Episode 12: Do It Anyway - Friendship, Change & Wichita Stories

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Welcome back to another heartfelt and hilarious episode of So This Happened with your favorite hosts, Jen and Rachel! This week, the duo dives deep into the art of navigating life’s transitions, the power of friendship, and the vibrant community spirit of Wichita.

What’s Inside This Episode:

• Catching Up & Community Love: Jen and Rachel kick things off with gratitude for their growing community, sharing how listener feedback and real-life encounters have inspired them to keep creating. If you’ve ever run into them in public, you might just get a shoutout!
• Travel Tales & Bear Encounters: Rachel preps for an adventurous camping trip to New Mexico—bear spray and all! Get the inside scoop on her travel hacks, packing tips, and the excitement (and nerves) of heading into bear country.
• Wichita in the Spotlight: Jen recounts her experience at a local networking event and her new role in community management for the upcoming Travel Blogger Expo (TBEX) in Wichita. Hear about the city’s growth, the power of local connections, and why Wichita is the place to be.
• Art, Music, and Creative Inspiration: From the Wichita Art Museum to live music at Brickyard, the hosts share their favorite local spots and the creative energy that fuels their work. Plus, discover how solo outings and cozy corners at Bubbles spark new ideas and content.
• Real Talk: Navigating Change & Transitions: The heart of this episode is a candid conversation about life’s biggest changes—career shifts, relationships, divorce, and personal growth. Jen and Rachel open up about their toughest transitions, the lessons learned, and the mantra that keeps them moving forward: Do it anyway.
• Nostalgia & Growth: The hosts reflect on seasons of life they’d revisit (hello, gardening days and little kid adventures!) and those they’re glad to leave behind. It’s a raw, relatable look at how our past shapes us—and why some chapters are best left closed.
• Supporting Yourself & Others: Get practical tips for self-care, from the power of self-talk and music to the importance of clean spaces, comfort shows, and a strong support system. Plus, learn how Jen and Rachel show up for each other (and their friends) when times get tough.
• This or That – The Challenging Edition: The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire “This or That” game, courtesy of ChatGPT, where the hosts debate everything from career risks to rekindling friendships and letting go of what no longer serves them. Expect laughs, surprises, and a few tough truths!

Don’t Miss:

• Shoutouts to listeners and friends (including the ever-fabulous Jovanna!)
• Behind-the-scenes stories from content creation sessions
• Calls for YOUR questions and topic ideas for future episodes

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