Pretty, Young & Motivated: Recent Episodes

Alyssa Lynn Waid

Pretty, Young & Motivated is a platform created to inspire & empower women to find their confidence and live their most authentic lives. The PYM podcast will bring together women to discuss all the girl talk you need to figure it out, and by it, we mean self-love, mental health, career, relationships, growth — girl, we got you!

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Just a little update on what’s been going on, the new name and where we’re going from here. Looking forward to more episodes and conversations in 2024!

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In this episode, I’m discussing feelings of burnout and why I think life is actually all rainbows and butterflies. Giving an update on my move to California, what I’m currently feeling and hopefully some beneficial takeaways for you. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, Alyssa shares some big news about her life and why you should go for your dreams. She talks about being patient and never giving up on the things that call you. Follow along as Alyssa moves from Midwest to West Coast.

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Kaitlyn who is a social worker and activist. With elections coming up on November 3rd, we wanted to have a conversation about policies and political views. It’s a really tense election year with so much at stake, it can be hard to have these conversations but they are crucial to making changes in our country. We hope you enjoy this episode. We are speaking from our own experiences and opinions, and we will link sources on our Instagram. Thanks for listening!

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You’ve probably hear about Enneagrams at work or on social media...do you know yours? In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Danielle to discuss Enneagrams and what each of them mean. If you want to find out yours, go to https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test for a free test. Be sure to follow Danielle on Instagram @dayswdee. Thanks for listening!

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In today’s episode, we sit down with PYM girl and Reiki Healer, Melissa Scafidi to discuss law of attraction and how it plays a part in our daily lives. You can connect with Melissa @the_new_age_goddess on Instagram and find her podcast Confessions of New Age Goddess. Thank you for tuning in!

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Today’s episode is more of an impromptu rant about 2020 and feeling in a funk. Hopefully you can relate or feel inspired, if not, thanks for listening anyway. More episodes coming soon!

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In this episode, we are sitting down with Sam Musgrove (PYM girl) to discuss communication ethics and how values play a part in our life. This flows into a casual conversation with some interesting thoughts. We hope you are able to take something from this episode and apply it to your own life. Thanks for listening.

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In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Nicole Triplett to discuss being an ally for Black Lives Matter, speaking up even when it’s uncomfortable and navigating difficult conversations on controversial topics. Nicole is a psychologist, wine maker and social & racial justice advocate. She brings a wealth of knowledge to today’s episode. Remember, this is a movement, not a moment. Change takes time & work - together, we can do the work to learn, grow and change. It starts with you! Thanks for listening!

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In today’s episode, Alyssa sits down with PYM girl and friend, Alyson Markos to discuss traveling and traveling alone. Alyson shares her tips on how to travel like a pro. Tune in and enjoy! You can follow Alyson @alymarkos on Instagram.

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In today’s episode, Alyssa sits down with PYM girl & mental health advocate Stephanie Meyer to discuss friendship & cultivating your circle. This episode is more of a conversation between us girls, so grab your coffee/tea and get cozy. Thanks for listening to the PYM podcast.

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In this episode, Alyssa sits down with micro influencer and content coach Currently Kherington to discuss getting out of a creative slump, what not to do on Instagram & tips for being original. This one is for our content creators, or those wanting to get started. Follow Kherington @currentlykherington on Insta. Thanks for listening!

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Hi friends! In today’s episode, we sit down with Regan Blissett to discuss life after college, how your dreams can change and dating. This is basically a typical phone conversation between Regan and Alyssa. Super informal, just two friends talking. We hope you enjoy this episode & take something valuable from the talk. Follow Regan on Insta @reganblissett

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Hi friends! This week, we’re bringing you a mini episode with Alyssa. Alyssa talks about struggles and challenges with creating a podcast and the purpose behind the PYM podcast. Tune in weekly for new episodes.

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In today’s episode, we sit down with PYM Girl, Havah Roussel to talk about life in quarantine and adjusting to a new normal. We share tips for managing anxiety/mental health while in quarantine and lessons to take with us as we move out of quarantine. We hope you enjoy the episode and are able to apply some of the tips to your own life.

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In this episode, we sit down to discuss navigating our authentic selves and how we are often held back by fear to start new projects. Whether you’ve always wanted to start a podcast or your own business — the hardest part can simply be starting. Taking the first step is difficult and it’s easy make excuses. We share a few tips on how to spark motivation and take the leap towards new passions.