Episodes
In which I talk about some latent perfectionism that becoming a parent has brought up, OCD struggles, and things I'm wrestling with on this journey.   Sign up for L'Oreal's newsletter! https://www.ltinthecity.com/newsletter      CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons
Published 04/13/22
Chatting today about why I had to go off dairy, how it's harder than I realized being a stay at home mom, and some general chatty updates.   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys -...
Published 03/15/22
A quick catchup on the weird weekend I had, and then some inspiration for 3 ways to declutter your life.    LINKS CatBen on TikTok Sarah Therese Minimalism Series on YouTube The Cottage Fairy on YouTube Emily Mariko on TikTok   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for...
Published 03/08/22
Took a break from the clutches of social media for a week and I shared 5 things I learned, emotions I felt, and what's next.    If you feel addicted to social media and want some reasons to take a break, this episode is for you!   LINKS Episode 30 with Courtney Linder Episode 119 on Jaron Lanier's Book Interview with Jaron Lanier by Kara Swisher Beautiful song I found   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it...
Published 02/22/22
All the nitty gritty details of my unmedicated birth experience!    Enjoy. :)    Check out Bridget Teyler on YouTube and Instagram for birth prep, support, and inspiration. Check out Bradley Birth for info on their classes!   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the...
Published 02/15/22
Chatty catchup talking about what’s new with baby, taking a social media break, Emily Ratajkowski’s book “My Body,” and changing the name of this podcast?   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe -...
Published 02/08/22
Danya Sherman founded KnoNap, a company to combat drink spiking, where someones drink might be spiked with something like a rape drug. We talk about her experience as a non-tech founder, how she dealt with the pressure to change how she presented as a young founder, and founder mental health. It’s a really valuable and vulnerable conversation, and I hope you enjoy.   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED https://knonap.com/  What Now Campaign KnoNap and Knope on Yahoo News Halcyon Incubator   ...
Published 02/01/22
Are Apple AirTags being used for stalking? And what happened with Jerry from "Cheer"? I chat about these recent news stories on today's News Tuesday.   News Tuesday is a new series where once a month, I'll cover current news about sex trafficking, exploitation, and safety.   Articles Mentioned https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-chicago-indictments-cheerleading-child-pornography-edb62d30f64c20a0fd96db9679b1c59e ...
Published 01/18/22
Motherhood involves a lot of sacrifice, but it can get tricky when we start to gauge our value as humans by the self-denial we express, or how much we suffer for others.  I'm wrestling with this now, and I think this conversation about maintaining mental health and preventing burnout is worthwhile even if you're not a parent, but someone who has a passionate project or mission that is bringing you close to burnout. And if you're not a mother but a spouse, here are some tangible things you...
Published 01/11/22
The space between the holidays and the new year is a great time to review and reflect on the past year, and create alignment between your intentions and your actions for the coming year. I shared today about why I do a Year in Review (this will be my SIXTH year!), what it's all about, and how it can help you set intentions for 2022.    LINKS 2021 Year in Review Download  Yung Pueblo on Instagram Episode 103: Big Life Transition Episode 77: How to Review & Process a Crappy Year ...
Published 12/28/21
I read today's book during midnight nursing sessions and I really enjoyed it. I share 5 points that personally stood out to me, some thought-provoking commentary on what social media is doing to our brains, and what I decided to do after reading the book.
Published 12/21/21
Why do we as women struggle to be seen (when we aren’t feeling photogenic, or comfortable in our bodies), how she’s seen her photography help women show up for themselves, and some tips for how to show up in your own life. Guest is photographer Julie Ulstrup!
Published 12/14/21
In which I record with a baby on my chest and don’t edit it! What I’ve been up to since motherhood, where the podcast is going, and some tangents on depression, hustle culture, Elizabeth Holmes, and why social media sucks.
Published 12/07/21
Today we talk with guest Shannon Grant about investing and getting capital for women entrepreneurs. Our guest shares about investing in Smitten Ice Cream (best in the Bay Area!), intro to angel investing, and how we get women more access to capital.
Published 11/30/21
On today’s episode, I share 5 entrepreneurship mistakes I’ve made and what I’d do differently next time.
Published 11/16/21
Today we talk all about: Why building the risk-muscle is important to leadership How adopting her daughter in the midst of a successful corporate career forced her to stand behind her principles, and How to build your own archetype of leadership
Published 11/09/21
Today we have Michelle Ryan on the podcast. We talk about the movement she lead against child trafficking, how to start your own movement, and what the Black Panthers taught her about social justice. 
Published 11/02/21
Today we are talking with Anna about the impact COVID has had on the hospitality industry with her insights working in the industry, how restauranteurs are innovating, and tangible tips for how you can support your local establishments in this time.
Published 10/19/21
Today’s episode is all about BOUNDARIES. Whether boundaries are good or bad, have we ever regretted creating a boundary, people-pleasing and other things that keep us from setting boundaries, and some examples of how we set boundaries in work—especially in both remote work and social impact work which can be all-encompassing to our lives.
Published 10/12/21
Eliza Bleu is a human trafficking survivor who is taking on big tech. Today we talk about: Why she decided to go public as a trafficking survivor and advocate How she’s taking on Twitter for hosting child sexual abuse material Ideas on how to handle the Wild West of the Internet (taking down websites, the role of policy and government, censorship etc.) It's a fascinating conversation. Enjoy!
Published 10/05/21
Today we talk with Antoinette Lee Toscano about…  The leadership lesson she learned in the military leading a male-only unit in Korea Why you don’t have to give up your femininity to be a good leader How she went to her first kayaking lesson with her walker and service dog in tow, and  How she is bringing diversity and inclusion into outdoor sports
Published 09/28/21
If you find yourself overcommitted, stressed, resentful, or just need some encouragement on why saying “no” doesn’t make you a bad person, this episode is for you!
Published 09/21/21
Today we talk with Cecilia Pang about being a lifelong learner, what she learned working alongside Canada’s most powerful woman, and her process of tackling unplanned life events, such as when her lung unexpectedly collapsed a few years ago.
Published 09/14/21
Today is all about my pregnancy! I share my symptoms throughout this pregnancy by week, what it’s been like, and my favorite things that are helping me navigate this time with more ease. 
Published 09/07/21