Playground To Purpose
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Join childhood best friends, Coley & Nina, as they aim to add more play to your everyday life.
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Feb 14, 2023
32. How To Make Dating More Fun with Kirstie Taylor
In this episode, Coley and Nina are chatting with author and dating coach, Kirstie Taylor on how to make your dating life more playful, especially if you're an anxious dater. We talk through fun dating rituals, attachment styles, how to get clear on your values in a partnership, and how to state your relationship needs in a playful way. Plus, we play a fun game of "smash or pass" with pickup lines!
Check out the new Etsy shop with fun ClickUp templates. More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties:
- Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Feb 3, 2023
31. Embracing The In-Between Stage: When You're Not Where You Want To Be (Yet)
Are you finding yourself in a phase where you're not quite where you want to be yet? Or maybe you don't even know what you want from your life? We chat about embracing that uncomfortable in-between zone!
Get the free Life Vision Workbook! - Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Jan 17, 2023
30. New Year Vibes, Hustle Culture + Being Judgey
In this new year episode, we're chatting about Nina's Judgy January, our winter themes, our controversial hustle culture opinions, and we play a game to find out just how judgy Nina is.
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
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Dec 28, 2022
29. Play Ideas Based On The 5 Love Languages
Give & receive love based on your favorite people's love language, but make it playful. Ads:
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More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties:
- Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Dec 7, 2022
28. Winter Themes & Fun Holiday Things To Do
Coley and Nina are sharing fun ways to make December more festive! Plus, we play "never have I ever" holiday edition. Ads:
- Check out ClickUp For Creatives
- Get your Enneagram Career Guide for 10% off with the code "purpose" at checkout.
More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties:
- Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Nov 17, 2022
27. Too Busy To Play? Tips For Embedding Playfulness Into Your Lifestyle
How can we add more play to our busy day-to-day lives and routines? Coley & Nina give you practical tips, and we play a game of "something's gotta go" because sometimes when you're too busy, you just can't do all the things! Ads:
- Get your 10% discount on ClickUp For Creatives with the code "PLAYFULNESS" at checkout.
- Get your Enneagram Career Guide for 10% off with the code "purpose" at checkout.
More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties: - Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Nov 9, 2022
26. Financial Fun: How To Play With Money with Money Coach, Jenny Karlsson
In this episode, we talk about ways to make managing your finances more playful with Nina's money coach! We talk about creating play dates, how to find finances fun when you don't have excess money to spend, the 8 money types & more.
More about Jenny:
Jenny Karlsson, Certified Money Coach (CMC)®, founder of Financials for Creatives LLC, and creator of the Money Compass Deck®, teaches creative women entrepreneurs how to trust themselves and feel confident managing money. After six years as a professional photographer photographing pets and their people, Jenny realized that being a creative with an MBA uniquely qualified her to help women entrepreneurs transform their relationship with money. She founded Financials for Creatives to offer a holistic coaching program that combines practical, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual tools to help women gain confidence and know-how to manage the ebbs and flows of being an entrepreneur.
Get The Money Compass Deck® Ads:
- Get your 10% discount on ClickUp For Creatives with the code "PLAYFULNESS" at checkout.
- Get your Enneagram Career Guide for 10% off with the code "purpose" at checkout.
More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties:
- Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Oct 25, 2022
25. Play Is The New Self Care
We all know how mainstream self care has become, so is PLAY the new SELF CARE? We think so! Join us in playing MASH self-care edition and chatting about how to add more play as a self-care ritual. Ads:
- Get your 10% discount on ClickUp For Creatives with the code "PLAYFULNESS" at checkout.
- Get your Enneagram Career Guide for 10% off with the code "purpose" at checkout.
More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties:
- Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Oct 17, 2022
24. Getting Angsty: Entering Your Teenage Dirtbag Era
Let your past teenage self heal with this episode where we take you back to our teen years, dive into healthy ways of letting out your anger, and play a fun "trigger alert" game. Ads:
- Get your 10% discount on ClickUp For Creatives with the code "PLAYFULNESS" at checkout.
- Get your Enneagram Career Guide for 10% off with the code "purpose" at checkout.
More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties:
- Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Oct 10, 2022
23. Your Life Is A Movie... (+ Our Unexpected Fall Themes)
In this season two premiere episode, cast your life movie with Coley & Nina, get updates on their latest playcation, and find out their unexpected fall themes. Kicking off season 2 with lots of fun!
Ads:
- Get your 10% discount on ClickUp For Creatives with the code "PLAYFULNESS" at checkout.
- Get your Enneagram Career Guide for 10% off with the code "purpose" at checkout.
More fun things from the Playground To Purpose besties:
- Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
- Shop our favorite play items at Amazon
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Aug 29, 2022
22. Goodbye Season One: Bad Memories, Summer Themes and What’s To Come
Nina and Coley Lane are catching up with other, talking about our summer themes, what we've learned about play and purpose this season, and getting ready for their playcation to plan season two!
We'll be back in Fall with a new fresh season! 🍂 Links:
Grab the VOW Goal-Setting workshop.
Get started with Novo for your business banking
Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
Amazon shop for our play favorites
Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
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Jul 11, 2022
21. Politicians Can Be Playful? with Legislator Genesis Ramos
Today, Coley and Nina are joined by Orange County Legislator, Genesis Ramos. Genesis is the first woman of color, and one of the youngest people, to be elected to the Orange County Legislature in New York. We dig into how Genesis went from being a free-spirited kid to working in politics, how to make time for self-care in a career of service, and geek out over her love for slime!
* Connect with Genesis
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
Sponsor / affiliate links:
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
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Jun 20, 2022
20. Dopamine Decor & DIY with Content Creator, Kiersay Murray
Get ready to be inspired to add some color to your home! We chat with dopamine dressing influencer, Kiersay Murray to talk about decoring your space for optimal happiness. She shares approachable tips for getting started – and be sure to listen til the end to hear the rapid-fire Q&A, because Kiersay is SO creative!
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Book a Goal Session with Coley
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Jun 7, 2022
19. Life and Love after Playboy with Voiceover Vixen, Gisela Colaiuta
Darlene Gisela Colaiuta is the voiceover announcer for America’s Funniest Home Videos “Animal Edition” on Disney+ coming soon! She talks about being a former playboy bunny, going on tour, voiceover acting, and being eclectic. Be sure to listen 'til you get to the voiceovers at the end - it's a real treat!
* Find our guest, Gisela at giselacolaiuta.com
Sponsor links:
* Book a Goal Session with Coley
* Take the enneagram test at Truity
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
Find us online:
* Life Goals Mag
* Playground To Purpose IG
* Playground To Purpose TikTok
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May 27, 2022
18. Why Following Your Passion Is Overrated
In this episode, Nina and Coley explore passion vs purpose, finding a career you love, getting bored easily, and why your pursuit of passion is overrated.
* Grab the VOW Goal-Setting workshop.
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
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Apr 28, 2022
Bonus: Taking Immediate Action and Introducing Life Goals In Progress
On today's episode, it's just Coley! She's introducing her new solo podcast called Life Goals In Progress and talking about taking immediate action on your goals.
You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Apr 19, 2022
17. Predicting Play in the Future - Yesim Kunter
In this episode, we talk with Play Futurist, Yesim Kunter. Yesim Kunter is a recognized play expert and a creative strategist understanding behavior of people to create new experiences and define new opportunities.
We talk about discovering your play identity, play vs fun, predicting play trends in the future, creating a play starter park and we get into the origin story of Playground to Purpose!
Find Yesim Kunter:
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@yesimkunter
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@yesimsplay
* Play To Innovate on FB Links:
* Grab the VOW Goal-Setting workshop.
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
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Apr 8, 2022
16. How To Plan A Playcation
Nina just got back from Disneyworld and shares her tips on how to plan a successful "Playcation" for maximum fun. Links:
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
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Mar 28, 2022
15. Dopamine Dressing with Personal Stylist, Anna Jackson
In this episode with Personal Stylist, Anna Jackson of Always A Fashion Parade, we talk about using fashion as a tool to add more play into your life. What does style say about your personality? What about the colors you wear? Tune into this fun exploration of using style as a way to boost your dopamine!
Links:
* Find Anna on Instagram
* Grab the VOW Goal-Setting workshop.
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
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Mar 18, 2022
14. Besties Tell All: Getting Vulnerable Around Play, Sex Talk and Insecurities
In this episode, Nina and Coley are sharing a play update, being in a play rut, play shaming, insecurities, and more!
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
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Mar 10, 2022
13. Play Like an Enneagram 3 (The Achiever) - Steph Barron Hall
In this episode, we speak to Enneagram Coach from @ninetypesco, Steph Barron Hall. We chat about the enneagram types and subtypes, Steph's childhood and experience as an Enneagram 3, and more!
Sponsored Links:
* Head to Truity to take a free enneagram test.
* Grab Steph's course, Enneagram IRL
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
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Feb 24, 2022
12. The One With The Games: What Kind Of Player Are You?
In this solo episode, we take a "What Player Are You" quiz, discuss our favorite (and most hated) game styles, why Coley hates games and we get into the different "work" styles of video games. Plus, Nina dishes about almost getting a divorce over a Catan. Fun times!
* Are you an Achiever, Socializer, Explorer, or Killer? Take the quiz we took.
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Join our community of Playpals
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Feb 17, 2022
11. Play With Vibrant Makeup Artist & Alopecia Advocate, Abby Wren
In this empowering conversation with Professional Makeup Artist, Abby Wren, we talk about her childhood in Montana and love for nature, how Alopecia and hair loss changed her life and her passion for bold and colorful makeup. Links:
* Grab the VOW Goal-Setting workshop.
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok
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Feb 10, 2022
10. Why You Should Play With Intention
In this episode, we talk about why play should be intentional, what play is, how to add white space in your day so that you can prioritize play, and our journey and struggles of adding play into our own lives.
Links:
* Grab the VOW Goal-Setting workshop.
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Get the Playletter, our special edition play-themed newsletter.
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Feb 3, 2022
9. Improv Inspired Play for Valentine’s Day & Everyday - Clay Drinko, Ph.D.
In this Valentine-themed episode, we explore improv exercises we can all do to get out of our heads, and fun play tips for couples (and singles!) with play expert, Clay Drinko, Ph.D. His book, Play Your Way Sane gives you 120 improv inspired exercises to help you play more in everyday life. Links:
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Join our community of Playpals
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Jan 27, 2022
8. How You Can Discover Your Purpose
Wondering how to figure out what your purpose is? Listen as Nina & Coley dig into their different definitions of purpose and how they're on the path to living in it.
Links:
* Grab the VOW Goal-Setting workshop.
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Join our community of Playpals
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Jan 13, 2022
7. The Dark Side of Play - Psychopathic Neuroscientist, Dr. James Fallon
This week, we dive deep into the dark and twisted mind of psychopathic neuroscientist, Dr. James Fallon. Listen with Coley and Nina as he shares wild stories from his childhood and how he really is just a big kid at heart still. He sheds light on his darker motives and how his psychopathic mind works. This isn't an episode you're going to want to miss.
Dr. James Fallon is a retired neuro-professor from the University of California, Irvine. He is the Amazon best selling author of "The Psychopath Inside" as well as a guest star on the hit show, Criminal Minds. You can listen to his viral TED talk "Exploring the mind of a killer" here: https://bit.ly/jimfallon-tedtalk
Links:
* Get started with Novo for your business banking
* Get one month free (for new members) on Skillshare
* Amazon shop for our play favorites
* Follow us on Instagram @playgroundtopurpose
* Join our community of Playpals
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Dec 29, 2021
6. How To Add More Play To Your Workday
In this episode, Nina and Coley brainstorm fun ideas on how to integrate more play into your work life.
* Start goal setting for 2022 with The VOW Goals Method: https://courses.lifegoalscollective.com/p/goalsetting
* Get 10% off ClickUp for Creatives with the code PLAYGROUND at courses.lifegoalscollective.com/p/clickupforcreatives
* New members get one month free on Skillshare: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/purpose
* Amazon shop for our play favorites: https://bit.ly/P2Pamazon
* Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/playgroundtopurpose
* Join our community of Playpals: Facebook.com/groups/playgroundtopurpose
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Dec 17, 2021
5. Playing Santa with a Purpose - Hollywood's Santa Clause, Ed Taylor
Santa Ed Taylor joins us to talk about his jolly experience in finding his purpose as Santa Clause. We talk everything from his favorite childhood toys and aspirations, being a class clown, discovering his purpose, and how he's spreading joy and finding fulfillment today.
* Learn more about Santa Ed: http://zoomsanta.com/
* Get 10% off ClickUp for Creatives with the code PLAYGROUND at courses.lifegoalscollective.com/p/clickupforcreatives.
* New members get one month free on Skillshare: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/purpose
* Amazon shop for our play favorites: https://bit.ly/P2Pamazon
* Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/playgroundtopurpose
* Join our community of Playpals: Facebook.com/groups/playgroundtopurpose
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Dec 9, 2021
4. Play for Your Inner Child with Liz at Fem Home Ec - Part 2
We continue chatting with Liz about the depth of inner child work and dive into her own fascinating childhood. She gives us tips on how to distinguish between inner child needs and adult needs, and shares her beautiful perspective on how play is connected to purpose. Get ready to go deep on this episode!
* Connect with Liz at instagram.com/femhomeec
* Connect with P2P at instagram.com/playgroundtopurpose
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* Get 1 month free on Skillshare at skillshare.eqcm.net/purpose
* Get 10% off ClickUp for Creatives with PLAYGROUND at courses.lifegoalscollective.com/p/clickupforcreatives
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Dec 6, 2021
3. Why We Stopped Playing with Liz at Fem Home Ec
Liz is a self-discovery coach helping people live wholehearted authentic lives through self discovery and shadow work. We discussed her journey of creating viral TikToks on 30 things she learned before 30, setting your space up for play, play vs hobbies, outgroup and ingroup fun, saying micro yeses, and so much more.
You can find Liz on Instagram at instagram.com/femhomeec and TikTok at tiktok.com/@femhomeec.
Get 10% off ClickUp for Creatives with the code PLAYGROUND at courses.lifegoalscollective.com/p/clickupforcreatives.
Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/playgroundtopurpose
Join the FB community: facebook.com/groups/playgroundtopurpose
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Dec 6, 2021
2. Playing on Stage with Cirque Du Soleil Star - Elena Lev
Elena Lev, Cirque du Soleil performer, joins us on Playground to Purpose. We talk about the balancing act of hula hooping as play and performing at the circus, how she raises her daughter to play, how she navigates backup plans, and how her purpose continues to evolve.
Get 10% off ClickUp for Creatives with PLAYGROUND at courses.lifegoalscollective.com/p/clickupforcreatives.
Elena's Instagram: @hoopsact_elenalev
Instagram: @playgroundtopurpose
Community: Facebook.com/groups/playgroundtopurpose
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Dec 6, 2021
1. Playing Like A 90s Kid with Coley and Nina
In this episode, get to know Nina & Coley through a 90s lens. We dive into our 90s childhood and growing up together in Catholic school, discuss our favorite interests as kids and how it connects to what we do today, and define what play looks like to us.
Get 10% off ClickUp for Creatives with the code PLAYGROUND at courses.lifegoalscollective.com/p/clickupforcreatives.
Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/playgroundtopurpose.
Join our community: Facebook.com/groups/playgroundtopurpose
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