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  • Surviving or Thriving In A New City

    Surviving or Thriving In A New City
    Sep 21 2024

    In this conversation, Bailey & Sarah share their experiences of moving to different cities and the lessons learned along the way. They discuss the challenges of making friends, the importance of community, and the personal growth that comes from embracing change. The conversation emphasizes the value of being open to new experiences, the power of solitude, and the necessity of taking action to create connections in a new environment.

    Takeaways

    • Making friends in a new place often requires stepping out of your comfort zone.
    • Action breeds clarity; taking the first step can lead to new opportunities.
    • Finding local businesses can help create a sense of community.
    • Embracing solitude can lead to self-discovery and empowerment.
    • It's important to be open and approachable when trying to meet new people.
    • Volunteering or joining local groups can help you connect with others.
    • Every move comes with its own set of challenges and lessons.
    • Creating your own community is possible if it doesn't already exist.
    • The journey of moving can be both exciting and daunting, but it's worth it.

    Sound Bites

    • "You can always come home."
    • "Action breeds clarity."
    • "You just figure it the fuck out."

    Chapters

    00:00 Navigating New Beginnings: Moving to a New City

    02:51 Building Connections: Making Friends in a New Place

    05:46 The Journey of Self-Discovery: Lessons from Moving

    09:02 Finding Community: The Importance of Local Connections

    11:53 Overcoming Challenges: The Reality of Relocation

    14:48 Embracing Change: The Joys and Struggles of New Environments

    17:49 Creating Your Own Path: Starting New Ventures

    21:12 The Power of Being Alone: Embracing Solitude

    24:06 Advice for New Movers: Finding Your Place

    27:01 Reflections on Past Moves: What We Learned

    30:14 Final Thoughts: Embracing the Adventure of Moving
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    47 min
  • The Power of Nontraditional Decisions

    The Power of Nontraditional Decisions
    Sep 13 2024
    Bailey Martindale and Sarah Breshears discuss their non-traditional lives and the impact of making unconventional decisions. Bailey shares her personal experiences of growing up in a non-traditional family, being a single mother, and pursuing education and career opportunities outside of the norm. They discuss the importance of embracing non-traditional paths and the freedom it brings. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of moving to new cities and the personal growth that comes from stepping outside of one's comfort zone. Bailey Martindale shares stories about influential people in her life, including her stepmom and Meme, who instilled in her a sense of non-traditionalism and a desire for more. Sarah Breshears also discusses her background, growing up in a small town with limited financial resources, and her journey from cosmetology school to becoming a speech therapist. She eventually transitioned to working in a hospital but experienced burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. She then moved to Destin and started her own business, Social Moguls, which focuses on social media marketing. Meanwhile, Bailey Martindale talks about her career path, starting with PR and journalism, working in sales for a tech startup, and eventually finding her passion in branding and marketing. She shares her experiences working in different industries and the challenges she faced, including cultural differences and gender biases. Bailey's journey led her to start her own businesses. Bailey Martindale shares her journey of starting her own marketing company and eventually pivoting to focus on brand strategy. She also discusses her experience starting a lipstick company called Femmeciety. Bailey opens up about her challenging childhood and the complex relationship she has with her parents. She emphasizes the importance of therapy and personal growth in healing those relationships. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact of non-traditional decisions and the importance of living authentically.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:08 Embracing Non-Traditional Paths08:22 Overcoming Challenges and Defying Expectations13:12 Moving and Building a New Life23:50 The Impact of Non-Traditional Decisions29:16 Experiencing Diversity and New Perspectives32:08 The Influence of Important People35:02 Growing Up in a Small Town38:23 From Cosmetology School to Speech Therapy49:18 Experiencing Burnout and Seeking Change50:44 Starting a Business and Learning New Skills55:18 Navigating Cultural Differences and Gender Biases01:07:12 From Marketing to Brand Strategy01:09:03 Starting Femmeciety: A Lipstick Company01:12:09 Navigating Complex Relationships01:19:02 Childhood Experiences and Personal Growth01:26:06 The Impact of Non-Traditional Decisions01:37:35 Living AuthenticallyTakeawaysEmbracing a non-traditional life can lead to personal growth and new opportunities.Moving to new cities and stepping outside of one's comfort zone can be challenging but rewarding.Being a single mother and pursuing education and career goals can defy societal expectations and lead to success.Living a non-traditional life allows for more freedom and the ability to create one's own path. The influence of important people in our lives can shape our perspectives and choices.Growing up in a small town with limited financial resources can provide a unique perspective on life.Experiencing burnout can lead to a reevaluation of career choices and a desire for change.Starting a business requires taking risks and learning new skills.Cultural differences and gender biases can impact career opportunities and experiences.Confidence and self-worth are essential for success in entrepreneurship. Pivoting in your career can lead to finding your true passion and expertise.Building a strong brand is essential for business success.Childhood experiences can shape our perspectives and behaviors as adults.Therapy and personal growth can help heal complex relationships.Making non-traditional decisions can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.Living authentically and embracing your uniqueness can bring happiness and success.Keywordsnon-traditional, unconventional, family, single mother, education, career, moving, personal growth, influential people, non-traditionalism, background, small town, financial resources, cosmetology school, speech therapist, burnout, COVID-19 pandemic, Destin, own business, social media marketing, career path, PR, journalism, sales, tech startup, branding, marketing, challenges, cultural differences, gender biases, confidence, marketing, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, lipstick company, childhood, complex relationships, therapy, personal growth, non-traditional decisions, living authentically
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    1 h et 22 min