Shailey & Katie's Lemonade Stand: Design Moms Finding the Happy Balance as Work-from-home Entrepreneurs
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 271 ratingsTwo business-owning, work-from-home moms who are laughing their way through parenthood.
Shailey Murphy: video producer, interior designer and mom of two. Katie Day: photographer, graphic designer, improviser, comedy writer for a late night talk show mom of 4.
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078: We made 36 dinners in two hours! How?! Plan a Meal-prep-freezer party?
February 27, 2018 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOur tips for how we took 6 friends, 2 hours, and ended with 144 servings of food to pull out when we need an easy meal! Also Shailey learns what a chef knife is. Sponsored by: Chatbooks.com Enter the code SK to get the first book in your series FREE!!! Chatbooks Sudio.com/us Enter the code SK for 15% off your entire order! Sudio
077: How do you look Legit? Branding! Mara Dawn Dockery on Branding Basics (even if you're on a budget). You'll be too legit to quit. (Actually you'll be too legit, you WILL quit....your day job...see what we did there..?)
February 20, 2018 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBDesigner Mara Dawn Dockery on quitting her day job, adjusting her work hours with kids at home and sharing the load with your spouse, AND the basics of branding your great business idea! (She's also our introverted friend who we're FORCING in front of microphone because we're the WORST!) Our segment today is "In or Out?" where Mara tells us what trendy things are no longer cool. Because she's the coolest person we know.
076: Multi-tasking makes you Stupid! (No really, it's science.) Train your brain to work more efficiently so you're not SO EXHAUSTED at the end of the day.
February 13, 2018 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBTips for saving your brain's limited daily energy so that you can become Limitless (...like Bradley Cooper...) Neurologist* and Interior Design Shailey Murphy talks science of why you can feel so completely exhausted even if all you did was sit in a meeting all day. *Actor Portrayal. Not a real neurologist. Sponsored by Freshbooks and Sudio! Freshbooks! Enter "Shailey and Katie" in the "How did you hear about us" section for a free 30 day trial! Sudio Headphones! Enter SK to get 15% off!...
075: Natalie Creates a Brick & Mortar success! Natalie Freeman on her farm, store, house-keeping, and weight loss!
February 06, 2018 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBFreckled Hen Farmhouse owner, Natalie Freeman takes us through her self-employment journey from moving to a farm to an online store to a brick & mortar. Also she lost 45 pounds, doesn't clean her own kitchen, and bikes to hard-core rap. . She's basically the Joanna Gaines of Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Spoiler: we love her!!!) nataliecreates.com, Instagram @nataliecreates, freckled hen farmhouse.
074:Instagram with Intention Series Part 3: Business Profiles and curating a Personal Brand. Is the time worth it?
January 23, 2018 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBDo you need a separate business profile? What is a personal brand? Can you beat the algorithm? How many hours of your 40-hour workweek should you be spending on Instagram? IS IT EVEN WORTH IT? The girls dive into these questions as well as a few apps/tools to help with business. That said, the conclusion: Be really honest about whether or not the time you are putting into Instagram is actually measurably growing your business because popularity does not necessarily equal profitability and we...
073: Instagram with Intention Series Part 2: Photo Tips! How to up your picture-taking game. Capturing, Editing, Organizing, Deleting, Backing-up!
January 16, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBKatie walk us through photography tips today that anyone can utilize whether you are an iPhone only amateur or a dslr expert. How to capture kids! Light tips, editing apps, workflow, organization! Apps/products mentioned: Dropbox, toshiba flash air, priime, vsco, a color story, layout, pic jointer, splice, Vimeo. Sponsored by: Bluebird Linens Enter the code SK30 for 30% off your sheets!!! Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey and Katie in the "how did you hear about ...
072: Instagram with Intention Series Part 1: Using Instagram as your personal journal, memory-keeper, or modern day baby-book.
January 09, 2018 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBAfter reading EVERY single post she's ever made in 6 years, Katie walks us through her thought process, observations, and REGRETS about how she's used Instagram over the years and what her new plan is when it comes to personal posts vs business posts. The girls explore the hilarious cliches they're totally guilty of (namedropping, friend brag, status update, "I was there too!" posts.) How to use Instagram to intentionally preserve the memories that are gonna matter to you 10 years from now, ...
071: Katie's getting fit! Mindset tips and The Lazy girl's guide to a Whole-ish 30!
January 02, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBKatie lost 70+ pounds after birthing Nora. Now it's time to do it again after baby Sadie! Join in real time! She talks through the plan, the motivation, and how to get through those moments of intense temptation. You can do this! Whole 30! Modified whole 30! And how to get your brain in the right mindset. Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here for your free 30 day trial! Enter Shailey and Katie in the "how did you hear about us" section. Chatbooks: Enter the code SK for t...
070: Home Design 102: Mixing styles within your home decor, Eclectic balance that works!
December 19, 2017 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBShailey drops some design knowledge and schools us on our ticket to freedom within your home: style-Mixing. Can your mid-century modern couch work with your more formal, ornate mirror? YES IT CAN! Design with confidence with Shay's tips and takeaways. Brought to you by BED-IN-BAG!™ And a brand new segment called Real Life Reader's Theatre. Sponsored by: Inspire Good Publishing Click here to find the Acts of Good Journal - Enter the code PODCAST for 25% off your entire order! Bluebird Lin...
069: Birthing babies: The funny parts, preparation tips, and the stuff we haven't told anyone else.
December 12, 2017 14:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIt's Katie's first episode back from maternity leave!!!!! So we figured we should talk about BIRTH. Don't worry, nothing gross. (Well, Katie does say nipple. Once.) We also go DEEP into some of the more vulnerable parts of our baby stories which reminds all once again that you just can't compare yourself to anyone else because you just never really know what people are actually going through. Funny stories and packing tips, too! Fake-sponsored by hospital gowns. (Thanks a lot, Roger!™) Real ...
068: Thoughtful Gifts on a Budget: ''Tis the season for giving gifts without accumulating too many bills, bills, bills.
December 05, 2017 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThoughtful Gifts on a Budget ''Tis the season for giving gifts without accumulating took many bills, bills, bills. Sponsored by: PrepDish: Paleo & Gluten Free Meal Plans Click here to get 2 weeks free from PrepDish! Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! SHOW NOTES: LINKS to some of our favorite podcast partners we mention as awesome GIFTS at the end of this podcast: Chatbooks! Whenever you fill up 60 pictures on...
067: Everything counts! How our past (seemingly insignificant) jobs added up to our dream job. How to find your dream career, and how to treat your job in the meantime!
November 21, 2017 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe girls dig into their backstories a bit and revisit some of their former, quirky jobs. Turns out nothing was a waste of time! Whatever you're doing right now has purpose. Topics: How to know what your good at; chasing your dream job; monetizing your passions. Sponsored by: Inspire Good Publishing Click here to see the ACTS OF GOOD journal Use code PODCAST for 25% off entire order! Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" sect...
066: Chef Allison Schaaf, PrepDish creator, talks Meal Planning, Business, Food, prepping, healthy eating and how to save time in your busy lives!
November 14, 2017 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBChef Allison Schaaf, PrepDish creator, talks Meal Planning, Business, Food, prepping, healthy eating and how to save time in your busy lives! She is so insightful on healthy eating and small business! Click here or go to Prepdish.com/sk to get your FREE 2 week trial! SHOW NOTES: Allison Schaaf @PrepDish Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! Take a listen to Art Feeds Says here!
065: Cloth Diapers and Rainbows! All you ever wanted to know about cloth diapers...and some stuff you didn't.
November 07, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBCloth Diapers and Rainbows! All you ever wanted to know about cloth diapers...and some stuff you didn't. Shailey breaks down the how-to details on cloth, the cost comparisons and tips so you can make an educated decision on if they are right for you! Sponsored by: PrepDish: Paleo & Gluten Free Meal Plans Click here to get 2 weeks free from PrepDish! Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! SHOW NOTES/LINKS: For prod...
064: Triangle of Productivity! Katie breaks down how to be productive and create a to-do list like a BOSS (Or...maybe like Fay Wolf?)
October 24, 2017 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBSponsored by: PrepDish: Paleo & Gluten Free Meal Plans Click here to get 2 weeks free from PrepDish! Freshbooks Cloud Accounting enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! SHOW NOTES: Make a To-Do list: BRAIN DUMP it, Create actionable, bite-sized steps using verbs Everything should be in one of 3 places: EMAIL INBOX, CALENDAR, TO DO LIST Book's Katie Mentions: "New Order": Fay Wolf "The Life Changing Magic of Tiding Up: The Japanese art of decluttering and ...
063: PROPOSALS!!! Wait. Not that kind of proposal...like how to structure your creative business proposals and contracts! How to fact find, research, organize and write a creative business proposal or contract
October 17, 2017 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThis week the girls talk about PROPOSALS!!! Wait. Not that kind of proposal...like how to structure your creative business proposals and contracts! How to fact find, research, organize and write a creative business proposal or contract. NOTES: Fact finding with the client: What’s their problem and how can you help them get to the solution. Start writing it! Keep the writing conversational. Explain your solution and how you are going to carry it out. Leave payment until the end and la...
062: Taking the leap! Ana Pierce talks about jumping into full time entrepreneurship, bullet journaling, forming a mastermind group and even eating the frog!
October 10, 2017 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBTaking the leap! Ana Pierce is a new creative freelancer that talks about taking the leap into full time entrepreneurship! She is full of fresh wisdom and talks about how she's found success with bullet journaling, forming a mastermind group and even eating the frog! If you have ever thought about quitting your 9-5 job and going for it...this episode is FOR YOU! Find Ana here: anapierce.com http://shelearnsthings.com http://instagram.com/itsanaactually The Market — https://www.facebook...
061: Big Update Episode: Katie's having a baby!!!! But first, we hear about Shailey's big surprise for Katie, Katie's 35-week pregnant update, Sending her firstborn to public school after homeschooling and Katie's 39-week pregnant update!
October 03, 2017 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBBig Update Episode: Katie's having a baby!!!! But first, we hear about Shailey's big surprise for Katie, Katie's 35-week pregnant update, Sending her firstborn to public school after homeschooling and Katie's 39-week pregnant update! Katie gives real time life updates about what she's feeling and thinking as this pregnancy gets into the final weeks and school starts. Oh... so many feelings. Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting enter Shailey and Katie in the how did you hear about u...
060: Rachel Heinz is changing the world! Special Needs, Inclusion, and ONE HECK OF A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
September 19, 2017 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBPerspective is the precious gift Rachel gives us in this interview. We were left inspired, encouraged, and educated on a subject many people may avoid: special needs and disability. Listen to her tips on what to say/what not say/ inclusion and how to change the world! F.I.V.E. things that I would tell a mom whose child just received a diagnoses of any kind: Give yourself time: to process and FEEL whatever is on your heart. Take it one day at a time, don't jump too far ahead to the future....
059: Sharing the Mental Load with Your Spouse, Delegating without Micro-managing, Mission: Peaceful Home
September 12, 2017 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBOh snap, we getting into marriage today! The girls discuss a topic that went viral called "The mental load" that most moms feel burdened by. Topics include practical steps for teaming up with your partner rather than creating a "CEO-employee" relationship. Because let's be honest, that's not hot. Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! Modsy: Try on furniture in your 3D home! Click here and enter SK20 for...
058: Pricing, Rates, When & How to Raise Them, Discounts, and Charging Friends and Family!
September 05, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBMoney doesn't have to be super awkward. Shailey walks us through pricing, rates, when & how to raise them, discounts, and charging friends and family! Spoiler: Communication and transparency are the key! Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section!
057: Having a Party! Stress-free Hosting, Simple Decor, Keep it fun & easy!
August 22, 2017 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBShailey has got mad skills when it comes to hosting ADORABLE parties with minimal prep or stress.Find out all her secret tips for throwing a party that looks like a million bucks but costs as little as possible. Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section!
056: Organize Your Entire Life Series: Clothes! Capsule wardrobe, fluctuating sizes, dressing your body type, kids clothes when the JUST KEEP GROWING!
August 15, 2017 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBBattle of the minimalist capsule enthusiast Katie vs fashionista clothes collector Shailey! Who will win?! And by battle, we mean healthy polite discussion. And by winning, EVERYONE WINS when you only own things you love and fit you. Speaking of fit, Katie gets SPECIFIC about her body shape. Clothes! Capsule wardrobe, fluctuating sizes, dressing your body type, kids clothes when the JUST KEEP GROWING! Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "Ho...
055: Organize Your Entire Life Series: An Easy Guide to starting a whole-house-purge!
August 08, 2017 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOrganize your entire house starting with THE PURGE! Katie compares and contrasts the Konmari method (Marie Kondo) with the New Order method (Fay Wolf). Lots of practical tips to make getting started less intimidating. Nerd alert: Katie gets excited about labels and containers. Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! New Order - Fay Wolf: The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up - Marie Kondo: Spark Joy - Mar...
054: Organize Your Entire Life Series: Productivity, To-do List, Emails, Managing your daily Tasks
July 25, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBProductivity guru Shailey shows us how to make your to-do list a TO-DONE list. Especially great tips for our work-from-home peeps and entrepreneurs! Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! Products discussed: Trello Todoist app Unroll.me Google Inbox app Boxy desktop app for mac
053: Organize Your Entire Life Series: The Toy Episode
July 18, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBToys. Sigh. Friggin toys. Katie walks us through motivation, practical tips, and emotional navigation when you have sentimental toy collecting kids. Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section!
052: Dani Ives: starting a creative business, workshops, e-courses, making the leap from day the job!
July 11, 2017 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBDani, current artistic genius entrepreneur, former zookeeper (whaaaat!!!????) walks us through her business successes and struggles! Workshops, e-courses, fears, motivation tips! Sponsored by: Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Click here and enter Shailey & Katie in the "How did you hear about us" section! Daniives.com Instagram: @begoodnatured
051: Seeking Joy Part 3: Joy vs Happiness: Can you be joyful even during a really hard trial?
June 27, 2017 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBJoy and sadness can coexist! The girls talk about trials and how joy is possible simultaneously. The 3rd B: Brené, Beyoncé, and the Biblé! Warning: the get deep: God talk, miscarriage talk. Don't worry: there's some laughter too. And surprise karaoke.
050: Seeking Joy Part 2: Embracing Insecurities, Rocking a swimskirt, and the pressure of DATE NIGHT!
June 20, 2017 13:58 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBEven Beyonce has cellulite. Maybe? Probably. We're going with that. A huge part of being a joyful person is learning to actually LIKE yourself. The girls discuss their own insecurities and things they've freaked out about over the years. Brought to you by BookThisProject.com Fake-sponsored by Mirrors!!!!
049: Seeking Joy Part 1: Practicing Gratitude
June 13, 2017 13:15 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIs joy a skill? The girls analyze what makes a joyful person in this three-part series. Part 1 includes: material items, wealth, minimalism and how 'stuff' plays into (or works against?) our joy. Sponsored by: BookthisProject.com Quote by Brené Brown . TheBraveryBoard.com (Way cool podcast & gatherings)
048: Stay-at-home-Dad, Andrew Hunter (actor, Instagram influencer) on naps, dishes, and staying sane alone all day with his baby!
June 03, 2017 02:15 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWe turn the tables today and giggles are had by all when stay-at-home dad, Andrew tells us...well, basically everything we've ever wanted to hear about staying at home. He also covers growing his Instagram to over 30,000 followers and the (sometimes ugly) truth behind "sponsored posts". Andrew Hunter Www. Instagram.com/rewhunter [email protected] http://m.imdb.com/name/nm4343545/
047: Find your Strengths with Caitlin Kissee! How focusing on your strengths can be valuable for your life & business!
May 30, 2017 17:44 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBCaitlin assesses the girls' top 5 strengths and challenges the idea that people "need to be well-rounded"--they don't! Can you guys guess which 2/5 strengths Shailey and Katie have in common? Real-sponsored by BookThisProject.com ! Fake-sponsored by Collaboration. This episode is sponsored by: Book This Project - Use the code S&K10 for $10 off the starter kit! bookthisproject.com Want to find your strengths?! Caitlin is giving away a free assessment! Follow @shaileyandkatie on instagram...
046: Back to school: Adult version! Pursuing a degree after having a baby! With (Soon-to-be Dr.) Holly Lear!
May 23, 2017 13:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBHolly walks us through balancing writing a dissertation and park play dates. Her secret?: Panera and a hired Abuela. Brought to you by: Farmer's Markets!
045: Zach & Hannah Way on Marriage, Fighting, and Avoiding the "Crazy Train"
May 16, 2017 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe Way Fam podcast are guests today and we LOVE them. Real, honest marriage talk about supporting each other, collaborating, fighting, and the ever ongoing battle of Logic vs Emotion during conflict. They even drop some science that is still blowing our minds. Show Notes: JORD Watch Giveaway signup - Good until March 21st 2017: https://www.woodwatches.com/g/shaileyandkatie THE WAY FAMILY: https://linktr.ee/thewayfampodcast Instagram : @thewayfampodcase @hannawayessentials @Zacheway
044: Super Simple Meal Planning: If it has more than 5 ingredients, it's probably not happening!
May 09, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBAre we seriously suppose to have a plan for dinner every single day? Didn't we just cook dinner like...24 hours ago?! Stop the 4pm dreaded dinner guessing game! Breakfast and lunch ideas too. Plus: what to feed the kids! Shownotes: (Go to ShaileyandKatie.com for links that may not show up on itunes) Perfect chicken breast recipe: http://www.livestrong.com/article/538857-how-to-cook-boneless-skinless-chicken-breasts-in-tin-foil-in-the-oven/ Katie's cookbook recc: Practical Paleo by Diann...
043: Don't Stay-at-Home! Daytime Kid Adventures: where to go, what to do, and how to summon the will to pack everybody up!
May 02, 2017 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBDaytime Kid Adventures: where to go, what to do, and how to summon the will to pack everybody up! It's SPRING! And summer is so soon! It's time to start planning your warm weather bucket list. (Although... we realized a lot of these are all-weather fun... I think we must really like air conditioning...) Shownotes: Kids bowl free: www.kidsbowlfree.com $1 kids summer movies series!: http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express (Check your local movie theatres too!) Itsalldowntown....
042: Vanessa Quigley and the work-life-balance myth & coming alive as a mom!
April 25, 2017 14:40 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBVanessa Quigley and the myth of work-life balance! Chatbooks inventor and chief, opera singer(!!!?), and mom of SEVEN joins us to talk about her entrepreneurial journey, making time for the things that make you come alive even while raising seven kids. (Especially when you're raising kids!) Brought to you by...oh...Scrapbooking...this is uncomfortable. SHOW NOTES: If you haven't tried Chatbooks, download the app and use the code SHAILEYANDKATIE to get the first book in your series for free...
041: MAJOR UPDATE, BABY!!! Sometimes you make a plan...and then life says NOPE!
April 18, 2017 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBBIG HUGE PERSONAL UPDATE TODAY, BABY! What's that phrase? Man makes plans and God laughs? Well God is laughing hysterically at one of these ladies today. Tune in for Episode 41 today where the girls show how all the careful planning and striving toward the perfect work-life balance can get completely turned upside down! (What is this buzzfeed? What is this clickbait?!)
040: Brittany Kingery's fearless home style! How she grew her Instagram from 1k to 20k in one year and why she left it all behind!
April 11, 2017 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBrittany Kingery's fearless home style! How she grew her Instagram from 1k to 20k in one year and why she left it all behind! Also: decorating on a budget, white walls vs colored walls, and resisting trends just to be trendy! Brought to you by throw pillows! And we spring a new segment in Brittany called Garage Sale finds!!!!
039: Kendra Skinner is Amazing: Her dreamy creative business was not her original dream: Infertility and Finding the JOY while you're still in the trial
April 04, 2017 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBGet ready to go DEEP today. Kendra left us amazed, inspired and completely out of tears. We immediately wanted to go do some good in the world. She bravely walks us through her 7 years (and counting) of infertility, as well as her business successes, real life marriage stuff, and at one point she straight up to took us to church, ya'll! We heard a gospel choir start to sing and wanted to rise up in our pew (er...dining chair...) and go DO SOME GOOD. Thank you so much Kendra for being so amaz...
38: Podcasting 101: Tech, Equipment, Content! How we make this thang!
March 28, 2017 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBYo dawg, we heard you like podcasts, so we made a podcast about podcastin'. The girls get technical about how to make this thing, content, tech, hosting, social media, equipment! More than you ever wanted to know! Brought to you by: Long drives!!!! And a new segment specifically designed for our listeners called: Words of Encouragement!!!! SHOW NOTES: (For product links, go to ShaileyandKatie.com) Yeti Microphone: Yeti Pop Filter (if needed): Zoom external recorder (for dual track extern...
037: Kids on a Plane! Traveling with a toddler, Baby Gear, Tips!
March 21, 2017 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBShailey takes us through her daughter's first plane ride and cruise. She came prepared and had everything she needed! And you can too! Bonus: Who is Shailey's celebrity doppelgänger? What is Katie's (very long) maiden name? SHOW NOTES: FLIGHT/PACKING TIPS: Check on airline rules and regulations Try to schedule a flight during a good time for your baby Pack a separate bag Include a “goody bag” of things that are new Snacks Flat light books Wet wipes!!! For all the things… Make it F...
036: Parenting, Discipline and Training a Child's Heart
March 11, 2017 23:05 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBDiscipline can be fun! Well...not really. But talking about discipline can be fun...?! The girls discuss their parenting goals and some discipline tips that have worked for them. But don't worry, there's lots of jokes too and a brand new segment staring 6 year old Callie Day!!!
035: Talk Nerdy to me: Business 101, Setting up shop, Taxes, Mileage, Profit/Loss, OH MY!
March 05, 2017 04:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIf by any chance you thought Shailey was cool, you were wrong! It turns out she's a super nerd. Hear her talk about administration duties with the same passion as her latest flea market find. 😂 Katie reveals how she's managed to keep her business simple and manageable! Brought to you by Checkmarks! SHOW NOTES Main Points: -Numbers are important! They are how you stay in business. -Get a separate bank account -Get a program to track everything! -Watch your budget -Don't let that Tax m...
034: Owning a business: Dream Come True or Not-so-dreamy? (Plus some big real-time life updates)!)
February 28, 2017 11:09 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe girls get real about some of the cons of being self-employed vs a regular-hours job. (Is anyone hiring? Jk!) Some of the not-so-great parts of owning a business (cough, cough, self-discipline). And an update on some personal struggles the girls are currently facing. Brought to you by Greener Grass™! And a new segment at the end called "Nailed It!!!!"
033: Get to work with Elise Blaha Cripe! Productivity & Work Life Balance
February 21, 2017 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBElise Blaha Cripe (Elise Gets Crafty, Get to Work Book) tells us about trading her day job for self-employment, quitting blogging for mental health, and finding that Work-Life-Balance. Plus detailed amazing Productivity tips and how to just GET TO WORK. Brought to you by: Blogging...wait...oh...this is uncomfortable. SHOW NOTES: Instagram: @Elisejoy 100 Pep Talks: http://www.gettoworkbook.com/product/100-pep-talks-book Get to Work Book: http://www.gettoworkbook.com/products Elise Get's...
032: Storytime: Love Stories! How we met our husbands, the first date, the proposal.
February 13, 2017 03:48 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe girls get personal for Valentine's Day! They reveal their (super gross) love stories as pure little child brides. (Grosssss.) And they discover they had the EXACT SAME response to their engagement proposals. (Spoiler: it wasn't "yes!") Brought to you by: Conversation Hearts! And another installment of Hot Texts From Our Husbands.
031: Katie Shelton: She's not like a regular mom, she's a cool mom
February 02, 2017 04:06 - 47 minutes - 44 MBKatie Shelton (singer in The Mixtapes 90s cover band, maker/blogger of insanely popular Skunkboy Creations) tells us her journey to self-employment, how to be a cool mom (not like a regular mom!) and her 16 years of marriage secrets! She make look like a super cool mom but she reveals how she had to overcome self-doubt and fear to get there. Brought to you by literal mixed tapes. And don't miss another installment of SURPRISE KARAOKE: 90s style. Instagram.com/skunkboy_ . Skunkboyblog.com
030: In a rut? Pull it Together!!! Tips for your style rut, weight rut, emotional rut!
January 31, 2017 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBHow to pull it together when you aren't feeling fresh, when you don't have the energy to get dressed for the day when working from home, and when you just have ALL THE THINGS, when your kid freaks out in public, when you have to be around a challenging person. Sponsored by DRY SHAMPOO and special segment, "Word at a time" story. Show Notes: Red Lipstick....just get some.
029: Storytime: The Awkward Middle School Years: first kisses, sleepovers, tips for "dating" in middle school
January 24, 2017 02:20 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThe girls reminisce about their awkward middle school years. Brought to you by SLEEPOVERS. Katie tells about her first official kiss. Shailey talks about the (one!) time she got in BIG trouble. And don’t miss a brand new segment a the end called: How to Change in Gym Class (which is shockingly useful today!) This episode is rated “W” for a complete WASTE of your time. Middle School: Our memories were more fun when we didn’t explore them?