This week, we’re getting personal. The phrase “sandwich generation” refers to people in their 40s and 50s who are juggling raising children and caring for aging parents, and that’s exactly whe…

Regardless of where you are in your career, you’ve probably heard the phrase “work-life balance” so many times that it’s started to not mean anything. Our approach to work-life balance needs t…

This week’s rerelease is another round on gratitude! Gratitude is a year-round necessity. It helps keep us balanced and thinking positively, so we can be better humans for ourselves and those around…

In the world of business today, everything is about productivity. While everyone’s version of productivity looks a little different, the feeling of guilt for not being productive is pretty universal…

Handing over parts of the decision-making process to your team isn’t always easy. But it’s not an all-or-nothing, no-hands-on-the-wheel process, either. When you let your team in on the decision-m…

When was the last time you got to the end of your task list for the day? Never – there is always more to do at home and work. Whether it’s taking on a new project at work or pursuing a new hobby a…

Oh boy. We are tackling a topic that can be tricky in a post-COVID, pre-recession workplace: joy. While we acknowledge that not all people feel joy in the workplace, we really want to consider how bri…

Remember that time when we thought the turbulent white water that is business ownership was temporary? When COVID, business loss, and social upheaval surrounded us, we often came back to that elusive …

Not only is play relaxing and enjoyable, it keeps us mentally and emotionally healthy. This week we discuss the importance of finding fun activities.

For a non-profit, community-governed health system, philanthropy is paramount. Michelle Reyneart joins us to discuss her work as Vice President of the Sparrow Foundation and how it keeps the health sy…

Gratitude is a year-round necessity. It helps keep us balanced and thinking positively, so we can be better humans for ourselves and those around us. Adding a daily gratitude practice to our routine c…

Barb Byrum — Ingham County Clerk and our latest guest — has been fighting for the residents of Michigan as long as we can remember. From defending the word "vagina," to performing Michigan’s fir…

This past year Karen turned lemons into lemonade by making big moves, both literally and figuratively, in her personal life and in her business. For the first time in a long time, everything seems to …

Happiness is something we can practice. Yup, you read that right. It's not easy, and it is most definitely circumstantial, but at the end of the day happiness is a choice we make in our mindset and ou…

This episode, we have a juicy topic for you: guilt. It's a powerful emotion. We’ve all experienced guilt, sometimes more than others. How does guilt play a role in our personal and professional live…

Everyone can get bogged down in the chaos of life. Taking a step back to ask yourself why you're doing what you're doing can be a huge source of inspiration to carry us through the chaos. Special gues…

There's no better place to talk about building community than out in the community itself. As our first-ever live show, this episode was recorded live from Arts Night Out at Bad Annie's Sweary Goods i…

Do you ever feel pushed to the brink, overwhelmed or anxious as a business owner? As entrepreneurs, we're often operating at a very high level for extended periods of time. And then, as parents, we fi…

Reputation is undeniably something all professionals should spend time managing. And small business owners know how much the opinions of customers, prospects and referral sources matter to their busin…

What do you think about when I say "plan ahead?" For us, planning a project and managing the mayhem of parenthood come to mind. While we love a good plan, sometimes it's challenging to stay ahead of a…

It's inevitable that there are more demands on your time than you can realistically handle. If your business, projects and family schedules are anything like ours, your calendar is often full to the b…

There are some days I can't even find my pen. Or I search the house for the iPhone that I'm actually holding in my hand. Does that ever happen to you? Staying organized sometimes feels like an unattai…

Today we reveal five simple steps to finally achieving life balance! // Look in the mirror and repeat these words: Life Balance is a Fucking Lie. // Feel better?

The thing about being a leader—sometimes it feels pretty lonely. Heavy decisions and indecision can weigh on you. Who do you turn to when your baggage is starting to feel heavy?

In our last half of this episode, we were taking stock. In part two, we are letting go. No shame. No guilt. No excuses.