Real Talk Ladies

In this lifestyle segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim discuss clearing out the clutter. From clothes to kitchen gadgets, they are on a mission to purge those items that don't bring them joy or aren't getting used. What area in your home needs a good clean out? Here's the plan they are striving to follow:

* Conduct a semiannual clean out

* Determine what stays and goes by determining its function and its timelessness

* Keep up with the organization by cleaning out something new each week

We'd love to hear your methods to de-cluttering your home. Chat with us on our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RTLsocial/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/rtlsocial), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rtlsocial/), Tumblr (https://rtlsocial.tumblr.com/) or our Web site (http://www.realtalkladies.com).

"The secret is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this ambition episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen and Kim talk through finding passion in your career including:

* Knowing there is difference between passion and happiness.

* It may not mean a career change.

* It could be a side hustle.

Whether it's tasks you do at work like Kim, or your entire career like Karen, we spend a lot of time at work and finding something that makes us want to get up and go to work each day is key.

We'd love to hear your stories of how you have found your professional passion. Connect with us @rtlsocial on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rtlsocial/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RTLsocial/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/rtlsocial) or our Website at www.realtalkladies.com (http://www.realtalkladies.com).

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah

Hey Real Talk Ladies!

How are you at saving money? In this earnings episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen and Kim talk about not only their savings struggles, but also how they are setting out to be better at it. They are doing this by:

* Setting a goal(s)

* Finding the right savings mechanisms

* Getting friends involved

Reach out to us on our social media @RTLsocial on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rtlsocial/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RTLsocial/) & Twitter (https://twitter.com/rtlsocial) or our website www.realtalkladies.com (http://www.realtalkladies.com) to tell us how you are stashing cash. We are always looking for ways to improve, and learning from others is key to that. So join our tribe!

“Do not save what is left after spending; instead spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffet

In this episode of the Real Talk Ladies Podcast, Kimberly Deann discusses the journey she took to heal from her divorce. Today, she says it seems like it was a different person who experienced that pain, anguish and sense of failure.

If you're going through a divorce or separation, this episode is meant to provide you with a guide of ideas on how to:

* Take time to heal.

* Reflect on your role -- what did you do?

* Forgive for you.

* Move on.

Many women are facing this heartbreaking time in their lives, so we would love to engage with you and hear how you've survived and, eventually, thrived from divorce. We definitely don't have all of the answers, but together we can. Send us a note on one of our social media or our website www.realtalkladies.com. You can find us @rtlsocial on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

“If you never heal from what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you.” - Donna Pisani

In this episode of Real Talk Ladies, guides Karen Dear & Kimberly Deann tackle their first listener request who had a guest with a case of alligator arms -- where they didn't even attempt to pay for a thing. The guides also talk about some bad guest experiences and ways we can be a good guest and happy hostess, including:

For Guests: Be grateful & reciprocate now

For Hostesses: Be generous but don't be a pushover

As always, we'd love to hear from you on our social media pages -- @rtlsocial on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook or visit our Website at www.realtalkladies.com (http://www.realtalkladies.com).

"Givers need to set limits because takers rarely do." - Rachel Wolchin

Hey real talk ladies! In this ambition segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim talk through how to handle having vulnerable conversations at work -- you know the ones where you have to stand your ground. Of, if you're like Kim the ones where you have to address something you've been avoiding because you don't agree with what's happening.

The takeaways to help you conquer these situations are:

1. Set it up well

2. Prepare for crying ... if you're a crier

3. Position yourself for success through verbal and body language

As always, we want to hear how you've handled vulnerable conversations at work. Join the conversation on our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RTLsocial/) page.

Brene Brown said: “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.”

Happy listening!

Real Talk Ladies guides Karen & Kim get vulnerable about budgeting and how they wish they were better. As they discuss ways that have helped them and items to be sure to include in a budget, they provide the following takeaways for all listeners.

* Get started: assess your earnings history and expenses & be realistic

* Put it together: either develop your own or use one of the many apps

* Stick to it: figure out what works best for you

This earnings episode is one where the Real Talk Ladies guides don't have all of the answers, and they would love to know how listeners budget and stick with it. Reach out on our Instagram, Twitter or Facebook - all handles are @rtlsocial. We're all ears and seeking advice.

Thanks for listening!

In this romance episode of Real Talk Ladies, guides Karen & Kim discuss how, while breakups don't ever get easier, there are some steps you can take to aid you in communicating effectively why you're just not into a particular guy you are dating, including:

* Reflect on "why" it's not working out with this person for you

* Be human and treat this person as you would want to be treated

* Make it a clean break and don't woodwork him

As always, we would love to hear from you, our tribe, to learn some of the ways you've conquered break ups. We certainly don't have all of the answers on this rough subject, and are always open to learn from others. Chat with us on our Facebook (http://facebook.com/rtlsocial), twitter (https://twitter.com/rtlsocial) or Instagram (https://instagram.com/rtlsocial) - all @rtlsocial.

We hope you enjoy!

Hey Real Talk Ladies!

Now that vacation season is in full swing, guides Karen & Kim are sharing their secret hacks for finding good deals on flights to determining what to pack and how to get home without a major faux pas of buying another ticket for that must-have souvenir.

Here's a peek at what you will takeaway from the episode:

* Prepare, Prepare, Prepare: From finding the best flight deals to packing shoes to weather and food, your Real Talk Ladies guides, Karen & Kim, are sharing some of their mishaps and latest tricks

* Pack that Bag: Karen & Kim discuss their differences on packing plus some wise tips on keeping your bags and belongings safe as well as what you can't buy oversees that you can in the US

* Journeying home: All the things bought on the trip have to make it back home, find out what your Real Talk Ladies guides buy and how timely they unpack ... or don't.

 

"Travel changes you. As you move through this life you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return life -- and travel -- leaves marks on you." - Anthony Bourdain

In this episode of Real Talk Ladies, Karen & Kim discuss getting fired, and how to learn and succeed from it ... even though it feels like you just got your ass kicked.

The key takeaways are:

* Evaluate the situation

* Navigate your next move

* Do something for you

Tim Tebow said, "Everybody's gotten fired from a job or gotten cut. People learn more about you in those lows than they do in the highs."