The What If Project

In Episode 026, Reine and Tracy finally dive into general preparedness! The What If Pals cover a wide range of topics and scenarios including (among lots of other things) inflation, food scarcity, air travel, everyday carry bags, car kits, and the importance of having a family preparedness plan. This fast-paced episode contains a lot of great info so be sure to listen today!

In Episode 025, Tracy and Reine continue their Earth Day Everyday celebration. Listen in as they discuss a few real problems and their green solutions. The gal pals converse about looking for good, better, and best solutions to going green and living a more sustainable lifestyle... especially when it comes to waste. Are you ready to join the eco-warrior ranks?? It is never too late to take steps towards environmentally-friendly practices.

In Episode 024, Tracy and Reine are celebrating Earth Day with a two-week module dedicated to going green and being more environmentally friendly. The conversation includes zero-waste living, how to reuse, reduce, and recycle, and how to be a better steward of our natural resources. Join the conversation as The What If Pals take another step towards sustainability and intentional living. This is a guilt-free zone where everyone is encouraged to do what they can, when they can.

In Episode 023, Reine and Tracy continue their made from scratch conversation, this time focusing on creating household and personal use products. They also talk about recent business challenges, exciting accomplishments, and what's next on the never-ending list of things to do.

In Episode 022, Reine and Tracy talk about getting back to basics, kitchen-style. It's no secret that family meals are an area that The What If Pals have identified as needing some serious attention in their lives. Like so many moms, the demands of the day often result in a menu revolving around pre-packaged foodstuffs or dinner on-the-go, purchased through a drive-thru window. While those options are fine on occasion, Reine and Tracy agree that they have become much too reliant on fast food as a solution to that eternal question, "What's for dinner?" The consequences of that reliance have been noted in their energy levels, waistbands, and pocket books, and they're ready to get intentional about making a change. Listen in as they chat about how cooking from scratch not only addresses these immediate needs, but also how it checks other value boxes such as sustainability, general preparedness, and slow living.

Welcome to Episode 21 for week two of our Microgreens module. Hang out with us as we roll up our sleeves and chat about our mighty Microgreens experience. In this podcast, we (Tracy and Reine) take a look at experimenting with eating Microgreens, growing Microgreens, and what's next on our Microgreens adventure. You will also get a sneak peek at what's next in our sustainable living journey as we continue to seek out new skills, channel a more self-reliant lifestyle, and go green. (Hint: Every day is Earth Day!!) Here are a few of the resources mentioned in Episode 21: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08462L5PY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details (Rebel Garden Organic Microgreens Seeds) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EV60WEI?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details (Micro-Mats Hydroponic Grow Pads) https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Starter-Trays-Seedling-Cells/dp/B08ZXVPTNN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Hidreas&qid=1647981379&sr=8-1 (Seed Starter Trays with Lids)

Welcome to Episode 20 and the What If Project's "Microgreens Module". In this podcast, Tracy and Reine explain why microgreens are the perfect fit for their project. You get a front-row seat to their first-hand knowledge on the topic, along with projections and predictions as to the ease and success of the module. Microgreens are the perfect gateway green towards sustainable living... and these gal pals can't wait to get started. Join the adventure as they establish goals and create a growing plan.

In Episode 019, Reine and Tracy discuss how they've each approached the intentional spending module. They discuss their individual methods, admit that it's been a bit of a challenge in more ways than one, and chat about how they've worked to meet and beat those obstacles. Then, it's on to everyone's favorite topic - taxes! Despite the fact that The What If Project is not yet turning a profit, there is still red tape and intentionally confusing IRS worksheets to be had. Even though they're currently in the red, the goal is to one day make money through The What If Project business arm. With that in mind, Tracy walks us through her current idea of what the next product idea should be. Of course, that idea still requires an audience who may be interested, so the biz dev segment wraps up with some ideas on how to authentically network and build both participant and peer relationships. Reine and Tracy wrap up Episode 019 with a reminder of WHY they've chosen to do things like declutter and review their spending habits as they work toward creating a self-reliant and sustainable lifestyle for themselves and their families. The work isn't always fun or photogenic, but the skills required to live a self-directed life are worth the effort!

In Episode 018, Reine and Tracy begin the task of determining exactly where their "extra" money gets spent every month. Listen in as they discuss the lure of convenience spending as a "easy" answer to many of life's challenges, why they feel guilty whether they do or they don't give in to those quick purchases, and how they think their families will respond to a less impulsive lifestyle.

In Episode 017, Tracy and Reine review Week 1 of The What If Project's "Declutter Module". The gal pals are getting down to business as they tackling the clutter and create a few strategies. Listen in to see what challenges they have faced, what ridiculousness they have discovered in the process, and what they are looking forward to the most in the coming week. Find lessons learned and a few silly games in less than 40 minutes! Use #whatifideclutter on social media if you want to participate in the challenge. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) https://my.captivate.fm/www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject (www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

Welcome to Episode 016 for Week 1 of The What If Project's "Declutter Module". In this episode, Tracy and Reine discuss the chaos of clutter that has seeped into their homes, a few embarrassing "stuff" stories, the cost of clutter, and the plan to conquer some of that clutter over the next fourteen days. Join in the decluttering fun (or just listen to the funny stories)! Use #whatifideclutter on social media if you want to participate in the challenge. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) https://my.captivate.fm/www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject (www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

Episode 015 starts as a continuation of the business development discussion from episode 014, but quickly turns into a conversation that deserves its own space. The What If Project is an experiment in creating a comprehensive lifestyle, one that's built on learning and experiencing new skills and building a passive income-focused business through effectively sharing those skills. Reine and Tracy have spent months working on the 'how to' details while continuing to sense that there was one component that was still not-quite-right. In Episode 015, Serving Joy, Tracy and Reine talk about the work they've done to identify and understand that vital component. They explain how and why they've come to this point in the journey as well as what this means moving forward in The What If Project. This episode contains inspirational and motivational content.

In Episode 014, Reine and Tracy confess to some less-than-optimal work-from-home habits, share some strategies that make remote work a bit more manageable, and discuss how working from home benefits everyone involved. If you are a remote employee, this episode is a must. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 013, Reine and Tracy reveal more details about their new module method for learning and sharing content. Episode 013 is the first week of module number two and on the front side of things, this one is all about working from home: tips, methods, best practices, lessons learned, challenges, boundaries, balance, etc. Things are a bit more complex behind the scenes though as these two passive income lifestyle pursuers will also be working on some overdue social media optimization research. The 'how to' details involved with this dual work module require a bit of problem-solving and process clarification, which The What If Pals accomplish as part of this episode. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 012, Tracy and Reine are at the halfway point of their two-week Goal-Setting Module. Listen in as they discuss the successes, good tries, and lessons learned. Instead of giving up on any goals, these gal pals are learning to pivot for week two of goal getting (and beyond). From new social media strategies to YouTube questions, the ladies at The What If Project are ready to take this passive income experiment to the next level. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 011, Tracy introduces us to the new What If experimental process - PASSION MODULES! Listen in as Tracy defines the scope of the very first passion module and unveils some fun new tools that she and Reine will be using to tackle some problem areas in their own lives. These great goal-focused printables are coming soon to The What If Studio Etsy shop, link in the show notes below. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 010, Reine and Tracy reveal some exciting new changes for the What If Project. Not only is this episode the debut of a lighter, leaner podcast format (bye-bye 60 minutes!), the passive income experiments themselves are undergoing fun new updates. Listen in as they talk about how they came to realize their experiments required a different approach, what the new processes will look like, and why they think this course correction is the next right step in the What If journey Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1 https://www.etsy.com/shop/MegsModernMacrame?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1106954925

In Episode 009, Tracy and Reine explore the topic of goal setting and goal getting. Join the adventure as these gal pals explore previous goal successes (and non-successes), goal side trackers, goal support systems, and the happy pursuit of goals for the new year. This conversation covers a lot of ground, from a serious heartfelt look at personality traits to colorful and fun goal trackers. This episode is perfect for mompreneurs and woman small business owners who are ready to crush their goals and find balance. Our January 2022 Facebook Challenge Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/963945854212496/ (www.facebook.com/groups/963945854212496/ ) Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 008, Reine finds a fun and totally accurate way to predict Tracy's future! After that, the What If Pals have an honest discussion about what they did best and what they could've done better in the first few months of The What If Project. They chat about who's leading the Reels race, the updated process to support any new printables, and the importance of building a little R&R into the business plan. Towards the end, Tracy gives us a few more details about the upcoming Goal-venture Facebook group (beginning on January 1) before the ladies wrap up the podcast year with heartfelt personal reflections. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://my.captivate.fm/www.zoom.com (www.zoom.com) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 007, the trivia showdown continues with 90's movie know-how and the goal-friends celebrate pushing past "pod fade"! Tracy and Reine also give you the next (and hopefully last) chapter of the REELS drama as they continue to optimize the systems that are already in place for The What if Project. In this episode, you will also hear about a tool for Etsy called Erank, a few details about Spotify, options for audiograms, and more. There is also a very important lesson about knowing when to push pause and how to deal with things outside of your control when you own a small business. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://erank.com/ (www.erank.com) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject (www.pinterest.com/thewhatifproject ) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1_

In Episode 006, Tracy's finally in the trivia hot seat! After the fun and games die down, The What If Pals chat about optimizing current assets, ingredients still missing from The What If Project secret sauce, and whether or not you'll soon find us on Tik Tok. We update you on our Etsy progress, our Instagram saga, and how we're keeping everything straight (hint - it's entirely possible that we aren't). We spill some tea about upcoming events, dub ourselves experts in a new field, and then Tracy wraps us up with an encouraging message. Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/www.canva.com (www.canva.com ) https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 005, the mavens of What If World refuse to allow a little distance to keep them from producing some magic and moving forward with The What If Project. Join in the fun with some 90's trivia and a little brand convo. Tracy talks about her maiden voyage with Descript and Captivate as she edited and published Episode 004. Reine pulls Melissa into the Variable Segment as Christmas Game printables are discussed, and she also fills listeners in on how her prep work before vacation made for a delightful and stress-free getaway. There is also a special announcement and birthday wishes for Queen Reine! Resources: www.canva.com https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio (www.etsy.com/shop/thewhatifstudio ) www.zoom.com www.audrastyle.com https://www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1 (www.facebook.com/thewhatifproject1) Instagram: TheWhatIfProject1

In Episode 004, Tracy and Reine have an in-depth conversation about supporting small businesses, planning for vacation and the month of December, lessons learned about timing and expectations, Harry Potter, Brittany Spears, and more. The Tech and Business segment includes details about Pinterest, Instagram carousels, and their December Etsy content. They conclude the episode with a heart-felt discussion about the power of written & spoken words (along with a few Laffy Taffy jokes)! Resources: www.canva.com www.pinetools.com https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A (www.descript.com/?lmref=Yqh_1A) (Affiliate Link) https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject (www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject) (Affiliate Link) zoom.com audrastyle.com www.etsy.com/shop/MegsModernMacrame?ref=shop_sugg 36K04zBd26v5gjefXvgq

In Episode 003, Tracy and Reine talk about finding balance, how they navigated a recent disagreement, the fine distinctions between cheese and butter, and the real MVP of The What If Project. Tech and business chat includes the magic of RSS, Instagram woes (Reels, Reels, wherefore art thou, Reels?), and what it took to start thewhatifstudio Etsy shop. They round out the episode with a sincere discussion about gratitude before Tracy surprises Reine with a fun and totally on-brand activity.

In Episode 002, Tracy and Reine restructure the podcast format to mimic the steps of a laboratory experiment in the hopes that this will keep us on track and somewhat focused as we cover ALL the stuff that we've accomplished since last week. We chat about our personal WHYs for embarking upon The What If Project journey, how we expect to differentiate ourselves in the admittedly crowded space of Etsy printables (our first passive income experiment), and chat some more about the technical foundation that we're building to support The What If Project juggernaut over the long haul. Lots of encouragement and humor round out this episode FULL of information. Want more? You can also find our content on Facebook and Instagram at thewhatifproject1. Thanks for listening!

On today's show, Tracy and Reine discuss the decisions they've made so far in pursuit of the passive income goal. Among other things, we chat about Zoom, Captivate, Canva, Audacity, and Cloud Convert. We also touch on the choices we've made and are making for the overall business structure. We offer ideas on how you can get started with all of these tools as well, no matter your budget or current assets and resources. 00:00 Tracy and Reine Intro 01:10 What If Project Experiment overview and invitation 05:25 Zoom https://zoom.us/ 07:40 A few What If Project “rules” 08:23 How we get our files from Zoom m4a format into mp3 format for podcast 09:34 Cloud Convert https://cloudconvert.com/login 10:17 [Affiliate link] Captivate https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thewhatifproject 12:32 Business contribution - how we're funding our initial expenses 13:28 The What If Project business structure decision, part 1 14:26 Audacity https://www.audacityteam.org/ 16:22 Podcast cover art 18:45 Canva https://www.canva.com/ 19:58 A few more What If Project “rules” 20:43 Back to Canva 24:26 Social media decisions 24:55 Instagram plan/strategy overview 25:40 The What If Project logo (spoiler alert - it's awesome) 26:04 Back to Instagram plan/strategy 29:32 The What If Project litmus test - first mention 30:10 Linktr.ee https://linktr.ee/ 31:08 Facebook group - why we made this decision 33:12 Tracy loves a challenge 34:58 Current business plan, first revenue strategy 35:50 Is the Facebook group helpful? 36:23 New idea moment! 37:45 Another What If Project “rule” 39:35 Reine confesses a doubt 41:17 Tracy says “paradigm shift” 41:30 Reine rattles off part of the immediate remaining to-do list 43:05 Another What If Project “rule” 43:28 Tracy talks about going on vacation and maintaining a work/life balance 44:43 Wednesday date night 45:10 Local small business center review - some of the many ways that our SBC helped us 48:50 Do we have a business plan? 49:43 We like to eat and take pictures, not necessarily in that order 50:34 How and why we decided to file as an LLC 53:30 Reine rattles off more items on the to-do list 54:30 A conversation about the Operating Agreement 1:01:50 The dirty, ugly, messy - why it's important to us to share these parts too 1:04:06 A couple more What If Project “rules” 1:04:53 Where LLCs fall on Tracy's list of things she's excited about 1:05:35 Tracy passes out some advice 1:06:50 Equipment disclosure 1:07:35 Yeti microphone 1:08:15 Audiotechnica headphones 1:08:52 Knox gear pop filter 1:10:00 Could you do everything that we've already done at home (or the library)? 1:13:05 Notes about shownotes 1:14:17 Tracy's dream job 1:15:10 What if … that's a wrap

Episode 0: How We Came Up With This Crazy Idea and Other Stories Raw audio - no sound editing here! Listen in on this unofficial podcast episode as we discuss how we dreamed The What If Project into the world, how we plan to nurture it along the way, and what we hope it ends up being when it grows up.