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CALLING ALL SWIFTIES! Are you attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in California, South America, or Europe, and want to know what to expect? Did you already experience the spectacle, and want to reminisce on how your life has been forever changed? Are you new to Taylor Nation, and need a crash course on the past eras? Trying to figure out How to Get the Girl who loves T-Swizzle (we're talking to you, London Boys)? You're in the right place. In a full circle moment, Gumption's second-last season one episode brings back Morgan Bendel of episode 5, Rival Cities Roommate Reunion. We make some pre-concert predictions, taking a walk through Taylor's past eras, and debrief on The Best Day. This all-inclusive episode shares every Epiphany: everything we wish we knew before going, and what we didn't expect. Featuring some HOT takes about Taylor's discography (mainly Lil & Morgan's tastes clashing), and a section highlighting some of the most cringe lyrics ever. (Sorry Taylor.) Check out the episode's sister playlist, crafted especially for those who claim to dislike Ms. Swift. Remember, being a hater is bad Karma! SEND THIS TO YOUR FAVORITE SWIFTIE!
No matter where you are in the world, you can achieve your very own Mamma 👏 Mia 👏 Summer 👏. Take it from your host, Lil, a Midwestern girlie who has been mastering this art since 2018. Gumption's 18th dives into the sparkling world of all-things Mamma Mia! and its stunning prequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! From the cultural impact of the films to the tangible takeaways, you'll leave this listen feeling inspired to go chase your dreams. Featuring a guide to your summer style, lifelong friendships, romantic rendezvous, and MORE! Check out this episode's sister Spotify playlist, Woop All Night, full of Italian-inspired bangers to fuel your sun-kissed, spontaneous summer. Or, if you want to jam out to the soundtracks from Mamma Mia 1 & 2, here they all are in one place. Two more things- if you love Mamma Mia, you might love this Behind the Scenes with Amanda Seyfried clip. It made your host laugh so many times. AND I dare you to make your own Pinterest board to visualize your best summer. Lil's is linked here.
College memories hold a special place in our hearts, as they often unfold like vivid scenes from a captivating movie. From late-night study sessions and spontaneous road trips to lifelong friendships and unforgettable parties, our college years are filled with moments that feel straight out of a cinematic masterpiece. This week's guest, Sean Volpi, is a recent graduate of Villanova University and host of WXVU's SeanTalk, and a dear friend made from a two day trip to Green Bank West Virginia with Villanova Astronomical Society (VAS).Welcome, gumptioneers, to this compelling episode where we delve into cherished memories of Green Bank Observatory and our transformative experiences at Nova. We reflect on our journey into the world of podcasting, and how hosting our podcast and radio show granted us the opportunity to become exceptional listeners, rather than just talkers. Lil also dishes advice on adulting, making friends at work, and adjusting to the way friendships change once you leave campus.Join us for this exploration of shared passions in the first SeanTalk x Gumption collaboration. It's an episode filled with college nostalgia, self-discovery, and the encouragement that everything will be great!Check out this episode's sister playlist, Experiences for the Soul on Lil's Spotify.Episode Highlights:Sean’s involvement in Villanova Radio Station Takeaways from learning how to interview people (well) About Green Bank Observatory, its gargantuan telescope, and phone-free cinescape Senior events at Villanova- What's worth the cost? What will you really cherish and remember? Campy orientation memories Adulting advice & how Lil made friends at work The odd feeling of moving on from college Aaaand Sean’s Gumption Story
Gumptioneers, you do NOT want to miss this! In our sixteenth episode, host Lil is joined by Lorena Opris and Ashley Rector. Both founders of cutting-edge, thoughtful businesses (The Branded Babe Club; Plum Hill Creative Studio & Quimby Digital, respectively), these ladies shared their secrets to building community among creatives. We recorded the episode inside the creative studio, which serves the greater Cleveland community as a STUNNING gathering space for events, workshops, meetings, content creation and more. Everything you'll need to connect with them, linked here and in our Insta bio 💕 CONTENT CREATORS & BUSINESSES: THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! Up your socials game and ditch the hours of scrolling with Quimby's Text Trends service. They compile all the hottest trending Instagram and TikTok audios (and the gist behind the trend so you don't embarrass yourself 😉), and all you have to do is check your texts. Best part is, it's only $9.99/month to make the algorithm your b*tch 😘 Sign up here! Calendar of upcoming events for The Branded Babe Club Interested in becoming a member of The Branded Babe Club? Here's their website! Quimby Digital for all your social media and digital marketing needs! And check out this episode's sister playlist, Multi-Passionate, on Lil's Spotify!
In this charming little solo diddy, Lil reflects on what she has learned in the year following her college graduation. From changing friendship expectations to maximizing your daily schedule, this episode takes a wholistic approach toward navigating all the uncertainties of post-grad life. She also shares concrete examples of what has helped her thrive. Featuring a guest appearance of Kaitlin Krue, a Gumption alum from episode 2. Here's to trying new things! Mentioned in this episode: Cycle Fly studio Tarot Readings with Ana at Oktober's Margarita making class at Western Reserve Distillers
HAPPY MAY, Gumptioneers! If you are looking to ditch the doom scroll and make your socials platforms work for you, you've come to the right place honey! In this badass business episode, entrepreneur and influencer Zoe Conte shares her journey into affiliate marketing, and how it led her to financial freedom and an empowered community of high-achieving ladies. We chat confidence, algorithm tricks, vulnerability and the value of genuine connection. Check out the Fempire Collective to be inspired like I was! As heard in the ep, check out this time-saving trend delivery service from Quimby Digital, created by experts and conveniently delivered to you via text. Level up that content, babies! Xoxo
Gumptioneers, it ALWAYS pays to shoot your shot... because it might just lead to really cool people telling you their story. This week, Gumption welcomes Caroline Matthes and Rose Fierman, the wife & wife team behind Poplight! Poplight is the world's first gorgeous, modern wall light that installs on just about any wall in seconds. They're making wall lighting accessible to everyone, (and going viral on TikTok). Tune in to hear how this idea came to be, the steps they took to bring it to existence, and sage business advice from two entrepreneurs who lead with the heart. You can follow their wall lighting revolution on socials, including Instagram (@thepoplight) and TikTok (@poplightdenver). Pre-order your very own on Kickstarter.com. Last but not least, check out this episode's playlist on Spotify, lightness of being, for some sunshiney tunes.
This long-form episode sets many Gumption milestones: Murphy joins the pod (it's about time!), we share the best audience participation thus far, andddd it's the first ep recorded in OUR NEW PLACE!! Enjoy our silly banter and real talk about long distance, hard decisions, and love- including 12 tips for a lasting, happy relationship. Check out the playlist gumption in love on Spotify, full of love song recommendations from our lovely listeners.
This week on Gumption, we are channeling our inner C-E-O! Jada Taylor, designer and founder of Mixd Fashion, shares her journey from fashion student, to film designer, to creating her own brand. Tap in for tips on defining your business values and being persistent in achieving your dreams. Shop the looks on mixdfashion.com, and follow @mixdfashion on the gram ☻
Gumption hits DOUBLE DIGITS this week with our a-Maeve-zing guest, Maeve Schumacher! We talk about the creative process, and how challenging yet rewarding it is to draw inspo from your emotional experiences. @Writer.Maeve 's first book, a poetry collection entitled My Kind of Mind, will be available for purchase on Amazon and select small businesses in March (featuring your host's adorable illustration artwork!) <3 For now, you can listen to her work on Pocket Poetry podcast!