Passages

Sydney Morlan grew up an athlete and quickly came to understand her love for life in the gym, managing what she ate, and looking to how she thought about food and exercise as her source of success. Inevitably, that mindset took over Sydney's life.

Today’s episode, I invited Sydney for real talk on understanding how she developed an eating disorder, what it took to launch her recovery, and how she currently navigates life in and outside of college in the journey towards finding her strongest self (over skinniest). Right before Covid-19, Sydney had just started an Instagram account, on a mission to share powerful movement and wellbeing advice for girls just like her and… it worked. Now, with at-home workouts for others to join live or online, constant content inspiring friends, and growing a community united to listen to their truest definition of success, @sydneymorlanfitness is almost 2,000 strong and growing every day. (Don’t forget to follow!)

(*Important Disclaimer: Sydney and I are not licensed or qualified eating disorder specialists. If you are struggling with an eating disorder and find this conversation may be triggering, I encourage you to find support with a licensed professional counselor or specialist.)

This episode is for:

- The Gen-Z girl in or right out of college, struggling to own herself and find wellness and balance outside toxic diet culture

- Sydney offers a story of empathy, grounded truth, hope and advice on how she’s walking through recovery and finding purpose in her pain

- Empowering anyone looking to start a side hustle or Instagram account documenting any journey or coaching others

Thanks for tuning in today! If you loved today’s episode, screenshot and share it with a friend who has to listen, too and if you happen to share it on your Instagram story, don’t forget to tag @sydneymorlanfitness and @passagespod so we can thank you.

Sydney, you are made of pure gold my love. Let’s do this.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

- Sadie Robertson’s “Finding Freedom” book and guided workshop: http://www.findingbalance.com/freedom/

- National Eating Disorder Association Treatment Providers: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

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Follow along:

- Sydney Morlan Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/sydneymorlanfitness/

- Sydney’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97islFejf5fzib0eKcpfKg

- Passages Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passagespod/

- Place & Passage: http://www.placeandpassage.com/

- Chloe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.belangia/

Parth Shah and John (“JC”) Constantine III are co-hosts of the Youth Movement Podcast and young marketing professionals currently working for the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s brands. Parth graduated from Northeastern University in Boston and currently works as a Brand Marketing Associate for The Wall Street Journal & Barron’s. JC is a Programmatic Marketing Associate and graduated from the University of Missouri. After meeting each other through work, Parth & JC started the Youth Movement podcast, which amplifies the stories of young professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, and leaders who are building a brighter future with stories and advice on their journey to success.

In this episode, JC and Parth discuss:

- The impact of news publishers on personal social and political decision making, the responsibility and risk of bias in major media, and what the experience of working for the Wall Street Journal is like.

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Questions Asked:

- When did you first start paying attention to the news?

- What led you to work for WSJ?

- As Gen-Z professionals, how are you making an impact in building the WSJ & Barron’s brand?

- What are you learning about how to form your own social and political opinions?

- How are you taking care of your mental health when your everyday is working to encourage others to consume and engage with news and media?

- What does it mean to cultivate or look to practice motivation daily?

- What are you passionate about and most excited to work towards through 2020?

- What have you learned through building your podcast?

...and so much more!

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Recommended in today’s episode:

- Documentary: Food Inc.

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Listen to Youth Movement Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WetYKPMVZ2hDcsjm6x6Ee

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Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-constantine-iii-66a622b5/

Connect with Parth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parthshah001/

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Okay I am STARSTRUCK to release today's conversation with my new friend, Myles. Myles Berrio is a creative entrepreneur, real estate investor, husband, and father who scaled his mega-successful photography business from hobby to full-time pursuit all in his early 20s. Myles was most recently recognized as the official photographer for the Netflix reality series, Love is Blind, and built his career photographing weddings and global campaigns for brands like UberEats, WeWork, Target, and Revolve. Taking away lasting lessons in creative entrepreneurship, Myles is currently embracing change as a constant and pivoting out of the creative industry into real estate investing to be present for his growing family and lean into his lifelong dream of working in real estate. As a fellow creative, I have looked up to Myles since coming across his work as a member of The Rising Tide Society - a community and network of local monthly meetups for creative entrepreneurs. Since the initial inspiration of Myles’ work, I’ve always looked forward to the day I could learn and share his story. TODAY, my friend, is that day.

This episode will:

- Connect with the young and hungry jack-of-all-trades, hustling to have it all without the faith that they actually can.

- Explore the heart & drive behind a “success story”, sharing the raw reality and lessons learned in building and pivoting away from a booming creative business

- Relay tangible activity management tips and mindset shifts to walk away from busy and walk into meaningful relationships in life and work.

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I ask Myles:

- How did this all start?

- Before you “made it” as a photographer, what were you afraid of?

- Have you always had the self assurance and confidence in yourself and career that you have today?

- What were your goals when you first started out and how did they evolve?

- How did you make the decision to pivot out of photography and into real estate?

- What does it feel like to take a complete 180?

- What do you think sets successful people apart?

- What would you tell someone who’s inspired by successful people but can’t move past resistance, or can’t believe that success in their field could be within their reach?

- When have you chosen faith over fear?

- How do you manage it all?

- Best relationship advice you’ve ever received?

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Follow Myles:

Connect: https://shor.by/CONNECTWITHMYLES

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myles.berrio/?hl=en

Myles' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-lens/id1488780772

Myles' Real Estate Investing Business: https://www.risenrei.com/

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Calee Shea is an Atlanta, Georgia based Holistic Health Practitioner. She works with women to help them eliminate hormonal acne, beat bloat, increase libido, and support their cycle health so they can feel good all month long. After years of terrible periods and coming off the pill her freshman year of college, Calee was left with post-birth control syndrome, acne, hair loss, and digestive pain that left her desperate for answers. She spent the next few years learning what it means to work with the body rather than against it and has since specialized in periods and sexual health, with a major focus on the fut. Calee believes when our gut and hormones are in balance, we will feel like our best selves. 

ALSO SHE CHANGED MY LIFE. I worked with Calee through the summer of 2019, after reaching a breaking point with my decade-long battle with acne, food intolerances, anxiety, and utter disconnection with my body. Working with Calee changed everything for me and today, she just might change you too.

In this episode, I get REAL with Calee, diving into all things hormone and gut health, her journey launching a business as a holistic health coach, and so much more. You’ll hear Calee and I talk through:

- How did you get to where you are today?

- What inspired you to hone in on your niche and launch your coaching business?

- What did the beginning stages of your business look like?

- What changes have you implemented to take your business to the next level?

- How do you continue to learn in order to bring your clients the best expertise?

- When should someone consider enrolling in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition?

- What’s your best advice for those looking to build a community on Instagram?

- What do you specialize in?

- What’s the biggest challenge the women you work with tend to be facing?

- How can someone tell what they’re struggling with is related to a hormonal imbalance?

- What are maybe 3 things someone listening can do, starting today, if they’re struggling with hormonal imbalance?

- What are your best tips on how to prioritize our health and hormones in fast paced, stressful roles and keep everything in balance?

- Is there anything you wish you could shake every woman’s shoulders and tell them that they might not know?

- How do you begin a personal, holistic health journey? What are small changes to integrate into your daily life if you’re not in the position to hire a coach or practitioner just yet?

- What’s the biggest benefit in seeing a holistic health coach versus an MD?

- How do you find the right holistic health professional for you? And how can you tell if they're any good at what they do?

- What is FAM? I saw you talk about it on Instagram and would love to know more.

- If someone is interested in working with you, what do they need to do to get started?

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Make sure to share this episode and tag @passagespod and @caleeshea on your Instagram story so we can reshare and thank you personally! xoxo

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Perry Bitzer is a junior graphic designer for SKIMS, the shapewear brand by Kim Kardashian. Based in Los Angeles, Perry graduated from Auburn University with experience interning for brands like American Threads, Spanx, and Show Me Your Mumu. Perry has a passion for concepting visual solutions, connecting a story to an experience, and pushing boundaries to create an emotional response. Inspired by modern influences and creativity in industries like fashion, beauty, interior design, and photography, Perry is pursuing her career to expand as a creative professional, hoping one day to be art directing for a brand in one of these industries.

In this episode, I ask Perry:

- How did you make the decision to study graphic design?

Make sure to share this episode with those who have to hear it and tag @passagespod and @perry.bitzer on your Instagram story so we can re-share and thank you personally. Don’t forget to subscribe!

Perry’s Official Site: https://www.perrybitzer.com/

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Growing up in Silicon Valley, Riley chose to study software engineering, leaning into his natural interests and experiences to guide his path forward. After graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science, Riley Austen started his career as a Software Engineer for Amazon. Not long after, Riley ended up pivoting out of big tech to take the leap into entrepreneurship - joining the startup accelerator Techstars with a team of friends to build and scale their startup: Shotcall. Shotcall is a platform designed to connect content creators with their fans through video games. I chat with Riley about the whole story: what he’s learned, what he’s building, and advice he’d share looking back.

I met Riley back at Georgia Tech, through the connection of my friend and mentor, Bryan Wish. Riley and I were both studying computing with a vested interest in young entrepreneurship and finding our community on campus. Together, we started Georgia Tech’s first chapter of the Kairos Society: a fellowship and fund for top students aiming to solve the world's greatest challenges. Even after Riley graduated and I leaned more into my passion for TEDx events, we stayed in touch and I’m so glad we did, because getting to know Riley and the Shotcall team led us to this conversation today.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered: 

- What’s it like to grow up in Silicon Valley, study software engineering and subsequently join a tech giant like Amazon straight out of undergrad? 

- What’s the difference between starting a product and starting a business? 

- Do you have to be the world’s most creative problem solver in order to start or join a startup? 

- Why is there so much money in the gaming industry, what the opportunities look like to get in on that action, and what Shotcall is doing to bridge the gap between fans and stars? 

- The good, the bad, and the ugly of starting any new venture. 

- What a startup accelerator is and provides, and whether working through the same program as companies like Classpass and SalesLoft changes how you think your team and your business. 

- Riley’s advice if you’re interested in starting a startup from the ground up. 

And more.

It’s fast, it’s to the point, and we get straight into the why behind tech entrepreneurship - something I literally get HYPE to talk about. Ready?

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Join Shotcall: https://shotcall.gg/

Connect with Riley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rileyauten/

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Have you ever wanted to get inside the minds of C-Level executives, or anyone who’s risen in their career or founded a groundbreaking brand, and ask… how they got there? What they’d tell their 22 year old self? What their definition of success looks like, or what their goals are?

My friend Lizzy is going to be our portal into that world - and you guys, this episode lit me on freaking fire. Lizzy Brown is an Executive Search and Assessment Consultant for Russell Reynolds Associates. Lizzy’s job to pair C-Suite level opportunities with the successful professionals qualified to fill those positions. Her clients are some of the biggest brands on this planet, and over the course of working for her firm, Lizzy has conducted over a thousand interviews with professionals - like CEOs from brands you use every day. That’s a lot of data. But get this: Lizzy is only a little bit older than you and me. She has the empathy it takes to understand what we're experiencing in the early stages of life and work, and she has the stories, perspectives, and predictors of success to share, based on her interactions with the greats. If that doesn’t make your stomach drop with excitement... I don’t know what will.

Lizzy walks through:

- Her own career story

- How and why she made the decisions she did right out of college

- How she very strategically found the path most aligned with her strengths and ambitions

- All about her move across the country

- How she navigating personal relationships alongside her promotions

- What her current goals are

- Why finding out what makes you tick really matters

- What investing in what you need looks like in practice

- How leaders approach finding their next opportunity

- Examples of how these leaders determine what matters to them

- What the Enneagram is and what it means to know where you fall on the spectrum

- What a Type 3 is like and needs to look out for

And SO MUCH MORE?! You guys I am HYPE if you can’t tell. Let's get started.

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*Quick note: Lizzy and I had to shift our mode of communication about 2 and a half minutes in. Please don’t let it distract you from our conversation - the content is all still there, I promise.. Thanks for understanding. I hope you love this episode!

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Lizzy has been fascinated by people and personality since she discovered her first characters in a book. Lizzy is based in San Francisco and works for global executive recruiting firm Russell Reynolds Associates, where she partners with Fortune 500, private equity, and venture capital-backed companies to identify, assess, and place executive-level talent around the globe. Her clients range from early-stage to established companies in the consumer sector. Lizzy received her B.A. from Vanderbilt University. Outside of work, Lizzy counsels undergraduate and graduate-level students and young professionals on career pathways and professional development and is currently training as an Enneagram practitioner. She is happy to talk with you anytime about the latest developments in the British royal family and/or who you are and where you are going. 

Work with Lizzy: https://www.andthenitsperfect.co 

Connect with Lizzy: [email protected]

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This week, I'm so excited to introduce you to my friend, Alexandra Metz. Alexandra and I grew up in the same hometown, both danced ballet, and graduated from the same high school. As I’ve followed Alexandra on social media, I’ve witnessed her graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, work with dedication as a physical therapy assistant, and recently, launch a completely virtual ballet school. But, there’s more to Alexandra’s story - and I can’t believe how thankful I am to have sat down with her to hear it. In today’s episode, you’re going to hear:

Alexandra, in this conversation, taught me to see success in life and work in a completely new way, and I will never be the same. Before we jump in: I want to thank you, Alexandra, for bearing your vulnerability with us - and I also want to wish you a happy birthday! Yep, when this episode goes live, it’s her birthday! God’s timing can be kind of funny that way.

I hope you learn from and laugh along with Alexandra the same ways I did. Don’t forget to subscribe, and if you’ve enjoyed the conversations hosted on Passages so far, let me know over @passagespod on Instagram, or leave a review over on iTunes. Your support will never go unnoticed - and I’m so thankful.

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Haley Hoffman Smith was recently named by Forbes as one of today's most influential female speakers. She is the author of Her Big Idea, a book on creativity, ideation, and women's empowerment which debuted as a Top 3 Bestseller in Women & Business. She is a regular keynote speaker who recently spoke at Harvard, Yale, Microsoft, TEDx, and more. A recent Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University (2018), she wrote her honors thesis on how women develop their sense of self-agency in entrepreneurship and venture capital. She is also the founder of the Her Big Idea Fund in partnership with Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, which awards grants to women who apply with BIG ideas. Having founded an international nonprofit for girls’ literacy and empowerment at age 18, she has harnessed her own self-agency to surpass doubt surrounding her age and gender.

At Brown, she was the President of Women’s Entrepreneurship and started the first-ever women’s entrepreneurship incubator. She cares deeply about identifying and obliterating the limits women feel in the pursuit of their ventures, so they may live in their full power and create their own BIG ideas. Haley has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and the Washington Examiner, and writes for Entrepreneur and Thrive Global.

Brace yourself my friend. There are a million and one things to learn from this conversation, but here are a few of my favorite quotes to look out for:

- “The real power of a dream is instilling in us the will to aspire.”

Get ready. This is a good one.

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Haley's Website: https://www.haleyhoffmansmith.com/

She is Without Limits Book: https://www.amazon.com/Without-Limits-Haley-Hoffman-Smith/dp/0692823379

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Today, I’m talking with Elle Overholt, Founder & Career Strategist at Forth LLC. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia but based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Elle (@forth_llc) has a passion for helping college students and young adults achieve their dream careers by articulating the talents and experience they already possess. After graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in supply chain and operations, Elle accepted the best job she could right out of college, achieving exactly what she’d thought she should do. After a few years, though, Elle realized the misalignment in her strengths and interests with the opportunities presented in front of her. She then set out to be the very career strategist she’d always wished she’d had as a student.

After hearing about Elle and everything Forth is doing to empower young professionals, I knew I had to bring her on - and you guys, her advice is gold.

In this episode you’re going to hear her share:

- Why it’s totally okay to accept a job you know you won’t stay in

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Elle as much as I did! Ready?

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Work with Elle: https://goforthllc.com/work-with-forth

Listen to “So… What Do You Do?” Podcast: www.sowhatdoyoudopodcast.podbean.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/forth_llc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forth-llc/

More Resources: https://goforthllc.com/blog

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Passages is a podcast for young professionals. Here, we're unlocking empowerment in life and work from the ground up. This episode, and each to come, is jam packed with education, empowerment, and stories I can’t wait to share. Enjoy!

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