In today’s episode, Jillian is coming at us solo and teaching us all about flavor profiles! Within this segment, we’ll go over making foods stand out for being spicy, sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami and how you can make sure your foods are always vibrant and devious and never boring!

0:00 - intro

1:10 - Jillians vision for flavor

1:54 - spicy

2:25 - sweet

2:50 - sour

3:50 - umami

4:30 - bitter

5:05 - temperature and texture

5:45 - salty

9:10 - barbocoa bowl example + aromatics 

13:00 - creating flavor profiles at home

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In today's episode, Madie and Abby interveiw Jillian all about the experience she's had since beginning Fit Flavors - the focus being on how she went from a business owner in her earliest stages of the journey to where she is now owning her role as the CEO of a multimillion dollar business that employs families all over our local area! Whether you're just beginning your business or you're a little down the road, we know this episode will help all of you!

In today’s episode, Jillian, Madie, and Abby go over the concept of comfort zones and the side effect of complacency as it relates to the topics of family, business, and one’s personal journey to navigate life to it’s fullest! Whether you’re early in business, late in the game, a parent learning to juggle the many hats we wear, this episode is all about getting uncomfortable and reaping the benefits of that discomfort for years to come!

0:00 - intro

0:30 - our definition of comfort zones

3:40 - mindset of getting out of comfort zones

5:43 - when comfort leads to stagnation

14:23 - strategies for overcoming fear of leaving comfort zone

19:59 - comfort zones in the Fit Flavors workplace 

23:33 - benefits of leaving your comfort zone

25:09 - advice for getting out of your comfort zone 

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In today’s episode, the topic of discussion is grace. What is it, how should it be used in the workplace, and how does it relate to one’s faith? As well, we go into the differences between grace and accountability and when someone has been extended too much grace at the expense of positive business operations.

0:00 - intro

0:40 - grace and accountability 

4:00 - defining grace within Fit Flavors

9:08 - balancing grace and high expectations 

15:42 - grace and performance 

19:45 - grace and management

21:00 - grace and proximity to crossing the line

23:18 - grace with non faith based humans

26:34 - personal examples of grace in the workplace

27:48 - advice for grace in the workplace

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Whether you’re brand new to your faith or if you’re someone who finds themselves in a bit of a struggle currently, integrating the Word into your routine is an essential part of this walk that we find ourselves on. In today’s episode, we break down some struggles each of us have faced in this process, the successes we’ve had with combining both personal and professional lives with our faith, and also some motivating passages from the Bible sure to help you take that next step in your spiritual development!

0:00 - intro

0:44 - a work in progress, consistency > perfection

2:02 - faith practices being instilled in our lives

6:34 - advice for those struggling on their journey 

9:00 - challenges in your daily practice 

11:32 - combining faith and family

15:25 - the Bible app

17:40 - integrating faith in the workplace

20:35 - the importance of community in your faith

23:10 - advice for those early in their faith

27:00 - motivating scriptures

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Your boundaries are the foundation of who you are and what you get done. Like most of you, the girls on this show know what it’s like trying to balance everything between work, family, and even just taking care of yourself. Today we go over our own stories of using the power of the word “no”, some struggles we’ve encountered along the way, and some tools you might find helpful when building and maintaining your own boundaries!

0:00 - intro

0:39 - why boundaries are important

4:53 - what have you said no to recently?

8:00 - why is it so hard to say no?

11:10 - teaching your kids about setting boundaries 

13:56 - what do you do when people don’t respect your boundaries?

17:38 - how do you practice maintaining boundaries with people in your life?

24:16 - advice on saying no

31:18 - outro

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There is a distinct difference between those with the fixed mindset and those poised towards growing. Those with the fixed mindset are sold where they are - this is what I know and all I need to know! The growth mindset says - I don't know too much and I have a long way to go...so let's go! In this episode, Jillian, Madie, and Abby will take you through their perspectives on what it means to be geared towards personal growth, how they go about it in their own personal journies, and how you can take their examples and do the same for yourself!

0:00 - intro

0:35 - definitions/examples of growth mindset

3:24 - reminding yourself of the growth stage you’re in

8:50 - fixed vs. growth mindset

14:15 - shifting into a growth mindset

16:30 - daily habits for growth mindset

21:15 - why your circle matters

22:50 - advice for changing your growth mindset

BOOK: Mindset by Carol Dweck

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In today's episode, Madie, Abby, and Jillian go in depth over the importance of wellness in the lives of busy parents. When we think of all the things we have to do in a day, it can seem overwhelming to make sense of it all. Get up early, take care of me, take care of family, go to work, etc etc. But as Abby says within the episode, if everything is a priority, nothing is! We'll cover this as well as give a bunch of tips on how to prioritize your goals, take the best care of yourself/your business, and spend time with the ones you love the most!

0:00 - intro

1:48 - why time management is so important 

3:19 - morning routines and tips to help parents with them

9:00 - how to balance work and family time (without going crazy)

11:45 - small habits for parents that save lots of time 

13:52 -how to prioritize your life

18:04 - dealing with the unexpected 

20:52 - planning time for family

23:40 - last piece of advice 

26:40 - outro

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In today's episode we will be covering the role of faith in personal development. All of our hosts are at different points of their spiritual journey and all have different ways of entering them to begin with: no two people are exactly the same and living by His word person to person will have many subjective scenarios to apply it. However, with this podcast we hope that we can offer you some of our shared experiences when it comes to your goals and your growth like they have served us! Whether you're a parent, a partner, or someone who is really just getting started on their own in adulthood, we believe that faith applied to a good plan really sets the foundation for your best life. Do what is required, have faith it will work when you put in the work...this podcast is a big testament to that in and of itself!

What you'll hear in this episode:

00:50 - What personal growth means to Abby, Maddie, and Jillian

02:34 - Discomfort and personal growth

03:12 - How faith influences personal growth

04:51 - How Jesus would treat their neighbor

07:27 - Understanding yourself as God’s child

10:14 - Prayer’s contribution to growth

14:19 - When prayer has made a difference

18:04 - Trusting in God’s plan when determining your goals

20:43 - Applying biblical lessons for personal growth

23:11 - How faith helps us stay strong in tough times

26:30 - Solid boundaries in a relationship

27:28 - How to apply biblical teachings

29:00 - Applying Christian values to today’s world 

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Today we're exploring the powerful concept of 'Acting As If.' Cyd shares insights on how adopting the mindset and behaviors of your desired future self can propel you toward success (and maybe even your next promotion!). We also delve into the importance of self-awareness and feedback for personal and professional growth. Cyd provides actionable tips on how to harness this awareness to make better decisions and continuously improve.

We wrap up with some practical tips for professional growth. From looking the part to assessing your job description, Cyd’s advice will help you take tangible steps toward your career aspirations. Tune in for a value-packed conversation that will leave you inspired and equipped with the tools to own your professional journey!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:50] The Concept of 'Acting As If'

[2:55] Workforce Expectations vs Realities

[6:50] Self-Awareness and Feedback

[11:00] Handling Team Dynamics

[16:35] Practical Tips for Professional Growth

[19:15] Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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