The Tea with A and V

you'll want our autograph by the end of this episode

Cringe, this one's a doozy! #bestintentions but also be real with yourself because we're sure you will probably relate Time Stamps: (FYI: stamps are rough estimates) 0:30 - V shares her thoughts on living and dying 2:11 - interrupted by a RUDE motorcyclist + PSA: in a new recording “studio” 03:11 - A's reflection on the paradox  05:51 - Golden nugget: the more you live, the more you got to lose 08:16 - realizing that we got deep real fast, no check-in necessary!  09:10 - what happened in July: feel free to do the dishes and get your oil changed during this 10:40 - ft. Cop car

Consider this your reward for listening to episode 1: This one's all about the summer feels--full of love, fun, and tea from therapy ;) Time Stamps: (FYI: stamps are rough estimates) :00 - getting set up 1:14 - check in with some gratitude — A has a reality check after 3 days with V…yikes  3:00 - TEA from Adah's therapy  4:00 - A and V get all the chips on the table with a side of salsa  5:04 - and we're still on Adah's 3rd reason for gratitude: shoutout to the nieces  6:00 - V's turn: confession number 3 (see ep 1 for the previous 2) 7:11 - realizing we're stuck with each other so we gotta have those difficult convos (since we can't break up) 9:00 - promise we're almost done cheesing about each other…for now….  10:30 - accepting we needed a long intro so that you could know where we are in our relationship…and how much we love each other 10:55 - we told you this is unedited… 11:15 - V saying a lot of nothing…feel free to day dream here 12:00 - V again with the confessions (#4) 13:00 - shoutout to Kevin again!  13:41 - confessions: we hate finances  14:29 - A gets into it…continue to multitask here; maybe grab some morning coffee or evening tea :) 15:30 - intro to Mr. Miami…the start of summer love  16:00 - shoutout to Gigi!

The start of a journey is always slow and a little unsteady...but stay patient because it only goes up from here! Time Stamps: (FYI: stamps are rough estimates) :58 - bare with us we're trying something new lol…A and V catch up, feel free to multitask here  2:40 - Adah get starstruck by Vennela's family (sister, cousin, and BF) 3:33 - reflecting on V's master's capstone presentation  4:11 - Celebrating from a place of gratitude and honor (one of Adah's favorite memories) 5:15 - Kairos moment AKA when V asks a question about Adah's hectic travel schedule that A doesn't end up answering lol 6:30 - V wishing Adah would pick up the speed because she speaks slowly

Welcome to the Tea with A and V. We're your hosts, Adah and Vennela, coming at you from Lutcher to Lansing with our first ever unscripted, un-edited, and recorded in-person SEASON 3! Listen to each episode one by one or back to back! This season (or album, as we'd like to call it) is all about what happened in summer, what we faced, who we loved, and how we grew (as individuals and as co-founders). We lean into vulnerability and share our stories in hopes that you feel a little less alone and a little more relieved while hearing us balance the complexities of who we are and how we show up. So pull out those reminder lists and follow us on Insta, FB, and Tik Tok to keep up with all our updates! Album drop: September 8 For more information on who we are and what we do, check out our company website: www.akouoconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

When do you feel tension in your everyday? How often do you wonder about what others are up to, what they are thinking, feeling, doing, experiencing? Do you find yourself being curious or skeptical about their intentions? Press play and listen to A and V talk about the power of being curious in their final episode for this season. You'll hear them story-tell about the impact curiosity has had on them individually and why curiosity is a pillar of Akouo. Together they'll share how leaning into curiosity has allowed them to have difficult conversations within themselves and with each other. Takeaways: • Curiosity is the birthplace of understanding, compassion, and empathy. • Remain curious if you want to see a change in yourself and those around you. • Curiosity is looking at people through the lens of hope. • Practicing curiosity can be an antidote to feelings of anxiousness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

In this episode, A and V discuss why the conflict between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez has gotten so much attention and what insights it has provided for V herself. Whether you're up to date on the drama or not, once you listen, you'll walk away with a new perspective on viewing the content on your social media feed. This episode encourages listeners to notice what gets their attention and what needs might be met by their feed's content. Getting to know the world around you can be fun, but getting to know yourself can be healing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Have you ever wondered if the choices you make give you energy? Maybe you've noticed certain things drain your energy? Perhaps you've struggled with sticking to your goals or felt guilty when you don't meet them. We've been there, too. And we recently stumbled upon some insight that's given us clarity. We are big believers in learning through reflection and conversation with other people who might relate or provide different perspectives---it's helped us learn more about ourselves in the process. Press play and listen up as we share, explore, and reflect on our takeaways from an episode from On Purpose with Jay Shetty where he interviews Marianna Hewitt, founder of Summer Fridays. Sneak Peak at what we learned: 1. Everything we do gives us something, and how we process it is up to us 2. It's important to pay attention to and distinguish between your energy drainers and energy givers 3. Goals are what you get out of something, and intentions are what you put into something 4. You'll have to listen for this one ;) To find the podcast episode we are reflecting on, click here: https://youtu.be/NZZ0A0OWlkE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

This episode is short and sweet with a ton of substance. Adah and Vennela share how being restorative doesn't mean just being understanding of others, it's actually about creating space for all— including yourself. Press play and remember to to rate, leave a review, and share this episode with someone you're close to in your community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

How do you define love? How about forgiveness? Are your definitions similar or different from those of the people around you? Inspired by Jay Shetty's 8 Rules of Love, Adah and Vennela ponder these very questions on air. Listen and discover how their definitions were molded from a young age, differ from each other, and are still being shaped as they continue to grow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Has your mind ever been blown by an experience that made you confront a part of yourself that you would rather avoid? Do you find yourself assuming the worst when deep down you really want to practice best intentions? Living in NYC has had its perks for A and V, but sometimes it brings out these extremely crappy feelings. Listen as Adah and Vennela discuss the thought process that goes on in V's mind after an unexpected encounter with a stranger. You'll learn why our minds bombard us with fear and why those fears turn to unimaginable thoughts. And we'll teach you how to make peace with yourself and prepare for those unexpected but inevitable moments. Press play and gain a new perspective on why you do what you do. Who knows, you might even identify some boundaries of your own --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Is the thing that makes you successful also the thing that gets you in conflict? From boomers to zoomers, we're all navigating similar life's questions, and yet showing up differently. Why is that? Press play and listen up as Adah and Vennela, a millennial and gen Zer, open up about their experiences. You'll hear them share their observations and reflections on their values and identity, while also exploring how vulnerability can serve as a strength, but comes with a cost. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Human-beings are complex. We can have multiple emotions existing at the same time. This also means that one person can also make us feel so many different things: proud, happy, excited, and even hurt. In this episode, Vennela shares with us how a conversation with her father impacted her thoughts, and how her thoughts influenced her feelings, which then got transferred to her boyfriend. So, if you've ever felt an emotional hangover after treating someone you care for with not-the-best-intentions, then you're in the right place. Listen as we explore the realities of life, love, and the little versions of us that throw tantrums. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Seconds anyone? We're back and ready to serve up the tea once again. Listen as we apply our conflict resolution skills to the shows we watch, books we read, and lives we live. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

How does Akouo compare to therapy? In this bonus episode, A and V interview Nnamdi, one of Vennela's close friends and a client of Akouo. Nnamdi has been with us since the fall of 2021 and was wiling to open up and share with our listeners about what his experience has been like with his 1:1 sessions. So, if you been on the fence about checking out our services or are curious about how these conversations go, then this is the episode for you. For more information or to schedule your free 30-minute intake, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@Akouo Consulting). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Have you ever watched a show and had it resonate with something so deep within you that it made you reflect on your own life? In this episode A + V talk about Love, but not the kind that you are thinking of--nope. They talk about Love from the Netflix series, ‘You'. So, press play and prepare yourself as you get a front row seat to a conversation where A + V delve into why Love is relatable. You'll hear them spill the tea on the good, the lovely, and the ugly. You'll also learn about the Four Phases of the Human Experience and how we live through it on the daily, without even realizing. And don't worry if you've never seen the show because they give a brief description of the scene without ruining the entire thing (just in case you want to watch it). For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). Like what you're hearing so far? Podcast episode ideas or general feedback? Click HERE to share your thoughts. * This episode was inspired by a debriefing session that V and I had while we were both binge watching You. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

From democracy to conflict style, listen and learn more about Peter Arvo, the newest member of Akouo Consulting. Peter brings a unique perspective to Akouo and we're so excited to introduce him to our listeners even when his responses totally and completely catch your hosts, A & V, off guard. As the first interview episode, brace yourself for a complex yet meaningful conversation with a dash of humor. You'll want to listen to the whole episode–especially the ending. We guarantee you'll laugh and crave for more…Good thing this is just part one of a two part series. Be on the lookout for a follow up episode in March where we'll dive a little deeper into the last question: what's one thing you want to tell our listeners about conflict. For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). Like what you're hearing so far? Podcast episode ideas or general feedback? Click HERE to share your thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

It's the difference between leaning in to challenges and avoiding them. Listen as your hosts describe the concept of a growth mindset, coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, how it shows up in their life, and why it's relevant to conflict resolution. Hear Vennela talk about her journey from fixed mindset to growth mindset and how having the right community and support around her of like-minded individuals helps her maintain it. Adah shares how she had the support and community but needed to make a choice, and was only able to make that choice after a ‘Storge Strategy' session. For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). Definition of growth-mindset taken from: https://www.edglossary.org/growth-mindset/ Like what you're hearing so far? Podcast episode ideas or general feedback? Click HERE to share your thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

For this episode it's about consistency not content. Your host said they would have five episodes out by the end of the year but ran out of weeks so… Here's a short and sweet bonus episode. From your host to you, hear Adah wish you a Happy New Year and share about a new way listeners can interact with the host, share feedback and ask questions. For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). Like what you're hearing so far? Podcast episode ideas or general feedback? Click HERE to share your thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

New Year. New You. Same Triggers. This episode was inspired by a storytelling workshop that Akouo Consulting held in partnership with the Association for Negotiation And Conflict Resolution Students (ANCoRS) at Columbia University in the city of New York. We invite you with an open ear and a curious mind to explore how storytelling can be the key to unlocking your mind, body, and spirit so that you can heal instead of cope. You'll listen as Vennela shares how storytelling allowed her to explore memories she forgot were even there, and how Adah describes ‘New Years Resolution' as behavior modification–creating rules and expectations for the new year is just a way to treat symptoms and doesn't actually heal the wounds of our past. Tune in to learn why. For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). And to learn more about the books discussed in the episode, How The Body Keeps The Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., check out: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com As well as, Nonviolent Communication, by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD, check out: https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Listen as your hosts discuss the results of their EQ-i, a self-administered test of your emotional quotient inventory that puts a numerical value on your emotional intelligence. Adah reflects on her results from 2017 and how they impacted her then and now while Vennela takes a look at her recent results and processes what they mean to her in present times. Find out what surprised them, what areas they scored low and high, and one result that motivated them to make some changes. You'll listen to them model vulnerability, discuss how difficult it is to be honest with themselves and share what they know on the power of reflection and growth. For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). And to learn more about the book, EQ Edge, by Steven Stein and Howard Book, check out: https://eqedge.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Meet your hosts. Listen as A&V take you on an emotional but fun rollercoaster, by answering some questions and exposing some of their past experiences. You'll observe two different kinds of responses they like to get from their clients during a coaching session. You'll hear V respond to a few ‘gut' questions and then we'll change up the pace and you'll hear A respond to a few ‘reflective' questions. Enjoy, and who knows, you might find yourself recalling some of your own memories while listening. For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). And to learn more about V's Boarding school experience, click here: https://vvellanki1225.wixsite.com/capstone And more about her other podcast, click here: https://www.whincthemovement.org/podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support

Here we respond to the number one question we get asked: what's the difference between what we do (coaching, conflict coaching, and the Storge strategy) versus counseling and therapy. You'll also hear a brief introduction into what our day to day looks like, why we started this podcast, what our concerns are, and how we cultivated a ‘best intentions' environment at Akouo Consulting. For more information on what we do at Akouo, visit www.akouoconsulting.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram (@akouoconsulting). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/akouo-consulting/support