Conversations with Jules & Ang

Conversations with Jules & Ang

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Conversations with Jules & Ang episodes

  • Intersectionality with Ashantis Jones

    On today’s episode, we are joined by Ashantis Jones to discuss the topic of intersectionality. Ashantis is a trained Master’s level Counselor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Coach that focuses on both the mind and body - both of which are equally important to one’s health. By using an intersectional approach, Ashantis believes that self-love becomes the tool that heals and educates. Tune in to learn:

    • What is intersectionality? . 

    • The benefits that come from understanding our own identities during any type of recovery process 

    • How can we become better providers when we keep intersectionality in mind 

    • Ashantis’ personal journey and the insights she has learned

    • And listen to the end to hear tips on how you can begin to gain understanding and awareness of intersectionality for yourself

    • Ashantis Jones can be found on Instagram, TikTok, and her website.

      Services Include:

      • Coaching: We may be a good fit if you are focused on navigating body respect, eating concerns, career-based trauma, or how to navigate systems of oppression.

        • Book here

        • Personal Training: We may be a good fit if you focus on navigating movement without weight-based or aesthetic-based goals. 

          • Book Here

          • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

            Love, Jules & Ang

            56 min
          • Happy Anniversary: Lessons From One Year Of Podcasting

            Happy anniversary to us! Yes, it is the one year anniversary of Conversations with Jules and Ang. And in honor of that, today we will both be sharing the top 5 lessons we learned this past year of podcasting. So tune in to hear our insights!

            • Julie and Angela each share 5 lessons learned from this past year of doing Conversations with Jules & Ang

            • A special thank you to all our listeners. Your love and support mean the world to us and we are honored to be on this journey with you

            • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

              Love, Jules & Ang

              31 min
            • 52. Nothing Is Wrong With You

              On today’s episode we discuss a profound and universal truth that is: Nothing is wrong with you. Tune in to hear our insights!

              • Angela shares her personal journey of understanding this truth and how it lead to her finding inner peace and freedom

              • Julie explains how the goal of personal development is not to fix ourselves but rather to become more of ourselves

              • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                Love, Jules & Ang

                16 min
              • 51. The World Needs To Hear Your Story with Amber Willis

                On today’s episode, we are joined by Amber Willis. Amber is a storytelling and branding coach who specializes in helping female business owners connect with their authentic voice and share their story as a way to connect with clients and expand their businesses. 

                • Amber shares how receiving her daughter’s leukemia diagnosis forced her to turn inward and become intentional with creating a way of living that best served her and her family

                • Amber opens up about her personal growth, personal struggles, and how this experience fundamentally changed how she chooses to live each day

                • Amber explains how starting a blog to share and connect with other during her daughter’s health journey has lead to her starting her own business as a writer and branding coach

                • Amber has now created an online course designed to teach businesswomen how to connect to their voice and share their story in order to expand their impact in the world. Sign up now at: 

                • https://courses.abigbravelife.com/offers/koUQBo8j?coupon_code=JULESANDANG

                  Listeners get 50% off with the promo code: JULESANDANG

                  IG: @abigbravelife

                  www.abigbravelife.com

                  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                  Love, Jules & Ang

                  51 min
                • 50. Why We Should Never Stop Playing

                  On today’s episode, we discuss the importance of having fun. Tune in to hear why we should never stop playing as we age!

                  • We reflect on the human need to have fun for overall health and happiness

                  • We share strategies on how to get clear on what “play” is for you

                  • We discuss ways to incorporate more play into your life

                  • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                    Love, Jules & Ang

                    18 min
                  • 49. Kindness: A Simple Act Can Change A Life

                    On today’s episode, we are discussing the quote: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” Tune in to hear our insights..

                    • Julie shares her personal experiences living this concept which motivates how she shows up in the world and for her people every single day

                    • Angela discusses moments in her life when this concept was deeply imprinted in her and how those experiences motivate her to intentionally choose kindness

                    • We leave you with a call to action

                    • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                      Love, Jules & Ang

                      14 min
                    • 48. Finding Purpose Through Storytelling with Dr. Jandi Kelly

                      On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Jandi Kelly to discuss the role of storytelling in living a purpose filled life. Jandi received her PhD in higher education from the University of Michigan and holds many roles personally and professionally. She is currently the founder of, A Talk to Remember, a boutique production company whose mission is to help families and organizations capture their legacies through documentary films.

                      • Jandi shares some background information on her childhood, education, and research

                      • Jandi reviews the research findings regarding the benefits of storytelling for both the storyteller and the next generation 

                      • Jandi discusses her path to starting her current company 

                      • Jandi shares insights on how her personal and professional journey has shaped how she lives and the purpose she holds

                      • Find Jandi Kelly, Ph.D.

                        • A Talk to Remember 

                        • Jandikelly.com

                        • @ttrjandikelly

                        • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                          Love, Jules & Ang

                          1 hr 21 min
                        • 47. How To Manage Your Energy

                          On today’s episode, we discuss the concept of energy as currency and share strategies on how to optimize your energy and therefore your life. Tune in to learn simple ways to increase your energy levels immediately.

                          • The science of energy and what impacts it

                          • Julie shares her wisdom on how she manages her energy based on years of experience

                          • Angela talks about universal and personal strategies she utilizes everyday for the management of her energy levels

                          • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                            Love, Jules & Ang

                            24 min
                          • 46. Toolkit: Start With What You Don’t Want

                            On today’s toolkit episode, we are discussing the strategy of asking yourself what you don’t want in order to get clarity on your path of healing, growth, and personal development. Tune in to hear:

                            • What this strategy is and how it helps gain insight into your true self

                            • How to implement it in your life to live in alignment with your authentic self and purpose

                            • Examples of how we use this strategy in our lives

                            • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                              Love, Jules & Ang

                              24 min
                            • 45. Body Image

                              On today’s episode, we are joined by Casey McDonagh to discuss the topic of body image. Casey is a therapist and social worker whose approach to healing is person centered and holistic. Tune in to learn:

                              • What is body image?

                              • What influences our relationship to our body image?

                              • How do we become aware if our body image is unhealthy.

                              • How to begin healing our relationship with body image.

                              • Casy McDonagh

                                • www.katie-bellamy.com

                                • IG: @katiebellamytherapy

                                • We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

                                  Love, Jules & Ang

                                  43 min

                                About Conversations with Jules & Ang

                                From the publisher's feed

                                Welcome to the Conversations with Jules & Ang Podcast. We are your hosts, Julie Smith and Angela Bleecher. Two women with different journeys, but both pushed by pain onto our individual paths of healing and becoming our true selves.