The Next Best Thing

May 26 2024
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This is a podcast about making changes in all areas of your life, even when you don’t know where to start. This is the antidote to your Sunday scaries. It bucks cultural standards that can leave you burned out and broken. It’s not about activating a Plan B or a career pivot; both of those terms indicate abandoning how you started. No, this is about continuing on your path and using all of your experiences to make a shift your future self will thank you for. Each episode includes a different example of what navigating your NEXT could look like. So get comfy…we’re on this journey together!

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How To Overcome What’s Holding You Back

May 26 2024 19 mins  
We’re just about halfway through the year, and it's time for an intentional check-in. In this episode we’re calling out some of the barriers that may have be in the way of you reaching your goals. It starts with your mindset and then your actions. And if no one told you today, no matter your background or current situation, you are absolutely worth it. Grab your notes, because

Arivee Vargas on Pursuing Your Zone of Genius, Leaving Big Law, Navigating Motherhood and Launching into Your NEXT

May 19 2024 47 mins  
Arivee Vargas shares her journey from a successful legal career to discovering her true calling in coaching and leadership development. Arivee explains the importance of creating a vision without self-judgment, setting aligned goals, and trusting oneself through a gradual progress. In this episode, Arivee discusses the challenges of leaving the comfort and security of her corporate

Amy Shoenthal on Navigating Setbacks: Turning Obstacles to Opportunities

May 12 2024 40 mins  
Amy Shoenthal is a journalist and author of “The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward.” The "Setback Cycle," consists of four phases—establish, embrace, explore, and emerge—which provides a roadmap for navigating through times of adversity. In this conversation Aundrea and Amy discuss why setbacks don’t just have to be obstacles, but can also serve as c

While You Wait: Lessons on Discomfort, Anticipation and Consistency to Make Progress

May 05 2024 30 mins  
Hi Friends! Each week we bring you a guest who talks about how to navigate your NEXT. This week host Aundrea Cline-Thomas is giving you an update on her journey. She’s talking about the time in between jumping and seeing progress. It’s when your idea is vulnerable and the silence or no’s you receive can cut deep. What’s the conversation Aundrea has with herself to keep goin

Lydia Hamilton on Redefining Success, Transformational Travel, and the Power of Sabbaticals - Part 2

Apr 28 2024 40 mins  
We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Lydia Hamilton. Lydia has always been a world traveler, but she embarked on a nearly 50 day solo adventure across the world seeking to better understand her NEXT chapter personally, her NEXT chapter professionally and become unshakably clear about who she was independent of anyone else. In this conversation we discuss how Lydia is r

Lydia Hamilton on Career Breaks, Solo Travel, and How to Find Your Authentic Self

Apr 21 2024 31 mins  
Lydia Hamilton traded her title as a Vice President of Operations to Professional Wanderer. Then she set out on an epic journey that included working on a farm in Tennessee, exploring Antarctica on zodiac boats, and literally riding through the clouds of Vietnam. With each stop, Lydia was searching for answers about who she was and wanted to become. This episode takes you on a jour

Gemma Toner on Sabbaticals, Executive Coaching, Mentorship and Unleashing Your Potential 

Apr 14 2024 41 mins  
Gemma Toner transitioned from the fast-paced executive life to the introspective satisfaction of retirement. But for Gemma, retirement was not an end, but a new beginning. She created the Tone Networks, an online micro-coaching and mentoring platform designed to connect, grow and retain early to mid-career employees at scale.In this episode we'll get into the nitty-gritty of confro

Kara Stevens on Side Hustling to Wealth, Investing In Freedom and Moving Abroad

Apr 07 2024 49 mins  
Kara Stevens, the force behind The Frugal Feminista , began her journey grappling with hefty student loans and credit card debt. It led her to create a blog that turned into a robust community dedicated to building wealth. In the meantime she leveraged her career as a teacher and administrator to reach financial freedom. Her experience confirms that traditional jobs, when combined

A Year of Growth: Celebrating One Year of The Next Best Thing Podcast

Mar 31 2024 39 mins  
Today’s episode is a pause, a time to reflect on not just the achievements, but the bumps and stumbles along the way. We’ve built something incredible here, a safe space especially for marginalized voices. I want to express my deepest thanks to you—our dedicated listeners, amazingly generous guests, and the village that has helped put this whole thing together. So, in this so

Keisha Hickson on Overcoming Complacency, Living With Multiple Myeloma and The Power of Showing Up

Mar 24 2024 37 mins  
Keisha Hickson’s life changed when a diagnosis threatened her life expectancy. Faced with a renewed appreciation for time, Keisha is determined not to waste it and now urges all of us to combat complacency in all areas of our lives. This woman’s story is not just moving – it’s a masterclass in living life to the fullest despite the toughest of blows. Join us as we celebrate