Episode #9: Find a Friend… Who Moved Abroad Twice

Hi, Friends!

This week we get to hear from my college pal, Sam. In the past four years since graduating college, she’s lived in India, did grad school in upstate New York, and lived in Tanzania. Whew! And I thought I was doing good…

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Sam found fellowships to live in India and Tanzania
• How to go to grad school almost completely free (hint: ALWAYS APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP!)
• Sam debunk some *major* myths about life abroad

Some helpful links mentioned in this episode:

• Fulbright
• Princeton in Africa
• ProFellow
• Newhouse School of Public Communications

Of course, if you want to get in touch for marketing inquiries you can always reach me at findafriendpodcast@gmail.com. Always happy to extend resources, consulting, or help in any way I can!

 

Episode #8: Find a Friend… Who Rocks the Expat Life

Hi, Friends!

This week we get to hear from my beautiful and talented friend Shelby, a native Houstonian currently living in London, England.

We’ve both done the Working Holiday Visa in Ireland and grad school in London so I was so excited to get to compare stories and reflect on our experiences. Shelby even answers the much-debated question: just how hard is it to get a job abroad?

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Shelby decided on grad school abroad instead of staying Stateside
• What the Working Holiday Visa process looks like to move to Ireland
• OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IN LONDON!

Shelby is a workin’ lil lady so no socials to share this week! If you have ANY questions about grad school in London or the Working Holiday Visa for Ireland though, get in touch! We’re here to help you navigate to your Great Expat Experience!

Of course, if you want to get in touch for marketing inquiries you can always reach me at findafriendpodcast@gmail.com. Always happy to extend resources, consulting, or help in any way I can!

 

Episode #7: Behind the Scenes: B2B Marketing 101

Hi, Friends!

I have a confession… I have TOTALLY felt like Hannah Montana this past month. Balancing my full-time job in marketing, and then coming home and working on the podcast between business trips has left a gal wiped!

I decided I should share more about marketing 101 for those who think, “LOL all you do is post on LinkedIn for a living…” and decided to rope in my best friend, Tabatha as she also works in marketing! Three cups of tea- each- later, and here you have a semi-functional episode about B2B Marketing 101!

Eh, life’s better a) with a friend and b) when you don’t take yourself so seriously!

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• What a day in the life of a B2B marketer looks like!
• DEBUNKING THE BIGGEST MYTH IN MARKETING
• A complete side-tangent on what our dream marketing jobs involve (oops…)

Tabatha is an ordinary civilian who’s private on Insta so no socials links to share this week! She might give our her venmo though… let me double check on that…

Of course, if you want to get in touch for marketing inquiries you can always reach me at findafriendpodcast@gmail.com. Always happy to extend resources, consulting, or help in any way I can!

 

Episode #6: Find a Friend… Who Disneys for a Living: Ken from Mouse Hacking

 Hi, Friends!

On this week’s podcast episode you’ll hear from Ken Stalkfleet from over at Mouse Hacking, a website dedicated to helping you plan out your next Disney trip! (He also covers other theme parks, but we focused on Disney World as it’s his bread and butter content!)

I first came across Ken’s site when I was obsessively researching for my Disney trip last month. He is a non-profit lawyer turned full-time Disney blogger. YES, SERIOUSLY! He runs the website MouseHacking.com where he provides tips for people planning trips to Disney parks, along with other Disney destinations and theme parks. DREAM JOB, am I right!?

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Ken first got into blogging (hint: Mouse Hacking wasn’t his first blog!)
• Tips on how he turned his Disney passion project into a full-time job
• Disney tips and Tricks straight from Ken himself!

If you want to learn more about the ins and outs about planning a Disney trip, or just want to say hi, you can reach him at:

• Mouse Hacking’s Instagram: @MouseHacking
• Official Mouse Hacking website: https://www.mousehacking.com/

Episode #5: Find a Friend… Who’s Rockin’ the Side Hustle: Megan Tran

Hi, Friends!

On this week’s podcast episode you’ll hear from Megan Tran, my amazing gal who rocks her full-time job and a side hustle!

Megan is a corporate recruiter with a love for thinking bigger than her 9-5. She started her own wedding coordinating business as a way to fuel her love for event planning before discovering the world of network marketing. Today, she is an anti-aging beauty product consultant focused on helping women find their confidence and voice through direct sales. She’s someone who’s such a goal digger, ambitious, and determined to be her best self for as long as I’ve known her and I knew I just had to have her on!

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Megan first got into side hustling in our current-day “gig economy”
• Tips on balancing your side hustle with a full-time job (and how to find a legit one!)
• The importance of multiple streams of income, drive, and SETTING BIG GOALS!

If you want to learn more about her biz or just want to say hi, you can reach her at:

• Megan’s Instagram: @megantuyet
• Email: megantuyet@gmail.com

Episode #4: Find a Friend Who… Airs Live at 5!

Hi, Friends!

On this week’s podcast episode you’ll hear from Rebeca Trejo, a multimedia journalist in Austin, TX.

I’m intrigued by the media world and wanted to know all about a day in the life of someone who works in such a fast-paced industry. I’ve known her since high school and have loved to watch her grow in this competitive space!

You can catch her episode on Spotify here and on Apple Podcasts here!

Rebeca Trejo is a TV journalist at KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas. Rebeca covers general assignments and transportation stories. Before getting to Austin, she worked two years at KBMT-TV in Beaumont, Texas. Rebeca is a proud graduate of the University of Houston. Go Coogs!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Rebeca broke into this super competitive industry!
• A day in the life of a multi-media journalist
• Tips on getting people to take you seriously as a new professional (hint: you might want to leave your clown nose at home.)

If you want to learn more about her work or just want to say hi, you can reach her at:

• Her Twitter:@RebecaT_KVUE
• Her Facebook page: Rebeca Trejo
• Her Instagram: @rebecatrejo100

#Friday Favorites: Self-Care Edition

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Today’s Friday Favorites focuses on my latest favorite things! I think self-care is so important and encompasses so many things: mind, body, soul. Here are my favorite self-care things I’ve picked up lately:

I might be basic but…

1. THE LEAVES CANDLE IS BACK! Is this basic-betchy of me? I cannot stop burning this candle despite the Texas heat still pullin’ a heated a 95 degrees. Use code FALLHOME for $10 off $30!

Next… these self-care work books are EVERYTHING!

2. Mind over Matter book: I found this at Target this week and I’m STOKED to try out this goal tracking book! It has sections for monthly aspirations, monthly achievements, reflections, goals, and action plans. I needed something to get me in check and I can’t wait to see how my self-growth progresses as the book fills out. This one is a more general monthly goal book, while the next book focuses on setting specific goals.

3. Dream Big book: I was torn between this book and the Mind over Matter book but wanted to get both to see what format I end up liking best. It’s another goal-tracking book and I need a little more accountability in my life so might as well have two books to track me! This one is similar to the Mind over Matter book but the Dream Big book is more focused on one goal and what you take away from that lesson once you’ve achieved it.

4. Daily Gratitude book: This is the DAILY GRATITUDE BOOK YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! Space for words of affirmations, what you’re thankful for, what you want to remember, and your word of the day. I think starting your day by reminding yourself of the good in life is so so so good for you.

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Fall also means it’s time for COZY BLANKETS AND GOOD BOOKS! I picked up these this past week and I can’t wait to read them. Please send me all the good book recs in the comments if you have a MUST READ for this fall!

1. Big Little Lies: I gotta admit, I’m definitely that girl that bandwagons on books when the show is good. Sue me.

2. Under the Tuscan Sun: Ok, so I maybe got a few books this week that made it to the screen. Curiosity killed the cat.

3. The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night: Wow, I just realized all three of the books I picked up this week have been adapted for *artistic purposes*… what can I say, I’m a patron of the arts.

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What’s been your favorite find this week?

Episode #3: Find a Friend… Who Slays the Entrepreneur Game: Ashley Cisneros Mejia

Hi, Friends!

On this week’s podcast episode you’ll hear from Ashley Cisneros Mejia, founder of the online financial community HerDinero!

Ashley is one of my favorite people ever and I’ve always looked up to her… we’re cousins so I’ve been inspired by her since day 1, baby! She’s definitely a shining star in our family and I’m STOKED to get the chance to interview her for the podcast!

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Ashley Cisneros Mejia is an award-winning communications entrepreneur and journalist. She founded two digital marketing agencies in Orlando, Fla. and was named one of Orlando’s 40 Under 40. Ashley has spoken at conventions across the country about business, career success, social media, and women empowerment. Currently, she is launching HerDinero.com, a personal finance community that helps ambitious young women take control of their money through entrepreneurship and shifting to a mental wealth mindset.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Ashley co-founded her first business (she came up with the name in her kitchen!)
• Tips on establishing yourself as an expert in your industry!
• The importance of mental wealth and what you can do to be financially savvy (hint: P&L isn’t just for the biz world!)

If you want to learn more about her biz or just want to say hi, you can reach her at:

• Her Website:https://www.ashleycisneros.com/
• Ashley’s Instagram: @ashleycisneros
• HerDinero: https://herdinero.com/
• HerDinero Instagram: @herdineroblog

Episode #2: Behind the Scenes: Starting a Podcast

Hi, Friends!

Today’s bonus episode kicks off our Behind the Scenes of FaF series! In addition to the weekly interview episodes, I’ll occasionally be posting some bonus entries towards the end of the week to give some transparency to what goes on behind the curtain.

This week’s theme is all about starting a podcast!

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This episode will cover…

• The three critical things you need to start a podcast
• Where you can find #inspo for your podcast details
• Programs and apps I’m using and loving so far (some are absolutely FREE!)

I tried to beef this bonus episode with quality information you’d benefit from and with the information I wish I had when I started this podcasting journey. If you have anything you want to hear more about that goes on behind the scenes, let me know! Always happy to share the knowledge wealth and the things I’ve learned from along the way… and especially share the lessons I’ve made along the way so you can learn from my mistakes!

Side note: I can’t wait to come back to this episode in a year and see how the process has been tweaked since this episode! Stay tuned…

I hope you love these resources! Just so you know, this page contains affiliate links. I may collect a share of sales or other compensation if you purchase through any of these links.

Resources mentioned:

• For editing and uploading: Adobe Audition, Anchor, Zoom
• For social media and graphic design: Canva, WordPress
• Blue Yeti microphone can be found here!

 

Episode #1: Find a Friend Who… Runs Their Own Podcast Biz

Hi, Friends!

On this week’s podcast episode you’ll hear from Jenny Suneson of the popular podcast marketing agency Savvy Podcast Agency!

I thought it would be super fitting to have her as my first guest as she knows ALLLLLL about podcasts! I’ve known her since 2014 and I’m just so amazed at all she’s been able to accomplish in the three years she’s been in business.

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Jenny is a podcast launch strategist + coach that helps female entrepreneurs uplevel their podcast strategy and generate leads on autopilot with their show. She also hosts the Savvy Podcasting for Entrepreneurs podcast which strives to help passionate women launch and grow their podcasts and figure out what’s actually working in podcasting. When she’s not working on her business or recording podcast episodes, she’s hanging out with her hubby and goldendoodle pups.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How Jenny started her lifestyle blog and Pinterest (she has 99K monthly Pinterest viewers!)
• How she used her social platform to launch her own business and tips on starting your own biz!
• Tips on starting your own podcast… you might be surprised by how much time she suggests giving yourself before launching your own podcast!

If you want to learn more about her biz or just want to say hi, you can reach her at:

• Her Website:www.savvypodcastagency.com
• Her Podcast: Savvy Podcasting for Entrepreneurs
• Her Instagram: @savvypodcastagency