Life After College

In this final episode of the season, career empowerment Coach Emily Bennington and I discuss the concept of impact in the workplace and personal life. We explore how individuals can recognize their value, make meaningful contributions regardless of their position, and advocate for themselves effectively. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of intentionality, relationship building, and self-...

In this week’s episode of Life After College, we’re diving deep into the often-challenging concept of “trusting the process.” Whether navigating a new career, adjusting to big life changes, or working on self-improvement, I share insights and actionable strategies to help you stay patient, let go of expectations, and stay inspired. Coach Brianna’s Tips : Take the Weight Off : Trusting the process...

Some of you may be halfway through your first Fall semester of college, and others might be midway through your last Fall semester. Whichever path you are on, there might be some trepidation about the future. Do you even like your major? What are your plans after you graduate? Should you go straight into grad school?  You’re in luck because this week, we are taking things back to a listener f...

Welcome back to Life After College ! In today’s episode, I get personal and share how celebrating my birthday became a transformative reflection on growth and success. If you're ready to stop overthinking and start celebrating your wins (big and small), this episode is for you! What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why reflecting on your past year can be a game-changer for personal and professional g...

Honor what is true for you! What does that even mean?!  It is a bit of self-care and SO MUCH MORE! From recognizing your personal needs to setting non-negotiables in your daily routine, I share how being authentic with yourself allows you to show up in the best possible way in both life and work. Learn how to honor your truths, ask for help when needed, and embrace self-care practices that tr...

Welcome to the 40th episode of Life After College! What a journey it has been! This podcast has been about me sharing lessons I’ve learned throughout my life so that you have the tools, strategies, and mindset to move through life’s challenges. In today’s episode, I share one of my biggest takeaways from completing the LIFT(Her) group coaching program. You’ll hear all about how training on changin...

In this episode of Life After College , we dive into the lessons that the fall season can teach us about life. I reflect on the importance of slowing down, embracing transitions, and recognizing personal growth, even when the road is bumpy. Fall offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and look inward. What can we learn by giving ourselves the space to just be? So light a cozy candle, get yo...

Ever feel like you’re drowning in the pressure of hitting your goals by a specific deadline? In this episode, I dive into how we can shift our focus from rigid timelines to finding joy in the process of pursuing our goals—without the overwhelm! Welcome back, friends! In this episode, I reflect on my experience with goal-setting after joining the Lift(her) women’s group coaching program led by Coac...

I recently got back into the practice of working out, and in doing so, I realized the parallels between working out and life. I actually have many epiphanies when I am at the gym. It could be because I can get out of my head and am in the moment. It is, for sure, a time when I get to focus on myself and do something healthy. The result…3 lessons that you can adopt and apply to your life.  Thi...

Here on the Life After College podcast, we are all about growth, being in action, and being resourceful. But what about those moments when things are a challenge? What about when you don’t feel like being resourceful? I got you! There are many times when I have felt unresourceful. Where I have been up against things, frustrated, and not in the mood or space to want to work through things. In those...

It’s Back to School Season! Whether you’re returning to school or getting ready for the new quarter (I'm talking to you, solopreneurs), this week’s episode will help you get ahead! Today, we are going to take on being resourceful, which is one of my secret weapons for overcoming life’s hurdles.  Join me on a journey of discovery as we explore how tapping into three crucial buckets of resource...

This week, we are talking all about INTENTION! I share how I utilized intention to ground me and allow me to have the outcomes I wanted for a planned vacation to see my family. There were some significant challenges that I had to overcome, and having a set intention as well as outcomes helped me to stay the course.  THE RESULT: an AMAZING family vacation with unforgettable memories! So join m...

Have you ever felt you needed a particular title or role to be considered a leader? This is a MYTH! So often, I felt this way, and it wasn’t until working with Coach Kelly, my guest on this week’s podcast, that I truly understood that all along, regardless of my role, I was a leader.  Join me for a fun conversation with leadership coach and long-time friend Kelly Mobeck, a.k.a. Coach Kelly, a...

We are shaking things up and are in action toward the things we want most in life!  This week’s Life After College episode is a continuation of last week’s episode, where we discussed ways to move through analysis paralysis. We literally shook things up by taking notice of when we were in the spin and also physically moving our bodies so we could reset.  This prepares us to then be in ac...

One thing that I have struggled the most with is letting the chatter in my head cause analysis paralysis. So often, I have overthought something to the point that I don’t take any action, and there isn’t any movement toward the thing it is that I want.  So, how did I move through my analysis paralysis? I share the two strategies I put into practice on this week’s episode of Life After College...

I would always ask myself, when will I feel like an adult? When will I feel like I have arrived?  What I’ve discovered is that we never really feel like an adult or as if we have arrived. The reality is there is an untold truth about being an adult: no one knows what they’re doing. We’re all making mistakes and learning as we go along.  And that is just it! It isn’t about feeling like we...

When looking to become our authentic selves and to live out a more authentic life, we get to take a moment to embrace and study ourselves.  There are various ways to accomplish this, and in this week’s episode, I provide three strategies I took on while on my journey to heal and become the most authentic version of myself.  Ready to dig in! Let’s start the journey! Here are the highlight...

AUTHENTICITY. We have all heard the word. It is being discussed extensively on social media, but do we understand its meaning? Even better, do we understand the importance of being authentic?  Living authentically is something I am passionate about because it is something I chose not to do for a long time. It resulted in a lack of confidence, so much doubt, and an inability to engage in all t...

Have you ever been curious about coaching and the impact a coach can have on your life? In this week’s episode, my special guest and past client, Sharlene, shares her experience of being coached by yours truly. Sharlene shares how she went from being unhappy and unfulfilled to living out her passion and purpose.  We discuss the benefits of coaching and the importance of being open to growth a...

How often have you felt like everything is against you? Maybe you didn’t favor your circumstances and accepted what you were dealt. I have definitely felt this way more than once, and the feeling of “having to” settle for something I didn’t want was very real when I found out my undergrad graduation and my coaching certification fell on the same weekend.  So what did I do? I got to take on a...

Welcome to the final installment of our story-time! We talked about my getting fired and the blessing that came with it. We then got more vulnerable, and I shared ways to get in ownership so you can heal and grow through those challenging times, allowing you to move towards things that are fulfilling.  This week, we are wrapping things up by providing ways to move through the funk of getting...

We’re continuing our story-time adventure with more insight into the time I got fired, and this week, we are talking all about ownership! In the midst of our challenges, we get to take-on looking inward and notice the role we play. This is called ownership. Join me this week as I model what being in ownership looks like and how to leverage it for growth during challenging moments in your life.&nbs...

Have you ever had a life-altering experience? For me, it was the time I got fired.  In this week’s episode, I share about the time I got fired and the subsequent blessing and growth that came from it. I share the relief I felt, the challenges I faced, and the unexpected opportunities that arose. While also emphasizing the importance of embracing new experiences and finding healing and growth...

Your imposter has a friend called limiting beliefs. I like to call them false advertisements because, deep down, I know they are untrue.  This week on the podcast, we are going a little deeper into our belief system and, of course, getting vulnerable. I am sharing with you my personal experience of how false advertisements led to a dark and challenging time in my life while also emphasizing t...

Have you ever felt like an imposter or a fraud? I have! In fact, many times in my life, I have let my imposter take over and been sent down the rabbit hole of comparison and not enoughness. Through these challenges, I came up with various ways to move past what I think is lacking and SEE as well as EMBRACE who I am.  Join me as we get clear on who we are so we are unshakeable when little Miss...