What Fulfills You?

#216: On this raw talk segment, Emily brings back Natalie Barbu, Founder & CEO of Rella and YouTube creator, to the podcast. Instead of diving into similar topics like past conversations, such as entrepreneurial journeys and building their businesses, Natalie and Emily sit down to have an open chat (just like they usually do at dinner) about their current thoughts on dating, relationships, friendships, and much more.

Topics discussed:

• How to recognize when you're self-sabotaging and creating stories in your head about something that isn't true
• Removing jealousy from relationships
• The grief of losing a best friend and partner after a relationship
• How to be open and honest in the dating phase without playing games
• Whether Natalie and Emily think if a guy "likes other girls' photos" on social media matters
• Respectfully telling a guy when you're not interested instead of "ghosting"
• Overcoming past hurt, such as cheating in former relationship
• How to make the "first move" as a woman, while also maintaining the standard of having the guy court you and "pursue" his interest in you

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#215: We are the average of the five people we surround ourselves with most - and that includes the people we go to when seeking advice or feedback.

Have you ever reflected on who you are seeking feedback from? Do these people help you rationalize the thought process and balance it with your emotions? Do these people always side with you, giving you confirmation bias? Or do they help you think outside of the box and look at a situation from a different angle?

It's so important to be mindful of who we are going to for feedback (not necessarily advice) and Emily dives into three questions you can ask yourself before considering who you should go to for outside feedback.

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#214 (REPOST): After overhearing an intriguing and insightful conversation between Nick and a friend at a coffee shop in NYC, Emily decided to approach Nick to invite him to be on the podcast for a more in-depth conversation around human dynamics, why we do what we do in today's dating culture, the types of expectations (or lack of) that we should have around whether the man or woman pays, Tinx's Box Theory, and more.

Nicholas Schommer has been in the entertainment industry ever since he graduated from UW-Green Bay back in 2017. Since then, he has gone on to tour with Missoula Children's Theatre, be a member of two fantasy podcasts, compose and premiere choral musical pieces, and now he is a New York City actor and musician hoping to take the city and maybe even the world by storm on and off the stage. He is currently booked in Whippany, NJ where he is an actor for a production of "The Polar Express" with Rail Events Incorporated.

Topics Discussed:

• Whether men can tell if you're "girlfriend material" or someone to just be casual with
• Personal opinions on manners around who pays for who and under what circumstances
• Does having sex with someone on the first date change their opinion about you?
• Tinx's Box Theory and whether a guy thinks that is accurate

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#213: A full raw, honest, and vulnerable solo episode from Emily on the dark feelings she been experiencing emotionally over the past 6 months and the reality behind how she has been feeling, despite often having a smile on her face and keeping the "needle moving forward".

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#212: A lot of times in today's culture, we've become almost desensitized to how quick we move on to a new person, job, or opportunity. The classic "on to the next" mentality or the "oh there's plenty fish in the sea".

But at what point does that framework become dangerous and actually not helpful in your life? Whether it's sticking it through with a person in a relationship, your teammates in a work setting, the job that has been making you feel stressed, etc. There are multiple scenarios in life where this thought process becomes pertinent and Emily shares her thoughts on how she determines when to "walk away" from something or someone, or to stick it through and practice the art of patience.

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#211: At 16, Charles D'Angelo was 360lbs, bullied, eating lunch alone, and unhappy. Following a health scare, he took his life into his own hands and turned the very thing that he was bullied about into his own empire. He lost 160lbs, went to college, and created a life for himself. During his own weight loss journey, Charles dug deep, figuring out why he chose to find solace in food and make himself a victim, rather than live life with the hand that he’d been dealt. Learning to take the emotion out of food pushed Charles into a new way of living.

A highly respected health expert, boasting endorsements from notables such as Bill Clinton, Tony Robbins and most recently Tom Arnold, Charles is the go-to choice for individuals seeking to take control of their own well-being. Topics of discussion might include:

Topics discussed:

• The reason why people struggle with weight loss (hint: nothing to do with the losing weight part)
• How to cultivate a mindset that helps you upkeep a healthier lifestyle, relationships, and career
• Secret to self-discipline and building that muscle
• If you are going to hire a coach, here's an ideal approach to figuring out who is the best fit
• Understanding your personal power and how to utilize it in your life to get what you want

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#210: In honor of Emily's recent birthday and turning 26, she sits down to share 6 major lessons and/or reflections she has had over the years and why each one of these have been significant in contributing to her personal growth, as well as her overall approach to life.

Some of these lessons may be valuable for you and provide insight from an "older sister" perspective.

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#209: On this raw talk conversation, Emily sits down with one of her very close friends Caroline, to chat all things relationships, dating, and break-ups from their current perspective after reflecting on their prior years of all the "fun dating". From real committed relationships, difficult breakups, and the good ole fun flings, Caroline and Emily touch on it all and also share specifically on what they recognize matters more now that they may not have realized in their early 20s time.

Topics Discussed:

• Our biggest "aha" moment or realization on relationships looking back now from the ages of 25 and 27
• The reason why it doesn't actually take more than 2 dates to know if you want to be in a committed relationship with someone
• Emily's major takeaway from her most recent (private) relationship
• How to find alignment in a partner and what that looks like in the beginning, as well as over time for longevity
• How to not let the external opinions affect you in your approach and decision with who you date, such as family, friends, close peers

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#208 (REPOST): Jaclyn Pascocello is the CEO at HEYWEAR, a walk-in optical studio where you can get an exam and prescription eyewear in minutes without an appointment or vision insurance. Jaclyn has spent her career in hospitality, leading the development of operational strategy across industries from large scale restaurants to experiential retail. Prior to HEYWEAR, she was a founding member and COO of Spacious where she was integral to the launch of a network of drop-in workspaces that utilized otherwise wasted real estate in urban cities like New York and San Francisco.

Topics discussed:

• Pivoting from finance, hospitality, to being founding member/COO, then a first-time non founder CEO
• Importance of people and connection
• Trusting your gut and taking risks
• Valuable insight on lessons and advice she would give, especially to younger generation

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#207: People often talk about comparison in a negative way and often times, it isn't healthy for our mind. However, as humans, it is natural to compare ourselves to our social circle and our surroundings, so how can we use it to our advantage?

On this episode, Emily shares the biggest "return on investment" in her move to New York City and how she has utilized "positive comparison" in a massive way to help drive her success in her career, financial standing, and also, in preventing her from upgrading her lifestyle when she doesn't need to.

Topics Discussed:

• What positive comparison is and how to utilize it to your advantage
• Of all things, the biggest return on investment in Emily's move too NYC and being in a fast-paced and expensive environment like Manhattan
• The reality of our human capabilities and how we are not that much different from one another
• Importance of being in an environment that challenges you and scares you, while also inspires you internally

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