Making Staci and Ashley - The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Staci McDonald and Ashley Slade
Making Staci and Ashley is a podcast where we explore topics big and small that make up this beautiful thing called life!
I Wish More People Would Try This! We all have things that we love that we wish more people loved as well. Ashley and Staci talk about the things they're into that they'd like more folks to also be into. It's time to try some new things!
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
We're back for Season 2 of the Making Staci and Ashley Podcast! We can't wait to cover all sorts of topics with you. First up: The Stories We Tell! Do you tell yourself the same old story about your life? Is it time to reframe the narrative? Do you really listen to the stories of others? We get into all the details here.
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
Light a candle, get your favorite beverage, grab your pens, journals, glue, scissors, poster board, magazines, photos, sticky notes, Pinterest boards, Canva designs...WHATEVER you want to use to set intentions and goals for 2023!
We talk about how they plan for a new year, what's worked for them...what hasn't...and how they will approach getting ready for 2023.
This is our last episode of the year, but keep your eyes on this feed because there may be some bonus episodes before 2022 is through.
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
Who doesn't love a top 10 list!?! In this episode, we each share 5 things that we enjoyed about 2022. Yes, it's been a hard few years for a lot of people...ourselves included...but we don't want to lose sight of what went right. We're hoping that our reflections will encourage you to think about your favorite things about this year and share them with us!
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
Welcome back to Making Staci & Ashley! Thank you so much to all of our listeners for being so understanding about our pause in episodes. Sometimes hard things happen in life and we have to take a step back. More on that in the intro.
This episode is all bout navigating life as an introvert (there are some tips and insights on extroversion as well). We aren't experts on the subject, but wanted to share our experiences as introverts (particularly Black female introverts) out in the world.
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
Everyone is battling clutter. So what's cluttering you? In this episode we’ll be using a wider lens and focus on the culture of clutter, consumerism, and what steps we can take tidy up our lives. If you missed part 1 check out episode 8 in which we dive into our personal struggles with clutter.
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Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
Have you got piles of stuff everywhere in your home? Well, you're not alone. Everyone is battling clutter. So what's cluttering you? In this episode we talk about our personal battles with clutter and disorganization. We had SO MUCH to say, that we made this a two-parter!
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Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
Do you have a Life List? A Life List is a list of activities and experiences you want to have during your lifetime. In this episode, we talk about why lists like these are a useful tool to help you stay aligned with your values and how to make one of your own!
Download the Life List worksheet.
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Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay. Country Pop Music by JuliusH from Pixabay
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
We're back! We felt pretty lonely without you! Actually loneliness has a strong impact on our mental and physical health. With more people reporting that they are lonelier than ever, we thought we'd dive into this important topic.
We want to make sure you have some resources if you are feeling lonely:
Stats on Loneliness: YouGov America: Millenials Are the Loneliest Generation
https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2019/07/30/loneliness-friendship-new-friends-poll-survey
Mental Health Resources:
- If you are in the U.S. and have thoughts of harming yourself, dial 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit https://988lifeline.org/
- For more information on Mental Health visit https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/
- Information from the Centers for Disease Control on loneliness: https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/emotion/loneliness/index.html
Connection Resources:
- https://www.volunteermatch.org/- find volunteering opportunities in your community
- MeetUp.com - find groups in your area based on your interests
- https://www.aspca.org/adopt-pet - If you have the means and are ready for the commitment, consider adopting or fostering a pet.
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Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
We are switching gears with Episode 5! We've talked a lot about boundaries and how to say no. Now, let's talk about saying YES! When do you say yes to opportunities? How does it benefit us to say yes? Staci and Ashley share their "yes" stories before heading off for summer break.
The next episode will be July 25. See you then!
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart / Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
In episode four we finish up our series on boundaries. We've covered boundaries in our friendships, families, and in the workplace. Today we talk about romance! Do you set boundaries in your romantic relationships?
Remember, we aren't experts! If you need serious relationship advice, we suggest seeking out a professional.
But, if you just want to hear us chat about what we've discovered about boundaries in our own romantic relationships we've got you covered!
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
In episode three we continue our series boundaries. We've covered boundaries in our friendships. Now it's time for boundaries with our families and in the workplace.
Family and work can be hard to navigate when it comes to boundaries. It's hard to say no to your mom or your boss. So, how so we protect our time and energy in these often tension filled relationships? Let's talk about it!
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci IG here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley IG here: @ashleysladeart Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
In episode two, we begin a new three part series on boundaries. In this first part, we talk about boundaries in our friendships. Why are boundaries important? Are there different levels of friendship? What can you do to set boundaries with your friends? We cover it here.
We want to give a shout out to the book "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" author Nedra Glover Tawwab. Ashley read this book last year and recommends it to everyone. She's definitely going to read it again.
Also mentioned is Rev. Dr. Theresa Thames, founder of Soul Joy Coaching LLC. Follow her on instagram: @theresa_s_thames or visit her website: https://theresathames.com/
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
You can follow Staci here: @StaciCooksCreative
You can follow Ashley here: @ashleysladeart Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.
In episode one, we kick things off with a discussion about creativity at any age. What is creativity? How do you use it in your everyday life? We have some tips if you feel you haven’t been able to use your creative talents lately.
Our music is Light and Minimal by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
If you like what you hear, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast app.
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You can find Ashley online at
- Instagram and Facebook: @ashleysladeart
- Website: ashleyslade.com
Questions or comments? Email us at MakingSAPodcast@gmail.com.