Friendship

Do I really have enough time to be a good friend right now? Wouldn’t it be better to wait and pursue friendship when I can really show up? The fear of being a bad friend is real and can often stand between us and life-giving friendships. So, in today’s episode, we’re going to unpack this […]

We all have a friendship strategy. Some are just a little bit more deliberate than others! In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of all of them, plus what it looks like to put together an actual strategic friendship plan. Spoiler alert: It actually takes less time and energy than the less […]

Openness and vulnerability are the keys to creating the types of meaningful relationships we all crave. But being the one to share first can be a little intimidating. In this episode, Laura Tremaine offers a framework to make going first a little easier. Because the reality is someone has to…so, why not you!?

Let’s be real. It’s a particularly divisive time. And it’s really challenging to be in relationship with those who think differently than us. In this episode, Sarah and Beth, co-hosts of the Pantsuit Politics Show offer some guiding principles to help us navigate tricky conversations with our friends in a grace-filled way so we can […]

One of the scariest things about making friends is you put yourself out then not be accepted. Either the person you want to be friends with is too busy, or feels like she has too many friends already, or just isn’t interested in a friendship with you. The fear of rejection is certainly real, but […]

There’s no denying it. Nearly every step of the friend-making process has elements of awkwardness. It’s awkward to talk to new people. It’s awkward to walk into a room where you feel like everyone else knows someone but you. It’s awkward to ask for contact info after just meeting someone. It’s awkward to extend an […]

Have you ever passed a park and seen a group of moms hanging out with their kids and thought, I wish I had that? Well, you can. In this episode, our guest Lori Beth Aldridge is going to walk through how to create your very own mom’s group. She’ll share all the logistics, plus the […]

Have you ever wondered if you could move away from friends and family? What would it actually look like to not have the ability to call on your parents or siblings to help out with the kids? Or have to re-build relationships in a city where you know no one? In this episode I’m going […]

When women come together, magic happens. Today’s guest, Ameerah Saine, is no stranger to this magic. In fact, she’s been creating it for years through her company Brunch and Slay. In this episode, we dive into all things girlfriends – from how to create authentic connections to when to let go of them to how […]

Between kids, work, keeping a house running, finding time for friends feels hard. Plus, who has the time to make the plans either!? In this episode, I’m breaking down how I manage to find the time for 10+ gatherings with friends each month without feeling like I have a side job as an event planner, […]