Champagne Confidential

Danielle Poore And Valerie Shivers
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  • Self-Improvement
  • Biweekly

Champagne Confidential is unfiltered conversation featuring thoughtful discussions around business, motherhood, and mindset. Hosted by a psychotherapist and a lawyer, each episode unpacks the realities behind modern life, relationships, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and burnout, offering thoughtful insight into what it really takes to hold it all together. Smart, grounded, and a little bit indulgent, this is where elevated conversation meets real life. Pour yourself a glass and join the conversation!

  1. 2d ago

    A Case For Another Pour

    On this episode of Champagne Confidential, we're going beyond the headlines and opening up a much bigger conversation. The inspiration behind CC has always been the intersection of our professional worlds: Val's experience as an attorney and Danielle's work as a therapist. We often find ourselves looking at what's happening in the world, the cases making headlines, and how they challenge the way we think about our roles as parents. This time, we're discussing the highly publicized Cornell 7 case. Not from a place of personal judgment or taking sides, but through the lens of parenthood. What does this conversation bring up about the world our children are growing up in? How do we prepare both our sons and daughters to navigate the complexities of their futures? And where does the responsibility lie? We explore the roles that parents, educational institutions, and the broader community play in shaping the next generation. What are we teaching our children about accountability, respect, relationships, and responsibility? And how do we make sure we're having the conversations that matter before the headlines force us to? Because raising the next generation isn't the responsibility of one person or one institution. It's a collective effort. So pour yourself a glass, join the conversation, and let's look beyond the headlines to the bigger questions that deserve our attention.

  2. 2d ago

    From Full Pour to a Little More Freedom

    On this episode of Champagne Confidential, we're talking about one of the biggest shifts in parenting: the moment when our kids go from needing us to wanting to spend time with us. It's that bittersweet stage when the hands-on parenting years start to evolve, independence becomes the goal, and we realize our role is changing. How do we prepare our kids for the real world while still keeping the connection we've worked so hard to build? How do we teach responsibility, encourage independence, allow them to make mistakes, and navigate the growing pains without feeling like we're losing our place in their lives? We get into the lessons that come with letting go, the importance of giving our kids room to figure things out, and the balance between being a parent who sets boundaries and someone they actually want to come to. Because ultimately, we're not just raising children who can function independently; we're raising people who will hopefully choose to keep us in their lives long after they no longer need us to. It's a little letting go, a little growing up, and a whole lot of figuring it out along the way. So pour yourself a glass. Here's to raising kids who don't just need us, but choose us.

  3. Oct 23

    Uncorking Your Brand: Marketing That Matters

    Starting a business is one thing. Figuring out how to market it? That’s a whole different story. 🥂 In this episode of Champagne Confidential, we’re breaking down the world of marketing for business owners, especially those who are just starting out and wondering where to begin. From building your brand and finding your audience to deciding which strategies are actually worth your time and money, we’re sharing practical tips to help you market your business with confidence. We’re also getting candid about some of the questionable marketing tactics and experiences we’ve encountered along the way. What should you look out for? Which red flags should make you pause before signing a contract or investing in a service? And how do you know if a marketing strategy is truly helping your business grow? Whether you’re launching your first business, trying to get more eyes on your brand, or simply feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there, this conversation will help you cut through the noise, avoid costly mistakes, and focus on strategies that make sense for your business. Because marketing doesn’t have to be complicated, and you don’t need to do everything at once to get started. Sometimes, the smartest move is knowing where to put your energy, where to invest your money, and what to leave behind. Pour yourself a glass, bring your questions, and let’s talk marketing. 🥂

  4. Oct 11

    A Fresh Pour: It's Never Too Late to Refill

    Why do we sometimes wait until midlife to make a change? Maybe it takes a certain season of life to realize that what once felt right no longer does. Maybe after years of showing up for everyone else, we finally start asking ourselves, What do I want? In this episode of Champagne Confidential, we’re reframing the idea of a midlife crisis and turning it into something much more empowering: a midlife refill. A chance to reassess, rediscover ourselves, and make room for what truly brings us happiness. We’re talking about recognizing when something no longer fits, finding the courage to take that first step, and giving ourselves permission to choose a different path. Because whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, 60s, or anywhere in between, you’re never too old or too far along to start over. You don’t have to stay in a life that no longer feels right simply because it’s the one you’ve always known. So pour yourself a glass and join us for a conversation about change, courage, and the freedom to reset. Because life is too short to spend it waiting for the right time to be happy. Maybe the reset you’ve been waiting for isn’t a crisis at all. Maybe it’s your refill. 🥂

  5. Oct 1

    Pour Yourself A Perspective: Modern Femininity & Raising the Next Generation

    In this episode of Champagne Confidential, we’re uncorking a conversation that has been everywhere, the viral Sydney Sweeney ad and the very different messages people are taking away from it. What does the conversation really say about femininity in the modern world? What does it mean to be a feminist today and can we embrace femininity without feeling like we have to choose between strength and softness, independence and partnership, ambition and family? Over a glass of champagne, we’re looking at the conversation from multiple sides and asking bigger questions about the roles men and women play in moving society forward. We’re talking about changing expectations, the pressure women feel to do it all, and whether the definition of empowerment has evolved along with us. And because we’re moms, we’re bringing the conversation home. What responsibility do we have in raising sons and daughters who understand boundaries, self-respect, accountability, and the importance of stopping to think before acting? How do we teach our children to respect themselves and one another while navigating an increasingly complicated world? It’s a conversation about femininity, feminism, motherhood, masculinity, boundaries, and the values we hope to pass on to the next generation. Pour the champagne and join us because this one is definitely worth a conversation.

  6. Sep 29

    Aged to Perfection: Lessons From 25

    What would you say to your 25-year-old self? In this episode, we’re taking a trip back to a time when the dreams were big, the bank accounts were small, and somehow, we still believed we could make anything happen. We reflect on our entrepreneurial spirits, the crazy things we did to make money, the hustle mentality that pushed us forward, and the creativity it took to make ends meet while navigating college, life, and figuring out who we wanted to become. At 25, we didn’t have all the answers. We were experimenting, taking risks, chasing opportunities, and sometimes doing things that, looking back, make us say, “What were we thinking?” But underneath it all was an undeniable drive, a belief that if we worked hard enough, stayed resilient enough, and kept going, we could create the life we imagined. This conversation is about the struggles, the lessons, the ambition, and the beautiful naivety of believing the world was ours to figure out. Because sometimes, the person you were at 25, broke, ambitious, fearless, and willing to try almost anything had a little more wisdom than you realized. So, what would you tell your 25-year-old self?

  7. Sep 22

    The New Pour: Rethinking Gender Roles, Marriage & Motherhood

    We fought for the right to have careers, build businesses, be independent, and create lives beyond traditional gender roles. And we did it. But somewhere along the way, did “having it all” turn into doing it all? In this episode of Champagne Confidential, we’re talking about the changing roles of men and women and what happens when the expectations of the past collide with the realities of modern life. We dive into the invisible mental load, the responsibilities we still tend to divide into “masculine” and “feminine” roles, and what it looks like to redefine partnership when both people are working, parenting, managing a household, and trying to have a life of their own. We also take a deeper look at burnout and mental health, including the Lindsay Clancy case and the difficult conversation around postpartum mental health, the pressures of motherhood, and what can happen when serious mental-health struggles intersect with overwhelming expectations and caregiving. And then there’s the next generation. How are we navigating these changing roles with our kids? What are we teaching our sons and daughters about work, relationships, responsibility, independence, and what it means to be a man or a woman today? Because maybe the answer isn't going back to the old roles or expecting women to simply keep adding more to their plates. Maybe it's time to create something new. And, of course, we’ll raise a glass to the champagne problems that come with figuring it all out. 🥂

  8. Sep 15

    Bubbles Around The World: Wellness Hacks To The Half!

    Champagne Confidential is back! And this time, we’re popping the cork on all things health hacks, wellness trends, go-tos, and hard passes, sharing what’s actually working for us, what we’re loving, and what we’re leaving behind. Of course, no Champagne Confidential conversation is complete without a little Disney magic. This episode, we’re sipping on Once Upon a Vine, a Disney staple for us that feels like the perfect celebratory pour after a run. 🍾 We’re also getting ready for something VERY exciting! We’re talking all about our upcoming Fun Before the Run event at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where we’ll be going IG LIVE for the first time ever!  Plus, we’re taking you along for a little Champagne Around the World, ending with a special announcement we’ve been dying to share. Grab your favorite glass, settle in, and come sip, laugh, and chat with us on this week’s Champagne Confidential!

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Champagne Confidential is unfiltered conversation featuring thoughtful discussions around business, motherhood, and mindset. Hosted by a psychotherapist and a lawyer, each episode unpacks the realities behind modern life, relationships, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and burnout, offering thoughtful insight into what it really takes to hold it all together. Smart, grounded, and a little bit indulgent, this is where elevated conversation meets real life. Pour yourself a glass and join the conversation!

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  • Creator
    Danielle Poore And Valerie Shivers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Danielle Poore And Valerie Shivers
  • Show Website
    Champagne Confidential