Raised by Women
Raised by Women is a storytelling podcast about how we become who we are and the legacy we carry forward.
Hosted by Willijah Dawson, each episode features real conversations with people from all walks of life about the women and experiences that shaped them. Mothers, grandmothers, mentors, caregivers and sometimes the absence of them all leave a mark.
Through honest reflection, the show explores family patterns, life transitions, identity, work, purpose, relationships, and the quiet moments that change us.
At its core, Raised by Women asks: Who are you becoming and what are you choosing to carry forward.
Podcasting since 2024 • 46 episodes
Raised by Women
Latest Episodes
When Your Old Life No Longer Fits with Steve Roehr
What happens when the life you built no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming?In this episode of Raised by Women, I sit down with Steve, a former corporate project leader who spent decades managing large teams and high-...
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The Mountains We Carry and The Ones We Choose to Climb with Muzna Amin
Some stories don’t begin with a plan they begin with a moment that quietly changes everything.In this episode, Mazna shares her journey from being born prematurely in Pakistan to building a life shaped by endurance, resilience, and perso...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:59
A Police Memoir Story: Legacy, Loss, and the Women Who Shaped His Strength with Thomas Carchidi
Behind every life story is a network of people who quietly shape who we become.In this episode, Tom shares his journey growing up in a close-knit Italian immigrant family built on sacrifice, work ethic, and deep family loyalty. From watc...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:27
Finding Your Voice After Survival: Story of Healing and Reclaiming Identity with Catalina Gonzalez
Catalina’s story is one of survival, awakening, and learning how to live beyond inherited pain.Born into instability and abuse, Catalina entered the foster care system at a young age, navigating trauma, abandonment, and identity loss thr...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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50:11
Raised by Nourishment: How Culture, Women, and Wellness Shape Our Health Story with Tess Cheng
What we inherit isn’t just tradition it’s how we care for ourselves, how we nourish others, and how we understand wellness.In this episode of Raised by Women, Tess shares her journey growing up in Hong Kong in a household shaped...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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