Welcome to Life After College with Coach Brianna, your co-pilot through the wild ride of adulting. Are you fresh out of college or navigating the college experience? If so, I'm here to guide you through it all. With over a decade in higher education and a master's from George Washington University, expect a mix of advice, life hacks, and motivation to master life's curveballs. From career achievements to the art of adulting, each episode is packed with insights from guests who've walked the ...
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Episode 41: Honoring What is True For You
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Honor what is true for you! What does that even mean?! It is a bit of self-care and SO MUCH MORE! From recognizing your personal needs to setting non-negotiables in your daily routine, I share how being authentic with yourself allows you to show up in the best possible way in both life and work. Learn how to honor your truths, ask for help when nee…
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Welcome to the 40th episode of Life After College! What a journey it has been! This podcast has been about me sharing lessons I’ve learned throughout my life so that you have the tools, strategies, and mindset to move through life’s challenges. In today’s episode, I share one of my biggest takeaways from completing the LIFT(Her) group coaching prog…
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episode 39: Embracing Change: Lessons from Fall
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In this episode of Life After College, we dive into the lessons that the fall season can teach us about life. I reflect on the importance of slowing down, embracing transitions, and recognizing personal growth, even when the road is bumpy. Fall offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and look inward. What can we learn by giving ourselves the…
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Episode 38: Unstuck & Unstoppable: Overcoming Goal Overwhelm
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Ever feel like you’re drowning in the pressure of hitting your goals by a specific deadline? In this episode, I dive into how we can shift our focus from rigid timelines to finding joy in the process of pursuing our goals—without the overwhelm! Welcome back, friends! In this episode, I reflect on my experience with goal-setting after joining the Li…
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I recently got back into the practice of working out, and in doing so, I realized the parallels between working out and life. I actually have many epiphanies when I am at the gym. It could be because I can get out of my head and am in the moment. It is, for sure, a time when I get to focus on myself and do something healthy. The result…3 lessons th…
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Here on the Life After College podcast, we are all about growth, being in action, and being resourceful. But what about those moments when things are a challenge? What about when you don’t feel like being resourceful? I got you! There are many times when I have felt unresourceful. Where I have been up against things, frustrated, and not in the mood…
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It’s Back to School Season! Whether you’re returning to school or getting ready for the new quarter (I'm talking to you, solopreneurs), this week’s episode will help you get ahead! Today, we are going to take on being resourceful, which is one of my secret weapons for overcoming life’s hurdles. Join me on a journey of discovery as we explore how ta…
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Episode 34: Intentional Living: Creating the Results You Want
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This week, we are talking all about INTENTION! I share how I utilized intention to ground me and allow me to have the outcomes I wanted for a planned vacation to see my family. There were some significant challenges that I had to overcome, and having a set intention as well as outcomes helped me to stay the course. THE RESULT: an AMAZING family vac…
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Have you ever felt you needed a particular title or role to be considered a leader? This is a MYTH! So often, I felt this way, and it wasn’t until working with Coach Kelly, my guest on this week’s podcast, that I truly understood that all along, regardless of my role, I was a leader. Join me for a fun conversation with leadership coach and long-tim…
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We are shaking things up and are in action toward the things we want most in life! This week’s Life After College episode is a continuation of last week’s episode, where we discussed ways to move through analysis paralysis. We literally shook things up by taking notice of when we were in the spin and also physically moving our bodies so we could re…
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Episode 30: Moving Through Analysis Paralysis
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One thing that I have struggled the most with is letting the chatter in my head cause analysis paralysis. So often, I have overthought something to the point that I don’t take any action, and there isn’t any movement toward the thing it is that I want. So, how did I move through my analysis paralysis? I share the two strategies I put into practice …
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I would always ask myself, when will I feel like an adult? When will I feel like I have arrived? What I’ve discovered is that we never really feel like an adult or as if we have arrived. The reality is there is an untold truth about being an adult: no one knows what they’re doing. We’re all making mistakes and learning as we go along. And that is j…
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When looking to become our authentic selves and to live out a more authentic life, we get to take a moment to embrace and study ourselves. There are various ways to accomplish this, and in this week’s episode, I provide three strategies I took on while on my journey to heal and become the most authentic version of myself. Ready to dig in! Let’s sta…
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AUTHENTICITY. We have all heard the word. It is being discussed extensively on social media, but do we understand its meaning? Even better, do we understand the importance of being authentic? Living authentically is something I am passionate about because it is something I chose not to do for a long time. It resulted in a lack of confidence, so muc…
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Episode 26: Coaching in Action: Lessons from a Past Client
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Have you ever been curious about coaching and the impact a coach can have on your life? In this week’s episode, my special guest and past client, Sharlene, shares her experience of being coached by yours truly. Sharlene shares how she went from being unhappy and unfulfilled to living out her passion and purpose. We discuss the benefits of coaching …
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How often have you felt like everything is against you? Maybe you didn’t favor your circumstances and accepted what you were dealt. I have definitely felt this way more than once, and the feeling of “having to” settle for something I didn’t want was very real when I found out my undergrad graduation and my coaching certification fell on the same we…
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Welcome to the final installment of our story-time! We talked about my getting fired and the blessing that came with it. We then got more vulnerable, and I shared ways to get in ownership so you can heal and grow through those challenging times, allowing you to move towards things that are fulfilling. This week, we are wrapping things up by providi…
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Episode 23: Empowerment through Ownership
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We’re continuing our story-time adventure with more insight into the time I got fired, and this week, we are talking all about ownership! In the midst of our challenges, we get to take-on looking inward and notice the role we play. This is called ownership. Join me this week as I model what being in ownership looks like and how to leverage it for g…
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Have you ever had a life-altering experience? For me, it was the time I got fired. In this week’s episode, I share about the time I got fired and the subsequent blessing and growth that came from it. I share the relief I felt, the challenges I faced, and the unexpected opportunities that arose. While also emphasizing the importance of embracing new…
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Episode 21: Confronting Self-Limiting Beliefs
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Your imposter has a friend called limiting beliefs. I like to call them false advertisements because, deep down, I know they are untrue. This week on the podcast, we are going a little deeper into our belief system and, of course, getting vulnerable. I am sharing with you my personal experience of how false advertisements led to a dark and challeng…
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Have you ever felt like an imposter or a fraud? I have! In fact, many times in my life, I have let my imposter take over and been sent down the rabbit hole of comparison and not enoughness. Through these challenges, I came up with various ways to move past what I think is lacking and SEE as well as EMBRACE who I am. Join me as we get clear on who w…
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Episode 19: Navigating College Success with Dr. Cheri Maea
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Join us in this week’s episode as we dive into the world of college success with Dr. Sherry Mea, the Dean of Academic and Workforce Operations at Germana Community College. With her extensive background in business and a recent doctorate in education, Dr. Mea brings a unique perspective to the table. We'll explore the common struggles students face…
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Episode 18: Empowering Your Wallet in College
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There was so much value in last week’s conversation with Financial Planner John Bender that I wanted to keep the conversation going and add a few lessons learned from my college experience. In this week’s episode, we are talking about mindset and getting curious about our relationship with money so that healthy spending habits can be created in add…
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Episode 17: Financial Confidence in College and Beyond
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Financial confidence doesn’t need to wait till you have THE JOB and have THAT PAYCHECK. And this week’s guest shares ways to get ahead of the curve while in college. My guest John Bender, a financial planner, joins me on this week’s podcast to share how you can be financially confident by maximizing your budget and setting financial goals. John emp…
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Episode 16: Thrifty Scholar: Navigating College on a Budget
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Are you a college student with limited financial resources? How about a parent who’s preparing for your high school senior to enter college? This week’s episode highlights low-cost and free resources that can support you both academically and financially with such things as textbook purchases, tutoring, academic support, and more! I highlight websi…
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Practice makes…PROGRESS! We’re throwing “perfect” out the door and are setting ourselves up for a new mindset filled with possibility and progress. This week’s episode discusses the importance of creating practices that align with our authentic selves. I highlight ways to try on different practices and how to adjust them as necessary rather than tr…
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Episode 14: From Procrastination to Progress
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We’ve all been there…up late working on a project or assignment because we waited till the last minute. We let overwhelm set in, leading us to paralysis because it all feels “too much” to take on. Does this sound familiar? I get it! Procrastination was a major part of my college career, as well as being overwhelmed. This week’s strategy of chunking…
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Episode 13: Evening Serenity: Crafting Your Ideal Nightly Routine
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For years I struggled with getting a good night’s rest. While in college, going to school and working full-time didn’t help either. Even after graduating, I didn’t take ownership of my evening. Exhaustion caused me to drag through my day from lack of a good night’s rest. And then I had enough… About 7 years ago, I decided to take ownership and took…
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Episode 12: The Power of Owning Your Morning
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What does your morning look like? Does it include feeling frenzied and rushed? Well, in this week’s episode, my special guest, Miranda Cuellar, and I discuss the power of owning your morning and how it can lead to a productive and successful day. Not only do we share our journey of creating a morning routine and the impacts it has, but we also emph…
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Episode 11: Thriving Through College: Lessons and Habits for Success
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College can be an exciting and challenging time! When I look back on my college experience, there are definitely moments where I stumbled and times where I was able to take in the feedback and make adjustments. In this week’s episode of Life After College, I share lessons learned and new habits to adopt while on your college journey. Whether you're…
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Episode 10: Beyond the Degree: Navigating Post-Grad Possibilities
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It is Spring semester, and only a few months before graduation season is in full swing. So what better time than now to get CURIOUS and open the aperture to the various possibilities of post-grad life! I am excited for this week’s episode, which features a special guest, my good friend, Teraysha Griffin. She sits down to chat with me about her expe…
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Episode 09: Decoding Motivation, Unveiling Inspiration
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Hey friends! I can't wait to dive into something truly transformative in our latest episode of Life After College. Ever felt that spark of inspiration and wondered how it turns into sustained motivation? Well, in this week’s episode, we explore the distinction between inspiration and motivation by first defining the two. We then discuss the importa…
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Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of success redefined! We’re going on a journey to challenge traditional notions of success, and I share personal insights on how to define success on your terms. Drawing from my own experiences, I delve into the lessons learned about the intricate relationship between success, fulfillment, and personal …
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Episode 07: Resolutions Vs Themes: Winning at Goal Setting
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In this special Valentine's Day episode, we discuss the concept of authentic goal-setting, and offer a refreshing perspective that goes beyond the traditional New Year resolutions. Tune in to discover a four-step process to craft goals that genuinely resonate with your authentic self. We'll explore the importance of emotions and states of being, gu…
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Today's discussion is all about a key aspect that has been my secret weapon in overcoming life's hurdles – resourcefulness. Join me on a journey of discovery as we explore how tapping into three crucial buckets of resources can transform your college experience and early career. So, dear listener, grab a pen and notebook as I challenge you to creat…
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Episode 05: Setting Up Useful Practices Now For The Future You
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Welcome back, fantastic listeners! It's February, a fresh start in our career journey. Today, I'm sharing three invaluable tips that can supercharge your productivity, whether you're a student or navigating the early stages of your career. Value doesn't always demand difficulty. These three tips are simple practices that can transform your career t…
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Episode 04: Showing Up Knowing Your Worth
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Hey friends, welcome back to Life After College! In Episode 4, we're tackling the exciting world of careers – but not just any career talk. We're diving deep into the art of job searching and acing those nerve-wracking interviews. Get ready for some game-changing insights tailored just for you. Join me as we explore the purpose, outcomes, and proce…
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Today, we're delving into a fascinating topic – the predictor of success and its connection to the growth mindset. Angela Lee Duckworth's groundbreaking research unveils the secret sauce for success – Grit. I break down how passion and perseverance for those epic, long-term goals can redefine your journey after college. Think becoming a doctor – it…
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Welcome to Life After College, the podcast where we tackle the art of navigating life's choices and emotions. In this episode, we're focusing on the power of perspective in managing our feelings and responses. We'll explore how to own our emotions and respond to challenges with empowerment and intentionality. Join me as we embark on a journey of se…
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In today’s episode, we’re talking all about a common struggle – confidence. I'll be sharing my personal journey from insecurity to finding my inner confidence and share tools and practices that helped me along the way. We'll explore how to identify and embrace those moments where we truly feel confident, and how to recreate those feelings in challe…
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Welcome to Life After College with Coach Brianna, your co-pilot through the wild ride of adulting. Are you fresh out of college or navigating the college experience? If so, I'm here to guide you through it all. With over a decade in higher education and a master's from George Washington University, expect a mix of advice, life hacks, and motivation…
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