Dr. Fern Wickson is an Australian citizen who has been living and working in Norway for 15 years. With a PhD across natural and social sciences and a keen interest in how we think about, talk about, and enact the relationship between humanity and nature, Fern identifies as a transdisciplinary ecologist. Her work aims to advance sustainable and resilient futures for the whole community of life on Earth through understanding and facilitating interactions between science, ethics, and politics in...

Angie Cibis is a 41-year-old freelance graphic designer living in Los Angeles with her husband and rescue pup. A dedicated urbanite despite (or maybe because of) growing up in rural IL, she lives in the middle of Los Angeles by way of Chicago. She has a BA in Graphic Design and a MA in Psychology and credits being childfree for making it simpler to start her own business, be an activist, and travel internationally. And while Angie's gotten plenty of negative comments about being childfree,...

Nirupama grew up in India and lived there until last year when she moved to the UK. She has been a content writer by profession in the past, but this last year has made her slow down and realize that her interests lie somewhere else, mainly in writing and in learning new languages. She’s happily married for 9 years to a person she fell in love with 10 years ago. While they never sat down and decided to talk about children, the decision to be childfree was smooth and organic for the both of...

Hanna was born in Australia, but right now you can find her in Berlin, or somewhere on the road with her campervan @_herbertthevan, her curly-haired husband, and their two dogs, Felix and Baloo.  She’s a yoga teacher, but don’t let that put you off! She keeps it real, and funny, and she started a YouTube channel called 'Real Yoga,' in order to promote a style of yoga that allows you to be yourself. For real. She practices what she preaches and encourages true authenticity both on and off...

Christina and Nadine were born in NYC. They are both childfree by choice, and they both belong to the LGBTQ+ community. Their stories of coming out of the closet, and "coming out" as childfree, are a must-listen! Fuel that Fire!

Nicola is a Certified Shamanic Practitioner who specializes in Shadow Work for Women who is passionate about exploring the hidden side of the female psyche and why women behave and believe, react and act, and live and relate the way they do. Through her work at The Feminine Principle, she supports professional women who are experiencing a mid-life identity crisis and are struggling with uncomfortable emotions and unhealthy patterns that trigger anxiety, stress, and discomforting memories....

Dr. Angela L. Harris is the Creator of Harris 316 Consulting & Services, LLC, which houses both her mental health advocacy and childfree lifestyle brands. Dr. Harris is a Speaker, Author, Blogger, and Podcaster. As a Childfree Lifestyle Motivator, Dr. Harris is the Visionary and Founder of #NoBibsBurpsBottles, a supportive community for childfree African American women. Dr. Harris offers 1:1 coaching, an intimate group empowerment course, childfree pride merchandise, is the host of a...

Raised in Pensacola, Florida, and living throughout the Southeastern U.S., Eliza has grown up living in a conservative and religious society where girls are groomed to want to become mothers. Women who do not want to become a mother are seen as lesser than and undesirable. Growing up Eliza did want a biological child like every other girl, not really thinking about what motherhood is actually about and just assuming something one would do one day since "you are a girl." It was not until her...

Genea spent her early childhood in Portland, Oregon where she suffered multiple childhood traumas. As a result, she started studying people, noticing and cataloging the subtlest changes in their behavior, tone, and body language. The ability to intuit what is hidden beneath the surface became an invaluable superpower in her life and her practice. As an Elevation Guide, Genea is committed to the elevation of humanity. She works with individuals and groups to create greater effectiveness and...

Born and raised in Italy, she has been living in the United States and Canada for the past two decades. In her 20s and 30s, she thought she would dedicate her life to working for international NGOs supporting girls’ education and women’s rights around the world. Instead, due to health challenges, she had to reassess her career objectives, as well as her personal objective (having kids), and turn them into something manageable for her health. She decided to become a certified coach using her...

Hannah is a childfree wife who believes that kids are a choice, not a social obligation. She enjoys helping people feel confident in their childfree lifestyles. Hannah likes going on adventures with her husband, eating Toblerone, peace & quiet, staying fit, and reading a good book. Her YouTube channel, Wife Without Kids is a positive and supportive community for people that live the childfree life. Fuel that Fire!

Marianne is the author of Be A Free Range Human (translated in half a dozen languages, featured on BBC, Business Insider, The Guardian and more and gave the TEDx talk “The Hidden Power of Not (Always) Fitting In” (viewed half a million times). Her work helps people create a business + life that fits who they are (so they don’t have to leave a bit of themselves at the door to get paid).... and to find and use their unique 'superpowers' in what they do! Originally from Australia and the UK,...

Ashton Saldana is a writer and the founder of Soulace Seeker: a blog focused on relationships, travel, spirituality, and women empowerment. She has two published books, Words From the Soul which was released in October 2018, and The Parenthood Pendulum which was released in February 2021. She also is a Certified Reiki Practitioner and hosts intimate and immersive wellness workshops to learn tools to develop a deeper spirituality, radiate positivity and gratitude, and manifest abundance in...

Shannon is a 28-year-old Californian who recently fell in love with chess and who has known she wanted to be childfree since her early 20’s. She has traveled to more places outside of the US than within, she worked at a sports and entertainment arena for over 3 years, and she watched and loved the “To Kid or Not To Kid” documentary. Shannon took her love for true crime shows and movies (a love we share!) and made it her career. In this interview, we talked about how most people don’t even...

Sarah Dobson is the host of the Maybe Someday podcast, a show about what it’s like to be on the fence about becoming a mother. In this episode Sarah and I talk about what motivated her to start the Maybe Someday Podcast, figuring out how much of the reason to become a parent is social conditioning and how much is actual desire, and her journey from being on the fence until she decided to fully embrace the childfree lifestyle. Fuel that Fire!

There's a reason why former Financial Times travel writer Rahul Jacob says that she is the best Pilates teacher and personal trainer he has ever worked with. For over 30 years, her clients (including Donna Karan, Laurie Anderson, and Joe Walsh) have trusted her to help them get stronger and function better, with less pain. She has owned award-winning 6 and 7 figure Pilates studios, taught overseas at an A-list private island resort, and has done teacher training for both PhysicalMind...

Angie Saint-Yl is a food/travel blogger + travel mentor. She has been a solo traveler for the last five years and it has changed her life and her relationship with herself in more ways than she could have imagined! This amazing shift almost came close to not happening though because of the many mindset blocks/fears she had in regard to taking the leap to fulfill her dreams. Thankfully, there was a real fire stirred in her the last year to develop a resource to help women who may be in a...

Sue Bowles is a sexual abuse survivor, she has overcome an eating disorder, and she struggled for a long time with showing her real self. She is also a published author, a Hope Coach, and she identifies as a Ragamuffin. Join us to hear Sue's inspiring story and how she has evolved into the childfree person that she is today. Fuel that Fire!

Bitch Talk is a podcast that boldly highlights the ongoing need for BIPOC women representation in media, film, and the arts. The show features thoughtful and fun interviews of marginalized and indie voices working as performers, comedians, independent filmmakers, and activists. Bitch Talk co-hosts Erin Lim and Ange Tabora engage the audience through witty banter and unfiltered honesty. The podcast is produced by Charlene Goto of GoTo Productions. Erin, Ange, and Char are all childfree! Fuel...

Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her...

Genevieve is the founder of Skirt Club a private members club for bi-curious & bisexual women. With 15,000 members globally, women are more interested in each other, than ever.  A keen advocate for advancing women’s confidence, her global events encourage women to put their own desires first. Born in England, raised in Hong Kong Genevieve has lived in over 16 cities. Seven years ago she left her corporate days in finance far behind, choosing to bring luxury experiences to women, enjoyed...

Who says you’re Perfect? De’Nicea does! Appreciating the root meaning of “whole and complete,” De’Nicea Hilton creates Playful Healing Spaces for Women to Embrace, Embody and Express Her Perfect Authentic Self. Expanding beyond her expertise in holistic and integrative approaches as a Holistic Well-Being Consultant, she guides women to use Play to realize their potential by experiencing serious healing that doesn’t have to be so serious. While playing in the Perfect PlayGround, women DISCOVER...

Becky Kekula is an international motivational speaker and advocate for inclusion! She also serves as the Disability Equality Index Director at Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. After receiving a college degree, Becky worked for a decade in the entertainment and news media industries. Currently, she’s working with corporations to help advance disability inclusion and equality. Becky also happens to be a little person. She proudly...

Lisa is a Transformational Mindset Coach helping women live their purpose & confidently create wealth, freedom, and impact. After 10 years of nursing, Lisa felt lost and stuck and knew she was meant for more. The road to finding her passion and purpose lead to a spiritual awakening and a completely new way of living. Lisa finds joy in helping others find their truth and create a life that they love. Her hobbies include horseback riding, oracle card readings, spending time in nature, and...