Auntecdotes

Heidi Frei
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Auntecdotes

Hear from aunts who are making a difference in their nieces' and nephews' lives. Learn how you can connect with your nieces and nephews and become the favorite aunt.

  1. 03/30/2023

    Miss Boston, Arcadia Ewell, Shares Tips to Prepare Our Nieces & Nephews for College & to Spot Signs of Dating Violence

    Arcadia Ewell recently earned the title of Miss Boston and is competing for Miss Massachusetts in July. Arcadia is a first-generation high school graduate who is now pursuing a PhD in Developmental Psychology. She’s a published children's book author and playwright and a successful content creator. She shares resources for students applying to higher education and provides realistic depictions of life as a graduate student with her social media followers. As a stalking survivor, she advocates for Dating and Domestic Violence awareness and prevention. I am excited to have Arcadia with us today to help us aunts navigate some of these topics with our nieces and nephews and learn from her experiences. Connect with Arcadia: Website: www.arcadiaewell.com Instagram: @arcadiaewell or @missbostonorg Tik Tok About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on Instagram If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts In This Episode: 1:36 More about Arcadia's journey to becoming Miss Boston 3:12 Arcadia's volunteer work with the rape crisis center 6:25 How us aunts can spot warning signs or relationship abuse with our nieces and nephews 8:50 How early we should start having conversations with our nieces and nephews about red flags to watch for 10:32 Tips to approach the topic of relationship abuse with our nieces and nephews 12:08 How college has changed since many of us aunts have been in school 14:50 How we can help our nieces and nephews with their college application requirements 17:11 Arcadia shares more about her experience with the Miss America program and what we can do if our niece is interested 20:09 How we can support our nieces and nephews in learning about career options and help them find the right fit 21:50 Arcadia's advice on how we can support and encourage our nieces' and nephews' dreams 23:16 Where you can connect with Arcadia

    25 min

  2. 02/14/2023

    I Feel Love From My Nieces & Nephews

    While I don't have romantic love again this year on Valentine's Day, I can always count on my nieces and nephew to make me feel loved. Here are a few special moments from the last year. About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on Instagram If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts

    6 min

  3. 01/26/2023

    A Niece’s Perspective: Kellina Powell’s Aunt Teaches Her to Follow Her Dreams and Always Keep Going, No Matter How Difficult Things Are

    Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know, Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person. She became deaf at the age of four. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business, while launching her book. Kellina’s aunt has made an impact on her life by helping Kellina when she was bullied in school, even showing up to pick her up in a fancy red car. Her aunt introduced her to the world of travel and instills the importance of traveling when you are young. She also showed Kellina it is possible to live her career dreams and start her own business and other life lessons. In addition, Kellina inspires her aunt with all she has accomplished in her young life with her own business and writing a book, Every Day I am Just Deaf. Kellina also shares tips for us aunts who may have nieces or nephews who are being bullied in school. Read transcripts Connect With Kellina: Website Instagram LinkedIn About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on Instagram If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts

    18 min

  4. 01/12/2023

    Aunt Manisha Tare Finds Her Adventurous Spirit and Travels to Pretend Land With Her Niece

    Aunt Manisha Tare is inspired by her fearless eight-year-old niece. From watching her niece's stand-up comedy routine at school to participating in creative projects with her, like creating a mock aquarium and art exhibit, Manisha finds her adventurous spirit. Her niece reminds her that you can play, even as an adult. Manisha loves being an aunt and believes it is an important role in children's lives, saying, "They get an extra person to nurture their spirit." Manisha Tare is an Embodiment Coach and Mentor for highly sensitive women who want to feel confident setting boundaries and speaking up for themselves in their relationships. She utilizes a trauma informed, somatic approach to help her clients heal insecure attachment and the impacts of early trauma so they no longer carry past baggage into the present. Learn more about her approach, free resources and how you can work with her 1:1 so you can co-create the relationships you desire at manishatare.com. Connect With Manisha: WebsiteInstagramPodcastYouTubeFacebookLinkedIn About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on Instagram If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts In This Episode 1:15 What being an aunt means to Manisha 3:08 Some of the things Manisha loves to do with her niece 4:55 Some of Manisha's memories with her niece that were filled with laughter 7:31 Manisha's most meaningful memories with her niece 9:55 Memories Manisha looks forward to making with her niece 11:10 How Manisha sees herself in her niece 12:18 What Manisha has learned from her niece 13:57 What Manisha hopes her niece learns from her 15:13 Advice for other aunts 17:57 Manisha shares more about her podcast The Transform Your Relationship Podcast and her coaching business

    20 min

  5. 11/16/2022

    Aunt Jennifer Nagel Waited a Long Time to Become an Aunt and Never Tires of Hearing "Aunt Jennifer"

    Aunt Jennifer Nagel could not wait to become an aunt and is making the most of every moment with her nieces and nephews ranging in age from 2 to 23. Jennifer had amazing aunts and uncles who had an influence in her life, and she always felt cool hanging out with her aunt. Jennifer enjoys experiencing a variety of traditions with her awesome, big multi-cultural family. Her nieces and nephews have free and adventurous spirits and remind her to relax and enjoy life. In addition to a lot of laughs and quality time, Jennifer also shows her nieces and nephews that they don't have to work in traditional jobs and can take a different path, as she has with creating Success Revolution Society Mastermind Community. She loves being an aunt and never tires of hearing her nieces and nephews call her Aunt Jennifer. Learn More About Jennifer NagelCEO + Connection Queen Jennifer Nagel is an online CEO and founder of the mastermind community, Success Revolution Society. In her 20+ year professional career, she has mastered developing meaningful connections in business. Her signature framework guides professionals and fempreneurs to build genuine, profitable and strategic collaborations so that they can step into the life they imagine on their vision board. Jennifer delivers bold truths with humor and care. Her audiences step away feeling seen, heard, and inspired to take meaningful action. She's the "fun" auntie to nieces and nephews ranging from 2 years to 23 years. She has a large, blended, intercultural family, so she enjoys the range of ages, languages, traditions, hair textures and experiences with her nieces and nephews. Follow Jennifer on Instagram About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on Instagram If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts In This Episode 1:55 How Jennifer felt when she became an aunt 3:35 Special memories with her aunts and uncles 6:05 Difference in relationships with local and long distance nieces and nephews 9:18 How her sister's stepdaughters have opened up a new world of being an aunt to adults 10:30 Jennifer shares more about her awesome, big, multi-cultural family 15:02 Memories with her nieces and nephews that make her laugh 18:29 Most meaningful memories 19:46 Memories she looks forward to making with them 22:28 What Jennifer has learned from her nieces and nephews 23:35 What she hopes they learn from her 25:07 Advice for other aunts

    28 min

  6. 10/05/2022

    Aunt Naomi Geidel Shares a Sense of Adventure With Her Nieces and Nephews

    Naomi Geidel is a teacher and creative creature who loves to support others live out their creative purpose. She loves adventure and currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand. Naomi adores her 7 nieces and 2 nephews and cherishes these relationships as a childless not by choice single. Hear how Aunt Naomi combines her creativity and adventure in her relationship with her nieces and nephews. From arts and craft projects to taking them each on their own adventure when they turn 12, Naomi is a cool aunt. She encourages her nieces and nephews to follow their heart and be brave in their decisions, even if it isn't the popular choice. She admires their courage to stand up for what is right. Connect With Naomi: Naomi Geidel Life Purpose & Transition Coach Instagram Pinterest About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts In This Episode 1:20 Aunt Naomi has the courage to make a career transition and has lived in Indonesia, Japan and now Thailand 1:52 What it means to be an aunt 3:01 Naomi's special memories with her nieces and nephews 5:21 How she engages with her nieces and nephews 7:46 How Naomi sees herself in her nieces and nephews 8:50 What Naomi has learned from her nieces and nephews 9:54 What she has taught them 11:00 Advice for other aunts

    17 min

  7. 09/13/2022

    Aunt Kristin Quiroz Bayona: Be an Example of What is Possible & Believe in Them

    Aunt Kristin Quiroz Bayona's nephews and niece are inspired by her entrepreneurial mindset, and she admires how they follow their passions and break through challenges. Kristin has been an aunt since she was 15 years old and loves spending time with her two nephews and niece providing guidance, support and love. Kristin is a podcast host, coach and speaker who empowers women to use their voice and tell their stories to grow businesses that they love. Connect and learn more about Kristin Quiroz Bayona: https://www.podcastandamplify.com Instagram LinkedIn About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts In This Episode: 1:02 Kristin shares more about her passion to empower women to use their voice and tell their stories to grow businesses they love 2:25 What it means to Kristin to be an aunt 3:31 What it was like to live in the same home as her nephew for eight years 4:43 How Kristin's relationship with her nephew has evolved, now that he is 27 6:34 Kristin's special memories with her niece who is 17 and nephew who is 14 7:55 Kristin shares more about her culture and how all generations support each other 9:34 What Kristin has learned from her nephews and niece 12:36 What her nephews and niece have learned from her 15:55 Advice for other aunts

    20 min

  8. 08/30/2022

    Aunt Colleen Wynia Connects With Her Niece Through Vulnerability

    Colleen Wynia built a strong relationship with her niece through vulnerability. Their beautiful relationship has grown over the years, from childhood to adulthood. Hear how they continue to learn from each other. Colleen Wynia is a Spiritual Intuitive, “Reset Your Vibe” Energy Coach, and the creator of Crystallize Your Vision, a Spiritual program for heart-centered leaders to transform suffering and doubt into Clarity, Confidence & Creativity by Energizing Intuition and Emotional Freedom. Colleen guides people in connecting to their heart's guidance and how to communicate with your Spiritual Cheerleaders for joyous expansion in your purposeful business. Connect With Colleen www.ColleenWynia.com – get her eGuide "8 Best Steps to Raise Your Vibration" and subscribe www.YouTube.com/ColleenWynia https://linktr.ee/colleenwynia About Auntecdotes Connect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form. Subscribe to get the latest episodes. Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts

    24 min
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Hear from aunts who are making a difference in their nieces' and nephews' lives. Learn how you can connect with your nieces and nephews and become the favorite aunt.

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  • Creator
    Heidi Frei
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Heidi Frei
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    Auntecdotes

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