Talking about yourself might be one of the hardest things to do, but if you want to shake things up, go back to school, or get a great new job, you've gotta do it. In this episode, Sarah and Amanda break down their top tips for successful personal statements and cover letters, discuss the fear barrier and how to bust through it, and even read samples of their successful statements! 

We've been hearing a lot about "fake news" lately in our politics and in our world, but with a little brain power, you can find the truth and parse through the nonsense. Sarah and Amanda read the same news story from 3 different sources (The Daily Beast, USA Today, and National Review) to help us separate the truth from the spin, and see what we can learn. Listen for our tips of how to read the news like the smart ladies you are!

Sarah and Amanda discuss how to vote like a smart lady, and why everyone should be voting. Honestly, we think that too many people make excuses for not voting, so here we are pleading with you and occasionally shaming you into taking your voting rights seriously. Election day is Nov. 6th! We also discuss smart lady tips on HOW to decide who to vote for, even those pesky judges. And things get a little real when we talk third party candidates and voting out the monsters. It's controversial, but it's fun!

When you're writing, do you ever get stuck? Sarah and Amanda discuss their top tips for busting through their writers block. Then, they challenge each other to a one-word-at-a-time brainstorming session and discuss the writers that most inspired them. 

Jeny Quine is a writer, executive producer, and all around hilarious lady, who works in television. She has written for shows like Suite Life with Zack and Cody, A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, and she's currently working on a new show out on Nickelodeon later this year called Cousins for Life. Jeny spoke to us about how she broke into writing, her advice to all the brilliant young writers out there, and what it's like working in the male-dominated world of comedy television.

Approximately one year ago, two best friends made their whimsical dreams a reality by starting Brain Magic, a website targeted specifically to smart women like them. 

They wanted to create a space where smart women could come for life tips, book recommendations, career advice, and anything else they might need to know, so that's what they did. Forty plus articles and hundreds of followers later, they look back on everything they've learned as smart ladies creating a business together. 

After a year of putting together written (and even some video) content that we're passionate about, the ladies of Brain Magic are launching their new podcast!

This podcast will include interviews, life tips, and our personal advice for smart ladies who want to tap into their brain magic. 

Subscribe today for all the inspiration and whimsy you need. Every other Wednesday, we'll be bringing you a new episodes starting October first. 

Get ready to find that Brain Magic in you. It's in you! You can find it, and bring it out!