She Reaches Podcast

Are you scared to shift to a new career, even though it's what will make you happier? Starting over is scary, and can come with a lot of excuses. Today, we chat about the changes we have made in our careers throughout our lives. Becca talks about how her job at a coffee shop led her to her current job, and She Reaches. Tiffany chats about the decision to leave her corporate job, and how she made it happen for herself and her family. We also talk about getting rid of the excuses you are creating, that keep you from going for, and achieving, your ultimate goals.

We are back from our summer break! This episode is all about our summer of change, and how we are moving forward. Becca talks about moving to Atlanta, and the adjustments she has made since her move. Tiffany chats about her upcoming move to Charleston, and how her family is making it all work. In addition, we talk about the differences between our similar situations, and how we have each handled moving. Be sure to join our Facebook group for more updates, and upcoming episodes.

Are you among the 80% of Americans who don't have goals? In this episode, we're talking about why we think you should set goals, how to do it, and why it's key to have a plan to review and track your goals. We discuss some of our own goals and what has and hasn't been working to accomplish them.

We hear about the need for workplace flexibility, but what does it even mean? In this episode, we're discussing why there is no one size fits all definition of workplace flexibility and why you need to define what it means for you. We give you some factors to think about as you evaluate if you have the type of job flexibility that matters to you.

Do you feel the need to apologize for being a working mom? After listening to this episode, you may change your mind. We're talking to Melissa Conforto, Director Client Services at Leflein Associates Market Research as part of our working women interview series. She gives us some tips on why working moms don't need to apologize, how to handle social media, and finding the right job and culture. We also talk about whether leaning in is the answer when you have kids and a career.

Are you thinking about moving? In this episode, we're chatting about all the considerations you should think about when deciding where to live. There are all kinds of factors such as proximity to family, culture, walkability, commute, and cost of living. We've made different choices about what is right for our families at this point in our lives. And, this is changing even this summer which we chat about in this episode.

Are you feeling unhappy with your job and thinking about quitting? In this episode, we're talking about why you may not actually need to quit your job. We have some things to think about if you feel ready to leave your job including talking to your manager, networking, why your job may be key to the life you want to lead, and why you may just need patience. As a bonus, in the beginning of the episode, we give you some fashion advice if you're a woman at a conference.

In this episode, we're chatting with Amy Rossi who gives us some tips on having a great support network to balance work and personal life, how to develop strong relationships with your neighbors, and how to handle things when you don't have family nearby. Amy also gives some tips on taking time before important meetings to enable you to be your most authentic self, why you may need to think about how you're managing your stress and energy, and taking the time to honor periods of transition in your life.

Do you ever feel like life is constantly putting obstacles in your way? Sometimes, we do too. In this episode, we are opening up about what has been going on in our lives over the past few months. Becca is sharing why this is a season of loss for her, and what she's been through recently on her journey to have a baby. Tiffany is talking about her struggle since leaving her corporate job in September and where she is now with things. We also let you in on our summer schedule, and how you can keep up with us the next few weeks.

What summer plans do you have? Is this the only time you go on vacation or do you try to fit it in more often during the year? We're chatting about our philosophies on vacation and how that has changed after having kids. We share our plans for the summer and what we're looking forward to as well as talking about ideas for making the most of where you live and experiences at home if you're not traveling. We also discuss the special places we visited as kids and want to continue to visit to give our own kids that same experience. Finally, we talk about balancing being with extended family and exploring new places.