The Currently

The Currently

By Betsy AimeeSociety & Culture
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The Currently episodes

  • How to Cultivate A Life That Matters Offline Too/5 Things You Don't Need to Stress About

    We often worry about cultivating lives that look appealing online, but what is the toll this takes on our actual lives? After a few years of working online, I have some thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also have our recurring hi's and lo's segment, and our self-care tips of the week.

    Speaking on offline. Join me this Saturday, in Boyle Heights! I will be presenting at LOUD Community's Realize Lab 2019. Get your tickets here: TODAY and check them out on Insta @loudcommunity. We will be talking all about realizing our power through self-discovery.

    In this episode you will also hear about:

    -How to Deal with Emotional Setbacks and Winter Blues

    -The 5 Things I've Learned at 35 and Why These Universal Lessons Apply to All of Us

    -Books to help you manage the psychology of finance and actual banking tips

    Get in touch! @betsyaimeec or [email protected]

    Leave a review!

    34 min
  • Why Powerful Women Are Scary, "Women's Work" and How to Change Your Life

    This week we dig into why the new Congress scares Republican (and let's be real some progressive men) and what it has to do with Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos divorcing.

    I also talk about why Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is getting all the attention lately. See if you identify with her too!

    In our "Self-Care Tip of The Week" I share a life-changing podcast by Rachel Hollis author of "Girl, Wash Your Face."

    Get In Touch:

    @betsaimeec or [email protected]

    Show Notes and References:

    Penelope's Blog

    The myth of the Lone Genius

    Rachel's Podcast: Ep 72

    23 min
  • Marie Kondo First-Gen Style

    In this episode, we get into what happens when Marie Kondo meets immigrant parents who want to keep and reuse everything. The psychology behind decluttering and assumptions that go along with it.

    Plus, we get into the #WALL in the high's and low's segment and new laws that will impact California residents.

    We launched a new segment the "Intersectional Self-Care Tip of the Week!

    Get in touch: @betsyaimeec, betsyaimee.com or work with my business borninjunecreative.com

    Show Notes:

    Tidying Up

    The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

    26 min
  • Episode 30: How to Keep Your Resolutions in 2019/ The Presidential Elections

    Happy New Year! 2019 is here and we said Thank You, Next to 2018.

    In this short episode, we kick off the new year talking about why 80 percent of people fail to keep their resolutions and how to prevent that from happening to YOU.

    We also dive into the on-going drama with the WALL and how to start thinking about the presidential nominees in what will be a crazy AF campaign season.

    If you like what you heard please do leave a review and subscribe on Itunes.

    Stay in touch:

    [email protected] , @betsyaimeec,

    Biz: borninjunecreative.com

    16 min
  • Episode 29: How To Be Innovative on Instagram/ Planning for 2019!

    This week I dive into what happened when I made a massive shift in how I think about social media and how I interact with it. I also talk about a new resource that is helping me plan for 2019.

    I also introduce a new segment called, "Hi's and Low's" where we talk about a good thing and a bad thing that's happening. Share your hi's and low's with me. Tag me on Instagram @betsyaimeec or send me an email [email protected]

    I also get candid about my mental health, again.

    I'm also asking listeners to help me get to 50 reviews by the end of the month!

    Notes:

    Brooke Castillo Podcast

    The Lively Show

    40 min
  • Episode 28: What the Midterms Teach Us About Women and Power and Why Women Lie

    This week we are talking Midterms and what it means that we added 100 women to traditional positions of power, the courage of Stacey Abrams in Georgia and why I want to talk more about what it means to be a woman with power in 2018.

    I also talk about a new book I'm reading and how it relates to all this. Plus, why I decided to create my own planner to track the things that are important to me.

    Get in touch! [email protected] or on Instagram @betsyaimeec.

    20 min
  • EPISODE 27: LIVE PODCAST @ Beyond the Ballot Event-Does Voting Really Make A Difference? How to Get More Involved

    This is a recording of my first EVER LIVE podcast! This was recorded at Art Share L.A. during the Beyond the Ballot Event hosted By Way Of Us earlier this month.

    BACK TO THE BALLOT was a three-day event focused on voter awareness. The exhibition and programming will include an art gallery entitled Protest, as curated and hosted by Art Share LA and conversations with thought leaders in the Los Angeles area.

    I am joined by my friend and previous guest, Laura Herrera. We discuss how to get involved beyond voting and answer questions from the audience about the Midterm Elections, and make commitments to become more proactive about transforming our communities. You don't want to miss this conversation.

    We also shared two cool resources:

    Non-Partisan Voter Guide: WTF is on the Ballot

    Dude Be Nice: How to Create Change in Your Community

    Get in touch with me: [email protected] or send me a DM @betsyaimeec

    55 min
  • Episode 26: Supreme Court Rage, Mental Health Rating Systems

    This week the government disappointed us once again. But don't fret it's not all over. We are in the for the long run. I talk about what happened, why it happened, what's at stake and what you can do now.

    Plus, I give you a very unfiltered update on my mental health and why i'm rating my mental health daily now.

    I will also be moderating a conversation at an event in LA next week about the election and how to get involved.

    Follow me at @betsyaimeec on Instagram for more!

    29 min
  • Episode 25: How to Get Over Your Fear of Networking

    Morra Aarons-Mele is the author of one of my favorite books of 2017 "Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introverts Guide to Getting Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home."She also tells us about her business WomenOnline and its database of women influencers, The Mission List and being on the cutting edge of the digital space working with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Malala. Her book is all about how to run a business/career, and network when you rather stay home and not talk to strangers. Turns out you don't have to be at every event and exhaust yourself to build a career and life you love. We talked about being the difference between shyness and introversion. Learn why learning to say no can change your life!

    Learn more about her at www.womenandwork.org

    Listen to her podcast: Hiding in the Bathroom.

    Follow her on Social @morraam

    27 min
  • Episode 24: Summer Updates: 100 Days To Change?

    I'm back with a Summer update! In this episode, we discuss what I've been doing these past few months and my plans for the show.

    I also update you on what I've been reading.

    Why the Midterm elections matter more than you think and what I've been thinking about lately.

    Thank you to everyone who listens! It means the world to me!

    You can follow me on betsyaimeec on Instagram

    Show Notes:

    The Subtle Art of Not Giving a #@%!

    31 min

About The Currently

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A show for Millennials, & Xennials about life, careers & social issues. Writer, advocate, & Flaming Hot-Cheetos connoisseur Betsy Aimee interviews guests to talk about personal…