Voice Is

Julie and Casey sit down with journalist, long-time Supreme Court correspondent, podcast host, and author Dahlia Lithwick to talk about the state of justice (and the state of The Justices) in the US. Along the way, we dig into gendered perception of emotion and what it costs to maintain a "poker face", the difference between who does the work and who gets the credit, and how we fight for hope in t...

Julie and Casey wrap up season 4 by defining and digging into their ingredients of a Vital Voice — creative, embodied, and bold — and giving the audience some mindset shifts and best practices to get your voice out into the world.

Julie and Casey chat with Hinterland founder Jenn Salvemini about a whole new way of approaching art, community, pleasure, and life. Along the way, they dig into the definition of charm, fantasy as a tool, and treating life like a present to be unwrapped. TOP TAKEAWAYS: This year, Jenn's artist coop has been exploring the theme of "contact surface" . . . what happens when things touch. Especially...

In this solo episode, Julie talks in detail about she prepares for the "big day", mentally, physically, and energetically, including why and how she uses bio data tech, what to focus on, and what you can LET GO of.     Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-owned brands) will hook you up! For...

Julie and Casey chat with romance novelist, columnist, and podcast host Sarah Maclean about the feminist bonafides of the romance genre, using your platform for good, and more diverse characters "stepping out from the margins." Along the way, they dive into all kinds of ways to take up space and dare to thrive, and Casey tries and fails not to fan-girl too hard.   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor...

Julie and Casey sit down for an encore conversation with Cyndie Spiegel, where they get to talk all things "Microjoys", what it's like to balance public and private as a shiny person, and touch upon lots of micro-topics from cats to dealing with pandemic weight gain.   TOP TAKEAWAYS: Microjoys are not about the size of the joy, but rather its accessibility. Instead of toxic positivity, microjoys a...

Julie and Casey chat about the main lessons they've learned from 100 episodes of VOICE(is) and tips for podcast guests and interviewees — and (surprise!) they're not terribly worried about your "ums and uhs", or all that interested in your perfectly scripted bullet point answers.

Julie and Casey have an encore chat with Season 1 guest Piera Gelardi (founder of Refinery 29, creative genius, and now the founder of Wild Things World ) about how play became the focus for her "next chapter". Along the way, they discuss best practices for better brainstorming, what Piera has learned from her four-year-old daughter, and entering our collective hope punk era by choosing hope, joy,...

In this weeks minisode, Julie talks about something we've been seeing a LOT with our friends and clients: BURNOUT . Julie tells her story of burnout — how she made her way back, and what she has lost, but also gained along the way. If you're approaching burn out, are in the middle of it, or are starting to make your way back, this is for you.     Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you'...

Julie and Casey sit down with author, corporate social responsibility expert, and founder of McPherson Strategies Susan McPherson to talk all things connecting. Along the way we touch on the very universal human need to be seen and heard, how relationships can be a vehicle for social impact, and what it means to build community as single women looking to take care of our long term futures.   Thank...

In this solo episode, Casey nerds out on (and sings!) one of her favorite musical theater traditions: the "I Want" song, and explores what we as (mostly) non-singing communicators can learn from it.  (Try looking for your I Want song on this list !)   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-own...

Julie and Casey dive into their new obsession: creativity, and why it's the key ingredient for powerful communication. Along the way, they dig into why creativity feels so hard, getting out of the communication "grooves" of long-term relationships, and how to build a creative practice, even if all you're doing is your dishes.   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a n...

In this solo episode, Julie digs into how we perceive ourselves, how others perceive us, and how to balance that with our core values and integrity.   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-owned brands) will hook you up! For 50% off your first month's rental + a free item, go to http://armoir...

Julie and Casey dig into audience archetypes (like the dreaded "Devil's Advocate"), the 5 types of questions we all deal with as presenters, and why audience interaction is a gift.   Check out the blog post about how to handle the 5 types of audience questions here , and download your "Meeting Prep" workbook here .   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Ar...

Julie and Casey take you on a voice memo diary of their experience presenting for two days at the Kayo Conferences' Annual Leadership Retreat. Get an inside look at how they prep, dealing with nerves, and self-care in the form of frozen dairy.   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-owned bra...

Julie and Casey sit down with Anjali Bhargava, founder of Anjali's Cup, to talk about her journey as an entrepreneur. Along the way they discuss the power of names, the joys and perils of being your own boss, and what it takes to bring your work to the world without losing yourself and what matters.   Use the code "voiceis" for 15% off of Anjali's beautiful spice and tea products  here .     Thank...

Julie and Casey sit down with happiness expert Stephanie Harrison to talk the science, the soft, and the squishy of how we think about happiness . . . including where we get it wrong, and what to do about that.   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-owned brands) will hook you up! For 50% of...

In this solo mini-episode, Casey gets out of a post New Year mini-spiral with a little help from Magic Mike, and explores the tool of curiosity for getting out of our own way in communication and in life. 

In this solo minisode, Julie dives in to explore the question "Does accomplishing hard work mean SHOWING how hard you work?", and how backing off of ourselves leads to better solutions for our biggest challenges.

Julie and Casey interview each other about the best and worst of the year that was, a different way into goals for 2023, and what they're excited about for the future. Along the way they get into assembling your personal team, learning how to be a better friend, and lots of ways of looking at the concept of "care". Watch this interview on video here!   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! I...

Julie and Casey chat with spiritual business coach, author, and founder of SoulTour Tara-Nicholle Kirke about upgrading to "lick your plate-level" dreams, finding our voices, and how to get to know what we really need to succeed. Along the way, we hear what our shadow selves have to teach us, and the "droplet of god" in all of us.  Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try...

Julie and Casey sit down with personal brand expert, activist, and president of Synastry Capital Janna Meyrowitz Turner to talk about making the impact you want to make and how to align your life and resources. Along the way, they discuss strategic language within movements, creating the world you want for your kid, and how the journey sometimes only reveals itself when you look back.   Thank you...

Julie and Casey sit down with Erotic Wholeness coach Darshana Avila to discuss pleasure as a nutrient, a "more than sexy" definition of erotic, the importance of self- AND community care, and the ultimate cure for burnout. Along the way, we get into why the Powers That Be don't want us to be embodied — and how staying connected to and feeling pleasure in your body may be one of the most powerful w...

Julie and Casey sit down with Disaster Clean up expert Jackie Carpenter to talk all things dirty.   Along the way they discuss how taking things off the beaten path can be a pathway to success, gathering your team, and building success off messes no one else wants to touch. Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (fu...

Julie and Casey sit down with Lena West (a unicorn in the business coach space) to talk what it means to stand in your value. Along the way we rehash the Girl Boss era, dig into integrity and being of service, and hear about finding a medical team that actually works for you.    TOP TAKEAWAYS: The Girl Boss movement and the "create more places for women in leadership" movement aren't the same thin...