Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In this Laura & Sarah episode, the first discussion is about foundation habits -- what are the habits that seem to sustain everything else? Sleep definitely . . . and there is quite a tangent on baby sleep in the discussion as well! The discussion then segues to talking about fall favorites, from weather changes to pumpkin flavors and other fun aspects of the season (even Halloween and what that might look like this year!).  Today's show is brought to you by EBY, a seamless underwear subscription box. Get 20% your first order at joineby.com with code WORLDS20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friendship certainly looks different these days . . . but it doesn't mean that connection is any less important! Author, speaker and connection expert Shasta Nelson joins Laura and Sarah to discuss the value of making true friend connections at work, as well as some tips on building these important relationships. In the intro, Laura and Sarah discuss their current friend situations and the Q&A is all about in-laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larissa Maloney is a mother of 2, teacher, and now business owner, running Active Kids 2.0 -- a virtual training studio for kids, from toddlers to teens! In this episode, Sarah shares her woes about getting her kids the activity they need (hot September weather in FL doesn't help!). Larissa offers lots of great advice and resources, and shares a fun day-in-the-life. She also offers her own thoughts as a Black women on responsible ally-ship and raising anti-racist children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School is about to start for some and has been in session for a few weeks for others! Laura and Sarah discuss some of the interesting remote education solutions they have seen arise in their areas. Laura then gives a detailed description of how a two-career couple might make things work if childcare is not an available option -- including specifics on a potential schedule. Then, the two delve into a mini-3rd anniversary celebration, with discussion of their favorite episodes and guests from the prior year!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year has been rather . . . different than expected (understatement of the century). But, setting and reviewing goals can still be helpful to some. At the same time, it's also okay to have seasons with fewer goals or to reevaluate prior plans! Laura discusses still feeling in the thick of it with Baby #5 while Sarah has spent time thinking about how to modify prior goals to fit 2020 constraints. Sarah also takes a trip down memory lane after her sister unearthed a goal setting page of hers from 1996! In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about childcare providers and school at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open with their own stress management strategies, including a book rec. Then, meditation teacher and mother of 5 Josephine Atluri joins in to share her journey into learning about meditation as well as some of her favorite techniques for managing stress and coping with difficult times. She also delves into her own family building experience, including international adoption, IVF, and surrogacy. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about feeling unmotivated at work during this time. Should she worry about it or just let herself have a break? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah open with a brief discussion of Sarah's wardrobe makeover, and then Riche Holmes Grant joins in. In this fun interview, Riche describes her career journey, including how she went from Columbia Law graduate to business owner to professional influencer & Martha Stewart design collaborator! She shares inspiration on how to create a beautiful tablescape and also gives us a glimpse into her family life and a sneak peak at her newest upcoming projects. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about habit streaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah's podcast dedicated to all things planning launched yesterday (let's hope it went well!) and now that Best Laid Plans is here, she takes a moment to talk about this fun new project -- structure, ideas, and more! (Don't worry - this is in addition to BOBW, not a replacement!). Then, Laura and Sarah dive into more listener-submitted Q&A. Topics include home workstations, pandemic-related habits, questions about moving, and our favorite non-screen activities for kids. https://bestlaidplans.libsyn.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Laura and Sarah answer your questions submitted through Instagram, including one that seemed to come up multiple times: what are we planning to do with our kids in the new school year? The topics in this episode range from practical to frivolous so join us as we dive into time blocking, appearance tips for video meetings, kids & chores, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah interviews Laura on the hottest work-related topic of the moment -- how to work effectively from home! Laura's new ebook The New Corner Office is out today, so in honor of the release we have the answers to 8 of your most burning questions related to working remotely. From Zoom fatigue to finding focus,this episode is chock full of practical tips and tricks!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.