Send us a Text Message.Ever wish there was a Taxes For Dummies course that would help you understand the basics of filing taxes in 2024? This week week we are joined by CPA and CEO of New Way Accounting, Candace Galiffa, who is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but is also a rare, down-to-earth-rockstar when it comes to breaking down the intricacies of taxes in simplistic terms that help easy your anxiety.From maximizing deductions to navigating tax laws and finding out if we can really trust software like TurboTax, we are asking all of the questions you've always wanted to know in this "understanding taxes for dummies" episode.Visit Candace's Website Follow Candice On Instagram→ Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com

Send us a Text Message.Ever find yourself binge-reading self-help books, feeling momentarily inspired, yet somehow life remains unchanged? You're not alone, and we're here to tackle just that. Today, bestselling author, Nick Hutchinson joins us to help unravel why we get stuck in the self-help reading loop and how to actually leap from the page to real life changes.----------⏱ Conversation Timestamps:00:00 Intro-----------📚Follow Nick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/📚Check out BookThinkers Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/BookThinkers📚Buy Nick's Book "Rise Of The Reader" → Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com

Send us a Text Message.In a world where we’re overloaded with texts, anxiety-ridden about phone calls, and fatigued by video chats, there is a whole new book of rules when it comes to phone etiquette in 2024. Should you text before calling? Are voicemails still a thing? ... and what's the deal voice memos? This episode deep dives on all of those questions and more!00:00Introduction and Feedback00:31 Feedback on the podcast launch02:23Texting vs. Calling vs. Face time07:04Should we leave voicemails?09: 40 Is it ever ok to randomly Facetime someone?12:09 Facetime in public- is this ever ok?09:26Texting versus Calling14:45Is punctuation passive aggressive when sending texts?17:00 Are emojis a form of expression or cringe?19:55Decoding teen text-slang27:02The Pros and Cons of Voice Memos33:07The Pressure of Read Receipts→ Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to "The UnMastered Class," where the only dumb question is the one you don't ask—like, Is the five-second rule scientifically proven? or Whats the deal with those symbols on our clothing tags that look like ancient hieroglyphics?You know those things we're supposed to know as an adult but kinda...don’t? Every week we will be doing a deep dive into the everyday mysteries of being a grown-up, with a little help from our friends and some bona fide experts. Because let’s face it, Googling can only take you so far.Plus, we’re sharing our own epic fails and face-palm moments in adulting, because if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?It's all about learning, laughing, and realizing that no one really has it all figured out. And that’s perfectly okay.So, if you're looking for a mix of useful life hacks, hilarious anecdotes, and a safe space to embrace your inner unmastered adult, look no further.-----  Subscribe to The UnMastered Class on your favorite podcast platform. Our classroom is always open, and no question is too silly to ask. Join us, and let's navigate this chaotic adventure of adulting together.→ Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com

Send us a Text Message.Whether it's navigating awkward silences, dealing with self-consciousness, or managing ADHD in conversations, this episode will take your social skills to a new level.Joined by viral conversation expert Cole Jennett , this UnMastered class tackles mastering social interactions and overcoming common conversation struggles.Discover Cole's transformative OAR method for effortless communication, designed to help you observe, ask, and reflect to create deeper connections. Learn how to exit conversations politely, use social media to enhance your social skills, and create meaningful relationships in the digital age.Whether you're looking to improve your small talk game or seeking strategies for effective communication in personal and professional settings, this episode is packed with practical tips and techniques you will want to have in your arsenal.Check out Cole's VIRAL Instagram Tips: https://www.instagram.com/colejennette?igsh=cHppdWZ3ZWs0cXZmJoin Cole's Conversation Community: https://www.colejennettecoaching.com/→ Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com

Send us a Text Message.Think your clutter's just about being messy? Think again! We're chatting with Trauma Informed Feng Shui expert, Stacy Scott to explore the connection between our clutter and inner peace.  Ever wonder at point exactly our "stuff" becomes "clutter"? Or why you just don't like the color blue?  Stacy shares the insightful answers on those things and more.Whether you're a skeptic or believer in the energy of spaces, this episode will leave you with a fresh perspective on how tweaking your environment can lead to profound changes in your life and wellbeing. → Follow Stacy on Instagram @sanctuarywithstacy → Check out Stacy's 1:1 Decluttering Coaching and Workshops on her website:www.stacyscott.co ( **note: .CO - not .COM )-----Conversation Timestamps: 00:48 - Discovering the Connection Between Trauma and Clutter04:11 - Challenging the Notion of Messy Home, Messy Mind07:48 -  Feng Shui Color Theory And Why You Don't Vibe With Certain Colors 10:07 - Understanding the Connection Between Home and Personal Narrative11:37 - Healing Trauma through Feng Shui16:30 - Noticing the Narrative in Your Space19:04 - Nervous System and Personal Space22:30 - Principles for Success in Personal and Professional Lives24:32 - Misconceptions about Feng Shui26:38 - Changing Energy in Your Home→ Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com

Send us a Text Message.From food expiration date truths to essential cooking hacks- we are separating fact from fiction in the kitchen with our guest (and Lance's better half) Chef Meghan Bendish.Do spices really go bad?Is the 5 second rule backed by science? Did someone really eat 6-year-old yogurt and live to tell the tale? We get to the bottom of this and more! Plus discover Chef Meghan's cooking hacks for avoiding cooking disasters, including sticky pasta, and stubborn cakes. ----Conversation Time Stamps:02:07 Do our Food Choices Reflect Our Personality Type?04:09 Food Expiration Dates-- Best Buy, Sell By, What does it all mean?19:52 Debunking Food Myths20:08 Do Lobsters Really Scream When You Cook Them?20:53 Do You Have To Wash Chicken Before Cooking?22:08 Should We Add Salt And/Or Oil To Our Pasta Water?23:59 Searing and Resting Meats25:01 How Long Is Food Good In A Refrigerator or Freezer After Power Outage?26:47 Putting Hot Food in the Fridge-  Do we really need to let things cool before putting them in the refrigerator?30:26 Fixing Common Cooking Mishaps32:31 Preventing Sticky Noodles33:40 Saving Stuck Cake or Brownies34:07 Fixing Over-Melted Chocolate---→ Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com

Send us a Text Message.Get to know our hosts in a fun and friendly debate over a few hot-takes people tend to feel pretty strongly about!In our very first journey into the unmastered aspects of adulting,  hosts Lance Pendleton and Jake Dreyfuss are joined by UnMastered Class team member, Erin O'Keefe, to tackle some of life's most debated hot topics. From uncovering the truth behind laundry myths—like the how often should you be washing your jeans?—to addressing Lance's controversial bedtime fashion of sleeping with socks, this episode sets the stage for your new favorite personal-development podcast. Promising expert insights sprinkled with lots of laughs along the way.The UnMastered Class is here to entertain, educate and enlighten us on all the things no one ever taught us about every day life.Conversation Timestamps:03:17 Sleeping with Socks On: Comfort or Criminal?12:19 Toothbrushing 3 Times A Day? Even In The Office?24:04 The Great Jean Washing Debate: Frequency or Frugality?------**Resources**WSJ "If you sleep with socks you're a psychopath"  "Should you brush 2 or 3 times a day?"USA Today "How often should you wash your jeans?"→ Follow our show on Instagram!→ Watch the episode on YouTube→ Connect with our hosts on social Lance Pendleton: Instagram | LinkedIn Jake Dreyfuss: LinkedIn → Are You An Essentialist? Visit Lance's website: www.lancependleton.com