Friendshipable Terri + Manya

What are the benefits of having a female mentor--in business or in life?We sat down with Melissa Snow to discuss how to find a community to support you and how to create genuine connections. We talked about the role of networking (it's not just about making connections), the value in finding someone who believes in you, and who you trust, to be a mentor, and how women mentors offer particular advantages to other women. And, spoiler alert, a mentor doesn't have to be someone who is farther alo...

As we get older, our friendship circles often get smaller. We know who we are. Truths come out. We look for comfort. We seek stability and will let go of things, including friendships, that don't feel balanced. Listen in on our conversations with transformational book coach Susie Schaefer, who counts many of her clients as life-affirming friends. She believes books are a gateway to creating a movement and empowers storytelles to be part of a global conversation and create a ripple effect for ...

Why are we sometimes so afraid to use our voices?Our voice sets us apart from other mammals, yet we can be so afraid to use it. For fear that our ideas will not be interesting enough or not have enough value. Even among our friends.Listen in on our conversation with voice coach Erin Roberts as we talk about how our hearts and minds live in our bodies until we speak. And how it is up to each one of us to say what matter is on our mind and what matters to us to be seen fully by those who love u...

Have you ever thought about the benefits of working out with a friend?Listen in on our conversation with personal trainer Sarah Parise as we discuss how our friends can keep us accountable to our exercise programs and can encourage us to be more adventurous. We talked about how to start small with an exercise program if you are starting from scratch and how to build a consistent exercise habit.Sarah Parise is an ACE Certified personal trainer, a postpartum wellness specialist, yoga instructor...

Have you ever considered the power of mentoring in catapulting leaders to all-star status? Beyond just being a guiding hand, it can be a powerful tool in fostering authentic leadership and team development.In this episode, we talk about the essence of female mentorship and why it is crucial in today's professional landscape. With our guest, Sharlee Lyons, we explore how mentoring goes beyond traditional roles, shifting from being the "sage on the stage" to a "guide on the side." It's not sole...

From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff on how confidence can be the antidote to feelings of isolation in disconnect in our relationships, with fun and confidence coach Tamara Pflug.We are wired for survival. Our brains are on the lookout for danger, that is how it keeps us alive. Being part of a tribe is safety, and there is value for us in feeling seen and heard. We can train our brains to feel confident and that strengthens our friendships.Tamara Pflug is your Swiss fun & confidence ...