Russell works with brain surgery robots, is a Spotify artist, and edits the audio for our podcast -- the man does it all! Hear about Russell's experience with how getting rejected from PT school lead to the most incredible journey he gets to call life. 

His favorite verse is: 

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Key Takeaway #1: Don't stress about finding a career. God will orchestrate it.

Key Takeaway #2: Go where you feel God calling you

Key Takeaway #3: Find time for a creative outlet to express yourself/reflect

This week Autumn and Hannah have a fellow Midwestern on the podcast! Myra is now living and working in California as a Senior Graphic Designer at Impossible Foods. Listen to this episode to hear about: 

You also won't want to miss what Disney Channel star she met while living in New York City...

Are you curious to know what it is like to work at one of the largest companies in the world? Interested in learning about how to get a position in marketing? Want to learn what it is like to work in a massage chair or bring your dog to work? In this episode Autumn covers in detail her career path, dealing with imposter syndrome, and what her day-to-day responsibilities (including the fun responsibilities!) look like as a Marketing Manager. 

In this episode, Hannah and Autumn discuss Hannah's job at Stanford, planning for graduate school, and how she got to where she is now! You will want to listen if you are at all interested in learning what it is like to work at a top university. Additionally, if you are in the process of making a career pivot, looking to go to school, unsure of the next step you want to take in life -- this will be great encouragement for you! 

In this first episode of 2021, Autumn and Hannah talk about books! In need of book suggestions? From books on travel to the history of the United States, Autumn and Hannah's differences in preferred genres will most certainly provide a plethora of recommendations for any type of reader. Have any recommendations for us? Please send them to our Instagram @raiseyourstandardspodcast

Hannah's Recommendations: 

Top Recommendation

Current Reads

Non-Fiction for Adults

Books for Young Readers

Autumn's Recommendations:

Top Recommendation

Current Reads

Books for Christian Women

Books about Romance

Books for Young Readers

Be sure to follow @autumnodean and @hannah_overbye for more book recommendations!

Merry Christmas! On this episode Autumn and Hannah interview Cammi who is a part of the Raise Your Standards team! They will discuss goals from 2020 and planning ahead for 2021. 

Key Takeaways:

1. Finding an accountability partner 

2. Look at things that scare you or you have been avoiding (do something every day that scares you) 

3. Set a goal that  makes you happy, is simple, fun, and easy to accomplish 

Reach out to us @raiseyourstandardspodcast with any questions or if you need an accountability partner! 

It is the season of giving! Giving can be related to presents, but it can be also related to things that aren't material items. You can give your time, praise to others, happiness, and so much more. In this episode you'll hear about: 

Key Takeaway #1: give people praise

Key Takeaway #2: take notice of people

Key Takeaway #3: do your Christmas shopping / watch Christmas movies

Happy Thanksgiving! This week Hannah and Autumn talk about gratitude. What is gratitude? Why is it important? You will also hear some of their fun Thanksgiving traditions and their plans for 2020.  

Girl talk episode! Learn about Autumn and Hannah's dating lives. Hear about their dating history, best dates, funniest dates and everything in between. Grab your wine or coffee and enjoy this lighthearted episode! 

In this episode, Autumn and Hannah build off last episode's discussion. Autumn will share 9 steps of fear from John Maxwell, one of her favorite authors. John Maxwell is also a pastor and has been named the most popular leadership expert in the world. Hannah will challenge these tactics and as always, brings her fun sense of humor to the table. :)

Key Takeaway #1: Spend time identifying your fears and recognize that the majority of fears will never come to fruition

Key Takeaway #2: Anything of value coincides with fear and risk, the more you do something the less intimidating it becomes

Key Takeaway #3: Accomplishments don’t equal happiness