Piloting

We’ve all hit periods when the honeymoon is over or you’ve hit a plateau and you’re too fatigued to keep the momentum going. It’s a familiar feeling of being tired or lacking motivation—whether it’s a professional or personal pursuit.To get out of these ruts, we discuss:- recognizing the different types of exhaustion (from overwhelm to boredom)- why overindulgence and deprioritizing self-care aren’t a long-term fix- tips for redirecting restlessness into something energizing that you can use - knowing when to take a break or push through- and whether we prefer to eat the frog or use the snowball method to actually get things doneMentioned in the episode:Nine Strategies To Push Past Fatigue And Accomplish Your Goals Each Day: https://www.forbes.com/councils/theyec/2021/06/01/nine-strategies-to-push-past-fatigue-and-accomplish-your-goals-each-day/ Adolescence: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81763204How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81786970 “Tell Me Everything” by Minka Kelly: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250852069/tellmeeverything/ Agent Nateur Calm (Beauty) Spermidine & Taurine Daily Supplement: https://www.agentnateur.com/products/calm-beauty-spermidine-taurine-daily-supplement BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/magnesium-breakthrough _____________Email us: pilotingpod@gmail.comIG: @pilotingpod

Here we go again! The word on everyone’s lips right now around jobs and money is recession. Whether this is your first recession or you’ve been through this rodeo many times, now is a good time to start thinking about readying your money and reading all the “recession-proof your career” articles.  We chat about:- not making all decisions from a place of fear - why this could be a great time to make bold career/life decisions - passive vs. proactive approaches to financial preparation- leaning into community and avoiding isolation- and more!Reminder: We are not financial advisors so take our commentary with a grain of salt and consult an advisor before making any money moves!Mentioned in the episode:Is the U.S. Heading Into a Recession Amid Trump’s Tariffs?: https://time.com/7274531/trump-tariffs-is-the-us-heading-into-a-recession-stock-market-fears/ “How to Recession Proof Your Finances” by One Big Happy Life YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf2-gkXtsFs Monica Razak YouTube: https://youtube.com/@monicarazak Kat Stickler on Low Maintenance Friends (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj1Rjo2X/ MOFT: https://www.moft.us/Prevention: https://www.prevention.com/_____________Email us: pilotingpod@gmail.comIG: @pilotingpod

Whether you call it a micro-retirement or a sabbatical or funemployment, the idea of taking a period of not working (or scaling back work) in the middle of your career isn’t something new. We’re all likely to be working longer, and living longer, so waiting until 65 to formally retire and enjoy your life doesn’t feel like a guarantee the way it did for our parents’ or grandparents’ generation. Renée has taken one and highly recommends a break for anyone who can fit it into their budget and lifestyle. This week, we discuss:- planning your micro-retirement or career break- if forced unemployment (like a layoff or firing) counts?- using the break to relieve burnout, pursue passion projects, or pivot careers- building a balanced life/career where you don’t need breaks- and so much more!Mentioned in the episode:Burned-out Workers are Considering 'Micro-retirement.' Here's What It Is and How to Do It Successfully: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-micro-retirement-burn-out-work-sabbatical-2024-12 You’re Going to Work a Long Time. Here’s How to Build in Breaks: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/11/your-money/work-time-out-career-longevity.html @brianluebben TikTok on Micro-Retirement: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2TVQfD3/ ‘Micro-Retirement’: The New Career Trend Rising Among Gen Z: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2025/01/29/micro-retirement-the-new-career-trend-rising-among-gen-z/ Data Shows Retirement’s Negative Effect on Mortality Rates: https://business.purdue.edu/news/features/2022/retirement.php The WonderMart: https://www.thewondermart.shop/ OPI Put It In Neutral: https://www.opi.com/products/nail-lacquer-put-it-in-neutral Pamela Anderson Substack: https://pamelaanderson.substack.com/ “How to Move With Fear in Life & Business” by Glo Atanmo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyMU3JHDzOc _____________Email us: pilotingpod@gmail.comIG: @pilotingpod

Like many people, we are huge fans of the hit Apple TV+ show Severance. It’s very bingeable and made us think about our own POVs on compartmentalizing our work and career from the rest of our lives. Is focusing entirely on productivity at the office and then never bringing work home a sign of good work-life balance, or are there downsides to mentally writing off huge chunks of your day?This week, we’re doing something different with a TV episode to chat about some of the show’s themes—we promise no spoilers!— and discuss:- if we’d choose severance- whether “bringing your whole self” to work is ever a good idea- embracing the many roles we play in life vs. limiting ourselves to one identity- how similar our innies and outies would be- and much more! (#PraiseKier)Mentioned in the episode:Severance: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx ‘Severance’ Is Officially Apple TV+’s Most Popular Show Ever: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dimitarmixmihov/2025/02/19/severance-is-officially-apple-tvs-most-popular-show-ever/ Call Her Daddy’s “Ellen Pompeo: Pick Me, Choose Me, Pay Me More”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jex1tGfWpno “The Work You Do, the Person You Are” by Toni Morrison: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/06/05/toni-morrison-the-work-you-do-the-person-you-are Buffy Neck Pain Relief Pillow: https://buffy.co/products/neck-pain-relief-pillowDanny & Coop’s Cheesesteaks: https://www.instagram.com/dannyandcoops/ Perfect Days: https://www.hulu.com/movie/a68e2d56-eeb8-44f3-baaa-3ddb850bb67b We the Urban x Doechii: https://www.instagram.com/wetheurban/p/DHjJJvGvk7P/ _____________Email us: pilotingpod@gmail.comIG: @pilotingpod

Whether you live in the public eye or a more private life, sometimes the things we do or even just the way we exist in the world ruffles some feathers. It can feel like the more we’re doing big things or growing in popularity or visibility, the more we attract unwanted (and unwarranted) hate – especially for women. But the tradeoff is silencing yourself and not leaning into your greatness…so we say, push through the criticism and do it anyway!This week, we get into:- the “crabs in a bucket” mentality - pushing through the fear of standing out- filtering the noise to find constructive criticism- & much moreMentioned in the episode:Trashie: https://www.trashie.io/ Trashie, How We Recycle Textiles: https://www.trashie.io/how-we-recycle-textiles-tbb TJ Maxx: https://tjmaxx.tjx.com Myleik Teele Threads: https://www.threads.net/@myleik Brianna Wiest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannawiest/ _____________Email us: pilotingpod@gmail.comIG: @pilotingpod

We’re back with a Part 2 to last week’s episode! This week, we’re talking about building good night routines, because what we do the night before sets us up for a better day.We get into:- our ideal nighttime routines- our favorite tools and purchases for a better wind down or sleep routine- how poor evening habits impact our performance- and so much more!Mentioned in the episode:Kasa: https://www.kasasmart.com/Hatch Alarm: https://www.hatch.co/ SILKE Londn: https://www.silkelondon.com/ CNP Laboratory Propolis Lipcerin (Honey Lip Butter): https://www.amazon.com/CNP-Honey-Butter-fl-oz-15ml/dp/B0CZXG68J4/ Fluff and Tuff: https://fluffandtuff.com/ _____________Email us: pilotingpod@gmail.comIG: @pilotingpod