Intentionality and the Value of Slowing Down with Carrie Caulfield Arick

Often, we as women feel the need to have it all together. Whether in our personal lives or our careers, this pressure never really seems to end. As marginalized folks, we know the importance of using our voices, the responsibility we have to our communities, and just how much representation matters. But it is easy to get so caught up in all the noise and get overwhelmed with our never ending to-do-lists that we forget to show up authentically as ourselves. What would it mean to slow down and take it one moment at a time? What if you were to give yourself space to exist outside of the boxes you “have” to tick to be worthy of success and a platform to share your voice? I believe that your message is your gift to the world and it deserves to be heard simply because it is yours. Today’s guest knows the value of slowing down, stepping outside of the boxes and making space to intentionally do what feels good. Join Carrie and I as we explore the life lessons she has learned and how these have helped her build a sustainable, successful business and community. Tune in to hear more about the importance of intentionality, why representation matters for marginalized communities, and the value of taking life one day at a time.

 

Meet the Artist: Carrie Caulfield Arick

Carrie Caulfield Arick is the founder of YaYa Podcasting. She studied storytelling and show running from the industry’s top creators during her time as an Audio Podcast Fellow at Stony Brook University. She hosts and produces several shows, including Podcast Editors Mastermind. Carrie is a co-founder of the femxle podcast post-production community, Just Busters. You’ll find her at home in a quirky town on the Delaware coast with her husband, son, and talkative cats.

 

Listen In as Carrie Shares:

• How her upbringing influenced her love for audio and her podcasting career
• Her number one motivation for starting the Just Busters community
• Why taking things one step at a time is a mantra she lives by
• The value of intentionality and how it shows up in her life and business
• More on surrendering perfection and learning to show up as herself no matter what
• Lessons on success: why simply showing up and being intentional is enough
• The importance of giving yourself space to show up in a way that works for you: “if it doesn’t work for you, don’t do it”
• More on the value of community and how it empowers marginalized folks
• The importance of pivoting and why you don’t have to stick to one thing 
• Lessons on consistency: why it is important to do what feels good

 

Connect with Carrie:

• Learn more about Ya Ya Podcasting
• Want to join the Ju