Sorta Awesome

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Ep 12 Oh, the Enneagram? It’s Awesome! Jun 04, 2015

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My friend and Enneagram coach Leigh Kramer visits Sorta Awesome today as guest co-host. Most of you know me as a big Myers-Briggs geek, but what you may not know is that I TOTALLY dig the Enneagram system, too! Before we get into personalty types, we share our Awesome of the Week (Leigh’s revolves around a secret haunt in Nashville known for celebrity and ghostly appearances, and I share what recent event made my whole body completely flush). Then Leigh explains the Enneagram system for us which leads us to talk about why people resist discovering their type. What does this look like in relationship? In friendship? In major life events? Tune in to find out! SHOW NOTES: 1) From Leigh’s blog at http://www.leighkramer.com/Let’s Enneagram it Up!Beyond the Road Less Traveled By 2) Enneagram Institute (Leigh is a 4, I am a 9)Richard Rohr’s The Enneagram: A Christian PerspectiveThe Wisdom of the Enneagram, Riso & Hudson 3) Leigh Kramer, yourenneagramcoach.comFAQ page with more resources Find Leigh on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Feedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook! You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 11 Ready, set, summer! May 28, 2015

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Kelly is here for Episode 11, and we are talking all about summer! In this episode, we start as always with Awesome of the Week. Then, we each share our top summer finds - recipes, activities, treats, and more! Later in the show, I beg advice from her on how she handles screen time and scheduling in the summer. We would love to hear about your top summer finds, too! Find us on Twitter @SortaAwesomeMeg or in the Facebook Group: Sorta Awesome Hangout SHOW NOTES: 1) Dude Perfect 2) Mastrad Ice Pop Molds 3) Cajun Turkey Burgers 4) Talenti Gelato 5) Kelly’s favorite summer skirts at Athleta 6) Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street 7) The Style Scout: The Only Five Steamy, Dreamy Beauty Looks You Need for Summer; the Style Scouting Podcast 8) Buzz Feed: 29 Dollar Store Finds 9) Megan’s favorite Peppermint essential oil 10) L-Theanine 11) Moment, Qustodio, Curbi 12) unlimited screen time at Narrowback Slacker Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more from Progger at Proggermusic.comFeedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook! You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 10 Being An Adult in LA: film school, self-care, and fans who want to be friends May 21, 2015

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Episode 10 is all about our Hollywood Housewife, Laura. After we share our Awesome of the Week, we dig into some listener questions that are just for her. She gives us the scoop on getting started in the film industry, shares her thoughts on the line between her readers and her friends, and describes the once-a-year ritual that strengthens her as a person. SHOW NOTES: 1) Crime Writers On … Vincent Bugliosi on Amazon 2) The Bullet Journal System Examples of Bullet Journal on Pinterest Bullet Journal Junkies Facebook group the journal I found on Amazon (Pics of my own coming ASAP!) 3) hollywood housewife: how to listen to podcasts 101 4) Jeff Tremaine on IMDB Find Laura on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more from Progger at Proggermusic.comFeedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook! You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 09 Voxer & Viral Videos & Oh So Much More May 14, 2015

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Episode 9 is a Rebekah show! Rebekah from SimplyRebekah.com - our pop culture guru - joins us today as co-host. We cover so much ground in this episode! Everything from pregnancy announcements (the lame to the extraordinary) to the app that changed everything for how we keep up with friends. Also up for discussion? Oil pulling and No Poo also get some air time along with our thoughts on navigating boundaries in the entertainment we consume. SO MANY THOUGHTS. Better go ahead and hit play, right? SHOW NOTES: 1) We Can’t Stop … Having Babies Megan’s twins pregnancy announcement 2) Voxer 3) Oil Pulling :: How to Use Oil Pulling for Oral Health (Wellness Mama) 4) No Poo posts at Red & Honey and One Year After Quitting Shampoo: A No-Poo’ing Update Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more about Progger on their website and at BandCamp. Feedback on today’s show? Leave a comment below (click the date link) or find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook!

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Ep. 08 A mantra for moms May 07, 2015

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Episode 08 is different! And I feel nervous! This episode is me flying solo. I had something on my heart that I wanted to share with you, and Mother’s Day weekend seemed like the perfect time to offer this little gift to you. And since I know many people will have lots of plans in the next few days, I made this one nice and short for you. One announcement of note - we now have our own space to hangout on Facebook!

Join us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout group on Facebook to have the chance to share your own Awesome of the Week and tell everyone how you would have answered the listener questions from each episode. I hope you’ll join us there! As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more about Progger on their website and at BandCamp. Feedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 07 Baby-Making & Art-Promoting :: Sorta Awesome Podcast Apr 30, 2015

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Episode 7 is a Kelly show! Yes, my lovely friend Kelly Gordon of LoveWellBlog.com is back in the co-host seat. In non-recorded-non-podcast conversations with Kelly, we spend a lot of time giggling and a not small amount of time being serious. That’s the way today’s show is - plenty to laugh about before we answer some somewhat tough listener questions. SHOW NOTES (available at SortaAwesomeMegan.tumblr.com): 1) Periscope and some of Megan’s favorites on there:Jon AcuffAmanda MusethatblondegirlmandieMashableWorld Vision USA 2) Kelly’s flowers! 3) All about the ENTP 4) Spirit-Led Parenting: From Fear to Freedom in Baby’s First Year 5) Robin Plemmons 6) Madeline L’Engle’s Walking on Water Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Feedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 06 TriBeCa & OKC & Hollywood Kids Apr 23, 2015

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Our Hollywood Housewife is in New York City this week, so while she’s there, we talk about the TriBeCa film festival, the Oklahoma City bombing and memorial, and what it’s like to choose a school in Los Angeles. Plus, a few ideas on what to do with all those Instagram pics! 1) Oklahoma City Bombing 2) Former President Clinton’s visit to OKC 3) OKC Memorial Marathon & The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum 4) TriBeCa film festival 5) Angry Sky, The Birth of Big Air, Being Evel 6) Laura’s IG streamHollywood Housewife posts on chatbooks & artifact uprisingmintedpostagram 7) Hollywood Housewife: how to listen to podcasts 101 8) Hollywood Housewife: finding a preschool in los angeles Find Laura on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Feedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 05 Erin Odom & Secrets to Sanity at Home Apr 20, 2015

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Today is a special edition of Sorta Awesome! If you are reading the show’s description on iTunes or in an app, you’ll want to click on over to http://sortaawesomemegan.tumblr.com/ to access all the links. Many of you may know that the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle sale launches today. Erin Odom (of thehumbledhomemaker.com) is one of the co-founders of Ultimate Bundles, and I wanted to invite her on the show to talk shop … er … to talk home, I suppose. Shortly after my twins turned a year old, Erin shared an incredibly simple piece of advice for managing the home with little ones underfoot, but that simple secret absolutely saved my sanity for many months to come. Erin and I talk about that advice she gave me, and then we talk about how the bundle business grew into what it has become today. Finally, she explains what all you can expect to find in the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2015. SHOW NOTES: 1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, Marie Kondo 2. Dear Mom Who Can’t Afford Organic Food Controlling the Spin Within Find Erin on her blog, Facebook, and Instagram! As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more about Progger on their website and at BandCamp. Feedback on today’s show? Sign up for the show’s mailing list at tinyletter.com/SortaAwesome or leave a comment below (click the date link). Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 04 Awesome Podcasts & Books for Babes Apr 16, 2015

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Episode 4 is a Rebekah show! In this episode, we chase a bunny far down a trail talking all about our favorite podcasts. Then, when a listener asks a question about best books for toddlers, Rebekah brings us some actual expert advice. Click here to listen to Ep. 04! SHOW NOTES: We have a TON of links this week, so I’m keeping the commentary brief: Afterbuzz’s TV’s The Bachelor After ShowRob Has a PodcastLOST Rewatch PodcastThe PopcastSome of Megan’s current favoritesRewatchHow to Do EverythingStart-UpFirst Day Back (See the full list here) Some of Rebekah’s current favoritesThis American Life Longest Shortest TimeSpilled MilkHow They BlogInspired to Action Books for Toddlers Anything Sandra Boynton (we especially love Moo Ba La La La and Dinosaurs to Go)Dr. Seuss collectionPete the Cat: I love my white shoes (video), Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy ButtonsLlama Llama booksRed TruckMaisy Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more about Progger on their website and at BandCamp. Feedback on today’s show? Leave a comment below (click the date link) or find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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Ep. 03 Meet Kelly! Apr 12, 2015

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You’ll be happy to know this is the first episode in which I get to prove I really am only sorta awesome - not fully awesome. In the opening minute of the show, I mistakenly refer to this as episode two of the show, even though it is, in reality, episode three. Viva la sorta! That doesn’t dampen my excitement about this episode at all, however, because I am so thrilled to introduce you to the third regular co-host of this incredibly awesome team! Kelly Gordon of Love Well is one of my long-time blogging friends, and she is all kinds of awesome. I am so thrilled that she said yes to joining me in this project. Today, I manage to stretch Kelly’s five minute life story into ten minutes (at least!) because I cannot stop asking her questions about her life, particularly about the years she worked as a local news producer. She shares about the challenges of solo parenting along with the one thing she is always talking about, a topic that I got quite a kick out of. All of that and - as always - we share our Awesome of the Week! Click here to listen to Ep. 03! Show notes: 1) What my first blog looked like when Kelly and I became friends. (Oh, 2007. Bless your heart.) 2) Kelly and I are both ENFPs married to INTJs - a Myers-Briggs match that is a lot of things but never boring! (Don’t know your MB type? We talk about it a lot around here. The 16personalities.com test is my current favorite of the online version of the tests.) 3) Here, let Ariel illustrate why this episode is almost an hour long! 4) I’ll happily confess to being a BIG fan of Stitch Fix! Click here to check it out for yourself if you haven’t already! I kept trying to get a good picture of my new top but it never happened. You can find better examples than my clumsy description here and here. 5) Kelly, for this gift of inspiration, we thank thee! Chipotle-Glazed Meatloaf with Sweet Potatoes. And yes. Yes! I HATE CILANTRO. Don’t try to change me. It’s genetic. 6) Finally, if Miss Pretty doesn’t just look like the loveliest archetype of a California girl, then I don’t even know what: Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! As always, thanks to Progger for allowing us to use the song Strut! Find more about Progger on their website and at BandCamp. Feedback on today’s show? Leave a comment below (click on the date) or find me on Facebook or Instagram!

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