#Reallife Podcast

Abbie & Daniélle were so inspired chatting with the one and only Jennifer Jayne this week. Her story began in 2011 as a lifestyle blogger, evolving swiftly into a thriving Social Media Management and Virtual Assistance agency by 2014. However, Jennifer arrived at a turning point in 2020, compelling her to transition fully into brand strategy and coaching, helping small business owners and fema...

It's that time of year again - Abbie and Daniélle are once again geeking out about their favorite content of the season. Movies! Books! And Shows...OH MY! (And don't forget about those podcasts). Listen to what we've been most enjoying, and let us know YOURS! Connect with Us: Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Reallifepodad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reallife Podcast With Abbie & Daniélle⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website-  https...

No matter who you are...where you're from...or what you did (*cue BSB chorus now*)- there's a way you communicate with others. People everywhere express their thoughts, feelings and grievances by (but are certainly not limited to) speaking, body language, active listening, texting, and so much more. Abbie & Daniélle even get into a recent disagreement among a group of friends where mis...

Meet Jamie Hayen, your Get on Camera Video Coach! She helps you create better videos for social media, as well as attract and connect with new clients. Abbie & Daniélle got to experience firsthand Jamie’s enthusiasm for this work, and we couldn't stop writing down the many epic quotes she was throwing down in this episode! Hear how she transitioned from being a math major, to instead being...

Julie Lavia is a Female Empowerment Coach, passionate about helping other women with their online presence through digital content marketing.  She discusses her beginnings in blogging, why being an Introvert is actually her superpower, and all her creative pivots along the way to solo entrepreneurship. she is using her pain to turn into passion and purpose. In her limited free time, Julie also hos...

Jill Nagle is the founder of Evolutionary Workplace, an organization where she educates other white people on unearned privilege, dismantling white supremacy and anti-racism work. Jill co-leads programs and workshops alongside Cleo Manago, a well respected Black Human Rights activist and cultural/political leader. She is passionate about intersectional feminism, gender studies and helping those wi...

Abbie & Daniélle had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Intuitive Business Coach, Nadia Gargallo, to learn more about using human design as a self-growth tool. She shares with vulnerability how recovering from an eating disorder has led her to being a coach in this space; educating women how to balance both their masculine with feminine energies. ✨ Nadia is providing our listeners wit...

If you had to choose….Are you a summer ☀️ or an autumn 🍁 girly!? While Abbie & Daniélle are both excited for the upcoming change in season, we don't want to rush through the last few weeks of summer weather! Listen to us discuss some of our favorite fall activities, then transition to what our ideal summer camp (and camping) activities would be. Abbie even gets candid on her inner hatred...

Cindy Vallone is born and raised and now raising her own family in Southern California. She is a busy wife, mom to 2 teenaged boys, and an entrepreneur. She and her family have been using essential oils for over 6 years and have made over their medicine cabinet. Today, they use essential oils for their first line of defense for head to toe wellness. Whether it’s for physical, emotional or mental w...

Back to school is not just for the children! Abbie reports how early school drop-offs have been going for her, Eli and Bagel the dog; while Daniélle shares why sitting and watching a TV show with someone else is the perfect example of her love language (quality time) <3 This episode was recorded pre- our Chicago trip together, and we were both UBER excited for the second friendship hang in less...

Abbie & Daniélle share this mini episode with you - recording for the first time TOGETHER and IN-PERSON!! Listen to the hosts recap the Ludacris concert from the Iowa State Fair, while simultaneously preparing for Abbie's house(warming) party that night. (At the end of the podcast, you even get to hear our real-time reactions to a few friend arrivals). Other tangents include concerts and p...

Abbie & Daniélle first crossed paths with Cody Michael back in the early 2010's (when they were all just lil' college babies, dancing in the student organization ⁠DubH ⁠(Iowa State Hip Hop Club). But since then, Cody has been up to.....well, A LOT!! He chats about the numerous creative outlets he's dabbled in over the years for self-expression - dancing, performing onstage, podcast...

Come along for the ride as Abbie & Daniélle basically time travel back to the year 2003. It is here where Daniélle can rewatch (while Abbie for the VERY FIRST TIME watches) an episode of hit Fox TV show "The O.C." The hosts lovingly (and with some critiques) chat about the pilot episode, character arcs, plot lines, and discuss whether or not the show writing holds up 20 years later....

Leya Van Doren is a writer, creativity coach, and podcaster...but in her own words (and descriptors Abbie & Daniélle are most drawn to) - she is also "A maker of medicines, singer of songs, and collector of stories and seashells." Even in this brief sentence, her creative spirit shines! During the episode, Leya weaves together many stories from her life - between growing up with 7 si...

TW: Racism, transphobia, and sexual abuse allegations Right before this recording, Abbie witnessed an overt racial profiling at the grocery store - which led the hosts discussing numerous topics about white privilege, racial profiling, and so many other BULL$#!+ things that (unfortunately) BIPOC and marginalized individuals have to experience on the daily. Abbie also shares a few podcasts that cov...

We (Abbie and Daniélle) go everywhere in this episode - We talk about different projects we're involved in for our businesses, trauma-informed care, procrastination and anxiety being our own worst enemies, even inner AND world peace! Truly, no topic is left unturned. And because we can't make up our minds...we will let you the listeners decide who the real #QuoteQueen is of #RealLife. Conn...

People truly love to hate on artificial intelligence (AI)......but what IS it exactly!? Well, look no further! This episode is for you - whether you're an avid Chat GPT (or other similar search engine) user like Daniélle, or are fearful that tech inventions will soon be taking over the world (like Abbie at the beginning of the episode) - there's a little something for everyone in this one....

Have you watched the popular Netflix show "How to Get Rich" yet??? Or maybe, you've been a longtime stan of Ramit Sethi, and have devoured his book & podcast (both titled "I Will Teach you to Be Rich")?  On this episode, join Abbie and Daniélle where they get candid about their relationships to finances - or what Ramit likes to coin as a "money story."  All tr...

Abbie & Daniélle both know a thing or two about adjusting their behavior depending on a situation...aka going with the flow, and otherwise defined as being a "chameleon."  The hosts reflect why they believe this can be BOTH a positive or negative personality trait, and determine that simply a little bit of self reflection (and kindness) can go a long way - maybe even change the world...

The internet is filled to the max with memes about aging, and millennial influencers complaining about their aches and pains....but Daniélle & Abbie are here and ready to debate with the collective: we HAVE to stop putting this energy in the universe! In the episode, the hosts discuss and share the reasons why we all should stop saying "I'm too old for this;" - because NOTHING is...

To celebrate ONE HUNDRED episodes of #RealLife, Abbie & Daniélle are taking a look back at our top 5 most popular episodes! Hear us reflect on some special conversations, hear snippets of each episode, and just enjoy this trip down memory lane. And of course, here's to 100 more...CHEERS! Links to the OG episodes: #5 I Never Met a Stranger with Dr. Deborah Turner #4 Daddy Issues #3 Stop Per...

On today's episode, we (Abbie & Daniélle) catch up with our good friend, Catherine Koth. We chat about dancing our years away at Iowa State University, what it's like to move across the country, parenting, and of course...embracing social awkwardness. Catherine discusses her career transition from the accounting world, to now working as an independent travel advisor. In her role, Cathe...

With Abbie's upcoming move back to Iowa, the #RealLife hosts regale and share funny memories from their years of constantly moving......AKA: basically ever since college. Abbie & Daniélle discuss the pros and cons of living on their own vs. roommates, which amenities are necessities, and why you should also pack an extra pair of shoes and bug spray everywhere you go. It should go without s...

Abbie & Daniélle kick off Mental Health Month with a quick catch up on all things self-care. They discuss their favorite past and current self-care habits, how to navigate the ebbs and flows of anxiety, ways to slow down in your day....and even why water is the most basic (and important) thing you can do for your physical AND mental health. Tune in to learn more about the power of self-care fo...

Abbie & Daniélle are back at it again with a solo episode - this time discussing our first jobs, the pros and cons of work uniforms, funny memories at the workplace....and of course, we somehow switch gears & go down a rabbit hole that includes silly memories being children of single moms. If you've ever wondered what DHill means by a "party backpack," or why Abbie's mom...