She Reaches Podcast

In this working women series episode, we're talking to Briana Johnson, a self-described professional plate spinner and life juggler who is also the host of the LifeBeats Project podcast. We're talking about how she handles being a working mother of 5 and podcaster, how she fits it all in, the changes she had to make as a result of her husband's diagnosis, and how she continues to stay positive when she encounters challenges.

Do you give yourself permission to slow down or do you just try to keep going no matter what? It's important to know when to slow down, but how do we know when it's time? What if you feel like you can't slow down? We're talking about these topics and how we can all slow down without feeling guilty. We all need to feel less stressed and overwhelmed, which we can accomplish by giving ourselves permission to let go and take some down time.

Do you suffer from information overload? If you consume lots of information without acting, this episode is for you. We are talking about the times in our lives where we just keep consuming and never act on things and how you can get past that. We give some ideas on how to get yourself going again, including thinking about your purpose, why a book club could help, and the power of reflecting on why you aren't taking any steps forward.

In this episode, we're talking to Kate Dreyer, a public relations professional with a passion for home decorating and interior styling, and the founder of Kate Decorates. She gives us insight into what prompted her to start her blog and how she finds the time to work on it while having a corporate career. We also talk about how to get started in decorating your home if you feel overwhelmed and how to work with a partner who has different tastes than you. Finally, Kate shares why having a side hustle benefits her corporate job and other areas of her life vs. detracting from them

Do you think having a work/life balance is possible? In this episode, we're talking about the concept of work/life balance and why we don't think it's something we should be striving for. We also talk about the steps you may need to take to feel better about your schedule and why it's up to you to be proactive in designing your days in alignment with what's important to you.

Would you consider quitting social media? In this episode, we're chatting with Cal Newport, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and author of Deep Work, about why we should look closer at the role social media and new technology plays in our lives. We discuss when social media may be useful and how to know if using it has become a problem for you. In addition, we also dig into why it's important to make space for deep work or concentration and how to do that in the age of distraction (via email or IM) in the modern workplace.

It is the one year anniversary of the podcast!!! In this episode, we're chatting about why we started the podcast, giving you some behind the scenes views into how we put it together, and how we feel about various aspects of the process. We also talk about the top episodes, those episodes that surprised us, and what we've learned from the show.

How has the first three months of 2017 gone for you? In this episode, we're reflecting on the first quarter of the year. We share how we felt overall, the highlights and challenges, and what made these months hard for us both. We also chat about where we are with our goals for 2017 and what you can do if you haven't even written down goals yet.

Are you thinking about spring cleaning? If so, we've got lots of practical tips from Joni and Kitt of Practically Perfect. We chat about why organizing your home is not one size fits all, the first area you should organize in your home, and some ideas for handling all the paperwork that inevitably arrives. We also get into how to get your family on board - even your husband or partner! These ladies gave some actionable small steps that will help you get started immediately.

In this episode, we're talking to Dani DiPirro, an author, blogger, and designer. She's also the founder of PositivelyPresent.com. We're chatting with Dani about self-love, tips in personalizing self-love for yourself, and how to live a positive life when that isn't your default setting.

This episode is Part 2 of our series on side hustles. In this episode, we're talking about how you actually fit it in to your schedule. What it's like to commit time to it, how to plan your week, the steps you need to take before adding a side hustle in, and how to avoid burnout. And, one final bonus on how to handle it with your partner, particularly if you have kids!

Have you ever considered starting a side hustle? Do you even know what that is? This is the number one topic that people ask us about so we're going into all the details in a 2-part series on side hustles. We talk about what a side hustle is, how having one has changed our lives, and how it might benefit your full time job in unexpected ways.

We're talking to Bethany Kerley, production manager at CDR Fundraising Group, as part of our working women interview series. We chat about what the hardest part is of being a working mom, managing your schedule, and how to be prepared to buy a car by yourself. We're also laughing about Bethany's change of heart over driving a minivan!

Are you struggling with what your next career step is? If so, we've pack in lots of tips for how to figure it out in this episode. We're talking about specific signs that indicate you may be ready for your next step, understanding what you want and don't want, and tools to get you moving forward.

Do you ask for help? If you're like us, you pride yourself on being a strong woman, but that sometimes means you don't ask for help when you need it. We're talking about when you should ask for support and giving yourself a break from the "shoulds." You know, those things that you see other people doing on social media that become your standards?!? While it may be hard, we think you should ask for help anyway as it's the only way to move forward many times.

In this podcast, we're talking to Sarah Zero, co-founder and creative director of Wellstruck. We've been working with Sarah on our rebrand and she was so fantastic that we knew we had to have her on the show! We're covering the journey she took that got her to owning her own business - from corporate job to smaller agency to teaching to freelancing to having a business partner. Sarah also gives some great insight on not being the person who always says yes, keeping boundaries between your work life and personal life, and how asking for what you want can lead to great surprises.

Is there a right way to live? Should you even have a five year plan? These are the questions we're pondering in today's episode. We're walking down memory lane to our 20s where we both had 5 year plans and they didn't come true AT ALL. Our perspective on them has changed now that we're in our 30s even though we both still believe in setting goals. Bonus: we're also chatting a bit about capsule wardrobes at the beginning if you haven't tried them out yet!

Do you know what your love language is? People speak different languages of love. Not everyone gives and receives love in the same way. If you give love in the way people want to receive it, they will feel more loved. In this episode, we talk about what we've learned about our own love languages and how that compares to our husbands' languages. We also talk about how we've changed our behavior based on what we've learned about love languages.

Today’s episode is another in our interview series giving you examples of real working women you can relate to and how they’ve been able to make things work. In this episode, we’re talking to Tracy Gravius. Tracy is a mom, wife, and business owner. She shares with us how being laid off was a reset button on her life, why her goals have changed over time, and the importance of surrounding yourself with positivity. Tracy also shares more background on starting her company Pregastyle and why she wants pregnant women to feel beautiful without breaking the bank.

Do you think people should be friends at work? We believe that the benefits outweigh any potential negative consequences. However, there are some things to think about before sharing personal details with a coworker. That said, being friends can also benefit your work in terms of retaining employees, higher productivity, and better teamwork. We discuss all of that plus how to handle Facebook with coworkers.