Extra Awesome: Leigh Kramer answers your Enneagram questions

This week, Leigh Kramer returns to the show to continue our Enneagram conversation! Leigh gave us an incredible introduction to the Enneagram system of understanding personalities back in episode 12 of Sorta Awesome. Today, she returns to answer your questions about wings, arrows, deciding on your type, and why we are attracted to certain types more than others! Make sure you've signed up for the show's newsletter to hear even more insights from Leigh in this week's edition: http://tinyletter.com/sortaawesome

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Ep. 58 Grill it, girls!

Who run the grill? Girls! Yes, even you you, girl ... after you hear this episode. Hollywood Housewife Laura joins Megan this week to tell you everything you need to know about getting set up to grill this summer. Whether you're a nervous newbie like Megan or a seasoned pro like Laura, there are tips, tricks, and recipes for all in this week's episode. Plus Laura's best tips for feeding a crowd in the summer. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week!

Awesome of the Week
Project Life
Bellweather Rhapsody

SHOW NOTES
Hollywood Housewife: grilling tips for beginners; make-your-own-pizza party

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Ep. 57 Pursuing passion and getting real with Crystal Paine (Money Saving Mom)

What a joy to welcome Crystal Paine of Money Saving Mom to Sorta Awesome! She and Megan talk about some projects that have taken Crystal around the world, as well as how Periscope has transformed her relationship with her readers. Plus, she reveals the things she doesn't mind splurging on and the ways she still practices her frugal principles. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week!

Awesome of the Week
The Hamilcast
Aveda Shampure dry shampoo

SHOW NOTES
Crystal on Periscope
ThredUp
Schoola
Zulily
Just Between Friends

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Ep. 56 Unpopular opinions ahead! (a group show!)

Will you still love us tomorrow? MAYBE NOT after you hear us let loose with our most unpopular opinions! To celebrate the show's one year birthday, we decided to create a group show for you all, and in it, we let loose with our Dark Side. Find out which one of us hates Christmas, which one thinks your purse is dumb, who is the biggest coffee snob of all, and what the uni-boob has to do with any of it. All of that plus a double dose of Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES

1. Meme generator
2. Kelly's Thai Quinoa Salad
3. Thinx
4. Revlon Super Lustrous in Fuchsia Fusion

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Extra Awesome: Laura Vanderkam on making mornings awesome

Laura Vanderkam knows the secrets behind what successful people do before breakfast, and today she is sharing some of those insights in ways that are practical for all ages and stages of a woman's life! Tune into this bonus episode to find out more about making mornings awesome.

Laura's books:

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time

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Ep. 55 Stand in the place where you are

How do the places we live on this earth shape the people we become? That's the question Megan and Kelly take on this week, exploring what is accurate and what is not about their home states as well as how the climate, culture, and characteristics of the people living there have shaped who they've become. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
Dr. Emily Nagoski's Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that will Transform Your Sex Life
smartappsforkids.com

1. On Being: Spring is Mud and Miracle
2. Washington Post: Which of the American Nations Do You Live In?

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Ep. 54 Ten friends every woman needs

Does your circle of friends include a Yes Man? Or someone who knows what is in your freezer? Or someone who knows all of your passwords? This week, Megan and Laura return to the topic of friendship to run down a list of ten friends every woman needs in her life. They explain why each of these kinds of friends is so pivotal to your friend list as well as how these friendships build your Life Council. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
Everything is Copy
Thred-Up (Megan's referral link)
(Also, please see their Selling page to clear up any confusion on how the selling process works)

Riffsy GIF Keyboard for iOS

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Extra Awesome: Jamie Golden on perfect playlists and the awesome of music

What are the ingredients to a perfect playlist? The Popcast's Jamie Golden joins Megan on this episode of Extra Awesome to spill the secrets to crafting a great playlist. They also talk about their history with music, the music styles they love and hate, the best albums no one has heard of, and what they cannot stop listening to right now. This super-sized episode of Extra Awesome has lots of laughs and some great recommendations for your next playlist, too!

SHOW NOTES

1. tunefind

2. Song Exploder, Five Song Fridays sign-up

3. Jamie’s Seratonin playlist

4. Megan’s chill playlist

5. Neko Case I Wish I Was The Moon Tonight

6. Popcast Best Covers

Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

Carry On, Simon; Carry On, Baz

7. Emily Sandé Our Version of Events

8. Penny and Sparrow Let a Lover Drown You

9. Charlie Robison Good Times

10. Alessia Cara, Know It All

11. Hamilton Original Cast Recording

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Ep. 53 Fooling around in our free time

It's April Fool's Day, but since neither Megan nor Rebekah are much into pranks, they decided to observe this silliest of holidays by exploring all the awesome ways there are to fool around in what precious little free time they have. Be prepared for lots of laughter and goofiness as they talk books, TV, and apps. They also delve right into some very revealing online quizzes. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
 Popcast Episode 135
Sorta Awesome Facebook Live Video

1. Buzzfeed on YouTube
2. Newsletters:
Two Bossy Dames
Hot Pod
Black Cardigan
3. Pottermore.com
Megan's Ravenclaw board on Pinterest
4. Books:
Me Before You
It's Not Okay
John Grisham
Janet Evanovitch
All You Need to be Impossibly French
Let's Pretend This Never Happened
Hyperbole and a Half
Someone Could Get Hurt
Emily Giffin
5. Apps:
The Room
Cooking Fever

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Ep. 52 An ode to excessive honesty with Dana White (A Slob Comes Clean)

Dana White is a hero to her adoring fans, and many of you Awesomes have been asking to hear more from her. We are so excited to welcome her as this month's guest co-host! In today's episode, Megan and Dana discuss the secretive start to Dana's blog A Slob Comes Clean and what can happen when your side project becomes the main project. She also shares how she fills her (very limited) free time by writing plays and reading Harry Potter. All of that, plus awesome of the week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
Outside Online: The New Science of the Creative Brain on Nature (thank you, Nicole!)
Spring Break at the lakehouse

1. Dana's blog: A Slob Comes Clean
2. A Slob Comes Clean: How to declutter birthday cards
3. Sorta Awesome: Episode 37 on confessions

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Ep. 51 Magic for your ears: podcasts and podcasting

Megan wanted to do a deep dive into podcasting, and who better to join her than enthusiast of all things media Kelly? Together they explore the development of this medium along with their own personal histories and first favorite shows. They weigh in on the celebrity podcast trend, and then reveal some of the technical nitty-gritty of creating new episodes of Sorta Awesome each week. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
dance class for fun exercise
House of Cards, season 4 (and this article on Neve Campbell's experience with the show)

1. Edison Research: Monthly Podcast Consumption Surges to More Than One in Five Americans
2. The Art of Simple Podcast, How They Blog, Ted Radio Hour, Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!
3. The Big Boo Cast, Pop Culture Happy Hour
4. Real Runners Chat
5. Blue Yeti Microphone
6. ATR 2100 microphone
7. Audacity
8. Auphonic
9. ecamm Call Recorder

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Extra Awesome: Melissa Toler on making friends with your Inner Mean Girl

If you've ever done battle with your inner critic, you know that cycle of self-criticism and self-hatred is very not awesome. On today's episode of Extra Awesome, wellness and body image coach Melissa Toler explains why the secret to breaking this cycle is all about making friends with our Inner Mean Girl.

SHOW NOTES

MelissaToler.com: How to stop being a jerk to yourself: a lesson in self-compassion
Dr. Kristen Neff: Self-Compassion.org

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Ep. 50 Q&A on family, thirties, and paparazzi

Ever wondered about the etiquette of encountering a celebrity, or if LA is crawling with paparazzi? How about what's so special about life in your 30s? Or what is the worst part about living far away from family? Laura joins Megan this week to answer a grab bag of listener questions. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
Revlon Colorstay Foundation, Loreal Magic Lumi Primer
Sleep With Me

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Ep. 49 It's raining awesome!

Spring is on its way, so before it fills the sky with rain clouds and the streets with puddles, Megan and Rebekah are here to bring you awesome things for your spring! This list includes everything from Easter egg pink nail polish to ideas for filling those Easter baskets, and zesty salad dressing to a favorite natural sunscreen, plus a whole bunch more! All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
1. Sortd
2. Agnes & Dora maxi skirt 

1. Simply Rebekah: Homemade Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing
2. Sally Hansen Fuschia Power
3. Simply Rebekah: Say Goodbye to Allergies with Raw Local Honey
4. Megan's Windows Down playlist on Spotify
5. Simply Rebekah: 10 Religious Easter Basket Ideas , One Year Devotional for Preschoolers
6. Red and Honey: Easter nature plate
7.  Crayola Sidewalk Chalk
8. Vionic sandals
9. Simply Rebekah: Birthday Letters to My Kids
10. Kiss My Face Natural Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 40

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Extra Awesome: Ditching the day job to follow your passion with Nick Clark

Today we are releasing the first episode of the Extra Awesome bonus episode series! Megan asked musician Nick Clark of the band Progger to join us on the show to talk about how he went from being a semiconductor engineer to a full-time musician in Austin, TX. Nick's story is fascinating and full of joy, and we hope it is inspiring to you today.

SHOW NOTES:

Texas State University Bobcats
SXSW music festival
Bryan Donohoe and Snarky Puppy
Paramore
The Funky Knuckles
D'Angelo
ProggerMusic.com

Progger in studio recording Strut:

Find Nick at @ncbassphysics

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Ep. 48 An amazing (and ancient!) approach to whole-hearted living with Osheta Moore

Megan welcomes guest co-host Osheta Moore of Shalom in the City to the show this week! Together, they explore the concept of shalom and how its essential meaning of wholeness has the power to change the world in big and small ways. All of that plus Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
Presence by Amy Cuddy
(also mentioned: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell)
Bandsintown app

1. Shalom in the City
2. Customer service shalom, The Art of Simple
3. Shalom Sistas Manifesto
4. A Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

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Introducing Extra Awesome!

Can we interest you in a little more awesome in your life? Beginning March 1st, we're bringing you exactly that - some Extra Awesome to inspire you to find even more amazingness in the every day. Tune in to find out more!

Ep. 47 Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry with Laura & Jeff Tremaine

We are right in the thick of the entertainment awards season, and Megan and Laura thought it would be fun to dish up the inside scoop on what really goes on behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. Laura tackles some listener questions on how she got her start in the biz, and she fills us in on just how real reality TV is. Later, she pulls up a chair for her husband Jeff who, in addition to producing numerous TV and film projects, has also directed four #1 box office hits. Together they answer your awesome questions on working in entertainment and living in LA. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
The Mom Swimsuit (further reading: Put On That Swimsuit at The Mom Creative)
Sign up for Laura's Secret Posts at HollywoodHousewife.com
American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson (further reading: People vs. OJ Writers: All Film is Manipulation at Vulture)

Read more about Jeff Tremaine and his work on Laura's blog: Meet My Husband

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Ep. 46 Chemistry, attraction, and connection

Kelly joins Megan this week, and they take on a fascinating question about what to do when sparks unexpectedly fly between people. Chemistry, attraction, and connection between friends, family, and even strangers gives them a lot to talk about in this episode, and they can't wait to hear your thoughts! All of that, plus awesome of the week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
GoNoodle.com
Personality Hacker Ep. 106 "How types say 'I love you.'"

Support the show by shopping Amazon! www.sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon

Ted Radio Hour: How We Love

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Ep. 45 The awesome (and the awkward!) of technology and relationships

Megan and Rebekah dive into the fascinating ways that technology creates, influences, and enhances our relationships. Inspired by a listener question, they dig deep to share their love for Voxer, then they discuss everything from manners in the digital age to the ever-present possibility of screenshots of secrets. More than a few Awesomes sent in their stories of how technology has changed their relationships for the better, and as always, Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES

Awesome of the Week
Note to Self
Jackpot Crustless Quiche

1. Voxer App
2. Megan Tietz & Laura Oyer: Spirit-Led Parenting: from fear to freedom in baby's first year

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