Genuine Girl

Do you overthink things sometimes... or maybe all the time? I understand. In this episode, I chat about what I tend to overthink in my everyday life and how these thoughts have at times consumed me. I also share some tips that I've learned to overcome the dangerous tendency of allowing your fearful, negative thoughts to take over your life. I hope you enjoy, and if you do, be sure to subscribe and...

Do you ever feel pressure to constantly be surrounded by other people? Whether it's having friends in classes or eating a meal with someone in the dining hall, a lot of us feel like we have to spend much of our everyday lives with others, or else we'll be judged. Personally, I'm tired of feeling ashamed for doing things alone. In this episode, I explain my personal insecurities related to being al...

Happy 2020! With a new year comes so many thoughts of what the future may bring. These thoughts can certainly be exciting, but in my experience, they can also be a bit stressful. If you've ever felt a little worried about your future, I encourage you to give this episode a listen. You'll be reminded that you're not alone and hear some of my tips to change that fear of the unknown to excitement of...

A new decade is upon us, and some new goals are, too! In this episode, I discuss a few personal and business-related resolutions I have for myself this year. Hopefully this will give you some inspiration to create your own goals for 2020 and chase after them with me! Have a very Happy New Year!! :) Connect with A Genuine Girl! Website: www.agenuinegirl.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/onegenuinegi...

Finals are over, the semester is done, the new year is almost here, and I think that all calls for a little reflection. In this episode, I talk about how my semester genuinely went - the goods and bads, ups and downs, and what it ultimately taught me that I hope to take into next semester. I hope this gives you the reassurance that you are not alone in whatever you may be going through. Happy Holi...

I know that finals week is upon many of us. That's why I wanted to make a short and sweet episode to talk about how I'm feeling and remind you that 1) it's OKAY to feel stressed, and 2) you can get through this REGARDLESS. It's all in your mindset & attitude. :) I hope you enjoy, and best of luck on all of your exams! Connect with A Genuine Girl! Website: www.agenuinegirl.com Instagram: www.instag...

In this episode, join me as I answer some fun audience questions! I thought doing this episode would be a great way to de-stress during this crazy time of year. It may be a bit different than my usual episodes, but I hope you enjoy it and learn a little more about me in the process! Connect with A Genuine Girl! Website: www.agenuinegirl.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/onegenuinegirl Facebook: www...

Here's a fun fact for you: I am currently a little (okay, maybe a lot) stressed! It's December, finals season, the holiday season, and the end of the year. Yeah, there's a lot going on... And in this episode, I just go through exactly how I'm feeling toward all of these things. It's not structured and it's not advice-oriented like some of my previous episodes, but it's real and raw. I hope you enj...

If you've been following the podcast for a while, you may know that I had Katy from Collegehood Advice here to talk about the importance of asking for help. This week, we are turning the tables and I'm sharing the interview I did on her podcast! In this episode, you'll get to hear about my journey in asking for help (spoiler alert: I still struggle with it sometimes!) Also, don't forget to check o...

Comparison is the thief of joy. So why do we all struggle with it so much? Especially for us young adults who are constantly online, I feel like this problem is at an all-time high... But we don't do enough to actually combat it. In this episode, I talk about what the issue of toxic comparison really is while giving some tips and tricks that all of us can use to lessen its impact on our lives (bec...

Isn't it weird that we all KNOW that sleep should be a priority, but we have such a hard time actually MAKING it a priority? In this episode of A Genuine Girl, I share my thoughts on what a good night's sleep should look like while providing some of my tricks to achieving this. If you want to show your most genuine self to the world every day, I think that getting quality sleep is an important ini...

This week I decided that I needed to take a break from my regularly scheduled programming and ask YOU for help. Especially in this crazy time of year, I want to make sure that the content I'm making for A Genuine Girl is reaching you and satisfying your needs. Sure, I can come up with new topic ideas every week, but if the topics aren't relevant to you, then A Genuine Girl is not serving the purpo...

Are you stressed out? Girl, me too. But the good news is that we don't have to continue feeling this way! In this week's episode, I talk about 10 methods that have helped me destress in my everyday life. If you like the episode, be sure to check out my FREE guide to destressing on www.agenuinegirl.com. It gives more in-depth examples and resources to help you feel less stressed. :) Connect with A...

It's so easy to get caught up in the stress of our day-to-day activities that we forget to actually live in the present moment and appreciate what's around us. The simple act of stopping to smell the roses will keep us grounded and appreciative of life, no matter where we are in it. :) Connect with A Genuine Girl! Website: www.agenuinegirl.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/onegenuinegirl Facebook:...

Do you ever get the feeling that maybe you can't figure everything out by yourself, but you're too nervous to ask for help? Girl, I understand. In this week's episode of A Genuine Girl, I chat with college expert Katy Oliveira about the importance of seeking help when you need it, especially as a young adult. Believe it or not, many sources of help WANT to help you and CAN help you grow and succee...

Wouldn't you love to be a little less busy? Yeah, me too... In this episode of A Genuine Girl, hear my perspective on the issue of being too busy and how I'm shifting my mindset from trying to be less busy toward trying to be more engaged. All it takes is a little bit of thought, a little bit of reprioritizing, and a whole lot of being genuine. :) Follow A Genuine Girl! Website: www.agenuinegirl.c...

Guys... It's OKAY to take a break! (I'm saying this to myself just as much as I'm saying it to you.) I think that it's so easy for us to get so caught up in everything we have to do that we forget about what's most important... Taking care of ourselves! No matter what you have on your plate, I hope that this episode helps you realize that you aren't alone and inspires you to view the idea of "taki...

Do you ever get overwhelmed thinking about your future? Do you ever feel alone in not knowing what you want to do with your life? Do the external pressures of family, friends, or society get to you? This is the podcast episode for you. In this episode of A Genuine Girl, you can feel less alone in how you're feeling. Meredith is a college student who has struggled with the same things, and in this...

How often do we really stop to think about what we're saying BEFORE we say it? I think I answer for a lot of us when I say not enough. Especially as college students, it's easy to come across the wrong way or forget to think before speaking because we have so much going on that prevents us from living in the moment. In this episode, hear Meredith's perspective on finding intentionality in the pres...

Pressure is something we all face... But how do we actually go about combatting it? Especially in college, this can be tricky. This week, Meredith brings in a few of her personal experiences dealing with pressure in college to show you that you're NOT alone if you're facing it and that there are ways to get past it. She first talks about the pressure to succeed academically, and then gets into the...

If you ever feel homesick, you're not alone. Tune into this week's episode of A Genuine Girl Podcast to hear Meredith's stream of consciousness thoughts regarding homesickness and some things she's done to combat it. No matter where you are in college or in life, hopefully you'll know after this episode that you aren't alone and you will get through this! Follow A Genuine Girl! Website: www.agenui...

School is starting... Woohoo! Okay, you might not share my enthusiasm right now, but maybe after listening to this episode of A Genuine Girl you will! I'm going to be talking all about how I like to prepare for a new school year to start myself off on the right foot. I get into everything from academics to the social piece to simply taking care of yourself in order to have a good year. If you're h...

Back to school season is upon us, which means many of us are moving - whether that be into a dorm, an apartment, or just a new environment! Because of that, I wanted to talk all about my experiences moving and give you some (hopefully) valuable tips to make your moving experience run a little more smoothly. Follow A Genuine Girl! Website: www.agenuinegirl.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/onegenuin...

No matter what stage of life you're in, making and keeping friends are constant processes that can be difficult for anyone. In this episode, I'm joined by three of my high school friends who chat with me about their experiences transitioning to college and making/keeping the friendships that matter most. This episode will hopefully give you insight into your own relationships! Follow My Friends! A...

Do you feel like the idea of networking is overwhelming? Are you struggling to get yourself out there and make connections to move forward in your education or career? This is the episode for you. Today, Meredith is joined by Alexa Cabal, also known as "The Intern Mentor." She gives tons of tips and examples to help you become a better networker in your everyday life so you can succeed in achievin...