The Problem With Perfect

Our world might be changing but the need for leaders hasn’t. In this episode, leadership author and speaker Alex Demczak, helps us re-imagine leadership in the COVID era. 

Whether you want to strengthen your family life, get ahead in the workplace or make your community a better place, Alex’s wisdom and insight will help you become the leader the people around you need you to be. 

Special Guest: Alex Demzcak

Grandparents day is Septemeber 13th, so what is the perfect gift to give your grandparent? Sometimes the best grandparent gift idea is to is a meaningful letter to your grandparent. Still, finding the right word to express your love is difficult, so follow this easy template for the perfect gift for your grandparent.

Dear (insert grandparent's name)

Happy ____

I wanted to write you this letter to remind you how much you mean to me. You are very special to me, and I wanted to share a few reasons why.

You have taught me ____

It means so much to me that _____

Thank you for______

When I think of you _____

I love you!

5 Meaningful Conversations to have with your grandparent:

1. What was life like for you growing up? 
2. What trait or quality about yourself are you most proud of? 
3. Tell me a defining moment in your life. Why was it so pivotal for you? 
4. What advice would you give my generation? 
5. What hopes do you have for my life? 

August 26th is National Women's Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this historic event and is a day worth celebrating how far we've come with women's rights and a time to recognize the work still to be done.

In this episode, we give some history behind all the efforts that led up to the passage of the 19th Amendment and celebrate the advancements of women. But we also take a look in- reflecting on ways that our hearts can be more pro-women and how we can support all women. Then we take a look out  - and see the work yet to be done so that women of all races and backgrounds can achieve the American dream and offer simple ways you can join in those efforts.

Show Notes:
For more information on this event and the data discussed, visit https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/Womens-equality-day.

To register to vote or receive your absentee ballot, text DECIDE to 888111

6:20 How long did women (and men) work to get women the right to vote? The answer will surprise you.

11:30 Equality for all women starts in our hearts. How do you celebrate the achievements of other women?

14:30 Do you feel competitive with other women in a way that makes you jealous of them? Or do you know that God is a God of abundance and has enough success and accomplishments for us all.

17:00 Who has the starring role in your life's story? Is this a fundamental flaw in your pursuit of happiness?

19:30 How many CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are women? You might want to sit down for the answer.

22:00 What is the leaky pipeline in the workforce? And are you or women you know a part of it? 

29:15 How have women historically positioned themselves unknowingly to be a part of the leaky pipeline? The number of women who quit working outside the home when they become a mother may surprise you. 

34:00 We're always worried about how to reach our goals and manage what is best for our families, but how often do we think about the struggles of women who are different than us?

36:45 Ready to celebrate the women in your life who have helped create opportunities for you? Here's the first tip of how to do that. 

43:00 Everyone can do this in honor of Women's Equality Day, and in doing so you will make someone's day and educate the world in the process. What a win-win.

45:00 This tip is more of a call to action. Let's all resolve to be educated, registered and exercise our right to vote in November. 

46:45 Want to join Rachel and I in our challenge to learn more about women in history? Listen for the details here.

Statistics on women and poverty from the National Women’s Law Center.

If you’ve been following with #TeamMatt and tracking Matt’s (Robin’s son) stem cell transplant journey, then you know this road has been full of mountaintops and valleys. It has also been exhausting. 

But in this episode, Rachel interviews Robin about the one thing that has been consistently life-giving in these four months of chaos— the ways God has shown up and blessed their family. There are always blessings in the battle, even yours. 

Life is full of disappointments. We all have them and some of them bring us to our knees. 

In this episode, Robin talks about why we struggle with our imperfect lives and what to do to keep them from causing us to stumble. 

The division in our country is undeniable, prompting many of us to ask ourselves how we have been part of the problem. If we're honest, we all have bias. This isn't a surprise. But, what might be is how our experiences and culture are constantly unconsciously informing (and misinforming) our decisions and actions towards others. Without even realizing it, these unconscious bias are often shaping our realities, making it difficult to forge meaningful relationships with others who are different from us. 

Join us for this transparent and raw dialogue of self-exploration as we explore how these unconscious bias keep us from loving our neighbors like we want to.

Since COVID, we have all had to wear many hats, including being our own photographers for big events like graduations, back to school, and family portraits. 

This week Rachel is giving you three tips on how to take better photos with your iPhone! 

We all are feeling it... our mental health is taking a hit during COVID. So when the weeks of quarantine turn into months of isolation, how do we keep our mental health in check when our resources are scarce? 

In this episode, we are turning to a tried and true method that's helped to keep our mental health in check: journaling. Whether or not you like to journal, this episode is a great one to help you maintain your happiness when you are feeling down! 

Huffington Post Article Discussed: https://bit.ly/3goU1Ri

We've all heard that laughter is the best medicine, so why is it so hard for (some of) us to laugh at ourselves?

Science tells us that people who are able to laugh at themselves are more resilient, have a higher self-awareness and more self-acceptance. In this episode we review five tips to help us learn how to laugh at ourselves and reap the benefits that come with it.

SHOW NOTES

Discussion based on the article, 5 Tips to Learn to Laugh at Yourself at https://exploringyourmind.com/5-tips-learn-laugh-at-yourself/

3:30 Do you know someone who is able to laugh at themselves? Here's how they can inspire you to follow their lead.

7:00 Shame and should be combine to create this imbalance in our lives and keep us from laughing at ourselves.

10:00 Hear how this should be mentality has impacted Robin during the past week as they learned the news that her son's transplant had failed.

12:00 Do you find yourself wanting to be the best at everything you do? If so, here's why it makes laughing at yourself more challenging.
 
16:45 Do you set yourself up for failure in life by doing this one thing?

23:30 What are the messages you are consistently saying to yourself and how do they impact your sense of humor?

26:00 What is your go-to when you need a good laugh to bring out your lighter side? 

28:00 Hear this simple tip of how Rachel makes fun a pillar of her relationship with her significant other. 

what’s the first thing that pops in your mind when you hear the words self care? 

Maybe a relaxing bubble bath, a long walk, or some "me" time. 

Or maybe you think self care is overdone, and just a trendy way our culture makes everything about me, me, ME! 

In this episode of The Problem With Perfect, we're settling the argument, "is self care selfish?" once and for all! 

We will also go over the self care definition, scientific studies behind self care, ideas for self care, and some unconventional, but effective self care tips.