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In which I talk about some latent perfectionism that becoming a parent has brought up, OCD struggles, and things I'm wrestling with on this journey.   Sign up for L'Oreal's newsletter! https://www.ltinthecity.com/newsletter      CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Chatting today about why I had to go off dairy, how it's harder than I realized being a stay at home mom, and some general chatty updates.   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons  

A quick catchup on the weird weekend I had, and then some inspiration for 3 ways to declutter your life.    LINKS CatBen on TikTok Sarah Therese Minimalism Series on YouTube The Cottage Fairy on YouTube Emily Mariko on TikTok   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Took a break from the clutches of social media for a week and I shared 5 things I learned, emotions I felt, and what's next.    If you feel addicted to social media and want some reasons to take a break, this episode is for you! <3    LINKS Episode 30 with Courtney Linder Episode 119 on Jaron Lanier's Book Interview with Jaron Lanier by Kara Swisher Beautiful song I found   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

All the nitty gritty details of my unmedicated birth experience!    Enjoy. :)    Check out Bridget Teyler on YouTube and Instagram for birth prep, support, and inspiration. <3  Check out Bradley Birth for info on their classes!   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Chatty catchup talking about what’s new with baby, taking a social media break, Emily Ratajkowski’s book “My Body,” and changing the name of this podcast?   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Danya Sherman founded KnoNap, a company to combat drink spiking, where someones drink might be spiked with something like a rape drug. We talk about her experience as a non-tech founder, how she dealt with the pressure to change how she presented as a young founder, and founder mental health. It’s a really valuable and vulnerable conversation, and I hope you enjoy.   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED https://knonap.com/  What Now Campaign KnoNap and Knope on Yahoo News Halcyon Incubator   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Are Apple AirTags being used for stalking? And what happened with Jerry from "Cheer"? I chat about these recent news stories on today's episode.     Articles Mentioned https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-chicago-indictments-cheerleading-child-pornography-edb62d30f64c20a0fd96db9679b1c59e https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/11/arts/television/cheer-season-2-jerry-harris.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/30/technology/apple-airtags-tracking-stalking.html    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Motherhood involves a lot of sacrifice, but it can get tricky when we start to gauge our value as humans by the self-denial we express, or how much we suffer for others.  I'm wrestling with this now, and I think this conversation about maintaining mental health and preventing burnout is worthwhile even if you're not a parent, but someone who has a passionate project or mission that is bringing you close to burnout. And if you're not a mother but a spouse, here are some tangible things you can do to support her in postpartum. Cuz it's really effing hard.   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

The space between the holidays and the new year is a great time to review and reflect on the past year, and create alignment between your intentions and your actions for the coming year. I shared today about why I do a Year in Review (this will be my SIXTH year!), what it's all about, and how it can help you set intentions for 2022.    LINKS 2021 Year in Review Download  Yung Pueblo on Instagram Episode 103: Big Life Transition Episode 77: How to Review & Process a Crappy Year Click here to Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

I thought it would be fun to start sharing book reviews of books I've enjoyed recently. Today we are talking about Jaron Lanier's Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now. I read today's book during midnight nursing sessions and I really enjoyed it. I share 5 points that personally stood out to me, some thought-provoking commentary on what social media is doing to our brains, and what I decided to do after reading the book.   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Julie Ulstrup is an award winning portrait photographer who has been honing her craft and perfecting her skills her entire life. Her photographs have been winning awards since high school, most recently one of her images was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Portrait Masters Accreditation Program. I wanted to talk with her when I heard about her “50 Over 50” Project, a project where she is photographing portraits of women over 50 to highlight their beauty, charisma, and wisdom.    Today we talk about as women why there is a struggle to be seen (when we aren’t feeling photogenic, or comfortable in our bodies), how she’s seen her photography help women show up for themselves, and some tips for how to show up in your own life.   I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you did, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. I really enjoyed this conversation with Julie, and I hope you do, too.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Julie on her Website and Instagram   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED The 50 Over 50 Project Julie’s TedX Talk   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

In which I record with a baby on my chest and don’t edit it! What I’ve been up to since motherhood, where the podcast is going, and some tangents on depression, hustle culture, Elizabeth Holmes, and why social media sucks.   LINKS I have a newborn, so find your own links this time! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH MOI On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk about investing and getting capital for women entrepreneurs. Our guest shares about investing in Smitten Ice Cream (best in the Bay Area!), intro to angel investing, and how we get women more access to capital.   ABOUT SHANNON   Shannon Grant backs unstoppable early-stage consumer and enterprise founders building diverse teams and gives them a platform to tell their stories to change the narrative for women. Most recently she founded both Annie’s Capital and the Wharton Alumnae Founders & Investors Association (WAFFA), a community dedicated to increasing the number of Wharton women founders and investors in the startup ecosystem. More at: www.hellowaffa.org   [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in October 2019.]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Smitten Ice Cream WAFFA   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

On today’s episode, I share 5 entrepreneurship mistakes I’ve made and what I’d do differently next time.   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Jeff Bezos on reversible/irreversible decisions Greg McKeown on how to be effortless Brotopia by Emily Chang Resources on my website for more book recommendations NSF SBIR Program Episode 59 Diversity & Inclusion & How To Do It From Day 1 Setting Boundaries in Work & Life with Lisa Thee Episode 103 Big Life Transition, Mental Health, & Boundaries Episode 108 Five Reasons You Can’t Say Yes To Everyone   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk all about:   Why building the risk-muscle is important to leadership How adopting her daughter in the midst of a successful corporate career forced her to stand behind her principles, and How to build your own archetype of leadership   ABOUT GLENDA   Glenda has spent over 35 years in the business world and one of her biggest strengths and passions is her ability to translate and integrate technical information into solutions for real people. She started in the corporate world, then left her position to pursue her coaching business and create more time for her daughters, and now she is Co-Founder of Eves & Haines Wealth Management in Northern Colorado, helping clients with financial and investment plans. Glenda has been recognized as a 2017 Women of Vision by the Colorado Women of Influence Foundation. In 2020, Glenda was selected by Biz West as a Women of Distinction honoree in the category of Banking and Finance.   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we have Michelle Ryan on the podcast. We talk about the movement she lead against child trafficking, how to start your own movement, and what the Black Panthers taught her about social justice.    Michelle Ryan is a musician, creative director, marketing strategist, UX/UI expert, and social entrepreneur. She has helped create movements that have resulted in community solidarity and societal/political change, such as We Are Louder to extend the movement for social good through entertainment and to expand the scope of social justice initiatives. Her movements have gotten the attention and support of high profile musicians, artists, and organizations like UN Women and UNICEF.   [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in August 2019.]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Michelle Ryan on Instagram We Are Louder on Instagram and their Website   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter, Instagram, & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for our email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we are talking with Anna about the impact COVID has had on the hospitality industry with her insights working in the industry, how restauranteurs are innovating, and tangible tips for how you can support your local establishments in this time.   ABOUT ANNA   Anna Wick is a photographer specializing in food, beverage, and portrait photography, documenting vibrant, description images to help establishments create a lasting connection with their audiences. Her clients include top bars, restaurants, and liquor companies in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.    FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Anna on Instagram https://www.annawickphotography.com/    LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED The Snug Snug Jr Ro Sham Beaux   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today’s episode is all about BOUNDARIES. Whether boundaries are good or bad, have we ever regretted creating a boundary, people-pleasing and other things that keep us from setting boundaries, and some examples of how we set boundaries in work—especially in both remote work and social impact work which can be all-encompassing to our lives.   Thanks to my good friend Lisa Thee for joining us again and check out her previous episodes below!   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn or her Website   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID) Set Boundaries, Find Peace, by Nedra Tawwab   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Eliza Bleu is a human trafficking survivor and survivor advocate. She was trafficked as a 17 year old right here in the U.S.; she went public about her survivor status during the pandemic and now is an advocate supporting other survivors and combatting sex trafficking, a $99 Billion industry. She has spoken out recently against platforms like Twitter that have been found to host child sexual abuse material and react slowly when it is reported.    Today we talk about: Why she decided to go public as a trafficking survivor and advocate How she’s taking on Twitter for hosting child sexual abuse material Government, big tech, and human trafficking, and ideas on how to handle the Wild West of the Internet (taking down websites, the role of policy and government, censorship etc.)   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Eliza on Twitter or Locals   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Eliza Bleu interview with Candice Horbacz (more background on her story) Eliza Bleu interview with Dr. Drew Episode 61 of my podcast about trafficking myths: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/062-is-wayfair-trafficking-children-for-sex/id1440536165?i=1000486650250  National Human Trafficking Hotline   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons