Grief has no timeline. And you shouldn't walk through it alone.

In this episode, we talk about the loss of a child, one of the most painful experiences a parent can carry.

We get honest about:

• Why grief looks different for everyone, including your partner
• How to heal without letting go
• Why joy and grief can exist at the same time
• The simplest thing you can do to support someone grieving (hint: say the name)
• The real numbers on marriage after loss, and why the "most marriages end" myth needs to go

We also share the resources and books that have helped so many in our community, including After the Flowers Die by our client Renee, The Year of Magical Thinking, and our own book, What Is Happening With My Life Right Now?

If this is close to home for you, we see you. And we hope this episode reminds you that community and support make all the difference.

With purpose and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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Turning Grief Into Purpose, with Alejandra Osbourne

Our friend and client Alex Osbourne joins us to share her journey of turning unimaginable loss into purpose after the passing of her son, Alejandro.

She opens up about the hardest days of grief, learning to let others in, and why she and her husband Merlin started ACO Charities, a scholarship fund for college-bound soccer players, in Alejandro's honor.

This one is raw, real, and full of hope for anyone navigating loss or supporting someone who is.

In this episode:

• Surviving the first year after losing a child
• Why "navigating" grief matters more than "getting over" it
• Breaking the habit of staying silent and strong
• Leaning on Merlin, family, and friends through the healing process
• How ACO Charities was born from Alejandro's love of soccer
• What it really means to show up for someone who is grieving
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If you're grieving in silence, please know support is available. Reach out to a grief counselor. Bereaved Parents Org

To learn more about ACO Charities

With purpose and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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We don't always talk about the messy middle of transformation, the season where you've outgrown your old self but haven't fully stepped into who you're becoming yet.

This episode is about that uncomfortable in between space. The grief of letting go, the frustration of feeling stuck, and the courage it takes to keep showing up while the next version of you is still under construction.

Growth isn't always the highlight reel. Sometimes it's crying in the car. Sometimes it's starting over. Sometimes it's trusting the process with no proof it's working yet.

Talking points:

• The grief of outgrowing your old identity
• Why the in between season feels so uncomfortable
• Knowing you're meant for more without knowing the next step
• The pressure to have it all figured out
• Letting yourself be a beginner again
• Lost vs. in transition
• Trusting the woman you're becoming before you fully see her

With purpose and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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We're opening the doors to coaching men, and this episode is why.

For years YGC has been a space for women to redesign their relationships and their lives. Today that circle gets bigger. We talk about why so many men struggle in silence, the societal script that tells them stoicism equals strength, and why the coaching industry has quietly left them out of the conversation.

We're introducing our Trifecta for men: Relationship with Self, Identity, and Evolution. Not therapy. Not about tearing someone down to rebuild them. A real, structured space for men to figure out who they are and what one small action could move them forward.

If you're listening on behalf of the man in your life, a son, a partner, a friend, this one gives you language for what he might be carrying and never says out loud.

We cover:

• Why men are statistically less likely to seek help
• How identity gets tied to performance, and what happens when the ground shifts
• The gap in the coaching industry most men never saw themselves in
• What success actually looks like coaching a man through change
• The one decision every transformation starts with

Follow along and share this one with a man who needs it.

With purpose and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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The Adventures of Alex & Ma: Paris, London, Motherhood & What’s Next at YGC

In this episode of "What Is Happening With My Life Right Now?", Geo shares the story behind her unforgettable adventure with her son Alex after his four-week Art History study abroad experience in Florence, Italy. From experiencing Paris and London through his eyes, exploring museums, embracing the culture, and celebrating the World Cup in the streets of Paris, this journey became so much more than a mother-son trip. It became a reflection on motherhood, letting go, and learning how to show up differently as our children grow into adulthood. Geo shares the emotional moments, the unexpected lessons, and the conversations that reminded her that sometimes the greatest gift we can give the people we love is not advice, but space, trust, and a safe place to land.

In this episode, Geo reflects on:

• Traveling with a young adult child and seeing them in a new light
• The pressures young adults carry as they navigate what comes next
• Learning when to listen instead of coach
• Creating meaningful memories through travel and experiences
• The importance of slowing down and embracing different seasons of life
• A deeper confirmation of what is next for YGC

As Geo shares the adventures of Alex and Ma, she also reveals a glimpse into the next evolution of YGC and what is unfolding for the future. Whether you are navigating motherhood, a life transition, a new season of identity, or simply looking for a reminder to slow down and embrace the moments that matter, this episode is for you.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Read her full story here.

With so much love, joy, and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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In this episode, Geo sits down with YGC co-founder Yvette Valdenegro to talk about the climb that changed everything. Yvette shares what it was really like to summit Mount Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route, including the parts nobody warns you about: the exhaustion, the fear, and eventually an undiagnosed case of pulmonary edema she pushed through to reach the top. But this conversation isn't just about the mountain. Yvette walks Geo through the four levels of consciousness she moved through on the climb, and how that same framework shows up in the work we do with our clients every day. She talks about what it means to stop surviving and start actually living as yourself, not performing a version of yourself for everyone else.You'll hear about:

• What actually happens in your body and mind above 19,000 feet
• The moment Yvette had to ask for help and what that taught her about control
• The four levels of consciousness, explained simply
• Why perfect peace was never something to chase, it was already there
• [Exciting announcement — details TBD]

If you've ever felt like you're climbing toward some version of peace that's always just out of reach, this episode is for you.

Read Yvette's full story here.

With so much love, joy, and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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In this special episode of the Redesigning Your Relationships Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of the YGC Giving Collective and sharing the heart behind one of our favorite annual initiatives. Learn why we created the Giving Collective, how it works, and the impact it has made through supporting women entrepreneurs in our community.

We also highlight our past grant recipients, Somya Gupta of Mala Market and Nancy Maldonado of The Little Juice Shop, and share how collective giving has helped provide funding, visibility, and community support for women-led businesses. Whether you're a business owner, community leader, or someone who believes in women supporting women, this episode will show you how small contributions can create lasting impact. In this episode:

• What the YGC Giving Collective is

• Why collective giving matters

• Stories from past grant recipients

• How the annual giveback works

• Ways you can get involved and support this year's recipient

Together, we rise. Together, we give. Together, we grow.To learn more or contribute to the YGC Giving Collective, visit direct link here.With so much love, joy, and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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🎙️ EPISODE 261 — Summer, Slowing Down & The Truth About Rest Without Guilt

Summer has a way of making us feel like we should be doing more.

More memories.
More adventures.
More productivity.
More progress.

And yet, for many women, summer arrives and brings something else entirely: exhaustion, overwhelm, and guilt for wanting to slow down.

In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about rest, reflection, and why slowing down isn't something you need to earn.

We explore:

• Why summer is not a performance season
• The hidden guilt many women feel when they aren't constantly producing
• How to recognize what is draining your energy
• The importance of reflection before action
• Why information without implementation keeps us stuck
• How to stop postponing the changes you already know need to happen
• Choosing alignment over pressure this season

This episode is also a reminder that growth doesn't always come from adding more to your plate.

Sometimes growth comes from paying attention.

From listening.

From being honest with yourself.

And from finally responding to what life has already been trying to show you.

Because you are not behind.

You are in a season.

And this summer may be inviting you to slow down long enough to hear what comes next.

With love and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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EPISODE 260 — Can You Believe It?!

260 episodes later… and we’re having one of the most important conversations yet.

This episode is all about the 555 Method and the reality that as women, many of us struggle to give ourselves even 15 minutes a day — and that’s only 1% of our entire day.We give our time away so freely, to our partners, children, careers, businesses, community, friends, family, and everyone who needs something from us…But when it comes to pouring back into ourselves?

Suddenly 1% feels impossible.

In this episode, we unpack:

✨ Why women normalize running on empty

✨ The guilt attached to choosing ourselves

✨ How burnout quietly becomes our identity

✨ Why 15 intentional minutes can completely shift your mindset, energy, and relationships

✨ The power of the 555 Method and creating space for YOU again

Because if we can give so much to everyone else…why does giving to ourselves feel so hard?

Your 15 minutes matter.Your peace matters.YOU matter.

With love and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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EP. 259: Honoring Your Capacity in This Season

What if the healthiest thing you could do in this season… was stop expecting yourself to carry it all the same way?

In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to honor your capacity instead of constantly pushing past it.

From shifting priorities and changing routines to boundaries, guilt, and self-awareness, this conversation is a reminder that alignment looks different in every season of life.

So many women are operating from old expectations, outdated versions of themselves, and survival mode—without ever pausing to ask:What do I actually have the capacity for right now?

This episode is for the woman learning that slowing down is not falling behind, simplifying is not settling, and honoring yourself is not selfish.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Understanding your current capacity without shame

• Releasing unrealistic expectations and pressure•

Why every season requires a different version of you

• Simplifying routines, commitments, and mental load

• Choosing alignment over overwhelm• Giving yourself permission to evolve guilt free

Key Takeaways:

1. Capacity changes—and that is normal
2. Boundaries protect alignment, not just time
3. Simplicity creates clarity• You do not have to prove your worth through exhaustion

A Quote to Remember:

“You are not meant to carry every season the same way. ”

If this season has been asking you to slow down, simplify, or reconnect with yourself, this conversation is your reminder to listen.

Explore what it looks like to master your relationship with self, time, and money inside YG Collaborations.

With love and intention,

Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess White

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