Welcome to the last Candidly Speaking episode of 2018! In this solo episode I'm talking about planning and goal setting for 2019, and the importance of getting clear on your WHY before you do your goal setting. I give insight into how my whys have changed over the years and I share a simple process you can use to lead you to discovering your whys. I end the show by telling ya'll about some of my biggest whys. Complete show notes can be found at: www.carriegillaspie.com/podcast find me on: TWITTE...
Dec 19, 2018•22 min•Ep. 15
In this episode I am joined by my good friend Gaby Hazelhoff! Gaby tells us about going to Sewanee and why she choose a small college. She shares the challenges of finding her identity post college after moving to her husband's hometown. Gaby shares what it was like growing up in New Orleans and about living through Hurricane Katrina as an 8th grader. I ask Gaby why she decided to leave her "dream" corporate job, how she discovered Arbonne and started working with Bumble. Gaby shares with us som...
Dec 12, 2018•48 min•Ep. 14
In this solo episode, I share how sudden FOMO caused me to have a mini-freak out and question some of my recent choices. I give insight as to how I was able to look at things objectively, reframe my mindset, and move forward. I share why I believe investing in where you are is so important to your growth and happiness. I end the show by sharing 5 of my best tips for how I've been investing in my life here in Charlotte, and using that investment to propel myself towards my goals.
Nov 28, 2018•23 min•Ep. 13
I give a brief life update and introduce today's guest. Meredith tells us about herself, what it was like moving to NYC straight out of college and why she eventually decided to move Charlotte. Shares what it's like combining her talent for media with her love for children at Seacrest Studios, and gives us the deets on her thriving side hustle - The Deans List. We discuss the importance of having an online portfolio - no matter what industry you're in. Meredith shares why she decided to pursue a...
Nov 13, 2018•33 min•Ep. 12
In this solo episode, I give a brief life update, and share details on how we've adjusted to life in Charlotte now that it's officially the off-season. I get honest and real about how and why I decided to separate myself from my life back home in Wisconsin. I share the game-changing concept of making room in your life in order to attract what you want, and talk about the ups and downs of making room and then waiting patiently (while continuing to work hard!).
Oct 17, 2018•15 min•Ep. 11
In this solo episode, I share a fun, unexpected experience my husband and I had last week and how it motivated me and gave me clarity in my journey. I drop a big truth bomb about people who doubt you, your passions, and goals, and give insight into how you can move past feeling unworthy of your dreams. I tell a personal story of a time I was incredibly inspired by someone else pursing their passion and, share why I think the things you can't let go of matter so much. Enjoy, friends!
Oct 04, 2018•14 min•Ep. 10
This episode is all about habits! I start by sharing some background info on my journey with making good habits, and give insight on how I fell into a funk despite my best efforts. I share a key life rule I live by, and share the process I go through to deal with and move on from a bad day. I then give the reason why I am re-commiting myself to my small, but important habits, and I finish the show by sharing my 5 tips for forming good habits and keeping them.
Sep 19, 2018•22 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, I open up about the fears I let keep me from starting my YouTube channel for TWO YEARS(!!), yes you read that right: two whole years I let my silly fears keep me from doing something I really felt called to do. I talk about learning to accept my fears instead of pushing them away or running from them, share the mindset shift I made to use my fears to my advantage, and give details on how I now openly acknowledge and talk about my fears without believing them as truth.
Sep 04, 2018•17 min•Ep. 8
In episode 7, I'm talking about something I've struggled a lot with in the past, and recently found myself struggling with again: being ok in the "in-between" stages of life. The phase when you're switching gears, ready for a change, excited for something else. You're putting in all the work and you know it's on the horizon, buuuuut it hasn't happened yet. That job hasn't opened up. That person you're ready to commit to hasn't made their way into your life. That home you're ready to buy hasn't g...
Aug 23, 2018•22 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to my first SOLO episode! Today's episode topic is something that I have heard talked about non-stop in the podcasts I'm listening to and the books I'm reading. I've read piles and piles of self-help and personal development books and every single one of them talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with uplifting, motivating, and inspiring people. In this episode, I dive into that thought a little deeper and share how I go about surrounding myself with the best people possible...
Aug 16, 2018•16 min•Ep. 6
The tables are turned on me for this episode as my husband, Casey, takes the chair as the interviewer and I become the interviewee. Case asks me about my childhood growing up in a small, rural town in Central Wisconsin. I share my athletic background and it's devastating end. I talk about struggling through college and my 3 trips to Asia to "find myself". Case and I reminisce on how we almost didn't meet, and how we finally went from boyfriend and girlfriend after being friends for 3 years. I sh...
Aug 08, 2018•36 min•Ep. 5
Carrie's mentor, (and WDLB/WOSQ Radio News Director) Mike Warren, joins us on the pod this week to discuss how we first met, how I talked him into letting me be his intern for a summer, and my feelings about being put on-air right away. Carrie and Mike both share their advice for college kids and students who want to give broadcast a try. Mike tells us about going to college, dropping out, getting his first job in radio, and even admits to some of the stupid things he said on-air when he was jus...
Jul 18, 2018•45 min•Ep. 4
The little, but fierce Breanna Butler is the star of this show! In this episode, Breanna shares how she first got interested and started in media at a young age, and how she took the reins running the cable company when boss and mentor was diagnosed with brain cancer. We reminisce on some of our favorite shows we've shot together, and Breanna tells us how she navigates (and thrives!) working in a male dominated field. She gives us the run down on meeting her future husband at work, and how they ...
Jul 10, 2018•48 min•Ep. 3
MaryAnn Lippert is a strong, talented, and driven woman who Carrie just so happens to call mom. In this episode Carrie talks with MaryAnn about the ups and downs of following her passions and how her career unfolded over the years and eventually got her to her dream job today. Annnnnnd how she did it all while raising 3 kids and being a loving wife to her husband of 38 years. MaryAnn's story is honest, refreshing, and a gentle reminder that with determination, a good heart, and a goal, it all re...
Jun 27, 2018•40 min•Ep. 2
Carrie welcomes Chicago White Sox first baseman (and her husband) Casey Gillaspie to the show. The two sit down to discuss the good, bad, and unknown realities of life as a professional athlete. Case tells us about being home-schooled until high-school, when he realized being a professional athlete was a possibility for him, what his schedule is really like during the season, and how he copes with distractions on and off the field. Carrie gushes over their two dogs - Gatsby and Lyla - and why th...
Jun 19, 2018•33 min•Ep. 1
TV and radio personality Carrie Gillaspie brings you interviews and intimate conversations with remarkable people in a variety of different fields and areas of life. Together they'll discuss their journeys, thoughts, passions, and to ultimately help you see that we're all in this together.
May 19, 2018•6 min0
