Episodes

  • "There's Always Something Better Out There For You" with Erin Andersen, CEO & Founder, Your Brand Networker

    "There's Always Something Better Out There For You" with Erin Andersen, CEO & Founder, Your Brand Networker
    May 3 2022
    CW: sexual harassment If you're ready to leave a toxic workplace or transition to a new career, this episode is a must-listen! My guest this week is Erin Andersen, CEO & Founder of Your Brand Networker, LLC. After facing grueling toxic work cultures, Erin decided to leave the corporate world to help others transition across industries and out of toxic workplaces. She also helps small business owners and career professionals with LinkedIn strategy. In this episode, Erin shares how she transitioned out of a toxic workplace, what you can do if you're stuck in a job with seemingly no end in sight, and expert tips on improving your LinkedIn profile so you can finally get noticed by the right people. We unpack a lot in this episode, so get ready to take notes! WORK WITH ERIN: Apply for a free 1:1 career consultation: https://yourbrandnetworker.mykajabi.com/career-clients-application-for-a-consultation-erin-andersen-your-brand-networker Join the Transition Transformer, Erin's monthly career transition group coaching program: https://yourbrandnetworker.mykajabi.com/Transition-Transformer-Group-Coaching-Program CONNECT WITH ERIN: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/yourbrandnetworker Instagram: @yourbrandnetworker ABOUT ERIN: Erin Andersen is the CEO & Founder of Your Brand Networker, LLC and is currently based in NYC as a native New Yorker. She is a Career Transition Coach, LinkedIn Marketing Strategist and Speaker, focusing on supporting career professionals transitioning across industries or from toxic work cultures and small business owners and career professionals with their LinkedIn strategy. After facing grueling toxic work cultures in the corporate world, Erin knew it was time to follow her calling and help others find it in their careers. She speaks at organizations in NYC to raise awareness of navigating toxic work cultures. In her free time, Erin enjoys listening to podcasts, traveling to new places and helping residents of NYC organize their homes.
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    36 mins
  • "You're Never Going to Be a Mom" with Emily Capuria

    "You're Never Going to Be a Mom" with Emily Capuria
    Mar 30 2022
    CW: pregnancy loss + infertility My guest this week is therapist, coach and author Emily Capuria. Emily and I discuss how she found happiness and fulfillment while dealing with unexplained infertility and became a published author (despite a college professor saying her writing sucked!). Emily also shares how she eventually became a mom even with the odds — and stars — stacked against her. Plus, she has some great tips to help you find more happiness in your own life and stop that crazy burnout cycle. So grab a pen and paper because there are so many good takeaways! APPLY FOR THE VISION MASTERMIND: https://emily318662.typeform.com/to/PCNxdcCu?typeform-source=www.canva.com ABOUT EMILY: Emily Capuria is a therapist and coach helping women beat burnout, reinvent their lives, and find true happiness as they pursue their dreams & change the world. She is also the author of the book, Happiness Happens, which helps readers reconnect with who they are and what they want after life throws them a curveball. CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: @emily.capuria Facebook: facebook.com/emilycapuria Newsletter: https://balancethrive.com/lifeyouwant/ Website: https://balancethrive.com/
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    39 mins
  • Special Episode: IG Live with Lynn Montagano "There's a Lot of Shit Going On and Here's What We're Doing to Get Through It"

    Special Episode: IG Live with Lynn Montagano "There's a Lot of Shit Going On and Here's What We're Doing to Get Through It"
    Mar 24 2022
    This week's episode is a special one! Recently, Lynn Montagano AKA @TheCoutureWriter and I co-hosted an IG Live where we had a fun, casual, honest conversation about what we're doing to get through all of the shitty stuff going on in the world and in our personal lives. And now I'm sharing the audio track with you, my dear listeners! Lynn is also sharing this special episode on her podcast, The Whole Cake, so head over there and give her a follow! This is the best conversation I've had in a while and it's energized me so much. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! ABOUT LYNN: Lynn Montagano is a contemporary romance author, writing coach, podcaster and unapologetic football fan. After saying good-bye to the world of TV news, she launched The Couture Writer, a boutique writing agency that helps authors tap into their authentic voice to create a brand and novel that will captivate their audience. When Lynn isn't writing or recording her weekly podcast, you can find her cheering loudly for her beloved New England Patriots or traveling somewhere new in this great big world.
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    1 hr
  • "I Can Be Multi-Passionate" with Dina, The Feel Good Guru

    "I Can Be Multi-Passionate" with Dina, The Feel Good Guru
    Mar 1 2022
    CW/TW: drug addiction
    This week, I'm sitting down with Dina, The Feel Good Guru, a multi-passionate personal development and life coach.
    We discuss how the pandemic and a loved one's opioid addiction led her to start The Feel Good Guru, how she stays on her feel-good journey even through the toughest times, how you can integrate things into your own life that light you up and so much more. So grab a pen and paper because there are so many (feel) good takeaways!
    ABOUT THE FEEL GOOD GURU:
    The Feel Good Guru is a multi-passionate, personal development and life coach. She is an expert in identifying and implementing ways to help others "feel good" in everyday life — even in the most challenging of circumstances. The Feel Good Guru loves to help women elevate their lives by defining and navigating their luxurious personal development journeys. When she's not lifting up those around her, you can find her taking long walks along the Hudson River with her favorite coffee alongside her fiance and her puppy, Chapo.
    CONNECT WITH THE FEEL GOOD GURU ON INSTAGRAM:
    @thefeelgoodguru
    SIGN UP FOR THE SPRING FEEL GOOD COHORT
    Apply now and mention "The New Practical" in your application to receive a complimentary Feelin' Fuzzy Meditation Mask and Feel Good Journal. Hurry — spots are limited!
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    37 mins
  • "Life is Too Short to Not Try New Things" with Stepfanie Romine

    "Life is Too Short to Not Try New Things" with Stepfanie Romine
    Feb 22 2022
    This week, I'm sitting down with Stepfanie Romine, five-time author, copywriter and editor who permanently relocated to Berlin in the middle of the pandemic. At 40, she's unapologetically living her best life in Europe while learning her third language and running her own successful business. Stepfanie and I discuss how her childhood in rural Ohio and a chance encounter in her 20s inspired her to expand her horizons, how she stays true to herself and her life vision, the importance of finding your people and so much more. If you need the motivation to start living YOUR own best life, this episode isn't one to miss!
    About Stepfanie:
    Stepfanie Romine is a five-time author, copywriter and editor who permanently relocated to Berlin with her husband and four (yes, four) cats in the middle of the pandemic. At 40, she's unapologetically living her best life in Europe, while learning her third language and running her own successful business.
    Connect with Stepfanie on Instagram:
    @theflexiblekitchen
    @stepfanieromine
    Visit Stepfanie’s website:
    stepfanieromine.com
    Buy Stepfanie’s books:
    The No Meat Athlete Cookbook
    Cooking with Healing Mushrooms
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    57 mins
  • Natalie's Notes: Graduating from therapy, overcoming limiting beliefs + turning lulls into opportunities

    Natalie's Notes: Graduating from therapy, overcoming limiting beliefs + turning lulls into opportunities
    Feb 8 2022
    This week I'm talking about graduating from therapy, overcoming limiting beliefs and how a lull in business doesn't have to be negative, but instead an incredible opportunity to pause, get creative and realign on what to do next. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts with me on social media: IG: @wordspiritstudio LinkedIn: @natalielnichols
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    9 mins
  • "What's Wrong with Your Face?" with Kel Calia

    "What's Wrong with Your Face?" with Kel Calia
    Feb 1 2022
    TW: Domestic violence
    This week, I’m sitting down with Kel Calia, mindset mentor, personal development junkie and host of the Dear Dumb Bitch, podcast. We discuss Kel's brave decision to leave her abusive marriage to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-love and how it helped cure her "resting bitch face."
    ABOUT KEL:
    Kel Calia is a mindset mentor, podcaster and personal development junkie. Kel was living what appeared to be the dream life, but in reality, she was secretly miserable. So she made the brave decision to leave her life in sunny South Florida and move across the country to start anew in the rainy city of Seattle. Kel launched her personal development brand, How I Cured My Resting Bitch Face, and her podcast, Dear Dumb Bitch, to inspire other women to transform their lives using the lessons she learned on her journey of self-discovery and self-love.
    Connect with Kel on Instagram: @kel_cal_
    Join Kel’s email list to participate in weekly challenges to develop the habit of becoming your best self. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES:
    If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or dating abuse, these organizations are ready to help:
    The National Domestic Violence Hotline
    1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
    Website
    National Dating Abuse Helpline
    1-866-331-9474
    Website
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    28 mins
  • Natalie's Notes: Thoughts on our collective mental health, pandemic trauma + 2022 goals

    Natalie's Notes: Thoughts on our collective mental health, pandemic trauma + 2022 goals
    Jan 18 2022
    I journal about my feelings A LOT. So I thought it would be a good idea to turn some of my journal entries into a new series called "Natalie's Notes," where I share with you what's on my heart. This week I'm talking about mental health, pandemic trauma and 2022 goals — and why I think your NEW practical should include public vulnerability. I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts with me on social media: IG: @wordspiritstudio LinkedIn: @natalielnichols
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    9 mins