Episode Summary:

In this debut episode of the "Marc and Emily" podcast, the hosts introduce themselves and share the inspiration behind starting their podcast. They candidly discuss their uncertainties about the show's name and target audience, emphasizing their commitment to authenticity over perfection. The couple reflects on their 28-year marriage, their professional journeys as coaches, and their shared love for storytelling and personal growth. This episode sets the stage for a series of unscripted, genuine conversations about life, values, and intentional living.

Key Highlights:

• Introduction:

  • Marc and Emily share their reasons for starting a podcast despite not having a clear name or target audience.
  • The hosts recount how they decided to launch the podcast after discussing it during a dinner in New York City.

• Personal Bios:

  • Marc introduces Emily as a creative thinker, leader, co-active certified coach, and his best friend of nearly 29 years.
  • Emily introduces Marc as a leadership coach, author, and the president of the South Carolina chapter of the International Coach Federation.

• Podcast Philosophy:

  • Emphasis on embracing imperfections and learning from the messiness of life.
  • The goal is to create a space where genuine, unscripted conversations can happen, mirroring their dynamic as a couple.

• Life and Work:

  • The couple discusses their professional backgrounds, including Emily's creativity coaching and writing, and Marc's leadership coaching and certification programs.
  • They share anecdotes about their life together, their adventures, and the values they've cultivated over the years.

• Podcast Goals:

  • They aim to produce 8-15 "messy" episodes to find their rhythm before deciding on the level of polish.
  • The podcast is intended for people interested in intentional living and personal growth.

• Future Plans:

  • Plans to invite friends (not formal guests) to share their stories and insights.
  • Encouragement for listeners to interact with them through LinkedIn and suggest topics for future episodes.

• Favorite New Word:

  • Emily shares her excitement about discovering the word "Coddiwomple," which means to travel purposefully toward an unknown destination, encapsulating their podcast journey.

Notable Quotes:

• "We can make a perfect mess of things and discover things in the mess." – Emily
• "It's in the mess that the magic happens." – Marc

Timestamps:

• [00:00] - Introduction and Welcome
• [02:30] - Marc and Emily's Background
• [05:00] - Podcast Philosophy: Embracing Messiness
• [08:00] - Personal Stories and Professional Backgrounds
• [12:00] - Goals for the Podcast
• [15:30] - Future Plans and Listener Engagement
• [18:00] - Closing Remarks

Connect with Marc and Emily:

• LinkedIn:
  • Marc's LinkedIn
  • Emily's LinkedIn

That Music!:

Thank you to Lexi Moreno and Caleb Pitman composing / mixing / mastering / guitar / trumpet; Zoe bass

Next Episode Teaser:

In the next episode, Marc and Emily will dive into the story of how they met and the adventures that have shaped their journey together. They promise more unscripted fun and insights into living a purposeful life. Don't miss it!

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