DeAnna and Bob take a short trip to NYC - mostly for work but also for Bob to get a nice haircut? Well, he stumbled into a barber in Chelsea that might've changed his whole perspective. DeAnna played a little too hard and nearly broke some fingers too! The couple digs into some lifestyle changes and discusses how their busy lives can incorporate small changes that can bring peace or solitude. #AmidLifeMillennial #PodcastConversations #LisbonAdventures #ManifestYourDreams Follow the podcast at: A...
Feb 05, 2025•21 min
In this episode of Amid Life Millennial , Bob and DeAnna take you on a journey to Lisbon, where they not only picked up a few Portuguese phrases—obrigado or obrigada?—but also uncovered deeper lessons about life and living authentically. They share candid stories about personal health challenges, like navigating food sensitivities, and how stepping into a new environment shaped their perspective. The heart of their conversation dives into the art of daydreaming and turning those dreams into real...
Dec 30, 2024•54 min
Bob and DeAnna reflect on the biggest news in the US right now: Donald Trump as president. The two discuss what they’ve observed from friends and family regarding the news as well as how they personally feel about (meh). How do people pull themselves together after such a shock? Was it even a shock? While Bob and DeAnna share different views politically, one thing they agree upon: moving forward. All that and more on the latest episode of Amid Life Millennial! Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMill...
Nov 14, 2024•37 min
Bob and DeAnna come to you from New York City, reflecting on their entrepreneurial journey in the heart of one of the most ambitious cities in the world. They share insights on resilience, recounting the challenges they've faced in business, from rejection and failures to the wins that have made it all worthwhile. The episode also highlights a major milestone as their PR agency, Bear Icebox, is named one of the top 100 globally by PR Net. Through personal stories and hard-learned lessons, Bob an...
Oct 10, 2024•15 min
Bob and DeAnna discuss their frustration of constantly being asked, “how can you raise kids in a city?” The real question should be–What is so scary about raising kids in a city? As the couple digs into answering the question, they start wondering about fear itself and how to overcome it. All that and more on the latest Amid Life Millennial! #citylife #parenthood #podcastcouple #cityliving Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.c...
Sep 27, 2024•40 min
Bob and DeAnna talk about free will, decision-making and the consequences of telling lies. Also, do the opinions of others really matter? Maybe! But how do you know when to pay attention to what others think and not? All that and more on the latest Amid Life Millennial! #freewill #decision #podcastcouple #Chicago Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Like the intro/outro ...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min
Bob and DeAnna discuss what motivates them as a family, a couple and as entrepreneurs. How do motivations lead us down different paths? Well, they might not have the answers to all the questions of “what ifs” but the couple tries to make sense of what’s ahead of them: a new apartment, new business and new travel adventures. Maybe there’s no real answer to how we end up where we are–maybe we just go with the flow of life. All that and more on the latest Amid Life Millennial! #motivation #whatif #...
Jul 19, 2024•35 min
Bob and DeAnna rarely get a chance to enjoy their 16th floor patio–mostly because of the relentless wind and chills. But when they do sit, they talk about how hope is the worst thing for mankind? Something like that. The couple discusses the meaning of hopes and prayers, if it’s all worth it and better ways to think about hope, prayer and believing. All that and more on the latest Amid Life Millennial! #hope #prayer Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divin...
Jun 20, 2024•34 min
Bob and DeAnna love to travel and this week they’re in Boston! They sit on the wharf (which is like a cool dock or something) and discuss the struggles of limiting ourselves, our possibilities and ultimately taking back control of our lives. Of course this take-back comes with challenges from family and tradition but the couple aren’t afraid to call their own shots. All that and more on the latest Amid Life Millennial! #limitingbeliefs #traditions #travel #yolo Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMil...
May 30, 2024•40 min
Bob and DeAnna get deep into addressing energy and how they channel it for positivity. And they also discuss their individual views on religion, the need for physical places of worship and what spirituality means to them–all topics they could spend all day talking about! All that and more on the latest Amid Life Millennial! #spirituality #energy #faith #goodvibes Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and D...
May 17, 2024•47 min
Bob and DeAnna get back to their Grocery Chat roots and come to you this week from the kitchen! The two discuss what it means to treat your body as a temple, how to better listen to what you need and how they handle stress—somewhat. Bob shows off his cooking skills with a non-sponsored meal from HelloFresh. All that and more on the latest Amid Life Millennial! #mentalhealth #food #physicalhealth #foodasfuel #hellofresh Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on di...
May 02, 2024•34 min
Bob and DeAnna discuss what it means to “go with the flow” and the challenges with having so much ambition that one feels lost. In this episode the couple gets back to their roots in philosophy and spiritual themes while trying to figure out their next moves in life. All that and more on Amid Life Millennial podcast! #flowoflife #travel #vacation #newepisode #alert #podcasters #philosophical Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia...
Apr 25, 2024•48 min
The last day of vacation is always the hardest. Bob and DeAnna wrap up their trip and make plans for what they want to do when they return home–which mostly includes work and working and doing work things. Will they be able to bring home the laid-back mentality of Italian life? If you know anything about these two, you know they’re gonna try! Well, they’ll take baby steps to get there and perhaps next time they’ll be talking from Nice, France 🙂. All that and more on Amid Life Millennial podcast...
Apr 18, 2024•21 min
Bob and DeAnna talk about their experiences in Rome, visiting the Vatican, landing in Minori and more! This episode is a little different…with video–wow, they’ve jumped into 2024. Now you can see what these two look like when they talk. Not sure anyone asked for it but here we are. Anyway, DeAnna makes a bad joke about kidnapping the Pope (instead she got #blessed) and Bob rethinks his planning abilities. All that and more on Amid Life Millennial podcast! Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennia...
Apr 11, 2024•22 min
On this week’s podcast, our co-host DeAnna Spoerl dives into something she’s been working on for weeks (well, years, really): Her Do It Divinely teaching session. Prepare to take plenty of notes and learn more about mindfulness, meditation, and looking at the world through a more divine lens. You can read more at DeAnnaLeticia.com Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Lik...
Mar 25, 2024•52 min
In this episode, Bob and DeAnna discuss all the things they plan to do in Rome. They differ (a bit) about their goals, vision…and philosophy…of vacation. Does this sound like you and your significant other? Tune in with them to see if you agree (or not) with how to prepare for and feel about a vacation. Are you eager or anxious for vacation? Are you an A or E? Tune in to learn more. Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find...
Mar 18, 2024•27 min
In this episode, Bob and DeAnna introduce the audience to Bob Spoerl AI (though, not sure DeAnna wanted that introduction to be made. They discuss how having children changes relationships and how to navigate that as mid-millennials amid life. Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Like the intro/outro music? Listen to Ginger Binge on Spotify or wherever you stream songs. ...
Mar 04, 2024•39 min
Welcome back listeners! Welcome home new ones. On this epsidoe of Amid Life Millennial, DeAnna and Bob cover juicing, healthy habits, love, Love, marriage and starting a cult (just kidding!). You won’t want to miss it. Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Like the intro/outro music? Listen to Ginger Binge on Spotify or wherever you stream songs. Follow us on all the soci...
Feb 25, 2024•44 min
Have you ever sat and pondered a decision—weighing two paths—for so long that you’ve convinced yourself either decision would be a good and equally bad one to make? We’ve all done it to some degree. Whether it’s over-analyzing the outcome of taking this path or that. Or maybe you wonder about what the outcome would have been and constantly live there—in the past. The thing is, we can live a what-if type of life. In this episode we drive and we talk about what it all means, if it has any meaning ...
Nov 23, 2023•27 min
On this episode, Bob and DeAnna recap their summer and quickly turn to existential questions such as: Why does life sometimes feel like a hamster wheel? Get ready to roll down the road (of life) in this though-provoking episode. That and more on Amid Life Millennial. Learn more about Bob and DeAnna's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Follow DeAnnaLeticia.com for insights on how meditation can help you as a business leader Background music - Ginger Binge Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Expl...
Oct 07, 2023•27 min
On this episode, Bob and DeAnna are joined by the talented Chicago-based fashion designer, musician and artist Borris Powell for a heart-to-heart conversation on being an artist and entrepreneur and what it means to bring joy and inspire others—and how that brings meaning to your own journey. Learn more at BorrisPowell.com well.com/ or follow @BorrisPowellDesigns on Instagram. ### Looking for mediation advice as a business leader or entrepreneur? Find resources at DeAnnaLeticia.com Have question...
Sep 17, 2023•30 min
In this episode, Bob and DeAnna deep dive into what the song "Closing Time" from Semisonic is really about and why it relates to being a mid-life millennial. They talk about having babies, getting married, closing bars (figuratively) and friends owning dogs (they don't own a pooch but they are a parent of one "Pookie." That and more in this week's Amid Life Millennial. Intro/outro music courtesy Ginger Binge: http://gingerbinge.info Learn more at http://grocerychat.com Follow the podcast at: Ami...
Jun 29, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On this week's podcast, Bob and DeAnna return to the microphones and share with us a very special announcement of sorts. Ladies and gentleman, get ready for A Midlife Millennial! Learn more about this podcast at http://grocerychat.com Music courtesy of Ginger Binge: http://gingerbinge.info Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Like the intro/outro music? Listen to Ginger ...
Jun 20, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode of GC & More! we're takin' it to the beach! Well, partly. We chatted with long-time PR partner and friend Cristy Brusoe of BC Communications (aka Tampa Bay’s PR Ninja) about life as a solo-preneur, the kind of patio-sitting happy hour she gets to have every day in Florida (no, we’re not jealous of the warm weather) and much more. Read more about Tampa Bay's PR Ninja here: https://publicrelationstampa.com/ And learn more about Bear Icebox here: https://www.bearicebox.com/ Oh, ...
Mar 29, 2023•30 min
In this episode of GC & More! we sat down with Rick Riggs, owner and engineer extraordinaire at Handwritten Recording, a Chicago-based recording studio. Rick talks about how a hobby became a business and the passion he has for helping people make art. It’s a great episode for musicians, hobbyists and fans of music alike—and those of us who want to capture passion in a jar. Oh, and you will hear some Ginger Binge playing. How could we not? We record our music at Handwritten (another shameless...
Feb 10, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 3
GC & More! we sat down with our very first guest Tim Conn, president and co-founder of Image One Facility Solutions about the importance–or necessity– of resting and making time for what’s really important. Should you take a vacay day? Or should you work yourself to the bone? Find out what Tim has to say– you’re gonna wanna tune in . Oh, and what’s that sound? Is that some Ginger Binge playing? Yep this is a shameless plug for Bob and De’s album. All of that and more on the latest episode! L...
Jan 24, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Grocery Chat is back with a new-ish name, new look and new "goals". Now known as GC & More!, Bob and DeAnna plan to take on the challenges, excitement and fun of entrepreneurship and business ownership (and everything in between). In this episode, the Good Couple provide an explanation for their absence--kind of. And they talk about what to expect with this new season. DeAnna also reveals her secret Twitter identity--kind of. Check it out now on wherever you stream your favorite shows! Follo...
Jan 10, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this episode (from May 28) Bob and DeAnna look ahead to a long weekend that already was. Blame it on Bob - he failed to upload it until now. It's still a fun one worth a listen. Catch you again soon! Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Like the intro/outro music? Listen to Ginger Binge on Spotify or wherever you stream songs. Follow us on all the socials, too....
Jun 14, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week's (or, should we say, month's) episode, Bob and De discuss "fluencers" and what it means to be in between an influencer and just another "encer." They also talk about some San Francisco hot pockets for a hot second. And, deal with a bit of echo with the audio file. Riveting, huh? Listen for more! Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR firm at BearIcebox.com Like the intro/outro musi...
Apr 16, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week’s episode, DeAnna and Bob talk about everything from identity crises to dating to rich whites. To how they want to consider identifying themselves: As whacks who come from blights. That and more on this rendition of Grocery Chat! Learn more about us at http://grocerychat.com Like what you hear? Follow us and leave us a nice review. Love ya. Follow the podcast at: AmidLifeMillennial.com Explore DeAnna's insights on divine living at DeAnnaLeticia.com Find out about Bob and De's PR fir...
Mar 19, 2021•35 min
