Adulting 101

Life has been slowly improving and I want to talk about the journey to get here. Even in the most isolating of times, we are all living in a common experience. When you're feeling all the feels, think of the others who have felt them before. Share if you need to, or don't; I just want you to know that I am right here in your corner. --- Connect with me on IG: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Lack of sunlight got you down? Don't worry, I've got you! Join me for this conversation with Rachel, a therapist and yogi who offers practical advice on dealing with Season Affective Disorder. From lower energy levels, to changes in motivation and mood, S.A.D. can really get the best of us this time of year. If you're looking for tangible tips to help get through these long & often dreary months, this episode is for you! --- Connect w. Rachel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithrachel/ --- Connect w. Me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

A little update from my last solo episode; still feeling stuck but slightly less melancholic. Let's talk about what I've been doing to help push past feeling stuck & allow me to offer some words of caution if you are experiencing something similar. --- Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Evi is a child free millennial by choice who is here to share her story of growing her social media following talking about just that. In a society that expects women to grow up and have kids, it can be interesting to navigate the conversation about the opposite. Listen as she shares some of the most common feedback she receives as well as the perfect comebacks to those who ask "Well, why not??". --- Find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/childfreemillennialfromtiktok/ Find her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@childfreemillennial --- Connect w. Me: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Things have been hard lately. However, rather than turn this podcast into my personal therapy session, I am offering some insight and tips from a conversation I had with a friend of mine while on my trip to the West Coast. Remember, the points of confusion often come in between the lulls of life, so let's chat about how to pull through. --- CONNECT W. ME www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Have you ever wanted to try something new, but felt like you didn't have the right skillset? This week's guest has been there and done that. Join me while I chat with Lindsay, a mom of 3 who quit her job in real estate to start a business which she has successfully scaled to over 6-figures in just 3 years. No shortage of inspiration in this episode, you won't want to miss it. --- CONNECT W. LINDSAY https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydarnelle/ https://www.lindsaydarnelle.com/ --- CONNECT W. ME https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Sometimes we feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious and we don't know what to do. If the internet is making you feel guilty for not doing enough - remember this: IT ISN'T REAL! Join me for a conversation about how sometimes the best self-care we can do is none at all. --- Find me on IG: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Join me for this week's conversation with Body Image Expert, Emma Gerrard. Our conversation covers a variety of topics as we discuss all things body acceptance, what it's like to run a business & be student, as well as the importance of believing in yourself above all else. If you're looking for a pep talk - you're in the right place! --- Check out Emma's website: www.respectyourbody.ca Find Emma on IG: https://www.instagram.com/emma.respectyourbody --- Find me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Well my friend, it's been a hot minute. The past couple months have been a whirlwind of *BUSY* when at the same time it feels like no time has passed at all. Welcome to the episode where I just talk about myself for 15 minutes and hope that someone is listening. Thanks for being here. --- Find me on IG: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Well my friend, this is it for now. Enjoy this quick little recap of where my head is at, why I'm taking a break, and find out when/if I am coming back. Miss you already!!! --- Find me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

This week I had the absolutely pleasure of sitting down and chatting with fellow Ontario entrepreneurs Katie and Jenni of the Girl Gang Canada. In this conversation the two share their experience navigating entrepreneurship during the pandemic. We also talk about the incredible power in fostering a community of support, and the process of adapting through changing circumstances. This episode is for all women out there (entrepreneur or not) looking to get inspired to start chasing after some of their biggest dreams. - - - Find the Girl Gang Online: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlgang.ca/ https://thegirlgang.ca/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirlgangcanada - - - Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Sometimes we get so caught up in the chaos of our current reality, we forget that what we have built was something we once dreamed about. If you are struggling with feeling like you are drowning, constantly stressed, or just completely overwhelmed by what's happening in your life... this episode is for you. --- Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Join Emma and I for a conversation all about what it's really like to look at your life & your desires and get curious. In the episode, we move through a conversation all about overcoming limiting beliefs and taking a chance on those little nudges that arise along the way. If you're looking for inspiration to take a chance on that little idea you have, this episode is for you. --- Find her podcast: https://www.thecuriousonepodcast.com/ Connect w. Emma on IG: @thecuriousonepodcast --- Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

When was the last time you found yourself in a really miserable situation, just waiting for it to be over? For me it happened twice in the last week, ha! As someone who used to have very little patience and find myself struggling to keep my composure in the best of situations... I have learned a thing or two about making those unbearable scenarios a little less painful. Listen in as I share my best tips with you as they apply to life as of late. --- Learn more about Soul Society: https://lifestylebydesignstudio.com/soulsociety --- Connect w. me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

The episode you've all been waiting for (lol, jk). In celebration of 200 episodes of Adulting 101, I am joined for the first time ever by my fiancé Dan. Join us for a very short and laid back conversation while Dan answers listener submitted questions. Be sure to leave him that 5 star iTunes review - ha! --- Connect w. me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

This week, I am starting a conversation based on a resounding trend of questions I have received on TikTok. If you have ever found yourself holding back from pursuing an interest out of fear of it not making sense to other people; this is the episode for you. Let's talk about our tendency to want to fit ourselves into a box and why that needs to stop... like right now. - - - Learn more about Soul Society: https://lifestylebydesignstudio.com/soulsociety - - - Find me on TikTok: @daanielleryan Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Have you ever considered making a drastic career shift in your life? This week's guest did exactly that. Listen to our conversation as Alyssa shares her story of finding spirituality, and learning to lean into the pain & discomfort of what's not working to figure out what will. - - - Visit Alyssa's website: www.auraawakening.com Connect with Alyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/awakening.alyssa/ - - - Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Remember that time you did that thing and someone said something not so nice about it? Or maybe someone else did a thing and you were the one to say something not so nice? Safe to say we have all been in either of these scenarios one time or another... In this episode I jump into our obsession with other people's lives and their obsession with ours - why it happens & why literally none of it matters. You won't want to miss this. - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Sometimes getting what we want in life requires bold action, and this week's guest shares her story of exactly that. From moving across the continent to taking a chance on herself & starting her own yoga business, listen as Martyna shares her story of overcoming trauma, self doubt, and limiting beliefs in pursuit of a life she loves. You won't want to miss this one. --- Connect w. Martyna: https://www.instagram.com/martynaborekyoga/ --- Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Here we have it folks, the inspirational chat nobody asked for. Join me for an episode entirely inspired by Instagram posts of my past. This is a chat all about letting our problems feel a little smaller, and allowing our goals to change in whatever way we see fit. It's time to start creating whatever life we want. --- Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Ever wonder what it would be like to achieve great success? Or perhaps you've always wondered what the actual cost of achieving that success would be? Well my friend, this week's guest has lived it. Join my conversation with Mallory Rowan who successfully built three multi-six figure businesses in her 20's & learned a few hard lessons about going all in, in the process. Mallory shares her struggles with burnout, online bullying, and learning that it's okay to steer course in a new direction if your old path isn't doing it anymore. You won't want to miss this one. --- Find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/malloryrowan Check our her website: https://www.malloryrowan.com --- https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

If you're lacking motivation or a desire to do anything at all, you're definitely not alone. Here's a conversation about exactly where I'm at these days, and how it's okay for you to feel the same. Also enjoy a seemingly random (but hopefully entertaining )story about my recent experience inside the Canadian Healthcare System. Never a dull moment. --- Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

In this week's episode our guest shares the story of the sh*t show of her twenties & how this philosophy applies to both her real life and podcast of the same name. Sophia walks us through the process of starting her own podcast before feeling ready or qualified to do so & the journey that has unfolded since. If you find yourself sitting on a dream or idea, not quite ready to take action... this episode is for you! - - - Connect w. Sophia and her podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theshitshowofmytwenties/ - - - Find me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Well my friend, we made it to FOUR YEARS of Adulting 101. What started out as a fun project being recorded from the front seat of my car, very quickly transformed my whole life into something so much more. Consider this episode a reminder to keep the faith, to try when you don't feel like trying, and to trust that the good is always on it's way to you. Join me for some laughs, a few tears, and whole lot of heartfelt advice. I appreciate you. --- LEARN ABOUT THE SOUL SOCIETY: https://lifestylebydesignstudio.com/soulsociety FIND ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

Are you feeling stuck? This week's guest has lived through that feeling too. From working corporate retail to finding yoga & creating a life on her own terms - Leta has a few lessons to share. Join us for a conversation all about learning to really tune into your intuition, understanding what you really want, and honouring where you are at throughout the process of transforming your life. Now is a good a time as any to start changing your life, and you definitely don't want to miss this one. --- Find Leta on IG: https://www.instagram.com/letaalexandra/ Work with Leta: https://leta-stevens-coaching.mykajabi.com/workwithme Life in Alignment Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5Rb5ZtUKHRUOMKZJTSSNac?si=vDCFesfRR4aBAcu2F6-aLA Life in Alignment Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-in-alignment/id1532790937 --- Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

So, I put the question out to my Instagram followers & asked how they define success. The response I received kickstarted some pretty interesting conversations and I wanted to dive a little bit deeper. Whether you see success as zeros in your bank account, finding a sense of fulfillment, or having the freedom to do what you want, when you want - there is value in this episode for all. Let's talk about it. - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

When was the last time you decided to try something just for the sake of it? This week's guest knows that experience all too well. Listen as Ramona shares her journey pursuing a career in music and all the hurdles she has overcome in the pursuit of her success. In our conversation we discuss the importance of learning to navigate the hard stuff and the power in adapting as plans change. Plus, a few valuable lessons in staying true to you, even when your plan doesn't make sense to those around you. You won't want to miss this one. - - - Connect with Ramona on IG: https://www.instagram.com/svgptchkdds/ Savage Patch Kidds on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vZMBMs Savage Patch Kidds on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3tQtz9B - - - Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

I want to start the conversation on living our lives for fun & future because tomorrow isn't guaranteed, but it's also not a complete write-off yet; the lesson I've been learning through navigating the loss of my brother and friend gone too soon. Have you ever though about treating your life like an experiment? Maybe now's the time - let's talk about it. - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

If you've ever dealt with a difficult breakup and wondered how on earth you were going to make it through... this one is for you. From toxic relationships, to jealousy, to life beyond your relationship, this week's guest addresses it all. Listen to Sarah as she shares her experiences navigating her own past relationships and those of numerous clients, and shares advice on how to find your way back to normalcy through the chaos. --- Connect with Sarah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakupcure/ Join her FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2425840977684708/ --- Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Do you consider yourself to be a passionate person? Do your passions bring you joy? Have you ever thought about what would happen if those things went away? Don't worry, not many of us have. In this week's episode I am opening the discussion about how to connect back to who you are beyond all of the noise. Listen as I share my best advice for learning to let go of expectations, rediscovering your own values, and finding a way to stay happy regardless of what happens in your external world. --- Learn more about the Soul Society: https://lifestylebydesignstudio.com/soulsociety --- Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio/

What are you supposed to do when your Plan A, didn't quite goes as planned? This week's guest knows this reality all too well. Join me for a conversation with Sydney Weiss, Podcast Host and Attorney, while we dive into her many personal lessons in perseverance, messy action, and wanting to do it all. If you're a millennial that has faced any version of hardship or struggle in life, this episode is for you. Come and get inspired with me. --- Connect with Sydney on IG: https://www.instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast https://www.instagram.com/sydneyaw Visit her website: https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com https://www.sydneyaweiss.com https://www.storiesofinspiringjoy.com --- Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

The internet makes us all want what everyone else has... and that can be REALLY hard to handle. Listen as I openly share my own experiences dealing with comparison. From allowing it to foster toxic habits to using it as a tool for my own growth; there is definitely a place for healthy amounts of comparison, but knowing where & how to draw the line is key. - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

If you've ever felt unsure that the path you are on is the right one for you, this episode is your solution. Jill shares all of the important lessons she has learned navigating life in her twenties. From living to please others, facing fears, self-doubt, and letting go of what we expected our lives to look like; listen to our open and honest advice for doing the best you can with what you already have. --- Find Jill on TikTok @fullyfriday Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyfriday/ And elsewhere online: https://direct.me/fullyfriday --- Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio or TikTok @daanielleryan

As humans we have the capacity to hold a lot of love, however the opposite often speaks true also. Listen as I share a story time about a situation I found myself in on Twitter, and the realization I came to after the fact. If you're a holder of grudges, that's totally normal, but let's talk about how we can start to let some of that hurt go. - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Wouldn't it be amazing to retire by 35? Well, this week's guest plans to do just that. Catie coins herself the "Millennial Money Honey" and she is on a mission to teach young people everywhere how to take control of their finances. Join us for an open conversation on how to get started on your journey for financial responsibility - even if you're starting at zero! - - - Find Catie on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoneyhoney/ TikTok - millennialmoneyhoney Website - https://www.millennialmoneyhoney.com - - - Catie's book recommendations: Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins Little Book to Common Sense Investing by John C Bogle I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - - - Catie's post on calculating your FI/RE savings rate: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKUhC7yn5GW/ Access My Budget Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WBLyTOnqoRUb1sjNqI-20Q5nV4JVLtBEHPJJmukSV24/edit?usp=sharing (US) Start investing on Wealthfront (get $5K managed free): https://wlth.fr/2nxyWgr (Canada) Start investing on Wealthsimple (get $10k managed free): https://wealthsimple.com/invite/ZB3NUW - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

New day, new year, same old COVID story. If you're finding yourself full of mixed emotions about your reality thanks to the state of the world, you're definitely not alone. Join me for a discussion about how to find hope amidst uncertainty, as well as steps we can take when we feel at a loss for control in our lives. - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Have you ever started something only to later decide that wasn't what you actually wanted? This week's guest is sharing her story on exactly that. Join us as we discuss Lauren's transition from her corporate career downtown Toronto to building her own business her way. Listen to her thoughts on the power of building trust in yourself, the mentality it takes to start creating the life you desire, and tips you can use to let go of the pressure to always just do what's expected of you. --- Connect with Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderncollective_/ --- Find me on Instagram also: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

My entire life I thought I was goal motivated... but 2020 changed that. Let's chat about what it looks like to set smaller goals, scale back our projections, and make the most of the new year by taking things day by day. Listen in to an open conversation about what things are looking like in my business, and some words of reassurance for you to carry with you as you look at your own goals for 2021. - - - Let's connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Who knew that financial literacy DIDN'T have to come from white men in suits? World meet Ellyce, the millennial who is TikTok dancing her way to success in the finance industry by turning it completely on its head. Listen to our discussion about the power of finding your community, the honesty required to get there, and the questions you can ask yourself right now to move yourself in the direction that's right for you. - - - Find Ellyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/ (Don't forget to mention you found her here!) Follow Ellyce on TikTok: @millennial_coach - - - Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

2020 was certainly challenging for many of us in so many different ways. Let's move through a discussion together about why someone else's "hard year" doesn't discredit yours, and how we can take the challenges we have faced as lessons moving into 2021. --- Join the 14 day reset: bit.ly/yogachallenge14 --- Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Check out the blog: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com/blog/ Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Have you ever stopped to think about how YOU define success? A few years ago I found myself following a dream that wasn't mine & in order to get out of it, I had to ask myself some hard questions. Let's chat about it. --- Join the 14 day reset: bit.ly/yogachallenge14 --- Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Check out the blog: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com/blog/ Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

This episode was a hard one to articulate. In August of this year, my 30 year old brother passed away unexpectedly. Listen as I recount my experience dealing with his loss, my life as of late, the tools I found useful, and tips I have to help someone going through the grieving process. --- Join the 14 day reset: https://bit.ly/yogachallenge14

This week's conversation is far from linear; an accurate look at what a conversation inside our decade long friendship actually looks like. Join us for one of the longest Adulting 101 conversations yet about literally nothing important. - - - Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Check out the blog: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com/blog/

Y'all asked and I delivered; the first ever Q&A episode. What are my thoughts on jealousy? Have I ever farted while teaching yoga? What is the nicest thing someone has even done for me? These are just some of the great questions YOU wanted to know this week. Tune in to hear about all of things I have never shared anywhere else on the internet before. - - - Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Check out the blog: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com/blog/

Two Degree No Jobs is back for a single episode. Join the conversation with my dear friend Allison Holder (owner of Floral Designs by Allison). In the episode we share plenty of laughs and insight into what it's really like to run a business, be an adult, and do all the hard things no one ever wants to talk about. - - - Connect with Allison: https://www.instagram.com/floraldesignbyallison/ Her website: https://www.floraldesignsbyallison.com/ - - - Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Join my Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thepurposefulmillennial

"Why do I care so much about what people think?" Do you ever find yourself asking this question? I know for the majority of my life, I certainly have. This week I am sorting through my thoughts on the relationship & the patterns I think we all develop with fear as we get older. And I offer my experience and insight into how to sort through the downward spiral. --- Join the FREE Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/groups/thepurposefulmillennial --- Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Join the discussion with Toronto-based personal trainer Jordan Comerford & I as we discuss what it's like to make big changes in life & business. We dissect what it's like learning the power of creating confidence in your choices, and the mindset shifts required to stand firm in your truth. If you have ever made a decision, only to have people in your life question whether or not it was the right one... this episode is for you! --- Join the FREE Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/groups/thepurposefulmillennial Email me your iTunes review: info@lifestylebydesignstudio.com --- Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

I'm baaaaaaack. In this week's episode I am pulling back the curtain on what it's like losing the passion for things you once loved, coming to terms with uncertainty, and finding peace in making changes. Listen in for an update on where my mental health is at, and where I hope things are headed from here. Love you so much xx. --- Join the FREE Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepurposefulmillennial Email me your iTunes review: info@lifestylebydesignstudio.com --- Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Let's have a chat my friend. This episode is unlike any other I've recorded. It's real, unscripted, and unfiltered. Listen to my honest thoughts on where the future of Adulting 101 is headed, what I've been struggling with lately, and find out what I need from you. AND... If you didn't already know this - I love you so much! - - - Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Check out the blog: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com/blog/ Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

This month we welcome Joanna Lilley of Lilley Consulting. Joanna is a millennial herself who created a business to help Millennials and GenZ'ers find mental health and addiction treatment programs. In our conversation we discuss Joanna's transition from working in higher education to entrepreneurship. We discuss the process of navigating fear, finding your passion, and ultimately building the confidence to follow the path of what feels 'right' for you. You won't want to miss this. - - - Connect with Joanna: https://www.instagram.com/lilleyconsulting/ - - - Check out the blog: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com/blog/ Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifestylebydesignstudio

Have you ever felt stuck? Have you ever wondered, "what's the point"? Maybe you're lacking motivation, feeling stagnant, or just simply don't want to do anything at all. Relatable! This week I am giving 3 tips to help pull yourself out of a rut. --- Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio Check out the blog: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com/blog/ Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifestylebydesignstudio