Now You're Talking™

How to Adapt to Change and Lead with Confidence with Tradara McLaurine

Tradara McLaurine shares insights on confidence, leadership, resilience, and adapting through life’s transitions. This conversation explores self-awareness, setting boundaries, entrepreneurship, and why meaningful growth often begins when we trust ourselves enough to move forward differently. What You’ll Hear: * Why confidence has more to do with self-awareness than appearances * The surprising power of saying no and setting stronger boundaries * How adapting through change can open unexpected opportunities * What leadership looks like in different seasons of life * Why representation and STEM education matter for the next generation * How small shifts in perspective can completely change your direction forward Tradara McLaurine realized that confidence was never about the shoes she wore, the title she held, or how others perceived her. The real shift happened when she trusted that her value, voice, and ability to lead already existed within her. Resources Mentioned https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Boom_(film) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Boom_(film)] https://challenge-island.com/ Featured Guest: Tradara McLaurine Tradara McLaurine is an educator, entrepreneur, author, and leadership speaker who helps people navigate change with confidence and resilience. Through her work in higher education, youth STEM programming, children’s books, and leadership development, she empowers others to trust themselves, embrace growth, and lead with authenticity through every season of life. Follow Tradara McLaurine https://www.linkedin.com/in/tradaramclaurine/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tradaramclaurine/] https://www.instagram.com/tradaramclaurine/ [https://www.instagram.com/tradaramclaurine/] https://speaker.innovationwomen.com/user/13909 [https://speaker.innovationwomen.com/user/13909] https://www.tradaramclaurine.com/books [https://www.tradaramclaurine.com/books] https://www.tradaramclaurine.com/ [https://www.tradaramclaurine.com/] Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world. Connect with the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/] https://unravelyou.com/ [https://unravelyou.com/] https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast] https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ [https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/] Bring the Conversation to Your Own Table If you're ready to spark meaningful conversations with family, friends, or your team, you can explore the Now You're Talking® conversation game created to help people reconnect through intentional questions and shared values. Shop the Now You're Talking® Game → https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy] Currently shipping within the USA only. If you're outside the U.S., stay connected expanded availability is coming. Because conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation: Be part of the movement to get people talking again. The Now You’re Talking® game is currently available in the USA, and you can join here to get updates and early access news: Join here. [https://forms.gle/6kGs3NYh79drTvWJ7] Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/] Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts [https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts] Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594] 🎧Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18] 🎧Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you're-talking%E2%84%A2] 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network [https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm]

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Stepmom | Mackenzie Mitchel

Mackenzie Mitchel shares the honest realities of blended family life, step-parenting, mental load, and the pressure women often carry behind the scenes. Together, we explore how self-understanding, flexibility, and meaningful conversations help families navigate change, connection, and everyday overwhelm. What You’ll Hear: * Why becoming a stepmom felt far lonelier and harder than Mackenzie expected * The invisible mental load many women carry and why it leads to overwhelm * How perfectionism and the idea of the “perfect family” created stress inside the home * What clutter, sentimental attachment, and organization reveal about self-understanding * Why blended families need flexibility, patience, and conversation to build connection * Mackenzie’s biggest realization about entrepreneurship, motherhood, and trying to do it all Mackenzie’s personal breakthrough moment: Mackenzie Mitchel shares the moment she realized she was trying to force her blended family into an image of what she thought family “should” look like and how letting go of perfection became the beginning of real connection. Featured Guest: Mackenzie Mitchel Mackenzie Mitchel is the founder of At Home with Mackenzie where she helps overwhelmed women and families create calmer, more functional homes through decluttering, organization, and realistic systems that support everyday life. Her work blends practical organization strategies with honest conversations about mental load, blended family life, self-awareness, and letting go of perfection. Follow Mackenzie Mitchel: https://athomewithmackenzie.com/ [https://athomewithmackenzie.com/] https://www.instagram.com/athomewithmackenzie [https://www.instagram.com/athomewithmackenzie] Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world. Connect with the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/] https://unravelyou.com/ [https://unravelyou.com/] https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast] https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ [https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/] Bring the Conversation to Your Own Table If you're ready to spark meaningful conversations with family, friends, or your team, you can explore the Now You're Talking® conversation game created to help people reconnect through intentional questions and shared values. Shop the Now You're Talking® Game → https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy] Currently shipping within the USA only. If you're outside the U.S., stay connected expanded availability is coming. Because conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation: Be part of the movement to get people talking again. The Now You’re Talking® game is currently available in the USA, and you can join here to get updates and early access news: Join here. [https://forms.gle/6kGs3NYh79drTvWJ7] Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/] Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts [https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts] Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594] 🎧Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18] 🎧Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you're-talking%E2%84%A2] 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network [https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm]

Why Parenting Feels Harder Today and How to Stay Present | Christin Frederick

Why does parenting feel harder today? In this episode, Christin Frederick explains how nervous system stress and digital life are impacting families and how to feel calmer and more present at home. What You’ll Hear: * Why parenting feels harder today and what’s really going on beneath the surface * The difference between anxiety and nervous system stress and why it matters * How “wired and tired” is a signal, not a flaw * Why presence with yourself changes how you show up with your family * How digital life is shaping connection at home and what you can do about it * A simple shift from fear to awareness that can transform your parenting 👉 Christin’s realization that she wasn’t anxious, her nervous system was stuck in survival mode. Resources Mentioned The PDF on nervous system resetting. - Information on survival of the nurtured linked here [https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1GPS91RthsU8ZOD3TG4FBphxhsQMz4HCFZahXKJKPhQI/mobilebasic]. - The book Christin referenced is Scattered Minds by Gabor Mate [https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/]. - And Christin referenced Peter Levine as an inspiration, linked here [https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter]. Featured Guest: Christin Frederick Christin Frederick is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Joya Sagrada Family Therapy who helps parents and families move from overwhelm to grounded connection. Her work blends nervous system awareness, relational therapy, and lived experience. Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world. Connect with the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/] https://unravelyou.com/ [https://unravelyou.com/] https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast] https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ [https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/] Bring the Conversation to Your Own Table If you're ready to spark meaningful conversations with family, friends, or your team, you can explore the Now You're Talking® conversation game created to help people reconnect through intentional questions and shared values. Shop the Now You're Talking® Game → https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy] Currently shipping within the USA only. If you're outside the U.S., stay connected expanded availability is coming. Because conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation: Be part of the movement to get people talking again. The Now You’re Talking® game is currently available in the USA, and you can join here to get updates and early access news: Join here. [https://forms.gle/6kGs3NYh79drTvWJ7] Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/] Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts [https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts] Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594] 🎧Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18] 🎧Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you're-talking%E2%84%A2] 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network [https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm]

Why Meaningful Conversation Doesn't Happen Anymore And How to Bring It Back

When did we stop talking with the people sitting right in front of us? In this first solo episode, Adrienne reflects on how intentional questions can rebuild connection at home, at work, and around the dinner table. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: * Why meaningful conversation doesn't just happen anymore and why it has to be created intentionally * How asking simple questions can build deeper connection at home and at work * What high school experiences reveal about who we are and the choices we make * How family traditions built around questions can strengthen trust and confidence * The story behind the Now You're Talking® game and how one question can spark meaningful dialogue Adrienne’s Defining Realization The moment Adrienne noticed families and friends sitting together but not talking she realized conversation wasn’t disappearing by accident. It was being replaced by distraction. That realization led her to intentionally create moments for questions at her own family table traditions that eventually inspired the creation of the Now You're Talking® conversation game. Resources Mentioned 🎲 Bring the Conversation to Your Own Table If you're ready to spark meaningful conversations with family, friends, or your team, you can explore the Now You're Talking® conversation game created to help people reconnect through intentional questions and shared values. Shop the Now You're Talking® Game → https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy] Currently shipping within the USA only. If you're outside the U.S., stay connected expanded availability is coming. Because conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation: Be part of the movement to get people talking again. The Now You’re Talking® game is currently available in the USA, and you can join here to get updates and early access news: Join here. [https://forms.gle/6kGs3NYh79drTvWJ7] Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world. Connect with the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/] https://unravelyou.com/ [https://unravelyou.com/] https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast] https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ [https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/] Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/] Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts [https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts] Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594] 🎧Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18] 🎧Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you're-talking%E2%84%A2] 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network [https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm]

Mother of Five to Entrepreneur: How One Mom Turned Struggle Into Support for Moms | Dina Shanowitz

From personal struggle to purpose, Dina Shanowitz shares how becoming a mother of five shaped her journey into entrepreneurship and revealed the power of support, resilience, and community for moms. What You’ll Hear: * How Dina turned her own early motherhood struggles into a business built on empathy and real solutions for moms. * Why support from other moms can make the hardest parenting moments feel less overwhelming and less lonely. * The reality of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship while raising five children. * How listening to real moms shaped better products, stronger community, and meaningful impact. * A powerful reminder that parenting was never meant to be done alone and connection changes everything. Dina’s personal breakthrough moment: Dina shares the moment she realized her own breastfeeding struggle wasn’t just a personal challenge, it was a signal that too many moms were navigating early motherhood without the support they truly needed. That realization shifted everything, turning frustration into purpose and a deeply personal experience into a mission to help other mothers feel less alone. Featured Guest: Dina Shanowitz Dina Shanowitz is an entrepreneur, mother of five, and founder of Zomee, a maternity brand created to support mothers through the realities of early parenthood. She helps moms feel less alone by turning real-life challenges into practical solutions, blending lived experience with insights from lactation experts and the voices of thousands of mothers. Follow : Dina Shanowitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zomee.pump [https://www.facebook.com/zomee.pump] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zomee.pump [https://www.tiktok.com/@zomee.pump] LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/zomee [https://www.linkedin.com/company/zomee?utm_source=chatgpt.com] LinkedIn (Dina Shanowitz): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-shanowitz-baa161128/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-shanowitz-baa161128/] Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world. Connect with the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/] https://unravelyou.com/ [https://unravelyou.com/] https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast] https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/ [https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/] Bring the Conversation to Your Own Table If you're ready to spark meaningful conversations with family, friends, or your team, you can explore the Now You're Talking® conversation game created to help people reconnect through intentional questions and shared values. Shop the Now You're Talking® Game → https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/buy] Currently shipping within the USA only. If you're outside the U.S., stay connected expanded availability is coming. Because conversation builds connection. Join the Conversation: Be part of the movement to get people talking again. The Now You’re Talking® game is currently available in the USA, and you can join here to get updates and early access news: Join here. [https://forms.gle/6kGs3NYh79drTvWJ7] Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/ [https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/] Now You're Talking is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Adrienne’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts [https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts] Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-youre-talking/id1814385594] 🎧Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3vYNMI5wVwxjUVaWwGLH18] 🎧Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/63689bd8-78fe-4705-b96d-0f4cd4db7ab4/now-you're-talking%E2%84%A2] 🎧High Vibe Podcast Network [https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/now-youre-talkingtm]