Episode 34: February Teaser: All Things Love & Friendship
This month we are excited to jump into topics related to love. We will discuss relationship dynamics and division of duties, finding a career you love that fulfills you and have a community conversation about the evolution of female relationships and why they are so important. We are excited for this month's conversation and look forward to you joining us! Don't forget to subscribe!
Episode 33: 2022 Goals and Permissions to Change Your Mind
As we wrap up January, Katie and Amanda give an update on how their goals are going so far (or not going!). Our dear friend, Sarah, joins us on this episode as one of our special guests to talk about how she sets her individual goals every year. One thing is for certain, we all agree you have to set goals that serve you, first and foremost. You have to believe in the purpose to set yourself up for success. We'd love to hear how you set your goals and your plan to achieve them. Let us know!
Episode 32: Let’s Talk Goals and Not Resolutions - Part 2
It's that time of year again where most people casually toss out New Year's resolutions at the strike of midnight with all of the best intentions, but none of the real planning it takes to be successful. In this episode, we will be discussing the top four and five New Year's Eve resolutions made year over year by thousands of people across the country. We will tackle why we believe you should instead set goals while also making a plan to be able to track your success no matter what your goals for the new year are.
In this part two episode, we tackle wellness and finances. Don't forget to subscribe!
Episode 31: Let’s Talk Goals and Not Resolutions - Part 1
It's that time of year again where most people casually toss out New Year's resolutions at the strike of midnight with all of the best intentions, but none of the real planning it takes to be successful. In this episode, we will be discussing the top four and five New Year's Eve resolutions made year over year by thousands of people across the country. We will tackle why we believe you should instead set goals while also making a plan to be able to track your success no matter what your goals for the new year are. Join us for this light hearted discussion. Don't forget to subscribe!
Episode 30: January Teaser: Starting the Year Off on the Right Foot
As 2021 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the goals that we set for ourselves and what we have accomplished this year instead of what we failed to do. It is important to celebrate the wins in our life — however big or small they may be. While the start of the new year is a great time to set some new goals, you can do it any time! We share tips on setting goals and what to consider. Katie and I also share some of our goals that we are hoping to accomplish in 2022!
Episode 29: Our 2021 Favorite Things
We are so excited to share this light hearted episode with you this week. What could be more fun than sharing our top five favorite things we are currently loving? We will count down our favorite must have item of the year including the cost, where you can purchase them, and also why we love them so much!
Episode 28: Celebrate the Wins
As 2021 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the goals that we set for ourselves and what we have accomplished this year instead of what we failed to do. It is important to celebrate the wins in our life — however big or small they may be. While the start of the new year is a great time to set some new goals, you can do it any time! We share tips on setting goals and what to consider. Katie and I also share some of our goals that we are hoping to accomplish in 2022!
Episode 27: Holidays Done Right
The holidays can be a time of stress, financial strain, travel and so much more, but it doesn't have to be that way. We want to share with you how we keep it simple and try to stay focused on the reason for the season. This episode will share some secrets for simplifying the holiday prep and keeping calm and focused. We hope you join us as we kick off the month of all things holiday!
Episode 26: December Teaser: All Things Holiday!
It is the last month of 2021, and the holidays are upon us. This month we are looking forward to conversation around gratitude, focusing on what we did do and not what we didn't, managing holiday stress and last but certainly not least our favorite things, Oprah style. Join us for a fun month of holiday discussions.
Episode 25: Happy Thanksgiving: Our Top Three
We are excited you will be joining us this holiday week. This time of year it can be easy to forget what all that we have to be thankful for and to show gratitude.We hope that you are spreading the joy this week and get to rest and recover. We look forward to an upbeat conversation sharing the top three things we are each thankful for from this year.
Episode 24: November Teaser: A Month of Thankfulness
We will kick off the official start to the holiday season with the whole month of November dedicated to thankfulness and the importance of giving back. We will discuss how to express your gratitude or show thankfulness, how to develop a spirit of giving in your children, and wrap up with a community conversation on how you can support your local community during this important time of year.
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Episode 23: Finding Your Joy…Again
Mental health and the very real struggle can be heavy and we wanted to make sure we shed a little light on the full journey. Not every day is dark when dealing with a mental health struggle. There is help and great ways to find your joy. This week Amanda and Katie are sharing all our joy from a very special place, Costa Rica! The ability to travel, experience new cultures and meet new people brings both of us immense joy, and we want to share a little of that with you!
Join us for what is sure to be a fun episode that we are sure will be inspired by besties, bubbly and the beach! You won't want to miss it.
Resources from this episode:
https://www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk/health-and-well-being/mental-health/10-top-tips-for-good-mental-health/
Episode 22: Women’s Mental Health in the Spotlight — You Are Not Alone
Each day millions of women face mental health challenges brought on by the daily stress of work, parenting, marriage, etc. With a staggering 1 in 5 women struggling with issues like anxiety and depression this cannot be swept under the rug. It is time we thrust this issue to the for front of our everyday conversations and normalize the struggle that so many face daily. There is power in openly sharing our struggles showing that you are not alone. It doesn't matter what you are facing someone has walked that path before and as we share our stories we hope you see just that.
Join us for this raw conversation on the darker times and how we came out on the other side!
Episode 21: October Teaser: Mental Health, Let’s Talk About It
This month on the podcast Amanda and Katie will jump feet first into the difficult and often avoided topic of mental health. In the past year alone more than 1 in 5 women have reported experiencing a mental health issue such as depression or anxiety. A lot of the time women are living in secret trying to cope with these mental health issues. The constant need to look as though we have the perfect thanks to social media platforms just adds to the problem. We are going to share our personal stories, options to utilize to find the support you need, how we find our joy and wrap up with a community conversation.
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Episode 20: Finding Your Seat at the Right Table
Break the glass ceiling. Sit at the table. Be heard and seen.
We are sure you have heard all of these sayings on your career path. Finding a seat at the table where you are heard and seen for so many careerists this is a magical place that is deeply sought after from an early stage. There is no one way to get there and no right seat looks the same for every woman. This week we will discuss our own journeys as we have taken steps to find the right seat at the right table. We share what we believe are the keys to getting to the place you belong while on your own journey.
Episode 19: The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries
Many people know what the word “boundaries” means, but they have no idea where to start when putting them in place for themselves. Boundaries are a way to take care of ourselves. When you understand how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, you can avoid the feelings of resentment, disappointment, and anger that build up when limits have been pushed. This week we will jump head first into our successes and failures with setting boundaries and sticking to them. We will also share some resources for setting boundaries so you can get started! Join us!
Resources from today's episode:
https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/
https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/teachers/articles/migrated-files-in-body/setting_boundries.pdf
https://www.edutopia.org/sites/default/files/resources/stw-glenview-healthy-boundaries.pdf
Episode 18: September Teaser: Letting Go of Balancing It All
This month we will be tackling the notion that you must balance it all, all of the time. The reality is that this is simply not possible. The pressure to do so can be internal or external and can be hard to ignore so we especially as women go until we can go anymore and this serves no one. We will talk about setting healthy boundaries in your personal and professional lives and setting realistic expectations. We hope you join us for the conversation. Subscribe so you don't miss a minute!
Episode 17: Women's Equality Day Celebration
Each year, since 1973, August 26th has been known as Women's Equality Day. This celebration dedicated to the women's equality movement started by the 19th Amendment in 1920. It celebrates this historical change and the changes that followed specifically around women's voting rights which lead to the 1965 Voting Rights Act which granted African American women the right to vote. Today, this day reminds us of how far we have come and also the work that is yet to be completed. On the podcast today, I am joined by two women who are leaders and professionals that exemplify what it means to stand up for other women around them and for equal rights. Amber Huston, CAE and Jaime Smith, CMP are powerhouses of strength and positivity. I hope you will join us for this casual conversation discussing all things women's equality.
Episode 16: Back to School Chaos Partnered with Career and Relationships
Now that many kids are back to school or on the verge of starting, we recognize that there are many visible and invisible burdens we as women bear. But we don’t have to. There are many things that can be handed off or tasked to someone else to lighten the load. This holds true for both our personal lives and our professional lives. Join us as we share some of our burdens and discuss a few ways to identify and resolve some of these challenges.
Episode 15: Back to School Survival!
It's back to school time for many of our warrior women! And with that brings a level of anxiety and uncertainty for some but excitement and anticipation for others. Whether you stress over the responsibilities that the school year brings at every level or you love the idea of a fresh start, we know simply changing your routine can shake things up. Listen in as we talk about what stresses us out and share some tips on how to navigate this new normal that comes around every year.