Soft Life, Hard Lessons: Celebrating 2 Years of Entrepreneurship & New Epiphanies 💡✨ | Ep 44

Soft Life, Hard Lessons: Celebrating 2 Years of Entrepreneurship & New Epiphanies 💡✨ | Ep 44

This week, we're celebrating TWO years since Ellyn left her 9-to-5 🎉 and reflecting on the unexpected lessons we’ve learned while building our creative lives from the ground up.From funny moments to mindset shifts, here’s what we get into:🔑 The real meaning of “soft life” when you’re still hustling🛏️ Aja’s sleep epiphany (and how it changed her entire routine)🧠 Time-blindness, ADHD, and learning to be kind to your schedule🥂 Celebrating 2 years of entrepreneurship—even when it still feels messy🚫 How we “DND”👽 A baby stingray that convinced us aliens are real (trust us!)Whether you're deep in your hustle, navigating a pivot, or just trying to reclaim some quiet, this one’s for you.—💬 Drop us a comment: What soft life habit are you protecting right now?🎧 Press play—you’ll laugh, reflect, and probably want to go to bed earlier.—✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more of The Regents Podcast convos on creativity, career shifts, and owning your power.✨ ✨ Let’s Stay Connected:Instagram: @theregentspodcast TikTok: @regentspodcastEmail: theregentspodcast@gmail.comthank you for being here! 💙🩵 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Soft Life Concept 02:57 Navigating Hustle and Softness 05:54 Personal Growth and Scheduling Challenges 08:48 Finding Balance in Work and Rest 11:44 The Evolution of Soft Life 14:45 Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle 17:48 Lessons from Successful Figures 20:31 Embracing Change and New Routines 23:28 The Impact of Sleep on Productivity 26:20 Conclusion and Future Aspirations 41:49 The Power of Timing in Communication 43:16 Understanding Sleep and Its Importance 44:52 The Role of Memory and Mental Exercise 46:16 The Importance of Continuous Learning 48:22 Diversifying Information Sources 50:00 Challenging Hustle Culture 52:01 Finding Balance and Embracing Rest 55:55 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women 59:39 Creating a Soft Life Amidst Chaos 01:01:53 The Importance of Personal Boundaries 01:05:47 Daily Routines for a Balanced Life 01:08:44 The Value of Connection and Community 01:13:36 Encouraging Support and Engagement 01:18:02 The Journey of Building Together

We Forgot to Celebrate Ourselves… Until Now 🥲🎉| The Regents Podcast | Ep 43

This week on the pod, we’re talking about something that often gets overlooked on the road to success: gratitude.From the small wins to the big milestones, we’re learning that pausing to celebrate is not just powerful...it’s necessary. 🙏✨We reflect on how hustle culture made us minimize our progress, and why we’re choosing to slow down, look around, and give ourselves (and those around us) the flowers we’ve earned. 🌸If you've ever struggled to feel like you're “doing enough,” or if you're constantly on to the next goal without celebrating the last one, this one's for you.📌 Tap play and join us as we reframe success through the lens of gratitude.—💬 What’s one win you forgot to celebrate? Drop it in the comments; we want to hype you up!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, and everywhere you get your podcasts📲 Follow @theregentspodcast on IG & TikTok✨ New episodes biweekly - Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more of The Regents Podcast convos on creativity, career shifts, and owning your power.🤝 Let’s Stay Connected:Instagram: @theregentspodcast TikTok: @regentspodcastEmail: theregentspodcast@gmail.comthank you for being here! 💙🩵

Money Mindset & Entrepreneur Grit: Scarcity vs. Abundance | The Regents Podcast | EP 42

Ellyn and Aja dive deep into the emotions, mindset, and identity shifts around money as creative entrepreneurs. From corporate paychecks to unpredictable income seasons, they reflect on how money used to define their self-worth—and how that’s evolving in real time.They unpack topics like:💸 Scarcity vs. abundance mindset💼 Leaving financial “security” behind in pursuit of purpose🧠 Therapy, investing, and nervous system resets🎯 The emotional baggage of money & redefining “enough”💡 Using faith, journaling, and intention to break out of fearPLUS—don’t miss their signature game segment, “Buy or Bye Bye Bye”, where they debate $75 candles, millionaire-in-90-days courses, and whether booking a weekend to “reset your nervous system” is worth the splurge.Whether you’re building your dream business or just reassessing your relationship with money—this episode is for you.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, and everywhere you get your podcasts📲 Follow @theregionspodcast on IG & TikTok🛑 This is NOT financial advice. This is mindset support from your favorite besties in the business.✨ New episodes biweekly - Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more of The Regents Podcast convos on creativity, career shifts, and owning your power.✨ Let’s Stay Connected:Instagram: @theregentspodcast TikTok: @regentspodcastEmail: theregentspodcast@gmail.comthank you for being here! 💙🩵—#MoneyMindset#AbundanceOverFear#CreativeEntrepreneurs#WomenInBusiness#SolopreneurLife#FinancialWellness#EntrepreneurJourney#BurnoutRecovery#PurposeOverPaycheck#RegionsPodcast#MindsetShift#BuildWithBelief#IntentionalLiving#BlackWomenPodcasters#BuyOrByeByeBye

Protecting Your Peace: Hustle Culture, Burnout & Reclaiming Your Time | EP 41

This week, Aja and Ellyn dive into a real one: how do you protect your peace when hustle culture is baked into everything—from your 9-to-5 past to your entrepreneurial present? We talk about learning to slow down without guilt, recognizing burnout before it hits, and shifting from doing more to doing what matters. This episode is full of honest reflection on setting boundaries, building sustainable routines, and unlearning the productivity = self-worth trap. We even play a game of "Protect or Neglect?"—our rapid-fire take on everyday peace-draining decisions like checking emails in bed, taking last-minute gigs, and muting notifications. (Spoiler: naps are sacred. 😴) Whether you're building a business or just trying to survive late-stage capitalism with your sanity intact—this episode is for you. ✨ New episodes every week - Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more of The Regents Podcast convos on creativity, career shifts, and owning your power.✨ Let’s Stay Connected:Instagram: @theregentspodcast TikTok: @regentspodcastEmail: theregentspodcast@gmail.comthank you for being here! 💙🩵— #CreativeEntrepreneurs #ProtectYourPeace #BurnoutRecovery #SolopreneurLife #WomenInBusiness #PodcastForWomen #HustleCultureDetox #MindsetMatters #WorkLifeBalance #BoundariesAreLove

The Chaos Episode: Creativity, Grace & Building Through the Mess | The Regents Podcast | Ep. 40

What do you do when life refuses to follow the plan — but the dream doesn’t pause?In this episode of The Regions Podcast, Aja and Ellyn embrace the glorious chaos of the “in between.” They talk honestly about what it means to be creators and entrepreneurs in a season that’s messy, nonlinear, and often full of doubt — but still deeply rooted in purpose.From the tension of showing up imperfectly to the lessons in letting go of control, this episode is your reminder that building a creative life doesn’t have to look perfect to be real. Sometimes the best growth happens when you give yourself grace and keep going — even in the middle of the mess.Whether you're balancing life and ambition, trusting your own timing, or trying to stay motivated without structure — you're not alone.✨ This one is for the dreamers in the middle of it.—🕒 Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Yes, this is a chaos episode6:14 – “We are not in the tidy chapter...”9:57 – When structure can’t save you — but grace can17:23 – Surrendering the urge to control everything21:49 – The power of showing up imperfectly30:12 – Finding clarity in the chaos52:00 – Why networking feels icky (and how to reframe it)56:00 – The gift of having friends who remind you who you are—✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more of The Regents Podcast convos on creativity, career shifts, and owning your power.✨ ✨ Let’s Stay Connected:Instagram: @theregentspodcast TikTok: @regentspodcastEmail: theregentspodcast@gmail.comthank you for being here! 💙🩵—Hashtags:#TheChaosEpisode #CreativeLife #WomenInPodcasting #TrustTheProcess #MessyMiddle #PodcastForWomen #CreativeEntrepreneurship #ShowUpImperfectly