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Handled(ish): Productivity for the Imperfect is a weekly podcast hosted by Betsy A. Hays, an educator, author and speaker who is a self-proclaimed productivity nerd. It's a practical and humorous look at productivity, how to get things done well, and how to accept that a lot of things will just get "done enough" -- and that's ok. The podcast is both philosophical and practical, and included in each episode are ideas that listeners can immediately use. Because she practices what she "preaches ...
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In a world where dreams become reality and the workingman lives for the weekend. Two unlikely heroes will risk it all to find the party of a lifetime. From the city that brought you The Room, comes a new adventure, of hilarious stories and a semi-regulated rating system, Matt Mentele and Betsy Hayes are like an audio yelp. Join our two comedians as they venture out into the city of Los Angeles looking for the greatest night out on the town. Real. Honest. Opinionated. Everything from bar serv ...
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What is YOUR superpower? We all have them (lots of them, actually) - time to think about yours! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SuperPower #SuperYou #Inspiration #Podcasts If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFV…
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After a week of experiments, I've got some updates. Learn how it went making some structural and mindset changes to get me back on track(ish). Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Expectations #CourseCorrect #Inspiration #Podcasts If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video vers…
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Sometimes we miss the mark, or we don't live up to our own expectations, or we just have a moment or moments that we aren't showing up the way we want to. I'm going through one of those times, so in this episode I discuss some thoughts about a course correction. Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Exp…
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Romance author Alyssa Jarrett is back to talk about all things freelancing (as she is also a freelance content marketer). We discuss everything from making the leap to fees to figuring out who is your best client fit. Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ More about Alyssa at www.AlyssaJarrett.com. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Auth…
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Romance author Alyssa Jarrett joins me to talk about being a productive creative writer. Find out if you are a "plotter" or a "pantser" and why using an usual font might be the cure for your writer's block. Enjoy! 🤍🩵💙🎙️ More about Alyssa and her debut novel, "Love Apptually," at www.AlyssaJarrett.com. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #Productivit…
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How often do you think about where your feet are? Doing so is a great way to be more present and less distracted. And, it helps us honor our priorities. As a bonus, in this episode you get to meet my podcast mascot! Enjoy! #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SocialMedia #BeWhereYourFeetAre #WhereAreYourFeet #Inspi…
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Do you love delegating? Most people don't. In this episode I talk about why that is, and how we can set ourselves - and others - up for success with some ideas for winning delegation. 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #WinningAtDelegating #EffectiveDelegation #Delegating #Inspiration #Podcast If you haven't…
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I LOVE FRESH STARTS! In this episode, I talk about why I love fresh starts, why you may want to consider their magic (especially when it comes to productivity), and how we can sprinkle happy things into them. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SocialMedia #FreshStarts #HappyThings #NewMonth #Inspiration #Podcast …
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Most of us reach for our phone during times of transition throughout the day. And when we do, we often initiate our "phone routine." Which is fine, of course, but perhaps there is something else we may want to do first. On this episode I share an idea that I'm trying and I encourage you to do it with me. Take the Transition Time Test and see if you…
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Social Media Coach Tori Terhune is back to talk about strategies this time - strategies for social media productivity. Learn about more ways to level up your social media game - with an added bonus conversation about event planner karma. Subscribe to Tori's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/torirterhune #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivit…
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My first podcast guest! Social Media Coach Tori Terhune joins me to share three fav tools to make us all more productive (and happy and effective) with our social media. Subscribe to Tori's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/torirterhune #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #SocialMedia #SocialMediaTools …
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Some practical and philosophical ideas about organizing your schedule - and reducing procrastination (YAY!) - so you can do the things you want (and have) to do. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #UseTimeWell #UsingTimeWell #Inspiration #Podcast If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video …
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In order to know how to spend our time, we need to think about who we want to be. In this episode of the podcast, I share a "lightning bolt" moment that inspired me to started thinking about this idea for me, and why all of this matters when it comes to being productive. #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #Lightni…
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Working again with the idea that if we are depleted we can't be productive, in this episode of the podcast, I encourage you to level up big with your milestone marking. It's more than just birthdays and anniversaries -- with a little imagination we can discover more milestones, mark them, and then pause to experience their joy. #HandledIsh #Imperfe…
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It's hard to do what we want to do if we are depleted, and celebrating is one way to keep ourselves motivated. In this episode I talk about how I learned the value of pausing to celebrate (S/O to Deen & Black Public Relations) and how doing more of it helps us find even more reasons (and non-reasons) to do it. 🤍🩵💙 If you haven't already, please sub…
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Sometimes we hit the mark with our projects, and sometimes we miss. Misses can, however, become "not yets" with a little rethinking and creativity. Maybe you can turn a recent (or not so recent) miss into a not yet! If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF…
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In order to do big things, sometimes we have to first narrow our scope. Like just getting today right . . . If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF3xug5Ut67w You can also . . . Rate and review the podcast (thank you!) Visit BetsyAHays.com (to comment and/…
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Many of us suffer from "all or nothing thinking," the idea that if things aren't perfect (professionally, health-wise or in our relationships) we shouldn't keep going. In this episode, Betsy talks about imperfect wins and how they can remind us of the danger of not moving forward when things aren't going as planned (or, to sync with the name of the…
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This beautiful French phrase, which is a concept taught in culinary school, can be extremely effective for all of us just about every day! If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF3xug5Ut67w You can also . . . Rate and review the podcast (thank you!) Visit …
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Most of us have ideas about who we want to be (our fantasy self). If this vision isn’t happening, perhaps it’s time to see if your fantasy self matches the actual you. If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF3xug5Ut67w You can also . . . Rate and review th…
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If email is something that you don’t feel you have a handle on, this episode will help you shift mentally, employ an effective strategy and consider giving yourself a little grace . . . If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF3xug5Ut67w You can also . . . …
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8 of my favorite ideas and strategies for being Handled(ish) -- including theme days, checking in with our intentions and the one three-letter word we can switch for another to improve our relationships. If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF3xug5Ut67w Y…
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Learn about decision fatigue - what it is, why it matters, and how we can reduce it in so many areas, including what we wear, what we give as gifts, where we shop, what we eat at restaurants, how we approach meal planning, and what we do with our free time. If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: http…
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A brief overview of my new podcast about productivity for the imperfect (aka all of us). If you haven't already, please subscribe! Or subscribe to the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUijXBYgwFVF3xug5Ut67w You can also . . . Rate and review the podcast (thank you!) Visit BetsyAHays.com (to comment and/or join the email l…
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Between the gorgeous LA River and highway 5 sits a small neighborhood that goes by the name Frogtown. It is a quaint little neighborhood, with one coffeeshop "I had a cute time there" - Matt mentele, one pricey taco spot "they were just good tacos", & of course a brewery. The quintessential sign that gentrification has occured. How does this type o…
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Another song of the day and if you don't know it, you better listen up quick. First #1 single as a solo artist from Justin Timberlake and grammy winner of the best dance recording category. "Best dance recording is a grammy category?" - Betsy Hayes. Possibly overplayed but there's no doubt that "this song effing kicks ass" - Matt Mentele. Whether y…
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Catergory is: Indie-Tronica? Today we have a 2009 hit from the band Passion Pit. "Ten years ago!!!" - Matt Mentele. This song has Passion Pit's signature electronic/pop upbeat energy, & is good for just about anything. "Might not be on my wedding playlist" - Betsy Hayes. #GoHaveADance --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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Possibly the reason for Betsy’s first car crash, the 2008 hit song “Freeze” is today’s nomination Friday song of the day. “I think of auto-tune, I think of t-pain” - Matt Mentele. This song is great for dancing, you know what it is within the first 5 seconds, and it is a great way to start your weekend. Happy Friday and #GoHaveADance with T-Pain! D…
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The song of the day, Trash. Not an insult, that’s the name. Today’s song of the day by the New York Dolls which, according to the band’s pandora profile: “The New York Dolls created punk rock before there was a term for it.” Produced by Todd Rundgren of “bang on the drum all day” this song is perfect for a punk-rock kind of night but not perfect fo…
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If you like The Rolling Stones or Bob Dylan, you’ll like Ezra Furman & The Harpoons. A band that our own Matt Mentele has worked with in the past, comes in hot with 2008 hit Take Off Your Sunglasses. Heavy harmonica mixed with mumble lyrics and a “live band jammy” vibe this song is great for road tripping or just keeping a party in good vibes. #GoH…
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Off the 2016 mixtape Coloring Book, we have All Night by Chance The Rapper as today’s song of the day. A song so awesome it’s a party within itself, great for the car, great for the the gym, “it definitely checks all the boxes” - Matt Mentele. Another song that Betsy was upset she didn’t know, and the only criticism is that it’s too short. “I’ll ju…
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Hello one & all to this episode of the Mentele & The Hayes podcast. Another night out on the town, #2 of this second season & Betsy is already forgetting the new grading system. On a rainy Monday night in Los Angeles Matt & Betsy ventured downtown to the LA Live & surrounding areas. Starting the night off at a historic Los Angeles landmark, a place…
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For the second day in a row we have relatively undiscovered music. The artist: Jake Bugg. The song: Lightning Bolt. Upon first listen you may be wondering, “is this Bob Dylan?” No. I've just told you. It’s Jake Bugg. A mere 18 years old and from across the pond, this 2012 song gained recognition thanks to its prominent lyrics about a lightning bolt…
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Time for the song of the day folks! Today we have a lesser known band, but no less killer, Electric Six with their 2003 hit “Gay Bar”. This band, originally from Detroit, rose to fame in the same year as this song along with the help of Mr. Jack White. Described as “nonsensicle for the most part” - Matt Mentele & “Let’s go to a gay bar, let’s have …
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Another episode of the Song Of The Day is here and if you don’t know this one, what are you doing? Off of the 2000 album Stankonia, we present: OutKast’s “Ms. Jackson”. Ranked #55 on Rolling Stone’s best of the decade, this song is “good for everything” - Matt Mentele. Are we tired of hearing it? Is OutKast overrated? Who is Erykah Badu? A few thin…
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Get ready for the doo-wop of the decade, a song that “If aliens come down and ask us for one song to describe this genre. It would be this song.” - Matt Mentele. Number 314 on Rolling Stones greatest songs of all time, “This song is so fun.” - Betsy Hayes. The group was originally called “The Teenagers” and in true 50’s fashion they were fighting f…
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Welcome today's Song Of The Day by Chicago's own OK Go 2006 hit song "Here It Goes Again". We all know and love the music video and this song is 100% a banger. "The song is so fun." - Betsy Hayes "I legitimately really like this song" - Matt Mentele Even if this song is not new to you, Matt & Betsy recommend that you give it another listen for old …
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Another day, another song. Today's song comes from the year 2000 record "Heartbreaker" by the artist Ryan Adams. An album named because [Adams] was being forced to come up with a name and he looked up and saw a Mariah Carey poster. Also featured in the opening of the movie "Old School" this song feels "like a first date at a country fair. It feels …
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Hailing all the way from England, today we have a song from the artist M.I.A. known for the hit "Paper Planes". Released in 2007 the song called "Boyz" is a "pure unadulterated amazing dance song" - Matt Mentele. If you have yet to hear this banger, you'll be upset that you didn't know it. "I'm upset that I didn't know it." - Betsy Hayes. Matt & Be…
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IT'S FRIDAYYY! Which means today's song is brought to you by *Betsy Nomination Friday* where Betsy Hayes picks a song to be considered for the dance party playlist. Kick off your weekend right with this 2016 weird techno funky song "Elevated" by Larry Ohh & Peter Piffen off the "Happy Camper" album. "I loved it immediately." - Betsy Hayes "I think …
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Does Kendrick Lamar have the highest approval rating in music right now? Matt & Betsy think so. Welcome to the Mentele & The Hayes Podcast with their newest segment *Song of the day*. Everyday Matt and Betsy will visit one song from Matt's legendary "DJ Scribble D" party playlist to discuss danceability, relevance to today, and whether or not it sh…
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ARE YOU READY FOR SEASON 2?! Our heroes are back for more drinks, dancing, & passing judgment on more unsuspecting establishments. This time venturing out into the neighborhoods of Los Angeles to find the greatest night on the town. In a 1.5 mile radius of East Hollywood, Matt Mentele & Betsy Hayes visited DeSano Pizza, The Virgil, & Gold Diggers. …
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Welcome to the final episode of 2018 and just like every episode before it, Matt & Betsy have some awards to give out. Every venue and themed bar visited these past 11 episodes is being considered. Some categories include: Worst bathroom, best crowd, & worst service. Make sure to listen to the entire episode to hear a special announcement at the en…
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Hello and happy holidays from Mentele & The Hayes! This episode our heroes went far, far away to the lands of Long Beach in search of the most fantastical holiday party they call GregMas. Named after the patron saint of throwing epic parties, Greg Varley, went above and beyond to create a magical wintery wonderland full of seasonal surprises. Join …
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Episode 10 folks. We've made it 10 whole episodes and still going strong! Mentele & The Hayes have finally made it to the long overdue Motown On Mondays at The Shortstop in Echo Park, LA. It's "One of Matthew Mentele's favorite places" which doesn't mean anything, except that this is another dance party night, and dance they did. Monday nights typi…
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*AIR HORN NOISESESSSS*Welcome back to the Mentele & The Hayes podcast where comedians Matthew Mentele & Betsy Hayes venture out into the depths of Los Angeles nightlife, looking for the best bars, clubs, and events around town so that you can take their sound advice and get the most out of this great city. The not anticipated at all but highly reco…
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Ladies and gentle humans! Welcome back to another episode of Mentele & The Hayes. Once again our heroes venture out into Los Angeles, this time finding adventure on a rooftop! The Rooftop Cinema Club in Hollywood to be specific, where bottomless popcorn and a cult classic await. The Princess Bride or as Matt Mentele calls it "The most adorable movi…
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