You want change and you’re aware that change needs to happen, but fear gets in your way when you want to take action. Getting what you want means you need to move forward. We chat about the dialogue to use on a daily basis and giving yourself permission to not be fine and  to be too tired. We are not an island and should not do everything ourselves. Ask for help to get to your destination faster. Figuring things out all by yourself takes longer, employ the assistance of others to get things done faster.

You want change and you’re aware that change needs to happen, but fear gets in your way when you want to take action. Getting what you want means you need to move forward. We chat about the dialogue to use on a daily basis and giving yourself permission to not be fine and  to be too tired. We are not an island and should not do everything ourselves. Ask for help to get to your destination faster. Figuring things out all by yourself takes longer, employ the assistance of others to get things done faster.

28. No Excuses, Get Your Feet Wet

There are so many more factors affecting parenting today than in previous generations. I recently read a book “13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a Life of Happiness, Meaning, and Success” by Amy Morin. Parenting is more about the parent than the child. These 13 “things” are great guidelines for raising a child. From being able to show your child how to take action for themself to making your child the center of the universe. We chat about how these 13 pieces of advice apply to the daily job of parenting.

There are so many more factors affecting parenting today than in previous generations. I recently read a book “13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a Life of Happiness, Meaning, and Success” by Amy Morin. Parenting is more about the parent than the child. These 13 “things” are great guidelines for raising a child. From being able to show your child how to take action for themself to making your child the center of the universe. We chat about how these 13 pieces of advice apply to the daily job of parenting.

27. Recipe to Create a Good Human Being

Saying “no” is very hard, especially for people pleasers who don’t want to disappoint others. Women need to set boundaries and to say “no” to others. Saying “yes” can limit the accessibility to opportunities. Saying “yes” to everything says to others that your time is not valuable. People find out who the people are who always says “yes” and seek these people out. People can be uncomfortable with you saying “no”. No is a shield against exploitation and can be your protection. If you have said too many yeses, you can become run-down and shallow. Turn around how you feel by using “no”.

Saying “no” is very hard, especially for people pleasers who don’t want to disappoint others. Women need to set boundaries and to say “no” to others. Saying “yes” can limit the accessibility to opportunities. Saying “yes” to everything says to others that your time is not valuable. People find out who the people are who always says “yes” and seek these people out. People can be uncomfortable with you saying “no”. No is a shield against exploitation and can be your protection. If you have said too many yeses, you can become run-down and shallow. Turn around how you feel by using “no”.

26. “Just Say No”

We can’t adequately impress upon you the impact of positive thinking, or PMA, has on your work, your health, and your life. Seriously! There is a ton of research out there that supports this and reveals that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude. Positive thoughts can actually create real value in your life and help you build skills that last much longer than a smile. So, we're diving in and teaching you how a positive mental attitude can be absolutely life-changing!

We can’t adequately impress upon you the impact of positive thinking, or PMA, has on your work, your health, and your life. Seriously! There is a ton of research out there that supports this and reveals that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude. Positive thoughts can actually create real value in your life and help you build skills that last much longer than a smile. So, we're diving in and teaching you how a positive mental attitude can be absolutely life-changing!

25. PMA - Positive Mental Attitude

Let's be honest, if you go out in public at all, you're probably going to get some criticism for the way you live your life and the choices you make. And for some reason, we tend to take other people's opinions to heart. We obsess, we change, we feel bad, and yes, we even judge back. But the truth is, other people's opinions don't pay your bills, they don't raise your kids, and they aren't there at 11pm at night to keep your house clean after you've had an insane day. So we're laying out our best tips for avoiding the comparison game and living your best life despite the haters.

24. Competition Schmompetition

Marriage is tough. It's amazing, and fun, and beautiful...and tough. Today we're talking about the different seasons of our marriages, how we've navigated through the years, and the things that bring us the most joy and the most harmony to our ever-changing relationships. Whether you believe in gender roles or you tackle everything by yourself, this episode lays bare what works for us and what roles we play in our marriages.

Marriage is tough. It's amazing, and fun, and beautiful...and tough. Today we're talking about the different seasons of our marriages, how we've navigated through the years, and the things that bring us the most joy and the most harmony to our ever-changing relationships. Whether you believe in gender roles or you tackle everything by yourself, this episode lays bare what works for us and what roles we play in our marriages.

23. Marriage: It's Hard/Fun To Do

Getting kids back to school is one thing but as busy moms and business women, how do you get yourself back on a productive schedule? In this week's episode we're sharing how we feel about our own kids going back to school, the end of summer, getting more sleep, and our top 5 tips for getting yourself back on track and be the super productive person you're capable of being!

Getting kids back to school is one thing but as busy moms and business women, how do you get yourself back on a productive schedule? In this week's episode we're sharing how we feel about our own kids going back to school, the end of summer, getting more sleep, and our top 5 tips for getting yourself back on track and be the super productive person you're capable of being!

22. Back To School Routines

Ok, this episode we definitely spilled more of the beans and talked about everything from family not understanding what it is we do and what it's really like to be in a partnership. And we've laid down the gauntlet - what do we call you guys? Tayla tots? Taylites? Help us decide and WIN!

Ok, this episode we definitely spilled more of the beans and talked about everything from family not understanding what it is we do and what it's really like to be in a partnership. And we've laid down the gauntlet - what do we call you guys? Tayla tots? Taylites? Help us decide and WIN!

21. Tayla Q & A

What you see on Instagram is the real deal but it's the "real-deal-highlight-reel" and just like you, we have a couple of things that keep us up at night. We promised to be transparent and tell it like it is so in today's episode we're sharing those things that we fear, the things we're embarrassed to admit out loud, and the things that keep us from going after what we want. In the end, we want you to know that you aren't alone!

What you see on Instagram is the real deal but it's the "real-deal-highlight-reel" and just like you, we have a couple of things that keep us up at night. We promised to be transparent and tell it like it is so in today's episode we're sharing those things that we fear, the things we're embarrassed to admit out loud, and the things that keep us from going after what we want. In the end, we want you to know that you aren't alone!

20. Things We're Afraid To Tell You

There's a tendency to assume that successful, confident women/mothers/people never have any doubts-- that they are decisive about every choice, never have regrets and always know what to do. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The fact is, everyone, even the best mothers and mom bosses, second-guess themselves. As their family or business grows, they are most likely haunted by self-doubt and indecision - even if you don’t see it. In this week's episode we're giving you our tried and true tips for kicking self-doubt in the teeth and get back to being your awesome self that much quicker!

There's a tendency to assume that successful, confident women/mothers/people never have any doubts-- that they are decisive about every choice, never have regrets and always know what to do. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The fact is, everyone, even the best mothers and mom bosses, second-guess themselves. As their family or business grows, they are most likely haunted by self-doubt and indecision - even if you don’t see it. In this week's episode we're giving you our tried and true tips for kicking self-doubt in the teeth and get back to being your awesome self that much quicker!

19. How to Kick Self-Doubt In The Teeth

Layla Overman and Tara Thueson host the live-workshop style podcast for female entrepreneurs who are trying to do it all. They're pulling back the curtain and showing you how to dig in, do the work, still get dinner on the table, and to accomplish more when you feel like you're barely holding it together.

With Layla giving birth a hot minute ago, everything AFTER the baby is born is fresh in our minds and we're breaking it down for new moms, commiserating with moms who are on their second, third, fourth etc time, and telling you what you can expect, what's totally normal, some of our own personal journeys (so maybe you can feel a bit better about yours), and everything in between! And as promised, we didn't hold anything back! So not everything in this episode is for young ears as we tell you about life after baby!

With Layla giving birth a hot minute ago, everything AFTER the baby is born is fresh in our minds and we're breaking it down for new moms, commiserating with moms who are on their second, third, fourth etc time, and telling you what you can expect, what's totally normal, some of our own personal journeys (so maybe you can feel a bit better about yours), and everything in between! And as promised, we didn't hold anything back! So not everything in this episode is for young ears as we tell you about life after baby!

18. So You've Had A Baby - Now What?

Let’s be honest. We all do it. We compare our lives, our businesses, our Instagrams, our bodies, our families, our kids, our houses. And even though we hate how the comparison game makes us feel, we do it anyway. The truth is, you lose. You may not think you’re losing anything when this happens, but you are. Every time you get stuck in the comparison cycle, you lose. So today we're sharing our top tips for avoiding the comparison game and to find the joy in being uniquely you!

Let’s be honest. We all do it. We compare our lives, our businesses, our Instagrams, our bodies, our families, our kids, our houses. And even though we hate how the comparison game makes us feel, we do it anyway. The truth is, you lose. You may not think you’re losing anything when this happens, but you are. Every time you get stuck in the comparison cycle, you lose. So today we're sharing our top tips for avoiding the comparison game and to find the joy in being uniquely you!

17. How To Avoid The Dangers of Comparison

If you’re an entrepreneur who is actively building an empire, trying to become an influencer, or are opening up a coffee bar, you need to know the definition of building a brand vs building a business. In this episode we’re discussing how you can get your audience to like, know, and trust you through storytelling and focusing on giving your brand a living, breathing voice so that as you pivot, your audience stays with you.

If you’re an entrepreneur who is actively building an empire, trying to become an influencer, or are opening up a coffee bar, you need to know the definition of building a brand vs building a business. In this episode we’re discussing how you can get your audience to like, know, and trust you through storytelling and focusing on giving your brand a living, breathing voice so that as you pivot, your audience stays with you.

16. Build A Brand vs Building A Business

We have multiple children and businesses, are running from early morning until late into the night, and take seriously any and all things that make our lives easier! This week we're sharing our favorite things right now that we absolutely can't live without!

15. Favorites Roundup

This week we’re talking about hashtags! You have an Instagram account and you’re looking to increase followers/engagement through your hashtags. But sometimes it's not that simple and the elusive hashtag can really make or break your post. But don’t worry, we got your back! This episode is your quick and dirty guide on how to use hashtags to maximize your post engagement on Instagram.

This week we’re talking about hashtags! You have an Instagram account and you’re looking to increase followers/engagement through your hashtags. But sometimes it's not that simple and the elusive hashtag can really make or break your post. But don’t worry, we got your back! This episode is your quick and dirty guide on how to use hashtags to maximize your post engagement on Instagram.

14. Hashtagger Helper

This week we’re talking about your passion. That one thing that makes you smile, sing, you excel at, or something you could possibly make money doing. The one thing that uses your unique gifts, fits your goals, and helps you achieve your biggest dreams. Listen as we talk about banishing fear, getting to the nitty gritty, and building a business based around the thing you know best - YOU!

This week we’re talking about your passion. That one thing that makes you smile, sing, you excel at, or something you could possibly make money doing. The one thing that uses your unique gifts, fits your goals, and helps you achieve your biggest dreams. Listen as we talk about banishing fear, getting to the nitty gritty, and building a business based around the thing you know best - YOU!

13: How to Find Your Passion, Banish Fear, and Make Money Doing What You Love

We did something magical last year and it allowed us to triple our income, build our social presence much faster, keep our home life in order, AND take a week vacation to Paris as a reward! In this week's episode we're telling you how getting organized transformed our lives and business, and the simple steps you can take to do the same with yours!

We did something magical last year and it allowed us to triple our income, build our social presence much faster, keep our home life in order, AND take a week vacation to Paris as a reward! In this week's episode we're telling you how getting organized transformed our lives and business, and the simple steps you can take to do the same with yours!

12: Organizing Your Life & Business

When you start a business, you know there are going to be risks. You know you won’t have a steady stream of revenue (at least for a while), you know you may be giving up that big raise in your 9-5, or giving up time with your family/kids that you won’t be able to get back, and you know there’s a relatively high risk that your business is eventually going to fail. But as a budding entrepreneur there are 5 roadblocks you're going to hit and Tayla is here to take you by the hand to help you overcome these business killers!

When you start a business, you know there are going to be risks. You know you won’t have a steady stream of revenue (at least for a while), you know you may be giving up that big raise in your 9-5, or giving up time with your family/kids that you won’t be able to get back, and you know there’s a relatively high risk that your business is eventually going to fail. But as a budding entrepreneur there are 5 roadblocks you're going to hit and Tayla is here to take you by the hand to help you overcome these business killers!

11. How to Overcome the 5 Roadblocks Every Entrepreneur Will Encounter

Starting a business is a dream come true for many people. We love the idea of making your way in the world, being accountable only to yourself, and setting your own hours, but we quickly learned that there’s a lot of hard work that needs to happen before you can turn your good idea into a business. In this episode we're breaking it down for you and sharing the 5 questions you need to answer if you want to build a business!

Starting a business is a dream come true for many people. We love the idea of making your way in the world, being accountable only to yourself, and setting your own hours, but we quickly learned that there’s a lot of hard work that needs to happen before you can turn your good idea into a business. In this episode we're breaking it down for you and sharing the 5 questions you need to answer if you want to build a business!

10. The 5 Questions to Ask When Starting A Business

If your pregnancy feels like it lasts forever, it's because at 40 weeks or 10 months, growing a baby is long and hard work! Tara and Layla break down your pregnancy by trimester and talk about everything that no one talks about from unrecognizable lady parts to delivery amnesia and everything in between! 

If your pregnancy feels like it lasts forever, it's because at 40 weeks or 10 months, growing a baby is long and hard work! Tara and Layla break down your pregnancy by trimester and talk about everything that no one talks about from unrecognizable lady parts to delivery amnesia and everything in between!

9. Pregnancy: Your 40-Week Journey

Judging by the outcome of their friendship and business dealings it doesn’t seem as if this was actually “authentic living” on either part.

Information I didn’t know I wanted.... but I actually did. Practical, motivating, and funny!

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Talk To Me Tayla

You asked and we answered! Tara and Layla sit down and answer all of your questions starting with how Poppy &amp; Dot came to be!

You asked and we answered! Tara and Layla sit down and answer all of your questions starting with how Poppy &amp; Dot came to be!

3. Tayla Q&A

YOU asked and we delivered! This week’s episode is all about our beauty favorites: stuff we've tried and love, the things you really should pay a professional to do, and that one time Tara decided to wax herself. We went TOTALLY off-script in this one and we just hope you’re prepared!

YOU asked and we delivered! This week’s episode is all about our beauty favorites: stuff we've tried and love, the things you really should pay a professional to do, and that one time Tara decided to wax herself. We went TOTALLY off-script in this one and we just hope you’re prepared!

6. Personal Care and Beauty MUST-HAVES!

Wellness - what does it mean and how do you make it a daily mindful practice? If you’re already a part of this tribe, the wellness warriors, this is a refresher course in everything you should be doing on the daily to achieve overall wellness. And if you’re a newbie? This is your crash course in wellness 101. But don’t worry, we promise to tread softly.

Wellness - what does it mean and how do you make it a daily mindful practice? If you’re already a part of this tribe, the wellness warriors, this is a refresher course in everything you should be doing on the daily to achieve overall wellness. And if you’re a newbie? This is your crash course in wellness 101. But don’t worry, we promise to tread softly.

4. Wellness and Self Care

Listen, we're two women who take our shopping seriously. Not spending is not an option. We tried it and failed. But, did you know that a lot of apps exist to help you manage your finances or save you money? And we know that you don’t really have time to sift through the App Store and compare them all to find the right one. So we decided to save you a little time and tell you which money management apps, coupon apps, money savers, tips &amp; tricks, and widgets we actually use to save us money and make our spending a little more 'rewarding' to do!

Listen, we're two women who take our shopping seriously. Not spending is not an option. We tried it and failed. But, did you know that a lot of apps exist to help you manage your finances or save you money? And we know that you don’t really have time to sift through the App Store and compare them all to find the right one. So we decided to save you a little time and tell you which money management apps, coupon apps, money savers, tips &amp; tricks, and widgets we actually use to save us money and make our spending a little more 'rewarding' to do!

8. Money Managing and Saving Apps

Tara and Layla walk us through a daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.

Tara and Layla walk us through a daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.

5. Authentic Living

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Practical Philosophy & How To Live

The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!