This time Darrah and Elizabeth talk about how important it is to learn how to say 'no'. Through a few key anecdotes, advice on what NOT to do if you want a 'yes', and an exploration of different ways to say 'no'. We talk about how often the ability to say 'no' can lead to a type of freedom by which you'll be surprised and delighted!   To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Elizabeth has two little girls. Darrah is on the fence about starting a family. In this episode, we get really in the weeds about how the decision to have kids will affect your life and career. We discuss the fears you may have before deciding to start a family from the standpoints of personal life, ability, and career. Elizabeth talks about the actual impact of having children -- the guilt, the slow down of your career progress, the frustration, and the purpose it can bring to your life. Darrah is, as usual, 100% honest about her perspective, her worries, and her ambiguity on having kids.  We wrap with questions to ask yourself and a call for your comments and questions about kids and career.    To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Elizabeth and Darrah are in lockstep on delegation but are divided on the issue of partnership. Darrah talks about her very positive view of partnerships -- a union in which two people can have different skills or perspectives that complement each other. Elizabeth, who has had some nightmare partnerships is less excited about partnership, but she does admit that she's come around because her partnership for her Underground Wine Event works so well. In the end, we discuss what kinds of partners to steer clear of, how to structure partnership so it works, and we even touch on how all this can apply to romantic partners! Please hit us up on Instagram and let us know your thoughts!    To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Darrah is an expert on networking, so this podcast is invaluable to anyone wondering how to do it right. No one is better at this than Darrah and she covers it all. Darrah is a modern networker who forms relationships and real connections, not just superficial ones. She takes us through how to start from wherever you are, overcome your fear, and meet anyone you want. Darrah tells us how to overcome shyness, ask for help the right way, and then pushes us all to do the "give it forward" challenge.  This is episode is not to be missed! Pure gold!  Please drop a comment on IG and let us know your networking challenges and successes!  Check out Darrah's Guide to Better Networking To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Years ago, Darrah and Elizabeth had a real problem with our friend and business contact "Jenn". It was a moment that tested our friendship and forced us to figure out what makes a genuine friend and how to let go when someone is destructive.  We tell the story of how the friendship evolved and devolved. We focus specifically on the very real issue of what happens when someone you are friends with is tied to your social and professional circles and they start to lash out and try to destroy your reputation.  Finally, we discuss why it's necessary to clean the friend closet and share different methods for doing it while releasing guilt about it.  Please drop us a comment on Instagram with your experiences!   To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram

We are joined by Margo Aaron: co-host of the internet talk show "Hillary and Margo Yell at Websites" (#HAMYAW). She's a regular contributor to Inc and founder of the most popular internet newsletter you've never heard of. She is a psychology, sales, and marketing guru who runs a course on how to punch your lizard brain in the face and learn to sell!  She discusses the fears behind why we don't push ourselves more and offers ideas of how to place value ON our value! https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/about-margo-aaron/  We discuss: Margo's background and why she does this work. Margo helps Elizabeth understand the real ramifications of not taking the plunge to pitch. In the process, we discuss why people are so afraid to sell, the underlying issues people have with sales, and the big question of "old sales" and the sleaze-factor. Margo tells us how we change our mindset around selling, the pitfalls people trip into when they sell, and the keys to selling well. We wrap with lessons we've learned and a resolution to always do better!  To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram

This episode focuses on how to choose your own definition of success and why that matters. Is it money or something else? We talk about what happens we live someone else's version of success, tools to start uncovering what you truly want, and then figuring out how to move towards it.  Darrah's exercises: Read 'The Four Agreements' Do a non-judgment brainstorm and then find themes from it Do your deathbed exercise Track your thoughts (they create your reality) Check that your decisions are aligned with your 'why' Please drop us a comment on Instagram to share your thoughts!    To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram

In our inaugural episode, Darrah Brustein, a three-time entrepreneur and expert on how to design your life, build a business to fund it, and a network to support it talks with Elizabeth Schneider, wine podcaster, author, educator, Certified Sommelier, and entrepreneur introduce our show. We start by telling our raw (even a tad painful) truths about the role of money in entrepreneurship.  Darrah shares what it was like to feel completely financial insecure and the moment that things started to turn around Elizabeth shares her current money challenges and fears We discuss the comparison trap to others who are seeing financial success and the narrow definition of success as being only about money We talk about scarcity vs abundance mentality and the self-fulling nature of both The ideas of side hustles, and what Elizabeth calls "taking in the laundry" (gigs to survive!) And we wrap with different ways to look at money and some solid advice on how to start changing your ideas about it.  Please drop a comment on Instagram for us! We'd love to hear from you!  To learn more about your venerable hosts in their other pursuits: Darrah: Darrah's Website Instagram   Elizabeth: Wine for Normal People Website Wine for Normal People Book Facebook Twitter Instagram