All That Glitters

It's easy to get overwhelmed and caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. Sometimes even finding time to listen your favorite podcasts can seem impossible. So we decided to create a quick little mash up of everything you might have missed.

In this "best of" episode, Conrad and A Girl You Might Know revisit some of their favorite interviews they've had to date. And highlight some of the moments and advice that still stick with them today. Make sure to leave a review and let us know what your favorite moment or advice has been from our podcast so far!

We've all experienced times when we've been distracted by drama, setbacks, and adversity. It can be difficult to reset, and valuable time is lost to anxiety and stress.

In his first solo podcast ("Con-Solo" if you will), Conrad workshops perspective and zeros-in on 5 ways you can bring your mind back to a productive place when faced with unsettling distractions. While we can't control the world around us, we can control our thought process and perspective of it. Achieving this elevated mindset can help improve mental and physical health overall, and can help to recapture wasted time, allowing us to increase productivity, achieve goals, and most importantly be more present!

Exercise, music, faith. These are all go-tos that can be used to get you out of your funk when you're feeling down. But there's another category that can help elevate your outlook on life when you need it most - your support group. Loved ones, mentors, influential personalities, and yes, even new Instagram friends, can all be a source of inspiration when your internal light needs a bit of a spark to shine as bright as you need to get through a rough day.

In this podcast, A Girl You Might Know goes solo to highlight the 10 characteristics and habits of people she admires most. From not overthinking things, to being open to new information and ideas, find out what A Girl You Might Know appreciates the most about the important people who surround her and how their actions, beliefs, and methods to approaching life inspire and uplift her on a daily basis.

Do you get stressed out thinking about work on Mondays, but have no issues taking on new projects during the second half of the week... and you're not exactly sure why?

Ponder this for a moment - we aren't really responding to the world around us directly. Instead, we are responding to our interpretation of the world around us using the habitual lenses we've trained ourselves to see through. In this podcast we talk about this phenomenon, known as judgement (no - not, what was Becky thinking wearing that dress, judgement... that's a whole different discussion). Rather, we explore how we see the world and how we interpret the events around us based on pre-conceived judgements. And knowing we do this, is it possible to "retrain your brain" so you react differently? Can you take control of your emotions and attitudes so you are able to find the positive in what you initially judged to be a negative?

Tune in to find out!

How do you really get to know who you are? In last week’s podcast we spoke with Alexia McLeod, and it revealed during the discussion that one of the most challenging questions she asks her clients is… "Who are you, really?"

If you had to describe yourself in a phrase or two, what would you say? Most people struggle with finding the answer. And when you DO manage to find the words you feel best describe yourself, do you subconsciously wonder if others view you the same way as you see yourself?

In this podcast we dig in and take on a more experiential approach to understanding self by breaking the process down into 5 categories.

1. Childhood or past
2. Life Adversities or challenges
3. Observing Ego
4. Relationships
5. Just be you (Acceptance)

Conflicts in our relationships - let's face it... they’re uncomfortable, and finding a resolution to issues in a way that makes everyone involved feel better might not always be the first option that comes to mind in the heat of the moment - BUT, we can train ourselves to think this way. Conflicts are a way to truly get to know and communicate with your partner.

HOWEVER, fighting isn’t all we’re talking about in today’s episode. Have you ever thought of the five most important qualities you value in a significant other (whether it’s someone you’re with now, or “Mr/ Mrs. Right” in the future)? What’s more, have you ever considered writing these qualities down on a piece of paper to keep them in your purse or wallet so you are reminded of them when you’re in that honeymoon stage of the relationship?

In this podcast we speak with Alexia McLeod, a licensed psychotherapist who helps clients gain healing from the past, provides motivation for the present, and offers the chance for restoration in the future. Alexia provides insight into how best to approach conflict, how to keep your mind - and in turn, the lines of communication - open, and how to prepare yourself for a better future when moving on from a broken relationship.

What does the future hold for us? How is Winnie adjusting to living in Florida? What important role did Huey Lewis and the News have in our relationship? Some of our favorite podcast episodes include answering questions from you, our thoughtful community, so we're doing it again! Tune in to this week's podcast for an of-the-moment Q & A, and thank you for helping us structure this one!

Do you wish you could free your mind in order to feel complete comfort in your own skin and embrace total acceptance of who you are as a person? If you are shaking your head yes, your next question undoubtedly is… but how does one even begin this journey, let alone achieve the goal?

We are excited to say that we have just the guest for you in this week’s podcast. Known as the Mind Architect, Peter Crone works with athletes, actors, corporations, and everyday individuals to help them step outside of the world they have always known to finally identify what mental constructs have been holding them back in order to change their lives for the better. Learn how you can move from stress to freedom by redesigning your subconscious mind, and awaken the potential within yourself.

Do you have a passion for starting a business, but have been told your idea would never be successful? That's what Abigail Cook Stone experienced when she decided to turn her moderately healthy obsession with candles into her own business. But after she proved there was outside interest in her idea by raising 2.7 million in a seed round and her company began to grow, her detractors started singing another tune.

Abigail firmly believes if you find the right product or service for you, become a subject matter expert on it, and harbor a deeply unshakable conviction that your idea will work, you can materialize a successful outcome. From selling toothbrush bangles as a kid in school to the launch of her luxury candle company, Otherland, hear more about her journey, and find out who and what inspired her along the way.

Make sure to tune in until the end to find out how you can win a 3-pack of Otherland candles in our giveaway!

Looking for a way to really stand out when you walk into a room? Try wearing a cowboy hat that glows like a neon bar sign! In this podcast we speak with Asia Hall about the inspiration behind her company, Neon Cowboys, which specializes in western glowing apparel and accessories. A company that reps a diverse and inclusive Americana culture, we also discuss the backlash she encountered while building her company in the western space, how her company has garnered the interest of celebrities, influencers, and trendsetters on an international level, and how she has harnessed the power of social media in building her unique brand.