine energy of self-nurture…11:00
Jason’s grounding tea practice with https://www.livingtea.net/ (Living Tea)
-The simple yet broad characteristics to Sattva yoga…17:45
-How breath work allows us to feel the heartbeat of our purpose…20:20
Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh
-Common obstacles in practicing breath work and how Kriya yoga helps people connect to breath…26:10
-The key to intuitively shifting into a state of purposeful self-mastery…32:40
-Why integrating a consistent self-care practice is more important now than ever before…36:35
-The special gift Jason has for you…41:25
3-9-6 nasal breathing
-How to connect with Jason…43:15
Jason’s breath work Video for Anytime Intuition

Jason’s https://www.instagram.com/_jasonmulligan_/ (Instagram)

British born, Suzannah Galland is your go-to for all things life, intuitive and relationship advice. She’s been published in Huffington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Goop, Thrive Global, and Medium. In addition to being a co-author to Goop’s The Sex Issue, she’s been featured in global publications from Forbes to Vogue, New York Magazine to USA today. Suzannah also appeared as a guidance expert or America’s Next Top Model.