On today’s episode, we are so excited to be joined by Tim Frenkel. Tim was born and raised in Deerfield, Illinois, received his undergraduate degree in marketing from DePaul University, and now resides in Chicago where he works as an account manager at a marketing research firm. Tim is here to share his journey of reconnecting with his spark: that inner essence, that inner joy we all have. Tune in to hear:

• Tim explains what the word “spark” means to him and how reflecting on childhood can give clarity on what that spark is for each of us

• Tim opens up about his transition to the work force after college and how a combination of life circumstances began to dim his spark

• Tim talks about how awareness was the first step is making a change in his life and how he then began taking one small step at a time to rebuild and reconnect to his spark

• Tune in to hear how Tim is now keeping his spark fueled by engaging in activities that embrace humor, creativity, and play 

• Follow Tim: @hi_Im_tima

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

On today’s episode, we discuss the thought that maybe instead of trying to change who we fundamentally are, we should rather put our efforts towards channeling who we are into things that matter most. Tune in to hear:

• Angela shares how she recently found herself questioning all aspects of her life and how reading about channeling our energy towards things that matter to us helped her reframe her mindset about change 

• Angela reflects on how energy can not be created or destroyed but rather can be channeled and transformed to achieve great things

• Julie discusses the idea of “staying in your zone of genius” and the value of honoring your personal strengths and passions

• Julie opens up about her evolution of learning how she personally operates best and how that impacts all aspects of her 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

On today’s episode, we discuss our insights, strategies, and tips and tricks on how to protect your peace and maintain your energy. 

• Julie breaks down the importance of understanding both what brings you peace and happiness and what takes away from your peace and happiness

• Julie explains hard and soft boundaries and gives real life examples of both which she sets with others and herself

• Julie reminds us all to prioritize the people, places, and things, places, that bring us peace in this life

• Angela reflects back on her personal evolution in figuring out how to protect her peace

• Angela shares how learning about codependency and healthy boundaries ultimately changed how she lived her life

• Angela goes through different strategies she has found beneficial in protecting her peace and encourages others to begin experimenting for themselves

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

On today’s episode, we discuss the value of being present in what you are doing as we live in a world that is busier than ever and is pulling us in a million different directions. Tune in to hear:

• Julie explains how her relationship and experience with grief brought this topic into her awareness as she hopes to maximize her time and impact here on earth

• Julie discusses how her busy life and the many hats she wears can pull her attention in so many directions prompting her to develop a practice of returning to the present moment

• Angela opens up about her recent reflections on how fast time is going and how easy it is to let our hectic lives steal our attention 

• Angela shares wisdom that is currently resonating with her to let impermanence inspire her to be ever more present with the beautiful moments of life

• Everything is fleeting, so keep practicing being present with the people and things that bring you joy  

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

On today’s episode, we discuss synchronicities: Those moments of meaningful coincidences that seem too perfectly timed to be random and leave us feeling deeply connected to others and the world beyond us. Tune in to hear:

• Angela defines what synchronicities are and gives some real life examples

• Angela shares highlights from their recent girls’ trip which was full of synchronicities

• Julie discusses her relationship with synchronicities and answers questions on how she becomes aware of them and uses them for guidance  

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Love, Jules & Ang

Today’s episode is a birthday surprise for my co-host, Angela. I gathered messages from the people who know her best. This bonus episode is a celebration of the impact she makes just by being herself.

Tune in to hear:

• A joyful, tear-worthy reminder of how beautiful Angela's heart and soul is.

• The themes that show up when a community speaks from the heart

• A gentle nudge to celebrate your people—out loud, while they can hear it.

  
  

  Angela, I love you so very much. Thank you for being you.

  Love, Jules

On today’s episode, we discuss the therapeutic and therefore positive side of distraction. Tune in to hear:

• Angela shares how she previously viewed being distracted in a negative light until recent life experiences shifted her perspective and showed her the positive side of distraction

• Angela discusses how she learned that distraction is actually a tool and when used properly can provide great benefit

• Julie discuss the value of understanding self in order to be strategic with the use of distraction

• Julie provides examples of how she determines how and when distraction serves her wellbeing

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

On today’s episode, we discuss the truth that healing and growth can occur at any time and any age. That it is never too late to start or to continue to evolve as a person. Tune in to hear:

• Angela shares the experience that prompted this topic as a comment from her boyfriend brought awareness to and starting healing a wound in her she did not even know she had 

• Angela optimistically reflects on how we always have the potential to continuously understanding ourselves more throughout our entire life 

• Julie discusses how she gained awareness that a perception she had of herself was limiting her from living out her full purpose as a communicator and the work she is continuously doing to overcome it

• Julie shares a story of a client that encourages us all to view the fact that the work never ends with excitement 

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

On today’s episode, we are so excited to be joined by Emily Petrak. Emily is a Chicago native who received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois followed by four years of graduate school where she received her doctorate in Pharmacy from Midwestern University. Emily built a successful and meaningful career as a pediatric pharmacist before being pulled to follow her soul’s true passion in becoming a luxury travel advisor. Emily is now the business owner of EP Signature Travel, is married to her husband Steve, and has 2 beautiful daughters. Tune in to hear:

• Emily talks about her childhood and college experience where she made decisions based on what was the most practical choices

• Emily reflects on her dad and how the value of travel was ingrained in her from a young age 

• Emily discusses her early adult life as a pharmacist which opened up more opportunities to travel and the memories and lessons she gained from it 

• Emily vulnerably shares her experience of miscarriage, the identity crisis and isolation that came from becoming a mother during Covid, and the loss of her father to cancer 

• Emily explains how she made the decision to hire a coach and began the hard work of being intentional with self care 

• Emily shares how each small step in her journey led to her starting her own business as a luxury travel advisor at the age of 39

• Emily inspires us all to listen to what lights us up because it is never too late to live in alignment

• EP Signature Travel

• Instagram: @epsignaturetravel 

• Email:  [email protected] 

• Sign up for a FREE consultation on my website epsignaturetravel.com

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss the people, places, and things that bring us back to reality and remind us to actually live our life. Tune in to hear:

• Angela shares how a phone notification was the impetus for this topic as it made her aware that living with her boyfriend has lead to her spending less time on her phone and more time living her life

• Angela dives into the addictive side of technology which can steal our attention and how connection anchors us back to the present moment

• Julie talks about how her daughter shows her what it is like to fully be present and engaged in whatever task she is doing

• Julie discusses how she uses the mantra, “Be where I am” as a practice to center her and her focus

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