THE FINALE. A collection of short stories told by Season 2 guests about following your heart and the wisdom gained from doing so. Topics highlighted include: dreams coming to fruition, overcoming hurdles, familial relationships, manifesting your job, building community in new places, advocating for yourself, improving your health, starting a business, navigating success, and more. Order of guests featured in this episode: 2:39 Ariel Clark 8:43 McKayla Bull 15:08 Maclaine Purdy 22:15 Deanna Tikho...
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
It’s a rare occasion that Allie talks about being single, but with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we need a bit more hype and celebration around singlehood! This week Allie shares how the transformative moments during her 8-ish years of being single have allowed her to actually feel all emotions, build the resilience to move through tough times, and figure out who she is through her own lens. Tune in to hear Allie’s perspective on not settling, along with how she’s reframing the societ...
Feb 09, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 9
“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” As Allie approaches five months of being intentionally unemployed, the daily routine feels increasingly important. This solo episode is an inside look at what she’s up to on a daily basis, and how she is laying the foundation for the next chapter. Other topics include: Supporting physical, mental, and spiritual health Her journey of healing acne Evaluating her financial system Favorite podcasts and TV shows lately The risk of assigning...
Feb 02, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this solo episode, Allie is revealing the dagger-to-the-heart comment made by a coach that her younger brain internalized and turned into a fear of wasted potential (also a fear of unlimited potential). Immersed in the worlds of competitive cheerleading and dance while growing up, there were constant voices and messages reinforcing that being perfect was how to succeed. Tune in as Allie reflects on the culture of perfectionism that created these fears, the hurtful comment that led to low self...
Jan 26, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
What's going on? Why does your LinkedIn headline say “recalibrating”? What’s next? The people around us tend to be more uncomfortable than we are when going against societal expectations, whether it be by quitting a job, starting a business, or simply pausing to figure out what we truly desire. In Part 2 of their conversation, Allie returns with career counselor and therapist, Tamara Clarkson, to discuss feeling centered during times of transition, having gratitude for doing your own thing, and ...
Jan 12, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In a chat with mentor and former manager Tamara Clarkson, Allie reflects on the consequences of showing up as the “yes girl” at work and the reasons why she quit her most recent job. Sometimes it takes more than one misaligned job situation before you learn to never settle again. Incorporating her perspective as a career counselor and therapist, Tamara helps reframe the experience to highlight all the knowledge gained around boundaries in the workplace, advocating for yourself, the unspoken cave...
Jan 05, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
How can you advocate for yourself in each season of life? Maclaine Purdy grew up with the belief that you can do and be anything. She has never had a mental image of being “in a box.” Rather, she sees opportunity for everyone to expand and take up their full space. In this episode, Maclaine is sharing the moments of discomfort, unexpected pause, quiet patience, and determination that have allowed her to advocate for herself and create change in her life. Tune in to hear two conversations – one f...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ariel Clark has lived by the saying, “don’t have a Plan B because it distracts you from Plan A.” Since the age of 10, her Plan A has been to become an orthodontist. That plan came to fruition this year. She’s sharing how she stayed focused, navigated through hurdles and stress, found balance when dance was no longer a constant outlet, and leaned on key relationships for support to achieve her goals. Now a clinician, Dr. Ariel is working to perfect patients' smiles and using TikTok to connect wit...
Dec 22, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Your body is not failing you; it’s talking to you. Deanna Tikhonov is a women’s health nurse practitioner who created a concierge medicine experience for women who want more from their healthcare. Through her own experiences with debilitating migraines, cystic acne, painful periods, and treatment plans/pills that didn’t work, she began investigating the power of food as medicine and implementing a more holistic approach to improve her health. Deanna is sharing how those experiences uncovered a n...
Dec 15, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Writer, poet, artist, educator, outdoor enthusiast, and former dogsledding guide McKayla Bull joins the podcast today to kick off Season 2! Being a solo female backpacker has shaped her identity and cultivated inner strength to carve out a path uniquely her own. Since moving to Miami and not knowing anyone, she has built community by doing things by herself, being open to new connections, and curating art shows in the local community. Tune in to hear McKayla discuss the healing power of nature, ...
Dec 08, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to The Company We Keep – a show that explores how women are crafting their careers, relationships, health, and environments in ways that fuel their growth and evolution. What happens when we stand in our power? How can we focus on what we truly desire and drown out the noise of societal expectations? What happens when we take time off to rest, heal, and regroup? How can we fully show up in the transitional phases of life? In what ways can we take action and create positive change in our ...
Dec 06, 2021•59 sec
This week Allie shares a life update along with greatest moments from conversations with Season 1 guests. It’s a remix of inspiration that has been helping Allie through her own time of transition. Topics highlighted include: imposter syndrome, challenging yourself, rejection, quitting jobs, moving cities, building a business, sharing your art with the world, creating your personal brand, designing your living space, and more. Order of guests featured in this episode: 2:46 Ellyse Rodriguez 6:46 ...
Nov 03, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 12
THE FINALE. Celebrate the Season 1 finale with Allie in this solo episode as she gives a behind the scenes look leading up to and during the podcast. Most of the hard work was internal, battling the inner critic, letting go of perfection, and listening to her intuition. She’s sharing what terrified her most, and the inspiration that encouraged her to move forward and create a space for her voice and the voices of others to be heard. Join Allie as she answers frequently asked questions about the ...
Feb 24, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ezgi Platin talks about stepping away from her advertising career in Istanbul to freelance and build a hand lettering business. Her passion for hand lettering developed during an early morning routine at the local coffee shop, where she dedicated the time to learning through online creative courses and communities. Ezgi is sharing the steps she's taking to create a market for herself while pursuing an art form that isn't well-known in Turkey. Tune in as we chat about meeting in an online communi...
Feb 17, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Paola Avila shares how friendships and dedication helped her land a job in advertising, transfer offices from New York to Chicago, and move up in the industry. While it’s been a journey full of growth, her greatest memories are the personal moments in between the career wins. She’s talking about the importance of being human in the workplace, allowing laughter to boost productivity, prioritizing self-care, and spending time with family. Join us as we chat about going to high school together, rec...
Feb 10, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Amaris Grimme talks about the joke that motivated her to join the high school dance team, inspiring her to become a college hip hop dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher. Dance has been her constant form of self-expression and stress-relief throughout the highs and lows of college. From a construction internship in LA, to being dismissed from college, to getting back into college and finishing her degree with a personal all-time best GPA, we’re celebrating the moments that led to accomplishin...
Feb 03, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ellyse Rodriguez shares how the mantra – no shoulda, coulda, wouldas – has guided her on the winding road of building her career and adult life. She talks about taking an extreme pay cut for a job that gave her free experiences, a well-connected network, great friendships, and ultimately launched her career in Ecommerce. As she approaches her 30th birthday, she’s reflecting on the good and bad of each stage of the journey. Join us as we chat about working together in Chicago, the comparison game...
Jan 27, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Grace Coffey shares how her love of watching people draw inspired her to become an artist and build a career in art education. Navigating through family expectations and allowing her passion for art to shine have gotten her to where she is today. She's proven there is power in not asking for permission to follow your dreams. Her love of art goes beyond the classroom and has been infused throughout her personal life, from painting in her free time to collaborating with her boyfriend on the interi...
Jan 20, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Megan Ricks talks about pivoting away from past decisions, defying norms, and reframing unexpected setbacks. What she initially thought would be a career as a social studies teacher has expanded to a career focused on creating sustainable, equitable education on an international scale. She’s sharing how a last-minute decision to serve in Peace Corps in South Africa re-shaped what’s most important in life and sharpened her focus in her career. Join us as Megan reflects on the pivots, bits of advi...
Jan 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Christy Joehl shares her journey of building her fashion career in New York City by hustling through internships and freelance gigs to find a stable job and more balanced life. From making paper dolls as a child in Illinois to having her artwork and retail window concepts installed around the world, Christy talks about the hand-raising moments, people, and living environments that have supported her along the way. Tune in to hear Christy's secrets to curating a living space, style, and clear per...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Stephanie Bui talks about balancing her family's expectations of having a high paying career with her personal goals and creative desires. She shares how she pivoted from an unhappy path, overcame career embarrassment, re-evaluated relationships, and looked inward to understand what truly makes her happy. Self-reflection and support from friends have given her the courage and pride to pursue her creative side hustle, Buijee DIY. Join Allie and Stephanie as they swap stories on getting laid off o...
Dec 30, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Maria Requena shares how music helped her rise above self-doubt and temporary friendships to cultivate self-trust and community. It’s through this self-trust that she took the leap mid-pandemic and quit her job as a math tutor to become a full time singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Along the way she has looked to online music communities to learn how to produce her own music under Sunflower Summit and The Anthem Project artist personas, while simultaneously turning those personas into busine...
Dec 23, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Allie shares her journey of strategically planning her career and adult life only to have all the plans backfire. From getting laid off of her first job, taking the leap and moving to Chicago, hustling to build her advertising career, and facing unexpected health issues along the way, it has become clear that life isn't linear. There are so many possibilities and magic on the unexpected paths. What was once a well-crafted journey has now turned into a journey full of creativity, play, and surren...
Dec 16, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing The Company We Keep - A show that highlights how women are taking unexpected paths, overcoming obstacles, and constantly curating the people, places, jobs, and things in their lives in order to design a life they love. Humbled and inspired by the rollercoaster of life, Allie Bowes and her friends are sharing pivotal moments, lessons learned, and secrets to editing and refining their lives. This is the place for women in their 20s and early 30s to find inspiration for creating a life ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 min
