The Adults' Table

Fernanda Rodrigues
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Useful conversations for curious and accountable adults 🪑 what are you bringing to the table today? haveaseat@theadultstableshow.net

  1. 4D AGO

    Self-Love Is an Action, Not a Feeling (Weekly Bonus Episode)

    In this episode, I reframe self-love as a set of actions and decisions rather than a feeling or something tied to appearance. I outline practical behaviors that in my opinion help build self-love: using kinder self-talk, investing in self-knowledge (including facing uncomfortable truths), and building self-confidence by honoring commitments, being selective with yes and no, not relying on emotions for consistency, and challenging limiting beliefs through small, controlled steps. 04:09 Words Shape Identity 05:17 Know Yourself Deeply 06:33 Build Real Confidence 11:04 Challenge Limiting Beliefs 15:51 Focus Your Attention 16:48 Choose Better Relationships 18:08 Move Your Body Daily 19:15 Actions Create The Feeling

    20 min
  2. S2E11 Anna Luiza Barbosa: The Power of Being Exactly Who You Are

    6D AGO

    S2E11 Anna Luiza Barbosa: The Power of Being Exactly Who You Are

    Ever downplayed who you are to make it easier for others to understand you? This episode is your wake-up call. Anna Luiza Barbosa, Oxford MPP student, joins me for a raw conversation about owning your story, trusting your intuition, and why your "non-fancy" background might be the most powerful thing in the room. Over the past decade, Anna has worked across diplomacy, climate policy and sustainable development, holding positions that range from early career roles to leadership in international cooperation. Her professional journey includes working for the British Embassy in Brazil and the UN Alliance of Civilizations, where she drove initiatives that foster dialogue, sustainable growth and climate action. From networking to self-confidence tips, this is a masterclass in becoming yourself on purpose. 03:50 How We Met Online 06:59 From Small Town to Big Dreams 14:05 Building the Oxford Path 20:36 Networking With Confidence 26:45 Daily Confidence Rituals 30:58 Authentic Networking Strategy 36:54 Small Town Identity 41:41 Unnegotiable Values 46:23 Leadership With Empathy 48:57 Trusting Intuition 56:06 Faith And Spirituality 01:01:05 Oxford Acceptance Sign 01:06:45 Closing Reflections Anna's MM Effect Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HRjaxqFHWeEWuAndi8r0Y?si=SiSxG8bKRAWf7X_ihIzkdQ Ajude as vítimas das chuvas em Ubá https://sosuba.com.br/campanhas Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshow Cool merch :) https://theadultstableshow.printful.me/ Don't forget to subscribe and never miss an episode!

    1h 9m

  3. MAR 6

    Your Attention Shapes Your Reality (Weekly Bonus Episode)

    Your attention is your most valuable currency, and everyone is competing for it. In this episode, we explore why being intentional about where you place your attention is one of the most powerful things you can do for your life.

    8 min
  4. S2E10 Erika Ituassu: Can Women Have It All?

    MAR 4

    S2E10 Erika Ituassu: Can Women Have It All?

    Ever feel like you're doing everything but somehow still failing at all of it? You're not alone — and you're probably not failing either. In this episode, we sit down with Erika Ribeiro Ituassu, a Brazilian-American attorney, mom, and senior corporate counsel at Workday, who gets honest about what "having it all" actually means — and why our definition of it might be the real problem. We talk about why balance is a verb, not a destination, the "glass balls vs. plastic balls" framework that will change how you prioritize, what strategic neglect really means (and why it's not giving up), the invisible labor women carry, why asking for help is harder than giving it, and how to stop waiting to "arrive" at the life you're already living. Whether you're a new mom questioning your identity, a career woman navigating shifting priorities, or just someone tired of feeling like everyone else has it figured out — this conversation is for you. 01:38 Redefining Having It All04:03 Balance as a Verb11:38 Why It’s Harder for Women14:47 Build and Use Your Village19:23 Asking and Learning to Receive Help22:14 Privilege and Immigrant Perspective30:10 Superwoman Costs and Self Talk33:21 Owning Mistakes and Good Enough36:34 Balancing Priorities and Patience38:04 Calendar Systems for Busy Lives39:41 Final Advice for New Moms Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshow Don't forget to subscribe and never miss a new episode!

    41 min

  5. FEB 25

    S2E9 You’re Not Wasting Time If You Don’t Know What You Want

    The episode challenges the belief that not knowing what you want means you’re wasting time, especially when comparing yourself to curated social media images and younger creators who seem to have it all figured out. 01:41 No One Has It Figured Out 03:15 The Myth of One Perfect Answer 04:31 More Than Your Job 06:15 Investing Time Not Wasting 07:12 How My Plan Completely Changed 12:09 Life Is About Questions 13:50 How You Actually Waste Time 14:19 Permission to Be Wrong

    16 min

  6. FEB 20

    Happiness, and the Meaning of Life (Weekly Bonus Episode)

    Is the meaning of life to be happy? What does happiness mean to you? On this episode, I reflect on a recent post by Cristina Junqueira (Nubank’s co-founder) that really resonated with me and made me think. Join me on this weekly bonus episode while I talk about one of the most important topics in my opinion: purpose, happiness, and serving life. Cristina Junqueira’s socials https://www.instagram.com/junqueira.cristina (PT) https://www.instagram.com/crisjunqueira.intl (EN) Don’t forget to follow us and never miss an episode!

    18 min
  7. S2E8 Juliana Baranowski: Finding Yourself in a New Career

    FEB 18

    S2E8 Juliana Baranowski: Finding Yourself in a New Career

    Juliana Baranowski, Head of Platform at Brazilian VC firm Astella, shares how she unexpectedly moved from journalism and communications into venture capital. The conversation emphasizes not waiting for validation —especially for women—acting despite discomfort, being proactive and solution-oriented early in a career, and using a guiding vision of “the person I want to be” to step outside a comfort zone. 04:38 Discovering the ‘Connector’ Skill (and Why It Matters) 05:34 Juliana's Career Path: From PR Dreams to Joining a VC Fund 10:13 Impostor Syndrome in High-Performing Ecosystems 13:36 Claiming Your Seat: Self-Investment, Feedback, and Owning Your Story 16:28 Doing It Scared: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Pushing Past Discomfort 19:01 Becoming Your Future Self: Values, Vision, and Long-Term Reflection 23:04 How to Know What You Want 26:47 Advice for Your 20s 32:45 How to Show Professionalism Early: Proactivity and Structured Solutions 34:35 What Makes Great Founders 41:08 How VCs Evaluate the ‘Why’: Deep Dives Beyond the Pitch Find Juliana on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/julianabaranowski Follow us on social media for more content https://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshow https://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshow

    46 min

  8. FEB 13

    The Mission of This Podcast: Immigrants Belong At The Table (Weekly Bonus Episode)

    In this week’s bonus episode, I talked about my focus with this podcast since starting season 2, which is to interview more Latinos and more immigrants and share the things we know and think about, not just where we’re from. We belong at the table.

    10 min
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Useful conversations for curious and accountable adults 🪑 what are you bringing to the table today? haveaseat@theadultstableshow.net

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  • Creator
    Fernanda Rodrigues
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fernanda Rodrigues
  • Show Website
    The Adults' Table