There’s a lot of advice that sounds good on the surface. The kind that gets reposted, repeated, and praised,  but somehow leaves you feeling behind when it doesn’t work for you.

In this episode, we unpack some of the most common advice women hear:
“You should have it all figured out by now.”
“If it’s meant to be, it’ll be easy.”
“Everyone has the same 24 hours.”

We talk about why these phrases can feel motivating at first… but quietly create pressure, comparison, and self-doubt.

From parenting decisions to career moves to personal growth, we explore what it looks like to stop blindly following advice and start trusting yourself instead.

If you’ve ever followed the “right” advice and still felt stuck, this conversation is for you.

We’re about 20 episodes into this podcast, and today’s conversation feels like an important pause.

In this episode, we’re sharing where this podcast is going, why now felt like the right time to get more intentional, and what we hope these conversations become for you moving forward. We talk about who this show is really for, how we want it to fit into your life, and what you can expect from the episodes ahead.

This isn’t a pivot — it’s clarity. We’re leaning into thoughtful, honest conversations that help you slow down, reflect, and live a little more intentionally, without adding more pressure or noise.

Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or you’re brand new here, this episode sets the tone for what’s next.

In this episode of The Inspired Collective, Karli and Renee are joined by Karli’s friend (and a true walking human connection), Katie Browning—a top-performing sales pro who somehow knows someone everywhere she goes.

They talk about how to build real connections without forcing it, faking it, or turning every conversation into a networking pitch. From navigating rooms full of strangers to building trust in business and everyday life, Katie breaks down the habits that make people feel seen—and remembered for all the right reasons.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to be genuinely memorable (without trying too hard)
• The easiest way to build trust fast: asking better questions
• Networking when you’d rather hide by the snacks
• The difference between collecting contacts and building real relationships
• Why curiosity beats charisma every time

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That could’ve gone better,” this episode is your new playbook.

In this episode of The Inspired Collective, Renee and Karli talk about the one thing nobody asked for… yet everyone loves to hand out anyway: opinions. From unsolicited “advice” to workplace criticism to family comments that hit a little too hard, we unpack what to take in, what to toss, and how to stop letting outside noise run your life.

We also play a rapid-fire round of what’s overhyped vs. underrated—including hustle culture, the pressure to have a perfect five-year plan, and why consistency isn’t boring… it’s how things actually get done.

If you’ve ever replayed a comment in your head for three business days straight, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to handle “feedback” that’s really just projection
• Why hustle ≠ success (sorry, 2014)
• The myth of the perfectly mapped five-year plan
• Why consistency is quietly powerful
• The underrated magic of self-trust and strategic relationships

In this episode, Karli and Renee kick off the new year with an honest conversation about what it looks like to hold on… and what it takes to let go.

Karli shares the behind-the-scenes decision to pause a passion project she poured two years into—not because it wasn’t meaningful, but because it started costing her peace, stretching her too thin, and creating misalignment inside the business she’s spent seven years building. Together, they talk about the quiet ways misalignment shows up, the grief that can come with “pruning,” and how to tell the difference between pushing through and protecting your future.

If you’re entering a season where you’re juggling too much, questioning your priorities, or realizing something you love no longer fits the life you’re living—this episode will meet you right where you are.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why letting go can feel like grief (even when it’s the right choice)
• The signs something is costing you peace
• What “pruning” looks like in real life (and why it’s not failure)
• Analysis paralysis, too many priorities, and learning to choose fewer things well
• Karli's word of the year: consistency—and why it’s stabilizing, not boring

In our final episode of 2025, we’re closing out the year with honesty, humor, and a whole lot of reflection. 

Karli opens up about navigating a strange year in business, unexpected home renovations, and what it looks like to rebuild momentum with intention. Renee shares her own season of massive transition, selling a business, moving cities, starting a new role, and how vulnerability, growth, and rediscovering routine have defined her year.

Together, we unpack how to set goals without the all-or-nothing mindset, why micro-habits matter more than resolutions, and how frameworks like the Cultivate What Matters approach transformed Karli’s life. We talk values, vision, quarter-check-ins, celebrating the wins (even the tiny ones), and choosing a word of the year that actually anchors you.

Whether you’re craving a reset, setting fresh intentions, or simply need reassurance that you’re not “behind”, this episode is the encouragement you didn’t know you needed.

We’ll see you in 2026… rested, refreshed, and ready.

In this episode, we’re getting a little spicy with listener-submitted hot takes and our very unfiltered opinions on them. From whether top sheets are pointless and low-rise jeans should’ve stayed in 2003, to tipping culture, CC-ing the boss on every email, and if the 40-hour workweek is completely outdated, nothing is off-limits. We also wade into “Jesus follower in the bio” internet drama, gluten-free life, choosing kitchen cleanup over kid bedtime, whether traditional weddings are outdated, and the never-ending debate over when Christmas decor should officially go up. It’s candid, funny, a little chaotic in the best way, and proof that you can disagree with your friends and still love each other fiercely.

In this episode of The Inspired Collective, Karli and Renee sit down with Houston power duo Dr. Alaina Pagnani and Dr. Jennifer Jones of HealthPro Family Chiropractic to talk about so much more than adjustments.

They dive into how Alaina intentionally built a safe, calming, family-friendly space for women and moms, one where you can show up with a screaming toddler, unwashed hair, and sky-high cortisol… and still feel completely supported.

Inside the episode, they unpack:

• How HealthPro created a “whole vibe” office culture that’s calming for patients and genuinely life-giving for the team
• What it actually looks like to build a workplace where women can grow, lead, and be themselves
• The most common misconceptions about health & wellness (spoiler: it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated)
• The big myths around chiropractic care, including the “you’ll have to go forever” narrative, and the obsession with big pops and cracks
• Simple, realistic ways busy women can support their health:
  • daily movement that isn’t a 6x/week bootcamp
  • how breathwork actually affects your nervous system
  • giving yourself permission to say no and ask for help
• Why October is now recognized as Chiropractic Health Month in Houston and what that means in the context of pain, opioids, and conservative care

If you’re a woman juggling work, family, stress, and the pressure to “do it all,” this one’s full of practical, doable takeaways that make health feel way less overwhelming and a lot more empowering.

Featuring:
Dr. Alaina Pagnani & Dr. Jennifer Jones, HealthPro Family Chiropractic (Houston, TX)
Plus, don’t forget to check out their podcast: Pink Couch Chronicles.

This week on The Inspired Collective, Karli and Renee dig into a topic that shows up in every corner of life—relationships, leadership, business, and everything in between: tough conversations.

Inspired by Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott, they explore how avoiding difficult conversations leads to resentment, why emotional intelligence shifts with experience, and how setting healthy boundaries (personally and professionally) can completely transform your communication.

Inside the episode: 
• how resentment builds when you avoid uncomfortable conversations 
• emotional maturity vs. “just having more experience” 
• the difference between personal and workplace communication 
• a real client boundary-setting moment that changed everything 
• why “you always / you never” language derails conflict resolution 
• the framework: pause, get clear, stay curious, communicate early, and listen to understand 
• the debate: should you ever go to bed angry?

This conversation is equal parts honest, practical, and laugh-while-you-learn, perfect for anyone trying to strengthen relationships, improve communication skills, or become a more grounded, confident leader at work and at home.

After hearing Uncle Scott’s incredible story of grit and perseverance, Karli and Renée are back with a quick bonus episode to unpack it all.

In this mini reflection, they dive deeper into the lessons from Scott’s journey,  from resilience and mindset to breaking cycles and taking ownership when life feels hard. Karli also opens up about her own background and why Scott’s story resonates so deeply with her (and with so many people who’ve had to fight for a better life).

It’s honest, heartfelt, and full of perspective,  a reminder that even when things feel impossible, you can always choose to rise again.

A short listen with a big takeaway.