Being Relatable: Real Connections in Work, Life & Love

Ever seen something that clearly needs to change but worried about rocking the boat? If you've hesitated to speak up about broken systems, avoided challenging the status quo because you don't want to be labeled a troublemaker, or wondered how to create change without alienating everyone around you... This episode will show you how to become a productive disruptor. In this episode of Being Relatabl...

Ever been told you're too much, too intense, or too passionate, and started wondering if you should tone it down? If you've been dimming your light to make others comfortable, apologizing for your energy, or shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that weren't made for you... This episode will remind you that you're not food,  you weren't made to be digestible. In this episode of Being Relatable, ho...

Ever felt like you have to choose between climbing the career ladder and staying true to yourself? If you've been compromising your values, hiding parts of your personality, or feeling like success requires sacrificing who you really are... this episode will show you there's another way. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner chats with Kristie Scott, a former attorney who built an...

Ever get tired of waiting for invitations to tables that you just know deep down inside you're probably never gonna get? If you've been waiting for someone else to recognize your value, invite you to the important meetings, or hand you the opportunities you deserve... this episode will show you how to stop waiting and start creating. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner chats wit...

Ever catch yourself saying sorry for things that don't need an apology? Like having an opinion, asking questions, or just existing in a room? If you've been apologizing for your presence, shrinking yourself to make others comfortable, or making yourself smaller when you should be taking up more space... this episode will help you break those patterns for good. In this episode of Being Relatable, h...

Ever been in a room where everyone's thinking the same thing, but no one's brave enough to say it out loud? If you've found yourself staying quiet when you knew something needed to be said, or wondered how to speak up without creating drama or being labeled as "difficult," this episode will give you the roadmap for finding your voice. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner chats wi...

Ever feel like the more professional you become, the less you feel like yourself? If you've been watering yourself down to fit into professional boxes, hiding your personality to seem more "acceptable," or wondering how to stand out without breaking unwritten workplace rules... this episode will give you permission to be authentically you. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner sit...

Ever feel like putting yourself first makes you an evil, nasty, bad person, even when you're running on fumes? If you've been struggling with the guilt of saying no, setting boundaries, or making decisions that prioritize your wellbeing over others' expectations... this episode will change how you think about choosing yourself. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner sits down with...

Ever feel like you have to choose between speaking your truth and keeping the peace? If you've been biting your tongue in meetings, avoiding difficult conversations, or wondering how to disagree with someone without destroying the relationship... this episode is going to give you a roadmap. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner sits down with Megan Shields, a business strategist w...

Ever feel like you've been performing a version of yourself for so long that you almost forgot who you really are underneath it all? If you've been dimming your personality to fit into professional boxes, hiding your emotions to seem more "logical," or following scripts that feel completely wrong... this episode is going to be a game-changer. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner...

Ever feel like you're collecting business cards instead of actually connecting with people? If you've been to one too many networking events where everyone's working the room with elevator pitches and surface-level small talk... this episode is going to change how you think about professional relationships entirely. In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner sits down with two women wh...

Ever feel like you've been waiting for someone else to hand you a permission slip when deep down, you already know you're ready? If you've been putting off that big career move, holding back your ideas in meetings, or waiting for the "perfect" moment to step up... this episode is going to change everything. In this special International Women's Month series of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner s...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who's been feeling a little unsupported lately… and might be making it harder for people to actually show up for her. Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Weekly Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you show up with more courage, clarity, and connection in all areas of your life. Here's what I see all the time with strong, capable women...You're not a...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who keeps telling herself "maybe next time" about the things she  actually wants. Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. You see something and your whole body lights up for a second: A workshop. A networking event. A pr...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who's mad at others, at herself, or just at how things have gone...and doesn't know what to do with it. Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. Anger is not a character flaw; it is information. And, it is your body's way...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who keeps waiting to "feel confident" before she moves. Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. You do not actually have a "confidence problem." You have a "receipts problem." Confidence is not a personality trait you ei...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who's exhausted from carrying everyone else's problems like they're her own. Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. Here is a hard truth: Not everything people hand you belongs to you. Sometimes their criticism is about...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who edits herself in real time based on what she imagines other people might think. Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. If you have ever edited yourself in real time because you imagined what someone might think, you...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who says yes before she even has time to think. Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. You have built a life on being dependable. You say yes because you care. You say yes because you can. You say yes because you do not...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who feels wiped out after every interaction with certain people. Welcome back to the Being Relatable Podcast. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. Some people walk into a room and dim the lights. Their words, their mood, their constant complaining, a...

Today's pep talk is for the Chick who is tired of making everyone else's emergencies her own.  Welcome back to the Being Relatable Podcast. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I'm helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year. If you are the person who always jumps when someone texts "call me," this one is for you. You have a big he...

You've probably been told that if you want to grow professionally, you have to "get out there"—attend big networking events, pass out business cards, and work the room like it's your full-time job. But what if that advice is working against your natural strengths? If large crowds drain you, small talk bores you, and the idea of "selling yourself" makes you cringe… this episode is going to change t...

You know you're good at what you do. You've put in the work, earned the results, and have so much to offer. But when someone asks,  "So, what do you do?" ... you freeze. Or fumble. Or rush to change the subject. If you've ever struggled to talk about yourself without feeling awkward, boastful, or just plain gross, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Being Relatable  podcast, we're dism...

Do you find yourself constantly recovering from other people's toxic energy? T his episode provides a roadmap for recognizing toxic patterns, from narcissistic coworkers who steal credit to friends who turn every conversation into a drama-filled crisis. You will learn practical strategies like using assertive communication phrases, reducing contact with energy vampires, and protecting your emotion...

How to Get Others to Support and Celebrate You – Episode 7  You're the one everyone counts on. You hold things down at work, home, and friendships. But if you're being honest? You don't always feel supported or celebrated in return, am I right? If you've ever felt like your consistency gets taken for granted, this one's for you. In this episode of the Being Relatable  podcast, we're unpacking what...