30 & Thriving... Kinda: Recent Episodes
30 & Thriving...(kinda)
Two thirty-something year olds chat about the hot topics of what it's like to navigate your thirties. We had a vision of what life would look like by this point... then life showed up. Join us as we navigate life's complexities, strategies for success, and the funny moments along the way!
This week, your host Kyndra is taking the bull by the horns and steering this ship solo! Join your host as she talks about something all of us experience - getting out of your comfort zone and doing it alone. Seems fitting for today, right?! She also gives some quick beauty tips that she's started implementing over the last few years. Share your beauty tips with us! Message us on IG and join the conversations in the Facebook Group.
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Are you just as sick of everything as we are? Honestly… we just can’t with some of this shit. Listen and let us know if you can relate to what we just can not deal with right now. Let us know what you are tired of!
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If you are new to Colorado or have guests coming to visit, this is the episode to share with them! We have chosen 17 of our top recommendations in Denver and in the surrounding areas. Join us as we chat about our must dos!
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Today we share what we would love to do before we die. We would love to hear what is on your bucket list!
We’ve all fallen victim to a f**k boy and it’s time we share our knowledge, wisdom, and advice from our own personal experiences.
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On this episode, you’ll hear about which one of your hosts is still thriving on 75 Hard and who has quit. You’ll also hear as she walks you through her spiral of failing, toxic relationships, and coming back with a vengeance.
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It’s our first four days into 75 Hard and we give you an update on how things are going so far!
We’re in the beginning stages of 75 Hard and with that, we need to creat a schedule that is going to allow us to check everything off our to-do list. We’ve ironed out a strategy on how to create the perfect schedule that allows you to complete the tasks you need to get done while also leaving room for “you” time and reaching the goals you have for yourself. Listen in as your cohosts share their different approaches to making their schedules work!
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On this episode, we share our tips on 30 things that everyone should do before they turn 30 years old. So of these are focused on fun and others are more financial and health focused. If you are already in your thirties, add these to your immediate to-do list!
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We’ve been keeping our goals out of sight and you know what that means… out of sight, out of mind. We aren’t nearly where we thought we would be with our 2023 intentions and have realized we may need to do more frequent goal check-ins. Thinking of our own journeys, we are certain our friends (that’s YOU!) are probably in the same boat. Let’s connect on where we are so we can collectively get to where we want to be.
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May is mental health awareness month and on this episode we thought it would be appropriate to talk about our experience with mental health. We chat about our struggles, advice for how to cope through tough times, and tips on how to be mentally healthy that may be helpful for others. This podcast is for open conversations only and we are not healthcare professionals. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek professional help.
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Who needs a little kick in the pants on their habits?! We know we do and we’re going to be starting 75 Hard on June 12th! Join us as we choose a diet, workout twice a day, drink a gallon of water, read ten pages of a personal development book, and take a progress picture everyday. This program is FREE and will kick start your mental and physical health. Who is ready for the mental toughness challenge?!
Going through life, there are ups and downs with friends. A solid friendship is vital to our sanity and so important in a happy and fulfilling life. Are the friends you have serving you properly? Are you being the best friend that you can be? As we talk about this subject, we realize there are areas that we can improve on how we are showing up as friend. Let chat about friendship non-negotiables and deal breakers!
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On this episode of 30 & Thriving… Kinda, your co-hosts, Kyndra and Ashley chat about dos and don’ts of wedding planning. Kyndra and her fiancé are planning their wedding for fall of this year and there have been many learns for what to do and what not to do when it comes to all things weddings and that’s not limited to JUST the planning. We talk about what should be expected of the bride and groom, guests of the wedding, and the wedding party. What are your wedding dos and don’ts?
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You already know how passionate we are about homeownership, and this week we get real with some myths about buying a home right now that you may be hearing. We talk about how powerful owning real estate is and why you should start investing today. Ashley and Kyndra share their personal experience with buying their first properties and how it has changed their lives. We want to see our listeners go from surviving to thriving by growing their net worth through real estate. Listen until the end where we shoutout a few of our listeners!
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We all need them. Some of us honor them. Let’s talk about improving on… boundaries. On this episode, we talk about where we have struggled with boundaries with family, in our professional fields, and intimate relationships. If we can improve our boundaries and set proper expectations, our sense of self confidence and worth would see drastic improvement. This week we challenge all of our listeners to pin point a part of your life where you are unhappy and can build some boundaries. Then, report back to us so we can give our input and hear your success stories!
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On this episode of 30 & Thriving… Kinda, your co-hosts Kyndra and Ashley, talk about gym etiquette. Kyndra was at the gym and someone passed MAJOR gas. Regardless of how much protein you’re consuming, this is NOT okay! Make sure you listen so that you have proper gym manners and let us know what rules of etiquette we didn’t touch on! Don’t forget to click the “FOLLOW” button on Spotify.
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On this episode of the 30 & Thriving… Kinda podcast, your co-hosts, Ashley and Kyndra, talk about their travel experiences including van life, missions trips, and Euro trips. Your girls love traveling so much and find value in experiencing other cultures and appreciating where we’ve come from. We share shady travel stories that our parents probably don’t want to hear and share our dream travels for the future! Listen until the end as we update on the March Challenge and figure out who is going to start selling feet pictures!
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On this episode of the 30 & Thriving… Kinda podcast, your co-hosts, Ashley and Kyndra, reflect on their past failures and how they have overcome them. We’ve all experienced failures in our lives, whether that is in relationships, careers, education, or anything else, it’s easy to fall into a slump and feel like you’ll never catch up, let alone get ahead. Learn from us and with us as we confront the inevitable failures in our lives! Don’t forget to hit the ”FOLLOW” button.
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On this episode of 30 & Thriving…Kinda, your co-hosts, Ashley and Kyndra, get vulnerable on what they’ve experienced in past relationships. We’ve all had our fair share of relationship ups and downs and we want our listeners to know that it’s okay to fail and start over. Some people start over in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, and that’s okay. As long as we continue to learn and better ourselves. Listen as we share our stories from past relationships. Share with us how you can relate!
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Join your co-hosts, Ashley and Kyndra, as they jump back into their 30 pieces of advice they would give their younger selves! The second part of this series covers advice on forgiveness, financials, and having a clear vision. The last few minutes, we share some advice from our Facebook friends who have graced us with their thoughts. Share this advice with anyone in your life, so that we can all begin to prosper together!
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Today we wrap up our February Challenge on tracking our food. Some of us did better than others, but what’s most important is that we are doing better ourselves. Remember, it’s about progress, not perfection! We wrap up with our March Challenge which is to make an extra $200 somehow, someway. Start a side hustle, deliver for DoorDash, do a chore for someone. Let‘s make some money, honey!
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On this episode of 30 & Thriving…Kinda, your hosts share 30 pieces of advice that they‘ve learned over the years. This episode really covers it all including relationships, mindset, and health. Everyone can take at least one golden nugget from our life lessons. This episode became so jam packed with advice and tips that we had to split this into two episodes!
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On our second episode of Career Vision, your co-host, Kyndra, shares her journey on what brought her to the world of real estate. From her previous life in fine dining, she has always valued a high level of customer service, which is spilled over to her real estate career. She has found her passion in how owning real estate can change generational wealth wants to share this with everyone.
If you’ve considered a career in real estate, want to become a homeowner, or start investing, reach out to Kyndra directly at kyndra.gallegos@kw.com.
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On our first episode of Career Vision, we dive deep in to the world of business coaching with your co-host, Ashley Vallana. She shares her journey from the early days of cheerleading and cheer coaching, to driving instructor, then Realtor, real estate coaching, and now business coaching. Join us as we learn how she became so successful and how she found her passion on coaching others.
If you are a business owner and would like to see how she can help you grow personally and professionally, please email her directly at acvallana@gmail.com.
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On this episode of 30 & Thriving...Kinda, your hosts Ashley and Kyndra, go rogue! There is no topic off-limits today. Join the gals as they talk about all ages night at the country bar, wedding planning, and all things relationships. Toe talk anyone!?
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Tomorrow is February 1st and the start of our February Challenge! Join us as we track our food intake everyday this month, no matter how good or bad we eat. Remember, progress over perfection! Ashley will be using the free MyFitnessPal app and Kyndra will be using the WW app for Weight Watchers.
To join Weight Watchers with the first three months free, click this link: https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/promos/invite-a-friend
On this episode of 30 & Thriving…(kinda), your hosts Ashley and Kyndra, discuss a topic that could truly impact your life and the lives of your loved ones: Dating App Safety. Dating Apps have quickly become the top source for finding love and with that comes opportunity for predators to make victims of those looking to find love. A 2022 study found that sexual violence from dating apps happen on the first in-person date 14% of the time. Don’t let this be you. Don’t become a statistic. Listen as we talk about a few personal stories, signs to look out for, and best practices when using dating apps.
Find the NY Post article here: https://nypost.com/2022/11/28/sexual-predators-use-dating-apps-to-hunt-for-victims-study/
Finds from the study are credited to: US Department of Justice | Office of Justice Programs | Published April 2022
Author: Dr. Julie Valentine - a researcher, sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), and the Associate Dean of Brigham Young University’s College of Nursing
For more information on sexual violence, visit the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization: https://www.rainn.org
If you experience sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
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On this episode of 30 & Thriving…(kinda), your hosts, Ashley and Kyndra, talk about a very popular topic amongst women: dieting. Our society introduces diet culture at such a young age, and we are no exception. Let’s look back on our journeys with dieting over the years. Kyndra recalls her experience on a low carb diet at about twelve years old, then finding success when joining Weight Watchers in high school. She talks about how she has made the new WW plan work for her. Ashley has also been body conscious from a young age and shares her struggles over the years. She had found short-term success in the KETO diet but has realized it’s not a great long-term fit for her.
Listen until the end where we introduce a new 30 day challenge that we will begin on February 1st. We can’t wait to start this challenge with you! Message us so we can keep each other accountable throughout the month.
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On this episode of 30 & Thriving…(kinda), your hosts Ashley and Kyndra, do a deep dive into the importance of GOALS. This episode begins with why setting goals is an important aspect to achieving all you want and reaching your highest potential. Setting SMART goals is a top strategy in making sure that we are setting clear and measurable goals. We talk about our goals from last year and where we actually landed within those intentions. 2023 goals and our word… or words if you’re Kyndra… are set! What better time to talk about goals then the first couple of weeks of the new year?! We would LOVE to hear what your goals for this year. Please share with us on our Instagram: @VallanaAshley & @Kyndra_Chanel
Join Ashley and Kyndra, as your two hosts (in)formally introduce themselves, broadly skate through topics we can all relate to, and share what the future holds for the podcast! If you’re anything like us, you likely had a different vision of what your 30s would look like… maybe thriving in your career, married with kids, buying your dream home… and life just got in the way. We’ve gone through that, too. Let’s talk about the challenges we’ve faced, funny moments we’ve experienced, and goals/tips/tricks/advice to achieve our full potential!