☀️ Good Monday Morning!
We wish you all the joy and sunshine to start your week. If you want to add a little pizzazz and sparkle ✨ to your day, slow it down, say hi to a stranger and look for meaningful connections.
Katelyn shared our secret last week at CreativeMornings/Richmond and here it is for all of you! 🧡
📣 New Episode Alert 📣
The desire to give back to your community is there…but the courage to get up and go might be the missing piece. Don’t let doubt hold you back!
Tune in to this episode of How to Say Hi for an energy boost and the encouragement you're looking for to get out there and make a difference. 🙌
https://bit.ly/3FeeNjJ
Connect with People Around You
Flashback to this realization that is basically the foundation of this podcast: people like being around other people, even strangers.
Is there a time you connected with a stranger and realized how special that is? Or a time you felt connected to people around you for no other reason than you were in the same place together, like a restaurant, a concert or a yoga class?
In A New Place - Making Friends Everywhere
Finding the best taco in town or getting to know the local sweet spots doesn’t happen overnight. Give yourself some grace and tune into our latest podcast about making connections in a new town.
Special thanks to our guest Rebecca Alwine for sharing her wisdom. Rebecca is an Army wife, mother, writer and expert friend-maker.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3ubl2Ry
List of Episodes
Friends, listeners, we need your help!
🧡 Can you tell us what your favorite episode has been so far?👇🏼 in the comments, please.
💚 Bonus points if you tell us why. Examples: great topic, perfect episode length, strategically placed bops, funniest anecdotes, you just like it and refused to explain yourself. All answers are acceptable. 😊
One Generation to the Next
Suck at talking to kids? Ask them to explain their favorite game or toy! Once you get them talking about something they love, the conversation will flow. Tune into this episode for more ideas on how to talk to people much younger (and much older) than yourself.
Find it here or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/3D7mDL1
Katelyn learns something from her brother
Did talking to your grandparents suddenly become harder or feel weird when you became an adult? You're probably overthinking it. Katelyn had the same experience but finally it "clicked". Listen to her story and get ideas for connecting with people older and younger than ourselves.
The episode airs tomorrow so be sure to tune in!
New episode drops in the morning! We’ve got some ideas for the next time you’re surrounded by strangers and looking for something to chat about.
👀 Sneak peek!👂
Beyond 30 Seconds - What do I do?
Maybe you’ve mastered the drive-by hello, but what if you’re stuck talking to a near-stranger for…a while? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got ideas to keep you chit-chatting all the way through dinner.
Catch our latest episode here: https://bit.ly/3KqxKBl
Spring is in the air in our part of the world. More neighbors are out working in their yard, walking dogs and sitting on their porch as the sun sets later and later. This is a great opportunity for a quick hello!
If that makes you feel a little shy, listen to our episode on Neighbors for some ideas and comforting advice. https://bit.ly/3ClGNkl
ATTN: New episode dropping tomorrow!
Subscribe now so you don't miss it. 🎧
A Great Example of Owning the Newbie Status
You can’t know what you don’t know!
That’s why we believe one of the top-10 qualities of a top-tier human is the ability to confidently ask questions. A prime example is our friend, Julie, from Shape Shift Clay.
Find our latest episode here: https://bit.ly/3BHkjto
We're all new at some point
GO BEYOND YOUR YOGA MAT!
This episode is all about owning your space as a newbie and shattering unnecessary social bubbles.
It's Okay to be New
Sometimes when you’re new to something, it can feel like all eyes are on you. But they’re not! We promise! Plus, everyone has been the newbie at some point.
Our advice:
–Feel empowered that you’re jumping in to learn or join something.
–Ask questions if you have them.
–And most importantly, don’t make up false perceptions about the people around you… for all you know, it’s their first time too! (even though they might look like gurus)
Listen here for more: https://bit.ly/3BHkjto
At the Office - Small Talk
If you’re dreading those “return to the office” emails, take 15 minutes for How to Say Hi. In this episode, we have ideas for embracing the water-cooler chats, engaging with co-workers and bringing a little joy to the 9-to-5.
Tune in here >> https://bit.ly/3K4O0IU
Bring some energy to the mundane. Say hi to fellow shoppers or cashiers when running your errands this weekend. At the very least, you’ll get a good story to tell.
Listen --> https://bit.ly/3s3UikM
With the promise of spring and more people taking advantage of public parks and trails, let’s discuss the written and unwritten rules of enjoying these spaces together.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/34LRP5i
For the experienced adventurers, or those who want to begin exploring outdoors, this one’s for you. We cover the “unwritten rules” of sharing the trail and ways to connect with those you meet along the way. This episode will remind you: you deserve to be out there as much as anyone else. Be kind and leave no trace.
Find it on your favorite podcast app or at the link in the comments.
Rather than leaning into old, maybe unfair, expectations that calling any customer service line will be torturous, let’s start fresh and change it up. Keep an open mind, be kind, and remember they’re a person just doing their job.
Have you listened to this week's episode? Tell us how you feel about calling customer service and if our discussion changed your mind at all!
