Broad Topics

S3 E12: It Starts With You - Lessons (+ Reflections) from Our Past Selves

May 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

In this final episode of Season 3 we recap and reflect on the season's episodes and add insights, updates and share how we've worked to put our own topics into practice! The start of 2021 has been a roller coaster of events, emotions and transitions for many, yet no matter your journey, it's so important to reflect on the growth and learning you've had along the way. So we thought we'd do the same. Tune in for an episode that gets at the core of what Broad Topics is - a space for us to unpa...

S3 E11: Love Captured - Feat. Photographer Sydney Kerbyson

May 03, 2021 13:03 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

We're beyond thrilled to have a fellow broad, #womenowned biz owner, friend, and talented photographer, Sydney Kerbyson join us for this feature episode of the podcast where we learn more about her and her business! As a photographer who focuses on engagements, elopements and weddings, the past year has been a wild ride of helping her couples pivot their plans and still capture their love on that special day Sydney brings energy, thoughtfulness and love to every aspect of her business, and s...

S3 E10: Why so fast? - Hustle Culture + How to Pace Yourself

April 26, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

Self care isn't a new concept, but it's easy to minimize it to something as simple as taking a bubble bath, or having a Netflix-and-chill day at home. While these aren't bad practices, they can often be used as quick fixes, or bandaids to kickstart us back into the hustle, grind or hamster wheel that we're on. No matter whether you own a business or not, hustle culture is no joke, and can make us forget that our worth doesn't have to be linked to how productive or 'successful' we are. In th...

S3 E9: Right in the Gut. - Intuition, Fear, Expectations..Oh my! How we learn to trust our gut.

April 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Have you ever just had a gut instinct about something? You either know you've got to do something, or maybe something doesn't feel quite right. Sometimes a feeling hits you right in the gut, and you know what you need to do, but other times it isn't so easy. Other factors cloud this intuition - insecurities, other people's expectations, money, our own self doubts (just to name a few..) - and pull into question whether we should trust this voice in our head. Learning to trust your intuition ...

S3 E8: We Wander You Roll - Feat. Food Truck Founder Inga Weakly

April 12, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

In this episode, we're thrilled to interview Inga Weakly, co-owner of WanderRoll, a Concord, NH based food truck featuring locally inspired Vietnamese styled egg rolls! Delish food. Tales from behind the window of a food truck. Lessons in starting a business. Who doesn't love a good behind-the-scenes peek into the world (and kitchen!) of a local business owner, and all the many adventures she's been on?! We may not be a food podcast yet, but if there's one thing we love more than talking ab...

S3 E7: Goal Getters - An Approachable Exercise to Setting Intentions

April 12, 2021 02:09 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Did you sprint out of 2020 with more resolutions than you knew what to do with? Or maybe you weren't quite sure how to set new intentions for yourself or your business because the world still felt a little too uncertain. As we round the corner into spring, and Q1 wraps up, now is a great time to reflect, revaluate where your goals are, and do a gut check. We've got just stress-free exercise to get you inspired! In this week's episode, Rachel and Meagan take you through a super practical, ye...

Tiny Topics - A Midseason MINISODE

March 29, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

This week marks the midway point in Season 3 of Broad Topics, so we thought we'd celebrate by sharing a smorgasbord of rapid fire 'tiny topics'! If you love tuning in for the tail end of our episodes for our Mini Broad Topics, this is the episode for you. Full of unpopular opinions and odd food combinations this episode is perfect for your ride to work, listening to while you cook or clean, or a great way to unwind after a long day! This minisode is sponsored by: @windwood_productions_llc ...

S3 E6: Feeling Like a Fraud - Zoom meetings, power poses and my messy life.

March 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

When the clock springs forward an hour and you can't seem to get out of bed, or that idea just doesn't seem to come together, it's easy to get stuck in a mindset that you aren't cut out for whatever you're currently working toward. Imposter syndrome (or phenomenon as psychologist Amy Cuddy likes to call it) can feel like a losing battle, and can be truly isolating. In this weeks episode, Meagan and Rachel chat about when they've had moments of feeling like a fraud, how Zoom has us too focuse...

S3 E5: Finding Roots - Feat. Alyssa McClary of Penumbra

March 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Mother of plants, roller derby deets and navigating what she calls 'the best decade yet' are just a few things we covered in our first interview of Season 3! If you aren't familiar with Penumbra, they're a small womxn-owned business based here in Concord, NH owned by Alison Murphy and Alyssa McClary selling 'plants you can't kill' along with other gifts and wares. When they opened their business in March 2020, their business took a major left turn in a direction they never expected - selling...

S3 E4: Let's Say It Louder for Those in the Back - Communication is Key.

March 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Raise your hand if you've ever had to do a group project in school...Yup, we've all been there. Navigating team dynamics, professional and personal relationships, and conflicting expectations are all things that can be made easier with clearer communication! But what makes open communication so hard, and what ingredients make for a good working relationship? Join Rachel and Meagan as they share about their experiences with effective (and not so effective!) communication in the corporate wor...

S3 EP3: Loving Yourself, Radically.

March 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

The concept of self love is far from a novel one. In fact, it's so engrained into our everyday jargon and culture, that sometimes it's feels like it's lost its true impact. It's something we all know we should work on, but how do but this into practice and actually feel it, radically?? There's no doubt everyone (yes, men too!) feels insecure about their looks, shape, size, curves, and so much more - so how do we love ourselves and our bodies in a culture so focused on body image, weight and...

S3 E2: Far From Experts - Starting New Things, Like a Podcast!

February 22, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

It's easy in the world of highlight reels to assume that in order to stack up, you have to be an expert. The truth is, many of us are just learning on the fly, trying our best, and seeing what sticks! This got us thinking, why not share with all of you, a bit about how we got started as podcasters, the challenges we faced on day 1, launch day, and the curve balls we get thrown each week that remind us that we're far from masters. If you've ever been curious about what it takes to start a pod...

S3 EP1 : That Time I Got Fired - Dissecting Transitions Both Good + Bad

February 15, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

We all handle change and transitions differently. There's good change like buying a new house and exciting new relationships, and unpredictable changes like literally everything to do with 2020, being told you're old for your side part (thanks Gen Z), and getting fired from a job you really love. Sometimes when things change (good or bad) it can make us feel insecure, like a buoy in the ocean, floating and adrift. So how do we handle these transitions in a way that helps us feel more anchore...

S2 EP8: It's Ok to Say No - Establishing Healthy Boundaries

November 12, 2020 15:02 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MB

It's a stressful time of year, with the holidays approaching, family and work commitments piling up, and all that's happening in the world weighing on us. As women who often feel like we should be able to do it all, saying 'no' doesn't often feel like an option for a lot of us, but in reality it's necessary in order to keep doing what we love! Tune in to this final episode of Season 2 where we talk all about what really goes into how to say 'no' when we need to, and how to establish bo...

S2 E7: Leveling Up - Owning the Messy Middle

October 27, 2020 01:44 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MB

We hear the term all the time - that phase in any process, big or small, where the shine has worn off and you've got the buckle down and get your hands dirty. Things get messy. The middle of any journey, project, heck even WEEK (hello hump day!) can be tough, and finding the light at the end of the tunnel a daunting task. Feeling the squeeze of two full moons this month, we thought this was the perfect time to share our own experiences with this phase, both in our personal lives and in our...

S2 E6: Let's Collab!

October 20, 2020 11:36 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Have you ever put on an event, held an IG giveaway or even just been approached about a collaboration, and couldn't help but ask yourself, 'what's in this for me?' In this episode, we're thrilled to have our friend and guest Nora Happny of #JustAskNora, sharing her knowledge on the foundations for strong business collaborations and partnerships that end with both parties feeling great. Check out Nora on IG: @justasknora Hosted/Produced by Rachel Sotak + Meagan Ferns --- Send in a voice m...

S2 E6: Let's Collab!

October 20, 2020 11:36 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Have you ever put on an event, held an IG giveaway or even just been approached about a collaboration, and couldn't help but ask yourself, 'what's in this for me?' In this episode, we're thrilled to have our friend and guest Nora Happny of #JustAskNora, sharing her knowledge on the foundations for strong business collaborations and partnerships that end with both parties feeling great. A Portsmouth, NH native and local influencer who helps lift up local businesses through curated social me...

S2 E5: The Mental Climb - Facing Resistance On and Off the Bike

October 13, 2020 01:46 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MB

When you wear a million hats, it can be hard to stay motivated, especially when you hit resistance. But what if it's literally your job to motivate and encourage others, to add resistance, and to push through anyway? In this behind the scenes episode with Meagan Ferns, Owner, Founder and Lead Instructor at Strive Indoor Cycling, we pick her brain on how she shows up daily for her riders, and for her business. Especially as women, finding an outlet for our emotions in which we can recharge,...

S2 E4: Word of Mouth - Making Your Network Work

October 06, 2020 02:13 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MB

Networking often gets a bad rap. And for good reason - traditional networking events and tactics often feel forced and stale, filled with awkward moments and one-to-many used car salesmen like pitches. As two women who love to network, Meagan and Rachel share how to give networking a second chance, take on a fresh perspective, and just go into it being yourself. Also in this episode, Rachel shares a story about the importance of relationship building and how one connection has the pote...

S2 E3: Brand New? - Rebranding and When Its Worth It

September 29, 2020 02:56 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Why should you rebrand and how do you know it's the right time? With every season change we all crave a refresh, a deep clean or a new pop of color, but when it comes to your brand, how do you know it's the right time for a change up? This week we changed things up and get a behind the scenes interview with Rachel Sotak about her own rebrand of R.S. Creative and all the steps she took along the way. If you've ever wondered if it was time for your own brand to get a fresh coat of paint, or ...

S2 E2: The Comparison Game - Fostering Collaboration Over Competition

September 22, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 84 MB

This week we're tackling how self-doubt and comparison can lead to unhealthy competition. Feeling like you're in competition with others or have had it thrust upon you, is stressful and can breed tension and unnecessary (sometimes not even real) drama! We've all been there. At some point or another, we've been sucked into that competition bubble and can't seem to escape it. Hosted/Produced by Rachel Sotak + Meagan Ferns @broaden.collective For more content checkout broadencollective.com ...

S2 E1: The Voice Inside Your Head

September 11, 2020 20:33 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MB

Welcome back to Season 2 of Broad Topics! To kick off this season, we decided it was time to tackle a doozy of a topic: self-doubt. In this episode, we dive into the nitty grittys of our own inner voices, how fear and comparison can be roadblocks to our own success. Hosted/Produced by Rachel Sotak + Meagan Ferns For more content checkout broadencollective.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broad-topics6/message

Episode 5: Scratching the Itch

May 22, 2020 04:30 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MB

As the weather warms, and things begin to open up it feels like the urge to get outside, break social distancing and just run wild is even stronger. Are some of us scratching that itch and just being secretive about it? Or have others just channeled all that pent up energy into finding their inner baker, gardener, carpenter, hiker, woodworker, champion road cyclist, or are you just tik toking your way through quarantine…? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

S1 E4: Just Show Up

April 24, 2020 17:14 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MB

How can you grow the exposure of your brand in a way that reaches the right people in the right way? The girls dive into what has worked for them and how they expanded their networks and created opportunities without attending traditional networking events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broad-topics6/message

Episode 4: Just Show Up

April 24, 2020 17:14 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MB

How can you grow the exposure of your brand in a way that reaches the right people in the right way? The girls dive into what has worked for them and how they expanded their networks and created opportunities without attending traditional networking events.

S1 E3: Finding Your Anchor

April 16, 2020 16:50 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MB

Wrapping up our third episode of our mini-pod-launch! In this episode we look to the future (as best we can!), and share our goals for this podcast, as well as some tips, tricks and resources for you during this crazy quarantine world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broad-topics6/message

Episode 3: Finding Your Anchor

April 16, 2020 16:50 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MB

Wrapping up our third episode of our mini-pod-launch! In this episode we look to the future (as best we can!), and share our goals for this podcast, as well as some tips, tricks and resources for you during this crazy quarantine world!

Episode 2: The Power of Connection

April 14, 2020 21:11 - 41 minutes - 75.3 MB

Hi, we're Meagan and Rachel, the broads behind Broad Topics, a podcast covering a variety of diverse subjects to keep us all connected, engage your minds and hopefully put a smile on your face. We’re two women who love to talk about everything from our business endeavors, our local community happenings and what’s shaking up our world today. The possibilities are endless.

S1 E2: The Power of Connection

April 14, 2020 21:11 - 41 minutes - 75.3 MB

Hi, we're Meagan and Rachel, the broads behind Broad Topics, a podcast covering a variety of diverse subjects to keep us all connected, engage your minds and hopefully put a smile on your face. We’re two women who love to talk about everything from our business endeavors, our local community happenings and what’s shaking up our world today. The possibilities are endless. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broad-topics6/message

S1 E1: The Closet Chronicles

April 14, 2020 20:23 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MB

Hi, we're Meagan and Rachel, the broads behind Broad Topics, a podcast covering a variety of diverse subjects to keep us all connected, engage your minds and hopefully put a smile on your face. We’re two women who love to talk about everything from our business endeavors, our local community happenings and what’s shaking up our world today. The possibilities are endless. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broad-topics6/message

Episode 1: The Closet Chronicles

April 14, 2020 20:23 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MB

Trying new things while living in this Covid-19 world can be a little weird and scary. Join us as we figure it all out together! There's no better time to start a new project than when our busy lives come to a fault, am I right?

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