Buckle Up: We Finally Hit Record (And Kinda Freaked Out)

Okay… we finally did it. After a year of talking, dreaming, overthinking, and wondering if we were totally crazy—we hit record.

In this very first episode, Maria and I (hi, I’m Janine!) get super real about what it took to just start. And spoiler alert: it wasn’t all smooth sailing. We talk about nerves, self-doubt, and what it feels like to do something bold when you’re used to playing it safe (hello, fellow introverts).

There’s laughter (like, real tears-level laughter), a few awkward tangents, and one very heated debate about handkerchiefs.

But here’s the thing—we don’t hold back. Not about creativity. Not about imposter syndrome. Not even about that weird energy drain after too much small talk. This convo goes deep, but it’s fun too. Like the kind of chat you have with a friend where time flies and suddenly it’s midnight.

Want to know what really goes on behind the scenes when two quiet-ish girls decide to get loud with their ideas?

Hit play. It gets bold.

Timestamped Overview:
00:00 "Podcast Motivation: Seeking an Audience"
04:51 Reused Hanky Concerns
07:27 "Introversion's Energy Drain"
10:45 Leader's Social Anxiety Struggle
14:27 Imposter Syndrome and Introversion Exploration
18:50 "Maintaining Friendships While Unplugging"
22:49 Introverted Coach's Unique Approach
25:20 Responsible AI Usage Advocacy
28:02 "Adapting Ideas with Tools"
30:54 "Beyond Good Enough"
34:52 Reflecting on Communication Approach
37:29 Engaging Conversations Matter