If you're rethinking how you use social media, this episode is for you. I'm in the midst of my own reset, particularly with Instagram. The most recent data shows that on average we're spending more than 3 hours per day on our phones, with 1 in 5 spending more than 4.5 hours. These do not add up to my best days. For now, I'm taking a long break to decide how to move forward. Some considerations: Wanting to be more present in daily life Seeking contentment over aspiration Valuing deeper, two-way c...
Mar 21, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This conversation with Adela Hussain will rev up your energy and commitment to go after your entrepreneurial dreams. Adela's enthusiasm and confidence is contagious. We talk about how to get unstuck on visibility, surround yourself with the right people, and take more action. From management consulting to fashion tech startup to PR maven teaching clients how to DIY their publicity -- Adela’s the founder of Start Ups & Co and is a master at helping you pitch your business to people that don’t...
Mar 07, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 22
If you're anything like me and a new year gives you big energy for simplifying and organizing, you will love this episode. The motivational boost I got from talking to Michelle has held strong -- I've honestly spent time getting organized every single day since we recorded a few weeks ago! Michelle Urban is a professional home organizer and owner of The Organize House, a full-service organizing company in Portland, Oregon. Michelle helps families achieve order by removing the clutter and creatin...
Feb 21, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 21
I promise you are in for such a treat with this first interview on the show. Mary Schroeder is a professional touring circus artist and an online entrepreneur co-leading a business that facilitates transformational retreats all around the world. She's every bit as inspiring as that sounds. Mary and I are in a mastermind group together and every time she speaks, we all swoon with our mouths hanging open at her magnetism and ingenuity. We cover so many juicy topics -- Why a very rough patch in Mar...
Feb 07, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Quick intro to season 2, so happy to be back! Sharing what's next for the podcast including some inspiring interview episodes coming up. Also sharing a personal update about what I'm focused on in 2023, including some specifics about my human design, allowing things to flow, and a fun manifestation that came out of nowhere. "When you want to grow flowers, you don't start with the petal. You have to plant the seed first..." Connect on Instagram: @brianacullen Grab a free guided meditation to help...
Jan 31, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Casual episode this week about my own process with seeing where I've been overly focused on outcomes and shoulds at the expense of joy and flow. Sharing how we get back on track and all the benefits of releasing perfectionism, including access to flow. It's not always easy to follow the advice to "do what lights you up!" and I'm talking about the courage we need to play and experiment and plug back into our potential. Plus a few bits about human design and other current hopes and excitements. Le...
Oct 18, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Change is scary and new ideas can be fragile. When you want to change careers (or change your life!) and the people around you aren't supportive, it can be crushing. But it doesn't have to be! On this episode we're talking about how to convert the 5 main categories of people in your life from naysayers to supporters. And no matter what -- you are not here to be the best supporting actor in someone else's movie. This is your life! Book mentioned: The Six Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Brande...
Oct 11, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
A lead producer on a major daily talk show gave me some unforgettable career advice that I think most of us (women especially) really need to hear. Whether you're updating your resume, preparing for an interview, or exploring what careers are even possibility for you -- make sure you're not underselling yourself. What's the BEST attitude to bring into any career change? Let's talk about it. Connect on Instagram: @brianacullen Grab a free guided meditation to help you feel happier at work. Podcas...
Oct 04, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
If you find yourself checking off lots of to-do's, ordering all the supplies, setting yourself up for success -- WITHOUT making big progress toward your goals -- this quick episode is for you. Of course we want to build a foundation but there's a fine line between putting our best foot forward and procrastinating. Don't let procrastination and perfectionism keep you stuck, try this instead. Connect on Instagram: @brianacullen Grab a free guided meditation to help you feel happier at work. Podcas...
Sep 27, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
What did laying people off teach me about the kind of work that lights me up? And more importantly, how can you gather clues about your purpose from what you're doing TODAY? Even if you hate your current job or feel passionless and stuck. Today's episode has a practical strategy to do just that. Book I mentioned: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Connect on Instagram: @brianacullen Grab a free guided meditation to help you feel happier at work. Podcast cover photo: Natalie Gil...
Sep 20, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you're in the mood for the lighthearted side of self-help today, this may not be the episode for you! I'm diving into some of the real struggles I've had as an adult, prompting by one bad day last week that reminded me of how far I've come. From struggling with an eating disorder to feeling comfortable in my own skin (and safe with ice cream in the house) From very single and sad about it to happily married From feeling miserable and trapped in my job to craving time in my office In some ways...
Sep 13, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Of all the things that stop us from taking action toward our goals, worrying what other people think is a biggie. It can manifest as perfectionism, procrastination, self-sabotage, or just trying to be "realistic". Some of us worry what strangers will think, some of us are more afraid to express the real us in front of friends, family, acquaintances. So how do we care less? And is that always the right goal? Let's get into it! Connect on Instagram: @brianacullen Grab a free guided meditation to h...
Sep 06, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Journaling is one of the most recommended awareness practices, and the one I've turned to the most over the years. Let's talk about the actual process of journaling: How do you know what to write about in order to feel better, develop insight and awareness, and start your day with more motivation and confidence? I suggest being a bit ruthless about poking around in your thoughts and finding which ones are causing the most heartache. Then we explore whether other beliefs would serve you better in...
Aug 30, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
One of the not-so-secret reasons I don’t tend to stay stuck: I almost always have an awareness practice that I’m using regularly. What is an awareness practice? What makes a good one? That’s what we’re getting into in this episode. The benefits, the strengths of different options, and how to choose one that will work for you. Or make your own! On last week’s episode we talked about different ways to think about internal blocks, walls, barriers between us and what we want. Awareness practices are...
Aug 23, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
If you’ve ever tried a career, project, goal you thought you’d enjoy and instead it felt terrible, there’s a chance it wasn’t for you. But there’s also a pretty big possibility that unresolved trauma is between you and your purpose. What is getting in the way of working toward what you really want, or even figuring out what you really want? How do you make progress toward it? What can you do when you get stuck? On this episode we’re talking about different ways to think about internal blocks, wa...
Aug 16, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today I’m taking you along as I talk about the many starts and stops along my career path. Almost 15 years ago I decided that I wanted to be a coach and then I get super honest about why I gave it up almost immediately. Cut to today: I'm back to coaching and loving everything about it. What changed? Everything, but mostly I changed. I grew into the person who could match my passions with my experiences and strengths. I spent a lot of years and life force energy working toward my purpose. It migh...
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Let's talk about freedom and flexibility and our relationship with it and how it has everything to do with our joy and satisfaction at work. Not to mention how easily we are able to access flow and how easily we are able to create a work life that is sustainable and that allows for the kind of lifestyle that we want. In most situations there is more freedom and flexibility available to us than we allow ourselves to take advantage of because of our own pesky fears and doubts. Most of the examples...
Aug 02, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If your end goal is looking forward to the part of Monday morning that comes AFTER your first cup of coffee and craving time in your office (or working from wherever you want!)... How do you go from being miserable in your job to finding work that lights you up when you just don't know WHAT you want to do? Answering this question is one big goal of this podcast and this episode will be part 1 of many. Today we're talking about 5 steps for: Finding ways to hate your current job less, free up your...
Jul 26, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We have a tendency to want everything to work out perfectly the first time around. And it makes sense, of course we do -- we want things to fall into place smoothly with minimal upset. And this hope that the first one is THE one could apply to so many things -- the first guy you date the first job you interview for the first idea that pops up when you're searching for your purpose the first eating/exercise plan you try the first coach/therapist/spiritual practice It shows up in minor everyday wa...
Jul 19, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hardly anyone talks about how little fear we actually feel because we're always trying so hard to avoid it. It can show up as lack of interest, indecision, shiny object syndrome, and of course, procrastination. Today I'm talking about how to recognize fear when it's getting in the way of what you really want. We'll also hit on little procrastination (that one task you're avoiding) versus BIG procrastination (a dream for your life that you waffle back and forth about). I also share a personal sto...
Jul 12, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Has a movie ever changed your life? Like, really opened you up to a new way of seeing yourself and the world? In this episode I talk about how going to see movies by myself helped me dig out of a challenging time and why our late 20's/early 30's can be so pivotal. I also talk about Saturn Return, purpose, and being appreciated for who we are and the impact you make on the world. I hope this episode inspires you to believe in yourself a little harder. Connect on Instagram: @brianacullen Grab a fr...
Jul 05, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Everyone wants to give us their advice! About our careers -- what to do, how to do it, how much of it to do. About our self-care, spirituality, family life, and free time too. Who should we listen to and how should we handle getting advice? Especially during this age of endless information at our fingertips. It will have a huge impact on your daily life and how you reach your goals. Let's talk about it! Connect on Instagram: @brianacullen Grab a free guided meditation to help you feel happier at...
Jun 28, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
You know that saying “leap and the net will appear”? Sometimes you have to knit the net so it can catch you. Kicking off with a personal story about the last time I changed jobs. Got myself into quite a jam but sometimes we surprise ourselves with how well we can rise to a challenge. I’m sharing one very helpful mindset shift that kept me calm and productive and best of all resulted in a great new gig. As mentioned in the episode: I loved this interview on The Robcast with Debra Searle . Debra S...
Jun 21, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This show is designed to make work enjoyable, whether that means reinventing your career, starting a new business, or freeing you from to-do list overwhelm. Really it's about helping you get paid to be yourself & look forward to the moments AFTER your first cup of coffee. I'm Briana Cullen and each week I share an enthusiastic dose of encouragement for going from stuck to progress to flow. The new productivity is not about doing more, it's about doing the right things differently. This podca...
Jun 02, 2022•3 min
