Ep 130: Favorite Things (Right Now) Volume VII

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Ep 130: Favorite Things (Right Now) Volume VII

Making a Favorite Things list is an act of gratitude.

And I remind you of this every 10 episodes of 10 Things To Tell You by listing 10 of my favorite things that are always all over the map: gifts, books, beauty products, philosophies, whatever I'm using or loving or thinking about right now.

And I want YOU to take a few minutes this week and think about 10 things that are bringing your joy. And then I want you to share those things somewhere, either with a friend or social media, or just in your journal or planner.

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BONUS: Hope Anyway with Leeana Tankersley

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BONUS: Hope Anyway with Leeana Tankersley

Hope Anyway is Leeana Tankersley’s sixth book, and it comes after Tankersley found herself sorting through immense grief following the unexpected end of her long marriage.

Leeana Tankersley is funny and relatable and a great writer. I just loved our conversation that was full of vulnerable moments (me) and kind wisdom (her).

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Ep 129: What was the biggest year of your life?

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Ep 129: What was the biggest year of your life?

In this episode, I am asking YOU to think about the biggest year of your life. The answer may not be so obvious from the outside; it may not be the year you moved or married or had a baby or changed careers. The biggest year of your life may be full of loss or transformation, or both.

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Ep 128: 10 Tips for Hosting Houseguests

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Ready to bust out the air mattresses? 

This episode is FULL of practical, logistical, and emotional tips for hosting people in your home. I'm sharing everything from the 4 things that keep (most) guests happy, to the mindset shifts that will keep you from being overwhelmed or resentful.

Look, if there's one subject I can give many (many) words to, it's hosting houseguests. Since I moved to Los Angeles 20 years ago, I've hosted friends and family of all group sizes, from couch crashers in a tiny apartment to my entire extended family at our new home last month. 

Our lovely lake house has also been a revolving door of guests over the years, where I've become an expert at managing meals, airport pickups, activities, and downtime for families and groups.  I know that having guests can be an absolute honor and also completely exhausting. I hope this episode gives you the tools to plan and the freedom from pressure the next time you're the host.

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Ep 127: "You read my journals?!" (A conversation with my Mom)

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Ep 127: "You read my journals?!" (A conversation with my Mom)

My mom returns to the podcast with some new thoughts about how she feels having a daughter who shares herself on the internet, the advice she would give mid-life women, and a long ago conversation between us in the car when she realized there was something...strange...about me.

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Ep 126: Books we wish we'd written (A conversation with author Shawn Smucker)

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Ep 126: Books we wish we'd written (A conversation with author Shawn Smucker)

This conversation with my old friend Shawn Smucker is one of the best I've had in awhile. We talk about reading and ghost writing and self-publishing and (not) censoring what our kids read.

And we also talk about the books we wish we'd written. Somehow I shock Shawn with one of my answers!

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Ep 125: 10 Questions for Couples

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Ep 125: 10 Questions for Couples

The main point of these particular prompts is to build CONNECTION. The questions don't go too deep (in case you have a partner resistant to this type of conversation), but you should definitely come away from any discussion using these prompts feeling just a little bit closer.

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Ep 124: Behind the Scenes of Podcasting

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Ep 124: Behind the Scenes of Podcasting

Every now and then I like to show a little peek behind the curtain. Whether you’re a current podcaster, an aspiring one, or just a curious listener, I hope you learn something in this episode about creating a weekly podcast.

I’m sharing my thoughts on producing a show, what equipment I use to record, editing episodes, hidden costs, and making money.

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Ep 123: How to feel PRETTY (when you don't)

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Ep 123: How to feel PRETTY (when you don't)

As you might imagine, this episode isn't all about vanity. We all know appearance isn't everything. But it's almost impossible to dismiss it entirely.

So this episode is a mix of practical tips and also some mindset shifts.

I made this episode for me. But I hope it's helpful for you.

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Ep 122: Don't Give Away Your Power (10 Thoughts on Turning 42)

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Ep 122: Don't Give Away Your Power (10 Thoughts on Turning 42)

June is my birthday month and so of course I'm feeling (extra) reflective.

In this episode I'm sharing 10 Things I Learned (or am still learning) in the last year. A year that included a worldwide pandemic, publishing my first book, and moving houses after a decade.

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Ep 121: Stephen King Starter Kit

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Ep 121: Stephen King Starter Kit

Stephen King is a genius and I believe we will one day study him in academic settings like we do other literary giants.

(He's also my favorite author.)

I'm making a case today for why YOU should read this master storyteller. He has created some of the most iconic characters and plot lines and imagery in history, but he gets a bad rap from casual readers because his most popular work is horror.

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BONUS: Secret Tapes Snippet (A conversation with my parents)

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BONUS: Secret Tapes Snippet (A conversation with my parents)

One of the most personal and meaningful projects I’ve ever made was my podcast series called The Secret Tapes. It's a series of interviews I did with the people I write about in my book Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First.

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Ep 118: 10 Questions for a Successful Summer

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Ep 118: 10 Questions for a Successful Summer

We're kicking off the summer season with 10 Questions that will help make it successful.

Answer these prompts in your journal or with a partner, or go around the table with your colleagues or family. These questions are slightly summer-flavored, but really they could used at the beginning of any season.

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Ep 117: 10 Financial Tips for Freelancers (with The Freelance CFO Katelyn Magnuson)

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Ep 117: 10 Financial Tips for Freelancers (with The Freelance CFO Katelyn Magnuson)

A year of the pandemic has made a lot people rethink their careers, and there’s a lot of interest in going full time freelance, pursuing a passion, or monetizing a creative pursuit. Here are 10 Financial Tips if you’re thinking about going freelance.

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