Anyone else miss the old days of just going up to a kid at the playground and saying "Hey, wanna be friends?"... well, Emily Siegel is dropping by to give us the grown up version of this move so we can FINALLY have this damn village everyone keeps telling us we need!
Emily is giving us the actual 'how to' of all things finding your people, making the first move, and building those friendships as busy adults.
And if you need more of her magic (and I definitely recommend you do), find her at her online homes and her own podcast where she dives into all of this on a regular basis:
As always, drop us a message to let us know what you got out of this episode or any requests for future episodes.
xo
Any chance you've also accidentally become a football fan the last few months??
I brought my resident sports expert, Ian Starkman, on to talk about the brilliance of football, how it creates community and belonging, and why it's awesome that Taylor's in the mix.
Even if football, or Taylor Swift, isn't your bag, you might still dig this conversation. We jump into why having interests is so important to life, why it's more than 'just a game' and the beauty of storytelling through sports.
And do yourself a favour and check out Ian's podcast episodes here: Juuust A Bit Outside Podcast
Big thanks to Ian Starkman for such a fun, interesting and really meaningful overview of all things football!
The powerhouse that is Ashlee Livingstone dropped by the show today to riff on all things chasing breadcrumbs, crafting that juicy AF life and totally overhauling how we think about time and productivity! She walks us through:
A combination of energy, creativity and passion Ashlee is often described as a bit of a firecracker and a great listener who creates amazing opportunities for her clients to get real and share. After working for years with leaders and teams both in the non-profit and for-profit Ashlee has seen how a lack of self leadership can hold people back. Ashlee has developed the skill of understanding people, having great insight into what they aren’t saying and where they are struggling to help them make shifts towards better harmony. After her own personal growth journey, Ashlee has taken her passion for creating time freedom, self leadership and, her experience curating the life she wants to help others who are struggling with a lack of clarity, time, boundaries, burnout and blocks become more empowered, less stuck and finally in control of their lives.
If you need more from Ashlee you can find her on the interwebs here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-livingstone/
https://www.instagram.com/ourforte/
And as always, come hang out in my internet home for more episodes and bonus content! www.chasing-breadcrumbs.com
See you soon friend.
xo
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After a certain odd ex-reality star won the United States of America presidential election (He Who Shall Not Be Named) in 2016... Jill Wiley knew it was time to investigate that big dreamy dream of moving to another country. What a badass. She walks us through her story, riffing on:
Jill Wiley has followed breadcrumbs across the world, from Indiana to Norway. After 19 years as a teacher, plus experience as a business founder, stay-at-home-mom, and real estate agent/investor, she moved with her partner and 3 kids to Stavanger, Norway. The move took over 2 years of planning, saving, and paperwork, but after 3 years in Norway, they are loving life by the fjord. Today, Jill teaches 4 days a week at an international school, and spends her "free time" building helping teachers to find their joy.
Jill truly is a brilliant human and I could have heard her stories all day - here's where you can find more of her magic on the interwebs:
And as always, if you need support being brave AF in your work, head over to www.chasing-breadcrumbs.com for ways that I can help you with that lil' goal!
Thanks for joining!
xo
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Ever heard of fibromyalgia? Essentially it's a a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue and sleep issues. The biggest fun of living with fibromyalgia? Increased sensitivity to pain.
Fran Garton dropped by to school me on living with fibromyalgia and her journey through it all. She riffs on:
Fran Garton, #1 bestselling author, speaker, Body-Positive Personal Trainer, Pain Reduction Coach and Fibromyalgia Warrior, teaches people to live pain-free. She teaches them to identify their triggers, reduce stress + set boundaries with easy-to-implement mindset, movement + nutrition strategies. Through her no BS coaching, mastery of modifications and effective movement programs, Fran’s here to add laughter and fun to your life, and shake up your approach to movement and pain. Her passion is advocating for inclusive movement practices and body acceptance. Fran’s been featured on Breakfast Television’s “Movin’ In The Morning”, CH Morning Live, Reader’s Digest UK and Thrive Global and is a coauthor of Body Bliss: The Journey to Body Acceptance. She enjoys volunteering with donkeys, playing with kittens, cross-stitching and having dance parties. Meet Fran + get ready to end your pain forever.
If you need more of Fran's magic, head to her interweb homes here:
And if you need more from me, Jess, head to my internet home to spend some time together: www.jesscritchlow.com
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Jill "The Dream Doula" VandenHeuvel drops by to talk ALL things chasing breadcrumbs and jumping into this one lil' life we got! She riffs on it all with us, including:
Jill considers herself a Dream Doula - and loves to help dreamers give birth to their soul babies. She's been a dreamer her whole life, and has always been passionate about helping others in deeply meaningful ways. She supports her clients with unconditional love, empowering perspectives, and a healthy dose of laughter to keep it fun!
And if you need more of Jill's magic find her on the interwebs at:
As for your host?
Jess Critchlow is a Facilitator and Trainer at Light Up Work, helping businesses finally make the people part work… by day. By… well, by later on in the day she’s a Confidence Coach who helps people finally squash the mind gremlins and be brave AF in work (and life).
She makes sure to bring a little something from all of her adventures in support of her clients. Whether that’s drawing on her time as a Learning and Development manager in tech, her experience as a TEDx Speaker, or her time contemplating ants with a monk at a Buddhist retreat, she always has a playful perspective to bring to the table.
And when she’s not chasing after her two kiddos and her one eyed poodle in Amherstburg Canada, you can find her drinking too much tea, getting yet another tattoo and geeking out on all things confidence, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Head to her online home to sign up for the list so you don't miss an episode! www.chasing-breadcrumbs.com
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Hanging with your BFF AND hitting record for a podcast episode? Well that's just fanfreakingtastic!
Join Carly Butler Verheyen as she walks us through how saying YES to things, even the ones that made no sense, has created a magical life. We riff on:
She is the ultimate breadcrumb chaser so I knew I had to get her on the show!
Find out more about her book, Life's Letter, here, and you can purchase a copy anywhere books are sold.
And as always, if you need more from me, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com for more free tips, resources and tools on being confident AF in work and life (even when you're awkward and sweaty like me).
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Turns out the 7 year itch isn't where it happens... Linda Hershman joins me to talk about Gray Divorce, or divorce over 50. This was a fascinating topic that really hit home for me given how many friends and family members have been impacted by later in life divorces.
Linda gives us her soulful and research backed views on:
Linda Hershman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and approved supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Her book, "Gray Divorce: Everything You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups," is the first comprehensive, culturally-informed treatment of the topic.
Linda presents at professional conferences nationally and internationally on gray divorce, adult children of divorce, and related topics.
On a personal note, Linda loves to travel and possesses mad knitting skills. She lives with her husband of 27 years in Suburban Philadelphia.
If you need more of Linda's wisdom please pick up a copy of her book or hop to her internet home to learn more: https://www.lindahershman.com
And as always, if you need more from me, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com to get free tools and resources to build that confidence muscle!
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Just me and you today and we're a week and a half into the new year so we gotta touch on new year resolutions.
We'll riff on:
As always, I'd love to hear from you and what's going on for you! Drop a message or head over to www.jesscritchlow.com so we can connect.
xo
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Money is weird, or at least it is for me. And don't get me started on how the joys of the holiday season... turns into sadness when my credit card statement rolls in a few weeks later!
So Juliann is here to walk us through the swamp of money. She digs into:
As the founder of the Investment Academy for Women, Juliann combines her love of investing, technical analysis, and life coaching to make investing simple and strategic. She helps women learn about personal finance and the stock market so they can gain confidence and clarity in handling their money.
You can get more of her magic at her website https://www.investmentacademyforwomen.com/
And, as always, if you need support being brave AF (technical term) in your work, rewiring that damn brain of yours, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com to get tools and resources to get you there!
xo
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It's just me and you today! While you fold your socks or drive to work I'm riffing with you on:
As always, I'd love to connect with you and hear what you think! Head over to www.jesscritchlow.com, hop on the mailing list or find out what your Confidence Archetype is and let's riff together sometime!
xo
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Ever heard of Human Design?? Chelsea Fournier drops by to give us the scoop on her story and how Human Design was the catalyst for figuring out the correct breadcrumbs for her. We talk through:
Chelsea helps soul-led women birth & expand online businesses For Purpose & Profit. She believes you can make a living, based on your gifts, experience or knowledge that you bring to the world. Layering human design on top of proven strategy (and and a decade of coaching and online marketing), she helps make the tech stuff doable, so that you can step into an empowered confidence as you bring your message and work out to the world online.
And if you need waaaaay more from her (as you should!) you can find her on the interwebs here:
And as always, you can get more time with me (Jess!) over at my online home, www.jesscritchlow.com - have you done your Confidence Archetype report yet?? Let me know what your type is!
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If you're a woman or know a woman - so ya know, all of us - this is an episode you HAVE to listen in on! Amy and Nancy Harrington, the powerhouse sister duo, dropped by to give me the insights on the breadcrumbs they followed, all the way to sock puppets (yes really).
These sisters founded The Passionistas Project out of a deep desire to empower ALL women around the world. Both co-founders walked away from high-profile jobs in Hollywood to work together. Amy was the Vice President of Visual Effects and Post Production for all feature films at Warner Bros, working on movies like the "Harry Potter" franchise, the original "Matrix" trilogy and "Space Jam." Nancy left the ad agency where she created Academy Award campaigns for Miramax.
Deciding to work together, they became celebrity interviewers and have conducted or produced interviews with everyone from Dr. Jane Goodall to Mick Jagger.
In 2018, they decided to use their interviewing skills to shine a spotlight on women through their podcast, subscription box, and virtual Power of Passionistas summit. With all they do, they strive to inspire women to follow their passions and join forces in the fight for equality for all.
We touch on:
They are the real deal, listen in and let us know what you think!
And if you need more from them (as you should), head to their interwebs homes here:
Website: www.thepassionistasproject.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepassionstasproject/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePassionistasProject/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepassionistasproject
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionistasproject/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PassionsProj
YouTube: https://bit.ly/PassionistasYouTube
And as always, if you need more of me and help getting the confidence to DO THE DAMN THING ALREADY, head over to https://www.jesscritchlow.com/
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The one and only Cassandra Aarrsen drops by to give me the 101 on decluttering and house organization... but it turns out it's really a sneaky way to teach boundaries, self care and self love!
Listen in to Cas give me the scoop on:
Cassandra Aarssen is the creator of the Clutterbug Philosophy - organization isn't one-size-fits-all, there are four different organizing styles. Over four million people take her online quiz each year, she is the author of 4 best-selling organizing books and the host HGTV's Hot Mess House.
Get more of Cas's magic, including her FREE organization type quiz, at her online home here www.clutterbug.com
And if you need more confidence tools and techniques, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com
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The magical, mystical, wise and hilarious Judy Baker drops by to give us the lowdown on her breadcrumbs to healing. She even gives us a beautiful sample of breathwork to shift whatever is going on for us - and this strung out gal soaked up every second! She is the real deal and we touch on:
Judy is a true force and I'm so grateful she came by to give us magic for an hour!
If you know you need more Judy in your life (and trust me, you do!), find her on her interweb homes here:
And as always, if you need more from me, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com for free confidence resources, get your Confidence Archetype report and check out other podcast episodes!
xo
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Tonya Montella KNOWS about the angst, second guessing, imposter syndrome and confidence hits that career changes make, especially for the gals in the room. She's dropping by to share all of her career change wisdom with me, we hit on:
Tonya is a powerhouse and I really hope anyone thinking about where their career is going listens in and sees what wisdom Tonya has for you.
Through her Career Coaching programs, Tonya turns ambitious women into confident career changers and lifelong fulfilled professionals. Her company is Tonya Empowers, and her mission is to enable women to maximize their potential and truly thrive, landing jobs the jobs that they desire and receiving the pay that they deserve.
And if you need more of her, find her at her interweb homes here:
tonyaempowers.com
linkedin.com/in/tonyaempowers
instagram.com/tonyaempowers
facebook.com/tonyaempowers
And as always, you can find me over at https://www.jesscritchlow.com/ for all things confidence at work, confidence archetypes and finding the correct messy path that works FOR YOU!
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The great Rita Desnoyers-Garcia joins me in this episode to dig into the deep well that is Self Compassion… ooooh I full on admitted at the beginning of this episode this was purely selfish for me. I needed some of Rita’s magic for myself - now I’m hopeful it will also ring the bell for you too!
This ex-New York City social worker turned spiritual teacher, speaker, life coach, and author, comedian and musician gives us the goods on self compassion, including:
This was such a moving conversation for me, I hope you get something out of it too!
And if you need more of Rita’s magic, find here on the interwebs here:
https://www.facebook.com/BecomingAwake/
https://www.instagram.com/ritadesnoyers/
https://twitter.com/BecomingAwake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-desnoyers-garcia-06a790b/
https://www.becomingawake.com/calm-mom-alliance-fb-group
The Self-Compassion Project workbook: amzn.to/3vUmV4N
Enjoy!
And as always, if you need more from me head to https://www.jesscritchlow.com/ for free tools like the Confidence Archetype report!
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You know how people say "pick a niche" or "pick a speciality"... well this guest laughs in the face of that advice - and thrives!
Join me and my friend Jen Lakhoian while she walks me through what life is like a multi-passionate person. We touch on:
And if you need more of Jen you can find her at her interwebs home here:
IG: @jenniferlakhoian , @jennysgardenclub
Restaurants are: @the.dotte and @frenchyspoutinery
And you can find her on facebook by searching Jennifer Lakhoian or Jennifer Lakhoian - Real Estate
As always, if you need more tips and tools to be confident AF in work (and life), head over to get your FREE confidence archetype report and other tools to just do the damn thing - https://www.jesscritchlow.com/
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Rosemary Clark, an Authorized Language of Listening® coach, pops by the podcast today to dig in with me on childhood experiences, parenting and reparenting.
And this one is a doozy - and I have Rose to thank for having more patience with my anarchist toddler after one conversation with her. Powerful stuff indeed!
Rose digs into so much with us, including:
This one is a good one folks, please listen in and see what resonates for you!
And if you need waaaaay more of Rose's wisdom, please find her on her interweb homes here:
https://www.instagram.com/love.the.way.you.parent/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethewayyouparent/
https://www.afteraces.com/love-the-way-you-parent
And as always, if you need more confidence boosts and support for your work (and life), head over to https://www.jesscritchlow.com to get more, including your FREE Confidence Archetype report!
xoxo
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When you've been a teacher for 20 years and then suddenly get hit with burn out during Covid... what next?
For my guest, Jacqui Lents, you listen to the magic muse who visits you with a fully formed book idea and WRITE!
This episode feels like a sit around the campfire while Jacqui tells us stories about her breadcrumbs that led her to writing:
This is a wonderful twisting chat with a fascinating woman - enjoy!
And if you need more of Jacqui find her on her online homes here:
And as always if you need more of me, including getting your FREE Confidence Archetype report, head over to https://www.jesscritchlow.com/
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