Mornings with Mercy

What a year 2023 was. Mornings with Mercy host, Mercedes, is back to chat about where she disappeared to last year and what this year is bringing.

A lucky month for a lucky gal! This week's episode we hear from fellow former accountant & shopaholic, Sydney! This positive chica shares how she knew when the right time to make the switch out of accounting was, best horse racing practices and her take on what happiness is.

Feel like I just paid rent and it's already due again - why is February such a quick month? Well this month's special guest is sure to end cupid's month on a high note. Coming from the same streets as fellow Plainville local, Melissa McCarthy, Tommy shares his thoughts on happiness, the importance of SMART goals and making friends in a new city.

Happy New Year! 2023 is here and this year is all about saying yes and making up for the lost pandemic time. Who better to segway us into this than Andi Leigh?! Andi brings us so much in this episode - story times, travel plans and making core memories.

Taking risks is second nature to this week's special guest, Kim Bottoms. Kim walks us through how she ended up in Nashville after graduating from Nebraska (corn husking is apparently not a competitive sport). From event planning to working at the iconic A&F she has climbed the corporate ladder and took big risks to get where she is today. The new life motto - "if you're comfortable, the risk wasn't big enough".

We're back for part two of Being Brilliant with Kaleigh! It's all hobbies and happiness this week and Kaleigh's passion for her hobbies is contagious. From being a #coffeeconnoisseur to a professional equestrian, she shares how she came to be all in. Listen in to hear about her Covid travels and what happiness means to her!

Guess who's backkkkkkk!  My first episode back and in my new city had to be with the world's best roommate and part time chef - Kaleigh. This is a two part episode - girl has it going on and one wasn't enough. In this week's episode, Kaleigh takes us through how many times she switched her major, getting a dog in college and getting a job in cyber security. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! It's all about hobbies and happiness. 

MIA for a couple of weeks but we are back! Mercedes talks about her move to Nashville, leaving the corporate world after 8 years and tips on putting in your two weeks notice.

The key to happiness is being content in the present and being well balanced. In this week's episode, Janet D'Anna talks about why she chose to study Civil engineering, the challenges of being a woman in the construction world and taking career risks. 

she bought a car and is moving to Nashville! after months of getting things finalized - Mercedes shares her future plans and experience with buying a car online.

Our twentieth episode called for a very special guest - Laura Sweeting! A woman who can do it all and make it look easy. Laura shares her experience going to a big state school, living the full time "island life" post grad and how she got to working for the Kennedy Space Center. Oh and she back packed in Europe solo AFTER she studied abroad for a semester in Australia! #inspiration

This week's episode is all about DEBT! Mercedes and her mom talk good debt, getting out of debt and tips to stay away from it. Listen in to find out how much credit card debt your host racked up :)

HAPPY TAX DAY! What's more fitting than talking about corporate burnout? Corporate burnout. What is it? What are the signs of it? & What does this look like in the accounting world? Mercedes and Sharon talk about their experiences with corporate burnout and where it's lead them today. Listen to find out if the grass is greener on the other side.

We've all had those relationships that have left us kicking ourselves for not trusting our intuition. This week is all about relationship lessons learned and the signs of love bombing & gaslighting. Find those red flags!

Short little status update on Q1 (January, February & March) of Mercedes' 2022 goals and what she's been up to. Have you guys checked in with the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year?

Scam or be scammed!  Mercedes and this week's special guest, Alex Pierson, are here to let you in on the many hidden scams that society faces everyday. The aspiring scammers go over iconic scam artist, daily scams and even share some of their own scam ideas.  #lifeisascam

Jon & Reese are back for another episode! The Liberty alum share what their undergrad experience was really like at LU and reminisce on the old days. #fantheflames

You'll always end up where you're meant to be. Alanna Bradley talks through taking the road less traveled - but really why have more people not gone this route? From college to working in biotechnology, Alanna opens up about the challenges she faced to become the successful woman she is today & what happiness means to her. Follow her fitness page - @alannaloren.lift

Love is kind & love is patient but the real question is - is love blind? Mercedes and Jon talk Season 2 of Netflix's Love is Blind and the six couples the show centers around. They take a close look at each couple, the struggles and drama they faced and whether or not they agreed with the couples final decision to get married or not.

This week's special guest is Mercedes' work bestie, Annie Ward! Mercedes and Annie talk transitioning from the big apple to the nation's capital, finding happiness in the corporate world and of course - the importance of having a work best friend.

Hind sight is always 20/20. Mercedes goes through some of the realistic dream jobs she would have pursued looking back. From wrestling to day time t.v., the dreams are big but attainable. Who knows where this year will take her but it's always fun to imagine who we could have been.

It's all things friendship in this week's episode with special guest Victoria Edwards.  While we'd be lost without our closest friends, working at maintaining lifelong friendships is tough and doesn't come without bumps in the road.  The girls take a deep dive into friendship and what that truly entails as we grow up and face life's challenges.

A few days late but worth the wait! Mercedes talks to her college little Anna about the highs and lows of nursing, what we as patients can do to make nurses lives easier and what nursing school doesn't prepare you for. Anna also shares about her adventurous outdoor hobbies and finding community post college.

When life tells you no, you find a way to make it happen. In this week's episode Latina Gang OG Karina Grady walks us through her journey to becoming a clinical research coordinator, out growing friendships and finding real love in the DMV.

Warning - this week's episode may cause outbursts of laughter. Listen in a laugh friendly environment - aka not the office. There is never a dull moment with today's guests, Jon & Reese In this week's episode Mercedes asks the boys questions that girls ask google about guys - periods, finding love and most importantly - who pays for the first date?

Our special guest this week is none other than Mercedes' mom! We all love a good mom talk, the wisdom from mistakes learned and the endless support from our number one fan. Mom and Mercy talk setting yourself up for financial success, relationship dos and don'ts and achieving happiness.

In this week's episode our special guest is best friend Jon Burgess! Mercedes and Jon share their 2022 financial, fitness, mental health and personal goals for the year. There might be some fun side conversation as an added bonus.

Have you ever seen Ben Affleck's movie "The Accountant"? Ever wonder what an accountant actually does? In this week's episode, Diana Garcia sets the record straight on what accountants actually do and the path she took to become one.  Diana and Mercedes dive into the truths of the public accounting world, life outside the office, buying your first home and transitioning out of the party life! *Quick heads up - we had some audio issues in the first 20 minutes so if it becomes too much please skip ahead!*

In today's *bonus episode*, Mercedes shares her past year of adventures and noteworthy places to visit here in the states. From shredding down the mountains of Utah, to pretending to be a senior citizen for the day - 2021 has taken her all over. See you guys in 2022 for more spontaneous and remarkable trips! To keep up with the morning mayhem, follow Mornings with Mercy on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/morningswithmercypodcast/

Ever wondered what it takes to make it in DC or as an influencer? Alex Hibbs has the insider knowledge to both! Alex walks us through her criminal justice path, the choices she made and advice she would give for anyone interest in working in defense. Not only has she thrived in the intelligence field but she also happens to be the voice and creative genius behind @NavyCorgi. Alex shares how she brought her corgi's page to the success it is today and more! Make sure to go follow @morningswithmercypodcast and @navycorgi on instagram to keep up with future episodes & who doesn't want to see adorable dogs on their feed? Mornings with Mercy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningswithmercypodcast/ Navy Corgi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navycorgi/ Navy Corgi Blog: http://www.navycorgi.com/links/

Welcome to Mornings with Mercy! A new year is around the corner and so many of us have the feeling of what the heck am I doing with my life! Will this year bring change? Will this year bring happiness? Join host Mercedes as she talks to friends and family on happiness, careers and getting through the scams of life.