Kicking Ass with Rachel Burson

The Practiced Art of Wonder

Hey hey Kick Assers! Join Kate for the first episode of season 2 of the Practiced Art of Kicking Ass! We're starting the year with the soft skill of wonder. Learn more about what this magical soft skill is, why it matters, and how to practice it. Curious to learn more about the work Kate does with soft skill education and training? Check out: www.allhandsinworkshops.com to learn more!

The Practiced Art of Finding Joy (when it feels far away)

Hey Hey Kick Assers! This is a special holiday episode of The Practiced Art of Kicking Ass. This episode is devoted to finding Joy during difficult times. Kate shares about why the holidays have been a historically challenging time for her and how her soft skill practice of joy is helping her shift that narrative. This episode incudes suggested practices you can use to help you connect with joy, especially if the holidays are a challenging time. And while, this episode does not cover depression or the topic of suicide- should you or someone you know need help please call or text 988. Happy holidays, Kick Assers. Hoping you have a joyful and peace season.

The Practiced Art of Gratitude

Join Kate as she talks about one of her favorite soft skills, gratitude. Learn what it is, why it matters and how to practice it. Resources mentioned in this episode are linked here [https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/Robert_Emmons]. Liking what you're hearing so far? Let us know! Write a review and rate us! We'll be forever grateful. Curious to learn more about Kate and the work she does with All Hands In, check out www.allhandsinworkshops.com [www.allhandsinworkshops.com].

Kicking Ass with Rachel Burson

We sit down with LA puppet builder, puppet wrangler and puppeteer Rachel Burson to talk about which two soft skills have most impacted her leadership style. Rachel began pursuing puppetry 2015 as a self taught builder. Since then she has grown and worked on projects for various companies like The Jim Henson Creature Shop, Swazzle Inc., Nickelodeon, Noggin and The Muppets Studio. She also owns her own personal puppetry business, rachelmadestudio. Rachel has built and wrangled on projects such as: Muppets Mayhem, Waffles + Mochi, Slumberkins, Duff's Happy Fun Bake Time, Crank Yankers, The Barbarian and The Troll, The B Street Theatre’s production of Winnie the Pooh, Womp & Co, Little Big Awesome, My Friend T, and the NBA 2023 Christmas commercial and more. Rachelmadestudio was even featured in a Vista Print commercial. You can check out Rachel's work on her website www.rachelmadestudio.com [http://www.rachelmadestudio.com/] and on her Instagram: @rachelmadestudio.

The Practiced Art of Couraging

In this episode Kate talks about what the soft skill of courage is, why it matters, how it has shown up in her life recently and ways to practice this powerful soft skill. To learn more about Kate and the work she does with All Hands In check out: www.allhandsinworkshops.com [www.allhandsinworkshops.com]