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Get ready for a good one! The LAST episode of the season is here, and it is one that will hopefully inspire you to make a difference in your community. Jane Ruby, President of the League of Women Voters Chicago Chapter, joins us today to discuss what it means to be civically engaged. So many of us are feeling political fatigue, and Jane is here to help us understand how to navigate feelings of ove...

Today we are joined by @millennialleadershipcoach, Calle Foster, who breaks down exactly what it means to be your own press. Time and time again we (especially women) are told we should keep our accomplishments to ourselves so that we don't sound braggy. However, Calle reframes that mentally into a MUST if we want to move forward in our leadership journey. She shares exactly what "being your own p...

Get ready to take some notes! Tammy (@coach_tammy.w), a running coach and small business owner, shares her journey through entrepreneurship and how she was able to turn her love of running into a business. Tammy does not shy away from the hurdles she had to overcome in starting her business (especially during Covid), but her desire to support athletes in their goals allowed her to overcome those i...

I'm so grateful that one of my closest friends joins us on the pod today to discuss his sober journey. Joe shares what led to his decision to live a sober life and how he overcame many initial challenges. He shares his gratitude for his family and friends and emphasizes the importance of a support system as he continues to navigate sobriety. If you or anyone you know is considering a different rel...

We are back with another episode that is sure to set your soul on fire! Our guest, Sami, joins us to discuss ways in which she is "living her best life"--from daily habits to mindset shifts to setting boundaries, we cover it all. Sami shares so much wisdom and I know I walked away from this interview thinking about ways I can give myself some grace while still having so much fun.

Welcome to another solo episode! Today's episode is centered on my own mental health and some recent reflections I've had on the burnout I've been feeling. I talk about how feeling overwhelmed lately has caused me to fall back into some really unhealthy patterns (content warning: I will be discussing disordered eating) and how I've been able to work toward recovery again. I share this story becaus...

I am joined by Sophie, who is a former student of mine. She discusses her mental health journey from elementary school through where she is today as a college junior. She shares why she feels so compelled to speak up about mental health, how she sees her mental health diagnoses as an asset, and even sheds light on the generational differences when speaking about mental health. Sophie's advice to e...

Erica is back for PART TWO of her journey through divorce and finding love again. In this episode, you are going to hear her speak to the power of open communication, overcoming fear and shame, and why she is grateful for the difficult times. You will even get to hear one heck of a proposal story! Erica's story is inspiring no matter where you happen to find yourself on your romantic journey. In f...

The story in today's is real, raw, and one that needs to be shared in our society. Our amazing guest, Erica Wood, details her experience with divorce in order to break down the stigma associated with ending a marriage. With the utmost care, Erica takes us through the red flags she noticed throughout her relationship, shines light on the mindset shift she needed to focus on herself and her happines...

Anti-aging is a phrase most of us hear daily, but it's time to stop buying into that bullshit! Claudia Fabian, (@thebeautydebut), an influencer dedicated to changing the narrative around skin health and beauty as we age, shares her journey in the beauty industry and inspires us to feel good, no matter what age we are! Claudia details the importance of certain skin-focused procedures while also dis...

Do you have a mindfulness practice? If not, you are going to love this episode! Dana Faletto (@danadoestarot) explains the way tarot can help you stay present in the now. She shares how her therapy practice actually helped her begin her journey into tarot and then details the ways in which it helped her manage her anxiety. She addresses the misconceptions about tarot in order to hopefully open min...

Jaci sits down with Antoinette Beauchamp (abcoached), who is a leadership coach, speaker, and podcaster. Antionette shares her journey into coaching, how we can utilize coaching to step into our power as leaders, and how she incorporates yoga and meditation into her coaching practice. Antionette also explains how understanding your enneagram can further empower you as a leader and equip you with s...

It's time for us to get curious! Alexa Viscius (@alexavisciusphoto), a photographer and designer (and my cousin!) joins us for a really engaging conversation on how we can live our lives a little more curiously. She shares how curiosity shows up in her professional life as well as in her relationship with her husband. She also shares her journey into photography and gives insight into how her rela...

We have all been there--fighting through the perils of grief. Today's episode is going to tackle this topic while also shining light on ways we can continue to authentically show up for ourselves. My guest, Melissa Martin, will share her own grief journey and will discuss ways she has accepted grief as a facet of her life. She also discusses how she honors those she has lost through little practic...

This week we have Allie Guiang, the founder of Level Up Ladies (@we.are.lul), a networking community based on out Chicago. This organization has literally changed my life; in fact, joining LUL and being around so many supportive and ambitious women was one of the main impetuses for starting this podcast. You will hear the story behind the creation of LUL and will also her Allie's advice on creatin...

I know this episode will resonate with so many! Our guest, Shanna, will discuss how she balances work-mom life, how she handles mom guilt, and provides some excellent advice on how to prioritize yourself when you have so much going on in your life. She unapologetically lives life doing what her soul craves; more recently, she even started her own BookTok @Mrs. ValentiReads. Follow her for book rec...

Get ready to invite a little woo into your life! This week we have Emily Gornick, @therichwitchnextdoor, who is going to share all about her own spirit gifts and how we can use OUR spirit gifts (yes, we have them!) to manifest the life we want to live. Emily breaks down some common terminology you may have heard on Tik Tok or Reels like spirit team, angel numbers, and morning magic. To work with E...

Have you ever considered sober curiosity? This will definitely be an episode you don't want to miss! In today's episode, I am joined by Danielle Brown, who is currently on her sober curious journey (and as of publishing this episode, still going strong!). We discuss her relationship with alcohol, what led to her decision, and what she has learned so far. Her key takeaways are not to be missed! We...

Welcome to the podcast! Join me for my very first episode. I start at the beginning and tell you how this idea came to be, why this topic is important to me and my own journey, and will fill you in on what you are going to hear in future episodes. I touch briefly on my career as a teacher and how, because I let it, it became my entire identity to the point where I completely lost myself. And, hone...

Welcome to the Uapologetically Podcast! Premiering February 12, join Jaci and her guests as they explore the different facets of our identities and lifestyles that allow us to live our most authentic selves.