Glitter, Grit, and Growth

It’s hard to believe we’re about halfway through 2025 already. At the beginning of the year, listeners were encouraged to select a word of the year. Whether you chose one to guide your year or not, now is a great opportunity to reflect about where you are and the direction you want to go for the rest of the year. In Season 2 Episode 11, we are checking in and creating space to reflect, realign, an...

In our last episode, we talked about preparation vs. planning and what to do when life taps you on the shoulder with an opportunity. In Season 2 Episode 10, we get to share the results of doing just that because we went on an amazing trip to Ireland! This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear should be...

At first glance, it might seem like preparing and planning are the same thing, but the difference between them is where the magic is! In Episode 9 of Season 2 of Glitter, Grit, and Growth, we dive into the nuance and how we leverage preparedness in our lives! This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear...

College graduation is a scary and exciting time. So many changes are on the horizon and so much growth has happened since first stepping foot on campus as a freshman. In Episode 8 of Season 2 of Glitter, Grit, and Growth, we interview Zoe Pantin, a vibrant young graduate ready to take the world by storm! This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enou...

The birds are back and there are signs of spring everywhere! Symbols of growth are all around us this time of the year. In Episode 7 of Season 2 of Glitter, Grit, and Growth, we share our top five tips for an intentional spring! This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear should be acknowledged but shou...

Glitter, Grit, and Growth is thrilled to interview a marketer, professor, and bird lover: Heather Boschke. In 2021, Heather founded Vogel Venture, a small business marketing company and also began drawing birds as a creative outlet after the COVID lockdown. These adorable little birds are now featured in her children’s book series, Little Birdie Buddies . Heather’s mission is to “spread joy one bi...

Glitter, Grit, and Growth is thrilled to be a part of this year’s Podcasthon, a one-week virtual event where podcasters from around the world use their voices to highlight a non-profit organization of choice. GGG selected TeamWomen, an organization near and dear to Shelley’s heart. Join us for a fantastic conversation with the Executive Director of TeamWomen, Katy Burke! This podcast is for you if...

This year’s theme of International Women’s Day is “Accelerate Action.” In Season 2 Episode 4, Shelley and Jill explore what gender equity means, examine the impact inequity has had on our lives, and discuss the actions we can take to reduce inequities. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear should...

This week’s topic is kind of a spicy one. Shelley and Jill talk about the “F word” - failure. In Season 2 Episode 3, we talk about the myths of failure, the grit required when you fail, and how to potentially reframe failure as a growth tool. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. ● Fear should be acknowl...

There used to be a time when Shelley and Jill wore “busy” as a badge of honor, but those days are over. Exhaustion is not a status symbol. Busy doesn’t mean being more productive. In Season 2 Episode 2, we talk about what it means to press pause, how to find the courage to do it, and what we gain when we do. This podcast is for you if you believe that: ● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave...

Season 2 starts now! Welcome back for another year of Glitter, Grit, and Growth. We’re kicking the new season off intentionally with the topic of transitions and transformation. Whether it’s professional, personal, physical, or financial, we all navigate changes on a regular basis. In Episode 1 of Season 2, Shelley and Jill share the tips and tricks that serve them well in times of change and help...

This is such a busy time of the year with the holidays, end of the year pressure at work, and so much of the invisible workload falling on women. How can we not just survive these last few weeks of the year but actually thrive in them? In Episode 22, Shelley and Jill share their approach for these upcoming weeks – first reflecting and then connecting to stay present. This podcast is for you if you...

Have you ever had that nagging voice in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough or that you don’t belong? Most women have. In Episode 21, Shelley and Jill talk about a topic that they’ve touched on in previous episodes, but felt it was worthy of its own time to dig in even deeper – imposter syndrome. In this episode they’ll talk about what it is, why it affects so many of us, and how we...

Since we spend so much of our lives navigating uncertainty, is it possible to embrace it? In Episode 20, Shelley and Jill talk about surviving, and even thriving, during uncertain situations. Whether it’s a career change, a relationship pivot, or the loss of a loved one, embracing uncertainty requires letting go, leveraging the tools in your mental health toolbox, and tapping into your resilience...

In Episode 19, Shelley and Jill discuss the importance of networking and making meaningful connections in both personal and professional growth, share some of their own experiences, and provide some actionable tips to help you improve your own networking skills. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fe...

In Episode 18, Shelley and Jill dig a little deeper into one of the key tenets of their podcast manifesto: “There’s more than enough for everyone.” They discuss the difference between abundance and scarcity mindsets, the benefits of believing there is enough for everyone, and tips on how to shift from scarcity to abundance. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset...

We spend so much of our lives in the messy middle, so why is it so hard to navigate? In Episode 17, Shelley and Jill talk about the grit and messy middle they have experienced during their personal and professional lives, whether it’s surviving a hurricane in a tent or sticking with the creative process when self-doubt kicks in. You’ll hear tips about how to turn inward to use the tools you’ve acq...

Shelley and Jill have maintained their friendship for over 40 years. In Episode 16, they dig a little deeper into all the facets of friendship - the glitter, the grit, and the growth. You’ll hear stories about how their friendship has evolved over the years, how they’ve supported one another through life’s ups and downs, and how they’ve created safety and space for each other to grow and evolve. T...

Many podcasters and thought leaders are giving lots of air time to the concept of Human Design. In Episode 15, we talk about what Human Design is and isn’t as well as how we’ve effectively used other personality assessments throughout our lives and careers. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear sh...

In Episode 14, we explore finding the balance between being grateful for what we have and still striving for more. While sometimes gratitude and ambition feel like opposing forces, they can actually co-exist and compliment each other to create a rich and fulfilling life. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a m...

In Episode 13, we review our first book: "The Big Leap" by New York Times Best Selling Author Gay Hendricks. This interactive book helps readers conquer hidden fears described as the “Upper Limit Problem” or ULP for short. If you’re willing to identify and remove your obstacles to success, you’re able to experience new levels of abundance, love, and creativity. This podcast is for you if you belie...

In Episode 12, we explore the glitter of perfectionism, the gritty downside of toxic perfectionism, and our opportunities for growth. While, as achievers, we acknowledge that we set high standards for ourselves, have great attention to detail, and are driven by a desire for self-improvement, it’s important to discern when perfectionism actually helps us and when it hurts us. This podcast is for yo...

In Episode 11, we discuss the importance of decluttering: physically, digitally, and mentally. We acknowledge that the more we remove what doesn’t serve us, the more space we create for what does. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic s...

In Episode 10, we discuss the unexpected, fleeting moments in life that bring lightheartedness and joy: glimmers! We’ll define not only what glimmers are, but what they aren’t, and how glimmers present themselves to us when we are open to seeing and experiencing them. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must...

In Episode 9, we discuss the grit needed when something doesn’t go as planned. You’ll hear great tips and strategies so that next time you face one of those challenging days, you can face it head on. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epi...