The Intentional Podcast

The Intentional Podcast

By Caitlyn and MakenzieEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Intentional Podcast episodes

  • Today's Intention: Greece Recap

    Ever wonder what Greece is like? Well, Makenzie's back from being overseas and is sharing her experiences from visiting Santorini, Rhodes, and Mykonos. From the beautiful, blue water and stark, white buildings to the unforgettable food and breathtaking monuments, she has the insider scoop and what you need to know before taking a trip across the pond. Opa!

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    24 min
  • Today's Intention: Pursuing Your Passions with Hollis Brown

    Former Miss Wisconsin USA 2022 turned Marketing Strategist for the Milwaukee Bucks, Hollis Brown joins us this week to share her stories from interning in sports to becoming a pageant queen and everything in between. Originally from Georgia and now residing in Milwaukee, she’s a podcast host, public speaker, mentor, and youth educator, so to say we’re impressed is an understatement. Tune in to hear Hollis' journey in finding her passions, how to navigate the speed bumps along the way, what to do if you haven't found something you’re passionate about yet, and so much more. Also, be sure stick around for when we drop the HOTTEST Netflix recommendation that we’re all binging right now. Until then, we’ll see ya next time!

    Resources:

    Hollis' Website
    Hollis on IG - @honestlyhollisHollis on LinkedIn

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    26 min
  • Today's Intention: Doing the Mundane

    Dishes, Laundry, Cooking....what do these all have in common? Well they can all get a little mundane because we do them day in and day out. So do they really matter? Why do they leave us a bit stuck? Life can sometimes have us feeling a bit unglamorous so to speak but those consistent actions everyday are what start to pay off in the long run! Join us as we share how we can start making the perspective shift from the I Have To's to the I Get To's! We will dive in to why the mundane life moments matter and hopefully give you a boost knowing you are not alone in your thinking! Share your thoughts and favorite takeaways over on IG, tag us we want to hear from you!


    Resources:

    The Storyteller's Secret

    Make Your Bed


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    30 min
  • Today's Intention: Delayed Gratification with Jordan Mentzel

    This week we welcome Jordan Mentzel back to the podcast to share with us his perspective on delayed gratification. Jordan is husband to Caitlyn, a teacher by day, business owner, sports enthusiast, and a delayed gratification aficionado. Maybe this is a topic that is hard for you too or a topic that can get misconstrued. Join us as we learn how to better delay the good for the great and the internal benefits that come along with it! It’s never too late to start working your delaying muscle and Jordan shares a variety of analogies in order to convey the delayed gratification even better!

    Resources:
    Don't Eat the Marshmallow...Yet!

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    31 min
  • Today's Intention: Fun On Weekdays

    We made it to 50 guys! Thanks for being here on this journey with us! In today's episode we take a turn sharing what sounds fun to us in our ideal days and we know YOU can have fun during the week too! Tune in to hear how we started to shift our mindsets to finding the fun and not always living for the weekend. Start getting out of the rut of the week and start diving into a more fulfilled present! Also we want to know what your favorite intention has been thus far! Let us know over on IG and join in on our FUN during the week over there! And we will SEE YA NEXT TIME!

    Resources:

    Temple Love Fitness Events

    That Sounds Fun - Annie F Downs

    Fun on Weekdays Podcast


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    25 min
  • Today's Intention: Working From Home With Kids with Emily Bandt

    She's a digital marketing professional by day, devoted wife by night, and loving mom 24/7. Our guest on today's intention is Emily Bandt, and we're so excited for you to hear from her as she dives into working from home with her son, Kip. Whether it be to buy you time during a quick meeting or keep your schedule uninterrupted for a full day, Emily has the tips and tricks you need to keep your little ones busy while you make that money. And, in addition to working from home with Kip, Emily shares details on how her and her husband chose the best daycare for their son on the days they just needed some peace and quiet. Be sure to follow us at the accounts listed below, leave a review, and tag us when you post. See ya next time!


    Resources:

    Emily on IG: ⁠@emily.bandt

    ⁠⁠Work From Home Kids

    The Elevation Approach by Tina Wells

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    38 min
  • Today's Intention: Aunt Life

    Move over Taylor Swift we are in our "auntie era" over here ;) In this episode, we just share a quick chat about what our aunt experiences have looked like thus far. From fun initial memories to current new experiences. We touch on the pros of being an aunt, what we have learned so far and what we hope to implement down the road in our aunt roles! We would love to hear your aunt (or uncle) experiences too! So, feel free to screenshot this episode, share it on your socials, and join our conversation over on Instagram!


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    24 min
  • Today's Intention: Cultivating Relationships with Ivan Amssan

    Welcome back friends! Have we got an episode for you today - an Ivan and Makenzie exclusive, in fact! Ivan is a Midwest and traveling wedding photographer based in Fargo, ND. He has built his whole business on loving people well and we were so ready to pick his brain about intentionally cultivating those relationships with his clients and others. So, whether you are a business owner, employee, mom, student this one is for you! Tune in to hear:


    • How to grow intentional client relationships
    • Why finding YOUR why matters
    • How to empower comfortable photography
    • The beauty in addressing failures
    • How to use your gifts in a productive, intentional way
    • And learn how to give fun, intentional client gifts (or just gifts in general)

    • Resources:

      Ivan's Website

      Ivan on IG : @ivanamssan

      Ivan on LinkedIn


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      29 min
    • Today's Intention: Quality Over Quantity

      It's time for the age old question...would you rather have quality over quantity? In today's episode Makenzie and Caitlyn take the relationship approach to this question and end up in a couple quality tangents! Tune in to see what we mean. By the end we hope you can tell us which you prefer...quality or quantity? Join our conversation over on Instagram or leave us a review if you feel inclined. We love to see our listeners sharing what they enjoyed on their socials, so give us a tag and we just might share it on our page!

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      36 min
    • Today's Intention: The Little Things with Rachael Adams

      What began as an admiration of her beautiful book cover has blossomed into a full-circle moment as Caitlyn and Makenzie sit down with Rachael Adams, author of A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life. Your co-hosts were truly inspired by all of the amazing things that Rachael had to say about how embracing small moments can have such a positive impact on our lives, and they invite you to feel that same inspiration by listening to today’s intention. And, as always, please tag The Intentional Podcast wherever you’re listening and leave a review if you feel compelled. See ya next time!


      Resources:

      Rachael's Website

      The Love Offering Podcast

      A Little Goes A Long Way Devotional

      Rachael Adams on Instagram


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      @caitlynmentzel

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      36 min

    About The Intentional Podcast

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    Are you in a season of life where you just feel a bit stuck? You want to improve your friendships, your marriage, your finances, your health, or your mindset. Look no further because this podcast is…