Welcome to It's a lovely time. We will be sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of our experiences in all areas of life each week, intertwining our shared experiences through motherhood, entrepreneurship, relationships, and wellness. We will do our best to stay on topic but make no promises. And as you'll find out, most of these areas don't stay in their lane so the topics will weave together each week. We're so glad you're here.

In today's episode, we're talking about what brought us together, how to find genuine & authentic friendships, and cultivate the community you desire. 

You'll learn more about our friendship and how we feel about some of the tough topics to talk about

• Intentionality
• Boundaries
• Identify what you want it to look like and what we think it “should look like.”
  • Honesty
  • Vulnerability
  • The depth and actively being a part of one another's lives

Be mindful of your energy and where you’re pouring it; having surface-level relationships is necessary & okay, but be conscious of how you protect your time & space.

You might have a big circle but choose a close few to do life with. And remember, if you want genuine friendships, you have to be willing to put yourself out there. Some people have lifelong friends, but does that mean they are "good" friends for them? Also, you can and will get hurt; it’s not always sunshine and butterflies. Finally, the duration of friendship does not determine the purpose for sharing and being mindful of oversharing/ not boastful but loving and growing. 

Do you feel yourself spiraling out? Check-in, where do you need to shift your energy?

Takeaways & actionable steps:

Write out your goals, and maybe journal about what you want in your friendships. Keep it simple.

Are your expectations realistic and honest with where you are and what you have and want to give?

Ask yourself, who are you interacting with each week? Is there a woman you see at practice or school pick up you might want to befriend? Do you see a group meeting that you want to participate in? Put yourself out there and her to coffee or ask for an invite to book club.

It all comes down to being intentional and willing to have honest conversations about what you want & expect. 

BOOKS we talked about in this episode:

Get Out of Your Head

Find Your People

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