the better woman podcast: Recent Episodes
Emily Kaiser
Well I could not think of a better way to finish off my 10 episodes than to interview the woman who started it all - my mother! A woman full of wisdom and an amazing story to tell, my mother goes back to what life was like when she was 24; her thoughts, worries, dreams, and shares all that she has learned. This is an interview I will truly cherish forever, and I know you will learn something from the amazing woman that is, Dana Haagenson.
***Listen all the way to the end to hear my littlest sister Elizabeth talk about what it is like to be 12 years old in 2020!
A woman of wit, wisdom, and infectious positivity, Miss Medora Sletten shares with us her latest endeavor - not buying clothes for a year! Both lovers of a good 'fit, we reminisce about the good ol' days of gauchos, flare jeans, and Hannah Montana half-sweaters, and how far our personal style has come. Medora chit-chats with us about what inspired her to give up buying new clothes, how the challenge has been going, and all that she has learned throughout the journey!
The Guest:
Medora Sletten
Mentions:
The Ten-item Wardrobe Ted Talk (the talk that started it all)
No Clothes Sisters! (Medora's article)
Hey-Sister Blog
Live Fashionable
Ever Thrift
Listen in as I catch up with my dear friend Miss Sophia Black on her fresh engagement and my most recent physical ailments. Don't worry - we get into some real stuff too. :) Sophie is a truly compassionate soul and the perfect person to discuss our topic of the day: empathy. We talk through what it means, why it is especially important right now, and how some of us struggle with it more than others (guilty).
Katrina Gallic, queen of networking and all-around rock star, shares with us her story of how she landed her current role as Director for Development at the March for Life. She discusses practical tips for growing your career, connecting with people that scare you, and how to tackle the big decisions. Katrina is full of poise, wisdom, and passion - and no matter where you are in your journey, you will be able to learn something from her!
Podcasts Katrina mentions:
Ramit Sethi - Find Your Dream Job - Email List if You Don’t Have the $$
Pat Lencioni - At The Table - 41. Burn the Resume
Arthur Brooks - Work-Love Balance
Tim Ferriss
Gary Vee
Are you satisfied with your relationship with food?
Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Ellen Roufs, knows that "food freedom" is a struggle for many women. Inspired by her own life-long relationship with food, Ellen decided to build a platform to educate and empower women on the truth of nutrition to develop more wholeness in their mind, body, and soul; Made Whole Nutrition. In this episode, Ellen delves into her food philosophy rooted in science, intention, free will, and joy and shares some practical tips to help you on your own food journey!
The Guest: Ellen Roufs
Check her out!
Website: https://www.madewholenutrition.com/
Facebook: @madewholenutrition
Instagram: @made_whole_nutrition
Pinterest: Made Whole Nutrition
The life of every party, miss Jazzy G, shares how she uses her natural extroversion to connect with everyone - and how you can too! We dive into the importance of being friends with those you disagree with, getting out of your comfort zone, why you should have hobbies, oh and evangelizing without being weird! The Guest: Jazlyn Gramer Check her out! Instagram Edited by: Alyssa Haagenson
My favorite dance floor rival, Mrs. Eileen Markel, always challenges me to be a better woman. Whether it is getting everyone on the dance floor, or bringing life to all situations, her passion and confidence truly inspire me! In this episode, Eileen beautifully shares her raw story of resilient joy through love, loss, relationships, and motherhood.
The Guest: Eileen Markel
Check her out! Instagram | Blog
Edited by: Alyssa Haagenson
The fabulous Isabel Stariha shares her hot take on self-care, authentic friendship and our love/hate relationship with crying.
The Guest: Isabel Stariha (off-the-grid)
Special Shout-outs: Verily Magazine
Edited by: Alyssa Haagenson
The beautifully bold Hannah Graham recalls her love story with her husband Joey and answers the questions:
How did you know he was the one?
Should men make the first move?
How fast can you plan a wedding?
Does getting married ruin your life?
The Guest: Hannah Graham
Check her out! Instagram
I start off the podcast close to home - interviewing my fiery younger sister Alyssa about her fresh take on the novel-writing process. This girl has always inspired me with her creativity and her confidence in being 100% herself (cue the duct tape prom dress). Through many laughs and her famous storytelling style, Alyssa will leave you inspired to dream bigger and work harder. *Listen until the end to hear her excellent comparison of novel writing and brain surgery.
The Guest: Alyssa Haagenson
Check her out! Email | Instagram
Special Shout-Outs: NaNoWriMo | Janelle Cass (The OG Editor) | Forbes "10 Steps to Novel Writing" article