Life of And

Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media
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The Life of And podcast is for high-achieving women and working parents who are ready to stop living a life of “have to” and start designing a life they actually want. It’s a space where we talk honestly about the things we’re often afraid to admit — even to ourselves. The exhaustion. The ambition. The loneliness. The joy. The tension of wanting more without losing yourself in the process. If you’re in the thick of it — feeling stretched, tired, hopeful, driven — this is your invitation to take a breath, get real, and find your way back to your own Life of And.

  1. 5d ago

    Burnout Isn't About Being Busy. It's About Feeling No Progress.

    You've been told you can't have it all, but maybe that's not quite the problem. The real problem is nobody ever taught you how to measure what any of it actually costs. This episode is a replay of Tiffany's appearance on Workday Playdate, the podcast hosted by her friend Erin Diehl. In it, Tiffany and Erin work through the questions ambitious women carry into every day but rarely say out loud: What do you do when you've stopped dreaming because you don't have the capacity to want anything new? How do you know if something really isn't your season, or if you're just afraid to make room for it? What's the actual cost of the choices you've already made, and are you allowed to feel resentful about them? And when a raise finally comes through, should any of it go toward buying your time back? Tiffany breaks down the difference between "I can't" and "I don't know how." One is a dead end. The other is a starting point. She explains why burnout has nothing to do with being busy and everything to do with putting in the same effort and feeling no progress, and why every yes deserves to be measured with the same honesty as a budget. She also names the three tasks she outsources before anything else, and tells the story of the twenty-minute conversation that talked a CEO out of quitting her job. You'll walk away knowing how to: Tell the difference between "I can't" and "I don't know how," and use it to move forward instead of stalling outMeasure the real size of a "yes" before you say itBuild a "not now" list instead of giving up on an idea for goodOwn the cost of a choice you made instead of quietly resenting itOutsource the three tasks that give back the most time for the least effort This is not a conversation about having it all. It's about deciding, on purpose, what's actually yours to carry. For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  For more from Erin: Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itserindiehl/?hl=en  Learn more: https://www.itserindiehl.com/  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (06:41) Setting the intention with abundance (10:30) The stat about working moms that stops you cold (14:04) "I can't" vs "I don't know how" (18:26) How to measure the size of your yes (23:03) The CEO who was 20 minutes away from quitting (27:39) The real cost of every yes (29:41) The holy trinity of outsourcing (33:23) Why "Dear Working Mom" never apologizes (36:06) Why systems beat discipline (41:03) What burnout actually means (47:50) The question your best people need you to ask Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  Created in partnership with Share Your Genius Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

  2. Aug 27

    The Trap Every High-Achieving Mom Falls Into

    For working moms, the line between work and home can feel almost invisible. Parenting tasks enter the workday, professional responsibilities follow us home, and the mental tabs rarely close. Tiffany Sauder reflects on research about working parents and the personal choices behind the statistics. She explains why the challenge may be bigger than time management. When women stop dreaming, expect perfection from every pursuit, or make being needed part of their identity, the result can feel like a problem of the soul. She also examines the hidden cost of carrying the mental load, filtering every interaction through a role, and moving too quickly to experience life fully. Creating white space can feel uncomfortable, but it gives us room to grow alongside our families instead of losing ourselves within the responsibilities we carry. The conversation closes with a reminder Tiffany received as a young working mother: Do not let your career make your most personal decisions for you. Slow down, imagine the life you want 20 years from now, and allow that future to inform the choices you make today. What You’ll Learn Why working moms may stop dreamingHow achievement can work against usWhy the mental load becomes an identityWhat white space makes possible Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:29) The lunch that changed how she thinks about family size (02:14) Pew's big finding: work and home have no boundary anymore (05:10) Two-career homes outnumber one-income homes (06:58) The real problem isn't time anymore (09:45) Why achievers can't settle for just a little (11:23) Why we hoard the mental load as our identity (15:33) How being seen only as "mom" limits your relationships (17:22) Training your brain for better decisions (21:24) The data on why fear fades as kids get older (23:47) Don't let your career decide  For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com   Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  Created in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

  3. Aug 20

    How to Teach Kids Financial Literacy Through Everyday Money Decisions

    Financial literacy is not something you either inherit or miss forever. It is a vocabulary you can learn, practice, and pass along to the people around you. Tiffany Sauder shares how her father intentionally developed his financial knowledge and changed the starting point for their entire family. She also explains how she is continuing that work with her own daughters through conversations about college costs, 529 savings, taxes, interest, investing, and debt. These lessons do not require formal classes or complicated systems. Everyday financial decisions can become opportunities to help children understand how money works, evaluate tradeoffs, and make future choices with greater confidence. Tiffany also reflects on improving how she manages operating funds and why financial literacy deserves attention before money problems make it urgent. What You’ll Learn How one person can change a family’s financial vocabularyWhy children should understand the money saved on their behalfHow to discuss college costs, scholarships, and debt honestlyWays everyday banking can teach children about interestThis episode is brought to you by First Internet Bank. They're 100% virtual, which means you can open an account, move money, or reach a real person from your phone — at 9pm if that's what works. That's why I bank with them. Open your account here: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:27) Why financial literacy matters (03:35) Where to start finance talks with your family (07:54) On financing Element Three’s acquisition(09:37) How to prepare for college decisions with your kids (12:06) Weighing the real cost of college (14:50) Make idle money productive for you (17:15) Start working on your money before it feels urgent (18:01) Practice talking about money (19:00) Money as a tool for influence For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com   Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  Created in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

  4. Aug 13

    What to Say When You Freeze, Get Overlooked, or Get Underpaid

    You've been told to "just be more confident." But confidence isn't something you either have or you don't. It's a muscle, and it gets built before the moment demands it. In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Brian Kavicky, sales and leadership coach at Lushin and her mentor of fifteen years, to work through the questions women carry into every room but rarely say out loud: What do you do when you freeze mid-sentence? When someone takes credit for your idea? When you know you should speak up but can't make yourself do it? When the salary offer comes in low and you don't know if you're allowed to push back? Brian breaks down the difference between feedback and criticism — one gives you something to fix; the other can't. He explains why ambition shows up in behavior while self-promotion shows up in posture, and why almost nobody is actually self-promoting even though almost everybody is worried about it. He also names the single behavior behind most of the gender pay gap: women accept the first offer. Men don't. You'll walk away knowing how to: Tell real feedback from criticism, and what to do with eachSpeak up when your idea gets credited to someone elseState your accomplishments as fact without it feeling like braggingUse "I am" statements to rewire how you show up under pressureAsk for more money without risk This is not a conversation about being more polished. It's about having the right words for the right moment. Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.  For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (04:17) The difference between Too direct and too soft feedback (07:12) How to ask for actionable feedback (09:01) When criticism is about insecurity (12:07) Being visible without self-promotion (19:00) What to do when someone repeats your idea (22:48) Calling out bias in the room (24:56) How to stop freezing when challenged (26:21) “I am” phrases for confidence (30:26) What to do when self-doubt takes over (32:40) Asking for more money (36:26) Confidence comes from getting specific Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.Created in partnership with Share Your Genius Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

  5. Aug 6

    Back-to-School Reset: A Working Mom's Playbook

    What if the next season of your life felt less reactive and more intentional because you took time to prepare for it before it arrived? In this solo episode, Tiffany shares the practical reset she uses whenever life shifts into a new season. Whether you’re heading into back-to-school routines, a busy quarter at work, or simply feeling stretched across career, family, and home, Tiffany offers a framework for creating stability before life starts making decisions for you. She also opens up about a recent season that forced her to trade long-term planning for daily progress, reminding us that recognizing whether you’re in survival mode or ready to build again is one of the most important forms of self-awareness. Instead of chasing the impossible goal of “doing it all,” Tiffany explains how intentional priorities, weekly planning rhythms, family meetings, and supportive home systems can help ambitious women lead with more clarity and less chaos. This episode will leave you with practical tools to navigate transition, protect what matters most, and step into your next season with greater confidence and purpose. What You’ll Learn How to tell whether you’re in a season of triage or planning, and why it mattersA practical framework for turning your goals into priorities that actually fit your calendar and your lifeWhy weekly planning and family meetings reduce stress, improve communication, and keep everyone alignedHow to set up your home and routines to support your priorities, not create more chaos Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:46) Reset your systems for back-to-school (02:49) When life disrupts your plans (04:20) Uncertainty requires shorter planning horizons (05:40) Are you overwhelmed or simply disorganized? (07:10) Shift from triage to intentional planning (08:44) Turn goals into actionable priorities (09:49) Align your family’s priorities together (10:53) Plan next week before it starts (11:49) Use family meetings to reduce anxiety (13:16) Prepare your home for school routines (18:00) Staying present for a milestone year Like this episode? Check out more in the series: The Two Essential Family Meetings You Need on Your Calendar: https://youtu.be/ayEsveaQ4-c How to Set Real Priorities (Not Just More Goals) in 2026: https://youtu.be/G0oQjp39kho  For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com   Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  Created in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

  6. Jul 30

    Stop Managing Money. Start Building Wealth.

    What if building wealth is less about chasing a bigger number and more about creating stability, choices, and the freedom to say yes? In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Nicole Lorch, President of First Internet Bank, to make conversations about money, wealth, and lending feel less intimidating. They explain the difference between managing what comes in and goes out each month and paying attention to the long-term stability you are building for yourself and your family. Nicole shares why building wealth often requires choices that look different from what everyone else is doing. She also takes listeners behind the scenes of lending, explaining what bankers consider, why your financial history matters, and how a trusted lender can help you pursue opportunities like growing a business or buying an asset. This conversation offers a welcoming starting point for women who want to feel more confident with money. You do not need to know every financial term. You can begin by learning the language, asking questions, and using money as a tool to create greater security, freedom, and abundance. What You’ll Learn The difference between managing income and building long-term wealthWhy financial stability can create more freedom, generosity, and choiceWhat lenders look for when deciding whether someone is bankableHow to build confidence by learning the language of money and asking better questions Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:13) The shift from income to long-term wealth (05:00) Defining what wealth means for your life (08:05) Why different outcomes require different choices (13:18) When the right decision still feels lonely (17:23) What it really means to be bankable (18:58) How lenders evaluate debt and income (21:17) Using secured cards to build credit (22:56) What happens behind a lending decision (25:43) Why a fast answer matters in business (32:01) The five Cs every borrower should understand (37:16) Where women can begin building financial confidence Ready to Put Your Money to Work? Learn More About First Internet Bank Here: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank  Join the Event Waitlist: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/event-waitlist Like this episode? Check out more in the series: The Budget Questions You’ve Been Too Afraid to Ask: https://youtu.be/QMeyEZXozAAStop Looking Wealthy. Start Building Wealth.: https://youtu.be/Cfwewqby9HE Money Confessions: What Women Really Think About Time, Guilt, and Financial Freedom: https://youtu.be/m3fnoNDOp-A How to Stop Doing It All and Start Living Your Life: https://youtu.be/MJLq7zdH2NU Why Smart Women Still Feel Unsure About Money (And How To Change That): https://youtu.be/h5tayXL1HxI  For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com   For more from Nicole: Follow Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-lorch/ Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  Ready to Put Your Money to Work? Learn More Here: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank Created in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

  7. Jul 23

    Replay: 5 Tools For When You Feel Scattered, Stuck or Behind

    What if feeling scattered isn’t a sign that you’re failing, but a signal that your life needs better systems instead of more hustle? In this episode, Tiffany shares five practical tools she uses when life feels overwhelming, priorities are competing, and she is no longer confident that her time is going toward the right things. From making the unknowns known and creating explicit expectations to defining personal minimums, setting clearer goals, and building a simple “cookbook” of repeatable behaviors, she explains how to move out of paralysis and back into focused action. This conversation is not about doing more or creating a perfect routine. It is about building enough clarity and structure to keep moving forward when work, family, relationships, health, and household responsibilities all need your attention. Tiffany also shares how unrealistic goals can create a cycle of failure and restarting, why minimums help you stay consistent during difficult weeks, and how taking responsibility for your current outcomes gives you more power to change them. What You'll Learn How to make the unknowns known so overwhelm feels more manageableWhy personal minimums help you stay consistent during your hardest weeksHow to turn big goals into repeatable behaviors you can actually trackWhy taking responsibility for your current outcomes gives you more power to change them Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:03) When every priority starts competing at once(03:54) How overwhelm turns into paralysis(08:28) Making the unknowns known(11:29) Why minimums work better than maximum effort(14:32) The relationship minimums that keep you connected(17:34) When specific goals create unnecessary pressure(20:06) Building a cookbook for consistent progress(23:23) The daily behaviors shaping your bigger priorities(26:59) How taking responsibility gives you more agency(33:11) Resetting your focus for a new season For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  Created in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

  8. Jul 16

    3 Steps to Nail Your Pricing

    What if the price you’re afraid to say out loud is the thing keeping your work, your business, and your life smaller than they need to be? In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with longtime mentor and executive coach Brian Kavicky of Lushin to talk about pricing, money, and the discomfort that comes with naming the value of your work. Together, they explore why capable women often undercharge, pre-discount, or accept what is offered instead of deciding what their time, skill, and impact are actually worth. Tiffany and Brian get into how poor pricing creates downstream problems, why lowering your price can damage trust, and how setting a clear floor before the conversation helps you stop negotiating against yourself. This episode gives listeners a practical way to think about value, confidence, and market feedback so they can build more capacity, more sustainability, and a fuller Life Of And. You’ll walk away with a framework to: Build more confidence around naming the value of your workKnow your bottom line before you’re in a money conversationReplace automatic discounts with smarter, value-based tradeoffsUse the buyer’s perspective to price from impact, not insecurity Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.  For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:49) Why pricing feels so personal (03:43) Ability to pay vs. willingness to pay (05:38) When bad pricing costs the business (07:02) Setting your floor before the conversation (08:35) Why discounting can break trust (11:30) Trading terms without shrinking your value (13:04) How to price in a new market (13:58) Finding your real price ceiling (16:25) Why women need to negotiate the number (19:26) What your price communicates about quality (24:09) Three steps to raise your rates Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.Created in partnership with Share Your Genius Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

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The Life of And podcast is for high-achieving women and working parents who are ready to stop living a life of “have to” and start designing a life they actually want. It’s a space where we talk honestly about the things we’re often afraid to admit — even to ourselves. The exhaustion. The ambition. The loneliness. The joy. The tension of wanting more without losing yourself in the process. If you’re in the thick of it — feeling stretched, tired, hopeful, driven — this is your invitation to take a breath, get real, and find your way back to your own Life of And.

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  • Creator
    Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    348
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media
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