This week I'm talking about navigating loneliness and social isolation in one's 30s and 40s by building new friendships through shared interests and activities, as well as maintaining long-distance connections through technology.

We're discussing:

- The impact of the pandemic on loneliness and social isolation, particularly for single people and those without regular religious attendance

- How remote work has contributed to learned loneliness and the importance of intentional social connections

- Overcoming loneliness habits by starting small with social activities tied to your interests and hobbies

- Adapting how one builds friendships in their 30s and 40s compared to one's 20s

- Maintaining long-distance friendships through video calls, shared gaming, and intentional communication

Learned loneliness article: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/01/loneliness-solitude-pandemic-habit/672631/

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This episode is featuring my guest, Mikara Reid. We're talking about how your personal style can be the ultimate confidence boost!

Mikara Reid lives by her mantra, "My Raison D'être: Fashion. Create. Inspire." From the age of nine until now, she has always had a fashionable oomph in her core being, no matter what she’s doing. And now she is in a career where she helps others do the same.

She created and founded MIIEN (pronounced mean) Consultancy in NJ as a personal style consultant, CEO/founder and empowers high-achieving professionals to use their personal appearance as a tool for success as well as high-performing fashion brands. When it comes to Mikara’s goal for her professional clients, she aims for her clients to have a nourishing relationship with their day-to-day fashion identity and individual style. Prior to starting MIIEN, Mikara has worked with Louis Vuitton, The RealReal, Bravo’s Project Runway, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Miss USA 2016 and has been published in Vogue, Forbes, and Essence Magazine. She is also the author of a fashion self-help book, What’s your MIIEN! ? Discover Your Fashion Identity.

We cover:

- The importance of self-confidence and being comfortable in your own skin when it comes to developing your personal style

- How to build a foundational wardrobe on a budget through alterations, customization, and mixing/matching pieces

- Understanding your body shape, and how different silhouettes can be most flattering

- The role of dopamine and emotions in how certain styles of dress can boost confidence and productivity

- Navigating fashion trends while maintaining a unique personal style and identity

- Tips for accurately determining sizes and ensuring good fits when shopping online or off the rack

- And so much more!

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You've heard me talk about some of the biggest industry shifts I've made in my career, so this week, I'm talking about how you know when it's time to make the big moves and how to make the big shifts in your own life.

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This week I'm joined by guest Natana Mayer, and our goal is to raise awareness and understanding of ADHD, especially for women. Natana is here to share her personal experiences with challenges fitting into neurotypical systems and the coping mechanisms she developed. We aim to highlight ADHD as a neurodiversity rather than a deficiency, advocating for work environments that leverage diverse strengths. We explore signs of burnout unique to ADHD brains, along with strategies to better manage energy levels. Let's normalize ADHD experiences, empower others to embrace their neurodivergence, and promote systemic changes to create truly inclusive workplaces.

Natana Mayer is a fellow Aries and the founder of Work Design for ADHD (WDFA). Her consultancy is reshaping the future of work to be a more neuro-inclusive one. Natana believes that work should bring out the best in people with ADHD. She is on a mission to make sure that everyone, no matter how their brain works, can work together well. She calls this "neuro-collaboration." Natana works with ADHD staff, HR teams, and leaders to provide workshops and training that make neuro-collaboration a reality.

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This Florida-turned-Tennessee girl is struggling with getting snowed in these days, y'all. In the midst of ranting about the snow, I'm sharing some insight into some exciting upcoming content (in addition to all the dating content) about navigating single life. Then, I am sharing some unique date activities to help break up the awkwardness and keep things fresh.

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My guest this week is Denise Holler. Denise is a Clinical Sexologist and Certified Sex Coach with a passion for enhancing the intimate lives of her clients. She believes in breaking the taboo around sex and providing education in this essential area. Specializing in working with women and couples, Denise addresses various aspects of sex and intimacy, including uneven desire, low libido, body image issues, and enhanced pleasure, all through a holistic approach known as the MEBES model. By evaluating the Mind, Emotions, Body, Energy, and Spirit, she helps individuals and couples unblock areas of concern and achieve alignment for a more fulfilling sexual experience. Denise's mission is to help people rediscover pleasure, gain confidence, and find happiness in the bedroom. Alongside her professional work, she is also an advocate for the Neurodivergent community, as she herself has ADHD and has been working with ADHD coaches for several years.

In this episode, we cover topics ranging from masturbation and body image to communication in the bedroom. It is fascinating to learn about Denise's work helping people overcome issues and fully embrace pleasure.

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This week I had a major revelation about how similar job hunting and dating can be, especially when you struggle with a scarcity mindset like I do. It's exhausting to constantly be swiping, applying, and feeling like nothing is good enough. And it's so easy to panic and take the first opportunity that comes your way just because you're afraid it may be the only one.

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Today I have relationship mentor Kim Kendall-De Silva on the podcast. Kim has so much insightful wisdom to share from her years of coaching women. We dive deep into recognizing the patterns from our past that influence our present behaviors and perceptions. Kim stresses the importance of doing the inner work to uncover what shaped us so we don't keep repeating the same mistakes. She also gives valuable advice about setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and being intentional about the life and relationships we want to build.

Kim also provides some hilarious real talk about the realities of long-term relationships. Who knew being married for over a decade could give such valuable dating advice?

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If you joined us last week, you heard the set up for this episode where I sat down with two of my best and closest friends and talked about the ups and downs of my dating year. This week is the continuation of that discussion, and we are breaking down the top hits on my roster, awarding some superlatives (like "most laughs" and "most unique date"), and setting some goals for 2024.

I want to hear about your 2023 roster and superlatives. Make sure to share in the Facebook group or join us over on Patreon. And don't forget, Patreon subscribers get access to exclusive content like videos and even spectactular PowerPoint presentations breaking down the info we cover in this and other episodes. It's super silly, and super fun. See you there!

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Hey y'all and welcome to part one of my 2023 dating year in review! I'm so excited to spill all the piping hot tea from my romantic adventures over the past 12 months. I'm joined by two of my nearest and dearest friends to hear their insights into the ups and downs of my dating life. But just wait until next week - that's when the juicy details really start flowing. I've given each memorable man from my roster a nickname, and we'll be dishing all the dirt that earned them their titles. So pour yourself something strong and get ready for this wild ride!

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