The Design You Podcast is for interior designers and creatives looking to slow down, get rid of “busy,” and live in health, wealth and wholehearted joy. Develop the confidence and the knowledge to make authentic choices that will improve your life, redesign your health, and grow your business like never before. You’ve been designing everyone else’s lives, homes and special moments, but now it’s time you design you! It’s time for you to redefine what success looks like in your life. If you wo ...
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Welcome to the Best Today® Podcast hosted by Shunta Grant, creator of the Best Today® Guide and founder of the Best Today® Company where we are on a mission to equip women with resources that transform how you plan and live out your days. Here you’ll find episodes dedicated to empower you to live a life of intention, center your humanity and make time your ally instead of your enemy. Every episode and topic that we teach is based on our four core principles– proaction, intentionality, self-a ...
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200. A catalog of the Best Today® Podcast episodes 152-199 *save this episode*
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20:32Today is our final episode of the Best Today® podcast. In our final episode I catalog every episode 152 through 199. You can go back to listen to episode 151 where I catalog episodes 1 through 150. This is a great episode to save and to make a list of episodes you may have missed or want to go back to re-listen to. Listen to the episode to hear mor…
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199. More on My Second Substack: An Invitation to Abide
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13:29As the Best Today® podcast comes to an end I am sharing a new space I've created, my second Substack, Invitation to Abide. Invitation to Abide was created to share scripture-based writing and studies to encourage women. If that is of interest to you, you can hear more about ITA and how to subscribe in this weeks episode of the Best Today® Podcast! …
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198. a few final words to you before we say farewell to the podcast
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19:19This week on the Best Today® podcast I wanted to share a few parting words to remind you of my intention and purpose in sitting in front of the microphone every week for the past seven and a half years. My focus was, is, and continues to be YOU. So join me as I share a few words with you as we draw near the end of the Best Today® Podcast. Listen to…
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197. one question I didn't ask you about social media but now I need to.
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25:37This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing my final podcast episode about social media. Over the past 197 episodes I have spoken directly about social media on 10 episodes and today makes 11. It seems to be that pressing and that important that I had to say one more thing and ask you one final question before the podcast comes to an end. Lis…
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196. Why it's necessary to allow yourself to evolve
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23:10This week on the Best Today® podcast I am talking about my evolution over the last decade and how much of it has been documented here on the podcast. I talk about why allowing ourselves to evolve and grow is vital and encourage you to be mindful of the necessary growth in your life. Listen to the episode to hear more and find all links referenced i…
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Ep. #319: Introducing: The Tobi Fairley Show
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3:40Hey friends! After a six-month hiatus from podcasting, I am popping in with some exciting updates and new ventures. During the break, I focused on creative design projects, quality time with family, and growing my boutique, Fairly Fancy, alongside my mother and daughter. I’ve also launched a new website, TobiFairley.com, featuring a revamped shoppi…
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195. How to ground yourself in the present when your mind wants to wander
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21:27This week on the Best Today® podcast I am talking about how to ground yourself in the present when your mind starts to wander. Ever find yourself unable to be present for what you're doing because you're thinking about what's next, what's on your "to do" list, what you need to do at home, at work, next year, and the list goes on? This episode is fo…
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194. 2 Things about business and life that have been on my mind lately
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28:19This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing two things that have been on my mind about business and life lately. As we prepare to bring the podcast to an end,I look forward to sharing episodes that share where I've been, where I am, and where I'm headed next. Thank you for listening! Listen to the episode to hear more and find all links refer…
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193. The Dangers of Feasting on Soundbites: recent reflections on social media
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28:46This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing some recent reflections on social media and a common trend that I see that has dangerous side effects in our lives. I'm also sharing a writing from my Substack, For Those on the Journey, and inviting you to subscribe. Listen to the episode to hear more and find all links referenced in today's episod…
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192. MAJOR Announcement: The Best Today® Podcast is writing its final chapter
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20:53This week on the Best Today® podcast I am making a pretty big announcement as it relates to the podcast--the Best Today® Podcast will come to an end at the conclusion of this year! After 7 years of episodes with not ONE Monday missed, it is time to close this chapter of podcasting. Listen to the episode to hear more and find all links referenced in…
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191. are your values evident in your daily life and decisions?
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19:24This week on the Best Today® podcast I am asking you a question--are your values evident in your daily life and decisions? I’m talking to you about why understanding your values is important and how it helps to build consistency in your life and your days. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/191 or…
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190. how to make your weekends work for you
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21:46This week on the Best Today® podcast I am answering a listener question. Here’s the question-- I have a question about weekends. When you have a job where you expend a lot of mental energy and you have reduced capacity on the weekends what do you do? I use all of my willpower and self-control during the week and on weekends I’m spent. How do you ho…
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189. How to do what you set out to do each week
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19:36This week on the Best Today® podcast I am answering a question from the Best Today® Community--how do you keep the consistency and momentum to complete the results and outcomes that you set out to do at the beginning of the week. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/189 or listen on any platform tha…
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188. how the best today morning practice can help you build better boundaries
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19:31This week on the Best Today® podcast I am talking about the best today morning practice that includes 6 prompts to start every day. I explain the what and why behind the morning practice and invite you to join us in our “Start the Day” 31-Day Challenge which you can still join today by going to besttoday.co/31days. Listen to the episode and find al…
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187. 6 things that help me maintain intention and organization within my home
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21:09This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing six things that help me to maintain intention and organization in my home. I would love to hear what’s helping you in your home! Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/187 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podc…
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186. how to avoid becoming complacent and what exact does complacent mean anyway?
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21:25This week on the Best Today® podcast I am answering a listener question--”how do you avoid becoming complacent or even notice when we have become complacent?” I had to sit with this question to determine how I would define complacency and how to help you think through it. This episode will help you to think about how to acknowledge the places where…
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Join Best Today® for our “Start the Day” 31-Day Challenge! October 1st through the 31st Best Today® is hosting a 31-Day "Start the Day" challenge where we challenge you to start each day with 2-5 minutes spent doing the Best Today® morning practice. What is the Best Today® Morning Practice? Each day in the Best Today® Guide is the Morning Practice …
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185. answering a listener question: how do you stay focused when it's so easy to be distracted?
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21:51This week on the Best Today® podcast I am answering a listener question: “how do you stay focused when it's so easy to be distracted?” Distractions surround us day in and day out, listen to this episode for guidance on how to focus in the midst of distractions and noise. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at best…
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184. How (and why) to write your own personal mission statement
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12:03This week on the Best Today® podcast I am talking about how to write your own personal statement and why it’s an important practice and exercise to work through. If you desire to live an intentional life, this episode is for you! Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/184 or listen on any platform tha…
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183. 7 ways I have changed my smartphone use for the better
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20:09This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing seven things that I do that have changed my smartphone use for the better. If you have a smart phone this episode is for you! Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/183 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podcast…
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182. 5 things I did to prepare our home (and family) for the upcoming school year
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19:05This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing five things that I did this summer to prepare our home and family for the new school year. Whether you have school-aged children in your home or not, this episode can help you to think about how to ensure that your home serves you as you and your family are today and not how you may have been when y…
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181. the details on a new paper system I implemented in our home
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15:38This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing one simple system I set up in my home this summer that has helped alleviate paper clutter, decrease frustration, and eliminate lost paper for each family member. It’s also become a great way to express love and kindness to each other and I am thrilled to share the details with you in this episode. I…
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180. how to acknowledge and celebrate the wins in your day to day
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17:25Today on the podcast I am sharing a straightforward illustration to help you better understand the power of celebrating the daily wins in your life instead of waiting until you’ve accomplished a goal or task. If you find it hard to celebrate the journey, this episode will be a great encouragement to you! Listen to the episode and find all links ref…
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179. My number one takeaway from this year's social media reset
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24:52In this week’s episode, I share my reflections after my third year of the July social media reset. I share the biggest lesson and takeaway and what I plan to do with it. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/179 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podcast on Sp…
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178. a pep talk when you intentionally go back to something you took time away from
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10:42Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk is a pep talk when you inten…
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177. a pep talk for moments of significant transition
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14:07Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk is a pep talk for moments of…
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176. A pep talk when when you feel bored with life
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18:29Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk was submitted by a member of…
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175. a pep talk when you find it hard to rest, be still, or slow down
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14:27Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage y…
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174. A pep talk when you're in the plateau, not seeing progress
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20:07Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk encourages when you find you…
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173. A pep talk when fear keeps you from trying new things
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19:11Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage y…
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172. A pep talk for when you experience the fear of missing out aka FOMO
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16:34Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage y…
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171. A pep talk when you're leaving social media (temporarily or permanently)
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13:23Welcome to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From You or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk is a pep talk when you're leaving …
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170. A pep talk to encourage you when seasons change
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19:43Welcome to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at besttoday.co/voice or email us at [email protected] Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage you when seas…
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169. What to do when you fall back into unhealthy or unhelpful habits or behaviors.
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13:48This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am giving you three things to do when you fall back into unhealthy or unhelpful habits or behaviors--none of which include being hard or unkind to yourself. These three things will help you build boundaries and pillars in your life to assist with the habits and behaviors you desire and help you when you find y…
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168. A life lesson on pruning from my recent closet clean
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16:39This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about the importance of pruning. I recently pruned down my closet to only what I loved and fit my current style. While cleaning out my closet I realized that the lesson of pruning applies not only in our closets but in our time, resources, and more. In this episode I encourage you to find places whe…
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a question that was the focus of an event I attended a few months ago--what really matters. I’m sharing my reflections on this question and challenging and inviting you to sit with the question of what really matters. It’s an important and short episode, please make time to listen! Listen to t…
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166. A Recap of the 2024 Best Today® Conference
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19:48This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am sharing a brief recap of the Best Today® Conference, what I learned, what I witnessed, and my favorite parts of the experience. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/166 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podcast on Sp…
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Ep. #318: Taking a Summer Break - See you in the Fall!
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5:17Hey friends, it's Tobi Fairley, your host here at the DesignYou podcast. Can you believe it's been 25 years since I started my interior design business and five years since we embarked on this podcasting journey together? It's been a whirlwind of coaching, interior design projects, and diving into the world of a retail store and e-commerce business…
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165. A simple way to plan your day when you need flexibility in your days
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11:42This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a simple way to plan your days if your schedule typically gets changed on a day to day basis. This simple system allows you to take care of your non-negotiables while leaving room for new things to be added to your plate. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode a…
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#Ep 317: Bring Your Best Audacious Brand to the Table
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13:15In the dynamic world of interior design, Tobi Fairley offers a refreshing perspective on brand development. Today, she advocates for brand strength and audacity – a quality that sets businesses apart in a crowded market. Tobi emphasizes the importance of standing out amidst competitors, cultivating trust and loyalty among clientele, and staying tru…
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164. The rising problem of entitlement and how you can be a part of the solution and not the problem
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21:42This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a common problem that I hear many of my peers express in and a message to us all about ensuring that we are not part of the problem when it comes to being unreliable and entitled in the places and spaces we’re in. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at bestto…
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Ep# 316: DesignYou 2.0: The Evolving Creative Journey
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43:22Today, we have something special lined up for you. We will explore the evolution of our DesignYou 2.0 training program. Three remarkable participants have joined me and experienced the transformation firsthand. Over the years, this program has grown and adapted like the individuals participating. Now, we offer classes quarterly, each with a unique …
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163. How to lean in during the times where you don't have it in you
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15:58This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about those times when you simply don’t have it in you to do the things before you in a day, not because you are’t well rested or nourished but simply because you are a human who has moments and days where you don’t have it in you. This is an episode you’ll want to save and come back to as often as …
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Ep# 315: Let’s Unpack the Influencer Journey
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32:16Are you a designer passionate about sharing your thoughts, interests, and expertise with the world? Have you ever considered diving into the realm of influence and content creation? In today's episode, we delve into the exciting world of being an influencer or a content creator, exploring why this avenue might be worth exploring for you. We will un…
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162. A Reminder to take all of your Paid Time Off
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20:54This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about the importance of taking time off and how we may be trained not to do so as early as elementary school. I also share how paid time off isn’t just for those who work outside of the home. Listen as I explain why strategically planning time off can help you and how not doing so many times is leav…
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Ep# 314: Influencer Marketing: Diversifying Your Income
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23:57Have you ever noticed how some social media users capture your attention by recommending products or ideas you love? They're building a brand and attracting followers, just like you can! In this episode, we'll explore three powerful strategies to leverage your expertise and turn it into new income streams for your business. Even if you're unfamilia…
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161. Exposing the lie of "you only get 18 years"
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22:30This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a common phrase that I’ve heard in passing far too much, “You only get 18 years” or “18 summers” with your children. I’m explaining why this phrase is a lie, is far more harmful than it could ever be helpful and giving you an alternative way to think about your time. This episode is very impor…
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Are you feeling burned out? You're not alone. But what if I told you it doesn't have to hold you back? In this special two-part episode, we'll tackle burnout head-on. First, we'll explore how technology, specifically AI and Machine Learning, can be your secret weapon to reclaim your time and boost your income. But that's not all! Have you ever thou…
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160. Need help with stewarding time well at work or your volunteer organizations? Listen to this!
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16:46This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am telling you about what the majority of my work encompasses--teaching, training, coaching, and speaking with individuals and groups about how to steward their time well at work, at home, and everywhere in between. I’ve worked with large corporations, small teams, nonprofits, hospital systems, small businesse…
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Ep# 312: It’s Your Choice: Slow Living or The Hustle
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31:23Are you a grinder? Designers often are because we think grinding away is the only way to be successful. Is grinding sustainable? Of course, it isn’t. So, let’s talk about a different way of doing business—slow living. Join me as we discuss ways of changing our mindsets to give us space to slow down, create meaningful work, and find joy in the proce…
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