Episode Summary
WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR “HUMANITY?” with Dr. Sister Jenna & Gina Mazza
SISTER DR. JENNA
Sister Dr. Jenna is a spiritual leader, author, and speaker whose life’s work has been dedicated to elevating human consciousness and fostering peace worldwide. She is the director of the Meditation Museum in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area and was host of the popular America Meditating Radio Show for nearly 12 years—hosting more than 1,700 show and engaging a wide audience in discussions on mindfulness, peace, and personal growth. She currently hosts the Next Normal TV show on YouTube.
Sister Jenna is the author of Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices and a contributor to Mr. President: Interfaith Perspectives on the Historic Presidency of Barack H. Obama, offering her unique spiritual insights on leadership and unity.
Sister Jenna’s dedication to service and unity is further demonstrated by her initiatives to plant trees for peace on Capitol Hill and on the grounds of the Pentagon, symbolizing her commitment to healing and environmental stewardship as pathways to global peace. She and her team spearheaded 21 initiatives fostering resilience and values. Sister Jenna can be seen on The Housewives of Atlanta offering meditation and spiritual support for the wives. She presented the “Illuminating the Light Within” fashion show for the Paris 2024 Olympic Gala for the African Olympians.
Her profound impact on society has been recognized with the President’s Lifetime National Community Service Award under President Barack Obama. She is a proud member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, where she joins other thought leaders in promoting conscious evolution. Sister Jenna’s collaborative work with the Oprah Winfrey Network and Values Partnerships on the Belief Team highlights her role as a bridge-builder across diverse spiritual and cultural landscapes.
An Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College acknowledges her tireless dedication to solving critical societal issues. Sister Jenna’s influence reaches into the highest echelons of power, evident in her contributions to diversity and inclusion conferences at the Pentagon, the United States Coast Guard, and various federal agencies. Her initiatives, such as producing the “Off to Work” Meditation CD for the Coast Guard and speaking at their historic Diversity Summit, underscore her commitment to fostering inclusive environments. She has graced the cover of various global magazines, and produced the Om Shanti Album with Grammy winner and composer Ricky Kej.
Sister Jenna’s mission remains as relevant as ever—to build bridges, foster trust, and offer clarity and inner strength in challenging times. Her voice is a beacon of hope and healing, drawing together people from all walks of life in a shared journey towards a more peaceful and enlightened world. She is light, easy, and full of love.
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GINA MAZZA
Gina Mazza has been living her passion as a word provocateur and sacred scribe for more than three decades. She is the author of four books in the personal growth category, including Everything Matters, Nothing Matters, which was praised in Publisher’s Weekly.
As an indie journalist, Gina’s byline can be spotted in media outlets around the world. She has profiled a diversity of thought leaders—physicians, PhDs, research scientists, theologians, politicians, mythologists, conscious evolutionists, CEOs, pro athletes, and change agents—as well as everyday people of extraordinary faith who do good works and help us envision a beautiful future.
In her core work as a writing coach, creative muse, book editor, communications pro and publishing consultant, Gina has he
