Doing it Scared: Navigating Adulthood

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Welcome to 'Doing it Scared: Navigating Adulthood.' Hosted by me, Bri Clark. Being an adult can be a rollercoaster of challenges, uncertainties, and self-discovery. Join me as we explore the messy, beautiful journey of adulthood, where there's no instruction manual and no one-size-fits-all approach to following your dreams and living authentically. Through candid conversations, with friends, family members, young professionals and more I will tackle the tough questions about finding purpose, overcoming fears, and embracing the unknown. Whether you're navigating career transitions, relationships, or personal growth, this podcast is your safe space to embrace the journey, do it scared, and stop waiting for the 'right' moment to start living your best life. Tune in weekly as we embark on this adventure together!

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August 2, 202548 min

S.2 - Ep.2 "Who are you doing it for?" with Emily-Jane Sarroff

Emily-Jane Sarroff is the Brand Artist and face behind Empower with Em. She is a Graduate of Architectural Design, Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, Business Mentor, social media figure, and host of the “Empower with Em” Podcast. As a six-figure business owner, she is redefining what it means to build a brand by merging creative branding with strategic marketing, helping clients find their voice through impactful brand design and teaching them how to communicate it effectively. In a world where creators are becoming heavily reliant on AI for ‘creativity’, Emily-Jane is bridging the gap by helping leaders build soul aligned brands by connecting back in with their unique essence and teaching them how to create from that place. Through her unique methodology that blends both her artistic and strategic minds, Emily-Jane empowers business owners to integrate brand design with marketing psychology, creating magnetic brands that captivate and convert.Links: Instagram:https://instagram.com/empowerwithem Empower with Em Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/empowerwithempodcastMagnetic Marketing Masterclass:https://empowerwithem.com/magnetic_marketing_masterclass

July 4, 202547 min

S.2 - Ep.1 "I didn't do well in high school" With Meg Poole

In this interview I sat down with Megan Poole. I do have a small disclaimer to drop here. When this interview was recorded Megan was an attorney with the Cortland County Department of Social Services, she has since moved on to another position but still continues to practice law. That being said, she's still willing to share her story in an interview that is honest, grounding, and a reminder that you get to choose your path forward in this life. As always I hope this episode inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!

June 8, 20251 min

Season 2.....Coming soon!

October 25, 202457 min

Ep. 17 "Why can't you be your own cheerleader?" with Kit Patel

On today’s episode I sat down and talked with Kit Patel. Kit is the kind of guy you can't help but instantly love when you first meet him. He's got great energy, easy going vibe, and he’s simply a great conversationalist. All of these traits made for a super fun and insightful interview. During our conversation Kit and I dug deep into his recent exploration of personal growth. He shared about how he is trying to combat the hard feelings of seeking external validation and finish line syndrome. He has found that refocusing on the small wins along the way is a great way to stay grounded and connected to everyday life instead of constantly thinking about what's next. This conversation ended up being full of little gems of advice and information from someone who has done a great job working on reflection and growth recently. As always I hope this episode inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!Kit's watch company on social media is @amptimepiece

October 10, 202453 min

Ep. 16 "I'm always going to go after whatever I want in life" - with Spence Hartnett

On today’s episode I caught up with Spence Hartnett. I want to start by providing a trigger warning for the content of this episode. Within this interview we’ll be discussing important but sensitive topics of depression and suicidal ideation. Spence was willing to sit down and talk about all aspects of this life from his career in video game design to his struggles in his mental health. I understand this can be a sensitive topic for listeners, that being said Spence and I both believe in trying to create a space where tough topics can be shared and we can provide support for each other. I also want to highlight the fact that this episode about Spence is about so much more than just his mental health struggles. He has an incredible job at EA sports and it was so fun to interview him about a career field I know nothing about! Without further ado as always I hope this episode inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!

September 26, 202440 min

Ep. 15 - Special Birthday Edition with Bri Clark

In honor of my 32rd birthday, today's episode was hosted by a special guest, my little brother, Marc Harris! He took the chance to put me, Bri Clark, in the hot seat and ask me about my "doing it scared" experiences. We talked about my love for travel and musical theater, what it was like growing up as the older sibling and what's next on my list of adventures! I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me and as always I hope this episode inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!

September 19, 202446 min

Ep. 14 "Because 23 year old me was dumb" with Sarah Maizel

On this week's episode I caught up with Sarah Maizel. Sarah and I met while studying recreation management at app state. Flash forward a couple years and Sarah tells me about how her career has taken her beyond the reaction field and into something she never really saw coming. But for Sarah changing career paths isn't the scariest thing she has done in recent years. Admitting to the realization that she had become unhappy in a long term relationship and deciding to end things, she says it is one of the hardest things she had to do. During our conversation Sarah was an open book about what she learned, what she hopes others can learn from her, and how she grew through this time in her life. As always I hope this episodes inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!

September 12, 202443 min

Ep. 13 "What am I in it for?" with Kayla Clark

On this week's episode I sat down with Kayla Clark. Kayla is a woman who wears a lot of different hats, wife, mom, business owner, business developer, the list goes on and on. During our interview we talk about where her entrepreneurial mindset came from and how she has used it to grow not one, but two businesses. We chat about the struggles and triumphs of building a business from the group up and a little on how she balances it all in her life. Kayla is the definition of someone doing it scared, not because she necessarily does things scared but more so because she understands that things worth having take hard work and time and sometimes its simply about trusting the process. As always I hope this episodes inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!Kayla at Dryden Realty @tompkins_living The Corner Brew is @thecornerbrew_dryden

August 29, 202448 min

Ep. 12 "My grandpa always told me, save your money, and love your life" with Tyler Holmes

On this weeks episode I got the chance to reconnect with my friend Tyler Holms. Tyler and I first became friends while attending classes at the same community college. We both wholeheartedly admit that at the time neither of us knew what we wanted to do with the rest of our lives, but looking back at it, its safe to say we both turned out just fine! Tyler has done some incredible things in his life, from working at a summer camp for kids with special needs, moving his whole life to a different state to a city where he knew no one for a new job opportunity, getting married and he just just bought his first home! While chatting about our lives Tyler admits that he doesn’t take as much time as he would like to reflect back on how far he has come, and during this interview we talk about how nice it is when a friend provides that space for you. As always I hope this episodes inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!

August 22, 202452 min

EP. 11 "Everyone has a couple defining moments in their life" with Dakota Rodriguez

On this weeks episode I sat down and talked with Dakota Rodriguez. Dakota is a member of the United States Space Force, a father, a husband, and honestly all around cool guy. We talked about his journey into the military, his first year of marriage being spent in a foreign country and a little about his outlook on parenting. Dakota shares about events in his life that helped shape who he is today. He doesn’t view these events as “struggles or hardships” but just simply as the pieces to the puzzle that life had given him. He is someone who likes to look forward and not dwell on the past but simply thank it for the lessons it provided. So, as always I hope this episode inspires you to do it scared, enjoy!