Not Your Average BS

Brendi & Shannon
Not Your Average BS

Not Your Average BS is a podcast hosted by two college friends, Brendi & Shannon, where they discuss topics surrounding activism, health and wellness, career, and more. Each episode will inspire you to create change in your own life or community. New episodes every Monday!

  1. 07/07/2021

    54. The Final Episode: Big Girl Jobs, Moving, What's Next?

    Welcome back to the final episode of the Not your Average BS podcast! On today's episode we talk about our new jobs, moving to Washington, DC, and what comes next for us.  Brendi & I will be starting our own new shows in an effort to explore our own interest while always remaining best friends.  We have loved creating this show every week and hope to have your support in our future projects  The Catalyst Co Keep up with us on Instagram

    56 min

  2. 04/22/2021

    53. Celebrating Earth Day: 3 Practical Tips For a More Sustainable Future

    Happy Thursday! Bonus episode for you to celebrate Earth Day. Remember, we need a million people in this movement doing things imperfectly rather than trying to get it all perfect!

    24 min

  3. 04/12/2021

    51. The Power of Poetry: Spoken Word and Teaching Black History with Nick Courmon

    Happy Monday! In today's episode, Brendi sits down with Nick Courmon, a spoken word artist, workshop facilitator, and motivational speaker. Nick talks about how he grew to love poetry, intersectionality, and the Civil Rights Movement, sharing and learning Black History, and going viral and gaining a TikTok following of 88k+. Nick uses his passion and poetry to teach African American History, address a myriad of social issues, and advocate for mental health awareness. Appetizer: At the Dark End of the Street Keep up with Nick: Website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inquiries: notyouravgbs@gmail.com

    56 min

  4. 03/29/2021

    50. Health, Sustainability, & Being a Work in Progress with Cassidy Putney

    Happy Monday friends! Today you have just Shannon the mic to chat all things health and sustainability with Cassidy Putney! Cassidy Putney wears multiple hats including being an entrepreneur in the sustainability industry, serving as the lead instructor at CycleBar Matthews, boxing trainer at 9Rounds Mint Hill, dog mom, daughter, finance and so much more.  In today's episode, Cassidy and I touch on a lot of things from taking charge of your health to taking one step at a time towards a more sustainable lifestyle. As the title reads, Cassidy opens up about her journey to recognizing that we are all just working in progress living our own human experience.  I hope more than anything you all gain from this episode that we are allowed to be passionate about many different areas of life and to run with those passions as long as you can! Cassidy holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy and environmental sustainability from Rochester Institute of Technology. She co-founded (in 2015) and served as the Director of Sustainability for Impact Earth until 2020. She designed Impact Earth’s first education-based program for k-12 schools in 2017, created Impact Earth Composting in 2018, and led the team to work on consulting contracts with municipalities and corporate organizations alike. Cassidy currently consults with Impact Earth on a project basis and is still a part-owner of the Rochester-based company. Cassidy's Instagram  Green Hows Consulting Website Green How's Consulting Instagram Impact Earth

    1h 23m

  5. 03/22/2021

    49. Life Updates & How to Deal with Burnout

    Happy Monday! We know we've been gone for a few weeks, but we're back. Tune in to today's episode to find out where we have been, how we're feeling about graduation right around the corner, and how we have navigated and dealt with burnout. Appetizer: Vitamin-D (go outside!!) & Headspace Burnout Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-burnout-symptoms-and-causes-3144516 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/08/974787023/burnout-isnt-just-exhaustion-heres-how-to-deal-with-it https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout-recovery#signs Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inquiries: notyouravgbs@gmail.com

    49 min

  6. 02/22/2021

    48. Changing the World One Block at a Time with Deborah Woolard

    Welcome back to another Monday with us! This week, we sit down to talk with Deborah Woolard, who is the founder of Block Love CLT and motivational speaker. Block Love CLT is our organization pick for Black History Month and we talk about how Deborah came to found it, why you should ask a community what they need instead of assuming, and the importance of helping our houseless neighbors. You can support Block Love CLT by making a donation on their website here, or by donating to the Amazon Wishlist here. Be sure to send us a screenshot or DM of your donation so we can match it! Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inquiries: notyouravgbs@gmail.com

    50 min

  7. 02/15/2021

    47. Believing in your Vision: Becoming an Author & CEO with Candace Chambers

    Happy Monday and welcome back to another episode of NYABS!  Today we sit down with Candace Chambers, a current Ph.D. Student at UNC Charlotte! Chambers has an impressive list of accomplishments including self-publishing her own book, being named a 30 under 30 literacy leader internationally, and serving as a composition instructor for those who are incarcerated.  In today's episode, we break down the impact of literacy in communities across the country as well as how to turn your vision into reality through utilizing tools like Youtube. Candace comes from a family of educators, so it is no surprise that she herself has landed in the field. But Candace is utilizing a digital strategy to cast a wider net to those who need it most.  Let us know how you like today's episode! Buy Candace's Book Candace Chambers Instagram Educational Writing Services LLC Candace's Personal Website  Candace Chambers Youtube ALSO: In honor of Black History Month, we are partnering with a local Black-Founded Charlotte non-profit that's mission is to provide restoration and resources to those facing hardship in the community. Each time you donate or purchase an item off the amazon wish list, we will match it! Block Love CLT Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inquiries: notyouravgbs@gmail.com

    45 min

  8. 02/08/2021

    46. Impact over Income: Building an Anti-Racism Platform with Natajia Miller

    Happy Monday friends! Welcome to another episode of the podcast, we're so happy you pressed play. We sat down with Bahama's native, Natajia Miller to talk all things anti-racism.  Natajia Miller is the Founder of Mind Fro Travel, a company dedicated to dismantling racism in all areas. Natajia works with corporations and entrepreneurs through virtual or in-person speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching sessions to break down media stereotypes and misconceptions about race.  When she's no on her quest to a Nobel Peace Prize, Natajia helps run her family business which includes taking tourist to see the infamous swimming pigs of the Bahama's. Sit back and prepared to be amazed the Natajia's accomplishments only to realize, she hasn't even reached her peak! ALSO: In honor of Black History Month, we are partnering with a local Black-Founded Charlotte non-profit that's mission is to provide restoration and resources to those facing hardship in the community. Each time you donate or purchase an item off the amazon wish list, we will match it! Block Love CLT Natajia Miller's website to book a session or explore other options Natajia's Youtube  Natajia's Facebook Natajia's Instagram Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inquiries: notyouravgbs@gmail.com

    59 min
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Not Your Average BS is a podcast hosted by two college friends, Brendi & Shannon, where they discuss topics surrounding activism, health and wellness, career, and more. Each episode will inspire you to create change in your own life or community. New episodes every Monday!

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  • Creator
    Brendi & Shannon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 174825
  • Show Website
    Not Your Average BS

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