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Our Creative Outlet45. Goodbye, World!Well, this is it y’all! It has been such a fun year with you guys on this journey. Thanks for all the love & support along the way. We have loved sharing our lives, our thoughts & our friendship with you. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening & don’t forget to keep pursuing your creative outlets. Be sure to keep up with us on Instagram at @mackenzielaurabrown and @helendandurand.2023-10-1343 minOur Creative Outlet44. Dear SelfHelen & Kenz are back together! Join us for a weekly “report”, an update on our podcast journey, & a conversation on what we’d tell our future and past selves.2023-10-0641 minOur Creative Outlet43. Spouse Swap: Kenz + Evan!You never know what you’re gonna get with Kenz & Evan! They are here to talk pickleball, movies & reflect on the last year! It’s laughs the whole way through - we hope you enjoy!2023-09-2949 minOur Creative Outlet42. Spouse Swap: Helen + Austin!It's spouse swap week! Helen is joined by Kenz's husband, Austin to chat about their dominating pickleball partnership & their personality types. Are Helen & Austin more similar or different? Listen to find out!2023-09-2241 minOur Creative Outlet41. HBD HELEN!Cue the confetti! In the spirit of Helen’s 27th trip around our dying planet, we’re talking all about birthdays, aging, favorite bday memories & reflecting on the last year.2023-09-0853 minOur Creative Outlet40. Summer Media Club: Come From Away!Welcome to The Rock! OCO is in its theatre era! This week, Helen & Kenz are talking all about one of our favorite musicals, Come From Away. As always, we’ve got laughs, tears & show tunes. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to become a Newfoundlander!2023-09-0241 minOur Creative Outlet39. Career Paths and Birth Charts with Haleigh ZornHey queens! The one and only Haleigh Brooke Zorn is finally on the pod! And as you may expect, this episode is a wild ride from start to finish! Haleigh shares about her recent career pivot, setting boundaries to protect your mental health, and educates Kenz & Helen on astrology! Let's splash.2023-08-251h 00Our Creative Outlet38. All Things Theatre - Part TwoWelcome back, thespians! This week we're picking up where we left off to discuss all things theatre. Lots of questions, lots of answers, lots of laughs, and lots of drama coming your way. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!2023-08-1844 minOur Creative Outlet37. All Things Theatre - Part OneBy this point, you all know that Helen and Kenz have a shared passion (obsession?) with all things theatre. This week, we're diving deep into our theatre pasts & give a glimpse of what may be coming in our theatre futures! Because we could talk about this topic forever, we're breaking it up into two parts. If you're the first to correctly count how many show titles we say & DM us the number on Instagram - you will receive a prize!!! 2023-08-1149 minOur Creative Outlet36. August RulesHappy August, everyone! Helen & Kenz are here to share on how we wrapped up July & our "rules" for August. We also give our full review of trying out Constancy Fitness here in Kankakee County. 2023-08-0447 minOur Creative Outlet35. Barbie Movie RecapHi Barbies! It’s our second summer media club meeting! Join Helen & Kenz (and special guest, Kels) as we recap and break down the new Barbie movie. Spoiler alert - it’s 5 stars across the board for us. We’re talking plot, character, theme, diction, music, spectacle - we’ve got it all!2023-07-2857 minOur Creative Outlet34. Date Night!Helen, Kenz, Evan, & Austin are here to entertain you this week! We're answering the hard-hitting, challenging questions together. Aliens, apocalypse plans, recurring dreams, and childhood crushes. Nothing is off the table. 2023-07-2153 minOur Creative Outlet33. Summer Catch UpIt’s been awhile since we’ve caught up on life! Helen & Kenz are just hangin out this week & sharing what’s new. We cover 4th of July, summer bucket lists, what we’re watching & more! Happy listening!2023-07-1457 minOur Creative Outlet32. Life in Kankakee CountyLive, laugh, love in Kankakee County! Helen & Kenz are here to share all about the place we call home. Whether you live here too or plan to visit, you’ll enjoy this conversation on the highs and lows of this county!2023-06-3054 minOur Creative Outlet31. Callie Kant: Do what brings you joyHelen & Kenz are joined by Callie Kant in this week's episode! Callie shares her journey to finding health and wellness in her life, her thoughts on motivation versus habits and rituals, and her "why" behind the decisions she makes. This episode will leave you thinking and inspired to do something that scares you.2023-06-2359 minOur Creative Outlet30. The Brown's Takeover!Join Kenz & Austin for a chat about our weekends in Indianapolis and New York City, our compatibility as an Enneagram 3 & 5, and a little game at the end of the episode. Austin may or may not sing a little song for you too!2023-06-1638 minOur Creative Outlet29. Summer Book Club Recap: Happy Place by Emily HenryThis week, we're chatting all about Happy Place by Emily Henry! We share what we liked, our book rating, and even call in a few friends to get their opinions! Plus, we announce our upcoming summer movie that we'll be recapping at the end of July! Happy summer!
2023-06-0945 minOur Creative Outlet28. OCO On the Road!Get in, losers - we're going to Trader Joe's! Why not romanticize our grocery shopping experience and make a podcast episode out of it? Let us know if there's anything we need to try from TJ's in the future!2023-06-0234 minOur Creative Outlet27. We're Back, Baby!Helen and Kenz are finally back together after awhile apart! We recap our recent travels to Tennessee and Florida, what we're watching/reading (including an update on TV/Book Club!), and more!2023-05-3053 minOur Creative Outlet26. Dandurand Takeover!Helen and Evan are on the pod today! Join the Dandurands for a glimpse into their current life & a chat on summer bucket list items.2023-05-1939 minOur Creative Outlet25. Mother's Day!This week Helen and Kenz do some Q&A with our moms and mothers-in-law! So thankful for all the moms out there - we love you! 2023-05-1254 minOur Creative Outlet24. Prom QueensThis week we're taking a trip down memory lane to talk about PROM! *cue the Wobble* Ahhh, the memories. Plus, we decide on our May tv/book club pick: Shrinking on Apple TV. Enjoy!2023-05-0547 minOur Creative Outlet23. Gorl Talk + Sunset SeasonsHelen and Kenz are joined by a very special guest, queen Abby Devine! We reminisce on some fun memories & chat about sunset seasons / the year of 26. Join us for some good old fashioned gorl talk. (translation: girl talk but in Gru from Despicable Me voice)2023-04-281h 05Our Creative Outlet22. Advice EpisodeWe aren't experts, but we like to talk! We answer your questions on preparing for auditions, booking an all-inclusive, skincare routine, starting to play golf, and wedding planning. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend!2023-04-141h 04Our Creative Outlet21. Get to know the Browns!It's what you've all been waiting for... Austin Brown is in the house! Helen shares her research on how Kenz + Austin align astrologically, then we deep dive into the beginning of their relationship, proposal, wedding, and where they're at now. We hope you enjoy!2023-04-071h 13Our Creative Outlet20. Lauren Beatty: Queen of Creative OutletsHelen and Kenz are joined by Lauren Beatty, the queen of creative outlets! Lauren is our yoga teacher, a dancer, a writer, an entrepreneur, a professor, an artist, and more. We know you'll enjoy hearing her stories, and leave feeling inspired - especially by what she's up to now! Follow Lauren on Instagram at @l.m.beatty, @lobeatty79, and @philocollective. 2023-03-311h 12Our Creative Outlet19. Spring Clean!It's SPRING! This week we've got a 69 medium check-in, Kenz's house update, and cleaning inspiration for you! We chat about mental load, our likes/dislikes, and some ways to trick your brain into productivity. Happy spring cleaning!2023-03-2453 minOur Creative Outlet18. Get to know the Dandurands!You’re in for a TREAT. Kenz & Helen are joined by Evan! We chat about our start to the 69 Medium, The Last of Us finale (SPOILERS: jump to 18:30 to avoid!) & finally all about the Dandurands!2023-03-171h 04Our Creative Outlet17. 3 Year RewindOn this 3 year anniversary of lockdown due to COVID-19, Helen and Kenz think back on life at the start of the pandemic. We found this to be surprisingly therapeutic, so we hope you do too! What core memories stick out to you from lockdown?2023-03-1045 minOur Creative Outlet16. Starting the 69 MediumThis week Helen & Kenz share about their new decision to start their version of the viral “75 Hard”. As a warning, we do discuss dieting and body image.2023-03-0352 minOur Creative Outlet15. Tea Time with Emily SauerGrab a cup of tea & a cozy blanket... Emily Sauer joins us on the pod today! We chat attachment styles, niblings, being vegan, living sustainably, running marathons, and more. 2023-02-241h 20Our Creative Outlet14. Music is MedicineThis episode is chaotic but it’s REAL! Helen & Kenz start the episode talking about the bad vibes lately, but suddenly everything changes & the podcast turns into a party when we share our favorite songs. 2023-02-1741 minOur Creative Outlet13. The Valentine's Episode!Love is in the air & we are ready to chat about it! This week, we talk all about love, dates, red flags, and so much more! Happy a Happy Valentine's Day! 2023-02-101h 01Our Creative Outlet12. The Kenz Episode!Who's that girl? It's KENZ! Learn all you've ever wanted to know about her and more! There's laughs, tears, and tea... Enjoy!2023-02-031h 08Our Creative Outlet11. The Wisest Women We Know Series with Kathy HarnischLittle rascal, professional photographer, & friendship expert, Kathy/Katie Harnisch is here! We know you'll enjoy hearing Kathy's story, her jokes, and her advice on how to make friends, how to love yourself, and how to never take life too seriously. Follow @kathtography on IG!2023-01-271h 00Our Creative Outlet10. The Helen Episode!This week, Kenz interviews Helen! Whether you’ve known Helen for years or only know her behind the mic, you’ll enjoy hearing what makes Helen…Helen.2023-01-2055 minOur Creative Outlet9. All about hygge, winter activities, & surprise calls.In this episode we cozy up with some tea, blankets, and candles to chat about hygge - what it is, what it means in our lives, & how it helps us to find joy in the winter. Then the episode takes a chaotic turn as we make some surprise calls to have “hygge” conversations. 2023-01-1344 minOur Creative Outlet8. 2023 Goals, holiday recap, and pools!This week we catch up on how our holidays went with a big recap on Kenz's house drama and a sprinkle of our favorite Christmas gifts. Then we chat all things 2023. Goals, resolutions, intentions and more! 2023-01-0641 minOur Creative Outlet7. So this is Christmas and what have we done? (2022 RECAP!)In this episode we are recapping 2022! We’ve made it through another crazy beautiful year, Friends. Join us as we reflect on the year gone by and what we have learned from it. Happy Holidays!2022-12-2351 minOur Creative Outlet6. A few of our favorite things!This week Helen & Kenz talk through their favorite things from products to experiences and everything in between. And they couldn’t talk about their favorite without sprinkling a few of their least favorite in as well. 2022-12-1649 minOur Creative Outlet5. The Wisest Women We Know Series with Lynda CohaganIn this episode we are joined by our very first guest, Lynda Cohagan! Join us as we glean some wisdom from this special lady. From marriage advice to must read books we cover it all!
All books mentioned in this episode of the pod are linked below -
Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt by Arthur C. Brooks
The Book of Longings: A Novel by Sue Monk Kidd
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
The Far and the Near by Thomas Wolfe
D...2022-12-091h 07Our Creative Outlet4. Palm trees & Ocean Breeze: The Vacation Episode!Pack your bags! Join us (Helen & Kenz) as we catch up on how Thanksgiving went & detail Kenz’s vacation which leads us down the vacation rabbit hole! From greatest vacation spots to the worst and everything in between!2022-12-0248 minOur Creative Outlet3. Holiday Opener!In this episode Helen & Kenz kick off the holiday season and chat about holiday traditions, favorites, gifts, and more! 2022-11-1841 minOur Creative Outlet2. Perfectionism & the All or Nothing MindsetToday Helen and Kenz dive into topics surrounding perfectionism, all or nothing attitudes, and so much in between.2022-11-1135 minOur Creative Outlet1: 1996 Babies - Where do we fit in?Helen & Kenz chat about going to see a new musical and their experiences being “cuspers” stuck in the middle between Millennials/Gen Z. 2022-11-0432 min
Our Creative OutletWelcome to Our Creative OutletIn our first episode EVER, we'll talk about high school theatre (random, yet on brand), why we decided to start a podcast, and share a little bit about ourselves.2022-10-2829 min