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Be You Not ThemA Bittersweet Goodbye (For Now)THE END OF AN ERA. This is a tough and short episode for us, but we pride ourselves on being open and honest with you guys. So, we knew this episode had to be done. Today, Nina is stepping away from Be You Not Them and she explains why. No, we didn't get into a fight guys! We're still BESTIES4LIFE. But unfortunately, sometimes things serve a purpose in our life for a short time and we have to make the decision to walk away. So, this isn't the end of Be You Not Them... th...2021-09-2013 minBe You Not ThemGood Things Take TimeSTOP RUSHING INTO EVERYTHING. Guys, we’re tired of this culture of immediacy. Are you guys with us? We’re talking about expectations to get things done ASAP and as quickly as possible, especially when it comes to our work, but also in many other areas of our lives. We’re going to talk about the negative sides of this type of culture (SPOILER: there are MANY cons to it) and what we can do to set expectations on our side. [2:30] What is this Culture of Immediacy?? The woes of instant gratification are real, guys. ...2021-09-1329 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session - When You Feel OldWelcome all to another Baklava Session, where we go on rants and unscripted discussions about life, being a woman, self love, and whole bunch of other topics. Today, we're discussing on our recent feels about getting older. From not recognizing songs on the radio anymore to our insides sometimes feeling like we are actually 65 years old, we cover it ALL. Resources: Find more silliness & love at beyounothem.co Slide into our DMs on Insta @beyounotthempodcast Connect with us on Facebook Baklava, Nat & Nina2021-09-0625 minBe You Not ThemStop Being So Judgy!WHY DO WE ALWAYS JUDGE EVERYONE?! Have you ever judged someone? Have you ever made assumptions about someone’s character based on their appearance? We’re going to be honest… WE HAVE. Back when we were a lot more judgemental and much less confident in ourselves. But don’t be too hard on yourself, because it’s human nature to sometimes put people in boxes. However, today we’re going to talk about why we need to be a little bit more self aware before we starting judging everyone else. [2:18] Why Do We Judge Others? Let’s be real...2021-08-3024 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session - Cancel CultureWelcome all to another Baklava Session, where we go on rants and unscripted discussions about life, being a woman, self love, and whole bunch of other topics. Today, we're sharing our thoughts on cancel culture and why it is so important to have a conversation before jumping the gun. Social media platforms, especially, are where we see this happen the most and we discuss how incredibly easy cancelling someone can be on these platforms. Resources: Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Find more silliness & love at beyounothem.co Slide into our...2021-08-2328 minBe You Not ThemWhat Are Your Core Values?FINDING OUT WHAT MATTERS TO YOU. Helloooooo, little Be You Not Them family! We have an episode that will have thinking and evaluating what is important to you… Your core values! This is something that both of us have identified in our own lives and have helped guide us. So we wanted to share our tips for finding out what your core values are today and why they’re helpful to know. [1:00] What Do You Value?? Sometimes we think of core values as work related… every company has their core values, mission statement, etc. But it’s im...2021-08-1627 minBe You Not Them#69 - Building Your Ideal Day[2:24] A Little Inspo. We share a little snippet of how Tony Robbins built his ideal day to help better explain what this means. [6:39] The Vision Story. Building your ideal day is not about your day and night time routines...it is MUCH MORE than that. We dive into how to create your vision story and what it encompasses [9:30] Nat's Ideal Day. Nat shares how she built her ideal day off of her vision story created at a mastermind retreat with her fiance Ben. [13:35] Nina's Ideal Day. Though she doesn't know her ideal...2021-08-0924 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Reconnecting With Your Child SelfWelcome to your mini pick me up! Today Natassia is talking about how she feels more like her 8 year old self now as a 32 year old. Ok, that sounds a little weird, but TRUST US. It's time to reflect and figure out how we can regain some of that child-like wonder and confidence now as adults! In light of that, we ask ourselves the following the question for this week: How are you, as an adult, similar to how you were as a child? AND What's something about you as a c...2021-08-0509 minBe You Not ThemFinding The Little Joys with NatassiaHAPPINESS DOESN'T HAVE TO BE LOUD. Welcome to another solosode episode! Today Natassia is sharing something that helps her deal with days where she feels stressed, overwhelmed, or just an overall feeling of MEH. Finding Little Joys. These are small little moments throughout your day and life where you feel a sense of joy or happiness. Natassia shares some of the little joys in her life to help you reflect on what Little Joys may look like to you. What are some little moments of peace or happiness in your day? How can you do m...2021-08-0212 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session - Catching UpWelcome all to another Baklava Session, where we go on rants and unscripted discussions about life, being a woman, self love, and whole bunch of other topics. Today, we're sharing honestly where are at from last week, the lovely feeling of MEH. We are not only using this as a catchup session for us both but also what we are both going through at the moment! Resources: Find more silliness & love at beyounothem.co Slide into our DMs on Insta @beyounotthempodcast Connect with us on Facebook Baklava,2021-07-2627 minBe You Not ThemBuilding A Night RoutineWHEN YOUR SLEEP IS MESSED UP. As two people who have suffered from sleep deprivation and insomnia in the past... we're here to tell you that you need to set up a night routine. Because we're boring adults now and we go to bed by 10:00 PM at the latest. You'll thank us later! [1:20] Why Are Night Routines Important? We have experienced what it's like to be perpetually EXHAUSTED. So lets talk about the benefits of developing a night routine that works for you. [2:07] How Our Night Routines Have Changed Us. Guys, sorr...2021-07-1931 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session - What Does Self Love FEEL Like?FEELING YOUR SELF LOVE. Welcome all to another Baklava Session, where we go on rants and unscripted discussions about life, being a woman, self love, and whole bunch of other topics. Today, we're discussing on what self love ACTUALLY feels like. Contrary to what many believe, the feelings of self love are not happiness or simply an outpour of joy. Sometimes, "feeling" self love can be absolutely CHALLENGING but we go into how walking through these challenges lead to our idea of what self love feels like We hope you guys enjoyed today's episode! We have several...2021-07-1229 minBe You Not ThemTrusting Your Talent with NatassiaReady for a new solosode?! Today, Natassia shares her own experience with struggling to recognize her own talent and skills for many years. Imposter syndrome is REAL, guys. Natassia shares a recent experience she had that truly made her realize that she ALWAYS had the skills she needed to succeed... she just didn't recognize it in herself earlier. She also shares some tips on how to grow that trust in your own talent. Let this episode serve as a reminder to you that you're probably doing a lot better than you actually think. We all c...2021-07-0819 minBe You Not ThemDating YourselfWelcome to another Solosode! Today, Nina is taking over the mic to discuss something that has been so transformative for her: DATING YOURSELF. We have been talking in previous episodes about productivity and resetting your energy levels and in light of this, this little solosode comes at the perfect time. Nina breaks down what it means to date yourself and the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. She shares her own hurdles with this and how dating herself really came about. Listen in to see how you can begin this process for yourself! Find...2021-07-0516 minBe You Not ThemLiving Life on AutopilotSTOP SLEEPWALKING THROUGH LIFE. A perfect episode to kickstart your week. We are definitely not stranger to this… and we’re sure many of you can relate on some level as well. While it seems great to be able to do some things on autopilot, it can truly rob us of living our lives if most of our decisions throughout our day ARE made on autopilot. I [1:20] Let’s Share Some STATS. Your girls came prepared with some stats from a report by Marks & Spencers in the UK… and they’re eye opening. We are sleepwalkin...2021-06-2826 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session - Be Your Own Hype WomanSING A PRAISE FOR YOURSELF. Welcome all to another Baklava Session, where we go on rants and unscripted discussions about life, being a woman, self love, and whole bunch of other topics. Today, we're discussing being your own hype woman. This is sometimes so hard for us but why? We can easily do it for others but not for ourselves. TODAY, we are changing that because we need to lift our own spirits and remind ourselves of the queens we are. We hope you guys enjoyed today's episode. As always, thank you for your support and love. Y...2021-06-2128 minBe You Not ThemBeing Unproductive Can Be GOODYOU ARE NOT YOUR PRODUCTIVITY. We have a perfect follow up from our last episode, which was all about about low energy levels. You know what contributes to low energy and burnout??? Not. Taking. A. Break. Our society thrives on being productive 24/7 and the "hustle hard" mentality. However, we're here to remind you that sometimes you absolutely need to be unproductive. [4:10] Purpose Filled Life Versus Living Out Your Purpose. We talk a little bit about how we NEED to separate our identity from work. A purpose filled life does not equal being productive all the ti...2021-06-1431 minBe You Not ThemWhen Your Energy Levels Are Non-ExistentFeeling tired? Overwhelmed? Kinda like you are in a bit of a haze? No, this isn't an advertisement for a sleeping pill but rather a wake up call that your energy levels are out of whack. This episode we dive into all the signs, situations and triggers that cause our energy levels to go out the window and how to reclaim it back. [2:37] Signs of Energy Drain. Feeling lethargic, unmotivated and just simply tired? We talk about the signs of energy drain includes: - Fog, daze - Taking longer in getting out of bed if y...2021-06-0829 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session: Are You Paying Attention?!THE UNIVERSE WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS. Welcome all to another Baklava Session, where we go on rants and unscripted discussions about life, being a woman, self love, and whole bunch of other topics. Today, we're discussing strange coincidences in life. Whether it's meeting someone at the right time who plays a pivotal role in your life or a sequence of events that seem to be pointing you in the right direction. It's a little woo-woo, yes. But we LOVE it. So sit back and maybe reflect on moments in your life that just seemed too good to...2021-05-2628 minBe You Not ThemTrusting YourselfYou have probably heard this time and time again, to trust ourselves; however, how many of us can truly say we trust in ourselves to make the best choices, decisions, and actions for us? I know that we have been still working on this for ourselves. In this episode, we talk about the challenge being trusting ourselves as well as how to build that trust by sometimes take a little time to disconnect, step back a little. [1:58] Knowing Your Value. We believe that the foundation of building trust in yourself is knowing your value INTERNALLY versus any...2021-05-1731 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session - Catching Up Welcome to another Baklava Session, our episodes where things are little more lighthearted and serve as a therapeutic vent session. Today we're BACK after a little break and we are simply catching up on life today. Both of us talk about all the things we have experienced in the last few weeks including which struggle bus we are on currently, tropical travels, sabbaticals, and lovely wedding plans (or lack thereof haha). Let us know your thoughts, guys. You know where to reach us :) Resources: Find more silliness & love at beyounothem.co...2021-05-1029 minBe You Not ThemHot Mess ExpressIT IS OK TO BE A HOT MESS. Welcome to another solosode! It is Nina's turn to share a little bit about how much being a "hot mess" is not accepted not only in society but in Nina's own little world. Much like Natassia, this little dialogue was also inspired by a conversation she had with her coach, Angie Sanchez. Nina wants to flip this idea on its head and thus, shares how she has turned to be a hot mess into something successful, beautiful, and transformative. Some of the things Nina discusses The negative root...2021-04-2917 minBe You Not ThemHow to Make Peace with Goodbyes with NatassiaENDINGS LEAD TO NEW BEGINNINGS. Welcome to another solosode! It’s been a while since we’ve had one of these episodes! In this solosode, Natassia shares some thoughts around making peace with saying goodbye, which was inspired by a conversation she had with her coach, Angie. Sometimes we have to accept the fact that things need to end... whether it’s a friendship, job, place or situation we’ve become familiar with. Natassia shares some of her struggles and the emotions she felt when she needed to say goodbye to a relationship or a situation that no longe...2021-04-2720 minBe You Not ThemBeing Selfish With Your Energy & Redefining Happiness with Ciara LadromaHAPPY, HEALTHY AND WEALTHY. Guys, we have such a fun and exciting interview that we’re happy to share with you all. We sit down for a chat with Ciara Ladroma, who calls herself the Wealthy Minimalist. She helps people change their mindset in regards to happiness, health and wealth. We discuss a lot, from learning to date yourself to protecting your energy and so much more. So sit back and get ready to hear some truth bombs! [1:15] Who is Ciara at her Core? Ciara talks about who she is - not her job - but...2021-04-191h 06Be You Not ThemUnhealthy Coping Mechanisms#52 - Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms How often, when met face to face with challenges, we fall victim to some unhealthy habits to cope? We are over here waving hands like CRAY because like you, we have all been there. In this episode, we dive into not only what it means to “cope” but also what NOT to do when faced with what may seem like insurmountable challenges (or annoying ones, really). [1:38] What does it mean to "cope". We define a little bit what coping means and the different strategies that we may employ when we are faced...2021-04-1231 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session: Why Fitting In Sucks Welcome to another Baklava Session, our episodes where things are little more lighthearted and serve as a therapeutic vent session. Today we're heatedly discussing why we think trying to fit in SUCKS. Both of us talk about our own experiences of trying to fit in, whether at work, with friends or even expectations that are put on us by those around us. All in all, if we had to rate how we felt when we were trying to fit into a mold that wasn't made for us, we would rate the experience a 0 out of 10. S...2021-04-0531 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Changing the Sex Negative CultureWelcome to your mini pick me up! This week, our minisode will highlight what we discussed in the AMAZING interview with Sarrah Rose released Monday. We talked about everything from sexual empowerment, self-love and healing as well as using tantra to build sexual confidence. Give the negative flack surrounding sex convos, in today's minisode, we just basically vent about how we need to change the sex negative culture into one that is positive, open and less fearful than the one we were all brought up with. Also, stay until the end because Nina has a cute little announcement to...2021-04-0113 minBe You Not ThemSexual Empowerment, Healing & Tantric practices with Sarrah RoseYOUR SEXUALITY IS YOUR POWER. We're so excited to have Certified Tantra, Love and Relationship Coach, Sarrah Rose on our show today. Sarrah advocates for how self-love and healing are necessary for both men and women to heal their relationship with their sexuality. The path to promote a more sex positive culture has NOT been easy and she opens up about this with her upbringing and relational trauma. Let’s dive in and find out about these other healing modalities and simply talk about sex. [3:14] Who Is Sarrah Rose? Sarrah explains how a yoga class at the Fa...2021-03-291h 08Be You Not ThemChasing Achievement for ValidationWHEN YOU CONFUSE SUCCESS FOR SELF-WORTH. As two Type A personalities... this episode really resonates a lot with us. Chasing achievements in order to FEEL something or feel like you matter. Chasing success in order to PROVE yourself to everyone. Any of you can relate? Today we're discussing the problem of chasing achievements for validation. What do we first think when we hear achievement and validation? Success chasing: driving force behind our decisions, productivity, and general output comes from wanting to achieve something or be recognized for something rather than the pure satisfaction of creative expression w...2021-03-2332 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Affirmations Against GhostingWelcome to your mini pick me up! On Monday, we talked about getting ghosted in our little Baklava Sesh. For this lovely mini pick me up, we are changing things up! No question this week but rather a series of little affirmations that remind you of the bad ass warrior you are, no matter what ghosting scenario you face. As always, you can hit us up on the typical channels below! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review as well. We would really appreciate it! Resources: Find more silliness & love at...2021-03-1809 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session: Getting GhostedWelcome to another Baklava Session, our episodes where things are little more lighthearted and we're seriously just winging it. This one we talk about getting ghosted...and no, not the paranormal activity type of thing. Both of us share being ghosted as well as ghosting others in the dating and relationship realm; however, being "ghosted" extends beyond dating. We also share getting ghosted in our friendships and in work opportunities. Listen in on some of the most strangest texts that Nat has received which would give any woman a reason to never respond. Resources: Fi...2021-03-1527 minBe You Not ThemWhen You're Told You're "Too Much"TOO AMBITIOUS. TOO LOUD. TOO EMOTIONAL. You get the picture. Ladies, have any of you been there? Nothing gets us rolling our eyes more than hearing someone tell us we're "too much." So let's talk about why being TOO MUCH is actually an amazing thing. Defining Being “Too Much” Let's talk some psychology. There are 5 different types of "overexcitabilty": Intellectual Imaginational Emotional Psychomotor Sensua Examples: too passionate, too loud, too emotional, too sensitive, too intense, too honest How have we been told that we are too much? Which category do we fit into? Written Examples T...2021-03-0835 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Session: What are we reading?Welcome to another Baklava Session, our episodes where things are little more lighthearted and we're seriously just winging it. This one we actually use as an excuse to have our own little a book club. Both of us share are non-fiction and fiction reads at the moment ranging from psychology to 50+ year love affairs (oooo how intriguing). We also discuss some of the books that have impacted us the most. Always wanted to be a part of a book club? Well, let today be that day as we nerd out over all of our reads. B...2021-03-0136 minBe You Not ThemHow To Maintain Strong FriendshipsFRIENDSHIPS TAKE TIME. In today's episode, we're talking about something that a lot of us struggle with in adulthood, which is maintaining friendships. When we were younger, we all thought our best friends would be our BFFs 4 LIFE, right? And then suddenly we're adults and we're like, "Well, that didn't work out..." We have been friends for over 15 years, so we'd like to think we have an idea of what's made our friendship not only last long, but become stronger throughout the years! So, we're going to discuss some things that we think have helped us maintain...2021-02-2240 minBe You Not ThemOld vs. NewYou have probably heard the phrases “building my best self” and “stepping into the new me” several times. We know we have said this to ourselves time and time again; however, have you ever thought about what this may actually mean? This episode we talk about how entering into your “new self” is more about aligning with your authenticity rather than creating a completely new identity. Let's dive in and challenge what it means to shed off the "old" and walking into the "new". [2:04] Being a “better version of you". We have all heard this about the need to "reinv...2021-02-1533 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Sessions: Embracing Your WeirdnessWelcome to another Baklava Session, our episodes where we're seriously just winging it and venting to each other about our experiences. This one gets a little weird, which is not surprising, because it's about EMBRACING you inner weirdo. Both of us have always been "weird" since we were younger. From dancing all over the place to making pterodactyl noises... we share what we think makes US weird. When you're labeled as weird or a weirdo, it's because you don't conform to those around you. Weirdos embrace their true authentic selves without caring about others thinking t...2021-02-0826 minBe You Not ThemSometimes Life is ToughSimply put, life can be a real piece of work. We sometimes get dealt the difficult hand whether it be losing a job to the end of a relationship. Though life can be tough sometimes, these challenges allow seeds to be planted such that we can blossom later on. [1:58] Life & Suffering. Yes, we are choosing a different book to quote from...finally. In Viktor Frankl’s book, Man's Searching for Meaning, Frankl gives quite the insightful definition for suffering. [4:23] Path of Restoration. As it is also a common theme throughout biblical text, suffering is meant to...2021-02-0132 minBe You Not ThemHealing from Trauma, Narcissism & Inauthenticity with Shay RowbottomFINDING YOUR POWER. We’re so excited to have the LinkedIn Video Coach & Expert, Shay Rowbottom on our show. Shay owns a 7 figure business and started a successful video marketing agency by her mid-20s. However, her road to success was NOT easy and she opens up about the toxic relationships and childhood trauma she recently had to overcome in order to start healing. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we do talk about subjects that can be triggering. We discuss childhood trauma like rape and molestation. We also talk about Shay’s experience with ayahuasca, which...2021-01-251h 10Be You Not ThemFinding Your Purpose (And Living With Purpose)WHAT IS YOUR “THING”? We hear this all the time and for us this was a source of some of our existential crises in our 20s. What. Is. Our. Purpose. Maybe you already have yours figured out or maybe you’re still trying to define yours. We didn’t really understand ours until this past year, so it’s never too early or late! We discuss what “purpose” means, as well as some of our misconceptions about what our WHY really was. Then, we give some takeaways for how you can find what your inner purpose is! [2:32] Defining Purpo...2021-01-1829 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Sessions - Career ConfessionsHave you ever face-palmed so hard at some mistake that happened at work? I know you can't see us but we are raising and waving our hands like crazy because we have TOTALLY been there. From emotional breakdowns to things we wished we didn't say, we go over ALL our little career oopsies in this lovely little sweet baklava sesh. [2:32] That Facepalm Moment. We share the most trivial yet embarrassing mistakes that our lovely little minds will never make us forget. Stories range from Nina not knowing how to put clothes on accurately to Nat being her...2021-01-1129 minBe You Not ThemSocial Media & Your Mental HealthOUR UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIAL MEDIA. Ever feel like crap after spending a lot of time scrolling through your Instagram/Facebook/TikTok/whatever account? We feel you. We’ve been there. Let’s talk about how social media can negatively impact us if we’re already not feeling ok about ourselves, plus positive ways to use social media so that we can feel GOOD. [2:05] Sharing The Stats On Social Media & Our Mental Health. Want some proof? Don’t worry… we’ve got some stats! We also reflect on what this research is showing us and how we’ve see...2021-01-0430 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Sessions: End of Year ReflectionsAs we close this hellish year, we reflect on the high and lows that defined so much change for both of us including the biggest of them all: STARTING BE YOU NOT THEM. Now for some, this year, despite external circumstances, was bomb diggity and for others, simply, a dumpster fire. In this Baklava Session we invite our listeners to come close this year with some lovely reflecting and share in our walk down memory lane. [2:37] Shifting Perspectives. Nina begins our podcast with some of the shifts she has had in the way she had defined ambition a...2020-12-2829 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - How To Combat LonelinessReleasing this little Mini Pick Me Up right before the holidays, just to remind ourselves how we can deal with Loneliness, which was the main topic of Episode #36. You should definitely go check that episode out if you haven't yet, especially if you have been feeling a little alone. This weeks question is: What is something you do to combat feelings of loneliness? We both share different ways that have helped us cope with feelings of loneliness, from Natassia focusing on gratitude while in the midst of a panic attack to Nina reflecting...2020-12-2409 minBe You Not ThemLet’s Talk About LonelinessA SYMPTOM OF SOMETHING DEEPER. Yikes. This one may be much needed for a lot of us. Have you ever felt really lonely? Yep. Especially in a year like 2020 when a lot of us are distant and disconnected from others, loneliness can creep up on you and make you feel much more isolated than you really are. We’re going to talk a little bit about our experiences WHY we tend to feel lonely sometimes… even when we can be in a room surrounded by people. [1:35] Let’s Start Out With Some STATS on Loneliness. These ar...2020-12-2130 minBe You Not ThemEmbracing ChangeWhy does change stir up such fear, nervousness & hesitancy in us? A new job, a big move, even the decision to travel solo...all these events may give us a mini breakdown because of our lovely frenemy, FEAR. It is this fear that makes us question the change we are thinking about or stop us in our tracks of taking that action for change. Today, we want to change that. We want to have change be EMBRACED, like a little hand hug...awkward but cute. [1:32] Adversity to Change. We dive right into calling out how change is vie...2020-12-1433 minBe You Not ThemBaklava Sessions: Dating Mishaps In Our 20sIt's time for another FUNNY Baklava Session. We cringed a lot recording this one, guys. We discuss all of our hilarious dating mishaps from our 20s. There are moments that made us see red, that made us shocked... and others that made us say, "WTF?" We each share some cringeworthy moments from our 20s. Here are some of our favorite highlights (you'll have to listen to know more!): Nina had the entirety of "Lean on Me" whispered in her ear while trying to sleep. Natassia had an admirer who left a voicemail saying he wanted to...2020-12-0734 minBe You Not ThemGoing Against Social NormsEver feel like your biological tock is ticking? Or perhaps feel that for your age, you are not where you need to be in your career? First off, who defines these norms for us and second, why do we need to abide to them? In this week's episode, we go through the all the lovely norms that society tells us women to follow and challenge the hell outta them. Get ready because we ain't holding back here. [2:01] Early Wedding Bells. Marriage looks different for EVERYONE but one thing that we discuss is the pressure to get married...2020-11-3035 minBe You Not ThemEmbracing Your 30s And Getting Older#32 - Embracing Your 30s And Getting Older AGING IS BEAUTIFUL. We have another more lighthearted episode this week, where we’re going to talk about our fears and the false narratives we build up as we age… especially when you’re a woman! From the dreaded ‘ticking clock’ and fears of losing our youth, we talk about a couple of the expectations we feel we need to meet. And then we’re going to tell you those expectations are all BS :) [2:40] How We Feel About Turning 30. We both had COMPLETELY experiences as we turned 30, so we’re sharing...2020-11-2330 minBe You Not ThemPandemic Check-InWe are doing something a little different today! As you know we have been in a pandemic for what seems like FOREVER. Today, we are doing a pandemic check-in in which both of us discuss how COVID brought some challenges and also empowering moments in our lives. [1:48] Check-in w/ Nat. Nat dives into her pandemic highs and lows which include the following: Staring BYNT podcast (high) Too much introversion & lack of human interaction (low) Increased anxiety (low) Salary cut (low) More time to think and reflect (high/low) [5:37] Check-in w/ Nina. Nina shares her own s...2020-11-1633 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Your Relationships vs. VictimhoodWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! If you haven’t checked out Monday’s episode, we discussed ESCAPING the victim mentality and the reasons why we end up adopting this type of mindset in our life... where we relenquish responsibility for our own life and instead place it on others. So, to tie in to this week's topic... our question for today is: How has victimhood impacted your life or relationships? Nina discusses her OWN experiences of playing the victim, while Natassia discusses friendship...2020-11-1211 minBe You Not ThemEscaping The Victim MentalityTAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE. Either we’ve played the role of the victim in our lives or we have seen those close to us adopt a victim mindset. Why do we fall victim… to the victim mentality? See what we did there? So clever. Anyways, we’re going to discuss how to break free from this mindset and how we’ve seen the victim mindset throughout our lives, whether in ourselves or in others. [2:45] A Pet Peeve of Ours. We discuss what frustrates us about having a ‘victim mentality’ in some of the relationships that we’ve had. 2020-11-0930 minBe You Not ThemTurning Regret Into Transcendence with NinaHow often have we sat in our regrets of choices we made, paths we pursued or didn't pursue, and opportunities we walked away from? I for sure have sat in these regrets for WAY TOO LONG. In this episode of my solosode, I walk through my regrets and how they colored my way of thinking and ultimately, what I felt to be failure. I have convinced myself for many years that my regrets are failures but it was not until recently I was able to look at regret in a different light. [1:46] A Special Thank You...2020-11-0520 minBe You Not ThemBreaking Down Emotional Walls with NatassiaTHE STORY OF FORTRESS NATASSIA. Solosode time! We’re bringing you a new episode format here at the BYNT podcast… because, let’s be real, life has been hectic and your two besties have not been able to record together! This episode, I want to tell you a story about Fortress Natassia. A fortress that I built myself, to protect myself from ever getting hurt. These so-called emotional walls that stuck with me for most of my 20s. [1:25] Building My Fortress. I discuss the beginnings of my ‘emotional walls’ and the reason I started building Fortress Na...2020-11-0232 minBe You Not ThemLosing Yourself in Relationships#27 - Losing Yourself In Relationships Remember that friend who would disappear from the face of the earth when she entered in a new relationship? We have all had that friend or even was that friend (Nina is guilty as charged). This episode is all about how we can lose our identity in relationships, whether it be friendships, romantic or even with work. Each of us has a unique light that makes us who we are; however, sometimes we enter relationships that dim that light. We are here to drop some truth bombs, identify red flags and remind y...2020-10-2652 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Crying and GuiltWelcome to your mini pick me up! For those of you new to our thrive tribe, these little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week, our question will highlight what we discussed in Monday’s episode which was all about how crying is not a sign of weakness and why we keep being ashamed of it. Are you ready for this weeks question? Question: Have you ever felt asham...2020-10-2207 minBe You Not ThemCrying Is Not A Sign Of WeaknessIT’S OK TO BE VULNERABLE. Anyone else struggle with crying or feeling guilty whenever you need to cry? Especially when you cry in front of others? Yeah, we can relate. This episode is all about CRYING and how tears do not mean we are weak. It’s been ingrained in most of us that we need to “suck it up” or “big girls/boys don’t cry.” It’s foolishness! Let’s break this down and talk about becoming more comfortable with our tears. [3:13] Why Does Crying Have A Bad Rep? We discuss the main reasons why we are so unco...2020-10-1937 minBe You Not ThemDealing With AnxietyIn honor of World Mental Health Day, this week we have decided to release our much anticipated episode on ANXIETY. As many of you may already know, we have both dealt with anxiety and depression most of their lives and today we not only invite you into that crazy world but are here to remind you that you are NOT ALONE. Let’s get ready because this episode is PACKED with not only our experiences but ways in which WE ALL can master it! [3:13] Anxiety Defined. Anxiety is NORMAL...yes, we said it. It is our body's na...2020-10-1259 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - What Are You Apologizing For?Welcome to your mini pick me up! This week, our question will highlight what we discussed in Monday’s episode which was about how often we apologize. It's a struggle. The big takeaway is that we do not need to say sorry for EVERYTHING. Your question for this week: What do you apologize the most for? We discuss several things we typically are guilty of CONSTANTLY apologizing for. Natassia also says sorry to inanimate objects. Anyone can relate? No? Let’s hear it BYNT Thrive Tribe! Share with us your own expe...2020-10-0809 minBe You Not ThemStop Saying Sorry For EverythingARE YOU REALLY SORRY ABOUT THAT? This is something we’re definitely guilty of, because it’s so ingrained in us that it’s like we say “Sorry!” before we even realize what we’re saying. Have you ever apologized for taking up space? Or in your work e-mails all the time? Or for feeling an emotion other than happiness? If so, then we’re here with you and to tell you that this needs to stop! We’re going to have a vent session because we have noticed it’s so hard to kick this unless you become more self aware ab...2020-10-0537 minBe You Not ThemSetting Up BoundariesHow many of us have struggled to set boundaries with others or in other areas of our life such as work or family? Ever feel guilty or that you are letting others down in doing so? We can certainly relate and know that we have ALL felt this way at one point or another. This episode we not only define different boundary types but also put to rest the many misconceptions regarding boundaries. Today, we challenge our listeners to reflect on what areas boundaries are needed. No need to fret because we are going to drop some knowledge bombs...2020-09-2851 minBe You Not ThemLet's Talk About Microaggressions with Hilliary TurnipseedNOT SO HARMLESS COMMENTS. We’re so excited to welcome back the fabulous Hilliary Turnipseed to have a discussion about microaggressions that women, minorities and people of color typically face throughout their life. It’s an important topic and one that WE are not experts on, which is why we wanted to invite Hilliary over to shed some light on this! This is a casual chat (with lots of laughs) about a topic we ALL need to be more aware of. [3:00] So… What Are Microaggressions Exactly?? Hilliary tells us what this means. These are very small behavioral cues t...2020-09-2142 minBe You Not ThemSharing is CaringTHE POWER OF SHARING KNOWLEDGE. Have you ever received a new task with no direction? How about when learning something new on the job and there was no one willing to help out? This sounds familiar to ALL of us. Knowledge exchange is something that many keep close to their hearts either out of competition or job security. We see this happen between different generations, genders and even race. We dive into how sharing knowledge is SO key in not only providing a healthy team environment but also that it has a much BIGGER indirect impact than we realize...2020-09-1429 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - The Beauty Of Letting Go Welcome to your mini pick me up! This week, our question will highlight what we discussed in Monday’s episode about letting go of our past and making peace with the choices, actions, and decisions made. We got a little teary eyed but the process of letting go requires healing in the present moment, today. Our question for this week is: What is something beautiful that can happen when you let go of a past mistake? We’d love to hear your experiences and how you turned failure into a revolutionary master...2020-09-1013 minBe You Not ThemYou Need To Let Go Of Your PastIT’S TIME TO START HEALING. Are you ready for some crying? Because we definitely are! We recorded this episode at an interesting time, where both of us were having breakthroughs about past traumas and events from our pasts. This is not an episode where we’re going to give you a lot of takeaways… we just want to chat. And we want you to know that we’ve been haunted by our pasts too. We’ll share our experiences and why WE decided to let go and forgive ourselves. [2:20] Letting Go In Order To Move Forward. Your futur...2020-09-0746 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Turning Failure Into ClarityWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! If you haven’t checked out Monday’s episode, we talked ALLLL about FAILURE and why we need to EMBRACE it...give it that little hug it deserves because of the clarity it brings. With that in mind, we ask ourselves this week: What is something that you were scared of failing at but you did it anyways? What was the outcome? We’d love to hear your experiences and how you turned failure into a revolutionary masterpiece! As always, you can hit us up on the t...2020-09-0312 minBe You Not ThemFailure is OKRemember the first time you received your first “F” in school? You probably felt your stomach drop, followed by a surge of anxiety running through your body as you imagine the scenario of telling your parents. Whether it is failing an exam or a failed business idea, we have all walked this road before; however, we continue to approach failure with FEAR. Today, we’re discussing why we need to EMBRACE failure and WELCOME it when it comes knocking on our doors. [1:25] Not So Popular Opinion. We dive into why viewing failure in a more positive light is so R...2020-08-3126 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - When You’re Not The Only ImposterWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! This ones a tinyyyy one. We’re going to continue talking and dissecting our favorite subject of the week: IMPOSTER SYNDROME. We will both answer this week’s question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week we touched on our lovely little friend STRESS and how we not only need to MASTER it but recognize how much it actually impacts us. To further dig deep on our the roots of stress we ask this this week: When did you realize that impos...2020-08-2708 minBe You Not ThemSaying BYE To Imposter Syndrome#18 - Saying BYE To Imposter Syndrome YOU ARE NOT A FRAUD! Ever feel like you’re totally unqualified for something you’re responsible for? Whether it’s leading a project at work or being a first-time parent, there’s several times in our lives where we’ll be overcome by imposter syndrome. Today, we’re discussing WHY so many of us get plagued with this and ways we can work towards overcoming it before it affects us negatively. [02:50] What IS Imposter Syndrome? For those of us who may not know what this term is...2020-08-2432 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Flipping Around Stress TriggersWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week we touched on our lovely little friend STRESS and how we not only need to MASTER it but recognize how much it actually impacts us. To further dig deep on our the roots of stress we ask this this week: What is a primary trigger of stress for you and how have...2020-08-2011 minBe You Not ThemLetting Go StressMASTER YOUR STRESS. How many times have we heard this? Probably almost everyday of our lives but YET, we disregard it and wonder why our sleep is off or why we can’t seem to catch a break. We are told to “manage” stress, do yoga and meditation to overcome it, take a long vacation; however, not all of this works for everyone and each situation may require different methods to help us through some of these stressful situations. Today we’re talking about some of the lies we are told about stress, how vastly different it can impact us - and...2020-08-1748 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - You Determine When It Ends!Welcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! This weeks question ties into the AMAZING interview we had with Angie Sanchez about emotions and emotional intelligence. We highly recommend you listen to this interview, which is episode 16, because we're still reeling from it! This week, we're discussing the below quote from Angie: "You get to determine when it end." This in regards to depression, anxiety, or any mental turmoil you may be dealing with. Both of us really resonated with that quote because we BOTH had to make the choice in th...2020-08-1309 minBe You Not ThemNot Letting Your Emotions Own You with Angie SanchezLET'S TALK ABOUT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE! Do you sometimes let your emotions swallow you whole? Do you even KNOW why you feel so strongly about certain situations? Today, we are honored to be talking to the badass Angie Sanchez, INHC. She is a health and mindset coach who specializes in Emotional Intelligence. She’s going to share a lot of knowledge today about how to become more emotionally intelligent, conquering depression and much more! [4:00] Find Out A Little More About Angie. She discusses exactly what an INHC is and what she does to help others. [5:35] What Is E...2020-08-1058 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - The Lovely Envy MonsterMini Pick Me Up - The Lovely Envy Monster Welcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week, our question highlights what we discussed in Episode 15 which was all about taking off those hater shades, getting deep with our envy, and how it impacts our interactions and thoughts of others. In light of understanding where our envy may come from, we a...2020-08-0613 minBe You Not ThemDon't Be a HaterIt is time to take off those hater shades. We see you...tryin' to hide behind them...acting like you have never envied someone before. Whether you like to admit it or not, we all have experienced some form of jealousy towards another’s success. This spans not only in our careers but also finances, fitness and relationships. So today, we call ALL of us out on this. We dive deep into where it comes from and how we can turn envy into something inspirational for each and every one us. [2:20] Seeing Green. Nat & Nina dive into how...2020-08-0332 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Celebrating Your WinsWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week, our question highlights what we discussed in Episode 14, which was all about why we seek external validation whether it is in work, relationships, self-image, etc. Today, we are asking ourselves... What was a recent win that you celebrated yourself without seeking other’s approval? And it's not always about the big...2020-07-3011 minBe You Not ThemStop Seeking Validation From OthersHOW TO LET GO OF THE NEED FOR APPROVAL. We have all been here. You got a promotion and share it with your social circle, only to be disappointed when several friends don’t give you the reaction you expected. You post a cute selfie on Instagram and you constantly keep checking the amount of likes and comments. You’re not alone and you’re not the first! Today we’re talking about why we seek approval from others - and how we can stop and look internally for validation. [1:30] What Does Validation Mean? What is it and why d...2020-07-2743 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Your Looks & Your IdentityAre you ready for your little pick me up? This week, our question will highlight what we discussed in Episode 13, which was all about putting a stop to making beauty our number one value. We want to share that this is something that we BOTH have struggled with as well. We need to reflect and realize that while our body and our beauty is part of who we are, it shouldn't be our entire identity. This weeks question is: Have you ever struggled with how you can be perceived due to your appearance or l...2020-07-2312 minBe You Not ThemYou Are More Than Your Looks#11 - You Are More Than Your Looks THE PRESSURE TO BE PRETTY. We’re already going to warn you from the get-go that this is a topic that drives us nuts. Today’s episode is all about how we as women are conditioned to feel like the number one thing women are valued for is their appearance. The issue with that is… society’s beauty standards are constantly changing and we’re placing our self-worth on something that is fleeting. We are more than just a pretty face. [1:30] What Today’s Discussion Is About - “We need to sto...2020-07-2045 minBe You Not ThemFacing Adversity and Biases in Your Career with Hilliary TurnipseedCue the celebration...This is our first BYNT Interview!!! We have Hilliary Turnipseed joining us on the podcast today. Hilliary brings in her boss ass credentials as a talent lead and workplace strategist to share her experiences with unconscious biases, imposter syndrome and knowing when to NO as an entrepreneur. She is not only an amazing human but the friend that always pushes you to show UP and speak your TRUTH. Meeting Boss Babe Hilliary. Nina and Hilliary dive into a little bit into how they met. It was truly destiny Hilliary Turnipseed, Entrepreneur and j...2020-07-1350 minBe You Not ThemWhere Do I Fit In? The Immigrant ExperienceCULTURAL STEREOTYPES ARE NOT FUN . We have asked this for ourselves for various aspects of our lives from friendships, relationships, even how we network with others; however, this week we discuss this in light of the potential struggles immigrant women face when establishing themselves in the United States. We share our own struggles being raised in different cultures and how we sought belonging in the United States. Let's dive into this deep convo! [2:07] Where is Natassia From? Nat shares her cultural roots and where her parents are from [4:52] Nina, the mixed mutt. Nina dives into...2020-07-0648 minBe You Not ThemRaising Your Hand At WorkIT’S TIME TO PUT YOURSELF IN THE SPOTLIGHT. This is something we both used to struggle with since we were young. Remember in school when you knew the answer to a question but still never raised your hand? Well, that follows us into our career if we don’t get rid of that fear and self doubt. So this episode is all career-centric and we’ll give you tips on how to find your voice in the workplace! [3:00] What Do We Mean By Raising Your Hand? We ain’t talking about physically raising your hand here, but stan...2020-06-2936 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Being Body PositiveMini Pick Me Up - Being Body Positive Welcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week, our question highlights what we discussed in Episode 9 which was all body positivity and what social norms, upbringing, etc., have shaped our thoughts with our bodies. We want to reshape that narrative and therefore ask our listeners the following: What is your...2020-06-2512 minBe You Not ThemLoving Yourself At Any SizeYOUR BODY IS YOUR BODY AND NO ONE ELSES. This week we dive into loving our bodies, no matter WHAT! Yes, we know….easier said than done but we want to flip the switch from picking ourselves apart in our minds to affirming all the love and acceptance we have with our bodies, right here, right now. Not sure where to start in flipping that switch? This episode we not only dive into how to do this but also share what molded our own body perspectives throughout the years. [3:30] The Root of Body Perception. Nina and Nat di...2020-06-2240 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - A Happy Picture Welcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week's question is more of a demand. Well, not a hard one! Picture something that makes you smile. Well... what is it?? We share what first popped in our heads (surprise to no one, Nina pictured petting a dog). How do you feel after picturing and daydreaming of that thing that makes you s...2020-06-1810 minBe You Not ThemGratitude Is A Choice... How To Be GratefulTHE BENEFITS OF PRACTICING GRATITUDE. Ooooh guys, this is something that both of us are very passionate about and we put into practice in our everyday lives! While it may seem corny to say, “There’s so much to be grateful for”... the fact of the matter is, that it’s TRUE. We’ll discuss the benefits of being grateful and what helps us stay positive even when times get rough. [1:00] Why Gratitude is A Choice We start off this episode off by explaining what we mean by gratitude and what we mean by telling you that it’s a cho...2020-06-1534 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Where Are You SettlingWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week's question kinda calls you out a bit...What are some areas right now in your life that you are settling in? Nat & Nina share their struggles in health and we are not only talking physical health but more significantly, mental health too. The timing for this episode is especially relevant as we ar...2020-06-1111 minBe You Not ThemNever Settling#7 - Never Settling YOU ARE WORTH IT. Feel like you keep compromising your non-negotiables for others? Are you in a job or relationship that keeps draining your precious energy? Sometimes we stay in these scenarios out of fear or to appease others; however, we are here to tell you that ISH needs to stop. In this episode, we share our experiences of areas we may have settled in, what we learned, and provide tips on how to call yourself out when you are settling. This one is toughie but as always, it is out of love to...2020-06-0842 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Your Changing Circle Of FriendsWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week's question is: How is your circle of friends different compared to 5 years ago? We’d love to hear your thoughts and your answer! Has your social circle changed after you embarked on a different journey? As always, you can hit us up on the typical channels below! Make sure to subscribe and le...2020-06-0411 minBe You Not ThemBuilding Your Success TribeHOW TO BUILD A POSITIVE SOCIAL CIRCLE. We’re sure you’ve heard the saying, “Birds of a feather flock together.” Who you surround yourself with can either make you or break you. We’ve all been in relationships that seem to always keep us down and made us feel less than our true selves. In this episode, we’re going to go through the 5 steps of building your own THRIVE TRIBE. [3:00] Step 1 - Identifying the Current Status of Your Tribe Who are you in relation to others in your group? Who are the people you spend most o...2020-06-0139 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Do What Scares YouWelcome to this week’s mini pick me up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week's question is a two-parter (yikes!)…Was there something in your life you were ever scared to do but did it anyway? How did you feel afterwards? We have all had those times when we needed to face our fears. Ever feel those insane butterflies of fear? We have all been there and ye...2020-05-2814 minBe You Not ThemThe Intimidation Factor#5 - The Intimidation Factor This episode is all about leaning into challenge, fear, EVERYTHING that will make you successful. We get to the root about why challenges may scare us...even paralyze us and provide some key tips to look at challenges in a different way. [2:12] What do we mean when we say to “lean” into our challenges? Redefine it to be a source of growth Overcoming those fearful butterflies in your stomach Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone Stepping up to the plate Flight vs. Fight response [7:06] Challenges At a Young Age...2020-05-2538 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Getting Your Priorities StraightIt’s another mini mini episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week's question… Was there a time in your life where you realized your priorities were not straight? We have all had those lightbulb moments before in our lives, right? Nina discusses how she realized that engineering is not what she was passionate about and Natassia retells a wake up call she had when her mom ended up in t...2020-05-2112 minBe You Not ThemIt's Never Too Late!IF THESE LADIES CAN DO IT, THEN SO CAN YOU. In this episode, we share the stories of some truly inspiring women who decided to change their paths in life, whether it was in their career or their own health. We hope their stories can serve as a testament that it’s never too late to change your life. [04:30] Vera Wang’s Story - From Figure Skating To Iconic Wedding Dresses [7:00] Joy Mangano - From Single Mom Jumping From Job to Job To A Millionaire Inventor [10:50] Viola Davis - Making Her Break In Movie...2020-05-1851 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - The Compliment That StuckMini Pick Me Up - The Compliment That Stuck Welcome to this week’s Mini Pick Me Up episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! In episode three, we talked about why it's so hard for us to accept compliments and we gave a few tips on how to stop yourself from deflecting them. In light of letting those compliments rain, we ask: What is one compliment that stuck with...2020-05-1411 minBe You Not ThemAccept The Damn ComplimentWHY IS IT SO HARD FOR US TO ACCEPT COMPLIMENTS? We discuss how often we deflect uplifting compliments and get to the root of why it may feel uncomfortable. We provide some tips to break this cycle and be showered with all that positivity and love. LET. IT. RAIN. [1:12] We clarify what “accepting the damn compliment” actually means...no, we don't mean those harassing compliments AKA cat calling or constantly seeking approval from others. [3:08] Compliments that Nina & Nat have struggled with Body Weight Fashion & Style [4:17] Natassia mentions the famed Confidence Code Brings insigh...2020-05-1136 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - What Is Your Negative HabitIt’s another mini mini episode! These little joys of fun are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! This week's question… are you ready for it? What is a negative habit you are trying to overcome right now and how are you going to overcome it? We both discuss a couple of bad eating habits we’re trying to break, from eating when I’m bored to eating a lot of sugar. Negative habits can also be th...2020-05-0714 minBe You Not ThemSelf-Love and Self-TalkHOW YOU TALK TO YOURSELF MATTERS. We’re going to discuss the relationship between our self-talk and how that can affect our self-love. Are you being as kind to yourself as you should? [1:00] Want to hear Nina try to explain a scene from How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days and Natassia not know what the hell she’s talking about? Here you go! [2:48] We Become What We Think The way we think about ourselves colors everything The negative cloud that affects how you see others too Your mind is a battlefield [6:55] Nina’s Feel...2020-05-0447 minBe You Not ThemMini Pick Me Up - Your BYNT MomentWelcome to our first Mini Pick Me Up episode! These little minisodes are bite size tidbits that feature a question tying into each weekly episode. We will both answer the question and pitch it right back to our listeners! In our intro episode, we discussed a little bit about who we are and how BYNT developed. Naturally, we of course, ask ourselves: What is one of your “Be You Not Them” moments in your life? Natassia shares her decision to wear whatever the hell she wants and Nina discusses making the impossible POSSIBLE when a mentor d...2020-04-3013 minBe You Not ThemWhat Molds YouFIND OUT WHAT MOLDS YOU. In this episode, we’re going deep. Both of us dive into what brought us to this journey of self-development and instances from our past that made us who we are today. [02:30] Nina delves into her past Developing a life mantra of “Not Being Enough” beginning at a young age The negative implication of this mantra leading to settling in relationships, over-giving, and placing her worth outside of herself [10:12] How we both struggled with self-doubt The key word of the day ‘rumination’ [11:30] Natassia delves into her past Low self-es...2020-04-2737 minBe You Not ThemIntro: Welcome to Be You Not ThemWelcome to our introductory episode of BYNT!!! This is a short one where we dive into who we are and how BYNT came to be. How did BYNT develop? As two ambitious best friends we always sought to empower everyday women to be their own advocates and the idea of creating a podcast was always on the forefront of our minds but simply, life got in the way. It was until 2019 where Natassia was on her way to New Orleans where the idea came about again and of course, as the bestie soulmates they are, Nina had t...2020-04-2013 min