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The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaTaking Big Swings featuring Kevin BoehmIn this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The Connection Code, Jeana and Rachel sit down with restaurateur, storyteller, and author of forthcoming book Kevin Boehm. They open the show reflecting on their own bold life moves—Jeana quitting a job after one day, Rachel moving to Chicago without a job—and then dive into Kevin’s extraordinary journey: from his early restaurant hustle to co-founding the award-winning Boka Restaurant Group.Kevin shares how ambition once filled a void in his life, the emotional toll of performative connection in hospitality, and how he’s learning to live...2025-05-2946 min
The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaThe Compliment Theory, Girls Trip Drama, and the Power of Creating Out LoudThis week on The Connection Code, it’s just Jeana and Rachel—and they’re diving into everything from cold emails to wedding thank-you notes to the group trip that never was.Rachel unveils her “Compliment Theory”—a simple but powerful method for building meaningful connections with people you admire. Spoiler: Mark Cuban, Kara Swisher, and Tom Costello have all written back. Jeana asks how this applies to starting fresh in a new town, and together they brainstorm a game plan for creating community from scratch.In Show & Tell, Jeana shares...2025-05-2146 min
The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaThe Power of Showing Up (feat. Sarah Spain)In this lively, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud episode, Jeana and Rachel sit down with award-winning sports journalist, podcast host, and soon-to-be author Sarah Spain to talk about the surprising ways movement, friendship, and connection intersect.The episode kicks off with a personal exploration of how team sports—and even just trying something new—can help us build relationships, confidence, and community. That theme flows seamlessly into Sarah's story, from being a college athlete to becoming what she calls the "social chair" of her life, building a network that’s equal parts powerful and deeply personal.2025-05-151h 16
The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaOne Connection Can Change Everything: How Mo News Was Born (Featuring Mosh Oinounou)In this heartfelt and humorous episode of The Connection Code, Jeana and Rachel sit down with Mosh Oinounou, the founder of Mo News, to explore how one person—and one push—can change everything.Mosh shares the origin story of Mo News, from a private Instagram feed created during the pandemic to a 500k+ strong multimedia news platform.Along the way, we hear how his wife Alex nudged him out of his comfort zone and into the spotlight, and how the community he built continues to shape the future of i...2025-05-071h 10
The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaHow Do You Stay Close to Friends in Different Family Stages?This week on The Connection Code, Jeana and Rachel dive into a big, heartfelt question: What does it take to maintain friendships when you're in different family situations than your friends?They explore how milestones like marriage and parenthood can shift friendships—sometimes causing hurt feelings on both sides—and share their own vulnerable stories of navigating these changes. From Rachel’s reflections on being one of the last in her friend group to have kids, to Jeana’s experience supporting friends with children while growing her own family, they reveal how easy it is to mi...2025-04-3038 min
The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana4. Building Connection Through Better Questions (Featuring Danielle Robay)Ready to get better at making friends, asking deeper questions, and maybe even sending a bamboo plant or two? We’re joined by Danielle Robay — media host, master question-asker, and connection enthusiast — to talk about how curiosity, generosity, and a little bit of chutzpah can change your life (and your friendships). Plus, a few stories that will have you laughing and taking notes.In this episode, we feature our guest Danielle Robay. She is a media personality, content creator, moderator and host of my favorite weekly listen - the Question Everything podcast. She also create...2025-04-2654 min
The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaWhat Makes Someone a Good Friend - And How Do You Get Closer?This week on The Connection Code, Rachel and Jeana explore what turns a casual connection into a close friendship—hint: it involves shared history, vulnerability, and the kind of trust that lets you ask for a ride to the airport. They also try the 36 Questions That Lead to Love and get real about ambition, anxiety, and the people who help us feel truly seen.2025-04-1852 min
The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaWhat are generous connections and what can we learn from a 5th grade babysitter's club?Rachel Gillman and Jeana Anderson Cohen discuss the concept of "generous connection" on this week's episode. They explore the difference between giving directions and offering a ride, emphasizing the importance of providing substantial help, such as making warm introductions and sharing detailed, specific advice. Rachel highlights her preference for aiding college students and those going through tough transitions. Jeana shares her practice of always saying "yes" to her community and the impact of setting big, audacious goals. They also touch on the importance of reciprocity, the benefits of making new connections, and the value of clear intentions and norms...2025-04-0926 min
The Connection Code with Rachel and JeanaWelcome to The Connection CodeWelcome to The Connection Code, a podcast where two friends explore the relationships that make your life and work just a little bit better. Your hosts are Rachel Gillman Rischall and Jeana Anderson Cohen. Rachel is the creator of Three PR and Jeana says that she's a master of relationships and networking - last year she logged just how many connections she made for other people (and it was about 150).Jeana is the founder of aSweatLife and has spent more than 13 years on a...2025-03-3140 min
Dear FoundHer...How to Build a Business through the Power of Your Network and Contact List with Rachel Gillman Rischall, Founder of Three PRYou might not realize, but your network and your contact list is likely the key to unlocking your next opportunity. This week's guest, Rachel Gillman Rischall, Founder of Three PR, has been leveraging the power of relationships and persistence for over 15 years.Rachel Rischall graduated from college amid a tough job market. With no job prospects in sight, a conversation with a counselor launched her career in public relations. After wrapping up her tenure as the Director of Marketing Communications for a restaurant group, Rachel emailed her network, letting them know that she could take on a...2022-01-0555 min