Podcasts about Smart Girls

The title fits, but not necessarily for the reasons you imagine. Barbara Leigh grew up in Wisconsin where she attended college and had a successful career. She tells us about her life and discusses getting married, having two children and over time watching her life choices basically and totally destroy her self esteem.   Barbara tells us how she, while growing up, was constantly described as a “smart girl”. She helped many figure out answers and learned along the way how to observe and research to learn whatever she needed to know. In 1995 when the internet was just coming into our sphere of experience, Barbara learned about it and created web pages and websites for the nonprofit for which she worked. Even with all the technical knowledge she amassed it took many years before she realized that even with all her smarts she was becoming a person who was being reshaped by a partner with his own low esteem and who constantly blamed her for everything that went wrong.   Eventually Barbara realized that something was wrong and began to look in ernest at her life and behavior. She realized that she had to make choices and regain her own self confidence and constructive view of herself. She changed her life and outlook and began growing again emotionally. Barbara tells us about her journey and even includes lessons she learned and wants to pass on to others.   In 2024 Barbara wrote and published her book, “Why Smart Girls Get Into Bad Relationships and How Not To Do It Again”. She is quick to point out that the book is not just for women. It is for anyone who may be facing a “bad relationship”. Barbara shares nine conclusions and thoughts from the book that illustrate why her writings can be so important for so many.   This episode is full of many great life lessons and observations. I do hope you not only enjoy it, but that you also gain some positive life choice ideas from it.     About the Guest:   Barbara Leigh grew up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin and was considered in school to be a smart girl. She was not the type to get in trouble or make bad decisions. She was involved in lots of activities and did well in school.   She went off to Ripon College where she majored in Speech Communication and worked in the library. After graduation, she got a job in a library at a nonprofit. While working toward a Masters in Library and Information Science at UW-Milwaukee in 1995, she was taking an online searching class and was recruited to build a web site for her employer, being one of only a few employees that had even heard of the World Wide Web.   From there, Barbara built a career as a web developer and eventually moved to online learning and LMS integrations. In each career step she moved toward content, but eventually was directed back to the technical.   In the midst of all that, Barbara got married and had two children. She entered and contributed to bad relationships in her marriage, career and family until one day she decided to just stop. She has spent the last twenty years figuring out what it means to stop, how to continue living, and how to do it better. In 2024, she published a book, Why Smart Girls Get Into Bad Relationships and How Not To Do It Again, and in 2025, she took early retirement to get fully into content and do more writing. She currently writes the Helpfulmess blog which posts weekly. Ways to connect with Barbara:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaraleighauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbaraleighauthor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/barbaraleighauthor.bsky.social Website: https://www.barbaraleighauthor.com     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, hello, everyone, wherever you happen to be today, around the world or in space, whatever the case happens to be, we're all in space anyway, so I guess that counts for something. But I'm really glad that you are here, and we're really going to have, I think, an interesting conversation today, because we, we have a person who has written an interesting book, at least. I think it's an interesting book. The title of the book is, why do smart girls get into bad relationships, and how to and how not to do it again. I think that's an interesting title. Smart Girls, I gotta say, though, Barbara, who is our guest, Barbara Leigh, I don't know. I think they're more than smart girls that get into bad relationships or just do dumb things. I don't know. Why is it that most people do dumb things, but that's a different story, and probably not what we're really going to cover today. But anyway, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset, and we're glad you're   Barbara Leigh ** 02:19 here. Thank you. Thanks for having me. Appreciate   Michael Hingson ** 02:23 it. Yeah, well, it is probably true. Why do, why do so many people get into challenges? Ah, but we cope with what we have to right? Yes, we do. Well. Well, I'm glad you're here. Thanks for for being here and being on unstoppable mindset. Really looking forward to having a chance to really chat. Why don't we start? If we can by you telling us a little bit about kind of the early Barbara growing up and all that. Alright, well, I grew up. How's that for a great way to start.   Barbara Leigh ** 02:52 That's a great, great way to start. I grew up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin. I had two brothers and a sister, mom and dad and, you know, cats and a dog and cows. I lived in a small community. Everybody knew each other. Nothing really exciting about my childhood. I was in 4h and I was in lots of activities in school. I did great in school, and I was wildly shy as a small child, but I managed to get comfortable enough with that by being a 4h officer and being in in leadership positions in the activities that I was in. I went to off to college in Ripon, and I been busy working on being me ever since,   Michael Hingson ** 03:56 well, so you, you, you don't sound like you're very shy today,   Barbara Leigh ** 04:06 like I said, I tried to get past that. I'm still wildly introverted, but I'm at least, you know, able to speak in public. That's a   Michael Hingson ** 04:15 start. Well, that's a good you know, I'm I've always been amazed, and I hear it so often that the top fear today is public speaking. And I've never really, I know it's me, but I've never understood why it is, because I've always been somewhat used to doing it, but I think that people approach public speaking oftentimes with kind of the wrong idea, because I find that if people fear it, what they're really saying is they're afraid of the audience and what the audience might do. But I find that audiences generally don't tend to really want to view a speaker as being bad. They want speaker. To succeed. So it's always been a puzzlement to be as to why people are afraid of public speaking.   Barbara Leigh ** 05:07 Yeah, that is true. I was a Speech Communication major in college, and had to take public speaking as a course, and we had a guy in there that was just shook. His whole body. Shook it when he started out, and he by the end of the course, he was the best speaker there. I think he just needed to practice doing it and find out it's not so bad.   Michael Hingson ** 05:34 Well, what did he do? What do you have any notion of what what really eliminated his fear?   Barbara Leigh ** 05:41 I think he just got better each time. I think it really was just just getting up in front of people and finding out, yeah, they aren't gonna do anything. They're trying to do the same thing as me. They're trying to learn public speaking, and they're fine.   Michael Hingson ** 05:56 That's cool. Well, I know when I was a program director at our campus radio station at UC Irvine, I wanted everyone to listen to their their own shows. So we we wanted them to record the shows which they wouldn't do. So the engineer and I arranged for that to get done, and we made people listen to their shows, take the cassettes home and listen to them. And as I think about it, I think that probably more often than not, some of these people were in radio because they didn't have to stand up in front of an audience, and they didn't think about being in front of an audience and speaking so much. And so they did what they did, but when they were compelled, if you will, to listen to themselves, they got better. And they got better because they then heard what everybody else is hearing, and they taught themselves that they could really do better than than they thought they were doing, and that they thought that they could do. And I think that really makes a lot of difference. And some of those people actually ended up going into broadcasting as a as a career,   Barbara Leigh ** 07:01 that's great. Yeah, it really is. It's just a matter of getting used to your own voice. I mean, some people just really got annoyed, I guess is the word at their own voice, and they were like, I don't sound like that. Well, you don't sound like yourself inside your head. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 07:27 yeah. I know that when I hear myself talk, I do know that I sound different than I think I sound. And so again, that's part of what I work on. When I listen to recorded speeches, and I listen to what I say and how I say it, because I know what audiences like when they hear a speaker, so it gives me something to work toward. And that's a good thing. Yeah. So it is kind of fun. So you went off to school, you were in high school and all that and and did what? What people do in high school, I assume,   Barbara Leigh ** 08:07 yep, lots of groups. I was in library club and let's see Spanish club and music, musical and choir and various things. Yeah, normal stuff, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 08:23 yeah. I did some of that. I was in the science club, and there was a math club. Wasn't in too many clubs, but I was in those two and and had a lot of fun with that. So it's, it's a good thing. And then, of course, as many of us do, then you went on to college. Where did you go to college? Ripping College. I've never heard of that college,   Barbara Leigh ** 08:49 very small liberal arts college,   Michael Hingson ** 08:52 which is all the better I am. I'm a fan of smaller colleges. I read in the book David and Goliath, the guy who invented the tipping point, wrote this book, and he talks about the fact that if more people would go to small colleges, they would discover that they could actually be kind of a larger fish in a small pond, rather than being a fish that isn't necessarily as large a fish in a very large pond. So the value of people going to to places that are smaller adds a lot of value, and you do get a lot more attention. And that's why, one of the reasons I think I went to UC Irvine, we had 2200 excuse me, 2700 students when I went there. Now there are 32,000 freshmen. My gosh, I can't believe how large it is. No, it's University California, Irvine UCI, which they always say lovingly, really, truly means under construction indefinitely. They're always building new things on the college. So.   Barbara Leigh ** 10:01 Yeah, ripen is, is under 1000 students total. And   Michael Hingson ** 10:07 what did you major in? I knew all my professors. It   10:09 was great. And   Michael Hingson ** 10:10 that's, that's cool. And I did as well. I and I got to know some of them very well. Actually, a couple, one of them even came to my wedding when my wife and I got married. Some, seven or eight, well, eight years after I graduated, or, well, six years after I graduated, but he, we invited him, and he came to the wedding. So that was kind of cool. What did you major in   Barbara Leigh ** 10:33 speech communication with a religion minor? All right.   Michael Hingson ** 10:37 Wow, that's an interesting combination. Why? Why a religion minor with with that religion   Barbara Leigh ** 10:43 has always intrigued me. I guess it's I am interested in people, and religion has such a strong effect on people, and so I really just wanted to learn more about various religions and and how they work.   Michael Hingson ** 11:01 So what do you what do you think about religion and our world today, and how much of an effect it it has?   Barbara Leigh ** 11:11 It's probably very big question. Yes, yes, I have that's like, one of the ideas for one of my next books is to dig into that I'm I have several ideas of things I want to cover, and that's one of them. But, yeah, it just it floors me that there can be so much variation in people who seem to believe the same things.   Michael Hingson ** 11:44 Yeah, yeah. It is. It is fascinating. I I've said ever since escaping from the World Trade Center on September 11, that what happened, no matter what those terrorists say, was not a reflection on the whole world of Islam and the Muslim faith, those were thugs who decided that they wanted to try to make the world bend to their will, if you will, and and they they did a pretty good job for a little while, but it wasn't a religious war, because I think most Muslims are not that way. That's true, and we shouldn't demonize that religion as such, especially since we could always go back and talk about the crusades in, you know what, 1066, and so on. And if we want to talk about Christianity and what it did, yeah, the reality is, everybody tries to do things in the name of religion, and it just doesn't make sense at all. It doesn't. But people try to justify anyway, which is, which is truly unfortunate. Well, so what did you do after you got a degree?   Barbara Leigh ** 12:47 Oh, let's see. I went off to Well, I got married. There you go, after graduation, and moved to the town where my my husband was living, and we I started working at K Mart, and from there, I went to outlet mall. I was the retail store manager, and then I got my job at a nonprofit, and I've been at that nonprofit for 34 years, until I retired, just not too long ago.   Michael Hingson ** 13:24 Wow. What's the nonprofit? Or can you say   Barbara Leigh ** 13:28 it's the international foundation of employee benefit plans? Okay,   Michael Hingson ** 13:33 well, that sounds pretty useful. You were there a long time, huh? I was wow.   Barbara Leigh ** 13:39 I moved around to multiple departments, but I was able to keep growing later, so I stayed   Michael Hingson ** 13:46 so you you were there 34 years. Wow, that is a long time. What? What did you What did you learn about life being there for so long? Wow, I was out for a general question, yeah.   Barbara Leigh ** 14:06 Well, I learned, boy, so many things I have. The foundation is an Educational Association. So I learned the actual benefits. Part of it, I have a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation, but also I learned a lot about people and work environments and and getting along with people, and I learned a lot about technology when I started at the foundation the the World Wide Web was not public yet, and while I was there, I was going to graduate school at UW Milwaukee. I. For library and information science. And while I was doing that, I was taking a an online searching course. And my boss, well, I worked in the library, so my boss asked me if I would create a website for the foundation, because nobody else in the building really had even heard of the World Wide Web yet. Yeah. So I learned all about web development and programming and all of that, just because I happened to be the only one that   Michael Hingson ** 15:40 knew, and using tools like Netscape, remember Netscape? Oh, yes, absolutely,   Barbara Leigh ** 15:50 yeah, wow. So yeah, I learned a lot of that, and then from from the library, I went to it, and was in a web developer for many years, and then from it, I went to educational programs where I was working with our learning management system and the integration with with our association management system. So I was, I was doing integrations, basically and but the things that I learned in technology careers that have helped me thus far have been I was doing a lot of troubleshooting. So I would, you know, a lot of times, you know, if you're in technology, no garbage in, garbage out. So when I get to a problem, I say, you know, there's this, there's garbage coming out, or there's nothing coming out at all. And I work back word through the process to get to the source data. And learning that you finding the source data and making sure that the source data is correct is really important. So I learned about a lot about working my way through systems to find that and also making sure that the systems work. So that has helped me a lot in in my life, because when I got into the situation where I needed to write this book about I managed to work my way back to the source of of the problem. And so the the source of the problem was my beliefs about me, about relationships, about other people. And so it was really helpful for me to have that process already in place in my brain, that I could just work my way back to that and Okay, now I can start from better data.   Michael Hingson ** 18:13 Yeah, do you think that working a lot in technology and perhaps some of the other areas where you worked. Do you think that that taught you more about how to observe and look at things and better be able to analyze them and and remembering them? I just find that so often people don't observe things. And I think learning to observe is extremely important to do   Barbara Leigh ** 18:45 absolutely yes, yes, when that's that's like all of my career was observing and and like you said, analyzing, being able to put what I've observed into what I want to happen, or what I would I need to communicate with other people. I think a lot of my career was, was connecting the right people to the right either technology or the or the other people, or just get making those connections.   Michael Hingson ** 19:30 But you had to learn how to observe people and draw conclusions and get that information to make that happen.   Barbara Leigh ** 19:38 Oh yes. And, you know, it's a process, just in growing up and watching people in general. Like I said, you know, religion was, was my thing, because people fascinate me. So I I've always been a people watcher, not like, go sit at the mall and watch people, but, I mean, yeah. I just really try to understand where people are coming from. And I think once I was in a technology career, it was even more important, because a lot of times in those careers people don't expect the technology person to be able to do that, and for me, that was the most important part with understanding the people, understanding what they wanted, what they were actually saying was not exactly what they wanted, and to try to get it get to what they wanted, and then to work with the system to be able to get what they wanted to come out correctly.   Michael Hingson ** 20:53 How did you discover that? How did you discover that people weren't necessarily saying what they really wanted, or that somehow it wasn't being articulated on it. And I understand that's a really tricky sort of thing. I know in asking myself that I just kind of respond by saying, it's just something you gain from a lot of experience, but you have to think about it. But you know, what do you think   Barbara Leigh ** 21:21 exactly? It's trial and error. You keep having people ask you for one thing and then expecting something else, until you figure out that you know what that's really not what they want, and to get them to verbalize, okay, what is it you want coming out of this? Is it? It's tricky.   Michael Hingson ** 21:47 Yeah, yeah, it is and, and it is something where you got to be pretty careful about how you do it and, and to whom you you focus your attentions to make that happen. Or if you've got some people who are difficult to deal with, and again, I guess that that helps you stretch and grow and you learn how to even deal with those people a little bit better, so that they're comfortable in interacting with you.   Barbara Leigh ** 22:14 Yeah, absolutely. But a big part of my job is making people feel comfortable enough to talk to me and, you know, and a lot of times when I would get a project, I would go to the person that that's using, whatever it is, and ask them, okay, you know, where are you getting this data? What do you want it to look like? And, you know, and ask them deeper questions. And, and these are often the people who are, you know, low man on the totem pole, and don't ever get asked, but those are the people that I needed to get to to find out what you know, where things were coming from, to actually give them what was going to work for them.   Michael Hingson ** 23:10 And that's interesting. You're saying, like, the low person on the totem pole doesn't get asked, and they're the ones that would love to be asked to be able to offer their opinions, so that that opens up whole new opportunities when you convey that you're you're willing to listen, and of course, that also then deals with the whole issue of trust. Because if they tell you something and say, Well, I want this incompetence, and you have to keep it that way. Yes, absolutely, trust is, is such a fleeting thing today, even though it's all around us, everywhere we go And everywhere we look. I mean, we trust that the roofs on our houses aren't going to collapse while we're doing this interview, this well, this conversation, and we trust that the internet is going to continue to work. It might, we'll see. But, but we trust in so many ways, but yet, unfortunately, we also confront, or are confronted by situations that try to teach us not to trust and to be close to trust, which is too bad. Yeah, one of the things that, that, that I talk about, actually, in my latest book, live like a guide dog, is trust. I talk about the fact that, in general, the difference between a dog and a person is while dogs love unconditionally, and I think that's true, although they can be taught not to, obviously, but while dogs love unconditionally, they don't trust unconditionally. But the difference between a dog and a person is that dogs are much more open to trust because we have just learned, or we've drawn the conclusion that we can't trust people, and so we lose that skill of being open to trust and trust. Truly learning how to determine whether we can trust any individual or not, rather than just saying we're not going to trust   Barbara Leigh ** 25:07 Right, absolutely, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 25:10 which is, you know, which is so unfortunate? Well, I'm sure you've, you've encountered that a lot.   Barbara Leigh ** 25:17 I have, indeed, and you know that's that was part of my process, was learning how to trust again. And that's a slow, slow, hard process.   Michael Hingson ** 25:31 What, what caused you to start to learn not to trust? What? What happened in your life?   Barbara Leigh ** 25:38 Okay? Well, I want to talk about it, but, well, I won't go into too deep a detail, but yeah, I I was in a relationship where, you know, I was with a very a person has low self esteem, and because of that, I would get told that things were my fault, or things were if I hadn't done this, or if anything That happened really was was somehow brought back to me and as a person with higher self esteem, I took that as my personal responsibility, rather than looking at it as no, that's really Your choice, not, not something that I could cause, and that just kept eroding away at my confidence, and it ended up with me having no self esteem whatsoever. Wow. And then we, you know, I hit a point where an event happened, and I, you know, my brain went, nope, I don't deserve that. And that's where the light switch flipped, and I was to, you know, then I started looking around and going, you know what? I didn't deserve that, either or that, and that was not about me. And so then I started to measure against that, and go, Okay, I can set up boundaries now, because this is behavior that I won't accept anymore. And I was able to start making boundaries, and I was able to start standing up for myself. And, you know, as as that process went on, I was able to, I guess, it was motivate myself just by connecting, reconnecting with that higher self esteem person that I had been earlier. And so I would, you know, it honestly took a very long time, because I was at nothing, and at that point, I made a conscious effort to be gentle with myself and to be patient with myself and to accept myself and so with those being kind to myself thoughts, that's how I was able to move forward. And like I said, moving forward started motivating me, and I was able to bring myself back up to a higher self confidence.   Michael Hingson ** 29:02 Did you get? Oh, go ahead. Oh,   Barbara Leigh ** 29:04 but yeah. The the trust being gone was a trust for not just the person I was in a relationship with, but for so many things around me because I didn't trust myself. I didn't trust what I was believing about myself.   Michael Hingson ** 29:28 Did you hate yourself?   Barbara Leigh ** 29:31 I would not say that. I would say I just didn't understand myself. I would like I said, when I got to the bottom, I was able to say, I don't deserve that, so I wouldn't say hated myself. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 29:48 that's why I asked the question, because that was my impression of what from what you were saying. It wasn't a hate or a dislike, it was a recognition of what should be and what. And then how to deal with it?   Barbara Leigh ** 30:02 Yep, I was, you know, because I got there and, you know, the light switch went on, and I was like, how did I get here? How did this even happen? You know, it just, I couldn't understand.   Michael Hingson ** 30:18 But as you, as you progressed and as you learned about yourself, and that, of course, was part of it, is that you were learning about yourself and bringing yourself back the person you had a relationship with you weren't able to to, I gather, make positive steps to get them to to be a lot better than they were.   Barbara Leigh ** 30:43 That was not my focus. My focus was no boundaries, so that they couldn't hurt me anymore,   Michael Hingson ** 30:52 right, right? It wasn't a matter of you're trying to heal them, but setting boundaries and it would have it would have been nice if they had recognized what was going on. But that was the difference, is that you recognized and they did not right.   Barbara Leigh ** 31:06 And honestly, once I got to a place where I was back to being who I felt like me, he was able to look at that and take some motivation from that, and he actually went and got help through therapy as well. So it actually turned out way better than than expected, but   Michael Hingson ** 31:41 yeah, so are you guys still married? Yes, we are. Well, there you go. Okay, and that was what I was curious about. So he he did. It wasn't you can't, you can't fix everything because people have to fix themselves. But he was able to recognize that which was, which is so cool,   Barbara Leigh ** 32:02 yeah, honestly, I moved out twice. So, I mean, like I said, I set boundaries, yeah, but we made it work. I mean, like, like I said, when I first made the change I did. I was not strong enough to move to be on my own. I just wasn't. And so, you know, I just tried to be as patient with myself as possible, and and I just kept, kept those boundaries and okay, you can't talk to me like that. That's just not going to work. And as I moved forward, he kind of came along with me   Michael Hingson ** 32:47 well, and it sounds like you're both the better for it today.   Barbara Leigh ** 32:54 Oh, absolutely, yes, we've come a long way. I wouldn't say we're perfect for sure, but   Michael Hingson ** 33:01 it's a it's a process. Yes, it is. So what does he do for work or for a living?   Barbara Leigh ** 33:08 He is a sales person for a home improvement company.   Michael Hingson ** 33:11 Ah, ah, Home Improvement. Tim, the tool man, Taylor, but that's another story. Oh, gosh. Well, that's pretty cool. And does he do well at selling?   Barbara Leigh ** 33:25 Yes, he does that. He had his own business for for many years, and so it just comes pretty naturally to him.   Michael Hingson ** 33:34 Well, at the same time, if you're going to be good at sales, you have to learn to observe and and not take things too personally sometimes as well. I learned a lot about sales when I was confronted by needing to go into sales or finding another job, and then I took a Dale Carnegie sales course, and one of my favorite observations about sales is that the best salespeople are really counselors. They're teachers. They guide you in and help you make the right decision, rather than just trying to force something on you, which doesn't mean that they're not trying to make $1 and sell products, but you can also find that your product might not be what somebody wants, and if you push them into buying it, that's going to cost to cost you in the end anyway,   Barbara Leigh ** 34:24 right? And that's why he makes a good salesman, because he was he, he did the work for for 15 years, and at at his own company, and then he went, moved to sales, and just because his body was wearing out, and for because he knows how the product works, how it goes on the house or whatever, he can explain that to the customer, and that makes it so much easier for them to understand, you know, why they need what they need, and how it works.   Michael Hingson ** 34:59 Yeah. Yeah, and I have found that the better sales people really do understand how the product works, and they take the time to keep up with things, because that's going to make them better at what they do. Yes. So now you have children. How many children?   Barbara Leigh ** 35:16 Two, girl and a boy, and how old are they? 29 and 25   Michael Hingson ** 35:23 oh, they're just kids.   35:24 They're just kids   Michael Hingson ** 35:28 and and I know if they've gone into sales just checking no okay,   Barbara Leigh ** 35:36 and have no interest in doing that, what do they do? My daughter works in customer service, and my son is Air National Guard   Michael Hingson ** 35:47 member. Oh, okay, so it's hopefully it sounds like both of them have some really decent self esteem. Yes, they they learned that along the way from the two of you, which is good, which is a positive thing, which is, which is pretty cool, yeah. So you have retired from being with a nonprofit. You said you were there for 34 years, and what caused you to retire   Barbara Leigh ** 36:17 writing this book, I was, I'm looking at writing more and, you know, doing marketing and doing all the things book has been a lot to do and work full time, yeah, so I decided to give, give it my all.   Michael Hingson ** 36:35 Did you self publish or does the publisher publish it? Okay, yeah, which makes even more of a marketing responsibility for you. Although I think publishers are pushing more for most authors to do more to market their own books, rather than the publishers helping as much as perhaps they could. But nevertheless, well, tell us about the book. Then tell us, if you would tell us about that.   Barbara Leigh ** 37:01 Oh, it's why smart girls get into bad relationships, and how not to do it again. I started out with, well, basically the book is for people who want better relationships, not just women, but I. I started out with a smart girl title, because that is something I identify with. I think of it as an identity, because a lot of books on relationships are books written from the perspective of therapists or the perspective of people who have been abused or some kind of trauma or have addictions or something like that, and that's not, that's not who I am. And so I was trying to give a voice to, you know, average people have these problems too. So the smart girl identity is more about, really, like in high school, people would you know, who didn't know me? Well, what time I yearbook? You're so smart. Or people at work, thank you for fixing that. You're so smart, right? And I believed that. And what I believed was that reasonable humans make reasonable choices, and that's not always true, and so when I wrote the book here, or actually when I when I hit the bottom and I started looking back, I was like, I don't know how I got here. So how did I get here? I went through the process. I figured out that my beliefs weren't quite right, and they sounded good, but when I actually put them to action. They really didn't work. So the book is my process of of getting from bottom of the barrel self esteem back up to high self esteem, and looking at those beliefs and rewriting them.   Michael Hingson ** 39:23 So, um, how so like some of your beliefs that that didn't work. For example,   Barbara Leigh ** 39:28 I will read you a few of them if you don't mind. Okay, so, so you get the idea of where, where this goes. So Belief number there's nine of them. Belief number one, I can trust myself became, I can trust myself when I am being honest with myself, because I was lying to myself quite a bit of the time. It turns out, number two, I am a good helpful person became, I am a good helpful person, but that is not where I find my. Value, and that kind of blew me out of the water when I figured that one out. Number three, I'm smart, but I can't appear smarter than my partner. And that's where the focus on women comes in. It's kind of looks at the social oppression of women and how that affects your beliefs. You know, if you believe that stuff so, number three, became, I am smart and I don't have to hide it. Number four, I must guard my relationship, not only from outside, but from inside to became, I must guard my own boundaries to maintain my mental health and stay true to me. Number five, it is important to keep things steady and stable became keeping things steady and stable doesn't allow me to grow. Fear blocks my growth. Embracing the uncomfortable for a time helps me become better. That one was a hard one to learn how bad number six, self care is indulgent and not a priority. Became, self care is a high priority if I don't care take care of me, I can't be good at caring for anyone else. Numbers seven, I have emotional muscle, and I can muscle through anything became I have emotional muscle and I can use it to pull out of negative thoughts. I don't need to deny my emotions or wallow in them. Just recognize them, feel them, and continue to move all the way through them, and this one kind of hits home for my daughter. My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 20 months, and she used her emotional muscle to muscle through her pain, because she didn't want to see the reaction of people feeling sorry for her, and so she had a lot of of using that emotional muscle to just not show people her pain and and that has been something that we've had to work on for a long time.   Michael Hingson ** 42:33 What did she discover? What did she finally do?   Barbara Leigh ** 42:37 Well, it's been a process, but she's finally actually showing her pain. She because, like she's had a cyst that burst in it. It wrapped around some things, and she couldn't tell the doctor in charge that that she was having that much pain. She she didn't make it a 10 on the pain scale. So the doctor didn't think that she was that, that these complications had happened, because most people couldn't even walk with this pain, but she could, because she's super high pain tolerance. Yeah, and, you know, she learned that she doesn't need to hide her pain, which was, which was pretty life shaking for her, and she's learned that, you know, she can actually tell her doctors, yes, I'm, I'm actually having some pain, and I I really need to have you work on this or or give me medication for this, or whatever. But, yeah, she's she's really come a long way as far as being honest with herself and with other people. Yeah, let's see. Number eight, I can rely on my smartness to figure it out became I can rely on my smartness and problem solving ability. But life isn't always logical. Sometimes I'm starting starting from a faulty belief I don't have to be perfect. It's okay to ask for help when I don't understand and get stuck. And that one it, it seems very obvious, but that one was really ingrained and kept coming up in different ways. Number nine, partial is enough, I can and should fill in. The rest became I am a whole person with my own thoughts, emotions, talents, hopes, dreams and goals. So if I want to be in a relationship, my significant other should see me as a whole person and should be a whole person themselves.   Michael Hingson ** 45:10 Wow, some pretty deep concepts, needless to say, Yeah, but by the same but by the same token, you were willing to step back and observe and think about yourself, so you were able to to create these conclusions and make these changes, which is what it's really all about?   Barbara Leigh ** 45:36 Yeah, I think that's what's different about my book, is that it's not written by a therapist or somebody who's at the other side. It's somebody who's actually in it, um, digging through it and and feeling it and it makes the, you know, it. I pulled apart the process and was, you know, you have to hit all of the things that the you know, the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, social, all, all of the things to hold those beliefs out of all of the different places in your life where they stuck.   Michael Hingson ** 46:23 You think that people really have to, how do I say this? Go to the bottom or hit rock bottom before they can really start to learn?   Barbara Leigh ** 46:33 I hope not.   Michael Hingson ** 46:38 You did and I but I hear it a lot you really don't know until you hit rock bottom. And I'm not sure I totally buy that. It really depends on what you're able to learn and what you're able what conclusions you're able to draw. But a lot of times hitting rock bottom, if you will, maybe emotionally at least, brings people to where they need to be. But I am with you. I hope that it isn't always that way, and it doesn't need to always be that way,   Barbara Leigh ** 47:06 right? I think there's, there's different rock bottoms, you know? It's I got to the point where I needed to learn, and I learned, and that may not be what you and I would view as rock bottom to someone else, you know, but it's, you know, I finally, I finally flip the switch. And that's, you know, somebody else may have a switch at a different level than   Michael Hingson ** 47:40 or they may not see that there's a switch to flip which is, which is all about choice, yep. So what got you started down the road of writing the book?   Barbara Leigh ** 47:54 To be honest, I never thought I would write a book that was never, you know, a big goal in life for me, and I think it's totally a God thing, because I was, you know, my my daughter's been telling me, you need to write a book. You need to write a book for, you know, years. And I was like, yeah, yeah, sure, no product. And then all of a sudden it was time to write the book. And I was like, I don't know why it's time to write the book, but it's time to write the book. And honestly, it it flowed. I mean, I had all these great ideas for a book, and they went poof out the window when I wanted to start writing. I I just kind of sketched out an outline that was terrible, and showed it to a few people, and they're like, sure, you go. And I threw it away and just started writing. And once I started writing, it, it flowed. It actually just came out. And once I was in it a little, you know, a few chapters in, then I was able to organize it and figure out what I wanted to say and make an outline. But I couldn't do any of that until I just started writing. So I don't know, it was odd. And then I gave it to my son. I gave, like, the first two, two chapters, probably, to my son, and he read it, and he pushed it back over the table at me, and said big words. And I was like, okay, so I took it and I took out all the big words, and I made it more conversational. And now everybody who who has read it and and talk to me is like, you know, it just feels like a conversation with a good friend over a cup of   Michael Hingson ** 49:57 coffee. There you go for   Barbara Leigh ** 49:59 a glass of. Wine. So that's where it   Michael Hingson ** 50:03 got, yeah, it's, it's about not preaching, but presenting and teaching in a in a non confrontive way, which is what it's really about, which is what sales is about, Yeah, but that was very observant on his part to say that, yeah,   Barbara Leigh ** 50:24 you made it so much better.   Michael Hingson ** 50:28 When I wrote thunder dog, my first book I was I wrote it with someone. We collaborated. I had worked on it for a long time, or at least worked on ideas. And then Susie Flory called one day and she wanted, she was writing her own book, and she said, Tell me your story. And after I did, she said, You should write your own book, and I'll help you do it. And she did, one of the things that we had was that the book is about being in the World Trade Center, but it's also a lot about my life. And when we got it to the editor, because her agent, who became my agent, Chip McGregor, was able to sell it to Thomas Nelson publishing, which is now part of HarperCollins. But the editor said, My problem with this book is the transitions. And kind of said, well, what do you mean? He said, Well, you talk at the beginning of each chapter about an event on September 11, and then you you go back in your life, but you don't transition between the two. And then when you come back, you don't transition. And I get lost. And when he described that, it just immediately clicked what he was saying. And I actually then spent a weekend putting transitions in every chapter at the right places. And when he read that, he said, this is perfect. This is exactly what I was talking about. And when one of the major reviewers of the book, Kirkus, which reviews books for publishers and libraries and so on, when they reviewed it, they said one of the most powerful parts about it were the transitions. And so I appreciate what your son said, because sometimes the unexpected thing that someone says is what sends you down a road to make it a much better thought process and a much better book or a much better whatever than it would have been otherwise.   Barbara Leigh ** 52:22 Yeah, absolutely. I had a friend from college read it from an author perspective. So she's, she's written five books, and she gave me just, you know, really, she wrote fiction books so they weren't the same, but she gave me just really good authoring advice. As far as you know, you were used this word too many times, you know, things like that. And that was really, really helpful too to just, oh, okay, I get it. That would make it much more smooth. And you know, that was really helpful for me too, and it's just just to get feedback in any capacity is so helpful, I think,   Michael Hingson ** 53:12 well, and all of those comments that people give you help teach you how to write better. Yeah, absolutely. How has writing the book changed your perspective?   Barbara Leigh ** 53:24 Wow. Well, first thing, I had no idea about writing books or publishing or marketing or any of that, so that's been a whole big learning curve. But as far as you know, even even writing through the book helped teach me some things about the process as well. Just as far as relationships go, and talking through it with I had about a dozen people reading it at chapter by chapter as I got them done and and having getting that feedback from them, as far as you know, how it how it affected them, and it was really just so, I guess, helpful for me to learn what other people were were thinking when they're reading it. Because, you know, some of the things had never occurred to me, some of the things were for from friends who had been through some kind of childhood trauma. And I was kind of looking at, okay, I get what you're saying, and I think this that what you're telling me is you. This part is coming from your childhood trauma, but this other part is definitely something that I could add to my book, and I didn't want to make my book about trauma, because it really in my mind, was for the person that was just an average person, living an average life, having average relationship. However, my friends who have had childhood trauma have actually been the most affected by my book, which I find fascinating.   Michael Hingson ** 55:42 That's that's interesting, but it does make sense, because clearly you're trying to help people be more open about themselves, to themselves. And the people that that do that are the people that have been in situations where maybe they haven't, and they maybe intellectually realize that they need to grow and change, but they hadn't totally emotionally adopted that stance, and so you help them with that, which is cool.   Barbara Leigh ** 56:11 Yep, that's something I was expecting for sure.   Michael Hingson ** 56:15 No, understand. Now you have a blog also right, called helpfulness. Why is why is it called helpfulness? And what is it about?   Barbara Leigh ** 56:24 It is called helpful mess because when I was writing this book, I was writing about helpfulness and how that kind of steered me in the wrong direction, because that's where I was finding my value, and I had a typo that made it helpful. Mess, mess. Yeah, I said related to that mess. Yeah, it's like, that messy part. That's me. I So related to that that I ground onto that word. I was like, Okay, this word is mine,   Michael Hingson ** 56:56 well, and it really goes right along with the book and everything we've talked about today. Needless to say, Have you thought about doing things like starting a coaching program? Or do you do any of that?   Barbara Leigh ** 57:12 I do not. My daughter is, she is a life coach, and she has started a holistic nutrition program. So she's kind of doing that, that thing and, and I've never really been interested in doing that kind of thing. So I like you go. I will help you.   Michael Hingson ** 57:33 Okay, well, that's fair. I think we, we all do what we we feel we're best at, and it may come to the time where you'll suddenly discover that you're really better at it than you think, and that you could, you could coach people, or maybe not, but that's really something to look at.   Barbara Leigh ** 57:55 Yeah, I do want to focus on my writing for a while, but you know, when she's done with her program, maybe we'll get something   Michael Hingson ** 58:01 together. Well, there you go, and she lives close to you. Yeah,   Barbara Leigh ** 58:08 she's a half hour early, all right, so   Michael Hingson ** 58:10 Wisconsin home to everywhere, which is pretty cool. Well, so what would you advise? What kind of advice would you give to someone who's going through a lot of the things that you've gone through and so on? What would be the first thing that you would say to them to hopefully get them started down a different path of of life, rather than thinking so little of themselves and not really wanting to move forward,   Barbara Leigh ** 58:39 I would tell them they have options. You can leave your your value is not in how helpful you are, and be gentle and be kind to yourself and accept that you may not be coming from a belief that is true. And look, you know, try to see when you feel something that right, kind of off. Kind of look at your beliefs and you know, where is this coming from? Because a lot of times you can find it if you look hard enough, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 59:31 it's about teaching people to truly develop the skill of self analysis, if you will. Yeah, which is something that we, we all ought to do more of we, we tend not to really look at ourselves. And it goes back to the same thing as the whole concept of the fear of public speaking, if we, if we step out of ourselves and look at what happened, we beat up on ourselves rather than recognize. Amazing. This is a teaching moment, and we can learn from it, rather than allowing it to just be something that beats us   Barbara Leigh ** 1:00:07 up. Yes, absolutely,   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:10 which makes a lot of sense. Well, I want to thank you for doing this. We've been we've been at this about an hour. Can you believe it? But I really enjoyed having you talk about it. Do you have any kind of last minute thoughts that you want to convey to people?   Barbara Leigh ** 1:00:30 Well, let's see. I guess if you think reasonable humans make reasonable choices, maybe rethink that. If you want to find my book, you can find it at my website. Let's see   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:48 and what's your website?   Barbara Leigh ** 1:00:51 Barbara Lee, author.com and Lee is l, e, i, G, H,   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:56 so it's Barbara Lee, author.com, yeah, cool. Well, I hope people will find it, and we'll, we'll read it. Is it's available? Is it a hard copy or ebook, or both, or both? Okay,   Barbara Leigh ** 1:01:16 and available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble Ingram, Apple, Google, not all the places   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:24 they're they're an audible version or an audio version,   Barbara Leigh ** 1:01:27 not yet something to work on asking, yeah, absolutely. I know I have two people that have been asking, and I well, I have to start making money before I can spend money on that.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:43 Yeah, I hear you well, unless you read it yourself, which cuts the cost way down.   Barbara Leigh ** 1:01:49 Yeah, try that. I have no idea how to do that either, so that, you know, has added to my my pile of things I need to learn.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:56 There you go. It's an adventure.   Barbara Leigh ** 1:01:57 Yes, absolutely, it's on the list. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:00 Barbara, thank you for being here. I really appreciate it, and I want to thank all of you for listening. I hope that this has been not only enjoyable, but educational and worth your time. Love to hear your thoughts. Love to get your your thoughts about this. So any of you who would we'd love to hear from you, please email me at Michael H, i@accessibe.com that's m, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, wherever you're listening, please give us a five star review. We really appreciate those reviews, and especially we love five star reviews. We want positive reviews, but you give us your honest thoughts. We love that. We appreciate it, and we value your comments very highly. 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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcomeToday's guest is Dedeker Winston, author of The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory and co-author of Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships. In this episode, Dedeker talks us through her publishing journey—from landing an agent to selling two books, including one co-written with her former polycule and podcast co-hosts. She opens up about the challenges of collaborative writing, the perks of working with more than one agent, and the emotional highs and lows of being on submission. Follow Dedeker on Instagram @dedekerwinston.The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Instagram @courtneykocak and Bluesky @courtneykocak.bsky.social. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.Courtney is teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in:Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network and Business: https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-a-newsletter-to-supercharge-your-platform-network-business-zoom-seminarLand Big Bylines by Writing for Columns: https://writingworkshops.com/products/land-big-bylines-by-writing-for-columns-zoom-seminarThe Multi-Passionate Writer's Life: https://writingworkshops.com/products/the-multi-passionate-writers-life-zoom-seminar-with-courtney-kocakHow to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-build-a-platform-for-writers-who-shudder-at-the-thought-zoom-seminarCreating Your Podcast: https://www.roadmapwriters.com/products/creating-your-podcast-0Podcasting for Writers: How to Start, Sustain & Grow Your Podcast: https://writingworkshops.com/products/podcasting-for-writers-how-to-start-sustain-grow-your-podcast-4-week-zoom-workshop

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This week on SUPERWOMEN, I'm joined by Nayeema Raza, creator and host of the newly launched podcast Smart Girl, Dumb Questions. With a background spanning global consulting, documentary storytelling and top-charting podcasts, Nayeema decided it was time to create something entirely her own. In this episode, she shares how a childhood shaped by constant change made her comfortable with reinvention, and why staying still has always felt more foreign than starting over. For Nayeema, comfort has never been the goal. It's the cue that it's time to move on. Her path has been guided less by long-term plans and more by instinct: when something starts feeling too safe, that's her “clue to unlock the next thing.”She opens up about what drew her to launch a show built on curiosity, and why asking the “dumb” questions out loud matters more than ever. We talk about what it means to redefine ambition on your own terms, the pressure of being both the business and the brand, and the surprising freedom that can come from a failed milestone. Whether it was ending a long-term relationship, starting over in New York at 31, or launching a podcast from scratch, Nayeema's path proves that reinvention isn't just possible, it can be joyful, curious and entirely your own.From navigating the realities of running her own show to reshaping what mastery looks like, Nayeema is creating a space where not knowing isn't a weakness, it's the starting point. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the smartest thing you can do is ask the question everyone else is too afraid to say out loud. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to order my book, “Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.”Follow SUPERWOMEN (@rmsuperwomen) and Nayeema (@nayeemaraza) on Instagram.Support this podcast: https://bit.ly/rmsuperwomen 

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Have you ever wondered why smart, capable women often find themselves stuck in painful relationships? In this insightful interview, author Barbara Leigh uncovers surprising reasons behind this paradox—shared from her powerful book, Why Smart Girls Get Into Bad Relationships and How Not To Do It Again.You'll discover:The hidden beliefs that sabotage relationships.How your "smartness" might actually lead you astray.The transformative shift that helped Barbara reclaim her happiness.Barbara also offers listeners a special free resource on how to transform your own limiting beliefs—so you never have to repeat old mistakes again.https://www.barbaraleighauthor.comSocial LinksInstagram:   / barbaraleighauthor  Facebook:   / barbaraleighauthor  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/barbaraleigh...✨Ready to Become a Confident & Effective Holistic Healer?✨Become the Healer of Your Home & Your Community, WITHOUT the Need for Pharmaceutical Drugs with Harmful Side Effects, Hospitals, Doctors, or even Dentists. Learn Naturopathic Herbalism, Holistic Life Coaching, and Build a Profitable Online Coaching Business - https://www.arukah.com/certification

In an age where media often feels oversaturated, Nayeema Raza is boldly carving out a space for genuine curiosity and fearless inquiry through her podcast Smart Girl, Dumb Questions. On this week's FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis dives into Nayeema's journey—from producing at top outlets like The New York Times to launching her own independent show. Nayeema shares how she's turning “dumb” questions into an essential tool for sparking deep, meaningful conversations. This episode explores the art of creating content that isn't just accessible but also thought-provoking—engaging everyone from astrophysicists to everyday individuals. They also dive into the challenges of building a digital media brand where AI isn't just a threat but a tool. Nayeema's ultimate mission is to democratize knowledge and prove that sometimes the simplest questions lead to the most profound insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Allie's dad is here to give us the latest on Trump's tariffs and the escalating tensions online. Is a trade war on the horizon, or is Trump's plan to eliminate our trade deficit actually working? And is Kevin O'Leary right in saying that we should quadruple our tariffs on China? Ron is here to answer all of our pressing questions, and he gives some free advice on how much people should worry about the stock market. And we also talk about the recent American Girl post celebrating the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr as part of its "Cultural Celebrations" outfit line. Of course, all cultures and religions are represented ... except Christianity? What's up with that? Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to sharethearrows.com for tickets now! Buy Ron's book, "Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon: 15 Ways to Take Charge and Create a Path to Success": https://a.co/d/3Qyj0T8 Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (04:25) American Girl Eid al-Fitr Post (15:25) American Girl holiday posts (19:38) American Girl's other woke dolls (22:35) Smart Girl's Guide to Body Image (30:33) Ron Simmons on tariffs and the stock market  --- Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition — Get 20% off women's vitamins with We Heart Nutrition, and get your first bottle of their new supplement, Wholesome Balance; use code ALLIE at https://www.WeHeartNutrition.com. Good Ranchers — Go to https://GoodRanchers.com for their Spring Into Action special, and subscribe to any of their boxes (but preferably the Allie Beth Stuckey Box) to get free bacon, ground beef, seed oil free chicken nuggets, or salmon in every box for a year. Plus, you'll get $40 off when you use code ALLIE at checkout. EveryLife — The only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life, and praying for more babies in 2025. If you and your spouse are believing for a baby in 2025, now through April 11th, sign up at EveryLife.com/Pray to request prayers. Lumen — If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/RELATABLE to get 20% off your Lumen. --- Related Episodes: Ep 1127 | The Islam-LGBTQ Alliance Taking Over the West — and Targeting Christianity | Guest: Andrew Sedra https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1127-the-islam-lgbtq-alliance-taking-over-the/id1359249098?i=1000685075483 Ep 720 | American Girl Betrays Girls & the SEL Trojan Horse | Guest: James Lindsay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-720-american-girl-betrays-girls-the-sel-trojan/id1359249098?i=1000589293861 Ep 1155 | School Choice Lies: What's Really Happening in Texas | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1155-debunking-the-biggest-school-choice-lies/id1359249098?i=1000698938321 Ep 1135 | My Reaction to Lily Collins' Surrogacy Announcement & Trump's Tariffs Explained | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1135-my-reaction-to-lily-collins-surrogacy-announcement/id1359249098?i=1000689433386 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're bringing you an episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, the new podcast by one of our frequent guest moderators, Nayeema Raza. Nayeema asks the questions we're all thinking to big thinkers in this new show. It is brimming with curiosity, open-mindedness and a willingness to learn – values we hold dear at Open to Debate.  As fertility rates plummet, and Millenials and Gen Z increasingly cite climate change and the state of the world as reasons they're not having children, Nayeema asks: is the future really too bleak to have babies? Her guest is journalist Cleo Abram, a YouTuber who has amassed over 5 million subscribers as she tells optimistic tech stories. Nayeema and Cleo break down quantum, the rise of robots and how technology shifts from IVF to artificial wombs will change not just if, but how, we have babies. Also on the agenda: the media's bias – not toward left or right, but toward negativity and the opportunity for more curious, independent and fact-based journalism. If you like this episode, you'll enjoy Nayeema's episode with Mark Cuban about capitalism, Neil deGrasse Tyson about physics, and two members of Gen Alpha about screen time. Follow Smart Girl Dumb Questions on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.  The Guest: Cleo Abram, an independent tech journalist behind Huge If True The Host: Nayeema Raza, journalist and host of “Smart Girl Dumb Questions”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Smart Girl Era unlocked! In this episode, we're sharing the books and podcasts that are inspiring us, leveling up our mindset, helping us heal, and keeping us entertained. From money tips to manifestation, pop culture deep dives to wellness hacks, we've got something for every vibe. Plus, we're spilling life updates and lessons from Q1. Grab your matcha and tune in!Books we're recommending:Manifest: 7 steps to living your best life by Roxie NafousiThe courage to be disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake KogaDon't beleive everything you think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering) by Joseph Nguyen The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselThe Mountain is You by Brianna WestPodcasts we're listening to:ShamelessWorking Hard, Hardly Working by Grace BeverleyProf G MarketsSmall Business, Big Money (Gina Knox - Financial Coach for entrepreneurs)Restoring EveYou Make SenseAnxious Love CoachThe Life You Love - Erin Confortini and Grace LemireRich Habits PodcastGoal Digger Podcast In between a big decision? Need advice? Drop a voice message and we'll answer it live on the podcast. Or submit a written question here if voice notes aren't your thing. //@inbetween.pod//@astridjohanaphoto//@alexisteichmiller

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. La'Tonya “LT” Rease Miles to discuss her new memoir, Smart Girl: A First-Gen Origin Story. We cover all kinds of topics from impactful moments in LT's youth, to  influential women in her family, and even the importance of integrating personal passions into academic life. She also shares how her story challenges traditional first-gen narratives and how intentional she was with her word choice, allusions, and multimodal ways to experience the book. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about redefining what it means to be first-gen and the power of storytelling.  If you liked what you heard, check out episode 177 where LT shared more about supporting nontraditional students and adult learners.  Get your free copy of my Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit here. Support our free resources with a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one-time or monthly donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   You can connect with LT and purchase her book at the following links:  https://www.smartgirlbook.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyareasemiles/ https://www.instagram.com/firstgenandjuice/ This podcast is a proud member of the Atabey & Co. Network. *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.*  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Group Therapy, Rachel says her BF is intimidated because she's a "smart girl" and wants to know if that's a dealbreaker. A new game based on a TikToker that impersonates singers stubbing their toe and what's the random thing you memorized! Plus the biggest bill you were slapped with?

Had it with dating? Maybe you've experienced the fear of rejection or the frustration of ghosting or you've been swept off your feet, only to realize those butterflies were red flags. Dating can be overwhelming. Whether your goal is to find The One ASAP or to just have a fun and active dating life until you're ready for a serious commitment, we've got the right coach for you.Back on the show is a certified relationship coach from The Relationship School and the winner of the 2024 Philippine Podcast Search whose podcastNuggets of Nikki teaches listeners how to have healthy relationships. Combined with her extensive dating experience, she's the perfect guide to help us navigate the complexities of modern dating in this episode.  

Had it with dating? Maybe you've experienced the fear of rejection or the frustration of ghosting or you've been swept off your feet, only to realize those butterflies were red flags. Dating can be overwhelming. Whether your goal is to find The One ASAP or to just have a fun and active dating life until you're ready for a serious commitment, we've got the right coach for you.Back on the show is a certified relationship coach from The Relationship School and the winner of the 2024 Philippine Podcast Search whose podcastNuggets of Nikki teaches listeners how to have healthy relationships. Combined with her extensive dating experience, she's the perfect guide to help us navigate the complexities of modern dating in this episode.  

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In this conversation, Leah Brown FRSA speaks with Scarlett V Clark about her personal journey, cultural challenges, and the drive that led her to create Smart Girl Tribe. Scarlett shares her experiences of moving from Italy to England, the social difficulties she faced, and how her mother's support helped her navigate through tough times. They discuss the importance of embracing diversity, the evolution of Smart Girl Tribe and female leadership in media, and the resilience required to be a trailblazer. Scarlett offers advice for young people facing challenges, emphasising the importance of speaking up and being mindful of the media they consume.------------------------------------------Scarlett V Clark is inspiring a whole generation of young women to step into their power. A leading female empowerment expert, she is the CEO of Smart Girl Tribe, which as been lauded as the UKs topmost female empowerment organisation. Scarletts fervour to make sure that girls everywhere feel confident to achieve their goals makes her one of the best female empowerment speakers. Author of Smart Girls Handbook: How to Silence Self-Doubt, Find Your Purpose and Redefine the Impossible, Scarlett shares her personal experience as she found success and offers practical advice and tips for her readers to implement in their own lives. She is keen on helping women all over the world take control of their lives and design a life they truly love. Smart Girls Handbook was also regarded as WHSmith's book of the month and UN Women's book of the month. Host of the Smart Girl Tribe podcast, she offers her honest and raw advice on a myriad of topics to help women everywhere build a global empire or simply listen to some sisterly guidance. Scarlett is a female empowerment expert for Harvard University, an Ambassador for NSPCC and a UK delegate for the United Nations. She is also often featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Stylist, the Metro and the Daily Mail. Having worked with HeforShe in the presence of other female empowerment advocates like Emma Watson, Scarlett has also worked with the British Council, UN Women, the Houses of Parliament and as an Ambassador of Women for Women. Often called upon by Channel 4 to comment on womens issues, Scarlett V Clark is a seasoned speaker available to speak at a wide range of events on matters related to female empowerment. For more information contact agent@championsukplc.com. She can be found on Instagram @scarlettvclark and @smartgirltribe.

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In this episode, Smart Girl Mastermind alum and founder of B Squared Social, Laura Bitoiu, shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into building a strong social media strategy.  We talk about the importance of knowing your target audience and creating content that truly resonates, as well as the benefits of embracing AI to make your efforts so much easier.  Laura discusses overcoming visibility fears by starting with face-free content and gradually gaining confidence to show up more. She also highlights the need to adapt to Instagram's evolving algorithm, balance online growth with offline peace, and invest in community and networking for long-term success. Laura and I both love using B-roll to make content creation easier. You can get a complete shot list here if this is helpful to you! Resources: Are you a Smart Girl CEO, an OOO Entrepreneur, a Kind, Caring Creative, or a No-Gatekeeping Content Creator?    Take the Creator Archetype quiz to find out which archetype matches your brand, content creation habits, offers, and goals. Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn't have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. This show is produced by Ben Alleman, editing by Kiara Ramirez

Lisa Guerrera and Emmy Ketcham, co-founders of Experiment, met in 2019 at an event for the Sephora Accelerate program, which Guerrera participated in with her first business. Together, they soft-launched their skin-care brand in 2020 with a lime-green silicone sheet mask. Since then, the brand has grown to include products including a glycerin-based hydrating serum, a “micro-slugging” oil gel and a lip balm. Its first cleanser will launch in a few weeks. In April, Experiment announced a $3.3 million seed round, led by Greycroft. On this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, the duo discusses how they launched the company with $8,500, why theirs is a brand for the “nerdy, smart girl" and why science ultimately beat out "clean" beauty.

Have you noticed certain phrases suddenly dominating conversations? "Mindful and demure" and “BRAT summer” are the obvious ones - but before that "Main Character Energy", "Soft Girl Era", even "Goblin Mode" was named word of the year... These words seem to appear out of nowhere, then they're everywhere. But how do you create your own community mantra? Tune in to learn more! Plus: Join the Content to Conversion Catalyst workshop for free What You'll Learn: Day 1: Unlock Your Content Superpower Discover your unique Human Design blueprint and create content that flows effortlessly. Say goodbye to forced creativity and hello to content that feels naturally aligned. We'll dive deep into the styles and themes that resonate best with your energy.   Day 2: Craft Your Magnetic Brand (Plus Reel & Carousel Magic!) Ready to make your brand irresistible? I'll show you how I fine-tune brand identity so it's authentically YOU. Plus, I'm sharing my secret sauce for creating those attention-grabbing reels and carousels that skyrocket engagement and follower count.   Day 3: Convert with Kindness (& Automations!) Here's where we bring it all together. From crafting perfect posts to building a community that converts, I'll guide you through creating community lead magnets and proven email sales sequences.    You'll also learn how to set up automations that keep sales rolling in while you're out living your best life—whether that's at yoga, sipping matcha, or whatever your favorite OOO activity is. RESOURCES:   Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist Join the 75 Day Human Design Content Challenge The NEW Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here! Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

 "Keep your job until you can't possibly any longer." Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist Join the 75 Day Human Design Content Challenge Today's episode: Nicolle gets real about how her spiritual business blossomed from casual, donation-based intuitive readings into a full-blown entrepreneurial journey. We talk accidental entrepreneurship, battling insecurities, and the fear of showing her face online. Nicolle is on a mission to build a community where spirituality is for everyone and where you feel safe to envision and live the life you've always dreamed of. Nicolle's work has been featured in major publications and she's hosted events with global brands like Hyatt, Soho House, NeueHouse and Alila Maria Hotels. Nicolle has created a community of over 155,000 devoted followers and has helped thousands of women through her online courses, 1:1 sessions, mentorship program, corporate experiences, events and monthly membership RISE. Follow Nicolle on Instagram: @nicollemerrilyne RESOURCES: The NEW Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here! Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

  In this episode: Step-by-step guidance on how to perform your own IG Audit. Details on my Content to Conversion Catalyst workshop (it's free!) Unschool back to school bonus! Get in now with the code BACKTOSCHOOL (code expires on August 25) Join the 75-Day Human Design Content Challenge Already in? Here's the challenge home page for quick reference. Watch the kickoff call replay here. Find your team in OOO Club.    Tools & Resources:   Text me "75" at +1 (323) 405-9256 for motivation and to receive additional tools and resources throughout the challenge! Also, send me your posts and results via text so I can share them!   Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist    This show is produced by Ben Alleman, editing by Kiara Ramirez

I'm eager to share my interview with Nisha Glenn--an author and the founder of Educated Girls Rock!Nisha utilizes the knowledge she gained from not only her education, but also her life experience, to connect with and encourage girls to get an education. We discussed why education is important, what obstacles prevent girls from graduating high school, and how her nonprofit Educated Girls Rock helps girls overcome these hurdles so they can pursue their potential.Connect with Nisha Glenn on social media @educatedgirlsrock and learn more about Educated Girls Rock programs at educatedgirlsrock.org.A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 109 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Join the 75 Day Human Design Content Challenge Already in? Here's the challenge home page for quick reference. Watch the kickoff call replay here. 8-step manifestation guide for creatives and entrepreneurs Find your team in OOO Club.    Tools & Resources:   Text me "75" at +1 (323) 405-9256 for motivation and to receive additional tools and resources throughout the challenge! Also, send me your posts and results via text so I can share them!   Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist (we start again in August!)    This show is produced by Ben Alleman, editing by Kiara Ramirez

  Join the 75 Day Human Design Content Challenge Already in? Here's the challenge home page for quick reference. Watch the kickoff call replay here. The 6-Step Daily Process: Create Daily Content: Produce one piece of content aligned with your Human Design type, strategy, and profile. Deepen Your Human Design Knowledge: Dedicate 30 minutes daily to understanding how Human Design can enhance your content. I recommend the “Understanding Human Design” workbook and the Unschool pod “Human Design” series. Optimize and Repurpose: Analyze your top-performing content. Refine and republish these ideas using your newfound Human Design knowledge. Engage Your Audience: Interact with your audience and potential customers on two platforms daily, aligning your approach with your Human Design strategy. Plan Ahead: Spend 15 minutes daily outlining future content that resonates with your Human Design energetics. Track Your Progress: Capture daily screenshots of your content analytics to monitor growth. Review past performance regularly, Share your successes.   Accountability:   Accountability makes staying committed so much easier!   Find Your Team: If you're looking for an accountability partner you can find one (or a whole team!) in OOO Club.    Do the Challenge with a Friend: Once you've found your partner, establish a support plan. Regularly check in with each other using these three questions: Did you complete your daily challenge activities? If so, what are you celebrating? If not, how can I help you get back on track?   Tools & Resources   Text me "75" at +1 (323) 405-9256 for motivation and to get additional tools & resources throughout the challenge! Send me your posts and results via text so I can share them too!   Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist (we start again in August!)    This show is produced by Ben Alleman, editing by Kiara Ramirez

I'm thrilled to share my interview with Lexie Polevoi--an advocate for girls in STEM.Lexie empowers girls to develop their STEM skills through after-school enrichment programs and workshops. We discussed the need for girls in STEM, what prevents girls from pursuing STEM interests, and what can help girls overcome those hurdles.Connect with Lexie Polevoi at @learnwithmslexie and learn more about her programs at https://www.learnwithmslexie.com/A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 107 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn't have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist (we start again in August!) Join the 75 Day Human Design Content Challenge Today's episode: This Smart Girl Mastermind alum tells her story of manifesting a fashion career and then her faith-based transformation, mindset, and hypnotherapy business.  "I switched careers and it had nothing to do with wanting to do something new. It was one of those seasons of life where life will sit you down to build you up." Kailani began her career in the fashion industry as a Wardrobe Stylist working with a range of celebrities, TV and Film as well as magazine publications. This was her first experience of “manifesting her dreams, co-creating with God and creating her own heaven on earth.” But then, a “situationship” with a boy turned her life upside down –– in the best way! With an intention to get her revenge body and make him jealous, she instead, found herself. She discovered a whole new world of wellness; mental wellness, emotional wellness and spiritual wellness. The question she was faced with was “why am I just learning all of this and how can I get this to more women?” And that was the beginning of everything. Follow Kailani on Instagram: @kailaniraye RESOURCES: The NEW Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here! Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

Get A Copy of "Smart Girl" on Amazon! -  https://a.co/d/gJR2hIhTo finish off July Book Club we are ending with Rachel's novel "Smart Girl". Brilliant designer Miko Jin is a bookworm (just like all of you at the end of this month) and with novels as her guide, and her best friends by her side, she is hoping to fan the flame of love with dreamy Liam Ashton. But Will Miko get her own happy ending? Will she find the strength to stand up for what she deserves…even if it means breaking her own heart?We hope you've had a great summer and we can't wait to dive back into conversation next week!00:34 The Girls Series: An Overview01:25 Miko's Story: The Most Talented Girl03:30 Research and Realism in Fiction Writing04:44 Smart Girl: A Love Letter to Book Nerds05:32 Chapter Three: Miko's Plan Unfolds08:00 Cassidy's Reluctance and Miko's Determination16:23 Landon Joins the Scheme27:06 Miko's Awkward Encounter with Liam38:42 Playful Banter and Deflection39:35 Diving into Liam's Background41:23 Tension and Confessions42:49 A Complicated Relationship47:07 Event Planning Challenges57:58 Unexpected Illness01:11:31 A Hilarious DebriefGet the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journalHave a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Sign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

Get A Copy of "Smart Girl" on Amazon! -  https://a.co/d/gJR2hIhTo finish off July Book Club we are ending with Rachel's novel "Smart Girl". Brilliant designer Miko Jin is a bookworm (just like all of you at the end of this month) and with novels as her guide, and her best friends by her side, she is hoping to fan the flame of love with dreamy Liam Ashton. But Will Miko get her own happy ending? Will she find the strength to stand up for what she deserves…even if it means breaking her own heart?We hope you've had a great summer and we can't wait to dive back into conversation next week!00:34 Overview of the Girls Series01:39 Meet Mika: The Most Talented Girl03:30 Writing and Research Process05:33 Exploring Mika's Love Story08:52 Mika's Design Journey13:00 Dinner with Friends and Family16:32 Liam Ashton: The One Great Love27:43 Miko's Accomplishments and Liam's Interest31:37 Awkward Flirting and Tension33:15 A Proposition from Liam34:58 Home with Tosh38:15 Sibling Support and Concerns41:58 Meeting at the Restaurant Location45:17 Designing the SpaceGet the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journalHave a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Sign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

The NEW Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here! Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn't have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist This episode:  "It's the small tiny steps that snowball into bigger dreams... once we realize we can fit play into those small steps, you start to recognize what's important."   Smart Girl Mastermind Member and Conscious CEO Alum Rachael Renae joins me to share her journey of discovering confidence and creativity through play and personal style.   After experimenting with various creative outlets, including a letterpress stationery business, Rachael found that monetizing her hobbies took away the joy. Through intentional self-expression, Rachael embraced her true self and multifaceted identity.   In this episode, she discusses the importance of dressing for oneself, using fashion as a creative tool, and finding joy in everyday play. Rachael also shares how she balances a nine-to-five job while building her creative business, setting boundaries, and prioritizing fulfillment. Tune in for strategies to overcome creative blocks, prioritize joyful activities, and incorporate childhood passions into adult life. Links: Follow Rachael on Instagram: @rachaelrenae https://rachaelrenae.com/ RESOURCES: Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

The NEW Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here! Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn't have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist This episode: "We have no 100% accurate representation for our own eyes to witness how the rest of the world sees us." Lisa Haukom is a multifaceted creative. She is championing a self-acceptance movement with the mission to change how people see themselves. Through her Self Portrait Method, Lisa connects individuals through vulnerability, truth-sharing, and the bravery to be themselves. Her approach diverges from the trend of over-edited social media photos, focusing instead on rooted psychology, direct action, and self-love. Lisa's method helps people see themselves with increased compassion, kindness, and love—through the lens of their camera. Lisa joins me to discuss her approach to empowering entrepreneurs and personal brands to gain confidence in their photos using the camera in their pocket. We also discuss addressing the psychology of self-perception and the impact of societal standards on self-image. Links: Follow Lisa on Instagram: @thegoldenbrandco Website: https://www.thegoldenbrand.co Free Pose with Purpose Guide: https://thegoldenbrandco.myflodesk.com RESOURCES: Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

Send us a Text Message.Andi Eaton Alleman, host of the UnSchool Podcast, found of Oui, We Studios and Casa Noon Beauty and thought leader in the spiritual space supporting thousands online within her 160,000 plus community to embrace an out of office lifestyle.Andi is a former beauty industry executive turned brand expert, consultant, speaker, author, and educator who focus is on scalable strategy, digital trends, authentic marketing, and community using an array of tools including AI, Astrology, Human Design and Instagram.This episode covers:Operating through the lens of your own human designPredicting what the spiritual industry will look like in the next few yearsBuilding an intuitive business around spiritually conscious curationContent curation and its application on InstagramNichole and Gabrielle enjoyed talking to Andi and learning from her. It's a fun episode and one you are sure to learn lots from. Tune in!Connect with Andi here:Website: Oui, We (ouiwegirl.com)Instagram: Andi Eaton Alleman (@ouiwegirl) • Instagram photos and videosPlease rate and review the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you listen!See our faces on YouTube!https://youtube.com/@TheSpiritualSistersPodcastWe would love to hear from you! Please send us an email at thespiritualsisterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thespirtualsisterspodcast https://instagram.com/thespiritualsisterspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Gabrielle on Instagram @aguaastrology https://www.instagram.com/aguaastrology/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D(She will NEVER DM you for readings! Watch out for scammers!)Follow Nichole on Instagram @momwifeytherapisthttps://instagram.com/momwifeytherapist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Want to book a reading with Gabrielle? Please visit her website www.aguaastrology.com Subscribe to Gabrielle's YouTube Channel Agua Astrologyhttps://www.youtube.com/@aguaastrologyJoin Soul Reading Methodhttps://nikki-novo.teachable.com/courses/soul-reading-method?affcode=31935_vnneterp

Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn't have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Get on the Smart Girl's Mastermind waitlist Travel with me: get details on the Joshua Tree Sabbatical This episode: "Eldest daughter syndrome is this internalized pressure where you kind of lose your own sense of sovereignty, your own locus of control, and you start to live your life again as a performer for everyone else." With a global following of over 100K women, Smart Girls Mastermind Member Hannah Sophia Siddiqui is a renowned speaker, coach, and thought leader in Women's Spiritual Empowerment. Her programs have served over 3,500+ students, and she has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, HerCampus, and Refinery 29. Hannah shares her journey from starting a fashion and lifestyle blog to becoming a spiritual teacher and coach. She discusses her spiritual awakening, the power of manifestation, and the impact of spirituality on her personal growth. Hannah also explores the concept of eldest daughter syndrome and the pressure and expectations placed on eldest daughters. We discuss the four key points on your astrological chart to understand your impact, passion, core self, and destiny in business. Plus, we talk fashion and beauty choices and how they can align with your astrological chart.   Links: Explore Hannah's services and offers at https://www.theroadtohannah.com/ Follow Hannah on Instagram at @theroadtohannah RESOURCES: Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram The Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here. Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

In this week's all new Catt Sadler Now we catch up with Shea Marie, founder of super luxe fashion brand: SAME LOS ANGELES. Her rise from popular blogger (Peace Love Shea) to respected designer and founder is impressive to say the least. But like most entrepreneurs, the road has had its fair share of ups and downs. Today we learn how Shea almost walked away but why ultimately, she persevered and is now celebrating almost a decade at the helm of her growing business. (We are obsessed with the rollout of SAME Ready to Wear.  The denim - so good!)    As for her personal life, a lot has changed. After a failed engagement and difficult breakup, Shea admits she's learned an immense amount about herself in the past few years. How she's changed since her OG blogger days, what she's learned through adversity, and what parts of herself she's still working on in this new chapter. Now back in LA, she shares her take on simply surrendering to the beauty of life.    Speaking of beauty, stick around til the end of our ep for a rapid-fire round. Shea is literal hair goals and gives us the best tips for healthy gorgeous hair this summer.   Make sure to follow along on Shea's gorgeous international travels (where she gets a ton of her creative inspo) on Insta. Aspirational for sure!    Thank you to this week's sponsors: Seed, Paleovalley, and Lume.   SEED.COM – use code 25CATT to get 25% off. PALEOVALLEY.COM/CATT – use code CATT for 15% off. LUMEDEODORANT.COM – use code CATT for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your Human Design chart for FREE at ouiwestudio.com I went full Smart Girl Mode last summer for 90 days. The results? I added $178K in revenue to my business + 40K Instagram followers. In this episode, I'm breaking down how I did it. RESOURCES: Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram The Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here. Travel with us: get details on the Joshua Tree Sabbatical Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

In this episode of Just Bloom for Rich and Healthy Living for Smart Girls !! Tiffany Marie explores the idea of manifesting your dreams and why this is important for the beleiver . SO often we get side tracked , with our day to day grind, the overwhelm , and indecision . Listen as we explore the ways in which you can transform your life , simply by picking your dreams back up and to start manifesting !! See ya inside 

Jamila Mayanja is an Award winning Ugandan social entrepreneur and educator. She is the Founder and CEO of Smart Girls Uganda a social enterprise that empowers and supports girls and women through trainings to build their life and economical skills. Smart Girls has famous girls and women empowerment programs like the Girls with tools where they offer hands-on skilling to vulnerable girls and young women in male dominated non-traditional STEM careers like Automotive and electrical engineering. She also innovated a recycled solar smart bag, that is a comprehensive menstrual hygiene kit/back packer with educational programming designed with and for girls in Uganda. To date Smart Girls Uganda has skilled 300 young women and helped keep more than 30,000 adolescent girls in school during their menstruation periods.Facebook - Jamila Mayanja and Smart Girls Foundation Uganda.Instagram - Jamila Mayanja and SmartgirlsugTwitter - Jamila_Mayanja and SmartgirlsguLinkedIn - Jamila Mayanja and Smart Girls Foundation Uganda ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY 700+ weekly blogs / 400+ podcasts / 26 marathon races / 5 half ironman races / 2 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk / 1 Ironman….

Gilmore Girls' Rory is a beloved Smart Girl icon, and was the kind of girl so many of the girls watching at home wanted to be when the show began airing. But, given that Gilmore Girls follows Rory as she evolves through young adulthood, it's not surprising that she had to learn the hard way that some of her outlook on life was totally wrong along the way. That doesn't make her a bad person – messing up is a big part of growing up – but it does give us an interesting opportunity to take a look back and analyze what specifically about her personality and choices caused those issues, and how they affected her story (for better and worse.) So, let's take a deeper look at some of the things even super smart Rory got wrong about life, love, and becoming your own person – and how they ended up being important lessons for Rory and viewers.

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Turning Instagram into a $$-making biz doesn't have to be something you do alone. Out-of-Office Club offers monthly community gatherings, resources, and mentorship: join OOO Club Travel with me: get details on the Joshua Tree Sabbatical Apply for the Smart Girls Mastermind Membership: APPLY NOW This episode: "Reprogramming your subconscious mind is crucial for manifesting your desired reality."   Smart Girls Mastermind Member Kiara Ramirez is an entrepreneur and the founder of the brand kikismeadow, a platform dedicated to guiding ambitious dreamers from confusion & overwhelm to clarity and creation.  Kiara shares her entrepreneurial journey, from starting her first business at 15 to working in the film industry and eventually creating her brand. She discusses the challenges she faced, including subconscious beliefs and identities that held her back, and how she overcame them.    Links: Get Kiara's Unlock Your Dream Reality course Follow Kiara on Instagram at @kikismeadow RESOURCES: Join the Smart Girls Broadcast Channel for free on Instagram The Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here. Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Get $50 towards your first Peerspace booking Soulset Stock an aesthetic content library Want to chat about this episode? Text

D'Frantz Smart talks all things women basketball. Including Dawn Staley, South Carolina, and Caitlin Clark. Also, why is the men's college game struggling. And a few words about Ben's beloved Bulls and Bucks coach Doc Rivers. D'Frantz is a former all-star for Whitney Young High School and one of the greatest point guards to come of Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dedeker is back after more than four years and an entire pandemic! As always, there's so much to get out of this beautiful conversation without listening to round one first (Episode 104).  Dedeker digs into the transitions and shifts in her own relational journey, including a moment of monogamy and the journey she's been on rekindling a partnership from over a decade ago. One of the things we love about talking with Dedeker about is how seamlessly she weaves humor and wisdom together into powerful and relatable lessons for all of us. Don't skip this one or you'll miss out on all of that plus one of the greatest confessionals we've ever had on the show! Dedeker is one of the co-hosts of the Multiamory podcast, a relationship coach, writer, and advocate for polyamory and non-traditional relationships. She is the author of The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory: Everything You Need to Know about Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Alternative Love and the co-author of Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships. Learn more about all her work at www.dedekerwinston.com. Check out the full show notes here.   Submit a question for our Ask Us Anything Episodes! Click here to join our upcoming Virtual Meet and Greets! Join the most amazing community of open-minded humans on the planet!   Check out our weekly peer support groups!   Skip the ads and sign up for the Premium Feed!   Click here to order your very own NNM shirt! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Gilmore Girls' Paris Geller is many things: hyper-intelligent, laser focused, extremely intense… but she became a beloved character because as the show went on we got to peel back the layers and see Paris as less of a looming threat and more as a real person. While things always seemed to turn out great for Rory Gilmore no matter what (at least for a while), Paris was hit with some big setbacks that caused her to have to rethink her life plan. Join us in taking a deeper look at what made Paris' story so interesting and how she became such an iconic character (and why she deserved all of the praise Rory got for being The Smart Girl.)

Focused, smart, funny, and wise are just a few words to describe Tatiana and Alex. Our girls have been friends since high school. In this episode, they share insight into their high school career and the lessons they learned to stay smart girls. Both girls had the privilege to attend private Christian education, which developed their character and faith. The decision to develop "who they are" was part of their journey. Both girls admit and admire the foundation that they were given in school and believe that it made all the difference to have home values that resemble those that they were taught in school. Now college and graduate students, the girls continue to move through this life with thoughtfulness and a friendship that they both can depend on. This was a fun episode to circle back to the perspective that we parents hope is being instilled in the leaders of tomorrow—our girls! Have a listen and share this episode with those who need the encouragement that being smart is always a good thing!Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, the best compliment is a referral. Please share with others and write us a review. We would love to connect with you! Share topics or feedback with resilientlivingpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram - The Resilient Living Podcast

Introducing the Smart Girls Content Creation + Offer Mastermind: JOIN NOW My brand new favorite skincare serum is today's episode sponsor, meet Mother Science Molecular Hero Serum! Get a 25% discount on the serum during their Black Friday Event Use code: BF2023 at checkout at motherscience.com _______________________________________________________ In this episode, we'll delve into ]self-discovery, exploring the habits, routines, and mindset that will shape your path to transformation, plus, I'm sharing the five things I believe are the core pillars of Instagram success - for both gaining followers and making sales. I'm also breaking down several minor adjustments to make now that can significantly impact your sales performance. Five Key Pillars for Instagram Success Cultivate a Confident Mindset: Embrace your unique talents and step away from the comparison trap. Focus on creating authentic content that resonates with your audience. Treat your Instagram presence as an extension of your brand: Avoid treating it solely as a personal platform for friends and family. You can share aspirational moments of life, but tie it back to how your perfect future clients can benefit from what you're sharing. Create Value-Packed Reels: Share your expertise through captivating video content, offering insights, tips, and inspiration that attract your dream clientele. Leverage Human Design: Discover your ideal content style and themes based on your Human Design type and profile, amplifying your effectiveness. Curate Your Following: Strategically follow accounts that align with your target audience and aspirations. This signals to the algorithm who you are and who you want to reach. _______________________________________________________   RESOURCES: The Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here. Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy. Smart Girls Don't Gatekeep: Join the IG Club The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

The Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here.Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy.   The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Smart Girls Don't Gatekeep: Join the IG Club Try Later for free with my link: my favorite AI Content Planning Tool   In this episode I'm sharing:   - How to gain authority with no social proof - Building confidence + prompts to help you overcome the fear of being seen on social - What I've learned gaining 10K Instagram followers this month - Human Design for content creation - Human Types: Manifesting Generator, Generators, Manifestors, Projectors and Reflectors - Content styles for each of the types - How to use your HD Authority to find the "way" to your most effective content planning - My content planning process as a 1/3 Mani Gen with Sacral Authority - Human Design Profile Lines and content styles for each line - Hook Ideas as it relates to Human Design - Banking content and creating b-roll to create consistency and ease - The two editing apps I'm using for videos and photos  - My thoughts on how frequently to post to get results - How to revive a dead instagram account  _______________________________________________________ RESOURCES: Join The Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy The Income to Instagram Starter Kit is now available Want to chat about this episode? Text

Are you ready for health care open enrollment? Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. However, no matter when you're listening to this vault episode, you're going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ashley is breaking down what you need to know to save some bucks in the process, like her great tip on whether to choose an HMO or PPO. She also shares what you need to know about a Health Savings Account and ways to save on prescription drugs. LINKS Cosmo's Smart Girl's Guide to Hacking Health Insurance  Open enrollment guidelines Ashley on Instagram Ashley's website Timestamps [00:02:57] PPO as a better option. [00:06:00] Choosing health insurance plans. [00:09:39] Health costs without insurance. [00:12:13] HSA health savings accounts. [00:16:34] Therapy and mental health. [00:21:42] Getting married for health insurance. [00:24:03] Prescription drug prices and savings. [00:29:39] Living in an expensive city. [00:32:03] Negotiating medical bills. SPONSORS Thanks to Factor for sponsoring the show. Head to www.factormeals.com/etm50 and use code ETM50 to get 50% off. Thanks to NetSuite for sponsoring the show. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist for free at www.netsuite.com/etm.  Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to AirDoctor for sponsoring the show. Head to www.airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ETM and depending on the model, you'll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off. How To Connect with Shannah: Join the Everyone's Talkin' Money Newsletter, where you get insider tips, exclusive content, and takeaways from each episode https://tinyurl.com/etmnewsletter  Ask Shannah a question on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/ or TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shannahgame  Submit a money question for Shannah to answer in an upcoming episode https://tinyurl.com/askshannahq  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm  Be a Featured Guest on an episode https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/contact/  Keywords: Open enrollment, health insurance, how to pick the best health plan, deductible, out-of-pocket max, HMO, PPO, premium, money, personal finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around here, we love seeing women partner together to build amazing businesses, ministries, and more. I've got two Smart Girl guests for you today, and they're here to tell you how it's done! Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer are the dynamic duo behind Her True Worth, an online community dedicated to helping women know their true worth and identity in Christ.  This powerhouse partnership has grown Her True Worth to over 1.6 million strong, and they have authored two books together, including a new devotional, There's Beauty in Your Brokenness: 90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Live Unburdened, and Find Your Worth in Christ.  Listen in as Brittany, Cass, and I discuss:  Overcoming imposter syndrome when you feel like a fraud (and trust us- it's not just you!)  Why relationships are the key to our growth  Where our worth really comes from, apart from success The power of consistency  Favorite quotes: “If you don't want to be an imposter don't feel like one.” “To walk in our true worth of Christ derives from being and not doing.” “Show up where God has called you and steward what he has given you. Stewardship is often consistency.” “When you are intentional about amplifying the voices and giftings of others for the glory of God and you are seeking out opportunities to be generous with what little we have been given, it multiplies.”  “Start with the one and focus on the one.” “We have limitations and heartache on this side of heaven but we have access to holiness and healing in Him.” Links to great things we discussed:  Her True Worth Website Her True Worth Instagram There's Beauty in Your Brokenness: 90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Live Unburdened, and Find Your Worth in Christ. Living God - Red Rocks Worship 50 First Dates The Wedding Singer Lost Summer Baking Championship Asteroid City New York City's Killing Me - Ray LaMontagne ChatGPT App Join the Launch Team! Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today we start by discussing the American Girl company turning its back on girls. Recently, American Girl started selling a book called "A Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image" that actively encourages young girls who feel uncomfortable with their bodies to pursue gender transition. Not only does the book explicitly talk about puberty blockers for kids, it also has advice for how kids can deal with this with no input from their parents at all. It seems like American Girl went from telling young girls that being a girl is a good thing to telling them to simply stop being a girl if they don't like it. Then, we welcome our friend James Lindsay, author of "The Marxification of Education: Paulo Freire's Critical Marxism and the Theft of Education," back to the show to discuss several things, including James' recent return to Twitter, the drama surrounding an old photo of him, and why leftists can't stand to be ignored. We also talk about the leftist "religion" in general, how leftists believe they can build a paradise on Earth if only we install the right government, and how the Left is manipulating language right now to push that goal along. This also explains why Christianity is such a thorn in the side of these people, because the truths handed down in the Bible are impervious to the Left's attempts at manipulation and control, thus undermining leftists' ability to control people. --- Timecodes: (01:06) American Girl book (18:45) Interview with James Lindsay begins --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — change the way you shop for meat today by visiting GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' for a discount! Reliefband — save 20% off plus free shipping at Reliefband.com when you use promo code 'ALLIE'! Healthycell — get 20% off your first order at HealthyCell.com/ALLIE, use promo code 'ALLIE'! Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 431 | Dissecting the Dangers of Critical Theory | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3F9qDw6 Ep 556 | How Race Marxism Is Infiltrating Schools, Churches & the Government | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3VDFAgX Ep 559 | An Athiest's Take on Christianity & The Power of Truth | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3HghXXm Ep 639 | The Queerification of American Kids | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3h5laOO Ep 652 | The Left's ‘Don't Say Groomer' Policy https://apple.co/3Fd29lu Ep 548 | Social Credit Scores, Joe Biden & the Great Reset | Guest: Justin Haskins https://apple.co/3FBrMy4 --- Links: Daily Mail: "American Girl is accused of 'stripping away all innocence' in book that teaches children as young as THREE how to change gender by asking doctors for puberty blockers" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11509601/American-Girl-accused-stripping-away-innocence-book-teaches-girls-change-gender.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_dailymailus --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices