Episode 205 - Professional Development in the Time of Covid

Episode 206 - Case Study w/ Endora's Bakehouse

Join hosts Ally and Kara as they interview Dallas-based cookier Danielle Poage about her cookie decorating business Endora’s Bakehouse. Danielle provides a candid view into the world of at-home bakers and small business owners. They dig into how to set prices, the pros and cons of social media, and why Danielle named her store after a witch (spoiler alert; it’s because she’s cool). Learn more about Danielle at www.endorasbakehouse.com [https://www.endorasbakehouse.com/] and don't forget to use code YTOS for a 10% discount on your February Cookie of the Month box or special Valentine's order. Visit w [http://www.ytos-podcast.com/]ww.ytos-podcast.com [http://www.ytos-podcast.com/] for more information and a list of resources mentioned in the show.

Episode 205 - Professional Development in the Time of Covid

How are you supposed to network when you can't get within six feet of another person? In this episode Ally and Kara discuss how professional development has changed in the time of COVID - and hey, some of it is actually for the better! Ally uses her background in coaching and consulting to provide great tips on learning and networking in the time of COVID while Kara talks about the increasing accessibility of virtual events and online communities. Come learn about how to connect and grow from the comfort of your pajama pants! Visit www.ytos-podcast.com [http://www.ytos-podcast.com] for more information and a list of resources mentioned in the show.

Episode 204 - Delegation and the Culture of Martyrdom

Learning to share the load (both at work and at home!) is maybe the hardest part of being an adult. In this episode, Ally and Kara explore how our inability to delegate relates to our ridiculous self-imposed mission to complete everything ourselves. This leads to a textbook case of martyrdom, which in turn creates a troubling Culture of Martyrdom in our work and home lives. Follow along as Ally and Kara detail their struggles and provide suggestions on how to break out of this exhausting way of thinking and working! Visit www.ytos-podcast.com for more information and a list of resources mentioned in the show.

Episode 203 - Preparing for a Presentation

In Episode 203, Ally and Kara discuss how to prepare for a pitch or presentation. Listen in as your favorite powerpoint nerds explain where to start (logistics and location!), what content to emphasize (tailor your message to your recipient!), and what visuals to consider (all the visuals, none of the words!). Visit www.ytos-podcast.com for more information and a list of resources mentioned in the show.

Episode 202 - Directional Communication

In this episode of YTOS, Kara and Ally discuss the importance of tailoring your message to your audience. They recount some pretty significant experiences in which asking the right questions made all the difference, and provide guidance on how to to communicate value to your stakeholders. Join our hosts as they explore how voice, intention and understanding what really matters to your audience can lead to more effective communication on a team, in the home and in your workplace. Visit www.ytos-podcast.com [https://www.ytos-podcast.com/] for more information and a list of resources mentioned in the show.