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If to-do lists rule your life, listen in to this episode with David Allen — renowned productivity consultant, author, and creator of the time management method Getting Things Done. He joins Brit to share his best hacks to be more productive, plus why he thinks daydreaming is actually good for you. David also walks us through his five-step process for decluttering our never-ending stream of tasks to help us claim back time for the things we really want to be doing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode of Teach Me Something New, one of America’s most successful self-made entrepreneurs — Katrina Lake — joins Brit to share how she turned her idea for a fashion styling business into a billion dollar company that went public. Katrina walks us through the humble beginnings of Stitch Fix, the determined immigrant mentality she adopted from her Japanese-American heritage, and how she grew a company from a team of one to almost 10,000 employees. Tune in for her recruiting tips, to learn her number one regret as an entrepreneur, and her tips for navigating bouts of self-doubt that can hit at any stage in your career.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an isolating year, many are finding it difficult to socialize in the ways they used to. Talking to strangers especially can feel awkward or down right intimidating when you're out of practice. But today's expert is here to help us all feel more comfortable connecting with anyone. Journalist Joe Keohane joins Brit for a conversation on the unexpected mental health benefits of talking to strangers, plus how to feel confident striking up a conversation with anyone, anywhere — from your local barista to the person sitting next to you on your next flight. Introverts and extroverts alike will gain plenty of insight from Joe's methods, which he draws largely from his new book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heidi Murkoff is the author of the iconic pregnancy book ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ and she’s on today’s episode to talk about all things pregnancy. From what you need to know about getting pregnant, to who should be in the room with you while you’re giving birth, Heidi breaks down myths, postpartum factoids and more to support you in your journey toward motherhood.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sallie Krawcheck has been called “the most powerful woman on Wall Street'' and her career thus far, only proves it. She has been the CEO of Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and CFO of Citigroup, along with the author of ‘Own It: The Power of Women at Work’. Now, she is the CEO and cofounder of Ellevest, a financial advisory firm for women and the first company of its kind to reach a billion dollars in assets. Sallie’s conversation with Brit touches base on Sallie’s personal career journey thus far, how the workplace has changed throughout the years, and how women in particular can achieve their financial and professional goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a seven-time New York Times best-selling author. His most recent book is 'A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload.' Brit and Cal's conversation is an interesting one as they talk about what digital minimalism means, how we can achieve it and what impacts the digital world is having on us in general. With many of us struggling to find that work-life balance and struggling to know when to close that email inbox, this conversation feels fitting for the times we are living in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, podcaster of the show Build For Tomorrow, and in his own words, a nonstop optimism machine. With a background in storytelling at places like Men’s Health Magazine, the Washington Post, New York Times and others, he is now using his own voice by helping entrepreneurs - but anyone, really - look at change as a moment of opportunity! In this episode, Brit and Jason talk about how to be more resilient and adaptable in a world of constant change and how to fundamentally overcome a fear of the unknown and failure. It’s a conversation that feels more important than ever, as we all look to make sense of the changes we have all experienced over the past year. Follow Brit on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brit/?hl=enFollow Brit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britmorinFollow Brit+Co on IG: https://www.instagram.com/britandco/?hl=enFor more, visit: https://brit.co/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elaine Welteroth is an award-winning journalist, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, the best-selling author of memoir, More Than Enough, and a spirited TV personality. She joins Brit Morin for an inspiring conversation on finding your why, how to know when it's time to make a career pivot, and what it means to cultivate a rich life. Elaine also sounds off on navigating burnout and why it's so crucial to schedule time for joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonya Rapley is a millennial money expert best known for her education platform, My Fab Finance. Tonya’s mission is to help millennials break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck so that they can become financially free and do more of what they love. She joins Brit this week to share her tips for paying down and eliminating debt altogether, how to reduce financial stress, and the surprising ways you can make a few hundred bucks on the side. Tune in to learn how you can adopt a wealth mindset today. For more on our guest, follow @tonyarapley. For more from Brit, follow @brit and @britanco.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Lesser is the author of several bestselling books, including her most recent release, Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes. She is also the co-founder of Omega Institute, recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change. Elizabeth joins Brit to unpack the power imbalance between men and women, how it’s been embedded in our culture for centuries, and finally, how we can reclaim some of that power in our workplaces, home lives, and beyond.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices