Genn and Millie

Week 72

In Week 72, Genn and Millie hold a mid-year check in. They discuss how their intentions for the year have changed in light of all 2020 has brought so far. They also share about a recent conversation on complimentary partnerships and the power of having the right people in your corner.  
 
Follow Up: 
-How has your word of the year been different from its initial intent?  
-Take some time to do your own mid-year check in. What in your life is working right now? What is not working? For those elements not working, what can you do about it? What do you want to do about it?
-Identify your most powerful partners. Who creates safe spaces for you to have honest dialogue about your own personal growth? Be courageous and share your mid-year check in with them for feedback and accountability.  
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
 

Week 71

In Week 71, Genn and Millie talk about the recent shift in our world to understand the impact of racism and implicit bias. They share their reactions to what has been happening, as well as how their strengths have functioned in this pivotal moment in time. 
 
Follow Up: 
-Acknowledge and audit your own self and your privilege. Think through ways you can wield your privilege to advocate for a more just and equitable society. Then take action. 
-Take some time to reflect on how your strengths have been function during this time. Which strengths are slipping into the basement? Which are being propelled to he balcony? How can you aim your strengths through your actions of advocacy? 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 70

In Week 70, Genn and Millie sit down for a conversation with the amazing JC Joyce. They talk with JC about team dynamics, the importance of strengths spotting, and practical ways to keep engaging in one's own strengths learning and growth. 
 
Follow Up: 
-JC challenged us to start our days with an intention on our strengths. When you begin your day, physically write out your strengths to bring your attention to them and see how you might aim them for the day's work. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 69

In Week 69, Genn and Millie hearken back to an earlier conversation in Week 49 about their DBT Houses. They adapt and shift their original houses to create their houses in quarantine. 
 
Follow Up: 
-Create or revisit your DBT house and make adjustments to it in light of this season of quarantine. Consider adding boundaries you have put in place, local businesses you have supported, ways you are growing intentionally, what media and art you are relying upon, and more. Then, send us your new/adjusted house. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 68

In Week 68, Genn and Millie discuss some hypotheses regarding the domains of strengths. They talk about the 4 Pillars of Meaning: Belonging, Purpose, Storytelling, and Transcendence by Emily Esfahani Smith. 
 
Follow Up: 
-Read through the mentioned article about the 4 Pillars of Meaning found HERE. Reflect on what each of these four pillars mean to you and how you see them showing up in your life during this season. 
-JOIN US! Our Genn and Millie listener zoom call is scheduled or Thursday May 7, 2020 at 4pm CST. To join our call, reach out to Ally or Tess for the link! 
-Continued: Support local! Choose one local business to support in some way this week. Share with us that business so we can give them a shout out. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
 

Week 67

In Week 67, Genn and Millie talk about the concept of 'hope' and 'false hope'. They discuss the reality of living in hope, and compare it to the concept of optimism. They also give small business shout-outs!
 
Follow Up: 
-What does hope mean to you? How do you define this word? 
-How are you currently living in hope? 
-What other words do you believe are overused? 
-Continued: Support local! Choose one local business to support in some way this week. Share with us that business so we can give them a shout out. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 66

In Week 66, Genn and Millie talk about the expectations we are placing on ourselves during this season. They share about a lack of boundaries and discuss ways to put boundaries in place in their lives. They also share the joy of people sharing their senior pics. 
 
Follow Up: 
 -Send us your senior picture! 
-Is there a scent that allows you to "travel back in time" to a particular moment or season in your life?
-Conduct an expectation check: where are you placing unfair expectations on yourself? 
-Instate a boundary: which area of your life feels especially stretched and boundary-less? What is one change you could make to instill greater boundaries in that area? 
-Support local! Choose one local business to support in some way this week. Share with us that business so we can give them a shout out. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 65

In Week 65, Genn and Millie discuss the paradoxes they are encountering in life right now. They share about both light and dark moments in an effort towards vulnerability. They share about the concept of a beginner's mindset and the need to extend grace and gratitude to your self. 
 
Follow Up: 
 -Process through your paradoxes. What are the positive and negative emotions you are experiencing right now? What are the challenges and what are the joys in this moment? 
-Encourage yourself by adopting a beginner's mindset. Extend gratitude and grace to your self during this time. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 64

In Week 64, Genn and Millie continue to adapt to a VIRTUAL recording space to about the pandemic that is COVID-19. They discuss how different generations are responding to the virus, as well as some simple practices for wellbeing and personal growth during this time. 
 
Follow Up: 
 -What is something you've been putting off that you could task yourself with during this time? 
-Find a small moment of 'nexting' to invigorate your new schedule. 
-Try replying "why not" to more things. Take chances. Try something new. Put yourself out there in a way you might not normally do so. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 63

In Week 63, Genn and Millie go VIRTUAL to talk about the pandemic that is COVID-19. They share about how their strengths have been at work amidst this massive life upheaval and practices that they have found helpful when adjusting to the 'new normal'. 
 
Follow Up: 
 -Which of your strengths has felt burdensome in this midst of this pandemic? Which of your strengths has really shined? 
-Take some time to do values reflection. Amidst the uncertainty, people have been questioning their identity and worth. Reflecting and acting upon your values is a grounding practice during uncertain times. 
-What is one growth practice you would like to try this week? Is there a wellbeing practice you have always wanted to try but never had the time? What is one way you could care for yourself? 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
 
 

Week 62

In Week 62, Genn and Millie talk about what it looks like to truly live from a strength-based perspective. They talked about the need to be an encouragement to the people around them and how they may naturally encourage a bit differently based on their strengths. 
 
Follow Up: 
 -What is an image or a place that makes you feel safe? 
-What is one way you can encourage this week? Think about who, where, or how you could encourage? 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 61

In Week 61, Genn and Millie went LIVE. They share about their recent vacations. In doing so, they discuss the concept of 'risk' and who they would inform or include when they choose to do something a little risky.
 
Follow Up: 
 -If you are about to do something risky, who do you inform and why? If you were to include someone in your risky decision, who would you include and why? 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org