Chasing Brighter Podcast: A Midlife Guide To Your Best Life
**2024 PODCAST OF THE YEAR WINNER: BEST FEMALE HOSTED PODCAST** Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast; created as a guide to make midlife your best life! Are you ready to embrace the next chapter of your life with confidence and excitement? Whether you’re looking to reinvent your career, improve your health, deepen your relationships, or find your true purpose, Chasing Brighter is here to help. Join us each week as we bring you inspiring stories, expert interviews, and actionable tips to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of midlife. From wellness and personal growth to connection and beyond, we’ve got you covered.
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are talking about our November Book Club Book "The Art of Gathering" by Priya Parker. In this episode you will hear about:
Essentials of any kind of gathering -- work meetings, events, dinner parties, etc.
The importance of purpose in gatherings
Ways to create meaningful interactions with guests
How to take care of guests
Ways to make gatherings full of connection, fulfillment and fond memories
Our personal experiences with hosting events
Strategies to improve future gatherings
Continue your self-discovery: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
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Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial.
In this episode you will hear about:
Closet organization tips
Midlife women's fashion dilemmas
Finding fashion inspiration for any size with Midsize fashion influencers!
Our favorite dining experiences & cocktails!
Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Pick Up our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters"
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Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are talking about simplified and stress-free holiday entertaining. We are channeling Martha Stewart & Ina Garten to share with you all our learnings and experiences with entertaining do's and don'ts. In this episode you will hear about:
Ideas for easy menu planning
Game-changing kitchen tools
Simple & budget-friendly decorating ideas
Family vs. friend gatherings
Continue your self-discovery: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Order a copy of our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering"
Our favorite entertaining books: Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This is a bonus episode! We are talking with Lisa Chastain, a money coach for women and host of "Real Money" podcast. Lisa shares with us her personal journey with money and her mission to empower women to build wealth. In this episode you will hear about:
The rise of women's wealth and economic influence
The importance of financial literacy for women
Why investing in yourself matters more for women
Changing your spending habits and relationship with money
The benefits of working with a money coach
Check out Lisa's online course: Stop Budgeting System
Continue your self-discovery: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Order a copy of our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering"
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code CHASINGBRIGHTER for 10% off
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial.
In this episode you will hear about:
The world of the anxious and overbearing sports-parents
What denim is in style?
Do you need a business casual wardrobe refresh?
Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Pick Up our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters"
Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here.
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code chasingbrighter for 10% off
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are sharing with you our best tips & ideas for stress-free gifts for family and friends:
Great ideas for gifts for moms & dads
Gifts kids will love
Ideas for those tough-to-buy husbands/partners
Should you get gifts for every teacher your child has?
Continue your self-discovery: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Order a copy of our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering"
Check out our Holiday Shop!
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code CHASINGBRIGHTER for 10% off
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial.
In this episode you will hear about:
Our opinion of the best music streaming app
Recovering from being a "know-it-all"
How we make decisions for our children's education
Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Pick Up our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters"
Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here.
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code chasingbrighter for 10% off
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are talking with Katy Wells, a decluttering expert and host of the Maximized Minimalist Podcast. Katy shares with us the freedom, liberation and joy that can be found with decluttering and adopting minimalist practices. In this episode you will hear about:
Realistic solutions with our busy lifestyles
Drop the expectations of "perfectionism" as women
Systems vs. Habits vs. Decluttering
Minimalism is simplifying life with mindfulness
Don't run away and live in a van down by the river (or Airbnb) like Jess wants to do! Make it your life today!
Conducting Clutter Audits for Quality Family Time
Check out Katy's 14-Day Clutter Challenge: Katy’s Success Secret
Continue your self-discovery: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Order a copy of our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering"
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code CHASINGBRIGHTER for 10% off
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial.
In this episode you will hear about:
Coping with tragedy of your kids' friends
Academic aspirations we have for our kids
What we're learning THIS parenting book
We love THIS blazer from Kohls!
Helping your kids explore career interests in their teens
Do you parent differently because of your own upbringing
Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Pick Up our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters"
Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here.
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code chasingbrighter for 10% off
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Today we are discussing our theme for the month of November -- our Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Holiday Planning.
In this episode you will hear about:
Planning for a Stress-free holiday season
Simplifying holiday decorating
Prioritizing self-care
Setting boundaries and saying 'no'
Plans for our amazing November episodes!
Continue your self-discovery: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Order a copy of our November Book Club Book: "The Art of Gathering"
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code CHASINGBRIGHTER for 10% off
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