55 episodes

We Just Like to Talk is two friends, Kara and Becky, who will talk about literally anything with one another. From friendship to feminism, from reading and romance to philosophy and pop culture, our topics are varied and our opinions outlandish but it’s never a dull moment when we’re in conversation. We’re not experts, but we hope our audience can find something useful—or at the very least entertaining—from our conversations.

We Just Like to Talk We Just Like to Talk

    • Society & Culture

We Just Like to Talk is two friends, Kara and Becky, who will talk about literally anything with one another. From friendship to feminism, from reading and romance to philosophy and pop culture, our topics are varied and our opinions outlandish but it’s never a dull moment when we’re in conversation. We’re not experts, but we hope our audience can find something useful—or at the very least entertaining—from our conversations.

    Writing the Future of AI

    Writing the Future of AI

    Becky and Kara discuss the current climate of artificial intelligence hype. Generative tools like ChatGPT are skyrocketing in popularity. What do a copywriter and a copyeditor think of these tools from the point of view of practicality? Of ethics? What will a future look like if this so-called AI becomes more commonplace—and who should decide that future?
    The Finanical Times review Kara mentions: https://www.ft.com/content/c1f6d948-3dde-405f-924c-09cc0dcf8c84

    • 44 min
    Erica Armstrong - The Gentle Recruiter

    Erica Armstrong - The Gentle Recruiter

    Kara and Becky interview Erica Armstrong. Currently an executive recruiter and mother of two, Erica’s life has always been about change and challenge. She discusses forming better habits around fitness, volunteer work, her take on LinkedIn and networking, and how she searches for the best candidates for a job.

    • 42 min
    How We Pick Our Battles

    How We Pick Our Battles

    Have you noticed how Becky and Kara are both a little feisty? Would it surprise you to learn they’re actually more mellow than they used to be? Listen to them discuss how they choose when to get involved in debates and discussions, especially about sensitive topics.

    • 45 min
    Career and Courage with Lisa D

    Career and Courage with Lisa D

    Kara and Becky sat down with Lisa Di Domenico, career clarity coach. Lisa’s approach to career coaching emphasizes a need to evaluate not only what you have to offer but also what you want in your career. Listen to Lisa describe her own career journey from a background in mental health to career coaching, along with some of her personal stories.
     
    You can find Lisa at the following places:
    Instagram: @lisa_d_lifebydesign
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-di-domenicocareercoach
    Website: https://www.lisadlifebydesign.com/

    • 45 min
    Life Updates for the End of 2022

    Life Updates for the End of 2022

    What a year of change for both Becky and Kara! Start off 2023 by listening to them reflect on what 2022 brought them: new relationships, new career experiences, new goals, and so much more.

    • 40 min
    Lauren Spavelko and Multipassionate Musicality

    Lauren Spavelko and Multipassionate Musicality

    Kara’s friend Lauren is a composer, entrepreneur music teacher, artist, and so much more. She’s multipassionate, and she joins Kara and Becky for their fiftieth podcast episode. Lauren shares her thoughts on diversity in the music world, defining success for yourself, and even her philosophy on romance! Listen to Lauren and Becky bond over a love of David Sedaris, and learn how Lauren would like to remembered when she is no longer with us.
     
    Find Lauren on her website, LaurenSpavelko.com, and on her studio’s Facebook page, MusicalLifeStudio.
    Watch Lauren perform her composition “Baby Book” adapted into Italian in Italy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxuqPlxJg8g

    • 43 min

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