After several years of talking about going on their yoga and surfing retreat, Diana and Valerie finally did it! It was the trip of a lifetime. What they did not realize was the magic that sparked this hidden gem on the western coast of Panama. The location, the resort, the amazing food and wonderful activities paled in comparison to the amazing people that run this magical place. While on their trip, the ladies had the wonderful honor of interviewing Janel Phillips, the co-owner of Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort in beautiful Cambutal. If you’ve ever believed in following your dreams, tune into this episode!

Diana and Valerie discuss how their younger selves had a tendency to take on EVERYTHING, all the time, in the attempt to “control the universe.” A behavior that is, ultimately, self serving, self destructive, and often at the expense of others. We dissect and reflect on accolades, ego and our motives for “overdoing.” Are you trying to be a superhero? Because Edna says: “NO CAPES!”

In this episode, we welcome a very special guest! Julie Eubanks has been the owner of Be Yoga in Marietta, GA for over 15 years. She has a very tough story of love and loss with a best friend who ultimately inspired her to open her studio. It is a story that transcends time, location and loss. She is a warrior who has used her heartbreak to motivate and inspire others. We are excited and honored to have Julie join us on our podcast.

This week, Diana and Valerie will say “Sorry, not sorry!” for discussing the tendency to over-apologize. Do you find yourself saying sorry for the most trivial things or for the actions of others that are beyond your control? Does this habit dilute the importance of a true and necessary apology? And why do some people seem to constantly apologize while others never do? In “The Never Ending Sorry” episode, these are just a few of the questions that we seek to answer. Whew! It’s a lot to unpack.

It’s Fancy Jam Time! Life is too short to settle for “less than” and for feelings that we are not deserving of things that we desire. This week, Diana and Valerie discuss why you should buy the dang purse, sleep in, or take that trip you’ve been dreaming about! It’s time to level up and go for the things that matter to you in your life. It’s not being shallow or materialistic, it’s about advocating for something that makes you happy.

The stories you tell are important, especially when it comes to sharing your own. Do you have mem-ories, accomplishments, aspirations, values -- a legacy -- that you want to leave behind? If you ha-ven’t thought much about it before now, 2022 is a great time to start! This week, Diana and Valerie talk about the value of knowing yourself, understanding the percep-tions others have of you and how future generations can benefit from your own personal storytelling right now.

This week Diana and Valerie are talking about the big differences between motivating, experiencing, and controlling situations. Whether it's planning family vacations, work events or social gatherings, exhaustion and resentment can often be the outcome when you're always trying to be the one at the wheel. Even though it's called a “trip,” the fun you have isn't supposed to come with a lot of baggage, right? Join us as we unpack this topic about letting go and enjoying the ride.

This week, Diana and Valerie have a discussion about how we show up in conversations. Are you listening to correct or listening to connect? If we’re only looking for opportunities to be right, or waiting for the pauses to make a point, is real engagement and communication actually happening? They also discuss the importance of asking questions, why we should think more about “dialing direct” rather than enlisting supporters on social media, and how being an active listener can help you grow personally, professionally and emotionally.

Time to leave the kids and work behind and hit the road. Honky Tonks, Rooftop Bars, Fabulous Cocktails and lots of Live Music. Come along as Diana and Valerie hit NashVegas for some big, old-fashioned girls’ weekend fun!

What’s actually happening in real life isn’t usually what you see in the perfect, polished pictures posted on social media. In this week’s episode of NMNCND,“You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know,” Diana and Valerie discuss how these facades don’t serve us because we aren’t sharing our most authentic selves and are not seeing the challenges that others might be facing behind closed doors. Join the gals for a few laughs and a very organic conversation about empathy, authenticity, COVID, and lessons learned.