Contagious Confidence Podcast

We're still trying to figure out how we managed to secure and record this jaw-dropping interview with THE Ally Melendez. Seriously, don't pinch us if we're dreaming. Get ready for one hour and twenty-seven minutes of truth bombs surrounding communication, confidence, authenticity, and anxiety in not only our everyday lives but also in speaking engagements that can trigger performanc...

You know us-- we like to mix things up, so we decided what better way than to do a Q&A! We asked our listeners to send in some questions and we're answering them in this episode! Nothing was off the table and y'all came up with some really good questions! From celebs that we mad respect to book/movie/podcast recs, and even how we stay inspired, we think you'll be pretty surprise...

It's 2008. You're in your room spinning around while you sing along to Taylor Swift's new album, Fearless. Of course 'Fifteen' is dedicated to that one special person. It's 2021. You're in your room spinning around while you sing along to Taylor Swift's new album, Fearless, Taylor's Version. You listen to 'Fifteen' and the floodgates open.  Th...

We'll be the first to admit that we're not strangers to jealousy and comparison. It's a constant battle that many women face and something that we just don't talk about. So you can bet your bottom dollar we're talking about it! Ashley and Katie get real about how jealousy and comparison rear their ugly heads in their daily lives and how they're choosing to flip the na...

Freelancers and entrepreneurs, this one's for you! When you work for yourself, it's hard not to eat, sleep, and breathe your business.  This week Ashley is getting candid with us about her freelance and entrepreneur journey so far, from the importance of contracts to treating your business like a business, she's sharing some of her biggest lessons. If you love a good cringe freelanc...

In our hustle to bring you some amazing interviews with incredible women in the month of March, we totally didn’t realize that we didn’t have an episode recorded for last week OR maybe it was an early April Fool’s joke. We’ll let you decide. Real talk: We’re trying our best to stay consistent, but ya girls are tired!  As promised, we took a very-needed break, and now we’re back to your regular sch...

This week's episode has something for everyBODY, pun intended. Certified Personal Trainer, Women's Fitness Specialist, AND Certified Boxing Trainer, Haley Cahill-Teubert, joins us on the podcast this week! And if you haven't already picked up on it yet, Haley is a total badass. Haley is passionate about working with women through her online training and nutrition program. Seeing the...

You might want to grab some water because this episode is FIRE! Jordan Culp is a wife, mom, woodworker, and free spirit. She's on a mission to help other small businesses grow in confidence and revenue. She's passionate about helping make connections between friends and family off of social media, so much so that it's inspired her new business! She’s a lover of routine, personal dev...

PLEASE READ: This episode can be triggering for those suffering from mental illness. We've provided some resources at the bottom of the show notes for those who need them. HOLY HELL Y'ALL.  Grab a box of tissues because you're about to listen to a very raw, vulnerable, and empowering conversation around energy work, body neutrality, and mental health with the fierce Brittany Skala....

And the fact that they are or were invented by badass women. It's March, which means it's Women's History Month, and we're super pumped to bring you our first-ever interviews with some amazing, confident women! But before we do that, we wanted to talk about a few women in history that inspire us if you're into that sort of thing.  You'll have to listen to find out who...

We're finally past the buzz of the New Year, and our motivation is long gone. Anyone else? It's the perfect time of year to check (in on) yourself, so we're diving deep into one of our favorite topics: personal development. Come and listen for that motivation we're all in desperate need of right now. Stay Connected: Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencep...

Because no one asked, we're sharing what we're into and not into right now. Ashley took the self-love angle and talks about some things and some ways she shows herself love, and Katie talks about her latest read and her long (okay, that's a bit dramatic) list of things she's not into. We go off on a few rants, too. We think you'll agree with us on some things and be surpri...

We love when our hot messes of life inspire topics, which is exactly what happened here. We're holding nothing back in this episode where we talk about why it's so damn hard to celebrate ourselves as women. Is it the opinion of others? Society? Us? Check, check, aaand check.  Not to toot our own horn, but this is a good one, and we dare you not to feel pumped AF after listening to this e...

We hope you find this one as funny as we do because if you don't, well, that's embarrassing. We're not gonna lie, this episode starts out slow but takes an unexpected turn and you'll have to listen to find out why.  Today, we're talking all about routines. Ashley talks about learning to be okay with the fact that she doesn’t have one and Katie talks about how she can’t fun...

We're starting off this second season strong with another episode, but this time it's consistent and on schedule, AND we recorded it today. Go us. Pop in your headphones and get ready to listen to us chat about branding: brands we're obsessed with, Ashley's brand design process with designer Karima Creative, and Katie's vision for her brand. Did we say brand enough? Anywho...

In a completely unplanned move, we decided that we're going to start a new season because it's our podcast and we can do what we want. You may have noticed that we went on a little hiatus because life happens but we're back and super pumped to bring you some kickass episodes in season two.   Listen now to find out why we haven't recorded in a while, hear about some new things t...

We’re grabbing 2021 by the balls with our first episode of the year! #big2021energyvibes  After a shit show of 2020, we’re ready to take on a brand new year kicking ass and taking names-- with confidence. We talk about what we want to do in the new year and what we absolutely will not put up with anymore. We’re so fired up that it’s contagious.  Watch out 2021, we’re coming for you! Stay Connected...

Plan out your 2021 goals with Katie and Ashley in this week's episode of Contagious Confidence. Start planning out your goals with Ashley, featuring an exercise she found from Sarah Crawford, the food photographer, and blogger at @bromabakery . Then, get in the nitty-gritty details of your goals with Katie's sticky notes on the door exercise. Just trust the process on this one!  Stay Con...

From Ashley being too scared to get up and sharpen her pencil in grade school to Katie worrying if she set her church on fire, this episode is breaking down everything about living confidently with anxiety. Katie and Ashley are sharing how they get through the days with anxiety, especially after a year like 2020. Stay Connected: Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast...

In this episode, Katie and Ashley go down memory lane with their career horror stories and the lessons they've learned about themselves along the way. From nightmare bosses to awkward encounters, learning how to be confident in your career can be a make or break in the confidence department. Come hangout with us as they talk about their journey in the corporate and entrepreneur field! Stay Co...

Do you enjoy spending time alone? Or are you afraid to? In this episode, Ashley and Katie discuss their viewpoints and current situation when it comes to alone time and why it’s important to have some time to yourself. Plus, they both share what their ideal “alone time” days would be and some juicy tips on how you can feel confident in spending time by yourself.  Stay Connected: Katie’s IG: @katie...

Hello, Episode 5! We are so excited you're all loving "hanging" out with us and listening to what we have to say. In this episode, we're talking about one of our favorite topics you've probably heard more than enough about, the Enneagram.  We're diving into what exactly is the Enneagram, sharing the 9 types, and revealing our own numbers. They are... *drum roll*... yo...

Katie and Ashley are sharing their anonymous horror stories about past friendships and relationships: from crazy roommates to toxic exes. Listen to learn how they’ve used past experiences to shape their confidence in their current relationships with friends and spouses. Stay Connected: Katie’s IG: @katieehawkes Podcast’s IG: @contagiousconfidencepodcast Email: contagiousconfidencepodcast@gmail.com

Ashley and Katie kick off the first episode of The Contagious Confidence Podcast by introducing themselves and sharing the story of how they met and reconnected. They also talk about what inspired them to start the podcast and what you can expect.    They end the episode by sharing 5 confidence tips: 1. Do it scared.  Take risks, and don’t be afraid to be vulnerable. 2. Don’t be afraid to take up...

In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, Ashley and Katie talk about their experiences working with social media.   Statistics:  60% of people using social media reported that it has impacted their self-esteem in a negative way 50% reported social media having negative effects on their relationships 80% reported that is easier to be deceived by others through their sharing on social m...