WTF Are We Doing? Adulting On Your Own Terms

In this episode Carly & Lily return to share their experiences around shame, how shame can permeate one’s life, and how empathy is the only antidote to shame. They discuss techniques that have helped them come to terms with difficulties in their lives as well as some advice around motivation for creating positive change.

In this episode we interview our new travel friend, Rachel, who is a nurse back in Liverpool, England. Rachel tells us how, just by asking, she has set up a system for herself where she is able to work for three months, travel for three months and still return to her same job and hospital upon her return from her travels. Rachel proves that you don't always have to have an unconventional job to have an unconventional life, and that if you want something bad enough, you can make it happen. 

Spiritual entrepreneur, life coach, storyteller and inspirer of thousands of women across the globe, Stef Ventura takes us on a journey through her traumatic childhood growing up in the United States as an undocumented immigrant where she shares her story of deportation, depression and abuse and how, despite her many hardships, after a life-changing meeting with a friend, turned her life around to create a fulfilled, passionate life of her dreams. 

Ever felt like EVERYTHING was going wrong? In this episode, Lily and Carly talk about changing your mindset and how thinking more positive thoughts can help manifest a more fulfilling life.

In this episode we redefine the idea of what it means to be successful and talk about an alternative answer to the infamous question "what do you do?" The next time you're asked this question, we challenge you to answer in a more honest and genuine way! After all, we're much more than what our job title is.

Alexa leads the conversation with her story of survival and how, after a spontaneous decision to seclude herself in a cabin in Tennessee to pursue her writing, she learned to follow her gut even when those around her encouraged her to take a more conventional path.To find out more about Alexa's life, pursuits and upcoming book, visit:http://www.alexarscore.com/IG: @a.scoreFB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/AlexaScore/

In this episode we talk about using your time productively, managing anxiety and the relationship between mindfulness and productivity.

In this episode we talk about honing in on our skills and how we found ways to market ourselves to potential clients and opportunities. After all, what's better than making money doing the things we're already good at?!Book: https://go.benjaminhardy.com/slipstream-time-hacking-optin-a?_ga=2.260984523.772048672.1510009156-625846138.1510009156

In this episode we talk about our fears including: establishing financial security, dealing with societal pressures, and of course taking the final leap. Resources:Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_callingEmilie Wapnick’s Book, How to Be Everything: http://howtobeeverything.com/Chris Guillebeau, The Art of Non-Conformity: https://chrisguillebeau.com/

In our first episode of WTF Are We Doing? Adulting On Your Own Terms, Lily and Carly discuss the trials and tribulations of escaping the 9-5 lifestyle and how they got started.