• EP 28. Creativity, Business & Motherhood: Finding Fulfillment with Jewelry Designer Sophie Blake
    Oct 14 2024
    "Creatives need time to marinate on the idea." — Sophie Blake In this episode of the Living Her Next Phase podcast, we welcome Sophie Blake, a successful jewelry designer and entrepreneur. Sophie shares her journey from corporate life to running her own business, discussing the inspirations behind her designs, the challenges of the fashion industry, motherhood, and the importance of support. She offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and emphasizes celebrating small wins on the path to fulfillment. Tune in as we discuss: The challenge of balancing creativity and business management for designers. The courage and adaptability required to transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. The crucial role of networking and community support in business growth. The importance of finding work-life balance for personal fulfillment. Special promotion for listeners: Visit sophieblakeny.com and receive a 20% discount with code BRI20. Rate, subscribe, and review the podcast on Apple. Sophie Blake's Social Media: Website: sophieblake.com Instagram: @sophieblakeny Facebook: @sophieblakejewelry TikTok: @sophieblakeny LinkedIn: @sophieblakeny X: @sophieblakeny Thank you for listening! Tag me afterward @livinghernextphase and share your thoughts about the episode. I would love to read them.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • EP 27. I Love Everything About Me with Author Fatima Scipio
    Dec 12 2023
    When a woman is on a mission to bring all of her dreams to fruition, she is unstoppable. But often, she has to set aside her personal ambitions when her family, specifically her children, need her. Her dreams become deferred; however, it's usually for a finite time. When those children are almost out of the door and on their way to the next phase of their own independent lives, she dusts off her list and begins to tackle everything on it with great fervor. Fatima Scipio is an accomplished businesswoman who has authored four books, leads a media company, runs an organization that empowers young girls and leads a flourishing career in nonprofit management. Much success has come her way, however, in the true sense of motherhood, she recalls the time that she had to set her career aside to give her son her undivided attention and ensure that she was instrumental in establishing his path to success. She wanted the honor of getting to know more about him and being very present in all aspects of his life. Author Fatima Scipio recently published her new children's book entitled I Love Everything About Me. This book is on fire and the reviews are outstanding. Parents of young girls are loving the content and illustrations that all resonate so beautifully with their daughters. Here's what we discuss during the interview: 1) Her reliance on faith to determine what she is called to do 2) Temporarily leaving her career to be more present with her son 3) Leveraging her superpowers to achieve success 4) Inspiration for writing her new children's book 5) Overcoming fears to get what she wants Learn more about this chic busy mom who is doing it all. You can follow Author Fatima Scipio here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatimascipio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatimascipio To purchase "I Love Everything About Me" book, visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Bri Cobb is the founder of Living Her Next Phase, a community of women who boldly, daringly and courageously start anew to get what they want and live their most fulfilling lives ever. She is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, who prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals along the way. Bri now inspires women to go after the things they put on hold for years and speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase.
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    52 mins
  • EP 26. How to Feel Better About Yourself by Dressing for Your Body Type Today
    Mar 18 2023
    A woman's personal style is forever evolving. Life experiences and circumstances can affect her approach to style. Weight gain or weight loss, pregnancies, age and time, can introduce changes to her body, which in turn affect the clothing she purchases, how she styles herself and how the selected clothing drapes her body. These factors can contribute to her confidence level. I connect with Master Style Coach Michele Nidiffer for advice on how women can regain their confidence through style. In this interview, she highlights recommendations that women can embrace to feel more beautiful and confident in their everyday lives by selecting clothing based on their current body types. Michele empowers women through personal style and encourages them to dress for the body they are in right now. She is the founder of the StyleFinder Boutique, host of the Style by Mary Michele Podcast, creator of the online course, How to Find Your Signature Style, and author of the upcoming book "How to Wear Color with Confidence". Through her expertise, she becomes a problem solver who helps women discover how beautiful they really are. Here’s what we discuss during the interview: 1) Evolution of personal style 2) The power of color 3) Connection between style and confidence 4) Dress for the body you're in right now 5) Style is not about labels You can follow Master Style Coach Michele Nidiffer here: Instagram: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder TikTok: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder Website: https://shopstylefinder.com/ Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb: Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Website: https://www.livinghernextphase.com/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Living Her Next Phase, a community of women who boldly, daringly and courageously start anew to get what they want and live their most fulfilling lives ever. She is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, who prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals along the way. Bri now inspires women to go after the things they put on hold for years and speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • EP 25. Grieving the Loss of a Time
    Mar 3 2023
    When many of us were young adults, independent of our parents, early in our careers, we mapped out the life we wanted to live. But we all know that things don't always go as planned. We pivot when we encounter the reality of life. Motherhood is one of the greatest selfless experiences that requires countless sacrifices and compromises, and it potentially defers major parts of our plans. But when we are no longer needed in this role... Join the Living Her Next Phase community on IG: @livinghernextphase Check out livinghernextphase.com for all programs and previous podcast episodes. Bri Cobb is the founder of Living Her Next Phase, where women boldly, daringly and courageously start anew to get what they want and lead their most fulfilling lives. Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!
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    13 mins
  • EP 24. Meant for More
    Dec 2 2022
    The titles of wife, mother, daughter, friend, businesswoman, careerwoman, and volunteer are all important aspects of a woman. But what about the things that are dear to you that you have neglected or put off for years? You know what you want. You may just be skeptical about whether or not you should go for it. Those darn limiting beliefs start to kick in and you don't take any action. Know that you’ll never be completely happy or content because you know that there is more that you want and need from life. Aren’t you meant for more? Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere monthly fine dining society that curates dining experiences in select restaurants, featuring cuisines from around the world. It's membership is ideal for the professional, progressive, modern woman who wants to connect and bond with like-minded women. Join the dinner club here: www.dinecouture.com/ Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!
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    18 mins
  • EP 23. Oh, The Mind Games That Arrive Once You Turn 50
    Nov 2 2022
    Celebrating another year of life is truly a blessing, but it can also be a bitch. There are so many changes that arise -- mentally, physically, emotionally -- and, sometimes, it can be difficult to adjust. Your outlook on life changes and your approach to handling life's challenges differs from previous years. That magic number packs a powerful punch! Fifty used to seem so far away, but it came quickly and made its presence known. Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere monthly fine dining society that curates dining experiences in select restaurants, featuring cuisines from around the world. It's membership is ideal for the professional, progressive, modern woman who wants to connect and bond with like-minded women. Join the dinner club here: www.dinecouture.com/ Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!
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    35 mins
  • EP 22. I'm Your Mother, Not Your Friend (Or Maybe I Am Now)
    Sep 30 2022
    At what point do your kids become your friends, if at all? For some parents, there is a clear, delineated line that will never be crossed. For others, they are open to the evolution of the relationship. What is your position? Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere monthly fine dining society that curates dining experiences in select restaurants in New York City, featuring cuisines from around the world. It's a membership based dinner club for the professional, progressive, modern woman who wants to upgrade her social life and build her social network. Join the dinner club here: https://www.dinecouture.com/ Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!
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    19 mins
  • EP 21. Young Adult "Kids" Having Sleepovers with Their Significant Others in Parents' Homes
    Aug 12 2022
    Today, many young adults opt to date for years or live together before getting married. Parents' opinions about how they choose to elevate their relationships may not matter. However, should they expect their significant others to sleep in their bedrooms when they're at their parents' homes? How would you handle this? What are the rules to be honored? Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere fine dining society, where she helps women build their social networks through fine dining experiences. She formerly owned and operated a branding and digital marketing agency. She is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.
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    27 mins