She Reaches Podcast

Are you scared to shift to a new career, even though it's what will make you happier? Starting over is scary, and can come with a lot of excuses. Today, we chat about the changes we have made in our careers throughout our lives. Becca talks about how her job at a coffee shop led her to her current job, and She Reaches. Tiffany chats about the decision to leave her corporate job, and how she made it happen for herself and her family. We also talk about getting rid of the excuses you are creating, that keep you from going for, and achieving, your ultimate goals.

We are back from our summer break!  This episode is all about our summer of change, and how we are moving forward. Becca talks about moving to Atlanta, and the adjustments she has made since her move. Tiffany chats about her upcoming move to Charleston, and how her family is making it all work. In addition, we talk about the differences between our similar situations, and how we have each handled moving. Be sure to join our Facebook group for more updates, and upcoming episodes.

Are you among the 80% of Americans who don't have goals? In this episode, we're talking about why we think you should set goals, how to do it, and why it's key to have a plan to review and track your goals. We discuss some of our own goals and what has and hasn't been working to accomplish them.

We hear about the need for workplace flexibility, but what does it even mean? In this episode, we're discussing why there is no one size fits all definition of workplace flexibility and why you need to define what it means for you. We give you some factors to think about as you evaluate if you have the type of job flexibility that matters to you.

Do you feel the need to apologize for being a working mom? After listening to this episode, you may change your mind. We're talking to Melissa Conforto, Director Client Services at Leflein Associates Market Research as part of our working women interview series. She gives us some tips on why working moms don't need to apologize, how to handle social media, and finding the right job and culture. We also talk about whether leaning in is the answer when you have kids and a career.

Are you thinking about moving? In this episode, we're chatting about all the considerations you should think about when deciding where to live. There are all kinds of factors such as proximity to family, culture, walkability, commute, and cost of living. We've made different choices about what is right for our families at this point in our lives. And, this is changing even this summer which we chat about in this episode.

Are you feeling unhappy with your job and thinking about quitting? In this episode, we're talking about why you may not actually need to quit your job. We have some things to think about if you feel ready to leave your job including talking to your manager, networking, why your job may be key to the life you want to lead, and why you may just need patience. As a bonus, in the beginning of the episode, we give you some fashion advice if you're a woman at a conference.

In this episode, we're chatting with Amy Rossi who gives us some tips on having a great support network to balance work and personal life, how to develop strong relationships with your neighbors, and how to handle things when you don't have family nearby. Amy also gives some tips on taking time before important meetings to enable you to be your most authentic self, why you may need to think about how you're managing your stress and energy, and taking the time to honor periods of transition in your life.

Do you ever feel like life is constantly putting obstacles in your way? Sometimes, we do too. In this episode, we are opening up about what has been going on in our lives over the past few months. Becca is sharing why this is a season of loss for her, and what she's been through recently on her journey to have a baby. Tiffany is talking about her struggle since leaving her corporate job in September and where she is now with things. We also let you in on our summer schedule, and how you can keep up with us the next few weeks.

What summer plans do you have? Is this the only time you go on vacation or do you try to fit it in more often during the year? We're chatting about our philosophies on vacation and how that has changed after having kids. We share our plans for the summer and what we're looking forward to as well as talking about ideas for making the most of where you live and experiences at home if you're not traveling. We also discuss the special places we visited as kids and want to continue to visit to give our own kids that same experience. Finally, we talk about balancing being with extended family and exploring new places.

How do you feel about the labels you use to define yourself? Are there even any that seem to fit? In this episode, we're talking about how it feels to be labeled and what happens when you don't quite fit into any labels. Tiffany has been struggling with this since leaving her job and some choices she's made for the summer have made that even more difficult. We chat about why we sometimes default to feeling like our job describes who we are and why that is not actually our identity. We also give some thought about allowing for growth among people around us and letting their "labels" shift along with that.

Can you ever be prepared before having a baby? In this working woman interview episode, we’re talking to Katie Ehly about how she prepared before having a baby, what didn’t go as planned, and what she’d tell new or expecting moms about it. Katie shares what she did that helped provide support for the early days after having her daughter, what she struggled with, and how she felt about it. She also shares the thoughts she had about whether or not to go back to work and her internal struggle for several months after deciding she did want to go back. Finally, she talks about how she feels about it all a year later and why it’s important to go with your gut in parenting. This is an episode you’ll want to share with any new or expecting moms in your life!

Are you on board with minimalism? Do you even know what it is? In this episode, we're talking about the definition of minimalism and how we've applied the concepts to our lives and homes. We're also talking about decluttering and the mental gymnastics you have to do in order to get rid of things sometimes. We know we should let go, but sometimes it's hard! We dive into how to declutter for kids and why it's good for their well being as well as contemplating having less dishes so there are less to clean! We hope this episode gives you food for thought on how to actually apply the concepts of minimalism to your everyday life without feeling like you have to get rid of everything you own.

How do you decide if you want to have kids and when? In this episode, we're diving into some sensitive topics - whether we knew we always wanted kids, how we decided how long to wait until we had them, and the things we did to prepare for having kids. We're also chatting about what you can prepare for financially and how much childcare actually costs. Finally, we dive into changing dynamics in marriage after kids and what you may want to discuss before having them.

How much do you know about branding? It seems like the buzz these days is all about personal branding. In the latest working woman episode with Lee Prince, she shares what branding is and isn't and why it's important to present your authentic self whether it's you or your business. She gives some great insights into what personal branding is and how to think about it, some tips for your LinkedIn profile, and advice for pursuing your passion project.

Do you get impatient in wanting to have things now vs. enjoying the journey to get there? In this episode, we're talking all about attempting to enjoy the journey vs. rushing to have it now. We chat about the areas where we have trouble being present and enjoying the journey and what areas we do a better job. We also talk about the experiences we wish we could go back to and enjoy the journey instead of rushing then, and how it feels when you aren't quite sure where the journey is leading but you still have to talk to people about it.

Do you consult your partner when making a career transition? We do too so why isn't that mentioned in career articles more often? We're talking about what has changed for us in making our career decisions now that we're married with kids, why it's important to have in depth discussions with your partner before making a change, and how to handle making compromises that may be best for your family as a whole. Becca is also revealing a big change she's making this summer that she's been keeping a secret!

Do you have that mean voice in your head that tells you things you would never even say to someone else? We're talking about your inner critic and we're pretty certain we all have one. In this episode, we're talking to Danielle Krysa, writer/curator behind the contemporary art site, The Jealous Curator and author of Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk. We're chatting about how to identify your inner critic and not let it stop you from doing the things you want to do. Danielle gives us some great and hilarious strategies for getting around the excuses that we make because our inner critic is trying to keep us from doing something. She also gives us some food for thought about why it can be hard to share things we create with those closest to us and what you can do about it.

Do you like networking or does even the word make you nervous? Networking has an intimidating connotation and may make you have visions of cold networking events where you're supposed to gather as many business cards as possible. Networking in real life though can be much different than that. We're talking about how we feel about networking and what the purpose really is, how we prepare for conferences, and why you shouldn't only think about networking when you're in work settings. After all, it's just about making connections with other people and we do that all the time!

Are you flexible with plans or to do try to stick to them at all costs? Sometimes when you're willing to adjust to what life throws at you, you can end up with a better result. But, how do you do that? We're talking about the shifts we've made recently as part of She Reaches and some other memorable times we've had to adjust to what life threw at us. We're also reflecting on what you can do if you feel like things aren't working out as planned and how to know when it's time to throw away the old plan and come up with a new one.