Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations

That woman who looks like she has all her shit together? Yeah…you might not know the half of it. Recorded live at The Edit by Elaine Turner during a Sip & Shop benefiting Power of the Purse, the annual event hosted by The Women’s Resource, Julie & Yvonne talk comparison, judgment, fabulous purses—and the stories we make up about women based on what we see. Because polished doesn’t mean problem-fre...

Season 3 was basically one long intervention for accomplished women. In this episode we unpacked old identities, over-functioning, self-doubt, visibility, busy bullshit—and our complicated relationship with the word success. So for our Season 3 finale, we’re looking back at the biggest truth bombs, what we’ve learned ourselves, and one question for your next chapter: What do you need to release, t...

Your inner critic has opinions — loud ones. She thinks you’re too much, not enough, unqualified, behind, and one bad decision away from ruining your entire life… but girl, she’s drunk. In this episode, Julie and Yvonne break down why that inner voice feels so convincing, how she weaponizes old evidence, and why we keep handing her the keys. They unpack the psychology behind imposter syndrome, perf...

What if your next move doesn’t require another spreadsheet, five-year plan, or perfectly logical answer? In this episode, Julie & Yvonne get into the spiritual side of success—intuition, energy, faith, purpose, and those little whispers we’re really good at ignoring. Because success can look damn good on paper and still not feel right. Sometimes the next level isn’t about pushing harder. It’s abou...

In this SSCC episode, Julie & Yvonne are sharing what’s filling their joy cups right now—from podcasts that make them laugh and think, to binge-worthy shows, favorite cocktails, and the little things that make life more fun. Because becoming your best self isn’t only about growth, goals, and accomplishment. Sometimes it’s about laughing harder, staying curious, sipping something you love, and actu...

In this Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations episode, Julie & Yvonne unpack the invisible weight so many women carry—the mental load, emotional labor, expectations, work, family, and everyone else’s problems. They get into why overwhelm can become part of our identity, why asking for help can feel so hard, and how to start deciding what is—and isn’t—yours to carry. Sometimes the strongest thing...

Women don’t get stuck because we’re unmotivated — we get stuck because fear, perfectionism, regret, and old identity quietly run the show. In this episode, Julie and Yvonne break down the real reasons brilliant women freeze, why waiting for certainty keeps you looping, and how perfectionism disguises itself as “being responsible.” They also unpack the power of having a North Star — a clear anchor...

In this SSCC episode, Julie & Yvonne get real about the role nobody prepares us for: caring for aging parents while still managing careers, families, relationships—and ourselves. From role reversal and family dynamics to guilt, anticipatory grief, asking for help, and learning to simply be present, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to navigate this season perfectly. Check us out...

In this SSCC episode, Julie & Yvonne unpack the stories we create about other women—whether we’ve never met them, just met them, or have known them for years. From confidence and appearance to social media posts and everyday behavior, we can quickly turn an observation into an assumption about who she is or what she intended. But what if the story isn’t true? This conversation challenges us to sep...

If you’ve ever believed a thought just because it showed up in your mind… well, this episode is your wake‑up call. Julie and Yvonne break down metacognition — the grown‑woman power move of thinking about your thinking — and why it’s the secret sauce behind better leadership, better decisions, and a better relationship with yourself. They expose how old stories, mental shortcuts, and unchecked thou...

“Busy” has become the most overused, over‑glorified word in a woman’s vocabulary — and Julie and Yvonne are done with it. In this episode, they unpack how “busy” turned into a badge of honor, an identity armor, and a socially acceptable way of saying our lives are running us instead of us leading them. They dive into why exhaustion has become normalized, how busyness masks avoidance and misalignme...

What if true wealth has less to do with money and more to do with freedom? In this episode, Julie & Yvonne challenge the traditional definition of success and explore why today's wealthy woman is redefining luxury, enoughness, and financial freedom. They discuss how to move beyond chasing more and start building a life rich in purpose, choice, and experiences that truly matter. Check us out on our...

You don't need a fancy title to be a leader. Julie & Yvonne unpack why influence matters more than authority, why so many women underestimate their leadership, and how to confidently own the impact they're already making. Because the best leaders don't wait for permission—they lead first, and the title catches up. Check us out on our websites: https://elevateyoucoaching.org/ https://program.yourpa...

In this episode, Julie and Yvonne call out the moment every high‑achieving woman eventually hits: when “being exceptional” stops feeling empowering and starts feeling identity‑tired. They break down the emotional fatigue behind always outperforming, proving, and being the woman who never drops the ball. They expose how women confuse being needed with being valued, how corporate and cultural norms...

We’re wrapping up our June Sip, Sit & Reflect series — a month designed to help you breathe, reset, and get honest about how you want to show up for the rest of the year. As we close out this intentional pause, we’re inviting you to take your June aha moments and turn them into aligned action for the next six months. This final episode, chosen by Yvonne and it challenges the BS belief that burnout...

Celebrate Your Wins, Trust Your Judgment As part of our June Sit, Sip & Reflect

As part of our June Sit, Sip & Reflect series—a month dedicated to slowing down, gaining perspective, and reconnecting with what matters most—we're revisiting and re-releasing Joy as a Rebellion. A reminder that joy isn't something you earn after you've accomplished everything on your list. Sometimes choosing joy—especially in demanding seasons—is one of the most powerful acts of self-leadership....

We’re stepping into our "June Sit, Sip & Reflect" series over here at Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations — no new episodes for the rest of this month, just a little intentional breathing room and check in with ourselves. While we take this intentional break, we’re sharing a few of our favorite Season 1 episodes to revisit the conversations that still hit home. This month is your invitation to...

This episode calls out the quiet crisis so many high‑achieving women are living through: you’ve optimized your life to perfection… but you never actually designed it. Yvonne and Julie dive straight into the truth bomb — you can color‑code the calendar, crush the goals, run the routines, and still wake up thinking, “Why does my life look so good on paper but feel so flat in my body?” Because somewh...

What happens when the woman who built her success through hustle is suddenly called into a season of slowing down? In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Julie and Yvonne sit down with entrepreneur Sukaina Rajani to unpack identity shifts, ambition, motherhood, burnout, reinvention, and the pressure women place on themselves to constantly produce. From building a luxury macaron empire t...

In this bold and honest episode, Julie and Yvonne unpack how the people closest to you influence your ambition, confidence, risk-taking, and growth—often more than you realize. From loyalty vs. alignment to outgrowing old dynamics, the sisters get real about the tension high-performing women feel when evolving into their next chapter. If you’ve ever felt yourself shrinking to stay connected, filte...

In this episode of Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations, Yvonne and Julie rip the bow off the “new chapter” narrative and get into the real, unfiltered truth most women never say out loud. This isn’t about titles, productivity, or how impressive your life looks on paper. This is about the real return on investment — the one only you can measure: What is your life giving back to you… and are you...

In this episode, Julie and Yvonne break down what being an “unbothered woman” actually means — and it’s not shutting down, acting detached, or pretending nothing affects you. It’s about protecting your energy with intention. They explore how high‑achieving women are conditioned to absorb everything around them — the moods, the urgency, the expectations, the emotional labor — until they’re drained,...

In this episode, Julie and Yvonne challenge the belief that you need closure to move on. The truth? Most of the time, the explanation, apology, or final conversation you’re waiting for isn’t coming—and waiting for it keeps you stuck. High-achieving women don’t fall apart—they overanalyze, rationalize, and “stay strong”… while quietly draining themselves. The shift: Closure isn’t something you rece...

In this episode, Julie and Yvonne challenge the idea that you’re stuck—and replace it with a deeper truth: you’re holding onto an identity that no longer fits. What once made you successful—the role, the title, the “go-to” version of you—can quietly become the very thing keeping you small. You’re not lacking options… you’re just overdue for an identity update. The shift? Stop proving who you’ve be...