When You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Job and Bet on Yourself

Don't Chase the Butterfly: Real Self-Care, Retreat Resets and Finding Your Rhythm with Marci of Geode Nature Dome

I am so excited to welcome back one of my favorite guests, my friend Marci, the heart and soul behind Geode Nature Dome in Chillicothe, Ohio. We finally made it happen, and honestly? We did it right, reconnecting over a full spa day in Northeast Ohio, complete with saunas, cold plunges, and the kind of conversation that just flows when you give yourself permission to breathe. This episode is real, unfiltered, and exactly what so many of us need to hear right now. Marci and I get into what it actually looks like to take care of yourself, not the performative, consumer-driven version of self-care, but the kind that asks you to slow down, set boundaries, and stop running on empty for everyone else's sake. In this episode we talk about: * What is new at Geode Nature Dome in Chillicothe, Ohio including glamping domes, cold plunge pop-ups, mindful bachelorette mornings, corporate team retreats, milestone birthday resets, and a barefoot labyrinth in the making * The real cost of burnout and what happens when your body finally keeps the score * Cold plunge and sauna benefits especially for women navigating perimenopause, arthritis, and inflammation * Boundaries as self-preservation and why saying no might be the most powerful thing you do this year * Retreats reimagined and why I am revisiting the idea of leading retreats again after taking a break * The mantra Marci shared that stopped me in my tracks: do not chase the butterfly, tend to your garden, and the butterflies will come If you are feeling burned out, navigating a life transition, or just craving permission to slow down and reclaim yourself, this episode is for you. Follow Marci and explore everything happening at Geode Nature Dome: geodenaturedome.com [https://geodenaturedome.com/] and on Instagram @geode.yoga.fitness [https://www.instagram.com/geode.yoga.fitness/] and on Facebook @geodedome [https://www.facebook.com/geodedome/] Loved this episode? Reach out and tell me what YOU need. I am always listening @itsangelamilano [https://www.instagram.com/itsangelamilano/] or @letemknowpod [https://www.instagram.com/letemknowpod/]

Something Is Shifting And You Can Feel It

Something feels off lately—and you can’t really explain it. Things that used to feel solid don’t hit the same. Conversations feel different. You’re looking at parts of your life and thinking… does this still fit me? And the weird part is, it’s not just you. More people are in this in-between space right now—questioning what they’re doing, what they want, and what they’re willing to keep carrying. This episode is about that feeling. Not fixing it. Not forcing clarity. Just actually saying it out loud for once.

Life Unscripted: Oversharing, Breakups, and Starting Again at 40

I finally got my friend Julie on the mic, and honestly, it felt like one of those conversations that could have kept going for hours. We met through podcasting, we voice note like it is a sport, and this episode is exactly what you would expect from us. Real life, a little chaos, and a lot of honesty. Julie shares her journey from the fashion world and early blogging days to talent management, writing a book, and launching her podcast, originally called Hashtag No Filter and now Life Unscripted. We talk about how the internet only shows a fraction of someone’s life, why vulnerability is what actually builds connection, and the delicate balance between being open and protecting your peace. We also get into breakups, identity shifts, social anxiety, and what it actually takes to move through a hard chapter. Julie drops the kind of advice you keep in your pocket, including when to do nothing, when to rip the bandaid, and how to focus on what you can control when you feel stuck. If you need a laugh, a little encouragement, or a reminder that you are going to be okay, pull up a chair and sip something with us.

When You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Job and Bet on Yourself

What do you do when the career that once felt secure no longer feels aligned? In this episode, I sit down in Delray Beach, Florida with Janine Stella, founder of Stella Mix Studios, to talk about leaving stable jobs, navigating corporate burnout, and building a business from the ground up. Janine shares how she walked away from a career in finance to pursue podcasting and entertainment, funding her early days by driving for Uber Eats and learning everything from scratch. I share what it looked like to rebrand my show, build Everly while working full time and step fully into entrepreneurship without a traditional safety net. We talk about career transitions, fear, financial uncertainty, feeling disposable in corporate culture, and why some of us are wired to build our own path instead of fitting into someone else’s structure. If you have been questioning your job, your direction, or whether it is time to make a move, this conversation is a grounded reminder that growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone. Trust your gut. Bet on yourself. And when you know it is time to go, go.

What Happens When You Say Yes Before You Feel Ready

This episode picks up in the space right after choosing to be seen. The part where you actually have to show up. Recorded during my first solo video episode while traveling in Florida, this conversation is a reflection on what happens when you step outside your routine, your comfort zone, and the version of yourself that feels safe and familiar. I talk about doing things that made me nervous, meeting new people, navigating uncertainty alone, and realizing how much clarity can come from simply saying yes before you feel fully ready. This is about trusting yourself in unfamiliar moments, letting go of the pressure to have everything figured out, and allowing life to meet you where you are. Not polished. Not perfect. Just honest and present. If you are in a season of change, uncertainty, or quiet reinvention, this episode is a reminder that growth does not require confidence first. Sometimes it comes after you take the step. This podcast is produced by Everly, where voices with stories belong. Everly supports new and seasoned podcasters in bringing meaningful conversations into the world. Explore working together at eversoeverly.com [https://eversoeverly.com/]. Follow the show on Instagram @letemknowpod [https://www.instagram.com/letemknowpod/] Follow Everly on Instagram @eversoeverly [https://www.instagram.com/eversoeverly/]