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Work Hard, Life HardEPI 053 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Katee Duarte: Intentionality, Boundaries, and Community on Social Media + In Real LifeIt has been ONE YEAR of the Work Hard, Life Hard Podcast! I couldn’t be more proud of the community that we have grown over the past 53 episodes to get us to this point. That being said, I am officially wrapping up Season 1 of the show with today’s episode, and I am going out with a BANG because of this guest.In this episode, I share personal updates and show updates before diving into a Guest Talk with my good friend, Katee Duarte.I’ve known + worked with Katee for over 8...2023-11-1553 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 052 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Jaime Brideau: Nutrition + Work/Life Balance as Mind, Body, + SoulHappy Wednesday!This week, I have my friend, Jaime Brideau, on the show for an amazing Guest Talk! Jaime is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (AKA Holistic Nutritionist), Sports Nutrition Therapist, Life Coach, and Metabolic Balance Coach. After experiencing a serious health scare, Jaime’s life was turned upside down. From this experience, she seeks to provide realistic tools for everyone to take their health into their own hands and see the power that whole foods, a healthy spirit, and a healthy mindset can have.We dive into exactly what this journey entailed for Jaime, and how sh...2023-11-0847 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 051 [TEE TALK] November Intentions: Presence + ReflectionWhat’s going on, everyone?! Happy November!In today’s episode, I’m here to chat about a really important life event that happened recently–my champagne birthday! On October 30, I turned 30 on the 30th! And in the days leading up to my birthday, I decided to create a list of 30 Things I’ve Learned By My 30th Birthday.In the creation of this list, I realized EXACTLY what my November intentions were going to be: presence and reflection. So, we chat more about what those two words mean for the last two months of 2023.Ke...2023-11-0116 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 050 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Stacey Watts: Advice from a Social Media Coach Part 2I’m BACK this week with Part 2 of the Guest Talk with my friend, social media coach, Stacey Watts!If you haven’t listened to Part 1, STOP and listen. Then, come back and catch the rest of our conversation! In this episode, Stacey and I talk a lot more about SOCIAL and the biggest “how-to’s” on social media, including being social on social! Then, I check in with her on her rating of how she’s able to balance her work/life balance. We also got into a good conversation about taking breaks on social media. Key...2023-10-2538 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 049 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Stacey Watts: Advice from a Social Media Coach Part 1I have a treat for all of you for the next TWO weeks. I have my friend, social media coach, Stacey Watts, here to talk about social media, entrepreneurship, and work/life balance. While talking to Stacey, I quickly realized that she’s in a very unique situation… she’s a business owner deeply intertwined in the 24-hour industry of social media… how the HECK does she balance that?!?While listening to this episode, you’ll see that she has some really amazing ways she’s able to still properly manage her work/life balance without burning herself out. So, for...2023-10-1840 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 048 [TEE TALK] My Work/Life Balance Self-Assessment is Here!I’m BACK this week and finally feeling better! To start today’s episode, I’m being open + honest with you all because my last 10 days have been extremelyyyyyy busy and my balance has been thrown off. I wanted to share this life update with you all because I don’t want you all to think that I have the perfect balance all the time–because I definitely DON’T!Whenever I’m feeling off-balanced, I take a step back and set some goals for myself and that’s exactly what I did. So, I share my 3 goals for October and...2023-10-1114 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 047 [TEE TALK] 3 Episodes You Need To Listen To In OctoberHello, gang! Today, I’m reporting to live from my bedroom because I’m SICK!I’ve been working really hard and life-ing really hard recently, and unfortunately, it’s caught up to me. #sadtimes.I debated even telling you all this today, but what’s really important to me is that I show up for all of you really authentically week over week, and so, here I am, exposing myself that my balance has been off recently and this is the outcome. So, for today’s episode, I want to take you back to 3 episode...2023-10-0404 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 046 [TEE TALK] Fall-ing for Sleep, Rest, + RecoveryI have a short + sweet episode for everyone today. We are FALL-ing into a new season now that fall is here, and I want to talk about something extremely important–rest, sleep, + recovery. Now, you might be thinking “This isn’t the first time she’s talked about this” and you’re right! It’s not! And, it’s not going to be my last, either!Everyone is looking for that quick fix to feel better, and we often look for it in the wrong places. I’m here to tell you (and many others who are WAY more quali...2023-09-2715 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 045 [TEE TALK] My 3 Takeaways From Seeing Dr. Andrew HubermanLast week, my boyfriend Jamal and I went to see Dr. Andrew Huberman LIVE in downtown Toronto. If you don’t know who Dr. Huberman is, you can find out more about him here and down below in the show notes.After listening to him talk for almost 2 hours, I left with many thoughts, inspiration, and opinions, and I wanted to gather all of that information and share it with you.AKA - THIS EPISODE!I share my 3 key takeaways from Dr. Huberman’s talk, and I challenge you to listen, take it in, and...2023-09-2021 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 044 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Charity Elliott: Advocating for Your Health + Implementing a Lifestyle Approach for Proper BalanceIn this episode, I have my friend Charity Elliott, Founder of Charity Elliott Nutrition, on the show! She shows up and is READY to share her journey with her health, which includes chronic health issues from the age of 15. Then, we chat more about her view of nutrition, how to approach health the most effectively, and how to overcome the overwhelm around a healthy lifestyle approach. Of course, all of this is interweaved throughout all aspects of her life including her work/life balance as an entrepreneur and business owner.Key Takeaways:Struggling to find your...2023-09-1355 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 043 [TEE TALK] How To Not Take Work Home With YouHappy September, gang!Can you believe there are only 4 months left of 2023? To kick off September, we’re going to chat today about what these next 4 months will look like FOR YOU. Remember – what you need to better your work/life balance will look different than other people, and that’s okay! So, let’s set some intentions on what “success” will look like for you over the next 4 months.Then, we talk about a topic that I often get asked A LOT – “How do I leave work at work and not take the stress/worry/overload home wi...2023-09-0621 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 042 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Phil Dantas: How Boundaries + Discipline Have Changed His Life as a Sales ProfessionalIf you’re in sales, then this episode is a must-listen for you!Today, I have my friend and sales leader extraordinaire Phillip Dantas on the show. Phil and I met working together years ago at a tech company in Toronto, and we’ve been connected ever since.Phil is someone who leads by example, and within the last 2 years, has significantly changed his approach to his work/life balance. In this episode, he walks us through this journey, and shares how he’s trying to change the hustle sales culture by focusing on individual impact.2023-08-3043 min
The Balance with Britt PodcastFrom Burnout to Bliss: Tee Komsa's Path to Work-Life BalanceThis week Britt chats with Tee Komsa, a millennial woman working in the corporate world while managing her own side-hustle business in virtual operations. With her full-time job in the Learning & Development industry, she is passionate about soft skill development and leadership. She's the founder and CEO of her Virtual Operations business, The Letter Tee, where she helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow the operations and project management side of their businesses.If you are working hard but forgetting to LIFE HARD as well, this episode is so important to listen to. Listen in...2023-08-2956 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 041 [TEE TALK] Dealing with Change, Anxiety, and TrustFirst things first: I NEED YOUR HELP!The one-year anniversary of the show is coming up in November, and I’m already starting to plan something BIG! As a result, I need your help to answer this one question for me: what is one thing you are really struggling with in your work/life balance? DM me on IG to share your answer!Now - into today’s episode! I’m here this week with a Tee Talk as we reach the end of August and bring on Septem...2023-08-2313 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 040 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Kristine Munro: Empowering Women, Self-Discovery, and Finding Your True PassionIf you’re looking for your passion in life, you NEED to listen to this episode. This week’s guest is Kristine Munro, and she is a force to be reckoned with. After building a 7-figure, award-winning real estate and finance business, Kristine left it all to start over and find her true calling. We talk about all of this and more, including energy and intention during this episode.Key Takeaways:Overwhelm = Abundance Don’t label your daysThe importance of adaptingKnow your intentionYou have your answersDo the inner workThank you, Kristine, for coming on the show + sharin...2023-08-1654 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 039 [TEE TALK] Taking Advantage of August + Your Inner WisdomIf you wish to solve all of your problems all at once, this episode is for you. This conversation has really come up often in my conversations with guests, loved ones, and friends recently, so I thought it was time to address it!I wish I could snap my fingers and everything would be resolved and I would be “happy.” But, unfortunately, it just doesn’t work that way. Instead, maybe the REAL solution is shifting our perspectives to listen to the inner wisdom trying to guide us one step at a time–and we discuss what this looks li...2023-08-0914 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 038 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Tony Wang: Transforming You + Your Work/Life BalanceIf you’re looking to start transforming your life, this episode is for you! This week, I have marketing guru Tony Wang as the guest on my show where he shares his journey of building 8-figure marketing businesses and not loving what he was doing.Instead of staying in the hustle culture, Tony dove into a spiritual transformation and he shares it all with us in the episode! Then, he talks about how that’s changed his life, including his work/life balance!Key Takeaways:Enjoying the journeyThe comparison gameMoney flows to valueExternal productivity vs. inte...2023-08-0250 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 037 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Rebeka Swayne: Navigating Work/Life Balance After MAJOR Uncontrollable Life ChangesI have another Guest Talk lined up for you all with my friend and co-worker, Rebeka Swayne! We’ve been working together for almost a year now, and when Rebeka reached out to me asking to be on the show—I knew I had to say yes.But, probably for a different reason than you think. Rebeka has experienced an extremely significant, emotional, and devastating life event recently, and she wanted to come on to talk about her story, share her experience, and of course, chat work/life balance. Key Takeaways:A wellness chec...2023-07-2654 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 036 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Brittany Nicholson-Park: Holistic Nutrition + Your Work/Life BalanceWelcome to the show Brittany Nicholson-Park! Britt, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, is the guest on this week’s episode and she’s READY to share all the details about nutritional health. When Britt first reached out to me, I was pumped to have the first nutritionist on the show because how you fuel your body is directly + seamlessly linked to our work/life balance! We talk about how every day is different - nutritionally AND in terms of your work/life balance - and that’s A-okay! Then, we talk about prioritization, stress management, and the mind-gut connection. I love...2023-07-1958 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 035 [TEE TALK] 8 Tips to Combat Work-From-Home ExhaustionIn today’s episode, let’s be present with one another to talk about a real work-from-home (WFH) problem–exhaustion. But before we dig into that, I’m talking to you all about THREADS, Meta’s newest social media platform. If you’re on Threads, follow me at @tkoms! But back to the topic at hand–what is work-from-home exhaustion?Well, it’s something that all people who WFH experience at some point or another. And the reason why is that working from home means that you live/work/eat/play all in the exact same space...2023-07-1229 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 034 [TEE TALK] Life/Work Balance + The #1 Ranked Country for BalanceHappy Hump Day, gang!Today, I’m back with another Tee Talk where I’m focusing on two topics: The idea of life/work balance (yes, you read that right)The country ranked #1 for work/life balanceThe idea of life-work balance means that, maybe, we should stop putting the “work” part of work/life balance FIRST, and instead, put the “life” first! Interestinggggg - I talk about how this perspective can be game-changing for us! Then, I talk about a brand-new study that came out recently that ranked the best countries for work/life ba...2023-07-0521 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 033 [TEE TALK] Increasing Your Motivation This SummerIn today’s episode, I’m BACK with a Tee Talk focused specifically in our work bucket because I feel like we like to focus on the life bucket because we don’t normally spend a lot of time there.So, if we look at our work bucket, we all know that summer is FINALLY here, which typically can mean a very busy time in your life bucket. So, I want to ask you a question–Have you ever experienced lower motivation during the summer months?I’m sharing with you today my one tip on how to...2023-06-2813 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 032 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Whitney MacKenzie: Being Present, Knowing Yourself, + Tips to Financial FreedomIf you’re looking for inspiration, then today’s episode is for you! Today, I have entrepreneur and financial expert Whitney MacKenzie on the show. I was pumped when Whitney reached out to me asking to be on the show. Then, after learning even more about who she is and what she balances, I quickly realized that Whit is a POWERHOUSE. Her perspective on life, balancing her work + her life all while managing her relationships and taking care of herself is truly inspiring. Also, the fact that she is a money guru instantly got me excited to hear what...2023-06-2147 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 031 [TEE TALK] A Reminder About BalanceHappy Wednesday, gang! I’m back with ANOTHER Tee Talk this week. Can you believe we’ve been doing this together for 7 months now?! I know… me neither!Today’s episode is short and sweet because I have an insanely busy weekend last week and my balance is feeling completely off. I need to spend some extra time recovering and resting. But, I wanted to catch you all up on the FIRST KEYNOTE that I presented last week–so pumped about this! Then, I recently read a passage that I needed to share with you all because I think it’s...2023-06-1413 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 030 [TEE TALK] A Scale Check-In + Being IntentionalHappy June, everyone! I’m BACK this week with a Tee Talk since we are officially halfway through 2023–how the heck did that happen?!My Tee Talk this week is short + sweet, and I’m bringing you back to the basics. I wanted to check in with you all on your current scale (1 to 5) of where your work/life balance is. Then, I wanted to remind you about what your OPTIONS are from there. But, you can’t have options if you don’t reflect on where you’re at! Key Takeaways:Happy June!Back to basi...2023-06-0710 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 029 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Monica Khalil: Small Business Success, Supporting Local, + Having a Support SystemWe’re back this week with a new guest talk featuring Toronto small-business owner, Monica Khalil. I kept seeing Monica come up on my FYP on TikTok, and after checking out her store, I knew I needed to reach out to her.I was inspired by Monica’s passion and drive to succeed as the owner of SnaptureThis, a woman-owned paper goods, gifts and dried floral shop located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. In our conversation, we chat about her work/life balance, her transition to opening her storefront, how she balances it all, and her newest vent...2023-05-3144 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 028 [TEE TALK] Mental Health + Work/Life BalanceI’m BACK this week with a Tee Talk on a matter that’s deeply important to me–mental health. In case you didn’t know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I thought it was appropriate to speak about it and its impact on work/life balance. At the end of the day, everything affects your work/life balance including your mental health! Like your physical health, mental health should be treated like a muscle + something you build habits around to keep it operating in your favour.In today’s episode, I share 4 tips that you c...2023-05-2418 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 027 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Shelby Kammerer: Transitions, Flexibility, + Integrating Fitness Into Your BalanceA new guest talk is here this week with my friend, Shelby Kammerer! FUN FACT ABOUT ME + SHELBY - we were duet partners at the age of 6 + 7! Our very first jazz duet was to the song Swingin’ on a Star, and we won 1st place at every single competition we did that year. This led to us being duet partners for YEARS!I was so excited she wanted to come on the show to catch up on life with me and chat about her work/life balance now that she’s balancing her business and 2 babi...2023-05-1750 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 026 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Kristina Hudson: Learning to Let Go, Shift Your Priorities, and Push for Your PassionWe’re back this week with another Guest Talk featuring the entrepreneurial guru herself, Kristina Hudson!Kristina and I grew up dancing together, and we’ve been connected ever since! When she wanted to come onto the show, I was ECSTATIC to talk to her about her work/life balance and how she balances it all! In today’s episode, Kristina talks about her life changes over the last ten years, which include many businesses, a husband, and two babies! We talk about the impact this has had on her work/life balance, and how she’s able t...2023-05-1038 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 025 [TEE TALK] Being in Autopilot + Learning to PivotIf you feel like you are on autopilot, this episode is for you!It’s May–and this new month is bringing me to talk about being stagnant. Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions? Another day comes and goes just like the one before and you don’t necessarily feel like you’re in control? Acting on autopilot is something that we ALL need to be aware of and check ourselves from time to time. It’s easy to go about our everyday life and not spend the proper amount of time tr...2023-05-0317 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 024 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Jeannette Orazietti: Prioritizing Mental Health + Trusting In Your Own PathIn today’s episode, mental health is talked about in a way that has never been seen on the show so far. I have my friend, the talented + fabulous, Jeannette Orazietti with me today. She is the owner of Jeannette’s Custom Cakes + JCC Sugar, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I’ve known Jeannette for a long time and we’ve always been able to stay connected one way or another. I first met her when she was my gymnastics coach when I was 10! I’ve always admired Jeannette for her ability to be tran...2023-04-2646 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 023 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Mike White: Gratitude, Positivity, and Living Life AwakeIf you’re looking to make some mindset changes, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! We are BACK this week with a guest talk with the one and only, Mike White.Mike was introduced to me a few years back and I instantly connected to his story, his unique perspective on life, and how he works with individuals to help them navigate their journey of life.This episode is nothing short of inspirational. Mike drops some knowledge around attraction, change, and gratitude, which are essential elements to integrate into your work and your life bucket.2023-04-1948 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 022 [TEE TALK] Quarterly Check-In: I’m Holding You ALL Accountable!What’s up, everybody! I missed the 1-on-1 interaction over these last few weeks (even though I know my GUEST TALKS have been straight FIRE recently), so I wanted to come on here and check in with you all!You might not want to hear this, but a full QUARTER of 2023 is already done! So… you know what that means? We need to take time to REFLECT on what the heck has been going on for you! If I’m not going to hold you accountable, then who will?! ;) In today’s episode, I walk you through...2023-04-1215 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 021 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Alena Luciani: Daily Habits, Sleep, Nutrition, and the Fitness IndustryIn today’s episode, I have a well-known Toronto personal training coach Alena Luciani join me to talk allll about her work/life balance! Alena comes forward in today’s episode OPEN and HONEST about the fact that her work/life balance is currently sitting at a 1.5/5… and she’s okay with it! She understands the season of life she’s in right now, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still take care of herself with KEY daily habits just for her.This conversation enthralled both of us and then before we knew it, we had been talking f...2023-04-051h 02Work Hard, Life HardEPI 020 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Erika Colwell: Showing Up, Taking Risks, and Embracing ChangeIt’s a family affair in today’s episode! I have my *favourite* cousin, Erika Colwell, as my guest on the show this week and when I tell you she’s a firecracker–I mean it! Erika and I spent a lot of time together as kids and we continue to navigate through life together. I was pumped she wanted to come on the show because she’s been absolutely CRUSHING IT in her work bucket and her life bucket in recent years and I wanted to talk to her alllll about it.We talk about the all-encompassing element of...2023-03-2940 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 019 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Jennifer Deane: Reflection, Decision-Making, and ValuesToday’s episode is going to be good for your soul. I have my Certified Executive Coach, Jennifer Deane, as today’s guest, and she lays down some critical keys on how you can create and maintain a healthy, sustainable work/life balance.In this episode, we talk about how Jenn has achieved a work/life balance that she is extremely happy with… including making sure she has POPCORN! (once you listen, you’ll understand). We discuss how big life decisions have a major impact on someone’s work/life balance without them even realizing it. Then, we talk about...2023-03-2245 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 018 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Bronson Kovacs: Life Transitions, Having a Plan, and Starting Your Own BusinessToday’s guest is a childhood friend of mine, and I’m so excited he wanted to come onto the show to talk about a huge life transition he’s made recently. Everyone, meet Bronson Kovacs! If you’re going through a transition in your life, this is a must-listen episode for you! As someone who’s known Bronson for my entire life, it was so interesting for me to be able to sit down with him and have him talk about his life since he’s retired from playing professional hockey.We talk about his preparation...2023-03-1551 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 017 [TEE TALK] Today, We Celebrate WomenHappy International Women’s Day! Today, we’re celebrating women and everything that they contribute to society.I’m sharing with you all an inspiring quote by @nicolajanehobbs that I came across recently because it brought up a lot of emotions about being a woman. Then, I finish with one of my absolute favourite quotes of all time by @rupikaur_. I hope this episode leaves you with love and inspiration. Key Takeaways:Women are rockstarsWomen are strong + powerfulHave you met a relaxed woman?Something other than prettyThank you to the women who have shaped...2023-03-0818 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 016 [GUEST TALK] featuring Kylie Filotto: The Dance Industry, Setting Boundaries, and Learning to Life HardToday, I’m diving into an industry that I’ve lived and breathed since the age of 3–the dance industry–with one of my friends, the very talented Kylie Filotto.Our conversation begins with Kylie outlining her work/life balance as a full-time dance teacher and choreographer, and when I say we go off from there, I mean it! We talk about how demanding the industry is, the importance of creating boundaries and rest days, how to stay creative, and how to prioritize life-ing hard. We also talk about a conversation I’m super passionate about, which is the transi...2023-03-011h 00Work Hard, Life HardEPI 015 [TEE TALK] Patience with the ProcessIf your patience has been low recently… this episode is for YOU!In today’s episode, I’m talking about something that I truly needed a reminder on this week–PATIENCE! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I forget about the true meaning of practicing patience because I get so caught up in the day-to-day… I just want to do things and then see the results!This isn’t a bad way of thinking, per se, but sometimes, it’s really hard to find perspective when I’m operating like this. So today, I break it down for...2023-02-2216 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 014 [TEE TALK] Work/Life Balance in this Post-Pandemic WorldIn today’s show, I’m talking about something that’s been on my mind since I started the show–work/life balance in this post-pandemic world.The fact of the matter is that people are struggling–we aren’t the same people we were before the pandemic! The statistics are telling us that people are working more, are extremely stressed, and not prioritizing their work/life balance. Also, we can’t really understand the impact that the pandemic truly has had on all of us. So, in today’s episode, I dig into all of this, the impact...2023-02-1525 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 013 [TEE TALK] You’re Not Alone!Today, it just felt right to talk about hard days… having them, acknowledging them, and knowing that you ARE NOT ALONE!If I’m being honest (which you’ll see very much so in today’s episode), even talking about this subject is a hard one for me. It feels so uncomfortable and vulnerable to share my experiences with you all. But, I know all of you are here to support me, are here to learn, and are hear to listen to me (so thank you for that!).Today, I open the door about how everyone experiences hard days and that har...2023-02-0812 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 012 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Erin Berube: Mom Guilt, Work/Life Balance as a Leader, & Working to LiveIf you’re a parent, you NEED to listen to this episode. This week, I have one of my all-time FAVOURITE people on the show, my manager, mentor, and friend, the amazing Erin Berube. As the VP of Operations for Vivo Team, she has an exceptional reputation with her unique blend of tactical and strategic vision and organizational excellence. Her ability to bring order and calm to dynamic teams and projects while creating an environment of success is her specialty.Erin is my direct manager and someone who has truly shaped me into the professional that I am today. In to...2023-02-0144 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 011 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Renée Safrata: Burnout, Emotional Intelligence, & Her CEO LensI’m ECSTATIC to have MY CEO, the fabulous Renée Safrata, join me for this week’s episode! Not only is she the CEO of Vivo Team, but Renée is a mentor, friend, and one badass woman!In today’s episode, she is open and honest about work/life balance differences between generations. She shares her intense experience with burnout in her 40s–a lesson we can ALL take learnings from. She also digs more into emotional intelligence and the role it plays in having a proper work/life balance, the reason why she’s so passionate about having...2023-01-2547 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 010 [TEE TALK] It’s All About Me TimeIf you need some time to yourself, you NEED to listen to this episode!Now that the new year is well underway, it’s time to talk about an important element of your life bucket that you SHOULD be prioritizing–ME TIME!I’ve heard time and time again how hard it is for people to find the time just for themselves because other things take priority–and I completely get it! I used to be one of those people! But, I realized that by always pushing through and trying to get things done instead of prioritizing time for myse...2023-01-1821 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 009 [TEE TALK] Addressing the Quiet QuitterIn today’s episode, we are diving into the work bucket of the work/life balance and talking about a HOT topic over the last 6 months–-the quiet quitter!This went viral 6 months ago on TikTok because of a Gen Z TikToker admitting that he’s a quiet quitter. From there, corporate North America has responded and it’s all become a MESS!After months of following along and doing some deep-dive research, I’m ready to open the conversation about the quiet quitter, the stats around it, and the impact it has on the employee/employer relationship. THEN, I’m really exc...2023-01-1127 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 008 [TEE TALK] 3 Friendly Reminders to Start 2023HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨It’s 2023, baby! I’m kicking off the first episode of 2023 by FINALLY sharing my word of 2023, and trust me–it’s a goodie!With the start of a new year comes A LOT of emotions, feelings, and pressures. In today’s episode, I want to acknowledge all of that, and also talk about a few things that I think will resonate with you. I talk about the January Scaries (you know–the anxiety you felt when you realized the holidays were over?) and finish off this episode by sharing my 3 friendly reminders to carry with you into...2023-01-0412 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 007 [TEE TALK] Reflection + Goal-Setting for 2023 Part 2In today’s episode (Part 2), I'm back talking about reflection and goal-setting. As the year comes to a close, I can't stress enough how vital these elements are to a proper work/life balance. In Part 2, we're analyzing the next steps after the reflection and goal identification from Part 1. We need to prioritize goals and then focus on HOW and WHAT we need to be doing to execute them. Key Takeaways:Ranking your goalsTime allocationTime blocking your goalsAccountability check-insWord of the Year: 2023Connect with me on IG! Personal: @tkoms Podcast: @workhardlifehardpodcast www.workhardlifehard.com2022-12-2819 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 006 [TEE TALK] Reflection + Goal-Setting for 2023 Part 1In today’s episode (Part 1), I’m talking about reflection and goal-setting–two critical elements that relate to your work/life balance. I know that both of these processes can feel extremely overwhelming for people–I GET IT! That used to be me, too! That’s why, I’m sharing the tools that I use to both reflect and to goal set at the end of my year in hopes that it will help you, too!Key Takeaways:Check-In: how are you mentally?The importance of reflectionHow to reflectGoal-setting: identify your sub-buckets1 big goal and 1 tactical goal...2022-12-2119 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 005 [TEE TALK] Holiday OverwhelmI’m acknowledging it’s mid-December, and what better time to talk about holiday overwhelm than now?!In today’s episode, I have a CONFESSION for you all, and then I talk about how I navigated through my recent epiphany. Then, we talk about the looming holiday season that is right around the corner, and I share with you my 4 VIBES that I’m trying to embody to help overcome some of my overwhelm.Key Takeaways:Holiday overwhelm is normalThis season looks different for everyoneSetting intentions can help you navigate through a busy periodIt’s time to rest + recharge - you dese...2022-12-1417 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 004 [TEE TALK] My absolute favourite process: TIME BLOCKING!In today’s episode, we’re talking about my favourite process of all time–and if you know me, that’s saying something–TIME BLOCKING!I talk about why I started time blocking, why multi-tasking isn’t ACTUALLY a thing, and how to time block in both your work bucket and personal bucket. I then share my TOP resource, my Weekly Goals + Planning process, with you so that you can start to implement time blocking for you!Key Takeaways:You aren’t going to do everything you set out to do–and that’s totally OKAY!Be flexible and re...2022-12-0731 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 003 [TEE TALK] One Word: BoundariesI’m back with my latest TEE TALK, and today I’m getting into my MOST requested topic: BOUNDARIES.In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries in regard to overworking and how much work you do during your life-ing time. I want to focus on boundaries you can put into place to help make sure the work section of your life isn’t creeping into the life section TOO much. To help, I share my 3 steps to creating boundaries.Key Takeaways:3 Steps to BoundariesBe patientBe consistentEpisode Sponsor:Thank you, Bro Dough, for sponsoring this epi...2022-11-3026 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 002 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Jamal Muckett-Sobers: Where's Your Scale?!Today’s episode is the show’s very first Guest Talk, and who better to have as my first guest than my long-term boyfriend, Jamal! I was so excited to ask him to be on the show, and was even MORE excited when he said YES!In today’s episode, we take a look at who Jamal is, his experience, and how he balances it all.Key takeaways from the episode:Be flexible and know yourself.Assess your current schedule - how is your scale currently balanced?Using the 411 goal-setting model as a guide.Connect with Jamal...2022-11-2334 minWork Hard, Life HardEPI 001 [TEE TALK] It’s TIME! The Work Hard, Life Hard Podcast is here!Welcome to the show! I’m excited that launch day is FINALLY here. Starting this podcast has been a DREAM of mine for a while now, and seeing it come to fruition has been amazing (and scary)–and now, the best part is here because I get to bring each and every one of you along on this journey with me.In today’s first episode, I want you to learn more about me, my experience, and what has led me to this point of starting this podcast. After listening, don’t forget to enter my giveaway by doing the following...2022-11-1615 minWork Hard, Life HardThe TrailerWelcome to the Work Hard, Life Hard podcast!I’m extremely excited that you’re along with me on this journey as I launch this podcast! This trailer is going to give you the DETAILS about what this show is going to be about.The goal for this show is to TALK about that work/life balance - for you, for me, and for EVERYONE! We’ll dig into HOW to work hard to achieve your career ambitions while at the same time life-ing hard to truly take care of yourself. Together, we’re going to...2022-10-1304 min