Easy Style with Sami

Sami Bedell-Mulhern

Easy Style with Sami explores how people have created their own personal style around their family, travel, food, entrepreneurship and more. Anything goes as guests share their unique stories to inspire you to find your own unique personal style. Look for new episodes every Thursday! read less

19: Go from Surviving to Thriving Personally and Professionally with Alyson Caffrey
May 11 2023
19: Go from Surviving to Thriving Personally and Professionally with Alyson Caffrey
Burnout is real, but it can be avoided. When it comes to work, people usualy have the best intentions but don’t know how to support their teams or employees. Yes, perks are great but it often starts with systems so that people can take advantage of those perks and the work doesn’t suffer.  As a leader, having the right systems in place ensures that your work can carry on, even in your absense or if your staff changes. Alyson Caffrey shares some amaing insights for how we can live our best lives, prioritize our needs and support each other win the workplace, all at the same time.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS What employees are looking for from their leaders.How systems can help alleviate stress and pressure.Why the work day doesn’t look the same as it used to.Personalizing incentives.Building in a sabbatical thought process to you daily work.   WANT TO SKIP AHEAD? [1:10] Who is Alyson Caffrey? [3:49] What is the state of burnout post COVID? [12:06] Why a one size fits all approach doesn’t work to workplace benefits. [14:52] Rethinking what a sabbatical means. [29:52] Where does Alyson go for personal development? [30:48] Is Alyson an introvert or extrovert? [31:26] One goal for the upcoming year. [32:08] Piece of advice that has stuck with her [34:52] What’s a non-negotiable?   RESOURCES Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Atomic Habits by James Clear Grab more resources at https://easystylewithsami.com Follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ssmulhern Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ssmulhern
15: Learning from Each Job to Creating Your Dream Job with Lori Eich
Apr 13 2023
15: Learning from Each Job to Creating Your Dream Job with Lori Eich
When it comes to building her best life, Lori Eich trusted her gut and extreme optimism to guide her. Each job was a new learning experience and she took those experiences head on taking in as much as she could. Now, she’s taking what she learned from all those experiences to build something that fills her passion in helping the environment with her technical and scientific background. Lori says her positivity has helped her trust in the process and that things will work out like they’re supposed to. It also led her to her career in ultimate frisbee that allowed her to travel the world and meet incredible people!   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS How Lori makes personal and career decisions.The importance of staying busy and active on Lori’s mental health.The beauty in the wins and always learning. WANT TO SKIP AHEAD? [6:47] How Lori made decisions around her work. [10:51] Understanding what makes Lori, Lori! [14:17] Finding adventure and joy in your life. [16:32] Seeing the wins in everything you do. [20:07] Where does Lori go for personal growth and development [21:20] Is Lori an introvert or extrovert? [21:46] One goal for the upcoming year. [22:20] Piece of advice that has stuck with Lori. [23:33] What’s a non-negotiable? RESOURCES My Climate Journey Podcast [blog] Embracing the Power of Positive Thinking Grab more resources at https://easystylewithsami.com  Follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ssmulhern  Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ssmulhern
14: Managing Entrepreneurship and Home Life with Patrick Kirby
Apr 6 2023
14: Managing Entrepreneurship and Home Life with Patrick Kirby
When it comes to parenting, both parents working, and a hybrid of working from home and at the office, all while building a business, things can get crazy real quick! Patrick Kirby has his own business, three kids in elementary school, and a spouse that works a corporate job at home. He’s sharing how they balance all the things (or attempt to anways 😂)!   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS Patrick’s constant work on balancing work and home.How to balance schedules with a 2 parent working household.Finding creativity in your work.Building an entreprenurial spirit in his kids.   WANT TO SKIP AHEAD? [3:45] How the Fundraising Dad balances both passions (his kids and his business). [11:26] The struggle with shutting down and not working nights and weekends. [16:17] How Patrick is instilling entrepreneurship in his kids. [21:31] Trends he’s seing with his clients that get creativve and those that don’t. [23:12] Where Patrick goes for learning. [24:35] Is Patrick an introvert or an extrovert? [25:59] What is on the goal list, personal or professional? [26:18] Piece of advice that has stuck with Patrick [27:13] Patrick’s non-negotiable.   RESOURCES [blog] How to Stay Productive as a Work From Home Parent or Caregiver Patrick Kirby Founder, Do Good Better Consulting Learn more: https://dogoodbetterconsulting.com  Grab more resources at https://easystylewithsami.com Follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ssmulhern Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ssmulhern
12: Inspiration for Starting your Own NonProfit or Business with Erin Marcus
Mar 23 2023
12: Inspiration for Starting your Own NonProfit or Business with Erin Marcus
Erin Marcus has a successful business, Conquer Your Business, helping people grow and scale to multiple six figures. She is also a regular volunteer at animal rescues. Recently she decided to bring both together and start a foundation so she can help other animal rescues around the country grow and scale! Her story is engaging and fun and Erin always has amazing advice to share. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS Why Erin wanted to start a animal rescue foundation.How she stays focused and gets things done.Following your passion. WANT TO SKIP AHEAD? [1:35] Who is Erin Marcus? [3:22] Power ow mentorship [6:43] Why she started a nonprofit and her journey. [26:20] Where does Erin go for personal development? [28:01] Is Erin an introvert or extrovert? [28:58] One goal for the upcoming year. [30:21] Piece of advice that has stuck with Erin. [31:27] What’s a non-negotiable? RESOURCES Bigger Than You: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building an Unstoppable Team by Kelly Roach [article] Do Women Need More Sleep than Men? by the Sleep Foundation [blog] 10 Simple Ways to Make A Difference for Your Favorite NonProfit   Guest Today is Erin Marcus Founder, Conquer Your Business Learn more at: https://conqueryourbusiness.com/  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/  Follow on YouTube: http://moderndirectseller.com/youtube Join in on the conversation with Easy Style with Sami on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ssmulhnern Instagram: https://instagram.com/ssmulhern  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-bedell-mulhern/  YouTube