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We’re sharing how to talk about budgeting and finances with your partner, some apps that might help make the process less painful, and some of our personal experiences to get the conversation started. Links in this episode: Career Contessa: 65 (Productive) Things to Do When You're Bored at Work The Moth: How to Say It Queen Speaking: Budget Basics The Everygirl: 25 Money Questions You Need to Ask Your Significant Other Mint Honeydue You Need A Budget So Money Podcast

We’ve been rejected from jobs, schools, people… the list goes on, and every single time it sucks, but let’s learn how to dig for the “why” behind the message. We share some coping tools and lessons learned to overcome rejection. Links in this episode: Fast Company: When should you take a mental health day? Nike - Dream Crazy Inc: 5 Ways Mentally Strong People Deal With Rejection Everyday Health: 7 Tips for Dealing With Rejection

In part two of our intro to craft beer, we're diving into how you pair food with the variety of craft beer flavor profiles. Queen Speaking: Intro To Craft Beer For The Non-Beer Drinker (part 1) The Everygirl: Why Self-Awareness Is a Super Power—and How to Cultivate It The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson Epicurious: Beer and Food Pairings: 16 Menu Ideas, Plus Tips to Create Your Own Jacob’s Pickles Food Republic: Weekend Drinking Assignment: Pairing Pickles With Beer CraftBeer.com: Craft Beer & Food Pairing Guide Brewers Association: A Brief Beer & Food Matching Chart Rochester Beer Gals: Pilsners

Happy National Beer Lover's Day! We’re talking craft beer and sharing some tasting tips as you stretch your palate to try new beer styles. Links in this episode: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson The Article Group Brewers Association: History of Craft Brewing Rochester Beer Gals Sir Rocha Says: Insider’s Guide To The Rochester Craft Beer Scene Serious Eats: Your Beer Bucket List: 20 Must-Try Styles Beer Advocate CraftBeer.com Untappd

We’re talking about the research behind the 20min workout, how to identify your fitness goals, and the types of quickie workouts out there. We share our fitness routines too. Links in this episode: The Late Late Show with James Corden: Ariana Grande Carpool Karaoke NY Times: An Asian-American Teen Idol Onscreen, Finally UW Health: Is 20 Minutes of Exercise Enough? Outside Online: Can You Really Get a Good Workout in Less Than 20 Minutes? Women’s Health: How to Do a Tabata Workout Women’s Health: The Benefits Of 15-Minute Workouts Will Blow Your Mind Real Simple: How to Start Working Out (If You Basically Haven’t Moved Since Halloween) Tone It Up Nike Training Club Fitness Magazine: 20-Minute Workouts Huffington Post: Are Those Scientific 7-Minute Workouts Legit? Self: High Intensity Interval Training: What Is HIIT, And How Do You Know If You're Doing It? Healthline: The Best Workouts Under 20 Minutes Shape: Jillian Michaels' Fast Track to Fit Workout

Just in time for Labor Day, we’re hitting you with party planning tips, menu inspiration, guest perspectives, and more. Links in this episode: On Being podcast: Alain de Botton — The True Hard Work of Love and Relationships NYTimes: Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person The Beehive: We're Launching Bumble Fund to Invest in Women Founders InStyle: 5 Tips for Throwing the Ultimate Labor Day Party NYMag: The Best Outdoor Games on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers Chowhound: 15 Tips For Throwing the Ultimate Labor Day Party Bon Appetit: 20 Labor-Less Labor Day Recipes for Backyard Hangouts Food & Wine: Labor Day Recipes Food Network: Cookout Classics for Labor Day Food Network: Giada Entertains The Pastiche Smitten Kitchen

We talk about reputable outlets to go to for information to educate yourself on local, national, and international politics from print to podcasts. We also share a variety of ways to get involved beyond protests. Plus, reminders for primary and midterm elections coming in up September and November! Links in this episode: Queen Speaking: Planning your ultimate, stress-free vacation Vogue: Inspired by Beyoncé, 11 Women’s Notes to Their 20-Something Selves Business Insider: 10 of the best podcasts that will make you smarter about politics NPR Up First podcast Forbes: 10 Journalism Brands Where You Find Real Facts Rather Than Alternative Facts The Skimm Guides + newsletter signup CNN: 25 ways to be politically active (whether you lean left or right) United States House of Representatives: Find Your Representative Common Cause Shine: 12 Ways You Can Be an Activist Without Going to a Protest Crooked Media: Take Action USA.gov: How to Vote or Register to Vote

We’re breaking down the pros and cons associated with society’s obsession with supplements and vitamins. How do you decide whether or not you need to take them? (Disclaimer: Consult a medical professional if you're trying new supplements and vitamins!) Queen Speaking: Planning your ultimate, stress-free vacation Ologies Podcast: Fearology Pt. 1 (FEAR) with Mary Poffenroth Shine: The First-Ever Self-Care Atlas: How People in 50 Countries Find Zen Bon Appetit: Ashwagandha Couldn't Cure My Burnout Lifestyle—Here's What Did Integrative Nutrition Mackenzie’s Table: Supplements 101 WebMD: Getting Too Much of Vitamins And Minerals Eat Right: Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements: Do You Need to Take Them? Care/of Well + Good National Institutes of Health Shape: 5 Pro Tips for Buying Herbal Medicine GQ: The Vitamin Supplement Craze Is Mostly Hogwash

Have you Googled yourself? What do you think you'll find? We run through why having a basic handle on your personal brand is important and how to answer questions about yourself to better define what makes you stand out. Links in this episode: The Moth: Breaking Up in the Age of Google Fast Company: This is what work will look like in 2100 LinkedIn: Hubspot Culture Code: Creating A Lovable Company Entrepreneur: 8 Reasons a Powerful Personal Brand Will Make You Successful QuickSprout: The Complete Guide to Building Your Personal Brand Career Contessa: Everything You Need To Know About Personal Branding The Muse: 26 Different Ways to Build Your Personal Brand (Meaning You'll Like at Least One!) Forbes: 3 Secrets To Building A Strong Personal Brand

What’s it take to give good feedback? We talk through the tactics that make it easier to have direct, constructive, thoughtful conversations with friends and coworkers. Links in this episode: Cait Flanders: The Year of Less First Round Review: Influencers Aren't Born, They're Built — Here's How LinkedIn: How to give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Tips Forbes: Six Ways To Get Better At Giving Feedback Harvard Business Review: How to Give Feedback People Can Actually Use 15Five: 9 Ways to Give Effective Employee Feedback Fast Company: The emotionally intelligent way to give feedback to your boss The Everygirl: How To Tell Your Friend When They’re Being Self-Obsessed Tiny Buddha: Conflicts with Friends: 13 Ways to Communicate Without Drama

Vacation is not about becoming Instagram famous. Ask yourself, “What do you do to chill out?” Then, incorporate that into your vacation experience. Learn to take advantage of this time to do things that make you happy, soak up some downtime, and explore. Links in this episode: First Round Media: The Type of Team Diversity You’re Probably Not Paying Attention To Werk It: The Podcast Fast Company: How to recharge on vacation when you can’t stop stressing out Girlboss: 50 Free (Or Very Cheap) Things To Do This Summer Girls’ Night In: How to Plan a Trip That's Relaxing, Not Overwhelming NYTimes: How to Plan the Perfect Trip With Your Significant Other This Summer Jauntaroo Afar Thrillist Scott’s Cheap Flights The Muse: Vacation Checklist: 4 Steps to Prepare for Your Time Off HuffPost: How To Prepare Yourself For The Perfect, Stress-Free Vacation Bon Appetit: Our Highly Subjective But Very Smart Guide to Traveling

As we all progress on our journeys, mentorship is vital to our success. We discuss how to find a mentor, how to be a great mentor, and make the most of the 1:1 time whether you’re the mentee or mentor. Links in this episode: Bon Appetit: Our Highly Subjective But Very Smart Guide to Traveling Tanya Geisler: What behaviour is standing in the way of your Unshakeable Confidence? Hubspot: How to Be an Amazing Mentor: 12 Ways to Make a Positive Impact on Others The Everygirl: How Do I Utilize My Mentor? Forbes: Why Mentoring Matters HuffPost: Why Do I Need A Mentor, I Have Google Queen Speaking: How to practice active listening Inc: 10 Reasons Why a Mentor Is a Must First Round Review: We Studied 100 Mentor-Mentee Matches — Here’s What Makes Mentorship Work Tim Ferriss: 5 Tips for E-mailing Busy People

Can you have it all? Yes, over time. We share ways to assess your priorities and state of mind, and how to make changes to feel happy and fulfilled in the areas most important to you to own your version of work/life balance. Links in this episode: No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis [podcast] Forbes: The Evolving Definition Of Work-Life Balance Girls’ Night In Club: Priorities Square Wheel of Life – A Self-Assessment Tool The Muse: 37 Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance The Cut: How I Get It Done Skimm’d From The Couch: Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer of Hearst Magazines Man Repeller: MR Round Table — That Elusive Work/Life Balance

There’s value in feedback — learn how to handle constructive criticism to get the most out of your best traits. Plus, an exercise to improve your self awareness and how to solicit feedback from your coworkers, mentors, and others close to you. Links in this episode: Harvard Business Review: 4 Habits of People Who Are Always Learning New Skills Glamour: Meet Glamour's 2018 College Women of the Year Johari Window HuffPo: 5 Reasons Why Feedback Is Important Fast Company: How To Train Yourself To Take Feedback Well Fast Company: Emotional Intelligence Is The Real Secret To Getting Promoted Faster MindShift: A Simple Exercise to Strengthen Emotional Intelligence in Teams Career Contessa: ...Ouch. Simple Ways to Actually Roll With Critical Feedback The Everygirl: How to Take Critical Feedback at Work (Like a Boss) Queen Speaking: Feedback for Self Awareness Exercise

We talk through how we built Queen Speaking from an idea to reality to inspire you to nurture your own ideas. We cover choosing the right platform, expectations, growth opportunities, setbacks, and staying motivated. Links in this episode: Fast Company: 4 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Have To Make A Big Decision Career Contessa: How My Social Anxiety Affects My Work What Do You Do With An Idea? By Kobi Yamada (children's book)

Learn how to embrace the creative side of goal setting by creating a vision board to visualize the things you want in life and make them happen. Links in this episode: Sun Basket Healthy Meal Kit Delivery Honeydue App On Being podcast: Maria Shriver on Finding My “I Am” Kitchn: What Is Fika? An Introduction to the Swedish Coffee Break HuffPost: The Reason Vision Boards Work and How to Make One Freeform: The Bold Type (TV show) MindBodyGreen: Manifest Your Dream Year With This Vision Board Cheat Sheet Well and Good: The Ultimate Guide to Creating A Vision Board DesignSponge: Inspiration Boards: The Why + How Secrets of the Law of Attraction: How To Make A Vision Board

We talk through how to identify burnout red flags, navigate your way out of the overwhelm, and how to avoid it down the road. Links in this episode: Good Good Comedy Theatre Man Repeller: I’ve Limited My Wardrobe to 8 Pieces and It’s…Amazing First Round Review: How Food52 Strikes a Winning Balance Between Content and Commerce Apartment Therapy: The Best Mattresses in a Box Girls’ Night In Club: Grace Bonney of DesignSponge on Storytelling, Inclusion, and Visibility Psychology Today: The Tell Tale Signs of Burnout ... Do You Have Them? Refinery29: Burnout Is Real...But It Doesn't Feel The Way You Think It Would 15minutes4me.com: Difference between depression and burnout? Refinery29: This Story About Work Burnout Is Gonna Feel SO Familiar

We talk through why it’s good for your well-being to have a hobby and what questions to ask to find one that works for you. Links in this episode: HubSpot Academy Courses & Certifications Queen Speaking Episode 7: Continuing Education Barnard College Commencement: Abby Wambach, Remarks as Delivered A Plus: We'd take relationship advice from Will Smith The Cut: Welcome to ‘Get a Hobby’ Week The Cut: Not Everything Is A Side Hustle Bustle: How To Find A Hobby As An Adult The Everygirl: How to Find Your Passion as an Adult (and Why It’s So Important) The Cut: Why Hobbies Make You Happy

A digital detox may be everything we need, but that's a terrifying feat. We talk through how to take small steps to regain control over the social media scroll. Links in this episode: Queen Speaking Episode 11: Building a capsule wardrobe Ouai Volume Spray Naomi Boyer: How to Get Big, Voluminous Hair Feat. Ouai Volume Spray [Video] Mind Body Green Health: You Know Social Media Can Make You Depressed. Here's What To Do Man Repeller: What It’s Like to Quit Social Media as a Teenager in 2018 The Washington Post: This simple solution to smartphone addiction is now used in over 600 U.S. schools Yondr

What do you need to consider when upping your skincare game in your 20s, 30s, and beyond? There will be some trial and error, but everyone deserves great skin! We talk through the basics from cleansers to SPF and everything in between. Links in this episode: Thrive Global: Become an ‘Unstoppable’ Leader by Enhancing Your Self-Awareness Goop: Passion, Intimacy—and Why a Little Hate Is Normal Bustle: I Followed A 1950s Skin Care Routine For A Week & Here's What Happened Elle: Dairy Or Wine Face? Unusual Skin Care Tips Goop: Ask Jean: Skin Routine Order? Harper’s Bazaar: 10 big beauty trends to watch out for in 2018 The Ordinary Birchbox Fab Fit Fun Breanna’s Skincare Lineup Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser or Acure Brilliantly Brightening Facial Scrub Glossier Super Pure Serum Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica Eye Cream Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream Coola Dawn Patrol SPF 30 Makeup Primer Sunscreen Jouer Matte Moisture Tint (linen) Syd’s Skincare Lineup First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser Skinceutical