The Fun Side

Kari Esmail
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Soulful stories and honest conversations that uncover ways to step out of hustle culture and make life and business FUN. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team or simply craving more joy in the day to day – we’ll give you the tools to fun-ify the process. So press play, queen – it's time to have some fun.

  1. Jun 9

    14. 5 ways to spark joy when you've got wet blanket energy

    It's common to feel blah during special milestones you've worked so hard for. Kari shares 5 ways to spark joy in these moments and the science behind each. Enjoy! Launch with Joy: 90 Day Accelerator to launch a business or new offer Fun Side Inner Circle: Small group mastermind for business owners

  2. May 26

    13. Bestie Chat: Fear Makes Life More FUN

    Kari and Brenna discuss recent travel adventures and how they've leaned into fear in order to grow, create memories, and feel alive. Brenna's TikTok: 80ftoffreedom Fun Side Newsletter

  3. May 3

    12. How to Live a More Joyful Life with Amy Dickens

    Kari and Joy Advocate Amy Dickens geek out about Joy Parades, feeling the full spectrum of emotions while choosing joy, the toxicity of true crime culture, how play is the fast track for learning and growth, Play Parallels and more.  This episode will ignite your fun fire! ENJOY!  Get Exclusive Fun Side Resources & Content Connect with Amy: Instagram.com/theamydickens/ tiktok.com/theamydickens Youtube.com/theamydickens Amy’s Book 101 Ways to Spread Joy Joyfully You Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyfully-you/id1727864750 https://open.spotify.com/show/2CE0VrhEkvi9O5w2WhabDd?si=1ec950d40e00434c

  4. Mar 3

    11. Bestie Chat: Fun-ifying Friendship & Choosing the Joyful Thing

    Laugh along with Kari and her bestie Brenna as they share the ways they practice absurd fun in their friendship and how that ripples into productivity and business growth. Simultaneous depth and light heartedness – enjoy.  Follow along with Brenna: https://www.instagram.com/iambrennadragos/ Get exclusive content: The Fun Side Newsletter  Start fun-ifying your life today by reading Kari’s Bestseller Fun Because: Explore more Fun Side resources: karithefuncoach.com

  5. Jan 29

    10. Question Your Career with Confidence and Find a More Fulfilling Path with Dr. Caroline Sangal

    Dr. Caroline shares how she went from sacrificing her health and happiness for professional success to choosing a career that fulfills with her true values. If you're experiencing burnout and considering making a pivot – this episode is for you. Get in touch with Dr. Caroline: nextsuccesscareers.com nextsuccesspodcast.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-sangal/

  6. 10/14/2025

    9. Building a Big Life as a Small Town Girl with Emily Reuschel

    As two small town girls, Kari and Coach Emily Reuschel discuss the journey of what it’s like to take up space, break the rules and build big lives amongst people who don’t get it or support you.  This episode is perfect for the women who know there’s more for them than the status quo, but aren’t quite sure how to make the change.  Emily’s Podcast: Wild & Waking https://podlink.com/1635683500 Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyreuschel/

  7. 08/14/2025

    8. A Lethal Combination for Breakthrough

    Live from her second annual solo retreat, Kari shares a story about a 3-factor combination that cultivated an emotional and spiritual breakthrough.  Join The Fun Side Newsletter to receive exciting new resources: https://mailchi.mp/karithefuncoach/the-fun-side

  8. 07/28/2025

    7. Discover Your Play Personality Type

    Most people underestimate the power of adult PLAY. This episode is all about educational info with minimal fluff: What counts as playThe benefits of prioritizing playThe 8 Play Personality Types Take the Play Personality quiz: https://lindsaybraman.com/adult-play-styles/#quiz Get monthly notifications about the hottest new Fun Side episodes: https://mailchi.mp/90de647f4deb/the-fun-side Read Kari's bestselling book, Fun Because, on how to collapse timelines by leveraging fun and joy: https://a.co/d/gFwGqhr

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Soulful stories and honest conversations that uncover ways to step out of hustle culture and make life and business FUN. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team or simply craving more joy in the day to day – we’ll give you the tools to fun-ify the process. So press play, queen – it's time to have some fun.

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  • Creator
    Kari Esmail
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kari Esmail
  • Show Website
    The Fun Side