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Don’t F*kn Shrink
You know that voice in your head that whispers “play it safe, stay small, don’t rock the boat”?
Yeah… we’re not listening to that here.
Welcome to Don’t F*kn Shrink, the podcast for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to stop holding back, build unshakable confidence, and show up fully in their lives.
I’m Daffney Allwein, performance coach, athlete, and unapologetic believer that you were never meant to shrink yourself to fit. For nearly two decades, I’ve helped elite performers, from pro athletes to top-level executives, rebuild their bodies, strengthen their mindset, and rise higher than they thought possible.
On this show, you’ll get:
- Unfiltered conversations with people who’ve faced setbacks, reinvented themselves, and refused to quit
- Mindset strategies to push past fear, self-doubt, and perfectionism
- Performance habits that fuel success without burnout
- Real talk on leadership, resilience, and personal growth, the kind nobody puts in their highlight reel
This isn’t fluff. This isn’t fake inspiration. This is the place to get tools, truth, and a powerful reminder that you were made to take up space.
So if you’re ready to stop shrinking, break through your limits, and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside… hit that follow button.
Because the journey starts now.
Don’t F*kn Shrink
12: How Women Leaders Create Impact by Elevating the Stories of Others with Amy and Nancy Harrington
Daffney chats with powerhouse sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, two former Hollywood insiders who walked away from high-profile careers to build something with far greater reach and purpose: a global community elevating women’s voices and amplifying stories that spark real change. From growing up in a deeply creative household to breaking barriers in the entertainment industry to founding The Passionistas Project, they share how storytelling became the thread that shaped their leadership, their mission, and their impact. Together, they discuss why even the most accomplished women can underestimate the power of their own story, how true community becomes a catalyst for expansion, and why embracing your lived experience is essential for influence and legacy. This episode is a reminder that the story you’ve sidelined might be the very thing that unlocks your next level of impact.
About Amy and Nancy Harrington:
Sisters, Amy and Nancy founded The Passionistas Project in 2018 out of a deep desire to empower women around the world. Both co-founders walked away from high-profile jobs in Hollywood to work together. Amy was the Vice President of Visual Effects and Post Production for all feature films at Warner Bros, working on movies like the "Harry Potter," "Matrix" and "Batman" franchises. Nancy left the ad agency where she created Academy Award campaigns for Miramax. Now Amy and Nancy shine a light on the positive stories of self-identified women and non-binary people through their media company. They were handpicked by OWN to be part of the VIP digital press corps covering "Oprah's Lifeclass" during Winfrey's tour of the U.S. and Toronto. Through their podcast, online sisterhood and Power of Passionistas summit, they strive to inspire women to follow their passions and join forces in the fight for equality for all.
Passionistas Project Sisterhood
Follow on socials @thepassionistasproject
youtube.com/user/PCPassionistas
In This Episode:
- (01:05) Meet the Harrington sisters
- (04:15) Why they left glamorous entertainment careers to pursue purpose driven work
- (06:25) How storytelling shaped their childhood and inspired their lifelong creativity
- (09:00) Creating The Passionistas Project and building a supportive community for women
- (17:20) Inside their global sisterhood; workshops, networking, and collective learning
- (22:50) Advice for women who think they “don’t have a story”
Connect with Daffney:
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