In this episode, Lisa reflects on beginning crochet, and Diana shares her own journey with LEGO. We let go of self-limiting assumptions and productivity, replacing it with simple enjoyment.

Lisa's crochet role model:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrosse_nyc/

- Modern Crochet book: https://debrosse.com/products/moderncrochet

Lisa's course on intuition:

https://www.winging-it.net/

After many months of laying low, some of us are stepping out, tentatively, and finding it isn't easy. In this episode, we talk about the burnout, overwhelm, and self-consciousness many are facing.

Then we dip into each of our style and wardrobe journeys as we dress our current bodies for this season of life.

- Laurel Kinney, personal stylist: https://laurelkinney.com/

- Laurel's course: https://www.styleshiftworkshop.com/

- Lisa's course: https://www.winging-it.net/

Should we be productive? In this episode, we unpack "macho productivity," debunk productivity myths, and share how we actually get things done.

- Lisa's audio course on intuition: www.winging-it.net/

- Email Diana: [email protected]

Should we be back? We should! We are! Tune in for our stories of pandemic pregnancy, pandemic childbirth, and Diana's new job in venture capital.

- Check out Lisa's audio course on intuition: https://www.winging-it.net/

- Read about Diana's decision to join Matrix: https://dianaberlin.com/posts/2021/1/28/whether-when-and-where

- Email Diana: [email protected]

A conversation with Deanna Dong, VP of Marketing at Wealthfront, on what it means to build wealth.

Should we invest? Should we take time off? Should we touch every dream? We discuss the risks, benefits, and tradeoffs of big life and career decisions.

Today we checked up on each other, traded tips for hunkering down, and tried on different perspectives. We laughed our heads off while recording this episode, and we hope you will too.

- Going Through It podcast with Rebecca Traister: https://mailchimp.com/presents/podcast/going-through-it/rebecca-traister

- Safe Catch: https://safecatch.com/

What is glamour, anyway? And why does it seduce us so? In this episode, we look behind the scenes of our most glamorous moments so far and even venture back to memories of perusing catalogues as kids.

- The Power of Glamour by Virginia Postrel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A25EZ72

- “Who Would Tavi Gevinson Be Without Instagram?” https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html

- “The Grooming Gap“ https://inthesetimes.com/article/22197/grooming-gap-women-economics-wage-gender-sexism-make-up-styling-dress-code

- Cocoon (Coaching with Lisa): the-cocoon.co

This episode unpacks the nuances of a choice too many people have to make. In conversation with Jessica Collier, CEO of Spot and Cofounder of All Turtles, we share personal experience, new research, and essential recommendations for responding to and preventing workplace harassment and discrimination.

- Spot: talktospot.com

- All Turtles: all-turtles.com

- Cocoon: the-cocoon.co

When does self-care—and especially, performing it for others—become a burden? In this episode, we unpack the difference between “self-care” and actually taking care of yourself.

Related Links:

* Cocoon (Coaching with Lisa) https://the-cocoon.co/

* How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLNFRGK

* Workin' Moms (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80198991?s=i&trkid=13747225

* What Everyone Can Learn From Parents of Big Families (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/big-family?

* Saying ‘No’ Is Self-Care for Parents (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/burnout-boundaries

* Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton fiddler https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_macmaster_fiddling_in_reel_time?

* Do Less by Kate Northrup (not recommended) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC5JHX1/

Further Reading:

* Who Would Tavi Gevinson Be Without Instagram? (The Cut) https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html

* The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GONJFZ2

This mini episode marks the close of Season 4 and the celebration of quite a milestone: 50! As we head into a purposeful, open-ended pause, we reflect on how much fun it is to make this podcast and share it with you.

Plus, a life update: Since recording this episode, Diana's beautiful baby boy was born! Mama and baby are happy, healthy, and brimming with love.