On This Show I Discuss: life update how I’ve grown/evolved in 2020 why I’m ending the show what’s next Links: Gal Pals Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059 Gal Pals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalspodcast/?hl=en Connect with me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiemorley/ Read: The Big Leap https://amzn.to/38QqBdW  

Week 4 The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander   Book List:   Week 1 Me & White Supremecy by Layla F. Saad   Week 2 How to Be an Anti Racist by Ibram X Kendi   Week 3 So You Want to Talk About Race Ijeoma Oluo   Week 4 The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander   Register to vote: https://www.vote.org/   Listen to Gal Pals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059  

This week’s book: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo   The Books We’ll be Reading   Week 1 Me & White Supremecy by Layla F. Saad   Week 2 How to Be an Anti Racist by Ibram X Kendi   Week 3 So You Want to Talk About Race Ijeoma Oluo   Week 4 The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

The Chasing Joy Unlearning Week 2   This week’s book recommendation: How to Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X Kendi   Hi friends. Hope you’re well I hope you’re taking care of yourself   I hope you’re checking in on your friends and making sure they’re doing the same   I hope you’re taking this time to do some personal inventory and evaluating your individual role both in upholding systems of oppression in the past and the role you want to take to dismantle them now and in the future   If you’re feeling really overwhelmed you’re not alone. My loving reminder is to take this one day at a time and one step at a time so that you can make it sustainable so that you don’t quit   I had a lot of really really challenging conversations this week.   I’m so grateful to have my sister who has been an accountability partner in our anti-racism work and someone who I know will have compassion for me and at the same time hold me to our mutually high standards of doing better when we know better - of doing what’s right even when it’s hard and uncomfortable   I also keep reminding myself of how grateful I am for therapy. I’m so grateful I had the tools and motivation to unlearn the people-pleasing behaviors that kept me small for so long. I don’t think I could do this work without that. This week’s book recommendation is How to be an AntiRacist by Ibram X Kendi keep in mind these are heavy books and it’s ok if you don’t read all four in one month but please make a plan so that you can read them In How to Be an AntiRacist Ibram explains how the opposite of racism isn’t neutrality but antiracism. He clearly defines both and why there is no such thing as neutrality. Each chapter explains a different facet of racism and it’s opposite, antiracism. This book feels like taking off many layers of blinders. One of the biggest takeaways for me personally was the way that Ibram explained two facets within racism - segregation and assimilation and how both those ideologies are both racist. If I’m reflecting honestly I think growing up I heard and believed a lot of the assimilation ideas and didn’t realize they were racist. Personally I really appreciate learning through a combination of personal story and historical context so this has been such a helpful book for me because that’s exactly what Ibram does. I really appreciate how vulnerable he is about his own understanding of racism and anti-racism. It’s a reminder that no one is perfect and that to be anti-racist is a practice, not a destination you can arrive at and become complacent. I definitely feel like my US history needs some brushing up and this book has been a really helpful re-education. If you’re an audiobook person I also really appreciate that Ibram reads his book. I remember my guest Kelsey Patel telling me how hard that process is. But as a listener, it feels really special to listen to the author read their own work. I highly recommend this book.

This week I’m sharing what the format of the podcast is going to look like for the next 4 weeks   Listen: to Balanced Black Girl by Lestraundra Alfred https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balanced-black-girl/id1438982040   Watch: 13th   The Books We’ll Be Reading   Week 1 Me & White Supremecy by Layla F. Saad   Week 2 How to Be an Anti Racist by Ibram X Kendi   Week 3 So You Want to Talk About Race Ijeoma Oluo   Week 4 The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

I'm sharing a recent episode of Gal Pals that is truly been some of my biggest and hardest work of 2020. I got so much out of this conversation that I wanted to share it on Chasing Joy as well.   Join the Gal Pals from Envy to Energy Workshop: From Envy to Energy the gal pals guide to moving through feelings of envy into manifestation date: 6/3 time:  noon Wednesday location: via zoom (link provided after signup) $22 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-envy-to-energy-empowerment-workshop-tickets-105261000486   Support the show sponsor: ABLE use code: GEORGIEMORLEY25 https://glnk.io/6j5w/georgiemorley   Listen to the Gal Pals Podcast podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059 Gal Pals instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalspodcast/ Connect with Me Online: The Joy Squad Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiemorley/ Chasing Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/ Blog: https://georgiemorley.com

Today’s episode is all about behind the scenes of the content creation, blogger and influencer marketing world with PR and digital marketing expert Robbin Mangano, owner of the Wave Collective. Robbin’s PR company represents me and I’ve learned so much from her over the years. Today we’re diving into all things influencer marketing and more   We Talk About: Robbin’s story exploring the world of public relations Learning through experience Lessons in working in influencer marketing and social media from both a creator and brand perspective Why having a diverse background can give you an edge Not needing to have it all figured out before you start Leading a team Working for yourself versus running a team Avoiding burnout How influencer marketing has changed in the past 7 years Making sure you have multiple platforms as a creator Why blogging isn’t dead Why the word “influencer” sometimes gets a bad rap Advice for people starting out wanting to grow a platform Working with brands as a smaller creator How much do you charge as an influencer When to work in trade Why there is still value in sharing recommendations when you’re not being paid How to work with influencers as a small brand   Connect with Robbin On instagram https://www.instagram.com/robbinmangano/ PR agency - Wave Collective: http://wearewavecollective.com/   Support the show sponsor: ABLE use code: GEORGIEMORLEY15 https://glnk.io/6j5w/georgiemorley   Listen to the Gal Pals Podcast podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059 Gal Pals instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalspodcast/   Connect with Me Online: The Joy Squad Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiemorley/ Chasing Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/ Blog: https://georgiemorley.com

On this episode, I dive into your super thoughtful questions. Thank you! Support the show sponsor: ABLE use code: GEORGIEMORLEY15 https://glnk.io/6j5w/georgiemorley   On this Episode I Answer the Following Questions: How have you been coping during isolation? What would you advise your past self (meeting you on Jan. 1, 2020) about this year to keep you motivated and moving forward? Advice on getting over a breakup? What are your favorite books/podcasts that you dive into for inspiration? Advice on how to stay motivated to do work/school from home? Advice on how to prevent anxiety + exhaustion and how to be positive for those currently working under low-staff conditions in the medical field? How can you set intentions without getting caught up in expectations? How do you find the balance between self-love and wanting to improve negative habits? How did you know your hubby was the one? How do you stay optimistic and look forward to the next day? Who to invite to a small(ish) wedding Do you have any plants? How to get over the fear of failure (trying new hobbies)? How do you make sure you are connected to people you love without feeling overwhelmed? Tell us about living on Nantucket (big east coast love from this texas gal) How to deal with triggering disordered eating talk and actions when it’s coming from your mom? What books have made an impact? How did you manage to accept your acne? How the heck do you get to a place where you see yourself the way you actually are? What has been the most effective way for you to form new habits? Tips on how to get yourself out of a funk - haven’t been feeling myself lately?   Books: Rising Strong https://amzn.to/3fAJHpz Untamed https://amzn.to/2SUOYOV You Are a Badass https://amzn.to/35Q9qpc Outliers https://amzn.to/2YR3HOu the 4 Tendencies https://amzn.to/3coCfeX   Podcasts: Gal Pals Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059 The Lively Show https://jesslively.com/livelyshow/ Brene Brown’s Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511   Listen to the Gal Pals Podcast podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059 Gal Pals instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalspodcast/   Connect with Me Online: The Joy Squad Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiemorley/ Chasing Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/ Blog: https://georgiemorley.com

Katina Mountanos is the founder of On Adulting, a viral blog and community of over 23,000 millennials who are figuring out how to navigate adulthood in a conscious, happy way (@onadulting).  She is an entrepreneur, writer, and mindset coach whose work has been featured on HuffPost, Fast Company, Teen Vogue, Elite Daily, Mindbodygreen, and others.   We Talk About: The value of boredom & the negative messages we got about it as a kid How Katina started On Adulting Messages we get about success as kids Why success doesn’t have to be a battle Why it’s ok to love lots of things Having a niche versus a north star Why it’s ok to not know what you want before you start Choosing versus negotiation Small shifts open us up to bigger shifts Learning to tap into her intuition Protecting your energy when you are a more sensitive person Surrendering while being motivated     Connect with Katina: Online: https://www.onadulting.com/ On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onadulting/   Listen to the Gal Pals Podcast podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059 Gal Pals instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalspodcast/   Connect with Me Online: The Joy Squad Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiemorley/ Chasing Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/ Blog: https://georgiemorley.com

How to navigate being a multi-passionate person in a world that wants us to be easily defined.   On This Episode I Cover: How I was a creative dabbler growing up How I’ve evolved my platform over the years Reflection Questions: Why do I have this desire to be easily defined Where does this pressure come from? What are the fears that come up around being a complicated person who evolves quickly and likes a lot of different things? How to Navigate Life When You’re Multi Passionate & Evolve A Lot   Today’s Sponsor: Thank you to Brilli for sponsoring the podcast & use code GEORGIE20 to get 20% off your purchase https://www.bebrilli.com/collections   Listen to the Gal Pals Podcast podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gal-pals/id1465664059 Gal Pals instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalspodcast/   Connect with Me Online: The Joy Squad Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiemorley/ Chasing Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/ Blog: https://georgiemorley.com