Stay Introverted Podcast

Steph and Jay sit down to talk about Steph’s decision to step away from the Stay Introverted Podcast. We get into what led to this choice, reflect on the journey, and share some of the biggest lessons we’ve learned — from each other, and about ourselves — through creating this show. PS: The podcast isn’t going away entirely! It’ll likely continue in some form, so stay tuned — we’ll keep you posted...

In this episode, Jay & Steph catch up on how we celebrated our recent birthdays—plus, as always, we dive into plenty of hilarious tangents. From Steph’s surprise running journey (who saw that coming?!) to the strangest things we’ve encountered on the NYC subway, it’s a wild ride. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review

March is our birthday month—yep, for both of us! Jay just celebrated, and Steph’s big day is right around the corner. We’re diving into our plans, thoughts, goals, and reflections as we each mark another trip around the sun. Of course, we couldn’t resist going on a major tangent about the sun and UFOs —plus, we even try to come up with a few of our own conspiracy theories. If you enjoyed this epis...

Jay and Steph sit down with Daphne, the owner of Canvas Studio—a top-tier paint & sip studio in Boston. Daphne’s journey is nothing short of incredible. After leaving her career as a social worker and taking some time off, she set out to create something unique—an art studio that celebrates community, culture, and music. In just three years, she’s built a thriving business, is now expanding in...

Jay and Steph are joined by Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach who helps introverted extroverts speak publicly with ease, network without pressure, lead effectively, and manage their energy in high-stakes situations. Sal shares a wealth of knowledge, offering invaluable tips on everything from making your voice heard in the workplace to embracing the spotlight as an introvert. He a...

We’re about six weeks into the new year AND it was the day after the Super Bowl - which means it was time for another unhinged episode that no one asked for. We talk about everything from how we (barely) edit the podcast, to why we both can’t gamble, to that one time Steph got lost above the Vegas Strip and even Reddit couldn’t save her. Plus, we dive into the insanity of Vegas‘ buffets & kid-...

In this episode, Steph & Jay sit down with their friend Frenchie, aka The Dot Connector, who specializes in helping her (introverted) clients build a rock-solid business foundation from day one. Her approach ensures they can scale confidently, knowing they’re protected and covered every step of the way. We dive into the common mistakes so many entrepreneurs—including us—make early on, like pri...

In this incredibly eye-opening conversation with author M Abeo (@facesoffortitude), Steph and Jay dive into a discussion unlike anything we’ve ever had on this podcast. We tackle tough, thought-provoking topics, from the importance of pursuing social justice—even when progress feels uncomfortable—to giving our parents grace as they navigate parenting a 30- or 40-year-old in a rapidly changing worl...

Jay and Steph are joined by their friend Karrie (@karrieoutloud), creator of The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her) Podcast and mentor for bad bitches in business with ADHD! Diagnosed with adult ADHD at age 49, Karrie discovered self-love and acceptance in a whole new way. Now, she’s on a mission to help fellow female entrepreneurs embrace their own ADHD, lean into it, and turn it into a true superpower.  This...

In this episode, Jay and Steph welcome their very first guest of the year, Megan Spencer—a young mom who has discovered introvert-friendly ways to make serious money online. What makes her methods so unique? You don’t need to show your face, involve your friends and family, or push sales. Megan shares how she earns by reviewing products on Amazon and TikTok Shop, and trust us, the insights she’s a...

In this spontaneous therapy session, Steph steps in as Jay's unofficial therapist, helping him release the challenges and hardships of 2024. By letting go, Jay prepares himself to embrace an extraordinary 2025.

Join us for the final episode of the year! Jay and Steph dive into our 2025 goals, share wildly different takes on holiday parties, and even talk about the ghost haunting Steph’s apartment building. From all of us at the Stay Introverted podcast, we wish you a joyful holiday season—whatever and however you celebrate. And as always, stay introverted, y’all! See you in 2025!

Steph & Jay embrace the new “we listen, we don’t judge” trend as they dive into everything from when to use ChatGPT, Kim Kardashian, pets peeing on Christmas trees, cough syrup, and so much more. Get ready for nonstop laughs! P.S. What are you listening to and not judging? Let us know! Here is the link to the copywriting bot that Steph mentioned: https://www.scalingbydesign.com/copywriter?ref=...

Somehow, in the middle of holiday season—aka our feast mode era—Jay and Steph accidentally found themselves deep in a conversation about health, fitness, and nutrition. Why? Honestly, we have no idea. But it turned out to be  a hilarious chat, so hopefully, you’ll forgive us for the topic! Whether you’re indulging (you earned it!), staying healthy (but…why?), or finding a balance somewhere in betw...

Jay and Steph share their strong opinions on crafting the perfect Thanksgiving menu—and take a few fun detours to chat about eggs, mac 'n' cheese, salad, and even pup cups! What can we say? Feast mode is in full swing. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review! Let us know what’s on your dream Thanksgiving plate, your theories on the origins of mac 'n' cheese...

Steph and Jay deep dive into the NY Liberty's thrilling, hard-earned WNBA championship and the NY Yankees making their first World Series appearance in 15 years. But plot twist: Steph confesses that she doesn’t actually watch or know much about sports. We later explored the seasonal changes and how they (sort of) affect our moods, before spiraling into even more tangents—including the viral TikTok...

It’s been a while since it was just Jay and Steph on an episode, so this conversation was a real treat. We got into everything from Jay’s strange background check stories and the endless debate over where “upstate” New York really begins, to the delightful chaos of the English language. Of course, we also took a serious moment to celebrate our love for authentic NY pizza (which, let’s be real, you...

In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Jeanette Hendrix, a teacher by day and an artist in her free time. Jeanette shares how she began her healing journey from grief by embracing her inner artist—a process that not only helped her connect with her creative identity but also led to her selling some of her artwork. We dive into how Jeanette’s art has allowed her to surrender, flow, and tap int...

In this episode, we’re joined by our friend, bold living coach Brianna L. George. We cover everything from how Brianna made her way to Tennessee 10 years ago to her recent decision to move her entire life into an RV. She shares how this adventurous journey has prepared her to pursue her passion & purpose as a bold living coach. Amid conversations about Walmart shenanigans, questioning Dave Mat...

In this episode, we introduce our friend Katrina Madrilejo, a UK-based yoga instructor, life and embodiment coach, and business mentor. After years of trying to fit into the narrow confines of the online business world, which pushed her to niche down, Katrina realized something was always missing. She decided to fully embrace her multifaceted nature. We discuss how Katrina has evolved her business...

In this episode, we introduce our friend Dan Blackman, a former IT professional who moved to Orlando, Florida, and is currently pursuing a new career as a coach for corporate leaders. We dive into a range of topics with Dan, from his regular Disney adventures to his career transition, to exploring introversion and human design. We wrap up with our favorite part of the conversation. That is: how to...

At the time of this recording, Steph was running on just three hours of sleep, and both of us were in a playful mood. We had also just found out that our guest couldn't make it at the last minute (no big deal—life happens). Anywho, all of this set the stage for a random, slightly unhinged conversation that bounced around topics like being a serial podcaster, wearing our sneakers until they have ho...

Join us for a discussion about the great outdoors with our friend Greg from @adventurefitnw! Here's a fun fact: Greg is the first guest to appear on two of Steph’s podcasts! You can also catch him on Episode 21 of the Becoming Human AF Podcast (coming soon!). In this episode, Greg opens up about what it's like to be an introvert who leads outdoor expeditions, including paddleboarding, skii...

In this episode, we introduce you to our friend Meliza, the voice behind The Talkative Introvert Podcast.  Fun fact - Meliza’s podcast was the first one that Jay ever appeared on! But we digress.  In this episode, Meliza brought out the talkative side in both of us. We had a ton of fun talking about being an introverted manager (ok maybe that part wasn’t so fun); friendships & relationships: a...

Hey introvert fam, welcome back! We’ve really missed you! While we’ve been away, we’ve been hard at work recording some exciting new episodes with amazing fellow introverts. But before we dive into those, we thought, what better way to kick off this new chapter of our podcast than by giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look? We often joke that our episodes are like staff meetings, but this t...