Today on the Giving You Everything Podcast, we are veering off of the reality TV conversation slightly as we are joined by passionate coach and Human Design enthusiast, Olivia Owens to discuss how you can shape your life with human design. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Olivia’s incredible career; including her Forbes 30 under 30 title, her reality TV preferences, what Human Design is, and how she discovered it. Olivia shares how she is helping people actualize their highest selves, why she is so comfortable with being herself, where you can learn about Human Design, and more! Finally, our guest shares some advice for other female entrepreneurs about leaning into Human Design to create new ways to show up. You don’t want to miss this one so be sure to press play now!Key Points From This Episode:What got Olivia into reality TV and the shows she loves today. Olivia gives us an explanation of what Human Design is. Our guest breaks down the five different types of Human Design.What Olivia’s profile looks like, what it’s taught her, and her birthday plans. All about inner authority and how it helps you listen to your intuition. What she’s learned from Human Design and how she applies it to her life and career. What your ‘not-self’ is and how the lies you tell your subconscious affect your alignment. Why Olivia is so comfortable with discussing these things in the workplaceHow you can take the first steps to understand your Human Design. Olivia shares some advice for female entrepreneurs who want to be free and successful. Discovering what success means to you as an entrepreneur and why that’s important. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Olivia Owens on LinkedInOlivia Owens on XOlivia Owens on InstagramTo Be MagneticJenna ZoeMy Human Design AppErin Claire JonesHuman Design Blueprint on InstagramVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

If you’re looking for traditional money management advice, there are plenty of books, guides, and gurus out there. However, if you’re craving a deeper, more creative approach to money, you’re in the right place! Today’s guest is Bari Tessler, a financial therapist and pioneer in the financial therapy field. Her books, group programs, private financial therapy, and world-renowned Art of Money program have helped thousands of people “un-shame their money story,” and in this episode, she lets us in on her mission to bring healing, mindfulness, and empowerment to our relationship with money and all the areas of our lives that it touches. Tuning in, you’ll learn why Bari loves the reality TV show, Couples Therapy, and the lessons she’s learned from Dr. Orna Guralnik that she applies in her own life and practice. You’ll also get an in-depth road map of Bari’s business journey and hear her advice for anyone who wants to reevaluate their relationship with their finances, particularly women entrepreneurs. Key Points From This Episode:An overview of Bari’s background and what led her to financial therapy.Her introduction to reality TV and what she loves about Couples Therapy.Lessons from the show that she has applied in her own practice.Ways that Bari’s business model has evolved and why she decided to write books.Reasons to lean into your strengths and your challenges and when to ask for help.Tips for checking in with yourself as an entrepreneur at different life phases.Price versus value and why it’s important to separate money from worth.Advice for women entrepreneurs who want to rethink their relationship with money.The personal and professional benefits of building a financial support team.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Bari TesslerCouples TherapyThe Art of MoneyThe Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial HappinessThe Art of Money WorkbookBari Tessler on LinkedInBari Tessler on InstagramBari Tessler on FacebookThe Ultimatum: Queer LoveAnthony DoerrVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Tuning in today, Victoria tells her own story. She removes all the layers and tells you how she came to be! From the good things to the hard things. And she touches on how that shapes in purpose, her path, and what she does today! Key Points From This EpisodeWelcoming listeners to a solo podcast today!An overview of my upbringing, over-achieving spirit, and how my ethnicity has shaped me. How my life shifted from a very difficult situation. Choosing to invest in myself and what that looked like for me. How I help other people redefine what success is for them. The importance of addressing limiting beliefs. Why sharing who you are with people is beneficial. What my story means for the podcast and what you can expect from it going forward. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Victoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Calling all leaders ready to revolutionize their business operations and leadership skills through coaching and consulting! Join Victoria as she sits down with Ashley Rudolph, a seasoned Performance Coach with over 15 years of experience as both an operator and executive, including a decade in the tech industry. Ashley's mission is to infuse energy and support into mid-level managers, and she's here to share her insights. Join the conversation as they delve into her chosen reality TV, 90 Day Fiance: The Single Life, and discuss why she chose it, her favorite people, and her thoughts and predictions for this season. Shifting gears, Ashley sheds light on the origin story of her coaching business Work with Ashley R., she shares her process for bringing in new clients and how she navigates the use of strategic partnerships to further her business. To learn more about Ashley and her coaching business, be sure not to miss out on this episode of the Giving You Everything Podcast! Thanks for listening. Key Points From This Episode:A little bit about Ashley Rudolph; a performance coach working with leaders.Her gateway into reality TV: MTV generation.She elaborates on why she decided to talk about 90 Day Fiance: The Single Life today.We flesh out some juicy details about her favorite people on the show. Her thoughts and predictions for how this season will play out. Turning her brain off: what she takes from reality TV into her personal/professional life.Ashley sheds light on the origin story of her business Work with Ashley R.Optimizing the space and time to just be with herself, and rest.Ashley highlights her process for bringing in clients and making use of strategic partnerships.How the expertise she gained in the tech transferred to running her coaching business. Her hopes and aspirations for the future as she continues to grow. Ashley shares a valuable nugget of advice to listeners!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Work With Ashley R.Work With Ashley R. ReferralsAshley Rudolph on LinkedIn90 Day Fiance Single LifeThe Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary EditionLove is BlindVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Finding a way to use your voice in your brand, embrace your circle of control, and build genuine connections in your network are all challenges that are vital to your success as an entrepreneur. In this episode of the Giving You Everything Podcast, Manali Hanamsagar joins us to talk all things Kardashians, how she keeps up with them, her favorite Kardashian spin-off, and what reality TV has taught her about running a business. We then delve into Manali’s business, Matai Agency, how she started it, the consulting services she provides, the kinds of people she works with, how she finds clients, and the projects she likes to work on. Manali talks us through the struggles she has faced before we explore the difficulty of seeing your business as an independent brand. Finally, our guest tells us about her hopes for the future of her business and even shares some advice for female entrepreneurs. Thanks for listening in!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, Manali Hanamsagar. An overview of our guest’s career. The first reality TV show she loved and why that made her love the genre. Why Manali loves watching ‘The Kardashians’; particularly ‘Kourtney and Kim Take Miami’. Manali shares her thoughts on the Kardashian family. Which Kardashian sister Manali would want to work with in her business, Matai Agency. What lessons reality TV has taught Manali that she has taken into her business. Manali tells us about Matai Agency, what the name means, and how she created it. The kind of consulting Matai Agency does and who they work with.Why Manali struggles to see herself as an independent brand and not just as herself. The mindset hurdles Manali has had to overcome throughout her journey. How they find their consulting clients and how Manali finds projects she wants to work on. Where Manali sees the future of Matai Agency. Manali shares some advice for female entrepreneurs. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Manali Hanamsagar on LinkedInManali Hanamsagar on InstagramMatai AgencyKourtney and Kim Take Miami on IMDBBad Girls Club on IMDBVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything Podcast Thank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

It’s the week after Valentine’s Day and we are jumping into a conversation with professional matchmaker and conscious dating coach, Sophy Singer. Sophy has built her matchmaking business, Sophy Love since 2018. She has a passionate, bold, intuitive, and loving approach to matchmaking, which visibly flourishes in her business! Join us as we dive into why she picked Indian Matchmaking as the reality TV to discuss, her favorite moments in season 3, thoughts on Aunty Sima as a matchmaker, and what makes a successful client for matchmaking. We shift gears and delve into the story of founding her company, Sophy Love, including overcoming challenges and mindsets, and how she built her team. Sophy shares some interesting insights into the dating world, how it works, and what clients ask for when they seek her services. Don’t miss out on today’s episode, so start listening now!Key Points From This Episode:We are introduced to our guest, Sophy Singer!What Sophy used to watch (back when she had time for television!)Why she picked Indian Matchmaking, season three. What Sophy believes gives matchmaking a bad rap.How Sophy navigates parents in a matchmaking setup. Her favorite people/moments/dates from season 3. Sophy’s thoughts on Aunty Sima as the matchmaker on the show.What makes a good (and more successful) matchmaking client.Sophy details the founding of her own matchmaking business; Sophy Love.Overcoming challenges and mindsets to break out on her own. She highlights some of the skills that transferred from her previous line of work to that which she does now, at Sophy Love.We dive into how she built her team; expanding and hiring. What Sophy’s clients come to her for (and what actually happens behind closed doors).Her hopes and aspirations for Sophy Love.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Sophy Singer on LinkedInSophy Singer on InstagramSophy Singer on XThe Conscious Matchmaker on InstagramThe Conscious Matchmaker PodcastCloser To You: The Art of Conscious Dating CourseIndian Matchmaking on NetflixJewish MatchmakingThe Millionaire MatchmakerVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

It's officially Season 2! The collision between caregiving and building a career is a challenge increasingly faced by many, and today’s guest saw a gap in the system. She’s on a mission to shift the status quo of caregiving. Joining Victoria on the podcast today is a Jessica Guthrie, a full-time millennial caregiver of her mother who is living with Alzheimer’s Disease; she is also an educator, a people developer, and an executive leader. Jessica has pulled together all of her career strengths and her experience with her mother into starting her own business: Career & Caregiving Collide™. They begin the conversations by diving into a discussion all about Married to Medicine. They then shift their focus as Jessica details the journey of starting (and running) her business all the while still acting as the primary caregiver for her mom. She shares her content creation strategy (or unstrategy), how she approaches sponsorships and brand endorsements, and shares the practicals of how she juggles both her career and caring for her mom. Tune in now to hear more about her hopes and aspirations for her business, and why you should follow through on those ideas of yours! Key Points From This Episode:Jessica introduces herself: full-time caregiver and more!Jessica unpacks the drama of this season of Married to Medicine.Her favorite couple and which family she would want to be a part of. If Jessica had to pick, which lady would she trust the most? Jessica shares more about the journey of Career & Caregiving Collide™.The strengths and experiences she’s bringing into her new space. The confidence boost that helped Jessica overcome mindsets and jump 100% into her business. We talk about her content creation (un) strategy. How she approaches sponsorships and brand endorsements.Jessica highlights how she juggles both her career and caring for her mom. Her hopes and aspirations for the future of Career & Caregiving Collide™.Why you should follow through, and not ignore, your ideas!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jessica GuthrieJessica Guthrie on InstagramJessica Guthrie LinkedInMarried to MedicineA Wedding StoryPlatinum WeddingsMaster ChefNext Level ChefVictoria WhittakerVictoria on InstagramVictoria on LinkedInGivinThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Peeling back parts of ourselves, to expose our authentic true selves, can oftentimes be scary and does take some (hard) work and time. But the sharing and vulnerability can create spaces where people can feel truly loved and accepted. Welcome to part two of our season one finale, the finale of the finale, if you will! In part one, Victoria gives listeners a recap of all the great and exciting things that played out in season one. For part two, she aims to leave listeners with some advice and thoughts for moving forward. She unpacks the idea of being 100% more yourself, leaning into it more often so that people can see us, love us, understand us, and care for us. Tune in, as Victoria peels back a little bit of herself , shares different things about herself that she’s been scared to share in the past, and leaves listeners with three key pieces of advice for being 100% themselves. We hope that the bit of vulnerability shared today will encourage you to share a little bit more about yourself in the spaces you find yourself in and hopefully, help you feel less alone ! Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode:Victoria shares the meaning behind starting the Giving You Everything Podcast.The focus for today’s advice: leaning into being 100% yourself!The ‘why’ that encouraged the topic of today’s episode.Her secret love for country music.Victoria shares her thoughts about her spirituality and spiritual practices.  Victoria opens up about her journey with mental health.Three tips to feel more comfortable in bringing 100% of yourself to the table. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Victoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

We’ve hosted some incredible women who have shared stories and insights from their amazing journeys in life, entrepreneurship, and reality TV viewing!  As our first season draws to a close, we’re finishing with a two-part series reflecting on the highlights, and some things to check out in case you missed them, or want to revisit them! We touch on vulnerable moments, comedy and laughter, and the life lessons shared by the amazing women who have visited the show, along with the juicy insights on reality TV that remind us that we can be multifaceted. Tune in today for a taste of all the fun and insightful conversations that make up the first season of the Giving You Everything Podcast, with a glimpse of what to expect as we move into Season 2.  Thanks for joining us!Key Points From This Episode:What to expect from this episode: a recap of the highlights of our very first season. What the show provides: a space to be yourself. A glimpse of what to expect in Season 2. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ep 1: Commitment to Your PassionsEp 2: Golden StorytellingEp 3: East Coast, West CoastEp 4: From Tech to CEOEp 5: Being 100% YourselfEp 6: Inspirational Ep 7: Let's Talk About Me BabyEp 8: The Female EdgeEp 9: So Deep in Your ValuesEp 10: Reality in LeadershipEp 11: Building a Luxury Hair BusinessVictoria WhittakerInstagramLinkedInThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Episode 11: Show NotesOur guest today truly believes that to find your “sweet spot” or the thing that will allow you to have that “flow” is to do things your way. Simply copying and pasting won’t rocket you to where you want to go, it might just make you miserable instead. We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Wood; an LA native and third-generation hairstylist known as The Blowout Queen. Kelly has been building her business for over ten years and has grown to premium pricing, allowing her to prepare to take a global sabbatical (in the next year!) Today, we chat about Love Island (UK only!) Season 6; the show has a special place in both our hearts, we also touch on the evolution of Kelly’s pricing and she shares valuable insights on how to increase the prices in your business and discover your true worth as a business owner. Kelly unpacks what she has planned for the future as a business owner and creative and lays out great pieces of advice for budding women, and women of color, entrepreneurs. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy!Key Points From This Episode:We are introduced to the wonderful Kelly Wood.Kelly shares her gateway reality TV shows.Reality TV shows she’s excited about today: Love Island UK Season 6.The Love Island backstory (for those who don’t know!)What we love about Love Island. Kelly’s favorite couples from Season 6. Where she would love to come in if she had the opportunity to join Love Island.We share what reality TV show we would go on if we had the opportunity.How Kelly flipped reality TV lessons into business and career wins.Kelly unpacks her journey of becoming a third-generation hairstylist. The evolution of her pricing: how it rolled into the premium services and prices category.A golden takeaway: realizing your true worth. Looking to the future: what Kelly has planned as she evolves as a business owner and creative.Advice to other budding entrepreneurs (women and women of color). What reality TV shows listeners to explore. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Kelly Wood on Instagram (@kellywxxd)Kelly Wood on Instagram (@kellynicolegotsoul)Kelly Wood on TikTok (@kellynicolegotsoul)MTV CribsMTV The Real WorldMTV Pimp My RideWest Coast CustomsLove Island UK (Hulu)Love Island UK Season 6 (Wiki Fandom)Big Brother (Season 1)Selling SunsThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Let’s be honest, managing money is incredibly difficult. More often than not, we know what to do but we don’t have the mindset to put it into action! Today on the Giving You Everything Podcast, Jessica Baier joins us to discuss her incredible business, Habit Money, and her favorite reality TV show, Below Deck. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the captains, crew, and incredibly interesting dynamics of Below Deck and how reality TV helps Jessica wind down. We delve into her business, how she started it, the difficulties she’s faced, how she approaches fund-raising and partnership, and her goals for Habit Money and her career. Jessica even explains the importance of separating your self-worth from what you are producing in your business before telling us what she values in Habit Money (and the people she likes to bring on board). Finally, our guest shares some insightful advice for budding female entrepreneurs. To hear all this and be inspired to trust your gut, press play now! Key Points From This Episode:Jessica tells us about herself, her upbringing, her college experience, and being a founder.How she got into reality TV, Below Deck, the dynamics, and our favorite people on the show. Why reality TV helps Jessica wind down and disconnect from her work. Jessica tells us about her business, Habit Money, and how she started it. The biggest hurdles Jessica faced starting Habit Money, especially as a female entrepreneur. The importance of trusting your gut and separating your self-worth from your output. How Jessica approaches fund-raising and partnership. The kinds of people she wants to bring into her business and why she values diversity. Our guest’s main goal for Habit Money and what drives her in her career. Jessica shares advice for female entrepreneurs about trusting their guts! Why listeners should be watching Sister Wives. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jessica Baier on LinkedInJessica Baier on InstagramHabit MoneyBelow DeckSister WivesVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Welcome to another episode of the Giving You Everything Podcast! Today’s guest is at the forefront of the mission to take Muslim communities in the USA from ‘surviving’ to ‘thriving’ through stories, communities, and art. Arij Mikati is the Managing Director of Culture Change at Pillars Fund. In this episode, we delve into Arij’s favorite reality TV show, Love is Blind, her favorite season, what she would wear if she was asked to join the show, her hopes for future seasons, and more! She even tells us about the multiple offers to join a Muslim matchmaking TV show that she has declined before telling us what reality TV has taught her. We then delve into Arij’s non-linear career, all about Pillars and what they do to reflect the truth of Muslim communities. Our guest even shares words of wisdom about creating boundaries around what you share on social media. Finally, Arij leaves us with advice about being in the driver’s seat of your life. You don’t want to miss this one so press play now!Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today’s guest, Arij Mikati, and an overview of her career. Why America’s Next Top Model was her gateway into reality TV. Love is Blind, Chicago season two and its cast, and declining reality TV offers. What Arij would wear if she were ever on Love is Blind and her hopes for future seasons. How reality TV has taught Arij the importance of being able to pivot and have a plan B. Arij tells us about her non-linear career path and how it helped her end up at Pillars. What Pillars is and how they reflect the truth about Muslim communities. Why Arij has stopped justifying her community defensively and how it’s made her work better. Maintaining boundaries on social media and what she feels comfortable sharing. Words of wisdom about taking charge of your life and being the best at what you do. Why Arij suggests that we should allow ourselves some guilty pleasure TV sometimes. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Arij Mikati on LinkedInArij Mikati SubstackArij Mikati on InstagramArij Mikati on ThreadsPillars FundAmerica’s Next Top Model on IMDBVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

By using your mind as your greatest asset, investing in your goals, and taking your passions beyond just a hobby, you can achieve greater success than you ever thought possible. This is the belief of today’s guest, Alexa Coyle, former professional soccer player, marketing coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, and co-founder of The Female Edge – a business providing resources and services for women athletes with a mission to empower them to find their "edge" and achieve their goals, both on and off the field. Tune in as we discuss the empire (and the drama) that the Kardashians have built, how Alexa moved her idea for her business into action, the marketing strategies that appeal to Gen Z, and Alexa’s suggestions for forging meaningful partnerships and sponsorship deals. Don’t miss this episode full of fun takes and practical advice for building an authentic brand!Key Points From This Episode:A look at Alexa’s background and her favorite gateway reality TV shows!What The Kardashians can teach us about overcoming hardship and being vulnerable.Catching up with Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe: notable moments from the last two seasons.Delving into some of the latest drama, including Kim and Kourtney’s Dolce & Gabbana feud.Reality TV lessons on following your passion that Alexa has applied in her business.How Alexa took The Female Edge from passion to action with her co-founder, Toni.Why you don’t need a certain amount of money or followers to get started.The organic reach The Female Edge has been able to achieve through word of mouth.Insightful advice for letting your business “naturally evolve.”Authenticity as a key component of meaningful sponsorships and partnerships.Tips for appealing to younger generations with your marketing content.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Female EdgeThe Female Edge on TikTokThe Female Edge on InstagramThe Female Edge PodcastAlexa Coyle on LinkedInAlexa Coyle on InstagramThe KardashiansThe BachelorThe BacheloretteFoot Soldiers ParkVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcaThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Today is a very special episode, with only one special guest, and that is me, Victoria! I thought I’d use today’s episode to tell you a little bit about my background and the origins of my passion for reality TV, followed by three key tips for building something new in 2024! I get into the core influences that shaped my identity, from growing up surrounded by the beautiful San Bernardino mountains to the many strong female figures in my life, to the fascination I felt for reality TV shows — and the deep sense of empathy and understanding I took from them. Today’s episode wraps up with insights on what I’ve learned about listening to your inner voice, overcoming limiting beliefs, and finally taking that leap and starting something new. Join me for a nostalgic look back at my list of formative reality TV shows, plus key advice on how to start off the new year on the right foot!Key Points From This Episode:A special solo episode with me, your host, Victoria Whittaker!Growing up in the Inland Empire and the city of San Bernardino.A quick overview of my background working in education and business.Insight into my work as a coach; plus my upcoming mastermind and retreat!Embracing my heritage and how this has shaped my identity.The origins of my fascination with reality TV.Reflections on the sense of empathy and understanding I took from watching reality TV.How I’ve brought these lessons into my work with people.Three key pieces of advice for anyone looking to move forward in 2024.My warmest holiday wishes to you, my wonderful audience, I couldn’t do this without you!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Southern CharmThe Real WorldRoad RulesDate My MomLaguna BeachThe Real HousewivesTeen Mom OGDesperate HousewivesMarried at FirstTLCA Wedding StoryA Baby StoryPlatinum WeddingsSister WivesVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Are you interested in the idea of cultivating an empowered mindset to step into a life overflowing with confidence, happiness, fulfillment, and success? Then do not skip today’s episode and guest Katie Wee! Katie is a mindset coach, actress, writer, public speaker, and wellness retreat leader. In our conversation today, we dive into a wide range of topics from building a community touch-point around the drama-filled reality TV show Survivor, to how Katie grew up with Bikram yoga practices. We then delve into the journey of how Katie ultimately came to build her mindset coaching and empowerment business. Katie shares the emotional story of dealing with and healing from the trauma she experienced as a child. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning for sexual abuse. She also shares wildly empowering insights around manifestation and how you hold the choice to weave your own story in life. Be sure not to miss out on all this and so much more! Key Points From This Episode:Katie tells us about building a community around Survivor.Her favorite episodes, moments, and participantsWhy Katie could never be a participant on Survivor. Her pick for this season’s Survivor champions. The parts of Survivor, in Katie’s opinion, that she would be good at. How Katie, and her parents, got into [Bikram] Yoga.Who Katie would invite to Happy Camp from the cast of Survivor. She stresses the importance of remembering what truly matters.Katie guides us through the entire origin story of her coaching business and the inception of Happy Camp. Trigger Warning: for listeners who wish to avoid Katie’s account of sexual abuse, please skip the audio between [0:41:10] and [0:45:00].The journey of Happy Camp and navigating the challenges and mindset shifts.Weaving your own story in and through life’s data points. Katie’s advice to other women looking to start something new or get into entrepreneurship. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Katie WeeKatie Wee on Instagram Happy CampVirtual Happy CampSurvivorFixer to FabulousThe BachelorThe BacheloretteBikram YogaVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Finding the balance between a career that you love and a creative outlet that brings you fulfillment can allow you to embrace who you truly are and feel complete. Today’s guest has managed to master this juggling act with her finance career, writing for Forbes, podcast, and unashamed love for reality TV. Ilona Limonata-Volkova joins us to discuss her favorite reality TV show, the Real Housewives of Atlanta, what it has taught her about life, the importance of representation in media, and so much more! We also discuss her podcast, Money Memories, and Ilona tells us about imposter syndrome when it comes to starting new ventures. Finally, our guest shares some sage advice about embracing our individual journeys. To hear all this and so much more, tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:The sports Ilona has played throughout her life. Ilona tells us about herself and what made her passionate about reality TV. Why The Real Housewives of Atlanta is Ilona’s favorite and who the best housewives are. The housewife Ilona would allow to manage her money (and who she wouldn’t trust!)What Ilona has learned from each of these franchises. Insight into Ilona’s career and her podcast, Money Memories. How she balances her full-time job and her podcast and how it makes her feel complete. What Ilona likes to write about as a Fintech writer for Forbes and her biggest challenges. How podcasting improves social skills and communication. Ilona shares some advice for listeners about finding their own paths.  The wholesome reality TV show we should all be watching. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ilona Limonta-Volkova on LinkedInIlona Limonata-Volkova on InstagramIlona Limonata-Volkova on XMoney Memories PodcastIlona Limonata-Volkova Forbes Articles ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’The Art of Money‘The Junior Bake Off’Victoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Show Notes:Padel is an incredible sport that requires quick thinking and teamwork and today’s guest fell in love with it and even decided to open up her own padel business! Jessica Talbert is a tech user experience research manager who was inspired by some padel lessons in Spain to start Park Padel with her partner and best friend. In this episode, you will hear all about Jessica’s favorite reality TV show, ‘Too Hot To Handle’, why it’s so fascinating, and how she’s applied a spirit of fearlessness she has learned from the show in her life. We also discuss how she and her team started the business, the most exciting parts of the game, how they overcame challenges, working with two people so close to her, and more! She even discusses how she plans on bringing more women to padel through Park Padel before exploring her hopes for the future of her business. Finally, Jessica shares some words of wisdom for budding entrepreneurs. Thank you for tuning in! Key Points From This EpisodeWhat padel is, how she created Park Padel, and where the name comes from. How Jessica and Victoria know each other. What ‘Too Hot To Handle’ is all about and why it’s such an interesting social experiment. Why Jessica fell in love with season two in particular and her favorite parts of the show. What Jessica has learned from reality TV and how she applies that to her life and business. The exciting part about starting Park Padel for Jessica. Jessica tells us about her co-founders and what makes padel so special. The challenges they have faced in the process of building this startup. How Jessica has navigated working with her best friend and fiance (while living together!)How Jessica navigates leading as a woman of color. Jessica’s hopes for Park Padel in the future. Our guest shares some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jessica Talbert on LinkedInJessica Talbert on InstagramPark Padel‘Too Hot To Handle’‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’Victoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

In today’s episode of the Giving Your Everything podcast, screenwriter, director, and coach Julia Meltzer joins us to share how she turned her success in the entertainment industry into a coaching business! Tuning in, you’ll hear about Julia’s life, her love of reality television, particularly ‘Southern Charm’, what reality TV has taught her and how she’s applied those things to her professional life, and so much more! We discuss her career in the entertainment industry and her passion for making storytelling more accessible through her coaching business. To hear all this and even get some great reality TV recommendations, press play now! Key Points From This Episode:How Victoria and Julia met. How Julia got into reality television, why she loves ‘Southern Charm,’ and the premise of it.  Who her favorite ‘Southern Charm’ characters are and her thoughts on the new season. Julia shares how reality TV has enhanced her professional life. A little bit about Julia’s career, love for theater, transition to TV, and newest ventures. Her goal to make storytelling more accessible to different kinds of people. Why she likes working one-on-one with her coaching clients. The first things Julia did before putting her coaching practice out into the world.Julia shares advice for aspiring creative female entrepreneurs about rejection and failure. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Julia MeltzerJulia Meltzer on InstagramJulia Meltzer on XSouthern Charm‘Winter House’‘Summer House’‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’‘Below Deck’‘Love Island Games’Victoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Giving You Everything Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the captivating journey of Ashley Menzies Babatunde, a dynamic entrepreneur whose path was shaped by her diverse experiences and the art of storytelling. Ashley is a lawyer-turned-storyteller on a mission.  She's the brains, heart, and soul behind No Straight Path, a podcast that dives deep into the human tales behind entrepreneurial success stories. In our conversation, Ashley shares the how and why behind her No Straight Path Podcast, why she’s so passionate about storytelling, and what inspired her growth as an entrepreneur. We discuss the valuable lessons from reality TV, storytelling as the core aspect of her work, building a business from a place of clarity and peace, and how to be an entrepreneur in your own way. Expect laughter, revelations, and maybe even a few surprising insights that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a reality TV enthusiast, or simply someone curious about the dynamics of turning passions into lasting success, this episode is for you. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Ashley’s diverse background, her college experience, and her entrepreneurial journey. Why The Golden Bachelor is her favorite show and how it reflects her life experience.Lessons from reality TV that Ashley incorporates into her personal and professional life.The power of storytelling and how grief led her to start the No Straight Path Podcast.Transitioning from law into full-time podcasting and entrepreneurship.Being patient with yourself, testing your ideas, and why a business journal is essential.Following your inner compass and creating something that leaves you fulfilled.Hear about her plans for the future and the kind of impact she hopes to create.Strengths and virtues that Ashley leverages to be successful.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ashley Menzies Babatunde on InstagramAshley Menzies Babatunde on LinkedInNo Straight Path PodcastNo Straight Path Podcast on InstagramThe Golden BachelorMarried at First SightMarried to MedicineVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInGiving You Everything PodcastThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!

Welcome to the debut episode of the Giving You Everything Podcast, where we focus on the various facets of entrepreneurs, from how they built their businesses to their favorite reality tv shows. In this inaugural episode, we speak with Kyndal Easter, cofounder of Mela Vino, to discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Kyndal co founded Mela, a new wine brand for the modern social drinker, all while holding down a full-time job. In our conversation, we discuss Kyndal’s favorite reality TV show (Project Runway), the fashions of the 2000’s, the work that keeps her inspired, and what led her to start a wine company with three friends from college. She shares how she built her wine brand from an idea to implementation. Gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, fun reality tv show learnings, the key to working with friends, how to create impact, overcoming the hurdles many entrepreneurs face, and much more! Kyndal also shares valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs and why women- and diverse-led companies are essential for creating change. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Background about Kyndal, her work, and her company Mela.Unpacking the drama from her favorite TV show, Project Runway.The fashion from the 2000’s and how far we have comeLessons from watching reality TV that apply to her work.Her perspective on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Learn how the idea for Mela originated from a book club.Insight into the biggest hurdle for an entrepreneur: mindset.The ups and downs of creating an accessible luxury wine brand.What kind of impact Kyndal hopes to create within the wine industry.How not to get drunk during a tasting and other wine-tasting tips.Kyndal explains how they were able to fund the business.Keeping up with the demands of a full-time job while starting a business.Advice for working with friends and reality TV show recommendations.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Mela Mela on InstagramMela on FacebookMela on LinkedInProject RunwaySeven Days in JuneReparations ClubWatch Love Is BlindTop ChefThe Real Housewives of New York CityVictoria WhittakerVictoria Whittaker on InstagramVictoria Whittaker on LinkedInThank you so much for listening to The Giving You Everything Podcast! Would love it if you could leave me a review on Apple or Spotify, so I can continue to reach more people! Also, feel free to follow me on Instagram or learn more about me and my services at www.victoriawhittaker.comWe drop episodes every other Tuesday! See you in two weeks!