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Life Snacks episodes
- 10. Your Hobby Doesn't Have To Be A Side Hustle. Feat. MK Hurlbutt
In this episode Lauren talks with MK Hurlbutt, Stanford University graduate, former SoulCycle instructor and the co-founder of Chorus Meditation. MK shares:
- The importance of being creative instead of trying to be productive all of the time
- Why your hobby doesn't have to be your side hustle... and you don't even have to have a have a side hustle!
- How you can find your passion or next career move by "getting curious" about things that interest you
- Why there is no such thing as a linear path in life post-grad and what she has experienced taking on many different careers
- What it was like transitioning from the corporate world to teach at SoulCycle and then to start Chorus Meditation
- How Chorus meditation is different from traditional meditation and is for people who have said "meditation is just not for me"
- The importance of meditation for heightened awareness of our thoughts and emotions
- Why you should let your life look different from others and never put yourself in a box
- How to create community, join communities, and welcome others into your community
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Connect with MK on Instagram HERE
Sign up for Chorus Meditation HERE
49 min - 9. Budgeting Is Boring. Try This. Feat. Shannah Compton Game
Lauren talks to Shannah Compton Game, the host of the Millennial Money Podcast that has over 15 million downloads and the founder of Hello It’s Me. Shannah recently launched her first product, the Money Mindset Journal that helps you shift how you think, act, and feel about your money and get your money sh*t together. In this episode they discuss:
- How to spend your money in the direction that supports the life you want to live
- How to think about and save for your “life fund”
- How to avoid common mistakes people in their 20s make with their money
- Her “1,2,3 Money System”
- The emotional connection and beliefs we have around money by age 7
- How to use your credit cards - the right way!
- The best travel credit cards
- How to let your interests guide your future path
- The Money Mindset Journal
- How to best utilize matching dollars if your company offers them - this is free money!!
- Advice for the types of companies to invest in
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Connect with Shannah on Instagram HERE
Buy the Money Mindset Journal HERE
Listen to the Millennial Money Podcast HERE
Referenced in this episode:
Teri Ijemoa Investment Course
Ellevest
45 min - 8. Being Healthy Actually Has Nothing To Do With Being Skinny. Feat. Emma Terrazas
Lauren chats with Emma’s Terrazas. Emma is a certified personal trainer, online fitness coach, confidence coach, and macro coach. She has built her online business around helping women gain control over their health in the gym, but more importantly through their mindset. In this episode Emma shares:
- Why our "health" starts with our mindset.
- The idea that our bodies are just vessels to carry us through life which is why we want to take care of them and keep them strong as opposed to trying to make them smaller.
- That there is no diet or workout that is "the best". It's just about finding the one that’s sustainable for your lifestyle.
- Why being "healthy" means nothing without your mental health.
- That taking spin classes or any cardio can’t really make you "bulky".
- How to shift your workouts to be more fun and value based.
- Why having the proper knowledge behind your health and fitness can be so empowering
- The science that proves weight training is the best way to see weight loss. Good news - you don't have to run!
- How she managed to launch her business during COVID.
- Her personal experience with post-grad life and advice for those struggling to "grow-up."
Follow Emma on Instagram HERE.
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Books referenced in the episode
The War On Art Steven Pressfield
Simply Be by Jessica Zweig
ManifestHer by Stef Caldwell
58 min - 7. From Idea To Entrepreneur. Feat. Sarah Sommers
Lauren is joined by Sarah Sommers. Sarah is the Co-Founder & VP of Brand Strategy and Partnerships at IFundWomen. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections. If you’ve ever had a business idea you want to bring to life, but feel you lack the network, capital or knowledge to take the next steps - this episode is for you. Lauren and Sarah discuss:
- How to evaluate if your potential business idea is viable.
- How to leverage and expand your network authentically.
- The key things entrepreneurs should be thinking about as they launch their business.
- The funding gap for women founders, particularly women of color, and why crowdfunding is an essential tool.
- What crowdfunding is and why every women entrepreneur should start by raising capital this way.
- The IFundWomen platform and resources that take your business from the ideation phase to launch.
- The resources IFundWomen offers that include a free community Slack channel, coaching, classes and more.
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn HERE
Find out more about IFundWomen HERE
Follow IFundWomen on Instagram HERE
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41 min - 6. Stop Buying The Expensive Mascara. Feat. Bobbi Rebell
Lauren chats with Bobbi Rebell, certified financial planner, podcast host and author of How to Be a Financial Grownup: Proven Advice from High Achievers on How to Live Your Dreams and Have Financial Freedom. In this episode they discuss:
- Why we need to stop waiting until the “right time” to start investing and take control of our finances today.
- How to weigh pursuing your passion vs pursuing a safer, more stable job.
- Why asking for a raise or bonus at work is not personal and advice on how to navigate those conversations.
- The importance of managing your credit cards and credit score and an app that will help you do that!
- Why we should always “go for the yes” and ask for the things we want.
- How to use your personal and professional network to your advantage.
- What you should spend and splurge on when it comes to makeup and beauty products.
- Online shopping hacks to save money.
Follow Bobbi on Instagram HERE
Listen to the Money Tips For Financial Grown Up’s Podcast HERE
Financial resources & applications mentioned:
Tally
Acorns
IRS2GO
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45 min - Why we need to stop waiting until the “right time” to start investing and take control of our finances today.
- 5. Your First Job Probably Won't Be Your Dream Job. Feat. Ali Bonar
Lauren sits down with Ali Bonar, a well known content creator on Instagram and the Founder of Kween + Co, creator of the world's first nut free spread.
In this episode they discuss:
- How to overcome the comparison trap of post-grad life. News flash - no one has it figured out!
- Why you will probably hate your first job - and that's ok!
- Ali’s entrepreneurial journey creating the incredibly delicious Granola Butter. (Don’t walk. Run.)
- Tangible advice for anyone struggling with their relationship with food & their body.
- Life as a content creator and Ali’s ability to show up so authentically on social media.
Follow Ali on Instagram HERE.
Buy granola butter HERE - no seriously buy it. It’s f*cked up delicious
Keep up with the Life Snacks Podcast HERE.
55 min - How to overcome the comparison trap of post-grad life. News flash - no one has it figured out!
- 1. You’re F*ckin Smart. Trust Yourself. Feat. Molly Alliman
In this episode Lauren talks with Molly Alliman. Molly is a former Vice President of the second largest US bank turned registered dietitian and nutritionist, and founder of her practice Balance by Molly. Molly shares that in the early days of her practice she discovered a recurring theme in many of her clients - no one has a good relationship with food. Today Molly works with clients one on one, offers online courses, and a nutrition plan to help them transition from dieting to intuitive eating.
She discusses the importance of trusting yourself when it comes to food and to all other aspects of life. She shares tips for healing your relationship with food and explains how giving up expensive food substitutions can actually leave you with more money to invest and lead to substantial financial gains in the long term. Yup. You heard it here first. Give up your almond flour tortillas and make $30k!!
Molly shares her belief that when it comes to your career you do not have to just pick one thing forever and she offers insights and advice from her transition from the corporate world to going out on her own as an entrepreneur.
This episode was first created and hosted in partnership with @mypmschool. An after hours community and podcast inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs to bring their big ideas to life. Check out PM School and join the powerful community.
Where to find Molly:
@balancebymolly
balancebymolly.com
References:
The War on Art - A book for those starting out on their entrepreneurial journey
Intuitive Eating - A book for those trying to start eating intuitively and heal their relationship with food and dieting
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53 min - 2. Ditch The Job Title. Focus On This. Feat. Arlena Jackson
Arlena is the founder of Elevation Ally, a career consulting agency for young women and she is considered to be the “career whisper” for early career professionals. Arlena shares her tips for young women in the early stages of their careers. They discuss:
- How to figure out what job you even want
- Landing a job and salary negotiations
- How to network and the importance of networking
- Setting yourself up for a fulfilling career path long term
Arlena shares that in the early years of your career it is all about building your skill set and that you are never truly “stuck” in your first job. No matter what job you start in there’s always room to grow, pivot, and create the life you want by using the tactics she shares in this episode.
This episode was first created and hosted in partnership with @mypmschool. An after hours community and podcast inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs to bring their big ideas to life. Check out PM School and join the powerful community.
Instagram: @elevationally
LinkedIn: Arlena Jackson
Website:elevationally.com
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40 min - How to figure out what job you even want
- 3. Investing Isn't What You See On Tik Tok. Feat. Jean Chatzky
Lauren is joined by Jean Chatzky. Jean is CEO and co-founder of HerMoney Media, award-winning personal finance journalist, financial editor for the NBC Today, NYT and WSJ Journal best selling author, and a recurring guest on the Oprah Winfrey show.
Lauren and Jean leave out all the fancy and intimidating financial lingo as Jean explains in very simple and actionable terms how to set yourself up for a successful financial future. Jean discusses why women really do struggle to talk about the world of finance and the mission behind HerMoney Media.
She shares advice on how to invest your money today for long term financial growth and why investing probably isn’t what you think it is - AND it guess what!? It really isn’t that complicated!
Jean explains the best way to set up your 401k, prioritize student loans while still saving money, implementing what she calls “value based budgeting'' and so many more straight forward finance tips that will transform your life.
This episode was first created and hosted in partnership with @mypmschool. An after hours community and podcast inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs to bring their big ideas to life. Check out PM School and join the powerful community.
@jeanchatzky
@hermoneymedia
HerMoney Podcast
https://hermoney.com
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27 min - 4. Go To College. Get The Job...Now What? Feat. Stef Caldwell
Lauren chats with the founder of PM School, author, entrepreneur, and successful business woman, Stef Caldwell. They discuss Stef's book, ManifestHer,The ambitious women's guide to getting unstuck, navigating the ambiguity of your post-prescribed life and manifesting your biggest dreams. Stef wrote this book to help women navigate what she calls their “post-prescribed life.” Meaning the point in life after you go to school, get the job and then wake-up everyday feeling this sense of “now what.” Stef shares about:
- Creating authentic new friendships and communities as adult women just as she did with her company ManifestHer.
- The financial advice she received in her 20s that completely changed her financial future.
- How to figure out what you want next in your life by finding your “vision expanders.”
- The importance of paying attention to our happiness levels each day.
- Startling statistics about how the people we surround ourselves with have a higher impact on our lives than we may realize.
Stef also shares about her new company she is launching, PM School. PM School is an after hours community & podcast inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs to bring their big ideas to life.
Connect with Stef on Instagram HERE.
Follow PM School on Instagram HERE.
Keep-up with the Life Snacks podcast HERE.
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About Life Snacks
From the publisher's feed
There are endless things that no one talks about when it comes to navigating life after college. Life Snacks is a podcast dedicated to helping you figure out all of life's lessons that we weren’t…
taught in school. From finances to health, to relationships and careers we’re here to cover it all. Each week, host Lauren Tierney sits down with a new guest to provide bite-sized snacks of knowledge and inspiration that we can take into our post-grad lives.