Beyond the B.S. Podcast: Recent Episodes
Beyond the B.S.
Ever find yourself wishing that life after college came with a syllabus? Don’t worry… we did, too! It’s no big secret that adulting is hard...but having some friends who have been-there-done-that on your side makes all the difference! Join your hosts Esther and Michelle and their expert guests as they share the tidbits they wish they’d learned in school, and motivate you to overcome whatever obstacles you encounter along the way. You’ll learn all the unspoken how-to’s needed to glow-up your personal development, define your own definition of success, and navigate life Beyond the B.S.! 434329
It’s a blast from the past as we go through the highlight reel of our guests on Season 1. Tune in to hear behind the scenes from the hosts as we dive into past episodes, lessons learned, and the several bloopers we encountered! It has been a wild ride, come enjoy a good laugh with us as we close our Season 1 of Beyond the B.S. and celebrate what Season 2 will have to offer!
We’re continuing this week with Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace Part 2 with generation expert Kristin Scroggin, with genWHY Communications. This week, we’re discussing how your bosses view you as a Millennial, Gen-Z or Gen-X. We’re also discussing techniques to have better working relationships with all the generations. Lastly, we’ll dive into why those high tech companies are doing better at retaining the younger generations!
Generation Breakdown:
- Traditionalist: 1924 -1945
- Baby boomer: 1946 - 1965
- Gen X: 1965 - 1984
- Gen Y (Millennials): 1985 - 2005
- Gen Z (technically still Millennials): 1995-2005
- Gen Alphas (rename for COVID) - 2006 - Present
Top Tips:
- Gen X, also known as the “latch-key” kids, are not as social as the other generations. They are also very good at having work-life balance. Don't expect to socialize a lot with this generation in the workplace or outside of it.
- Baby Boomers are notorious for being SMEs(Subject Matter Experts). You need to be intentional of learning from these SMEs so that they are willing to give you all their nuggets of knowledge.
- Millennials have a strong need for everything to be fair. Keep in mind not everything is fair and it's all about a balance.
Connect with Kristin:
- Website: https://www.genwhy.com/
- Instagram: @genwhycommunications
You’ve heard all the generation stereotypes. Some think Millennials whine too much. Others think Baby Boomers work too much. Now that we have a new generation entering the workforce, we wanted to know how we could all get along. We brought along generation expert Kristin Scroggin, with genWHY Communications, to break down all of those quirks and habits that stem from our generational upbringing. Tune in to Part 1 of this episode as we dive into how to bridge the generational gap in the workplace!
Top Tips:
- Generational differences are influenced by the different parenting styles we grew up with.
- Millennials have attributes in the workplace such as, informality, refusing to “look busy” when you’re out of work, and feeling entitled for things instead of working for them. These are perceived negatively by the older generations.
- Not all Millennials are the same. There are those who are considered to be outliers . These include people that got raised by a single parent or grandparent, raised by older parents, parents battled addiction, raised in a small town, or if a family member was in the military.
- Traditionalist: 1924 -1945
Baby boomer: 1946 - 1965
Gen X: 1965 - 1984
Gen Y (Millennials): 1985 - 2005
Gen Z (technically still Millennials): 1995-2005
Gen Alphas (rename for COVID) - 2006 - Present
Connect with Kristin:
- Website: https://www.genwhy.com/
- Instagram: @genwhycommunications
What does it mean to holistically control your finances? It’s about having a positive mindset with your purchases and investments! Our guest this week, Morgan Blackman, goes in depth on the best way to manifest wealth in your life by explaining her journey to financial literacy and her best tips on how to glow up your investment portfolio. Join us as we talk about different triggers for you purchasing habits and tons of different investment opportunities to help you build generational wealth for you and your future!
Top Tips:
- When you find yourself spending a lot of money ask yourself “why?” This will help you find out if your spending habits are driven more by emotion than wants/needs.
- There are different types of investments, such as crypto, mutual funds, currency, etc. Invest the time to learn these and you can get yourself ahead of the game.
- Sometimes penny pinching can be just as problematic as over spending. You should be out in the world enjoying your hard-earned money.
Connect with our guest, Morgan:
- https://www.holisticbucks.com/
- Instagram: @holisticbucks
Student debt, along with a host of other debts, have been normalized in today's culture. So how do we change the script? Let's normalize canceling debt and building wealth! This will give you the financial freedom to live your best life. It starts with financial literacy or the understanding of money and how to use it. Our guest this week, James Phillips, is a local financial advisor who will give you all the tools you need to become debt free.
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Top Tips:
- STOP GOING INTO DEBT! Don’t pay off one loan just to end with another.
- Never own more than 50% of your income in motors (boats, cars, etc.).
- Compound Interest: Albert Einstein said it was the greatest discovery of all time. Basically your money makes babies which gives you more money. That cycle repeated continuously.
**It’s time to get intentional about your friendships with Alex from the Eternal Hostess! Join us in Friendship February as we walk you through habits you can form to build new friendships and grow your circle even in a pandemic.
Top Tips:**
- Communication with friendships doesn’t always have to be 50/50 for it to work! Play to your strengths.
- Try the Eternal Hostess community audit where you spend time on reviewing what makes you happy and where you should set boundaries.
- Be intentional about growing your friendships by planning new activities that give you reasons to spend time with each other.
Connect with Alex:
IG: @eternalhostess
Website: https://www.theeternalhostess.com/about-alex-alexander/
**Why do friendships matter? Maybe because friendships are one of the longest relationships you’ll have in your entire life! Dive into friendships with us and “What the Friend!” Podcast with Ahmed and Ricke as we analyze friendships through breakups, work, and social media.
Connect with What the Friend!
Instagram: @whatthefriendpod
Podcast: What the Friend! Email:** Whatthefriendpod@gmail.com
Thanks for all the support! We'll be using January 2021 to record some really great content with some incredible guests. So keep a lookout for our next episode airing in February 2021!
Be sure to check out Part 1 for more info on nutrition!
Shownotes:
- 80/20 Rule; eat good for at 80% of the time so you can indulge for 20% of the time
- Be careful of diets, you can’t improve your metabolism but you can make it worse
- Check the label! 5 ingredients or less usually can tell you it’s healthy
- Understand your body type (bio individuality) so you can exercise and eat to your benefit, types: ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph
**In a world full of fad diets, it’s hard to know what kind of nutrition information is legit. Like most people our age, we’re looking for sustainable and realistic nutrition goals for our bodies and that’s why we’ve brought on our guest Kim Bloch to help shed some light on this topic. Kim has been a registered nurse for over 35 years, been studying nutrition for her own health for over 15 years, and has put her passion for helping people on an individual basis into getting certified as an integrative nutrition coach back in Nov 2019. We hope you get some great tidbits to help you reach your own nutritional goals during this episode and to make small changes that will have a big impact on your life.
Top Tips**
- If a diet isn't meant to be kept as a lifestyle, it probably isn't good for you
- Shop organic fruits seasonally for best prices
- Prolong your fruits and veggies & ride them of pesticides using Veggie Wash
Connect with Kim
- Email: behealthybewellwithkim@gmail.com
With Thanksgiving coming up, a lot of us are excited to be heading home to spend time with family. Sometimes seeing our family can be pretty emotionally draining for a variety of reasons. This week, our guest Raquel Betesh will explain the psychology behind those uncomfortable family interactions and how our family is the biggest proponent in shaping who we are today. As a professor of Psychology for over 6 years, Raquel helps us navigate through the family dynamics we encounter during the holidays.Top Tips:
- Ask yourself what you want the goal of this gathering/holiday to be. Fixate on that goal and make plans to achieve it.
- Make sure in that family time you still have personal space, this can help with triggers.
- Watch out for emotional sunburns, things we carry with us that make us extra sensitive because of how we grew up.
Connect with Raquel:
- Email: raquelita120@gmail.com
**Buying a home is tough, but buying your first home is even tougher! Our guest today is helping us go beyond buying your first home as we explore the ins and outs of the home buying process. Ivan Gutierrez has been a realtor for the Central Florida area since 2015. He has strategically collaborated on closing 160 homes in the Central Florida area and has even helped us find and purchase our homes/investment properties.
Top Tips:**
- Bring a real estate agent on your home buying journey, they’re free and helpful!
- Get an inspection, it’ll save you money down the road if there’s costly issues with the home.
- Decide what you really want in a house and be flexible! If this isn’t your forever home, you’ll only be here 3-5 years, don’t worry about having everything perfect.
Connect with Ivan:
- IG: ivangutierrez_
- Email: ivan.agutierrez@outlook.com
- Phone: 813-716-7761
Today we’re taking you beyond the side hustle with our guest Thais Lage. Not only is she running her entire business but she also works full time as an engineer. Thais is a founder of a local tutoring company which manages 12 tutors and has served over 20 students for the Central Florida community, and beyond!
Top Tips:
- Best business strategy is to be proactive! Hire with the expectation of demand.
- Try batching your work. Doing the same type of work once a week can help it feel less overwhelming.
- Have a process ahead of time for responding to inquiries so details don’t slip through the cracks.
Connect with Thais for more 321Tutoring info!
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/321Tutors/
- Website: https://www.321tutoring.com/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/321tutoring/
A biweekly podcast where we help you navigate Beyond the B.S.! Join our hosts Esther & Michelle as they bring on guests that know a thing or two about the thing or two we should know.