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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Navigating Decisions & Transitions One Girls Night at a Time. Welcome to Girls Night, the go-to podcast for women in their Everything Era, that wildly confusing decade-ish where we have to make many of the most significant decisions of our lives all at the same time. (Career, marriage, motherhood, and more!) Thankfully, we don’t have to do it alone. The best girls nights aren’t just about eating pizza in sweatpants with your friends — they’re about problem solving and leaning into the collective wisdom of women, and that’s what this podcast is all about. Join host Stephanie May Wilson as she interviews some of the world’s wisest women on the topics that keep us up at night. You’ll walk away from each episode with both clarity and confidence — knowing what your next step is and also how to take it.

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Girls Night #290: An Honest Conversation about Motherhood and Chronic Illness — with Ashley Fenker 52:54

7 days ago52:54

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today we’re sharing one woman’s courageous journey of living with an autoimmune disorder and navigating the challenges of motherhood. I know there are women listening who dream of being a mother. But for those living with chronic illness or other health complications, that dream can come with uncertainty and doubt. Even if you haven't walked this path, you may know the ache of longing for something that feels just out of reach. Today's conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered if their dream of motherhood will ever become a reality. Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend, Ashley Fenker . Ashley is the author of a new book called Good (Enough) Mother . In this new collection of stories and essays, Ashley explores the complexities of chronic illness, modern motherhood, and faith. Ashley’s story is full of hope and resilience – I was so inspired by it and I know you will be too! One last thing before we dive in: This season, we’re doing a really fun giveaway each week as a thank you for supporting this show (and the women who put it together!). This week, we’ll be picking one winner of a $50 visa gift card — perfect for hosting a girls night of your own! To enter, all you have to do is take a screenshot of the show as you’re listening, and share it on social media. Make sure to tag me! I’m @SMayWilson. One last thing: I know that some of our episodes are pretty personal (in fact, a lot of them are) and so I want you to know that you don’t have to share the exact episode you’re listening to in order to enter the giveaway. You can just share the show in general. (That way you’re not accidentally giving your Aunt Susan and all your old high school friends information about your personal life that you don’t necessarily want them to have!) Okay, with that said, let’s dive into my conversation with Ashley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #289: The Reason we Feel Insecure in our Relationships (and How to Fix it!) — with Eli Harwood 1:05:04

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to identify your attachment style and feel more fulfilled in your relationships. To help us with this, I invited my new friend Eli Harwood on the show! Eli is a therapist, author, and online you might know her as the Attachment Nerd — and she’s passionate about helping people understand attachment and learn how to relate in more secure ways. If you’re anything like me, you’ve heard about attachment styles but you’re not really sure what they are or why they matter — and that’s why I’m truly obsessed with this episode. I learned so much and I can’t stop thinking about what I learned. This is the absolute KEY to healthy relationships, and I can’t believe I didn’t learn about this sooner! One last thing before we dive in: This show is all about women supporting women — and so that’s why, this season, we’re doing a really fun giveaway each week as a thank you for supporting this show (and the women who put it together!). This week, we’ll be picking one winner of a $50 visa gift card — perfect for hosting a girls night of your own! To enter, all you have to do is take a screenshot of the show as you’re listening, and share it on social media. Make sure to tag me! I’m @SMayWilson. Again, we’ll pick the winner at the end of the week and all you have to do to enter to win a $50 visa gift card is share about the show on social media and tag me, I’m @SMayWilson on Instagram. Okay, with that said, let’s dive into my conversation with Eli! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #288: 5 Things New Moms can Stop Worrying About (and 5 Things that Deserve your Attention) — with Emily Oster 53:32

21 days ago53:32

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! As a new mom, I desperately needed guidance on what to worry about and what to let go of. I'm sure many of you can relate to those frantic 2am Google searches! That’s why today we're diving into the top 5 things new moms can stop worrying about, and the 5 essential things that deserve your attention. There’s no better person to help us with this than my favorite parenting guru, Emily Oster ! Emily is the founder and CEO of ParentData, a data-driven guide to pregnancy and parenting, and a Professor of Economics at Brown University. Emily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. I’m also excited to share about her brand new newsletter called PregnantData that is loaded with resources about trying to conceive. Head to the show notes for the link! You can always find our show notes at Girls Night Podcast.Com! Emily's resources have saved me from so much unnecessary stress and anxiety as a new mom. I can’t wait for you to hear from her! One last thing before we dive in: This show is all about women supporting women — and so that’s why, this season, we’re doing a really fun giveaway each week as a thank you for supporting this show (and the women who put it together!). This week, we’ll be picking one winner of a $50 visa gift card — perfect for hosting a girls night of your own! To enter, all you have to do is take a screenshot of the show as you’re listening, and share it on social media. Make sure to tag me! I’m @SMayWilson. Again, we’ll pick the winner at the end of the week and all you have to do to enter to win a $50 visa gift card is share about the show on social media and tag me, I’m @SMayWilson on Instagram. Okay, with that said, let’s dive into my conversation with Emily! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #287: Biblical Womanhood: Separating Fact from Fiction — with Beth Allison Barr 1:01:15

27 days ago1:01:15

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! This last April I wrote a book called Create A Life You Love: How to quiet outside voices so you can finally hear your own . In the book, we talked about the voices we grow up with as women — and there are a lot of them — all telling us who we should be, what we should look like, how we should behave, how we should spend our time, what we’re allowed to do, what we’re not allowed to do, and more. The most confusing thing about this is that oftentimes, the voices disagree. One section of the peanut gallery says we should be doing this, while another section would judge us HARD for doing that exact thing. Some of the loudest voices when it comes to who a woman should be come from the church. I know they have in my life. And in a lot of ways, that’s a good thing. Our faith — the bedrock of who we are and what we believe — should absolutely impact who we become. The problem is… while many of us are looking to God to tell us who we are and what we should do with our lives, oftentimes that message has gone through a bit of a game of telephone. The message started one way, but by the time it reached our ears, it was something completely different. A few years ago, I came across a book that changed my life. It’s called The Making of Biblical Womanhood — How the Subjugation of Women became Gospel Truth . The book takes a look at what women are told in the church today — and then traces the thread back through history — trying to figure out where it came from and if what we’re being told God wants from us is actually what God said in the first place. Today on the show, I’m so honored to get to welcome my new friend, author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood, Beth Allison Barr . Beth is James Vardaman Endowed Professor of History at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she specializes in medieval history, women's history, and church history. This episode is SO powerful — and if you have questions about what we’re supposed to be doing as women and where exactly those rules came from, this episode is for you. One last thing before we dive in: This show is all about women supporting women — and so that’s why, this season, we’re doing a really fun giveaway each week as a thank you for supporting this show (and the women who put it together!). This week, we’ll be picking one winner of a $50 visa gift card — perfect for hosting a girls night of your own! To enter, all you have to do is take a screenshot of the show as you’re listening, and share it on social media. Make sure to tag me! I’m @SMayWilson. Okay, with that said, let’s dive into my conversation with Beth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #286: How She Does It: Advocating for Yourself in your Career — with Suzanne Kianpour 54:18

5 weeks ago54:18

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today we’re continuing our “How She Does It.” series. About once a month we do a profile of a woman who’s living a beautifully, unique life and we'll get to hear the behind-the-scenes of how she does it. And I’m so excited because today we’re talking with my dear friend, Suzanne Kianpour - I call her Suzy. Suzy is an Emmy-nominated journalist, documentarian, and presenter who has reported from conflict zones and corridors of power as a BBC foreign correspondent. She is the founder of Helmet to Heels, a platform amplifying the voices of women driving global impact, and the host of News with Suz, a series blending international affairs with fashion and culture. Suzy is a force to be reckoned with - a confident, passionate, and inspiring individual who has spent years telling the stories that need to be told. I know you'll love hearing about her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. Don’t forget — all season long we’re doing a weekly giveaway — all you have to do is take a quick screen shot of the show as you’re listening and share it on social media. This week, our winner is going to get a $50 visa gift card — perfect for a girls night of your own! Again, all you have to do is take a screenshot of the show and share it on your social media. Tag me @smaywilson and you’re entered to win! We’ll pick a winner every week! Okay, with that said, let’s dive into my conversation with Suzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #285: Always tired? The Science-Backed Guide to Better Sleep — with Dr. Sarah Jeffrey 51:13

6 weeks ago51:13

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today we’re talking about how to improve your sleep so you can feel your best. I'm willing to bet that, like me, you're craving a restful night's sleep but, somehow, it always feels just out of reach. Whether your mind is racing with worries or your to-do list is overflowing, it can be tough to wind down and get the sleep you need. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to today’s guest, who also just happens to be my incredibly wise and wonderful cousin! Dr. Sarah Jeffrey is a licensed naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Aya Naturopathic Medicine. With specialized training in natural approaches to stress and sleep issues, she combines science and compassion to help her patients feel their best. Dr. Jeffrey is passionate about empowering women to take charge of their health and believes small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. I can’t wait for you to hear from her today! Don’t forget — all season long, if you take a quick screen shot of the show as you’re listening and share it on social media, each week one winner will get to pick something out from the Girls Night Gift Shop! Make sure to tag us! We’ll pick a winner every week! Okay, with that said, let’s dive into my conversation with Sarah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #284: How to Recover From a Breakup (and Find your Spark Again!) — with Dr. Morgan Cope 59:00

7 weeks ago59:00

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today we’re talking about how to heal, move forward, and find your spark again after a rough breakup. We're mainly focusing on romantic relationships, but honestly, these tips can apply to any meaningful relationship that's ended - whether that's with a friend, a family member, or even a job. So, if you're looking to rediscover your passions and purpose and overall sense of self after a tough split, you're in the right place! Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend, Dr. Morgan Cope . Dr. Morgan is a relationship scientist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. She studies how people's sense of self is changed by romantic relationships. Her research investigates how breakups affect people’s identity, as well as how to recover and avoid breakup pitfalls after relationships end. Morgan is amazing. I so wish I had had her as a resource the gazillion times I got my heart broken over the years. And don’t forget — all season long, if you take a quick screen shot of the show as you’re listening and share it on social media, each week one winner will get to pick something out from the Girls Night Gift Shop! Make sure to tag us! We’ll pick a winner every week! Okay, with that said, let’s dive into my conversation with Dr. Morgan Cope! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #283: Single & Dating? Do These Three Things This Year! 45:37

8 weeks ago45:37

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today is officially the launch of Season 20 of Girls Night! I can hardly believe it! We’re kicking off the new season by talking about a topic that’s so close to my heart and that’s singleness. I recently had a raw and honest conversation with a close friend about the challenges of singleness and dating. As she shared her feelings of frustration and uncertainty, I offered her some advice that resonated deeply with both of us. Today, I want to share that same advice with you, in the hopes that it might bring you comfort, clarity, and renewed hope. If you're feeling stuck, uncertain, or overlooked in your own journey, you’re not alone and this conversation is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Real Story Behind the Girls Night Podcast (Season 20 Starts Monday!) 2:12

8 weeks ago2:12

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Friends, the wait is over! Season 20 of the Girls Night Podcast drops on Monday, February 3rd! Head over to your favorite podcasting app and make sure you're subscribed! On this show, we talk about the Everything Era: that wildly confusing decade-ish where we have to make some of the most significant decisions of our lives, typically all at the same time. If you’re anything like me, it probably feels like a lot — how do you even know what you want out of life? And even once you’ve figured that out, how do you make it happen? Thankfully, we don’t have to figure this out alone. I’ve invited some of the smartest women I know onto the show to walk us through the topics that keep us up at night. We’re going to learn from both their expertise and their experience and you’ll walk away not only knowing what your next step is, but with the support you need to actually take it. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what decisions you end up making, you’re welcome here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #282: Rethinking Resolutions: A Gentler (and More Effective!) Approach to Personal Growth in the New Year — with Stephanie May Wilson 31:19

15 weeks ago31:19

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I can’t believe I’m saying this, but today is our very last Girls Night episode of 2024 and of Season 19! I’m closing us out with a solo episode — we're chatting about how to reflect on the past year and prepare for the year ahead! This episode was inspired by the project I’ve been working on for the past few months, but really the past few years, and that’s my New Years Reflection & Intention Journal . In it, I finally get to introduce you to the New Year's Journaling process I’ve been doing for the last ten years. Friends, 2025 is full of possibilities, and it all begins with a clear vision and intentional steps. Today’s episode is going to help us take action toward the life we actually want to live. I can’t wait for you to tune in! P.S. We will be back for Season 20 of Girls Night in February of 2025! We have incredible guests and topics in store for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #281: What Today’s Women are Facing in their Career, Relationships and Identity — with Danielle Robay and Simone Boyce 57:40

16 weeks ago57:40

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m excited about this episode because I know many of you are navigating what I call The Everything Era – the decade-ish when we have to make 80% of most biographically significant life decisions all at the same time. Career, relationships, family, and identity are all intersecting, bringing immense pressure and expectations along with them. We know what this feels like for us — inside our heads and circumstances and lives — but we don’t always know what this feels like to other women. It’s so easy to wonder, “Am I the only one struggling this way?” “Is anyone else going through this too?” So today, we’re taking a step towards finding that out! Our guests for today’s episode are my new friends, Danielle Robay and Simone Boyce . Danielle is a TV host, journalist, and content creator known for her open-hearted + compelling interview style. Simone is a journalist and multidimensional storyteller who lives audaciously, leads with curiosity and embodies radical self-expression. Danielle and Simone are co-hosts of The Bright Side, a daily Podcast from Hello Sunshine. The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, both big and small. Through their podcast and other projects, they've gathered invaluable insights into the challenges and successes women face in their careers, relationships, and personal growth — and basically, in this episode, I’m picking their brains about what they’ve discovered along the way. I cannot wait for you to hear from them! Here’s my conversation with Simone and Danielle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #280: The Money Talk: How to Keep Money Issues out of your Marriage — with Rachel Cruze 53:12

17 weeks ago53:12

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I can’t wait for today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to talk about money with your spouse as a newlywed. Money is stressful for everybody, but it's especially hard on newlyweds. You have your own money and now suddenly what's yours is theirs and what's theirs is yours and you have to figure out how to spend (and NOT spend) it all together. And really, whether you’ve been married for 2 years or 20 years, money is always going to be a topic of discussion, so the earlier you can talk through this, and learn how to talk about it, the better! Our guest for today’s episode is a Girls Night favorite — my friend, Rachel Cruze . Rachel is a two-time #1 national bestselling author, financial expert, and podcast host . Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people how to avoid debt, budget, and win with money at any stage in life. Rachel believes it’s possible for anyone to turn around their finances and build a life they love. The advice Rachel shares in this episode is everything I wish I could go back and tell myself and the beginning of marriage — so grab a note pad if you can because she’s sharing all the tips! Okay friends, let’s hop into the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #279: An Honest Conversation About Infertility, Egg Freezing, and IVF — with Dr. Lucky Sekhon 1:11:07

18 weeks ago1:11:07

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today's episode is deeply personal for me as we dive into the topic of IVF and infertility treatments. My husband and I shared our IVF journey on Girls Night episode 94, but with recent misinformation circulating online surrounding this topic, I've invited a trusted expert to help us figure out what information is actually true and what just isn’t. That expert is my new friend, Dr. Lucky Sekhon. Dr. Lucky is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and OB/GYN based in New York City. Dr. Sekhon is passionate about empowering women with accurate, evidence-based information on reproductive health and fertility. She has personally gone through IVF, which has deepened her understanding of the challenges her patients face. In our conversation, Dr. Lucky explains what IVF is and, maybe equally as important, what it’s not. We also discuss other fertility treatment options like egg freezing, IUI, and more! Whether you’re currently facing a fertility issue or, like me, have been diagnosed with infertility, OR whether you’re wanting to know your options when it comes to having a family in the future — I hope this conversation will ease your mind by helping you know the facts and what options are available for you and your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #278: How She Does It: Why you Don’t have to Choose Between a Career and Motherhood with Katelyn James 52:41

19 weeks ago52:41

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Friends, I’m so excited because today we’re back with another episode in our How She Does it Series where I’m sharing profiles of women we look up to. Today’s guest is someone I’ve looked up to for a long time and that’s my new friend, Katelyn James . Katelyn is a photography educator based in Richmond, Virginia, with 30,000 students around the globe and co-owns an entrepreneurial-based micro-school for kids in their community called Acton Academy Westend. Her passion lies in teaching the power of personal branding and empowering others through her education. In today’s episode, she’s sharing about her journey of becoming a business owner and a mom and the doors that have opened as a result of her hard work, grit, and determination. One of the first questions I ask her is what is the accomplishment she’s most proud of and I think her answer is going to surprise you — I know it did for me, but in the very best way! This is one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had here on Girls Night, so let’s dive right in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #277: Pursuing Your Passion: When to Keep Going and When to Throw in the Towel — with Liz Bohannon 56:41

20 weeks ago56:41

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to take the first step (and then next 10!) when pursuing your dreams. We all are dreaming about something — maybe it’s something we want to happen in our lives, maybe it’s something we want to happen in the world because of our lives. And if you have a dream, you also have a few things that go along with it — fear, insecurity, uncertainty, and discouragement. (Among other things.) Sometimes, figuring out what we even want to do in the first place is the issue. Other times we know what we want to do, but getting started (and then keeping going!) is a whole other story. No matter where you are with your dreams for your life, I cannot WAIT for you to meet our Girls Night guest for today. Our guest for today’s episode is Liz Bohannon. Liz is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Sseko Designs, a socially responsible fashion company. She is also a Forbes Top 20 speaker, the author of the best-selling book Beginner's Pluck, the host of the Plucking Up Podcast, and a partner at Noonday Collection. I’ve followed Liz for years and her book, Beginner’s Pluck, totally changed my life. I cannot wait for you to hear from her! Let’s hop into our conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #276: How She Does It: What to do When Your Dream Job Isn’t Actually That Dreamy with Briana Summers 47:45

21 weeks ago47:45

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Friends, I’m so excited because today we’re back with another episode in our How She Does it Series where I’m sharing profiles of women we look up to. Today’s guest is my new friend, Bri Summers! After Bri landed what she thought was her dream job after college she quickly realized that her dream job — the one she’d been working toward FOREVER, wasn’t actually so dreamy. In fact, she realized that she wanted to do something totally different and that’s when she decided to strike out on her own and build a business based on her hobbies, passion, and expertise — and that’s when her company, Brighten Made was born. Brighten Made is an artful branding and web design studio for lifestyle brands. I first stumbled upon Bri’s work as I was in the design process for my apparel line, The Girls Night Gift shop, and fell in love with everything she does! In this conversation, we’re talking through the things Bri had to overcome and figure out to get to the place where she is today — from receiving pushback from naysayers to navigating the pressures of motherhood and overcoming her own fears and insecurities that held her back. Bri is someone who is doing incredible things in the world and making a difference in the creative community — I know you’re going to love her! Okay, with that said, let’s hop into our conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #275: How to Transform your Style Through Color Analysis - with Lindsey Myers 45:27

22 weeks ago45:27

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about color analysis and finding your personal style. To walk us through this, I invited my new friend Lindsey Myers , to join us! Lindsey founded Created Colorful in 2020 while navigating being a new mom. Pouring any energy she had into her kids, Lindsey slowly realized she had nothing left for herself. Hope came crashing into her life once she learned color analysis–a process where each person has a set of colors that objectively flatters them. From there, she was hooked. Through sharing her findings on Instagram, Lindsey quickly was flooded with requests and became a CEO “overnight” when Created Colorful was born. Lindsey and her team have helped more than 20,000 clients to date find their colors and reignite self-confidence. I was blown away by the impact colors can have on our style, but also our confidence and how we show up in the world! I can’t wait to share this with you! Here’s my conversation with Lindsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #274: Twelve of the MOST Important Things I’ve Learned in the Last 12 Years — with Stephanie May Wilson 52:37

23 weeks ago52:37

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! A few weeks ago, I recorded a video to share with women in our community who purchased something from my shop during my blog birthday sale. It was called the 12-in-12 workshop and in it I shared 12 of the most important things I’ve learned in the last 12 years of my life. But, the more I thought about it, these are things that I wish I could tell every woman, so, instead of just sharing it with a portion of our community, I wanted to share it with everyone! So that’s what we’re doing today! In this conversation, we’re talking about boundaries, friendships, figuring out what you want to do with your life, how to dream, how to fail, and so much more! These things have absolutely changed my life in the very best way, and I cannot wait to tell you about them! Okay, let’s dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #273: Stop Running on Empty: How to Prioritize your Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Needs — with Debra Fileta 46:58

24 weeks ago46:58

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to stop running on empty and prioritize your emotional, spiritual and physical needs. If you’re anything like me, you’re trying your best to do it all and be the person that everyone needs you to be, even if it comes at the expense of your own health and well-being. We all know that isn’t a sustainable way of living and eventually leads to things like stress and total burnout. That’s why I invited today’s guest, Debra Fileta, back on the show to help us out! Debra is a licensed professional counselor, podcaster, speaker, and author who specializes in dating, marriage, and relationship issues, along with mental and emotional health. She recently released a book called Soul Care where she teaches us 6 practices Jesus implemented in His own life and ministry and how we can apply those same practices to our lives. Two of my favorite practices she explains in the episode were protect and savor. More about that soon! Okay, let’s hop into my conversation with Debra! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #272: How to Build a Better Relationship with your Money and Make Finances Less Intimidating — with Shanna Skidmore 59:22

25 weeks ago59:22

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to understand your personal finances and build a stronger relationship with your money! If you’re someone who feels overwhelmed by budgets, savings, and investments, you're not alone. In this episode, we explore what financial freedom and security really mean — and why it doesn’t require giving up everything that brings you joy (Any other coffee shop lovers appreciate that?). Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend, Shanna Skidmore . Shanna is a former fortune 100 financial advisor turned business consultant, educator, and international speaker. With clients and students in more than 26 countries, Shanna has helped thousands of entrepreneurs over the last 15 years build profitable & sustainable businesses while leading a life they love. She also has amazing advice for managing your personal finances, whether you’re an entrepreneur or not. I loved this conversation because Shanna takes the scary or intimidating parts out of personal finances and offers really practical tips on how to set yourself up for a great financial future, whatever that looks like for you! Okay, I cannot wait for you to hear from her. Let’s dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #271: We DARE You To Do This With Your Phone (It Will Change Your Whole Life!) — with Hannah Brencher 59:06

26 weeks ago59:06

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to unplug from our devices so we can be more present in our everyday lives. I couldn’t wait for this topic because I know firsthand how tough it can be to break free from the constant pull of our devices. We tap into social media with the best intentions, only to emerge from the digital haze thirty minutes later, wondering where the time went. If you can relate, today’s conversation is for you! Our guest for today’s episode is my dear friend, Hannah Brencher . Hannah is a writer, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who need encouragement. She also wrote a book called, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World. In this book, she shares about the exhaustion she felt from her constantly plugged-in lifestyle and the challenge she undertook to change that — the challenge being unplugging from her device for 1,000 hours in one year! Her results after completing the challenge are pretty astounding – you’ll hear more about them soon! My hope is after hearing Hannah's story, you'll be empowered to reassess your own relationship with technology and be more present for the things that matter most. Alright, friends, let’s hop into my conversation with Hannah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #270: Answering Kids' Toughest Questions About God (and Finding Answers Yourself) — with Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor 1:38:58

27 weeks ago1:38:58

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited for today’s episode because you get to hear from two of my favorite humans on the planet, my dear friends, Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor. Marri and Rachel have a brand new kid’s Bible coming out this week called The Book of Belonging and to say I am overjoyed and ecstatic about it is a huge understatement. I knew I needed to invite them both on the show to not only talk about the book and incredible backstory, but also what the process was like while writing and illustrating it. I loved this conversation so much because it reminded me that when God stirs our hearts to action, he equips us to do the hard thing, no matter how daunting the task (or how unqualified we feel!). I can’t wait for you to hear from them! Let’s dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #269: What it Looks like to Begin a Relationship with God (Even if you Have Questions!) — with Hanna Seymour 1:10:37

28 weeks ago1:10:37

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited because today we’re revisiting an amazing conversation I had with my dear friend, Hanna Seymour, a few years ago. If this is your first time meeting her, Hanna is an amazing writer, mentor, Bible teacher, and she’s the host of an incredible podcast called No Matter What with Hanna Seymour. She’s also one of my closest friends, and I just love the conversation we have in store for you! Here’s a little bit of background on this episode before we dive in: So, awhile back, I got a message from one of our listeners that just stopped me in my tracks. I’m going to read it to you. She said, “Hey Stephanie, I have been listening to Girls Night for awhile now, and hearing you and your guests talk a lot about God and having a relationship with Him. I am not a Christian, but I think I might want to be one. I think I might want to have a relationship with God, but I’m not sure what that really means, or where to start. Can you help me?” I LOVED her question because I remember exactly where I was when I was asking the very same thing. Also, as I was writing her back, I realized that there really aren’t very many resources to help with this specific moment in faith. If you go to church, or read a book about Christianity, or listen to a Christian podcast, you’re usually walking in the middle of the story. It’s sort of assumed that you’ve started the journey, that you have some background information about God and Jesus, and for a lot of us, that’s not true. When I became a Christian, I didn’t know ANYTHING about God or Jesus. I had been to church a few times, but I didn’t remember a thing from it. I really was starting from square one. (You’ll get to hear more of that story today!) In this episode, you’ll hear me ask Hanna all of the questions I was asking at the very beginning of my faith journey. Questions like: What does it mean to have a relationship with God? How do we actually begin a relationship with God? What kind of life change should we expect to see in becoming a Christian? And what if we become a Christian but our lives don’t really change? What do we do then? How do we put our full hope and trust in God, even when we can’t physically see Him? And that’s just the beginning. If you are new to your faith journey, or if you’re like, “I’m not a Christian, but I have some questions,” this episode is for you. But also, if you’ve been a Christian for awhile, or even for your whole life, this episode is for you too. I think so many of us come to a place where our faith just feels a little bit stale. We’ve been doing this forever, and so in some ways, it’s become routine. I know for others of us, we’ve been a Christian for a long time, but we’ve never really had a big transformation moment with God. We hear other people talk about how much God has changed their lives, and while we would LOVE to experience God in such a tangible, life-changing way, that just hasn’t been our story. If you’re in either of those places, I know this episode will really help. Guys, I have to be honest with you: This is my favorite episode about faith that we have ever done here on the podcast, and I can’t wait to dive in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #268: How to Set Boundaries (Before Everyone Else Sets Them for You!) — with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt 58:12

29 weeks ago58:12

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today, we’re revisiting a conversation I had with my friend, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, on setting boundaries. If you’ve been a Girls Night listener for a while now, this isn’t the first time you’re hearing me talk about boundaries. And it’s because this has been a HUGE lesson for me. I am historically bad at knowing what I want and what I need — at drawing lines and saying no. And for the longest time, I was okay with that. (Maybe even a little bit proud of it?) I like being helpful. I like being needed. I like feeling useful, capable, and strong. For years I thought that this was the best way to love the people I love: To always put their needs above my needs, to say yes to everything, to give but never take, and to have everything that’s mine be theirs without limit — whether it was my stuff, my space, my time, or my energy. This is what I thought would lead to the healthiest, closest relationships. But over the last few years I’ve learned that the opposite is true. Boundaries are an absolutely essential part of healthy relationships. They’re an essential part of a healthy life, of a healthy US. And that’s what we’re talking about here today. Our guest, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist, professor, bestselling author and CEO and Founder of Brave Enough. Sasha is also a wife and a mother who has walked through seasons of loneliness, anxiety, and complete burnout. Needless to say, she has had to learn about boundaries the HARD way. She wrote a book called, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong and Take Control of Your Time where she helps us find the courage to implement boundaries in our own life. Here are just a few of the things she’s going to teach us in this episode: How to take a personal boundary inventory and identify what boundaries we need Why saying no to others and yes to ourselves isn’t selfish and can actually help us be a better version of ourselves (and love our people better!) How to kindly respond to someone if we receive backlash for the boundary we’ve set And so much more! One of my favorite things that Sasha says in the episode was, "The world will set your boundaries if you don't set them for yourself” and that couldn't be more true. Friends, if you’re feeling anxious, burned out, or overwhelmed in life right now, this episode is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #267: How to Take Control of your Life When it Feels Like it’s Controlling You — with Emily Ley 59:43

30 weeks ago59:43

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Today, we’re revisiting a conversation I had with my dear friend, Emily Ley a couple years ago. We’re talking about super busy seasons of life, and how we can bring some order to the chaos! Emily is the founder of Simplified, a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Her newest book, Sure as the Sunrise is 100 daily meditations on God’s mercy and delight to greet each morning with hope and joy. Along with being an author and entrepreneur, she’s also a wife, a mama of three kids, a friend, a woman of faith and so much more. She truly does it all and in this episode I pick her brain on how she makes it all happen! (And the quick answer to that question is, “She doesn’t do it alone!) Here are just a few of the things she’s going to share about in the episode: How to structure our days to make everything run more smoothly What tools and resources have been most helpful for keeping her schedule organized How to figure out what to say no to How to prioritize what’s most important in your life, your family's life, and in your business’s life And how to stay consistent in your faith when life feels really busy If you’re feeling stressed out with a busy schedule, or just want to make your everyday life a little easier and more efficient, Emily’s tried-and-true systems are going to be a game-changer for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #266: The Power of Friendship: Why It Matters in Every Stage of Life — with Dr. Marisa G. Franco 1:01:41

31 weeks ago1:01:41

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Okay, friends, today’s episode is going to look a little different than usual! While getting settled in Spain these past few weeks, I haven’t had as much time to record new Girls Night episodes, although that will be changing VERY soon now that I have my little podcast studio set up in our apartment! In the meantime, over the next few weeks, I thought this would be a great time to pull some of our favorite episodes out of the Girls Night archive. This is the perfect time to catch up on episodes you might have missed, or listen again to old favorites. Today, we’re revisiting a conversation I had with the incredible Dr. Marisa G. Franco where we talked about making and keeping friendships! Marisa wrote a book called, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends . Marisa is a brilliant psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. She is known for digesting and communicating the science of human connection in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. Here are just a few of the things she’s going to teach us in the episode: Why friendship is essential no matter what stage of life you’re in How to not only make new friendships but also keep our friendships What an attachment style is and how we can figure out what ours is How to make new friends as an adult and improve the quality of our friendships And so much more! If you’ve been desiring deeper connections in your friendships, you’re in the right place. Marisa seriously has an abundance of knowledge to share with us on this topic – I can’t wait for you to hear from her! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #265: We’re Here, We’re Here! How we Moved our Family to Spain — with Stephanie and Carl Wilson 1:07:14

32 weeks ago1:07:14

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today my husband, Carl Wilson, is joining me to give you guys the scoop on what it’s been like to pack up our life and move our family to Spain! We're answering your biggest questions about our move abroad — sharing the emotional highs and lows of leaving behind our life in Nashville and living out our dream, all while navigating life with two toddlers. This transition has been a wild ride, but it's already taught us valuable lessons about embracing change and living intentionally. We can't wait to share our story and inspire you to do the same – to live a life that's authentic, meaningful, and truly yours. Okay friends, let’s jump into the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #264: How to Welcome Change and be Unapologetically you (Even if Others Wish you Were Different!) — with Najwa Zebian 1:03:12

33 weeks ago1:03:12

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today, we're talking about how to stay true to who you are no matter what changes life brings your way I'm looking forward to diving into this topic because, let's face it, change can be tough — and even tougher when it affects our livelihood or loved ones. This conversation felt incredibly timely and relevant considering I’m in the midst of a major life transition myself, having moved my family to Spain. And I know I’m not the only one — so many women in our community are walking through big changes in their lives as well. So that’s what we’re diving into today! Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend, Najwa Zebian. Najwa is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide and a trailblazing voice for women everywhere - name dropped by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, and CBS News, among others. She has published books of poetry and self-development that followed her journey of healing, building a home within, letting go of her conditioning and reinventing herself. Her newest book, The Only Constant, explores the power of embracing change. My hope is that by hearing Najwa's story — one of hope, power and resilience — you will have the courage to make change in your own life and fully embrace the person you were created to be! Okay, you ready? Let’s dive into our conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #263: How She Does It: A Single Mom’s Story of Adoption with Joanna Gott 55:42

34 weeks ago55:42

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Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking with my new friend, Joanna Gott. Joanna is a first time single mom through international adoption and the Content Director for Emily Lex Studios — Emily Lex is an amazing watercolor artist, author, and her childhood best friend! And today, Joanna is sharing all about her story and what the adoption journey looked like for her! I wanted to have this conversation because I know there're so many women — both single and married — in our community who are interested in adoption, but aren’t sure where to begin. You might be asking questions like, “Is it harder to adopt a child as a single parent?” or “How much does adoption cost and are there any ways to find support?” Joanna is going to help us through all of this! Before we dive in, I want to let you know that we ran into a few technical issues when starting the episode, so her introduction and part of the first question is missing. Because of that, Joanna was so gracious to give us a little recap of her introduction and some context for her background and story. So, as I mentioned, Joanna is a mom and the Content Director for Emily Lex Studios. Her fun fact is that she knows the entire dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller video and she once won first place in a Michael Jackson Thriller dance contest. Incredible. Right!? After this, I asked her the first “How She Does It” question, which was this – "Here on the show, we’re talking about what I like to call… The Everything Era — this weird, wonderful, and wildly difficult span of years between our late 20s and early 40s during which we make the most biographically significant decisions of our lives (Career, marriage, motherhood, and more!) —all at the same time—and in front of an audience, no less. It’s a LOT. There’s so much pressure, specifically on women, for our lives to look a certain way, and by a certain time. So, to start, can you tell us what this has looked like for you? What are some of the biggest “supposed tos” you wrestled with during your Everything Era?" Here was Joanna’s answer: “The biggest challenge for me in this era was that I was at a point in my life when things should be getting "settled" and it all kind of fell apart. My marriage of 10 years ended, my career came to a screeching halt, I was not actively pursuing a relationship with God, and suddenly this "life plan" I thought I had just didn't exist. So in my mid to late thirties I made the decision to start all over. I sold everything I owned (my house, car, all my furniture) and moved to Waco, TX where I did not know a single soul and started a brand new job. It was terrifying and hard to let go of how I imagined my life would look, but it was also such a beautiful season of growth and refinement.” Okay, more on that in the episode! Joanna is the best and her story truly embodies what it looks like to create a life you love on your own terms. Again, our conversation will start a little abruptly, but you’ll catch on really fast! Alright, let’s dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Girls Night #262: How to get the MOST out of Travel Credit Cards (all Without Wrecking Your Credit!) — with Abby Hatteberg 1:11:49

35 weeks ago1:11:49