The Thoughtful Millennial

In this episode, we talk about how important our long terms goals are in daily life. Often this "end destination" can be achieved by breaking it into a repeatable system of short-term goals, habits, or rituals but with the end final destination always providing the guiding purpose. Sometimes, however, life can throw a series of obstacles in your way which not only paralyze your progress but make you question the end destination altogether... What then?

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode we talk about how fear can be an active motivator or demotivator in personal and professional life. We think back to our earliest memory of "what we wanted to be when we grew up" and *spoiler alert* whether fear played a part in redirecting us from those early ambitions. We also discuss how changing your perspective of fear as less 'active' and more of a 'passive' emotion can be empowering and enable more healthy risk taking in life.

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode we explain how we have attempted to hold others to the same standards we expect of ourselves. This should in theory unlock the ability to bring our authentic selves to work but often we can be our own harshest critics. Sound familiar? Let's talk about the often blurry boundary between career and identity / work and life.

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode we talk about the importance and also risk of showing your vulnerabilities to people around you. We agree that showing vulnerability could be an instrument in fighting stereotypes facing different communities, and therefore using it in an emotionally intelligent way is key to building meaningful connections with others.

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode we discuss when and how we took control of our mental health through the use of therapy. For both of us the journey to take that first step, took years… but once we did, the value it unlocked became apparent. If you felt the way we did, then please don't hesitate to seek help.

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode we discuss our opposing and sometimes hypocritical views on social media; the good the bad and the ugly. We talk about how necessary it’s become in society and therefore the challenges trying to implement a digital detox. Where do you fall on the social media spectrum?

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode we reflect on our journeys in social entrepreneurship; one journey stopping early on and the other going from strength to strength. We consider the big questions that might be stopping you from taking the leap into entrepreneurship including job/financial security (or lack there of) in the early days of start-ups, but also the risk involved in stepping away from the professional corporate path.

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode we share how we overcame challenges in accepting ourselves despite feelings Imposter Syndrome, Guilt and Shame either at work or in life.

* The opinions in this podcast are solely our own and not the employer's at which we work.

In this episode, we explore our motivations to keep going. How sustainability shaped our careers and how meaning is important to make an impact and convey a message.