Leveled Up Friendships

This conversation got real deep, real quick. You see, my roommate and I were in the middle of a heart-to-heart, and brought to tears reflecting on our own faith journeys. At that moment, I realized that we wanted to let YOU in on this conversation too! We all need encouraged in our own faith journeys from time to time, and in this episode, Audrey and I get candid, discussing how we learned to actu...

It's our 1 year Podcast Anniversary! And I just want to gush about how much I love YOU. But also, it's time for me to let you in on what's been going on in my life behind the scenes the past couple months. You guys have been with me for a whole year, and now, it's time to take our friendship to the next level...so I'm sharing what I've been going through, and perhaps...

What an absolute treat to have the badass Meredith Richardson on the pod! She is the stunt double for Amy Schumer, Rebel Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jillian Bell...and let me tell you...this girl is fearless. We have an awesome conversation about how to be fearless, as well as hear about some crazy stories from the past 10 years of her life as a stunt double!  Buckle up and hold on tight...this is g...

The struggle IS real. How am I supposed to understand if I’m hearing from God, or if it’s my own brain making it up and my thoughts getting in the way? I brought in the best person I know to discuss this topic of understanding how to hear from God and KNOW that it’s Him talking and not just you. Kels Johnson is a dynamic communicator, pastor, worship leader, and just an all-around amazing human, a...

If you’ve ever felt intimidated, burdened, frustrated or just straight up avoided reading the bible because it was boring or felt like a chore...you are not alone. I have felt all of those things for a long time in life before I found something that made it all click for me, and then made me EXCITED to read the Bible! The problem is, learning how to read the bible isn't something I've ob...

I started working on film sets in 2010...but in 2016, my career in the Hollywood film industry took a very unexpected twist, when I became a professional stuntwoman. Though an extremely unconventional approach - chasing my actual dream of working for Disney in any capacity - I share how that pursuit led me to something so much wilder than I could have EVER imagined! Join me on this final Summer St...

I can't even lie...this story is WI. LD. So wild I needed to split the word in two. 2010 became a pivotal year for me, and today I'm recanting the very unconventional path I took to becoming part of the film industry...and how the proximity principle can assist in making your dreams a reality! For the video version of this episode, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel ! J...

On episode 2 of the Summer Stories with Zoe series, I share about the man who became one of the most influential people in my life, James Guy - how our bond began, and how his life has transformed my life and heart. For the video version of this episode, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel ! Join the conversation and follow along on Instagram! I respond to uplifting DM's! Let...

Decided to switch things up for the summer, with a new series called "Summer Stories with Zoe!" Per the request of some listeners who wanted to know more about ME, I [Zoe, the podcast host] am getting really candid and sharing about some of the experiences that have made me who I am today. In each story, I share a major life lesson learned, so that we can continue to have conversations t...

To be honest...this episode was for me LOL. I am having the hardest time focusing and being disciplined lately, but maybe you're in the same boat! I invite my friend Jay Ly onto the pod and we have a conversation that goes from focus, to discipline, to leadership, to what bosses can do to help their employees focus, and much more. I think everyone will be able to relate to at least one aspect...

Surely I'm not the only person who has ever counted myself out due to a physical limitation I'm experiencing. Whether it's an injury, not feeling capable, needing to modify an exercise etc, we ALL let some sort of physical limitation stop us from time to time. But, what if those physical limitations can actually become a surprising strength? I chat with my good friend and personal t...

Most millennials I've talked to have said they feel like they had zero education on how to handle finances, and especially no direction when it comes to understanding wealth building. Today, I'm here to help us solve that problem so we can LEARN together! Good news, it's not too late. Even better news...it's not too early to start! I bring my friend Jordan Hall onto the podcast...

Have you ever watched a friend get something that you so badly wanted yourself? Worse yet, have you competed against a friend, and end up being put in the awkward position of wanting to celebrate their success and achievement, while grieving the fact that you cannot celebrate for yourself? A tricky situation indeed, and one that I was thrilled to unpack with my firsthand experience with my new fri...

Did you know that 95% of people believe that they are self-aware, but studies have revealed that only 10-15% of people ACTUALLY are self-aware?! What on Earth happened? How did we get here? How do we fix it!? In today's episode, Shannon Golden (LPC, mental health + drug & alcohol therapist) is here to help us understand how we all can learn to become more self aware and get to know oursel...

The whole "find your tribe and community" part of adulting is hard. We know! In fact, in today's episode, I brought in one of my good pals Matt Leach to join me, as we share our own personal and collective experiences! From finding friends in college individually, to teaming up to lead our own small group two years ago focused on building deep relationships...we are here to share AL...

This brain hack is NO JOKE! I can't believe it continues to work! I'm here to share how the results of this one collegiate study gave me what feels like a Jedi mind trick...that continues to help me reach and achieve my goals faster than ever before! I even tried it on my friends...it worked on them too! Will it work for you? Can't wait to find out! For the video version of this epi...

If you were a fan of youtube music covers back in 2008, then this name will surely ring a bell. The artist formerly known as Amy Colalella, (now her married name is Amy Maggio), joins me today to share her absolutely wild story about how her little Youtube experiment nearly shot her to superstardom, only to come all the way back down. We get the honor and privilege of being the first to hear her f...

*UPDATE: Angie Good passed away on December 8, 2021. It is all the more reason that you should listen to this podcast as a result. The life she lived, the tenacity and bravery that she fought with, will impact my life forever. I love her so much, and I can't wait to see her again someday in Eternity. * I'm willing to bet you have never met anyone quite like Angie before. Though she is cu...

It's a spooky time to be alive folks! Oh, wrong ghosting pun...my bad. But honestly, ghosting culture is pretty much the NORM nowadays...and it isn't just reserved for people who are on dating apps. This happens in all forms of relationships! Today, I brought in one of the most bubbly people I know -- Delta Flight Attendant Kristen Clary -- to discuss our own personal experiences ghostin...

How does one go from being a drug addict, to a national speaker and mentor for high school students on a counter-cultural national tour? Well, something massive had to happen. Spencer Te'o decided that he needed to take action, actively fight to change the direction he was headed in, and transform his life and future. As a result of consistent actions and decisions, he has in-turn been able t...

It was bound to happen at some point, but I wasn't prepared for how it would feel. If you are struggling with negativity, or perhaps trying to fully protect yourself from any negative criticism at all, give this a listen! It's bound to encourage you today! For the video version of this episode, head to the Accidentally Intentional YouTube channel ! Join the conversation and follow along...

To find an amazing friend is one thing, but to actively work to become an intentional friend yourself is another thing entirely. So, today I recruited the best person I could think of to discuss this with...my best friend Brooke (aka the world's greatest)! We dig into the best and worst moments of our own friendship, the time where it almost ended, how we came back stronger, and the exact ste...

The hardest part about chasing a dream is...well, just starting, and taking that first step. This past year, my friend Rachel started at zero and since taken SO MANY steps to move the needle forward on her dreams,  refusing to let a global pandemic stand in her way. We have an inspiring conversation about the progress she's made going from a therapist to pursuing her dream of becoming part of...

How exactly can we navigate a conversation about our faith with someone who vehemently disagrees, or has a very different opinion? Kind of intimidating right? Today I brought in truly one of the best, and it's my very own brother! As a Christian apologist, he has literally traveled the world doing this exact thing -- having incredible conversations about Christianity/Jesus with people of diff...

We are back with PART 2! Continuing our conversation on "How to Be Content and Happy While Single," Lou and I now dive even deeper in this second part to more nuanced facets of singleness. We discuss shame, regret, temptation, how married/dating friends can best support their single friends, and what the gospel actually means for us. Oh, AND Lou answers questions YOU asked! Sit back, rel...