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Fate and destiny are two massive ideas. But when deciding which one is responsible, maybe it doesn’t have to be one or the other; perhaps both can play a role in how our lives turn out? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences wrestling with fate and destiny, specifically when it comes to our relationships, our businesses, and where we are in life. Points Discussed in this Episode...

Boundaries are so important when it comes to protecting your time and energy, holding yourself accountable, and managing the expectations of those around you. But what boundaries do you have set? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with setting boundaries and the massive impact boundaries have had on our time, schedules, relationships, and our work. Points Discussed in this Ep...

We made it, friends! Happy Episode 100! In this episode we look back at four of our favorite episodes and share an update on whether we’ve changed our minds about certain thoughts and ideas we’ve previously discussed! Points Discussed in this Episode Episode 1: Do I want to start a family? This seemed like a very appropriate episode to revisit because it’s as if we’ve come full circle: Kate is exp...

When you think about giving back, the first thing that comes to mind might be by way of donating to a cause monetarily. But there are so many other ways you can help! In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with giving back - in all different ways - including a 500km bike ride for a charity called Hands Across the Water that Nicole has just signed up for! Points Discussed in this...

Every business operates differently, especially when it comes to their policies around remote work versus in-person work. But which is better? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with remote work versus in-person work, and we’ll talk about whether we believe there’s a solution that’s best for all types of business and employees. Points Discussed in this Episode Nicole’s recent...

Back in episode 75 of the podcast we shared our rules of life - sort of as a “New Years special” to help start the year off strong! In this episode we’re recapping our rules of life and scoring ourselves on how well we’ve been doing. Because we believe checking in with yourself and recapping is critical when it comes to staying on track! Points Discussed in this Episode Why we thought it was impor...

Being out of your routine, or making a big life and/or business shift that requires you to adjust to a new normal, isn’t always easy. How do you find your flow? How do you navigate things you didn’t even know were coming? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences - individually! Kate is on a 23-day river cruise in Europe and totally out of her normal routine. And Nicole & Omar j...

We’re both big fans of minimalism. Simplicity, organization, and reducing possessions. But can minimalism be taken to an extreme? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with minimalism, including how we were first introduced to the concept and what role it plays in our lives today. Points Discussed in this Episode The definition of “minimalism”  How we were introduced to the conc...

Burnout. Is there a stigma around sharing that you’re overworked, exhausted, stressed out, and can’t handle the pressures you face on a daily basis? And is it different whether you’re a man or a woman? In this episode we’ll explore these questions by diving into an article a friend shared with Kate earlier this year titled, Is burnout finally 'high-profile' enough for leaders to act? Points Discus...

It’s not the first - or the last time - we’ll talk about friendship on this podcast! We believe creating and maintaining friendships is one of the most important things you’ll do in life. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with friendships, plus, we’ll discuss a post that was shared by a friend that poses the question, “Are women experiencing a friendship crisis?” Points Disc...

We all know that some of the best recommendations for things come from friends, and TV shows are no exception! In this episode we’ll share some of our favorite TV shows we’re watching right now with the hopes you’ll discover one or two you can enjoy, too! Points Discussed in this Episode Our TV habits growing up versus now When we typically watch TV Nicole’s introduction to Korean dramas  The show...

Have you ever received an invite or an opportunity to speak at, attend, or participate in an event, retreat, or mastermind - and then had a really hard time deciding whether to say yes or no? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with deciding whether to commit to an event or other opportunity. Because honestly, it’s not always a super easy decision to make. Points Discussed in...

In our last episode on the podcast we shared our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar just finished hosting! In this episode Nicole is sharing all: a complete recap of their team retreat, including what went well, and her biggest lessons learned! Points Discussed in this Episode Overall recap: How did the retrea...

Have you ever attended or hosted a retreat before? I’ve done both, and holy wow…They require a lot of planning and preparation! But they’re so worth it. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences hosting retreats - and specifically how Nicole has been planning for the team retreat her and Omar are hosting and that they leave for the same week we’re recording this episode! Points Disc...

You’ve heard about our girls trip to Tokyo several times now, and today we’re bringing you an extra special, in-person episode with repeat guest (and our third mastermind member) Cassandra Sethi. In this episode you’ll hear the three of us chat in Tokyo together about our AirBNB Experience with a personal stylist! Points Discussed in this Episode Choosing a personal stylist AirBNB Experience Expec...

In Episode 83 here on the podcast we talked about how we planned our girls trip to Tokyo, Japan! We shared how we chose the location, the hotel, the activities we wanted to do, and even how we set expectations beforehand (we were going to be living together after all!) In this episode we’ll share a trip recap! We break down what went well, what we’d do differently next time, and how our trip went...

There are any number of things, people, and situations that can put us in a negative state of mind. Knowing this, how do we get out of that negative state of mind? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with how we identify when we’re in a negative state of mind, and the steps we take to get out of it. Points Discussed in this Episode The power of our minds and how we can choose...

Letting go - or “quitting” something - isn’t always easy, but it can absolutely help you expand and grow. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with letting go of things that are no longer serving us, or that we simply don’t enjoy as much as we used to. Points Discussed in this Episode What we believe about “quitting” Should you quit things you love?  Why quitting / letting go o...

Toxic positivity isn’t a term many people are familiar with - us included. First Michele introduced Nicole to the idea, and then Nicole introduced Kate to it.  In this episode we’re removing all barriers to discuss how social pressures are preventing us from validating our own - and others - emotions, along with the toll it’s taking on our overall well being. Points Discussed in this Episode What...

We’re both ecstatic because we have a girls trip coming up - that we’re going on together! That’s right, friends… Nicole and Kate are jet-setting to Tokyo to meet up with our third mastermind member, Cass, for a week of relaxation, fun, business brainstorming, and exploring. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with planning this trip: the intention behind it, how we sorted out...

We all experience change in our lives, but how we anticipate it, react to it, and adapt to it varies greatly. In this episode we’ll share a discussion on the book Who Moved My Cheese?, a fable that follows the moves of 2 mice and 2 “littlepeople” as they make big life decisions in response to change. Points Discussed in this Episode How do we instinctively react to change?  How our experiences imp...

What’s one thing you’ve changed your mind about recently? It’s probably not a question you ask yourself often - if ever. But your answer can be incredibly revealing of growth, a perspective shift, and more. In this episode we’ll share a few things we’ve changed our minds about, and what these shifts in our beliefs have taught us. Points Discussed in this Episode You’re wrong about everything; you’...

Kara describes it like this: “You know the image of the duck in the pond, and the legs are flailing underwater madly, but the duck just looks like it’s sailing along no big deal?... That’s pretty much a summary of how I feel most of the time!” In this episode Kara pulls back the curtain and shares very candidly what it was like to be the first of her friends to start a family, the defining moment...

Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that goal setting works really well for a lot of people. But when’s the last time you actually took goal setting seriously and held yourself accountable to accomplishing your goal? In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with goal setting and talk about recent experiences we’ve each had with setting and accomplishing goals! Points...

Do you ever get to a point in the day where you simply can’t think straight? You’re being asked to make decisions and choices, but you just feel exhausted! Yep… that’s decision fatigue. In this episode we’ll share our own personal experiences with decision fatigue and some of the ways we’ve learned to combat it. Points Discussed in this Episode What is decision fatigue?  How decision fatigue might...