Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️On this episode, we're diving into the world of relationships, drawing wisdom from Brianna McCabe's insightful book, 'The Red Flags I've Repeatedly Ignored' and the author herself.We're uncovering the importance of self-love and setting boundaries, fundamental aspects of healthy relationships. We'll discuss learning to identify and acknowledge the warning signs of toxic dynamics, equipping ourselves with the tools to navigate with clarity and strength.We loved chatting about the significance of defining deal breakers and aligning values with potential partners. Additionally, we'll discuss the unexpected merit of speaking positively about past relationships – a surprising indicator of potential compatibility.Brianna's book serves as a valuable guide through the complexities of modern dating, offering actionable advice and profound insights. And with the door open for further conversation via social media, the dialogue doesn't have to end here...Get your copy of The Red Flags I've Repeatedly Ignored: https://thebriannamccabe.com/bookdropand follow along for more dating insights on Instagram @thebriannamccabeIf you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️We are THRILLED to bring you this episode.Couldn't make our first live episode? Don't worry about the FOMO we've brought the episode to you. In our live episode, we dive deep. Talking about the difficult experiences that have brought Brittany and Mandy to MPowered. You'll also hear a few questions from guests.A thank you to Inner Circle Charlotte the co-host of this live event, and sponsor of our live recording to ensure you could listen at home. Episode recorded by EVRYBDY Studios. If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️We're thrilled to bring you Morgan Webb!Morgan shares her journey from teaching to the corporate world and eventually transitioning into HR. She emphasizes the importance of being self-aware and trusting your gut when making career decisions. Morgan also highlights the value of networking and leveraging connections to find new opportunities. In her personal life, she discusses how stepping out of her comfort zone led her to meet her husband and build a strong relationship. Overall, Morgan's story showcases the power of taking risks and embracing change. Morgan discusses her journey of finding balance between her corporate career and raising two children. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and knowing one's limits. Morgan also shares her experience of transitioning to a new job and the value of self-awareness and networking in career growth. She highlights the need for HR professionals to lead by example in promoting work-life balance and creating a supportive work environment. Morgan's advice for those looking to make a transition or expand their network is to focus on self-awareness, research, and building meaningful connections. She concludes by expressing that being a mother and providing for her family is what empowers her.TakeawaysBeing self-aware and trusting your gut are crucial when making career decisions.Networking and leveraging connections can lead to new opportunities.Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and unexpected positive outcomes.It's important to be open to different types of relationships and not limit yourself to a specific 'type'. Setting boundaries and knowing one's limits is crucial for achieving work-life balance.Self-awareness and understanding one's strengths and weaknesses are essential for career growth.If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshines! ☀️Join us for our chat with Brittany Caldwell! Brittany shares her journey from a small town girl to becoming an entrepreneur and founder of Go Brazee energy drinks. She emphasizes the importance of embracing failure and the purpose behind every experience. Brittany explains how she wanted to create an energy drink that people would feel comfortable drinking, without the fear of harmful ingredients. She talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur and the support she receives from her father. Some Key Takeaways:Embrace failure and recognize the purpose behind every experienceCreate a product or service that people feel comfortable usingSeek support from loved ones and mentorsFollow your passion and find ways to incorporate it into your careerSupporting and uplifting others can lead to personal empowerment and success.The traditional timeline for success is changing, and it's important to embrace individual paths and timelines.Find Brittany on instagram at: @brittanymscGo Brazee: https://gobrazee.comIf you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️We're so excited to bring you PART 2 of our chat with Laura Dadisman! We dive deeper into all things therapy, relationships, and standards. Join us to chat further about the struggle of not knowing what to do when you finally have a healthy relationship, and other topics we hope you find relatable. Follow Laura @ looo_bear on Instagram, and be sure to check out both Ink Dadi Press on Amazon, and Kick Rocks merchandise at shopkickrocks.com.If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️Join us this week as Alexandra Wilmot shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful Etsy business owner. She started her Etsy shop in 2014, but it took several years to gain traction. In 2020, her business took off, and she reached the top 1% of Etsy sellers. Alexandra attributes her success to sending products to influencers and YouTubers, which generated exposure and sales. She emphasizes the importance of passion and creativity in pursuing a business outside of teaching. Alexandra also discusses the challenges of being a teacher, including dealing with underprivileged students and focusing on test scores. She ultimately left teaching to focus on her Etsy business full-time. Alexandra Wilmot shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful Etsy shop owner and author. She discusses the challenges of teaching a diverse group of students and the desire to focus on targeted interventions. Alexandra also talks about her transition into running her mother's business and the impact of motherhood on her entrepreneurship. She highlights the importance of leveraging teaching skills in business and empowering others. Alexandra has authored a book called 'From None to One' that provides guidance on starting an Etsy shop.Find Alexandra on Instagram: @wilmotbydesignGet her book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-none-to-one-alexandra-wilmot/1141375666If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️We're so excited to bring you Laura Dadisman. On this episode we discuss various topics including Laura's career journey, sales, entrepreneurship, and the creation of her company, Ink Dadi Press. Laura shares more about her journey building her successful sales career, demonstrating that just because you've got a corporate career, it doesn't mean you can take on entrepreneurial ventures. We felt that Laura had so much to offer, that this episode is going to be two parts! Staying tuned on April 30th for part 2 where we dive deeper into our conversation with Laura, discussing relationships, growth, and why she is so driven.  Follow Laura @ looo_bear on Instagram, and be sure to check out both Ink Dadi Press on Amazon, and Kick Rocks merchandise at shopkickrocks.com.If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️Mandy and Brittany chat with Jess Mollo of Piper Fox Social, an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and mother. WHEW! They discuss Jess's journey into entrepreneurship, her love for Charlotte, and her tips for building connections. They also talk about the challenges of juggling multiple roles and the importance of delegating. Jess shares insights into her nonprofit organization, QC Swap, which raises funds for children in need. She offers advice for those interested in starting a nonprofit and emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated team and seeking professional guidance. In this conversation, Jess Mollo discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. She emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community, especially to children, and shares her motivation for choosing to support children's causes. Jess also talks about her experience as an author and offers advice for aspiring authors. She highlights the significance of prioritizing and finding a balance between work and motherhood. Jess concludes by sharing what makes her feel empowered: connecting with others and lifting them up.Where can you find Jess?@piperfoxsocialIf you're looking to work with Jess check out her website piperfoxsocial.com! If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshines! ☀️We're SO excited to bring you Jess Vestal. You may recognize Jess from her recent appearance on Love Is Blind Season 6. However we spend this episode getting to know Jess on a much deeper level, understanding the challenges she's faced throughout her life thus far and how they've brought her purpose.She discusses the challenges she faced in foster care and how she overcame them. Jess also highlights the significance of being a present and positive parent, offering advice for parents from the foster care system. The conversation delves into the topic of mom shaming and the importance of pursuing personal goals while balancing motherhood. Jess shares her insights on teaching children self-care and self-love, as well as setting standards in dating as a single mom. In this conversation, Jess discusses her experience of dating as a single mother and the importance of taking the time to get to know someone before revealing that she has a child. She also offers advice for young moms and emphasizes that they are not any less valuable or capable because of their age. Jess opens up about her journey with Crohn's disease and the challenges she has faced in managing her health. Finally, she shares how she has overcome a difficult upbringing and finds empowerment in being a mother to her daughter, Autumn.TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss suicide on this episode, if hearing us discuss this is triggering for you this episode might be one to skip. Your well being is more important than tuning in. We'll see you next week sunshine, keep shining. ☀️Where you can find Jess:Instagram: @jess.vesTikTok: @jess.ves2If you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week sunshine! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hi Sunshine! ☀️Welcome to our first guest episode! We're so excited to bring you Ashley Eckhoff, the queen of the snatched waist and empowering women to shine through conscious movement. Join us as we chat about understanding your worth, finding your identity, balancing our high standards, and Ashleys approach to fitness. Meet Ashley: Born and raised in Wisconsin, Ashley grew up playing competitive sports. Despite a challenging childhood, her talent as an athlete ultimately resulted in her receiving scholarship offers to nearly every D1 track program in the country.But beneath the aspirational surface, she was struggling with body dysmorphia - driven by a combination of family dysfunction, unhealthy societal constructs, and a lack of support for her low self-esteem and distress.Due to her talent and tenaciousness, once at Texas Christian University, she trailblazed as one the fastest freshman in the country, earning invitations to both NCAAs and USA Track and Field National Championships. Perhaps inevitably, at the peak of her racing career, Ashley’s unhealthy relationship to food and her body resulted in a complete physical collapse.Her racing career over, she was forced to discover who she was outside of her sport. She had to completely redefine her relationship with movement and her body. She sought alternative approaches to working out and began to combine and customize diverse approaches to fitness.Where you can find Ashley: ⁠https://ashleyeckhofffitness.com/⁠Instagram: ashley_eckhoffIf you liked this episode please subscribe, rate, and share! See you next week! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Brittany answers YOUR questions on all things Love Is Blind! We discuss everything from THAT kitchen scene to current day. The questions you were hoping to have answered at the reunion? We've got you covered. If you love our podcast be sure to rate, subscribe, and share! ☀️I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Hey Sunshine! We're so happy you're here! ☀️In this episode, Mandy shares her journey of how she ended up in Charlotte, North Carolina. From a small town in Vermont, she shares her struggle with finding where she fit. From teaching to nursing she truly struggled to figure it out, at which point she decided to move to Charlotte. After moving to Charlotte at the age of 19, she found a job at a startup staffing company where she gained pivotal experience. Eventually, Mandy started her own business as a chief of staff, serving under-serviced CEOs. The conversation also explores the growth and opportunities in Charlotte, the importance of authenticity and empathy in business, and the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur. In this conversation, Mandy and Brittany discuss the importance of choosing kindness and patience in difficult situations. They also explore the process of defining vision and goals, particularly in relation to empowering women and building empathy. The conversation delves into the development of empathetic leaders and the impact they can have on organizations. The conversation concludes with a reminder to be self-critical and seek feedback, as well as the importance of leading with kindness while maintaining personal boundaries.Subscribe, Rate, and Listen along! Check back for a new episode every Tuesday! I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to our very first episode, we're so happy you're here. ☀️Show Notes: In this episode, Mandy and Brittany introduce themselves and their shared goals of breaking cycles and empowering women. They discuss their journey of starting fresh in Charlotte and the reasons behind their career transitions. Brittany shares her experience as a teacher and the challenges she faced in the education system. They also talk about work ethic and control tendencies. Brittany talks about her side hustle as a makeup artist and her vision for the future. In this conversation, they discuss various topics related to their careers, personal journeys, and the impact of reality TV. They emphasize the importance of patience and teaching, the power of podcasts in sharing personal experiences, and the fulfillment that comes from making an impact on others. They also reflect on the emotional experience of watching a friend on reality TV and the importance of being genuine in that context. The conversation concludes with a discussion on defining success as fulfillment and making a positive difference in the lives of others.I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWant more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod

Send us a Text Message.Are you ready to be inspired, empowered, and motivated to unlock your full potential? Join us on Mpowered, where we shine a spotlight on remarkable women who are leading the way in their fields, shaping their lives, and crafting powerful narratives that inspire others to do the same.Hosted by Brittany Mills and Mandy Rogers, Mpowered is more than just a podcast—it's a movement dedicated to celebrating the stories of women who are making waves and creating meaningful change. From entrepreneurs breaking barriers to women perfecting their craft and cycle breakers alike, each episode features intimate conversations with women who embody resilience, determination, and unwavering passion.Whether you're a teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence, a young professional striving to find your place in the world, or a woman in your 30s seeking inspiration to redefine success on your own terms, this podcast is your go-to destination for empowering stories and actionable insights. Our mission is simple: to empower you to pursue your passions, embrace your uniqueness, and live life as the best version of yourself.Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and empowerment. Subscribe to Mpowered today and join our community of change-makers, dreamers, and believers in the power of women to shape a brighter future.☀️  Be inspired. Be empowered. Be Mpowered. ☀️Want more content and updates? Follow us on socials! Instagram: MPoweredPodTikTok: MPoweredPod