The Type A+ Podcast: Recent Episodes
Beth Lawrence
In this podcast, Award-Winning Event Planner Beth Lawrence delivers bite-sized tips on organizing your business and life, even during your most hectic times. Beth Lawrence, CMP is an event expert, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and the CEO of an eponymous firm specializing in helping visionaries organize and execute impactful experiences. You can find this podcast on Instagram @thetypeapluspodcast, and our email is thetypeapluspodcast@bethlawrence.co.
Episode Description:
This week, DEI Expert, speaker, educator, consultant, and entrepreneur Brandyn Campbell joins Beth for a critical conversation about her decades-long journey in this industry, her personal experiences, and her tips for beginning, continuing, and sustaining your support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in your homes, communities and workplaces.
For Type A people, anti-racism work can feel especially daunting. As perfectionists, we can be even more scared to make a ‘mistake.’ Inherently, Type A people tend to be a little leery of the learning process, especially when ‘success’ cannot be achieved on a scale. As a result, many of us hide behind the idea of perfectionism as a reason to be fearful of trying, learning, and truly turning our beliefs into action. We can’t, however, continue to let that fear or discomfort take over—especially if we wish for a more equitable world.
(Beth here): As a Type A perfectionist and maker of many mistakes, I am honored to invite Brandyn Campbell onto the podcast today! This conversation was born of my personal experience in learning anti-racist practices and unlearning many of the concepts that were taught to me thus far.
Brandyn’s Bio:
Brandyn Campbell is a speaker and consultant who helps leaders and organizations build their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through her DEI consulting firm, Brandyn Campbell Communications. She draws from over 20 years of experience working with clients worldwide to provide actionable solutions that center equity and inclusion throughout their systems and cultures. As a speaker and educator, Brandyn speaks passionately about the work of honoring our collective humanity. Organizations that have benefited from Brandyn’s dedication and expertise include the National Football League, Philadelphia Eagles, B. Corp, and Fortune 500 Companies like Dell.
There are times in life where we all feel stuck. Whether we’re solving a problem at work, coming to the aid of a family member in crisis, or taking on a brand new challenge in our business, there are times when it seems like a fix for the issue at hand is so far away.
This week’s guest, Kristine Fisher, takes us through her vast and impressive career, balancing time in both the Private and Public Sectors with her roles as a mom, wife, daughter, adventurer, artist, and community supporter. She shares her advice on finding a support system in every season of your life, and why it’s important to have both mentors and coaches in your network.
Kristine’s Bio:
Kristine M. Fisher is the Senior Client Solutions Manager at Nava - a Public Benefit Corporation, working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all.
Kristine has expertise that spans nationally across Federal, State & Local Government, Higher Education, Academic Medical, Health Care, Non-Profits, and Municipalities. Her functional areas of expertise are centered around procurement processes, procedures and compliance, as well as strategic alignment between business and partners. Over the course of 25 years, she has curated deep relationships between government and businesses, bridging gaps and creating success stories.
Kristine is a sought-after public speaker and has spoken at numerous conferences and events, including Women in Cloud New York Curtain Raiser and the Annual Ideagen Empowering Women and Girls summit at the United Nations.
Kristine lives in Northern California at the base of Mount Shasta and, in her free time, enjoys volunteering in her community and outdoor mountain activities such as snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and hiking.
How do youknow if your audience is actually learning?
Did you know that less than 7% of online courses purchased are completed, and that a successful coach can expect 30% of their students to actually implement the teachings?
In this episode of The Type A+ Podcast, host Beth Lawrence learns from Parchelle Tashi, Founder & Executive Producer at The Author’s Leverage, about how to utilize existing content to create exciting, dynamic courses that—and here’s the catch—actually lead to learning and integration into daily life.
Parchelle shares the way her background in education and passion for video production merged to create a brand-new path for her and her team at The Author’s Leverage.
Whether you're an author, a coach, a creative entrepreneur, or a professional contemplating your next move, Parchelle’s insights will inspire and empower you to turn your thought leadership into dynamic game-changing content for you and your audience.
Tune in to learn Parchelle’s top tips for creating content that not only converts - but is a catalyst for your audience to actually do the thing you’re teaching.
Parchelle’s Bio:
“I'm Parchelle Tashi, and I call the vibrant city of Las Vegas home. I've been on a wild ride in the education, video media and entrepreneurial world for nearly 2 decades, starting with a fun career as a high school math teacher in Virginia. After 8 years, I quit the profession to start my own business in videography with a mission to somehow teach on my own terms and create learning experiences that really stick. I started out as solo videographer and grew to the role of executive producer in my business, behind the scenes of producing hundreds of videos for various businesses, companies, agencies, conferences and organizations both nationally and internationally; even won an award for it 😎 Thanks to the down time of the pandemic, I was inspired to follow my heart’s pull to amplify the voices of authors, experts, and thought leaders who want to make an impact with their wisdom. Today, in a nutshell, that’s what I get to do: I produce the best teachers in the world, amplifying their message in the world for big impact and big income.”
In this dynamic episode of The Type A+ Podcast, host Beth Lawrence sits down with Kerry Barrett, an Emmy award-winning Broadcast Journalist and Public Speaking coach, to delve into the art (and science) of public speaking.
Kerry shares her secrets to conquering stage fright, navigating career transitions fearlessly, and leveraging your unique journey to navigate through the change. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a working mother, or a seasoned professional contemplating a pivot, Kerry's insights will inspire and empower you to embrace the spotlight with confidence and finesse. Tune in to discover how to captivate any audience and unleash your inner orator!
In this captivating episode, Nick Outlaw, Area Event Sales Manager for Richard Sandoval Hospitality, shares his expertise in sales and event management, offering valuable advice for aspiring professional. Tune in to gain insights into maintaining a successful sales career while balancing personal passions and mentorship endeavors. Nick also shares his tips for thriving in an environment with non-traditional income streams, like commission or tips.Key Themes and Topics: Nick's journey in the hospitality industry, from server to Area Event Sales Manager. The importance of mentorship and developing future sales managers. Strategies for maintaining a work-life balance in sales. Nick's venture into fashion and his vision for men's intimate wear. The significance of over-communicating and teamwork in sales and event management.Nick’s Bio:With over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Nick Outlaw is an accomplished Area Sales Manager for the PA and NY region for Richard Sandoval Hospitality. Nick oversees large event booking for Aqimero, located in the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia, where his office is based. Tan, in Midtown NYC and Maya, in the Upper East Side round out the properties in his region. Curating events that will be memorable for a lifetime is his passion and the best part of his day to day. Nick is passionate about mentoring aspiring sales professionals and is also a budding fashion entrepreneur, with a vision for revolutionizing men's intimate wear.
Episode Description:
After her corporate position was eliminated during the pandemic, Chelsea Smith started Elevation Comforts. LLC, a catering and culinary experience company based in Philadelphia, PA. Fast forward to four years later, she is balancing a 9-to-5 corporate job, her clients at Elevation Comforts, an inspiring travel schedule and being a mom to a very adventurous four year old son.
On this episode, Chelsea shares her experience with identifying burnout, and coming up with a strategy to mitigate it. She also takes Beth through the making of a perfect travel itinerary, the eye-opening experiences she’s had while traveling the world, and how she finds her inspiration.
For links mentioned in the episode, as well as a transcript, click here.
Chelsea’s Bio:
Chelsea Smith is the current owner and chef of Elevation Comforts LLC. The business began in 2021 starting from selling individual platters and attending vending events, to catering in corporate settings, hospitals, universities, and hosting vending events.
Episode Description:
Type A+ Entrepreneurship seems like a natural fit, but it can be a daunting journey—especially when it comes to marketing, and figuring out the balance between ‘shouting into the void and building an authentic brand. Today, Fractional CMO and marketing strategist Mallory Musante joins Beth to discuss her go-to marketing funnel strategy, the post-burnout road trip that helped her rediscover her passion, the ways that being Type A has fueled her career pursuits and the gut reactions that never betrayed her.
Mallory’s Bio:
Mallory Musante is a fractional CMO and marketing strategist focused on helping small businesses and online service providers build a marketing ecosystem that feels simple, sustainable, and actually drives growth.
During her career, she’s not only worked with hundreds of clients from large corporate brands to fast-growing businesses in their early stages and everyone in-between, but she’s also started seven vastly different businesses herself.
The one thing she’s noticed throughout her career is that the majority of business owners focus a lot on marketing tactics and not as much on the strategies driving those tactics leaving their marketing efforts feeling disjointed, unsustainable, and ultimately, less effective.
Now she’s on a mission to change that by making CMO-level support more accessible for small businesses through strategic, but simplified, marketing plans that will actually make a difference.
For links mentioned in the episode, click here.
Episode Description:On today’s episode, Beth is joined by Kaela Blanks, M.S., SHRM-SCP, a DEI & HR consultant and Type A+ person who specializes in empowering organizations to build strong, supportive, equitable workplace cultures. Kaela discusses the ways that being an overachiever, and her experiences with anxiety and ADHD, led her to career success and, eventually, burnout—and the ways that HR and leadership teams can encourage individuals to bring their full selves to the workplace.Plus: Kaela’s tried-and-true tips for negotiating your compensation package—whether there’s wiggle room in the salary or not.Kaela’s Bio:Kaela (she/they pronouns) is currently the Associate Director of Advisory at Seramount, focused on the Employee Resource Group (ERG) advisory offerings, providing advice and resources to organizations executing ERG strategies aligned to an organization’s DE&I mission, values, and strategy.Before Seramount, Kaela drove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) practices at various organizations like Assured Partners, Wawa, and Aramark, which included ERG strategy-building, ERG leadership upskilling, aligning DE&I objectives to the business, community partnership-building, inclusive marketplace solutions, and executive leadership engagement. Before specializing in DE&I, Kaela’s background centers on critical HR functions, like talent management, organizational development/change, HR systems/analytics, communications, and employee engagement. They also served as an ERG leader during their time in HR roles.Kaela has a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Human Resources from Northeastern University and is an alum of Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. They hold a Senior Certified Professional (SCP) certification from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Kaela is also an active member of the local Philadelphia community and holds board and leadership roles with Philly SHRM, Independence Business Alliance (IBA), Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore and Social Center, and cinéSPEAK. Kaela is also an active thought leader and frequently contributes their insights to articles, podcasts, panel discussions, workshops, and conferences. They were nominated as an HR Rising Star in 2020 by the Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Awards and named Philadelphia’s Top 40 Connectors and Keepers by Leadership Philadelphia in 2021. True to their passion, Kaela loves to travel to new cities and explore new foodie dishes to learn more about the cultures of others. They also geek out on sci-fi and space travel and can easily get lost in a good book, movie, or TV show.For links mentioned in the episode and a full transcript, visit www.bethlawrence.co/event-planner-blog
On today’s episode, Beth interviews her first and longest-lasting mentor in the hospitality industry, Jim Cohn. Jim is the owner of Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine, a trusted industry expert, kind resource, avid connector, and relationshio builder who has personally introduced countless event professionals to their next opportunity.
Learn about calculating ROI vs ROR, and why the return on your relationships should be the focus of your networking journey.
About Jim Cohn, the man behind Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine:
“In 1987, we transformed our family printing/advertising company, which was geared toward radio station record surveys since 1960 to start a new venture, Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine, which is for those planning meetings, conventions, trade shows, corporate travel, group outings, galas, and special events.
Fast forward to 2023, our perspective is to always be involved and always maintain and continually build relationships. As the Magazine progressed into a total eMagazine in May 2020, that building of relationships is the number one aspect that we will always keep consistent.
We have also created, produced, and partnered on events with clients and customers and attendees have talked about year after year.
Events include the Think Tank Talk series, Hospitality Summer Outing and DineArounds, Visit Delco's Taste and Tour of the Countryside and Meet Me in Delco, ILEA Jingle Jam, Chester County CVB's Culinary Challenge along with co-hosting many CVB and resort presentations regionally as well as Familiarization trips to those destinations.
Jim is a Past President of HSMAI Greater Philadelphia chapter and had previously sat on boards of MPI Philadelphia, NACE, DVSAE, International Special Events Society, MEET National and is currently on the Executive Board of the Elmwood Park Zoo."
You're in for a treat today!
Transcripts and Links Mentioned: Here
The beginning of the year comes with a special kind of overwhelm: From the "New Year, New You!" rhetoric featured in the media to the pressure to set big goals, we most often lose the relationship with ourselves first.
In this episode, Kimberly Sauceda shares her strategies for creating high-performing, happy teams; writing that bestseller you've been creating an outline for; having tough conversations and building lasting relationships, brick by brick.
Kimberly Sauceda's Bio: With over 20 years of leading at top-tier companies including Apple iPhone launches, Kimberly now partners with organizations, teams, and leaders to reach their full potential and move from overwhelmed to unstoppable.
Kimberly has built high-performing, collaborative teams that drove 2x market growth. Her proven track record of success includes the introduction of game-changing products and the creation of the first-ever iPhone refurb program. She knows how to galvanize teams for engagement, retention, and innovation.
Now, a strategic partner to organizations, she supports them to build healthy, high-performing teams and talent, and is a sought-after thought partner for HR leaders and executives in Fortune 500 companies. Her bestselling book, Meet Me on the Bridge, has been called the guidebook for how to manage. She outlines the 9 bricks for creating strong relationships at work for both employees and managers.
Her speaking engagements also include: Geico's Leadership Summit (Keynote), Starbucks, Twitter, Colgate Palmolive, Roku, Bosch, and multiple times at Watermark.
Credentials include: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through International Coaching Federation, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Certified Executive Coach, Certified Leadership Coach, and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach.
Transcript, click here: https://bethlawrence.co/event-planner-blog/the-type-a-podcast-season-3-episode-1-from-overwhelm-to-unstoppable-with-kimberly-sauceda
This week, Beth chats with Project Manager Kerry Anne Hoffman about Type A+ project management, personal branding and how to make the ordinary extraordinary with Rent the Runway!
Bonus: Kerry lets us in on her secret rating system for, quite literally, everything in her life.
For an episode transcript and links mentioned in the episode, including Kerry's Rent the Runway offer, click here.
As a Type A person, financial planning can be an extremely daunting task. Some of us anxiously avoid talking about or evaluating our finances, and some of us over-monitor ourselves to the point of exhaustion. If you're anything like Beth, you may end up between the two depending on your current situation. This week's guest will help change that. As the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, CPO at Her First $100K and Senior Product Advisor to 1AND1, Kahlil Dumas wears many hats.
KD's multifaceted background has led him to pursue an array of passions, and to help countless entrepreneurs build profitable, revenue goal-crushing businesses. In all of his work, Kahlil aims to demystify finances for everyone, and noticed a few key patterns that are holding Type A people back in their personal and business goals.
Beth and Kahlil chat about "The Tiger in the Bush," getting Unstuckkd and unblocked with money, and the little habits that drive big change.
About Kahlil (KD):
Kahlil Dumas, also known as “KD,” is a serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and business advisor.
Kahlil is the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, CPO at Her First $100k, and Senior Product Advisor to 1AND1.
Kahlil is committed to helping you heal your trauma with money, redefining what generational wealth and prosperity mean to you, and setting you up with a financial foundation to make you rich.
For an episode transcript and links mentioned in the episode, including Kahlil's budget worksheet, click here.
This week, Beth and new friend and fellow Type A+ person Karen Lemke discuss the 'seesaw' of perfectionism, and the ways we rob ourselves of joy in the pursuit of 'success.'
Beth and Karen met on LinkedIn when Karen shared this personal message:
I recently turned 60 and, for the vast majority of my life (work and school), I have tried to be perfect at everything. It was like living on a see-saw; either I was perfect or I was chopped liver. Over time, I was quite successful in many endeavors, and I allowed myself very little time or space to celebrate/enjoy the successes, because I quickly moved onto the next thing to be perfect at. It was exhausting and joyless.
Tune in to hear the candid conversation about career journeys, celebrating success, and truly opening yourself up to joy.
For a transcript and links mentioned in the episode, click here!
Are your Type A qualities the reason for your success, or are they holding you back?
In this special long-form episode, Beth and friend and fellow fierce freelancer and podcaster Sara Ann Kelly dive deep into the duality of being a Type A+ person, how structure & systems can lay the foundation for creativity, the biggest mistakes they've made in their careers and lessons learned from them, and how to confidently negotiate your worth in client meetings.
Content warning: This episode discusses death and grief, and contains explicit language. Please take care when listening.
About Sara Ann Kelly:
Sara is a 13 year publicist and strategist, specializing in helping small business owners create a custom sales strategy that proves profitable in the first 90 days of operation. She is the CEO of the Make Life Rich Movement, and hosts the Make Life Rich Movement Podcast, with 3 episodes each week.
For a transcript and links mentioned in the episode, please visit this link.
On this week's episode, Beth chats with Marissa Taffer, PMP, longtime friend and project management professional, about how being type A can allow you to take on Invisible work (and do it to a high level of perfection) that can lead to burnout, job scope creep or your work being undervalued.
Plus, Marissa shares her tips for Type A+ Gluten Free baking and the ways her winding career path led her to find success--and satisfaction--in freelancing.
About Marissa
Marissa Taffer, PMP, CSM, is the founder and president of M. Taffer Consulting. In her practice, she provides project management consulting and fractional project management to digital agencies and marketing teams. She is also a content creator specializing in long-form blog posts. Her byline can be found in the blogs of Ollie, Qwilr, MarketerHire, and thedigitalprojectmanager.com.
For the transcript and links mentioned in the show, visit bethlawrence.co
Beth does not typically plan weddings, but when she does, she hopes that Brooke Weidenfeld is her partner in the endeavor! A Type A+ person in her own right and one of Beth's favorite co-working buddies, Brooke is the owner of Sunbursts & Stardust where she produces weddings and creative social events "for the bold, unique, stylish and starry-eyed."
In this episode, Brooke shares her Type A+ tips for planning your wedding, ensuring you won't have FOMO on your next vacation, and the ways having Type A+ anxiety contributes to her success.
About Brooke:
Brooke’s obsession with weddings began as a wide-eyed little girl ogling over Disney princesses and their gowns. Fast forward to high school, and the princess obsession turned into many a-nights being way too invested in Say Yes to the Dress. During her college career at Penn State, Brooke got her first internship in the events industry and immediately fell in love with the craft. This passion for events mixed with her lifelong enthusiasm for design, styling, fashion, and all things beautiful made Brooke’s career path a no-brainer.
When she’s not planning a wedding or dreaming up her next styled shoot, you can find Brooke watching Bravo, drinking iced coffee, listening to Taylor Swift, making sarcastic jokes, or traveling the world.
Follow Brooke on Instagram or visit her website!
Episode transcripts and links mentioned here
This week, Beth interviews Shila Scarlet Griffith, NCIDQ, LEED AP, Founder + Principal Designer of SG23 Design, LLC. Beth and Shila met through the local women-owned small business community in 2018 and have been co-creators, friends, and collaborators ever since.
Shila Griffith, NCIDQ, LEED AP started SG23 Design to seamlessly combine thoughtful interior design and stellar project management. Shila and her team work on both residential and commercial projects in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. In this conversation, she shares her tips for fun-filled trips abroad, streamlined project management, business automation, and delegating as a Type A+ Person.
To get in touch with Shila and her team, follow SG23 Design and SG23-B2B on Instagram or reach out via their website.
Of all the things that Beth is Type A+ about, her nighttime routine (between skincare and falling asleep) is the most thorough and hilariously extensive of all. Tips include before-bed moisturizing, accommodating different spousal sleeping styles and the best shows to wind down to after a long day.
We'll be on vacation for the next few weeks, and we're accepting Type A+ guests! Reach out to us at thetypeapluspodcast@bethlawrence.co or send us a DM.
Transcript and Episode Links Here!
From a young age, Beth struggled with her skin, which led her to trying everything from Clearasil and Proactiv to RetinA and Accutane by the time she was in high school. A Type A+, magazine-obsessed marketer's dream, Beth became obsessed with skincare. On today's episode, she'll share her daily 3 and 5 step routines, and the All-Star products she rotates throughout the week.
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Franklin and Whitman - Face wash, toner, serum & masks
- Recharge Beauty Wellness - Facials & facial serum
- Nivea Creme
- Egyptian Magic
- Color Up
- Soko Glam's 10 Step Korean Skincare Routine
- Mizon Snail Mucin Eye Pads
- CosRx Snail Mucin Power Essence
- Elta MD Daily Sunscreen
- LipoFix Neck Mask
- Vanicream Gentle Face Cleanser
- Skederm Antiwrinkle Face Mask
- Chanel Healthy Light Creator Mask
Want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out to us via DM or at thetypeapluspodcast@bethlawrence.co!
Who doesn't love a good morning routine?
This week, Beth shares how she maximizes her new 'early bird' existence to spend time focusing on herself, before the start of each hectic work day. From the way she gives back to her community to her favorite smoothie recipes, you won't want to miss it :)
Are you a Type A(+) Person with a tip or story to share?
Contact us on Instagram or send us an email at thetypeapluspodcast@bethlawrence.co!
This week, Beth shares how she overcame the fear of saying "No," and why setting small, consistent boundaries has helped her build success and find fulfillment in her business.
Mentioned In the Episode:
Harvard Business Review Study
Sydney Morning Herald Study
Amber Elise Jones is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and all-around incredibly talented human being who connected with Beth via the Broccoli Mag Lonely Hearts Board, and whose do-it-all attitude inspired this episode. Learn a little more about Amber, including the many titles she holds and how she keeps it all 'balanced.'Mentioned in the episode:Follow AmberFollow Oloro WorldFollow The Hussle Lab BrooklynRaw ConesVienero Cones
Anyone else feel the chaos this week?
For Beth, when life gets hectic, it means it's time to get away from the electronics for a little while. On today's episode, Beth shares her tips for ridding yourself of attachments to your phone and other screens, including tips for "mini-detoxes" and more long-term measures (should you get a house phone?)
The show will be taking a break next week, but we'll be back with brand new themes, brand new guests, and brand new content soon.
Happy 420 to all who celebrate! This episode, Beth has the pleasure of chatting with Clare Sausen, freelance writer in the cannabis industry and fellow Type A+ person. Topics include Clare's career path & the industry as a whole, how cannabis interacts with Clare's Type A personality, and people who inspire us in the Cannabis industry. Special Shoutout to Lauren Yoshiko and Broccoli Mag's Lonely Hearts Board for this introduction!
If you haven't listened to the cannabis episode in our first season, we highly suggest it (see what we did there?)
Clare's Bio:
Clare is a freelance cannabis writer -- currently writing Sackville's Ask a Stoner column, her bimonthly newsletter High Design, copywriting for various cannabis clients (including Sackville, Playboy - coming soon!, MATU, and more). Clare has previously written for High Times, Broccoli Magazine, Where's Weed, NORML, Building Design + Construction Magazine, and more. Clare also makes ceramic smokeware accessories (mostly lighter cases for now) on Etsy
You can find Clare on Instagram and Twitter @claresausen, subscribe to her newsletter highdesign.substack.com and the IG is @highdesignonline, and find her smoking accessories @PotryShop on Instagram or Etsy
Mentioned in the Episode:
Hannah Eko
In last week's episode, we talked about the ways that being a Type A+ person may affect your health. This week, Beth is sharing a little bit about her personal health journey as she answers the question "Are wellness trackers healthy for Type A people?"
A warning that this episode includes discussions of weight loss, including specific numbers, calorie counting and eating disorders. If this topic is going to be challenging for you, please feel free to skip this episode. If you do decide to listen, please take care while listening.
Note: This episode is based on my personal experience along with research. I am not a medical professional, and It is not intended to serve as medical advice nor is it meant to diagnose or treat any disease.
Sources for the episode:
Washington Post
Verdict UK
Welcome to April, Spring and Health Month! This month, we'll dive in to a range of topics on health. On today's episode, Beth answers the question: Is it unhealthy to be a Type A person? Featuring research, debates, and tips to help you live your best and healthiest Type A+ life.
Mentioned in the show:
Psychology Today article
LA Times article
Medical News Today article
Medical Journal summary
National Library of Medicine
This week, Bloomberg confirmed that almost half of the meetings we attend could probably be eliminated. Beth breaks down the article and gives her top 5 tips for cutting down on meeting times and stopping the flow of inbound requests in its tracks.
Referenced in the show:
Bloomberg Article
Loom
Airtable
Last week was all about self-accountability, and this week is all about...giving yourself a break. A micro break, to be exact. Beth gets real on her struggles to take breaks and introduces a new way to sustain your energy levels throughout the workday.
Sources for this episode:
Flypaper
Time Magazine
Welcome back, Type A+ Overachievers! This week, Beth dives into ways that she holds herself and her clients accountable, including tips from James Clear's "Atomic Habits."
More about this podcast
BACK with a new intro, new cover art, and brand new original music by friend to the show, Dan "Dilemma" Thomas. Beth shares her recent struggles to stay motivated, and top takeaway from the book, The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney and Sean Covey, which helps to focus on the steps needed to make big strides.
Have you read the book? We'd love to hear from you!
Show notes and information on www.bethlawrence.co/podcast
Job interviews can be SUPER daunting, no matter where you are in your career path. Today, Beth breaks down her top tips for acing your next job interview, and getting that offer letter in front of you! She also shares some of her interview horror stories and what not to answer.
If you have more tips, we'd love to hear them! Follow us on Instagram or connect with Beth on LinkedIn!
Ah, the Cover Letter...just what you want to write after carefully updating every line of your resume. They can be a pain, but a well-written cover letter can set you light years above the competition and get you hired!
On this episode, Beth goes through her tips for writing a winning cover letter and setting yourself apart in the job search market.
Being laid off, or leaving a job that wasn't right for you, can feel like wandering around a new city with no phone, no map, and no sense of direction. Before you know it, imposter syndrome can creep in and you may find yourself feeling extraordinarily lost.
In this episode, Beth reveals 5 ways to succeed in networking when you're unsure of what your next move is!
In this time of uncertainty in the workforce, your most valuable tool as an employee, freelancer or business owner is your LinkedIn. Whether you're looking for a new role, looking to gain more prospects or looking to expand your network more globally, a winning LinkedIn profile is the ticket.
Today, Beth takes you through the basics of creating a Winning Linkedin Profile, and invites you to connect with her on LinkedIn!
We don’t know about you, but as a Type A+ person who wants to do right by my clients and colleagues, distinguishing between the urgent and important items on our to-do list is a constant challenge. This week, Beth takes a short trip back in time to quote Dwight D. Eisenhower, mention Steve Covey, and teach you how to be not just productive, but effective.
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On this week's episode, Beth outlines the Timetable Method and how she used it--just this week--to stop procrastination in its tracks.
This short-form podcast can be listened to in chronological order, or by subject when the inspiration strikes :)
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Over-prepared overachievers, unite! On this week's episode, Beth lays out the ABCDE rule, which helps you focus on your main goal and prioritize every item on your to-do list. Bonus: Beth is sharing a new term that made her feel oh so seen.
These episodes are great, quick listens when you need motivation to get it done, and by it...we mean that thing you've been avoiding and putting off for months.
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Ahh, Welcome 2023! Beth is admittedly excited to leave 2022 behind, and is celebrating a clean calendar with a new format for the podcast!
January is productivity month, and Beth will be sharing her top 4 tips for tackling the items on your list. In today's episode, we're talking the 1/3/5 method and how Beth applied it to a procrastinated project over the holidays.
Mentioned in the show:
Descript
Being a Type A(+) person, you'd think Beth's all about New Year's Resolutions...well, actually, there's nothing she hates more!On this episode, Beth gives you her musts for the end of the year, including ways to build yourself up and give yourself a BREAK this holiday season.We'll be back with new episodes in 2023, thank you so much for listening!!
Some sad news today as this week’s very special episode, recorded with Shila Griffith of SG23 Design, has gone missing! Don’t worry - Beth’s recording some new content as we speak and the 20th and final episode will be out next week. Happy Holidays, my friends!
It’s a myth that cannabis causes laziness. In fact, if you’re a millennial or ever enrolled in a DARE program against your will, most of the things you learned about cannabis were exaggerated, if not complete myths. But the stigma still exists, and we can’t operate as if it doesn’t. Even with 21 states legalizing adult use. So today, Beth is going to come clean and tell you just a little bit about how to approach it for the first time, as a Type A+ Person.
Resources:
Leafwell.co - MMJ Cards via Telehealth
Have you ever been to an event that feels, simply, 'thrown together?' This week, Beth is making sure your events feel intentional.
After a very relaxing Thanksgiving break, Beth is back to share her tips on how to prepare, and what to bring with you, for your first meeting with an event planner, to ensure that your event has purpose and draws the right crowd.
Show Notes:
Listen to last week's episode: 5 Ways to Host a Stress-Free Holiday
Connect with Beth:
- Website
The holiday season is upon us, whether we are ready or not. Just as our work schedules fill up, so do our social responsibilities, travel calendars, and ability to take time for ourselves!
In this week's episode, Beth gives you permission to enjoy your holiday season and create new traditions, no matter where you may fall on the Type A+ Holiday fanatic scale.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
And don't forget to subscribe and give a 5 start rating if you love the show!
On November 8, 2017, Beth's career trajectory was forever changed when she was unexpectedly laid off from a job she loved.
To her surprise, her husband encouraged her to start her own business...and the rest, as they say, is history!
On this week's episode, Beth shares 5 Lessons she's learned in her first 5 years in business, and wherever you are on your journey, you won't want to miss number 3!
If you're interested in learning more about Beth's journey, her E-Book, Navigating Events, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in A Global Pandemic is only $5 for a limited time. Download your copy here!
Perfectionism and procrastination may seem like distant cousins, at best, but did you know that procrastination can be a symptom of perfectionism? In this deadline-driven world of Event Planning, Beth has had to learn ways to break through the tendency to push everything to the last minute. On this Monday, Beth shares her top 5 strategies for breaking through procrastination, and some of the ways it manifests in her life.
For more information on Beth, visit www.bethlawrence.co
To celebrate the 15th Episode, Beth welcomes fellow Type A+ person Brooke Forry, creator of the Balance Bound Planner, co-host of Good Enough-ish, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Curious & Company Creative, and all-around incredible human. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes story of creating Balance Bound, how Brooke strives every day for balance, AND what she's doing right now to, as they say on her podcast, "do her future self a favor!"
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Brooke Forry
Balance Bound Planner
Balance Bound Planner Instagram
Good Enough-ish Podcast
Curious & Company Creative
No matter how much we Type A+ people plan, sometimes life has other things in store for us. This week, on a more candid episode, Beth talks about her process for navigating uncertainty and moving forward when you can't necessarily see the destination in front of you. Whether you've just parted ways from a partner,
"released your job," or your life has come to a crossroads, this is a great episode for you.
This week, Beth outlines how to make sure the Very Important People in your life feel special and have a great experience. Whether you own a business, manage day-to-day customer interactions, or are involved in internal communications, there are easy ways to make your VIPs feel as appreciated as they should. Pop culture references include The Devil Wears Prada and a (phenomenal) Lizzo concert!
Get in touch: www.bethlawrence.co
We've been getting a great response about the episode detailing what went wrong with the Fyre Festival, so this week Beth is bringing you her perspective on Woodstock '99's biggest planning process fails, from an event planner's perspective.
From water bottles to Fred Durst and Rent-A-Security to actual lit candles, we'll talk about all the decisions that led the infamous festival down the path of destruction from the very beginning.
Get In Touch and DM us your thoughts!
And just like that, we're in the thick of Fall wedding season! In the first few years of her career, Beth planned luxury weddings at high-end venues throughout Philadelphia, and has seen firsthand the mistakes couples make again and again that take the joy out of the entire process. In this episode, Beth gives tips from her years as a wedding planner, and her time as a bride, so that you can actually enjoy every moment, and avoid becoming overwhelmed with tiny details that truly do not and will not matter to you.
This week, you're in for a special treat as Beth welcomes a longtime friend and fellow Type A+ person, Amanda Jefferson, to show you exactly how to get out from under that overwhelmed inbox. It's a tip that has changed Beth's approach to e-mail, and we think it'll change yours too.
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Follow Amandaon social
- Listen to Good Enough Ish!
- Amanda's company, Indigo Organizing
- Lindsay Satterfield,Productivity Coach
In April 2017, thousands of people boarded flights to a private island for the inaugural FYRE Festival. The "once-in-a-lifetime" event was billed to be the most luxurious and exclusive concert experience that ever happened. Until it didn't.
Beth Lawrence revives her most-viewed blog post, Fyre Festival: An Event Planner's Perspective, which was a reflection on the 2019 Hulu and Netflix documentaries, and a quick overview of where it all went wrong. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode!
LINKS:
Blog post: https://bethlawrence.co/event-planner-blog/update-fyre-festival
Netflix documentary: FYRE: The Greatest Party that Never Happened
Hulu documentary: FYRE Fraud
GET IN TOUCH:thetypeapluspodcast@bethlawrence.co
Welcome Back to everyone (and Beth) and hello September! Labor Day Weekend was spent on a road trip from New Jersey to St. Andrew's, Canada, for 6 days of activities (including a wedding and rehearsal dinner). Learn how Beth plans her outfits, packs efficiently, approaches eating well on the go, and creates opportunities for fun along the way.
Special shout-out to those who love to drive (and those of us who benefit).
Next Week:
- Join us for a special interview episode with Amanda Jefferson, fellow Type A+ person and co-host of The GoodEnoughish Podcast.
Beth is taking a break this week, but is here with announcements about upcoming Bonus content!
Though Beth is a true lover of summer (especially in the Northeast), the Fall is on the horizon, and with that comes a cultural shift toward getting "back into the routine." For her, that means meal prepping with the windows open--slow cooker meals, one-pot pastas, sheet pan dinners and more--all while making sure to track inventory in her "Notes" app (wait, what?). Learn about Beth's Type A+ approach to organizing her kitchen & grocery lists so that meal planning and grocery shopping are something to look forward to, not dread. Mentioned in the Episode:
Beth's Meal Prep Meals Pinterest Board Sub-board example for one week of meal prep
Transcript:
https://share.descript.com/view/yaLQqZZIeJF
With a Type A+ Overachieving personality, sometimes comes a little bit (or a lot) of anxiety. Beth has struggled with anxiety and ways to manage that anxiety since before she can remember, and is sharing all the little ways she manages her anxiety on a regular basis, as well as when a panic attack creeps in.
A Disclaimer from Beth: I am not a medical doctor, mental health professional, counselor, therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. If you are struggling with your own mental health and would like to seek help, here are resources from the SAMHSA National Helpline.
Mentioned in the Show:
Sober Curious Journey
- I highly recommend reading This Naked Mind
MMJ Patient Journey
- Leafwell is how I enrolled as a Medical patient in the state of NJ.
Quick Podcasts that Help Me Reduce Anxiety:
- Meditation Minis
Daily Medidations/Affirmations:
- Money & Wealth Affirmations
- F That Meditation (NSFW)*
- Anxiety Relief Frequencies
This week (which is also Beth's birthday week! Shout out to my fellow Leos), Beth is taking you through her process to hone in on your ideal work week. From prioritizing your self-care to optimizing your daily and weekly schedule based on your individual body's ebbs and flows, learn how to build a template for a week that is filled with ease, no matter how many things are on your calendar.
Loom How-To:
How to Color Code Your Google Calendar with Ideal Work Week
Wellstruck
NOTE:* New episodes will debut every MONDAY** starting August 15, 2022--think of this podcast as your Monday Motivation!
In this week's episode, Beth discusses the way she has approached networking throughout her career. You’ll learn how to strategically network for each facet of your career, while developing and strengthening your own personal brand. Beth will be back each week, delivering bite-sized tips (15 minute episodes or less) on how to optimize your life and work.
In this episode, Beth is sharing her tips on making sure your schedule is balanced and keeping the promises you make to yourself. Whether you are a physical note-taker or a digital whiz, she'll take you through the way she organizes the many facets of her life, even at the busiest times of year.
Resources mentioned in the Episode:
Pilot Frixion Eraseable Pens
Moleskine Notebook (with custom cover)
Loom Video How-To
Airtable
Wellstruck
Dr. Frantonia Pollins
Beth will be back each week, delivering bite-sized tips on how to optimize your life and work.
Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/432dgOGiDBE
Before Beth starts to share her tips and tricks to make life a little more efficient and get your time back, this episode gives you a little insight into the Type-A+ Reality that is her work and life. She gives a quick overview of her path to becoming an award-winning event planner, and growing obsession with organization and efficient systems.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Podcast:
The Type A Plus Podcast Instagram
Host:
Beth Lawrence LinkedIn
Beth Lawrence & Company Instagram
Beth Lawrence & Company Website
Beth will be back each week, delivering bite-sized tips (10 minute episodes or less) on how to optimize your life and work.
Transcript:
https://share.descript.com/view/EgKjJMyGgX0