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This is a podcast about making changes in all areas of your life, even when you don’t know where to start. This is the antidote to your Sunday scaries. It bucks cultural standards that can leave you burned out and broken. It’s not about activating a Plan B or a career pivot; both of those terms indicate abandoning how you started. No, this is about continuing on your path and using all of your experiences to make a shift your future self will thank you for. Each episode includes a different example of what navigating your NEXT could look like. So get comfy…we’re on this journey together!
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Sleep deprivation may be the root cause of a lot of your ailments from irritability to chronic diseases, but doctors rarely prescribe rest. Licensed mental health professional, sleep science and corporate wellness coach LaShasta Bell shares key insights on how to not only live longer but how to enjoy the journey. In this episode you will learn:Health Impact: Learn the correlation between chronic diseases and sleep deprivation along with the long term impact Sleep Hygiene: Learn practical changes you can make to improve your sleepSetting Boundaries: Find out why boundaries are crucial in ensuring better rest.Support Systems: You need accountability partners to enhance your rest and peaceRest vs. Sleep: There’s a difference. Explore how do you differentiate and achieve rest, sleep, and peace.Information Overload: Doom scrolling? Unpack how do you handle news and social media to protect your mental health.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter for lessons from this interview: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Learn more about LaShasta:Website: https://lashastabell.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamlbell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamLBell/
Is perfectionism holding you back? Are you trying to be the best parent, partner, friend and worker all at the same time? What if I told you perfection doesn’t exist? L’Oreal Thompson Payton, author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power,” shares how she manages her own perfectionism, the hard truths she had to confront, and how she’s modeling what she’s learned for your her daughter. Be sure to join The Next Best Thing community on IG @thenextbestthingactSubscribe to The NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://aundreact.com/Stay In Touch with L’Oreal:Website: https://www.ltinthecity.comBook “Stop Waiting For Perfect” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720665/stop-waiting-for-perfect-by-loreal-thompson-payton/
Have you hit a wall? Did summer burn you out? In this episode we’re unpacking the transformative journey of Daisy Auger-Dominguez, former Chief People Officer at Vice Media, who took a courageous step away from the corporate world to embark on a "radical sabbatical."In this conversation, Daisy opens up about the immense burnout she faced after steering her team through the pandemic, coupled with a financial crisis at her company that included layoffs. Daisy also talks about why she decided to go public with her resignation and her mission to reclaim her narrative.We'll discuss the powerful moments and unexpected challenges she encountered during her time off, including the healing process of writing her upcoming book, Burnt Out to Lit Up, and the deeply transformative experience at a women's retreat in Costa Rica.This episode is packed with insights on self-care, the importance of community, and redefining what leadership looks like. Daisy’s story is a testament to the power of taking bold steps for one's mental and emotional well-being. Plus, you'll hear about her strategies for combating burnout and preventing it from happening in the first place.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Learn more about Daisy:Website: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/“Burnt Out to Lit Up” Book: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/booksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyaugerdominguez/
How are you…. really? As summer is coming to a close are you in survival mode and don’t even know it? What does wellness even look like? On this REWIND episode Dr. Thema Bryant, discusses the rewards of authenticity and how certain characteristics that culture celebrates may actually be harmful to our health. Plus, we'll explore how healing can change the game in relationships and what men can do on their journey. Be prepared to challenge traditional beliefs and redefine your path of purpose and abundance. Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG @NextBestThingPod Subrcribe to the NEXT Nuggets newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/ More on Dr. Thema: Website: https://drthema.com/Get “Homecoming:” https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Overcome-Trauma-Reclaim-Authentic/dp/059341831X
Putting your head down, working hard and hoping to be noticed is not a recipie for success. It's a way to be overlooked. So get comfortable with pitching! If the idea still leaves a pit in your stomach, this is the conversation for you!In this REWIND episode “Killer pitchmaster,” author, and entrepreneur Precious Williams breaks down the art of the perfect pitch, from teaching us how to pitch for profit and visibility. But don't let Precious' success fool you. She's faced homelessness and personal struggles, yet she used these challenges as stepping stones, pitching her way to television appearances and global speaking engagements. Precious is joining us today to share her tips about the power of the pitch and how you wield it to navigate through your own challenges. If Precious can do it, you can too. This episode shows you how.Join the Next Best Thing community on IG/Tik Tok @nextbestthingpodSubscribe to the newsletter NEXT Nuggets: https://nextbestthingpodcast.com/Stay in touch with Precious Williams:Website: https://perfectpitchgroup.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/perfectpitchgroup/
Headlines about layoffs are plaguing the news industry as it fails to come up with a viable business model to address declining viewership, trust and advertising revenue. Simply put it's time for anyone in the industry to plan their NEXT. That's why it was time to REWIND this episode with Renee Washington.With more than two decades in TV news, Renee switched gears big time. Imagine managing 150 people, handling the crazy news cycle, then throwing in a pandemic, budget cuts, and a mountain of stress. Renee was in the thick of it when she decided to rethink success on her own terms. In this episode we're going on the wild ride that led her from being the boss of a bustling newsroom to her launching her own business, Resilience Wins Coaching. Renee is an example of how to move from feeling trapped to feeling in charge, and she has the blueprint you can use on how to flip our own script.Curious about what coaching can do for you? Stuck in a rut at work? This episode will get you unstuck and increase your confidence as you navigate those career and life challenges.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Journalists: Free Guide To Redefine and Leverage Your Transferable Skills: https://link.therewritecourse.com/widget/form/9bmFYXNewaeZ3l6NNH5FStay In Touch with Renee:Resilience Wins Coaching: https://resiliencewinscoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneewashington-resiliencewins/IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamcoachrenee/
What’s your earliest money memory? In this REWIND episode we're peeling back the layers on what’s getting in the way of financial freedom and how the messages received in our childhood plays a major role in how we manage our finances as adults. From outlining the impact of a scarcity versus an abundance mindset to loud budgeting, in this episode financial therapist Aja Evans uncovers strategies to reshaping the way we think about money with the goal of finding balance between financial health and mental well-being.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Stay In Touch with Aja and don't forget to pre-order her new book "Feel Good Finance"Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajaetherapy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajaetherapyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaevans/Aja Evans Counseling: https://ajaevanscounseling.com/
Everyone has a stage, but are you owning it? K.J. Rose is the go to performance director for some of your favorite artists including Lil Nas X, Saweetie, The Lumineers and Erica Campbell. In this episode she’s breaking down how to deliver the performance of your life! A performance that’s authentic, full of confidence and as K.J. says, leaves no crumbs. Get ready to be introduced to The Rose Effect.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Learn more about K.J. Rose: Website: https://www.kjrose.com/Power Chants: https://open.spotify.com/album/2KjpxfRZLfJIOLztEUrzScBook: “The Rose Effect: Eight Steps To Delivering The Performance Of Your Life: https://a.co/d/116ZsFs
What’s NEXT for this country? Does it include electing the first woman to become President of The United State? After President Biden suddenly ending his campaign the Democratic apparatus has thrown all of its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. But with less than 100 days until the election, the work is far from over. In this episode we discuss what’s at stake, and the work you can do TODAY to build community, save democracy and help make history.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Project 2025: https://www.heritage.org/conservatism/commentary/project-2025The 19th Explains What you need to know about Project 2025: https://19thnews.org/2024/07/project-2025-women-education-lgbtq-workforce/
What’s getting in the way of getting closer to your dreams? Are you waiting for more favorable conditions? For someone else to tell you it’s okay? In this episode Aundrea shares how a season of desperation taught her the skills that opened her up to new opportunities and forced her to ditch her timelines. If you’re struggling with how to get started, this episode is for you!Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Join The Rewrite Community:Get your FREE Transferable Skills Guide: https://link.therewritecourse.com/widget/form/9bmFYXNewaeZ3l6NNH5FSign up for The Rewrite Course: https://www.therewritecourse.com/home
In this solo episode Aundrea discusses what she wishes she knew before launching into her NEXT. It’s insight she hopes can help get you unstuck and keep you from making the same mistakes she did!Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Join The Rewrite Community:Get your FREE Transferable Skills Guide: https://link.therewritecourse.com/widget/form/9bmFYXNewaeZ3l6NNH5FSign up for The Rewrite Course: https://www.therewritecourse.com/home
On July 8, 2022 Aundrea walked away from her local news career and started an experiment. After living a life by other people’s rules and checking the boxes, she decided to try living life on her own terms for two years. She couldn’t give up no matter how hard it got. Now two years later, in a letter to the 2022 version of herself, Aundrea explains what she’s learned, but more importantly what she’s letting go of.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod
Do emails from colleagues or your boss put you in a bad mood? Are you having a hard time shutting off work at the end of the day? Are you ever criticized for being too sensitive? In this episode executive coach and author Melody Wilding explains how to turn that negative feedback into your superpower and navigate corporate environments strategically with your spirit intact!Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Stay in touch with Melody Wilding:Website: https://melodywilding.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/
Are you ready to meet your BIG moment? If the opportunity showed up today could you take all of the attention and pressure that comes with it?Nurse Sandra Lindsay was managing an ICU at a NY hospital when she made history as the first person in the United States to receive the covid vaccine. Thrust in front of the entire world, Sandra’s life changed overnight. But she was ready for the opportunity she never even asked for. In this conversation Sandra shares how she’s remained grounded despite the onslaught of media attention, what prepared her to meet this moment and how she now uses her platform to give others a voice.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Keep in Touch With Sandra:Website: https://www.sandralindsay.com/New Book “First In Line” https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/First-in-Line/Sandra-Lindsay/9798888452769IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealsandralindsay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-lindsay-dhsc-ms-mba-rn-ccrn-k-ne-bc-39bb4b38/
What are the pillars you live by and how do they align with your actions? Is your ambition running you or are you managing it to live a life of impact? We’re answering those questions and so much more. Our guest this week is three-time founder, sought-after speaker and C-suite/board advisor Kendra Bracken-Ferguson. Her ecosystem of leadership is rooted in her global conglomerate BrainTrust including a global brand consultancy and BrainTrust Founders Studio, the largest membership-based platform for Black beauty and wellness founders. She hosts the Business of the Beat podcast, offering insights and behind-the-scenes stories from BIPOC senior executives and operators as they navigate the journey of building and scaling their companies. Among her firsts, Kendra has the distinction of being one of the first 100 Black women to have raised more than $1MM in investment for her debut company, Digital Brand Architects. Kendra’s first book, The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow, and Accelerate Your Brand was released February 13, 2024 and named the #1 New Release in Business Entrepreneurship on Amazon. Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Keep in Touch With Kendra:Website: https://kendrabracken-ferguson.com/Braintrust Agency: https://www.thebraintrust.com/homeThe Business of the Beat Podcast: https://kendrabracken-ferguson.com/podcasts“The Beauty of Success: Start Grow and Accelerate Your Brand” https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Success-Start-Accelerate-Brand/dp/1394162944Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrabrackenferguson/
How do you access your joy, even in dark times? That’s the central question in this week’s episode. Our guest this week is storyteller, educator, curator of joy and healing Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts. Tracey shares some of her joy journey through personal tragedy that required her to understand the profound impact of simple pleasures. She also gives us a sneak peak into her new book” The Black Joy Playbook.” This episode is an exploration of joy as resistance, how to nurture emotional well-being, and the shared responsibility to progress for future generations. Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Stay in touch with Tracey:Website: https://www.traceymlewis.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/tmlgwriter/
In today's episode we're diving deep into the world of book publishing and its powerful impact on business and growing your personal brand. Danielle Mendoza shares how to connect book ideas to your business as a way to attract more customers and lucrative opportunities. We're also discussing the different publishing pathways, including traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. Learn how self-publishing can offer more control, quicker market access, without requiring a large social media following.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpodJournalists join The Rewrite Community by getting your FREE Transferable Skills Guide: https://link.therewritecourse.com/widget/form/9bmFYXNewaeZ3l6NNH5FStay in touch with Danielle:Website: https://www.confidentconcept.com/Download Danielle’s FREE e-book “Timeless Visibility” https://www.confidentconcept.com/download-bestsellerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mendoza-3059788a/
We’re just about halfway through the year, and it's time for an intentional check-in. In this episode we’re calling out some of the barriers that may have be in the way of you reaching your goals. It starts with your mindset and then your actions. And if no one told you today, no matter your background or current situation, you are absolutely worth it. Grab your notes, because this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you moving forward. Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpodJoin The Rewrite Community by getting your FREE Transferable Skills Guide: https://link.therewritecourse.com/widget/form/9bmFYXNewaeZ3l6NNH5F
Arivee Vargas shares her journey from a successful legal career to discovering her true calling in coaching and leadership development. Arivee explains the importance of creating a vision without self-judgment, setting aligned goals, and trusting oneself through a gradual progress. In this episode, Arivee discusses the challenges of leaving the comfort and security of her corporate life to follow her passion, and how motherhood and self-care play crucial roles in her journey.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Stay in Touch With Arivee:Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/May 31st LinkedIn Event: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-live-event-invitation-arivee-vargas-esq--vs55e/?trackingId=sYeYoTLCTx%2B%2FPSjyJgurFQ%3D%3D
Amy Shoenthal is a journalist and author of “The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward.” The "Setback Cycle," consists of four phases—establish, embrace, explore, and emerge—which provides a roadmap for navigating through times of adversity. In this conversation Aundrea and Amy discuss why setbacks don’t just have to be obstacles, but can also serve as catalysts for growth and creativity. Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Keep in touch with Amy Shoenthal:“The Setback Cycle” book: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/the-setback-cycleWebsite: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysho/
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