Am I Doing This Right?

OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2018 Nga Waka "Three Canoes" Riesling 



TOPIC: 

Today, we’re talking all about how to age joyfully, embrace getting older, and address some of the fear that comes up when we think about aging. We discuss reasons why so many of us dread our birthdays in today’s youth-obsessed culture and share a few clinically proven ways to feel your best as you age. We redefine what it means to age ‘gracefully’ and also highlight some later-in-life successful figures who serve as major inspiration to us as we approach our 30s. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why getting older doesn’t have to be scary 
• The role that the billion-dollar beauty industry plays in our approach to aging 
• Letting go of the pressure that we put on ourselves to achieve things on a certain timeline 
• Celebs like Julia Child, Vera Wang, and Laverne Cox who prove that you can achieve your dreams after the age of 40 
• The importance of staying social and connected to community as you age 
• How embracing what’s important to you can help you feel more youthful 
• Surprising health benefits of getting older 
• The connection between regular exercise and brain function 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Jane Fonda 

WINE RATING:

2018 Nga Waka "Three Canoes" Riesling  = 8.4 / Jane Fonda 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode,  we play the BFF Quiz. Corinne asks Nat what she expects they’ll be doing when they’re 85 years old, and we both agree that there will be lots of traveling and conjuring. Nat asks Corinne what she would do if she won the lottery, and Corinne says that buying her mom a new house is at the top of the list. 

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Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: David Hill Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 

TOPIC: 

Women are more than twice as likely to experience fear walking or jogging in their own neighborhood at night, allowing maintenance workers inside their home alone and taking the garbage out alone at night. Today, we’re talking about why that is and ways to protect yourself in any situation. We share our top apps and products for personal safety, best practices in home security, and advice that we got from a female cop on how to stay safe in public. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why most women are more fearful than men when it comes to personal safety
• Trusting your instincts 
• Apps that you can download to feel safer in public 
• The best personal defense tools to carry with you 
• What we use for home safety systems 
• Why you should always do a test run of your personal safety devices

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Noonlight App 
• Strava App 
• Be Safe App 
• Keychain whistle 
• Birdie Personal Alarm
• eAlarm Plus Personal Alarm  
• Flare bracelet  
• Keychain striking weapon
• Honey Comb hairbrush concealed dagger  
• Taser 
• Pepper spray 
• Ring video doorbell 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Jason Momoa 

WINE RATING:

David Hill Estate Reserve Pinot Noir  = 8 / Jason Momoa

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Corinne asks Nat to choose between the Powerpuff Girls and Nat gives Corinne the option between Hollywood’s hottest skinny, white, tattooed guys: Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly, and Pete Davidson. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne 

MEET OUR GUEST: 

Topsie Vandenbosch - topsievandenbosch.com, @topsievandenbosch, Diva Boss Mastermind, Destroy the Mindset Drama Podcast 

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 

Topsie Vandenbosch helps business owners identify, learn and master the use of mindset and emotional intelligence skills in the leadership decisions made inside of their businesses, as well as assisting in transforming the mindsets of hundreds of business owners and career-focused women over the past 10 years. Prior to entrepreneurship, she practiced clinical mental health therapy, and retired from her private practice to pursue being a coach and consultant full time. She helps clients through one-on-one private coaching, group coaching programs, workshops, guest speaking and she's also got a podcast called Destroy the Mindset Drama for people wanting to move past their limiting negative belief

TOPIC: 

We’ve both had to confront our own limiting beliefs around our self worth, confidence in our careers and imposter syndrome, which is something today’s guest, Topsie Vandenbosch, helps her clients do daily. We get into what an emotional intelligence coach is and how she got to where she is in her career today. We discuss how to identify limiting beliefs that can have negative impacts on our professional lives, and how to develop tools and strategies to overcome them. Topsie also keeps it real and shares what she’s currently working through and her go-to method for doing the thought work. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Topsie’s varied career 
• Determining if something is a limiting belief, or just a lived experience 
• Common limiting beliefs that many entrepreneurs and career-focused people share 
• Figuring out what is a thought versus the truth 
• Eliminating the shame around mindset work 
• Overcoming societal views of what a confident, powerful woman looks like 
• The power of being your own hype woman 
• Digging deeper on jealousy 
• Details about Topsie’s Destroy the Mindset Drama program 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Jessica Chastain 

WINE RATING:

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne = 8.5 / Jessica Chastain 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play 200 Questions. Corinne asks Nat what she has created that she’s most proud of, and Nat says that it’s the family and community that she’s built. Nat asks Corinne what she’s famous for amongst her family and friends, and Corinne says that it’s for sure her gift giving skills. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Artadi Viñas de Gain 2018 

TOPIC: 

Whether it’s your partner, friend, family member or job, breaking up can be hard to do. On today’s episode, we’re explaining the science behind breakups and sharing some tips and tricks for how to make peace and move on. We share the top eight broad causes of most breakups and the best ways to say thank you, next to a relationship that no longer serves you. So before you start texting your ex or have post-parting regrets, listen to this episode and hear our take on breakups! 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why breakups can feel physically painful
• The best way to initiate a breakup 
• Ways to express the feelings and emotions of a breakup 
• Ideas for what you can do to get over a breakup 
• Why we need to stop pretending like we’re going to be friends with our exes 
• To rebound, or not to rebound? 
• How to tell if you’ve moved on from somebody 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Ariana Grande

WINE RATING:

Artadi Viñas de Gain 2018  = 1 / Ariana Grande

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we answer emails for our Random Advice segment! We got two emails from international listeners who want advice about relocating from their home countries. Corinne shares her London study abroad experience and what she learned from that time in her life. We also talk about what to do when the people around you don’t support your dreams, how to go about building your life in a new country and ways to stand out when applying for a job. 

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Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2020 Luna Pinot Grigio 

MEET OUR GUEST: 

Scout Sobel - @scoutsobel, @scoutsagency and scoutsobel.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 

Scout Sobel is the CEO of Scout’s Agency, founder of The Emotional Entrepreneur, which is a podcast and best-selling book, and one half of the Okay Sis podcast. Scout's Agency provides PR for entrepreneurs, podcasters and brands. She's a trailblazer in the media industry for utilizing podcasts as a powerful form of PR. She's also lived with bipolar disorder for the last 15 years, but after finding entrepreneurship and taking radical responsibility over her emotions, she's now able to live a life of purpose.

TOPIC: 

If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, this episode is for you! Today, we’re joined by Scout Sobel, CEO of Scout’s Agency, founder of The Emotional Entrepreneur and co-host of the Okay Sis podcast. 

Scout shares how she got her start in podcasting, why every business woman needs to have a podcast strategy and her top tips for building your network via podcasting. We get into the importance of consistency, the intersection of mental health and business and how to approach work from a healthier mindset. 

Listen in to hear more of Scout’s wisdom on how to emotionally handle entrepreneurship and build up your brand.  

In this episode, we discuss:

• The story behind Okay Sis and The Emotional Entrepreneur podcasts 
• The depth of community and following that you can cultivate by having a podcast 
• Scout’s advice for people who want to start a podcast 
• The reality about ad revenue in the podcast industry 
• The importance of having clear branding and messaging 
• Tips and tricks to be a guest on podcasts 
• What inspired Scout to write her book, The Emotional Entrepreneur
• What she means when she tells people to get ROI on their pain
• How you prioritize your mental health as an entrepreneur
• Her journey with bipolar disorder 
• The people in our lives that lift us up 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

WINE RATING:

2020 Luna Pinot Grigio  = 6 / Mary Kate and Ashley 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play Recent Obsessions. Nat can’t get enough of the Cacio e Pepe Puffs, which are like Pirate’s Booty, but fancier and more delicious. She’s also loving the tooth emoji, especially now that she’s found a dentist who will sedate her for her annual cleaning. Corinne has gotten really into a podcast called Crime Junkie, but be warned that it’s not for the faint of heart. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2007 Chateau Luderante Sauternes 

TOPIC: 

Today, we’re breaking down the basics of homebuying. We define the key terms that are associated with the process, common misconceptions about mortgages and homeownership and how to determine which type of loan is right for you. We also give an overview of how the whole lending system functions and get to the bottom of who Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are. Whether buying a home is top of mind or a distant dream, this episode is meant to help you decode mortgages and understand everything that goes down between pre-qualification to move out day. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• A step-by-step guide for buying a home, condo or property 
• What it means to be ‘pre-qualified’ for a loan and where to go to do that 
• Corinne’s homebuying experience 
• How banks and lenders get money for your loan 
• Pros and cons of fixed rate and adjustable rate loans 
• What happens when you want to move before you’ve paid off your loan 
• The process of refinancing a loan 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Brad Pitt 

WINE RATING:

2007 Chateau Luderante Sauternes  = 7.5 / Brad 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play an AIDTR original game called Facts and Hacks! Nat shares her discovery that you can get free audiobooks through your local library. Corinne’s hack is that you can schedule a Finance Friday into your weekly routine where you take 30 minutes or so to go over your financial portfolio.

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Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Better Booch Hibiscus Healer 



MEET OUR GUEST: 

@iamsahararose 

iamsahararose.com

Highest Self Podcast

dharmaarchetypequiz.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 

Sahara Rose is the best-selling author of Discover Your Dharma, Eat Feel Fresh, Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda and A Yogic Path Oracle Card Deck and A Yogic Path Reflective Journal. She also hosts the Highest Self Podcast, the #1 spirituality podcast on iTunes with over 25 million downloads and counting.  

She is also the founder of Dharma Coaching Institute, the world's first double certification that trains Certified Dharma and Spiritual Life Coaches, as well as the founder of Rose Gold Goddesses, the divine feminine mystery school. Sahara is known for her fun and relatable approach to spirituality that makes her wisdom accessible and relatable. She is a keynote inspirational speaker, speaking on stages such as Google and Facebook Headquarters. She has been featured in Vogue, Forbes and recently on the nationwide cover of Yoga Journal Magazine. 

TOPIC: 

We’re taught that the only things worth our time are those that make us money, but connecting with your higher self and true purpose is so much more than making a check. On today’s episode, spirituality expert Sahara Rose shares ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with us and explains how you can tap into your dharma archetype to bring yourself into balance. She breaks down the terminology and helps us understand our own dharma journeys. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What dharma, ayurveda and doshas are 
• How Sahara learned to detach from limiting beliefs and falsehoods 
• Sahara’s advice for someone who feels purposeless or lost 
• The simple way that you can get started on your dharma journey 
• Three main paths you can take to connect with your dharma 
• Our results from dharmaarchetypequiz.com 
• Details about Sahara’s 21 Day Dharma Journey course
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END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Orlando Bloom

KOMBUCHA RATING:

Better Booch Hibiscus Healer = 9 / Orlando Bloom  

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play Roses and Thorns. Nat has a big thorn in her side from dealing with the minutiae of her business, but the class she took recently about the subconscious mind was a major rose moment. Corinne’s thorn is that she made her manager’s baby cry when they met on FaceTime, but her weekend road trip with Joe to San Luis Obispo was as rosy as can be. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay

TOPIC: 

Today, we’re talking all about NFTs, aka the cryptocurrency art market. Non-fungible tokens have been all over the news, mainly for being sold at insanely high prices, so we wanted to do a deep dive on what they are, how to go about purchasing one, and the pros and cons of this type of format. 

NFTs are a unique unit of data employing technology that allows digital content, like videos, songs and images to become logged and authenticated on cryptocurrency blockchains, primarily Ethereum. If all that sounds like a word jumble, check out episode 58, our pre-schooler’s guide to digital currency, to establish a base knowledge on cryptocurrency! Listen in as we explore the latest art trend and figure out how to get on board. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The history of the NFT industry 
• What does ‘fungible’ mean 
• Factors to consider when picking a marketplace to buy and sell from 
• What actually courts as an NFT 
• How to use your NFT 
• The environmental impact of NFTs and potential low-energy solutions
• Advice for investing  

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Shawn Mendes 

WINE RATING:

Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay = Shawn / Shawn

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play Citizen’s Arrest. Corinne is ready to lock up the construction industry due to the incessant noise it produces. And as much as it pains her to say it, Nat has to arrest Rihanna for holding out on a new album. The world has gone downhill since Anti was released in 2016. Just sayin. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2018 Fortunello Rosso Toscano 

MEET OUR GUESTS: 

Lauren Hill - @1laurenhill 

Tneisha Brown - @tneishabrown 

V Johnson - @varatip 

The Order Project -  theorderproject.com and @theorderproject 

For more information on Chaos to Calm, visit www.aspire.tv, facebook.com/AspireTV, @TVaspire on Twitter and @aspiretv on Instagram. 

ABOUT OUR GUESTS: 

Lauren Hill, Tneshia Brown and V Johnson are the powerhouse organizers behind The Order Project and Chaos to Calm. They are childhood best friends and working moms turned incredible female entrepreneurs through their home organization company. They started off by helping friends and family organize their spaces and now their client list includes celebrities, professional athletes, business, and even a school counselor's office! 

They specialize in bringing order to disorder and empowering their clients with systems to conquer chaos. They believe everyone should not only have a beautiful home space, but one that is organized, functional and peaceful.  

TOPIC: 

There’s a reason why those organizational videos on TikTok where people take everything out of the packaging and put them into aesthetically pleasing containers have millions of views. While that stuff looks perfect for social media, it doesn’t always fit your lifestyle, budget and habits. That’s where The Order Project comes in. Lauren, Tneshia and V find bespoke solutions to transform cluttered spaces for their clients. Listen in to learn more about their approach, top tips, and fun stories from their new series on Aspire TV. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What viewers can expect from their show Chaos to Calm 
• Functional vs dysfunctional organization
• How Lauren, Tneisha and V teamed up to create The Order Project 
• How their personalities and different organizing philosophies complement each other 
• Why having a clean and organized space is essential for inner peace and mental clarity 
• Their advice for organizing hair and beauty care spaces 
• Deciding when it’s time to call in a professional to help organize your space 
• Their favorite moments from filming Chaos to Calm 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Dwayne Wade 

WINE RATING:

2018 Fortunello Rosso Toscano  = 4.5/ Dwayne Wade

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play Unpopular Opinion. Nat is excited that it’s almost Peep season again and can’t wait to get into some little marshmallow chicks and bunnies. Corinne shares where her disdain for squirrels comes from and why she’ll never trust them after what happened to her lunch box in 5th grade. 

Check out Aspire TV's show "From Chaos To Calm" Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

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Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Corazon del Sol Malbec 

TOPIC: 

Valentine’s Day is almost here and the most important person that you should shower with love is yourself! Today, we’re talking about how to cultivate self love and compassion. We share the research-backed exercises that can get you into a kinder and more loving headspace. We also talk about the benefits of spending time getting to know yourself and doing meaningful things that bring you joy. So don’t worry if you don’t have anyone sending you a box of chocolates this year, cause we’ve got you covered! 

In this episode, we discuss:

• How women in particular are far more compassionate towards others than themselves 
• Self talk exercises and mantras to foster self love 
• How meditation can help rewire your brain to think more compassionately towards yourself 
• Ideas for taking yourself out on a date 
• How going on a digital detox can help boost your self esteem 
• The link between self efficacy and self worth 
• Having a Treat Yo’ Self mindset in 2022 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Lizzo 

WINE RATING:

Corazon del Sol Malbec  = 8.75/ Lizzo

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we take personality tests! In the spirit of today’s episode, we answer questions about our habits and preferences. The quiz determines that Corinne is inquisitive, honest, reserved, impatient, and resourceful. Natalie takes a test to find out if she’s Type A or Type B, and apparently she’s “seriously Type B” with a touch of “Type A-ish.” 

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