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Reading Time: 19 minutes Wow! It’s so hard to believe we’ve made it to Episode 100! Join me as I celebrate this milestone for It’s About Time that wouldn’t be possible without YOU! From my top 10 takeaways, big lessons learned and even mistakes made along the way – grab your earbuds and let’s celebrate Episode 100 together!

Celebrate Your Wins: 10 Key Takeaways from the First 100 Episodes of It’s About Time

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Waiting. We’ve all been there, and we’ll probably be there again. Actor and podcast host Jessica Lorion is currently in a season of waiting, but what sets her apart is her approach to the day to day as she looks to the future. Whether you’re in a period of postponement or supporting someone who is, Jessica’s story and practical advice will leave you feeling inspired and energized to make the most of your time NOW, not later.

In the Meantime: How to Make the Most of Your Time While You Wait

Episode 99 Featuring Jessica Lorion

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt self-conscious or worried about what someone else might think of something you really want to do. Charleston wedding photographer and educator Natasha Coyle knows exactly how you feel. From starting a successful business with zero experience behind the camera to going viral on TikTok, Natasha knows a thing or two about pushing through nerves and getting back up after falling down. Listen in to find out how being different has made all the difference for Natasha, and how being yourself is always the best strategy for success.

Be Different: Living with Confidence and Authenticity featuring Natasha Coyle

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Hit the drive thru. Grab and Go. Eat on the Run. There’s no doubt we’re busy, and far too often our mealtimes turn into GO TIME. Emily Johnson, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, has a pantry full of tips for being more intentional with what you’re putting on your plate. From starting your day with a restorative morning routine to shifting your mindset around food, listen in on my conversation with Emily and walk away ready to cook up healthy habits and more mindful mealtimes.

Eat Right. Work Smarter. Find Balance: How to Prioritize Wellness and Shift Your Mealtime Mindset with Emily Johnson.

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Reading Time: 3 minutes

There’s no such thing as a self-made man (or woman.) We need other people to thrive. But how can you be intentional about creating your own cheering squad, support system and personal board of directors? That’s exactly what Ashley Joy and I dive into in this episode. From finding a mentor and working with a coach, to cultivating friendships and more – if you want to get to the next level in your life, these are the 5 people you need in your corner.

It Takes a Village: How to Build a Powerful Personal Support System with Intention

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When many of us migrated from office buildings to our kitchen tables, spare bedrooms, and home offices in 2020, Alexandra Samuel got to work pouring her decades of remote-work expertise and productivity tips into the ultimate guidebook for remote work. Find out what it means to work like a “business of one,” how to navigate micromanaging bosses and more from the author of Remote Inc.: How to Thrive at Work…Wherever You Are.

How to Thrive at Work… Wherever You Are featuring Alexandra Samuel

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Setting and sticking to healthy boundaries is easier said than done. Saying “no” can be challenging, and the next thing we know our calendars are filled with other people’s priorities. Listen in as Ciji Townsend, host of the Being Balanced podcast shares what it means to be balanced, and how to define and enforce healthy boundaries in your life. Hint: It starts with getting clear on what matters most.

Balanced Not Busy: How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Actually Stick to Them with Ciji Townsend

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Policy and Advocacy Manager Corinn O’Brien has found her secret to living happier, feeling more successful, and being more efficient at work than ever before. It all started by unlocking her Genius Zone work – where passion meets proficiency. After taking a hard look at how she was spending her time, Corinn created opportunities for others, increased her impact and is living proof that, yes, you CAN design a life you love and do good work that fires you up.

Passion + Proficiency = True Productivity: How Working in Your Genius Zone Can Change Everything featuring Corinn O’Brien

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The 24/7 nature of the modern workplace means that the boundaries between work and “not work” are blurrier than ever before. It’s even hard to know where your job title ends and your identity begins. Trust me, I’ve been there. In my conversation with Millennial Career Strategist Adunola Adeshola, she tackles toxic work environments, desperation hires, articulating your unique value, and separating your personal identity and self worth from the job title on your business card.

Work/Life Balance, Redefined: Why Your Identity and Your Job Title are NOT One and the Same

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Reading Time: 11 minutes

Welcome to my bookshelf! In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite, must-read books on time management, productivity and work/life balance that I reach for again and again. From starting new habits that stick, to test-driving tons of productivity strategies, to making the most of your 168 hours – any of the books on this list will shift your perspective on productivity, change your thoughts on time and possibly even change your life. Without a doubt, each of these reads were life-changing for me in some way, and I’m so excited to share them with you! Happy reading!

Read Your Way to More Time: My Top 5 Books for Better Time Management, Productivity and Work/Life Balance

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