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Yours Truly with Helen and Juli#97 - It's Giving FriendsWe're celebrating Thanksgiving early this year because it's Friendsgiving first! And Helen was in LA to share in the festivities of the first West-coast Friendsgiving. We're creating and adapting our holiday traditions as life evolves, so hopefully this episode will resonate with anyone celebrating Thanksgiving with family or with friends wherever you are. We'll be re-releasing a previous episode next week, so we'll see you in December! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize. ...
2025-11-2028 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#94 - It's the Great Podcast, Helen & JuliHappy (almost) Halloween! We're chatting about one of our most favorite holidays this week, but first, we're back to our regular programming as Helen is home and here to share all about her vacation trip to Greece full of food, sights, and fun! Then we get into some of our most creative costumes over the years, and yes, there are receipts. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize. #yourstruly #halloween
2025-10-3034 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#90 - Stories from Our Old Odd JobsYou're in for a fun one this week because we're sharing the stories from all of our past odd jobs, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We've had quite the range of jobs over the years like Helen's food service days or Juli's dog walking adventures. We'll also be recording a few episodes live while we're together so tune in next week! If you have a favorite (or terrible) odd job story from your past, write in and let us know! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us...
2025-10-0237 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#89 - Juli's Journaling JourneyJuli's here this week to share all about her new journaling and mindfulness journey that we kicked off last week, and she's bringing The Muthership the receipts of her last seven days. Juli's been journaling, meditating, and working on her response to life's everyday chaos. Helen is asking Juli all the questions you want answered so tune in and enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize. #julisjournalingjourney #yourstruly
2025-09-2533 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#86 - Did We Just Get Scammed?Oh boy, it's been quite the week at Yours Truly HQ! Helen has been put through the wringer the last few days, and she's spilling the tea on it all. An exciting potential business opportunity turned into a scamming nightmare. Tune in and listen to the hilarity because if you don't laugh, you'll cry. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-08-2833 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#85 - Helen's Toy StoryHelen is sharing all about her early career days when her commercial production and directing were all in the toy industry. She's worked with some of the most popular toy brands back in the day and she's sharing it all from commercial shoot disasters, to meeting celebrities to endorse the products. Tune in and let us know what you want to hear from us next! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-08-2132 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#82 - Revisiting the Grandfluencer LabelNow that Helen is officially a grandma (aka The Grandmuthership), we're looking back at a previous topic and episode about the social media label "Grandfluencer". The word is pretty charged and Helen had some strong feelings about it before, so we're talking about how her opinion has shifted now that she is officially a grandma and if she'll start using the label for herself. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-07-2428 minYours Truly with Helen and JuliThrowback to #40 - What It's Like Working On SetWe'll be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime have you ever wondered what it's like to work on a production set? Helen and Juli provide a behind the scenes look at what it's like working on a TV commercial, from the early call times, to the day to day responsibilities and the collective burn out that is felt at the end of a shoot, no matter the length. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as w...
2025-07-1737 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#80 - We Have Baby FeverOur granddaughter/niece is finally here and we are so excited! The newest family member is still only a few days old, but we couldn't be more in love with her and we're chatting all about our first experiences with the new baby. We're also talking about the transition for Tommy + Jenna as new parents as they've jumped right in and couldn't be happier newborn parents. We have such a fun chat (of course with some emotions too) and reminisce on Helen when she became a mother back in the day! Don't forget to leave us a r...
2025-07-0329 min
Yours Truly with Helen and JuliThrowback to #43 - More Questions to Ask Your Loved OnesWe're dropping a re-release into your feed again this week and keeping up with the trend from the last re-release with "More Questions to Ask Your Loved Ones". Helen and Juli keep the questions coming (this time with some more light-hearted prompts). There are a lot of laughs as we discuss topics ranging from childhood memories to celebrity lookalikes. See you next week! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-06-0540 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#76 - The Fam is Getting Bigger!We have a lot to celebrate because the Polise fam is officially getting a new member, Baby P! We're so excited to welcome her into the world in a few short weeks so we're chatting about our thoughts and feelings about being a first time grandmuther/aunt. Tune in and join us in the excitement and we can't wait to share more once she's here! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-05-2933 minYours Truly with Helen and JuliThrowback to #41 - Questions to Ask Your Loved OnesWe're rereleasing a favorite of ours this week - questions to ask your loved ones. Helen is in the driver's seat on this episode, hitting Juli with some big questions about life, their relationship, and more! Take this episode as inspiration to sit down with your loved ones and ask the important questions as a way to bond and, of course, have fun! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-05-0839 min
Muthership Creator Strategy#133 - Small Business TipsIn this episode of The Socialize Strategy, Helen kicks off what she’s calling Part One of the Small Business Series, dropping essential social media tips for small business owners. Whether you're strapped for time, creatively blocked, or just unsure where to start, Helen’s got real talk, relatable examples, and honest advice to help you level up your content game—without burning out.Plus, don’t miss her hilarious (and painful) “unsponsored by” review of TikTok-famous Crocs. Spoiler: it didn’t end well for her feet.📌 Topics Covered:1. Unsponsored...
2025-04-2523 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#71 - In Our Eras EraWe're in our eras era right now because we're chatting about the times in our lives when we've gone deep into a hobby or activity. Our specific eras are pretty different from each other, but they have led us to some wild scenarios like Helen's rollerblading adventures or Juli's daredevil activities. Tune in and you'll probably learn something new because we certainly did about each other! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-04-1733 minMuthership Creator Strategy#131 - Game Changing Tips🎉 Highlights from This Episode:This week’s episode is full of reflection, celebration, and practical tips for creators at every stage of their journey. Helen shares big updates from her world and drops some major knowledge on growing your presence—and confidence—on social media.LINK TO VIDEO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjeQV7qW/📰 Big News:New Sponsor: Morning Brew!A full-circle moment for Helen as the newsletter she helped build was once inspired by Morning Brew—and now they’re official sponsors. 🙌Studio Move: Social...
2025-04-1116 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#70 - Our Favorite Spring Break StoriesEPISODES DROP ON THURSDAYS NOW! It's spring break, y'all! We're chatting this week about our most memorable and eventful spring break trips. Juli has had some amazing experiences across the world and The Muthership is sharing some of her "wild child" moments so you won't want to miss it! Share your favorite or most memorable spring break stories with us to share on the next episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-04-1038 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#69 - When Your Mom Comes to Your Comedy ShowDropping the pod a day late because we're changing our release schedule to THURSDAYS going forward! This week, we're debriefing our "Q1s" and chatting about what we accomplished and what we'd like to achieve in Q2. Also, The Muthership and fam came to LA for a visit so we chat all about the many activities and comedy shows attended. Don't miss this great ep and we'll see you next THURSDAY. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as o...
2025-04-0331 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#68 - Are We Too Much?Are we too much or are we enough? Those are the questions we're asking and attempting to answer on this episode. We deal with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and feelings of inadequacy in our personal and professional lives and we sat down to chat about these feelings and when we've found breakthroughs. Tune in and join the convo if you've ever felt similarly to us! Also, drop us some questions and we'll answer on an upcoming episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.th...
2025-03-2631 minYours Truly with Helen and JuliThrowback to #31 - We Love Women's Sports!In honor of the start of March Madness, Yours Truly is going back to one of our favorite episodes: We Love Women's Sports! Get in the March basketball swing by listening back to a fun chat about women's sports. Caitlin Clark has taken the nation by storm, changing the game of women's basketball. We talk about Juli's experience playing sports back in the day, Helen's experience as a fan, and how much we love that things are FINALLY changing for the better. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us...
2025-03-1933 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#67 - Straight Outta JerseyWe're representing our home state this week as we chat all things New Jersey. We're talking about our favorite Jersey stories and the things we don't miss so much. You might think you know about The Garden State, but you'll certainly learn a few of the unique parts of New Jersey (both the good and the bad) that make up our home state. If you're from Jersey and have your own favorite stories or facts, write us in and we'll share on the next episode! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the sh...
2025-03-1229 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#66 - Overcoming Our NervesIt's time to get comfortable and conquer our fears because we're talking about the times in our lives when we overcame nervousness and we're glad we did it! We chat about nerve-wracking sports, academic achievements, and new business ventures that all lead to where we are today and how we got here. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-03-0531 minMuthership Creator Strategy#124 - Trends Find MeIn this episode, Helen shares insights from the past week and dives into trends, content creation strategies, and upcoming events: Recap of Last Week's EpisodeHelen highlights her conversation with Grace McCarrick about negativity on social media, emphasizing how interviews that unfold organically, instead of following a rigid question list, lead to more insightful content. She reflects on how she’s learned to be more open about her insecurities regarding social media, especially the pressure to please everyone. Helen discusses how over time, she’s come to accept that not everyone will like her, and t...
2025-03-0420 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#65 - We Like Sports SportsWho plays sports (sports)? We do! We're sharing our favorite and funniest stories from out athlete days. Helen shares her favorite memories from all of us growing up, if only we could combine all of our skills into one person, and Juli tells the tale about her competitiveness causing her concussion. Give it a listen to find out if Juli won her college intramural flag football league! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-02-2629 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#64 - We'll Never Live This DownWe're cleaning the egg off of our faces this week because we're diving deep and pulling out some of our most embarrassing stories from the vault. Juli is opening the yearbook and sharing some memorable (or not) middle school stories while Helen spills the inside scoop on family and work moments she can't forget. Tune in next week for our bits about these stories, and write in to us with your most embarrassing stories too. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yourstruly.thepodcast, @themuthership, and @j...
2025-02-1934 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#63 - National Polise's VacationIt's a Polise family special this week as we're sharing our funniest stories (both the highs and lows) from our family vacations. We chat about our ski trips which Juli has been doing since she was 3 years old, the rare road trips, and how Juli was able to jump out of a plane in college even though she was always car sick as a kid. Grab your popcorn (and your barf bags) because this one was fun! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @j...
2025-02-1235 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#62 - The Muthership Stands UpThis week, Helen stands up (get it, "stand-up" lol) because we're picking up from last week and sharing our jokes about the influencer life and you will not want to miss Helen performing her first comedy set. Then, we jump into this week's prompt: embarrassing social media stories. Tune in next week where we'll share our jokes on this topic, see you then! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2025-02-0532 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#61 - The Funny Side of Influencer LifeIt’s a funny week on Yours Truly, as we dive into Juli’s jokes from the previous episode and start brainstorming on new material. Then we dive into talking about the funny side of influencer life and how the stories and moments from those experiences can become jokes (and a therapeutic breakthrough). Let us know your thoughts on the new format, and send us your ideas for prompts you want to hear us discuss in future episodes! Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show. And fo...
2025-01-2937 minMuthership Creator Strategy#113 - Mini ChallengesIn today's episode, Helen provided some insight into how the production industry has changed with the rise of social media. She also shared instructions on how to execute a shirt rip transition and provided some details about her work inside the Socialize Studio.Key things covered: Casting in Production vs. Social Media- Helen explains the traditional casting process in commercial production, involving casting agents, talent agents, and auditions.- Social media has transformed this process by making "real people" more accessible for casting, blurring the lines between traditional talent and creators.- He...
2025-01-2423 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#60 - New Year, New UsIt's 2025 and we're back and better than ever! We've missed the Yours Truly fam the past few weeks, but we're excited to share some fun updates in our personal lives and for the podcast. We're shaking things up by adding a new format where we discuss current happenings or former family memories so that Juli can pull inspo for her stand up material, and you'll get a sneak peek into Juli's writing process while we're at it. Let us know your thoughts on the new format, and send us your ideas for prompts you want to hear u...
2025-01-2229 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#59 - 2024 Holiday ExtravaganzaIt's our last new episode of the year and what better way to close 2024 than with a recap of some of our favorite holiday memories! We're chatting favorite gifts, new and old traditions, and why Juli doesn't like NYE. Be on the lookout for some old favorite episode drops while we're away the next few weeks. In the meantime, enjoy the holidays and see you in 2025! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-12-1834 min
Good Girls Get Rich by Karen YankovichFrom TikTok to LinkedIn: Helen Polise on the Power of Consistency and AuthenticityWelcome to Good Girls Get Rich! I'm your host, Karen Yankovich and in today's powerful episode, we sit down with Helen Polise, an accomplished TV commercial director turned TikTok sensation. Helen's story is one of creativity, resilience, and the power of leveraging your unique expertise to create meaningful impact. With over 1.1 million followers on TikTok, Helen has built a thriving personal brand by sharing practical video content creation tips and uplifting lifestyle moments. If you're looking to elevate your personal brand or master video content, Helen's story offers practical insights and inspiration. From batching video content to...
2024-12-1742 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#58 - Getting Real with JuliThis week, it's Juli's turn to answer questions from Helen and we talk about it all! From Juli's first experiences with art, to high school and college stories never before told, and some unexpected facts about Juli you might not know, this one has it all. Let us know what surprised you to learn about Juli and what else you need to know.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-12-1127 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#57 - Inside Muthership ProductionsHelen is in the hot seat this week for a lively interview conducted by Juli to dive deep into the world of Muthership Productions. We cover Helen being thrust into her first producing experience, some near disasters on set, and her insider industry knowledge - you won't want to miss this one! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-12-0436 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#56 - It's Giving ThanksIt's almost Turkey Day and we're dropping a holiday special episode to keep you busy for your travels this Thanksgiving. We're looking back at some of our favorite holiday memories over the years and giving thanks for all of the people and joy in our lives. Listen in as we share some of our family traditions and talk about how they've changed as we get older. Reach out and tell us about your favorite Thanksgiving stories for us to share in a future episode!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as...
2024-11-2744 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#55 - More Truly with Jonathan PoliseWe have a very exciting guest on the pod this week! You may know him as Jonny Boy, Jon P, or the Pickleball Master, but we know him as our son/brother Jonathan Polise. We're joined by Jonathan for his first EVER podcast appearance to talk about his favorite family memories, his favorite hobbies (hint: it's roller coasters), his successful YouTube channel (@SuperMario64FAN), and so much more. You won't want to miss this one so tune in and let us know if you have questions for Jonathan! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @t...
2024-11-2029 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#54 - A Post-Election ConvoWell, it's been a week. We wanted to take the time in this episode to share our thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the recent election in real time. Join us as we share our true emotions, give tips for how to stay informed, and make plans for getting even more involved going forward. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-11-1335 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#53 - Juli is a LaughaholicWe're shaking things up a bit this week! Helen is "interviewing" Juli to learn all about the beginnings and recent updates in Juli's comedy journey. Even Helen was shocked to learn about Juli's dreams to be in the comedy world so early on. Now, Juli is busy performing, taking comedy classes, and producing her monthly stand-up comedy show, Laughaholics. If you're in the LA area, follow @laughaholicss on IG to learn about upcoming shows! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-11-0640 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#52 - Pitching Our Dream Reality TV ShowOur heads are in the clouds this week as we dream up ideas for our ideal reality TV show. Our cameras are usually rolling anyway, so we figured we should pitch some concepts to make this dream a reality. From traveling and eating our way through the globe, to learning new skills from our followers, we leave no stone unturned. Share your ideas with us for what you wish you could see on the Yours Truly Reality Show. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-10-3035 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#51 - Where Are All These People Going?Have you ever sat in traffic or on the train and wondered where all those people are going in the middle of the day? Have you been on a fully booked flight and thought, "Why are all these people also going to Chicago today?" Well we feel the same way and we're sharing our experiences with this topic called 'Sonder'. We chat about when we first experienced this feeling and Juli's college thesis project on this subject, so tune in and share your Sonder stories with us too! And check out PlexusDx if you're also interested after h...
2024-10-2338 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#50 - 50th Episode Celebration!It's our 50th episode and we're celebrating by answering some of your questions! What were our dream jobs as kids? Who do we wish could be a guest? Will Helen ever perform stand up too? We've loved talking about our lives, travels, and work for the past 50 episodes, and we can't wait for the next 50! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-10-1630 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#49 - Talking About TahitiWe're backkkkk and better than ever before! We've been on a break the last few weeks while we were away on our fam vacay to Tahiti. We're sitting down to recap the trip (for the second time after we lost the first recording) and share our favorite moments from two weeks spent sailing and sunning in Tahiti. Tune in to find out whether or not Helen saved her drone from a spill into the Pacific ocean! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize.
2024-10-0945 min
Yours Truly with Helen and JuliThrowback to #29 - Social Media's Impact on Our Professional LivesThrowing back again to one of our fav episodes! We break down the impact of social media on our professional careers. For Helen, she shares how her platform on TikTok and Instagram has opened up new opportunities that give her credibility with a younger demographic. And for Juli, how the introduction of social media completely changed the direction of her career that started as a graphic designer. Listen in on the parallel journeys and learn a tid bit or two on how to approach your social media based on your goals. Don't forget to follow us on I...
2024-09-1834 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#48 - Where in the World to Find Helen & JuliWe're on the move again! We've been busy with travel all over the globe, and it isn't stopping yet. From NYC and LA to Mexico and Tahiti, we've been racking up the sky miles. We're sharing everything that's going on in between the trips and our exciting plans for the upcoming weeks. We'll be on a break for a few weeks, but don't worry, we'll be back soon to recap all of our adventures and more! Stay tuned for a rerelease of a previous episode in the meantime. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram an...
2024-09-1134 min
Yours Truly with Helen and JuliThrowback to #24 - Things You Might Not Know About UsWe're bringing back an old episode to (re)introduce ourselves to our new listeners! Enjoy this episode where we share things we don’t think people know about us. We run the gamut from Juli’s obsession with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader to Helen’s obsession with Bewitched. We dove into some childhood fears, our overly emotional similarities, and the things that make us cry without warning. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-09-0438 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#47 - A Muther Daughter Catch UpThis week, the Muther Daughter duo are catching up on all things life and work. We chat about Helen's recent interview with TikTok, Juli's latest comedy endeavors, and fill you in on the next step for our business, Socialize, you won't want to miss it! Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-08-2839 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#46 - The Reality of Putting Yourself Out ThereWe're diving deep this week to discuss the highs and lows of being yourself online. The creator life can be so rewarding, but not without the occasional hiccups and funny stories. Tune in to hear about our perspectives of being our authentic selves online. Do you have your own funny or interesting story about your online audience? Leave a comment to share and we might discuss it in our next episode! Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-08-2141 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#45 - The Influencers Get InfluencedHelen and Juli empty their shopping bags to reveal all of the products that we've been influenced to purchase recently. From skincare to nipple covers, things get weird (sometimes even the influencers get influenced). We chat about what it takes to make us click buy on the TikTok Shop, how influencers can use affiliate links successfully, and whether we use it all ourselves. Follow along for a chat on some fun products and maybe you'll be influenced to buy too. THE PONCHO that @themuthership loves: https://arponcho.com/MUTHERSHIP10 Olive and June nail polishes: https://oli...
2024-08-1441 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#44 - Can Juli Crack the Algorithm?This week, Juli presents a new challenge: can she beat the algorithm on her new TikTok page? She's starting a new account (@julipolise_) for all things comedy so give her a follow and listen to her chat with Helen about the current state of TikTok, Instagram, and more!Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-08-0734 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#43 - More Questions to Ask Your Loved OnesOn this week's podcast, Helen and Juli keep the questions coming (this time with some more light-hearted prompts). There are a lot of laughs as we discuss topics ranging from childhood memories to celebrity lookalikes, laughing along the way. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-07-3140 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#42 - Croatia, Concussions, and More!Helen and Juli sit down for a true catch up during this week's episode. We recap Helen's most recent trip to Croatia for work and fun while Juli's been holding down the fort back home all the while having more and more bad luck (hint: concussion!). Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-07-2446 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#41 - Questions to Ask Your Loved OnesHelen is in the driver's seat on this episode, hitting Juli with some big questions about life, their relationship, and more! Take this episode as inspiration to sit down with your loved ones and ask the important questions as a way to bond and, of course, have fun!Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-07-1739 min
Life In Bold with Ben Hawes49. “Tik Tok Teacher” Helen Polise Talks Social Media Growth & Being a Comedy MamaHelen Polise is best known as the “TikTok Teacher” on social media, teaching folks how to make the most of their experience on social media— but she is so much more! She’s a podcast host, a vlogger, and a commercial producer, and she’s kicking life in the booty with her amazing young energy. She’s learned a lot about the power of a positive mindset through her experience with Cancer a couple of years back; she’s spending a lot more time in “younger” environments where people are surprised to learn that even in her early 60s, she’s a Tik Tok pr...
2024-07-101h 03Yours Truly with Helen and Juli#40 - What It's Like Working On SetThis week Helen and Juli provide a behind the scenes look at what it's like working on a TV commercial set. From the early call times, to day to day responsibilities, to the collective burn out that is felt at the end of a shoot, no matter the length. Have more questions about production life? Drop us a comment @yourstruly.thepodcast and we'll be sure to answer it in an upcoming episode!Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-07-1037 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#39 - How We Get Sh!t DoneThis week, Helen and Juli discuss their anxieties and how they manage them to get sh!t done! We discover we both have different stressors, and Juli helps Helen realize what is at the core of her worst anxiety. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-07-0343 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#38 - The Reality of Long DistanceThings got emotional this week as Helen and Juli talked about their long-distance relationship. Ever since Juli moved to college, she's been away from the East Coast living in Chicago and, now, Los Angeles. We keep it open and honest about the pros, the cons, and the thing we wish we could change. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-06-2636 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#37 - Juli's Reminder To Stay HydratedWe're recapping an EVENTFUL week in Juli's life. When an unexpected trip to the ER interrupts one of her busiest weeks, she learned that a kidney stone was going to come along for the journey! Hear the full story and more in this week's episode. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-06-1945 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#36 - Behind the Scenes at SocializeThis week, we are taking you behind the scenes at our company, Socialize! We are sharing how things have changed over the past year, our goals for the rest of 2024, and our mission as a company. We dive deep and get real about our expectations and experience, and bring you along for the journey. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-06-1237 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#35 - Looking Back on Juli’s First Year of Stand Up ComedyWe're backkkkkkk! After a crazy month off full of weddings and travel, we've jumping back into action on all things Yours Truly. We're kicking it off by recapping Juli's first year in the world of stand up comedy and comparing what's changed and evolved as she's gained more experience and spent lots more time on stage. From hating the open mic scene, to now producing her own show, it's been a year of growth (and a lot of laughs). Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-06-0544 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#34 - Is The Influencer Life Right For You?In this week's episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the influencer lifestyle. From the pressure to promote brands to the unknown start-up costs, we explore our personal experiences with influencing. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-05-0837 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#33 - Balancing Work and LifeThis week we chat about balancing work and life, especially how your job requirements can affect your friendships and social life. Our generational differences led to a lively discussion about how we each approach it in our unique ways.
2024-05-0144 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#32 - The One Where We Talk About FriendshipThis week we have a candid conversation about the role of friendship in our life. We notice the differences in how to approach friendship coming from different generations and life experiences. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business @hellosocialize!
2024-04-2445 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#31 - We Love Women's Sports!This week, we're talking about sports (not the men's side of things). Caitlin Clark has taken the nation by storm, changing the game of women's basketball. We talk about Juli's experience playing sports back in the day, Helen's experience as a fan, and how much we love that things are FINALLY changing for the better. Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business, @hellosocialize.
2024-04-1733 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#30 - The Evolution of Our Personal StylesThis week, we have a fun, lively discussion about our personal style journeys over the years! From Helen's various phases, to Juli's consistent elements that have taken her across the country. We look back on our favorite fashion memories, and test each other's knowledge. Don't forget to follow us on social media @yourstruly.thepodcast! Follow us @themuthership and @julipolise, as well as our business together, @hellosocialize.
2024-04-1034 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#29 - Social Media's Impact on Our Professional LivesThis week we're breaking down the impact of social media on our professional careers. For Helen, she shares how her platform on TikTok and Instagram has opened up new opportunities that give her credibility with a younger demographic. And for Juli, how the introduction of social media completely changed the direction of her career that started as a graphic designer. Listen in on the parallel journeys and learn a tid bit or two on how to approach your social media based on your goals. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @themuthership and @julipolise, as w...
2024-04-0334 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#28 - AI and Social MediaThis week, we took a deep dive into AI and its effect on social media! From the conspiracy theories on Kate Middleton's photoshopping blunders, to how we find and digest our news, we explore it all. Along with the classic Helen and Juli tangents catching up on life and comedy.
2024-03-2738 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#26 - Life UpdatesThis week we kept the door open for any and all updates. We covered hair growth drama, on-going ageism problems, a recent Japanese magazine interview, a new plan for speaking at conferences, and so much more. And as always, Juli's insights never cease to amaze the muthership! For our twice-weekly express social media podcast, check out The Socialize Podcast here: https://hellosocialize.transistor.fmThanks for listening!
2024-03-2333 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#27 - Girls Trip Recap / Brand DealsThis week we talked about our trip to Jackson Hole, the laughs, the embarrassing moments, the silent dancing, ski frustrations and so much more! Then we went off on a tangent about brand deals to wrap things up.For our twice-weekly express social media podcast, check out The Socialize Podcast HERE! Thanks for listening!
2024-03-2033 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#25 - Tackling Our AnxietyTime for a mental health check as we tackled the subject of anxiety since we both suffer from it in different forms. We talked about what causes it, how it manifests in each of us and our strategies for overcoming it. Here are links to some of the things that were mentioned:Texas Holdem Dance which I did 5 min before recording the podcast:Book called Invisible Women which Juli mentioned about Data Bias:Link to The Socialize Podcast
2024-02-2844 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#24 - Things You Might Not Know About UsWe had some fun this week sharing things we don’t think people know about us and we ran the gamut from Juli’s obsession with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader to Helen’s obsession with Bewtiched! We dove into some childhood fears, our overly emotional similarities and the things that make us cry without warning¡ GEN X TikTok mentioned in this episodeThe Skinny Taste Workshop mentioned at the end is Episode 17 of The Socialize Podcast which will be posted on Friday 2/24!
2024-02-2138 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#23 - Embracing Performing + Public SpeakingIf you panic about speaking in public, this one's for you because we talk about how we overcome our fears and what strategies we use while performing in front of an audience (comedy or otherwise)! You will be surprised to find that the TikTok Teacher was always PANICKED to speak in front of a crowd. Juli talks about what she learns about performing by going to watch other comedians on stage. And together we crack the code on why we are not stressed about being on stage now.DANCING CONFERENCE videoJULI's social media style co...
2024-02-1442 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#22 - Dealing with Negativity on Social MediaThis week we tackled a new experience for @themuthership, negativity on social media. After posting a video experimenting with a drone, the trolls came out and Helen details her reaction with Juli sharing and sympathizing along the way. Here's the DRONE TUTORIAL.CLICK HERE for the video that welcomed all the negativity!
2024-02-0742 min
Therapised with Dr LalitaaEp 9: Turning pain into power: A journey into how social media rewrote my cancer story with Helen PoliseMeet Helen Polise, the TikTok Teacher with over 980K followers at @themuthership. As the Founder of Muthership Productions and creator of Socialize: The Creative Forecast, Helen is more than just a content creator; she's a beautiful source of inspiration and a NYC girl who loves life!
In June 2022, she faced an unexpected challenge. Helen, never slowing down, discovered she was going blind. At first, she didn't think much of it, but as the situation worsened, she took decisive action and went to the ER. The diagnosis was a curveball—Lymphoma, a form of blood ca...
2024-02-0552 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#21 - Social Media vs. Reality and Our Goals for Social MediaAs authentic as we are on social media, that are some things we can’t share openly due to the privacy of others. In this episode, we cracked the code on many things: why we struggle with working together when we are physically together versus how well we work together remotely, how we work content into our daily lives when we can’t share specifics parts of our personal lives, how to get Juli focused on growth on social media and we reviewed our goals and aspirations for 2024. And check out why Steven got a big shout out on this...
2024-01-3039 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#20 - We're In Our Manifesting EraWe don’t throw the word “manifesting" around lightly because when the Polise women set their mind on something, they go all in! In this episode, we covered an array of topics:- how we deal with early morning travel- our struggles with ’control’ when it comes to our video content- the different processes we use for reaching for our dreamsJuli gave us more insight into her comedy journey with recent show recaps and some interesting observations about male comedians!
2023-12-1341 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#19 - Content Beyond Social MediaWhen the social media queens are not on the apps, what content do we consume? This looked pretty different for each of us. And even though we traveled off the topic for a large part of this chat, we learned a lot about what we like and don’t like in the world of content consumption. Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:Juli’s iPhone comedy bit:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvLbIapL6i4/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Juli’s Comedy Show in NYC on 12...
2023-12-0640 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#18 - Social Media CurrencyThe shift we've seen in social media over the past couple of years is the reason we're using the term "social media currency". More and more people are focused on growing a social media following or community. It's no longer about posting for friends and family, or being a traditional influencer to sponsor product. It's now a way to establish credibility in your field, or reach an audience who needs you! In this episode, Juli shares some really great insights about the difference between TikTok and Instagram which you'll want to hear!Things...
2023-11-2936 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli17 - City Life: LA vs. NYCLiving on opposite sides of the country has prompted today’s discussion: the differences between living in NYC versus LA with a bit of Chicago thrown in!We started talking trash (literally) and then moved on to weather, culture, lifestyle, food and the people. Helen’s love of NYC comes through big time and here’s are links to a few of the things that were mentioned:Randomly amazing art show at Oculus:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzX2Q-JsFLl/?igshid=MWVjN2prbDJpdWsyMQ==Musical comedy with B...
2023-11-1544 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#16 - A Conversation About Body ImageThis week we tackle a very personal subject: THE BODY! The topic was prompted by a recent shopping content collaboration with Helen and her friend Elysha Lenkin who happens to be a personal stylist. Facing some harsh realities when confronted with the mirror and a video camera, Helen was asked a tough question and had to answer it honestly. Tune in for the real talk and some serious generational differences between mother and daughter on this topic! Elysha Lenkin can be found via her website: ElyshaLenkin.com where she shares her insights, provides styling services, free closet pur...
2023-11-0842 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#15 - An Update on Juli's Comedy Journey and Our Thoughts on Content BurnoutWe are back talking about all things comedy. In this episode, we follow up on Juli's comedy journey as she has a few more shows under her belt. We also dive into the topic of content creation burnout and how we deal with it as multi-passionate creatives.
2023-11-0135 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#14 - Wait, Did You Just Call Me a "Grandfluencer"?This week, we are talking about Helen's experience being called a "grandfluencer" and how that term has a negative connotation to older adults thriving on social media. In this podcast, turned therapy session, we unpack the meaning and how it can be harmful to successful creators and how come this terminology exists in the social media world.Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, and follow our business @hellosocialize as well. If you want to submit questions, write those in to @yourstruly.thepod on Instagram!
2023-10-2533 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#13 - Juli's Journey Into Stand Up ComedyIn this episode, Helen takes the wheel as the interviewer diving deep into Juli's journey into stand-up comedy. We'll explore how long this has been an interest, how she took the first step, and her thoughts after performing for the first time at the Hollywood Improv!Make sure to follow us on social media @themuthership and @julipolise, and make sure to follow our business @hellosocialize on all platforms as well.
2023-10-1844 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#12 - Battle Royale: Introverts vs. ExtrovertsOne of the reasons we get along so well is because we are opposites. Helen is an extrovert who thrives on the energy of being around other people while Juli is an introvert who needs time alone to recharge. Today we’re talking about our approaches to life, work, social media as introverts and extroverts. Don't forget to follow us on social media @yourstruly.thepodcast for updates on the show. You can find Helen on Instagram and TikTok as @themuthership, Juli as @julipolise, and visit us at hellosocialize.com.
2023-05-1729 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#11 - If We Had to Start Over on Social Media, What Would We Do Differently?We clearly love social media, but what if our followings, accounts, pages, everything disappeared tomorrow? What would we do? This week we talk about how we would start over on social media knowing what we know now. Don't forget to follow us on social media @yourstruly.thepodcast for updates on the show. You can find Helen on Instagram and TikTok as @themuthership and Juli as @julipolise. Visit us at hellosocialize.com to see our work together to create a free, social media resource!
2023-05-1032 minYours Truly with Helen and Juli#10 - Juli's Birthday ExtravaganzaToday is Juli’s birthday so we are celebrating the day by talking about all things birthday. We’ll go down memory lane and see how Helen made birthdays an epic tradition in the Polise household, our favorite birthday stories, and more. Even listen in as Helen gives Juli the birthday surprise of a lifetime!Don't forget to follow us on social media @yourstruly.thepodcast for updates on the show. You can find Helen on Instagram and TikTok as @themuthership and Juli as @julipolise. Visit us at hellosocialize.com to see our work together to create a fr...
2023-05-0328 min
Age is IrrelevantMeet 62 yr. old Helen Polise! "The" TikTok Teacher Sensation, TV Commercial Director, Cancer Survivor.Helen Polise is a force of nature, a champion and a true representative of an Age Is Irrelevant woman! A TV Commercial director for 30+ years, she pivoted during the pandemic and became a TikTok sensation accumulating almost 1,000,000 followers teaching tutorials on how to use the social media platform. Then, literally overnight, she had the health scare of her life. Hear how she faced this life altering situation and how she used this health scare to inspire others documenting her journey and still teaching along the way. Her positive mindset, grit and determination are true characteristics of a champion...in...
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