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With over 25 years combined in TV news and sports, this duo bravely stepped away from the spotlight to go to grad school and follow their heart.  Now Justine & Jillian hope to inspire others by sharing their journey with you!

Justine Ward & Jillian Mele


    • Jul 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Reinventing Yourself: My Personal Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 13:52


    Since taking the risk of leaving a career and starting a business, I have reflected back on how I got here.  I can point to 4 phases that I went through when deciding it was time to reinvent myself.  I share this with you to be a shoulder if you are going through the same thing or to be a guide if you are thinking about it. 

    Credentialed Episode 20: The Power of Storytelling, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 17:05


    This is the second half of Justine & Jillian's conversation with Jeff Smith, owner of Hourglass Winery in Calistoga, California.  After part of his winery was destroyed by a wildfire, he discusses the importance of storytelling for every business owner. 

    Credentialed Episode 19: The Power of Storytelling, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 25:06


    Justine & Jillian speak with Jeff Smith, owner of Hourglass Winery in Calistoga, California. Not only was his winery decimated by pandemic shutdowns, in September of 2020 the Glass fire devastated his winery.  About 4 years later, the rebuild is still happening.  His story was changed forever. And he has advice for business owners about how powerful storytelling really is. 

    Credentialed Episode 18: Overcoming Insecurities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 27:07


    Hint- we all have them!  Justine & Jillian get vulnerable about theirs and share ways to overcome them. 

    Credentialed Episode 17: Stand out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 22:13


    Justine & Jillian give their top 6 tips to stand out in an interview or other professional setting.  Plus, one of their favorite bonus tips!

    Credentialed Episode 16: Let's talk about money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 41:30


    Justine and Jillian are joined by Dahlia Goldberg, a Senior Wealth Advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors to talk all things money. From saving to investing, and even whether you should discuss your salary, no topic is off limits.

    Credentialed Episode 15: Don't do these things!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 22:12


    With their years in broadcasting, Justine & Jillian have an extensive list of "do's" and "don'ts" in a professional setting.  In this episode, they break down their top "don'ts" and offer tips that translate to most settings. 

    Credentialed Episode 14: Meaning of a "High Value Woman".

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 27:00


    Episode 14 is a discussion based on a request from a podcast follower, who wanted Justine & Jillian to "take on what it means to be a high value woman in 2024, facing fears & following dreams." So here they go! 

    Credentialed Episode 13: Super Bowl Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 25:59


    Justine & Jillian talk a little Super Bowl, the dad/daughter sports connection, their favorite sporting events to cover, Jillian's big sports fashion faux pas and more!

    Credentialed Episode 12: Our top 8 tips for owning a room and being memorable.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 24:54


    Whether you are giving a presentation, public speaking, or simply going to an event or meeting, all of these tips are built to work in any situation to give you more confidence and make you more memorable. 

    Credentialed Episode 11: Traveling for the Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 24:43


    Justine & Jillian talk about why it is important to immerse yourself in new and different experiences and cultures for growth and restoration.

    Credentialed Episode 10: Comedian Michael Yo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 48:50


    Yo talks about his own pivoting in life, being authentic in Hollywood, why he wants everyone around him to win, the very first time he saw hair extensions, and more!

    Credentialed Episode 9: Managing Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 28:09


    Justine & Jillian talk about what's most important in relationships and how we can all offer some support to others through 5 simple words and a number system. 

    Credentialed Episode 8: Does work-life balance exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 27:26


    In this world of 24/7 connectivity, Justine and Jillian discuss changing work norms, including the high level of burnout, the future of in-office work, and the four-day workweek. 

    Credentialed Episode 7: 2023 Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 15:31


    Justine and Jillian discuss how they approach the end of the year, reflecting on the experiences they're grateful for, the lessons learned, and what they hope to build on in 2024.

    Credentialed Episode 6: Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 28:36


    Justine & Jillian discuss what authenticity means to them and why we need it now more than ever.

    Credentialed Episode 5: Defining Moments in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 28:03


    We all have defining moments in life.  Some are empowering, others embarrassing, and some are simply devastating and change the course of your life. Justine & Jillian share a few of theirs, and the lessons behind them.

    Credentialed Episode 4: Navigating Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 32:45


    The good, the bad and the ugly of navigating social media in 2023.  From work to imposter syndrome and yes, even the comments.  Justine & Jillian break down their experiences and thoughts about it. 

    Credentialed Episode 3: How far will AI go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 35:07


    Justine & Jillian dive into the world of AI with AI Engineer Jack Dwyer. They discuss the possibility that humans could eventually live forever, what AI means for jobs, the economy, relationships and much more.

    Credentialed Episode 2: Pulling back the curtain on Justine & Jillian's broadcasting careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 25:18


    From their favorite and most profound interviews, to scary moments along the way.  Get to know Justine & Jillian better through a different lens. 

    Credentialed Episode 1: Meet Justine & Jillian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 23:50


    Welcome to this introduction to Justine & Jillian!  Hear about their decision to take a break from broadcasting to pursue MBA's. Their parallel journey is unique and inspiring.

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