The SunDaze Journey Podcast

In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, host Alexis Carthan explores the concept of a 30-day no-spend challenge, sharing her personal journey with her husband to reset their financial habits. Alexis explains that a no-spend month is a powerful tool for cutting out non-essential spending and rethinking your relationship with money. She shares how this challenge helped them reset emotional s...

C ontent Warning: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening.  Welcome to the second installment of our two-part series. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher talk about the harsh reality of unfulfilled goals and the emotional journey that accompanies them.  It’s hum...

Today on The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” we bring you the first installment of a two-part series. In this episode, co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher dive into the complex nature of goals—how to pivot back to them if we meander off-course, and when it’s time to move on from a goal that doesn’t resonate anymore. We all encounter crossroads in life—whether through person...

In this week’s episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher explore the nuances of work-life balance. This term can feel buzzwordy at times—but as freelancers who know just how easy it is blur those personal and professional lines, we’re diving beneath the surface to unpack the benefits of work-life balance, along with the barriers and...

It’s been a few years since our voices last filled your ears (2021, to be exact), but we’re thrilled to be back on the mics with an all-new podcast flow and format we hope you will love! In this inaugural episode of The SunDaze Journey’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher offer their unfiltered, but not necessarily…ahem…qualified takes on what it means to cultivate a...

In a patriarchal culture that so often tells women who they can and cannot be, it's hard to honor your authentic self and trust the voice inside that whispers, "You're on the right path." In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher talk to a woman who knows firsthand what it means to be fully and unapologetically herself in the fac...

With the current rising food prices, combined with supply chain shortages all over the world, many of our bank accounts feel the pinch of these elevated grocery costs. But for some of us, the issue runs deeper than a temporary financial strain. Today’s guest on The SunDaze Journey Podcast is helping to raise awareness and create holistic, community-driven solutions for those who experience food in...

What if we all tried to infuse just a little more hope, light, inspiration, and humor in this world by turning our stories of pain into beautiful works of art? That’s exactly what our latest guest is out there doing! On today’s episode of The SunDaze Journey podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth are joined by Sam Simone, an NYC-based actress, who is using her creative medium as a performer to raise...

In countless households across the globe, "money" is among the handful of topics you should steer clear of at the dinner table. But with so many people lacking basic financial literacy skills and the ability to ask for fair wages, are we doing ourselves a disservice by worrying about being polite? As a follow-up to last week's episode on the power of negotiation hosts Alexis Carthan...

Whether it’s boundaries in relationships, salaries in the workplace, or any other aspect of daily life, negotiation is a crucial skill to develop. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth delve into the art of negotiation with accounting and finance and expert negotiator Maria Crawford. This conversation is full of practical insights and experiential wisdom on how...

Resilience is a word that we see thrown around often in today’s culture. It’s upheld as this “relentlessly tough-as-nails in the face of unimaginable difficulties” mindset. But how often do we forget to factor simple, authentic joy into that equation?  In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth dive into the importance of balancing the inevitable pain of life with t...

Hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher kick off season two of the podcast with an electrifying interview with Mallorye Crowell, Founder of Higher Foundation, an organization that helps to make a college education more accessible to students across the state of Georgia.  In this episode, the trio explores the importance of using your past experiences to make a meaningful difference in your corn...

It's been just over a year since the official launch of The SunDaze Journey, and season one of our podcast is officially in the bag! But before hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher jet off for a much-deserved break, the two reflect on some of their favorite moments and a few lessons they've learned since launching the podcast. Mentioned in the show: The Polyvagal Theory by Stephen...

Mental and physical wellness are relevant topics in this current landscape of illness and stress. But it’s hard to prioritize health when the wellness space is not always inclusive and equitable for everyone. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth welcome their first (ever!) guest on the microphone to talk about the racial disparities in wellness, how this harms...

With all of the crazy happening in the world, it's no wonder so many of us are struggling to stay on top of everything. To help us effectively and efficiently knock out that to-do list, Alexis and Mary-Beth explore a slew of their favorite productivity hacks ... and helps guide us out of Procrastination Station.  Here are the articles mentioned in this episode: Alexis Ohanian on how to establ...

As we near the end of the first quarter of 2021, it's a good time to check in on the goals and resolutions we set for ourselves at the top of the year. Since almost every piece of research on the topic tells us that around 80% of people give up on their goals before the end of January, we wanted to explore the rhyme and reason. WHY do so many people lose momentum or flat out give up on their...

After each spending time in NYC during pivotal moments in their lives, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth share a deep love for this "concrete jungle." The nonpareil lessons woken by their near indescribable experiences have been branded in their hearts forever. In this episode, they share lessons of humility... what it was like to take the necessary steps to make life-long dreams come true... a...

Do you ever shrink down certain parts of yourself—talents, opinions, intellect, convictions, or personality traits, for instance—in order to avoid conflict or make others feel more comfortable? This is a normal and common defense mechanism, but it doesn’t have to be your default setting. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, Alexis and Mary-Beth unpack the reasons that cause us to shrink...

Alexis and Mary-Beth chat about the dangers of Hustle and #GirlBoss culture and how the perpetuation of this phenomenon has led many to stress and or burnout. Discussed Sources: The 'Rise and Grind' of Hustle Culture | Psychology Today The Downside of Hustle Culture - Shondaland.com Hustle Culture's Black Roots : Code Switch : NPR "What is 'Hustle Culture' and How Do...

When was the last time you had to do something that felt out of the ordinary to get something extraordinary?  In this episode, Alexis and Mary-Beth share their "leap of faith" stories and the moments that lead them to make some of the most impactful decisions of their lives... Learn more about The SunDaze Journey by visiting our website . ------- Follow TSJ on social media! Instagram: ht...

On January 20, 2020, the first known case of the novel coronavirus was identified in the United States. To assert one year later that this changed life as we used to know it is not an understatement. So many aspects of our daily existence have shifted, and so many ramifications have affected us on both an individual and cultural scale. But one of the major impacts of COVID-19 is the deterioration...

Before we launch the first official episode of our podcast, we thought our future listeners might want to learn a little more about the evolution of our online community... why this podcast is important to us... and what we are most excited about! Don't forget to subscribe and join us on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 10 AM (ET). NOTE: There are a few small audio glitches that have been addr...

The SunDaze Journey Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration created to uplift and inspire anyone in the midst of a journey. We're excited to announce that our first official episode is coming to an airwave near you on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 . As an extension of our online community created to help you recognize that you are capable and worthy of achieving your wildest, most passionate...