It All*
Let’s explore redefining what it means as a woman to have and do It All* - Asterisks like competing priorities, imagined responsibilities and demands of multiple roles. On this journey, as we untangle real life conundrums and laugh at the absurdities, we’ll share insights, so you discover what you really want and do what you really love.
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Episode 58. The Power of Resilience
#resilience #emotionalstrength #dailystruggle
In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the concept of resilience, and that it’s not just about bouncing back, and also about adapting, learning and thriving through challenges.
In This Episode:
Do you identify as resilient?
How do you work with resilience on the daily as a woman managing It All*?
How does grief enter the process of resilience?
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Episode 57: Parenting Kids with Special Needs
#parenting, #identity, #acceptance, #resilience
In this episode, the hosts reflect on the hopes and dreams parents have for their children. The conversation explores the complexities of parenting, especially when children do not fit the expected mold. Drawing from Andrew Solomon's book Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity, the discussion explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the emotional journeys of parents raising children with special needs.
In This Episode:
How do you tend the gap between who you imagined your child would be and who they are?
We take a broad look at Andrew Solomon’s book Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity
How do parents navigate complex and life-altering medical decisions for their children and balance the pressure to help their child reach their potential while also letting them be kids?
Resource: Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Episode 56. The Second Arrow
#secondarrow #innervoice #havingitall #doingitall
In this episode, the Brandee, Jena and Sarah discuss the impact of the inner voice on self-perception. They explore the concept of the 'second arrow' from Buddhist philosophy, which highlights how we often inflict additional suffering on ourselves through negative self-talk. The conversation delves into techniques for managing negative thoughts, the importance of self-compassion, and practical strategies for reframing our inner dialogue.
In This Episode:
How do you talk to yourself?
Would you speak to others the way to talk to yourself?
How do you overcome a negative inner voice?
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
It All*, https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-all-asterisk-podcast
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Episode 55. Reframing Age from Liability to Asset
#ageism #doublestandard #challengingthenorm
In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the complexities of aging, particularly for women, discussing personal experiences and the double standards and limiting thoughts that exist regarding age.
In This Episode:
What is your thinking around aging – a liability or an asset?
How can we challenge the norms surrounding aging and beauty?
How can you redefine your narratives around aging and success?
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Episode 54: Is Working From Home Working?
#workingfromhome, #napping, #productivity
In this episode, Sarah discusses her transition to working from home and the challenges that come with it, including struggles with sleep, eating habits, napping, and feelings of isolation. The conversation delves into the guilt associated with napping and the importance of self-care and social connections.
A hilarious thing happened as our producer, Sam, was editing this episode. He took a nap in the middle of it!!
In This Episode:
We discuss the challenges and benefits of working from work
Do you find when working from home you eat less well?
How do you make sure when working from home you don’t isolate?
Can you nap guilt-free?
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Episode 53: Different Generations at Work and Home
#generations #whataretheytalkingabout? #culturalreferences
In this episode Sarah, Brandee, and Jena take a good look at different generational expectations and values around work. They explore different scenarios that can impact how you show up like if you are the youngest or oldest on a work team. And what about at home if you have teenagers and you don’t even know what they are saying – they laughed pretty hard about a popular phrase with middle schoolers.
In This Episode:
There are five generations in the workforce now with very different views on everything from what a sick day is for to team culture
When are you dating yourself?
How will our concept of age change with bioengineering?
Resources Mentioned: Roy Saltman reviewing a ballot for ‘hanging chads’
Netflix Documentary: Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Episode 52. Take Me to the Movies
#movies #emotionalimpact #havingitall #doingitall
In this engaging conversation, Brandee, Sarah and Jena explore the profound impact movies have on their lives, discussing personal preferences, emotional responses, and the values that shape their viewing experiences. They reflect on how films can evoke strong feelings, create lasting memories, and even influence life choices. The discussion also touches on the role of iconic films in shaping their identities and the joy of sharing movie experiences with loved ones.
In This Episode:
Why do we gravitate to specific types of movies?
Do movies impact you?
Are you a rewatcher or no?
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
It All*, https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-all-asterisk-podcast
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Episode 51. Slowing Down… To Speed Up
#slowingdown #reflection #resistance
In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah, and Jena explore the concept of slowing down in various aspects of life, particularly in conversations and decision-making, and the magic it can create when we do it!
In This Episode:
What does slowing down really mean?
Why do I resist it?
Listen in for the (painful) stories that we share about when we weren’t slowed down
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Episode 50. Life Sayings and Asterisks Part Two
Hashtags: #wordstoliveby, #lifesayings, #isthistrue?
In this episode the hosts each share how true they think certain life quotes – from leadership to family to competition – truly are. Using a rating scale of asterisks, Sarah, Jena, and Brandee share their opinions based on their personal experiences in leadership and parenting.
In This Episode:
Is leadership about disappointing people at a rate they can absorb, as Heifetz and Linsky propose?
Is family forever? When is it not?
The power of words to change our perspective
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Episode 49. Let’s Party- the Dynamics of Entertaining
#entertaining #hosting #havingitall #doingitall
In this conversation, Brandee, Sarah and Jena explore the complexities of entertaining, particularly from a woman's perspective. They discuss personal experiences, societal pressures, and the impact of family dynamics on the desire to host gatherings. The conversation highlights the joy of entertaining, the fear of vulnerability, and the challenges of managing a home while raising children.
In This Episode:
Why do you or why don’t you entertain?
What does your home say about you?
What makes good entertaining?
Join Our Facebook IT ALL* Podcast Community to share feedback, insights or questions you may have. Leave a comment about this episode to be entered in a drawing for It All* sway!
Resources:
Oprah’s quote: “I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself.”
Also…
Brandee is honored to serve on the Wish Society to benefit Make-A-Wish. To support her, please click here!
To learn more about your hosts:
Brandee Justus, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-justus/
Sarah Ciavarri, https://www.sarahciavarri.com/
Jena Kinney, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jena-kinney/
It All*, https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-all-asterisk-podcast
Credits
Production: Samuel Cunningham- scunningham.bmt@gmail.com
Music: I Have A Dream by Gvidon