Beyond Small Talk

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Topic: Achievable Greatness with Danielle McDowell

It felt like a free therapy session on this episode of Beyond Small Talk with Danielle McDowell and one we really needed. Thank you Danielle for making us feel seen and less alone. Bonus, Danielle IS a licensed therapist and follow her here:@achievablegreat   While the episode focused on our journey as mother...

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Topic: Military Spouse with Liz Savage @lizzsavage_

Liz Savage, a seasoned military spouse with a knack for stand-up comedy, shares her unique journey as a military spouse, exploring the challenges and joys of life on the move. From experiencing diverse cultures to building close-knit communities, Liz gives an insight into an experience that is often misunderst...

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Topic: WTF with @jackie_janiec

In this thought-provoking episode, our host, Jackie Janiec, goes solo and invites listeners into an open and vulnerable discussion about coping with life's more exasperating moments a.k.a WTF moments.

This is not a bitch fest, even-though sometimes we need those. This type of WTF moments are for us to share because sharing gives t...

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Beyond Small Talk Topic: Everything and Nothing PT 2 With Ali Ogando

Description: Empowering Women Through Shared Experience

In this engaging episode of "Beyond Small Talk", host Jackie welcomes her friend, Ali Ogondo, for a raw and enlightening conversation on womanhood. It's a heart-to-heart talk unapologetically addressing age, perimenopause, and the challen...

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Topic: Everything and Nothing with Ali Ogando @hotmessinanicedress

Every women needs an Ali in their circle of support (COS). It is not optional. It is mandatory.

This conversation will fuel your soul and make you instantly call your BFF or start working to get one. Ali is witty, fun, and has an infectious laugh. We talk everything from Saie Beauty, to motherho...

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Topic: Body Image with Jackie Janiec @jackie_janiec

A solo episode with the Beyond Small Talk community as co-host going in on body image, weight loss, felling old and tackling that negative beeotch in my head aka  self-talk. 

I struggle with my body image which literally feels like it's been a bad loop in my head going on forever and a day.  It takes time, wor...

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Topic: Core Values with Vidya Ramachandran @vidya.r.warrier

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During this #womenshistorymonth we rebooted BST IG LIVE with the absolutely phenomenal Vidya Ramachandran @vidya.r.warrier, a Self-Leadership Catalyzer & Recalibration Strategist. We went in with tips, tool...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Smash Your Own Ceiling with @barbara___nixon

Barbara did a fabulous job at reframing an uncomfortable situation and learning to separate the red flags from the neon sign taking you in the right direction. Plus, huge insider tip - we can always choose again. 💕✨ 

Listen for more on how Barbara coaches her clients to smash their own ceilings. 

Chec...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Motherhood Intended with Jacqueline Baird@motherhood_intended

This week talking beyond the mom life highlight reel with Jacqueline Baird @Motherhood_Intended on everything from Infertility, Miscarriage, IVF, Stillbirth and Surrogacy - NOTHING OFF LIMITS. I definitely get real on miscarriages.

We know these topics may feel lonely and that is why J...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Innergize with Brittany Lane @innergizecoaching

Insert the sensational Brittany Lane, Founder and CEO of @innergizecoaching who teaches the secret science of illumination, inner liberation & awakening your true nature! We are drooling over @innergizecoaching and have a bajillion questions about what is the science of illumination, why do we need...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Hippie Soul with Josie Ginoris @hippie_soul_candle_shop

Josie and I went beyond candles and dabbled into what some may think woowoo, yet incredibly fulfilling talk that will definitely raise your vibration.   Josie shared the principles of @hippie_soul_candles_shop  1. LOVE 2. INSPIRE 3. TOUCH   Per Josie, TOUCH - take every experience as a lesso...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Deeply Funny with Kristen @deeplyfunnypodcast

What is comedy? What makes you laugh and even more importantly, that we learned from Kristen @deeplyfunnypodcast, is why?  

I shared my love / love / sometimes pissed at relationship with @davechappelle and came to find out my big why with Chappelle - because he says the unexpected and stretches me to...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Circle of Women Jay Braggs @withjaybraggs 

Jay Jay was a bright shining introverted star. Giving her a huge shout out for showing up and delivering. It's not easy yet she makes it look that way. So how do you cultivate a circle of women?

Jay Jay's Tip #1: Look within your current friendship and network? Who do you share values with and h...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Morning Mugs with Kiera Gaudioso 

We're Back! It's season #4 of Beyond Small Talk IG LIVE turned podcast with a whole new look and same me as your weekly co-host. Starting off the season with the sensational Kiera @morningmugspodcast who shared her tips to add to your toolkit for better living and the start of your day!

  We talked about everyt...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: You and Your Lady Parts #5 with Betsy Cox

There will never be too many episodes on this topic with co-host Betsy Cox @betsycoxhealth. Never. Ever! We'll be going deeper into hormone health and how (and why) it's so important to rebalance and restore after prolonged times of high stress. Uh yeah, stress this year! And why does perimenopause SUC...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Organization with Bonnie Barrios @bonniebarrios

How would you rate your level of organization on a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being OCD - 10 crap everywhere with zero logic)?

Here at Beyond Small Talk, you can find our condiments well grouped per category on the frig door with labels out and our Mac desktop files covering the entire 19in screen from t...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: CFO with Benitha Mintz @benitha_tree

Benitha nailed it! She is CFO extraordinaire and combines her extensive financial knowledge with her joy of teaching women to help empower you in your financial choices and budgets.

TOP TIPS:

1. Use an app or similar tool to help you create and stay aligned with your budget. Benitha uses Mint. Bonus: it wor...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Style N Motion with Caitlin Nystrom @stylenmotionshop

Entrepreneurship. Fashion. Women run businesses. More Fashion!

Caitlin shared behind the scenes on starting Style N Motion (PS it started as a travel blog and her hubby came up with the name, who knew?), how she evolved and pivoted the business during covid on IG and her passion for dressing ...

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IG LIVE TOPIC: Copper + Rise with Joanna Lovering @copperandrise 

Who's ready to level up their career? Who's ready to claim their presence, power and lead within their field? And uh, what does all that jargon mean in the real world, not this IG world. 

Insert Joanna Lovering @copperandrise, an executive presence coach, workplace psychologist, and fashion st...