Episodes
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
130: Having Fun in North Carolina
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Having fun is what helps make life meaningful.
In this episode, Jill and Nick reflect and share all their favorite moments, lessons and goodies from their recent getaway to North Carolina. There’s a lot of bliss in this episode, so I hope you stick around and it infects you today :)
Enjoy your walk, commute or however you consume podcasts and thanks for hanging out with us!
💬 QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Fun is one of the most important – and underrated – ingredients in any successful venture. If you’re not having fun, then it’s probably time to call it quits and try something else.” ~ Richard Branson
🔍 RESOURCES
Website: Quotes About Having Fun
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Have fun!
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Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
129: Making Life Decisions on the Road
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Are we there yet? Just kidding, we actually VALUE road trips a ton over here!
In this episode, Jill and Nick share how road trips as a family have led to some big decisions they were “forced” to make that pivots them in a different direction than intended.
Enjoy your walk, commute or however you consume podcasts and thanks for hanging out with us!
💬 QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Change is worthless if it’s going in the wrong direction.” ~ Hip Hop Anonymous
“We are not retreating, we are advancing in another direction.” ~ Douglas Macarthur
🔍 RESOURCES
Blog Post: 10 Empowering Reasons to Take a Road Trip
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Hop in your car and drive for a while!
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
128: The Things Bringing Us Value
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
We absolutely value experiences over things, however we do need (and value) quality things that make our lives a little easier and a little happier.
In this episode, Jill and Nick chat about all the things they are valuing in this season of life. They talk about things from apparel to kitchen tools, making sure to dive into the specific brands of all the seasonal items that have been truly filling their cup.
Don’t miss this special episode about all the things!
💬 QUOTE OF THE DAY
“There’s no shame in spending a tremendous amount on the things you love. If you can afford it and you love it, why not?” ~ Ramit Sethi
🔍 RESOURCES
Simplified Khaos Podcast: Episode 82 The Financial Fortune Cookie
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Take inventory of your things. Cherish the things you love and use, then kindly let go of the things you don’t.
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
127: Beautiful Chaos with Maggie Williams
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
“Finding beauty and tenderness amidst the mundane and chaos.”
In this episode, Jill sits down in person to chat with an amazing human, Maggie Williams. Maggie is a wife, a mama of two, and an intimate artist who specializes in birth and parenthood photography. She shares her inspiring journey through motherhood, finding self-care and other life challenges that have empowered her along the way.
We hope this conversation motivated you in some small way to take action to lead a more intentional as hell life.
💬 QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Not making a choice is a choice.”
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Make time to write a list of your NEEDS. Then brainstorm ways (action steps) to fulfill those goals.
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
126: The Beauty of Unplanning
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Our new schedule is to NOT be scheduled.
In this episode, Jill and Nick dive into all of the advantages of UNPLANNING. They reflect on their weekend experience, lessons learned and how letting go of the destination has added more joy and meaning to their lives.
We are pumped to hang with y'all today!
💬 QUOTES OF THE DAY
“Savor the slow, and the beauty will flow” ~ Jillian Koscielniak
🔍 RESOURCES
The Goop Podcast: Alicia Keys: Allowing the Process to Unfold
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Set a direction and let the details unfold in the moment.
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
125: Reflections on Working and Traveling
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
This is quite a fun BLEND of two topics, remote work and traveling.
In this episode, Jill and Nick interview each other, exploring two different traveling experiences. Nick shares his reflections and wisdom about how to marry travel and remote work together so there’s less chaos and more ease. And Jill shares her revelations of having alone time and a getaway with a friend and what both of those experiences have taught her.
We are pumped to hang with y'all today!
💬 QUOTES OF THE DAY
“Every experience, good or bad, is a priceless collector’s item.” ~ Isaac Marion
🔍 RESOURCES
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Make it a point to date yourself, because your needs and wants should be recognized.
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
124: Aligning Your Life to Your Values
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
The best thing we ever did was talk about what we VALUE in life.
In this episode, Jill and Nick dive into how aligning their life to what they value has led to the amazing life they’re living now. This process started years ago and has unfolded s l o w l y, but surely to finally FEEL the way they’ve been dreaming. This is the good sh*t that isn’t taught in school, so we’re going to share our experience and spread our wisdom to others :).
We are pumped to hang with y'all today!
💬 QUOTES OF THE DAY
“It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ~ Roy Disney
🔍 RESOURCES
Blog Post: How to Really Live Your Values
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Start (or keep on keeping on) aligning your life to your values!
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
123: Slowing Down Spending
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
We’ve decided that this is Part 2 of our “Slow the F*ck Down” Series!
So let’s keep things S L O W and get real INTENTIONAL with our purchases :).
In this episode, Jill and Nick chat about how getting specific and intentional with their investments has allowed them to show up happier and more confident humans. Plus, they now have more money for things (& experiences) they VALUE in life, woo hoo!
We are pumped to hang with y'all today!
💬 QUOTES OF THE DAY
“Confidence comes from not reacting, but responding slowly.” ~ Jay Shetty
🔍 RESOURCES
Podcast: On Purpose
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Slow down and get intentional with your investments, no matter how big or small.
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
122: Slow the F&#% Down
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Stop, drop and SLOW THE F*CK DOWN.
In this episode, Jill and Nick dive into all the different ways they’re unrushing their summer. Living in a new hometown surrounded by so much “new”, as well as empty space can make slowing down a little tricky. If you’re in need of a friendly reminder on why it’s essential for us to stop and smell the roses more, then this episode is for you.
We are pumped to hang with ya’ll today!
💬 QUOTES OF THE DAY
“Every life needs a little space. It leaves room for good things to enter it.” ~ Sarah Addison Allen
🔍 RESOURCES
Blog Post: A Slow Summer
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Slow down and savor this season.
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
121: The Importance of Checking In
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Hey friend, just checking in with you today.
In this episode, Jill and Nick have their first podcast in their NEW HOME together, woo hoo! They chat about the power of CHECKING IN with each other and how just a simple question can help grow a happier life together.
We are pumped to hang with ya’ll today!
💬 QUOTES OF THE DAY
“Strong people have a strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness; they don’t need the approval of others.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ C.G. Jung
“It is when you lose sight of yourself, that you lose your way. To keep your truth in sight you must keep yourself in sight and the world to you should be a mirror to reflect to you your image; the world should be a mirror that you reflect upon.” ~ C. JoyBell C.
“Self-awareness is not just relaxation and not just meditation. It must combine relaxation with activity and dynamism. Technology can aid that.” ~ Deepak Chopra
“Without self-awareness we are as babies in the cradles.” ~ Virginia Woolf
“Don't compromise yourself. You're all you've got.” ~ Janis Joplin
🔍 RESOURCES
Blog Post: 40 Self-Awareness Quotes
⤁ TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE
Check in with yourself first, and then your loved ones around you.
🎵 MUSIC
Night Owl by Broke for Free - http://brokeforfree.com/
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