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Broad TopicsS3 E12: It Starts With You - Lessons (+ Reflections) from Our Past SelvesIn this final episode of Season 3 we recap and reflect on the season's episodes and add insights, updates and share how we've worked to put our own topics into practice! The start of 2021 has been a roller coaster of events, emotions and transitions for many, yet no matter your journey, it's so important to reflect on the growth and learning you've had along the way. So we thought we'd do the same.
Tune in for an episode that gets at the core of what Broad Topics is - a space for us to unpack what life throws...2021-05-101h 18Broad TopicsS3 E11: Love Captured - Feat. Photographer Sydney KerbysonWe're beyond thrilled to have a fellow broad, #womenowned biz owner, friend, and talented photographer, Sydney Kerbyson join us for this feature episode of the podcast where we learn more about her and her business! As a photographer who focuses on engagements, elopements and weddings, the past year has been a wild ride of helping her couples pivot their plans and still capture their love on that special day Sydney brings energy, thoughtfulness and love to every aspect of her business, and shares all of this with us in this episode!
Also in this episode: Her eco-friendly...2021-05-031h 14
The New England TakeMeagan Ferns, Strive Indoor CyclingMeagan Ferns of Strive Indoor Cycling dives into starting a business to build a community, the impact of social media, and starting the Broad Topics podcast to beat the COVID19 blues.
Learn more about Strive Indoor Cycling at https://www.striveindoorcycling.com and her and Rachel Sotak's podcast Broad Topics at https://anchor.fm/broad-topics6
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Follow the show on https://facebook.com/newenglandtake and https://twitter.com...2021-05-0144 minBroad TopicsS3 E10: Why so fast? - Hustle Culture + How to Pace YourselfSelf care isn't a new concept, but it's easy to minimize it to something as simple as taking a bubble bath, or having a Netflix-and-chill day at home. While these aren't bad practices, they can often be used as quick fixes, or bandaids to kickstart us back into the hustle, grind or hamster wheel that we're on. No matter whether you own a business or not, hustle culture is no joke, and can make us forget that our worth doesn't have to be linked to how productive or 'successful' we are.
In this episode Rachel and Meagan...2021-04-2659 minBroad TopicsS3 E9: Right in the Gut. - Intuition, Fear, Expectations..Oh my! How we learn to trust our gut.Have you ever just had a gut instinct about something? You either know you've got to do something, or maybe something doesn't feel quite right. Sometimes a feeling hits you right in the gut, and you know what you need to do, but other times it isn't so easy. Other factors cloud this intuition - insecurities, other people's expectations, money, our own self doubts (just to name a few..) - and pull into question whether we should trust this voice in our head.
Learning to trust your intuition is a delicate balance, and definitely one built over...2021-04-191h 12Broad TopicsS3 E8: We Wander You Roll - Feat. Food Truck Founder Inga WeakleyIn this episode, we're thrilled to interview Inga Weakley, co-owner of WanderRoll, a Concord, NH based food truck featuring locally inspired Vietnamese styled egg rolls! Delish food. Tales from behind the window of a food truck. Lessons in starting a business. Who doesn't love a good behind-the-scenes peek into the world (and kitchen!) of a local business owner, and all the many adventures she's been on?!
We may not be a food podcast yet, but if there's one thing we love more than talking about entrepreneurship, it's food! If you've tuned in before, you've probably heard us...2021-04-1256 minBroad TopicsS3 E7: Goal Getters - An Approachable Exercise to Setting IntentionsDid you sprint out of 2020 with more resolutions than you knew what to do with? Or maybe you weren't quite sure how to set new intentions for yourself or your business because the world still felt a little too uncertain. As we round the corner into spring, and Q1 wraps up, now is a great time to reflect, revaluate where your goals are, and do a gut check. We've got just stress-free exercise to get you inspired!
In this week's episode, Rachel and Meagan take you through a super practical, yet approachable way to set goals, intentions...2021-04-051h 15Broad TopicsTiny Topics - A Midseason MINISODEThis week marks the midway point in Season 3 of Broad Topics, so we thought we'd celebrate by sharing a smorgasbord of rapid fire 'tiny topics'! If you love tuning in for the tail end of our episodes for our Mini Broad Topics, this is the episode for you. Full of unpopular opinions and odd food combinations this episode is perfect for your ride to work, listening to while you cook or clean, or a great way to unwind after a long day!
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@windwood_productions_llc - Windwood helps businesses...2021-03-2930 minBroad TopicsS3 E6: Feeling Like a Fraud - Zoom meetings, power poses and my messy life.When the clock springs forward an hour and you can't seem to get out of bed, or that idea just doesn't seem to come together, it's easy to get stuck in a mindset that you aren't cut out for whatever you're currently working toward. Imposter syndrome (or phenomenon as psychologist Amy Cuddy likes to call it) can feel like a losing battle, and can be truly isolating. In this weeks episode, Meagan and Rachel chat about when they've had moments of feeling like a fraud, how Zoom has us too focused on our own reflections, and the tiny tweaks...2021-03-221h 10Broad TopicsS3 E5: Finding Roots - Feat. Alyssa McClary of PenumbraMother of plants, roller derby deets and navigating what she calls 'the best decade yet' are just a few things we covered in our first interview of Season 3! If you aren't familiar with Penumbra, they're a small womxn-owned business based here in Concord, NH owned by Alison Murphy and Alyssa McClary selling 'plants you can't kill' along with other gifts and wares. When they opened their business in March 2020, their business took a major left turn in a direction they never expected - selling majority plants. With little knowledge about how to keep plants alive, they've learned along the...2021-03-151h 07Broad TopicsS3 E4: Let's Say It Louder for Those in the Back - Communication is Key.Raise your hand if you've ever had to do a group project in school...Yup, we've all been there. Navigating team dynamics, professional and personal relationships, and conflicting expectations are all things that can be made easier with clearer communication! But what makes open communication so hard, and what ingredients make for a good working relationship?
Join Rachel and Meagan as they share about their experiences with effective (and not so effective!) communication in the corporate world, tips from Rachel's experience as a trained mediator, and insight from their own dynamic as co-producers and friends.
2021-03-081h 01Broad TopicsS3 EP3: Loving Yourself, Radically.The concept of self love is far from a novel one. In fact, it's so engrained into our everyday jargon and culture, that sometimes it's feels like it's lost its true impact. It's something we all know we should work on, but how do but this into practice and actually feel it, radically??
There's no doubt everyone (yes, men too!) feels insecure about their looks, shape, size, curves, and so much more - so how do we love ourselves and our bodies in a culture so focused on body image, weight and size? Join us as we...2021-03-011h 08Broad TopicsS3 E2: Far From Experts - Starting New Things, Like a Podcast!It's easy in the world of highlight reels to assume that in order to stack up, you have to be an expert. The truth is, many of us are just learning on the fly, trying our best, and seeing what sticks! This got us thinking, why not share with all of you, a bit about how we got started as podcasters, the challenges we faced on day 1, launch day, and the curve balls we get thrown each week that remind us that we're far from masters. If you've ever been curious about what it takes to start a podcast...2021-02-2250 minBroad TopicsS3 EP1 : That Time I Got Fired - Dissecting Transitions Both Good + BadWe all handle change and transitions differently. There's good change like buying a new house and exciting new relationships, and unpredictable changes like literally everything to do with 2020, being told you're old for your side part (thanks Gen Z), and getting fired from a job you really love. Sometimes when things change (good or bad) it can make us feel insecure, like a buoy in the ocean, floating and adrift. So how do we handle these transitions in a way that helps us feel more anchored?
In this first episode of Season 3, you'll hear Meagan and Rachel...2021-02-1556 min
Broad TopicsS2 EP8: It's Ok to Say No - Establishing Healthy BoundariesIt's a stressful time of year, with the holidays approaching, family and work commitments piling up, and all that's happening in the world weighing on us. As women who often feel like we should be able to do it all, saying 'no' doesn't often feel like an option for a lot of us, but in reality it's necessary in order to keep doing what we love! Tune in to this final episode of Season 2 where we talk all about what really goes into how to say 'no' when we need to, and how to establish b...2020-11-1253 min
Broad TopicsS2 E7: Leveling Up - Owning the Messy MiddleWe hear the term all the time - that phase in any process, big or small, where the shine has worn off and you've got the buckle down and get your hands dirty. Things get messy. The middle of any journey, project, heck even WEEK (hello hump day!) can be tough, and finding the light at the end of the tunnel a daunting task. Feeling the squeeze of two full moons this month, we thought this was the perfect time to share our own experiences with this phase, both in our personal lives and in our journeys...2020-10-2743 min
Broad TopicsS2 Ep6: Lets Collab! - Dissecting Business Partnerships with #JustAskNoraHave you ever put on an event, held an IG giveaway or even just been approached about a collaboration, and couldn't help but ask yourself, 'what's in this for me?' In this episode, we're thrilled to have our friend and guest Nora Happny of #JustAskNora, sharing her knowledge on the foundations for strong business collaborations and partnerships that end with both parties feeling great. A Portsmouth, NH native and local influencer who helps lift up local businesses through curated social media video interviews and collaborations, Nora truly knows how to leverage the power of her network...2020-10-201h 01
Broad TopicsS2 E5: The Mental Climb - Facing Resistance On and Off the BikeWhen you wear a million hats, it can be hard to stay motivated, especially when you hit resistance. But what if it's literally your job to motivate and encourage others, to add resistance, and to push through anyway? In this behind the scenes episode with Meagan Ferns, Owner, Founder and Lead Instructor at Strive Indoor Cycling, we pick her brain on how she shows up daily for her riders, and for her business. Especially as women, finding an outlet for our emotions in which we can recharge, let loose or decompress is so critical for feeling centered...2020-10-1344 min
Broad TopicsWord of Mouth - Making Your Network WorkNetworking often gets a bad rap. And for good reason - traditional networking events and tactics often feel forced and stale, filled with awkward moments and one-to-many used car salesmen like pitches. As two women who love to network, Meagan and Rachel share how to give networking a second chance, take on a fresh perspective, and just go into it being yourself. Also in this episode, Rachel shares a story about the importance of relationship building and how one connection has the potential to be a lasting impact on your career and business. ...2020-10-0637 min
Broad TopicsBrand New? - Rebranding and When Its Worth ItWhy should you rebrand and how do you know it's the right time? With every season change we all crave a refresh, a deep clean or a new pop of color, but when it comes to your brand, how do you know it's the right time for a change up? This week we changed things up and get a behind the scenes interview with Rachel Sotak about her own rebrand of R.S. Creative and all the steps she took along the way. If you've ever wondered if it was time for your own brand to get...2020-09-2900 min
Broad TopicsThe Comparison Game - Fostering Collaboration Over CompetitionThis week we're tackling how self-doubt and comparison can lead to unhealthy competition. Whether you're a business owner or not, feeling like you're in competition with others or have had it thrust upon you, is stressful and can breed tension and unnecessary (sometimes not even real) drama! Whether we want to admit it or not, we've all been there. At some point or another, we've been sucked into that competition bubble and can't seem to escape it. If you're looking to break that cycle, need a little boost in your tires, or want to feel connected to...2020-09-2200 min
Broad TopicsS2 E1: The Voice Inside Your HeadWelcome back to Season 2 of Broad Topics! To kick off this season, we decided it was time to tackle a doozy of a topic: self doubt. These past few months have made us all second guess our choices and ourselves, making it all the harder to be confident in our decisions as business owners, parents, and community members. We all have that inner critic, but don't often share what or 'who' this person really is, and where he/she originates from. In this episode, we dive into the nitty grittys of our own inner voices, how fear...2020-09-1100 min
Broad TopicsEpisode 5: Scratching the Itch It's been a hot minute since our last episode, but this one is a doozy, you don't want to miss! In this episode we bring you stories of matchmaking and finding 'quarantine friends,' and discuss other creative ways in which folks have been breaking quarantine in order to scratch that itch, and find a sense of freedom during this time of rules and restraint. As the weather warms, and things begin to open up it feels like the urge to get outside, break social distancing and just run wild is even stronger. Are some of us s...2020-05-2200 min
Broad TopicsEpisode 4: Just Show UpHow can you grow the exposure of your brand in a way that reaches the right people in the right way? The girls dive into what has worked for them and how they expanded their networks and created opportunities without attending traditional networking events.2020-04-2400 min
Broad TopicsEpisode 3: Finding Your AnchorWrapping up our third episode of our mini-pod-launch! Phew! In this episode we look to the future (as best we can!), and share our goals for this podcast, as well as some tips, tricks and resources for you during this crazy quarantine world we're living in. We cover everything from shopping local resources, finance and small business tips, to gratitude and self-care practices, AND when you join our mailing list, we'll send you this Action Plan with all the links and tips in one easy place! Plus now, when our next episode drops, you'll be the first t...2020-04-1600 min
Broad TopicsEpisode 2: The Power of ConnectionHow do you feel connected while Social distancing?2020-04-1400 min
Broad TopicsEpisode 1: The Closet ChroniclesTrying new things while living in this Covid-19 world can be a little weird and scary. Join us as we figure it all out together! There's no better time to start a new project than when our busy lives come to a fault, am I right? 2020-04-1400 min