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A podcast that no one asked for, but getting anyway. The Unasked For Podcast is the just-for-the-heck-of-it verbal journal of host Isabel Gutierrez. Teamed up with friends and family, Isabel will explore and discuss topics that fill the mind of an early-20-year-old (faith, post-college life, current events, dating & singleness...and everything in between).
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Life stories and advice from a 100-year-old named Vicky.
TW: workplace sexual harassment is talked about briefly. Resources are down below.
Welcome back to the Unasked For Podcast! For the Season 2 "Around the Bridge Table" launch, our friend Vicky joins us for a conversation about education, careers, and the joys + lessons of getting older.
Resources to combat workplace harassment:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
https://projectwhen.org/resources/combating-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/
https://silencednomore.org/legislation
https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/employee-relations/Pages/Workplace-Harassment-Investigation.aspx
Instagram: @theunaskedforinsta
Well, well, well. Look who’s back! We got some fun things to look forward to this month. Hope you’ll enjoy listening, and thanks for sticking around.
Jordan's Unasked For Tip: Invest in an expensive bathrobe. It'll change your life.
We have ALL felt like a failure, and it is not fun to feel that way.
In Episode 17, Isabel and her friend Jordan Gunderson have a conversation about failure. The girls share what failure has looked like in their lives, and chat about how failure has shaped their mindsets about going after things in life. Sometimes, it’s all about trial and error people. Hey, at least you tried…
Follow Jordan: @jaygunderson
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Michael's Unasked For Tip: Act like you know what you're doing, until you find true confidence in that one thing.
Attending an Ivy League school and being a collegiate athlete, Michael has some things to say about self-criticism. LUCKILY, this year has allowed Michael to become more embodied and work on becoming more compassionate towards himself. In this episode, Isabel and Michael share their experiences with criticism, and offer some Unasked For Tips that they have learned about being more kind to themselves.
Follow Michael: @michael_phillippy
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Lauren's Unasked For Tip: Allow yourself time to heal.
Since she was a little youngin', Lauren Franco has had a passion to see justice served. Her passion has led her to experience life-changing opportunities + pursue a career in justice. In this episode, Isabel and Lauren reflect on how the past year has expanded their view of advocacy, and share how we ALL can fight for justice.
Follow Lauren: @laurenfranco_
Follow Isabel: @isabelgutierrezimage
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Justine's Unasked For Tip: "No." is a complete sentence.
In this episode, Isabel and her gal Justine Halas dive into a rich conversation about being bold (along with random tangents). Justine shares her thoughts on the how she has made rejection her friend, how she acknowledges and accepts the things that are not for her, and what opportunities have come about from being bold.
Follow Justine: @justinehalas
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JENSEN'S UNASKED FOR TIP: Play your hype-up song in the morning. Start your day off right..
What can you be confident about today? In Episode 12, Isabel and her friend Jensen Martin chat about confidence and comparison.
As humans, we compare ourselves to others + struggle with insecurities all the time. That is why confidence is something to strive for daily, and it is so important to hype ourselves up--even for the littlest things. Jensen and Isabel share what they have been learning about, and their stories about accepting themselves.
Follow Jensen: @jensencity
Follow Isabel: @isabelgutierrezimage
Follow the podcast: @theunaskedforinsta
HALEY'S UNASKED FOR TIP: Acknowledge and make eye-contact with homeless people. Assure them that they are seen.
So you might be wondering, what do two 22-year-olds know about identity? And we'd answer, very little.
In Episode 12, Isabel and her friend Haley Newman have a candid conversation about identity. Reflecting on past life-altering experiences, Isabel and Haley share their thoughts on how they are finding who they are and what it means to them to have an identity in Christ. These gals are finding out that in order to truly figure out what their identities are, they have to swim out of the shallow water and dive deeper.
Follow Haley: @haleynewmanz
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Follow the podcast: @theunaskedforinsta
UNASKED FOR TIP #11: Wear blue light glasses, and kiss those screen-headaches good-bye!
Have you ever had a quarter-life-crisis and asked yourself, "who am I?" Us, too.
In Episode 11 of The Unasked For Podcast, Isabel and her friend Maureen Turnbaugh chat about the process of finding yourself and how every opportunity/failure has led up to who they are. These ladies are just scratching the surface of this process, but they hope their current experiences of finding who they are can validate + challenge you. Becoming your own person is a continuous process that requires reflection, humility, and autonomy.
Follow Maureen: @maureenturnbaugh
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UNASKED FOR TIP #10: Here is your reminder to take care of your [physical, mental, emotional, spiritual] health today.
Do you ever have trouble letting things go? We all have held onto situations too tightly, or have chosen bitterness towards people who have wronged us. In Episode 10 of The Unasked For Podcast, Isabel and her momma discuss forgiveness. Sharing some pivotal moments of forgiveness in their lives, Isabel and her mom hope to give listeners some Unasked For insights as to how we can extend forgiveness, pluck up the courage to say sorry, and be more gracious with ourselves.
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@isabelgutierrezimage
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@theunaskedforinsta
UNASKED FOR TIP: Read a book before bed instead of scrolling through your phone.
You know those moments when you regret not saying, "no"? In Episode 9 of The Unasked For Podcast, Isabel and her gal pal Hannah Mixon chat about boundaries. What are they? Why are they important? How can they be honored? Sharing their personal boundaries, Isabel and Hannah hope to encourage listeners in their own journeys with boundary-setting.
Follow Hannah:
@hannah_mixon
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@isabelgutierrezimage
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@theunaskedforinsta
UNASKED FOR TIP(S): Do some sort of physical activity every day, diversify your friend group, and feel safe to cry in your car.
In Episode 8 of The Unasked For Podcast, Isabel and her brotherfriends Adam Good + Miles Brubacher discuss emotional intelligence. Here's a game for you: take a shot (if you're over 21) every time we say "emotional intelligence". We break down the stigma that men can't cry, what emotional intelligence can look like and offer some Unasked For Tips on how to acknowledge emotions better.
Follow Adam: @adammgood
Follow Miles: @millsbru
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UNASKED FOR TIP(S): Stretch every morning, go outside + observe, and practice being in the moment.
In Episode 7 of The Unasked For Podcast, Isabel and her friend Missy Thomas talk about the lost art of being present. These "Chatty Cathy's" have experienced many times when they have not felt themselves. How could these moments of "not being there" and "not feeling like myself" be combatted?
Follow Missy:
Instagram: @missylt
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Instagram: @isabelgutierrezimage
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UNASKED FOR TIP(S): Start your day with water and just take ONE next step towards your career.
In this episode, Isabel and her friend Caden Coppock talk about the stigma that every young adult "needs" to have a concrete life plan in place. Speaking some truth to that lie, Caden shares how his "career path" has changed drastically for the better--and offers some Unasked For advice to others who may be in the same boat.
Follow Caden:
Instagram: @cadencoppock
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Instagram: @isabelgutierrezimage
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UNASKED FOR TIP(S): Wash your face before you even THINK about going to bed, watch Phineas and Ferb after a horror movie, and take your time on your therapy journey.
In this episode, Isabel and her friend Delaney Moeller talk about mental health and therapy. By sharing some of their experiences with therapy, the ladies hope to validate and encourage those still wrestling with prioritizing mental health. Finding the right therapist and becoming comfortable sharing your feelings takes time, but MAN OH MAN is it worth it.
Delaney: @delaney_leigh
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Instagram: @isabelgutierrezimage
UNASKED FOR TIP: Cut your hair to make your life easier and never give up hope.
In part two of this episode, Isabel and her friend Michaela Lindeman continue the discussion of human trafficking. Michaela shares what she has learned from her involvement in ministries/organizations, her future ambitions, and some advice to fellow advocates.
GET INVOLVED:
@a21 @alabasterjarberlin @ijm @enditmovement @exoduscry @fightthenewdrug @dressember
UNASKED FOR TIP(S): Allow yourself to feel your emotions, listen to your gut, and help reduce the stigma by giving others a voice.
In part one of this episode, Isabel and her pal Kinsey Huntting discuss a heavy topic: human trafficking. Kinsey shares her story, talks about the strength + passion she has gained from it, and offers some tips on how WE can combat this. Let's shed a light on this.
UNASKED FOR TIP(S): Don't let comparison steal your joy, drink water, and order your Christmas gifts early...
In this episode, Isabel is joined by her close gal pals, Kiana Hertogh and Tina Diaz, chatting about the feeling of "failing at your faith". By discussing their experiences and the wisdom they have gained along the way, these ladies share advice on how to combat this feeling of failure.
UNASKED FOR TIP: Be kind to your 16-year-old self.
In this episode, Isabel Gutierrez and her little sister Keilah chat briefly about online school, social media, and little pieces of advice our "high school selves" should hear.
UNASKED FOR TIP: The best you can give today, is good enough.
Welcome to the first episode of The Unasked For Podcast! We are kicking off this adventure solo, as host Isabel Gutierrez talks us through the importance of cleaning out our hangers, the heaviness of this year, and the steady growth that 2020 has fostered.