Should We

In this episode, Lisa reflects on beginning crochet, and Diana shares her own journey with LEGO. We let go of self-limiting assumptions and productivity, replacing it with simple enjoyment. Lisa's crochet role model: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrosse_nyc/ - Modern Crochet book: https://debrosse.com/products/moderncrochet Lisa's course on intuition: https://www.winging-it.net/

After many months of laying low, some of us are stepping out, tentatively, and finding it isn't easy. In this episode, we talk about the burnout, overwhelm, and self-consciousness many are facing. Then we dip into each of our style and wardrobe journeys as we dress our current bodies for this season of life. - Laurel Kinney, personal stylist: https://laurelkinney.com/ - Laurel's course: https://www.styleshiftworkshop.com/ - Lisa's course: https://www.winging-it.net/

Should we be productive? In this episode, we unpack "macho productivity," debunk productivity myths, and share how we actually get things done. - Lisa's audio course on intuition: www.winging-it.net/ - Email Diana: diana@matrixpartners.com

Should we be back? We should! We are! Tune in for our stories of pandemic pregnancy, pandemic childbirth, and Diana's new job in venture capital. - Check out Lisa's audio course on intuition: https://www.winging-it.net/ - Read about Diana's decision to join Matrix: https://dianaberlin.com/posts/2021/1/28/whether-when-and-where - Email Diana: diana@matrixpartners.com

A conversation with Deanna Dong, VP of Marketing at Wealthfront, on what it means to build wealth. Should we invest? Should we take time off? Should we touch every dream? We discuss the risks, benefits, and tradeoffs of big life and career decisions.

Today we checked up on each other, traded tips for hunkering down, and tried on different perspectives. We laughed our heads off while recording this episode, and we hope you will too. - Going Through It podcast with Rebecca Traister: https://mailchimp.com/presents/podcast/going-through-it/rebecca-traister - Safe Catch: https://safecatch.com/

What is glamour, anyway? And why does it seduce us so? In this episode, we look behind the scenes of our most glamorous moments so far and even venture back to memories of perusing catalogues as kids. - The Power of Glamour by Virginia Postrel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A25EZ72 - “Who Would Tavi Gevinson Be Without Instagram?” https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html - “The Grooming Gap“ https://inthesetimes.com/article/22197/grooming-gap-women-economics-wage-gender-sexism-make-up-styling-dress-code - Cocoon (Coaching with Lisa): the-cocoon.co

This episode unpacks the nuances of a choice too many people have to make. In conversation with Jessica Collier, CEO of Spot and Cofounder of All Turtles, we share personal experience, new research, and essential recommendations for responding to and preventing workplace harassment and discrimination. - Spot: talktospot.com - All Turtles: all-turtles.com - Cocoon: the-cocoon.co

When does self-care—and especially, performing it for others—become a burden? In this episode, we unpack the difference between “self-care” and actually taking care of yourself. Related Links: * Cocoon (Coaching with Lisa) https://the-cocoon.co/ * How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLNFRGK * Workin' Moms (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80198991?s=i&trkid=13747225 * What Everyone Can Learn From Parents of Big Families (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/big-family? * Saying ‘No’ Is Self-Care for Parents (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/burnout-boundaries * Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton fiddler https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_macmaster_fiddling_in_reel_time? * Do Less by Kate Northrup (not recommended) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC5JHX1/ Further Reading: * Who Would Tavi Gevinson Be Without Instagram? (The Cut) https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html * The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking https://www.amazo

This mini episode marks the close of Season 4 and the celebration of quite a milestone: 50! As we head into a purposeful, open-ended pause, we reflect on how much fun it is to make this podcast and share it with you. Plus, a life update: Since recording this episode, Diana's beautiful baby boy was born! Mama and baby are happy, healthy, and brimming with love.

Each of us shares our reflections on the threshold of new chapters. We talk about maternity leave, negotiating offers, and Cocoon, the newest evolution of Lisa's coaching practice. Take a peek at https://the-cocoon.co Cocoon empowers underrepresented leaders to carve bold, beautiful paths toward the fuller lives, fulfilling work, and better world they imagine. And Cocoon Collective is the advisory board of your dreams. As a member of this small, inclusive group, you’ll get to draw from its collective wisdom and expertise. Related links - Sweet & Sour podcast: sweetandsour.fm - Headspace: www.headspace.com

In this episode, we talk secondhand clothing and firsthand experiences with philanthropy and empathy. What does it mean to be good at receiving, and what are the pitfalls of trying too hard to be a good person? Related Links: · Darling Magazine, Selfless Issue, “Shopless”: https://shop.darlingmagazine.org/collections/frontpage/products/issue-24-selfless?variant=8687614197856 · Thredup: http://www.thredup.com/r/TFFZO8 · Rent the Runway: https://rtr.app.link/e/AYR8Cx2r5P · Give and Take, by Adam Grant: https://amzn.to/2x50ufR · Global Fund for Women: https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/ · ScholarMatch: https://scholarmatch.org/ · 826michigan: https://www.826michigan.org/ · 826 Valencia: https://826valencia.org/ · The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, by Aimee Bender: https://amzn.to/2CDwoVJ · Austin Kleon: https://austinkleon.com/

This episode goes behind the scenes on what it means to see ourselves in new ways, in photographs and on stage. · Helena Price: https://www.dagmarstudios.com/ · Melanie Riccardi: http://www.melaniericcardi.com/ · Oprah dancing at a photoshoot: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd8z4MTBnba/ · Ellen Chisa: https://www.ellenchisa.com/ · Tippi sweater at J. Crew: https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/sweaters/pullover/tippi-sweater/E1277 · The confidence-competence connection: https://lauravanderkam.com/2013/05/confidence-competence/ · Diana’s 2017 newsletter about speaking in a keynote: https://dianaberlin.com/letter/public-speaking

This episode celebrates the inner workings of our friendship—the structures, previously unspoken parameters, and communication channels that keep making it work.

From the midst of some honest-to-goodness stress, we dig into nuanced perspectives on the thing itself. Should we have it? We do. Is that good or bad? It's complicated. You might be surprised by what we have to say. Find show notes and links at shouldwe.co

In this special edition, we answer listener questions about ambition: Should we lean in? Should we leave? Should we manage up? We share our own stories about the choices and challenges that brought us to where we are today.

If you can wear it, is it an investment? We unpack this and other burning questions in an episode chock full of financial resources and revelations.

We're back with a new episode, new season, and NEWS. Listen in as we unpack one of our biggest questions yet.

In the season finale, we dig into the tension between ritual and change. We share how much has changed for each of us—even since the last episode—and how our habits evolve.

Should we talk about money? This episode is a peek under the hood of our business. We also unpack the personal experiences that influence each of our perspectives on risk, investment, and budgeting.