Splitting the dinner tab, BYO Meat, taking your shoes off in the house, entertaining company… there are endless situations we find ourselves in where social etiquette comes into play. What’s the “right thing” to do? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences and feelings when it comes to how to behave in a variety of situations. Points Discussed in this Episode Is it weird to not be invited to a party, but your spouse is? How do you handle situations where the dinner tab comes and ...
Apr 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 37
Do you do it, too? …Make sure that everything in your kitchen and bathroom is in its place, that your calendar is color-coded, and that your files are fully up-to-date? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences (and really, our obsession) with organization - and how being organized has helped us feel an overall sense of confidence, calmness, and peace of mind in so many areas. Points Discussed in this Episode The ways in which organization has helped us get ahead - in business and...
Apr 03, 2022•34 min•Ep. 36
Regret. It’s something we don’t love feeling. But how do you make great decisions while simultaneously making sure you won’t regret the outcome - or the experience itself? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with regret - choices we wish we would have approached differently, and how our regret has helped us shape our decision-making process today. Points Discussed in this Episode Regret and safety (or staying in your comfort zone) - are they related? How past regrets have he...
Mar 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 35
We sometimes have pretty high expectations for ourselves… with work, with goals, with house stuff, with our overall appearance, with the amount of time we dedicate to (fill in the blank!) Can you relate? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences battling our own high expectations, and we’ll also share a few tips we’ve used to manage those expectations. Because let’s be real: no one is perfect! Points Discussed in this Episode Being disappointed by our performance because of the hi...
Mar 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 34
Getting older means a whole lot of things - slower recovery time, a bit of resistance to change, a stronger focus on our health, sometimes a tad of fear around the unknown, a bigger weight put on the decisions we’re making… In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with getting older, and how with each year that passes we’re finding ourselves wiser, yes, but also more cautious and aware of how our actions impact our future. Points Discussed in this Episode Our ability to perform p...
Mar 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 33
What are some things you “sign up for” when you commit to being a business owner? It’s a question you probably don’t ask yourself beforehand; rather, something you start to experience as you get into it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with fielding hate comments, reading bad reviews, and we’ll also discuss some stories from others in the business space who are dealing with consequences they probably never expected. Points Discussed in this Episode No matter the size of ...
Mar 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 32
Finding your voice, speaking up, asking for what you want… It's not always easy. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with the discomfort and nervousness that can sometimes come along with speaking up. Points Discussed in this Episode Kate shares a story of a major shift in her perspective on the importance of speaking up Nicole talks about some struggles she’s faced with speaking up - and an experience where it wasn’t any trouble at all We share a few ways we’ve learned to m...
Feb 27, 2022•39 min•Ep. 31
Work-life balance is something we all strive for, but what is it exactly? And how do you know when you’ve accomplished it? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with work-life balance, including our own definitions of what it is - plus, how we’re working to achieve it in our own lives. Points Discussed in this Episode Does work-life balance exist? What we’re each doing to become better at work-life balance Deciding which buckets you want in your life (and what belongs in each ...
Feb 20, 2022•51 min•Ep. 30
With a bit of hesitation around the whole idea of visioning, we’ve both experienced it - and we’re hooked! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with how visioning has helped us through some really difficult times - in addition to it helping us bring to life some of our biggest dreams and goals. Points Discussed in this Episode How Kate first discovered visioning Nicole’s experience with visioning The power behind seeing something before it happens How we’ve continued to harne...
Feb 13, 2022•34 min•Ep. 29
Cancel culture has been around for a while now, but it might be something you’ve just recently started hearing more about - this might even be the first time! In this episode we’ll share our own personal perspective on cancel culture, including whether it’s productive, plus how we’ve experienced or seen it play out in our own lives. Points Discussed in this Episode What is cancel culture? Some of the research and examples we’ve both come across in our research How we’ve experienced cancel cultur...
Feb 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 28
The pandemic is something none of us could have really prepared for, but here we are. It’s been about two years since many of us went into our first lockdown, and we’re all still guessing as to when we’ll experience some sort of “new normal”. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with COVID-19 and the pandemic. Points Discussed in this Episode A look back to March 2020 and our first lockdown experiences How COVID and the pandemic as a whole has affected our everyday lives How ...
Jan 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 27
Perspective - how you choose to view life, the people around you, the places you visit, and your role in it all - is incredibly powerful. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with perspective shifts throughout experiences like living abroad, traveling the globe, conversations with family members, connections with those who are very different from us, and more! Points Discussed in this Episode Living abroad How travel can shift your perspective Your perspective changing as you...
Jan 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 26
Working with a high-performing spouse presents some challenges - especially if you view yourself as a high-performing individual as well. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences working with our significant others, including how it all started - and some of the surprises we’ve fielded along the way! Points Discussed in this Episode The importance of being clear about your role and asking for what you want The difference between the visionary role and the “engine” role Dealing wi...
Jan 16, 2022•39 min•Ep. 25
Money is a charged topic. Some of us grew up respecting money - understanding what money represents and how it can help us accomplish beautiful, positive things. Others have a different understanding. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with money, including how we thought and talked about money from a young age, in addition to how we feel about it now - and the many resources and the mindset work we’ve done to get there. Points Discussed in this Episode What we thought of m...
Jan 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 24
Mindset is one of the most powerful and impactful things in our lives, and we get to decide whether we invest our time, energy and effort into improving it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with mindset. We’ll discuss how it has played an integral role on our journeys, in addition to sharing specific experiences and moments where our mindset has dramatically shifted - and how that has changed the trajectory of our lives. Points Discussed in this Episode What our experienc...
Jan 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 23
Health - it’s definitely one of our top priorities and something we could go on and on about… mainly because it emcompasses so many different things: sleep, exercise, the food we put in our bodies (just to name a few). In this episode we’ll share our own personal views about what overall “good health” looks like, and what some of our daily routines are that help support good health in our own lives. Points Discussed in this Episode Has health always been important to us? How our youth and famili...
Dec 26, 2021•29 min•Ep. 22
Reflecting, looking back, recapping… whatever you want to call it, we’re jumping on the mic today to talk about why this is such an important practice for us, and how we do it! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with recapping by way of sharing our 2021 in review! The wins, the lessons, our upcoming goals, and more :) Points Discussed in this Episode Why is reflection important, and what role has it played on our journey and in our lives thus far? We each share our biggest ...
Dec 19, 2021•50 min•Ep. 21
Failure: it’s not typically something one strives for; or is it? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with failure and how our view of failure has changed over the years - especially since becoming entrepreneurs. Points Discussed in this Episode What we currently believe about failure Nicole shares a personal experience that - to some - looked a lot like failure Kate shares a failure she experienced at work - one that she has struggled to detach herself from How our view of f...
Dec 12, 2021•39 min•Ep. 20
Between the two of us, we’ve made a big move or relocated 8 times! Now that’s some experience. In this episode we’ll share what went into making the initial decision to move - and then what happened once we arrived in our location. You know - the good, the unexpected, the lessons, and... the not-so-glamorous side of things, too! Points Discussed in this Episode Kate shares her experience leaving home for the first time at the age of 18 for college Nicole shares her experience relocating from Syd...
Dec 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 19
It’s no secret that job security and the way we work is changing - fast. With the Great Resignation, the pandemic, and the fast-paced online world we live in today, changing careers is becoming more and more common. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with changing careers, moving internationally for jobs, and we’ll chat about the opportunities available to job seekers in today’s job market. Points Discussed in this Episode What’s the impact of the Great Resignation, and is ...
Nov 28, 2021•42 min•Ep. 18
Decision making isn’t always easy, and sometimes you wish someone else could just tell you exactly what to do next. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with decision making, and how we’ve each approached massive decisions in our lives. Points Discussed in this Episode We each talk about our relationship with decision making Nicole shares how she approached her decision to go through with a massive surgery Kate shares how she approached her decision to try and have children W...
Nov 21, 2021•31 min•Ep. 17
Traveling requires a few things: the right mindset, preparation and planning, and two little things called time and money. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with travel - starting from a young age, through grade school and college, and into our lives now as entrepreneurs with a little more freedom. But does that freedom make a difference in how we travel?... Tune in to find out! Points Discussed in this Episode Our favorite or ideal way to travel How travel changed for us ...
Nov 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 16
Long Description (show notes): Judgement can happen without you even realizing it, which is why it’s such a sneaky little thing. And let’s not even go there on the topic of comparing ourselves to others... Okay fine, let’s go there! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with judgement, how it has affected us throughout our lives, and who we think is the ONE and only person you should be comparing yourself to… Points Discussed in this Episode How has judgement affected us in ou...
Nov 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 15
Guilt is a tricky emotion. We feel it in a variety of situations. Sometimes we can talk ourselves off the ledge, and other times it feels like our guilt will consume us. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with guilt and the ways in which guilt pops up most often in our lives, like when we’re spending money, dedicating time to self-care, when we’re away from work, and more! Points Discussed in this Episode How spending money, practicing self-care, and being away from work br...
Oct 31, 2021•50 min•Ep. 14
Finding your passions - probably not something you think about on a daily basis. But should it be? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with being asked the question, “What are you passionate about?”, how we currently seek out new passions, and we’ll also share some things we’ve tried that we know we’re definitely not passionate about! Points Discussed in this Episode Remembering the first time we were asked, “What are you passionate about?” How we currently seek out new pass...
Oct 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 13
Having it all. The idea or possibility of having it all might bring up a mixed bag of emotions and thoughts for you. Us, too! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences and thoughts on what it means to have it all, we’ll look at how the pressures of having it all might be different for men and women, and we’ll also dive into some thoughts on whether we think it’s possible. Mentioned in this episode: Derek Sivers $250k giveaway Naval on desire being a contract The Power of Now by Ec...
Oct 17, 2021•42 min•Ep. 12
Let’s be real: running a business isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with running a business, including the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Points Discussed in this Episode Kate shares one of her biggest challenges We each share some of the biggest rewards and wins we’ve experienced We dive into the sacrifices we’ve made We answer the question: is it worth it? Thank you so much for joining us for this episode where we share our o...
Oct 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 11
Running a business isn’t for everyone, but can anyone do it? Well, turns out we have a lot to say on this topic!... by the end of this episode we decide we have to continue the convo, making this part I of a two part series. In this episode - part I - we talk about whether we’ve always considered ourselves entrepreneurs, we each share our own personal experience with becoming business owners, what the path looked like to get here, and we’ll even share one of the biggest challenges we’ve faced si...
Oct 03, 2021•42 min•Ep. 10
Ambition. By definition, it means a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. So, is it OK to be unambitious? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences when it comes to our levels of ambition, whether ambition comes with a negative connotation, and we’ll also share why on the surface, we don’t think it’s OK to be unambitious. Points Discussed in this Episode Our own levels of ambition in various areas of our lives How certain cir...
Sep 26, 2021•43 min•Ep. 9
Good habits aren’t always easy. Creating and sticking to them, all the while trying not to pick up bad habits… what’s the best way to manage it all? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with building good habits - that actually stick - plus how we’ve ditched bad habits and what we do to get “back on track” after a vacation or rough patch. Points Discussed in this Episode Our favorite “good habits” and how we started them Some of our bad habits we’ve kicked - or are currently ...
Sep 19, 2021•33 min•Ep. 8
