We're gonna UNLEASH on the topic of creativity, because we want you to feel excited and inspired about creating, having ideas, and making new connections between old ideas!

🍗 This is Penny's new favourite chicken recipe (it is SO good): https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/turmeric-roasted-chicken-with-spicy-fried-shallots-20200302-h1m7oo

🤸‍♂️ This is the yoga channel that Britt's being tuning into: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

🍭 Saying no - keep it short and simple. Ok, thanks.

⚡️ Getting out the door, FAST! 

🔐 How to Unlock Your Hidden Creative Genius by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/creativity

🎹 Kitt's perfect ambient playlist: https://soundcloud.com/flightsinthemorning/relaxing 

🦋 Ira Glass talking about the "taste gap": https://vimeo.com/85040589

🌈 Julie Burstein's 4 Lesson's in Creativity: https://www.ted.com/talks/julie_burstein_4_lessons_in_creativity

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This week it felt really appropriate to talk about authenticity; when it's useful, when it's welcome, and when to put it on the back burner. There's lots of funny anecdotes and silly stories in this one, we hope you authentically love it. You'll also learn about Penny's 3 best qualities as a person, which are deeply thrilling and profound, as well as a little tip on how to get more excited about work.

Here's Adam Grant's majorly good podcast called Work Life: https://www.ted.com/talks/worklife_with_adam_grant_authenticity_is_a_double_edged_sword

And here's the episode on loneliness which is *incredible*!! https://www.ted.com/talks/worklife_with_adam_grant_we_don_t_have_to_fight_loneliness_alone

And.....watch You've Got Mail. You won't regret it ;) 

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We're back with another mini-ep, this week featuring Britt's quick quiz, Penny's lifestyle brand, and much (but not much much) more!

We love you!

xo Penny & Brittni

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We’re taking this opportunity to interview Wesley Anne Little (on instagram: @wesleyannelittle), a couples therapist from North Carolina who is a regular guest on Chris Do’s YouTube channel. Wesley is a relationship therapist who is certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. She loves helping people realize relationships don't have to be so confusing! We’ll be talking to Wesley about work life and how it affects love and relationships, as well as being in a couple during coronavirus, how to deal with stir-craziness, and muuuuch more. There's so much gold in here, so if you're not in a relationship or not looking, we're pretty sure you'll be able to learn something about all human relationships. Please, let us know what you think, and enjoy! 

🔗Wesley's links: 

www.psychologytoday.com 

www.therapyforblackgirls.com 

www.vmtherapy.com

Vanessa Marin on IG 

📚Books:  

Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations - Sue Johnson 

Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - John Gottman 

Come As You Are - Emily Nagoski 

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We're staying super on-theme this week, making sure we're covering topics that we think will be useful to you, our dear listeners. First, Penny shares a few tips on how to navigate the economic downturn if you're a freelancer. Secondly, we tackle resilience: how to bounce back from a crisis, how to be flexible, and how to be positive *enough*. We hope you feel good after this eppy!

🌱 School of Life's approach to resilience: 5 Reminders for Resilience

https://mailchi.mp/theschooloflife.com/61015?e=aafc8f5972

🍄 We only just read this one so we're adding it here for your perusal: How People Learn to Become Resilient

https://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/the-secret-formula-for-resilience 

💪🏾 Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on resilience: Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/sheryl-sandberg-and-adam-grant-on-option-b-building-resilience/the-importance-of-resilience

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If our regular episodes are your burger, this episode is your french fries! If you need a little pick-me-up, energy boost or just a laugh, have a listen to this bonus episode 🥦

Our regular programming will continue on Tuesdays 🍒

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xo Penny & Brittni 

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Sorry we've been away for a few weeks! We are SO happy to be back.

We know it's impossible to focus during this chaotic time, so this week, we thought we'd share our biggest work failures to make you laugh, cringe, and hopefully realise that failure is normal and ok. Our audio quality is not as great as usual, apologies! It will be better next time, promise :) 

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We’re all scared of our jobs being taken by robots, so let’s talk about the future of work and the skills you’ll need to get yourself there!

✏️ The wonders of writing shit **down**

😬 Penny shamelessly cross-promotes this very podcast, sorry

🔝 How do you figure out your career direction!?

🏅 Superstars and rockstars (from Radical Candor….again)

☠️ Dealing with negative comments on social media

💕 Mums on the internet....you know who you are!! We love you!

🙊 The many lolz of corporate speak: https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/spread-of-corporate-speak.html

🤖 Say please and thank you to Siri

🧠 What are the mindsets you need to prepare for the FUTURE!!

📩 Penny’s newsletter AGAIN ;) https://mailchi.mp/189c5db78d87/pennyslinks?fbclid=IwAR2dFz3FcWsIYyHjJNmoVswmjob352zHLbvAgfH1oCEleTEMPsiRG8QSvAM

🍦What are your key soft skills, and how are you going to make the most of them?

🤸‍♂️ Parkour robot! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sBBaNYex3E

🎃 And creepy robot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlkCQXHEgjA

🥂 Next week is our FIFTIETH PODCAST EPISODE!!!!! Prepare yourself for some secrets and big reveals!

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We hear a lot about leadership from CEOs and managers, but we rarely hear the perspective of people who aren't leaders! This week we're talking all things leadership, including what makes a great boss, what makes a terrible boss, and if you're a boss, why you should care! Seriously though, there are some real gems in here so make sure you tune in.

😢 Seasonal Affective Disorder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder 

💄 It's great to be a woman! Unless you don't support other women, then you should take a look in the mirror.

📉 Female leaders are declining worldwide, but women are typically perceived to be more capable than men?! https://hbr.org/2019/06/research-women-score-higher-than-men-in-most-leadership-skills

🌈 Don't forget to ENJOY YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!

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🤢 Sorry, but we're talking about the Corona Virus real quick. https://www.thecut.com/2020/02/cdc-releases-facial-hair-recommendations-for-coronavirus.html

🛑 Stop touching yourself!! https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/live/coronavirus-spread-transmission-face-touching-hands.html

📺 Check out Pandemic on Netflix

💪🏾 What should leaders be focussing on (according to us!)?

💡 If you're a leader, trusting your team is not negotiable

💚The importance of trusting your team - https://www.speedoftrust.com/

💥 Radical Candor by Kim Scott - A must-read for anyone in a leadership or management space. https://www.radicalcandor.com/

☠️ Having a bad boss, and why you don't have the strength to leave - https://hbr.org/2018/09/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-bad-boss

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