Stuff I Learned Yesterday
About Stuff I Learned Yesterday
Stuff I Learned Yesterday is a podcast that aims to encourage, inspire, challenge, motivate, and improve the lives of those who listen to it. Stuff I Learned Yesterday is released each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each episode ranges from 5-15 minutes long and contain short stories based on real events and lessons learned by the hosts. Friday episodes are called the Friday Forum and are filled with inspirational and motivational thoughts submitted by Stuff I Learned Yesterday listeners. Submit your story for a Friday Forum episode by calling 304-837-2278, visiting our feedback page, or click on the Send a Voice Message button on the left hand side of this page.
231- Showered With Love
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I’ve mentioned a few times on this podcast that every afternoon I stop working and go to meet my daughter at the bus stop. I really enjoy the few minutes that we spend together. Even though our conversations aren’t very deep, I value the one-on-one time that we spend together and I hope that one day she’ll look back on it fondly. Read More…
230- Friday Forum
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Today is the Friday Forum!! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I share contributions from Therissa and Melissa. You can participate in Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page Read More…
229- Crying Over Spilt Milk
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Yesterday I was able to meet up with a friend and re-connect over lunch at McAlister’s Deli. Due to a tight schedule, we planned to meet up in the early afternoon, during my youngest little one’s usual naptime. I know many of you are beyond the naptime years, but for those that can relate – you know how important this precious time is. My days are practically scheduled around naptime and on the days we miss naptime, we know we have to prepare for a wild evening. Anyway, it was an unseasonably nice day, 77 degrees Fahrenheit (I’m sorry everyone suffering from blizzard conditions), so due to the great weather we decided to enjoy the patio area. After sitting still for about 10 minutes, Renna decided to explore. I was not too concerned because we were in an enclosed area, surrounded by tall landscaping bushes. She meandered near the table as my friend and I wrapped up lunch. Then back over to me, begging to be picked up. As I did, she pointed down to my purse, which she had proudly knocked over. As I bent down to pick it up, I noticed something else. Mud. Everywhere! This purse was a gift from a friend. It’s a Coach bag and it’s large enough to carry all of my workout gear, childcare gear and diaper necessities, so I do really enjoy using it. I have also not owned a designer bag before this one, so I try to take care of it. Read More…
228- Back In The Saddle
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When you fall off a horse the best thing to do it get back in the saddle. For the past two years my podcast editing experience was equivalent to one of those county fair horse rides. You know, the one where the horse is tied to some sort of merry-go-round and someone holds the bridle as you walk around in circles?
227- Communicating with Style
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I love my grandma. Some of my favorite memories include the time I spent with her and my grandpa growing up. I spent entire summers at their house, and they have had a tremendous influence on who I am today. Even though my grandma can be one of the most frustrating people in the world to me, I wouldn’t trade her for anything.
Today I’m not going to tell you about her fantastic cooking, the time she had to rush me to the emergency room, or even tell you about I saw her and my grandpa french kissing. Today I’m going to tell you about trying to communicate with her. Read More…
226- Grateful for the Fires
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I almost never schedule meetings before 10am. The first few hours of my day are important. They set the tone for my day, and are often the most uninterrupted and productive hours of my day. I also very rarely schedule meetings outside of my studio during the morning hours. Any meetings that take place outside of my studio are going to cause me to be away from my equipment and my computer, and I need to be near that stuff for the first half of my day.
You see, most podcast episodes are released in the morning so that listeners can have them available during their morning commute. So if there’s ever an issue that’s going to come up, it’s going to be in the morning. So if I’m going to be able to help my clients in those situations, I need to be available. Fortunately, this almost never happens. I have schedules and systems in place that work really well to keep all of my clients’ podcasts running smoothly. Read More…
225- Friday Forum
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Today is the Friday Forum!! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I share contributions from Jess, Geoff, and Bonita. You can participate in Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page Read More…
224- Hacking Keurig
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Clint and I enjoy drinking coffee, and have even spent a lot of time researching how to reduce acidity, get a quality grind, the best brewing methods, and proper brewing temperatures, and we both definitely have our favorites. We purchased a pour-over method coffee machine a couple of years ago, and have been really pleased with how the coffee it makes. Sometimes you don’t need a huge pot of coffee though, so we also have an individual pour-over glass carafe, and aeropress but these methods can be a little messy and labor-intensive, and sometimes convenience is king. Read More…
223- Clearing The First Hurdle
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I’ve been doing this podcast for two and a half months now and I want to let you in on a little secret. I was extremely nervous when I recorded my first episode. You might not hear it in my voice but I was on edge. I had sat down in front of the mic and got up several times before actually recording that first episode.
222- Playing to Win
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Over the last few weeks we’ve been treated to some really fantastic football games. If you’re a college football fan, then this year’s playoff was right up your alley. Maybe you’re like me and your team didn’t make the playoffs, but I still enjoyed watching every second of it. I didn’t think Ohio State would even make the playoff, let alone go on to win the National Championship.
If you’re an NFL fan, you’ve probably liked these last few weeks too. Sure, there have been some controversial calls, and some games haven’t been close, but there’s been some great games too. Read More…