She Reaches Podcast

How do you handle managing your home? There are so many things that need to be done like laundry, home repairs, cleaning, and grocery shopping. In this episode, we talk about how well we handle these things, how we split chores up with our husbands, and life hacks to keeping it all together.

How often do you step outside of your comfort zone? We all want things that may require us to stretch such as public speaking when we have little experience or speaking up in an important meeting. In this episode, we're talking to Andy Molinksy, author of the new book Reach, all about when we should step outside our comfort zones and how to do it in a way that is most comfortable to you individually.  

Are you a feminist? While most people would agree with the definition of feminism - the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities, the connotations might bring up a different picture. We're discussing whether we would call ourselves feminists, how educated we feel on the topic, and what feminism might look like in the future.

Do you exercise regularly? Do you even like exercising? In this episode, we're talking all about exercise since it's on many people's minds at the beginning of a new year. Becca is a regular exerciser and Tiffany is struggling still after getting off track. So, how do you make it work and keep yourself on track?

Today’s episode is another in our interview series giving you examples of real working women you can relate to and how they’ve been able to make things work. In this episode, we’re talking to Brodie Welch who is a Chinese Medicine expert, Licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist, and self-care strategist. Brodie owns her own business and is also a stepmom. She shares with us how she ended up interested in Chinese medicine, why she's a big believer in self compassion, and what acupuncture is all about. She also gives some tips for anyone who'd like to start a meditation practice or try out acupuncture.

In today's episode, we're chatting with Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow and founder of Design for Mankind. Erin shares her journey from living fast to slowing down and all the things in between. We chat about motherhood, the question you need to ask yourself before picking up your phone, and making career choices based on your season of life and values. We also tackle laundry, meal planning, and balancing careers and childcare with your spouse. We could have talked forever with Erin so we're excited for you to listen in! BACKGROUND ON ERIN LOECHNER Author of Chasing Slow and founder of Design for Mankind, Erin Loechner has been blogging and speaking for more than a decade. Her heartfelt writing and design work has been showcased in The New York Times, Lucky, Parenting, Dwell, Marie Claire, Elle Decor, Huffington Post, and a two-season HGTV.com web special, garnering over one million fans worldwide. She has spoken for and appeared in renowned international events for clients such as Walt Disney World, IK

Do you make New Year's resolutions or create new habits at the beginning of each year? In this episode, we're discussing if we make resolutions, what new habits we're working on for the new year, and tricks to create new habits that stick.

Let's talk about 2016 and how it went! Since this is the last episode of Season 2 of the podcast, we're doing some reflecting to close out the year. We talk about where we were successful, where we struggled, what we learned, and what goals we are taking with us into 2017. Tiffany talks about how quitting her job was both her success and her struggle this year. Becca shares her success in developing relationships with her step kids and struggling with trying to get pregnant. Becca learned how important it is to ask for help. Tiffany learned to listen to her inner voice after feeling like she lost it after having kids. Tiffany talked about how her word for the year "Show Up" took an interesting turn. Becca talked about her 2016 word "Connection" and how this lifted her up this year. Tiffany will be taking her goal to have a healthy, connected marriage into 2017. Becca will be taking her writing goals up a notch in 2017 as well as continuing to declutter both her mental and physical space. Becca and Tiffany ta

Need some gift ideas? We're chatting about the best gifts we've given or received and lots of cool ideas to save you time in coming up with great gifts for all your friends and family. To be honest, we have the most ideas for the women in our lives, but we do give you some ideas for the men in your lives too! This episode is for you if need some great gift ideas for your friends and family.

Today’s episode is another in our interview series giving you examples of real working women you can relate to and how they’ve been able to make things work. In today's episode, we're talking to Sara Sutachan, Industry Relations and Strategic Initiatives Manager for the California Association of Realtors. Sara is a strong woman, a mom and a widow. She shares with us how important it was for her to find her tribe at both work and in her personal life, how she got through losing her husband, and why strong women also need to ask for help. We also talk about why coaching can be helpful in moving us forward. This episode is for you if you have lost someone you love, are struggling to find your way in your career or have ever considered hiring a coach.

Can friendship save the world? How do you handle it when your friends don't have the same political views? We're talking about the answers to both of these questions in today's podcast episode. Given the last week in the U.S., you may be asking if you can be friends with people who didn't vote the same way as you did. In this episode, we're talking to Shasta Nelson, author and Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com, about friendships and how to handle it when you don't agree. We recorded this episode the day after the election so we couldn't help but touch on this subject and how it relates to friendship. We also talk about why feeling connected and having friendships can improve our health. Friendships can even help protect us from the impact of stress.  So, how do we manage and develop friendships? Is there even time for friendship among all the things we have to get done? If you're a mom, you may be feeling like it takes away from your kids if you make time for friends. We talk about why moms should drop the gui

Today’s episode is the fourth in our interview series giving you examples of real working women you can relate to and how they’ve been able to make things work. In this episode, we're talking to Jena Baker McNeill, Senior Director of Government Relations at the U.S. Travel Association. We talk about why you need to take vacation, saying yes to opportunities that come your way, and why focusing on yourself can benefit your kids. This episode is for you if you need encouragement to explore career opportunities and to carve out time for yourself.

Do the holidays make you feel stressed? The holidays can be an overwhelming and hectic time. Ironically, what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year where you appreciate your loved ones and give back to your community can sometimes leave you drained instead. So, in this episode, we wanted to talk about how to set some intentions for the holiday season before it even starts to keep you on track! We've got tips on how to limit activities, give gifts intentionally, indulging and holiday meals, and how to give back in the most meaningful way. This episode is for you if you don't want to be overwhelmed this holiday season.

Are you among the 80% of Americans who don't have goals? In this episode, we're talking about why we think you should set goals, how to do it, and why it's key to have a plan to review and track your goals. We discuss some of our own goals and what has and hasn't been working to accomplish them. This episode is for you if you want to be successful in reaching your goals.

Today’s episode is the third in our interview series giving you examples of real working women you can relate to and how they’ve been able to make things work. In this episode, we're talking to Melissa Conforto, Director Client Services at Leflein Associates Market Research. She gives us some tips on why working moms don't need to apologize, how to handle social media, and finding the right job and culture. We also talk about whether leaning in is the answer when you have kids and a career.

Does the word budgeting make you feel like running away? If so, we've got some real ways to keep managing your finances simple so you can think less about them. We've got some mental tricks to help you save for the things you really want in your life (vacations! new furniture! retirement!) without feeling deprived in the present. If you have variable income, we have some tips for you too. This episode is for you if you are curious about managing your money.

What's for dinner tonight? Do you know? We've found one of the keys to healthy eating is meal planning. There are all kinds of things you can do to simplify the meal planning process like a meal subscription service, grocery delivery, or traditional meal planning using shortcuts like the slow cooker or freezer meals. Whether you hate the grocery store, need to limit your time cooking, or want less waste on your ingredients, we've got some ideas for you. This episode is for you if you want to eat healthy, but sometimes struggle with planning and cooking meals.

Are you thinking it may be time to move on from your job? In this episode, we're chatting about the factors that may be a sign it's time to leave. It could be that the company's culture does not match your values, your life has changed and the requirements of your job don't match what you need, you've exhausted the opportunities for growth, or it's a bad fit with your boss. We are still believers in trying to make changes in your role or communication strategy to drive your career vs. waiting for someone else to hand you an opportunity, but sometimes you have to cut your losses. If you haven't checked out episode #13 on Why You May Not Need to Quit Your Job, listen to that one first! This episode is for you if you think it might be time for a job change.

Do you set aside time to give yourself a break? Creating white space in your life is important, but can sometimes be difficult. We're talking about what has and hasn't worked in our own lives and why we believe it makes us more successful when we carve out space for quiet time and relaxation. When we don't take a break, it affects our mental state as well as how productive and confident we are. This episode is for you if you want to be less stressed and more productive.

Are you thinking about moving? We're chatting about all the considerations one must think about when deciding where to live. There are all kinds of factors such as proximity to family, culture, walkability, commute, and cost of living. We've made different choices about what is right for our families at this point in our lives. This episode is for you if you're considering a move.