Gumption

por Lily Switka

Emprendimiento Superación personal

Temporada 2

Table for Two: Easy Date Ideas and Love Languages

In Gumption's jam-packed Valentine's Day episode, Lil's beloved BF Murph makes his return to the show. One year after moving in together, we chat about the experience of cohabitating with your significant other. (Refer back to Long Distance to Living Together: 12 Secrets to a Happy Relationship for Murph's podcast debut in our early days of moving in). We dive in to date recommendations from the audience, sharing ways to shake up tried and true date activities or ways to step out of the box. Whether you're going out or staying in, freshly dating or together forever, there's something here for everybody. You're gonna want to save this ep for your V-Day inspiration. ♥️ Thank you to everyone who submitted! And if you try out one of these ideas from the show, POST IT & TAG US on Instagram @GumptionPod :) In an effort to better understand relationship dynamics, we also investigate the legitimacy of love languages, including taking a Buzzfeed quiz to determine our own in real time. Finally, Murph shares his advice on shooting your shot for those cuties out there with crushes. This Valentine's Day, be bold and do the damn thing. We're rooting for you! Don't forget to get your GUMPTION MERCH while supplies last! Only available through the end of February, run it up besties!!!

Rediscovering Your Individuality & Tips for Aspiring Podcasters

This week, Gumption welcomes the wonderful Maura McKeown (@lilmauradat), host of the podcast Maur or Less to the show! We delve into the mentality behind competitive team sports during our transformative childhood and adolescent years, and how these helped or hindered our growth as individuals. Unpacking the lessons we learned from hockey and dance, we reflect on how these have shaped us in our adult lives, and what aspects we bring into our current relationships and careers (as well as which ones we're leaving behind). As the first fellow podcaster to be on the show, Lil & Maura share our quick tips for aspiring podcasters to "just start" (*cough cough* see her first episode, which covers this very topic). Can you tell that we love podcasts, and podcasting?! 🎙️ Listen to Maura's podcast, Maur or Less, on Spotify & follow on Instagram! Our host, Lil will be joining the show as a guest, so stay tuned. For those looking to be a ~fancy pen pal~ with their besties, check out this gel pen starter pack, as mentioned in the ep, to get going. Also, for fans of adorable highland cows, here's a notepad you won't want to miss. 💓

Out with Comparison, in with Spontaneity (and Monocles)

Welcome to 2024! We're kicking off the year with a fun interview that's reminiscent of the show's early days. Guests Isabel Grenci & Savannah Kargel bring the laughs and vulnerability we've all been waiting for, in the first part of this two-episode series. In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, we reflect on how falling in love with new hobbies (or old ones, reimagined) will be good for the soul in 2024, as well as anything that makes us confident and brings us joy. We're ditching comparison as a form of insecurity, and instead opting for unabashed fun & confidence (like dressing for the female gaze). Spontaneity is IN, baby! The girls also chat about our favorite nostalgic things from childhood & high school, from Littlest Pet Shop to Ric Flair Drip. If you're listening on Spotify, use the 'comment' feature to tell us about your favorite nostalgic memories! Click here to secure your Gumption merch while supplies last! Cozy & cute & something for everyone. And as always, follow our Instagram for lots of fun and real-time updates. Happy New Year!

Dealing with Creative Burnout & Making Your Life Magical

In every field, burnout is our antagonist. That's why this week, Gumption hosts the multi-faceted Ohio-based creator and author who's sure to inspire, Kathryn Houghton. Houghton has built a community of people who appreciate the fantastical, both on the page and in real life. Her Instagram, @fieldsofliterature, is a beautiful collection of books, outfits, vintage and antique treasures, art, adventures, and VIBES. (Seriously, if you're a fan of the dark academia aesthetic, her page might as well be Heaven.) We chat about her journey into content creation and seeking out magical experiences everyday. And very timely to Lil's recent announcement, we delve into Houghton's process of publishing her first novel, Come to the Lighthouse. You can grab your copy of CTTL on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, or look out for local bookstore events to get your signed copy. (Hey Columbus folks, next one is at Griffeys Book Emporium on January 12th, 2024). You can also secure some CTTL merch here, and check out Kathryn's Youtube for more content! Also explore the Mount Vernon Inn's Instagram and website. HIGHLY recommend staying here if you're traveling to Ohio, or for a staycation! Speaking of MERCH, we just dropped our FIRST EVER merch collection. Rep the show with these cozy, cool designs from our merch website. Share photos of what you chose when you're "in the wild", and tag us @GumptionPod! You can find our bookworm holiday gift guide on our Instagram story, including allll gift links. Sign up to receive email updates about Lily's debut poetry collection, Airports & Art Museums, and check out her brand new website while you're at it (pssst- Gumption will have a landing page here soon)!

Have To Vs. Get To Mentality & Major Life Updates

How can daily gratitude and appreciation change your life for the better? This week, your host has come down with a cold, but have no fear! The ever ambitious and philosophical Lil is still timely enough to deliver your favorite podcast, bright and early with Monday's coffee. As requested by the Gumption listeners, we dive into the details of the obligatory "have to" mindset, versus the gratifying "get to" mindset, and all the nuances in between. Featuring a surprise cameo from Murph (attic version), and a bombshell life update we're sure to expand more on in future eps. And don't worry, Lil will draw out the "have to" versus "get to" Cartesian plane for your benefit 🤣 Stay in-the-know through our Instagram and Threads, @GumptionPod.

How To Ditch Financial Stress and Support Your Gumptious Lifestyle

Money, money, money... must be funny... in a rich man's world! (As an ABBA lover, you know I had to do it to 'em.) Whether you're a total finance bro or, like your host, are still learning how to build healthy relationships with your finances, we can ALL learn something from this week's guest. In a judgement-free, open-minded convo about all things personal finance, Gumption welcomes Taylor Sminchak of Blossom Financial Coaching. Taylor's education and counseling background lends itself to a more wholistic approach, taking into account mental health and the WHYs behind our money-driven stress. She shares her own journey of becoming debt-free, what worked, and what didn't. Importantly, she empowers us to ditch the guilt along the way and keep LIVING LIFE. Join us for refreshingly lighthearted money help, and actionable steps on goal-setting, building healthy habits, and making room for the things that make you happy. Take it from Taylor- as a mom, entrepreneur, coffee aficionado, Disney-lover, avid traveler, and accredited financial coach, she puts the money where her mouth is! ✨SPECIAL DEAL, JUST FOR YOU GUMPTION LISTENERS✨ Use code GUMPTION when booking your first Clarity Session with Blossom Financial Coaching, and receive 25% OFF! She's also hosting a FREE Festive Finances virtual workshop on this Wednesday, 11/15, that you don't want to miss. Sign up here! Follow BFC on Instagram (@blossomfinancialcoaching) for daily inspiration and insight, and as she puts it, to get excited for your financial future. 🔥💰 And keep on following @GumptionPod for upcoming episodes, community builders, and fun vibes.

Villains, Horror, and Halloween Traditions

Oh no, don't kill me Mr. Ghostface! In Gumption's Halloween Special, Lil's cousin Erik Dombroski joins for a moment to reminisce our most memorable Halloween traditions, straight from a family obsessed with spooks of every sort. We psychoanalyze iconic characters in a villain showdown, ranking our favorite anti-heroes by their evil-est traits. Also featuring a moment of appreciation for trick or treating and group costumes, and a Murph cameo. For fans of horror, Erik and Lil (two certified movie buffs) dive deep into their own fears to provide a comprehensive list of the BEST movies for spooky season. While Erik's recs have been added to Gumption's Movie Rec Master List on Letterboxd, Lil's favorites from her Halloween movie marathon are found here. Your host shares ghost stories past and present, submitted by our very own Gumption alumni and audience, including her own near-miss with a satanic cult and serial killer in Helltown, Ohio. Don't miss the takeaways on how to maximize your Halloween, with mulled notes of cinnamon and stepping out of your comfort zone! Follow us on Instagram @GumptionPod for announcements, memes, and the vibes of the century.

What's New, Season Two?

Welcome back to your favorite part of the week, GUMPTION! In our season two premiere, your bubbly host Lil shares some life updates fit for spooky season. Between upstairs neighbor horror stories, The Franken-couch, Halloween movie recommendations, to a preview of next week's frights and delights, we've got it all. Also in this episode is a Vogue-Magazine-style 33 question interview of Lil herself. For you newbies to get to know your gumption guru, and for our OGs to remember why they can't stop listening. 😉 (No but for real, it's hard sharing pieces of yourself into the internet ether, but Lil is willing to do it!) 10% OFF your order from Awesome Coffee Club, a delicious coffee subscription for charity. 100% of proceeds go toward reducing mother and child mortality in Sierra Leone. Get yours HERE!

WE'RE BACK!

Are you ready to be the main character of your own life? Gumption is coming in HOT for its sophomore season! Get ready for new guests, fun seasonal segments, inspiring interviews, and sooooo much more with your favorite host, Lil. Every other Monday, starting October 16th, 2023. Keep up with our adventures on Instagram, @GumptionPod 🎉

Temporada 1

Seeking & Building Safe Spaces for Your Dreams

Gumptioneers, it's finally here. The LAST EPISODE of our very first season, released on none other than our FIRST BIRTHDAY! Words cannot express how proud I am to have built this joyful, inspiring, adventurous podcast and welcomed such talented & thoughtful guests. This episode is nothing short of magical, as Alaina Booth and I discuss the creative path, and its contribution to a life well-lived. We focus on storytelling through art and social media, and freelancing as a route to do so. At the root of it all is encouragement- both toward yourself and others. If you're new to Gumption, check out our complete collection! Browse past episodes on a variety of fun topics, and get caught up before Season Two! Make sure to follow our Instagram for updates on the new episodes & features we'll be adding on 😁 Grateful for you all! If you've interacted with Gumption in any way, I love and appreciate you so much. Til next time... XOXO!

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