ManageUp!

Vatrice Chestnut

Manage Up! is a weekly, podcast helping you stand your ground, get your point across and all without being rude or injurious. My desire is to help people stay sane, well and stop letting people run over them using four steps.

  • 32 minutes 12 seconds
    132 - Are You Too Old for a Backpack?

    Pivoting your career takes guts and self-belief. Are you considering going back to school, but worry it's too late or what others may think? This week, we'll discuss your pain points around this life change and how to fearlessly make the decision.

    6 September 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 26 seconds
    131 - Water Might Be Thicker Than Blood

    In this episode, we'll discuss the friends in our lives who may be as important to us as our own family and the pros and cons of these relationships and how to protect the bond.

    16 August 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 25 seconds
    130 - Beyond the Birds and the Bees

    Racism and sexism are not going to be easy discussions with your children by any means, but they are definitely necessary. In our mission to raise kind and compassionate adults, discussing the bad aspects of our society is crucial. Let's dive in.

    9 August 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 51 seconds
    129 - Finding the Right Mentor

    An insightful episode for our listeners who are ready and humble to seek guidance and learn from observation. How do you identify, approach, and connect with a potential mentor?

    26 July 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 10 seconds
    128 - Guess What? Your Children Are NOT Everything

    Most parents, out of pure love and maybe animal instinct, revolve their lives around their children. Hear us out about why you should take a deep breath and assess why your best self and your relationship should take precedence. Believe us, it's for your kids' sake too.

    19 July 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 23 seconds
    127 - All the Single Ladies...and Men!

    How do you adapt to joining the dating pool in COVID-era? Putting yourself out there in the middle of a pandemic can be challenging, but it's human nature to want to find love and companionship. So how can you adapt to the new environment? Are there new traits and characteristics to look out for?

    5 July 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 19 seconds
    126 - More Siblings, More Problems...

    A tale as old as Jacob and Esau. Despite the sibling comparisons, the jokes that go too far, how do we make our sibling relationships better AND deeper as we grow older?

    28 June 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 4 seconds
    125 - Passion + Occupation: A Perfect Recipe

    You have hobbies? Great! You also got a job or business? Fantastic! They're totally unrelated? That's cool. How can you actually synergize these two things and let them empower each other?

    14 June 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 59 seconds
    124 - Wait a Minute. You Can't Say That!

    We all have that family member who strongly voices opinions and often makes others around them feel uncomfortable or wrong. This week, we'll discuss the best practices for managing these differing viewpoints, difficult loved ones and strategies for speaking up when it counts!

    31 May 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 7 seconds
    123 - Fun in the Sun

    Summer is nearly here! This week we'll discuss tips to prioritize your individual goals and wishes this summer; enjoy the season to its fullest!

    24 May 2021, 4:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 52 seconds
    122 - More Routine. Less Stress.

    Are you struggling to create and maintain a routine? From school to sports practice or making sure no one forgets their lunch - a routine keeps everyone grounded. This week, we'll discuss how to develop and keep a routine going even when life seems to takeover.

    17 May 2021, 4:00 pm
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