The Intentional Podcast

Well that's a wrap! 2023 is about to get our "Spotify Wrapped." Listen in as Makenzie and Caitlyn share their favorite things from the year! Their favorite date nights, their favorite song, to the favorite things they learned. Find out what questions they asked so you can go ask your friends their favorite things of 2023. Resources: The 12 Week Year book The Gap and the Gain book The...

Happy holidays! In today's intention, Caitlyn and Makenzie share how you can be traditional this holiday season and what their personal favorites are. The possibilities are endless, so grab your hot cocoa, curl up in a blanket, and tune in to our holiday traditions. Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠@the_intentionalpodcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@caitlynmentzel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@makenziediffley⁠⁠

Caitlyn and Makenzie talk shop with Connor, Makenzie's husband, on how he continues to grow his side hustle. Whether it's time management and staying organized or multitasking and planning, there are a variety of skills needed to be intentional with growing a business. Any idea what his might be? Tune in to find out! Follow Us: ⁠⁠@the_intentionalpodcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@caitlynmentzel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Baby, it's cold outside! With winter in full effect in Wisconsin, the girls do a deep dive of how to intentionally make the best of this beautiful season. From hydrating skin care and lit candles to yummy dinners and fuzzy blankets, we hope you'll join Caitlyn and Makenzie for a cozy episode. Resources: Our Merch! Shop Closes December 9th I'll Start Again Monday by Lysa TerKeurst Follo...

Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week is December 1st thru the 7th , and the girls couldn't think of a better way to show their support of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation than by dedicating an episode to spreading awareness! With special guest Chelsey Walker, Crohn's disease patient of more than 20 years and Makenzie's big sister, we dive into all things IBD (Inflammatory B...

Happy Thanksgiving! As the season of gratitude falls upon us, we want to take time to be grateful for ourselves and what we bring to the world. Tune in as Caitlyn and Makenzie discuss ways to show yourself some appreciation and the importance of loving yourself fully before you can truly love others. Follow Us: ⁠@the_intentionalpodcast⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@caitlynmentzel⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@makenziediffley

On this week's episode we found ourselves in a new recording location, making a memory 😉 Tune in as we share some of our core memories and "lock it in" moments. We chat about how we have recorded memories in the past and touch a bit on what we hope to do in the future! Have creative ideas of how you capture and store your memories? We would love for you to join in on our conversatio...

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT :: The girls hit the big city for their annual outing this year! If you're planning a trip to Chicago anytime soon, take a listen for Caitlyn and Makenzie's tips and tricks to surviving the hustle and bustle. And, be sure to stick around for their recommendations on where to go, what to see, and places to eat and drink for a fun weekend with your gal pal. Preview our...

Welcome back to a replay of our most popular episode! Turns out this episode covered a couple of our friendship and podcast highlights listening back! Tune in to find out what to look for in relationships that may be dragging you down, when to start letting go of those friendships, and what we celebrated. Then come back next week for our surprise announcement! Follow Us: ⁠@the_intentionalpodcast⁠...

Turning your hobby into a business isn't for everyone, but it can be for anyone that's willing to put in the work! Tune in to today's intention as Caitlyn and Makenzie interview Hannah Gerling, owner of Blessed Brush Strokes. Hannah dives into her story of turning your hobby into a business, what inspired the jump and shares her tips and tricks to having it be an enjoyable and successf...

What began as a career in journalism and photography morphed into being the owner of One Anchor Creative. How? Take a listen! In today's episode, Caitlyn and Makenzie sit down with Robin Masters as she brings listeners on her journey of pivoting with a purpose. If you're feeling stuck or maybe like change is on the horizon, this one's for you. Resources: Robin on IG: robinrmasters One...

Mental health matters, and, in today's intention, your favorite hosts sit down with owner of Simply Sunshine Gifts, Kristina Lake, to chat all things mental health and small business. From the depths of depression to the peak of small business success, Kristina has used the joy of making handmade gifts to improve her mental health as well as others. If the word "sunshine" doesn't...

How do you shop for the ones you love? If gifting intentionally is your style, then Kelsey Buelow is your girl 🛍️ In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the kind of gifter you are and what types of gifts will mean the most to those special people in your life. Resources: Wonderfully Made Gifting Company Website - Get Your 10% discount! Wonderfully Made Gifting Company on IG - @wonderfullymadegiftc...

Who doesn't love to shop 'til they drop?! In today's episode, Caitlyn and Makenzie dive deep into the world of retail therapy, impulse buying, budgeting for a purchase, and so much more. To prepare ourselves for the wonderful world of holiday shopping that is to come, you'll want to take a listen to today's intention. Follow us: @the_intentionalpodcast @caitlynmentzel @makenzie...

Let's welcome Loryn and Ashley to the pod this week! 👏👏 Co-creators of The Rise Up Experiences they are here to bring the heat! 🔥 Born out of a season of isolation the need for community inspired them to create The Empowered Movement. Tune in to learn how they have transitioned over the years, hear their hearts and passion for more in their lives and what led them to be intentional with the...

Ever wonder what Greece is like? Well, Makenzie's back from being overseas and is sharing her experiences from visiting Santorini, Rhodes, and Mykonos. From the beautiful, blue water and stark, white buildings to the unforgettable food and breathtaking monuments, she has the insider scoop and what you need to know before taking a trip across the pond. Opa! Follow us: @the_intentionalpodcast @c...

Former Miss Wisconsin USA 2022 turned Marketing Strategist for the Milwaukee Bucks, Hollis Brown joins us this week to share her stories from interning in sports to becoming a pageant queen and everything in between. Originally from Georgia and now residing in Milwaukee, she’s a podcast host, public speaker, mentor, and youth educator, so to say we’re impressed is an understatement. Tune in to hea...

Dishes, Laundry, Cooking....what do these all have in common? Well they can all get a little mundane because we do them day in and day out. So do they really matter? Why do they leave us a bit stuck? Life can sometimes have us feeling a bit unglamorous so to speak but those consistent actions everyday are what start to pay off in the long run! Join us as we share how we can start making the perspe...

This week we welcome Jordan Mentzel back to the podcast to share with us his perspective on delayed gratification. Jordan is husband to Caitlyn, a teacher by day, business owner, sports enthusiast, and a delayed gratification aficionado. Maybe this is a topic that is hard for you too or a topic that can get misconstrued. Join us as we learn how to better delay the good for the great and the intern...

We made it to 50 guys! Thanks for being here on this journey with us! In today's episode we take a turn sharing what sounds fun to us in our ideal days and we know YOU can have fun during the week too! Tune in to hear how we started to shift our mindsets to finding the fun and not always living for the weekend. Start getting out of the rut of the week and start diving into a more fulfilled pre...

She's a digital marketing professional by day, devoted wife by night, and loving mom 24/7. Our guest on today's intention is Emily Bandt, and we're so excited for you to hear from her as she dives into working from home with her son, Kip. Whether it be to buy you time during a quick meeting or keep your schedule uninterrupted for a full day, Emily has the tips and tricks you need to ke...

Move over Taylor Swift we are in our "auntie era" over here ;) In this episode, we just share a quick chat about what our aunt experiences have looked like thus far. From fun initial memories to current new experiences. We touch on the pros of being an aunt, what we have learned so far and what we hope to implement down the road in our aunt roles! We would love to hear your aunt (or uncl...

Welcome back friends! Have we got an episode for you today - an Ivan and Makenzie exclusive, in fact! Ivan is a Midwest and traveling wedding photographer based in Fargo, ND. He has built his whole business on loving people well and we were so ready to pick his brain about intentionally cultivating those relationships with his clients and others. So, whether you are a business owner, employee, mom...

It's time for the age old question...would you rather have quality over quantity? In today's episode Makenzie and Caitlyn take the relationship approach to this question and end up in a couple quality tangents! Tune in to see what we mean. By the end we hope you can tell us which you prefer...quality or quantity? Join our conversation over on Instagram or leave us a review if you feel incl...

What began as an admiration of her beautiful book cover has blossomed into a full-circle moment as Caitlyn and Makenzie sit down with Rachael Adams, author of A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life . Your co-hosts were truly inspired by all of the amazing things that Rachael had to say about how embracing small moments can have such a positive impact on our lives, and they invite...