Guest: Genevieve Piturro
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Genevieve shares the journey of redefining success and reconnecting with her heart’s true calling. As the firstborn in a traditional Italian family—with a father who immigrated from Italy—the expectation was clear: get married, have children, and follow a conventional path. Though raised in a supportive environment, Genevieve always felt something was missing. From a young age, she held an unshakable wonder about where her family would come from, knowing instinctively that her path to connection and motherhood would look different. Influenced by societal norms and her upbringing, she pursued what she believed was success: a high-achieving career in a male-dominated business world. For 12 years, she thrived on productivity, accolades, and material comfort. But in a quiet moment of reflection, she thought: If this were the next 30 years of my life, it wouldn’t be enough. That whisper of truth opened a door to something she could no longer ignore—a deep yearning success couldn’t satisfy. She began shifting her energy toward helping vulnerable children. What started as reading bedtime stories in emergency shelters grew into something far more profound. She discovered that while these children were safe, many lacked even the most basic essentials—some had never owned a pair of pyjamas. One child’s confusion over what pyjamas were, struck her deeply. It wasn’t just about clothing; it was about love, stability, and the emotional nourishment every child deserves. Her key message to the listeners is that our loves can have many chapters and it’s never too late to start a new one; we don’t have to follow the script we are handed, we can write our own; trust what shows up in your hearts; stop silencing the parts of you that you have pushed aside; it’s okay to do something different; you don’t have to do it alone – and you’re never too late to begin again.
Guest Bio: Genevieve is a TEDx speaker, teacher, and 7x award-winning Amazon bestselling author who founded Pajama Program in 2001 after a life-changing encounter with a six-year-old girl in a homeless shelter. This moment led her to leave a successful career as a TV executive to pursue a purpose-driven path. Genevieve’s journey has taken her from that little girl’s question to being featured on OPRAH, in boardrooms, and on stages across America, where she shares her insights on the power of purpose-driven leadership and the importance of the human connection.
As an inspirational speaker, author, and consultant, Genevieve teaches others to “Be a Voice that Moves the World,” offering personalized keynotes that emphasize the vital roles of Purpose and The Human Connection in leadership and team building. Her bestselling book, Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning, and her recent workbook, Purpose, Passion and Moxie: How to Lead the Way and Leave a Legacy, provide guidance on living and leading with purpose. Genevieve has been featured on numerous major media platforms and rang the Nasdaq Bell in 2016, underscoring her impact as a leader and advocate for meaningful change.
Passionate about: Hour Children and Dress for Success – these were the first organizations whose leaders mentored her and showed her the power of asking for help was a sign of strength, not a weakness—a lesson that became vital in her mission to make a difference.
Hour Children: https://hourchildren.org/
Dress for Success: https://dressforsuccess.org/