Becoming Obsessed® | Personal Growth Podcast for Ambitious Women

Introducing Phia: Photographer and Community Builder based in Omaha! Phia shares her exciting vision and journey of creating a communal living and creative space in Omaha. Phia talks about the challenges and rewards of creating a supportive community space, her approach to dealing with life's messiness, and the importance of intimate and vulnerable connections. We also discuss Phia’s passion for p...

While driving, I was reflecting on the advice I used to give about reducing work stress by not caring as much. A year later and after growing a marketing agency, running a podcast, and managing other life changes, I realized it’s not quite that simple… On this solo episode, we're talking about: Learning That It’s Ok to Care About Work Finding a Work-Life Balance that Works Best for You Burnout and...

I just got back from an IRL business retreat in Mexico and I wanted to share my loudest AH-HA moments with you. On this solo episode, we're talking about: Visualizing the first step -not just the end game Building rest and recovery into your work schedule Identifying your North Star, so you know you're always on the right path Connect with Teresa: @teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod Our Current Ob...

Introducing Kadie Smith: Founder of Drop Cap Design Kadie shares her journey from aspiring to work in publishing to establishing her own agency, the story behind the name Drop Cap Design, and the challenges and rewards of living as a digital nomad. We discuss the importance of balancing work with the joy of experiencing new cultures, the transition to entrepreneurship, and the journey of creating...

I'm so excited to introduce you to my friend, Prassède Kemp, founder of Numinous Creative! Prassède shares insights from her decade-long experience in content creation, coaching, and mentoring over 200 entrepreneurs and business owners. She emphasizes the importance of choosing content platforms that align with your strengths and interests, and feeling good about the content that you’re putting ou...

AND WE’RE LIVE FOR SEASON TWO! I'm so excited to be back for Season 2 of BOP! This season on Becoming Obsessed, I’m diving deep into the concept of shedding your “shoulds” and focusing on what truly matters in life. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live authentically, while managing stress and expectations, and finding joy in the journey, despite life's messiness. I talk about the challeng...

It is the Season 1 finale of Becoming Obsessed- can you believe it? Throughout this season, I’ve learned a lot and made a lot of discoveries of what I want my life to look like. From embracing what quitting looks like to building a community, my life is pivoting and I want to take the Becoming Obsessed podcast with me. In season 2, I’m going to dive deeper into the concept of what “enough” is, wha...

When is it time to quit? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of quitting. I've compiled some of the best insights and conversations from the past 17 episodes where I often ask my guests the question: When is it time to quit? Join me as we explore a variety of perspectives on what quitting looks like. From finding harmony and alignment in life to quitting social media and careers for t...

Introducing audio engineer, producer, and DJ, Kethro! Kethro talks about his passion for music and the arts, and shines a light on the challenges of working to become an established artist. He shares his passion of supporting fellow artists on their creative journeys, and talks about the amazing opportunities that he has in his current residency at the 10 Forward Club in Omaha. We cover the import...

What does success look like for you? Last week we talked about steps one and two of building a life you’re obsessed with, including: knowing you’re enough and identifying your “enough,” as well as finding a community of people who you can count on in the different seasons of your life. In continuation from last week’s episode, we explore steps three and four, where we focus on defining success and...

Are you ready to build a life that you're truly obsessed with? In this episode I’m going to talk all about not only knowing that you are enough, but also how to discover what your “enough” is and how identifying this can really transform your mindset. I’ll talk about the importance of taking the time to reflect on the past moments and accomplishments of your life that have brought you joy, the...

Meet Launch Strategist and Content Creator: Ashley Brasseaux Ashley talks about the journey of building and scaling the business you want and the importance of recognizing and celebrating the milestones along the way. We chat about the value of mindset, the idea of “failing to get better,” and believing that the skills that you already have are assets and something you can utilize. Ashley shares v...

Hey there! In this episode, I dive into my personal travel journey and reflect on the "shoulds" that I have let determine how I spend my time traveling, and how they no longer serve me. I talk about my experiences of both solo travel and traveling in groups, finding the balance between embracing adventure and seeking comfort, and the promise that no matter where you are, you will always...

Meet the multi-talented Emily Steward! Emily is a wedding and portrait photographer, as well as a business coach. Emily talks about the importance of being fully yourself as a business owner, so that your clients are comfortable to be their authentic selves, finding meaning in the small moments, and taking advantage of opportunities to meet and connect with others. We'll talk about finding the...

Meet my Business Coach: Shay Brown Shay is one half of the Bucketlist Bombshell - a community for women who want to learn high-paying skills and create their own freedom. Shay shares the evolution of the Bucket List Bombshells' business from online courses to high-touch point services and coaching programs (like the one I'm in!). We talk about how to adjust your mindset to avoid burn-out,...

Can you believe it?! Episode 10 of BOP is here - and I want to start with a huge thank you to all of YOU for listening and to all of my guests. You all have made this possible and I have loved every step of this podcasting journey. To celebrate - I've got something special for you - my first solo episode! It was about time I share WHY I started the Becoming Obsessed Podcast - and a few things...

I have a great time catching up with Megan Carr, a friend of mine from high school. Megan talks about how a near-death experience pushed her to follow her dream of moving to Los Angeles. She will share the wins and challenges she's had over the past five years, how following her faith has helped her, and what is next for her! Connect with Megan Carr : @slivinglikeparis Connect with me on IG: ⁠...

This week, I catch up with Karina Glennon, another friend of mine that I had the pleasure of meeting in Greece at a Digital Nomad Retreat! Karina is originally from Colombia and is currently living in Amsterdam. When she is not working her 9-5, she is spreading positivity as a content creator on Instagram. Karina shares the importance of self love and positive self-talk, the idea of giving yoursel...

I sit down with Brooke Lehman, one of my favorite people, to talk about when it is time to quit and give yourself permission to follow your dreams. Brooke always had the dream to live and travel abroad, but never had the opportunity to, until just recently when she quit her tech job in Omaha, NE to do just that. Brooke shares her exciting journey of creating communities abroad, finding balance, an...

Sara Rothschild is a graphic designer currently based in Bali. I know Sara from an incredible digital nomad retreat in Greece. I'm so excited to reconnect with Sara, as she shares what life is like working as a digital nomad and entrepreneur in Bali, and previously Thailand during COVID-19. We get real about what it's like to travel abroad for an extended amount of time, creating a communi...

I had a great time catching up with my friend, Blake Harris. Blake shares his inspirational story of dealing with hardships while growing up, which prompted him to create Skatefest Omaha as a way build a community and provide opportunities for local, underserved kids. We talk about the importance of having a community, not comparing yourself to others, and ultimately remembering to have fun while...

I had a wonderful time catching up with my dear friend Joel O'Rourke! We dive into the important conversation of self-care. We'll talk about successfully quitting things that are no longer serving you, checking in with yourself, setting intentions, and going on solo adventures. Joel shares his inspiring journey of working through some major changes in his life and what he has done to take...

I had a great conversation with the wonderful Eric Guerrero. We dive into all things content creation, travel, and photography. Join us as we discuss what it means to live a passionate and beautiful life. Eric also goes into the pressures he feels having to support his family as an artist and content creator, and how his wife Marissa inspires the whole way. Connect with Eric Guerrero : https://www...

Paige Hulse is an intellectual property attorney, my mentor and a great friend. We sat down to talk about resilience, quitting, and knowing when it’s time to pivot. We share personal stories about our journeys in entrepreneurship and how we’ve had to learn to let go of things that weren’t serving us. Paige also shared her love for Greek and Roman history, and we talked about the importance of cult...

Andrea Joy is a multidisciplinary artist obsessed with showcasing radical self love, and advocating for a joyful life. She shares how she became obsessed with her own life and how you could become obsessed with yours through finding your values, building a life you want to get out of bed for, and being intentional in the things you wrap yourself up in. Question: are you building for now or the you...