We have been doing this for a YEAR!! One full year, 52 weeks! And that is all due to you, our listeners! 

This week, we want to say THANK YOU for tuning in every week with us. 

In this week's episode, we took a walk down memory lane and revisited some of our favorite episodes.  Check out each of the episodes we revisit:

 

Episode 1: The Nitty Gritty

 

Episode 5: Making Tough Decisions

 

Episode 9: In It For The Long Haul (w/special guests Chantel &  Bryan Nelson)

 

Episode 12: Being an Interracial Couple- Part 1

 

Episode 13: Being an Interracial Couple- Part 2

 

Episode 14: Being an Interracial Couple- Part 3

 

Episode 15: Being an Interracial Couple- Part 4

 

Episode 17: Loving Your Partner

 

Episode 34: How to Give Productive Feedback

 

Episode 40: She Touched Me But It Wasn't My Fault

 

Episode 42: It's Your Job To Do The Dishes

 

 

Are you in the driver's seat, making the decisions for your life?  Or do you sit in the passenger seat and let circumstances dictate your life? In this episode, we talk about why it's important to have intention and be deliberate in how you achieve your goals.

 

We also discuss how we have to work around our VERY different personality tendencies when we set intentions or work towards achieving something in our relationship, our business, or as parents.  You'll hear how we had to go with the flow when we were expecting our first child, how we meticulously planned for our second child, how we deliberately worked the system for our destination wedding, and our usual tips and takeaways so you can put deliberation and intention into your lives on a daily basis!

 

 

Back when we found out we were expecting our first child, we realized that not only would it be life-changing, it would also be... work-changing.  Because we worked together, we could feel the gossip-mill turning before we ever even announced that we were pregnant (mainly because we hadn't told many people we were even dating... the pregnancy was bound to be a HUGE surprise). 

In this episode, we discuss the boundaries we've learned to set surrounding sharing personal information at work.  You'll not only get a very personal story from us, but you'll learn how to navigate sharing personal information with colleagues, clients, and customers. 

 

Validation is a necessary part of life.  We use validation every time we look up Yelp's "Top 10 Restaurants" while we're traveling.  We require validation to ensure that we are doing a good job at work.  However, validation can go too far when we start to rely on it in order to feel like we have worth.  The things that other people think of us shouldn't dictate how we feel about ourselves or our behaviors, but they often do.  

 

In this episode, we discuss the concept of validation, the harm it can have, and our tips for getting over needing validation from others in order to feel worthwhile. 

 

In this episode, we tackle a heavy topic:  the fears that hold us back from success.  We talk about:

1. The Fear of Inadequacy
2. The Fear of Failure
3. The Fear of Losing Control
4. The Fear of Judgment

We talk through the ways to overcome these common fears; trust me, you don't want to miss it! 

 

 

"How to Bounce Back": Episode 36- How to Rebound from a Mistake

 

 

 

 

One of the questions we get ALL THE TIME is "how do you continue to work together, be successful, and not hate each other??" 

Honestly, it takes work.  It's easier to "let things go" that will later bubble up into resentment than to have the hard conversation right away.  It's easier to sit around and watch TV than to spend time together day-in-and-day-out working on your relationship or towards a shared goal.  It's easier to just do parenting your way and expect your partner to jump on-board than to have some of those harder conversations up-front.

But- we've committed to not only having a good life together, but to having an extraordinary life together.  In this episode, we give your our 4 tips to ensure that you are successful as a couple. 

 

Resource Mentioned: 

Download your FREE Goal-Crusher's Guide! This in-depth, 7-page workbook will help you determine your goals and create action steps to achieve them: successinblackandwhite.com/goalcrushers

 

Ever been passed up for a promotion or a raise at work? Ever been passed up for a project? Ever felt like you weren't getting what you needed from your partner in your relationship? Ever just feel like you AREN'T BEING HEARD? In this episode, we are discussing strategies you can use when advocating for yourself in your various relationships- romantic relationships, familial relationships, and work relationships.  

 

Resources mentioned:

 

Jocko Willink podcast: http://jockopodcast.com/

 

Level Up Your Confidence Game: Episode 41 - Level Up Your Confidence Game