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Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
If you’re waiting for life to happen to you - this episode is for you.
In the Season 2 Finale of I’m Lost, So What? I’m exploring what ‘being an active participant’ in life has looked like for me and how this has helped me quiet a lot of the mind drama I experience.
In this episode, I share:
What are we really doing here?
What ‘letting life happen to you’ looks like
And my 4-step methodology, ‘Creating (For) Yourself’
Links referenced in the episode:
“Life of Riza” YouTube Video, ‘For those waiting for life to happen’ - https://youtu.be/ij84DoCEmdI?si=3Cp5Rn338lz944xJ
S2E12 of I’m Lost, So What?, “How to get your shit together and other tips for living your best life” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-your-shit-together-and-other-tips-for-living-your-best-life/
S1 Finale of I’m Lost, So What?, “Does this matter if the world is ending?” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/season-finale-does-this-matter-if-the-world-is-ending/
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Ready to get your shit together and make this your ‘best year yet’? 💩
In Season 2, Episode 12 of I’m Lost, So What? I’m hopping on for a solo episode to share how to get your shit together and other tips for living your best life 😜
Jk, we don’t put that type of pressure on ourselves over here, we’re just working on slow and steady, gradual change, to live a more intentional life. None of that capitalist, self-development, productivity shit that makes you optimize your life 😂
In this episode, I share:
What’s been happening over on my end, professionally and personally
What being lost means to me
My 3-step process for ‘getting your shit together’
And what living my best life looks like for me
Links referenced in the episode:
Get featured on the Season 2 Finale episode! Share your answer here - https://www.speakpipe.com/ImLostSoWhat
The Wheel of Life Activity - https://www.mindtools.com/ak6jd6w/the-wheel-of-life
“Making 2024 More Intentional” my latest YouTube video - https://youtu.be/lXMVAWIV-OE
S1E11 “Why home isn’t really a place…” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/why-home-isn-t-really-a-place%e2%80%a6/
S2E5 “Aiko Smith: Calming your mind, body, and nervous system with mindfulness” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/aiko-smith-calming-your-mind-body-and-nervous-system-with-mindfulness-1699037127/
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
How can you break out of the box and redefine your journey? ⚡️
In Season 2, Episode 11 of I’m Lost, So What?, I’m joined by my introverted copywriting and marketing other half, Monica Schrock for a fun conversation diving into Monica’s journey to coming out as non-binary, seeking the support they need for their mental health, and of course - a lil’ marketing petty party.
If you’re looking for inspiration and advice on redefining your journey through gender and/or mental health - tune into the episode because Monica shares candidly about their path.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Monica defined what being non-binary meant to them
Steps Monica took to prioritize their mental health as someone diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and bipolar
And a petty party of all things marketing and what’s changing in the industry
Monica Schrock (they/she) | Marketing Consultant and Copywriter
Monica is a marketing consultant and copywriter who co-creates holistic messaging and marketing methods with companies that disrupt norms, create inclusive space, and drive purpose through sports, culture, or community.
Links referenced in the episode:
“Tomboy”, A Graphic Memoir - https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/19797
“Play Like a They” Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/playlikeathey/
“Play Like a They” Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTQxMTIwLnJzcw
Connect with Monica Schrock elsewhere:
Monica’s Website - www.monicaschrock.com
Monica’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moneyschrock/
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
What spells are you casting through your words and stories? ✏️
In Season 2, Episode 10 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra chats with Nailah King to share on casting spells (literally), conscientious storytelling, and a lil’ petty party!
If you want to create a more conscientious world through words, language, and stories - this episode is just what you’re looking for.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What Nailah defines as conscientious storytelling and why it’s important
How we can create spaces of belonging using language
The petty party of the online business world and the woes of living abroad
Nailah King (she/her) | Storytelling Strategist
Nailah King is a Storytelling Strategist and founder of The Content Witches who works with conscious leaders to help them translate their unique impact into client success through conscientious storytelling.
Links referenced in the episode:
Maggie of BS Free Business - https://www.instagram.com/bsfreebusiness/
Monique Melton - https://www.instagram.com/moemotivate/
Erin Perkins - https://www.instagram.com/mabely_q/
Bear Herbert - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvKoxGDLJlh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
Chelene Knight - https://www.instagram.com/bsc_literary_studio/
Katherine Lewis of Access Reimagined - https://www.instagram.com/accessreimagined/
Sublation Studio - https://www.instagram.com/sublationstudio/
And/now with Connie Nichiu, “The Problem with Cultural Competency, DEI, and Leadership — Part One: Nothing Changes When Nothing Changes” - https://bthechange.com/the-problem-with-cultural-competency-dei-and-leadership-part-one-nothing-changes-when-nothing-c-f75730975a3c
Ojo Agi Essay, “Cite Black Women” - https://www.ojoagi.com/essay/2020/7/14/cite-black-women
Connect with Nailah King elsewhere:
Nailah’s Website - www.thecontentwitches.ca
Nailah’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/nailah.z.king
Nailah’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-content-witches
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
When does pop culture become a problem? 👽
In Season 2, Episode 9 of I’m Lost, So What?, Georgia Smith-Marr, our podcast coordinator is joining the podcast! In this episode, Cassandra and Georgia discuss media literacy in pop culture (and in general), tech advancements, and how classism plays a role in ALL of this!
If you’re curious to learn more about the intersection of tech, culture, and social activism, this episode dives into all of it!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What Georgia believes to be missing from the pop culture narrative
Technology advancements and the downsides of it
Why classism needs to be included in all conversations around culture and tech
Georgia Smith-Marr (she/her)
Georgia is a writer focusing on the intersection of tech, culture, and fashion. Founder of A Portal Between, a newsletter that focuses on these intersections and how they converge on spaces online.
Georgia is also a podcast coordinator - doing all the background work like editing.
She is not thriving under capitalism and wishes to opt out.
Links referenced in the episode:
World Economic Forum Article on the “Global North & Global South Divide” - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/davos23-ai-divide-global-north-global-south/
I’m Lost, So What? S1E6: Are we in a parasocial relationship? - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/are-we-in-a-parasocial-relationship/
Cassandra’s TEDx Speech on “Current Work Culture Recreates Colonial Systems” - https://youtu.be/-QeYXHEf53c
Article on the ‘digital divide’ - https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/socialpolicy/2022/02/10/do-we-need-a-new-definition-of-the-digital-divide/
Article on ‘police facial recognition using AI’ - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/police-facial-recognition-technology-cant-tell-black-people-apart/
Connect with Georgia Smith-Marr elsewhere:
Georgia’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/IWantToBurnThisPlaceDown
Georgia’s Website: https://aportalbetween.com/
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
What if you could do more impactful work? ✨
In Season 2, Episode 8 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra is joined by long-term client, La’Kita Williams, for an honest conversation around work, leadership, and the realities of running a business with a chronic illness.
If you’ve been looking for inspiration to take the next step in any area of your life - this conversation is a lil’ dose of what it can look like to challenge our current situation to create something better for ourselves.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why leadership development can benefit everyone
Systems you can implement in your life to prioritize your well-being
La’Kita’s story on running a business with Multiple Sclerosis
La'Kita Williams (she/her), Founder, Culture Strategist, Executive Coach
La’Kita Williams is the founder of CoCreate Work. She has over 18 years of diverse experience ranging from corporate sales and training to talent management and organizational development. She specializes in taking a systems approach and works to connect systemic efforts to the individual outcomes at each level of the organization.
As a certified professional coach and trained Master’s level Social Worker, she has worked with small businesses, organizations, founders, and CEOs to strategically plan and design company culture, lead change, and enhance team experience. La’Kita has been quoted in the New York Times and published in Harvard Business Review.
Connect with La’Kita M. Williams elsewhere:
La’Kita’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitafwilliams/
La’Kita’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lakitamwilliams/
CoCreate Work’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cocreatework
CoCreate Work’s Website - https://cocreatework.com/
CoCreate Work’s article on Harvard Business Review - https://hbr.org/2023/11/to-put-your-company-values-into-action-create-working-agreements
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow
I'm lost, so what?
Ok, so you figured out you're lost - now what Join the I'm lost, so what? community of multicultural, hyphenated folx who are exploring the space between belonging and carving our own paths.
Episodes are released on a bi-monthly basis on Mondays - we explore topics like identity, belonging, culture, marketing, business, and relationships (with ourselves and others).
Got a question, episode request, or something else? Send a message to Cassandra on Instagram @cassandratle.