Act Natural with John and Courtney

In this episode of Act Natural with John and Courtney, your hosts share stories of their experience being business owners in Martin, Tennessee. They offer words of advice to listeners interested in starting a business in a small town and encourage current business owners to respond instead of reacting to the new kids on the block. Courtney ends the conversation with a message to the citizens, encouraging them to shop locally.

In this episode of Act Natural, your hosts take a moment to celebrate their new recording equipment and the decision to invest in the Act Natural podcast. As John and Courtney walk through the different office spaces that have housed them through the years, these two discuss the journey of growing and changing into a bigger pot whenever your roots are ready to spread. From a college apartment, to the corner of a kitchen, and beyond, John and Courtney walk you through the story of knowing when it has been their time to grow and what it costs along the way. 

In this episode of Act Natural with John and Courtney, these two tired parents explain the number one way they handle stress: procrastination. John and Courtney discuss using other tasks to avoid a greater project and the consequences of what happens when you put things on the back burner. Additionally, Courtney’s in denial of being a people pleaser and John admits that he conned his little siblings into paying him to get their stolen toys back. Tune into this episode to hear the deets! 

In this special episode of Act Natural, John is replaced with our good friend Devan Carpenter to join Courtney in discussing today's social pressures of becoming a Girl Boss. These women challenge social norms as they unpack the Girl Boss Complex and share personal stories of burnout, insecurity, and the dangers that can arise when you glorify over doing it to feel empowered. Join these women in the growing conversation of comparison, self-worth, and when it's okay to choose a bag of Takis over starting a side-hustle.

 In this episode of Act Natural, John and Courtney take a step back to reflect on a few of their favorite things, including films, memories, restaurants, and long-term dreams. After analyzing the green giant, Starbucks, these two discuss the effectiveness of large-scale branding and the impact of how atmosphere affects taste. 

In this episode of Act Natural, John and Courtney discuss the shotgun effect with personal stories ranging from Courtney's experience in the classroom to John's impulsive decision to buy more lights for the coffeehouse. Listen in on how these two are going to focus their efforts on problem solving.

In this episode of Act Natural with John and Courtney, John digs into Courtney's past to find the root of her passion for doing nothing. Tune in to hear these two discuss work/life balance, teamwork, and the importance of doing nothing.

In this pilot episode of Act Natural, John and Courtney discuss what it's like to play in the grown up sandbox. They share lessons, opposite views, and memories of their experience navigating this life of networking, responsibilities, and growing up.