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Join Kattie as she welcomes Laura Tyler as her new co-host.  Together with their friend Maureen Gegan they dive into a candid conversation about female friendships - how they take work and many times don't work out or fade away…but when they do they're so important and create both physical and mental health benefits. Shared on this episode: Healthline:  Benefits of a Girl Squad and Female Friendships "Tend and Befriend Theory" Rachel Vorona Cote: The Art of Loving and Losing Female Friends Vox:  How to Handle a Lopsided Friendship Compelling Question:  W Magazine: The 45 Best Female Friendship MoviesDid You Know:  Time: Why Ending a Friendship Can Be Worse Than a BreakupIt Doesn't All Suck:  BBC: Long Lost Friends United After a Twist of Fateimprfct life®The CornerInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCreditsHost:  Kattie Capozza and Laura TylerGuest: Maureen GeganMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

In this first part of a two part conversation, we begin discussing the dynamics of being a care taker to our aging parents and family members.  Kattie is joined by guests Amy Deslauriers, Amelia Mani, and Karen Wade to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned around taking care of others, taking care of "business", and taking time to care for our selves.Shared on this episode: Caregiving.org - Resources  Care Giver Action Network:  10 Tips for Family Caregivers Care Giver Action Daughterhood.org Care Giver Connection Did You Know:  Caregiving for the LBGTQI+ Community SAGE USA:  Advocacy & Services for LGBTQI+ Elders SAGE USA: Caregiver Guide It Doesn't All Suck:  Samantha Roecker Runs Boston for Mental Health Awareness for Medical CaregiversToday: Why This Nurse Ran the Boston Marathon in Scrubsimprfct life®The CornerInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCreditsHost:  Kattie CapozzaGuests:  Amy Deslauriers Amelia Mani Karen Wade  (freshstartcbd.greencompassglobal.com - www.karen.freshstartconsulting@gmail.com - Instagram: karenwade_freshstart),  Music: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

In this first part of a two part conversation, we begin discussing the dynamics of being a care taker to our aging parents and family members.  Kattie is joined by guests Amy Deslauriers, Amelia Mani, and Karen Wade to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned around taking care of others, taking care of "business", and taking time to care for our selves.Shared on this episode: AARP:  Caregiving in the United States Learn More About Generation Jones imprfct life®The CornerInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCreditsHost:  Kattie CapozzaGuests:  Amy Deslauriers Amelia Mani Karen Wade  (freshstartcbd.greencompassglobal.com - www.karen.freshstartconsulting@gmail.com - Instagram: karenwade_freshstart),  Music: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

In episode three we explore the pursuit of understanding what matters most to us as individuals and how to gain better alignment with that in our live.  Kattie is joined by guests Kristina Grant and Jen Gutman to discuss their own personal journeys and lessons learned, some of the implications of not doing this, detractors to our pursuit, and some advice to others as they embark on their own journey of discovery.Shared on this episode: Pew Research:  What Makes Life Meaningful:  Views from 17 advanced economies Tiny Buddha:  Knowing What Matters Instead of Living by Default HBR:  6 Causes of Burnout and How to Avoid Them SLMA: The Science of Stress Mindful.org:  Hot to tell if you are misaligned with your purpose Inc.:  If You Want to Fix Burnout, You First Have to Understand Its 6 Main Causes The Atlantic:  Why Life Has Gotten More Comfortable and Less Happy HSide: Link Between Physical and Mental Health Soulsalt:  How to Prioritize Your Life Thought Catalog:  12 Reasons Women Who Put Themselves First Are Happier and More Successful Did You Know:  Did COVID Lockdowns Actually Help Us Discover What Matters Most? Time:  Covid 19 Pandemic Life Decisions The Guardian:  Over Three Quarters of Britons Re-evaluate Lives During COVID Greater Good:  How Getting COVID 19 Force Me to Reexamine My Life It Doesn't All Suck:  Leaving a Legacy of BloomsGood News Network:  Canadian Millionaire Donates His Life Savings to Plant 100,000 Daffodilsimprfct life®The CornerInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCreditsHost:  Kattie CapozzaGuests: Kristina Grant and Jen GutmanMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

In episode two we give some time to "the forgotten generation"; Generation X.   Kattie and Mila invite their two close friends Laura and Mary to reflect on the past (heart throbs, mix tapes, lawn darts, and movies that scared us) before discussing the more complex aspects of this generation during middle age and looking forward into retirement.  Join us for laughs, debate, and a little wishful thinking.Shared on this episode: Molly Ringwald in The NewYorker:  What About the Breakfast Club?  O Magazine:  The New Midlife Crisis: Why (and How) It's Hitting Gen X Women Enjoli Perfume Commercial - "I'm a Woman" Did You Know:  Wabi Sabi Mental Floss: 20 Facts About Generation X AARP: Financial Facts About Generation X Mental Floss: 10 PSAs That Tried to Save Generation X It Doesn't All Suck:  Traveling With IntentionThe Guardian:  Scientists Developing Single Test to Detect Four Cancers in Womenimprfct life®The CornerInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCreditsHost:  Kattie Capozza Guest Host:  Mila AlemanGuests: Laura Tyler and Mary Seriñá Music: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Welcome back to Season Two of the House of Apis podcast.  Kattie and Mila share their experiences with an annual reflection tool called YearCompass.  Plus, they announce several exciting changes coming to House of Apis.Shared on this episode: YearCompass The History of Women and Banking Thanks to RBG Women and Credit Over the Decades Did You Know:  Wabi Sabi Japanology:  What Does Wabi Sabi Mean This Column Will Change Your Life:  The Beauty in Imperfection Psychology Today:  The Beauty of Imperfection It Doesn't All Suck:  Traveling With IntentionPositive News:  "Three Good Things:  City Tours from Eye-opening Perspectives"House of ApisThe HiveInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Take a listen to the House of Apis end of year message where Mila and Kattie take a moment to personally reflect on 2021 and look forward to 2022.  YearCompass 2021/2022House of ApisThe HiveInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Kattie and Mila share their experience at TEDWomen and highlight some of the amazing women and organizations that were showcased. Shared on this episode: TEDWomen 2021 TED:  Ideas Worth Spreading Kyra Gaunt:  Deep Play the Black Girls Way Kyra Gaunt:  Video Shared During Deep Play the Black Girls Way Session Diana Adams: Chosen Family Law Center Emily Pilliton-Lam: Girls Garage Gina Chavez: Niñas Arriba College Fund Gina Chavez: "La Que Manda" Latin Grammy Awards Srishti Bakshi: MOWO Fleet COP26: UN Climate Change Conference Shabana Basij-Rasikh - School of Leadership Afghanistan Shabana Basij-Rasikh: TEDWomen 2021 Presentation "The Dream of Educating Afghan Girls Lives On" Kathryn Kolbert: Champion of Advancing Women's Rights Kathryn Kolbert: "The End of Roe v. Wade - and What Comes Next?" Did You Know:  Future LibraryFuture LibraryIt Doesn't All Suck:  The Story of 100 Tampons in Space Marcia Belsky:  "100 Tampons" NASA: 100 Tampons and 2 Other Times Space Travel Failed Female Astronauts  House of ApisThe HiveInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: ZapsplatCover photo: Stacie McChesney

Kattie and Mila are joined by two guests Geneviéve Ho Sam Sooi and Laura O'Connor to discuss the choice to be child free.  We'll share current trends around this choice, explore some of the reasons this choice is made, and share our experiences and personal journeys.  Shared on this episode: CNN:  Why More Women Are Deciding Not to Have Kids World Economic Forum:  Bye, bye, baby?  Birthrates are declining globally - here's why it matters The Guardian:  Pope Francis: The Choice to Not Have Children is Selfish Mic: 8 Questions We Need to Stop Asking Women Who Don't Want Kids Did You Know:  Erik Erikson and the Psychosocial Stages of Human DevelopmentSimply Psychology:  Erik EriksonIt Doesn't All Suck:  The Story of Lacey and Betty the Bee Positive News Network:  Meet the friends that are finding joy in the age gap South London Cares House of ApisThe HiveInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaGuests: Geneviéve Ho Sam Sooi and Laura O'ConnorMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Kattie and Mila discuss "Zoom Fatigue" - something many of us are experiencing after the past two years of using video conferencing as our primary way to see and communicate with friends, family, and colleagues.  Listen in to this bonus episode to hear our experiences with this form of fatigue and some tips on what you can do to alleviate some of the down side.Harvard Business Review:  "How to Combat Zoom Fatigue"Body and Soul:  "Why are Zoom calls so draining?"

"Woulda, coulda, shoulda"...All those things that if we had just known, might have shaped us differently or sent us in different life directions.  Kattie and Mila invite their good friends Amy Deslauriers and Sonia Davidson to discuss some life lessons they wish they had know a bit earlier and how knowing them may have made a difference...or not. Shared on this episode:Live Your Life On Purpose Blog:  7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger by Annie ZelmDid You Know:  More Dangerous Than A Shark? 10 Animals More Likely to Kill You Than Sharks by Jaymi Heimbuch 5 Things More Likely to Kill You Than A Shark Attack Shark Attacks:  7 Surprising Things More Dangerous Than Sharing The Ocean With 'Jaws' by Ileana Paules-Bronet It Doesn't All Suck:  The Story of Lacey and Betty the BeeGood News Network:  Teen Rescues Bumblebee and Now It Wont Leave Her SideHouse of ApisThe HiveInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaGuests:  Amy Deslauriers and Sonia DavidsonMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Listen in on a discussion exploring how we, as a society, are emerging from COVID lockdowns and how this is impacting our mental and physical wellbeing.  Kattie and Mila will share their personal stories with navigating stress and experiencing what is called "languishing" and provide a few no cost / low cost ideas on how to invest in a little self care to get you through.  Shared on this episode: NY Times: "There's a Name for the Blah Your Feeling:  It's Called Languishing" Open Learn: "Stress and anxiety in the digital age: The dark side of technology" Psychology Today:  "The High Cost of Calm" Cleveland Clinic: Women and Stress Did You Know:  Gallup's Annual "Global Emotions" Study Forbes: "Global Emotions Survey Shows Record High Levels of People 'Feeling Stressed, Sad, Angry and Worried'" Gallup Global Emotions Study 2021  It Doesn't All Suck:  Spreading Joy One Jar at a TimeGood News Network:  Woman Delivers Compliment Jars Anonymously to Dozens of Friends With Notes of Praise During PandemicHouse of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Kattie and Mila invite their dear friend Lina AbiRafeh (global women's rights expert and "Hell Yeah" Feminist) to join them in a discussion around feminism and feminists.   They'll explore the concept and misconceptions around the term feminist, discuss their own personal journeys around being feminists, and tackle some tough questions that often get presented to feminists to defend or justify.  They'll also spend some time discussing the situation in Afghanistan and the impact on women and girls in the country and what we can do to help.Shared on this episode: TEDBlog: What's the definition of feminism?  12 Talks that explain it to you.  The Washington Post: What type of feminist (or anti-feminist) are you? The Guardian: Am I a feminist? You asked Google - here's the answer.  by Natasha Walter, Lola Okolosie, and Kate Maltby "Feminists: What Were They Thinking?" - Trailer Roxanne Gay:  Confessions of a Bad Feminst - TEDtalk Did You Know:  The Fate of Women and Girls in Afghanistan CNN Article:  For Afghan Women the US Rhetoric of Liberation has Fallen Short by Lina AbiRafeh CNN Interview:  Fears over rights of women under Taliban control Shamsia Hassani : First female street artist in Afghanistan It Doesn't All Suck:  Compensation for Housework in DivorceNYTimes:  Husband Must Pay Wife $7,700 for Years of Housework, Chinese Court RulesGuest Bio, Links and Information:  Lina AbiRafeh, PhDLina AbiRafeh is a global women's rights expert and humanitarian aid worker with decades of experience worldwide. Since 2015, she has served as the Executive Director of the Arab Institute for Women at the Lebanese American University, an academic/activist institute covering the 22 Arab states. The Institute was established in 1973 as the first women's institute in the Arab region – and one of the first globally. Lina spent over 20 years in development and humanitarian contexts in countries such as Afghanistan, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, and others. Her specific expertise is in gender-based violence prevention and response, summarized by her TEDx talk, Women Deliver PowerTalk, keynote address for Swedish International Development Agency annual meeting, amongst others. Lina completed her doctoral work from the London School of Economics and published “Gender and International Aid in Afghanistan: The Politics and Effects of Intervention” based on her research. She speaks and publishes frequently on a range of gender issues, for instance on the need for a feminist response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Arab women and girls. She believes women's leadership is the strongest vehicle for peace and sustainable development. Lina's piece I Hate International Women's Day has resonated with women's rights activists worldwide. Her most recent writing, on women in Afghanistan, was featured on CNN, leading to a live CNN interview on this topic. Lina is a board member of various organizations including SheDecides, Forced Migration Review, Society of Gender Professionals, and others. Lina is among the Gender Equality Top 100 worldwide in 2018 and 2019. She was awarded a Vital Voices fellowship for 2021 for outstanding women leaders. She was recognized by the Women's Media Center as one of their Progressive Women's Voices for 2021 and is featured in their database of experts.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-abirafeh-28774867/Twitter: @LinaAbiRafeh Instagram: @LinaAbiRafeh Medium: https://linaabirafeh.medium.com/Blog: https://linasays.wordpress.comHouse of Apis Social Media:House of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaGuest: Lina AbiRafeh, PhDMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Kattie and Mila discuss why, in 2021, we are still talking about the lack of women, and especially women of color, in senior leadership roles in businesses and organizations.  Especially when we see more and more research showing that the stylistic behaviors and values that women leaders bring to the table tend to be those that are highly valued by employees.Shared on this episode: IBM Institute for Business Value Study Pixar's "Purl" Pixar's Kristen Lester Interview McKinsey: "One is the loneliest number" LeanIn: Women in the Workplace 2020 McKinsey: "Why Diversity Matters" Forbes: "How Women Leaders Are Building Better Workplaces" Did You Know:  "The Broken Rung" LeanIn: Women in the Workplace 2019 Forbes: "How to Fix the Broken Rung" by Shelley Zalis It Doesn't All Suck:  Equality Can't Wait WinnersNYTimes: Equality Can't Wait WinnersHouse of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Hosts Kattie and Mila explore the concept of impostor syndrome; what it is and the challenge with traditional discussions on the phenomenon.  They explore the concept of environmental exclusion when the culture, environment, biases surrounding a person are more so the cause of feeling like an imposter vs. an internally occurring phenomenon.Shared on this episode: Review of Original Research: "The Impostor Phenomenon: Recent Research Findings Regarding Dynamics, Personality and Family Patterns and Their Implications for Treatment" by Joe Langford and Pauline Rose Clance HBR: "Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome" by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey Psychology Today: "Do You Have Momposter Syndrome" by Alison Escalante M.D. BBC:  "Why imposter syndrome hits women and women of colour harder" by Sheryl Nance-Nash University World News:  "Impostor syndrome?  No. Just racism." by Ebony McGee Psychology Today: "Nine Ways to Fight Impostor Syndrome" by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. Did You Know:  The Power Pose Harpers Bazaar: "How standing like Wonder Woman can boost your confidence" TED Talk: "Your body language may shape who you are" by Amy Cuddy It Doesn't All Suck:   "A woman will helm the Louvre for the first time in its 228- year history" "The Boss Is Back:  Diana Ross is Releasing Her First New Album in 15 Years" Diana Ross: New Song - "Thank You" Diana Ross: "Do You Know Where You're Going To" Diana Ross: "Muscles" Diana Ross: "Mirror Mirror" House of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Hosts Kattie and Mila go beyond the news and talk about how COVID has impacted us on a personal level.  Join us for a conversation with our friends Kirsti J. and Patty F. where we share how we've personally navigated the last year and a half - what we experienced, how we managed, and what we learned about ourselves. Shared on this episode:COVID Impact on Women and Work:  CNN Business: The US economy lost 140,000 jobs in December.  All of them were held by women.It Doesn't All Suck: Falling In Love on the Canada / US Border House of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaGuests:  Kirsti J. and Patty F.Music: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Hosts Kattie and Mila explore the internal tension that exists within us when it comes to asking for help.  Why is it so hard for so many of us?  What are the benefits of getting more comfortable with asking for help?  Join us for a conversation with our friends Franci Wessels and Laura Tyler where we share our very personal experiences with learning the art of asking for help. Shared on this episode:Why asking for help is so hard and what's at risk if we don't ask:    CNBC: Why Asking for Help is so Hard and How to Get Better at it HBR: 3 Myths That Stop People From Asking for Help at Work NY Times: Why Is Asking for Help So Difficult Gender nuances in asking for helpFreelancing Females Facebook GroupHouse of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaGuests:  Laura Tyler and Franci WesselsMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Hosts Kattie and Mila explore how our personal culture and context shape us into the women we are today.  Join us for a conversation with our friends Susan Long Walsh and Anjali Gvalani where we share our very personal experiences, celebrate our role models, and discuss the signals we received growing up that told us what "good girls" were supposed to do.Shared on this episode:Time Poverty:  HBR: Beyond Material Poverty: Why Time Poverty Matters for Individuals, Organisations, and Nations GatesNotes:  Two Superpowers We Wish We Had Time:  Melinda Gates Offers a Solution to Time Poverty It Doesn't All Suck:  The breast cancer home-testing kit inspired by a dog's noseHouse of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaGuests:  Susan Long Walsh and Anjali GvalaniMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: Zapsplat

Welcome to House of Apis.  Hosts Kattie and Mila introduce you to a new space for women and girls to come together for self development, support, and solidarity.  This episode explores the three pillars and shares some self development opportunities for you to get started on your own journey.Shared on this episode:Self Development Plan and Rowboat Worksheet (available at House of Apis website when you sign up for the newsletter.)"Did You Know" - First use of the word "vagina" by a production company in film. "The Menstruation Story"  https://youtu.be/4kWR-rIKRe4House of ApisInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al Humaidhi Sound Effects: Zapsplat

Welcome to House of Apis.  Hosts Kattie and Mila introduce you to a new space for women and girls to come together for self development, support, and solidarity.  This episode introduces you to our two hosts and co-founders of House of Apis and invites you to come along with them and join a community of unapologetically extraordinary women.www.houseofapis.comInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInCredits:Hosts:  Mila Aleman and Kattie CapozzaMusic: Hussa Al HumaidhiSound Effects: ZapsplatDid you know? segment sources:https://www.britannica.com/animal/honeybeehttps://www.biologyonline.com/dictionary/honeybeehttps://asknature.org/strategy/honeycomb-structure-is-space-efficient-and-strong/It doesn't all suck! segment sources:https://www.positive.news/society/what-went-right-in-2020-the-top-20-good-news-stories-of-the-year/https://www.npr.org/2021/02/18/969129496/new-zealand-will-offer-free-sanitary-products-at-schools-to-fight-period-poverty?t=1614092561860