Life, Lemons & LemonDrops

By now, you've seen it. And you've discussed it or tweeted or posted about it. Whether you are disgusted or celebrating it, everyone has thoughts about Will Smith's battery of and verbal tirade toward comedian Chris Rock during the 2022 Academy Awards broadcast.

In this bonus episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie break down some of the chatter surrounding this event. While neither condones violence, life is much more nuanced and shades of grey than we tend to allow in our black and white, all-or-nothing judgments of others. 

What lessons can you learn from this incident? Is there a place for empathy and grace? 

Take a listen, then decide for yourself.

Location, location, location. Where you are isn't just important in real estate, it can also be an essential part of your own success. Through travel and exposure to other parts of the world or just outside your normal comfort zone, you allow yourself to grow in ways beyond what is possible if you just stay home. In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss the value of seeing the world, shaking off the cobwebs, and tapping into your creative energy.

After listening to this episode to learn some of the numerous benefits of traveling, including being happier and healthier, stay tuned for future episodes as Greer and Whitnie share some of their recent adventures.

Read this article on the importance of traveling or going somewhere new.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility and its impact on our lives. As a result of the Ukrainian/Russian conflict, over 400 companies have made significant decisions about whether or not to operate in Russia. The political message it sends and the official and unofficial statements that come out of their communications departments set the backdrop for how we, as consumers, will move forward. Knowing we can use our dollars and “sense” to help change the world gives us newfound power that shouldn’t be wasted.

To view the list of companies withdrawing from Russia, link here.

"Every decent con man knows that the simplest truth is more powerful than even the most elaborate lie." ― Ally Carter.

And that's where it starts. It's easier to get conned than you think because kernels of truth envelop the con. Don't believe it? Look at the millions of people around the globe, some of which are told in three recent Netflix and Hulu streaming events.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss the experiences of some con artists and their victims highlighted in "The Tinder Swindler," "Inventing Anna," and "The Dropout." They also share their own experiences of getting swept into cons and some things you can do to avoid being a victim.

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Every day you have the choice to run your mind or let your mind run you. When your mind is on autopilot, you focus on the negative, the doubts, fears of the future, and the guilt of the past. It doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Whitnie takes you on a mindfulness journey with an exercise to help you quiet your mind to let go of the stress that keeps you from being in your best self in every moment. Having a mindfulness practice, including meditation, can help you move from constantly being on edge to being calm in the midst of life's storms. You can have that as well.

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In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie explore the value of following your instincts in decision-making and not allowing others' opinions of your ideas to get in the way of achieving your goals. Whether you have small ideas or big dreams, "dream killers" are the people who plant negative thoughts in your head and limit your confidence in your ability to follow through. Through their discussion, you will have the tools to navigate away from the negative and accomplish all you envision.

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First, there was FOMO, then JOMO. 

Now there is FOPO? The fear of other people's opinions. Isn't it enough that you were born with an inner critic that you allow to keep you from the success of your dreams? Then why are you also letting what other people think of you, or whether they think of you at all, get in your way?

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie explore the ways perfectionism—brought on by the fear of what people think of you or your activities—hold you back. Instead of entertaining those thoughts, start to ask some questions that will help shed light on your reality, then adopt a few strategies that will help you move beyond your fears, and into a place of lessons learned and ultimate success.

If you need help addressing perfectionism or negative thinking, book a session with Whitnie to take control of your thoughts and actions today.

According to the Bard, "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But in reality, would it? What's in a name? Is yours holding you back? Whether it's Moon Unit, Wilde Wolf, Greer, or Whitnie, what impact does your name, unique or not, have on your life?

Following the birth of her son, Wilde Wolf, Eve Jihan Cooper, the rapper known mononymously as Eve, Greer and Whitnie discuss the importance of your given name and how it shapes your life. Most people's names aren't quite as colorful as the one Eve and her husband, Maximillion Cooper, bestowed on their son Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper; nevertheless, they experience life with the weight of other people's assumptions based on the relative normality of their moniker. 

Whether it's right or wrong to judge someone based on their name, it's happening all the time. What ultimately is the way to move forward?

Listen to the conversation and share your thoughts.

Read The New Yorker article, "Why Your Name Matters," mentioned in the episode.

You've been there. Applying for a job is stressful. Getting an offer is exciting. Then comes the difficult part of negotiating your salary and benefits. How do you place a price on valuing your contribution to the company without pricing yourself out of the job or underselling yourself and leaving money on the table. 

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss the negotiations involved in your value in the workplace and the actual pay you receive. Using a recent example of an HR Director who bragged on social media about paying an employee the $85K/yr she requested versus the $130K the position was budgeted for, the discussion was a deep dive into the myriad nuances involved in determining a fair salary, when there’s little transparency.

Listen to the conversation and share your thoughts.