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The SunDaze Journey PodcastNo-Buy, No Problem: An Honest Take on 30 Days of No SpendingIn this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, host Alexis Carthan explores the concept of a 30-day no-spend challenge, sharing her personal journey with her husband to reset their financial habits. Alexis explains that a no-spend month is a powerful tool for cutting out non-essential spending and rethinking your relationship with money. She shares how this challenge helped them reset emotional spending habits and cultivate gratitude for the things they already had.Throughout the episode, Alexis emphasizes the importance of personalizing your no-spend challenge. Whether that means setting a few exceptions or identifying specific spending triggers—such as...
2025-04-2825 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastHow Do You Recover When You Don't Reach a Goal?Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening. Welcome to the second installment of our two-part series. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher talk about the harsh reality of unfulfilled goals and the emotional journey that accompanies them. It’s human nature to search for meaning in the aftermath of a broken dream. But to embrace the lesson, we must allow ourselves to feel the pain. Falling short of an outcome we hoped for is not a sign...
2025-04-211h 04The SunDaze Journey PodcastTo Pivot or Not to Pivot... That is the Question.Today on The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” we bring you the first installment of a two-part series. In this episode, co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher dive into the complex nature of goals—how to pivot back to them if we meander off-course, and when it’s time to move on from a goal that doesn’t resonate anymore.We all encounter crossroads in life—whether through personal circumstances, professional choices, or tense political climates (yeah…sound familiar?). These experiences can shatter our illusion of control, forcing us to re-evaluate the aspirations we hold onto. Whether we’ve al...
2025-04-141h 09The SunDaze Journey PodcastWork, Life, and the Chaos In BetweenIn this week’s episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher explore the nuances of work-life balance. This term can feel buzzwordy at times—but as freelancers who know just how easy it is blur those personal and professional lines, we’re diving beneath the surface to unpack the benefits of work-life balance, along with the barriers and misconceptions that come with it.Using our favorite blend of personal stories and scientific insights, we’ll look at what balance actually means. Hint: it’s not an equal distribution of time—it’s about...
2025-04-071h 30The SunDaze Journey PodcastKeep Your Dirty Shoes Out of My Mental House: A Conversation on BoundariesIt’s been a few years since our voices last filled your ears (2021, to be exact), but we’re thrilled to be back on the mics with an all-new podcast flow and format we hope you will love! In this inaugural episode of The SunDaze Journey’s “Unqualified Hour,” co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher offer their unfiltered, but not necessarily…ahem…qualified takes on what it means to cultivate and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships. Whether it’s with a partner, friend, relative, or coworker, boundaries are essential for both your mental health and the well-being of those relation...
2025-03-311h 10The SunDaze Journey PodcastFierce Authenticity in a World of Structural BiasesIn a patriarchal culture that so often tells women who they can and cannot be, it's hard to honor your authentic self and trust the voice inside that whispers, "You're on the right path." In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher talk to a woman who knows firsthand what it means to be fully and unapologetically herself in the face of cultural, social, and religious opposition. The pair are thrilled to welcome Bethany Gaddis, a pastor, ministry leader, social media manager, and justice advocate—who also happens to be Mary-Beth's personal friend an...
2021-12-1654 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastFood Insecurity In These COVID TimesWith the current rising food prices, combined with supply chain shortages all over the world, many of our bank accounts feel the pinch of these elevated grocery costs. But for some of us, the issue runs deeper than a temporary financial strain. Today’s guest on The SunDaze Journey Podcast is helping to raise awareness and create holistic, community-driven solutions for those who experience food insecurity in her own backyard. In this episode, hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher welcome to the mic Victoria Hasselbring, volunteer coordinator at All Faith’s Food Bank in Sarasota, Florida. The three...
2021-11-0948 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastIncreasing Visibility for Invisible IllnessesWhat if we all tried to infuse just a little more hope, light, inspiration, and humor in this world by turning our stories of pain into beautiful works of art? That’s exactly what our latest guest is out there doing!On today’s episode of The SunDaze Journey podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth are joined by Sam Simone, an NYC-based actress, who is using her creative medium as a performer to raise awareness for the daily realities of life with an invisible illness. This conversation is full of sincerity and vulnerability, mixed with just the right amou...
2021-10-2948 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastShould We Talk About Money?In countless households across the globe, "money" is among the handful of topics you should steer clear of at the dinner table. But with so many people lacking basic financial literacy skills and the ability to ask for fair wages, are we doing ourselves a disservice by worrying about being polite?As a follow-up to last week's episode on the power of negotiation hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher chat about why it's important for us to be more transparent when it comes to topics surrounding money. The pair also explore ways we can become more comfortable...
2021-10-2049 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastClaiming Your Power In NegotiationWhether it’s boundaries in relationships, salaries in the workplace, or any other aspect of daily life, negotiation is a crucial skill to develop. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth delve into the art of negotiation with accounting and finance and expert negotiator Maria Crawford. This conversation is full of practical insights and experiential wisdom on how to advocate for what you’re worth, both in the personal and professional sense. If you want to negotiate with confidence, boldness, strength and finesse, this episode is just for you! Give Maria a follow on soci...
2021-10-1354 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastReclaiming Joy and Redefining ResilienceResilience is a word that we see thrown around often in today’s culture. It’s upheld as this “relentlessly tough-as-nails in the face of unimaginable difficulties” mindset. But how often do we forget to factor simple, authentic joy into that equation? In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth dive into the importance of balancing the inevitable pain of life with the hope and positivity of what is still to come. They talk to optimism and resilience coach Aracelys Roman, founder of the online platform Emerge & Bloom, to hear her unique, nuanced perspecti...
2021-10-0659 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastGoing Higher: Finding Purpose Through Faith with Mallorye CrowellHosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher kick off season two of the podcast with an electrifying interview with Mallorye Crowell, Founder of Higher Foundation, an organization that helps to make a college education more accessible to students across the state of Georgia. In this episode, the trio explores the importance of using your past experiences to make a meaningful difference in your corner of the world. Learn About Higher FoundationDonate to Higher Foundation***Learn more about The SunDaze Journey by visiting our website.Follow TSJ on social media!
2021-09-2956 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastBalancing Careers, Managing Wellness, and Living with PurposeIt's been just over a year since the official launch of The SunDaze Journey, and season one of our podcast is officially in the bag! But before hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher jet off for a much-deserved break, the two reflect on some of their favorite moments and a few lessons they've learned since launching the podcast.Mentioned in the show: The Polyvagal Theory by Stephen W. Porges ***Learn more about The SunDaze Journey by visiting our website.Follow TSJ on social media!Instagram: h...
2021-04-301h 26The SunDaze Journey PodcastBeing Black in the Wellness IndustryMental and physical wellness are relevant topics in this current landscape of illness and stress. But it’s hard to prioritize health when the wellness space is not always inclusive and equitable for everyone. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth welcome their first (ever!) guest on the microphone to talk about the racial disparities in wellness, how this harms both practitioners and patients of color, and what changes the industry can make to improve equity within healthcare spaces. Listen in while social justice advocate and wellness champion, Micaela Bartee, shares her breadth of exp...
2021-03-311h 07The SunDaze Journey PodcastHow to be a Productive Patty in a World of Busy BettysWith all of the crazy happening in the world, it's no wonder so many of us are struggling to stay on top of everything. To help us effectively and efficiently knock out that to-do list, Alexis and Mary-Beth explore a slew of their favorite productivity hacks ... and helps guide us out of Procrastination Station. Here are the articles mentioned in this episode:Alexis Ohanian on how to establish a routine (CNBC) What Is Productivity? (Psychology Today)How to Stop Procrastinating: Overcoming the Habit of Delaying Important Tasks (mindtools.com)Eat...
2021-03-241h 05The SunDaze Journey PodcastHead Games: Exploring Imposter Syndrome, Cognitive Distortions, and MoreAs we near the end of the first quarter of 2021, it's a good time to check in on the goals and resolutions we set for ourselves at the top of the year. Since almost every piece of research on the topic tells us that around 80% of people give up on their goals before the end of January, we wanted to explore the rhyme and reason. WHY do so many people lose momentum or flat out give up on their goals by this time of the year… specifically when they are making traction, no matter how small. In this episode, ho...
2021-03-171h 23The SunDaze Journey PodcastA Love Letter to NYC: Life Lessons from the Big AppleAfter each spending time in NYC during pivotal moments in their lives, hosts Alexis and Mary-Beth share a deep love for this "concrete jungle." The nonpareil lessons woken by their near indescribable experiences have been branded in their hearts forever.In this episode, they share lessons of humility... what it was like to take the necessary steps to make life-long dreams come true... and why they think it's important for everyone to get lost anywhere at least once in a lifetime.Learn more about The SunDaze Journey by visiting our website.-------
2021-03-031h 18The SunDaze Journey PodcastHoney, don't shrink yourself!Do you ever shrink down certain parts of yourself—talents, opinions, intellect, convictions, or personality traits, for instance—in order to avoid conflict or make others feel more comfortable? This is a normal and common defense mechanism, but it doesn’t have to be your default setting. In this episode of The SunDaze Journey Podcast, Alexis and Mary-Beth unpack the reasons that cause us to shrink down, and how we can resist the urge to make ourselves smaller and live into the fullest, truest expressions of who we are... unapologetically.Articles Referenced:30 SURPRISING WAYS YOU’RE...
2021-02-261h 15The SunDaze Journey PodcastThe Darker Side of #GirlBoss and Hustle CultureAlexis and Mary-Beth chat about the dangers of Hustle and #GirlBoss culture and how the perpetuation of this phenomenon has led many to stress and or burnout.Discussed Sources:The 'Rise and Grind' of Hustle Culture | Psychology TodayThe Downside of Hustle Culture - Shondaland.comHustle Culture's Black Roots : Code Switch : NPR"What is 'Hustle Culture' and How Do We Break It?"The 'Girlboss' and the Myth of Corporate Female ... - The Atlantic
2021-02-171h 07The SunDaze Journey PodcastIt may be time for a leap of faith!When was the last time you had to do something that felt out of the ordinary to get something extraordinary? In this episode, Alexis and Mary-Beth share their "leap of faith" stories and the moments that lead them to make some of the most impactful decisions of their lives... Learn more about The SunDaze Journey by visiting our website.-------Follow TSJ on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundazejourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sundazejourneyTwitter: https://twitter.com/SundazeJourney--------
2021-02-101h 10The SunDaze Journey PodcastOne year later...On January 20, 2020, the first known case of the novel coronavirus was identified in the United States. To assert one year later that this changed life as we used to know it is not an understatement. So many aspects of our daily existence have shifted, and so many ramifications have affected us on both an individual and cultural scale. But one of the major impacts of COVID-19 is the deterioration of mental health in our society. In this first episode of The SunDaze Journey podcast, co-hosts Alexis Carthan and Mary-Beth Meagher will dive into this topic to unpack this mental...
2021-02-031h 13The SunDaze Journey PodcastTEASER: Our journey... and a little bit of what's to comeBefore we launch the first official episode of our podcast, we thought our future listeners might want to learn a little more about the evolution of our online community... why this podcast is important to us... and what we are most excited about! Don't forget to subscribe and join us on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 10 AM (ET).NOTE: There are a few small audio glitches that have been addressed :) Learn more about The SunDaze Journey by visiting our website.--------Follow TSJ on social media!
2021-01-2930 minThe SunDaze Journey PodcastComing February 3, 2021The SunDaze Journey Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration created to uplift and inspire anyone in the midst of a journey.We're excited to announce that our first official episode is coming to an airwave near you on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. As an extension of our online community created to help you recognize that you are capable and worthy of achieving your wildest, most passionate dreams. Each episode, we offer you stimulating conversations, personal stories, and an occasional guest. Learn more about TSJ by visiting our website. -------
2021-01-1400 min
ECHO OFFSTAGE: Theater Women SpeakEpisode 1 - Caridad Svich, PlaywrightWelcome to Echo Offstage: Theatre Women Speak! Echo Theatre Dallas has been amplifying women’s voices onstage since 1998. Now, we invite you offstage—behind the curtain—for an intimate conversation with theatre’s most influential and innovative women.__________________Find out more about Echo Theatre! https://www.echotheatre.org/FB: https://www.facebook.com/echotheatredallasTwitter: @echodallasInsta: @echotheatredallas Caridad Svich: https://caridadsvich.com/https://newplayexchange.org/users/240/caridad-svichTwitter: @CSvich __________________ READ MORE!Caridad on p...
2020-09-1537 min