Best of Both Worlds Podcast

This year has been rather . . . different than expected (understatement of the century). But, setting and reviewing goals can still be helpful to some. At the same time, it's also okay to have seasons with fewer goals or to reevaluate prior plans! Laura discusses still feeling in the thick of it with Baby #5 while Sarah has spent time thinking about how to modify prior goals to fit 2020 constraints. Sarah also takes a trip down memory lane after her sister unearthed a goal setting page of hers from 1996! In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about childcare providers and school at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open with their own stress management strategies, including a book rec. Then, meditation teacher and mother of 5 Josephine Atluri joins in to share her journey into learning about meditation as well as some of her favorite techniques for managing stress and coping with difficult times. She also delves into her own family building experience, including international adoption, IVF, and surrogacy. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about feeling unmotivated at work during this time. Should she worry about it or just let herself have a break? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah open with a brief discussion of Sarah's wardrobe makeover, and then Riche Holmes Grant joins in. In this fun interview, Riche describes her career journey, including how she went from Columbia Law graduate to business owner to professional influencer & Martha Stewart design collaborator! She shares inspiration on how to create a beautiful tablescape and also gives us a glimpse into her family life and a sneak peak at her newest upcoming projects. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about habit streaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah's podcast dedicated to all things planning launched yesterday (let's hope it went well!) and now that Best Laid Plans is here, she takes a moment to talk about this fun new project -- structure, ideas, and more! (Don't worry - this is in addition to BOBW, not a replacement!). Then, Laura and Sarah dive into more listener-submitted Q&A. Topics include home workstations, pandemic-related habits, questions about moving, and our favorite non-screen activities for kids. https://bestlaidplans.libsyn.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Laura and Sarah answer your questions submitted through Instagram, including one that seemed to come up multiple times: what are we planning to do with our kids in the new school year? The topics in this episode range from practical to frivolous so join us as we dive into time blocking, appearance tips for video meetings, kids & chores, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah interviews Laura on the hottest work-related topic of the moment -- how to work effectively from home! Laura's new ebook The New Corner Office is out today, so in honor of the release we have the answers to 8 of your most burning questions related to working remotely. From Zoom fatigue to finding focus,this episode is chock full of practical tips and tricks!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Sarah and Laura introduce Lisa Canning (of HGTV fame!) they have a brief discussion about a new Netflix favorite -- The Babysitters Club! Then Lisa brings her fantastic energy to the interview, where she describes her career path -- a particularly fascinating one as she had 8 children along the way! Lisa also talks time management and practical strategies for managing a large family household while also thriving at work, including her current strategies for managing during the pandemic. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about fear, burnout, and a possible move to part time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Laura and Sarah read Joy at Work, a guide to decluttering your work life to find more joy by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. As might be expected, they had different takes on some of the ideas (though agreed on some others!). Listen to hear a discussion about clean desks, clutter propagation, digital clutter, calendar clutter, time for deep work, and more. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about waking up early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celeste Headlee is a journalist, author, speaker, and musician. That sounds quite busy, but she also passionate about the idea that humans should make a point of taking more time to do . . . well, less! Her recent book, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, is all about how and why to find this space in our lives. Laura and Celeste discuss leisure -- even in the current era -- including ways to find more space in our lives to relax and enjoy. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah address a listener question about giving feedback to household or childcare employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their rather long-running blogs. They share advice and tips on how to start a blog or website, whether everyone should have one, and what their biggest rewards and challenges have been so far. Listen in and then check out their sites if you haven't already at lauravanderkam.com and theshubox.com  :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.