Conversing Cousins Podcast

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Have you been wanting to go on a Mother-Daughter trip but a little afraid of how it might work? We have some answers for you!We brought our mothers, Janine and Gerry, on to talk about the mother-daughter trips we went on last year. It's time to sit back, get some wine (we all already had some) and enjoy our first podcast of the New Year!Cheers to the New Year!

Welcome Back everyone to our podcast! We are now on to Season 2! We are so excited to be back and cannot wait for you to hear our latest episode!Heading into the New Year, everyone gets so caught up in changing themselves and picking out tons of New Year's Resolutions. We all have great intentions for the new year, many of us take this opportunity to diet, exercise, get more sleep, and work harder. Usually only for the first week. Be the middle of January we are back to our normal ways.On this podcast we discuss how to combat losing steam after just two weeks. Step One: write down the goals you have for the end of the year and start tackling it little by little. The world wasn't built in a day, so you will not be able to change yourself in one either! Step Two: start with a small lifestyle change. Katelyn explains how this one small change could make the rest of your goals fall into place. Once you have the firsts change under your belt, then add more goals as you are able!We also exchange ideas on how to get over gym nerves and then best ways to start getting back into working out! If you would like to join us in starting new years with small, attainable goals, use the hashtag #attainablegoals in your social media and we will give you a shout out!Our first goals we are tackling for 2020 are to be in bed by 10 PM every night (for Katelyn) and to go to two workout classes every week (for Caroline). What will yours be?At the end of the month we will do a check in to see how we are doing! And discuss if we had to modify anything! Do not be afraid of modification! You know what is best for you and if you need to alter a goal!Things Mentioned:Caroline's Calendar:Simplified Planner by Emily Leyhttps://www.emilyley.com/

THANK YOU!!!! We are so excited to announce this episode as our last episode of the FIRST SEASON! A special thank you to everyone who listened, supported, and enjoyed our podcast the last few months. We enjoyed learning the ropes of podcasting and thank you so much for listening!We cannot wait for our next season, COMING IN NOVEMBER! DM us, email us, and review us to let us know what you want to hear about in our next season!And huge thank you to our special guests for appearing on this season, we loved working on those episodes!Special Guests:Kevin DluzenKelliann Kary Designing:Kimmy Tran at www.kimmytrandesigns.com

Hello everyone and welcome to our first "explicit" episode of the Conversing Cousins Podcast. Actress, manager, and artistic director of Smartmouth Comedy, Kelliann Kary, is back and discusses the last few months of her college BFA program, deciding where to move after college, and what inspired her to begin creating her own work.....that's right, we are talking to you BILL WATSON!! Please be advised, this is an "explicit" episode. Thank you all for listening!Looking for more information on our special guest? Check out the information for Kelliann Kary and Smartmouth Comedy Company:Facebook: Kelliann KaryInstagram: kelliannkaryFacebook: Smartmouth ComedyInstagram: smartmouthcomedy

We would like to welcome the wonderful, talented and beautiful Kelliann Kary to our podcast! For those of you who haven't met her, she is a manager at OGI Eyewear by day and cofounder and artistic director of Smartmouth Comedy Company at night! Haven’t heard of Smartmought Comedy Company? Well, it is a female-driven comedy company based out of Minneapolis that inspires women to find their creativity on the stage.The episode begins with Caroline and Kelliann reminiscing about our first acting experience together and you will discover why Kelliann loves making fun of Caroline! We begin with her early childhood and why she got into theatre in the first place, and end with the person that inspired her to create her own work. That’s right, not only does she act, produce and direct, she writes all her own plays as well!Kelliann discusses why you should follow your “happy” when choosing a college degree and a career, and why she never questioned getting a degree in theater.We would also like to give a shoutout to Wendy Kary, Kelliann’s mom for being the most supportive mother out there and for being such a wonderful fan of the show! We love you!! Information for Kelliann Kary and Smartmouth Comedy Company:Facebook: Kelliann KaryInstagram: kelliannkaryFacebook: Smartmouth ComedyInstagram: smartmouthcomedy

Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation with our cousin, Kevin Dluzen. This time we are discussing his 200-day trip to South America, but first, we open up with some hilarious stories recapping his Asia trip.Kevin discusses getting out of your comfort zone while traveling to experience the culture around you, and how he did just that with dancing in Argentina and his favorite locations and activities to do while in South America.He explains the difficulties getting over country boarders and how, unlike traveling in Asia, trains are not common. Sooo….bus transportation it is! Discover why he chose not to travel to all the South American countries. Would he go to them now? Find out!People Mentioned:Kevin Dluzen Instagram: @kevindluzen Facebook: Kevin Dluzen

Welcome to our first interview episode! We have our cousins, Kevin Dluzen, on to discuss his five-month trip to Asia. Kevin is a senior engineer with a startup satellite company out of San Francisco by day, and a travel enthusiast always!You might be asking yourself how to save for such a long trip, do you plan the whole trip ahead of time, what do you do about your job, is traveling alone safe…he answers all of these questions and more! Find out which countries are his favorite, how to get around cheaply, and how to handle any language barriers while traveling.This is part one of a two part episode. People Mentioned:Kevin Dluzen Instagram: @kevindluzen Facebook: Kevin Dluzen

Hello Pumpkin!It is FALL! Well…according to Starbucks it is with their pumpkin spice latte now available. If they are serving from their Fall drink menu, Fall has officially arrived!It is finally September, and the air is getting crisper…at least in some parts of the country! Everyone can finally start decorating without their neighbors judging them! (Well they might be secretly judging, but we DON’T care!)Find out what Caroline and Katelyn wait all year to do as soon as September comes, and discover what traditions they hold nearest their hearts!Not sure how to start transitioning your wardrobe to incorporate the new season? Don’t worry, we consider that too! Discover what our fall staples are.Did Katelyn convince Caroline to do another half marathon? Would you be interested in joining them if they went? We examine the perfect places to do a race this time of year.Places Mentioned:Edwards Apple Orchard: Poplar Grove, IllinoisFear Fest: South Beloit, Illinois

We are all about positive thinking and surrounding yourself with positive people on this episode. When you look at your difficult life events with a positive mindset, good things will come your way!Caroline discusses why she has chose to end some friendships from the lack of positivity. She believes you are who your friends are, just like you are what you eat. Your body feeds off positive vibes as well as negative, so keeping positivity around you is extremely important!Kate explains how she uses visualization to keep positive, a trick she learned in her competitive diving days. Seeing yourself where you want to be and how you want your life to be can help make it happen!Kate questions Caroline how she feels when men tell women to smile more, and how her opinion differs slightly. This brings them into discussing positivity in the workplace, and the kind of coworkers you want to work with.Caroline reveals how one of her favorite bloggers gave her the bright idea to ONLY be positive (you are not allowed to complain) once a week! You will discover how much you actually complain in a day; whether it's about friends, family, coworkers, spouse...you name it, we all complain about it!We challenge all of our listeners to take one day a week to only think positively, and feel free to use these hashtags #convocuzpositivity and #spreadpositivity to see how many of us try this!People Mentioned:Blogger- Brighton Keller from www.brightontheday.com and instagram: brightonkeller

The Conversing Cousins explain the importance of having a great routine! Whether it is morning, evening, daily, weekly, or monthly routine…. it’s time for you to get one! Katelyn discusses how she is NOT a morning person, so she uses her evening routine to prepare her ready for the next day. Kate expresses how she got to be an organized person when she started playing sports from a young age. She also offers advice on using the “quiet time of night” to get work done when everyone else is sleeping. Kate discusses how to use a routine to find time in your schedule to workout, prioritize your health, and work on your hobbies.Caroline lets everyone know how she’s dead to the world after 5 pm…. DON’T ask her to do anything after that! She examines how her morning routine sets her up for the rest of the day! She also discusses how she would go to bed at 8pm when she was in school and wake up at 4am to study…it works with some practice!Caroline also dives into her weekly routine and the power of a DAILY PLANNER and how to use Sundays to plan for the whole week! Items mentioned in podcast:SIMPLIFIED PLANNER by Emily LeyBachelor Winter Games

What We’ve Learned from Podcasting…First of all, if you are interested in starting a podcast…do it! There will never be a right time to start so you might as well make the right time NOW! And if you ask our podcasters, podcasting is way easier than starting a blog! So you might as well get to it!Katelyn and Caroline have learned so much in the three months they have been podcasting together: about themselves, the podcast universe, the garage band app, navigating social media, and overcoming insecurities.We also want to thank our listeners for joining us in our podcast journey! We couldn’t do this without you!

Let’s Talk about Road Trips Are you a flying family or a driving family? If you plan on taking a road trip in the near future this is an excellent episode to listen to for ideas on what to do while you are stuck in a car for hours!Don’t allow those hours in the car to go to waste, get caught up on things you enjoy doing without even leaving your seat!Also, join us while we reminisce about our favorite childhood car trip stories and let us know your stories!!

Process of Planning Your Next VacationTraveling can be extremely stressful, and planning can be even more! Let us help you figure out what is important to concentrate on when preparing for your next vacation. First, you need to decide who you are going with, and even more importantly, where you are going!!! Once you decide that, the rest will fall into place…well, kind of! Tune in to find out our tips and tricks to planning, what should be done months early and what you can decide just days before. We will also discuss some packing tips; whether you are packing for a two week trip or just two days…we got YOU! Heading into our third week of the Celery Juice Challenge we will give you a quick update on how we are feeling and the changes we have seen!

It is a HUGE week this week. It is Caroline’s big 3-0 and we give a quick recap of how our celery juice challenge is going so far. Do we feel any different? Are we feeling healthier? Find out! Kate discusses how she has been listening to the Medical Medium Podcast and what she has learned so far! Now onto the big topic this week…transitioning from college to the workforce. Whether you just got out of college or are heading into your senior year preparing for next year, we cover the important steps we think you should be taking to make yourself competitive. Discover how a job opportunity recently arose for Caroline on a commercial airline flight, and how Kate was only one class away from a Language Arts endorsement for teaching and decided not to pursue it. She discusses the importance of knowing yourself when taking college classes. We round up our five tips and tricks for getting hired for that dream job and if it doesn’t come right away what you can do in the meantime!

Travel EtiquetteBefore getting to travel etiquette, Caroline and Katelyn examine how they feel on day 6/30 of their Celery Juice Challenge. Discover if they have found any benefits in the first week. It isn’t too late to begin the challenge with them if you haven’t already! Since we are in in prime travel season, it felt like the perfect opportunity to talk about travel etiquette…especially airplane travel etiquette. Katelyn and Caroline disclose the do’s and don’ts of airplane travel as well as some tips and tricks to making your flight even more enjoyable!Discover Caroline’s number one pet peeve other travelers do, and why Katelyn always feels the need to bring food on a flight...even if it is Turkey Jerky.

Katelyn decides to talk about a surprise topic this week and Caroline has pre-poured some wine to get ready! We discover how Katelyn feels about leaving teaching and switching to corporate America. Is the grass greener on the other side? Katelyn delves into the idea that young girls and women have trouble asking for what they want. Whether it be in school or the workplace, we allow the fear of failure and the fear of hearing “no” to control us. Katelyn wants everyone to not be afraid to ask for what you want…and do it often!Caroline is ready to jump on the latest health food craze…are you ready to join her? It is time for the Month Celery Juice Challenge! People Mentioned:The Medical Medium

Happy Fourth of July, Everyone!

In this episode, the Conversing Cousins will discuss their Half Marathon in Warsaw, Poland. Learn about the different training techniques that Katelyn and Caroline use and decide for yourself which one is better! We will give you a hint.....the answer is not Caroline!Katelyn and Caroline will dive deeper into what made the Warsaw Half Marathon so great, and why it is a perfect pick for those of you wanting to run your first foreign race!Learn why Katelyn swears by the Jeff Galloway training method (which is so easy that even Caroline could do it!) and how she uses a google doc to keep herself organized before a race. Katelyn explains her go-to breakfast before any race and why the water in Poland was so different! Get ready to laugh when Caroline and Katelyn discuss the reasons why Katelyn is CRAZY!Links:Warsaw Poland Half Marathonhttp://pzupolmaratonwarszawski.com/en/15th-warsaw-halfmarathon/Jeff Galloway - Run Disney Training Programs for 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon Distanceshttps://www.rundisney.com/running-training-programs/

Save Big to Travel Big!! Whether you are saving $10K for a “dream trip” or just $500 for a staycation, learn the best ways to save money for your future vacations on this week’s podcast.We go over savings accounts, ways to “pay yourself”, and easy ways to save money while you are ALREADY on your vacation!If you think you cannot travel in the near future because money is an issue, then we got you! Katelyn offers easy ways to save money weekly and still live your best life…because the time to travel is NOW!Caroline discusses how to use the money you already spend every month work for you with Credit Cards and how to use those cards for airline tickets and baggage fees!Not sure what time is the best to travel, we will let you know! And if you are a flexible traveler, then we have a great website for cheaper airfare around the world!*****CORRECTION TO PODCAST, CAROLINE MEANT CHASE SAPPHIRE RESERVE NOT PREFERRED WHEN DISCUSSING GREAT TRAVEL CARDS***** MENTIONED IN PODCAST:*Warsaw AirBnB- https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1022595?location=Warsaw%20Old%20Town%2C%20Warsaw%2C%20Poland&adults=2&children=0&infants=0&toddlers=0&check_in=2019-07-17&check_out=2019-07-18&source_impression_id=p3_1560723956_IlzelwUXQnRmo2Xo&s=L1KG9fpR *SKYSCANNER https://www.skyscanner.com/ *Mylifeisatravelmovie https://www.instagram.com/mylifesatravelmovie/?hl=en *Travel cards: Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum

You all asked for it....now we're doing it! We are covering our trip to England from this past March on this week's episode of Conversing Cousins!We cover why London is the best city to travel to if you are a beginner traveller! What kind of food to eat? We will tell you!We discuss why the London Pass is worth the money and reasons to buy it early! Learn from us why not to walk in Kensington Gardens at night and why Westminster Abbey's chairs are Katelyn's FAVORITE!We explain once again why you want to pack lightly when traveling in Europe and how we stumbled upon one of our favorite places in London.We find out why Katelyn will always wait in a line if there is one and explains why Caroline should lie to her more.Caroline instructs us in the art of the "Ten Cent Tour".Places Mentioned:Dishoom Restaurant12 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9FB, UK

Katelyn and Caroline discuss their feelings on ABC's "The Bachelorette" so far and why people shouldn't show so much hatred towards the show; as well as their predictions for the men who will make the Final Four! Kate argues how hard it is to ride a unicycle and why John Paul Jones should have won the group date rose. Learn how Caroline ACCIDENTALLY had a Tinder profile while she was married to her husband AND how she decided there is a new ABC in town...sorry Cam! If you want to hear only about travel, skip to 27:45 and you will hear about their trip to Amsterdam (and Holland helpful travel tips) and why they think you should not go to there on a whim. People Mentioned: Kimmy Tran (Chicago Based Graphic Designer) kimmytrandesigns.com kimmy.tee.ran@gmail.com Instagram: _abstrakt_ Facebook: Kimmy Tran

Hear about Caroline "limping around Europe" and her air travel beauty routine, as well as Katelyn's love of running vacations and backpacking.Products Mentioned:POCKET ORGANIZERS: On Amazon…https://www.amazon.com/Zipster-Triple-Pouch-Black-Size/dp/B01IHYNK0W/ref=pd_sbs_198_5/131-7435171-6806956?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01IHYNK0W&pd_rd_r=c38241d1-8232-11e9-b4c5-ef907af3647f&pd_rd_w=gzMnu&pd_rd_wg=SSnxN&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=X6QD01HY7Y757NRQES6C&psc=1&refRID=X6QD01HY7Y757NRQES6CMASKS FOR AIRLINE TRAVEL: At Ulta…https://www.ulta.com/gentle-steam-lavender-eye-mask?productId=pimprod2005108https://www.ulta.com/recover-e-kiwi-eye-pads?productId=xlsImpprod17911057 On Amazon…https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Collagen-Moisturizing-Neck-Masks/dp/B00Q79K3LO/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?keywords=collagen+neck+masks&pd_rd_i=B00Q79K3LO&pd_rd_r=acbf970a-165e-4b26-bd55-4f27c3b91ed4&pd_rd_w=qXI12&pd_rd_wg=zxf3W&pf_rd_p=f0479f98-a32d-45cd-9c12-7aaced42b1ec&pf_rd_r=27SJYWR03WS928TNP13M&qid=1559149518&s=toys-and-gameshttps://www.amazon.com/Puffiness-Moisturising-Whitening-Blackheads-NYKKOLA/dp/B00H1P1TI4/ref=pd_bxgy_194_img_2/131-7435171-6806956?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00H1P1TI4&pd_rd_r=f68efec2-8233-11e9-a800-798d64934000&pd_rd_w=3TkFh&pd_rd_wg=3oiDI&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=2EJXYNFXW2M62WMHK6HH&refRID=2EJXYNFXW2M62WMHK6HH&th=1EBAGS:https://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/mother-lode-tls-weekender-convertible/143101?productid=10126285https://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/packing-cubes-6pc-sampler-set/358332?productid=10651280

Brief introduction to what to expect on Conversing Cousins Podcast hosted by Katelyn and Caroline.