#LightHerProject
Two female entrepreneurs. Two very different perspectives! Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine explore a variety of topics in the #LightHerProject podcast! From body image and aging to bullying and respect, we cover an array of challenges women face today. Join us for a chat like no other!
Episodes
In this episode, we explore:
- Results of our own relaxation quiz
- Different types of relaxation: sensory, visualization, creative, muscle
- Why it’s important to take time away from our daily routines
- Personal experiences of taking a break and its impact on our well-being
- The number one thing people need for their well-being - and why
- How lack of sleep impacts our health
- Tips for improving sleep quality
- Practical tips for incorporating re...
In this episode, we explore:
- Tipping fast facts by state
- The new normal of tipping & ‘tipflation’
- The role of guilt tipping
- Technology’s impact on tipping (ex: pre-entered tip screens)
- The role of the pandemic in Guilt Tipping
- Our own personal tipping philosophy
- Tipping differences between men and women
- Tipping expectations: have we gone too far?
Real women, Real talk!
In this episode, we explore:
- The results of our own intuition quiz
- What is intuition and who has it?
- Our personal experiences with intuition
- Intuition vs. Logic
- The intelligence of intuition
- Intuition and that ‘energy in the room’
Real women, Real talk!
In this episode, we explore:
- The results of our own organization quiz
- Undiagnosed and misdiagnosed ADHD in women
- Personality types and their impact on organization
- Tips for home and office organization
- Digital organization tools
- Establishing an organizational routine
- Setting boundaries to stay on track
Real women, Real talk!
In this episode, we explore:
- The results of our own self-esteem quiz
- The definition of self-confidence
- Common confidence challenges for women
- Ways to achieve a healthier self-esteem
- How confidence is impacted by age
- Are we born with confidence?
Real women, Real talk!
In this episode, we explore:
- Unpacking our self-care style
- The definition and aspects of self-care
- How to achieve self-care
- What happens when you don’t engage in self-care
- Our favorite ways to care for ourselves
- Why women often neglect self-care
- What happens when you neglect yourself
- How self-care turned the tables for one well-known celebrity
Real women, Real talk!
Vixen and I talk about a taboo topic for most ladies… intimacy and sex!
In this episode, we explore:
- The results of our intimacy poll
- The differences between intimacy and sex
- Common challenges couples face in maintaining intimacy over time
- Strategies for overcoming intimacy obstacles
- How having children affect the the relationship, especially in the bedroom
- Lessons learned from previous relationships
- Casual sex: how women and men are...
Today we are talking about social media and its impact on our health and well-being!
In this episode, we share:
- The results of our poll of how social media impacts women’s health
- Our individual experiences with social media and our well-being
- Why we showcase our best selves on social media
- How the internet has changed over time
- A comparison of life before (and after) the internet
- Key insights from Brené Brown's podcast on Social...
Today, we're talking about something that I believe a lot of us have experienced and may even be experiencing now – Burnout!
In this episode, we share:
- Our individual experiences with burnout
- Defining burnout and how it differs from stress or fatigue
- Common signs and symptoms of burnout
- Gender-related factors that contribute to burnout
- Effective self-care strategies tailored to women to prevent and alleviate burnout
- How women p...
Welcome to Season 2 of the #LightHerProject podcast! With this new season, we are excited to be a little more bold. Vixen and I plan to speak our truth. We have different viewpoints, but we are respectful of each other and I hope that our truth and our variety will resonate with all of our listeners.
Today, we're diving straight into the depths of personality with a topic that's sure to spark intrigue: Introverts vs. Extr...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of non-surgical beauty and figure fixes!
This is our final episode of Season 1 of the #LightHerProject podcast. We selected this subject because our very first episode, on body image, was our most popular one!
In this episode, we discuss:
- The pros and cons of non-surgical solutions
- The limitations of cosmetic surgery
- Non-surgical options for common skin and body challenges...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of respect.
In this episode, we share:
- Our personal experiences as it relates to respect
- The impact of respect on relationships
- Tactics for gaining respect from others
- The importance of setting boundaries
- How the remote work environment impacts how we show up
- Navigating special circumstances that poses challenges
- Is resp...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine welcome a special guest, Deena Rabideau! The three of us discuss the topic of making a fresh start.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Our personal experiences starting over and what we’ve learned from that process
- How to know when it’s time to make a fresh start
- Ways to keep your core identity in place during a life transition
- How to keep a positive mindset when handling unplanned changes
- Five th...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of adult bullying.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Our personal experiences with adult bullying
- How to handle an adult bully, especially in cases where the bully is a family member or coworker
- The distinction between bullying and someone ‘trying to be funny’
- Online bullying and the troll syndrome
- Safeguards to prevent cancel culture from turning into a vehicle for bullying
- T...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of childhood bullying.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Our personal experiences with childhood bullying
- Handling a child bully, if your child is the aggressor
- Advising children on how to respond to bullies
- Bullying differences by gender
- Relational aggression, emotional bullying, and the ‘mean girl’ phenomenon
- The role of technology in bullying and the advent of cyberbullying
- ...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine discuss the topic of navigating Gender Disparities in the Workplace. We welcome guest Jessica Boozel, who shares her insight on the subject in this robust conversation.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Assumptions made about gender in the workplace
- The role of imposter syndrome as a woman in a male-dominated field
- The differences working in a male-dominated vs. female-dominated workplace
- Pay d...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine talks with me on the topic of how to maintain a positive outlook during challenging times. We are experiencing trying times right now. We have a worsening economy, inflation, wars, worker shortages, and rising healthcare costs - not to mention all of the other things that happen in life that affect each of us personally.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Costs through the years including min...
My friend and podcast co-host Vixen Divine talks with me on the topic of entrepreneurship! Did you know? In 1972, there were around 400,000 women-owned businesses. Today, there are over 13 million!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Our entrepreneurial origin stories
- Deciding when it’s time to hire (or not hire)
- The pros and cons of being an entrepreneur
- The most difficult aspect of running your own show
- Advice we would give to someone ju...
Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine discuss mentorship!
In this episode, we explore:
- How to find a mentor
- The characteristics of a good mentor
- Advice from our own mentors
- Mentorship from the perspective of both mentor and mentee
- The difference between a mentor and a coach
- Trends in mentorship
Real women, Real talk!
Co-hosts Rachel Strella and Vixen Divine discuss time management.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why some people are better at time management than others
- How to keep from feeling like you’re drowning
- Procrastination: it’s root cause as well as its advantages and disadvantages
- Personality types and how they affect time management
- Tips for time management, regardless of your personality and upbringing
- The responsibilities of women an...
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