Welcome to the Being Better Everyday podcast. I’m your host, Julie Wenzlick, a millennial mom, finance professional and founder of P&W Designs. I know that as a mom, business owner, corporate girly or a combination of all three like myself, sometimes life can feel like a lot days can feel like they speed by from one required activity to another, where you sit down at the end of the day and go, What the heck just happened? It’s time to change that. It’s time to feel alive in your life. I’ve s ...
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In today's episode, host Julie Wenzlick is joined by special guest Anna Wright, founder of Root to Bloom as they dive into the topic of nervous system regulation and how it can transform your life. Anna shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and severe illness to discovering healing through somatics and nervous system regulation. You'll…
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In today's episode, we dive into the back-to-school season with special guest, Jen, a seasoned mom of three kids. As I prepare for transitioning into a new season, I interviewed my bestie on what it's like to deal with school and all the things that come with it. Jen shares her tried-and-true systems for managing the chaos of school, from organizin…
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42 \\ One Year Later: What I have Learned after a year of Podcasting from a Working Mom and Side Hustler
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Welcome to a unique episode of the "Being Better Every Day" podcast! Join Julie in the car as she reflects on a year of podcasting! From learning that she loves long form content, to the memories and growth you are able to see after a year. Julie also opens up about what it takes to commit to showing up regularly and purpose behind Being Better Eve…
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Welcome to the Being Better Everyday podcast. In this episode, Julie shares her experience of taking a five-day social media break, detailing the unexpected benefits and time freedom you gain! For the second year in a row, a social media break gave the gift intentionality back. Join Julie as she discusses the importance of setting boundaries with s…
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Welcome back to the Being Better Everyday podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a timely and essential topic: the mid-year reset. As the year progresses, it's easy to lose sight of the goals and intentions we set at the beginning. Join me as we reflect on the past six months and explore how to realign ourselves with the intentions we set at the…
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39 \\ Ask Me Anything: "Balancing" it All as a Working Mom, Summer Transitions, and My Recommended Recent Books
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This episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast I turn things around and answer questions from those in my community! I answer questions and talk about summer transitions as a working mom. Tune in and share with a friend! Thank you to those who have supported my podcast. What's the best advice you could give someone who is starting a business? Ho…
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38 \\ My Side Hustles Story: Pursuing Passion Projects While Climbing the Corporate Ladder | How Can Side Hustles Enhance Your Life & Career?
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This episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast is a share of when I was interviewed on the Living in Sync Podcast. Joelle asked me about my past side hustles, how I balance building a business while working a corporate career, and what I am doing in my business now. We also have a great conversation about how having something outside of your car…
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37 \\ Living in Sync…Why We Feel Different During the Phases of Our Cycle with Joelle Suess | Living Better Everyday Series
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am bringing on my friend and someone I have learned a lot from Joelle Suess to talk about living in sync with your cycle. Understanding and learning about hormone health has made a huge difference in my life and I have talked to so many others about it that I wanted to bring her on here to tal…
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36 \\ GIRL CHAT: Summer Intentions, Big Purchases, Networking with Uplifting Women in Business, Therapy, Self Care, & More!
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast join me for a chat about all of the things! I love these episodes where it feel like I am just talking to my best friend and here is what I covered in this episode: summer intentions, financial choices, therapy benefits, networking, and business growth. I share my personal thoughts and feelings a…
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am talking about the ins and outs of managing small business finances, stressing how crucial it is to get a grip on profitability, to be diligent about setting aside money for taxes, and to keep a close eye on all expenses. Disclaimer once again, as someone with a finance degree and somebody t…
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34 \\ Financial Systems (Part 2) | Understanding Debt: Tracking, Paying Off, & Staying Motivated on Your Financial Goals
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What are your thoughts, feelings, or emotions that come up when you think about DEBT? In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, we are continuing our financial series and today I talk about valuable insights into managing debt. I highlight the importance of understanding debt's impact on my financial health and provide actionable tips such …
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In this episode of The Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am starting a series on finances. This is part 1 and full disclosure, as someone with a finance degree and somebody that is securities licensed, nothing on this podcast is investment or financial advice or tax planning advice, nor is it affiliated with any organization other than PW Designs. I…
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This episode is extra special to me because I am interviewing my (at this time almost) 5 year old Dani to have a time capsule memory for me. We talk about all her favorite things, she shares with you all of her favorite stuffies, birthday plans, and more! I hope this brings a smile to your face! Ways to Work with Me: Follow Me on Instagram Watch on…
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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, I'm diving deep into the twists and turns of mid-career life. I've been doing some serious reflecting on the highs and lows of my own journey, and I've realized just how crucial it is to find out who we are outside of our jobs. I'm a firm believer in striking that sweet spot between our careers and …
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30 \\ Hormones, Hashimotos, & Functional Medicine with Melissa Mangan from Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center
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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am bringing on Melissa Mangan, MSN, CNP, from Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center. Going the holistic health route in 2023 was the best thing I did for my health. We dive into the fascinating realm of integrative and functional medicine, contrasting it with conventional Western medical practic…
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29 \\ Juggling Corporate Jobs, Side Hustles, & Family | Being Interviewed by Kayla from Leadership Unveiled
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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am resharing a podcast interview that was on Leadership Unveiled with Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt because this conversation was so great that I knew you would enjoy it too! We talk all about juggling our corporate jobs, our passion projects on the side, and our family lives. We dive into our own stories an…
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28 \\ Lessons in Leadership and Productivity from Two Working Moms | Conversation with Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt
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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Kayla Fahey-Ahrndt from Leadership Unveiled Podcast. We dove into the nitty-gritty of what it's like to juggle motherhood with our careers and exchanged some valuable strategies for leadership, staying productive, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Kayla opene…
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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, as a millennial mom, finance professional, and entrepreneur with a lot on my plate —I am diving into the tool of the brain dump list and the daily focus three as my go-to strategies for tackling those overwhelming tasks. I'll let you in on how these incredible tools have been my lifesavers for clear…
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Let's talk about how to handle that feeling when everything is just too much. I have felt myself and talked to other moms about the mental load of motherhood. If you are a mom juggling work, life, and all the things there are going to be times of overwhelm. I've got some tricks up my sleeve, like sorting out what's important with a good old task pr…
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25 \\ GIRL CHAT: Quality Family Time, Traveling to Florida, Hormone & Health Update, Feeling Overwhelmed and MORE!
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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am going to be talking about a recap of January. First off, I spent some amazing time with my family. There's nothing quite like those moments, and I recharge my battery by spending time alone and with my favorite people. Then, I had this incredible trip to Florida. It was such a refreshing getawa…
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24 \\ Motherhood & Anxiety: A Conversation About Social Media & Balancing Business While Being A Working Mom with Kayla Brugger, PILATESBODY by Kayla
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, I have a heart-to-heart with my friend, Kayla Brugger, who is an entrepreneur, Pilates Instructor, and Minnesota mom of 2. We get real about the challenges we face juggling motherhood, our businesses, the pressures of social media, and dealing with anxiety. Kayla shares her story of a TikTok pos…
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On this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, I am going to share some practical advice on how to develop positive habits and routines. I dive into the differences between habits, routines, and systems, and I walk you through my personal habit checklist and my approach to habit stacking. I put a spotlight on the "Better Everyday Five Habits…
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22 \\ Navigating Performance Review Season: Insights & Strategies for Working Moms in Corporate America
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, I am going on a little rant and this one is for my fellow corporate America working moms. It is performance review season and I am going to discuss strategies for navigating performance review season as a working mom. This is gold, because I emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, documenting…
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday, I am bringing on an expert to talk about human design, this is something that has been very impactful for me and it was a total foreign concept. Lauren and I talk through the Human Design types and how it relates to productivity. We dive into the concept of human design and its impact on both our person…
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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, we reflect on December. I run through the 5 questions I use to reflect each month and then I really want to share with you some of the moments that have meant the most to me, how I've grown personally, and some of the special times I've had with my family. I am sharing with you a lot of my favorite …
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19 \\ 5 Steps to Set Up Your Business for the New Year | Annual Business Planning for Your Side Hustle
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, It is the end of 2023 and before you bounce into 2024 I wanted to guide you on reflecting on your past business year and setting intentional goals for the new year! I will walk you through practical steps such as gathering financials, defining your purpose, identifying your target markets, analy…
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18 \\ Setting Intentions for the New Year | Creating a Vision for Your Life Without Getting Overwhelmed
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, I share the importance of setting a vision for your life and creating intentions for the new year. This episode is actually outlined to help you work through this step-by-step. Grab a notebook, set a timer, and set a vibe with music or a fun beverage and get ready to go through and reflect on th…
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17 \\ How to Reflect on Your Past Year | Reflection Questions for Being Intentional in the New Year
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In this episode of our Being Better Everyday podcast, I'm excited to dive into the topic of reflecting on the last year so we can get clear on setting intentions for the new year. I'm your host, Julie Wenzlick, and I truly believe that taking the time to set intentions can make a huge difference in our lives. I want to guide you through a reflectiv…
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16 \\ GIRL CHAT: The Mental Load of Motherhood, Seasons of Hard, Winter Skincare, Book Recs, Therapy Stigmas, Health Changes Even Through the Holidays, Lemon Water, & More!
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In this Being Better Everyday podcast episode, I wanted to just get behind the mic today and talk about a range of topics including the challenges of motherhood, carrying the mental load of motherhood, the stigma around therapy, my health journey, and my love for reading. I share my experiences of balancing a corporate job, a design business, and m…
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As a multi-passionate mom, Julie chats with other moms mastering the art of juggling life's chaos. Seriously, who knew mom life could be such a circus, right? Okay, maybe everyone… so she's all about pulling back the curtain on the lives of incredible women who are basically the embodiment of the "Being Better Everyday" vibe. In today's conversatio…
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14 \\ Digital Detox for the Holidays: How Spending Less Time on Your Phone Leads to Being Better Everyday
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When was the last time you were completely disconnected from being available to work, social media, or that small screen device you carry with you 24/7? In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am going to share with you what taking a digital detox was like the first time I did it, the steps to taking one yourself, and the benefits o…
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13 \\ Being Better Everyday Health: My Functional Medicine Journey for a Personal Holistic Approach to Health and Healing
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, I am going to share with you my personal journey and the 4 steps I took to improve my mental and physical health. I will be sharing my struggles with body image, postpartum weight gain, getting different tests from different doctors, and my experiences with different types of therapy. I am not s…
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12 \\ Two Working Moms Chat about Busy Schedules, Routines, Time Management & Living Better Everyday | Conversation with My Best Friend Jen & Corporate Mom of 3
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, I bring on my bestie/sister-in-law to have a candid conversation about being a working mom that is in the season of kids in school, sports, activities, church, and more. There are many days where I am in awe of all Jen does and manages in her career, family, and home. We talk about how she manag…
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11 \\ October Recap & Chat: Parenting, Fall Activities, Anxiety, Therapy, Health Changes, Reading Recommendations, & More!
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast, I am bringing to you a recap of my month. This is where I chat & reflect on the prior month and this helps me make sure I am being intentionally productive with how I am spending my time. If you want to live in alignment with your priorities you have to have checks and balances of how you are sp…
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10 \\ Building a Business on the Weekends: What it Looks Like to Have a Side Hustle & Enjoy Family Time
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday Podcast I am going to share my experience and strategy with making a full time career in the corporate world & a side hustle work with how I efficiently time block my weekends. I have had side hustles for many years, everything from Network Marketing & furniture flipping to now branding design work, cont…
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9 \\ Sunday Reset: 5 Steps for a Working Mom to Start Your Week Feeling Prepared & Productive
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In this Being Better Everyday podcast episode, host Julie Wenzlick shares the importance of conducting a weekly Sunday reset to set yourself up for success and ensure a productive week. With all that you have on your plate being a working mom doing these things can be the cornerstone to having a solid foundation of peace before starting your work w…
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8 \\ Being Better Everyday in Marriage: 10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Marriage | Conversation on Our Anniversary Trip with My Husband
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In this episode of the Being Better Everyday podcast, host Julie Wenzlick brings her husband, Matt onto the show to talk about 10 lessons they have learned in their 10 years of marriage. This audio is from an on the go conversation on their anniversary trip in the car driving through California. Julie and Matt want this episode to help you in being…
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7 \\ September Recap & Chat | Toddler Tales, Trip with My Husband, Struggles with Anxiety, Questions I Ask Myself Each Month, Business & Life Update, and more!
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In this podcast episode, Julie Wenzlick, host of the Being Better Everyday podcast, shares her experiences as a mom and reflects on the past month. She shares her reflection of September and current obsessions making this episode a fun behind the scenes look at the life of a corporate professional, working mom, and small business entrepreneur. Ques…
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6 \\ Setting Boundaries: Strategies for Finding Balance and Managing Work-Life in Corporate America | A Conversation with Two Millennial Working Moms
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In this Being Better Everyday podcast episode, Julie Wenzlick and Lauren discuss the challenges of setting boundaries and managing work-life balance in corporate America. They share personal experiences and strategies for managing calendars, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining boundaries in their careers. Julie emphasizes the need for boundarie…
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Time blocking and planning ahead are tools, not chains. In this Being Better Everyday podcast episode, Julie Wenzlick dives into the concept of time blocking and how it can totally benefit you regardless of your season of life. She breaks it down for us, explaining how time blocking is all about visualizing your week or day to make sure you're focu…
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In this podcast episode, Julie Wenzlick, host of the Being Better Everyday Podcast and founder of PW Designs, discusses the importance of systems for working moms. She emphasizes the need for nimble systems that can adapt to daily life challenges. Julie defines routines, habits, and systems, explaining that systems provide organization and structur…
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3 \\ 5 Reasons Your Planner Isn’t Working & How to Fix Them | The Planner Makeover: Transforming Chaos into Clarity, One Page at a Time
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In this podcast episode, Julie Wenzlick, host of the Being Better Everyday podcast, discusses the importance of building a planner that suits your specific needs and lifestyle. She has been creating custom planners for herself and clients and today she introduces her custom planner service, which allows you to tailor your planner to your unique nee…
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2 \\ Better Everyday 5: How Can the Better Everyday Five Habits Help You Reduce Overwhelm and Eliminate Burnout?
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In this podcast episode, Julie Wenzlick host of the Being Better Everyday Podcast introduces the Better Everyday 5, a set of daily habits designed to reduce overwhelm and eliminate burnout. She discusses the importance of intentional movement, tidying up, prioritizing self-care, expressing gratitude, and focusing on three key tasks each day. Julie …
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1 \\ “Is this it?” Creating a Life of Purpose and Passion: Julie Wenzlick’s Guide to Being Better Everyday | Meet the Host & Hear Her Story
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In this podcast episode, Julie Wenzlick, the host of the Being Better Everyday podcast, opens up about her personal journey and the challenges she faced. She talks about her high school years, college experience, and achieving major life goals by the age of 30. However, she found herself feeling unfulfilled and embarked on a period of self-reflecti…
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Being Better Everyday podcast host Julie Wenzlick introduces herself and the purpose of the podcast. She shares her personal journey of growth and offers habits, routines, and systems to help listeners live a more intentional and fulfilling life. P&W Designs Instagram YouTubePor pwplanners
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