Schooooooools out for summer (at least for the kiddos) ☀️ Things might not be popsicles and swimming pools as an adult during the summer, but there are definitely sure fire ways to enjoy summertime as an adult! Tune in as your favorite co-hosts take a dive into leading an intentional summer. Resources: 5 Ways To Not Waste Summer Podcast Episode Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel ...
Jun 19, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 94
As Human Resources calls it, this is a life-changing event for our co-host, Makenzie! From building her home bakery business and taking on more orders to switching from a full-time job to a part-time career, sit down with the girls as Caitlyn asks the hard-hitting questions about how to transition your professional life intentionally. And, be sure to listen closely for the fun fact about Makenzie's previous work history that even Caitlyn didn't know 👀 Resources: Lou Hou Sweets on Instagram Lou ...
Jun 12, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Home is where the ❤️ is. It should also be a place of peace for your mind, body, and soul. Sit down with Caitlyn, Makenzie, and their special guest, Evelyn Hall, to discuss creating and maintaining peace in your home. We promise you’ll walk away with some lovely advice! Resources: Evelyn on IG All Things Lovely Co Chelsi Jo Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Jun 05, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Today’s intention has been roasted and brewed perfectly for YOU! Sit down with Caitlyn, Makenzie, and special guest, Abby Melton, as they discuss the art of coffee and spirit of redemption. Whether you love a good cup of Joe, you’ve never had a cup of coffee in your life, or you’re somewhere in between, you’re sure to love this episode ☕️ Resources: Abby on Instagram Redemption Coffee House and Roastery Beyond the Bar Podcast Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast ...
May 29, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 91
What better way to kick off season 3️⃣ of the podcast than by discussing an intentional life?! Caitlyn and Makenzie sit down with Intentionality Speaker and Coach, Cristina Slabic, to chat about how to lead your life with intention. Tune in and help your favorite hosts celebrate a new season of the show! Resources: Cristina on Instagram Cristina’s Website The Intentional Life on Amazon Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel ...
May 22, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 90
When they say friendship fall outs are worse than break ups, they mean it 💔 Friendship hurt can be extremely painful, but your girls are here to heal the wound with tips and tricks for accepting, managing, and moving past difficult times with your friends. Resources: Circles of Friendship Episode Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
May 15, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Prayer is a powerful tool for anything life throws your way 🙏🏼 In today’s episode, the girls bring on Christian Life Coach, Emily Krill, to dig deep into the practice of prayer and help inspire others with her S.O.A.P. challenge. Ready to find comfort and peace? Tune in! Resources: Emily Krill on Instagram The S.O.A.P. Challenge Messy Worship’s Website The Trick That Made Me LOVE Reading My Bible Blog I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa TerKeurst Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast ...
May 08, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 88
So you just said YES, now what? Listen in as Makenzie and Caitlyn get some time with Becca, wedding planner and owner of Yes To I Do, LLC. We get to dive into all things wedding and more! Don't have a wedding on the books? That's okay! Becca shares what its like to start your own business as a first time mom, and some great take aways on being more intentional - tune in to find out what they are! Resources: Yes To I Do on Facebook Yes To I Do on Instagram Yes To I Do Website Follow Us: @the_int...
May 01, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Not everyone likes change, us included sometimes, but we can try our best to embrace those changes intentionally! As life evolves and our stories continue being written, there are tactics, many of which we cover in today's intention, that can be helpful to absorb new seasons with acceptance and grace. We'd also love to hear from YOU how you embrace seasonal shifts consciously ❤️ Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenzie...
Apr 24, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 86
You can be picky and a foodie, right? Caitlyn and Makenzie say, "Yes!". Grab your favorite snack and listen to how the girls navigate having picky tastebuds but a love for food and trying new things. Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Apr 17, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Don't come hungry to this episode! We're sitting down with charcuterie extraordinaire, Aliesha, to chat all things cheese [and more]. From sourcing the best ingredients and scaling a small business to arranging the perfect board and much more, Aliesha gives us her expertise on this niche of the food world 🧀 Resources: Swiss the Girl Swiss the Girl on IG Aliesha on IG Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Apr 10, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 84
The saying, "Time flies when you're having fun." couldn't be more true for the first quarter of our year! From our favorite moments and things we loved most to what we're excited for in months to come and so much more, we invite you to sit down with us and reminisce on all the positivity that came from the past 3 months. Resources: More Than Just A Cup: My Coffee Experiences Lou Hou Sweets Cup o' Joe Zarletti Mequon, WI It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Candle Lamp...
Apr 03, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Have you ever taken the Enneagram Personality Test? If not, we highly recommend it because the results can be invaluable for your friendships! Learning more about YOU allows your best self to shine with the people you care about most. And, when you take your test, let us know your results! You can find out what ours are in this week’s intention 😊 Resources: Find Your Enneagram Deepening Your Friendships With The Enneagram by Meredith W Boggs Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @ca...
Mar 27, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 82
We’ve all heard of the term FOMO but what if we started to flip the script to enjoy JOMO? We can start finding fun and entertaining activities to keep us pleasantly relaxed and stress-free every time we decide we’d rather stay in than go out or save money versus spend it! Tune in as Makenzie and Caitlyn share what ideas they have tried to bring the JOMO into their lives! Resources: JOMO: Celebrate the Joy of Missing Out By Jessica Misener Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynment...
Mar 20, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 81
We all want good luck to come our way or to manifest good experiences for ourselves. What happens when we “get lucky?” Tune in as Makenzie and Caitlyn share some of their lucky moments and how to start manifesting some intentional good in your future. Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley
Mar 13, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Whether you're stuck in a rut or thriving with success, it can be difficult to appreciate exactly where you're at in life. Caitlyn and Makenzie know all too well that seasons of life are everchanging, so they take a meaningful dive into how YOU can appreciate your place in life regardless of where you're at. Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Mar 06, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Have you ever felt tension with a friend? Unsure of how to handle it? That’s why we brought in the experts Kendra and Julie from The Ruth Experience to help us all be more intentional with handling conflict within our friendships. Their takeaways will leave you being able to walk into those hard seasons with so much more confidence that things will work out just right! Happy listening and see ya next time! Resources: The Ruth Experience Website Newest Gratitude Devotional Connect with them on IG...
Feb 28, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Some connections just happen, but most of the time they take work. Being intentional with the different connections you make in life is important, which is why we brought in John, our good friend and expert in making intentional connections! Whether it be a new friend, a long-distance family member, a co-worker, or anyone else, John opens the lens to developing meaningful connections in a thoughtful and situational way. Resources: John on IG: @allheartphoto Wisdom in the Tangents Podcast Podcast...
Feb 21, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Did you know that there are different tiers of friendship? Sit down with Caitlyn and Makenzie as they interview Christian relationship coach and mentor, Anna, to dig deep into what matters for each level of friendship in our lives! We guarantee today’s intention will have you mapping out the road to success for each relationship you have in life. Resources: Temple Love Fitness Temple Love Fitness on Facebook and Instagram Previous Episodes with Anna 19 & 20 Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodca...
Feb 14, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Let's face it, we all love being asked out on a date! Who doesn't love feeling those butterflies or having the pre-dinner nerves? Well, Caitlyn and Makenzie are here to dish out fun ways to keep the dating scene active even when you're married. If you're looking for fun ways to date your spouse, tune in! Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Feb 07, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 75
As with many things in life, being intentional with our relationships is important. Whether with a friend, romantic partner, or family member, all relationships require effort from both parties, and Caitlyn and Makenzie are here to dish out how they maintain the health of relationships in their lives! Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Jan 31, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 74
You've heard us use the phrase fill your cup in order to pour out to others! In today's episode you will hear how Marie uses the power of retreats to not just fill her cup but hosts a variety of retreats for women to fill theirs as well through Goddess of Light Retreats. Listen in as Marie shares: What activities and practices are done at the retreats What she does to prepare for hosting the retreats Her use of the 80-20 rule And don't miss the special gift at the end! Resources: Marie on IG God...
Jan 24, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Looking for ways to be more intentional with your finances? Stop your searching because Caitlyn takes a deep dive with financial expert, Libby Brooks, on how to hone in on financial stability and success! Libby is on a mission to demolish the psychological barriers that keep us from loving money by empowering you to feel worthy of wealth . She is a fellow Wisconsinite and is really paving the way for millennials to start taking ownership of their finances! Resources: Libby on Instagram Libby on ...
Jan 17, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Let’s face it, we’re all busy! Whether you find yourself swamped with work, knee-deep in family obligations, or running on E after spending lots of time at the gym, we all have jam-packed schedules in our own way. If you’re looking to appreciate this buzz rather than dull its sparkle, tune in to this intention. Caitlyn and Makenzie go over how to successfully embrace being busy! Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Jan 10, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or otherwise, your wellness is important! Tune in as Caitlyn and Makenzie kick off the new year with wellness expert, Maggi Fitzpatrick, to discuss practices for taking care of Y-O-U. Resources: Maggi on Instagram Maggi's Articles Maggi's Podcast: Becoming Intuitive Radio Interviews Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Jan 03, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Well that's a wrap! 2023 is about to get our "Spotify Wrapped." Listen in as Makenzie and Caitlyn share their favorite things from the year! Their favorite date nights, their favorite song, to the favorite things they learned. Find out what questions they asked so you can go ask your friends their favorite things of 2023. Resources: The 12 Week Year book The Gap and the Gain book The IT Girl book The Woman in Cabin 10 book The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F*** book New Heights Podcast Follow Us: ...
Dec 27, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Happy holidays! In today's intention, Caitlyn and Makenzie share how you can be traditional this holiday season and what their personal favorites are. The possibilities are endless, so grab your hot cocoa, curl up in a blanket, and tune in to our holiday traditions. Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Dec 20, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Caitlyn and Makenzie talk shop with Connor, Makenzie's husband, on how he continues to grow his side hustle. Whether it's time management and staying organized or multitasking and planning, there are a variety of skills needed to be intentional with growing a business. Any idea what his might be? Tune in to find out! Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Dec 13, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Baby, it's cold outside! With winter in full effect in Wisconsin, the girls do a deep dive of how to intentionally make the best of this beautiful season. From hydrating skin care and lit candles to yummy dinners and fuzzy blankets, we hope you'll join Caitlyn and Makenzie for a cozy episode. Resources: Our Merch! Shop Closes December 9th I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa TerKeurst Follow Us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenziediffley...
Dec 07, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week is December 1st thru the 7th , and the girls couldn't think of a better way to show their support of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation than by dedicating an episode to spreading awareness! With special guest Chelsey Walker, Crohn's disease patient of more than 20 years and Makenzie's big sister, we dive into all things IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) and what YOU can do if you recognize any symptoms in yourself or others, want to get involved, or would li...
Nov 29, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 65