Whether you’re single, dating, in a serious relationship, divorced, or have been married for years, you’re probably familiar with the judgment and stigmas surrounding dating and one’s relationship status in our society. For this episode we’ve invited our good friend Allison Melody on the mic to help us chat about relationships from a different perspective: that of a single woman who knows what she wants, and is not afraid to ask for it. Points Discussed in this Episode What Alli has learned from...
Nov 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 67
There are certainly pros to being a specialist. No one wants an airline pilot who is “kind of good” at flying a plane. But does that mean being a specialist is always better than being a generalist? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with - at times - being on track to become specialists in certain areas, but also seeing the value in being good at a lot of different things. Points Discussed in this Episode The idea that being a specialist is somehow superior or makes you be...
Oct 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 66
Conferences and networking events - how do you know which ones are worth attending, and how can you plan and prepare properly to get the most out of them? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with conferences and networking events, including our hacks and the things we’ve learned from attending dozens of them over the past 10 years! Points Discussed in this Episode How do you choose the right conferences and networking events to attend? Attending an event for content versus n...
Oct 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 65
A reading week? We know… we had our fair share of questions about what a reading week looks like, why you should consider doing one, and what the biggest benefits of a reading week might be. So for this episode we invite Steph Clarke of Steph’s Business Bookshelf Podcast on to talk about it! Points Discussed in this Episode Types of books to read during different times of the day Having go-to sources you trust for book recommendations How a “reading week” might be a “thinking” weekend, a “4-day ...
Oct 16, 2022•53 min•Ep. 64
Responsibility isn’t something to be taken lightly. Yet so many toss it out with the trash and go on with their lives as though their commitments and duty don’t matter. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with responsibility, why we don’t take it lightly, and how our responsibilities affect so much more than just our own daily lives. Points Discussed in this Episode Is it true… That how you do anything is how you do everything? What level of responsibility do we owe ourselve...
Oct 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 63
Being an empathetic friend, partner, and leader is hopefully something we all strive for. But maybe empathy isn’t something you’ve thought about much… Maybe you’re not quite sure what it even means. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with empathy, and why we feel that striving to be an empathetic person can make such a huge difference in your life - and in others lives. Points Discussed in this Episode: The definition of empathy, and looking at empathy as a skill Why being ...
Oct 02, 2022•27 min•Ep. 62
PSA: Stick around until the very end of today’s episode to hear about an incredible milestone we’re hoping you’ll celebrate with us! :) Celebrations and parties - not everyone loves them, but we think they should! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences hosting parties, what the pros and cons of hosting a party at home are, our favorite occasions to celebrate, and why we think celebrating is so important! Points Discussed in this Episode Our favorite things to celebrate What goe...
Sep 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 61
Are there things on your to-do list you do because you feel obligated to, but that you really don’t like doing? Yeah, we’ve got a few of those, too… In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with obligations - what they are, why we do them, and some different ways of looking at those less-than-ideal to-do’s from a new perspective to make them a little easier to tackle. Points Discussed in this Episode Things we do out of pure obligation - that we don’t want to do. Why do we do the...
Sep 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 60
It’s a question you’ve maybe thought about here and there, but being able to dive in and consider the topic from multiple different perspectives is, well, why we started this podcast! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with marriage, what it means to us, and the importance of being on the same page with your partner. Points Discussed in this Episode: Is marriage relevant? The history of marriage There being a very “transactional” feeling to certain aspects of marriage The d...
Sep 11, 2022•38 min•Ep. 59
Mental health and wellness is something we all know is important. But how widely accepted is it? And do people shy away from getting help because of fear of judgment - or worse, because they don’t have access? In this episode we’ve invited our good friend Katie VanBuskirk, PHD in clinical psychology, on the mic to chat about mental health. We also discuss some of the tools that are becoming more and more widely available to support those seeking help. Points Discussed in this Episode How counsel...
Sep 04, 2022•44 min•Ep. 58
Being creative. We’ll be real with you: for a long time, we didn’t feel like we had the whole being creative thing down. But what does being creative really mean? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with being creative, including our past definitions, how those definitions have evolved (and why), plus, the things we do now that make us feel most creative. Points Discussed in this Episode What does being creative mean? How our definition of creativity has changed over time (a...
Aug 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 57
Being opinionated, speaking up, having a voice… are they all one in the same? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with speaking up and feeling confident about sharing our own opinions - and the meaning we’ve attached to being opinionated. Points Discussed in this Episode What does being opinionated mean, and is it the same as speaking up? A one-sided opinion versus an informed opinion Why we feel being willing to hear both sides of an argument is so important How social medi...
Aug 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 56
Self-care is something that’s easily pushed to the backburner, but why? Why is it that we sometimes feel guilty for investing in our health, mental wellness, and our overall well being? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with self-care: our favorite routines, what we would love to do more of, and oh yes - we’ll chat about the occasional guilt that can come with the more “indulging” self-care activities. Points Discussed in this Episode Feeling guilty about some of our self-...
Aug 14, 2022•29 min•Ep. 55
We fully recognize that there are two sides to every story. We’re just having a REALLY hard time understanding how there could be another side to this one… How could this happen? In this episode we’ll share our own personal thoughts on Roe v Wade being overturned in the United States, along with what some of the implications and unintended consequences might be now - and in the future. Points Discussed in this Episode Our initial thoughts when we first heard about Roe v Wade being overturned Wha...
Aug 07, 2022•37 min•Ep. 54
We’ve all done it: judged others, compared our body to someone else’s body, and beat ourselves up for the way we look. In this episode we invite two sisters, Emma and Carla, to the convo - and they’ve been through it all: diets, plastic surgery, and more. Together we chat openly about the struggles all of us have gone through with self-acceptance. Points Discussed in this Episode Why are we trapped in this cycle of believing there’s actually an “ideal” body type? How awareness plays such a huge ...
Jul 31, 2022•50 min•Ep. 53
If you’ve ever been married, then you know planning a wedding is a lot of work! But it’s so worth it - IF you’re able to keep one thing in mind: this is about what you and your partner want! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with creating our wedding guest lists, how we escaped the diamond-studded claws of the monstrous wedding industry, and how we both prepared in advance to have time off from our businesses to enjoy our big day! Points Discussed in this Episode Kate didn...
Jul 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 52
Style and wardrobe. It’s something we’ve both had a struggle or two with, and that’s why we’re excited to be bringing on our great friend, mastermind partner, and professional personal stylist, Cass Sethi, so she can help! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with battling our closets, finding clothes we feel great about, and how our “working from home” wardrobes have affected our overall personal style. Mentioned in this episode Next Level Wardrobe Follow Cass on Instagram !...
Jul 17, 2022•51 min•Ep. 51
We did it, friends! Today we’re celebrating episode 50 on the podcast! Thank you all so much for your support and tuning into this podcast. In this episode we’re taking a look back at 4 of our favorite episodes, and we also share a little update on each topic! Points Discussed in this Episode Episode 1: Do I want to start a family? We invited our friend Natalie Sisson on to chat about her journey to motherhood in Episode 47 Op-Ed piece from LA Times on “Being child-free” Roe v. Wade being overtu...
Jul 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 50
Maintaining and growing friendships is hard work, and in our opinion - for the right friendships - it’s more than worth it! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with maintaining existing friendships - and creating new ones - amongst the many moves, changes in careers, and shifting priorities we’ve experienced throughout our lives thus far. Points Discussed in this Episode How our view of friendship has shifted over time What we’ve done to maintain our most special friendships...
Jul 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 49
A few episodes back (episode 45 here on the podcast) we discussed some of the many cons of social media. In this episode, we’re back to chat about some ways social media has enhanced our lives, both personally and professionally! Points Discussed in this Episode Leveraging social media for business (Facebook Groups, Twitter discussions) Does the amount of time you invest in social media = what you get out of it? Deciding which platforms to use based on what you get out of them How social media h...
Jun 26, 2022•34 min•Ep. 48
From complete lifestyle freedom and full-time entrepreneurial bliss to all the messy, beautiful experiences of motherhood. Now that’s a transition that comes with a whole lot of changes! In this episode we dive into those changes with our special guest, Natalie Sisson. We hope you enjoy it! Points Discussed in this Episode How Natalie and Josh’s handshake over dinner one night changed their lives The transition from lifestyle entrepreneurship and full freedom to becoming a mom The emotions that ...
Jun 19, 2022•50 min•Ep. 47
We get it: it’s not easy planning a trip - let alone a trip where you actually get to relax and feel refreshed upon your return. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with planning time away from our homes (and our businesses) to recharge. ‘Cause if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s how critical that time really is. Points Discussed in this Episode The importance of planning your trips with intention Vacays pre-entrepreneurship (and how it’s different now) The creativit...
Jun 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 46
Social media is something that, these days, is hard to ignore. Whether you’re on it to share pictures, engage with your audience, or for that dopamine hit when you get a “ding!”, we’ve all experienced what it’s like to get a little lost in the rabbit hole. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with social media and how we think it has changed us - for better or worse. Mentioned in this episode: The Social Dilemma Points Discussed in this Episode Why do we post on social media?...
Jun 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 45
Stress. It comes in many forms and varying intensities. But one thing is for sure: we all experience it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with managing stress, how it shows up, and some of our own coping mechanisms we use often. Points Discussed in this Episode Identifying triggers, people, and situations that cause you stress Situations where tonality or how you start a sentence could cause unnecessary stress How our view and feelings around stress have changed as we’ve ...
May 29, 2022•33 min•Ep. 44
Delegating isn’t easy, and partnerships can either be incredibly rewarding, or not at all what you expected. So how do you know when to do it and when not to? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with delegating and partnerships, and how we’ve learned to gauge whether an offer is a great opportunity, or a hard pass. Points Discussed in this Episode How do you know what and when to delegate? What are the benefits of delegation and/or entering into a partnership? Challenges we’...
May 22, 2022•37 min•Ep. 43
Sometimes we find ourselves in a new role that isn’t so familiar, and getting used to showing up in a different way isn’t always easy. This is especially the case as our parents age and the relationship dynamics shift. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with changing roles and identities as we get older - in all areas of our lives. Points Discussed in this Episode Challenges with switching our focus… going from a domestic focus, to a business focus, to a family focus The un...
May 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 42
Hey friends! Today we’re mixing things up a bit and sharing an interview we did on our girlfriend Allison’s podcast called Food Heals. In this episode we dive into the topic of mindset with Allison. We hope you enjoy it! Points Discussed in this Episode We share a bit about how Nicole & Kate Can Relate came to be! We chat with Allison about our own mindset experiences Tune in to hear how mindset has changed for us over the years Thank you so much for joining us for this Special Feature episo...
May 08, 2022•51 min•Ep. 41
Starting again can mean a lot of different things. Sometimes it’s expected - a choice we make. And other times it’s not at all expected, and it can feel abrupt - maybe even devastating. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with starting again and the major shifts we’ve had in our own lives on our journey to finding what’s next. Points Discussed in this Episode Major moves and decisions we’ve made early on in life in order to start again Scenarios where a restart might be help...
May 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 40
Saying yes to too many things inevitably leads to feeling overextended, and frankly, exhausted. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with overextending ourselves, and what we’ve learned along the way after saying “yes” to too many things. Points Discussed in this Episode Our desire to help others and be able to “do it all” Feeling obligated, obliged, or pressured to say yes How important your own time is, and how saying “no” can be empowering Mentioned in this episode: Essent...
Apr 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 39
Our journey to starting our own businesses began over 10 years ago, and there have certainly been a lot of unexpected experiences and lessons learned throughout. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with starting our own business - the up’s, the down’s, and everything in between. Points Discussed in this Episode We each set the scene of where we were and what prompted our decision to start our own business What has your experience been like starting, and now running, your own...
Apr 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 38
