Work Hard, Life Hard: Recent Episodes
Tee Komsa
The Work Hard, Life Hard Podcast is HERE to open the conversation to talk about HOW to work hard to achieve your career ambitions while at the same time life-ing hard to truly take care of yourself. Together, we’re going to explore HOW the every day person is doing both and along the way, finding the KEYS to create a life with the perfect balance for YOU.
It has been ONE YEAR of the Work Hard, Life Hard Podcast! I couldn’t be more proud of the community that we have grown over the past 53 episodes to get us to this point. That being said, I am officially wrapping up Season 1 of the show with today’s episode, and I am going out with a BANG because of this guest.
In this episode, I share personal updates and show updates before diving into a Guest Talk with my good friend, Katee Duarte.
I’ve known + worked with Katee for over 8 years now and she is one of my favourite people EVER! As this episode brings the end to Season 1 of the show, Katee and I do not disappoint with our conversation about her work/life balance while being a mom AND being the CEO of a social media agency.
Key Takeaways:* Boundaries + Balance with Social Apps
* You Get What You Give
* Don’t Force It - Be Intentional
* Social is Community
* You Have The Power on Social
* Modeling as a Mom
* Rejection is Redirection
Katee, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share with us today. You already know this, but you are one of my favourite people in this whole entire world and I’m SO honored to be working alongside you and to have you on the show!
Katee and her social media agency, Duarte Group Inc., are giving away FREE MINI AUDITS to listeners of the show! If you’re interested in having them perform a social media audit for your business, please reach out to her team at team@duartegroupinc.com with the subject line: Work Hard, Life Hard Mini Audit.
If you want to connect with Katee, find her here:* Instagram: @kateeduarte
* Website: www.duartegroupinc.com
If you’re interested in Katee’s Better Days Greens, you can find them here.
If you’re interested in Katee’s Oura Ring, you can find it here.
THAT’S A WRAP, FOLKS! Stay tuned for more details about the LAUNCH of Season 2–you won’t want to miss it!
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About Katee Duarte:
Katee Duarte is the Founder of Duarte Group, Inc. and has been in the social media space for 12 years. Katee has worked across numerous industries alongside multiple clients and sectors, including media & entertainment, food & drink, hospitality, academia, nonprofit, and beauty. She currently lives in Hamilton, Ontario with her son Hudson and Goldendoodle Annie.
Happy Wednesday!
This week, I have my friend, Jaime Brideau, on the show for an amazing Guest Talk! Jaime is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (AKA Holistic Nutritionist), Sports Nutrition Therapist, Life Coach, and Metabolic Balance Coach. After experiencing a serious health scare, Jaime’s life was turned upside down. From this experience, she seeks to provide realistic tools for everyone to take their health into their own hands and see the power that whole foods, a healthy spirit, and a healthy mindset can have.
We dive into exactly what this journey entailed for Jaime, and how she can bring balance into her life with her work bucket and her life bucket.
Key Takeaways:* The Groove in the Chaos
* Daily Habits
* Use Your Community
* Nutrition is Mind, Body, Soul
* Choose Your Hard
Jaime is offering all listeners of the show her 7-Day Sugar-Free Challenge for FREE! If you’re interested, email her at jaime@fitbodiesfitminds.com.
If you want to connect with Jaime, find her here:* Website
* Facebook
* Instagram: @jaimebrideaucnp
Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Level Up Desks. Right now, they have their EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SALE which has up to 50% off! Level Up Desks is your go-to place for office desks, chairs, gaming desks, chairs, and accessories like keyboards, mouse, mousepads, standing pads, and more! They are a Toronto-based, Canadian business that's changing the game because they are actually promoting the importance of having a functional and ergonomic home office and gaming station. All listeners of the show can use the coupon code "WORKHARDLIFEHARD" for a special discount off of select items.
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About Jaime Brideau:
Jaime is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (AKA Holistic Nutritionist), Sports Nutrition Therapist, Life Coach, and Metabolic Balance Coach. She found her passion for wellness after she fell severely ill and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis - two autoimmune disorders. Battling with medications for months following, she decided that pharmaceuticals were not the answer she was looking for, and sought out a Naturopath. This experience changed her life. Now, Jaime seeks to provide realistic tools to for everyone to take their health into their own hands and see the power that whole foods, a healthy spirit, and a healthy mindset can have. When you see Jaime, it is obvious that she is truly passionate about changing the way we see health. She is continuously learning, engaging, and keeping up to date with new information. She loves to see her clients succeed in their health journey and become the most vibrant versions of themselves!
What’s going on, everyone?! Happy November!
In today’s episode, I’m here to chat about a really important life event that happened recently–my champagne birthday! On October 30, I turned 30 on the 30th! And in the days leading up to my birthday, I decided to create a list of 30 Things I’ve Learned By My 30th Birthday.
In the creation of this list, I realized EXACTLY what my November intentions were going to be: presence and reflection. So, we chat more about what those two words mean for the last two months of 2023.
Key Takeaways:* 30 on the 30th!
* My List of 30 Things
* Being Present
* Taking Time to Reflect
To get access to my 30 THINGS I’VE LEARNED BY MY 30TH BIRTHDAY, go here!
Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Level Up Desks. Level Up Desks is your go-to place for office desks, chairs, gaming desks, chairs, and accessories like keyboards, mouse, mousepads, standing pads, and more! They are a Toronto-based, Canadian business that's changing the game because they are actually promoting the importance of having a functional and ergonomic home office and gaming station. All listeners of the show can use the coupon code "WORKHARDLIFEHARD" for a special discount off select items. Their Pre-Black Friday sales are on now, so don’t miss out on these amazing deals!
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I’m BACK this week with Part 2 of the Guest Talk with my friend, social media coach, Stacey Watts!
If you haven’t listened to Part 1, STOP and listen. Then, come back and catch the rest of our conversation! In this episode, Stacey and I talk a lot more about SOCIAL and the biggest “how-to’s” on social media, including being social on social! Then, I check in with her on her rating of how she’s able to balance her work/life balance. We also got into a good conversation about taking breaks on social media.
Key Takeaways:* Create More Than You Consume
* The Importance of Community Management
* Be Social – ENGAGE!
* There Are No Rules
* Intention on Social Media
If you’re interested in Evernote, check it out here!
Stacey is offering all listeners of the show access to her #BehindTheContent Social Club! #BehindtheContent Social Club will keep you engaged, and accountable, giving you the tools to take charge of your social media strategy. This monthly membership will teach you how to plan and execute social media and digital marketing like a pro - even if it seems impossible right now. This is the ultimate social media coaching membership to help service providers generate more clients and more profit on Instagram and beyond while making a bigger impact.As a member, you're not only receiving the #BehindtheContent Idea Bank every month.... you're also unlocking unlimited access to several self-directed courses and the #BehindtheContent private community.
If you want to connect with Stacey, find her here:* Instagram: @staceyonsocial
* TikTok: @staceyonsocial
* Facebook: Stacey On Social
* Twitter: @StaceyOnSocial
* Threads: @StaceyOnSocial
* Website: https://staceyonsocial.com/
Thank you, Stacey, for taking time out of your busy schedule to share your information with all of us!
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About Stacey Watts:
Stacey Watts is a social media coach and content strategist with over 11 years of experience in social media management. She is the founder of Stacey on Social and the #BehindtheContent Social Club, where she helps businesses and individuals improve their social media presence and create engaging content. With a passion for community, connection, and communication, Stacey has worked with a wide range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. She has been a coach for the past 4 years, sharing her knowledge and expertise with those looking to take their social media and content strategy to the next level. Whether you are new to social media or a seasoned pro, Stacey can help you develop a powerful and effective social media and content strategy that will help you connect with your audience and achieve your business goals.
I have a treat for all of you for the next TWO weeks. I have my friend, social media coach, Stacey Watts, here to talk about social media, entrepreneurship, and work/life balance. While talking to Stacey, I quickly realized that she’s in a very unique situation… she’s a business owner deeply intertwined in the 24-hour industry of social media… how the HECK does she balance that?!?
While listening to this episode, you’ll see that she has some really amazing ways she’s able to still properly manage her work/life balance without burning herself out. So, for Part 1 of this series, check out just some of the KEYS that we dig into.
Key Takeaways:* Timers for Social Media Apps
* Repurpose Your Content
* How to Efficiently Manage Your Time
* Show Yourself Compassion
* Noticing Tones on Social Media
* Understanding the Algorithm
Stacey is offering all listeners of the show access to her #BehindTheContent Social Club! #BehindtheContent Social Club will keep you engaged, and accountable, giving you the tools to take charge of your social media strategy. This monthly membership will teach you how to plan and execute social media and digital marketing like a pro - even if it seems impossible right now. This is the ultimate social media coaching membership to help service providers generate more clients and more profit on Instagram and beyond while making a bigger impact. As a member, you're not only receiving the #BehindtheContent Idea Bank every month.... you're also unlocking unlimited access to several self-directed courses and the #BehindtheContent private community.
If you want to connect with Stacey, find her here:* Instagram: @staceyonsocial
* TikTok: @staceyonsocial
* Facebook: Stacey On Social
* Twitter: @StaceyOnSocial
* Threads: @StaceyOnSocial
* Website: https://staceyonsocial.com/
See y’all next week for Part 2!
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www.workhardlifehard.com
About Stacey Watts:
Stacey Watts is a social media coach and content strategist with over 11 years of experience in social media management. She is the founder of Stacey on Social and the #BehindtheContent Social Club, where she helps businesses and individuals improve their social media presence and create engaging content. With a passion for community, connection, and communication, Stacey has worked with a wide range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. She has been a coach for the past 4 years, sharing her knowledge and expertise with those looking to take their social media and content strategy to the next level. Whether you are new to social media or a seasoned pro, Stacey can help you develop a powerful and effective social media and content strategy that will help you connect with your audience and achieve your business goals.
I’m BACK this week and finally feeling better! To start today’s episode, I’m being open + honest with you all because my last 10 days have been extremelyyyyyy busy and my balance has been thrown off. I wanted to share this life update with you all because I don’t want you all to think that I have the perfect balance all the time–because I definitely DON’T!
Whenever I’m feeling off-balanced, I take a step back and set some goals for myself and that’s exactly what I did. So, I share my 3 goals for October and then I also share a quick reminder that there’s still TIME in 2023. Don’t write off these next few months!
Finally, I’m also talking about my FREE Work/Life Balance Self-Assessment. To access my FREE Work/Life Balance Self-Assessment, GO HERE. I’ve heard directly from all of you that you wanted a way to accurately find your rating, and this self-assessment will let you do just that! Sign up here and receive the assessment straight to your inbox! The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete, and you’ll be able to understand your current rating, what that means, and steps to take to become more balanced.
Key Takeaways:* Life Update
* Goals for October
* Work/Life Balance Self-Assessment
Thank you for choosing the Work Hard, Life Hard Podcast to listen to today. Catch you all next Wednesday!
For Mental Health resources, see here:* Mental Health Support: Canada
* Canadian Mental Health Association
* Wellness Together Canada
* Mental Health Foundation - USA
* National Institutes of Health - USA
* 988 Mental Health Hotline - USA
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Hello, gang! Today, I’m reporting to live from my bedroom because I’m SICK!
I’ve been working really hard and life-ing really hard recently, and unfortunately, it’s caught up to me. #sadtimes.
I debated even telling you all this today, but what’s really important to me is that I show up for all of you really authentically week over week, and so, here I am, exposing myself that my balance has been off recently and this is the outcome.
So, for today’s episode, I want to take you back to 3 episodes of the show that I think you should listen to as we move into this new month of October. The reason why I chose these episodes is because I think they have really important messages to take with us, especially during this month!
Here are the episodes:1. EPI 024 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Jeannette Orazietti: Prioritizing Mental Health + Trusting in Your Own Path
2. EPI 031 [TEE TALK] A Reminder About Balance
3. EPI 040 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Kristine Munro: Empowering Women, Self-Discovery, and Finding Your True Passion
See you all next week when I’m feeling (and sounding) a lot better!
ICYMI: I launched a FREE The Work Hard, Life Hard Self-Assessment! I’ve heard directly from all of you that you wanted a way to accurately find your rating, and this self-assessment will let you do just that! Sign up here and receive the assessment straight to your inbox! The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete, and you’ll be able to understand your current rating, what that means, and steps to take to become more balanced.
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I have a short + sweet episode for everyone today.
We are FALL-ing into a new season now that fall is here, and I want to talk about something extremely important–rest, sleep, + recovery. Now, you might be thinking “This isn’t the first time she’s talked about this” and you’re right! It’s not! And, it’s not going to be my last, either!
Everyone is looking for that quick fix to feel better, and we often look for it in the wrong places. I’m here to tell you (and many others who are WAY more qualified to talk about this than me) that your answer is REST + SLEEP. This is literally the best and only way your body can recover.
Key Takeaways:* Happy Fall!
* What is Rest?
* Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Self-Care
* The Importance of Sleep
Then, I’m ending the episode by asking you: “What is one goal you have for the fall when it comes to your rest or your sleep habits?”
Remember–rest + recovery should RETURN your energy, not continue to drain energy from you.
If you’re interested in the RISE Sleep app, check it out here.
ICYMI: I launched a FREE The Work Hard, Life Hard Self-Assessment! I’ve heard directly from all of you that you wanted a way to accurately find your rating, and this self-assessment will let you do just that! Sign up here and receive the assessment straight to your inbox! The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete, and you’ll be able to understand your current rating, what that means, and steps to take to become more balanced.
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Last week, my boyfriend Jamal and I went to see Dr. Andrew Huberman LIVE in downtown Toronto. If you don’t know who Dr. Huberman is, you can find out more about him here and down below in the show notes.
After listening to him talk for almost 2 hours, I left with many thoughts, inspiration, and opinions, and I wanted to gather all of that information and share it with you.
AKA - THIS EPISODE!
I share my 3 key takeaways from Dr. Huberman’s talk, and I challenge you to listen, take it in, and see how this stuff resonates with you.
Key Takeaways:* Who is Dr. Andrew Huberman?
* Non-Active Rest
* Delight vs. Awe
* Neuroplasticity - it’s in our control!
Now, I’m going to be honest, I’m definitely not a science girl but the way he brings this information forward is actually INTERESTING! I’m dying to know what you think of my recap.
ICYMI: I launched a FREE The Work Hard, Life Hard Self-Assessment! I’ve heard directly from all of you that you wanted a way to accurately find your rating, and this self-assessment will let you do just that! Sign up here and receive the assessment straight to your inbox! The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete, and you’ll be able to understand your current rating, what that means, and steps to take to become more balanced.
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About Dr. Andrew Huberman:
Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills and cognitive functioning. His lab’s most recent work focuses on the influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such as fear and courage. He also works on neural regeneration and directs a clinical trial to promote visual restoration in diseases that cause blindness. Huberman is also actively involved in developing tools now in use by the elite military in the U.S. and Canada, athletes, and technology industries to optimize performance in high stress environments, enhance neural plasticity, mitigate stress, and optimize sleep. In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the Top 15 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of science, education, and health & fitness.
In this episode, I have my friend Charity Elliott, Founder of Charity Elliott Nutrition, on the show! She shows up and is READY to share her journey with her health, which includes chronic health issues from the age of 15. Then, we chat more about her view of nutrition, how to approach health the most effectively, and how to overcome the overwhelm around a healthy lifestyle approach. Of course, all of this is interweaved throughout all aspects of her life including her work/life balance as an entrepreneur and business owner.
Key Takeaways:* Struggling to find your balance.
* Dealing with underlying
* health problems.
* Simplifying nutrition.
* Learning your health foundation.
* Focus on addition, not subtraction.
Thank you, Charity, for your time and your honesty in today’s episode. I know the listeners of the show benefitted from what you had to say!
If you want to connect with Charity, find her here:* Instagram: @charityelliottnutritionist
* Email: charityelliottnutrition@gmail.com
* Website: www.charityelliottnutrition.com
EXCLUSIVE FOR ALL LISTENERS: Join Charity’s FREE one-week “Establish Your Health Foundation” Challenge! It’s starting in October, and she wants YOU to join her! Visit www.charityelliottnutrition.com for more information and to sign up!
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About Charity Elliott:
Charity grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and knew from a young age that she wanted to be her own boss. When hit with an undiagnosable chronic illness at age fifteen, she made it her mission to learn everything she could about healing her body through nutrition and lifestyle changes. She shortly after discovered CrossFit, and fell in love with strength training, at the same time she started to pursue a degree in Exercise Science at Lake Superior State University. This led to working in a CrossFit gym for the next seven years until she decided to return to school for a diploma in nutrition, and subsequently, start Charity Elliott Nutrition & Fitness. Six years later she's a mom of two and is constantly working on her work/life balance alongside her husband, Dan.
Happy September, gang!
Can you believe there are only 4 months left of 2023? To kick off September, we’re going to chat today about what these next 4 months will look like FOR YOU. Remember – what you need to better your work/life balance will look different than other people, and that’s okay! So, let’s set some intentions on what “success” will look like for you over the next 4 months.
Then, we talk about a topic that I often get asked A LOT – “How do I leave work at work and not take the stress/worry/overload home with me?!” This is a good question, and honestly, kind of a hard one to answer! But, I created 4 tips that are tried and true that I think will help you be able to separate your work bucket from your life bucket.
Key Takeaways:
* September is here!
* End of 2023 Intentions
* Do you take work home with you?
* 4 tips for separating work + home!
To view the full post from @amylea.co, see here!
Here are my 4 Tips for Separating Work from Home:
1. Set boundaries on your phone - stop checking your emails, turn off notifications
2. Work in certain locations only
3. Create “end of work habits”
4. Rely on your support system
The one-year anniversary of the show is coming up in November, and I’m already starting to plan something BIG! As a result, I need your help to answer this one question for me: what is one thing you are really struggling with in your work/life balance? DM me on IG to share your answer! See y’all next week!
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If you’re in sales, then this episode is a must-listen for you!
Today, I have my friend and sales leader extraordinaire Phillip Dantas on the show. Phil and I met working together years ago at a tech company in Toronto, and we’ve been connected ever since.
Phil is someone who leads by example, and within the last 2 years, has significantly changed his approach to his work/life balance. In this episode, he walks us through this journey, and shares how he’s trying to change the hustle sales culture by focusing on individual impact.
Key Takeaways:* Being proactive vs. reactive
* Five buckets of life
* If you want time, you must make it
* The concept of discipline
* It’s not hustle–it’s impact
Phil - thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share your thought processes with this gang!
If you want to connect with Phil, find him here:* Instagram: @Built2work * Tiktok: MrBuilt2Work * Email: Dantas.Phil@gmail.com
Thank you to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode! Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skillshare, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities. Listeners of the Work Hard, Life Hard podcast can find the link in the show notes to get one FREE MONTH of Skillshare today!
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About Phillip Dantas:
Phillip Dantas has spent the last 12 years helping scale companies to achieve growth and revenue targets. He's a business enthusiast and girl dad chasing the good life and six-pack all at the same time. Phil currently is the Director of Sales at Clio, a legal tech company in Toronto and leads a team of 85 sales professionals. He's been recognized for sales acceleration, business development and has a collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage, mentor, motivate, and grow high-performing teams. From owning his own company, being an individual contributor and now leading an organization, he stands firm on a daily mantra: "Nothing changes, if nothing changes."
First things first: I NEED YOUR HELP!
The one-year anniversary of the show is coming up in November, and I’m already starting to plan something BIG! As a result, I need your help to answer this one question for me: what is one thing you are really struggling with in your work/life balance? DM me on IG to share your answer!
Now - into today’s episode! I’m here this week with a Tee Talk as we reach the end of August and bring on September. For a lot of people, the month of September typically brings about a lot of change, whether in your career, your schedule, with kids going back to school, and the seasons changing.
That’s why I’m bringing forward some unfiltered honesty and advice–when it comes to change, it’s better to ride the wave down than to swim upstream. Then, we talk about anxiety vs. change based on a quote I saw recently on Instagram by @wordsarevibrations.
Key Takeaways:* I need your help!
* Change is Constant
* Swimming Upstream
* Perspective is Everything
* Anxiety vs. Trust
As promised, here’s a list of 4 previous episodes that I think go hand-in-hand with this change, anxiety and trust conversation:* EPI 003 [TEE TALK] One Word: Boundaries * EPI 019 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Jennifer Deane: Reflection, Decision-Making, and Values * EPI 023 [GUEST TALK] Featuring Mike White: Gratitude, Positivity, and Living Life Awake * EPI 025 [TEE TALK] Being in Autopilot + Learning to Pivot
Catch you all next week - same time, same place!
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If you’re looking for your passion in life, you NEED to listen to this episode. This week’s guest is Kristine Munro, and she is a force to be reckoned with. After building a 7-figure, award-winning real estate and finance business, Kristine left it all to start over and find her true calling. We talk about all of this and more, including energy and intention during this episode.
Key Takeaways:* Overwhelm = Abundance
* Don’t label your days
* The importance of adapting
* Know your intention
* You have your answers
* Do the inner work
Thank you, Kristine, for coming on the show + sharing your wisdom with all of the Work Hard, Life Hard gang!
If you want to connect with Kristine, find her here:* Instagram: @kristinekmunro
* Pivot to Passion Podcast: @pivottopassion.podcast
* Illume Collective: @illumecollective.co
* Illume Collective Website: https://illume-collective.mykajabi.com/illume-collective
Listen to Gabby Bernstein Meditation here: https://youtu.be/Kh7DxmiylQU
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About Kristine Munro:
Kristine Munro is the Founder and Intuitive Community Builder of The Illume Collective and the host of the Pivot to Passion podcast. Her journey started 15 years ago in Finance & Real Estate. She built a 7-Figure, award-winning business and though she had outward success and recognition, she felt unaligned, knowing deep down she was meant for more. Despite her fear, she left it all to start from scratch following her own heart and purpose. On her path of self-discovery, Kristine leaned into mind, body, and soul practices to tap into her own intuition which led her to find her passion for building a community for female entrepreneurs to connect on a deeper level, easy access to mentors and all the support they need to pursue their big dreams. Kristine is a certified Reiki Practitioner, and Life/Business Coach, mentoring women entrepreneurs to illuminate the fire within themselves and live out what they were meant to do. Kristine is a proud wife and mom of two. Her top priority is being a role model for them to show them that there are no limits to what they can achieve.
If you wish to solve all of your problems all at once, this episode is for you. This conversation has really come up often in my conversations with guests, loved ones, and friends recently, so I thought it was time to address it!
I wish I could snap my fingers and everything would be resolved and I would be “happy.” But, unfortunately, it just doesn’t work that way. Instead, maybe the REAL solution is shifting our perspectives to listen to the inner wisdom trying to guide us one step at a time–and we discuss what this looks like in this episode.
Key Takeaways:* August Intentions
* Solving problems all at once
* Listen to your inner wisdom
* One step at a time
* Staying in the present
If you want a copy of Brianna Wiest’s The Pivot Year, buy it here!
The passage from today’s episode is on Day 97 and it says: Your inner wisdom isn’t supposed to give you every answer to your entire life, but to show you to the next right step. You are not supposed to be able to intuit every turn the road may take, because that would defeat the entire purpose of being here; that would defeat the entire purpose of being alive. Nobody–not one of us–knows everything that might unfold. Our job is not to get better at predicting, projecting, or becoming attached to uncertain possibilities, but having sincere faith that what we know needs to happen next is the key that eventually unlocks everything we’ve been waiting for, everything we’ve ever wanted to be. - Brianna Wiest, The Pivot Year*
Thank you to the sponsor of today’s episode, Consiglio’s Kitchenware. Since 1975, Consiglio's Kitchenware has specialized in premium European kitchenware, food processing equipment, cookware and coffee machines. They carry top-named brands like Breville, DeLonghi, Le Creuset, Zwilling, Jura, and more! Their shop is Eco-Friendly, Socially Conscious, Sustainable, and Woman-Owned. What are you waiting for?! All listeners of the show can shop at Consiglio's Kitchenware and use code TKOMS for 5% off any order! Connect with The Show:* Tiktok: @workhardlifehardpodcast * Instagram: @workhardlifehardpodcast * Tee’s Instagram: @tkoms * Shop the Amazon Storefront
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If you’re looking to start transforming your life, this episode is for you! This week, I have marketing guru Tony Wang as the guest on my show where he shares his journey of building 8-figure marketing businesses and not loving what he was doing.
Instead of staying in the hustle culture, Tony dove into a spiritual transformation and he shares it all with us in the episode! Then, he talks about how that’s changed his life, including his work/life balance!
Key Takeaways:* Enjoying the journey
* The comparison game
* Money flows to value
* External productivity vs. internal state
* Be proactive vs. reactive
Thank you, Tony, for sharing your story in today’s episode. It was amazing to connect with you, and I can’t wait to keep learning from you as I follow along your journey.
If you want to connect with Tony, find him here:* Instagram: @tonywangcc * Website: www.tonywang.com * Enlightenment Therapy App: www.enlightenmenttherapy.co
Thank you to today’s sponsor, Level Up Desks. Level Up Desks is your place to go for office desks, chairs, gaming desks, chairs, and accessories like keyboards, mice, mousepads, standing pads, and more! They are a Toronto-based, Canadian business that's changing the game because they are promoting the importance of having a functional and ergonomic. All listeners of the show can use the coupon code "WORKHARDLIFEHARD" for a special discount on select items. Their Mid-Summer Sale is happening THIS WEEKEND with up to 25% off! Connect with The Show:* Tiktok: @workhardlifehardpodcast * Instagram: @workhardlifehardpodcast * Tee’s Instagram: @tkoms * Shop the Amazon Storefront
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About Tony Wang:
Tony Wang helps spiritual teachers and experts grow their online businesses. He’s been building online businesses ever since he was a college student studying chemistry. Afterwards, he became a full-time entrepreneur and ended up building multiple 8-figure digital advertising businesses, working with brands like Uber, Lyft, King, HBO and more. His success was largely the result of discovering and practicing personal transformation and healing methods rooted in ancient spiritual traditions. Now, he works with spirituality experts to scale their online businesses by helping them with marketing, sales and operations. This allows their business to excel while they focus on what they love(teaching and serving others). He’s the founder of Conscious Coaching - a business that is dedicated to helping humanity reach its greatest potential by spreading breakthrough methods for accelerated spiritual development.
I have another Guest Talk lined up for you all with my friend and co-worker, Rebeka Swayne! We’ve been working together for almost a year now, and when Rebeka reached out to me asking to be on the show—I knew I had to say yes.
But, probably for a different reason than you think. Rebeka has experienced an extremely significant, emotional, and devastating life event recently, and she wanted to come on to talk about her story, share her experience, and of course, chat work/life balance.
Key Takeaways:
* A wellness check-in!
* Perspective = opportunity
* Accept the facts
* Show appreciation
* Be proactive
* Change your formula
For me, this episode was a game-changer, and I have a feeling it will be for you, too! Rebeka–thank you for openly sharing your story and showing just how resilient you and your family are.
If you want to connect with Rebeka, find her here:
* Instagram: @rbkristina01
Thank you, Level Up Desks who is our sponsor for today’s episode. Level Up Desks is your place to go for office desks, chairs, gaming desks, chairs, and accessories like keyboards, mouse, mousepads, standing pads, and more! They are a Toronto-based, Canadian business that's changing the game because they are promoting the importance of having a functional and ergonomic setup. All listeners of the show can use the coupon code "WORKHARDLIFEHARD" for a special discount on select items. Check them out! I purchased a standing desk from them and I'm obsessed with it!
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About Rebeka Swayne:
Fueled by the reward of connecting people to practical solutions, Rebeka is a solution-centric problem solver. An optimistic and enthusiastic professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial and hospitality industries, she attributes her success to her ability to listen to customers and put their needs first. She now is a Sales Development Representative for the Learning + Development company Vivo Team. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Rebeka is a wife, a mother, and an avid volunteer supporting community organizations working with vulnerable populations. A natural creative, in her free time Rebeka can be found in her studio painting and creating multi-medium art.
Welcome to the show Brittany Nicholson-Park! Britt, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, is the guest on this week’s episode and she’s READY to share all the details about nutritional health. When Britt first reached out to me, I was pumped to have the first nutritionist on the show because how you fuel your body is directly + seamlessly linked to our work/life balance!
We talk about how every day is different - nutritionally AND in terms of your work/life balance - and that’s A-okay! Then, we talk about prioritization, stress management, and the mind-gut connection. I love and appreciate Britt’s realistic, simple, and non-restrictive approach to nutrition that really welcomes everyone and anyone to enhance their health journey.
Key Takeaways:* Cancel the all-or-nothing mentality
* Be realistic
* Understand the mind/gut connection
* The importance of eating
* Stress resilience
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Thank you, Britt, for coming on the show and sharing your expertise on holistic nutrition. I can’t wait to chat again, soon!
If you want to connect with Britt, find her here:* @holisticbrittnutrition on Instagram
* @holisticbrittnutrition on Tiktok
* @holisticbrittnutrition on Facebook
* The Balance with Britt Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
* Website www.holisticbrittnutrition.com
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About Brittany Nicholson-Park:
Britt is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Kombucha Brew Master and Co-Founder ofBloom Kombucha Co., and Bachelor of Science degree holder located in Northern Ontario. She specializes in helping her clients get to the root of their digestive issues, beat burnout, eat to ease anxiety and build long-term healthy habits without restrictions. She loves helping her clients find joy in the kitchen, enjoy a loving relationship with food and finally feel like they can eat some of their favourite foods after years and years of restriction. Having been through all the digestive issues, anxiety and burnout herself, Britt is incredibly passionate about all things gut health-related and the connection that it has with the mind. Britt has worked with many 1:1 clients and has been able to help them uncover the missing pieces of their health picture, creating health plans that feel realistic, and aligned with her clients’ values and lifestyle. You can work one on one with Britt by visiting her website, snag some of her free offers, or listen to her podcast "The Balance with Britt Podcast" with new episodes weekly.
In today’s episode, let’s be present with one another to talk about a real work-from-home (WFH) problem–exhaustion.
But before we dig into that, I’m talking to you all about THREADS, Meta’s newest social media platform. If you’re on Threads, follow me at @tkoms!
But back to the topic at hand–what is work-from-home exhaustion?
Well, it’s something that all people who WFH experience at some point or another. And the reason why is that working from home means that you live/work/eat/play all in the exact same space. No matter HOW big your home is, it eventually can start to feel like a small box that you’re trapped into. This type of exhaustion can last for months if you don’t understand how to recognize that you’re in it and have tips to help you recover from it.
Key Takeaways:* Thoughts on Threads?
* What is work-from-home exhaustion?
* My 8 tips to recover
* Remember your patience
I hope you can take one thing away from today’s episode that you can try to apply, ESPECIALLY if you’re someone who WFH! Also, I want to hear from you–what other tips help you when you’re feeling exhausted from working from home?
The sponsor for today’s episode is Consiglio’s Kitchenware. Since 1975, Consiglio's Kitchenware has specialized in premium European kitchenware, food processing equipment, cookware and coffee machines. They carry top-named brands like Breville, DeLonghi, Le Creuset, Zwilling, Jura, and more! Their shop is Eco-Friendly, Socially Conscious, Sustainable, and Woman-Owned. What are you waiting for?! All listeners of the show can shop at Consiglio's Kitchenware and use code TKOMS for 5% off any order!
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Happy Hump Day, gang!
Today, I’m back with another Tee Talk where I’m focusing on two topics: 1. The idea of life/work balance (yes, you read that right) 2. The country ranked #1 for work/life balance
The idea of life-work balance means that, maybe, we should stop putting the “work” part of work/life balance FIRST, and instead, put the “life” first! Interestinggggg - I talk about how this perspective can be game-changing for us!
Then, I talk about a brand-new study that came out recently that ranked the best countries for work/life balance. I tell you the top 10 rated countries, why it’s important, and what we can do about it.
Key Takeaways:* What is life/work balance?
* Global work/life balance
* Your perspective changes your experience
* Your controllables
You can’t control and change the world overnight, but you can control and change YOUR life/work. I end this episode with a new challenge for you that’s going to make difference in your life bucket–will you do it?!
If you want to read the article about Remote’s study on work/life balance, you can find it here.
The sponsor for today’s episode is Consiglio’s Kitchenware. Since 1975, Consiglio's Kitchenware has specialized in premium European kitchenware, food processing equipment, cookware and coffee machines. They carry top-named brands like Breville, DeLonghi, Le Creuset, Zwilling, Jura, and more! Their shop is Eco-Friendly, Socially Conscious, Sustainable, and Woman-Owned. What are you waiting for?! All listeners of the show can shop at Consiglio's Kitchenware and use code TKOMS for 5% off any order!
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In today’s episode, I’m BACK with a Tee Talk focused specifically in our work bucket because I feel like we like to focus on the life bucket because we don’t normally spend a lot of time there.
So, if we look at our work bucket, we all know that summer is FINALLY here, which typically can mean a very busy time in your life bucket. So, I want to ask you a question–Have you ever experienced lower motivation during the summer months?
I’m sharing with you today my one tip on how to avoid a summer slouch and what to do when you’re feeling like your motivation is low on a work day. You’d be surprised by how effective you can be even with low motivation if you understand where you can focus that energy.
Key Takeaways:* Summer is here!
* Don’t slack off
* Enjoy your summer
* Find your focus
I want to THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU who are a part of this gang and along on this journey with me. The show has officially hit 2,000 downloads since we started, which is an amazing win for me! I couldn’t do it without you all. Thank you for wanting to learn and grow how to better balance your work and your life.
Thank you to our sponsor for today’s episode, The Cardinal Farmhouse. The Cardinal Farmhouse is a family-owned home decor boutique that was born out of a desire to embrace a simple lifestyle, curate a French-inspired home, and find joy in the mundane. This company is a woman-owned business and a Canadian business and I'm so excited to say that listeners of the show can use code "WORK15" to receive 15% off their order! Check it out at cardinalfarmhouse.com!
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If you’re looking for inspiration, then today’s episode is for you! Today, I have entrepreneur and financial expert Whitney MacKenzie on the show. I was pumped when Whitney reached out to me asking to be on the show. Then, after learning even more about who she is and what she balances, I quickly realized that Whit is a POWERHOUSE.
Her perspective on life, balancing her work + her life all while managing her relationships and taking care of herself is truly inspiring. Also, the fact that she is a money guru instantly got me excited to hear what tips she could share because money is such an important factor in both your work + life buckets.
Key Takeaways:* Being present
* Life isn’t always sexy–but the work is worth it
* Trust yourself + be independent
* Money awareness
* Spend your money on what you value
These are just some of the key takeaways from today’s episode. I know all of you listeners are in for a real treat, as Whit shares some amazing perspectives and life stories from her life so far. Whitney–thank YOU for putting yourself out there and getting uncomfortable with me! It was such a treat to have you on the show!
If you’re interested in learning more about Whit’s thing she can’t live without, check out BrainFM!
If you want to connect with Whitney, find her here:* Whitney’s Instagram: @with.whitm
* Azure Salon Spa Instagram: @azure.ssm
* Azure Salon Spa Website
* All Star Auto Glass: @allstarautoglass.co
* All Star Auto Glass Website
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About Whitney:
Whitney Mackenzie started with the Floreani Group in 2007 as Treatment Coordinator for Dr. Kent Floreani. She then moved up to office manager while the practice grew and welcomed 2 more Orthodontists, Dr. Michael O'Toole & Dr. Carly Dool. While on Maternity leave Whitney completed her bookkeeping certificate through Sault College. When Dr. Floreani founded Azure, Whitney was asked to be involved from the beginning and it gave her first-hand experience with what it takes to start a business from the ground up.
Whitney then played a significant role in building the Azure brand and the merging of Azure Medispa and Headlines Hair Salon & Day Spa. She began as the Business Development Leader at Azure and recently took over as General Manager in 2020. She loves creating a work environment where the team feels empowered to do what they love and guests leave looking and feeling their absolute best!
During the pandemic, her love for personal finance and teaching was calling. She, along with her husband Justin, had spent the previous 3 years making some financial changes and paid down a lot of debt while still feeling stress-free and loving life. She wanted to teach that to whomever she could by posting tips and sharing information on social media.
She and her husband most recently purchased All Star Auto Glass, a long-standing business in Sault Ste. Marie. So, work-life balance is even more of a focus than ever as she juggles managing the team at Azure, owning a thriving business, being a present Mom, wife, sister, daughter - you name it!
Happy Wednesday, gang! I’m back with ANOTHER Tee Talk this week. Can you believe we’ve been doing this together for 7 months now?! I know… me neither!
Today’s episode is short and sweet because I have an insanely busy weekend last week and my balance is feeling completely off. I need to spend some extra time recovering and resting. But, I wanted to catch you all up on the FIRST KEYNOTE that I presented last week–so pumped about this! Then, I recently read a passage that I needed to share with you all because I think it’s VERY relevant to what we do here on the show and an important reminder.
Key Takeaways:* Rest is productive
* What your soul needs.
* Balance is the highest priority
To get my favourite Brianna Wiest books, you can shop for them here:* The Pivot Year * 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think * The Mountain Is You * This Is How You Heal
As promised, here is the passage I share in today’s episode:
On the days when it hurts too much to dream, to hope, to think of anything beyond the line of sight ahead of you–just rest. You were raised in a world that believes your productivity can only exist in outward measure, that the only things watch doing are the ones that others can consume. Your soul cannot be fooled by this, no matter how much your mindset can try to superimpose such rigid beliefs upon you. Eventually, you give way to the guidance of your inner being, the part of you that knows how vital it is to recover, to reintegrate, to reflect, to balance all doing with the simplicity of being. There is nothing wrong with you for needing to take life at your own pace, in your own timing. In fact, there is something emerging from deep within you that is so strong in its conviction that it is making balance your highest priority. Your unwillingness to press forward in outdated ways is not a sign of your noncompliance, but that the spiritual freedom you have cultivated from within is finally beginning to take root. - Day 38, The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest
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Happy June, everyone! I’m BACK this week with a Tee Talk since we are officially halfway through 2023–how the heck did that happen?!
My Tee Talk this week is short + sweet, and I’m bringing you back to the basics. I wanted to check in with you all on your current scale (1 to 5) of where your work/life balance is. Then, I wanted to remind you about what your OPTIONS are from there. But, you can’t have options if you don’t reflect on where you’re at!
Key Takeaways:* Happy June!
* Back to basics
* Scale check-in
* Time is precious
* Be intentional
I hope you walk away from today’s episode with INTENTION on your mind, and ready to crush your work/life balance for the remainder of 2023!
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www.workhardlifehard.comThank you to our sponsor for today’s episode, The Cardinal Farmhouse! This company is a woman-owned business Canadian business and I'm so excited to say that listeners of the show can use code "WORK15" to receive 15% off their order! Check it out at cardinalfarmhouse.com! I literally cannot stop shopping here--I've ordered prints, one of the wool blankets, the berry dishes, some vintage bowls, and her special french dish soap is AMAZING.
We’re back this week with a new guest talk featuring Toronto small-business owner, Monica Khalil. I kept seeing Monica come up on my FYP on TikTok, and after checking out her store, I knew I needed to reach out to her.
I was inspired by Monica’s passion and drive to succeed as the owner of SnaptureThis, a woman-owned paper goods, gifts and dried floral shop located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. In our conversation, we chat about her work/life balance, her transition to opening her storefront, how she balances it all, and her newest venture–her podcast!
Key Takeaways:* Find time for yourself every day
* Support local when you can
* Take the leap!
* Use your support system
* Get your to-do list done
* Launch then perfect it!
These key takeaways are just the tip of what we talk about on how Monica is able to balance everything that is going on in her work bucket and life bucket that are transferable in so many elements of life!
Monica, thank you for taking time out of your schedule to come on, connect with me, and be so open to talk about your work/life balance. To listen to the quarterly check-in episode I mentioned in the intro of this episode, check it out here.
To connect with Monica, you can find her at:* Monica’s Instagram
* SnaptureThis Instagram
* SnaptureThis Website
* Sip It Podcast
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About Monica Khalil:
Monica Khalil is the proud owner of SnaptureThis, a boutique gift shop located in downtown Toronto. As a young girl, crafting was always a passion of hers. From painting to photography to creating gallery walls in her dorm rooms and rented apartments, she’s always had an eye and passion for creating art. She discovered Etsy as a platform in 2013 when she was looking for a customized gift for a friend of hers. A year later in 2014, she moved from Hamilton Ontario to the big city of Toronto. She was working a full-time job but had an itch to do more. She decided to take a leap of faith and opened SnaptureThis as an online Etsy store. She started the shop off with prints featuring her photography and digitally created designs. Over time, the shop has grown and she began expanding her products. In 2020, she began working with local illustrators on commission to develop some of her most popular items to date beginning with the Toronto Coffee Shop V1 Print. This print featured local cafes in the city and became a best seller quickly. In 2022, she took the biggest leap of faith, quit her full-time job and opened up her storefront in downtown Toronto! She works closely with her best friend, Dunya, and the storefront includes all her products, dried florals, and also features incredible local makers and female-owned businesses.
I’m BACK this week with a Tee Talk on a matter that’s deeply important to me–mental health. In case you didn’t know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I thought it was appropriate to speak about it and its impact on work/life balance.
At the end of the day, everything affects your work/life balance including your mental health! Like your physical health, mental health should be treated like a muscle + something you build habits around to keep it operating in your favour.
In today’s episode, I share 4 tips that you can implement to support your mental health + your work/life balance all at the same time.
Key Takeaways:
1. Take regular breaks
2. Start + end your day with a walk
3. Create a self-care routine
4. Check in on your loved ones
To listen to the episode I mention with Mike White, go to EPI 023.
For a few mental health resources, please visit:
* AODA
* CMHA
* Canada.ca
* BetterHelp
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Note: I am not a mental health professional. This episode is to spark information, learning, and knowledge purposes only.
A new guest talk is here this week with my friend, Shelby Kammerer! FUN FACT ABOUT ME + SHELBY - we were duet partners at the age of 6 + 7! Our very first jazz duet was to the song Swingin’ on a Star, and we won 1st place at every single competition we did that year. This led to us being duet partners for YEARS!
I was so excited she wanted to come on the show to catch up on life with me and chat about her work/life balance now that she’s balancing her business and 2 babies at home! She’s achieved so much success in her life, and I wanted to know how she balances it all!
Key Takeaways:* Map transitions around your kids
* Flexibility is OKAY + encouraged!
* Fitness contributes to a balanced life
* Where is your energy allocation?
Shelby, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to catch up with me. This was such a full-circle moment for both of us! I know your key takeaways and what you share on the show!
To connect with Shelby, you can find her here:* Shelby’s Instagram: @skammerer905
* SC Fitness Instagram: @scfitness905
* https://www.scfitness905.com/
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About Shelby Kammerer**
Shelby Kammerer is the owner of SC Fitness, a fitness and nutrition coaching business. She’s also a mom to a toddler and newborn, a Registered Nurse, and a wife. After having her first baby 2.5 years ago, she decided to step down from nursing full-time and turn my side gig coaching business into my full-time job. She now coaches men and women all over the country online on top of being a full-time stay-at-home mom. At SC Fitness, they focus on individual client needs, personal coaching, and connecting to each client on a personal level to really get to know them. They offer individualized training for workouts, nutrition guidance, and recently have expanded into postpartum care and core correction. Shelby’s life and business are ever-changing and evolving–both take a lot of work but it’s worth it at the end of the day because it’s Shelby’s passion!
We’re back this week with another Guest Talk featuring the entrepreneurial guru herself, Kristina Hudson!
Kristina and I grew up dancing together, and we’ve been connected ever since! When she wanted to come onto the show, I was ECSTATIC to talk to her about her work/life balance and how she balances it all!
In today’s episode, Kristina talks about her life changes over the last ten years, which include many businesses, a husband, and two babies! We talk about the impact this has had on her work/life balance, and how she’s able to accept changes in her balance through different times of the year.
Key Takeaways:* Learn to let go * You can’t do it all! * Shifting your priorities * Finding your own success * Push for your passion
We finish the episode talking about social media and Kristina shares her advice which will guarantee hit close to home. Thank you, Kristina, for taking time out of your wild schedule to chat with me today and share your thoughts!
To connect with Kristina and her businesses:* Kristina’s Instagram: @kristinahudsonn * Krush Clothing Boutique: https://krushssm.com/ * Krush Clothing Boutique Instagram: @krushssm * The Trading Post: @thetradingpostssm * The Big Moose: @thebigmoosessm
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Thank you to our sponsor for today’s episode, The Cardinal Farmhouse! This company is a woman-owned business Canadian business and I'm so excited to say that listeners of the show can use code "WORK15" to receive 15% off their order! Check it out at cardinalfarmhouse.com! I literally cannot stop shopping here--I've ordered prints, one of the wool blankets, the berry dishes, some vintage bowls, and her special french dish soap is AMAZING.
About Kristina Hudson:
Kristina Hudson is a busy Mom of two, wife and entrepreneur owning four different businesses. She opened her first business - Krush Clothing Boutique – at just 18 years old and has now successfully built it into a worldwide online boutique. Kristina and her husband also own 3 separate businesses together – The Trading Post and Frontier Village – which includes a gas bar, fishing and tackle shop, hunting store, ice cream parlour and fish and chips restaurant. Although these businesses keep her busy Kristina places a huge value on family time and has managed to find the perfect balance for her and her family.
If you feel like you are on autopilot, this episode is for you!
It’s May–and this new month is bringing me to talk about being stagnant.
Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions? Another day comes and goes just like the one before and you don’t necessarily feel like you’re in control? Acting on autopilot is something that we ALL need to be aware of and check ourselves from time to time. It’s easy to go about our everyday life and not spend the proper amount of time truly REFLECTING. So, in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about just that.
Then, I’m going to remind you about the importance of challenging times. Challenging times are exactly that–challenging. But, there’s always something to learn. And at the moment, it might seem impossible that any good can come from a situation, but shifting your perspective and learning to pivot can propel you forward instead of staying in the same place.
Key Takeaways:* Autopilot is normal
* More reflection is needed
* You have the choice
* Pivoting leads to growth
Thank you for being here! If you haven’t yet already followed the show, find us below! Also, if you’re interested in Glennon Doyle’s Untamed, you can get it here!
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In today’s episode, mental health is talked about in a way that has never been seen on the show so far. I have my friend, the talented + fabulous, Jeannette Orazietti with me today. She is the owner of Jeannette’s Custom Cakes + JCC Sugar, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
I’ve known Jeannette for a long time and we’ve always been able to stay connected one way or another. I first met her when she was my gymnastics coach when I was 10! I’ve always admired Jeannette for her ability to be transparent and open the conversation when it comes to mental health as an entrepreneur and business owner.
In today’s episode, she does JUST that… and more! We talk not only about mental health and developing your toolbox, but we also talk about the importance of proper work/life balance especially through transition periods.
Key Takeaways:* Create your toolbox
* We are all human
* Carve your own path
* Focus on yourself
Jeannette–I always love the time that we spend together because I learn something new from you every time! Thank you for doing what you do, you are an inspiration!
If you want to connect with Jeannette, you can find her at:* https://www.jeannettescustomcakes.com/ * Instagram: @jccjeannette @jccsugar
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About Jeannette Orazietti:
Owner and custom cake and cookie designer, Jeannette Orazietti was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. A graphic designer by trade, Jeannette’s talent and passion for all-things creative led her to the world of cake design. Her result includes competing on Cake Walk: Wedding Cake Edition in 2011, a premier’s award nomination in 2016, and multiple local awards from her hometown. More than anything, her greatest accomplishments are her husband Anthony and daughter Elizabeth.
If you’re looking to make some mindset changes, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! We are BACK this week with a guest talk with the one and only, Mike White.
Mike was introduced to me a few years back and I instantly connected to his story, his unique perspective on life, and how he works with individuals to help them navigate their journey of life.This episode is nothing short of inspirational. Mike drops some knowledge around attraction, change, and gratitude, which are essential elements to integrate into your work and your life bucket.
Key Takeaways:* Perfectionism vs. boredom
* Living life awake
* Gratitude is everything
* The power of now
* What you focus on, you attract
Mike, thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone today. I KNOW you gave everyone some amazing stepping stones and things to think about–even if they need to start with “what you focus on, you attract!” I can’t wait to have you as a guest sometime soon!
If you want to connect with Mike, you can find him at:* mike@yellowcarcoach.com
* www.yellowcarcoach.com
* Instagram: @michaelgcwhite
* LinkedIn
Thank you to the sponsor for today’s episode, Level Up Desks! Level Up Desks is your place to go for office desks, chairs, gaming desks, chairs, and accessories like keyboards, mouse, mousepads, standing pads, and more! They are a Toronto-based, Canadian business that's changing the game becasue they are promoting the importance of having a functional and ergonomic. All listeners of the show can use the coupon code "WORKHARDLIFEHARD" for a special discount off of select items. Check them out! I purchased a standing desk from them and I'm obsessed with it!
About Mike White:
Michael White is a Mental Performance Coach, Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, and Grief and Loss Educator. He is the founder of Yellow Car Coach, a personal coaching practice with a key focus on life transitions. Mike works with business professionals and entrepreneurs, athletes and those experiencing significant change. He helps them focus on new life chapters. His philosophy of “What you focus on you attract” is a simple, yet effective view on how your perspective determines your experience.
To reach Mike directly, contact him at mike@yellowcarcoach.com or www.yellowcarcoach.com.
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What’s up, everybody! I missed the 1-on-1 interaction over these last few weeks (even though I know my GUEST TALKS have been straight FIRE recently), so I wanted to come on here and check in with you all!
You might not want to hear this, but a full QUARTER of 2023 is already done! So… you know what that means? We need to take time to REFLECT on what the heck has been going on for you! If I’m not going to hold you accountable, then who will?! ;)
In today’s episode, I walk you through the questions you should ask yourself when you sit down, and intentionally reflect on how 2023 has been for you so far.
Key Takeaways:* I miss y’all!
* One quarter of 2023 is DONE!
* How to reflect
* Reflection is looking back + looking forward
DM me once you’re done with this reflection because I want to know how it goes for you! Remember, we aren’t striving for perfection, we’re just striving for a better work/life balance. So be patient, kind, and compassionate throughout this process.
A special thank you to our sponsor for today’s episode, Level Up Desks. Level Up Desks is your place to go for office desks, chairs, gaming desks, chairs, and accessories like keyboards, mouse, mousepads, standing pads, and more! They are a Toronto-based, Canadian business that's changing the game becasue they are promoting the importance of having a functional and ergonomic. All listeners of the show can use the coupon code "WORKHARDLIFEHARD" for a special discount off of select items. Check them out! I purchased a standing desk from them and I'm obsessed with it!
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In today’s episode, I have a well-known Toronto personal training coach Alena Luciani join me to talk allll about her work/life balance! Alena comes forward in today’s episode OPEN and HONEST about the fact that her work/life balance is currently sitting at a 1.5/5… and she’s okay with it! She understands the season of life she’s in right now, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still take care of herself with KEY daily habits just for her.
This conversation enthralled both of us and then before we knew it, we had been talking for a WHOLE HOUR! Here are some of the keys from our conversation:
Key Takeaways:* Importance of daily habits * The narrative around sleep * Nutrition is fuel * Social media in the fitness industry * Glass balls vs rubber balls
Thank you, Alena, for your time and knowledge you shared with everyone today. I cannot wait to see you for a coffee date sometime, soon! If you’re interested in Alena’s favourite journals, you can check them out here: Erin Condren
A special thank you to our sponsor for today’s episode, The Cardinal Farmhouse. I'm so excited to say that listeners of the show can use code "WORK15" to receive 15% off their order! Check it out at cardinalfarmhouse.com! I literally cannot stop shopping here--I've ordered prints, one of the wool blankets, the berry dishes, some vintage bowls, and her special french dish soap is AMAZING.
If you want to connect with Alena, you can find her:* Alena's Instagram: @alenajluciani
* Training2XL Instagram: @training2xl
* https://www.training2xl.com/
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About Alena Luciani:
Alena is a strength & conditioning coach, educator and founder of TRAINING2XL. Alena is certified through the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC). Alena also has her Masters in Sport Science and Recreation with a distinction in Coaching and has worked with a wide array of athletes at various collegiate schools, training facilities, and beyond. Alena is passionate about how others excel in the game of life. Whether it's an athlete training during their off-season, or a fellow strength coach looking to level up their learning, Alena wants to create an impact on their lives.
It’s a family affair in today’s episode! I have my favourite cousin, Erika Colwell, as my guest on the show this week and when I tell you she’s a firecracker–I mean it! Erika and I spent a lot of time together as kids and we continue to navigate through life together. I was pumped she wanted to come on the show because she’s been absolutely CRUSHING IT in her work bucket and her life bucket in recent years and I wanted to talk to her alllll about it.
We talk about the all-encompassing element of being a real estate agent, the current market state, navigating life changes, and how it all impacts Erika’s work/life balance.
Key Takeaways:* Find time for yourself every day
* Rest means showing up the best
* Embrace change
* Take the risk!
Erika–thank you for being the FIRST family member to come on the show with me. I love you so much and am so thankful to have you in my circle!
A special thank you to our sponsor for today’s episode, The Cardinal Farmhouse. I'm so excited to say that listeners of the show can use code "WORK15" to receive 15% off their order! Check it out at cardinalfarmhouse.com! I literally cannot stop shopping here--I've ordered prints, one of the wool blankets, the berry dishes, some vintage bowls, and her special french dish soap is AMAZING.
If you want to connect with Erika, you can find her:* Instagram: @erikacolwell
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www.workhardlifehard.com About Erika Colwell:
Erika Colwell is a real estate agent that resides in her hometown of North Bay, Ontario. She previously worked as an agent in Cambridge from 2019-2022 where she was one of the top 3% of realtors in her marketplace. She’s a wife, a dog mom, a mom-to-be to a baby girl, and a modern woman who built a successful real estate career by being her relatable self on social media. In her spare time, you can find her walking her two dogs, browsing the aisles of HomeSense, and picking out paint colours for her new home!
Today’s episode is going to be good for your soul. I have my Certified Executive Coach, Jennifer Deane, as today’s guest, and she lays down some critical keys on how you can create and maintain a healthy, sustainable work/life balance.
In this episode, we talk about how Jenn has achieved a work/life balance that she is extremely happy with… including making sure she has POPCORN! (once you listen, you’ll understand). We discuss how big life decisions have a major impact on someone’s work/life balance without them even realizing it. Then, we talk about HOW and WHAT people can do to start to navigate what’s important to them and how to live a fulfilling life.
Key Takeaways:* Work/life balance and autonomy
* Decisions lead to work/life balance
* POPCORN!
* Balancing your energy
* Values lead to a fulfilling life
Thank you for your time today, Jenn. I know that listeners of the show are going to walk away from today’s episode with many ideas to implement to further achieve a healthy work/life balance.
If you want to connect with Jenn, you can find her:* https://www.jenniferdeane.ca/
* Instagram: @iamjenniferdeane
* LinkedIn
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Today’s guest is a childhood friend of mine, and I’m so excited he wanted to come onto the show to talk about a huge life transition he’s made recently. Everyone, meet Bronson Kovacs!
If you’re going through a transition in your life, this is a must-listen episode for you! As someone who’s known Bronson for my entire life, it was so interesting for me to be able to sit down with him and have him talk about his life since he’s retired from playing professional hockey.
We talk about his preparation for retirement, his move back to his hometown, and filling up his work bucket with a full-time job and a business. Being an entrepreneur is not easy, but Bronson has a unique perspective on taking it one day at a time. I know this transition hasn’t been easy, but hearing how he’s balancing it all and still remembering to life hard when he can really highlights his drive and ambition.
Key Takeaways:* Life after professional hockey
* Stay calm during transitions
* Find your business and niche down
* Being patient!
* Always being on
Thank you, Bronson, for sharing your story with us! Looking forward to catching up with you for a drink at the new house sometime soon!
About Bronson Kovacs:* Bronson Kovacs is a retired professional hockey player. He is originally born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario where he grew up alongside his sister, being the youngest of the two. From a very young age, hockey was all he knew and cared about. He took this passion and turned it into a journey all around the world. From travelling around Canada throughout his minor hockey career, then 4 years of college in upstate New York, to finish off his career with a 6-year stint as a professional hockey player in Hungary. His hockey career was such an incredible adventure, and since finishing his career, he’s settled back in his hometown where he is working at MDF Mill Arauco. He’s also the assistant coach with the Sault College Women’s Hockey Team and has started his own Ozone Sanitization business called Zoli’s Kleaners.
Find Bronson on Social:* Instagram: @bkovacs6 * Zoli Kleaners: @zolis.kleaners
**Read Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight here.
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Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we’re celebrating women and everything that they contribute to society.
I’m sharing with you all an inspiring quote by @nicolajanehobbs that I came across recently because it brought up a lot of emotions about being a woman. Then, I finish with one of my absolute favourite quotes of all time by @rupikaur_.
I hope this episode leaves you with love and inspiration.
Key Takeaways:* Women are rockstars
* Women are strong + powerful
* Have you met a relaxed woman?
* Something other than pretty
* Thank you to the women who have shaped me
There have been so many women who have made a lasting impact on me, and I’m not sure I would be the woman that I am today. I’m blessed to say there are too many to list, but those people know who they are. Thank you.
If you haven’t already, reach out to those women in your life that inspire you and remind them of that.
A special thank you for the inspiration for today’s episode:* @nicolajanehobbs * @rupikaur_
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Today, I’m diving into an industry that I’ve lived and breathed since the age of 3–the dance industry–with one of my friends, the very talented Kylie Filotto.
Our conversation begins with Kylie outlining her work/life balance as a full-time dance teacher and choreographer, and when I say we go off from there, I mean it! We talk about how demanding the industry is, the importance of creating boundaries and rest days, how to stay creative, and how to prioritize life-ing hard. We also talk about a conversation I’m super passionate about, which is the transition from being a dancer to a life post-dance career.
Key Takeaways:* The dance industry is 24/7 * Be a decision-maker * The post-dancer transition * Make yourself a priority * Schedule your day + stick to it! * Prioritizing your life bucket is hard!
This might be one of my favourite conversations yet! A special thank you to Kylie for taking the time to come on and have this conversation with me. I can’t wait for our next one!
Learn more about Kylie:
Kylie Filotto is a full-time competitive dance teacher and choreographer with an influencer side hustle from Chicago, Illinois. When she isn’t travelling around the country choreographing, or training her dancers back at home, she is enjoying life as a wife and a dog mom to her Goldendoodle, Banks. With her background in Fashion Design, she has taken her passion for clothing and made a name for herself in the influencer industry, all while juggling her full-time career and personal life. Currently, she is taking on a new chapter, and building a brand new home with her husband of 4 years. For Kylie, there has never been a better time to find her work/life balance.
Connect with Kylie: @kyliefilotto
Here are the links to some of Kylie’s other favourite podcasts:* The Skinny Confidential * The Bitch Bible
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If your patience has been low recently… this episode is for YOU!
In today’s episode, I’m talking about something that I truly needed a reminder on this week–PATIENCE! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I forget about the true meaning of practicing patience because I get so caught up in the day-to-day… I just want to do things and then see the results!
This isn’t a bad way of thinking, per se, but sometimes, it’s really hard to find perspective when I’m operating like this. So today, I break it down for both of us and explore WHY having patience with the process is so important.
Key Takeaways:* Rating your patience levels
* Patience linked to time investment
* The definition of patience
* Patience means having perspective
* Good things take time
Take a listen, and let’s dive into having more patience together!
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In today’s show, I’m talking about something that’s been on my mind since I started the show–work/life balance in this post-pandemic world.
The fact of the matter is that people are struggling–we aren’t the same people we were before the pandemic! The statistics are telling us that people are working more, are extremely stressed, and not prioritizing their work/life balance. Also, we can’t really understand the impact that the pandemic truly has had on all of us.
So, in today’s episode, I dig into all of this, the impact that our mental weight can have on us, and how the result is usually lashing out negatively. I also talk more about what we can start to do about this to try to make the world a little bit of a better place.
Key Takeaways:* Individuals have changed
* The post-pandemic world looks different in the workplace
* Work/life balance is more important than ever
* It’s time to be kind
Statistics listed in the episode were sourced here.
Today, it just felt right to talk about hard days… having them, acknowledging them, and knowing that you ARE NOT ALONE!If I’m being honest (which you’ll see very much so in today’s episode), even talking about this subject is a hard one for me. It feels so uncomfortable and vulnerable to share my experiences with you all. But, I know all of you are here to support me, are here to learn, and are hear to listen to me (so thank you for that!).Today, I open the door about how everyone experiences hard days and that hard days affect literally everything–even your work/life balance. I’m tired of shying away and being embarrassed about these days. So, instead, I’m talking about them, and I hope that one day you will, too!Key Takeaways:
* You’re Not Alone
* Everyone Has Hard Days
* Be Aware of your Hard Days
* Bring Joy to Every Day
Here are some really amazing resources for those looking for additional support and information:
* Bell Let’s Talk - Tools + Resources
* Canada Mental Health Services
* USA Mental Health America Resources
We got this. I love you, all!Connect with me on IG! Personal: @tkoms Podcast: @workhardlifehardpodcast www.workhardlifehard.com
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If you’re a parent, you NEED to listen to this episode. This week, I have one of my all-time FAVOURITE people on the show, my manager, mentor, and friend, the amazing Erin Berube. As the VP of Operations for Vivo Team, she has an exceptional reputation with her unique blend of tactical and strategic vision and organizational excellence. Her ability to bring order and calm to dynamic teams and projects while creating an environment of success is her specialty.Erin is my direct manager and someone who has truly shaped me into the professional that I am today. In today’s episode, she is open and vulnerable about her work/life balance as an Executive, and has a MOM! You can expect some excellent perspectives about where she’s at in her career and a unique look into how she is able to balance her “day job” and her “mom job.” Then, we dig into how she leads others and encourages work/life balance to those around her.Key Takeaways:
* Work/Life Balance as a Mom
* Being a Mom is Work!
* Mom Guilt
* Work/Life Balance as a Leader
* Advice for your Resume
We work to live, and this hits home in this episode. Erin, thank you for your time, your expertise, and your perspective. I know a lot of listeners will relate to the good stuff you shared!
To connect with Erin, you can find her @erin.13.berube on Instagram or here on LinkedIn. To connect with Vivo Team, you can find us at www.vivoteam.com or @vivoteamdevelopment on Instagram.To do Vivo Team’s Team Assessment to understand how your team is currently functioning, click here!To see Erin’s favourite white noise machine and sleep apps, check out this machine here and the BetterSleep app.Connect with me on IG! Personal: @tkoms Podcast: @workhardlifehardpodcast www.workhardlifehard.com
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I’m ECSTATIC to have MY CEO, the fabulous Renée Safrata, join me for this week’s episode! Not only is she the CEO of Vivo Team, but Renée is a mentor, friend, and one badass woman!
In today’s episode, she is open and honest about work/life balance differences between generations. She shares her intense experience with burnout in her 40s–a lesson we can ALL take learnings from. She also digs more into emotional intelligence and the role it plays in having a proper work/life balance, the reason why she’s so passionate about having a healthy organization, AND she shares her advice for those listeners who are working over capacity.
Key Takeaways:* Generational differences
* Burnout
* Emotional intelligence
* Advice from a CEO
This conversation is full of love, appreciation, and RICH with knowledge and experience we can all learn from. A very, very special thank you to Renée for sharing her valuable time with me on the show. Her support means so much to me, and I hope you were able to take something away from our time together.
To connect with Renée, you can find her @r_safrata on Instagram or here on LinkedIn. To connect with Vivo Team, you can find us at www.vivoteam.com or @vivoteamdevelopment on Instagram.To do Vivo Team’s Team Assessment to understand how your team is currently functioning, click here!To see Renée’s favourite jump ropes, check out Cross Ropes.
Connect with me on IG! Personal: @tkoms Podcast: @workhardlifehardpodcast www.workhardlifehard.com
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If you need some time to yourself, you NEED to listen to this episode!
Now that the new year is well underway, it’s time to talk about an important element of your life bucket that you SHOULD be prioritizing–ME TIME!
I’ve heard time and time again how hard it is for people to find the time just for themselves because other things take priority–and I completely get it! I used to be one of those people! But, I realized that by always pushing through and trying to get things done instead of prioritizing time for myself, all I was doing was burning my energy output and I constantly felt exhausted… sound similar?
Learning HOW to take care of yourself by taking me time is SO important–the science even says so!So, in today’s episode, we talk about how to do it, why to do it, and everything else in between.
Key Takeaways:* What is me time?
* Why is it so important?
* Don’t feel guilty!
* Be consistent, flexible, and patient
Be sure to follow us on TikTok @workhardlifehardpodcast!Also, if you can leave a rating on the platform that you’re listening on (Spotify, Apple Music, etc), that would mean the absolute WORLD to me! Thank you all for being here on this journey!Connect with me on IG! Personal: @tkoms Podcast: @workhardlifehardpodcast www.workhardlifehard.com
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In today’s episode, we are diving into the work bucket of the work/life balance and talking about a HOT topic over the last 6 months–-the quiet quitter!This went viral 6 months ago on TikTok because of a Gen Z TikToker admitting that he’s a quiet quitter. From there, corporate North America has responded and it’s all become a MESS!After months of following along and doing some deep-dive research, I’m ready to open the conversation about the quiet quitter, the stats around it, and the impact it has on the employee/employer relationship. THEN, I’m really excited to share MY OWN OPINION on the quiet quitter and where we go from here.
Key Takeaways:* What is the quiet quitter?
* Why are so many people talking about it?
* Generational differences + experiences
* My opinion!
My Stats + Articles:1. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/2022-in-review/the-year-in-quiet-quitting 2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2022/10/25/how-to-avoid-becoming-a-quiet-quitter 3. https://www.investopedia.com/what-is-quiet-quitting-6743910 4. https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/quiet-quitting 5. https://hbr.org/2022/08/quiet-quitting-is-about-bad-bosses-not-bad-employees 6. https://teambuilding.com/blog/quiet-quitting 7. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398306/quiet-quitting-real.aspx 8. https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2022/12/19/quiet-quitting-is-a-sign-of-a-deeper-problem-heres-what-it-means
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨
It’s 2023, baby! I’m kicking off the first episode of 2023 by FINALLY sharing my word of 2023, and trust me–it’s a goodie!With the start of a new year comes A LOT of emotions, feelings, and pressures. In today’s episode, I want to acknowledge all of that, and also talk about a few things that I think will resonate with you. I talk about the January Scaries (you know–the anxiety you felt when you realized the holidays were over?) and finish off this episode by sharing my 3 friendly reminders to carry with you into 2023.
Key Takeaways:* My Word of the Year
* The January Scaries
* Intentions for 2023
+ Be Patient
+ Be Focused
+ Be Confident
If you thought of a word of the year, DM me on Instagram @workhardlifehardpodcast and share your word with me! I really want to know!
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In today’s episode (Part 2), I'm back talking about reflection and goal-setting. As the year comes to a close, I can't stress enough how vital these elements are to a proper work/life balance.
In Part 2, we're analyzing the next steps after the reflection and goal identification from Part 1. We need to prioritize goals and then focus on HOW and WHAT we need to be doing to execute them.
Key Takeaways:* Ranking your goals * Time allocation * Time blocking your goals * Accountability check-ins * Word of the Year: 2023
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In today’s episode (Part 1), I’m talking about reflection and goal-setting–two critical elements that relate to your work/life balance. I know that both of these processes can feel extremely overwhelming for people–I GET IT! That used to be me, too!
That’s why, I’m sharing the tools that I use to both reflect and to goal set at the end of my year in hopes that it will help you, too!
Key Takeaways:* Check-In: how are you mentally?
* The importance of reflection
* How to reflect
* Goal-setting: identify your sub-buckets
* 1 big goal and 1 tactical goal for each bucket for 2023
This part 1 is going to get you in the zone and begin to lay the foundation work for your 2023 plan. Let’s do it!
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I’m acknowledging it’s mid-December, and what better time to talk about holiday overwhelm than now?!In today’s episode, I have a CONFESSION for you all, and then I talk about how I navigated through my recent epiphany. Then, we talk about the looming holiday season that is right around the corner, and I share with you my 4 VIBES that I’m trying to embody to help overcome some of my overwhelm.
Key Takeaways:* Holiday overwhelm is normal
* This season looks different for everyone
* Setting intentions can help you navigate through a busy period
* It’s time to rest + recharge - you deserve it!
Connect with me on IG! Personal: @tkoms Podcast: @workhardlifehardpodcast www.workhardlifehard.com
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about my favourite process of all time–and if you know me, that’s saying something–TIME BLOCKING!
I talk about why I started time blocking, why multi-tasking isn’t ACTUALLY a thing, and how to time block in both your work bucket and personal bucket. I then share my TOP resource, my Weekly Goals + Planning process, with you so that you can start to implement time blocking for you!
Key Takeaways:* You aren’t going to do everything you set out to do–and that’s totally OKAY!
* Be flexible and realistic–don’t overwhelm yourself.
* Commitment–if you say you’re going to do it, then DO IT!
* Weekly Goals + Planning sheet
Get your copy of my Weekly Goals + Planning sheet HERE. Trust me–you won’t regret it!
Here are my 3 favourite resources for more information on time blocking:https://www.betterup.com/blog/time-blocking https://www.lifehack.org/881771/time-blockinghttps://fellow.app/blog/productivity/time-blocking-method-step-by-step-guide/
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The Life Hard List
I’m back with my latest TEE TALK, and today I’m getting into my MOST requested topic: BOUNDARIES.
In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries in regard to overworking and how much work you do during your life-ing time. I want to focus on boundaries you can put into place to help make sure the work section of your life isn’t creeping into the life section TOO much. To help, I share my 3 steps to creating boundaries.
Key Takeaways:
- 3 Steps to Boundaries
- Be patient
- Be consistent
Episode Sponsor:
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The Life Hard List
Today’s episode is the show’s very first Guest Talk, and who better to have as my first guest than my long-term boyfriend, Jamal! I was so excited to ask him to be on the show, and was even MORE excited when he said YES!
In today’s episode, we take a look at who Jamal is, his experience, and how he balances it all.
Key takeaways from the episode:
- Be flexible and know yourself.
- Assess your current schedule - how is your scale currently balanced?
- Using the 411 goal-setting model as a guide.
Connect with Jamal here!
- Instagram: @levelupdesks
- www.levelupdesks.com
- Don’t forget to DM the Level Up Desks IG account with the code “workhardlifehard” to receive a coupon code for a discount on your first order!
To learn more about the 411 model, see here.
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The Life Hard List
Welcome to the show! I’m excited that launch day is FINALLY here. Starting this podcast has been a DREAM of mine for a while now, and seeing it come to fruition has been amazing (and scary)–and now, the best part is here because I get to bring each and every one of you along on this journey with me.
In today’s first episode, I want you to learn more about me, my experience, and what has led me to this point of starting this podcast.
After listening, don’t forget to enter my giveaway by doing the following steps:
- Follow @workhard_lifehard on Instagram.
- Go to www.workhardlifehard.com and enter your contact information
Links + Resources:
Thank you, Kacia Ghetmiri, for your support in launching this podcast! Connect with Kacia: @kacia.ghetmiri and @empowerher.podcast.
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Welcome to the Work Hard, Life Hard podcast!I’m extremely excited that you’re along with me on this journey as I launch this podcast! This trailer is going to give you the DETAILS about what this show is going to be about.
The goal for this show is to TALK about that work/life balance - for you, for me, and for EVERYONE! We’ll dig into HOW to work hard to achieve your career ambitions while at the same time life-ing hard to truly take care of yourself. Together, we’re going to explore HOW the everyday person is doing both and along the way, finding the KEYS to create a life with the perfect balance for YOU.
Also, I'm so excited about the launch that I’m doing a giveaway! So stay tuned for more on that by following the podcast on Instagram @workhard_lifehard.
Thanks for listening! See you on launch day!
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