If you haven't had a chance to listen to our first AITA Analysis, be sure to check it out! In this week's episode, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna bring back taking turns reading selected "Am I the Asshole?" (AITA) posts submitted on Reddit. Listen as they discuss their take on each situation before giving their final verdicts. Do they think like the hivemind? Tune in and find out! What did you think about these AITA submissions? Did your verdict match LPPs? Share your thoughts in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Read along: Leanna's choice Ana's choice Lynn's choice Trigger warning: This episode mentions miscarriage.
Meet Karen Rafchiek, owner of 4 Corners Merchants, a boutique filled with locally-sourced goods in the Fairwood neighborhood of Renton, WA. Listen to this inspiring episode as Karen shares her experience as an immigrant from Malaysia who lived a life working to fulfill other business owners' dreams, gaining skills while supporting a catering business, restaurant, funeral services, and more until she realized her true dream in life was to start a business of her own. Fast forward to January 2020 and Karen signs the lease on her storefront; then we all know what happened just two months later -- a global pandemic hits and kicks off nearly two years of shut downs, extensions, and reopenings. Needless to say, Karen certainly had to learn how to pivot her new business fast. Now, 4 Corners Merchants has stabilized in an ever-changing world. It not only serves as a place for community members to gather and share their skilled crafts, but it's also a place where Karen can apply everything she's learned over the years to coach everyday makers toward a more business-savvy mindset. Karen's story proves that it's truly not about the destination, but the journey. No matter what corner of the world you come from, this episode will leave you wondering how you can take that first step toward your purpose. What are some ways that you plan and visualize your dreams? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Be sure to visit Karen at 4 Corner's Merchants for your next gift or goodie!
If you grew in the South Seattle area, this episode is for you! After a recent car ride through their old neighborhood, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna were dumbfounded by the changes and started to talking about all their favorite places they went to as they grew up in Seattle. This episode is their dedication to the cruise spots they drove to after getting their licenses, the favorite places to park and smoke weed before it was legal (which may have also served as their favorite make out locations as well!), and the stores they used to shop at for back-to-school clothes, soccer cleats, and Christmas trees. They round out the episode talking about the scariest supposedly-haunted locations they went to during high school and wonder if kids nowadays tell the same spooky stories. Do you have memories at any of the 1990s and 2000s Seattle spots mentioned in this episode? Let us know in the episode post and see photos we've gathered from around the internet of our favorites mentioned on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.
In this week's episode, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns reading selected "Am I the Asshole?" (AITA) posts submitted on Reddit. Listen as they discuss their take on each situation before giving their final verdicts. Do they think like the hivemind? Tune in and find out! What did you think about these AITA submissions? Did your verdict match LPPs? Share your thoughts in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Read along: Lynn's choice Leanna's choice Ana's choice (the original is now archived, but you can read a summary) A note from LPP: While we recorded this lighthearted episode as a means to cope with reality with a bit of humor, we want our listeners to know that our hearts are with the people of Ukraine and Russia, many of whom are dragged into a war for which they never chose to be part of <3
Meet Teresa (Frederickson, WA), owner of Stillness GEMS Hypnotherapy & Boutique and the first guest of season two! Tune in as she shares how a melt down over laundry years ago led to an interest in learning about meditation to help manage daily stresses. Fast forward to today, and Teresa is now a Certified Meditation Coach, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in training, and entrepreneur selling crystals and air plants in her online boutique - all while being a wife and mother to five little ones! Teresa's story will inspire you to listen to your heart through life's joys (and pains) and answer the whispers of your true calling. Later in the episode, Teresa leads Ana, Lynn, and Leanna through the unboxing of their geminaire sets, beautiful containers filled with symbolic elements and a personalized guided meditation letter that are uniquely designed by Teresa for the recipient based on their chosen intention. Teresa walks the ladies through each element and shares the selection process to create a meaningful, grounding display for 2022. You'll leave with a new appreciation for crystals and will open your eyes to symbols all around. What are your favorite ways to stay grounded? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Be sure to follow Teresa on IG @stillnessgems to check out her latest crystals on IG Live, learn about hypnotherapy services, and to pick up a geminaire set of your own!
School's in session for Ana, Lynn, and Leanna, and in this episode, they share their experiences as adult learners in their thirties choosing to continue their education in the midst of the Omicron variant in 2022. For Ana, she's in her first quarter of a nine-month project management certificate after learning about a project manager role at her work and thinking, "I could do that!" For Lynn, she's a quarter ahead of Ana in the same project management program and contemplated this certificate for a couple of years; find out the catalyst that finally made her take the leap and how she's able to apply what she's learning in her current job. And lastly for Leanna, hear why she decided to utilize a tuition waiver through her work to take a Spanish class for fun, and how she may have underestimated her first fully-online class experience. You'll hear them talk about what it's like being in school today compared to when all three were last in school at the same time during undergrad over ten years ago. From new technologies and first day of class fears, to work-life balance and dreaded group projects, this episode just might give you the push to apply and enroll into your next learning opportunity!
It's season 2 of LPP and they're back, baby! Tune in to the first episode of 2022 to hear about all of the podcast plans and updates since the December retreat. There are some changes coming to LPP this season that you won't want to miss. Then Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share what they've learned about intention setting vs. resolutions for the year and take a stab at creating their own. From intentions they reveal their goals before unveiling their #oneword for 2022. Do you believe in setting resolutions for the New Year? What's your One Word? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast or on Facebook @ladiesinprogresspodcast. ICYMI: Catch the last episode, "It's a Wrap for 2021 & Season 1 of LPP!" to hear how the ladies did on their goals from last year. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and any other major podcast streaming platform.
Last year, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna celebrated February AKA The Hallmark Month of Love and Romance, by inviting their significant others on to discuss Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages, which was first introduced to the world in 1992. Since then, Ana stumbled upon posts from Dr. Nicole LePera (@theholisticpsychologist) on what she dubbed, "The 5 (New) Love Languages." These tenets, which range from "Understanding your partner's trauma" to "Commitment to each other's freedom," are quite different than the (what some may call outdated) originals. A few of them can be challenging to grasp at first, too. Tune into this week's episode as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna dive deep into the new love languages, reflect on their own growth through self-development and therapy, and how they have come to recognize how their past patterns have influenced their current relationships -- and how they have since started to make changes. Light some candles and grab a box of chocolates, because this is an episode about relationships that you won't want to miss! Which of these new 5 love languages resonated with you the most? Let us know on the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.
Tune in as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna tie up the year with a pretty little bow of reflection while they look back to the episode that rounded out last year, "Goodbye, 2020! Hello, 2021!" Listen as they recall their One Word of focus for 2021, recap their personal goals, and recount their highs and lows before drawing oracle cards for individualized mini-readings to end 2021 strong and welcome 2022 with a bang. They go from woo-woo level 1 to 100, so buckle up. Ladies in Progress Podcast will be on a break for the remainder of December. Have a happy holiday season and fantastic New Year. Share your highs and lows for 2021 in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast and stay tuned for season 2 in January!
In October 2020, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna gave birth to their pandemic baby... this podcast! Ladies in Progress Podcast has officially been around for one full year! Tune in this week for part two of their special one year anniversary celebration, where Ana, Lynn, and Leanna head back to Creative Block - Seattle to shoot the LPP birthday party video episode with MarkyBoy Productions. They answer FAQs about the logistics of starting the podcast and also play a drinking game that tests their LPP knowledge by guessing episodes based on short audio clips (spoiler alert: with 50+ episodes to consider, they struggled HARD). Like what you're hearing? Watch the video to get the full effect! If you haven't had a chance yet, be sure to catch part one, where the ladies reminisce about the last year and talk about their best, worst, and cringiest moments, most challenging topics, their battle with authenticity, and future plans for the podcast. Thank you to our listeners and supporters for our first year - we couldn't have done it without you!
Say hello to Analisa and Mike (Seattle, WA), who are each Renaissance people by definition and together make one of the coolest couples you'll ever meet. In this week's episode, Analisa and Mike share their journey of fully renovating a 34-foot, avocado-green school bus throughout the pandemic in preparation for the long-haul drive from Washington to their new home in Nicaragua in 2022. A tale with twists and turns (it took them THREE attempts at meeting up with the former, free-spirit owner of the bus to correct some paperwork!), tune in to find out their lessons learned about using your intuition--and a bit of math--to map out your life and live out your wildest dreams. Have you ever considered living the #buslife or #vanlife? Let us know in the episode comments on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Follow Analisa and Mike's progress on the bus as well as their travels on IG @the_holyguacamole.
In October 2020, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna gave birth to their pandemic baby... this podcast! Ladies in Progress Podcast has officially been around for one full year! Tune in this week for part one of their special one year anniversary celebration, as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna reminisce about the last 50+ full episodes and talk about their best, worst, and cringiest moments, most challenging topics, their battle with authenticity, and future plans for the podcast. Be on the look out for part two in November, where the ladies head back to Creative Block - Seattle for the LPP birthday party, where they answer FAQs about starting the podcast and play a drinking game to celebrate! Thank you to our listeners and supporters for the last year - we couldn't have done it without you!
Throughout the month of October, listen as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns sharing some of the most shocking true stories from around the globe. Tune in each week to learn about some lesser-known international crimes in an effort to help bring awareness to cases. In the final installment of the series, Leanna talks about the Thai island of Koh Tao, later coined Death Island by local news media. Tune in to hear about two murders and nine mysterious deaths of foreigners that took place between 2014-2018 which gave the scuba diving paradise its gruesome nickname. While many were deemed accidents by local police and government, were they actually committed by the Thai mafia and covered up to maintain peace on the island? Listen and let us know what you think in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content warning: This episode includes mention of murder, rape, and suicide.
Throughout the month of October, listen as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns sharing some of the most shocking true stories from around the globe. Tune in each week to learn about some lesser-known international crimes in an effort to help bring awareness to cases. This week, Lynn talks about Junko Furuta, a Japanese high schooler living in the late 1980s. She was smart, hard-working, and ambitious. She was preparing to graduate soon. One night she was riding her bike home and was tricked into seeking help from a dangerous boy from school. That night turned into 44 nights of kidnapping, torture, and eventually her tragic death -- but was she brought the justice she deserved? Listen to this twisted story and find out. What are some international true crime cases that should be covered next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content warning: This episode includes mention of rape, torture, and murder.
Throughout the month of October, listen as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns sharing some of the most shocking true stories from around the globe. Tune in each week to learn about some lesser-known international crimes in an effort to help bring awareness to cases. This week, Ana talks about the murder of Deborah Gardner, a Peace Corp Volunteer who was teaching in the Polynesian country of Tonga in 1975. With roots that tie locally to Tacoma, WA, hear about Deborah's life before it was violently taken by a male Peace Corp Volunteer -- as well as the alleged cover up by the U.S. government and media outlets. What are some international true crime cases that should be covered next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content warning: This episode includes mention of murder, stalking, and suicide.
This week features audio from a full video episode that was filmed with MarkyBoy Productions at Creative Block Seattle. To get the full effect of each nasty shot they took, head on over to ladiesinprogresspodcast.com and check it out! Listen (and be sure to watch!) as Leanna, Ana, and Lynn play a game of TRUTH OR DRINK, where the ladies pull a question out of a hat and choose to answer, pass, or roll the dice to let fate decide their drink. With shots poured that include everything from tequila and Fireball to soy sauce and habanero hot sauce, it's hard to tell what's worse - revealing their deepest secrets or taking a swig. What game should we play next time at Creative Block? Follow us on IG and FB @ladiesinprogresspodcast to let us know.
In the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, it's Windex. For Ana's family, it's Vick's VapoRub. No matter your background or culture, everyone has home remedies that were passed down from generations before us that seem to be the cure-all for everything from headaches and hangovers to sore throats and stinky breath. In this week's episode, Leanna, Lynn, and Ana dive into some home remedies they grew up with-- some they still practice today-- as well as home remedies from cultures around the world. Do you know what tying two slices of tomatoes around your face can help soothe? What happens to a bruise when you rub a hardboiled egg on it? Would you dare take a mustard bath if it could ease this particular pain? Listen and learn about home remedies from different cultures and dare to try some of them yourself. Who knows, you may already have the ingredients in your very own kitchen or backyard! What are some special home remedies from your family that you still use today? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.
Tune in each month as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share the latest news, faves, happenings! In this month's update, you'll learn about: All the fun details from Ana’s bachelorette trip in San Diego (including seeing dolphins while kayaking, risking their lives for a pic at the edge of a fault line, drinking all the tequila, and catching some live reggae on the final night!). How Lynn’s settling into her new jobs through this celebration-filled month that includes family’s birthday, her anniversary, and her own birthday! Leanna’s super busy August as the summer winds down and everyone prepares to return to campus in the fall.
Meet Chelsey (Seattle, WA), a patient care coordinator who knows all about the ins and outs of her plastic surgery clinic. Breast augmentations, Botox, fillers, tummy tucks; she's seen patients come in to get the most seemingly glamorous procedures done to enhance their outer beauty, and she's even had a few procedures done herself (tune in to find out which ones!). But what about the other side of plastics life that you don't get to see on reality TV? Listen to this week's educational episode to learn more about the secret world of plastics, where procedures can give a boost in confidence after decades of insecurities, a literal weight lifted off of shoulders and immediate reduction in pain, a new lease on life after cancer, or a confirmed gender identity that reflects who's always been there on the inside. You'll also hear Chelsey's experience navigating the challenging and sometimes discriminatory insurance system, which can make or break a patient's ability to get the procedures done they might desperately need. Are you considering going under the knife? Have had any work done? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast!
To quote our beloved Stevie Wonder, "When you believe in things that you don't understand then you suffer, superstition ain't the way!" But what if you grew up with these superstitions and old wives tales that were for your own good or were meant to protect you from danger? In this week's episode, Lynn shares a list of superstitions from around the globe - some make sense, many are silly, and a few are just downright morbid. Listen as Leanna, Ana, and Lynn discuss superstitions they were taught growing up, including some they still can't help but follow today: Do you know who will come visit when you sing at the table or whistle in bed? What does Lynn's mom say will happen to your hands if you eat duck? Does your culture share similar superstitions with Ana's about protecting babies from mal de ojo? Let us know about superstitions you still believe in on the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast!