Theory and Practice

Hi friends – I love fall. I love the weather, the shift in energy and everything that comes along with this season. It’s truly the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on everything related to career and relationships before the year wraps up… So today, we're going to be talking about that exactly. But we're going to ground the advice on the latest viral trend on Tik Tok: October Theory. In case you’re like wtf is October Theory, let me explain. October Theory is the viral self-help trend that encourages viewing October as the new January. I love the essence and practicality of it. Listen up for the four practical strategies inspired by October Theory to help you level up in both your career and personal life. Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice HERE IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠ Tik Tok - @theorynpractice

Hi guys, Today’s episode is about power & identity. I sat down with Daniela Pierre-Bravo, a best-selling author, journalist and fierce advocate for women. Daniela shares her remarkable journey of growing up undocumented, a formative experience that fueled her passion for advocacy and self-empowerment.  She also provides three actionable tips on how to leverage your identity as a superpower and help you navigate workplace challenges with confidence and authenticity. Daniela is a friend and mentor whose story & wisdom I admire. I think you will too :)   — Ep Notes: Daniela’s upbringing: growing up undocumented in Ohio How hustle is embedded in the immigrant story The diminishing returns of HUSTLE  How focusing on hobbies & interests outside of your linear career path is beneficial Why we need to redefine gratitude and practice self-advocacy  How you can use your identity as a superpower at work Daniela’s tips for twenty-something girlies: experiment, experiment, experiment — Links: Daniela’s books: The Other & Earn It! Connect with Daniela: Website | IG | Substack Check out Acceso Community Ep 44 - Meg Jay on How to Make the Most of Your Twenties Ep 45 - How to Maximize Your Time as a Twenty-Something — Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice HERE Sign up for our Fall Accountability Program HERE IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠ Tik Tok - @theorynpractice

Today’s episode is about TIME. For those of us in our twenties, time is our greatest asset. How do we not let it go to waste? We explore how to re-frame our relationship with time and how to maximize our time in work & love.  If you’re having trouble with time, I’m here to help YOU.  I’m SO excited to share I’m launching a 10-week accountability program this fall for all the girlies who need a system to help get them achieve their professional or personal goals. Learn more HERE and reach out with any questions :)  Enjoy today’s episode xx — Ep Notes: Why you need to stop saying “I don’t have time” How to maximize your time and create a meaningful career How to maximize your time and create lasting relationships Sign up for our fall accountability program HERE — Links: Ep. 44 | Dr. Meg Jay: How to Make the Most of Your Twenties — Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice HERE. Sign up for our fall accountability program HERE! IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠ Tik Tok - @theorynpractice

Hi everyone!!  Welcome back to Theory & Practice. After taking a short hiatus, T&P is back with a new direction.  Starting today, all of our content will focus on two areas of the twenty-something experience: career & relationships. Every week, expect an episode to help you build purpose in work and love. To kick-off this new direction, today’s episode is with the OG of twentysomething psychology: Dr. Meg Jay. A best-selling author & clinical psychologist, Dr. Jay joins T&P to talk to us about how to make the most of our twenties.  Enjoy!! — Episode Notes: The WHY behind Meg Jay’s career: Why focus on twentysomethings? 85% of life’s most defining moments happen before 35 Your twenties are a steep learning curve  The concept of Identity Capital and how to apply it to your career Your learning curve in your 20s predicts your earning curve down the road Your greatest asset in your 20s is time Why your happiness is more tied to your relationships than to your job Differences vs. Deficiencies (in a partner or potential partner) Why you should self-reflect first before going on the dating scene Therapy isn’t the only solution; life is the best therapy Your 30s are probably going to be better than your 20s How to combat the intense comparison that comes up in your 20s — Episode Links: Dr. Meg Jay’s Website: HERE Her books: The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now P.S. - Listen to T&P's episode about the book HERE! Supernormal: The Secret World of the Family Hero The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age Dr. Jay’s recommendation: Dead Eyes (podcast) by Connor Ratliff, Spotify Link // Apple Link — Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP for our newsletter HERE IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠Tik Tok - @theorynpractice

Hi everyone –  In today’s episode, we explore how an intentional, purposeful break can uplevel your creative project/side hustle/business because… surprise: I’m taking a little break from Theory & Practice! Not for too long though. T&P will be back September 16 bigger, bolder and better than ever before. So for today, I share… Why I’m taking a break When & why YOU should consider taking one The four benefits of taking a purposeful break **emphasis on purposeful** — Be the first to know about our re-launch on September 16 by signing up for our newsletter here :)  — Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠ Tik Tok - @theorynpractice

Hi everyone! I’m so excited for today’s episode :)  Liv Bowser, founder & CEO of Liberate Studio joins us to talk about mental fitness, how to turn insights into action and the five mental muscles to strengthen.  — Liv’s experience with anxiety & stress in college & post-grad Why Liberate was inspired by the physical fitness boutique studio How Liv turned her insights into action and created Liberate on the weekend Why the notion of “if you build it, they will come” is a myth Liv’s experience pitching Liberate on Shark Tank How to find alignment with your purpose & work The Five Mental Muscles™: Presence, Courage, Gratitude, Confidence, Resilience & more! — Liv’s Recommendations: Meditation apps: 10% Happier, Peloton, How we Feel Books: 10% Happier by Dan Harris & The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle — Follow Liv & Liberate Studio: Check out Liberate HERE Listen to Liv's Podcast "Mentally Fit" HERE Buy Liberate's Mental Fitness Journals HERE IG: @liberatestudio & @liv.bowser Tik Tok: @liberatestudio — Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠ Tik Tok - @theorynpractice

Hi everyone! Today’s episode is all about US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real. This book is for anyone who wants to feel more connection and companionship in their relationship.  10/10 recommend (whether you’re single, dating or married). Have you read this book? LMK what you think! — About the book About Terry Real The two versions of you: the Wise Adult & the Adaptive Child Shifting from Reactive Partners to Proactive Teammates You & Me Consciousness vs. Us Consciousness  The 3 Different Phases of a Relationship How to Approach Conflict & Repair The Four Takeaways from Us — My RLR (What I’m Reading, Listening To, Recommending): Reading: Feed Me, newsletter by Emily Sundberg Listening To: Lots of political podcasts (The Daily & The Journal) Recommending: Briogeo Hair Styling Sleek Stick — Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠ Tik Tok - @theorynpractice

Lillie Sun is back on the pod this week! She's the founder of Breezi, the social app for people who love to make lists. Called the app created if "Pinterest and your notes app had a baby," Breezi is creating a new kind of online space. In this episode, we talk about what life has been like ever since she went full-time to build Breezi & her habits for maintaining resilience in the ambiguity of it all. Enjoy :) -- Topics Discussed: Welcome back to the show, Lillie! Reconnecting on the pod one year later How Lillie met her co-founder How to create clarity for yourself Lillie's visualizing habit How to use imposter syndrome to your advantage Lillie’s tips for maintaining resilience and strength Why you need to take care of yourself for the sake of your business Power posing tips to communicate confidence & more -- Connect with Lillie & Breezi: Learn More about Breezi & download the app here! Tik Tok: @getbreezi IG: @getbreezi & @lsunxo -- Connect with me: Learn more about ⁠Theory & Practice⁠ here! IG - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@anacordera⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theorynpractice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The "Get Going, Get Good, Get Smart" framework helped me run a marathon. It can help you too. On this episode I talk about... What it is Who coined it (Shout out to Ali Abdaal!) & Why it's important — Get Going creates momentum. Get Good creates expertise. Get Smart creates mastery. — Resources Mentioned: Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real Ali Abdaal, Deep Dive Podcast & his book Feel Good Productivity — My RLR (Reading, Listening To, Recommending): Reading: Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship⁠ by Terrence Real Listening To: Taylor Swift Recommending: ⁠Ali Abdaal — Thanks so much for listening! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryxpractice_⁠ & @anacordera⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠⁠⁠@theorynpractice⁠⁠⁠

Brooke LeBlanc joins for a conversation on navigating sobriety in your 20s. Topics include the connection between creativity and sobriety, spirituality and sobriety, finding your 'Why' in sobriety, navigating sobriety and friendships, and the future of the non-alcoholic space.