The Borges Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brandy Borges
We are so excited for the launch of this podcast! You’ll hear a bit of both our passions and how they’ve shaped us. From Business to spiritual growth, we are here to offer value throughout our experiences. Tune in to find out what you can expect from us.
On today’s episode, we discuss the ways in which we’re both adapting to a new workflow and making necessary shifts to improve and thrive in our “new normal”. It is said that nothing in life is permanent except change. Let shifts and change be fuel for your life! Enjoy!
Everyone has encountered someone who has managed to push our buttons or work our last nerve! Staying cool when dealing with people who get under our skin, is a huge challenge. We discuss the types of difficult people we come across and how to regain balance and stay calm.
In this episode, we fill you in on some major life and career moves, which lead to a deeper discussion about following your life's destiny. The difference between Fate and Destiny, and their meanings are uncovered and discussed on todays show.
While we can't control our age, we can slow it’s decline with smart choices along the way. We are given the message by society about when we’re expected to retire, where we’re expected to live, and what we’re expected to do. Our environment and lifestyle choices have the impacts on how quickly the process moves. Let’s continue this chat offline & challenge negative stereotypes and promote positive aging!
In this episode, we define the concept of both feminine and masculine energy. We’re understanding both energies and why it’s important to cultivate balance and experience greater harmony and fulfillment in our lives.
Geographic locations known as "Blue Zones" have been discovered as places where people live longer and healthier lives than average. Research into these areas has been substantial because experts want to know what we may learn from their exceptionally high quality of life. We shine the 9 characteristics of the world’s longest lived populations. Enjoy!
Creating your DREAM home together is an exciting journey—But w/ so many decisions to make, it’s likely that disagreements will come up. We’ve been there, and it’s something we continue to face. From renting to buying, with plenty of design, remodeling, and renovation in between, we cover it all. Enjoy!
Join us for some Q + A bringing lightheartedness & humor to this episode, while also giving insight to our personalities & our relationship dynamics! Enjoy this very candid & transparent conversation!
To reinvent yourself is to make a radical shift in your lifestyle. It’s the process of actively reevaluating your current situation to work towards a better life. We discuss the many ways you can reinvent yourself at any age! We speak on our own experiences throughout the different stages of our life & how it’s ever changing. We encourage our listeners to embrace the process because in the end, it’s so worth it!
Today we're joined by our very dear friends, Gloria & Elmer. A Brother & Sister who immigrated from El Salvador to America at young ages. They share their journey to the U.S. & how their childhood in El Salvador shaped their perspective for Success in America. Be ready for an inspiring story all about resilience & adaptation for when life throws us big curve balls!
In today’s episode, we discuss the reality that many couples face concerning the division of labor in this day and age. Nobody gets through 100% of their daily to-do list, and similarly, not everyone puts their career on hold. We often feel torn between the demands of our work and our roles as parents. Working Mothers are especially hit the hardest. Everything doesn’t have to be equal—but we do need to have the sense that there’s a fair share of division of labor.
Happy 2023! You ever wonder if the New Year celebration was some made up holiday for us consumers to consume? Well, we did! Join us as we nerd out on where the New Year celebration first began & the concept around Resolutions & Intentions. The history we uncover sheds light & blows our minds on the evolution of our current society. We share some of our personal New Year Practices as we embark on an adventure this year! Happy 1yr anniversary to our podcast! It’s been a beautiful year together ♥️ THANK YOU!
Happy Holidays! We are here to provide you an escape from the holiday madness! On today’s episode we share our recent experience with losing our dog of thirteen years. As we navigate one of the hardest moments of our lives, we ultimately find the silver lining. Pet Lovers—This one’s for you!
Seasons affect many parts of daily life. There’s a time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to tear down and a time to build up. Be gentle with yourself this season. Let’s discuss the things we need in our life this season individually as well as together!
Today we’re saying Bye to Summer and Hello Fall! I’m sharing some Fall Fashion Trends and must haves that are bringing me so much joy. Let me know @theborgespodcast on IG what are your current closet must haves! Enjoy
Take your time, build your foundation, set your own standards, don’t live up to everyone else’s for you. What’s the rush?
Today we’re discussing Brandy’s spiritual awakening, a personal epiphany of sorts that came along with trials and tribulations.
Today we’re looking at the key differences in how we FEEL when we’re chasing and pursuing our dreams and goals.
Today we’re chatting about what it means to Manifest, to visualize and bring something tangible into your life. What is Manifesting? How does it work? What are the fundamental principles? What have we manifested for ourselves?We can’t wait to share so lets dive in!
I’m back! Hang out with me today & join me on a conversation about pumping the breaks on your journey to reset & rejuvenate.
What’s coming back from the 1980’s, 90’s , and 2000’s? We dive into Movies, TV, Music, and Fashion Trends that are making their way back. Are you here for it? Let’s find out!
Tune in for an entertaining show! We’re rating some of our recent obsessions like our favorite TV shows & some fun debates! Share your recommendations on @theborgespodcast on IG or by leaving it in a review.
This show is all about our Passions, and that’s exactly what we need to fuel our dreams. As the spirit of Entrepreneurship takes hold of our generation, we can create change & positive impact. Are you striving to create solutions that drive change? Let’s dive in!
We’re back! We chat about what prompted us to take a pause and go on hiatus. We dive into our connection with creativity. Creative expressions come in numerous forms and it’s a deeply personal journey. Are some people born creative? Or can we develop this skill like a muscle? Let’s find out!
Inspired by recent shopping trips, this episode covers what’s been going on with Brick and Mortar stores we love shopping at, the individualized wardrobe,and how important it is now more than ever to reinvent the lives we want to live and the clothes we wear to live them.
Over the course of our lives, we may have done a thing or two we regret, as most people do & is normal for human growth. Last week we spoke about People Pleasing on your own terms. We wanted to expand & dive even deeper this week as we discuss the differences & impacts of Shame & Guilt. Lets’s continue the conversation over @theborgespodcast on IG. Enjoy!
This episode is an opportunity for us Women to get to know our physiology better and understand what’s happening every month. I discuss different factors during each stage of our cycle to meet our hormonal needs of our body, making the menstrual phase much easier to manage.
People pleasers are known for doing whatever it takes to make other people happy. A people pleaser is typically someone who everyone considers helpful & kind. While that is generally a good thing, that can leave you depleted & stressed. Set boundaries & show people how you want to be treated. You don’t need to give up being kind & helpful, keep doing good things but on your own terms.
The theme of this episode is all about the Power of Organization, How to use a planner for an Organized life and the 5 Surprising Benefits of being Organized. Enjoy !
Something we both have in common is that we both are children of divorced or separated parents. We really wanted to dig into the conversation around the effects for children who see their parents split. Does divorce perpetuate itself across generations? We ask these questions & more relating to our OWN family.
This week we’re taking a closer look at Imposter Syndrome and how It’s been kicking into high gear for me. I share seven strategies from the American Psychological Association & how they can help the way we experience Imposter Syndrome. If you feel inclined to share or expand on this with me, feel free to keep in touch @theborgespodcast on IG.
Jealousy in relationships is what we’re chatting about today! We ask questions like, Are we jealous? What are attachment styles and how do they affect our relationships? Is there a difference between Envy & Jealousy? How do we break the cycle? Tune in to find out and much more ! Keep in touch @theborgespodcast on IG.
In a very candid and vulnerable chat with Molly Williams from the Molly’s Morning’s Podcast, she shares her meditation journey, starting from a painful point to becoming inspired to create Molly’s Morning’s Meditations. We discuss Meditation Stereotypes & overcoming obstacles surrounding meditation practices. Whether you meditate traditionally or through movement, we’re all deserving to slow down & free ourselves of our thoughts.
Good Morning & welcome to my very first episode of Brighten Up Your Mornings with me, Brandy. Every week I touch on a passion of mine and feel inspired to dive deeper. I’d love to share with you what’s been on my mind. With that said, I’ll share a little about Earl Nightingale and the 30day action challenge I’ve started. Earl Nightingale is best known for The Strangest Secret. An American radio speaker & author mostly dealing w/ human character development, and motivation. I share the joy of starting something new and the mental rewards of rising up to challenges. Enjoy! Keep in touch @theborgespodcast on Instagram.
Thanks for tuning into Part Two of this series! We hope you enjoyed Part 1! In this episode, we share our last major trip to the Pacific Northwest with both kiddos, and a couple hacks for Disneyland, if a trip is in your future. You don’t want to miss this & more!
If you love traveling, have young kids, or becoming parents is in your future--Then this show is for you! We chat about why many parents admit to not wanting to travel w/ young kids. We offer tips & tricks through our own experiences w/ family vacations, the highs, the lows & the blowouts.
Today, we are talking about “The Great Resignation”, a conversation about work life balance, our personal experiences including Brandy’s enlightenment phase during this time, and what many people are saying is a shift in the way we view work. Be daring and bold enough to go inward. Enjoy!
Today we bring you some food inspiration! We dive into the concept of intuitive eating, what it is and how food can be used for as medicine. We chat about the whole experience of dining out, some interesting facts about other countries and their dining experience. P.S.A. We don’t contribute to societal pressures. So, sit back and enjoy a fun show!
Today we bring you two raw and real conversations ! These clips weren’t intended to be released, however they are completely genuine & you get a deeper understanding of who we are. This puts a nice bow on our first season!
Today, we bring you someone who offers his point of view from a Coach’s perspective. Joe Valadao works side by side with many people building successful businesses. He also happens to be Justin’s business coach! If you’re an Entrepreneur who has an idea or many ideas & wants to take it to the next level, tap into this conversation!
On this episode, we’re chatting all about how Cultural Diversity has played and continues to play a role in our relationship. From our initial attraction, to the hilarious nuances of dating, to growing our family. Let us know what cultural differences you have @theborgespodcast on Instagram!
Join us for a Mother’s Day Special w/ our very own Mom’s chatting about Motherhood. We couldn’t think of two better people to expand on this conversation than with our very own! We discuss the challenges as well as the rewards of Motherhood. You’re in for a sweet show!
Today we’re talking to our Resident Financial Advisor of the Borges Podcast about current conditions in the Stock Market, Inflation, Interest Rates & High Real Estate Prices. What could this mean for the economy?Could we be headed for a Recession? Tune in to learn more!
We’re very excited for today’s show because we have an amazing guest, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist & Coach, Erica is talking all about Emotional Intelligence for Adults, Children & Anyone in between. You’ll learn the 5 Pillars of Emotional Vocabulary as she says is the “Meat of everything” The dialogue we have with our kids, ourselves & eachother about expressing our feelings can create a more empathetic society. You don’t want to miss this one!
We’re talking all about finding Financial Harmony in Relationships & discussing our personal journey to where we are now… from the evolution of our Credit, our Spending habits & Battles, & fighting for what’s important to us. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, this episode is for everyone!
On this show we’re introducing you to NFT’s—Non-Fungible-Tokens. We discuss the history & evolution of NFT’s & gain insight from Crypto Enthusiasts and NFT Collectors—Adrian Castillo and Shawn Holmes. We ask our guests to share what it means to be in this space and what their motivation is, to continue on their NFT journey. We also cover why Women & NFT’s are on the rise . Don’t let the name scare you, this is an equal playing field for everyone!
On this episode we’re talking all about what it means to Parent Consciously. A very honest conversation about our personal upbringing & how it’s influenced our parenting styles. A lot of our parenting is derived from our parents. We explore the idea of repeating cycles & ultimately deciding what we’re changing in our parenting approach . We share this in hopes that our personal experiences can help someone else on their journey as we’re all learning and evolving.
Welcome back to our show! It feels like an eternity. Daylight Saving’s happened & it’s been a ballbuster! Who else is feeling a drop in their productivity? Our routines have been thrown off & we share how we’re getting our asses back in gear. More specifically, the importance of establishing a morning routine. Tune in to hear the routines of some of the most successful people like Ken Honda (The Zen Millionaire), Oprah & Richard Branson & what they swear by. Book: Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy 21 Great Ways to Stop Procasinating and Get More Done in Less Time
In this episode we discuss all side effects of consuming social networks & apps. We share how we’re letting social media work for us and curate the feed that fuels us. We expand on the conversation of connectivity for our personal relationships & building businesses. We’re all learning together on how to better cope with the digital era & shed light on the role it plays in our relationship.
Welcome back to another show! We decided to turn a listeners question into an entire episode! Join us for a conversation about how we communicate with each other , our communication styles and what we’ve learned along the way in our relationship. We share our biggest takeaways from Mark Gungor’s book Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage. We share how this propelled our relationship in how we communicate and understand one another on a whole new level. Our communication styles have changed a lot throughout the years. Sit back and enjoy this sweet show!
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You’re guaranteed free entertainment and lots of laughs on this nostalgic show! Brandy & Justin go way back into their childhood sharing memories that will guarantee a laugh or two! They share their views on “failures” in relation to their marriage, themselves and other people. They’ve learned that life will continue presenting you with opportunities in different forms. It’s up to you to show up!
On today’s show, Justin & Brandy switch things up and answer a question from a listener— “How do you balance business and family life?” Brandy shares her views on the word “Balance” and why she prefers “Happy Medium” . Justin shares his challenges with going full steam ahead in his business & giving more time to his family. You’ll also hear a bite sized version of the “Five Love Languages” and how they incorporate that in their relationship. This topic isn’t just for romantic lovers, it’s for all relationships in your life. Enjoy!
Cryptocurrency is gaining a ton of traction and while there’s so much to uncover, we bring you a valuable and concise episode , while also making it interactive & fun for our listeners! We give you an introductory overview of Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Exchanges, the rise of the Play to Earn model & NFT’s. Plus, with the Super Bowl upon us Justin shares fascinating facts about the teams and his prediction!
This episode bridges the gaps and misconceptions around tarot and the power of our intuition that’s innately in all of us. We introduce you Alexandra Drake who’s a professional tarot reader and business owner. Alex shares her experience with tarot and how it’s helped navigate her own life path.
Join us on a journey of making your dreams a reality through the ultimate key driver of your life , CONFIDENCE. Matt Borges embraces the failures he’s endured through his childhood playing sports and is now creating a life filled with passion. Through his coaching career, he shares his wisdom around a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset and how to develop a growth mindset at a young age.
This is a very special episode with some old friends! Angelina & Daniel share their journey on finding peace and balance through grace and faith. Daniel gives his professional perspective on the current market and shares fundamental core values in finance.
This special episode sheds light on both our journeys to where we are now. Hear our backstories and paths towards our goals and dreams. Stay for the entire show to find out Justin’s Super Bowl Picks!
We are so excited for the launch of this podcast! In this episode you’ll hear a bit of both our passions and how they’ve shaped us. From Business to spiritual growth, we are here to offer value throughout our experiences. Tune in to find out what you can expect from us.