Jamie Varon is a writer, designer, and influencer whose words empower us to opt out of the societal “shoulds” and live intentionally as the person we were made to be. In this world of chaos, she offers a fresh perspective for chasing happiness and ambition--and making the best of both. Jamie joins Taylor on the podcast today to talk about the toxicity of hustle culture, the danger of dimming our own light, her journey as an author, and her upcoming book Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World.  

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After losing her sister, Kelsi, to Cystic Fibrosis in 2016, Kristen Brockman began her latest project, The Un-Bucket List: a travel blog where she will finish Kelsi's bucket list to raise awareness for CF. She joined to discuss the journey she's been on and the perspective she has now.

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We're back! After some time off, host, Taylor Stern is back on the mic with a solo episode. She details what led up to her decision to quit her job, how she did it and what life looked like after the choice. More than just talking about careers this is a talk about how we can all find a way to prioritize the things that matter most to us in our lives. 

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An important part of thriving is knowing when you're not. Tay gets real about how her struggles with burnout while we're all trying to do it all. After a crazy month of professional and personal obligations she details the hot mess express right to a full meltdown on a plane flight home from Vegas. Now she's sharing the 3 ways she combats the permanent "Sunday scaries" and finding a healthy balance to it all. 

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Change is INEVITABLE, but it's not always fun. This week Taylor shares three ways she's thrived with change in her own life. Whether it’s an unexpected job change, a sudden breakup, or a new living situation, we’ve all faced a major life change at one time or another. We can find ourselves feeling lost or searching for the "next right step." So here’s the good news; it’s not all doom and gloom. You won’t remain in this whirl of uncertainty forever, that changes too. And here are strategies that you can try today that will help you move through major life change as easily as possible.

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Lushra's CEO and founder, Jill Berger, joins the podcast to detail her journey of healing that helped her find her own power. At the height of her success as an entrepreneur Jill was awoken to the struggle of her past that she'd try to bury. Facing her PTSD from an abusive relationship showed her the power of self-awareness and how to lead with vulnerability. Join us for an impactful conversation to motivate you to dive deep to rise high. 

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Host Taylor Stern is joined by her longtime friend, Emily Lutz, as they recap the Forbes Under 30 Summit they attended together this month. They discuss how Taylor got on the list, what it means and the conference that tied it all up. Following the summit's theme of "decade of disruption" they reflect on the disruptive thinking in their own lives and how that was affirmed. Hear the wisdom they gained from people like Whitney Wolfe-Herd, Dan Gilbert, John Chambers and Alexandra Cooper. 

Ben Higgins or known as "Perfect Ben" from the Bachelor Franchise rose to sudden stardom in 2015 from the reality show. This year Ben released his vulnerable personal memoir "Alone in Plain Sight: Searching for Connection When You're Seen but Not Known" where he opens up about his struggles with addiction, fame and finding true connection. Ben relayed those lessons and other important stories in this episode. Detailing the journey he's been on to overcome the illusion of perfection and ultimately cultivate a genuine sense of belonging. 

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It would be easy to think that Mackenzie Skipper has the "perfect" life. A wife to an NFL offensive lineman and a successful entrepreneur who's empowered a hundred others to do the same, what more could you want? But it was overcoming the struggles you couldn't see for how Mackenzie became thriving.

From shifting her career goals to walking through her infertility this past year, Mackenzie has learned how to let go of the "perfect" plan and embrace the "wild" ride. 

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Amy Wolff, a mom and small business owner, was moved to action to place encouraging yard signs in her community when she realized that suicides were on the rise. That action and subsequent investment of less than $150 spread from Portland, Oregon, to a worldwide movement that exists in 27 countries and all 50 states. She joins us to discuss the journey of how she repurposed her pain into purpose that has made a lasting impact. Her new book Signs of Hope is an intimate collection of stories from Amy's personal life, as well as stories from Amy's personal life, as well as people impacted by the movement, about the power of hope and love in the midst of suffering. 

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