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We're getting really meta for this episode--Elizabeth usually asks other people what it's like to be in their shoes; now she's chatting with her special guest (who has been her secret weapon behind the scenes of the podcast since Day 1) about what it's like to work on this podcast!  There have been a lot of tweaks and changes recently, so we're doing our own State of the Podcast. Find out about the name, the logo, the colors, what's in store for the website and the marketing... and have more than a few laughs with us along the way.

In this episode:

• Why we changed the name (02:30)
• The story behind the new logo (03:31)
• How painful it’s been to get a good designer (06:22)
• What’s coming to the website (07:52)
• Getting the word out about the podcast (09:07)
• Why Elizabeth needs an office (12:07)
• Mark Zuckerberg's security guys and the neighborhood kerfuffle (14:14)

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Brett Anderson never planned on being a rock star.  She was in middle school when she and three girlfriends decided to form a band.  Just a few years later--while still in high school--they were touring Japan, and soon after that they signed a major record deal and became known worldwide.  The Donnas were a hit.

In this episode, we learn what it was really like to be "Donna A."--from why she calls her early vocals “screamy and thrashy” to the differences between touring in a van and a tour bus.  The Donnas were often underestimated for being an all-female group, but their bond helped them get through the times they had to "laugh and cry at the same time."  Brett talks about about writing songs, taking care of her voice, performing on "Saturday Night Live," and a lot more stories from backstage.

After The Donnas stopped playing music together, Brett went back to school and found new passions.  She shares the joy in discovering second, third, even fourth acts in life.


In this episode:

How the band came together (03:20)
Obstacles faced being an all-female band (05:28)
How the band’s songwriting evolved and how they created their music (08:05)
How the band grew (10:53)
Were they really living the rock and roll life, or did they have onstage personas? (14:45)
What’s the main difference between touring in a van or a tour bus? (18:56)
How Brett would protect her voice--and issues (24:35)
What was it like to be on Saturday Night Live? (25:18)
The importance of being in the moment during a big performance (28:34)
Tips when forgetting lyrics onstage (30:24)
Why the band stopped playing together (34:24)
How it felt going back to school (36:38)
The Donnas music in movies and videogames (41:29)


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Nancy Mueller went from baking petite quiches and other hors d'oeuvres in her home kitchen, to becoming known as the "Queen of Quiche."  Through hard work, determination, lots of eggs and flour, and refusing to take "no" for an answer, she built Nancy's Specialty Foods into a multi-million dollar business that eventually produced 1.5 million quiches per day. 

In this episode, Nancy reflects back on the early days of the business (when she made each quiche by hand), all the way through to the night she woke up in a cold sweat and knew it was time to sell it.  She shares lots of stories, including her big break (the first time her products were in Price Club); taking a rock star's private plane to Bentonville, Arkansas; and being a female boss in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.  Nancy made quiche, built a business, and blazed trails along the way.

In Nancy's words, “The reason I didn’t have any problem with the glass ceiling is ‘cause I owned the ceiling!”  

In this episode:

• How Nancy decided to start making appetizers (01:26)
• The idea to try to get into Price Club (08:55)
• Running the business (10:32)
• Spreading the word--PR vs. advertising (15:43)
• Dealing with the growing business (20:10)
• When Nancy realized it was time to sell the company (25:41)
• On being a female boss in the '70s-'90s (30:06)
• Developing various products for Nancy's (31:40)
• Words of advice for someone starting a business (34:14)
• Nancy's adventures on her yacht (39:28)

Want to know more about Nancy?

• https://www.nancys.com/aboutus

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Christine Meyer spent a lot of her life either trying diets that didn’t work, or feeling guilt and shame about her weight.  The pandemic made everything worse, with increased focus on comfort foods and wine any time, because… why not?  But then everything changed.  In the summer of 2020, Christine reached out to a health coach and began a program that transformed her life.  She lost a lot of weight (more than 60 pounds)--and has kept it off; but more crucial than that, she has changed her intentions, her mindset, and her approach to each day.

In this episode, Christine shares her very personal story of living with, and then losing the weight–and how she has gained so much in the process.  She gives practical tips that work for her, encouragement, and even a few surprises (yes, she eats ice cream–with intention!).

Christine got so much out of her journey with Optavia that she decided to become a certified health coach herself, so she could help change other peoples’ lives.

In this episode:

• How Christine felt prior to and during the pandemic (02:00)
• Programs she'd tried earlier in her life (07:14)
• What was different about this program? (09:41)
• Addressing the emotional component of the journey (15:42)
• When she realized the power of caramel sauce--food's emotional power (19:27)
• The Drama Triangle (24:09)
• Why she doesn't diet--and the healthy habits she layers into her day (26:54)
• Creating a new morning routine (29:27)
• Does this lifestyle require extra time and extra money? (35:34)

Want to know more about Christine?

• Reach out to her on Instagram: @joyful.health.journey
• Follow her on Facebook: Christine McDaniel Meyer, facebook.com/christinejmeyer

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Jake Locker was a 3-sport star athlete in high school (he was drafted to play Major League Baseball, but turned down the offer because he preferred playing football).  He was hailed as a hero when he played quarterback for the University of Washington.  He was picked by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the NFL draft.  Four years later, he chose to leave the league... and lots of people had questions.  

In this episode of "What It's Like To..." we get the full story of what shaped Jake as a boy and as a young man, and what ultimately led him to make big decisions with certainty.  It's a story of football, fame, family and faith, and how one man found the right balance for his life.

In this episode:

• Jake's early influences and childhood (01:55)
• Why he made the decision to not sign the MLB contract (08:45)
• Playing football at the University of Washington, and why he didn't enter the NFL draft after his junior year (11:26)
• Healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with pressure, stress, and expectations (17:28)
• What it felt like to get drafted into the NFL (21:00)
• Playing in college vs. playing in the NFL (23:56)
• How Jake began to see his identity shift (29:37)
• Thoughts on how the media portrayed him (34:04)
• Does he still like football? (38:51)
• How those closest to Jake responded to his decision to leave the NFL (42:03)

Want to know more about Jake?

• check out his gym, Locker Room Fitness: lockerroomfitness.com

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Ready for a hit of inspiration?  Aishetu Fatima Dozie says she's insecure and full of fear, but she also calls herself courageous--and crazy.  Aisha (as "everyone" calls her) transitioned from two decades as an investment banker to starting Bossy Cosmetics.  Many people said it was a wacky idea; she persevered.  A global pandemic hit; she almost folded--but she didn't.  Grit, resilience and determination kept Aisha and Bossy Cosmetics going, and now,  just a few years old, it is an international sensation.  In this episode, Aisha shares What It's Like To do something that feeds your soul, and keep at it even when the going gets rough. (She also dishes on what it felt like to learn her products were chosen to be on the list of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2021!) 


In this episode:

Why Aisha transitioned from working in finance to starting a beauty company (01:49)
The steps she took to build the company (04:57)
How Aisha has battled "imposter syndrome" (09:06)
What happened when the global pandemic hit (12:12)
Why Aisha didn't "wave the white flag" and give up (16:28)
Why she named her company Bossy Cosmetics (20:20)
Her process for creating a new product (25:16)
How Aisha manages her time (work, family, friends, personal time...) (31:30)
Her reaction to the news that her product had been chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things 2021 (39:47)
Aisha's definition of success (42:27)


Want to know more about Aisha and Bossy Cosmetics?

• Check out their website: www.bossybeauty.com
• Connect with them on Twitter: @bossybeautyinc
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We're hard at work on the upcoming season.  Season 4 launches on September 28!  We'll release new episodes each Wednesday from then on.  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any!  Follow us on social media to find out all the latest about our upcoming guests: 

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Professional baseball playerJoe Biagini is back on The Experience Podcast to continue his revealing, honest, droll take on playing pro ball.

Part 2 of our conversation is filled with quips, anecdotes and insights about the differences between playing in the major league and the minors; what it's like to be teammates with some "big names;" how it feels to be part of the pitching team that threw an historic no-hitter (and where they went to celebrate afterward); what the days are like on the road during the busy baseball season--including when he gets up each day (hint: breakfast is no longer served) and how his days are different when his wife is in town. 

Botanical gardens, anyone?

In this episode:

• differences in playing in the major league vs. minor league (01:03)
• how being told he's "just a guy who plays baseball" became motivation (03:19)
• experience of being part of a no-hitter (07:03)
• how it feels to be on the road so often (11:25)
• a day in the life on the road (12:26)
• juggling marriage and baseball (16:07)
• playing with "famous" ball players (19:31)

Want to know more about Joe?

• Link to article about his participation in the no-hitter: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2848383-aaron-sanchez-will-harris-joe-biagini-chris-devenski-throw-astros-no-hitter

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Lots of kids dream of growing up to become pro athletes. Joe Biagini actually became one.  He has pitched in the major leagues for the Houston Astros, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Chicago Cubs, and minor league teams as well.  He was even part of a pitching team that performed an historic no-hitter for the Astros.   In this raw, revealing, humorous interview (part 1 of 2) , Joe reveals the insecurities that have plagued him since childhood, and shares techniques he has used to battle them.  He also details how he ended up on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon--a fantastical daydream from many years before.

In this episode:

• Joe's childhood dreams (02:04)
• How baseball helped him deal with his insecurities (05:55)
• Mental techniques he has used pitching at the professional level (10:35)
• Teamwork and chemistry in pro baseball (20:58)
• How he ended up on The Tonight Show (24:43)

Want to know more about Joe?

• Link to his appearance on The Tonight Show: https://globalnews.ca/news/3076825/jimmy-fallon-rights-wrong-with-blue-jays-pitcher-joe-biagini/ 
• Funny moments from TV interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp4NV5DbIBg

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your stuff?  A lot of us have gotten to the place of feeling pretty comfortable living with clutter--even if we don't like having a bunch of extra clothing, gadgets, books, toys and trinkets around, it's easier than getting rid of our things. In this episode, Deanna Yates shows us how to start.  She also explains that minimalism is a mindset; you can make a change without being extreme. There is no need to feel like you live in a storage unit! Little habits can make a huge difference in decluttering.  

Although it may seem overwhelming, decluttering is possible for anyone, whether it's a change in your wardrobe, or the birthday presents you give your kids. This conversation with Deanna will inspire you to grab some bags and boxes and get started.

In this episode:

Inspiration for going minimalist (4:20)
How to start (8:35)
What is a capsule wardrobe? (22:17)
Advice for kids: the big buyers (26:04)  
Why is it hard to get rid of things? (32:46)

Want to know more about Deanna?

• go to her website: wannabeclutterfree.com/wannabe-minimalist-show-1 
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• find her on Facebook: wannabeclutterfree
• search her up on Pinterest: wannabeclutterfree

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