Heart + Head Work

Maven is a community that empowers women through the creation of safe spaces and intentional connections rooted in love and curiosity. Heart + Head Work honors the journey of becoming and how nurturing the pieces of our selves becomes the foundation for showing up for others. Hosted by Tessa & Rocky, co-founders of Maven, this podcast holds space for the intimate questions we carry and the lived moments that shape us. Through candid conversations and real stories, we explore how empowering our whole selves creates deeper connection, shared belonging, and brighter communities.

Heart + Head Work is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Heart + Head Work, a health show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  The Best Creatives Don't Chase Validation

  Aug 10, 20261h 8mS2

  What if collaboration isn't compromise? What if it's actually one of the most creative acts we can practice? In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky Donati and Tessa Arneson sit down with filmmakers Amy Redford and Skye Emerson, the creative duo behind Red Sky Stories, for a conversation about storytelling, identity, creativity, leadership, and what happens when we make space for curiosity instead of ego. Together they explore what it means to claim the identity of "creative," why representation matters, how collaboration can strengthen rather than dilute great work, and why the best stories often begin with a simple question: "What if?" Along the way, they discuss directing, writing, women in leadership, building healthy creative partnerships, and the courage to create something that doesn't yet exist. Whether you're making films, building a business, raising children, or simply trying to create a meaningful life, this conversation is a reminder that the most beautiful work rarely comes from doing it alone. Together, we explore: - Learning to call yourself a creative - Why representation changes what's possible - Women leading in film and creative spaces - The difference between collaboration and compromise - Why curiosity belongs at the center of creativity - Building trust inside creative partnerships - Creating environments where everyone contributes - How stories begin with "What if?" - Leadership through openness instead of ego - Building something larger than yourself The best stories aren't created by one person protecting an idea—they're built by people willing to make the idea better together. Resources Mentioned Little Genes (short film)https://littlegenesfilm.com/ RedSkye Stories https://redskye.co/ Follow Amy Redford and Skye Emerson to learn more about their upcoming projects and films. Connect with us! Join the conversation in our private network on BFF https://links.geneva.com/invite/af6ecd07-9070-43b7-9629-7aaa166aa131 Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/maven.community ✨ And if this episode moved you, sharing it with a friend helps more women find us. More at → mavenslc.com

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  Episode #26

  Faith It Til' You Make It

  Jul 27, 20261h 35mS2

  In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky Donati and Tessa Arneson sit down with Dr. Sidni Shorter—President & CEO of the Utah Black Chamber—for a conversation that quickly moves beyond leadership and into identity, self-worth, authenticity, service, grief, and the lifelong work of becoming who we already are. Together, they explore how childhood experiences shape our beliefs about love, achievement, and belonging, why so many of us spend years seeking validation outside ourselves, and what begins to change when we stop performing and start living from our own inner knowing. Along the way they discuss leadership, faith, intuition, grief, ancestry, boundaries, service, and the courage it takes to choose yourself—not instead of others, but so you can offer your whole self to the people you love. This conversation is both deeply personal and universally human—a reminder that perhaps our greatest work isn't becoming someone new, but remembering who we've been all along. Together, we unpack: - What creates genuine presence - The hidden belief: "If I'm excellent, then I'm loved." - Authenticity versus performance - Leadership rooted in service - Learning to trust your own inner voice - Why validation can quietly shape our lives - Grief, healing, and giving ourselves grace - Boundaries without guilt - Finding your own path instead of someone else's - Building a life from authenticity rather than expectation Sometimes the most meaningful transformations don't happen because we become someone different—they happen because we finally stop hiding who we already are. Resources Mentioned Utah Black Chamber https://utahblackchamber.com Learn more about the Utah Black Chamber, upcoming events, business resources, and opportunities to support entrepreneurs and communities across Utah. Connect with us! Join the conversation in our private network on BFF https://links.geneva.com/invite/af6ecd07-9070-43b7-9629-7aaa166aa131 Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/maven.community ✨ And if this episode moved you, sharing it with a friend helps more women find us. More at → mavenslc.com

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  Episode #24

  How Healing Yourself Changes Your Children

  Jun 29, 202637 minS2

  In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky and Tessa turn the tables and invite Maven podcast producer Lo Titensor and her daughter Denali into the conversation. What begins as a playful discussion about joy quickly unfolds into something much deeper—a conversation about intuition, self-trust, healing, motherhood, and the moments that crack us open to become more fully ourselves. Lo shares a personal story about navigating postpartum depression, losing touch with herself, and unexpectedly finding a path back to joy. Together, she and Denali explore how the choices we make to reconnect with ourselves ripple outward into our families, relationships, and communities. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on following intuition, embracing the things that make us feel most alive, and learning to trust the quiet inner voice that often knows the way before our minds do. At its heart, this episode is about remembering who you are—and discovering that when you choose yourself, everyone around you benefits too. Together, we unpack: - Why joy can be a powerful compass for life - The "soul-cracking" moments that change us - Trusting intuition even when it feels scary - Postpartum depression, healing, and self-discovery - The ripple effect of choosing yourself - Motherhood, identity, and personal growth - Following the things that make you feel alive - Why self-trust is one of the greatest gifts we can pass on - The lessons children learn from watching us live authentically This episode is joyful, tender, and deeply human—an invitation to follow the butterflies, trust yourself, and remember that the path back to yourself is often the path forward. Connect with us! 💬 Join the conversation in our private network on BFF https://links.geneva.com/invite/af6ecd07-9070-43b7-9629-7aaa166aa131 📲 Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/maven.community ✨ And if this episode moved you, sharing it with a friend helps more women find us. More at → mavenslc.com

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  Episode #24

  Being 'Too Much' Was Never the Problem

  Jun 15, 202644 minS2

  In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky and Tessa explore one of the most universal human experiences: the feeling of being alone, not belonging, or somehow being too much—or not enough. Through personal stories and honest reflection, they unpack the childhood moments that shaped their identities, the protective patterns they developed to stay safe, and the ways those same patterns can follow us into adulthood. Rocky shares a formative experience of grief, anger, and loneliness that led her to use anger as protection, while Tessa reflects on a childhood moment that taught her to shrink herself and question her own voice. Together, they explore how our earliest experiences can shape the stories we tell ourselves—and how healing begins when we learn to relate to those parts of ourselves differently. This conversation also touches on parts work, self-compassion, belonging, and the practice of becoming a friend to yourself rather than looking outside of yourself for worth, validation, or connection. Together, we unpack: - Why so many of us feel alone, unseen, or disconnected - The childhood experiences that shape our sense of belonging - Being told you're "too much" or "not enough" - Anger as protection and the role it plays in adulthood - The ways we learn to shrink ourselves to fit in - Parts work, inner children, and self-compassion - Developing a relationship with your higher self - Learning to find belonging within yourself - Why healing often begins with curiosity instead of judgment This episode is tender, reflective, and deeply human—an invitation to explore the stories you've inherited about yourself and what becomes possible when you meet them with compassion. Connect with us! 💬 Join the conversation in our private network on BFF https://links.geneva.com/invite/af6ecd07-9070-43b7-9629-7aaa166aa131 📲 Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/maven.community ✨ And if this episode moved you, sharing it with a friend helps more women find us. More at → mavenslc.com

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  Episode #23

  What If You Authored Your Own Life?

  Jun 1, 20261h 2mS2

  <p>In this episode of Heart + Head Work, Rocky and Tessa sit down with Laura Hurtado, Executive Director of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, for a conversation about art, identity, leadership, and what it means to consciously author your own life.<br/><br/>Laura shares her journey through the worlds of contemporary art, curation, and cultural leadership—and how art has become a lens through which she understands change, community, and human expression. What unfolds is a thoughtful conversation about self-authorship, breaking inherited narratives, and learning to create a life that reflects who you actually are.<br/><br/>Together, th...

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