Gumption

We're back and ready to attack! This week's mini episode chronicles your host Lil ( @lilyswits ) as she tries a new activity: fencing ! Longtime fans will remember Lily's ongoing challenge to try new forms of fitness and fun in her 20s. Starting something new as an adult is never easy, but tune in to hear how the first time went, some things that surprised her, and some learned life lessons. Lovin...

Trying new things! Trying new things! Gumption 's first mini-sode riffs on your host Lil's favorite season. Last year, we watched ALL the spooky movies, so you don't have to (it was fun though, so you should). Even better, we ranked them. Find the full list of movie recommendations here . Plus a lil background on why fall feels like fall, from a spiritual perspective, and how that might impact you...

What can we say, MURPHY'S GOT GUMPTION. Tune in to hear our engagement story <3 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 Fiancée era loading...

In Gumption 's 35th episode, your host Lil ( @lilyswits ) shares her candid thoughts on the workout trend, 75 Hard . 7 weeks into the challenge, she dishes the tea from her own experience. What aspects of the challenge are worth your time ? Which parts are doing too much ? What are some modifications you can try, if you don't want to commit to the intensity of the full challenge? Listen and find o...

This week, Avery Wagner joins Gumption to talk all things boundaries in business . As founder and owner of Wagner Perspective , a boutique social media agency that helps small businesses by elevating their branding, she understands that social media can be overwhelming. We chat about ways that platforms have amplified positivity in our lives, and the importance of knowing how to say "no" as a smal...

You know how to ball, I know Aristotle. We ALL know that Taylor Swift has gumption. Swiftie or not, join us for some girl talk and unfiltered thoughts about the album (by two people who also love The 1975, and are not willing to give that up yet okay). This week, we welcome back three-time Gumptioneer, Morgan Bendel to debrief on Swift's new album, T he Tortured Poets Department . Like what you he...

Take it from an expert: those who thrift, win . After compiling notes from 10 years of thrifting experience, your host Lil shares some of her favorite reasons to pickup thrifting as a hobby, to save your wallet, preserve your originality, and help the environment. Stay for the tips on how to best maximize your thrift trips to suit your style. This installment focuses mostly on garments and small i...

To prepare for the exciting astronomy event coming up in 2 weeks, Lil welcomed three of her astrophysics pals to the show from their time studying ~literal~ rocket science in college. Grace Chiodo , Conor Larsen , and Kevin Moposita share insight about what to expect for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024 , as well as their favorite mind-blowing space facts & memories. Find ou...

Now leaving: your comfort zone. Thanks for visiting! Your host Lil leads you through some tangible ways to put yourself out there. She explores how to do this through mind, body, and heart, and ways to adapt the approach to your own lifestyle. If you're interested in learning more about third places like we are, check out this article or Ray Oldenburg's book, The Great Good Place . (Added to out G...

Here at Gumption , we're all about celebrating women in business. This week, we welcome Melina Millerleile to the show, owner and founder of indoor cycling studio Cycle Fly in Lakewood, OH. The studio was voted Cleveland's top indoor cycling studio, best Specialty Exercise Class by Cleveland Scene ‘22 & ‘23, AND Best Independent Gym (West) by Cleveland Magazine ‘23. Melina shares an inside loo...

In Gumption 's jam-packed Valentine's Day episode, Lil's beloved BF Murph makes his return to the show. One year after moving in together, we chat about the experience of cohabitating with your significant other . (Refer back to Long Distance to Living Together: 12 Secrets to a Happy Relationship for Murph's podcast debut in our early days of moving in). We dive in to date recommendations from the...

This week, Gumption welcomes the wonderful Maura McKeown ( @lilmauradat ), host of the podcast Maur or Less to the show! We delve into the mentality behind competitive team sports during our transformative childhood and adolescent years, and how these helped or hindered our growth as individuals. Unpacking the lessons we learned from hockey and dance, we reflect on how these have shaped us in our...

Welcome to 2024! We're kicking off the year with a fun interview that's reminiscent of the show's early days. Guests Isabel Grenci & Savannah Kargel bring the laughs and vulnerability we've all been waiting for, in the first part of this two-episode series. In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, we reflect on how falling in love with new hobbies (or old ones, reimagined) will be good for the...

In every field, burnout is our antagonist. That's why this week, Gumption hosts the multi-faceted Ohio-based creator and author who's sure to inspire, Kathryn Houghton . Houghton has built a community of people who appreciate the fantastical, both on the page and in real life. Her Instagram, @fieldsofliterature , is a beautiful collection of books, outfits, vintage and antique treasures, art, adve...

How can daily gratitude and appreciation change your life for the better? This week, your host has come down with a cold, but have no fear! The ever ambitious and philosophical Lil is still timely enough to deliver your favorite podcast, bright and early with Monday's coffee. As requested by the Gumption listeners, we dive into the details of the obligatory "have to" mindset, versus the gratifying...

Money, money, money... must be funny... in a rich man's world! (As an ABBA lover, you know I had to do it to 'em.) Whether you're a total finance bro or, like your host, are still learning how to build healthy relationships with your finances, we can ALL learn something from this week's guest. In a judgement-free, open-minded convo about all things personal finance, Gumption welcomes Taylor Sminch...

Oh no, don't kill me Mr. Ghostface! In Gumption 's Halloween Special, Lil's cousin Erik Dombroski joins for a moment to reminisce our most memorable Halloween traditions, straight from a family obsessed with spooks of every sort. We psychoanalyze iconic characters in a villain showdown, ranking our favorite anti-heroes by their evil-est traits. Also featuring a moment of appreciation for trick or...

Welcome back to your favorite part of the week, GUMPTION ! In our season two premiere, your bubbly host Lil shares some life updates fit for spooky season. Between upstairs neighbor horror stories, The Franken-couch, Halloween movie recommendations, to a preview of next week's frights and delights, we've got it all. Also in this episode is a Vogue-Magazine-style 33 question interview of Lil hersel...

Are you ready to be the main character of your own life? Gumption is coming in HOT for its sophomore season! Get ready for new guests, fun seasonal segments, inspiring interviews, and sooooo much more with your favorite host, Lil . Every other Monday, starting October 16th , 2023. Keep up with our adventures on Instagram, @GumptionPod 🎉

Gumptioneers, it's finally here. The LAST EPISODE of our very first season, released on none other than our FIRST BIRTHDAY! Words cannot express how proud I am to have built this joyful, inspiring, adventurous podcast and welcomed such talented & thoughtful guests. This episode is nothing short of magical, as Alaina Booth and I discuss the creative path, and its contribution to a life well-liv...

CALLING ALL SWIFTIES! Are you attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in California, South America, or Europe, and want to know what to expect? Did you already experience the spectacle, and want to reminisce on how your life has been forever changed? Are you new to Taylor Nation, and need a crash course on the past eras? Trying to figure out How to Get the Girl who loves T-Swizzle (we're talking to you...

Have you ever been absolutely horrified and fascinated by something at the same time?! Per Lil's recent obsession with Discovery's Survivor -like spinoff, Naked and Afraid , we just had to relate it to gumption. In this reality TV show, people willingly sign up to survive naked in extreme environments with ZILCH resources for 21 days (or more). If that isn't gumption, we don't know what is! In bri...

No matter where you are in the world, you can achieve your very own Mamma 👏 Mia 👏 Summer 👏. Take it from your host, Lil, a Midwestern girlie who has been mastering this art since 2018. Gumption 's 18th dives into the sparkling world of all-things Mamma Mia! and its stunning prequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! From the cultural impact of the films to the tangible takeaways, you'll leave this l...

College memories hold a special place in our hearts, as they often unfold like vivid scenes from a captivating movie. From late-night study sessions and spontaneous road trips to lifelong friendships and unforgettable parties, our college years are filled with moments that feel straight out of a cinematic masterpiece. This week's guest, Sean Volpi , is a recent graduate of Villanova University and...

Gumptioneers, you do NOT want to miss this! In our sixteenth episode, host Lil is joined by Lorena Opris and Ashley Rector . Both founders of cutting-edge, thoughtful businesses ( The Branded Babe Club ; Plum Hill Creative Studio & Quimby Digital , respectively), these ladies shared their secrets to building community among creatives. We recorded the episode inside the creative studio , which...