1.2 - Coddiwomple - Our Journey Together

Episode 2: Coddiwomple - Our Journey Together

Introduction

Welcome to the our podcast! We, Marc and Emily Pitman, are excited to embark on this new journey together. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, share our backgrounds, and discuss our new favorite word, "coddiwomple," which means to travel purposefully toward an unknown destination. Join us as we explore our past, our present, and the adventures that lie ahead.

About the Hosts

• Emily Pitman:

  • Certified Co-Active Coach
  • Credentialed with the International Coach Federation
  • Writer of the weekly newsletter "Sprouts"
  • Aspiring speaker
  • Former educator and support cheerleader for a serial entrepreneur
  • Committed to adventure

• Marc Pitman:

  • Executive coach for nonprofit and tech founders
  • Runs an International Coach Federation accredited program
  • Speaker and trainer at conferences
  • Author of eight books, including "Surprising Gifted Out"
  • Early adopter of technology and social media
  • Husband to Emily for 28 years and father of three

Key Discussion Points

0:00 - 5:00 | Introduction and Backgrounds

• Emily introduces herself and her journey from educator to coach and writer.
• Marc shares his background as an executive coach and entrepreneur.
• Both discuss their commitment to adventure and personal growth.

5:01 - 10:00 | The Word "Coddiwomple"

• Emily explains how she discovered the word "coddiwomple."
• Discussion on how "coddiwomple" perfectly encapsulates their approach to life and their podcast.

10:01 - 20:00 | Meeting and Early Relationship

• Marc and Emily recount how they met at a conservative evangelical college in 1994.
• They share amusing anecdotes about their initial interactions and the cultural context of their meeting.
• Reflections on their different backgrounds and early challenges.

20:01 - 30:00 | Journey to Marriage

• The couple's decision not to date in the traditional sense due to their beliefs at the time.
• Their