This Could Have Been An Email
Two unapologetically driven Millennial women in the workplace and our secret, honest opinions about the drivers in our careers, our perspectives, and struggles, bringing our whole selves to work and related challenges, and badass women doing and going through the same.
Episodes
Join us for a conversation with Kate, an arts administrator and modern dance enthusiast, as she talks us through her journey of redefining her career path, advocating for the arts, and championing self-empowerment through her passion for people, moving her body, and mentorship. Kate talks about the long game and short game, and how collaboration, volunteerism, and corporate support can help sustain local art in local communities. K...
Join Nicole in a conversation with Dr. Maria Urso, whose life story drips in resilience, endurance, and the pursuit of passions against all odds. The convo delves into Maria's journey, from overcoming challenges in her scientific career to defying expectations in the military and impostor syndrome, all while finding solace and strength in her love for running, mentoring, and fulfilling job in the biotech industry.
Meet Hannah Howard, writer, author, editor, cheese maven, and old work friend of Alex's from the grocery industry. As Alex and Nicole venture into freelancing, LLCs, and maybe even book publishing, our conversation could not have been more perfectly timed. From Hannah's post-college journey through restaurant management training to mommyhood and balancing freelance writing about all things food and parenting, join us for a ...
Trying to conceive (TTC) is literally science. You're not broken or less of a woman when it's a challenge and takes longer than you planned. And, yet, societal pressures continue to tell a different story. Throw in the fact that infertility needs and procedures like IVF are only required to be covered by insurance in 15 states and that most women in the US do not have access to sufficient or, in some cases, any paid materni...
Nicole and Alex are back for Season 2 of "This Could Have Been an Email," the podcast. From a honeymoon of gallivanting throughout Italy for 2 weeks to leaving jobs by choice and becoming pioneering entrepreneurial women, our first episode back is jam-packed with goodness. This season, we're excited to focus on the theme of community and how critical our tribes are, no matter the era. Subscribe and stay tuned!
We feel so grateful for the opportunity to have and share every amazing conversation on this podcast this year. Join us on our season finale for updates from December and the amazing things we learned from starting our podcast this year. Don't miss our favorite quotes at the end - all the inspo to start 2023 off on the right foot because empowered women empower women. Thank you to every guest for their vulnerability, to our partner...
One of us has a Masters, and one of us doesn't, and that's okay because higher education isn't for everyone. It's a huge expense, time commitment, and investment in yourself which, as our guest shares, is a choice you should not make a rash decision about. Today we're talking to Alex's sister Adrienne, a Ph.D. student in Epidemiology and published researcher, all about her journey beyond higher education in her pursuit of a Ph.D......
We started this podcast together because it felt like a low-risk creative investment for both of us that didn't feel like the massive undertaking of "starting a business". But women are starting whole-ass businesses every day on top of motherhood, womanhood, other hobbies and interests, and even careers. Join us for a convo with Erika, entrepreneur, and owner of women in business empowerment group, The Boss Evolution, in the greate...
It's 2022 and equitable wealth is goals. But whether you blacked out like Alex, or gamed out every terrible scenario like Nicole, the homebuying process can seem like the wild, wild west. On this episode we talk to Solveig, WI Real Estate Sales Licensee at Husky Homes, all about her journey to becoming a realtor, how she's helping millennial women invest in their future, and the red flags to look out for when beginning your home (o...
Trigger warning: this episode includes passionate conversation around Roe v Wade, women's healthcare, gun control in America, as well as societal expectations and pressures around body image, diet culture, thin privilege, and toxic masculinity. This Could Have Been an Email aims to have open discussions with authentic women on important topics impacting our lives and create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity.
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What's the bravery recipe that cooks up the guts to take the leap and make a career change? To completely uproot your life and maybe even what you thought your life would look like, to do something that actually fulfills you and brings you joy? We're talking with Jennifer, an ex-marketing executive turned executive chef who shares her humble journey to brave. From the importance of having a support system, seeking mentorship, and b...
Meet Kortney. Kortney is an incredible leader and Principal at an elementary school in Canton, OH. In this timely Back to School episode, we break down Kortney's journey to her leadership role and the challenges along the way -- advice and conversation relatable to women in leadership roles everywhere and in every sector. From emotional paychecks to choosing the relationship over the rule, leading with empathy and being authentic c...
Join us for a quick catch-up about our learnings so far, the upcoming episodes we're excited about, and how to get in touch with us if you want to be on the podcast, or want to share ideas for future episodes. TLDR: email us at couldhavebeenanemailpodcast@gmail.com, or look below for the "Send in a voice message" link.
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Career coaching can be perceived as this nebulous, expensive experience that can never be measured. But Coach Nicole and her Build Your Brave framework, help us understand that career coaching is not just a point in time and that even internal improvements CAN be measured because bravery is not a personality trait but a skill that can be practiced and learned.
We discuss aggression vs assertion and how being brave may disappoint ot...
Disclaimer: 1 in 5 American adults have experienced mental illness. On this episode, we will cover topics surrounding mental health and therapy. We are not trained, medical professionals. We are simply 3 women talking about our own experiences. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or thoughts of harm to yourself or others, please reach out to a medical professional to seek immediate help, and please know that you are not al...
Trigger warning: this episode opens with a disclaimer on our stance on the Roe vs Wade SCOTUS decision from June 24, 2022. This Could Have Been an Email aims to have open discussions with authentic women on important topics impacting our lives and create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity.
While many millennial women are choosing not to have children, many still are and, unfortunately, the careers and employers that he...
Life after a layoff is different for everyone. We talk through our shared layoff experience with recently laid-off, 24-year-old, Kari, and 5-time-layoff-ex-tech-executive-now-career-coach, Nicole Trick Steinbach. From learning to be purposeful and not losing sight of your career, rage, shock, and pitty parties, to recognizing grief from sadness, we've got learnings and advice for the ages. This isn't your mom's 1990s networking sto...
Meet Nicole and Alex, two millennial women who are unapologetically driven at work, talking about their challenges through career progression, motherhood, womanhood, and intersectional identities all while interviewing other amazing women doing the same.
Subscribe or check back in on June 1st, for our first episode all about Nicole and Alex, and why we're doing a podcast together. We can't wait to share more together!
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