Generation Whatever

Where are our Alaska girlfriends at?? In this two part episode, we are breaking down all the things you need to know to make the most of Alaska in the winter. From bad experiences outdoors to gear you'll want to have in your closet, we are here to give you the tried-and-true breakdown of a Girlfriend's Guide to Surviving Alaskan Winters!

Where are our Alaska girlfriends at?? In this two part episode, we are breaking down all the things you need to know to make the most of Alaska in the winter. From bad experiences outdoors to gear you'll want to have in your closet, we are here to give you the tried-and-true breakdown of a Girlfriend's Guide to Surviving Alaskan Winters! 

Join Lesli and Sidney in their discussion on finding the people in your life that make a difference. In this 50 minute episode, we will dive into friendship and community, how to find community, and you'll be challenged to take a look into your own circle and identify who is in your life and why you should keep them there! So excited for you all to listen!

WE ARE BACK!! In this episode, you'll learn all about our hosts, Lesli and Sidney, and what to expect on this new-and-improved podcast, Generation Whatever!! Get ready for girl chat,  real talk, and lots of bunny trails!  In this weekly podcast, Sidney Roth and Lesli Olsen, a 20-something and a 40-something take you behind the scenes of life as Alaskan women, influencers, among all the other hats they wear. Join in as Sidney and Lesli offers a front row seat and an inside look into their corners of the world. Including, but not limited to: their relationships, social media, entrepreneurship, girl chat, pop culture, and so much more! We can't wait for you to listen! 

In today's episode, we are talking with Lindsey of Forget Me Not Films, an event videographer who captures little details of life's biggest moments. We discuss how her business came to life, favorite projects, college plans, summer weddings, the importance of networking, allowing yourself to change your mind, and how things ALWAYS fall into place. Grab your favorite beverage or snack and be prepared to be inspired - can't wait for you to listen!

In this episode, we are joined by Alaskan Blogger, Leslie, with Far North Fashion. We discuss the evolution of her business, unique Alaskan fashion, the importance of supporting local businesses, juggling a teaching career, growing an online business, and motherhood + marriage, creating boundaries between your personal and professional lives, failing forward, following God's purpose, getting involved in your community and more! Grab your favorite summer beverage, get outside in the gorgeous weather, and get inspired with this awesome episode! Leslie is a serious beam of sunshine - you won't want to miss this!

In this episode we are talking with Donna Smith with Donna Marie Photography. Donna is an extremely talented photographer in the Matanuska Valley who is passionate about capturing love. We will be talking entrepreneurship, the “hustle” mentality and setting boundaries, the comparison trap, prioritizing your personal life, the wedding industry in Alaska and resources within our community, the importance of finding your niche to best serve both your clients and yourself, and so much more! We touched on so many different important topics and can't wait for you to listen! Grab your favorite beverage and/or snack and listen up, babe!

Today we are joined by Kelsie McGraw, owner of Revive Aesthetics & Spa and co-founder of Find49 and Erin Morrow, financial director at Revive Aesthetics & Spa and co-founder of Find49. Find49 is an Alaskan Small Business Monthly Subscription Box, with a mission to impact our community and local small businesses through thoughtful collaboration. In this week's episode, we discuss how Find49 came to life and the heart behind this business, entrepreneurship, the power and importance of shopping small and supporting local businesses, using social media to grow, enneagram types (duh), and celebrating accomplishments and achievements both big and small in your journey. Grab your favorite beverage and be prepared for contagious laughter in this fun episode!

Today we are joined by Kate with Bliss Yoga Alaska. We discussed having a life worth living, the importance of rest, creating space to reconnect with yourself, listening to and trusting your body, celebrating the small victories, defining success for yourself without comparison, your worth related to your productivity, finding moments to celebrate every single day, and finding ways to support those around you. I am so excited for you to listen to this episode! I think this conversation is so important for any woman in business. Get comfy and be prepared to end this episode feeling inspired.

Today, I am joined by Melissa Bonser, owner of The Coal Cottage in Palmer, Alaska. Melissa is a wife, mama, and insanely talented creator who paints furniture, creates candles, renovates and decorates homes, and hunts for one-of-a-kind vintage treasures. We will be discussing juggling parenthood as a business owner and slope wife, different personality types, finding your identity after having children, all things marriage, setting boundaries and pricing your work, growing in business, and so much more. Grab your favorite drink and buckle up for this awesome conversation!

Maddi Morris, owner of Light Heart Lash Co, is a Scottsdale, AZ lash artist and educator and is sharing about her experience in the beauty industry, starting her own business, learning and navigating social media, and moving states to grow! We also discuss community above competition (the Landmark Collective foundation) and the abundance of business available to everyone willing to put in the work as well as the importance of helping everyone win, God's timing, future dreams, and more. Maddi is the sweetest soul and has so much valuable knowledge to share. Grab a seat, a coffee, or your favorite pair of headphones and buckle up for this epic interview! 

Kasara Bertels, co-owner of The Teal Door, is sharing with us about her experience in the wedding industry, being a mom and a high school basketball coach, and everything in between. Kasara is a health enthusiast who has dedicated to her adult life to teaching her community about how to respect and love our bodies - starting in her home, with her team, and in her business. This episode was recorded in October 2020 so some of the information is slightly dated, but relevant nonetheless. Are you ready? Let's go! 

Heather Greenwood, owner of I DoughKnow, the first gourmet donut food truck in the Matanuska Valley, and I dive into the food industry, our plans for the future in this community, owning and building a business in 2020, and so much more. Heather is an active memeber in the community and is doing her part to raise the standard for Alaskan businesses.  Are you ready? Because we can't wait for you to join the conversation!

We are diving right into the Elevation Podcast with our host, Sidney Roth, as the interviewee! Learn the heart behind Landmark Collective, this podcast, and so much more. We are putting the conversations we have everyday on record to inspire, challenge, and be honest with the community around us. Let's go!!