Being Better Everyday Podcast
Welcome to the Being Better Everyday podcast. I’m your host, Julie Wenzlick, a millennial mom, finance professional and founder of P&W Designs. I know that as a mom, business owner, corporate girly or a combination of all three like myself, sometimes life can feel like a lot days can feel like they speed by from one required activity to another, where you sit down at the end of the day and go, What the heck just happened? It’s time to change that. It’s time to feel alive in your life. I’ve spent the better part of the last five years learning and being intentional about working on myself, awakening my life, and learning how I need to grow. Those intentional action steps were a lot. I learned a lot. My 30s is for growth and for believing in my work. Being better every day isn’t about negativity for where you are or where you’ve been. It’s about choosing you, choosing happiness and choosing to live a life with intention. Through this podcast, we will explore the habits, routines and systems that craft the vision you want for your life without the overwhelming chaos of the everyday. I do not believe in the hustle. I believe in creating systems to support your life that you desire while supporting also your mental health. I’m about taking small steps every day. I want you to feel alive, happy, fulfilled and peaceful. So grab those headphones, lace up those shoes, and tune in to the Being Better Everyday podcast. Connect with Julie: https://www.bypwdesigns.com/
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Welcome to a unique episode of the "Being Better Every Day" podcast! Join Julie in the car as she reflects on a year of podcasting! From learning that she loves long form content, to the memories and growth you are able to see after a year. Julie also opens up about what it takes to commit to showing up regularly and purpose behind Being Better Everyday.
Whether you're a fellow podcaster or a curious listener, there's plenty to learn and enjoy. Tune in and discover what it takes to keep growing and being better every day.
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Business Planning Workbook
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Welcome to the Being Better Everyday podcast. In this episode, Julie shares her experience of taking a five-day social media break, detailing the unexpected benefits and time freedom you gain! For the second year in a row, a social media break gave the gift intentionality back.
Join Julie as she discusses the importance of setting boundaries with social media, the impact on mental health, and practical tips for anyone considering a digital detox. From celebrating milestones with friends to getting a meaningful tattoo, Julie's journey highlights the value of real-life connections and increased productivity.
Grab your headphones and join Julie on a walk as she encourages you to reflect on your own social media habits and consider taking a break to reconnect with what truly matters. Now it's your turn!
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Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Welcome back to the Being Better Everyday podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a timely and essential topic: the mid-year reset. As the year progresses, it's easy to lose sight of the goals and intentions we set at the beginning. Join me as we reflect on the past six months and explore how to realign ourselves with the intentions we set at the beginning of the year.
Julie shares personal experiences and practical advice on conducting a mid-year gut check. From reflecting on joyful moments through a "camera brain dump of joy" to reassessing personal goals, finances, well-being, and business intentions, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to resetting and re-energizing your year.
Whether you're a busy mom, a corporate professional, or a small business owner, this episode offers actionable steps to help you tackle everyday overwhelm and bring simplicity back into your life. Tune in and discover how to make the next six months as intentional and fulfilling as possible.
Business Planning Workbook
Annual Planning Episodes:
Business Planning - Ep 19
Setting Intentions - Ep 18
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
This episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast I turn things around and answer questions from those in my community! I answer questions and talk about summer transitions as a working mom. Tune in and share with a friend! Thank you to those who have supported my podcast.
What's the best advice you could give someone who is starting a business?
How are you balancing work and your side hustle as you transition into summer?
What is one thing you would tell your younger self?
Best way to deal with overwhelm and having lots to do?
Ideal % of income to save toward retirement every month/year?
Books you've recently read and liked?
Ep 27: Using Brain Dump Lists
Chair Referenced - Search Pipersong ADHD Chair on Amazon
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If you enjoyed this episode please share with you work/business bestie and leave a rating & review! This helps the show reach more working millennial moms that are looking for systems, habits, and routines to become more intentionally productive!
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
This episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast is a share of when I was interviewed on the Living in Sync Podcast. Joelle asked me about my past side hustles, how I balance building a business while working a corporate career, and what I am doing in my business now. We also have a great conversation about how having something outside of your career can enhance your life in so many ways, the value of small steps towards building something that is your own, and the role of passion projects in maintaining engagement and fulfillment in one's career.
Ways to Work with Me: Follow Me on InstagramWatch on YouTubewww.bypwdesigns.comSend me a message on Instagram if you are interested in branding & design work!
Episode Outline:
Identity and creativity in side hustles (00:01:02)
Support and Time Management Strategies (00:04:20)
Enhancing Corporate Job and Personal Fulfillment (00:08:03)
Unexpected Journey into Entrepreneurship (00:16:30)
Transition into Branding & Design Work (00:22:44)
God Nudges and Intuition (00:28:33)
If you enjoyed this episode please share with you work/business bestie and leave a rating & review! This helps the show reach more working millennial moms that are looking for systems, habits, and routines to become more intentionally productive!
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am bringing on my friend and someone I have learned a lot from Joelle Suess to talk about living in sync with your cycle. Understanding and learning about hormone health has made a huge difference in my life and I have talked to so many others about it that I wanted to bring her on here to talk about the how and why of understanding our cycle phases better.
We talk about how this approach can enhance daily life by acknowledging the body's natural rhythms, leading to better health, fitness, nutrition, productivity, and self-care. Joelle shares her personal journey of discovering the benefits of cycle syncing and how it helped her understand her body's signals, leading to improved well-being. The conversation also touches on the impact of hormone imbalances and the importance of self-awareness and grace during different phases of our feminine cycle.
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Episode Outline:
Introduction to Living in Sync (00:01:13)
Personal Experiences with Cycle Syncing (00:06:03)
Tracking and Awareness (00:07:12)
Impact of Hormone Imbalances (00:12:50)
Birth Control and Hormone Balance (00:15:05)
Understanding Female Hormones and Moods (00:25:38)
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Episode on Understanding Your Cycle
Birth Control Episode
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast join me for a chat about all of the things! I love these episodes where it feel like I am just talking to my best friend and here is what I covered in this episode: summer intentions, financial choices, therapy benefits, networking, and business growth. I share my personal thoughts and feelings as a working mom and entrepreneur, juggling it all, discussing family date nights, investing in my husband's business, and the value of mental health support.
I am so grateful for the connections made with fellow female entrepreneurs and let you know of a summer schedule adjustment for the podcast to enjoy the season!
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Episode Outline:
Summer Intentions (00:01:06)
Hard Financial Decisions (00:03:21)
Therapy and Self-Care (00:12:39)
Networking and Business Growth (00:15:05)
If you enjoyed this episode please share with you work/business bestie and leave a rating & review! This helps the show reach more working millennial moms that are looking for systems, habits, and routines to become more intentionally productive!
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am talking about the ins and outs of managing small business finances, stressing how crucial it is to get a grip on profitability, to be diligent about setting aside money for taxes, and to keep a close eye on all expenses. Disclaimer once again, as someone with a finance degree and somebody that is securities licensed, nothing on this podcast is investment or financial advice or tax planning advice, nor is it affiliated with any organization other than P&W Designs. I'm coming at you as a bestie, sitting across from you with a hot cup of coffee, talking to a friend, and geeking out about finances.
I share my personal tips about leveraging accounting software like QuickBooks to streamline the process, using a bookkeeper, and the importance of regularly reviewing subscriptions to ensure they're still serving the business and the wisdom of making strategic investments.
Throughout our conversation, I drew from my own experiences and the systems I've put in place in hopes to help you streamline your financial systems as a small business owner.
Small Business Planning Workbook
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Episode Outline:
Small Business Finances (00:00:59)
Tracking Systems (00:03:12)
Tax Reporting and Profitability (00:11:04)
Subscriptions and Business Investments (00:17:31)
If you enjoyed this episode please share with you work/business bestie and leave a rating & review! This helps the show reach more working millennial moms that are looking for systems, habits, and routines to become more intentionally productive!
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
What are your thoughts, feelings, or emotions that come up when you think about DEBT?
In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, we are continuing our financial series and today I talk about valuable insights into managing debt. I highlight the importance of understanding debt's impact on my financial health and provide actionable tips such as tracking my debt with spreadsheets, comprehending loan amortization, and employing strategies like the snowball and avalanche methods. I also underscore the importance of calculating interest to grasp its effect and share motivational resources for debt repayment. My advice is aimed at helping you create effective systems to improve your financial standing.
As somebody with a finance degree and somebody who is securities licensed, I need to say first and foremost, nothing on this podcast is investment finance or tax planning advice, not affiliated with any other organization other than P&W Designs. I'm coming at you as a bestie, sitting across from you with a hot cup of coffee or in my case, a hot cup of water, talking to a friend and geeking out about finances. So no, don't roll your eyes. I really love empowering people to talk about their finances and making people feel informed so that they understand where they're at.
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Episode Outline:
Understanding Debt (00:00:58)
Debt Statistics (00:02:10)
Impact of Debt on Income (00:03:09)
Long-Term Impact of Debt (00:04:21)
Creating a Debt Spreadsheet (00:07:25)
Loan Amortization Schedules (00:08:38)
Debt Payoff Methods (00:11:48)
Playing with Numbers (00:13:50)
Considering Interest Rates (00:16:55)
Motivating Debt Payoff (00:18:40)
If you enjoyed this episode please share with you work/business bestie and leave a rating & review! This helps the show reach more working millennial moms that are looking for systems, habits, and routines to become more intentionally productive!
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this episode of The Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am starting a series on finances. This is part 1 and full disclosure, as someone with a finance degree and somebody that is securities licensed, nothing on this podcast is investment or financial advice or tax planning advice, nor is it affiliated with any organization other than PW Designs. I'm coming at you as a bestie, sitting across from you with a hot cup of coffee, talking to a friend, and geeking out about finances.
You'll get the inside scoop on how we keep track of bills and transactions with our trusty spreadsheets. I'll walk you through our cash-based approach for handling those unpredictable expenses that pop up, and I'll stress why setting up automatic savings is a game-changer for us. Plus, I'll touch on the sneaky subject of subscription costs and how keeping an eye on them can make a big difference.
But it's not just about the tools and tactics; it's about the mindset. I'll dive into how sticking to consistent financial habits has been key to our long-term stability and growth. So, if you're looking to get your financial systems in order, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you do just that.
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Episode Outline:
Managing Fixed Expenses with Excel (00:03:02)
Weekly Spending and the Cash Method (00:11:32)
Automatic Savings and Interest Rates (00:16:38)
Tracking Subscriptions and Expenses (00:18:41)
Blending Old school Tracking with Modern Automation (00:20:36)
Referenced Resources:
Episode 4: Systems & Routines
I Will Teach You to Be Rich Podcast
Being Better Everyday