Back in episode 75 of the podcast we shared our rules of life - sort of as a “New Years special” to help start the year off strong! In this episode we’re recapping our rules of life and scoring ourselves on how well we’ve been doing. Because we believe checking in with yourself and recapping is critical when it comes to staying on track! Points Discussed in this Episode Why we thought it was important to check in with ourselves (we’re almost half-way through the year!) Kate revisits her rules of...
Jun 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 97
Being out of your routine, or making a big life and/or business shift that requires you to adjust to a new normal, isn’t always easy. How do you find your flow? How do you navigate things you didn’t even know were coming? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences - individually! Kate is on a 23-day river cruise in Europe and totally out of her normal routine. And Nicole & Omar just made a big business decision that has them adjusting to a new normal. Tune in for a very unique ...
May 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 96
We’re both big fans of minimalism. Simplicity, organization, and reducing possessions. But can minimalism be taken to an extreme? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with minimalism, including how we were first introduced to the concept and what role it plays in our lives today. Points Discussed in this Episode The definition of “minimalism” How we were introduced to the concept of minimalism Are there extreme cases when it comes to minimalism? Clutter, too many possessions,...
May 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 95
Burnout. Is there a stigma around sharing that you’re overworked, exhausted, stressed out, and can’t handle the pressures you face on a daily basis? And is it different whether you’re a man or a woman? In this episode we’ll explore these questions by diving into an article a friend shared with Kate earlier this year titled, Is burnout finally 'high-profile' enough for leaders to act? Points Discussed in this Episode Applauding Jacinda Ardern for her confidence in speaking out about “...no longer...
May 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 94
It’s not the first - or the last time - we’ll talk about friendship on this podcast! We believe creating and maintaining friendships is one of the most important things you’ll do in life. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with friendships, plus, we’ll discuss a post that was shared by a friend that poses the question, “Are women experiencing a friendship crisis?” Points Discussed in this Episode What role the pandemic has played in creating and maintaining friendships How ...
May 07, 2023•25 min•Ep. 93
We all know that some of the best recommendations for things come from friends, and TV shows are no exception! In this episode we’ll share some of our favorite TV shows we’re watching right now with the hopes you’ll discover one or two you can enjoy, too! Points Discussed in this Episode Our TV habits growing up versus now When we typically watch TV Nicole’s introduction to Korean dramas The show Kate is watching right now (plus her favorite dramas) Our favorite Docu Series’ Nicole’s recent favo...
Apr 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 92
Have you ever received an invite or an opportunity to speak at, attend, or participate in an event, retreat, or mastermind - and then had a really hard time deciding whether to say yes or no? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with deciding whether to commit to an event or other opportunity. Because honestly, it’s not always a super easy decision to make. Points Discussed in this Episode The boxes that need to be checked right off the bat in order for an opportunity to even...
Apr 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 91
In our last episode on the podcast we shared our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar just finished hosting! In this episode Nicole is sharing all: a complete recap of their team retreat, including what went well, and her biggest lessons learned! Points Discussed in this Episode Overall recap: How did the retreat go?! Diving into the things that “could have gone wrong”, like travel and delays, last-minute emer...
Apr 16, 2023•32 min•Ep. 90
Have you ever attended or hosted a retreat before? I’ve done both, and holy wow…They require a lot of planning and preparation! But they’re so worth it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar are hosting and that they leave for the same week we’re recording this episode! Points Discussed in this Episode Why Nicole & Omar decided to host a team retreat (this is their 2nd one!) ...
Apr 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 89
You’ve heard about our girls trip to Tokyo several times now, and today we’re bringing you an extra special, in-person episode with repeat guest (and our third mastermind member) Cassandra Sethi. In this episode you’ll hear the three of us chat in Tokyo together about our AirBNB Experience with a personal stylist! Points Discussed in this Episode Choosing a personal stylist AirBNB Experience Expectations versus what we got What we noticed about the differences in style between american and japan...
Apr 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 88
In Episode 83 here on the podcast we talked about how we planned our girls trip to Tokyo, Japan! We shared how we chose the location, the hotel, the activities we wanted to do, and even how we set expectations beforehand (we were going to be living together after all!) In this episode we’ll share a trip recap! We break down what went well, what we’d do differently next time, and how our trip went overall. Points Discussed in this Episode We score ourselves 1 - 10 on the location, the hotel, and ...
Mar 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 87
There are any number of things, people, and situations that can put us in a negative state of mind. Knowing this, how do we get out of that negative state of mind? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with how we identify when we’re in a negative state of mind, and the steps we take to get out of it. Points Discussed in this Episode The power of our minds and how we can choose our response - and the space we give ourselves before responding Covid, running a business, and mana...
Mar 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 86
Letting go - or “quitting” something - isn’t always easy, but it can absolutely help you expand and grow. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with letting go of things that are no longer serving us, or that we simply don’t enjoy as much as we used to. Points Discussed in this Episode What we believe about “quitting” Should you quit things you love? Why quitting / letting go of things you feel like you “need” is a good idea Letting go of things you might be doing simply becau...
Mar 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 85
Toxic positivity isn’t a term many people are familiar with - us included. First Michele introduced Nicole to the idea, and then Nicole introduced Kate to it. In this episode we’re removing all barriers to discuss how social pressures are preventing us from validating our own - and others - emotions, along with the toll it’s taking on our overall well being. Points Discussed in this Episode What is toxic positivity exactly? All emotions are valid; to deny yourself certain emotions just makes thi...
Mar 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 84
We’re both ecstatic because we have a girls trip coming up - that we’re going on together! That’s right, friends… Nicole and Kate are jet-setting to Tokyo to meet up with our third mastermind member, Cass, for a week of relaxation, fun, business brainstorming, and exploring. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with planning this trip: the intention behind it, how we sorted out all the details, and so much more! Points Discussed in this Episode Setting the intention and havin...
Feb 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 83
We all experience change in our lives, but how we anticipate it, react to it, and adapt to it varies greatly. In this episode we’ll share a discussion on the book Who Moved My Cheese?, a fable that follows the moves of 2 mice and 2 “littlepeople” as they make big life decisions in response to change. Points Discussed in this Episode How do we instinctively react to change? How our experiences impact our reaction to change as we get older or more mature Which character we relate to the most in th...
Feb 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 82
What’s one thing you’ve changed your mind about recently? It’s probably not a question you ask yourself often - if ever. But your answer can be incredibly revealing of growth, a perspective shift, and more. In this episode we’ll share a few things we’ve changed our minds about, and what these shifts in our beliefs have taught us. Points Discussed in this Episode You’re wrong about everything; you’ll change your mind about everything How change leads to growth Beliefs and rewriting new truths Fit...
Feb 12, 2023•36 min•Ep. 81
Kara describes it like this: “You know the image of the duck in the pond, and the legs are flailing underwater madly, but the duck just looks like it’s sailing along no big deal?... That’s pretty much a summary of how I feel most of the time!” In this episode Kara pulls back the curtain and shares very candidly what it was like to be the first of her friends to start a family, the defining moment when she knew she had to quit her 9-5 job, and how she managed to start her own business from scratc...
Feb 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 80
Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that goal setting works really well for a lot of people. But when’s the last time you actually took goal setting seriously and held yourself accountable to accomplishing your goal? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with goal setting and talk about recent experiences we’ve each had with setting and accomplishing goals! Points Discussed in this Episode 100 Day Goal Challenge on Kate's Take Win the Year Mini-Course w/ Nicole ...
Jan 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 79
Do you ever get to a point in the day where you simply can’t think straight? You’re being asked to make decisions and choices, but you just feel exhausted! Yep… that’s decision fatigue. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with decision fatigue and some of the ways we’ve learned to combat it. Points Discussed in this Episode What is decision fatigue? How decision fatigue might show up in our everyday lives Some helpful tips to combat decision fatigue, starting with awareness ...
Jan 22, 2023•32 min•Ep. 78
We love books, but it’s not always easy to choose your next read. In this episode we share the books we’re reading right now - and what we think of them! Get ready to add one or two to your own reading list! Points Discussed in this Episode Nicole shares the books she’s reading right now Free Time: Lose the Busy Work, Love Your Business (Jenny Blake) 1Q84 (Haruki Murakami) The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (Daniel Pink) The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identitie...
Jan 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 77
Do you meditate? It’s a question we’ve been asked dozens of times, and typically we’ve both been inclined to say “no”. But what if meditation didn’t have to look a certain way, or go by just one definition? Tune in to today’s special feature with Katie Krimitsos, Founder and Host of the Women’s Meditation Network, and open your mind to a whole new world of what meditation and mindfulness can be! Points Discussed in this Episode The many forms of meditation and how it doesn’t have to “look” any c...
Jan 08, 2023•48 min•Ep. 76
Have you ever thought about the rules you live by? Yeah, we hadn’t either - until now! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with setting aside time to consider our own rules of life, what they are, and why we highly recommend you do it, too! Points Discussed in this Episode The inspiration for this episode We share a healthy handful of our rules of life, including personal cleanliness, spending money on experiences over things, daily movement being a must - and wine and chees...
Jan 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 75
How often do you just stop to ponder some of life’s biggest questions? We’re willing to bet not that often, as we know this is the case for us. In this episode we’ll share a discussion on a podcast episode in which a woman shares her story - a story that allowed us to do just that: ponder questions about our existence, about suffering, about mindset, and more. Points Discussed in this Episode Brief overview of Maya Shankar’s story We share a few things that stood out to us, like considering our ...
Dec 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 74
When this book came up in a random conversation and we realized we had both read it, we were so excited to discuss it! In this episode we’ll share our biggest takeaways and standout moments from the book, How to Live: 27 conflicting answers and one weird conclusion . Don’t worry - no spoilers here! Points Discussed in this Episode Brief overview of the book and how it’s quite different from your traditional read Our favorite chapters and ideas from the book Some interesting connections we found ...
Dec 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 73
No one wants to be blindsided by criticism and negative feedback, especially when what they’re sharing is meant to support and empower others. Well, that’s exactly what happened when Angela Henderson published an article on a popular website in Australia called MamaMia, and today she’s joining us to share exactly how she handled that criticism and negative feedback without losing sleep - or her confidence. Points Discussed in this Episode What went down - straight from Angela What she was most s...
Dec 11, 2022•39 min•Ep. 72
In our last episode on the podcast (Ep 70) we shared our initial exploration of our core values with you. In today’s episode we’ll continue the convo as our discovery unfolds! Turns out a deep dive into your core values goes a lot farther than we thought - in the best way possible! Points Discussed in this Episode Quick recap of our previous episode, Part I on Values (Ep 70) We revisit our 2nd value (neither of us were convinced we had it nailed!) We discuss some questions from Brené’s worksheet...
Dec 04, 2022•42 min•Ep. 71
Values are important - we all know this - but have you ever really taken the time to actually write them down… to declare them? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with values, and how a podcast episode and PDF worksheet from Brené Brown has helped us immensely on our journey to declaring our core values! Points Discussed in this Episode Our serendipitous desire to dig deep into our own values The anxiety we felt around choosing just 2 core values (we have at least 10-15!......
Nov 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 70
Planning and hosting an event, a mastermind, or a retreat is a lot of work. But the experience and outcome is worth every second! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with planning and hosting our own events, masterminds, and retreats! Points Discussed in this Episode Defining masterminds, events / conferences, and retreats Our own experience planning and hosting our own events Nicole talks about WebinarNinja Live in San Diego (2015), the WebinarNinja Team Retreat they hosted...
Nov 20, 2022•44 min•Ep. 69
There comes a time when the scales have to tip: you consume to learn, but then what about producing… Isn’t that where the true learnings and experience come from? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with the different stages of consuming and producing, and how each benefits us in different ways. Points Discussed in this Episode Does consuming sap your creative energy, making it more difficult to produce? Different types of consuming - not all content is created equally! Our ...
Nov 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 68
