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- 37. How To Get Un-Stuck & Stop Playing Small In Your Life. Feat. Lindsey Schwartz
Lauren chat's with Lindsey Schwartz. Lindsey Schwartz is a best-selling author and the founder of Powerhouse Women, a community, event, and podcast. After seeing numerous women in her life stop short of pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams because of fear and self-doubt, she saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups & downs of entrepreneurship in order to show women that they don’t have to have it all together to get started. From there, the Powerhouse Women community, annual event, and podcast were born, with the motto that we're not meant to do business (or life) alone! In this conversation they discuss:
- How to get "un-stuck" in life or your career
- Why pursuing progress & growth in our lives is critical to our fulfillment
- How to embrace the season of life you are currently in
- Finding ways to get uncomfortable in order to grow
- Knowing when it's time to level up
- The #1 way to gain confidence
- The importance of keeping the promises you make to yourself
- How to find your purpose
- Why fear is a good thing
- How to bring new energy into your life
- The value of leveling up your community
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53 min - 36. Stop Worrying About The Future. Build A Life You Want To Live. Feat. Whitney Eckis
Lauren chats with Whitney Eckis. Whitney is the Founder and CEO of Eckis Marketing, CEO of Get Supr, and the host of the Under The Influence Podcast. Whitney shares about her mental health diagnosis with anxiety and depression that lead her to create Get Supr, an instant coffee brand infused with CBD for energy without Jitters. Whitney is a brand builder and serial entrepreneur with a passion for talking about the mental health side of entrepreneurship and so much more. In this conversation they discuss:
- Why communities are a key piece of modern-day brands
- The emotional connection humans have to brands
- Whitney's diagnosis with anxiety and depression
- How to support yourself and others struggling with their mental health
- How Get Supr infuses hemp into coffee to alleviate jitters
- The reform needed in the CBD industry and cannabis industry
- How to find true success in life
- The importance of following the things that make you happy
- How to give up the fear of the future
- How to build a life you truly want to live
- How to surrender to outcomes and the things you cannot control
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57 min - Bonus Episode: "I Know I Should Be Investing My Money, But I Don't Know How To Start." Feat. Kasia Manolas
This bonus episode is for you if you've ever thought or said any of these sentences:
"I know I should be investing my money, but I have no idea how to start."
"I want to start investing, but I don't know what platforms I should use."
"I'm ready to start investing, but I am honestly not even sure what I am supposed to invest in."
"I know I need to invest, but I'm waiting until I have more money."
"Does my 410k count as investing? Is just putting money in my 401k enough? Where else should I invest?"
At one point every person that now may be a successful investor had those same questions. In today's world, there are so many platforms trying to sell you a "one-stop-shop" investment strategy...which newsflash, doesn't actually exist. This is why Kasia Manolas created the Investor Cohort. To cut through the noise, misinformation online and give you everything you need to start investing and set yourself up for a successful financial future. In Kasia's early 20s she began investing her money and in 4 short years, she tripled her net worth. She has created this 4-week program to provide you with all the information and knowledge you need starting at step 1.
Are you are ready to finally set up those investment accounts and get yourself set up for a successful financial future?
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27 min - 35. The Real Magic Of Adding Mushrooms Into Your Life. Feat. Tracy Komlos
Lauren chats with Tracy Komlos, the Founder & CEO of Pangea Dreams, the #1 industry leader in women’s educational and creative retreats, and Co-Founder of The Multiverse and SuperMush. Tracy is a global community builder focused on creating intentional connections and also the Co-Founder of MESH & L.A. Hike Club. In this conversation they chat about:
- The trip to India that changed Tracy's life
- How to practice "non-attachment"
- The mindset it takes to build a life on your own terms
- How to create from a personal need
- Tracy's company Panagea Dreams
- The key ingredients to building community and connection
- Giving up alcohol & Tracy's experience with others because of it
- How incorporating functional mushrooms in her diet changed Tracys life
- The specific functional mushrooms you can benefit from
- Her first experience with psychedelic mushrooms changed her life and unlocked the happiness within her
- How psychedelic mushrooms are being used to cure PTSD, anxiety, depression & eating disorders
- The do's and don'ts of psychedelic mushrooms
- Her upcoming mushroom-based venture
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1 hr - 34. Take Control Of Your Life: Sex, Stress, Sleep, & Wealth. Feat. Amanda Goetz
Lauren chats with Amanda Goetz, the founder, and CEO of House of Wise. Amanda is the CEO of a VC-backed business that she plans to grow to a billion dollars. She is a mom to 3 young kids and a woman that wants to destigmatize the struggles women face in silence. House of Wise is a luxury CBD and wellness brand that empowers women to take control of their sleep, sex, stress, strength, and wealth. House of Wise is changing the conversation around health and wellness, shattering stigmas, and supporting women through community, content, and trusted products. In this episode they discuss:
- Amanda's mid-life crisis lead her to file for a divorce, become a single mom to 3 kids, and quit her job to start a VC-backed CBD company
- Using CBD to enhance your sex, workouts, and sleep
- How to stop focusing on external things to make you happy & tactical tips for finding yourself and inner happiness
- Taking inventory of the relationships in your life & why friendships aren't supposed to last forever
- Amanda's many career pivots from working in finance to celebrity wedding planning, to reality tv, to CBD founder
- How to make the right career decisions for you
- The power women should feel to embrace their sexuality
- How Amanda is building a 4 day work week and company culture that supports women
- Why all women need to learn about cryptocurrency
- The "outsiders dilemma" of the boys club in finance and cryptocurrency
- How Amanda created and sold an NFT of a male troll on Twitter for $3k
- The importance of therapy
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58 min - 33. Turning Pain Into Purpose. Feat. Ashley Nickelsen
Lauren chats with Ashley Nickelsen the founder of B.T.R. Nation. Ashley shares her very personal journey of losing both of her parents to cancer in her 20s. In the time Ashley's parents battled cancer, she spent endless hours in hospitals and was appalled by the sugar-laden snacks served in hospital cafeterias and vending machines. Ashley decided she would take to the kitchen to create something better and delicious to feed her parents and that is how B.T.R Nation was born. B.T.R. Nation has created the 1st Protein Bar With a Purpose. It is boosted with plant-based superfoods, adaptogens & functional mushrooms to help you eat your way to a happier, healthier, headspace. In this episode they discuss:
- Ashley's journey with grief and advice for navigating the loss of loved ones
- How Ashley honors her parents legacy every day
- The importance of finding a job that allows you to be happy
- How to live your life like you are writing your biography (the one you would actually want to read!)
- How to bootstrap a business and start slowly
- The importance of quality ingredients and avoiding "natural flavors"
- Why B.T.R bars are different from every other bar on the market
- Why it is so important to find a doctor(s) you can trust and prioritize your health when you are young
- Ashley's advice to anyone wanting to start a CPG brand
- How to let go of perfection
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1 hr 1 min - 32. What It's Really Like To Be On Shark Tank: Saying F.U. To Diet Culture & Misogyny. Feat. Sabeena Ladha
Lauren chats with Sabeena Ladha. Sabeena is the founder and CEO of Deux, the good-for-you cookie dough company that is revolutionizing the relationship between health-conscious eating and notoriously sweet foods by refusing to compromise taste for health. Chances are you've seen Deux's genius branding on social media or you may be familiar with the brand from Sabeena's recent Shark Tank appearance. Deux believes that "good-for-you" should actually taste good and each bite of the cookie dough is enhanced with researched-backed vitamins and supplements to leave you feeling better than before! Deux has recently expanded into a functional foods brand launching their newest product "Drip" which is a healthier Nutella.
In this conversation Sabeena shares:
- The behind the scenes of what it's really like to be on Shark Tank
- Saying F.U. to diet culture and focusing on eating real ingredients that make you feel good
- How to focus on "following what feels right" instead of what looks perfect on your resume
- Knowing when it's time to make a change in your career
- What skills she learned in her previous jobs at Pepsico, Diamond Foods, McKinsey, and M13 that have helped her build Deux
- How Deux has addressed controversial topics on social media
- What it was like reading about yourself on Reddit and publically addressing comments from naysayers
- How to build an authentic community that is bigger than just a brand or product
- Giving up the fear of what other people think
- How to manage the highs and lows of entrepreneurship
- Why you should stop trying to make your career path "make perfect sense"
- That you don't know how powerful you are until you take the leap
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55 min - 31. Being An Active Participant In Your Life. Feat. Erin Bailey
Lauren chats with Erin Bailey. Erin is a former group fitness instructor and Runkeeper coach, author to be, and a passionate community builder at Hydrow and previously at Beam Organics. In this conversation, Erin shares how she has navigated many career paths from corporate roles, to fitness coaching and modeling. She explains the value and freedom she finds through diversifying her income and how she has made early career decisions through following her intuition and seeking out mentorship. Topics in their conversation include:
- How to find valuable mentors
- The power of trusting your intuition
- How to give up the fear of what other people will think
- The importance of being vulnerable while trying to build new relationships
- How to implement a daily reflection practice
- Why there is no such thing as making the "Wrong" decision
- How to make friends in new cities and find your community
- Erin's new book coming out soon that will help you reflect on your life and show up better for yourself
- Why your job doesn't need to be your identity
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50 min - 30. Ask For What You Want: Overcoming Doubts & Doubters. Feat. Kara Goldin
Lauren chat's with Kara Goldin. Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Her first book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, was released October 2020 and is now a WSJ and Amazon Best Seller. In this conversation, Kara shares her journey building the $150 million business that is @hint. With no prior experience in the beverage industry, Kara was on a mission to do what she was told was impossible - bring delicious unsweetened water to market…successfully. Kara shares:
- How she overcome her diet coke addiction and lost 40lbs by adding fruit to water at home
- The importance of taking the time to identify what you want in life
- Why competition can be a good thing
- The power of paying attention to the things you put in your body
- How to figure out what motivates you
- Why you should surround yourself with people that are different than you
- The importance of always staying curious
- The true meaning of success
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49 min - 29. Be Yourself, Tell The Truth, & Start Early. Feat. Judi Holler
Lauren chats with Judi Holler. Judi is a high vibe author, keynote speaker, thought leader, podcaster, improviser, and the creator and CEO of the Haus of &. In this conversation, Judi shares how her background in improv has taught her to keep saying "yes and" to life, overcome her fears, set boundaries, and create lasting confidence. Judi shares some of the most pivotal moments in her life that all started with just "opening the door"
and how you can do the same.- The #1 way to combat fear
- Why you should not aim to be fearless but to be brave
- Why fear is an indicator that you are doing something right
- Judi's superpower, which is not being afraid to look stupid.
- How to use your goals as boundaries
- Why you should do things that scare you every day
- How you can learn by studying your triggers
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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.