Because Jill Said So

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Follow me, Jill Smith, as I share small improvements that make a big difference. Topics we'll be covering: careers, personal development, sales, parenting, leadership, time management, relationships and all the topics that pop into my head throughout the week.

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  • Jan 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • weekly NEW EPISODES
  • 6m AVG DURATION
  • 27 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Because Jill Said So

End of the Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 6:49


“When I get through this, I’ll finally feel _____ (fill in the blank).” Why are we waiting to feel happy, content, satisfaction, or joy? Regardless of what negative emotions we’re in the process of working out, we need to make room to feel content in our journey. Let’s not wait till the end to be happy.

I’m not offended

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 8:08


I’ve got better things to do than be offended by anyone

No more Lists for Santa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 6:58


What happens when I tell my kids that they are not makings list for Santa? Let me describe to you how this went a few years ago and why we’re still doing it

I want my kids to fail

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 5:28


The title of this episode sounds really harsh. But honestly I do you want my kids to fail, Let me tell you why....

Soap, crochet, watercolor, cross stitch.... the craziness of my brain

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 9:53


Have you ever wanted to learn to do something but decided it may be too hard? Suck it up cupcake! Time to pull out the thing you want to do and do it.

Accepting the challenge. Parenting ideas and a relationship challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 8:07


Challenge: accepting a task that includes some sort of reward at the end. The beginning of this episode I explain a parenting challenge that I offered my children. Afterwards I explain how my husband and I don’t yell at each other. I challenge you to try it.

Anger issues

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 10:21


Today I tell the story of the conversation I had with a young future Marine. And a bunch of his friends. This is very much me just explaining how it all went. We discussed anger issues and if being mad at the world really is effective. Enjoy.

Feeling like an American shouldn’t change because of an election

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 5:33


I’m on vacation this week. I was shocked by a lady in line behind me, and her statement about this recent election in Nov 2020.

Is it True?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 8:15


Do you really need to pay attention to the things that people say about you? I mean, is it true?

It’s okay, you don’t have to be passionate about your job

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 6:45


“Do what makes you happy” or “ your job should be something you’re passionate about”. I disagree with both those statements.

Because Jill Said So (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 0:36


Winging it. Episode 1 (again)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 5:22


All right so technically this is the first episode, but in reality I started this podcast two years ago, gave up on it, unpublished several episodes, and now I’m back at it again. Let’s see how this goes. I’m excited to share my thoughts and my experience and my life. Because Jill said so is a podcast about real advice from a real person. I’m not a doctor, I don’t have any special degrees, I just like to tell people what to do.

2.4 Comparisons in your head

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 9:02


2.3 Is it true?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018 7:29


How I deal with what people say

2.2 your room needs attention

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 7:31


and other conversations with my children

2.1 I'm good with me

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 4:15


2.0 hooker friends

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 7:40


Let me explain...

1.9 managing expectations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 6:54


Let's talk about the expectations in our head

1.8 Failure? Really?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 5:59


Post Halloween. I discuss failure and how we may be able to look at it

1.7 my mom is amazing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 10:52


Today I talk about my mom

1.6 Business idea brainstorming

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 10:33


Today I talked about a conversation with one of my friends Kira. I am going to tell you a little bit about some of the ideas that we came up for her and some business concepts. I apologize for the sound quality my mic was not the best. I appreciate your understanding

1.5 It's okay to feel bad and be nice to the world

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 6:11


1.4 We're gonna let you go

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 5:11


I was fired a year ago. Today I talked about a few of my thoughts and what it felt like. I will tell the whole story and a few more episodes.

1.3 How we think about ourselves

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 3:56


A quick podcast about how we think about ourselves

1.2 Mash up of a few recent LinkedIn videos....

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 9:51


I put together a few LinkedIn videos. There isn't a theme. They don't really go together. But each message is short and to the point. - Productivity and Priorities - My 1st career as an Entrepreneur - What would I do if I won the Lottery - Stop saying this phrase.... just stop!

1.1 Story of the Day - I can spell my boss' last name

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 1:59


Story of the day. One of my first jobs and how I felt like I might be fired after the first day.

1.0 Intro - unscripted and winging it

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 2:21


I'm just winging this whole podcast thing.

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