28. One of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard: TeenSHARP
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart shares the story of the inspiring education-based organization TeenSHARP. Starting as a grassroots effort in 2009, TeenSHARP has received funds from Barclays and impacted hundreds of students from 29 U.S. states by helping them secure admission to top colleges with substantial financial aid. Jessica highlights the recent achievements of TeenSHARP students who received full-ride QuestBridge scholarships and describes the success of alumni in their professional endeavours. She holds TeenSHARP's commitment to diversity in high regard as it helps talented students gain admissions into prestigious colleges, countering modifications in affirmative action regulations. The podcast ends with a call to follow TeenSHARP's social media and support their work. TeenSHARP Website
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26. Get your colors done
In this episode of Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart takes listeners through her journey of self-discovery with a color analysis service, Created Colorful. She details the process of the service assessing photos of her in different colors and providing her with a personalized color palette, something she considers one of her best investments. Jessica, identified as a Soft Summer, speaks on how adopting colors that best suit her has impacted her overall appearance and confidence. She extends an offer to listeners who may want to take the same color journey, providing a discount code, and expressing an interest to hear their experiences. My side-by-side colorsCreated ColorfulGet access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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25. My #1 Tool for International Travel - Flykitt
On this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces listeners to Flykitt, a comprehensive kit designed to combat jet lag and ease the transition of time changes during travel. Jessica shares her positive experience with Flykitt on a recent trip from San Francisco to London, highlighting the kit's integrated app that serves as a virtual assistant by suggesting when to eat, sleep, avoid or seek out light, and take supplements. The latter part of the episode focuses on efficient travel planning and packing, a process which Jessica assists listeners with by introducing her Travel Toolkit. This toolkit is packed with packing lists, checklists and tips gathered from her extensive travel experiences. Jessica signs off the episode by encouraging listeners to check out Flykitt and her Travel Toolkit as valuable resources in making traveling a more enjoyable experience. FlykittComprehensive Travel Toolkit for FamiliesGet access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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24. Make It Easy to See Friends
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart emphasizes the importance of nurturing community and relationships, even amidst the busyness of adult life. She shares an innovative method she's used to maintain connections - creating open, recurring gatherings with friends. She gives examples from her personal life and encourages listeners to adopt similar routines. She also introduces her subscriber, Meredith, who holds a weekly gathering on Wednesday nights for Long Island Teas. The turnout fluctuates, but the core community remains, demonstrating the joy of shared weekly rituals. Jessica ends the podcast by urging her listeners to instate such traditions in their own lives and shares her eagerness to hear their ideas. Get access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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23. Unique Ways to Catch Up with Friends
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart challenges listeners to try unconventional ways to spend time with friends. Instead of the usual casual meetups over coffee or drinks, she suggests activities such as running errands together, gardening, or starting an article-discussion club. She encourages listeners to pick one idea and execute it in the upcoming week, with a friend. Trying something new with someone familiar creates memorable experiences and strengthens interpersonal bonds. The ultimate goal is to diversify friendships, make them more meaningful, and find joy in everyday experiences. For more fun and unique activity ideas, Jessica refers listeners to an article she shares in the show notes. 15 ways to catch up with friends that aren't grabbing coffee or a cocktailGet access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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