We&#39;re Brandi and Angelina, best friends since the age of 7 and recently turned 40. We&#39;re finally showing all our teachers our excessive talking has paid off! Join us for weekly candid convos as we unpack life in our 40’s and all the questions that led up to this chapter.

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The holidays are just around the corner. Are you ready? And what&#39;s the biggest item on your Christmas list?In this episode, we’re talking about:<ul><li>A review of our Movie Club selection. Did you watch it? Did you love it? Let us know.</li><li>Jumping into our TV Club, and why we are now both in this show&#39;s fan club</li><li>Getting ready for the holidays and some of our favorite items on our wish lists</li><li>The grounding trend</li><li>Plus, so much more!</li></ul> We would love to hear from you. Please drop us a line at <a href="mailto:talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.com</a>We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Holidays and End of Season 3 Wrap Up

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Have you found that the older you get, the harder it is to maintain close connections to those you love?In this episode, we’re helping you reconnect, set boundaries, and find ways to build deeper bonds with those you love with Kelley Lockhart-Delaune, Owner of Modern Therapy and Wellness.Kelley shares her expertise in healing relationships and emphasizes the importance of communication and connection in our personal and professional lives.In this episode, we&#39;re also talking about:<ul><li>Actual listening vs. listening to respond</li><li>The importance of communication and connection in relationships</li><li>Self-care and setting relationship boundaries</li><li>What it means to be emotionally flooded</li><li>Plus so much more</li></ul> To learn more and connect with Kelley, visit: <a href="https://moderntherapyandwellness.com/" rel="nofollow">https://moderntherapyandwellness.com/</a>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.com</a>We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Mastering Communication in Relationships: Tips from Therapist Kelley Lockhart DeLaune

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Do you have a book inside of you that you’ve always dreamed of writing? Are you worried it’s too late?Get ready to start writing because in this episode we’re welcoming Taunya Wade Wiliams, who just published her first book. Taunya shares how she had been working on her book for almost 10 years, and talks about what finally gave her the courage to publish it and share her talent with the world.In this episode, we&#39;re also talking about:<ul><li>How to embrace fear</li><li>Why you should never stop seeking and seizing opportunities</li><li>The importance of building a tribe</li><li>Learning to love the beauty of aging</li><li>Plus so much more</li></ul> To grab your copy of Taunya&#39;s book, visit: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Suddenly-Single-Taunya-Wade-Williams/dp/B0C2SRHD7Q" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Suddenly-Single-Taunya-Wade-Williams/dp/B0C2SRHD7Q</a>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.com</a>We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Finally Writing That Book She Always Dreamed About With Taunya Wade Williams

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We’re catching up on fall, life changes, and finally bringing to life ideas that have been brewing for a while now. In this episode, we’re talking about<ul><li>Our new Movie Club, just in time for the holidays</li><li>The launch of our TV Club, and the show that is a must watch </li><li>Celebrating the Texas Rangers&#39; first World Series win</li><li>Fall fashion buys</li><li>New skincare trends that are all the rage on TikTok</li><li>Favorite holiday treats and allergy-friendly versions</li></ul>Drop us a line at talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.comWe’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcastWebsite: talkfortytomepodcast.com

Fall Catchup and the Launch of Our New Clubs

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Let&#39;s chat about personal growth and development, wellness and seasons of life with Jennifer Maraist from Triumph Fitness!We’re talking about:•Taking care of you first •Finding triumphs in small wins •How the loss of Jennifer’s son shaped her life and outlook •Envisioning goals and making them happen Drop us a line at talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.comWe’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Triumphant Seasons of Life with Jennifer Maraist

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Welcome Back to Season 3! If you&#39;re here- you like us, you really like us! Today we are chatting about:<ul><li>What the heck we&#39;ve been up to</li><li>Binge worthy TV shows</li><li>Are beans the key to longevity?</li><li>The &#39;beef&#39; in Brandi&#39;s house with scrambling eggs</li><li>Dinner inspo and lack thereof</li><li>The great toilet paper debate</li><li>Is laundry separating the truest form of adulting?</li><li>New rapid fire!</li></ul>Drop us a line at talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.comWe’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Everything but the Kitchen Sink

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We’re reminiscing on Season 2 and the resounding common theme that just happened to emerge: faith. “Faith is unseen but felt, faith is strength when we feel we have none, faith is hope when all seems lost.” We’re chatting about:<ul><li>Our kick off with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000595476569" rel="nofollow">Taylor Stolt</a> and all we learned about hormones and functional medicine</li><li>All the Ahhhhhmazing Brand Founders: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000596726497" rel="nofollow">Barbara Blank</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000601256007" rel="nofollow">Ashley Sievert</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000602468930" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Prenger</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000605540124" rel="nofollow">Nicole Ingram</a> &amp; ‘<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000613510791" rel="nofollow">The Melissas’</a></li><li>Faith over fear: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000597732386" rel="nofollow">Karen Schrah</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000603436041" rel="nofollow">Alison Nail-Malone</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000606584212" rel="nofollow">Alisha Reed</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000598849935" rel="nofollow">Meagan Clanahan</a> &amp; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000611727439" rel="nofollow">Candy and Marit Peterson </a></li><li>Faith in your dreams: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000608777062" rel="nofollow">Duanne Maldonado</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000607690146" rel="nofollow">Jodi Evans</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me/id1641191935?i=1000610853965" rel="nofollow">Jessi Zuppardo </a></li></ul> We’ll be back with a bonus Father’s Day Episode next month before a summer break as we prep for Season 3!We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Faith in all forms: Season 2 Wrap Up

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We love a good business story, but even more so when you sprinkle in a Best Friends&#39; business story! It was only fitting that we interviewed &#39;The Melissas&#39;, the founders of<a href="https://melismonstercookies.com" rel="nofollow"> Meli&#39;s Monster Cookies</a>. Today we&#39;re chomping at the bit about:<ul><li>How their 30+ year friendship was the perfect backbone to start business together</li><li>The inspiration behind their brand</li><li>Managing entrepreneurship and motherhood</li><li>How to work with your friend and maintain a healthy friendship </li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Besties Turned Business Partners: Meli's Monster Cookies

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Happy Mother&#39;s Day! We have special episode for you today, we&#39;re EXCITED to do something a bit different. We&#39;re chatting 1:1 on all things motherhood first, before sharing a short episode from another podcast we had the opportunity to be guests on! Mary Henderson of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-will-i-be-remembered/id1657021393?i=1000607147828" rel="nofollow">Dream Big Girl Podcast</a> hosted for an episode titled &#39;How Will I Be Remembered&#39;, all about the legacy you leave behind.You&#39;ll hear about:<ul><li>Things we&#39;ve learned and carried with us from our mothers and grandmothers</li><li>What surprised us most when we became a mom</li><li>Mimosa trucks and camp outs</li><li>What legacy we most want to leave behind to our children</li><li>The differences in our generation&#39;s parenting style</li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Mimosas, Motherhood and Memories

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May is Skin Awareness Month and today we have an amazing mother-daughter duo sharing their story. After advocating for her daughter Marit, Candy Peterson was told her mother&#39;s intuition was in fact, correct- her toddler had melanoma. And that is just the beginning of their story.We&#39;re covering:<ul><li>Following your mom gut</li><li>Advocating for yourself and your family</li><li>Helping others after your own difficult journey</li><li>Skin cancer awareness and what to look for</li></ul> Listen to Candy&#39;s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i5IrcNlv2o" rel="nofollow">TED Talk here</a>. <a href="https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/promise/born-to-beat-cancer.h34-1589046.html" rel="nofollow">Donate now</a> to the Marit Peterson Fund for Melanoma Research. We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Advocating & Fighting: Skin Cancer Awareness

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If you are a caregiver for children, you NEED to listen to this episode! Today we are interviewing Jessi Zuppardo, a Federal Agent specializing in cyber crimes. Jessi uses her 13 years of law enforcement experience to help combat child exploitation and investigate computer facilitated crimes. She has been involved in criminal investigations at the federal, state and local level.We&#39;re discussing:<ul><li>Ways to talk to your kids about the dangers online</li><li>How to monitor your child&#39;s devices and look for warning signs</li><li>Understanding human trafficking and sextortion</li><li>Resources to prepare you and your child when it comes time for them to get a device</li></ul>Resources recommended:Main Page for Resources, divided by topic and ageIf there is one link to share, it’s this one!<a href="https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz" rel="nofollow">https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz</a>Videos and games geared towards younger kids <a href="https://www.netsmartzkids.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.netsmartzkids.org/</a>Sextortion – additional resources<a href="https://www.stopsextortion.com/" rel="nofollow">Stop Sextortion - Yup. It&#39;s a thing.</a><a href="https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/www.icactaskforce.org/resource/RS00135444__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!X0qPO9aEJ0rQid9TvXggFufzHL70gH9Kb4VPbrQh_9M5fEdVqcecc12i0cuXzpsTLG0Da54onnE$" rel="nofollow">https://www.icactaskforce.org/resource/RS00135444</a>Resource for minors if sexually explicit photos of them were shared online<a href="https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/" rel="nofollow">https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/</a>Human Trafficking resources<a href="https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign" rel="nofollow">https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign</a><a href="https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/blue_campaign_youth_guide_508_1.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/blue_campaign_youth_guide_508_1.pdf</a>We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Keeping Kids Safe Online: Advice from a Federal Agent

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Settle in for another 1:1 to with Brandi and Angelina!Today we’re chatting about:<ul><li>80 year old best friends traveling the world together</li><li>Cats on a leash and why Angelina doesn’t like hamsters</li><li>I’m a Barbie Girl</li><li>We love Jennifer Coolidge</li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Makes Me Want a Hot Dog Real Bad

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We had the best conversation with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_duanne/" rel="nofollow">Duanne Maldonado</a>, an esthetician at <a href="https://www.theritualcompany.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">The Ritual Company</a> specializing in creative skin treatments and all things brows. A visionary with an eye for recognizing the potential in your skin and brows, she rarely plays by the rules. When she is not brow slaying or skin saving, you can find her at the ballpark with her five, yes, FIVE stinky boys or watching murder mysteries with her hubs Mario and boxador Lucy.We’re chatting about:<ul><li>Ways to manage anxiety and avoid burnout</li><li>How starting over can be a good thing</li><li>The 4 skin care items everyone needs</li><li>Better makeup application as we age</li><li>Tips for eyeshadow on hooded eyes</li></ul>Mentions:<ul><li><a href="https://www.ulta.com/p/conceal-define-full-coverage-concealer-xlsImpprod17681057" rel="nofollow">Makeup Revolution concealer </a></li><li><a href="https://www.dermalogica.com/" rel="nofollow">Dermalogica</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theritualcompany.com/" rel="nofollow">Ritual and Company </a></li></ul>We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

I Woke Up Like This: Must Do’s for skin, makeup and mental health

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From wheelchair bound to personal trainer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodievansfit/" rel="nofollow">Jodi Evans</a> had a truck run over her and literally park on top of her legs. As a result, she was in a wheelchair for nearly a year. She lost 85 lbs, became a Certified Personal Trainer and even a cookbook author. She inspires people everyday through her story, devotionals and virtual workouts. Today we&#39;re discussing:<ul><li>The tragic accident that found Jodi wheelchair bound</li><li>How she found the will to push past limitations</li><li>Tips on how to start small with wellness goals</li><li>Easy swap for everyday foods to make healthier choices</li></ul>Mentioned:<ul><li>Follow Jodi </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Faithfully-Fit-Jodi-Lea-Evans/dp/B0BPL8JRZ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LKTCSW185U51&keywords=faithfully+fit+devotional+cookbook&qid=1680718851&sprefix=faithfully+fit+%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Faithfully Fit Devotional Cookbook </a></li><li><a href="https://www.upwnow.com/join-tony-now?gc_id=19845231312&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuLShBhC_ARIsAFod4fIm4lwf1zyWpfIiDj11zhVeQB69Lzwnv9UFXhXUgYaXpnk_9cj0ctYaAjD8EALw_wcB&h_ad_id=651859036247" rel="nofollow">Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within </a></li><li><a href="https://cleancreations.com/pages/april-detox" rel="nofollow">Clean Creations Detox (New Orleans &amp; Baton Rouge LA)</a></li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Faithfully Fit: From Wheelchair Bound to Personal Trainer

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We have the biggest girl crush on Dr. Alisha Reed and we know all of you will just love her too! She is The FLY (First Love Yourself) Pharmacist, Self-Care Strategist and founder of lifestyle brand, <a href="https://www.dralishareed.com" rel="nofollow">FLY with Alisha Reed</a>.She is a widow mom who believes that self-care is non-negotiable and is determined to break the generational curse that “strong women don’t take breaks.” After losing her husband in 2019, Dr. Reed wanted to normalize grief by publicly sharing her grief journey, while continuing to practice exceptional self-care. Dr. Reed moderates a widow support group and hosts <a href="https://www.theflywidowpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">The Fly Widow Podcast</a>.We&#39;re delving into:<ul><li>Navigating the loss of a spouse</li><li>How to be intentional with your time</li><li>Figuring out who YOU are outside of a marriage and children</li><li>Implementing the Five Love Languages for yourself, not just others</li></ul>Mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://www.katemcleod.com/products/daily-stone?variant=31985942560826" rel="nofollow">Kate Mcleod Body Stones</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Black-Cake-A-Novel/dp/B09B2NNXMG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RUP830XUM7S9&keywords=blackcake&qid=1680120556&sprefix=blackcake%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Black Cake</a></li><li><a href="https://theeverygirl.com/lululemon-lookalikes/" rel="nofollow">LuluLemon Dupe Article</a></li><li><a href="https://www.target.com/p/loops-weekly-reset-face-mask-1-058oz/-/A-87371034#lnk=sametab" rel="nofollow">Loop Face Masks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hanacure.com/products/the-all-in-one-facial-set?variant=30803287436" rel="nofollow">Hancure</a></li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Learning how to FLY with Dr. Alisha Reed

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Pull up a chair while we pull inspo from Nicole Ingram, the founder and CEO of <a href="https://thebellabars.com" rel="nofollow">Bella Bars</a>. A gestational diabetes diagnosis prompted her to create a better snack option, which took a year and a half to develop and bring to market. Nicole has 3 kids all under the age of 6, works full time and runs her business.We&#39;re chomping at the bit about:<ul><li>What motivated her to start her own food brand</li><li>The work that goes into launching an idea from the ground up</li><li>Advice for women who want to take that leap</li><li>Why there is no &#39;right time&#39; and you just have to trust</li></ul>Mentions:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blitzscaling-Lightning-Fast-Building-Massively-Companies/dp/1524761419/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=nav_ya_signin" rel="nofollow">Blitz Scaling</a></li><li>Purchase Bella Bars on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Cinnamon-protein-Gluten-Free-Keto-Friendly/dp/B094Z9895W/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1R32I5YAO0CJY&keywords=bella+bars&qid=1679534094&sprefix=bella+bars%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-9" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a> or <a href="https://thebellabars.com" rel="nofollow">her website</a></li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a><ul><li>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a></li></ul>

Take the Risk: Believing in Yourself and Making it Happen

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The third Thursday of the month means another 1:1 episode! Make sure you pee before this one, lots of giggles ahead.We&#39;re babbling on about:<ul><li>Our love for Ted Lasso</li><li>The show that made Brandi cry</li><li>Hugh Jackman&#39;s caloric intake</li><li>How often do you wash your pajamas?</li><li>A member of the Kardashian clan has been knocked down a rung on the IG ladder</li><li>Tips we can implement (or not) to improve sleep</li><li>How much we hate to wash our hair</li></ul> Mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-cant-we-talk-about-amandas-mom/id1667930013" rel="nofollow">Why Can&#39;t We Talk About Amanda&#39;s Mom? podcast</a></li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Tiny hands If Ya Nasty

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Pull up a chair as we chat with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisonnailmalone/" rel="nofollow">Alison Nail-Malone</a>! Alison is the founder of Malone Consulting Group and in 2021, this powerhouse woman was awarded Most Empowering Women’s Leadership Coach by Acquisition International. In addition to the incredible business consulting/coaching services, Alison recently earned accreditation as an End of Life Doula to help the dying recognize the meaning of their life, create open discussion between the dying and their loved ones, and guide the family through their emotions after their loved one has passed. Since then she has started <a href="https://www.mymiseria.com/" rel="nofollow">Miseria End of Life Services</a>. We’re discussing:• What exactly is a a death doula? • Ways to support your loved one and the family in an end of life/long term care situation • Giving yourself time to rejuvenate and reset • How to have the difficult conversationsMentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AH42JMGBJ6NW3H3RDCGNWS6WO7AA" rel="nofollow">More Beautiful than Before </a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AH42JMGBJ6NW3H3RDCGNWS6WO7AA" rel="nofollow">The Rainbow Bridge</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.daily-harvest.com/" rel="nofollow">Daily Harvest</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Notebook-Journals-Personal-Aesthetic-Scrapbook/dp/B09DRRT9R3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1Z18Z2GDWL834&keywords=junk+journal&qid=1678310187&sprefix=junk+jou%2Caps%2C317&sr=8-3" rel="nofollow">Junk journaling</a></li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

We’ve heard of Birth Doulas, but have you heard of Death Doulas?

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Today&#39;s episode is for the ladies! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethprengerprose/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Prenger</a> founded a femtech brand (<a href="http://www.assicle.com/" rel="nofollow">the Assicle</a>, because women&#39;s asses deserve better), is a Brand Strategist at <a href="https://www.prosecreative.com/about" rel="nofollow">Prose Creative</a>, and has recently co-founded <a href="https://femhealthfounders.com" rel="nofollow">FemHealth Founders</a>, a woman-centric innovation hub designed to create a more welcoming ecosystem for women founders who are creating solutions in the women&#39;s health and wellness.We&#39;re chatting about:<ul><li>Postpartum care for women and why we want to enact change</li><li>Creating a startup brand and being a female founder</li><li>Normalizing conversations and changing society&#39;s narrative</li><li>Learning to let go and mental health</li></ul> Mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-forty-to-me-podcast/id1641191935?i=1000582521140" rel="nofollow">Commanding your Life</a></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?cad=rja&cd=&esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=t&source=web&uact=8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F81104486&usg=AOvVaw0LrPqvBVfWDOg0KdjX4ww1&ved=2ahUKEwiQ4ML217j9AhVlk2oFHSUxAUUQFnoECBwQAQ" rel="nofollow">From Scratch </a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3m3dD5a" rel="nofollow">Diva Cup </a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3IEXVon" rel="nofollow">Verity</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZjnaDE" rel="nofollow">Colleen Hoover </a></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?cad=rja&cd=&esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=t&source=web&uact=8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F80244690&usg=AOvVaw1b1z5zXvw88yyp1o7dGefu&ved=2ahUKEwjkopzL2bj9AhVXnGoFHRnfAR8QFnoECBsQAQ" rel="nofollow">The Goop Lab</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?cad=rja&cd=&esrc=s&q=&rct=j&sa=t&source=web&uact=8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F80073486&usg=AOvVaw0eAVIvQuqPyv-_nE4xqrdY&ved=2ahUKEwjpu8Pi2bj9AhXFk2oFHaZ9CLwQFnoECBsQAQ" rel="nofollow">Chelsea Does</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-complainers-group/id1594675355?i=1000554839007" rel="nofollow">Cover Story by Time </a></li></ul> We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Loving our ASSets: Female Founded and Focused

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Today, we’re talking with Ashley Sievert of Ashley Sievert Beauty! Growing up with insecurities about her skin due to acne was very challenging. She searched endlessly for the perfect foundation with excellent coverage, while looking and feeling as natural as possible. Unfortunately, every brand left her with additional breakouts and emphasized problematic skin. Ashley took matters into her own hands and created products she was unable to find. In June 2013, Ashley Sievert Beauty was launched. We discuss:•How Ashley truly launched a brand from the ground up•What motivates her to keep pushing, despite challenges- including anxiety•Do you really balance it all as a business woman and a mom?•How to stop your concealer from creasing!•Taking an idea from conception to realityMentioned:• <a href="https://shop.ashleysievert.com/products/spotlight-highlighting-concealer" rel="nofollow">ASB Spotlight </a>• <a href="https://shop.ashleysievert.com/products/mineral-velvet-creme" rel="nofollow">ASB Mineral Velvet Crème </a>• ’<a href="https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81446626?clip=81631445&s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en" rel="nofollow">Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?’ </a>• <a href="https://www.ugg.com/all-gender-footwear/classic-ultra-mini-platform/195719883171.html" rel="nofollow">Platform Mini Uggs </a>We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook:IG:<a href="https://app.redcircle.com/instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow"> instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>FB: <a href="http://facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast" rel="nofollow">facebook.com/talkfortytomepodcast</a>Website: <a href="http://talkfortytomepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">talkfortytomepodcast.com</a>

Ashley Sievert: Building a Beauty Brand

We're Brandi and Angelina, best friends since the age of 7 and recently turned 40. We're finally showing all our teachers our excessive talking has paid off! Join us for weekly candid convos as we unpack life in our 40’s and all the questions that led up to this chapter.