By Kimberly Deann & Kelly Connolly

By Kimberly Deann & Kelly Connolly

In this special episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, Kelly interviews Kim to learn more about her and the impactful moments in her life to date.By Kimberly Deann & Kelly Connolly

In this special episode, Real Talk Ladies guide Kelly gets REAL about her life and shares what she's learned so far from life, and gives a glimpse into her wisdom.By Kimberly Deann & Kelly Connolly

In this earnings episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Kelly & Kim discuss investing and financial health with Andrea Kennedy, a financial adviser and the author of Own Your Financial Freedom. Andrea's focus is on helping women (and men) to navigate their own emotional connections to money in order to grow their net wealth. We hope this e…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this romance segment, guides Kelly & Kim get VERY vulnerable about the first relationships they had after their divorces — and how it prevented healing from the original breakup. They believe same goes for any lengthy relationship though, and hope by telling their stories other women are smarter than they were. As always, w…

While we learned in Part I of Street Safety that assault isn't as prevalent as originally thought, guides Kelly & Kim discuss some simple ways to make sure you are street smart when walking, running or biking alone. Takeaways for the episode include: Check the crime rates in your area Be smart and aware Know basic self defense skills or take a clas…

In this episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Kelly and Kim talk with a police officer about the most prevalent types of crime, and how to keep you, your family and property safe.By Kimberly Deann & Kelly Connolly

In this episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen and Kim invite their friend Kelly back to talk about the rewards, challenges and ongoing process to start a business. The ladies talk everything from: Building the foundation Embracing the experience Evaluating regularly If you are thinking of starting a business, in the midst of one or …

In this episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim discuss how to find the right car for you whether it's to buy, lease or just use a rental type service like Zipcar. How have you chosen the car for you? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr or our Website.By Kimberly Deann & Kelly Connolly

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this romance segment, guides Karen and Kim discuss dating profiles -- what they convey, how to improve them and the discrepancies in what men and women are looking for on dating profiles. The takeaways include the importance of: Choosing the right photos Creating a genuine bio Not being afraid to take action As always, we'd…

In this Lifestyle segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim navigate how to handle those friendships and family relationships that are not healthy ... and may need to end ... including: The need to communicate your feelings When it's time to breakup Evaluating how to have successful relationships going forward Do you have a strain…

In this ambition segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim invite a special guest to help us learn how to improve selling ... whether a product, service or ourselves. Below are the takeaways from the episode: Create a relationship Listen Educate Close it with a leave behind You don't want to miss this episode! It's definitely one …

In this Earnings segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen and Kim break down how to ensure we are giving our time a dollar figure and assessing the tradeoffs of whether to DIY or pay someone instead. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr or our Website to tell us how you are tackling the time vs. cost tradeoffs. “Time…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! As guides Karen & Kim often say, they don't always go right -- sometimes they go left and don't duck in time. In this bonus episode, it's a tell all of some of those times over the last year. Real Talk Ladies is a tribe where women can be real and honest. Join us along on this life journey by connecting with us on our Facebook…

In this romance segment of the Real Talk Ladies Podcast, guides Karen & Kim get down, dirty and real about just wanting and having sex, including: We shouldn't feel guilty We need to identify our comfort levels Science even says it's OK "Sex" is in the title, ladies, so please be advised that this is a headphones only episode and not suitable for c…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! Guides Karen and Kim are big believers in setting goals to help set the course for how a year or month will go. Since 2019 is getting into full swing, they are sharing some of their tips for setting goals in this lifestyle segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, including: Reflect Set SMART goals Get an accountability partner…

Starting a business has a lot of components that must be considered before taking the leap to business ownership. In this Ambition segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim talk through some of these components including some of Karen's challenges and how Kim has yet to take the leap. The key points of the episode include: Overcom…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this earnings segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim discuss negotiating including: You can negotiate more than you think The importance of research Staying calm and pleasant We'd love to hear your tips on how you've mastered getting the best deals on products or services because we are all in this toge…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this romance segment, Karen & Kim open up about the stages they went through post breakup to put the pieces of their hearts back together to be open to love again, including: One-night stands & man-eating Fuckboys You do you Dating for real Not everyone goes through the same post-breakup stages. We'd love to hear about the …

In this lifestyle segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim discuss clearing out the clutter. From clothes to kitchen gadgets, they are on a mission to purge those items that don't bring them joy or aren't getting used. What area in your home needs a good clean out? Here's the plan they are striving to follow: Conduct a semiannual…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this ambition episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen and Kim talk through finding passion in your career including: Knowing there is difference between passion and happiness. It may not mean a career change. It could be a side hustle. Whether it's tasks you do at work like Kim, or your entire career like Kare…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! How are you at saving money? In this earnings episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen and Kim talk about not only their savings struggles, but also how they are setting out to be better at it. They are doing this by: Setting a goal(s) Finding the right savings mechanisms Getting friends involved Reach out to us o…

In this episode of the Real Talk Ladies Podcast, Kimberly Deann discusses the journey she took to heal from her divorce. Today, she says it seems like it was a different person who experienced that pain, anguish and sense of failure. If you're going through a divorce or separation, this episode is meant to provide you with a guide of ideas on how t…

In this episode of Real Talk Ladies, guides Karen Dear & Kimberly Deann tackle their first listener request who had a guest with a case of alligator arms -- where they didn't even attempt to pay for a thing. The guides also talk about some bad guest experiences and ways we can be a good guest and happy hostess, including: For Guests: Be grateful & …

Hey real talk ladies! In this ambition segment of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guides Karen & Kim talk through how to handle having vulnerable conversations at work -- you know the ones where you have to stand your ground. Of, if you're like Kim the ones where you have to address something you've been avoiding because you don't agree with what's h…

Real Talk Ladies guides Karen & Kim get vulnerable about budgeting and how they wish they were better. As they discuss ways that have helped them and items to be sure to include in a budget, they provide the following takeaways for all listeners. Get started: assess your earnings history and expenses & be realistic Put it together: either develop y…

In this romance episode of Real Talk Ladies, guides Karen & Kim discuss how, while breakups don't ever get easier, there are some steps you can take to aid you in communicating effectively why you're just not into a particular guy you are dating, including: Reflect on "why" it's not working out with this person for you Be human and treat this perso…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! Now that vacation season is in full swing, guides Karen & Kim are sharing their secret hacks for finding good deals on flights to determining what to pack and how to get home without a major faux pas of buying another ticket for that must-have souvenir. Here's a peek at what you will takeaway from the episode: Prepare, Prepare…

In this episode of Real Talk Ladies, Karen & Kim discuss getting fired, and how to learn and succeed from it ... even though it feels like you just got your ass kicked. The key takeaways are: Evaluate the situation Navigate your next move Do something for you Tim Tebow said, "Everybody's gotten fired from a job or gotten cut. People learn more abou…

In this episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcasts, your guides Karen Dear & Kimberly Deann discuss ways to help us all get in the black and out of the red. The key takeaways for the episode are: Pay down debt Change your lifestyle Reduce temptation Add a revenue stream "You can't get out of debt while keeping the same lifestyle that got you there." …

In this episode of the Real Talk Ladies podcast, guide Karen Dear shares the story of her last long-term relationship and how she was left feeling that she wasted her time after he told her how he came clean about how he really felt about marriage and kids. Karen & Kim dive deep into the "why" and discuss how to help women who are in similar, stagn…

Hey Real Talk Ladies, In this podcast episode, guides Kimberly Deann and Karen Dear discuss the big moves to new states they've made in the past, and how for Kimberly it took awhile for her to get to a point of making the big move she's always wanted to make because of family, career and a little bit of fear. Whether you're in high school with your…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this Real Talk Ladies podcast, Karen Dear & Kimberly Deann talk about when its time to move on up or out of your current job -- especially when dread to go to work and be at work is prevalent or if your work issues are seeping into your personal life on the regular. Listen to hear your Real Talk Ladies guides talk it out on…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! In this Real Talk Ladies podcast, Karen Dear & Kimberly Deann talk about a CNBC segment by Ester Bloom discussing the percentage of women who are living paycheck to paycheck. Also, did you know that you should have 6 months to a year of your salary saved for an emergency fund?!? Listen to hear your Real Talk Ladies guides real…

Break-ups: We've all been there, and it's painful. But, we can come out on the other side. In this episode, Karen Dear & Kimberly Deann tackle how to get over the blues in a healthy way, and come out on the other side stronger and smarter - about yourself and/or about what you want ... or don't want ... in the next guy who comes along your path. Be…

Hey Real Talk Ladies! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are your hosts: Karen Dear and Kimberly Deann. We are raw. We own our crazy. We color outside the lines. We are dangerously hopeful. We are on a journey to find a life fulfilled. We know we don't have the answers. But, we are seeking them. We are here to be a sounding board. We speak the tru…