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Forget the inspirational posters – we're building a supportive community where you can ditch the work mask, share the real you (even the slightly embarrassing parts), and find joy without having to explain why spreadsheets aren't as thrilling as brunch. Together, through honest conversations we'll peel back the layers, celebrate wins (big and small – because let's face it, surviving Monday is a win), and learn from each other's journeys. Hey, it takes a village (and a good therapist, but that's a different app).
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The Whelmed Podcast recorded a Live Episode at ArchLight Summit where we set up a "Wall of Whelmed" and talked through some suggestions from conference attendees! We chat travel, guilt about being away from home, remembering how hard pregnancy was and a multitude of other random things. Enjoy! Send us a text
And we're back! The Whelmed Pod has been enjoying the summer and getting kids sorted for school this year, but we are very excited to be back! First episode of Season 2. We're glad you are here! Katherine and Rachel chat about adult friendships.. why are they hard? Are we just weirdos? How many friends should we have? They invite their friend Francesca to join them and chat about her thoughts on adult friendships! And gush over her pug Wilma. We hope ...
Well folks, we've decided that this is a wrap on what we're going to call Season 1. We appreciate you listening and hope you'll listen to Season 2 which will be released in late August. Katherine and Rachel talk about a recent girls trip, share some personal stories on their individual menopause journeys and talk about some changes to the podcast for next season. Enjoy! Send us a text
This week we chat with Andrea Hartranft about life as a business owner, grandmother, chef and world traveler. She shares with us how life looks as an empty nester and how having a granddaughter is pretty great! Andrea shares some tips about being female in the workplace and how she started on her cooking journey. Enjoy!! Send us a text
This week the pod chats with AJ Gorman! We chat about raising young kids, navigating strong relationship with partners and major career transitions! AJ shared with us her Time Blocking techniques and how she travels with her young boys. Enjoy! Where AJ works. Send us a text
First podcast of the summer! This week, Katherine and Rachel sat down and chatted with Jen Ruckel. Jen shares her families non-traditional gender roles, as Jen works full time and her husband is the primary care-giver to their two sons. She shares how it is to be a woman in leadership and how important it is to lead with empathy. We have a great chat about how important sponsorship is within companies to help make sure all people have the ability to be considered for roles they co...
Happy May everyone! This episode, Katherine and Rachel get to chat with Elaine Cook. She heads Equity in Lighting, so we deep dive into the great things they are doing (if thats too much industry speak, skip ahead about 10 minutes). We chat about the pandemic, differences between Canada and the US, learn about Elaine's service dog Poppy and chat about how there is still a lot of work to be done with women supporting other women. It was a great conversation, we hope you enjoy! Whe...
Avi Mor joins the Whelmed Pod this week! We chat about Passover, kids, house renovations, hear about his first date with his wife. We hope you enjoy getting to know Avi a bit! We certainly did! Where Avi Works: https://www.morlights.com/ Send us a text
Lisa Reed joins us as our guest this week, and we could not be more excited! She shares with us her journey of crafting a life and company that allows for balance and great design. How RBLD is studying ways to make the work week look like they want it too and embracing taking breaks. Lisa also shares her own Podcast "Lighting Matters" which started the same week as the Whelmed Podcast. Have a listen, your ears will thank you! Where Lisa Works Things Mentioned: What c...
Its our 20th episode folks!! This week we have artist and fellow lighting designer, Addie Smith joining the Whelmed Podcast! Katherine and Rachel talk to Addie about her starting her own company, Addie shares her experience dealing with a stalker and points out how hard these situations are for even the most prepared people. Enjoy!! Where Addie Works: https://studioadelia.com/ Things Mentioned: How to Know a Person by David Brooks: https://amzn.to/4i4xSqC Resources:...
Happy Spring Equinox! This week's episode we have our Canadian friend, Paul Boken joining us. We chat about kids and family structure, hear all about Paul's entrepreneurial spirit and his semi-dangerous adventurous side. We enjoyed chatting and getting to know Paul better, we hope you do as well! Where Paul works: https://www.gosourcery.com/ Send us a text
This week, Katherine and Rachel are excited to share a delightful chat with their friend and colleague Blythe von Reckers! Blythe shares her experiences as a single woman, navigating work, home and family and how she's setting her own expectations on life. She shares how great life is after 40 and how she's putting herself first and blazing her own unique trail. Where Blythe Works Things Mentioned: Funny Story by Emily Henry The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Yellowstone NPR Po...
Makenna Karhoff joins the Whelmed Pod today! Katherine and Rachel enjoyed chatting with her and learning about her journey of recovery. She shares excitement in the challenge of her new job, fostering friendships that support her life goals and her vision boards! Enjoy! Where Makenna Works Things Mentioned: Life without Ed Everything I know about Love Trigger warning: mentions of drug use and addiction. Send us a text
This week, our friend Nicole Slaughter joins the pod! We're grateful to chat with her and hear her struggles and resilience in dealing with sleep issues; we chat about how engineering companies were set up during the age of solo income households and ponder how this might have positive change with households shifting to two incomes, and Nicole shares the joy she finds in parenting and her mountain biking hobby! We hope you enjoy! Where Nicole Works. Things Mentioned: Sandra Dalton...
Chris Slaughter is this weeks guest on the podcast! We chat about parenting, all the things Chris does to stay healthy and enjoy life, Chris shares what inspires him and he asks Katherine and Rachel some good questions. We hope you enjoy! Where Chris works: https://www.parspec.io/ Send us a text
Whelmed is kicking off 2025 with Sam Koerbel! Sam shares his unique journey in lighitng and how he's shfiting work around to have a better balance for himself and his family. We chat about having too many meetings, therapy, parenting and the CU Buffs! Listen in to hear all about it. Where Sam Works Sam is launching his second season of the Lytepod! Be sure to listen to all the great conversations he's sharing. Things Mentioned: Diary of a CEO Podcast Acquired Podcas...
The Whelmed Pod talks with Josie Wratten this week! She shares her unique journey through lighting and into voice acting! Talks about parenting a middle school boy. How working remote is lonely and what she does to offset that feeling. Where Josie works. Send us a text
This week we are delighted to have Sara Sullivan on the Pod! Sara shares with us her journey with IVF, we chat about babies, pets and traveling with kids. Sara, Katherine and Rachel share challenges with pregnancy and body image and Sara tells us all about NIVAS, a great non-profit providing housing for women in Nepal. Also, minor gastro interruptions by Butters. :P Where Sara works Things Mentioned: Nivas Moment of Lift Normal Women Song Sara mentions Stardew Valley Se...
This week, Katherine and Rachel chat about what they are thankful for and put each other in the interview hot seat! The Whelmed Pod is thankful for you this season!!! Send us a text
We are so excited to share our lovely conversation with Jody and Kristin! If we're being honest, they are our work/friend/cool kid idols. They share how they balance their hectic but joy-filled lives, how they are looking to the future and focusing on themselves, great conversation about kids and we celebrate Kristin's engagement! Where Jody and Kristin work Things mentioned: Masterclass Shogun Books: Existential Kink The Truths We Hold Send us a text
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