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Middle Ground Podcast

Jo Johnson & Caroline Steltewww.buzzsprout.com

In this bi-weekly podcast, Jo Johnson, a 31 year old entrepreneur turned content creator and, Caroline Stelte, a 24 year old autodidact just trying to figure it out, take you behind the scenes of their unlikely millennial vs gen z friendship. Join them as they offer an inside look into their careers, relationships, bizarre mindsets, and their ever evolving goal of making life one big party. 

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Episodes

Q+A WITH CAROLINE & CHRIS

This week Caroline's boyfriend, Chris takes the guest chair. They discuss about their relationship and answer questions sent in by the listeners. Topics: How we met: 3:10 Our favorite things about each other: 8:45 The biggest cultural differences: 10:32 Would you live in South Africa: 14:42 How do you overcome fights: 17:55 The color of friendship and same orders: 21:02 Do you get bored living in Arkansas: 23:43 Our dream date: 25:30 How previous relationships shaped us now: 29:11 Love languages...

Oct 19, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 18

ENNEAGRAM TALK WITH AINSLEY BRITAIN

In this week's episode Caroline & Jo have their first ever guest- Ainsley Britain. They talk all about the enneagram and how to use it to your benefit not only yourself, but your relationship with others too. Ainsley Britain: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/a/21487/CBEZMVbV https://mailchi.mp/25272600374b/onlinementoring Instagram: @ainsleyb TikTok: enneagramandchill Topics: What is the enneagram: 5:20 What our types are and how we reacted to them: 9:07 How to find your type: 10:55 Your e...

Oct 12, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 17

YOUR BEST ADVICE - LISTENER EMAILS

This week Jo and Caroline discuss advice sent in by listeners and weigh in on how they think your wise words apply to their lives! Topics: No one thinks about you the way you think about you: 3:29 Do what makes you happy and the money will follow: 6:44 Unless you ask, the answer will be no: 8:42 Being on time is late: 11:59 Allow yourself to be a beginner: 15:39 The four agreements: 21:31 Don’t talk to yourself in a way you wouldn’t talk to a friend: 23:48 Live in the moment: 27:02 You aren’t re...

Oct 05, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 16

BEST ADVICE WE'VE EVER RECEIVED

In this week's episode Caroline and Jo talk about their top 3 best pieces of advice they've been given. Topics: There’s always another swim meet: 3:36 Life is a marathon: 4:49 Make life an adventure: 8:57 What susie says about sally says more about susie: 10:22 Don’t take anything personal: 12:27 Good luck is when hard work meets opportunity: 16:39 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/ Jo: https:...

Sep 28, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 15

MARRIAGE Q&A W/ JO + MATT

Jo is on the mic with her husband, Matt, for a Q&A all about their marriage! Topics: How we met: 3:22 How we got back together: 6:54 Does Matt help with podcast: 14:42 Matt seems like a cat person: 15:30 What to do if your partner isn’t willing to compromise: 16:00 How does Matt feel about Jo being an influencer: 20:07 Does Matt like being on TikTok: 22:33 Do you schedule quality time: 24:25 Keeping plants alive: 27:57 Communicating about jealousy: 28:26 Love languages: 31:55 Something we le...

Sep 21, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 14

ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT JO & CAROLINE

This week Jo and Caroline read assumptions about them that were sent in by their listeners. Be prepared to laugh and to get the full truth about these two! Topics: Bruh girl or not: 4:20 Cat lovers: 6:27 You hated each other: 6:52 You have nothing in common: 7:38 You both cuss a lot: 10:33 Favorite meals: 13:17 You were popular in highschool: 15:40 Being unapologetically yourself: 20:07 You were supported by parents after school: 20:52 Makeup skills: 25:19 Caroline kills plants: 26:29 Caroline f...

Sep 14, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 13

DO YOU HAVE IMPOSTER SYNDROME?

On this week's episode Jo and Caroline touch on Imposter Syndrome. Almost everyone deals with Imposter Syndrome in some point in their life- they discuss what exactly Imposter Syndrome is, how to identify it, and how to push through it. Topics What is imposter syndrome: 3:50 Anxiety due to imposter syndrome: 5:02 Self-employed imposter: 6:43 Understand the signs: 9:12 Know you are not alone: 15:05 Give yourself grace: 17:20 Track and celebrate your accomplishments: 25:23 Embrace how you are feel...

Sep 07, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 12

DATING Q&A: FINDING LOVE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, & MORE!

In this week's episode Caroline and Jo discuss a Q&A all on dating advice. They tell their experiences in the dating world, talk about their current relationships, and discuss good questions sent in by listeners. Topics: Us and our partners: 4:20 Our first dates: 14:41 Our favorite date ideas: 17:20 Keeping your relationship stress free: 20:36 Do you have one romantic soulmate: 23:15 How do you keep from getting defensive: 25:05 How do you know when you need to move on: 30:25 Lessons learned...

Aug 31, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 11

HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS: HOW TO MAINTAIN THEM AND WHEN TO CALL IT QUITS

This week, Jo and Caroline talk all about their tips on maintaining a healthy friendship. They share six beneficial ways to grow in a relationship, as well as touching on toxic friendships. Topics: Set boundaries: 4:40 Communication is key: 7:54 Be honest: 10:29 Be timely: 14:25 Follow through: 17:08 Be their cheerleader: 18:30 Toxic friendships: 24:19 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/ Jo: ht...

Aug 24, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 10

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED- STORY TIME WITH CAROLINE ABOUT HER TIME IN ITALY

Caroline tells us her story about her discussion in choosing to take a gap year before making the choice to enter the workforce instead of going to college and answers listener questions about her overall experience. Topics: All about young Caroline: 3:10 Deciding to take a gap year: 7:00 Affording a gap year: 13:32 Moving to Italy: 14:13 Making friends in another country: 19:52 Working and staying in Italy: 22:36 Leaving Italy: 33:49 Q&A: 36:08 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroun...

Aug 17, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 8

OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF FAILURE & JO'S STORY

Jo tells us how she got started in wedding photography, the story behind her evolving business, and how she got over her massive fear of failure. Topics: Becoming a full time photographer: 1:56 The steps to become self employed: 9:04 Fear of failure: 10:16 Financially preparing: 12:15 Prepare a good workflow: 16:40 Change your mentality: 18:18 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/ Jo: https://www...

Aug 10, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 8

YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVES

Pet peeves are the worst! Caroline and Jo share responses to audience’s biggest pet peeves and react. They also discuss what drives them absolutely crazy- definitely expect to laugh. Topics: Chewing: 2:09 Snoring: 3:11 Being fake nice: 3:50 Ghosting: 5:00 Weird smells: 7:00 Being mean to people in the service industry: 7:46 Sitting next to someone when there are open seats: 8:51 Slow walkers: 9:45 Nail biting: 10:42 Not returning a shopping cart: 11:19 Not closing the door: 12:49 People who are ...

Aug 03, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 7

MANIFESTING 101- GETTING STARTED HARNESSING GOOD ENGERY IN YOUR LIFE

This week, Jo and Caroline talk all about the power of manifestation. They share ways they send positive messages into the world and how it can help you in your daily life, as well as go after your dreams! Topics: What is manifesting: 3:20 Deconstruct your reality: 5:50 Dream boards: 7:18 The universe wants the best for you: 11:48 Matching energies: 14:00 How to properly manifest: 20:49 Turn the negative to constructive: 33:00 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us ...

Jul 27, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 6

WHO RUN THE WORLD? SELF-STARTERS!

Jo and Caroline give insightful tips in ways to start becoming a self-starter and how to make your journey to success more enjoyable. They also share how being a self-starter has been beneficial to their life, both in business and as a whole. Topics: What is a self starter: 3:12 Being a self starter leads to success: 8:53 Start small: 14:00 Push yourself to be disciplined: 15:04 Start believing in yourself: 19:01 Accept fear and embrace failure: 24:32 Learn to love putting in the work: 30:11 Our...

Jul 20, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 5

BODY IMAGE Q&A: HOW TO STOP COMPARING AND START LOVING YOUR BODY

Jo and Caroline share their own journeys to loving their bodies and answer all the questions listeners sent in! Topics: How to stop comparing yourself to others: 4:00 Be careful what you tell yourself: 14:02 Can you love yourself 100 percent: 16:19 Toxic body positivity: 31:26 What do think when you see women larger than you: 36:03 How to love yourself while wanting to grow: 38:58 How to stop the negativity: 45:20 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram:...

Jul 13, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 4

FIVE WAYS TO BE MORE SUCCESSFUL AT ANY AGE

Being successful seems to be a goal for most people but have you defined what success means to you? Caroline and Jo discuss how they stay in tune and continue going after goals while making sure to enjoy the present too. Topics: Define what success means for you: 7:48 Be consistent: 11:35 Be everyone’s cheerleader: 16:39 Set goals and break them down: 22:03 Follow your strengths: 30:56 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagr...

Jun 30, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 3

DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL BRAND?

Personal branding and what it can do for you and your business. Jo and Caroline discuss all the things they've learned while curating their own brands and the challenges presented when blending their brands to create Middle Ground. Topics: How Jo created her personal brand: 3:35 Obsessed with validation: 8:30 Know your audience: 13:09 Quit waiting to be perfect: 19:10 Focus on the mood: 22:22 How to deal with haters: 24:00 How to create content: 28:18 Living in the moment: 33:06 Lacking consiste...

Jun 29, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 2

THIS IS MIDDLE GROUND

Quick introductions, the story behind how Caroline and Jo met, and a deep dive into learning to trust your instincts. Topics: Meet Jo: 0:42 Meet Caroline: 1:37 How we met: 2:43 Starting Middle Ground: 5:11 Trusting your instincts: 9:59 Gelato Boy: 15:07 Advice for those trying to find their way: 27:53 Our Website and Merch: https://www.middlegroundpodcast.co/ Follow us on Instagram: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/middlegroundpodcast/ Jo: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnsonoverby/ Caroline: h...

Jun 28, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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