When Helen Lu graduated from college, she started her dream job at a Big Four Consulting company, something she had spent her entire life working towards. But soon she realized she didn't want to follow that path and work in corporate for the rest of her life. It wasn't until Helen discovered the FI/RE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement and learned that retirement is not an age, it's whenever you can afford, that it finally clicked for her. She wanted to create a life for herself...

We live in a society that has largely normalized the medical management of women's hormones. Most doctors are very quick to prescribe hormonal birth control as remedy for any hormonal condition (PMS symptoms, heavy periods, acne, etc.) without properly educating their patients about the potential risks and side effects. On this episode, our host Thamina is joined by Women's Health Expert Megan Haralampou, better known as The Biomedical Naturopath. Megan's purpose in life is to help women...

We're switching up our regular programming this week for a bit of a lighter episode considering the war in the Ukraine that's currently going on. Our host Thamina is sharing how her recent move to New York and trying to furnish her new apartment has led to some interesting household item obsessions.

Did you know most women get diagnosed with ADHD much later in life than men? That's because how ADHD presents itself in girls is different from how it presents itself in boys, which is what most of the ADHD studies have been on. Being extra talkative, bubbly, and outgoing - traits that many people would classify as gender-conforming - could be signs of ADHD. Regardless of when people with ADHD or a learning disability get diagnosed, it can feel either validating or upsetting. Alex Gilbert...

We are back from our winter break with our first episode of 2022! Our host Thamina has a few very eventful weeks behind her after moving to New York. After two of her recent LinkedIn posts where she talked about her move went viral, hundreds of people from all over the world have reached out to Thamina to congratulate her on this achievement and ask for advice on how to replicate her success. On this episode, Thamina reflects on how she managed to pull off her internal transfer from Dublin,...

As another year is coming to an end, it's time to start thinking about what you want to achieve in 2022. Our host Thamina loves setting ambitious goals for herself but also knows that sticking to your New Year's resolutions can be quite overwhelming. On this episode, she shares an approach - based on James Clear's infamous 1 Percent Rule - that will significantly increase the chances of you actually achieving the goals you set for yourself - without the overwhelm.

When Emily graduated from her Master’s Program in May 2020, she was close to $200,000 in debt and was entering the economy during a global pandemic. About six months later, Emily started her blog "Sometimes Sensible" where she talks about financial wellness and investing education. On this episode, our host Thamina and Emily talk about navigating conversations around debt with your partner and how someone who has loans can still be smart about money while enjoying life at the same time....

Last week, the US Supreme Court kicked off hearings that could lead to the - inexplicit but effective - overturning of the infamous Roe vs. Wade ruling from 1973 that made abortions a constitutional right. With new, extreme abortion bans being introduced across many US states - most recently in Texas - the highly politicized debate between pro-life and pro-choice supporters has never been more polarized. On this episode, our host Thamina - a vocal pro-choice supporter - sheds some light on...

Do you have trouble relaxing until you have checked off all items on your to do list? Do you feel the need to be productive all the time? If the answer is yes, then you are suffering from productivity guilt. Our host Thamina has had her fair share of feeling guilty when not being productive 24/7 and she shares a few perspective shifts that have helped her find a healthier balance.

On this week's solo episode, our host Thamina shares with us how her visualization technique has helped her achieve major milestones in life. She's attributing her process of mentally visualizing her dreams, which then triggers her to ruthlessly execute on those goals, a lot of her success to date, including getting accepted to Harvard and most recently, being able to transfer to New York with her current employer. Funnily enough, Thamina didn't even realize until this year that what she...

Do you feel like you're always so caught up in your day to day? Do you wish you were more resilient? Could you use more joy in the present? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this week's episode is for you. Our host Thamina is joined by Liv Bowser, Founder and CEO of Liberate, the world's first mental fitness studio. When Liv was in college, she realized that her mind did not feel as strong as her physical body, so she started investigating how she could better train her...

Are you disappointed that something - personally or professionally - didn't work out the way you had hoped? While it does suck in the moment and you have every right to grieve, our host Thamina genuinely believes that things happen for a reason. On this solo episode, she shares a few personal examples of how initial disappointments eventually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. So if you need a pep talk right now, this is the right episode for you.

Do you find investing intimidating? Do you have absolutely no idea where to start? Then you are in the same boat our host Thamina and her guest Julia Menheere were in just a few years ago. During her first job at the Dutch Ministry of Finance, Julia found herself living from paycheck to paycheck and eventually decided things would have to change in order to lead a life that would allow her to live more freely. Once Julia had figured out how to make her money work for her, she started...

Are you career-driven, ambitious, a hard worker, constantly wanting to achieve more? Do you feel that weight of your ambition weighing heavily on you? Welcome to the club! Our host Thamina knows exactly how overwhelming the pressure to perform and wanting to get from A to C as quickly as possible can be. Through lots of self-reflection over the past few months, she has come to the conclusion that it is ok to not be on top of your game all the time. In order for our successes in life to be...

Do you add smileys or filler words to your emails and sometimes even go back and delete a bunch of exclamation points in order to tone down your requests? You are not alone. As women, it sometimes feels like as if we can only lose. If we're too nice, we're not being taken seriously and if we're too assertive, we are not likable because society expects us women to be warm and empathetic but not strong. On this week's episode, our host Thamina is joined by Hope Timberlake, Speaker, Trainer,...

Are you one of very few women on your team? Do you work in a traditionally male field or industry? Have you experienced misogyny and discrimination in the workplace? Unfortunately, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are incredible female trailblazer who are paving the way for future generations of badass women. This week's guest is one of them. Kate Gelman is an engineer and was one of the first employees at Elon Musk's Neuralink, his company dedicated to building the world’s highest...

Our host Thamina was recently diagnosed with lipedema, a chronic disease of inflamed fat cells that affects primarily women. It causes pain, swelling, and abnormal sensations in the tissues of the legs, hips, buttocks, and sometimes arms. Not to mention the psychological impact on patients' mental health due to their change in physical appearance. On this episode, Thamina talks about her diagnosis and encourages every woman to get checked, preferably by a phelobologist. 1 in 10 women are...

Not knowing where you're headed or what your mission in life is can be daunting. After we graduate from college, we somehow expect that life continues on a straight path but it rarely does. That's why on this week's episode, we learn that rejection is not failure but an opportunity for us to expand our portfolio of possibilities. Our host Thamina is joined by Katie Belfi, Readiness & Resilience Consultant. In 2012, Katie gave up her private-sector gig as a commercial litigator and...

For 58 weeks straight, our Founder & Host Thamina has published a new episode of the Femme Hive podcast in addition to her demanding full-time job in Tech Sales. No winter break, no exceptions while on vacation, no excuses. On this week's episode, Thamina shares what she has learned about the importance of showing up consistently and why sometimes "done is better than perfect". If you have been considering to take that leap and either launch a podcast, start that blog, or train for a...

"I wish my waist was smaller." "I wish I didn't have any cellulite." "I wish I had a sixpack." Everyone - women, men, non-binary people - has probably experienced some form of body dysmorphia in their life where they worry about flaws in their physical appearance. On this week's episode, we are joined by one of our beloved previous guests, Katya Gorbacheva, Personal Trainer & Founder of Total Body Lab. We talk about unsolicited comments and women's internalized misogyny, which is...

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. But some people use the available time they have more effectively than others. Our host Thamina is juggling many responsibilities at the same time and suffers from severe productivity guilt. And yet she is actively prioritizing rest and sleep because she knows her body and mind can only take so much. When you know what time of the day you are most productive and what time is better invested in rest and leisure, you'll be able to work with a lot more...