You Did It!

We chatted with four awesome dads about the challenges and proud moments that come along with fatherhood. While there's a ton of resources out there celebrating moms, the same isn't true for dads. We wanted to give a shoutout to the strong dads out there this Father's Day with a special episode celebrating all they do.

Hey! We're back with a little mid season update... We're sharing our thoughts on what we are now calling Season 1, what we want for Season 2 and giving you all an update. We've missed you!

On Episode 28, we've got Ace Fanning sharing all about his podcast, Beyond The Secret. Ace has one of the most interesting and irresistible podcasts you could list to. Beyond The Secret is all about creating a safe environment where you can share your secret to get it off your chest, and stay completely annonymous. We had the best time talking about some seriously deep stuff, but still laughing our asses off. You can find Ace at: @beyondthesecretpodcast @acefanningphotography

Today, we've got Laurel Stavros on episode 27 of You Did It. We open up with Laurel about depression, her personal battle with grief, and why taking medicine to help her depression is the best decision she's made. If insulin is needed to control diabetes or beta blockers for heart problems, maybe those who battle with mental health should not be so afraid of normalizing medication to help. Laurel dives right into her personal journey and we learn a lot. To check out Laurel and her work, you can find her at @abubblylife

Today on You Did It, we're talking with the talented Erica Marr. We dive right into what growing up in the competitive dance world was like, how the struggles growing up in the industry can be brutal, but seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Erica is someone who turned her struggles and pain into something that is now inspiring young dancers around the world, we are thrilled to have this very important conversation on You Did It. To read more about Erica's story, check her out at @ericamariemarr and read all about her journey.

Today on Episode 25, we've got a very special guest, Renee Griffith. Renee is the owner and deigning one of our favorite paper goods company, HeartSwell. Renee designs and creates products using her original hand lettering style with patterns, colors, and textures inspired by her deep love of the ocean and lush landscape where she and her family live in South Florida. But something she is super proud? Her newest line that is all about empathizing with those who need more support than ever, especially around holidays. Take a listen to this episode to laugh and cry with us, as we talk about some hard truths.

Today on episode 24, we have Melissa Tirendi sharing all about her crazy love story. Enjoy as we talk about the moment Melissa and her now fiance decided to give their relationship a shot, and listen on as we hear all about their first date that they both flew to Seattle for!

On Episode 23, we're talking with Riley Ringoen. Riley studied hard for two years, and recently passed her final exam to become a dental hygienist. We talk with Riley about the process of graduating, schooling, and even have a little surprise for you all at the end of this episode. Enjoy!

Today we have Alyssa Gallion on You Did It! We're talking about Alyssa's jump from an intern to owning the company. The story of how she is evolving the event industry, that celebrate good, is quite interesting. Talking about technology and how she is using it to make event planning streamlined while giving back, we dive right into what Alyssa is super proud of.

On episode 21, we are talking with Lauren Johnston about taking a risk in a new state. Lauren packed up and moved away from the only home she has ever known, to start a new career, family and life in a completely different state. Not wanting to regret turning down an opportunity, listen along as we chat with Lauren about her big move to Arizona and starting a company with her now husband.

Today, we're talking with Becca Booker about growing a side-hustle into a full-time job and leaving a traditional 9-5 to pursue freelancing full time. Sharing all about the emotional struggles of guilt and leaving a team of people she loves, pursuing her own thing and the success she has worked so hard to achieve.

Hannah Cobley has an insane story and we were lucky enough to chat with her on You Did It. Hannah started her nonprofit, Lighthouse For Hope, after she went through treatment for Leukemia. Hannah is now cancer free, and was looking for a way to give back to those still fighting. She took a huge leap of faith, quit school, moved home, and started this nonprofit. Since then Lighthouse For Hope has been able to help so many families that are struggling as well as share their stories and educate those that may not otherwise know much about this awful disease. It's been a LONG road so far, but we are so grateful for Hannah and her vulnerability to share this story and whys he is so proud of what she's accomplished. You can learn more about Hannah her Lighthouse For Hope here: https://www.lighthouseforhope.org/

Welcome to our second pop up episode! We decided to set up a booth at one of the best markets that exists in Arizona; Phoenix Flea. We sold our trophies and we also had our live recording set up so folks shopping at the You Did It booth were encouraged to sit down and take a few seconds to share something they're proud of. Today, we're sharing those with you. Enjoy!

On Episode 18, we've got Megan Finnerty. She wrote in about how she was proud of starting The Storytellers Project. It's a community opportunity for people in your city and state, to come and share their real stories. The people who are sharing stories are given guidance and positive feedback through the staff of Storytellers. We talk with Megan about why The Storytellers Project is so important. The stories have to share a lesson to the community and that is something that we can all use right now. Join us at the next Storytellers Project in Phoenix on December 19th & 20th, 2018. Learn more here: http://www.storytellersproject.com/

Tiffany Egbert is an artist; a photographer, a painter, a weaver. But on this episode, we're talking about a specific skill that she taught herself for a specific project; the 100 Days Project. You commit to doing something for 100 days, and we hear all about Tiffany's project and what inspired her to create 100 pieces of art. Enjoy!

Lisa owns a shop in downtown Phoenix called Practical Art. A shop that is mixed with an art studio. Practical Art hosts monthly art shows and sells art that is functional and practical. We had a great time talking with Lisa, because her story is a little bit different. Lisa didn't wake up one day and realized she wanted to start a business. The beginning of her story took a different twist than most, and you're bound to feel inspired after hearing Lisa's story.

Welcome to episode 15 of You Did It! Today we’re here with Ryan Neal Cordwell. Ryan lives a life that a lot of people would be jealous of, but at the same time stays humble and works hard for the experiences he has and the content he produces. We talk about what it's like to be proud of achieving a lot of little goals throughout your life, why it's important to stop and reflect on where you’re at and how you got there, and the realities - both amazing and hard - of traveling a ton for fun and work. Fasten your seatbelt, it's time for takeoff.

Today, we’re bringing you episode 14 of you did it. On today’s episode, we’ve got Rick Williamson, also known as the popcorn diet. Rick started the popcorn diet and has recorded over 100 episodes for fun. Rather than adding more negativity or slamming a movie on the internet, he focusses on pointing out the victories and good things about a movie. Since a young age, Rick has always loved movies and I should know, since he is Leah's brother. Enjoy this fun conversation about movies, why they’re so great and why Rick loves to spend his rare free time reviewing and sharing them on his own podcast. Sit back, relax, oh and please silence your phone…. don’t ruin the movie!

Today we are talking with Karlee Jaramillo about something a lot of people can probably relate to; becoming a parent. Karlee shares about how her and her husband decided to try for a baby and their lives changed from that moment on. Listen in as we chat about Karlee's favorite new mom resources, being on an emotional roller coaster all the time, and despite thinking she would never change she is beyond happy with the person she has grown to be.

Happy Halloween!! We are gracing you with a spooky little halloween popup episode today. This was super unplanned and last minute, but we really wanted to share some of our personal haunting stories with you all because if not today, when?

Today’s episode features Ashley Siegele. Ashley shares with us her experience living with a pituitary tumor. While her tumor wasn’t life threatening, it did affect her life in a number of unexpected ways. This conversation takes a lot of twists and turns, from surgeries and doctors, how we feel we were never truly educated about our own bodies and the good that comes when you can sympathize with someone on an emotional level. Enjoy this very transparent conversation, and try not to get too hungry as we definitely talk about our love for food along the way.

You ready to dive into episode twelve today? We’ve got Monica Walsh on this episode and she is divulging all the details on her dog adoption story. Monica is proud of being a single dog mom of not one, not two, but three puppies who were in need of a loving home. Monica is passionate about rescuing and shares a bit more of her experience through the adoption process. Not every dog adoption is the same - there are different applications, different prices and sometimes some bumps in the road. But, if you walk away with anything from this chat, we hope that if you feel like something is right for you, you should go for it.

Today we’re excited to bring you episode ten of you did it! We’re talking with Gueric Nkunzimana about something that should make you feel pretty good. We’re chatting about words of affirmation and why they’re so important. Gueric is the bright shining light we need in the world today. He wakes up everyday with a mission to make someone feel better about themselves. Whether you’re complimenting someone on their cool shirt, telling someone they can do anything they set their minds to or simply sharing their story on the internet, Gueric is all about sharing the good parts of life and celebrating people for who they are.

Today we’re chatting with Devin Pope about running a marathon. She’s super proud of this accomplishment. And the best part? She came in second to last in the entire race. With her family cheering her on and the drive to finish, Devin crossed the finish line proud of what she just accomplished. Since running the marathon, she’s applied the outlook of “it doesn’t need to be perfect” to other aspects of her life, too. On your marks, get set… GO!

Today’s episode is about something super heavy, but also really inspiring too. We’re taking with Alex Evjen about surviving divorce. Alex opens up to us about the challenges in her marriage, the decision to sink or swim with therapy and does it all with vulnerability and transparency. Grab a box of tissues because we all teared up a little in this one.

Our conversation today features Jessica Reinhart, who is just the most wonderful beacon of kindness and love. We chat with her about how it feels to literally walk through fire, why having a balanced life is important to her, and how discovering what you need out of life vs what you think you want can be a total game changer.

Today, we’re chatting with Lisa Shrigley about stepping out of your comfort zone when it comes to big life changes. Lisa talks about trusting her gut enough to leave a cushy job, where she was then able to put herself first, prioritize the things that made her happy, and live a more balanced life. If you’ve ever thought that leaving a job where you’ve been super comfortable seems scary, this episode is for you. So turn that volume up….

Today on Episode 5 of You Did It we’re talking to Georganne Bryant. This conversation is super inspiring, mostly because Georganne is one of the most wonderful people on the planet today. We chat about how breast cancer changed her life, why she believes so strongly in supporting a creative community in Phoenix, and how she decided to take control of her own destiny. Prepare to hear a real conversation from someone who’s incredibly transparent and multi-faceted. BOOM. Let’s go.

On today’s episode, we chat with Alex Leiphart about surviving solo travel. Listen in as Alex tells a story of finding himself alone in an abandoned visitors center in iceland, of taking way too long to get back to his airbnb in New York and how rolling with the punches teaches you to plan for the hiccups that travel so often surprises you with. Think you’re the only who relies too heavily on your phone to tell you where to go? Think again.

Today on Episode 3 of You Did It, we're talking with Kaylee Nedley about bullet journaling. From documenting her moods, sleep schedule and day to day tasks, Kaylee shares her passion for this artistic outlet. We'll talk about how writing things down has positively impacted her life, both personally and in her work. Listen and be inspired by not waiting for perfection, because anyone can turn a doodle into a drawing. So, sit back, relax and enjoy this conversation.

Today on You Did It, we're talking to Malori Maeva. We chat a little bit with her about why surrounding yourself with people who know how to help you best can really ensure you survive the most tragic of years. Malori is an open book when it comes to talking about your feelings and we really believe that seeing more of that in the world would make it a healthier place. So, let's get to it...

We did it! We started a podcast and today is the very first episode. You'll get to learn a little bit about us, what this podcast is all about and a little bit of our love for animals. We made this first episode a super quick listen, because we don't want it to be all about us. We want it to be about your stories and those are coming next week. We'll be interviewing people who we think should be really proud of what they're doing and we think you'll love hearing their stories too. Because sometimes, we all just need someone to tell us "you did it!" So, let's get to it...

In a world where fomo and comparisons are a part of our everyday lives, we believe in celebrating the little victories. You don’t need to start a multi-million dollar business or write a best-selling novel to change the world. Sometimes, just hearing someone say, “you did it!” is enough. Founded by two small business owners looking for a creative escape from their creative business, (hi, yes, that’s a real thing) You Did It! is all about bringing a little more happiness into the world. Our podcast shares stories of everyday folks and their proudest moments. be sure to subscribe, rate and share with your friends. Oh, and want to be on the show? Contact us at www.heyyoudidit.com