Beyond Small Talk

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Evolution and Authenticity with Vidya Ramachandran @vidya.r.warrier Vidya's 6th co-hosting gig and wow was it phenomenal! Vidya and I discussed authenticity in the context of understanding and embracing one's true self, beyond societal norms and expectations. Vidya emphasized the importance of stripping away external in...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Achievable Greatness with Danielle McDowell It felt like a free therapy session on this episode of Beyond Small Talk with Danielle McDowell and one we really needed. Thank you Danielle for making us feel seen and less alone. Bonus, Danielle IS a licensed therapist and follow her here: @ achievablegreat   While the episo...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Military Spouse with Liz Savage @lizzsavage_ Liz Savage, a seasoned military spouse with a knack for stand-up comedy, shares her unique journey as a military spouse, exploring the challenges and joys of life on the move. From experiencing diverse cultures to building close-knit communities, Liz gives an insight into an...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: WTF with @jackie_janiec In this thought-provoking episode, our host, Jackie Janiec, goes solo and invites listeners into an open and vulnerable discussion about coping with life's more exasperating moments a.k.a WTF moments. This is not a bitch fest, even-though sometimes we need those. This type of WTF moments are for...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Beyond Small Talk Topic: Everything and Nothing PT 2 With Ali Ogando Description: Empowering Women Through Shared Experience In this engaging episode of "Beyond Small Talk", host Jackie welcomes her friend, Ali Ogondo, for a raw and enlightening conversation on womanhood. It's a heart-to-heart talk unapologetically addressing...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Everything and Nothing with Ali Ogando @hotmessinanicedress Every women needs an Ali in their circle of support (COS). It is not optional. It is mandatory. This conversation will fuel your soul and make you instantly call your BFF or start working to get one. Ali is witty, fun, and has an infectious laugh. We talk every...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Body Image with Jackie Janiec @jackie_janiec A solo episode with the Beyond Small Talk community as co-host going in on body image, weight loss, felling old and tackling that negative beeotch in my head aka  self-talk.  I struggle with my body image which literally feels like it's been a bad loop in my head going on for...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. Topic: Core Values with Vidya Ramachandran  @vidya.r.warrier DOWNLOAD NOW from Vidya: Are Your Dreams & Goals Soul-Aligned? https://bit.ly/alignedsouldreams During this #womenshistorymonth we rebooted BST IG LIVE with the absolutely phenomenal Vidya Ramachandran @vidya.r.warrier , a Self-Leadership Catalyzer & Recalibration St...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Smash Your Own Ceiling with  @barbara___nixon Barbara did a fabulous job at reframing an uncomfortable situation and learning to separate the red flags from the neon sign taking you in the right direction. Plus, huge insider tip - we can always choose again. 💕✨  Listen for more on how Barbara coaches her clien...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Motherhood Intended with Jacqueline Baird @motherhood_intended This week talking beyond the mom life highlight reel with Jacqueline Baird  @Motherhood_Intended on everything from Infertility, Miscarriage, IVF, Stillbirth and Surrogacy - NOTHING OFF LIMITS. I definitely get real on miscarriages. We know these top...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Innergize with Brittany Lane @innergizecoaching Insert the sensational Brittany Lane, Founder and CEO of  @innergizecoaching  who teaches the secret science of illumination, inner liberation & awakening your true nature! We are drooling over  @innergizecoaching  and have a bajillion questions about what is the s...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Hippie Soul with Josie Ginoris @hippie_soul_candle_shop Josie and I went beyond candles and dabbled into what some may think woowoo, yet incredibly fulfilling talk that will definitely raise your vibration.   Josie shared the principles of @hippie_soul_candles_shop  1. LOVE 2. INSPIRE 3. TOUCH   Per Josie, TOUCH...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Deeply Funny with Kristen @deeplyfunnypodcast What is comedy? What makes you laugh and even more importantly, that we learned from Kristen @deeplyfunnypodcast , is why?   I shared my love / love / sometimes pissed at relationship with  @davechappelle  and came to find out my big why with Chappelle - because he s...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Circle of Women Jay Braggs @withjaybraggs  Jay Jay was a bright shining introverted star. Giving her a huge shout out for showing up and delivering. It's not easy yet she makes it look that way. So how do you cultivate a circle of women? Jay Jay's Tip #1: Look within your current friendship and network? Who do y...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Morning Mugs with Kiera Gaudioso  We're Back! It's season #4 of Beyond Small Talk IG LIVE turned podcast with a whole new look and same me as your weekly co-host. Starting off the season with the sensational Kiera  @morningmugspodcast who shared her tips to add to your toolkit for better living and the start of...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: You and Your Lady Parts #5 with Betsy Cox There will never be too many episodes on this topic with co-host Betsy Cox  @betsycoxhealth . Never. Ever! We'll be going deeper into hormone health and how (and why) it's so important to rebalance and restore after prolonged times of high stress. Uh yeah, stress this ye...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Organization with Bonnie Barrios @bonniebarrios How would you rate your level of organization on a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being OCD - 10 crap everywhere with zero logic)? Here at Beyond Small Talk, you can find our condiments well grouped per category on the frig door with labels out and our Mac desktop files coveri...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: CFO with Benitha Mintz @benitha_tree Benitha nailed it! She is CFO extraordinaire and combines her extensive financial knowledge with her joy of teaching women to help empower you in your financial choices and budgets. TOP TIPS: 1. Use an app or similar tool to help you create and stay aligned with your budget....

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Style N Motion with Caitlin Nystrom @stylenmotionshop Entrepreneurship. Fashion. Women run businesses. More Fashion! Caitlin shared behind the scenes on starting Style N Motion (PS it started as a travel blog and her hubby came up with the name, who knew?), how she evolved and pivoted the business during covid o...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Copper + Rise with Joanna Lovering @copperandrise  Who's ready to level up their career? Who's ready to claim their presence, power and lead within their field? And uh, what does all that jargon mean in the real world, not this IG world.  Insert Joanna Lovering @copperandrise , an executive presence coach, workp...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Your Best Image with Latrice Monique  @lmoniqueconsulting 55% of all first impressions are based on appearance. What is your saying? We were on 🔥  today talking about using style as a tool to ultimately get you what you want...ie a new position, a new man, a new opportunity! Where can you start? Latrice #1 step...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Plus Amplified Jenelle De La Rosa  @plussize_professional     Fact: 68% of women in North America are size 14 and above.  Despite increased awareness around body diversity and inclusion on the runway, in fashion magazines and the entire store of Old Navy, there is still systemic fat-phobia within our society. Wh...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Joyrney to D.R.E.A.M with Erica Lasan Who needs a jolt of joy in their day? 🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️Like who doesn't? You are in for a joyful treat with this week's Beyond Small Talk co-host Erica Lasan  @ericalasan We are talking JOY ladies. Or as Erica says Joyrney to Purpose (this is her podcast go listen) in help...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: Manifest it, Sis with Danielle (Dani) Faust @thedanifaust. We met in a classroom, midtown NYC, taking a required course for a Life and Executive Coaching certification from NYU. We connected and chatted while we walked west across town to the subway. I knew she was good people! Next time, Roosevelt hospital 59th...

Real women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time. IG LIVE TOPIC: The Love Cheerleader with LaNise Thrasher @thelovecheerleader Have you ever been stung, stumped, dumped, effed, heartbroken, and let down by love? Well, you are not alone. I remember my first time in Ms. Marshac's 3rd grade class, and that time on the playground in 6th, 9th-grade freshman year oh boy, and a hear...