Thirty Flirty & Surviving

Grief is one of those things that we can never fully prepare for, and the way we each cope with that grief is always different. What makes this week’s guest, Christine Coen, so special is she used the love and support felt from friends during her time of hardship and turned it into a business dedicated to giving others that same happiness - Buttercup Boxes of Love!

Making a career move is a big decision that can sometimes feel a little scary, but Meg Houle is here to set you up for success. She’s an Executive Recruiter Podcast Host, and Coach who’s helping you set yourself up for successes and put your best foot forward so that you can truly ‘pivot with purpose’.

From uncovering the corrupt behavior of politicians in the height of the “Me-Too” movement, to encouraging female founders to tap into their personal brand, storytelling has always been at the core for award-winning journalist Jackie Tempera. Today, she gets to tell her story in a way she hasn’t been able to before.

As women, we wear many hats and often identify ourselves under those titles - mom, wife, daughter, sister, etc. - but what if you took it a bit deeper? Kaitlynn Norwood is a licensed therapist who after years working in the school system has now dedicated her career to life coaching. She helps her clients peel back the layers and discover the confidence to find their true identity vs. the “safe” labels we’ve been accustomed to.

We’ve all had those moments where we’ve felt like we’re putting in the work, but not seeing the results we’d hope for. Ashley Mitchell is here to talk to us about the tools for digging into self care more deeply, how to block out the noise of outside opinions, and helping others along the way.

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This week, Emmalyn Reid joins the podcast to talk about her story and experience working through postpartum depression as well as raising a child during the pandemic. She talks about how to rebuild your self-confidence after giving birth, ways to maintain your postnatal mental health, and the necessity for society to change their expectations of mothers. Also look out for her own documentary coming out soon interviewing mothers who have faced similar experiences.

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At TFS, we aim to celebrate each woman, her unique journey, and all that’s most important to her. Luckily, Jen & Ashley created a whole business dedicated to capturing those moments for safekeeping - Big Day Besties. This female duo took something they loved and turned into their day job in hopes of their clients never having to miss a memory again.

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TFS is back and Season 4 kicks off with a guest whose story will touch everyone’s hearts. Kristina Coccoluto learned at a very young age how the “Big C” can impact a family. Her courage, strength, and perseverance propelled her into a journey that would not only help prevent history repeating itself personally - but also lead to research and inspiration to women everywhere.

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Today we’re closing out Season 3 with episode 80!!!! Special guest Nicole Liu, owner and founder of VESTER Cafe in Cambridge & Southie, is sharing her story beyond what you might see in the public eye. Growing up in the food and beverage industry may have shaped her passion for the business now - but family, travel, and a zest for life are what make her who she is today.

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Hellen Dawit is Tracy’s longtime friend of over 15 years! Not only does she have a *thriving* career as a Physician’s Assistant, she also wears the title of wife, mom, and homeowner. How does she balance her work and home lives so well? Listen to find out!

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