Grit-and-Gumption

Grit & Gumption has been on a bit of a hiatus, but hop in as we catch up with what's been going on in OUR world!! Then jump on over to our Grit & Gumption Instagram account and DM us to let us know what's been going on in YOURS!! We've missed you!!!!

If you're a woman in the 21st Century you have likely experienced burnout in one form or another. Today we dive into  Burnout - Unlocking the Stress Cycle  by Emily and Amelia Nagoski and talk about how this is the most critical thing affecting women today. As wives, mamas, friends, and humans we are plagued by a endless stream of constant low-level stressors and we need to understand how to unloc...

This week we have special guest Stephanie Hendrick with us to talk about her new book Meant for More.  Tune in as Stephanie shares the turning point when she realized her life was meant for making an impact and talks about the messy work that is required to live a truly purpose driven life. Buy her book here: https://amazon.com/dp/1664205268/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NDS57DTVXTCXF2BSGKN5   Follow Steph...

Episode 26... TAKE 2 ! Emily and Shannon had to do a second take on the recording because Shannon can't figure out technology (LOL). Tune in as they catch you up on some CRAZY things that have happened over the last few weeks, talk about some of our favorite things and give you a PUP-DATE on Reggie and Kali.

Do you have BIG goals and plans for your life but find yourself spending more time dreaming big or planning than taking action? Do you feel like the ship has sailed on you being able to achieve everything you want for your life? If these sound like YOU, then tune in for our episode today and listen in as we talk about how you can take small baby steps in order to achieve everything you've ever dre...

This week we talk about all things Super Bowl. Shannon is team Mahomes and Emily is team Brady. West Coast vs. Midwest. Then we've got the mood important Puppy Bowl. Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I think we can all agree that 2020 can go kick rocks amiright?!!?! We took a brief hiatus because...well...LIFE happened. We're back now though and ready to take on 2021!! Join us this week as we talk about how we finished the year, the importance of mental health and choosing a word for 2021!

There is a sweeping trend across the world that is empowering women to stand and embrace who they are and support one another. Join us this week as we talk about being a woman in the world today and what it means to support one another and lead from the front. We discuss World Renowned Soccer Star Abby Wambach's incredible story that led to her best selling book,  The Wolfpack.

This week Shannon and Emily discuss their Halloween plans and how COVID has changed the way they celebrate! They also share stories of spooky experiences they have had over the years!! And find out which one LOVES all things scary and which one is not a fan!?!? Tune in to see!!

"There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age." - Sophia Loren In this week's episode we talk about the secret to aging well at any age. It doesn't have to be all anti-aging serums and hip replacements when you get older, but you have to do the...

Grab your drink of choice and buckle up because you are in for a wild ride this week! It was our first ever IN PERSON podcast, so you know we had to do it up big! Join us as we sample TONS of brands of seltzers (the kind with the alcohol in it...) and just talk about LIFE! We will be tuning in with you, because we don't even remember everything we talked about! Kidding! Kinda....cheers!!!

And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.. Here we are after the longest, shortest year any of us has ever seen. We've talked about highs and lows and how to navigate them. Its been a crazy weird, wild ride, but fall is one of our FAVORITE seasons!!  Tune in to hear some of our favorite things this fall!

There are less than 90 days left in the year which just seems crazy! It seems like such a crazy short amount of time for how looong this year has been, but its all in what you make it! Listen in as Emily and Shannon talk about their plans to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and crus the end of 2020.

Are you feeling the stress of life and wondering how you're going to  push through? This is the episode for you! There is SO much happening in our world today, but your have to take those feelings, acknowledge them, and move on down the road. Enneagram lovers, check this article to see what triggers your stress. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-best-stress-management-tool-for-each-enneag...

Today you are going to be introduced to the newest member of the Grit & Gumption family….REGGIE!! Also listen in as we stop stories about all things dogs, talk about what you should do to prepare for a puppy, and the benefits you get from owning a dog! We hope you enjoy – and send us pictures of all your puppers! Ruff ruff!!!

You are for a REAL treat this week – and single ladies, this one is especially for you!! We are going to walk you through WHERE to find him, HOW to let him know you're there, HOW to look good to him, and HOW to land him!!! And the real surprise?!!? It's all from a magazine article from 1958!!! Tune in to see if times have changes at all, or if we are still stuck in the 50's when it comes to landin...

This week we had the honor of having a special guest with us to further our discussion on diversity and inclusion. Janaya Watson Tshionyi, WCLO Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Uber, joined us to talk through one of the biggest questions many of us are asking ourselves today - how do we move forward? Listen in as Janaya shares her experience growing up in a small town with bi-racial parents, raisin...

Opinions are like bumholes and everyone has got one. Amiright? In today's climate it seems like everyone has an opinion about everything, but in the throws of all the things we can't forget to just be human. This week we dive into going back to basics and being a kind human, both to others and to ourselves (we're our own worst critics after all). We challenge you this week to do a random act of ki...

Do you struggle with perfectionism or thinking that if you don't go ALL IN you might as well not do it at all?!?! We are going to dive into why this thinking can be so dangerous and when most of us began thinking that way in the first place! We will also give actionable tips to help you move through this thinking!

Episode 10 guys!!! This week Shannon and Emily tackle goals. Big ones, little ones and make you want to poop your pants goals! Listen in as they drop some stats and science behind achieving your goals and some proven tips that they have used in their own lives so that you can set some MASSIVE goals that move you one step closer to living your best life.

Ever geek out on learning random facts? They're great for cocktail parties! Emily & Shannon lighten things up this week and come at you with some random fun facts about the states they live in. Have some fun facts about where you live? Share them with us so we can shout you out! The more you know the more you grow!

There are so many seasons of transformation that we go through in life. Some are HARD (ummmm hello the last 4 months), some are seasons of celebration, reflection, and so much more! Join us as we talk about seasons we've been going through and our plans to bust out of a funk!! So grab your favorite cocktail, pull up your big girl pants, and let's do this!!!

Listen in this week as Emily and Shannon talk about the devastating loss of Emily's dog Ozzie, some of the crazy things going on in the world around us and how they're choosing to celebrate this life we've got instead of mourn what we don't.

Join us this week as we talk about the crazy things going on in our world!! Spiders, and snakes, and mayflies OH MY!!! Also – if you struggle with negative self talk, you have got to check out this episode for tips on what you can do to quiet those voices once and for all!

Have you ever wondered if there were forces outside of your control playing a hand in your life? Like a strange sequence of events that feels like dejavu or maybe something preventing you from making a big decision? Or maybe you've been curious about what makes you or a loved one tick? Or how wanted to really understand how to communicate with your spouse. In this week's episode Shannon and Emily...