In this bonus end-of-year episode, Erin brought her colleague Jess on the show to just talk through some of the advice that she's been holding back on throughout the year. They cover well-being, self-love, relationships, celebrating wins, breakdowns, breakthroughs, and so much more! Jess shares about her new(ish) love and her path to this partnership. Erin nerds out about Michigan Football and community celebration. It's not like any other episode! Happy holidays!!!! We'll be on a break for a little while and look forward to connecting with you in the New Year!

Dr. Postel joins Erin to talk about her journey as a researcher, academic, and now advocate for victims in the justice system. The conversation is equal parts personal and political, but above all things, it's informative and compassionate. Dr. Postel is brilliant, kind, and up to amazing things in the world, including changing state constitutions! Can't wait for you to listen!

In this episode, writer and author Anne Marie Romer joins Erin to talk about having a second career as a writer and the love for her sister and family that fueled her book. In addition to the ups and downs of publishing Anne Marie and Erin talk about creativity, hope, family, and so much more! Check out Anne Marie! You can buy her book, https://www.amazon.com/Just-Give-Road-Marie-Romer/dp/1970063483/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=just+give+me+the+roadandqid=1618939678andsr=8-1 (Just Give Me the Road), watch her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ECXsncP88 (Ted Talk), visit her https://www.annemarieromer.com/ (website), or read her weekly column with the Dayton Daily News. As always, if you're interested in working with Erin, she would love to chat with you! https://erinconlon.com/book-online (Reach out here!)

Kayla Powers joins Erin to talk about her work as a natural fibers artist. Kayla shares how she's transformed and how her work has shifted along with her. Erin and Kayla also talk about what it's like to allow your vision to change, and Kayla shares how her environment shapes so much of what she puts out into the world. You can support Kayla directly via her Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kaylapowers, her https://www.salttextilestudios.com/ (website), and follow her on instagram - @kayla.powers Also, if you'd like to learn more about working with Erin - check her out @this.is.not.advice.

Sylvia Panek of Natural Investments is a Financial Advisor who focuses on investment strategies that enrich lives and bring financial empowerment to clients who are concerned for people and the planet. In today's episode, Erin and Sylvia talk about what it means to be socially responsible and what socially responsible investing is, why integrity matters, and how personal development work is foundational to professional growth. Learn more about Sylvia and Natural Investments at the link below. Resources mentioned in this podcast: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780804193962 (The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation | IndieBound.org) https://www.naturalinvestments.com/heart-rating/ (The Heart Rating - Natural Investments) is the publicly available rating system of what we think of various SRI funds.

Angel Luna joins Erin to talk about Magic, being a comedian, setting up a tour, and having that completely derailed by the pandemic. Now he's rebuilding and reimagining what he wants his career as an entertainer to be. Erin and Angel also talk about self love and hope and all of the things that keep us going even if we get in a dark place. Check out Angel's podcast Death and Friends (@deathandfriendspodcast) and follow him on IG for shows and dates (@guerillajokes)

Henry Golden Starr - Actor, writer, artist - joins Erin to talk about all of the things he's been questioning about his life over the past 2 years. Henry talks about coming out and how his gender identity has also affected his creative and professional identities. Erin and Henry also talk about Henry's journey with sobriety, and the all or nothing thinking around relapse. Learn more about Henry at @heyheygoldenstarr on Insta and book him or buy his art!

In this episode, John Lisbon Wood sits down with Erin to talk about a few of the 100s of lives he's lived so far. He shares the story of auditioning for Second City without knowing what it was, moving to LA and being successful despite struggling with alcohol, choosing sobriety, and moving back to the Chicagoland area and writing plays and musicals. John's generosity and brilliance really shine, and if anything, you'll learn that there's always something around the corner you're not expecting. Learn more about John at his website: https://www.johnlisbonwood.com/

In this episode, Brandon Prosek (producer, writer, comedian) and Erin talk about what happens when we stop taking care of ourselves in pursuit of accomplishing things. Brandon shares a lot about what he's learned a year after deciding to completely change his relationship to food, his body, and more. There's so much gold here! Also check Brandon out on @brandonprosek and @entertainmentbuffet, and attend his Brews and Bad Movies Event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-and-bad-movies-tickets-187782150467?fbclid=IwAR3ZX7dqIhG_ZyQh8egn6xUjY7U0Nc-gWS9AeUWBaEv0D9-Ac59oTlT6_Bk

Nick Libert - Real Estate agent, entrepreneur, community leader, and host of Selling Chicago, joins Erin on this week's episode. They cover doing business from relationship, what happens when you don't listen to the Universe, and what changes when you slow down and freaking rest. If you're interested in homes in the Chicago area, check Nick out at www.nicklibert.com or on IG @nicklibert