Swept Together

On today's episode, we're talking about Christian's first day of school, flying by the seat of your pants, the R-word (resolutions), + our Mad Men themed Christmas party.

This is a two-parter: this week we're talking about our past relationships with goals + resolutions, + next week, we'll follow that up with how we're tackling goals this coming year. You'll have to tune in to see what we did differently + why! Here's what we covered today:

Are you a planner or a pantser when it comes to goals?

Do you like to have one big goal or a bunch of tiny goals?

What has your relationship with goals been in the past? Are you doing anything differently in the coming year?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "Set goals based on how you want your life to feel - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "What is your big hairy audacious goal for 2017? - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 017:

NaNoWriMo Planners vs. Pantsers

The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte

Life with Intention by Jess Lively

Episode 14 | The Changing Seasons

On today's episode, we're talking about when Christmas music season officially begins, how the election influenced Annabelle's holiday shopping, and why money mindsets matter.

Budgeting for Christmas starting in January makes the holiday season so much less stressful + it started a conversation between us about our money mindsets - how we see money in our lives, how we value or price our business services, + how we make spending decisions. Here's what we covered:

What is your money mindset? Do you see money as scarce, abundant, something else?

Does this mindset limit you or move you forward?

Would you want to hear an episode on pricing for entrepreneurs?

Serious question: what do you get for the person on your Christmas list who has everything?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "Our purchasing decisions cast a vote for the kind of world we want - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "Today's mantra: "It's only money, I can make more" - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "What you're paid does not equal what you're worth - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 016:

Episode 9 | Where You Bring The Bacon

Disney Sing-A-Long Very Merry Christmas 1988 (that Christmas movie Annabelle watched as a kid)

YNAB

Evergreen Lane Productions

Global Entry

InstantPot

On today's episode, we're talking about when Christian started driving, the status of his parenting karma, post-Thanksgiving consumerism, + staying focused in a world of distractions. 

Apologies for Annabelle's raspy head-cold-voice! We're loading up on hot tea + ramen over here so fingers crossed we'll be back to normal next week. Also, we're hoping Christian's mom isn't listening in to today's episode...here's what we covered:

Did you get any good Cyber Monday deals? Or were you hiding out + staying away from the madness?

Do you have any tools or strategies in place to avoid distractions?

How do you set intentions or determine your focus?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "Focus helps you power through a specific goal in a short time - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 015:

Unroll.me

Pitch Lab Denver

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Newsfeed Eradicator

Self Control App for Mac

Forest App (that app Annabelle mentioned that plants trees when you ignore your phone)

Anylist App

Episode 6 | Being Grateful + Giving Back

Participate in #GivingTuesday! Find places to donate at givingtuesday.org or, here are some of our favorite organizations where we donate personally:

Habitat for Humanity

Denver Rescue Mission

Team Red, White + Blue

Battle Buddies

Exile International

On today's episode, we're talking about the changing seasons, Christian's fear of deep water, Annabelle's metaphor for life, + the hooligan code.

Have you ever noticed how there seems to be a cycle to life's seasons? We prepare + plant, grow, harvest, + reflect in the same way that spring, summer, fall + winter pass by. Here's what we covered on the show:

Do you use seasons to describe your life or business?

What season are you currently in, and what are you finding to enjoy about that season?

What are you grateful for this holiday season?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "Find something to appreciate in the season you're in - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "Define your seasons to stay focused + motivated - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "Be ok with where you're at in life + business - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 014:

Episode 0 | Where the Coffee Is

Share The Love

In case you're curious about the fate of Imelda Marcos' shoe collection.

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

Episode 6 | Being Grateful + Giving Back

On today's episode, you may want to stop eating whatever meal you have in front of you because we're talking about dog's butts + RV black tanks. We're also chatting about the huge amount of work we've been putting into the inside of our RV.

The photo about is from our first trip in the RV, in its pre-renovated state. We've had so much help from our friends in all the projects we've done so far - you'll see some of the current in-progress photos below. So far, we painted cabinets, replaced hardware, reupholstered pillows, + pulled up floors. Here's what we covered in the episode:

How has your community rallied around you in support of a dream you're working towards?

Are you an over-delegator or an under-delegator?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "We can't do it alone, we need communities around us - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 013:

Episode 05 | Where You Park It

Episode 10 | The Reward For Taking The Risk

On today's episode, we're talking about the Chicago Cubs' epic World Series win after a 108-year drought, how to get a Filipino's attention, the struggles of starting a business, and how to move on from heartbreak. 

Cubs fans have some serious commitment - they've been rooting for a team that hasn't won since 1908, until now! Today, we're talking about how we channel that perseverance and commitment into our businesses and our relationship. Here's what we covered:

Do you naturally tend towards optimism or pessimism?

Have you ever gone to counseling for a period of time in your life? What did it teach you?

In what areas are you practicing perseverance right now? How can we support you?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "What you put into your biz/relationship is what you get out - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "It can be uncomfortable to move forward but it's worth the work - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 012:

Vlog 01 | Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Share The Love

Harry Caray Commercial

Evergreen Lane Productions

Rose's Arsenal (our graphic designer - she's awesome!)

Episode 08 | A Journey Not the Destination

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

Dashrath Manjhi, the Mountain Man of India

On today's episode, we're talking about Christian's favorite number, the buzzword "authenticity," Annabelle's awkward public speaking fiasco, + classic 90s TV commercials. 

We all wear masks in different areas of our lives (not only on Halloween) - whether it's professionally or on the dating scene. And it's actually not 100% a bad thing. Here's what we covered:

How do you navigate being professional + being authentic in your online branding?

Are your core values being communicated clearly through your work?

In what ways do you use masks to amplify one facet of who you are? In what ways do you use them to hide?

Is there a time in your life when you were inauthentic, or wish you could have been more authentic?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "Authenticity shouldn't be an excuse to be mean - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "No problems, just opportunities - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "Masks become problems when you use them to hide - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 011:

Share The Love

Toastmasters

Eagleman Commercial (1993!)

Episode 6 | Being Grateful + Giving Back

The Purpose Hotel

Help Portrait (The next event is December 3rd, 2016)

Yellow Conference

Episode 8 | A Journey, Not the Destination

Episode 0 | Where the Coffee Is

On today's episode, we're talking about our first weekend in the RV, why it's important to get started before you're ready, the perils of slow-cooking on the road + how Annabelle saved Christian's life. 

Our podcast is in double-digit episodes! Hooray! We visited Arches National Park (at an ungodly hour, if you're Annabelle), explored Moab + started to learn the ropes of that RV life. There's a LOT to learn! Here's what we covered:

Any RV advice for us? What do we need to know before we get going for real?

In what areas are you actively taking risks right now?

We want to hear from the fellow entrepreneurs in the group: tell us about your businesses!

What moved you to start your own business?

What made you feel loved today?

Anything you'd like for us to cover in coming episodes? Let us know in the comments!

[Tweet "You can only learn so much through reading. You have to take action. - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "Working together is risky but brings us closer together - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never create something original” - Ken Robinson via @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 010:

Share the Love

Why Do Entrepreneurs Take The Leap - Jesper Sorensen

Ken Robinson Ted Talks

The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything

On today's episode, we're talking about our annual Vegas shenanigans, the Asian glow, how we budget for travel, + Christian's love of spreadsheets. 

We've both made huge strides within the last few years in how we manage our finances, + nothing brings out financial management like an environment like Las Vegas, which glorifies the almighty dollar. So we're chatting about the nitty gritty of how we split up + share our finances at this point in our relationship. Here's what we covered:

How do you + your partner split your finances?

Do you have any sort of budgeting system in place?

Is your attitude towards finances proactive or reactive?

What made you feel loved today?

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[Tweet "Talking about financial decisions in advance is how we diffuse stress - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "How you spend your money reveals your priorities - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "It doesn't matter how much you make if you spend it all (or more!) - @swepttogether"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 009:

Episode 5 | Where You Park It

Episode 8 | A Journey, Not the Destination

The Neon Museum

Mint

YNAB (You Need A Budget)

Episode 6 | Being Grateful + Giving Back

On today's episode, we're talking about whether our 2009 selves would have gotten along, Annabelle's short-lived custom greeting card business, art museums, + personal growth.

Our paths almost crossed here in Colorado several times before we finally met in 2015, thanks to The Internet. What would have happened if we had met back in 2009? We chat about the lessons we've learned in the last 6 years, both from starting our business + walking through our divorces. Here's what we covered:

What are the pivotal events in your life that have made you who you are today?

Did your business happen on purpose, or did you stumble into entrepreneurship like we did?

Any other recovering perfectionists out there? How has that affected your business + relationships?

In what areas are you currently growing, learning + progressing?

What made you feel loved today?

[Tweet "If all you see is the masterpiece, it's easy to forget how big of a mess it took to make - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "It's up to your whether life's circumstances make you better or not - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet "Being "perfect" will not rescue you from life's difficulties - @swepttogether"]

[Tweet ".@swepttogether Episode 8: If you're not growing, you're just dying."]

[Tweet ".@swepttogether Episode 8: Preparation time is not wasted time!"]

Resources Mentioned in Episode 008:

Jess Lively of The Lively Show

Annabelle's travel blog

Evergreen Lane Productions

Codependent No More

Episode 5 | Where You Park It

The Purpose of Work is to Create - Mr. Money Mustache at WDS 2016