Fingers crossed is BACK for one night only as we reunite on our long awaited trip to Kristee's childhood fixation town: Concord, New Hampshire. Not only are they recapping the roller coaster ride of the places they stumbled on and the characters they met along the way, they are also catching you up on the roller coaster ride they've been on in the past few months since the last episode including processing breakups and finding new jobs. Hope you enjoy this fun and fated bonus episode, and...

All good things must come to an end. This week, on the series finale of Fingers Crossed podcast, Kristee and Sierra reflect on the last two years of growth, eye-opening conversations, and hilarious stories on the pod. They talk about what the podcast has taught them, their favorite episodes they did together, and share write-ins from the incredible FC community about what the pod has meant to them. Thank you all so much for coming on this journey and supporting us along the way. We are...

In the penultimate episode of Fingers Crossed, Sierra & Kristee discuss a relevant topic that is on the minds of many mid-twenty somethings: maintaining friendships in different life stages.  What do you do when three of your friends are married with babies and you're just re-entering the dating scene? What if you're busy in a 9-5 career and your friends are all working part time with tons of free time? Do you settle down? Buy a house? Work hard for that career promotion? Run away and...

We're back this week with another throwback revisiting lessons from a previous episode: how to be independent! From moving out on your own after college, to finding independence in a relationship, to entering new phases of life and making it on your own, we all struggle with independence in our own ways at different times. This episode was one of our most popular and requested when it first went up a year and a half ago, and we hope you learn something new and enjoy listening in 2022! Follow...

In today's episode of Fingers Crossed, Kristee and Sierra discuss the concept of Identity Capital. Originally brought to their attention by Meg Jay in The Defining Decade, Identity Capital is the concept that one's unique talents, experiences, achievements and background create a personal portfolio that makes one a valuable and well-rounded individual inside & outside the workplace. Your twenties are guided by how heavily you invest in your identity capital—and it is always worth the...

This week, Kristee and Sierra talk Sunday Scaries, finding balance catching up with work, relationships, & random errands, and learn about their work personas with the DISC personality test! This test helps you learn how Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance explain your behavior towards others and the everyday things you do. Take the test with us: https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/ Follow our insta: @fingerscrossedpod @kristeevetter @sierramichellegreen  ---...

Welcome back to fingers crossed! In today's episode, Sierra & Kristee discuss their major red flags & green flags with dating: what are major turn offs? What's a sign of a promising partner? They share many stories of their own previous dating history, and all of the red & green flags they've learned to recognize along the way.  S&K are uploading *bi-weekly* now, so be sure to catch them every other week! Follow us on instagram @fingerscrossedpod so you can share your...

Due to popular demand, we're back with part II of our burnout episode! Last week was all about how burnout has become "the Millennial condition" and how young people can be susceptible to it. Today, we're diving into some specific about how you can recognize burnout, what it does to your body, and steps you can take to try and help avoid it in your day-to-day life. We are also hearing about Sierra's new job, Kristee's upcoming travel, and announcing our new BIWEEKLY UPLOAD SCHEDULE! So you...

Have you been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and just plain burnt out? Today on Fingers Crossed, Sierra and Kristee are unpacking the ever growing theme of Millennial burnout. They discuss how societal changes have caused an epidemic of overwork disguised as "hustle" or "productivity" culture—and how it's a dangerous slippery slope.  They read excerpts from Anne Helen Petersen's article about Millennial burnout, as well as tons of listener responses about how burnout is affecting their...

Welcome to another installment of unsolicited advice from Kristee & Sierra! (Which actually was solicited from you on our instagram @fingerscrossedpod. but we are not professionals so take all advice with a grain of salt!) This week we're chatting with our listeners about what's going on with them and things they are struggling with in this advice column episode. From taking on new responsibilities at work to moving for a man and dealing with challenging parent dynamics, this episode...

This week on Fingers Crossed, Sierra & Kristee are re-releasing an old favorite episode, with a new reflection to where they're at right now.  In the intro, they discuss how the future isn't really any more clear than it was a year ago—but their sense of self and faith in their own ability to navigate uncharted waters has grown significantly.  This episode features a re-release of one of their most listened to episodes, "Finding Your Spark on a Path that's Unmarked." They hope you enjoy...

It's the season of ~love~ and this week, Kristee and Sierra are reflecting on all things Valentine's Day: the good, the bad, and the unmet ridiculously high expectations. From their own personal memories and vendettas with the holiday to reading sweet and hilarious listener stories of V-Days past, this is a St. Valentine's special you won't want to miss! Follow us on insta: @fingerscrossedpod @kristeevetter @sierramichellegreen --- Send in a voice message:...

Hang out with the ladies of Fingers Crossed this week for a short and sweet catch-up episode! Sierra is back on the podcast after several weeks out sick, and she shares a bit about her Covid diagnosis, her job search, and other life updates! She and Kristee also discuss Kristee's recent solo episode and vulnerability journey, and share a hilarious story from S&K's college days.  Follow us on Instagram @fingerscrossedpod to be a part of the podcast! @kristeevetter...

Let's get real! This week, while Sierra is recovering from a double whammy covid-pneumonia situation, Kristee is taking the mic solo to talk about her personal journey working through her challenges with vulnerability and self-sabotage and what she has learned about herself through therapy the last few months. Today we're diving deep into limiting beliefs, negative associations, core commitments, and several other therapy buzzwords that have actually played a significant role in her own...

This week on Fingers Crossed, Sierra and Kristee host their second "book club" episode! Today's book is "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz, a Toltec Wisdom & self-help book that has been on the New York Times' best-seller list for over a decade! They discuss the four different agreements outlined in the book, sharing their thoughts, experiences, and personal anecdotes, and as always, sharing the thoughts and opinions of their listeners as well.  If you're on a journey of personal...

It's the least wonderful time of the year: the lights, parties, gifts, reunions, and excitement of the holidays is officially over, and we're left with the dark, cold, and uneventful January Blues. If you often feel a bit of a let-down after the holidays or get into a rut around this time, you're not alone! This week our hosts are breaking down just what the January Slump is, what causes it, and small ways you can beat it in your own life this month. Follow us on instagram!...

Kristee & Sierra are BACK in the new year with LOTS of life updates (do we hear wedding bells?) and well as reflections and insights about their growth over the past year.  They reflect on their written goals from a year ago, and discuss what they learned along the way, and also brainstorm their new defining word and goals for 2023.  So grab your planner, your journal, and your vision board and join the gals of Fingers Crossed to get intentional and motivated for the upcoming...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM FINGERS CROSSED! Enjoy this feel-good episode full of stories of acts of kindness around the holidays to lift your spirits and get you thinking about ways you can pay it forward yourself. We sure are! So grateful for all of you and wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. @FINGERSCROSSEDPOD @kristeevetter @sierramichellegreen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fingers-crossed8/message

This week on Fingers Crossed, Sierra & Kristee catch up about everything going on in their lives during the busy holiday season, and then do one of their absolute favorite things: take a personality test together! In this episode, they take the "Big Five Personality Test" that measures ones levels of Openness, Contentiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness & Neuroticism. They discuss whether or not they agree with the results, and how they can apply to everyday life!  Click here to take...

The holidays are fun, exciting, and full of celebrations, but they can also be super draining. This week, Kristee and Sierra are talking about some of the challenges that accompany the craziness of the holiday season and how to implement self-care to make sure you don't go insane along the way. From superficial holiday parties to split families wanting to your time and work that can be demanding leading up the holidays, there are so many things pulling us in different directions this time of...

While reflecting on their thoughts about being home for the holidays, Kristee & Sierra take it all the way back to the halls of high school.  In this episode, they share what is the most valuable advice they'd give their high school selves, how they learned those hard lessons, as well as some super cringe-worthy high school stories you don't wanna miss.  At the end of the episode, they discuss whether or not they'll attend their high school reunions, as well as stories and advice from...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This week, our dynamic duo is back together on the mic and more grateful than ever. Following up on last year's episode where they discussed what gratitude means and how it can sometimes be used in a negative way of shaming or comparison for being ungrateful, this year's Thanksgiving special is all about practical tools and life changing practices Kristee and Sierra have implemented in their lives and how it's changed their own outlooks. What is a gratitude practice or...

In this special episode of Fingers Crossed, Sierra takes over SOLO on the first truly solo episode of the podcast to date! Sierra talks all about her experience working at Disneyland from when she first got hired in her freshman year of college, to recently hanging up the crown last July.  She answers listener questions like her favorite part about working there, how the magic changed when she became an employee, and the wildest thing a child ever did to her (major yikes).  She also discusses...

In today's episode of Fingers Crossed, Sierra and Kristee discuss a hot-button issue—working from home vs. working in person.  They discuss the pros and cons of working from home, how the pandemic changed the landscape of working, and what the future looks like for remote work.  Their listeners have a lot to say on the matter as well, including stories of toxic workplaces, unreasonable bosses, and creative ideas for a hybrid work future.  If your work situation has been affected by the...