My Simplified Life

Michelle Glogovac•mysimplifiedlife.libsyn.com

Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast, created for people who actually read the books they talk about. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and serious frustration with performative book culture, this show brings real conversations with real authors to the forefront. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond the blurbs for unfiltered interviews about the books, the writers, and the issues that actually matter. Expect sharp takes, honest dialogue, and a healthy dose of “WTF is going on in publishing?” energy. No fake reading. No fluff. Just real people, real stories, and really damn good books. New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Read The Damn Book™ - where the host actually reads the book before the interviews! Learn more about Michelle at https://michelleglogovac.com or explore The MLG Collective® at https://themlgcollective.com.

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11 Things I Learned My First Year In Business

December is the one year mark since I launched my official business. Prior to that I had been testing out what I wanted to do and it was the first week of December that I landed on podcasting and haven’t looked back for a minute! I’m sharing with you the top 11 things that I’ve learned this past year and it’s everything from finances to a support system to clients and so much more! If you’re launching a business or new to the entrepreneurial world, then this episode is for you! I’m sharing the u...

Nov 27, 2019•16 min•Ep. 11

When Sisters Decide Their Future Together

Last week I discussed how I self-reflect every year on the anniversary of my dad’s death. This week, I’m giving you a glimpse into one of many conversations my sister and I shared just this past weekend. It might sound like this is an everyday sister type of conversation, but the thing is...we didn’t know each other for over 20 years and this is only the second time we’ve seen each other in 31 years. We were both raised to think that we shouldn’t know each other, but even as a child I fought tha...

Nov 12, 2019•25 min•Ep. 10

Creating Boundaries As A Form Of Self-Care

Boundaries sounds like such a negative word, but I think it’s not only something positive you should do for yourself, but it’s a MUST! Creating boundaries is a form of self-care and self-respect and should be practiced early on in life. By creating non-negotiables, you are protecting yourself both in your personal and professional life. Setting boundaries doesn’t seem to be something as necessary when we are talking about friendships, but clear boundaries need to be set with regards to our work ...

Nov 07, 2019•13 min•Ep. 9

Self-Reflecting 31 Years After My Dad Died

Today marks 31 years since my father passed away and although you would think that time heals all wounds and makes it easier to deal with, I think the opposite happens. As you get older, you experience more major life events and realize that this person who is gone has missed all of it. Year after year, I pause on this day to reflect on who I’ve become since my dad died and wonder if he’d be proud of the person I am. This episode might sound like a heck of a lot of me, but it’s meant to be a gui...

Oct 31, 2019•12 min•Ep. 8

Starting A New Career Over After Kids & Scaling Your Business

Figuring out your career after college is stressful but starting a new career or launching a business after having kids can seem even more daunting. Will you find the right career? Do you have enough time to start a new career? Will you be able to ensure a work-life balance that you want? Should you start a career or launch a new business? We are tackling all of these questions and breaking them down into actionable steps that you can take whether you’re ready to start today or in 5 years! It’s ...

Oct 24, 2019•12 min•Ep. 7

Pinterest For Your Business {Free Pinterest 101 Guide}

Pinterest is a visual search engine that is revolutionizing the way we drive more traffic to our websites and in turn grow our businesses. Whether you have a blog or business that sells services or products, Pinterest is a must-have. We are diving right into how to create a Pinterest account that will get your content seen and tackling some of the terms that might seem foreign at first. At the end of this episode, you’ll be able to verify your website, create board covers, organize your boards a...

Oct 15, 2019•13 min•Ep. 6

Self-Care After Motherhood (+ Fatherhood)

Self-care is something we all need to work on but when you become a parent, self-care seems to take a backseat. Self-care is about finding time to do something that fills your soul and replenishes your energy. Self-care as a mother or father can come in many forms and even though time is limited in between kid activities, cooking, cleaning, working and more, it’s up to each of us to make a more conscious effort to do more for ourselves so that we can in turn take care of our kids and live fuller...

Oct 08, 2019•14 min•Ep. 5

Work Life Balance - Is It A Myth?

We are talking about work life balance. What is work life balance? How do you achieve it? Is there even such a thing? We are defining it, de-mystifying it and discussing ways to find and create balance in your life. Whether you work from home or have an office job, it's important to find balance and recognize when to say yes and when to say no. For more from Michelle Glogovac, visit www.mysimplifiedlife.net Follow Michelle on Instagram: www.instagram.com/michelleglogovac Follow Michelle on Faceb...

Oct 01, 2019•14 min•Ep. 4

Why I Love Funerals: What You Can Learn From Them & How I Want To Be Remembered

Funerals have a bad rap for being depressing and sad, but I actually love them because they are a chance to hear all of the amazing things about someone and how others felt about them. After attending funerals of those I’ve known and also haven’t known too well, I always walks away with a feeling of wishing I knew them better along with reflecting on how I’ll be remembered. I want to strive to be the person today that I want to be remembered for forever. It’s time to start reflecting on the type...

Sep 24, 2019•8 min•Ep. 3

Miscarriages, Online Friendships & Careers After Kids with Tracy Pendergast

Tracy Pendergast, host of The Home School’d Podcast is not only an actress, podcaster, clothing line designer, wife, but also a mom of 2. Tracy is sharing how finding her village of mom friends helped her find a clear direction on where she wanted to take her blog and business while remaining focused on her kids and authentic to herself. We discuss how juggling motherhood is something you learn and the beauty in learning how to say no. Learn to say no...it’ll be one of the greatest gifts you giv...

Sep 17, 2019•37 min•Ep. 2

My Career Switch

If you dread getting out of bed every morning and heading to work, then chances are you haven’t discovered your true passion when it comes to your career. If you’ve been laid off or simply felt unappreciated in the corporate world, then this episode is for you. Michelle shares her corporate aviation career that she wasn’t in love with, yet the perks that came with it such as meeting celebrities, and how she made a complete career change where she now feels appreciated, is inspired and running he...

Sep 12, 2019•11 min•Ep. 1

My Simplified Life Trailer

Welcome to the My Simplified Life Podcast! If you’re looking for inspiration in life and in your job, then you’re in the right place. Every week, you'll hear life lessons as an employee, a business owner, a mom, a wife, and as a human being. You won’t just be hearing from Michelle though...we’ll have interviews with people that are not only great humans. For more from Michelle Glogovac, visit www.mysimplifiedlife.net Follow Michelle on Instagram: www.instagram.com/michelleglogovac Follow Michell...

Sep 11, 2019•2 min

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