Women & harmony

How women in leadership are supporting the shift to a more conscious, harmonious & sustainable future

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Published: March 6, 2025
This Article was written by: Katie Hill - My Green Pod
consciousness, leadership, spirituality, wellbeing, women

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This article first appeared in our International Women’s Day issue of My Green Pod Magazine, published 04 March. Click here to subscribe to our digital edition and get each issue delivered straight to your inbox

Rather than focusing on the climate, nature, mental health and biodiversity crises in isolation, a new organisation is encouraging us all to embrace this moment as an opportunity to evolve.

Spearheaded by female minority founders Michelle Narciso and Maria Alphonse, OMMM produces spiritual and eco events, corporate wellness retreats, immersive multimedia content and 1:1 wellness sessions.

The goal is to hold a holistic vision of interconnected wellbeing, and create spaces for communities to come together in conscious evolution.

OMMM has appointed a number of ‘OMMMbassadors’ to lead and facilitate this shift in consciousness; they represent a network for change, sharing the message that healing ourselves and healing the Earth are not separate but one.

To mark International Women’s Day (08 March), we spoke to four female OMMMbassadors about the change they want to see, the role women will play – and how we might get there.

Michelle Narciso

Michelle Narciso, co-founder and CEO of OMMM, notes that women have always played a vital role in shaping a more conscious and sustainable world.

‘Their natural ability to bring empathy, collaboration and intuition into leadership makes women powerful forces for change’, she says. ‘Compassion, adaptability and inclusivity aren’t just strengths; they’re foundational to a society where sustainability is not only about the environment but also about emotional, mental and social wellbeing. By valuing these qualities, we begin to shift from a paradigm of dominance and extraction to one of care and regeneration.’

For Michelle, this shift is already unfolding; in regenerative agriculture, mindful leadership and sustainable entrepreneurship, women are demonstrating how conscious decision-making can drive meaningful transformation.

Yet this isn’t just about recognising women’s contributions; Michelle sees both divine masculine and feminine energies as essential to a healthy and truly balanced society.

The feminine nurtures, envisions and heals while the masculine builds, protects and directs.

When we embrace and integrate both, Michelle believes we will move towards a new paradigm of leadership – one that values presence over power, purpose over profit and wholeness over division.

Action is guided by intuition, strength is softened by compassion and leadership is informed by wisdom as much as by strategy.

This is the essence of true sustainability: a model that nurtures both people and the planet in an interconnected way.

‘True leadership isn’t about hierarchy but about integrity, inclusivity and shared purpose’, Michelle explains. ‘It’s about creating systems that honour diversity, where every voice has a role in shaping the future. Women are already modelling this kind of leadership – one that prioritises long-term vision, cooperation and wisdom over short-term gains.’

We won’t move in this direction without taking intentional steps; women must be given access to opportunities, mentorship and leadership roles and we must replace outdated systems that no longer serve collective wellbeing with models that encourage collaboration, shared purpose and deep connection.

‘It requires each of us to play our part’, Michelle says; ‘amplifying women’s voices, advocating for equity and making daily choices that align with a more conscious way of living.’

Maria Alphonse

Outside OMMM, co-founder Maria is a mother, wife, community builder, wellness advocate and guide for conscious living. ‘My broader goal is to bring light into the world, to promote kindness and restore harmony’, Maria shares – ‘within ourselves, our communities and in relationship with nature.’

Maria had three home births and is a strong advocate for conscious birth. ‘I believe deeply in the power of women, the wisdom of our bodies and birth as an incredibly transformative and empowering experience’, she tells us. ‘When approached with reverence and intention, birth can have a tremendously positive impact on both mother and baby and, therefore, humanity.’

For Maria, the shift we are experiencing now calls for the feminine voice – a voice that nurtures, heals, unites, restores and leads from the heart. ‘Women naturally understand the rhythms of life, the importance of balance and the power of community’, she says, ‘which serve to lead the shift towards a more conscious world – one where sustainability is not just a policy but a way of being.’

Societies that overvalue power, competition and control can cause imbalances that lead to burnout, disconnection and environmental destruction. In contrast, when feminine leadership is embraced decision-making becomes more holistic, communities become stronger and solutions are rooted in care rather than conquest.

‘It’s not about replacing one energy with another, but about restoring a much-needed equilibrium’, Maria explains. She believes this shift is already happening, led by those who dare to walk with both strength and grace.

‘Women across the world are embodying their power, from grassroots environmental activists to corporate wellness leaders’, she says. ‘They are healing ancestral wounds, reviving lost traditions, expressing their wants and needs and finding ways to share their wisdom. Women are proving that true change happens not through domination, but through connection, care and collective action.’

For Maria the deeper transformation comes when individuals choose to live with awareness, courage and love. ‘We need to remember who we are beyond societal expectations’, Maria says, ‘and that true change starts with healing – the wounds we carry, the narratives we’ve been told and the ways we’ve been conditioned to separate rather than unite.’

‘The world is shifting, and we have a choice’, Maria continues; ‘to continue the path of disconnection or to step into a new way of being, one that honours the interconnectedness and sacredness of life in all its forms. The answers are already within us; we just need to listen. When we heal ourselves, we heal the world.’

Sister Jenna

As a spiritual mentor, author and founder of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum, Sister Jenna’s life’s work revolves around uplifting individuals through meditation, self-inquiry and spiritual wisdom.

Beyond her role with OMMM, she hosts The Next Normal, a daily show that brings deep conversations on mindfulness, leadership and the evolving consciousness of humanity.

Sister Jenna’s broader goal is to help shape a world where inner peace translates into outer harmony – where individuals are not only awakened to their highest potential but also live and lead with integrity, love and a deep sense of service.

‘I deeply wish for souls to be connected to the Divine intimately – not religiously, just intimately’, Sister Jenna shares, ‘where one’s inner being is governed by a loving, respected space.’

For Sister Jenna, women are at the forefront of the shift towards a more conscious and sustainable way of life. ‘Their innate ability to nurture, create and heal is essential in guiding humanity towards a future where balance and respect for all life forms are central’, she tells us. ‘Women have long carried the wisdom of interconnectedness, understanding that our relationship with nature, each other and the Divine is deeply intertwined.’

Sister Jenna’s mother, Sister Gita, fought throughout her life to empower everyone in her presence.

‘Despite being orphaned at seven, she has been a beacon of light – as a mother, mentor and coming from broken pieces’, Sister Jenna shares. ‘She was a healer of souls, and she worked quietly yet powerfully in the Brahma Kumaris community and the world at large.’

For Sister Jenna, a world that thrives is one where we integrate the strength of the masculine with the wisdom of the feminine, which is indispensable in healing divisions and building a compassionate society. If we are to achieve this vision, we must begin by transforming our consciousness.

‘Change starts with individuals who are willing to question outdated beliefs and cultivate a mindset of respect and inclusivity’, Sister Jenna says. ‘We need to raise our children – both boys and girls – to honour both strength and sensitivity. In addition to systemic change, we need a spiritual shift – a collective awakening to the truth that when a part of society is suppressed, the whole suffers.’

In this sense, a more balanced world begins with balanced individuals. Meditation, self-inquiry and inner peace are not luxuries but necessities for shaping a world in which both men and women can thrive.

‘This International Women’s Day, let us step into action’, Sister Jenna says. ’Let us build a world that truly reflects the harmony, wisdom and love that the soul of a woman brings.’

Yogini Jaima

Yogini Jaima is an initiated Yogini of the Saraswati lineage, one of the oldest teaching lineages of the Vedic sciences in India.

She is also a consciousness coach, master teacher of yoga, co-founder of My Temple, wellness expert and co-founder and creator of InspireLiving.co, which shares the teaching and practices of Yoga and Ayurveda at no cost so everyone can access these invaluable sciences.

The goal is to give all people the opportunity to experience their innate power to live in a state of balance within themselves, which results in good health, balanced emotions, a positive outlook, better relationships and improved happiness.

‘This state of being changes the quality of one’s life’, Jaima explains, ‘opening the doors to higher perception and the experience of universal love, where you feel connected and care for all beings and Mother Earth.’

Jaima believes women have a role in the shift to a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle because the female framework is so highly charged with spiritual awareness.

‘The external expressions you find in a girl or woman from their love for beauty, tenderness, sympathy and understanding are all expressions of an inner state’, Jaima explains. ‘This indicates the inner awareness is very receptive. The female’s natural alchemy creates a deeper awareness of subtler realms and happenings. This natural intuition gives females the understanding and foresight to organically create harmony, teach balance and promote the welfare of all beings. When the female stands confidently in her true nature it will be the dawning of a new era. With awareness and receptivity we can change the world.’