Kristen Daukas - Podcast Details

Shows

Conversations on the RocksPaws for Thought: The Difference Between Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support AnimalsSend us a textGeralyn Kelly is back and this time, we’re talking about working dogs - from the friendly therapy pups that bring joy to nursing home residents, to the highly trained service animals that transform the lives of their owners. Geralyn discusses the intricate differences between these specialized canines and the common misconceptions that often surround them.As we explore the rigorous training and certification processes required for true service and therapy dogs, you'll be amazed by the dedication and skill these remarkable animals possess. We also shed light on the growing pr...2024-09-1734 min

Conversations on the RocksChasing Normal: An Intimate Look at Surviving Abuse and Finding PurposeSend us a textIn this episode, I'm chatting with author Lisa Gerardy about her upcoming memoir, "Chasing Normal." Together, we uncover her journey of courage and resilience as she bravely shares her childhood experiences of sexual abuse. This honest conversation reveals the strength it took to write and share her story with the world.We discuss Lisa's complex relationship with her mother, who, despite her love, couldn't protect her from the abuse. We explore the lasting impact of this trauma on Lisa's life and relationships and acknowledge the harmful societal stigmas and victim-blaming attitudes...2024-09-1033 min

Conversations on the RocksGlitter, Grit, and Growth: A "Hey, Girl" StorySend us a textCaroline Downing shares her journey of navigating life in Washington, D.C., including her experiences with roommates, her whirlwind marriage and divorce, and the lessons she's learned along the way.Caroline's openness about the challenges she faced in her marriage and the aftermath of her divorce is both heartbreaking and empowering. She reflects on the societal pressures she felt to settle down, as well as the importance of being true to oneself and not compromising on what one deserves in a relationship. Caroline's story serves as a powerful reminder that sometimes...2024-09-0334 min

Conversations on the RocksFrom Hashtags to High Kicks: Your Guide to Living Out LoudSend us a textIn this episode, I chat with Brittany Winfield, a millennial social media manager and solopreneur hailing from the wilds of Vermont. Brittany gives us the lowdown on her journey from dabbling in social media as a teen to running the show at Winfield Creative Agency.What really makes Brittany stand out, besides her knack for hashtags, is her love for comedy and performance. When she's not managing social media, she's mixing up drinks as a bartender and strutting her stuff with the comedic burlesque troupe "Tits ‘n’ Bits." Brittany talks about the...2024-08-2740 min

Conversations on the RocksPronouns and Pours: Uncorking Gen Z's Voice on LGBTQ RepresentationSend us a textThis week, we dig into LGBTQ+ representation in media from the Gen Z perspective. I'm joined by guest Ariana "Ari" Mrdjenovich as we explore progress, challenges, and the future of inclusive storytelling. Ari, a 25-year-old Gen Z member, shares personal experiences and perspectives on the importance of diverse characters and relationships in TV, movies, and media.The conversation includes various examples, such as shows like Pose, Sense8, Schitt's Creek, and Bridgerton. It discusses the impact of positive and problematic tropes, highlighting the necessity for authentic LGBTQ+ characters that go beyond stereotypes...2024-08-2040 min

Conversations on the RocksSwiping Right on Life: Gen Z PerspectivesSend us a textThis week’s episode offers a refreshingly candid and insightful look into the life of a young Zoomer (Gen Z), you get to meet and listen to my oldest daughter, Mackenzie, as she navigates the challenges and joys of living in the bustling city of Washington, D.C. Kristen Daukas, Mackenzie's mother and the host of the podcast, skillfully guides the conversation, exploring topics ranging from the financial realities of homeownership for Gen Z, to the social media-driven pressures of modern relationships and celebrations.Throughout the discussion, Mackenzie's perspective shines through as...2024-08-1339 min

Conversations on the RocksOn Politics and Community: An Unvarnished Take on the Current LandscapeSend us a textIn this episode, I am so excited to welcome my longtime bestie and political confidante, Jennifer Filipowski, for a discussion about the current state of American politics. Having shared experiences over the past three decades, we dig into the political landscape, sharing our perspectives and concerns about the future.We discussed the recent Republican National Convention (one of us watched some of it, the other none of it). The conversation then shifts to the historic nomination of Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential candidate, where we consider our hopes, fears...2024-07-3038 min

Conversations on the RocksFire and Ice: Blanca Cobb’s Guide to Arguing Less and Loving MoreSend us a textThis week, Blanca Cobb, an internationally recognized body language expert and psychologist, and I discussed the role of communication and body language in relationships. Blanca explained why people often struggle to express their emotions and how misinterpreting body language can lead to conflicts. The key points were emotional safety and open dialogue.We also discussed the differences in communication styles in multicultural relationships. Blanca introduced the "Oreo cookie approach" for difficult conversations, which involves starting and ending with positives and addressing the issue in the middle. We touched on the challenges...2024-07-2337 min

Conversations on the RocksThe F Around and Find Out Generation: Gen X Wisdom on Prioritizing YourselfSend us a textHighlighting the Gen X perspective, Blythe Alpern joins me this week with a wealth of experiences and insights. As the host of the Gen X Experience Podcast, her passion lies in creating a space for her generation to connect, commiserate, and reminisce about their midlife challenges.During the conversation, Blythe shares her journey towards prioritizing self-care in recent years. Faced with the grief of losing both parents and feeling burnt out, she realized the need to nurture her physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She discusses the valuable lessons she learned about...2024-07-1637 min

Conversations on the RocksBarking Up the Right Tree: Dog Training Secrets from Geralyn KellySend us a textGeralyn Kelly has dedicated over two decades to helping dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement training. As the founder of Elite Canine, she strives to make training fun, rewarding, and stress-free for both dogs and their humans. Geralyn's passion for canine companionship is evident in everything she does. She approaches each training session as an opportunity to strengthen the bond between dog and owner through patience and understanding.Geralyn's training philosophy centers on clear communication rather than intimidation or fear. She takes the time to properly teach dogs what is...2024-06-2546 min

The GenX ExperienceDating in Midlife with Humor and a BFWB featuring Kristen Daukas & Catherine BerraOur Dating in Midlife series continues with two more amazing women sharing their perspectives on dating. My first conversation was with Kristen Daukas, who shared how her BFWB helped her heal from her divorce and get back into dating. Next, I chatted with Catherine Berra about her comedy book, These Stories are True...I S#!+ You Not, a hilarious look at what online dating is like for older adults. Guest Info: Kristen Daukas Kristen Daukas is a veteran blogger, influencer, and digital marketer with 15+ years of experience. She cov...2024-06-201h 26

Conversations on the RocksFrom Flaws to Flair: Harnessing the Power of ImperfectionSend us a textThis Conversations on the Rocks episode focuses on guest Paul Gosselin and his lifelong passion for soap operas. Paul reminisces about bonding with his mother and grandmother over their favorite soap, Guiding Light. This childhood enthusiasm led Paul to study acting for daytime dramas, hoping to land a role on a soap. While that dream didn't come to fruition, his love for the genre inspired him to write and produce his own web series, Misguided. Paul gets candid about his challenges in developing the series, from navigating the pandemic shutdown to grieving the...2024-06-1838 min

Conversations on the RocksZero Fs Given: Speaking Your Truth in Your 50s and BeyondSend us a textThis week, I'm chatting with Angela McAfee, a digital marketing business owner, about the midlife phase. We cover topics on aging, relationships, and personal growth during this time. Angela, a 52-year-old agency owner, shares her journey, focusing on empowerment and self-care. We talk about juggling career and family, highlighting the importance of self-care. Also, we touch on managing boundaries in a youth-centric industry and the significance of honest conversations for clear expectations in relationships, both personal and professional.Throughout the show, Angela and I encourage embracing maturity and wisdom gained from...2024-06-1133 min

Conversations on the RocksCountry, Content, and Controversy: Sipping Stories and Swapping SongsSend us a textThis week, I enjoyed chatting with Jason Falls, a social media strategist and digital marketing expert from Kentucky. Together, we’re exploring the intersection of social media, music, and culture. Jason shares his journey from his upbringing in Eastern Kentucky to becoming a trailblazer in social media marketing.We chat about the evolution of social media, reminiscing about its more positive and less divisive early days. We also explore Jason's passion for Americana music, particularly his review of Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album, which skillfully blends country influences with her signature sty...2024-06-0434 min

Conversations on the RocksAdventures in Gen Z Adulting: Parental Guidance RequiredSend us a textKristen Daukas and guest Dorien Morin-van Dam, get real about their experiences as parents of young adults transitioning out of the nest. The conversation pivots to the challenges Gen X parents and their Gen Z children face, ranging from economic pressures, the boomeranging trend of adult children returning home, and the significant impact of social media. They discuss the evolving expectations on wedding costs, college education's value, and the importance of trade careers. Highlighting their parenting strategies, they emphasize setting expectations on financial independence, teaching kids about fiscal responsibility, and encouraging them to...2024-05-2842 min

Conversations on the RocksOvercoming Imposter Syndrome with Community SupportSend us a textIn this episode, we welcome back Sara Munro to discuss overcoming imposter syndrome. We delve into self-doubt challenges and effective strategies for a positive work environment. Sara shares her experiences and stresses open conversations and the need for a safe space to seek support without judgment. We explore workplace culture's impact on imposter syndrome, focusing on fostering psychological safety. Sara challenges traditional definitions of success, encourages the setting of realistic goals, and emphasizes self-growth. Practical techniques for building confidence and combating imposter syndrome are shared, including positive self-talk and mentorship. Sara u...2024-05-2137 min

Conversations on the RocksUnveiling the Truth: Gender Equity & Imposter SyndromeSend us a textWelcome to the show, Sara Munro!! Today's episode explores the realm of imposter syndrome and its disproportionate impact on women. Sara candidly shares her journey with imposter syndrome throughout her career. During one memorable incident, a man questioned Sara's choice to jot down "you are enough" in her bullet journal, revealing a lack of understanding regarding women's struggles with self-doubt.Sara sheds light on the historical backdrop of imposter syndrome. She dives into research showing its varied impact on marginalized groups, who often perceive the systems themselves as flawed rather than...2024-05-1435 min

Conversations on the RocksZero Proof, Full Flavor: Redefining the Cocktail CultureSend us a textIn this episode, Kristen sits down with Lisa Danforth, the forward-thinking founder of tonique, a company at the forefront of the alcohol-free cocktail movement. Lisa dives into her venture into mindful mixology, inspired by the noticeable increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID pandemic. She shares her passion for creating tonique, an alcohol-free bar service that caters to the growing acceptance of sober lifestyle choices. The conversation covers the landscape of the alcohol-free beverage industry, touching on the challenges, innovations, and the importance of community support and accessibility for those looking to reduce...2024-05-0738 min

Conversations on the RocksTheatre, Travels, and TrajectoriesSend us a textThis week, we’re knocking the dust off this show with the help of Suzanne Vaughan! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Suzanne Vaughan, a visionary who had the foresight to see the COVID-19 pandemic coming due to an unusual spike in demand for protective supplies at her workplace back in early 2020. Fast forward to today, Suzanne has hung up her work boots and is fully indulging in the freedom of retirement. This new chapter in her life is filled with her passions - from the...2024-04-3045 min

Strategy Talks2023 Unboxed 2024 ForecastLast show of the year! We are wrapping up Season 2 of Strategy Talks with not 1, not 2, but 3 guests. Join Dorien, Lisa, Kristen and Sara as they take a look back at 2023 and all it gave us. Then they will look ahead to what is to come in 2024! Tools, platforms, features, and of course, strategy ➡ Nothing will be left unspoken! ✨ If you are a marketer, business owner, or entrepreneur, don't miss it! ✨ Welcome to Strategy Talks, where we're all about helping you take your business or organization to the next level! Are you feeling stuck...2023-12-2649 min

Strategy TalksKiss Imposter Syndrome GoodbyeWhen two social media experts discussed starting a podcast...Imposter Syndrome crept up! Kristen Daukas and Dorien share how they both felt intimidated by the prospect of starting a podcast (or when they are asked to lead a new work project). Learn what imposter syndrome is, who suffers from it (spoiler: everyone at one time or another) and how to overcome imposter syndrome!Kristen Daukas is a strategic marketing professional with more than 15 years of experience in B2B, B2C, and start-ups. Combining digital, social media, influencer, and traditional marketing, and content...2022-03-2323 min

The Less DesirablesThe Less Desirables: July 14, 2021The Less Desirables Recorded in The Less Desirables Studios in The Lab at Industry Hill. Kristen Daukas Takeover time! She was supposed to have Eugene B. Sims as her co-pilot this episode but life happened and he couldn't be there. Beeman sat in as co-host instead. What do two ADD people in a room together with a couple of mics and a bottle of wine talk about? Whatever in the honey baked hell they want to. Special thanks to King's Crab Shack, Machine Gun Graphics, and X1 Communications for all they do for us. Bull's Tavern is our beverage sponsor...2021-07-1500 min

The Content Creators PodcastHow to Create Passive Income Streams with "Money Honey" Rachel RichardsAt age 27 Rachel Richards quit her job and retired to focus on her dream of teaching others how to do the same thing. She now works when, where, and IF she wants and has the freedom and flexibility to follow her passions and travel the world.Rachel talks to us about how she wrote her first book and created her first online course and gives insight on how others can do the same thing for themselves - creating your own stream of "wake-up money"!Rachel is also offering you the opportunity to download her Passive In...2021-04-0123 min

The Content Creators PodcastArt Eddy - The Godfather of PodcastingArt has a passion for fatherhood and enjoys talking with other dads about their fatherhood journey. Art has created a few podcasts that focus on fatherhood. He has been responsible for securing over five hundred guests for a variety of platforms, including hundreds of A-List fathers throughout the pop culture, sports, and business landscape. His background is in Radio and Journalism. Art has worked in radio in New York City, New Jersey and New Hampshire.Art shares his knowledge with us on getting started in podcasting or if you're already podcasting, how to do it better!2021-03-1738 min

The Content Creators Podcast9 Months in 9 Seconds with Jess Sanfilippo!Jessi Sanfilippo is a popular millennial influencer as well as influencer manager for corporations. She's been in the game since 2008 and has a deep understanding of what brands, as well as influencers, are looking for in order to be successful. She shares all the insight with Rob and Kristen and even talks about how her "9 Months in 9 Seconds" TikTok catapulted her into viral fame! You can follow Jessi in the following places:WebTikTokInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestDid you miss the Content...2021-02-1128 min

The Content Creators PodcastCatching Up With Wynee's World Creator Wynee Bermudez!We're chatting with Wynee Bermudez who is behind the wildly successful brand, Wynee's World! Wynee is a popular influencer and blogger who began her content creator journey around 2017 as a way for her to write about her travels. And eventually, she merged that into a food and travel blog. Her goal was to be a resource and to be able to inspire her followers, to explore inside their own world, and live their life to the fullest. You can follow Wynee in the following places:WebTikTokInstagram...2021-01-2625 min

The Content Creators PodcastHow to Pitch Directly to Brands with Nikki Miller-KaNikki Miller-Ka is a nationally recognized food blogger who has worked with brands all over and has the inside track on how to work with brands directly instead of the hassle of working with influencer agencies. In this episode, Nikki talks about some of her favorite projects in the past, (hello beer and potatoes!!), and how you can set yourself up as an influencer to make more money with your content working as an "independent agent"!You can follow Nikki in the following places:WebLinkedInYouTubeTwitter 2021-01-2036 min

The Content Creators PodcastEmail Marketing Tips for Influencers with Hank HoffmeierIf you're not using email to get in front of your audience and followers, you are missing out on a HUGE opportunity to increase your visibility and your sales! Hank Hoffmeier is an author, speaker, podcast host, and Sr. Manager of Client Success at iContact, a j2 Global company (Efax, PCMag, Mashable, IGN, Ziff Davis, Campaigner, and more). With a passion for all things digital and social, combined with more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, he has been dubbed the Digital Marketing Infotainer because he makes marketing fun and successful. A fe...2020-12-0129 min

The Content Creators PodcastInfluencer Marketing with Jason FallsOur guest this week is one of the leading experts when it comes to influencer marketing. Jason Falls has been working in the influencer marketing industry for more than 10 years - back when influencer marketing campaigns were called "blogger outreach"! Jason has a wealth of knowledge that he shared with Kristen and Rob and we guarantee you will walk away with actionable items that you can implement - whether you're an influencer or a brand!Jason touches on topics such as:Why it's so important to have a website as an influencer (thus proving Kristen right...2020-11-1225 min

The Content Creators PodcastGetting to Know Founder, Rob AinbinderLast episode you learned more about founder, Kristen Daukas and this week, our other founder, Rob Ainbinder gets his turn in the hotseat!Find how Rob got his start in content creation and all the different pies he has his fingers in (spoiler: it's a lot!!), how major events in both of our lives forced us to kind of push the pause button on consistently writing on our blogs, what mediums he gets inspired by the most, and of course... we talk about the upcoming conference and future guests of the show!You can find...2020-10-2925 min

The Content Creators PodcastGetting to Know Founder, Kristen DaukasThe inaugural episode of the Content Creators Chat introduces founder, Kristen Daukas. We hear what drove Kristen to develop the concept for the Content Creators Conference and how she managed to rope our other Founder, Rob Ainbinder, into collaborating on the conference (insider tip: it wasn't hard to convince him!). We also learn how Kristen got her start in blogging and influencer marketing back in 2004. Other topics:How did you get your start in marketing?What was the genesis for your blog?Do you remember your first influencer gig?...2020-10-1520 min

The Content Creators PodcastWelcome to the Content Creators ChatWelcome to the Content Creators Chat - a podcast by creators for creators and a companion to the Content Creators Conference!Each week myself, Kristen Daukas along with Rob Ainbinder will discuss relevant topics as it pertains to those who create content. Whether you’re creating content for your own personal brand or for your professional career, we will give you the tips and tricks and knowledge to take it to the next level. Some weeks we’ll have guests and some weeks it will just be Rob and me but we guarantee that you will walk away...2020-10-1101 min

Conversations on the RocksWhat Gen Z is Lacking Heading Out Into the WorldSend us a textWhile Gen Z may be wizards at technology, teachers and professors admit that the one thing they're lacking is an aptitude at soft skills - things such as face to face interaction and communication, critical thinking, conflict resolution, etc. In this episode, I'm joined by Glynis Bell who has been teaching college students these skills for the past few years. Some of the points we cover are:Teaching young adults that not everything can be handled on a smartphone - sometimes you have to pick up the phone to call s...2020-05-2832 min