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  • #128 Christmas with the Mangans🎄

    On this week's episode, my family drops by and we talk about Christmas growing up, family traditions, and our favourite Christmas memories 🎄

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #128

    • What we have been up to 
    • Christmas growing up 
    • Christmas traditions
    • Keeping Santa alive
    • What we are doing this year 
    • Christmas Tree Ceremony 
    • Best Gifts 
    • Christmas Food
    • Christmas decorating 

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Christmas Lights - Coldplay

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    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    Guests: Sam (Brother), Maggie (Mum) & Rick (Dad)

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    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    58 min
  • #127 Starting a Side Hustle | I Released My Own Stationery Collection

    On this week's episode, I share how I launched and created my stationery line.

    To purchase, head to courtneymangan.com.au

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #127

    • Exciting news! My stationery is here!
    • What I've been up to 
    • Goals achieved from Oct
    • Goals for Nov
    • The in's and out's of creating my stationery collection

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – Shawn Mendes

    🔥 Quote of the Week | “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can." – Arthur Ashe


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    1 hr 7 min
  • #126 Work Hard, Play Hard ft @wethe_wildones

    On this week's episode, I chat with @wethe_wildones about balancing a social life with work, self-care & branding!

    P.S while I have you, you can purchase my new stationery at courtneymangan.com and follow at @courtneymanganco

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #125

    • Exciting news! My stationery is here!
    • Who are The Wild Ones
    • Background in marketing 
    • Starting your own business 
    • Day in the life 
    • Party vs work 
    • Guilt
    • Expectations to party 
    • Self-care
    • Balance 
    • Work hard & play hard
    • Branding tips
    • What gets The Wild Ones' fired up? 

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Right About Now – Mousse T – Fuzzy Hair Club Mix
    🎶 Wild Ones Fire Starter | Rinse & Repeat x Head will roll x Heartbroken - Charlie Hepworth

    🔥 Quote of the Week | “Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who thinks differently...” Michelle Obama


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    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    Guests: Nikki and Lucy from @wethe_wildones

    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    1 hr 13 min
  • #125 The Court Report | October

    It's that time of the month again! Get ready for the October 'Court Report' where I share everything I am loving from the past month, from TV shows to podcasts. Plus I talk about my new stationery collection launching Nov 2nd 10am AEST.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #125

    • Recommendations: 
      • The Verdict is in
      • Watch (TV, docos & film) 
      • Listen (music & podcasts) 
      • Products CourtneyMangan.com

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | In Paris by Kanye & Jay Z

    🔥 Quote of the Week | “You can't shine like a diamond until you are ready to be cut like a diamond." Eric Thomas

     

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    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    42 min
  • #124 A Day in the Life | My Career

    On this week's episode, I share what my businesses are and what my role is within them day to day.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #124

    • What I've been up to this week 
    • The businesses that I own and what they do 
    • My role within each business 
    • What my day to day looks like

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    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Hella Good - No Doubt 

    🔥 Quote of the Week | "You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.” – Serena Williams

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    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    46 min
  • #123 Compartmentalising & Controlling your Emotions with an Army Commando

    On this week's episode, I speak with an ex-Commando about how to compartmentalise and control your emotions during times of stress. Dec offers a really unique insight into the emotional skills he learnt through his time in the army which can be applied in your day-to-day life.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #123

    • What has Dec been up to?
    • Dec talks about why he joined the army
    • What it takes to become a Commando 
    • Injuries Dec has endured 
    • What the army teaches about compartmentalising 
    • How Dec has learnt to apply coping mechanisms such as compartmentalising 
    • Why it's important to remember compartmentalising is a short term tool
    • His perspective on Emily Skye going into labor on his lounge room floor
    • Mindset and perspective 
    • Having purpose 
    • Gratitude
    • Tips for compartmentalising 


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    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
    Dec's Fire Starter | Blackbird by Alter Bridge

    🔥 Quote of the Week | “You are not a prisoner of your thoughts. You have the ability to control what you are thinking." Deepak Choopra

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    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    Guest: Dec Redmond @recdedmond

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    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    1 hr 5 min
  • #122 Ten Ways to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media

    On this week's episode, I share the tips I've picked up along the way as a social media manager of how to have a healthy relationship with social media.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #122

    • What I've been up to this week 
    • PET Scan update 
    • Ten ways to have a healthy relationship with social media 

    - Recognise
    - Assess 
    - Take note of the part you play 
    - Live IRL 
    - Stop comparison & the highlight reel 
    - Unfollow accounts that make you feel bad about your life 
    - Change your perspective 
    - Look for validation in yourself, not external factors 


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    Positive Accounts I Follow
    @createcultivate 

    @Girlsnightinclub 

    @Millennial.therapist 

    @Thechampagnediet 

    @Healthychick101 

    @Jessica_nguyen_ 

    @Jociebasmr 

    @Katewas_ 

    @Lornaluxe 

    @Alrighthey

    @Smartwomensociety 

    @Laura.Henshaw 

    @OverhearCelebs 

    @Positivedelight 


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | This is Me - Greatest Showman Soundtrack

    🔥 Quote of the Week | “Everyone is living for everyone else now. They’re doing stuff so they can tell other people about it. I don’t get all that social media stuff, I’ve always got other things I want to do – odd jobs around the house. No one wants to hear about that.” – Karl Pilkington 

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    CREDITS:

    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    51 min
  • #121 How To Live Your Dream Life | Goal Setting

    This week I share my step by step guide to goal setting.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #121

    • What I've been up to this week 
    • PET Scan update 
    • My history with goal setting 
    • What is the overarching goal 
    • Do I believe I can achieve it 
    • Why do I want this goal 
    • How do I need to grow to achieve it 
    • Action Plan 

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    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys 

    🔥 Quote of the Week | “One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the Cat, ‘it doesn’t matter.”  ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

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    49 min
  • #120 What I Know For Sure Pt.2

    In 1998 Chicago Sun-Times film critic, Gene Siskel asked Oprah "what do you know for sure" and since then she has shared with her audience countless lessons that she has learned to help form what she knows for sure. In today's episode, I share 5 more things that I know for sure!

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #120

    • What I've been up to this week 
    • What does 'what I know for sure' mean? 
    • How you talk to yourself matters
    • Everyone just wants to be heard
    • Having fun at work at any age is key!
    • Perspective is everything
    • You MUST find your passion in life
    • Never cut your own bangs/fringe
    • Attitude of Gratitude segment 


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Young Hearts Run Free by Kim Mazelle

    🔥 Quote of the Week | "There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela 

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    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    38 min
  • #119 The Court Report | September

    It's that time of the month again! Get ready for the September 'Court Report' where I share everything I am loving from the past month, from TV shows to recipes. 

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #119

    • Recommendations: 
      • Hot or Not
      • Watch (TV, docos & film) 
      • Listen (music & podcasts) 
      • Read (books)
      • Eat (recipes) - Pork & Chives Dumplings 
      • Use (products)

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Daisies by Katy Perry

    🔥 Quote of the Week | “Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” ― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

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    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    38 min

About she was the fire.

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she was the fire. is a go to guide for every 20,30 or 40-something yr old woman looking for advice and hacks on how to ignite her fire, own her crown, organise her schedule and live her best damn life… whatever that means!