Day in the Life

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On today's show, I have Business Operations Consultant Jordan Gill who is located in Dallas, Texas.

While Jordan primarily works with entrepreneurs and creating systems for their business so they can be more effective and efficient, she shares SO many great tips during this episode that can be applicable to anyone. After listening, you're going to be inspired to systemize EVERYTHING in your life so you can spend more time doing what you love, spending time with family and friends, or whatever it is you want to do with more free time!

We chat about inbox management how to not be completely overwhelmed with your inbox, advice on setting boundaries in your professional and personal life, decision fatigue and how to fight it, how she works a 3 day work week (and brings in a steady income) and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/035

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

• The systems she uses throughout her day to make her life easier (and ones you can use too!)
• How you can be more efficient throughout your daily life.
• What she thinks people misconceive about time management professionals.
• The most challenging aspect about being an entrepreneur.
• How you can become a better networker and build authentic relationships with others.
• A proud moment of her career that stands out.
• How she works a 3 day work week and how you can too.
• How she sets boundaries in her life and business.
• How to manage your inbox and get over email overwhelm.
• How Amazon packing lists save her time.

Links mentioned:

• Caylen Asher
• Slack
• Asana
• Monday.com
• How to Win Friends & Influence People
• 5 Minute Journal
• 5 Minute Journal App
• The Profit tv show
• The Partner tv show

Follow Jordan:

• Podcast
• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram

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• Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners
• Join the Day in the Life newsletter

On today's show, I have Erica Mandy who is the Founder & Host of theNewsWorthy podcast.

If you aren't familiar, theNewsWorthy podcast is a daily news show that provides "fast, fair, and fun" daily news updates in less than 10 minutes, Monday-Friday. Erica is passionate about providing a credible, unbiased and fun option for those who wish to stay informed but are short on time and find traditional media too depressing.

We chat about her background in broadcast journalism and how she left her job to start theNewsWorthy, advice she'd give to anyone who wants to work in broadcast journalism or the podcasting industry, how she selects the news topics she shares and where she gets her sources from, struggles and proud moments of her career, and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/034

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

• Why she decided to start theNewsWorthy podcast and how she left her reporter job.
• How she's grown the podcast and tips for fellow podcasters on how to get started.
• How she decides what news is top priority to share on the podcast.
• The one thing she struggles with most being the founder of theNewsWorthy.
• One of her most proudest moments from her career.
• The sources she uses to pull the headlines she shares on theNewsWorthy.
• Her one piece of advice to anyone who wants to work in broadcast journalism.

Links mentioned:

• Serial podcast
• InsightTimer app
• Kidtripster.com
• Feedly / How To Use Feedly

Follow Erica:

• Podcast
• Website
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook

Like the show? There are several ways you can help!

• Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play
• Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners.
• Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
• Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners
• Join the Day in the Life newsletter

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!

On today's show, I have Annie Spano who is the Founder & CEO of Style Collective, located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Annie and I became acquaintances after I had found her amazing podcast Becoming Fearless to pitch some of my clients to.

I quickly realized Annie and I had SO much in common. Down to how we both had not so great corporate work experiences during our 9-5 careers.

Annie and I talk about her horrible experience in her 9-5 and how she finally decided to leave, how getting laid off led her down the entrepreneurship route, advice she'd give to women on how to uplift other women in the workplace, tips on how you can become more fearless in your life and so much more.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/033

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

• What the Style Collective is and who it's for.
• How Annie went from being a math teacher, to working at a billion dollar company, to finally starting the Style Collective.
• The top fearless moment she's had during her career and how you can become more fearless in your life.
• One thing people misconceive about the blogging/influencer industry.
• Her biggest struggle being an entrepreneur and how she combats it.
• Advice for women in the workplace who want to uplift and support other women.

Links mentioned:

• 5 Minute Journal
• TheSkimm
• Trello
• 1,000 True Fans

Follow Annie:

• Website
• Podcast
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Annie's Instagram
• The Style Collective Instagram

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• Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play
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• Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners
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On today's show, I have Mojan Nourbakhsh who is an actress and producer located in Los Angeles, California.

Mojan shares what a day in her life is really like as an actress living in Hollywood. She shares how she got started in the entertainment industry, the most difficult part about being an actress and a producer, her thoughts on the state of Hollywood and how the industry is changing amidst sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse, advice she'd give to anyone who wants to become an actor/actress, what she thinks people misconceive about the entertainment industry and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/032

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

• How Mojan got started in her career as an actress.
• Why affirmations and her morning routine is the most important part of her day.
• How she manifested her dream job directly after completing college.
• The most difficult thing about working in the entertainment industry as an actress and a producer.
• Her thoughts on how the Hollywood industry has been changing now that we're more openly discussing sexual harassment, discrimination, abuse and her experience being harassed as a young actress.
• What the audition process is really like.
• Advice Mojan would give to someone who wants to become an actor/actress.
• What she thinks people misconceive about the acting industry.
• One of her most proud moments of her career as an actress.

Links mentioned:

• Poshmark

Follow Mojan:

• Website
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Her dog, Lülu-Chânel's Instagram

Like the show? There are several ways you can help!

• Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play
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• Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners
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On today's show, I have James Hinkle who is a Middle School Spanish Teacher located in Superior, Colorado.

James and I talk about how and why he changed his initial career path into international business to becoming a teacher, the most difficult and rewarding parts about working in education, advice for anyone who wants to become a teacher and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/031

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

• What drove James to decide to teach middle school Spanish.
• The most rewarding and difficult parts about being a teacher.
• The one thing he would change about the education system in the U.S.
• One thing he wants people to know about what it's like to work as a middle school teacher.
• Advice he'd give to someone who wants to become a middle school teacher.

Links mentioned:

• Alternative Licensure Programs

Like the show? There are several ways you can help!

• Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play
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• Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners
• Join the Day in the Life newsletter

On today's show, I have Nicole VanDeLeest who is an Associate Veterinarian living outside of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Nicole and I chat about the vet school process and what it was like, some of the most difficult parts of being a veterinarian, one of her proudest moments of her career, her thoughts on pets having a grain free diet, advice she'd give to anyone who wants to be veterinarian, and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/030

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

• The process of veterinary school and how Nicole got started.
• The hardest and most difficult parts of being a veterinarian.
• One of her most proudest moments of her career as a vet.
• What she thinks people misconceive about being a veterinarian.
• A few of the craziest situations she's been in while being a vet.
• Advice for people who want to become a vet one day.

Links mentioned:

• Mass Ave Animal Clinic
• Fountain Square Animal Clinic

Follow Nicole:

• Instagram

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On today's show, I have Colt Keo-Meier who is a Clinical Psychologist and Transgender Advocate located in Galveston, Texas.

I asked Colt to come on to not only discuss what it's like to be a Clinical Psychologist but also as someone who is transgender and an advocate.

My whole purpose behind starting this podcast is to show that even though our day-to-day tasks may all look vastly different, there are similarities we all have. We all have struggles. We all have fears. We all have insecurities. We all just want to be accepted in the world and be who we truly are.

Colt is very open and honest about his experience coming out to his family and the challenges he faced growing up in a small, south Texas town. He also shares misconceptions people have about transgender men and women as well as advice for people who want to talk more openly with their transgender friends and family members but aren't sure how to start.

This episode came out in April 2018 and my hope is that it is a resource for those wanting to learn more about what life is like for someone who is transgender. If this topic is new and/or uncomfortable to you, my hope is that you will listen with an open mind.

If you want to discuss this further, please join the Day in the Life Facebook group.

I also want to link to a suicide crisis hotline that is specific for transgender people. Please contact them if you are considering suicide. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have: https://www.translifeline.org/ Phone Number: US: (877) 565-8860 CANADA: (877) 330-6366

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/029

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

• The differences between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.
• How Colt's mental health has changed since transitioning.
• What he wants people to understand about transgender men and women.
• His biggest struggles being a clinical psychologist and transman.
• Misconceptions he thinks people have about transgender men and women.
• Advice he'd give to people who want to talk more openly with their friends and family about gender identity, but aren't sure how to start.

Links mentioned:

• Transgender Alliance Facebook group
• PFLAG
• Gender Infinity Conference
• Family Acceptance Project

Follow Colt:

• Website
• Colt's children's book, Stacey's Not A Girl

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• Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play
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On today's show, I have DJ Martin who is the President of Bond Theatrical Group located in New York City.

DJ and I go WAY back, as he was my colorguard instructor during high school. In my senior year, he packed up his entire life and moved to NYC in 2006 for an unpaid internship to start paving his way to a career in Broadway. Now, he runs his own marketing and advertising company for Broadway shows such as Escape to Margaritaville, Cruel Intentions, Fiddler on the Roof, Dirty Dancing, The Phantom of the Opera and so many more. Isn't this a dream job?!

DJ shares how he got started, a behind the scenes look at what it's really like to market Broadway shows, how he handles all of his responsibilities and sets boundaries in his career, the craziest thing he's had to do for his job, and the most important question of all: how realistic was the show Smash (anybody else miss that show?!)

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

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

• How DJ got started working with Broadway shows.
• The most fun show he's been a part of.
• The hardest and best things about working on Broadway.
• One of the craziest things he's had to do for his job.
• Advice he'd recommend for people looking to work in the Broadway advertising industry.
• How realistic shows like SMASH is to reality.

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/028

Links mentioned:

• Follow Bond Theatrical Group
• CBS Escape to Margaritaville interview

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• Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners
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Hi all. This week's episode has a little different format than the others, as we don't necessarily walk through someone's day like we normally do.

I got the opportunity to interview Barbara Parker, mother of Alison Parker who was a news reporter who was fatally shot on live television in 2015.

With the Parkland shooting happening a few months ago at the time of this recording, I felt it was important to share and educate listeners (and myself) on what it's like to be an advocate for sensible gun control.

Wherever your opinions lie on the spectrum of gun legislation I urge you to listen to this episode. We cover a lot of topics: What she means by her title as an advocate for sensible gun control, how her role as an activist has affected relationships in her life, how she was able to turn her grief into action, the biggest obstacles she faces while being an activist, what she would tell lawmakers and President Trump about gun control, and most importantly, actionable tips on how you can educate yourself on these issues and advocate for stricter gun laws.

As always, I'm very open to an honest, civil dialogue about any topic we talk about here on the Day in the Life podcast. If you want to share your thoughts on an episode or connect with other listeners, join our Facebook group to start a healthy discussion.

Honored that you're listening and thankful for the support.

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

• Definition of what an advocate for sensible gun legislation is.
• How her role as a gun control activist has effected her relationships.
• How she was able to turn her grief into action.
• What she would say to members leading the NRA about gun control.
• What she wishes people knew about being a gun control activist.
• The biggest obstacles she faces in her activism work.
• Her response to people when they say it's a mental health issue and not a gun control issue.
• How you can talk to friends and loved ones about gun control more openly.
• One thing she would tell lawmakers & President Trump about gun control.
• A moment that she feels her daughter would be most proud of during her activist work.
• Actionable steps people can take if they want to get more involved on enacting change with our current laws on gun control.

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/027

Links mentioned:

• Andy Parker's Facebook page (Barbara's husband)
• Everytown for Gun Safety
• Everytown for Gun Safety Facebook page
• Moms Demand Action
• Moms Demand Action Facebook page
• Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
• Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Facebook page
• Honr Network

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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!

On today's show, I have Megan Weaver who is a photographer for fashion & lifestyle bloggers and women entrepreneurs in the Dallas area.

I actually found Megan through another podcast, Systems Saved Me with Jordan Gill. When I first moved to Dallas I was basically looking for anyone else that also lived here and was a fellow entrepreneur, and found Jordan (whom I had coffee with once, she's amazing!) and then started listening to her podcast. That led me to Megan and I've been following her on Instagram ever since!

Megan and I chat about how she got started in photography, advice for fellow photographers, how to take better portrait pictures, her struggles being a photographer, what she thinks people misconceive about being a photographer plus who she would want to sit next to on a 10 hour flight and the cameras she recommends!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

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

• How Megan got started in photography.
• Advice she would offer to people who want to be a photographer professionally.
• What she struggles with as a photographer.
• What she thinks people misconceive about being a photographer.
• Her dream photography session.
• Her best photography tips for amateurs.
• The cameras she uses and others she'd recommend.

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/026

Links mentioned:

• CreativeLive classes
• Yoga with Adrienne
• Tonya Dalton's Day in the Life podcast episode
• Sony A6000 Mirrorless Camera
• Canon 5D Mark III
• Dubsado

Follow Megan:

• Website
• Free Photography for Fashion Bloggers Starter Kit
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• Twitter

Like the show? There are several ways you can help!

• Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play
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• Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners
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