Lent is coming up, and I wanted to explore some ways we can live Lent well in a work environment! Using inspiration from St. Josemaria Escriva's "The Way," this episode dives into ways that we can best live this season in a way that glorifies God and points those around us to Him!
This is our most controversial episode yet…and also our shortest. Tune in for a quick reflection on this week’s first reading, Jeremiah 17:5-8.
I'm SO excited to introduce you to my dear friend Katie on this week's podcast! Katie and I became friends this past fall after moving to NYC around the same time, and she's been one of the greatest gifts the big apple has offered me! Katie is wise, generous, funny, and so smart, and her story of discerning God's call on her life and her courage to move to NYC is pretty amazing. I'm so sorry for the whistling of the radiator (especially at the beginning of the episode) but I promise it eventuall...
"In order to succeed in prayer, it should be done when we first awaken, when our whole being is calm and recollected. We need to make our meditation before anything else." - St. Peter Julian Eymard "Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day." - St. Francis de Sales Morning prayer is the foundation of a life lived boldly for God – but I know what it's like to have no idea what to do or where to begin. In this short episode, I'll share six thoughts on morning prayer, including my favorite...
We are BACK and I couldn’t be more excited to a) be on the mic again and b) usher in season two with my bestie. Today, Erica and I wrap up 2021, share our words for 2022, and chat about our goals. We also explore the space between offering everything up to grace and working as if things depend on us, and talk a little bit about where The SundayMonday and the podcast are headed this year. As we mention in the podcast, this season we’re going “back to basics” and I can’t wait to share our all-star...
It's the follow-up episode you've been waiting for!! This past spring, Sarah Bui and I recorded an episode (#4) on finding joy in seasons of waiting. We were both in the process of applying to school, and as of this past month, we're living that dream! Sarah and I talk about how the process shook out, what God taught us in the waiting, and advice for our former (and future) selves facing waiting and uncertainty of any kind. We hope our conversation leaves you encouraged to trust in the goodness ...
With all of the distractions of our lives and work, it's so easy to get constantly sidetracked and distracted by interruptions. This can wreak havoc on our peace, purpose, joy, and prayer. This week, I'm exploring a few ways that we can reclaim our daily lives, which in turn makes us more available and obedient to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. He wants our joy and wants our peace!
I think the title says it all, but this is a quick little episode here to remind you that you have permission to take a break. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted – you are NOT alone! This episode is for you, to offer some super practical tips to deal with any stress or overwhelm you're facing today. Enjoy! About The SundayMonday: Follow The SundayMonday: @thesundaymonday_ Visit our website: www.thesundaymonday.co Sign up for our newsletter: The SundayMonday Tuesday...
Today I’m joined by author, speaker, mother, TV Host, Miss USA 2009, and my friend, Kristen Dalton Wolfe! I’ve known Kristen for almost a decade and I’m so excited to have her on the show! We cover everything from comparison to confidence to trust in God, and she tells the story of how the Lord led her to her newest role as the host of her very own talk show! Her joy and faith are contagious and I hope you’re just as blessed by this episode as I was while recording it! About Kristen Dalton Wolfe...
My dream podcast guest is here and I’m over the moon!! Claire Swinarski is a woman of many talents – an author, a podcaster, a writer, a mother, a missionary – and her brainchild, The Catholic Feminist, is one of my very favorite podcasts (and now newsletters!) ever. Since retiring the podcast late last year, Claire has been publishing some amazing newsletters on her sub-stack “Letters from a Catholic Feminist” (linked below), as well as publishing multiple middle grade books. Oh, and she also h...
It's episode 40 (wow) and we're here with a question and answer episode! Thanks for submitting your questions this week – if you have a topic for me to cover on the next one, email janekennedy@thesundaymonday.co! (1:18) I keep falling into the same sins, and I want freedom from that. I’ve been to confession, read books, and I’m still struggling. (3:36) What are your best tips for salary negotiations? (6:00) I want to have a better relationship with social media, but nothing is working. I’ve trie...
Your resident chill girls are back with an episode all about joy, fun, play, and not taking things too seriously!! In this episode, we share how we find joy in daily life, our suggestions for bringing play into our work, how having fun is actually a way to be more productive, and how Jesus wants and encourages our joy! Our challenge to you after this episode is to do something that intentionally cultivates joy!! Send me a picture @thesundaymonday_ on instagram and we'll share them throughout the...
Bridget is one of the best people I know, and her radical faith and trust in God is contagious. I had to have her on to talk about all sorts of things – and her wisdom about developing a relationship with God, showing up authentically wherever He calls us, and navigating transitions with peace and purpose is all SO good. I hope this episode leaves you as encouraged to drop everything and meet up with God as it did for me! Enjoy! About The SundayMonday: Follow The SundayMonday: @thesundaymonday_ ...
I am SO excited about this episode! I was first exposed to Heather and her work in 2017, and over the past few years, she has played a major role in some of the most stressful/exciting moments of my life: from competing at Miss California to taking the GMAT and applying to business school! Her coaching has helped me develop a confident self image that has served me in my faith, work, and life, and I can’t wait for you to get to know her. In this episode, we talk about the three most important st...
Join Katie Jones from @agapeinvesting as she busts three myths about money and faith. Katie also covers investing apps, easy ways to save, values-based budgeting and spending, tithing, paying off debt and so much more! This episode features the audio from one of our most popular Instagram Live events (hosted in September of 2020), and we've heard from so many members of the community that this discussion was helpful in creating a new mindset around approaching finances with a stewardship mindset...
In today's episode, you'll get to hear from one of the most beautiful and holy people I know – Jacelyn Vo! Jace and I went to UCSB together, and since graduating her life has been a grand adventure! I can't wait for you to hear how the Lord has worked in her life and how she has been courageous in pursuit of Him. Enjoy!! About Jacelyn Vo: Jacelyn is a full time first grade teacher at Brilla College Prep Elementary located in the South Bronx, a place she finds full of life, culture, and the prese...
We’re getting a bit vulnerable on the podcast today and talking about heartbreak. I’m not sure what’s going around, but it seems like a lot of people I love dearly are in the throes of disappointment, broken expectations, and heartbreak. It’s so hard to see this in lives of my friends, so I’m jumping on for an unscripted chat and prayer session (starting at about 13:30). The Lord meets us in our disappointment, in our hurt, in our broken expectations. He LOVES us. He also doesn’t want us to stay...
I have exciting news to share! After nine months of taking tests, writing essays, a million coffee chats, interviews, and more, I'm over the moon to share that I'm attending business school this fall. Applying for business school is a long, arduous process, so today I'm breaking down my experience and the tips and tricks I learned along the way. If you're interested in applying for MBA programs, or want to know what I've been doing for the past nine months, listen on! It's a pretty comprehensive...
I'm so SO excited to finally share this conversation I had with Tolu a few weeks ago. She is an incredible doctor, an accomplished academic, and so in love with Jesus it's contagious. We talked about all sorts of things, from her journey into medicine, her interest and research into Sickle Cell Disease. Tolu shares how her faith impacts her work, and shares a story that gave me serious goosebumps. Whether you work in medicine or not, Tolu's witness is inspiring for anyone seeking to offer their ...
Are you my mentor? Mentorship is a buzzy concept – especially around young professionals – but what the heck is a mentor, and how do I find one? In this episode, I dive into the definitions of mentors and mentorship, share my experiences with my own board of directors, talk about the differences between a mentor and a company sponsor, and share red flags and green lights to look for when discerning a mentor. Then I jump into how to find a mentor – where to look, what to say, and how to cultivate...
"Every expression of true beauty can be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus." Pope Francis Beauty captivates – and beauty transforms. We cannot help but be drawn in by the true, the good, and the beautiful. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with singer-songwriter Marie Miller, whose beautiful music is doing just that! During our conversation, Marie tells the story of how she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in performing, and what it looks like to be a pr...
What's the best way to live our faith in the world? How do we bring our authentic selves to work, when it feels vulnerable to do? In this episode, Kara shares her experience working as a broadcast journalist and sharing stories for a living. We discuss the importance of using our gifts to serve society and the kingdom, living our faith when it feels challenging to do so in a professional environment, and how to balance faith and work. Kara is an absolute hoot and this conversation is filled with...
Today I am honored to have one of my oldest and dearest friends: superstar engineer and Carondelet High School Class of 2013 Salutatorian, Laura Bobich, on the podcast! Laura shares her journey from her first job at a toys and games store to her current role as a structural engineer. She talks about what drew her to engineering and what her experience is like now as a woman in the male-dominated field. Laura also shares what she learned from her first job, and how that tough experience led her t...
The SundayMonday is ONE!!! I cannot believe it’s been a year since these doors were opened and this community began. It’s been the coolest, most eye-opening, most fun year, and it’s all because of you! Thank you for being here, thank you for bringing your joy and light and experiences – The SundayMonday is a gift, because you all are gifts! In today’s episode, I share five reflections on the past year. I talk about facing fear of failure, being obedient to the Holy Spirit when it’s hard, releasi...
This episode is inspired by a question sent in by a friend - "Should I take this offer, or wait for a more perfect job?" This is such a common issue and so I'm taking to the podcast to dive in. There's one question that we need to ask before taking a job, and unfortunately so many of us forget it in the rush of excitement over our offers! When you ask this question, you're setting yourself up for a career with vision, purpose, and joy. Have a question or topic you'd like addressed? Email me at j...
Today I'm joined again by my friend, Erica Carnohan, as we discuss some of our favorite topics: body image, intuitive eating, and self care! In this episode, Erica and I share our personal journeys and struggles with our bodies, food, and exercise. We talk about the culture that we live in and how health and wellness has become distorted from the truth of how God created us: unique, beautiful, and strong. After long struggles to embrace this truth, we both came to Intuitive Eating over the past ...
This episode is part two of our episode answering questions sent in by graduating seniors! I’m joined by Lauren Niesen and Caroline Rose Owens to jump into even more awesome topics. In this part, we discuss all sorts of questions including: Time management Negotiating your salary Budgeting Building a life outside of work Finding hobbies and activities outside of work Tithing How can you show that you’re committed to work but it’s not your whole life? How do you budget your salary? What about lif...
The inimitable Kylie Armstrong is our FOCUS Fridays guest today!! We cover olive oil, Agent Cody Banks, mission work, taking a leap of faith, and so much more. Kylie’s energy and passion for her work and community is simply contagious. We know you’ll love her just as much as we do! Kylie Armstrong is the Ministry Operations Manager for Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS) in San Diego, California. She oversees all ministry programs within the organization including support programs for women ...
On this episode I'm joined by the wonderful Caroline Owens and Lauren Niesen to tackle a whole bunch of questions from graduating college seniors! From making friends to setting boundaries to building a community and finding a parish to creating a budget to carving out time for prayer and exercise, all the way to questions like "what if I'm bad at my job?" – we get open and honest with the goal of equipping you to make the most out of these first few years post-college. Caroline Owens is the hos...
Our guest today is my good friend Michael Fuentes! Michael served for two years on campus at Columbia and George Mason University before moving into the world of sales. He shares his journey to faith and FOCUS, his transition process from mission to the secular workforce, and shares encouragement for anyone looking to make the jump! Michael Fuentes graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in 2016. He then served as a FOCUS missionary for one year at Col...
