Ebb and Glow

#132: Jennifer was laid off from her job at four months pregnant. A cruel joke by her employer about her desire to start a family turned into a harsh reality, leaving her feeling powerless and in a state of confusion and doubt. But, after a few years, Jennifer created a new narrative about what was possible for her in her career and life. Today, Jennifer Hargreaves is the Founder of tellent, a diversity recruitment and social impact organization on a mission to close the opportunity equi...

#131: As Jenelle turns 30, she delves into the valuable lessons she learned during her transformative 20s. This decade is often regarded as a time of self-discovery, growth, and laying the foundation for a successful future. Jenelle shares stories of what she's learned about friends, relationships, careers, and even herself. Jenelle's EbbsSpending more time on romantic relationships instead of friendshipsOversharing at workSpending money on things you don't valueThinking shorter term ins...

#130: Mike's journey began as a broke, desperate, divorced, alcoholic young man who knew he needed to make a change. Through his own experiences, Mike discovered the power of manifestation and the Law of Attraction. He used these tools to transform his life, and now he's passionate about helping others do the same. In 2012, he founded the Love from Margot Foundation in honor of his late wife, Margot Murphy, who battled cancer. And today, he is building a retreat center in Medellin, Colom...

#129: Divorce can be a painful and difficult experience, but it also presents an opportunity to reinvent yourself and create a new, more fulfilling life. Tonya Carter shares how at age 30 she went through a divorce and became a single mom of two small kids. Her sense of identity and self-worth was shattered but she realized that in order to move forward she needed to reclaim the narrative.Today, Tonya Carter is Marriage/Relationship Exit Strategist, Host of The Purposely Thriving Podcast, and...

#128: In today's society, we are often told that success only comes to those who work the hardest, hustling and grinding every day to achieve their goals. But at what cost? In this episode, Jenelle shares her experience of hustle culture, the feelings of resentment it can create, and the intense pressure to succeed that many of us feel.Jenelle's EbbsHustle culture Burn outResentment leading to negative relationshipsIntense internal pressure and expectationsNot being able to slow downJene...

#127: In November 2022, Joanna was impacted by the tech layoffs. This was her second layoff in her 7 year career due to no fault of her own. The news of the layoff was disappointing, but she recognized that she was starting to burn out, so maybe this layoff was meant to be. Through the process, there were definitely good and bad days; some with tears and anxiety.Joanna is a content and social marketer with 7 years of experience across CPG, tech, and web3. She's recently developed a love for i...

#126: After following the path to traditional success but only finding intense burnout and an identity crisis at the top, Lauren Felter blew it all up in January 2020 to do it her own way.Today, Lauren Felter is "the designer that non-designers love". Her signature course, Create With Confidence is for non-designers who find designing an inevitable part of their regular to-do list. Lauren prides herself on a no-shame, no-shade approach to her web design, branding, and design education.Lauren'...

#125: After graduating with six figures of student loan debt and watching everyone around him lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008, Mark discovered a way to turn his debt into real wealth.Today, Mark Willis is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy, and your future. Mark's EbbsSix figures of student loan debtFeeling controlled by his money Not understanding money and financial planningDistrust of banksMark's GlowsGaining cont...

#124: Jenelle shares how she's making some big changes and getting more structured with her daily habits and routines. Because of this, she's feeling so much more productive and has been able to set and achieve more of her goals.Jenelle's EbbsFeeling so rushedFeeling like everyone else is controlling her day and scheduleBeing busy but not productiveNot achieving the goals she set for herselfJenelle's GlowsHaving more control of her schedule and lifeWay more productivity Not overwhelmed a...

#123: Kelsey talks about ending a long term relationship, switching careers multiple times, and feeling burnout in her life. She did many months of soul searching and therapy to cure her people pleasing and codependency.Today, Kelsey Formost is the founder of Magic Words Copywriting and an award-winning marketing expert who teaches entrepreneurs how to write words that sell (without sounding sales-y).Kelsey's EbbsLosing jobsBeing cheated onBreakupsScared to bring up conflict in her relationsh...