Day in the Life

On today's show, I have Devon Smiley who is a Negotiation Consultant located in Paris, France!

I'm not going to lie, I didn't really know what a negotiation consultant actually did before speaking to Devon. Of course they help with negotiating but ...what does that exactly mean? Devon shares all about how she got into negotiating as a career, the mistakes most people make when it comes to negotiating (whether it's for a new contract with a client or increase in pay at work or more), her best tips on negotiating and what to do if you've lost the upper hand, and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/039

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How Devon got started as a negotiation expert.
• How you can better negotiate throughout your daily life.
• The most common negotiation mistakes people make and to not make those mistakes yourself.
• The biggest struggle Devon has as a negotiation consultant.
• Her best tips on recovering when you think you've lost the upper hand in a negotiation.
• What people misconceive about negotiation consultants.
• Devon's advice on pitching yourself and putting yourself out there.
• How to be better about asking for help when you need it.

Links mentioned:

• Day in the Life podcast interview with Jessica Freeman
• Clarity in 5 Worksheet

Follow Devon:

• Website
• Instagram
• Twitter

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Today's mini-sode we're talking about following your passions and doing what you love most. I didn't really know what I wanted to do career-wise after graduating college but I quickly realized working in a traditional corporate 9-5 job wasn't for me.

I never really felt like I "fit in" in each of my corporate jobs and always knew there was something else I was meant to do but I had no idea what that was.

In this episode, I share questions you should ask yourself if you're trying to figure out exactly what your passion is, how to not get bogged down with the "hows" of following your passion, and my own experience figuring out what I was most passionate about.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/doing-what-you-love

Links mentioned:

• How To Find Your Purpose in Life via Berkeley.edu

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On today's show, I have Abrah Shapiro who is a Television Producer on the Fox show The Four, located in Los Angeles, California.

Abrah was introduced to me by Day in the Life podcast guest Hollywood actress Mojan Nourbakhsh. The entertainment/Hollywood episodes on Day in the Life seem to be very popular, and I, of course, am so interested in hearing what it's really like to work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

Abrah shares how she got started interning for the Ellen show and how that led her to work in the casting industry and television production, advice she'd give to people who want to work in the entertainment industry, what people would be most shocked by about her career, what it's like to work behind the scenes working in unscripted programing and so much more.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/038

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How Abrah landed an internship at the Ellen Degeneres show and what it was like working on set there.
• How she got into the casting industry which then led her to becoming a producer.
• The most stressful parts about her job as a television producer.
• All of the responsibilities she has as a television producer.
• Advice she'd give to someone who wants to work in the entertainment industry as a producer.
• The craziest experience she's had as a casting producer.

Links mentioned:

• Mojan Nourbakhsh Day in the Life podcast interview
• The Four: Battle for Stardom tv show

Follow Abrah:

• IMDB

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Affiliate disclaimer: Heads up! There are affiliate links in these show notes. What that means is if you click on a link and then make a purchase, I make a small percentage of money because I referred you. This comes at no additional cost to you. I only share products and resources that I trust and that I know will help you in your business. Grateful for your support!

Today's mini-sode we're talking about how to take care of yourself. I've really struggled with this, especially after becoming an entrepreneur. After the news came out about Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain's suicides, I was in complete shock. The news really hit me hard in an unexpected way.

Mental health is something I care deeply about and I think should be spoken about more openly. Hence why I'm sharing my own experiences, thoughts, and advice on this mini-sode on how to take care of yourself.

This is something that I'm constantly balancing, so I'm no expert but if I can help one person out there I'll consider this a job well done.

If you feel you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is a free, 24-hour hotline, at 1.800.273.TALK (8255). Your call will be connected to the crisis center nearest to you.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/take-care-of-yourself

Links mentioned:

• Five Minute Journal
• Jen Gotch is Okay...Sometimes podcast
• Self-Service podcast
• Blush Online Life Coaching - use code dayinthelifepodcast for 25% off your first month of your subscription
• Talkspace

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On today's show, I have Amber Runyon who is the founder of Eleventh Candle Co, which is a social enterprise who helps redeem, restore, empower, and equip those vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation and addition.

Amber and I talk about how a trip to Ethiopia led her to start Eleventh Candle Co and how she got involved in helping people who have been abused or exploited, what people misconceive about human trafficking and what she wants people to know about those who are trafficked, abused, and addicted, how to be a better listener, tips on unplugging and self care when you run an emotion heavy business and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/037

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• What led Amber to start Eleventh Candle Co even though she had no prior business experience.
• The most difficult part of running a business that helps people who have experienced sex trafficking.
• What people misconceive about human trafficking.
• The one thing Amber wants people to know about human trafficking.
• Tips on how you can be a better listener.
• Self care tips for people who struggle with "unplugging" from their work.
• How she continues to stay motivated and encouraged while running an emotion heavy business.

Links mentioned:

• 5 Minute Journal
• 5 Minute Journal app
• Polaris Project
• I am Jane Doe documentary

My favorite Brene Brown books:

• The Gifts of Imperfection
• Daring Greatly
• Braving the Wilderness

Follow Amber:

• Website (use code dayinthelife for 25% off your purchase!)
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

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Hey Day in the Life listeners! We're taking the month of June 2018 off from releasing new episodes but we wanted to share a few fan favorite episodes in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!

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On today's show, I have Alli Hoff Kosik who is a freelance writer living in New York City.I found Alli's blog a few months ago while reading a Brit + Co article and quickly realized we had a lot in common. Alli started her freelancing career about a year after I started my business and I could really resonate with many of the struggles and successes that happen to you as someone who's self-employed. During the episode, we chat about what it was like for her to leave her dream job and work as a freelance writer, how she got started, advice for people who want to break into the freelance writing industry, how much she gets paid per article, and a whole lot more!Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• What it was like for her to leave a dream job to work as a freelance writer.
• How she got started as a freelance writer.
• What she thinks people misconceive about being a freelance writer.
• What makes a really good pitch.
• Advice for people who want to bring into the freelance writing industry.
• The price range she gets paid per article.
• Her struggles with being a freelance writer and working for herself.
• Her proudest moment thus far while being a freelance writer.
• The one thing she'd stock up on if she found out it was no longer being sold.

Full show notes at: brittneyllynn.com/010

Links mentioned: Follow Alli:

• Website
• Alli's new podcast: Sh*t She Read
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Alli's articles on Brit & Co
• Alli's articles on Bustle
• 002 Day in the Life episode with Counterterrorism expert Jacqueline Sutherland
• HARO

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Hey Day in the Life listeners! We're taking the month of June 2018 off from releasing new episodes but we wanted to share a few fan favorite episodes in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!

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On today's show, I have Daron Roberts who is a Former NFL Coach and now the Founding Director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at University of Texas.

Guys, this episode is jam PACKED full of quotes, I nearly had 2 pages! Daron is one of the most inspirational people I've ever met and I know you'll feel motivated and encouraged to pursue your dreams after listening to this episode.

If you aren't familiar with Daron, you are in for a real treat because Daron's story is one you won't want to miss. Daron went from being a Harvard Law School graduate, to NFL football coach, to now a founding director at the University of Texas.

We discuss how he made these career changes and advice he'd give to anyone else seeking a career change, perfectionism and why it shouldn't hold you back, why it's important to set boundaries and the questions he asks himself before he says yes, what it was really like to be an NFL football coach, what he wishes people knew about being an NFL coach and so much more.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How Daron went from being a Harvard Law School graduate to working as an NFL coach.
• The routines from his NFL days that have carried over into his career now.
• The pressures and stressful parts of being an NFL coach.
• One moment that he's most proud of from his NFL career.
• Advice he'd give to someone who wants to completely change career paths like he did.
• One thing he wished people knew about what it's like to be an NFL coach.
• Misconceptions people have about NFL coaches.
• How to set boundaries in your life and the questions you should ask yourself before saying yes.
• Why he thinks perfectionism holds most people back.

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/024

Links mentioned:

• Half.com

Follow Daron:

• Website
• Instagram
• Podcast

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Hey Day in the Life listeners! We're taking the month of June 2018 off from releasing new episodes but we wanted to share a few fan favorite episodes in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!

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I have to admit, talking with Andrew was one of the most fun conversations I've been able to record thus far. He was just so easy to talk to, it felt like we had been longtime friends.Anyways, Andrew shares a lot of the juicy scoop on what it was really like to work for one of the biggest Hollywood agencies in the world, William Morris Endeavor (WME).If you are familiar with the popular show Entourage, Andrew was basically like a real-life Lloyd (Ari Gold's assistant). As a super fan of that show, you can imagine my excitement at getting the inside scoop.Andrew shares the good and the bad of working in entertainment and what he's up to these days. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How he decided to quit law and go into the entertainment industry
• The hardest thing and best thing about working in the industry\
• What it's REALLY like to work in the infamous mailroom and how he got into the mailroom
• The most bizarre task he had to do while working as an entertainment assistant
• How accurate his life was to the popular television show Entourage
• If talent agents in Hollywood are really like Ari Gold from Entourage
• His advice for people who want to break into the entertainment industry
• What it's really like to work at William Morris Endeavor (WME)
• What "The Black List" is and why it's important

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/003

Links mentioned:

• The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up
• Blush Online Life Coaching
• The Blacklist Scripts
• Scent of a Woman
• 023 Day in the Life podcast episode with Hollywood Actress Mojan Nourbakhsh

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• Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play
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Affiliate disclaimer: Heads up! There are affiliate links in this blog post. What that means is if you click on a link and then make a purchase, I make a small percentage of money because I referred you. This comes at no additional cost to you. I only share products and resources that I trust and that I know will help you in your business. Grateful for your support!

Hey Day in the Life listeners! We're taking the month of June 2018 off from releasing new episodes but we wanted to share a few fan favorite episodes in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!

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Tonya and I started working together earlier in 2017 and we immediately hit it off. I love the inkWELL Press mission and core values and I just ordered my first liveWELL planner that I'm so excited to implement for 2018.I admire Tonya not only as a business owner but as a person and parent as well and I know you guys will get a lot of value from her episode.Can't wait to hear what you think and don't forget to leave a review on iTunes!

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• Why Tonya doesn't check email first thing in the morning or in bed at night.
• The time of day Tonya is most productive.
• Why spending time with her kids in the morning is important to her.
• How to give yourself more whitespace in your life.
• How she structures her to do list and make it achievable.
• Her thoughts on work life balance and why it doesn't exist.
• The struggles she has being a parent and being a business owner.
• What she's felt guilty about while being a parent.
• How she co-works with her children.
• Her tips on using a planner to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• How to consolidate multiple digital calendars for work, school, and personal.

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/001

Links mentioned:

• Website
• inkWELL Press planners
• Productivity Paradox podcast
• Episode 18, Cushioning Your Time: Build Buffers Into Your Life
• Productivity Course
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

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On today's show, I have Jyo Carolino who is a Fight Choreographer & Stunt Coordinator located in Memphis, TN.

We chat about how he got started in the fight choreography industry, what he thinks people misconceive about the stunt industry, his biggest struggles and his worst injuries, advice he'd give to someone who wants to work in the stunt industry and who he'd love to work on set with!

Also, as a side note, the podcast will be taking a summer break! I will be taking the month of June 2018 off from releasing new episodes but don't worry, I have a few fun, shorter episodes that will be releasing before I come back with full interviews in July.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/036

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How Jyo got started in the fight choreography industry.
• One thing he thinks people misconceive about being a fight choreographer.
• His biggest struggles in his career.
• Advice he would give to someone who would want to work in the fight choreography industry.

Links mentioned:

• Elle Drouin's Day in the Life podcast episode

Follow Jyo:

• Website
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter

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