Auntecdotes

Heidi Frei

Hear from aunts who are making a difference in their nieces' and nephews' lives. Learn how you can connect with your nieces and nephews and become the favorite aunt. read less
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Miss Boston, Arcadia Ewell, Shares Tips to Prepare Our Nieces & Nephews for College & to Spot Signs of Dating Violence
Mar 30 2023
Miss Boston, Arcadia Ewell, Shares Tips to Prepare Our Nieces & Nephews for College & to Spot Signs of Dating Violence
Arcadia Ewell recently earned the title of Miss Boston and is competing for Miss Massachusetts in July.Arcadia is a first-generation high school graduate who is now pursuing a PhD in Developmental Psychology. She’s a published children's book author and playwright and a successful content creator. She shares resources for students applying to higher education and provides realistic depictions of life as a graduate student with her social media followers. As a stalking survivor, she advocates for Dating and Domestic Violence awareness and prevention.I am excited to have Arcadia with us today to help us aunts navigate some of these topics with our nieces and nephews and learn from her experiences.Connect with Arcadia:Website: www.arcadiaewell.comInstagram: @arcadiaewell or @missbostonorgTik TokAbout AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on InstagramIf you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.Add a review/rating on Apple PodcastsIn This Episode:1:36 More about Arcadia's journey to becoming Miss Boston3:12 Arcadia's volunteer work with the rape crisis center6:25 How us aunts can spot warning signs or relationship abuse with our nieces and nephews8:50 How early we should start having conversations with our nieces and nephews about red flags to watch for10:32 Tips to approach the topic of relationship abuse with our nieces and nephews12:08 How college has changed since many of us aunts have been in school14:50 How we can help our nieces and nephews with their college application requirements17:11 Arcadia shares more about her experience with the Miss America program and what we can do if our niece is interested20:09 How we can support our nieces and nephews in learning about career options and help them find the right fit21:50 Arcadia's advice on how we can support and encourage our nieces' and nephews' dreams23:16 Where you can connect with Arcadia
A Niece’s Perspective: Kellina Powell’s Aunt Teaches Her to Follow Her Dreams and Always Keep Going, No Matter How Difficult Things Are
Jan 26 2023
A Niece’s Perspective: Kellina Powell’s Aunt Teaches Her to Follow Her Dreams and Always Keep Going, No Matter How Difficult Things Are
Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know, Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person. She became deaf at the age of four. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business, while launching her book. Kellina’s aunt has made an impact on her life by helping Kellina when she was bullied in school, even showing up to pick her up in a fancy red car. Her aunt introduced her to the world of travel and instills the importance of traveling when you are young. She also showed Kellina it is possible to live her career dreams and start her own business and other life lessons. In addition, Kellina inspires her aunt with all she has accomplished in her young life with her own business and writing a book, Every Day I am Just Deaf. Kellina also shares tips for us aunts who may have nieces or nephews who are being bullied in school.Read transcriptsConnect With Kellina:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInAbout AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on InstagramIf you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.Add a review/rating on Apple Podcasts
Aunt Manisha Tare Finds Her Adventurous Spirit and Travels to Pretend Land With Her Niece
Jan 12 2023
Aunt Manisha Tare Finds Her Adventurous Spirit and Travels to Pretend Land With Her Niece
Aunt Manisha Tare is inspired by her fearless eight-year-old niece. From watching her niece's stand-up comedy routine at school to participating in creative projects with her, like creating a mock aquarium and art exhibit, Manisha finds her adventurous spirit. Her niece reminds her that you can play, even as an adult. Manisha loves being an aunt and believes it is an important role in children's lives, saying, "They get an extra person to nurture their spirit."Manisha Tare is an Embodiment Coach and Mentor for highly sensitive women who want to feel confident setting boundaries and speaking up for themselves in their relationships. She utilizes a trauma informed, somatic approach to help her clients heal insecure attachment and the impacts of early trauma so they no longer carry past baggage into the present. Learn more about her approach, free resources and how you can work with her 1:1 so you can co-create the relationships you desire at manishatare.com.Connect With Manisha:WebsiteInstagramPodcastYouTubeFacebookLinkedInAbout AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on InstagramIf you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.Add a review/rating on Apple PodcastsIn This Episode1:15 What being an aunt means to Manisha3:08 Some of the things Manisha loves to do with her niece4:55 Some of Manisha's memories with her niece that were filled with laughter7:31 Manisha's most meaningful memories with her niece9:55 Memories Manisha looks forward to making with her niece11:10 How Manisha sees herself in her niece12:18 What Manisha has learned from her niece13:57 What Manisha hopes her niece learns from her15:13 Advice for other aunts17:57 Manisha shares more about her podcast The Transform Your Relationship Podcast and her coaching business
Aunt Jennifer Nagel Waited a Long Time to Become an Aunt and Never Tires of Hearing "Aunt Jennifer"
Nov 16 2022
Aunt Jennifer Nagel Waited a Long Time to Become an Aunt and Never Tires of Hearing "Aunt Jennifer"
Aunt Jennifer Nagel could not wait to become an aunt and is making the most of every moment with her nieces and nephews ranging in age from 2 to 23. Jennifer had amazing aunts and uncles who had an influence in her life, and she always felt cool hanging out with her aunt. Jennifer enjoys experiencing a variety of traditions with her awesome, big multi-cultural family. Her nieces and nephews have free and adventurous spirits and remind her to relax and enjoy life. In addition to a lot of laughs and quality time, Jennifer also shows her nieces and nephews that they don't have to work in traditional jobs and can take a different path, as she has with creating Success Revolution Society Mastermind Community. She loves being an aunt and never tires of hearing her nieces and nephews call her Aunt Jennifer.Learn More About Jennifer NagelCEO + Connection QueenJennifer Nagel is an online CEO and founder of the mastermind community, Success Revolution Society.In her 20+ year professional career, she has mastered developing meaningful connections in business. Her signature framework guides professionals and fempreneurs to build genuine, profitable and strategic collaborations so that they can step into the life they imagine on their vision board.Jennifer delivers bold truths with humor and care. Her audiences step away feeling seen, heard, and inspired to take meaningful action.She's the "fun" auntie to nieces and nephews ranging from 2 years to 23 years. She has a large, blended, intercultural family, so she enjoys the range of ages, languages, traditions, hair textures and experiences with her nieces and nephews.Follow Jennifer on InstagramAbout AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes. Follow us on InstagramIf you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.Add a review/rating on Apple PodcastsIn This Episode1:55 How Jennifer felt when she became an aunt3:35 Special memories with her aunts and uncles6:05 Difference in relationships with local and long distance nieces and nephews9:18 How her sister's stepdaughters have opened up a new world of being an aunt to adults10:30 Jennifer shares more about her awesome, big, multi-cultural family15:02 Memories with her nieces and nephews that make her laugh18:29 Most meaningful memories19:46 Memories she looks forward to making with them22:28 What Jennifer has learned from her nieces and nephews23:35 What she hopes they learn from her25:07 Advice for other aunts
Aunt Naomi Geidel Shares a Sense of Adventure With Her Nieces and Nephews
Oct 5 2022
Aunt Naomi Geidel Shares a Sense of Adventure With Her Nieces and Nephews
Naomi Geidel is a teacher and creative creature who loves to support others live out their creative purpose. She loves adventure and currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand. Naomi adores her 7 nieces and 2 nephews and cherishes these relationships as a childless not by choice single.Hear how Aunt Naomi combines her creativity and adventure in her relationship with her nieces and nephews. From arts and craft projects to taking them each on their own adventure when they turn 12, Naomi is a cool aunt. She encourages her nieces and nephews to follow their heart and be brave in their decisions, even if it isn't the popular choice. She admires their courage to stand up for what is right.Connect With Naomi:Naomi Geidel Life Purpose & Transition CoachInstagramPinterestAbout AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes.If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.Add a review/rating on Apple PodcastsIn This Episode1:20 Aunt Naomi has the courage to make a career transition and has lived in Indonesia, Japan and now Thailand1:52 What it means to be an aunt3:01 Naomi's special memories with her nieces and nephews5:21 How she engages with her nieces and nephews7:46 How Naomi sees herself in her nieces and nephews8:50 What Naomi has learned from her nieces and nephews9:54 What she has taught them11:00 Advice for other aunts
Aunt Kristin Quiroz Bayona: Be an Example of What is Possible & Believe in Them
Sep 13 2022
Aunt Kristin Quiroz Bayona: Be an Example of What is Possible & Believe in Them
Aunt Kristin Quiroz Bayona's nephews and niece are inspired by her entrepreneurial mindset, and she admires how they follow their passions and break through challenges.Kristin has been an aunt since she was 15 years old and loves spending time with her two nephews and niece providing guidance, support and love.Kristin is a podcast host, coach and speaker who empowers women to use their voice and tell their stories to grow businesses that they love.Connect and learn more about Kristin Quiroz Bayona:https://www.podcastandamplify.comInstagramLinkedInAbout AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes.If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com or fill out the guest intake form.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.Add a review/rating on Apple PodcastsIn This Episode:1:02 Kristin shares more about her passion to empower women to use their voice and tell their stories to grow businesses they love2:25 What it means to Kristin to be an aunt3:31 What it was like to live in the same home as her nephew for eight years4:43 How Kristin's relationship with her nephew has evolved, now that he is 276:34 Kristin's special memories with her niece who is 17 and nephew who is 147:55 Kristin shares more about her culture and how all generations support each other9:34 What Kristin has learned from her nephews and niece12:36 What her nephews and niece have learned from her15:55 Advice for other aunts
Help Your Niece Discover Her Voice With Iris Swinea, Founder of PowHeard By Voice
Apr 12 2022
Help Your Niece Discover Her Voice With Iris Swinea, Founder of PowHeard By Voice
Iris Swinea is the founder of PowHeard by Voice, and she creates dynamic opportunities for girls and young women to thrive by building their speaking skills. She calls it “powering your voice as a platform.” She has learned that girls own their value and create confidence as unique individuals when they understand how to use their voice as a platform not a performance.Listen to the PowHeard By Voice PodcastContact Iris via emailIn This Episode:1:27 - Why Iris decided to explore the power of voice3:42 - How Iris decided start a podcast and what to expect on the PowHeard By Voice podcast6:07 - Importance of sharing our appreciation with others6:49 - Difference between using your voice as a platform rather than a performance9:26 - How perfection blocks our voices12:07 - How active listening can encourage our nieces to share their voices15:18 - What she learned from mentoring teen girls17:35 - How we can support our nieces to become leaders21:11 - What Iris has learned as an aunt23:35 - Special memories with her nieces24:21 - Advice for auntsPowHeard By Voice Courses:The “Embracing Voice” course will debut in April 2022. It includes 8 short lessons along with provocative exercises and demonstrations that will help girls begin their journey towards a PowHeard voice. The online/on demand course is a great way to introduce the Voice philosophy for skill development. Our live virtual class is a safe environment where girls will develop confidence in public speaking skills by demonstrating “voice” through a range of collaborative communications.Girls can participate through an online platform to begin mastering the skills, and they will also have an opportunity to practice skills that promote collaboration in the PowHeard community. Reach out to Iris at powheardbyvoice@gmail.com for more information.About AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes.If you would like to be a guest on Auntecdotes, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.
Have a Seat ... A Conversation With Aunt Debra Coleman
Mar 29 2022
Have a Seat ... A Conversation With Aunt Debra Coleman
Debra Coleman shares her stories of being an aunt to her five nieces and nephews ranging in age from 20-33. She encourages other aunts to be the person your nieces and nephews can turn to. Have an open door, be the safe space, don't judge and just listen. Debra also shares how she has learned to be fearless and ambitious from her nieces and nephews.About Debra ColemanAn executive assistant by day and a podcast host and producer by night, getting to know others and meeting new people, I guess you could say, is a thing for me. Being naturally chatty and curious, I hardly shy away from an opportunity to meet new people and form connections.Have A Seat...Conversations with Women in the Workplace Podcast was created as a way to engage with other women in weekly conversations to share career journeys and stories in a fun and supportive way. I truly believe we all have a unique story to tell; we add value in what we do and are rock stars in our own right, and I'm excited to bring these conversations to my audience every week.Listen to Debra's podcast and learn more at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com. You can contact her at haveaseatconversations@gmail.com.In This Episode1:54 - Best thing about being an aunt3:18 - How being an aunt changes as nieces and nephews become adults6:38 - Having nieces and nephews throughout the country9:26 - Experience being a different race from nieces and nephews12:10 - How her career in higher education has helped her nieces and nephews through their educational and career journeys14:00 - More about her podcast "Have a Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace" and having her niece as a guest18:21 - Special memory of traveling with her nephew when he was a toddler22:15 - What Debra has learned from her nieces and nephews24:40 - What they have learned from her26:30 - Advice for other auntsAbout AuntecdotesConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes.If you would like to be a guest, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.
Auntie Ash Supports Her Strong and Compassionate Nieces & Nephews
Feb 8 2022
Auntie Ash Supports Her Strong and Compassionate Nieces & Nephews
Ashley Cox is a wife, business owner, and Auntie Ash to 10 amazing nieces and nephews, ranging in age from 8 months to 28 years old. She also holds the honorary title of Auntie to her friends’ kids, as well as many of her neighborhood kids, all of whom she loves dearly. Ashley is proud to be an aunt and enjoys playing an important role in the lives of her kiddos!We chat about how Auntie Ash is present with her nieces and nephews and allows them to express themselves. She supports her nieces and nephews by recognizing all of their character qualities and breaks through cultural gender norms - yes, girls are strong and boys are compassionate. She has learned to just be and live in the moment with her nieces and nephews and has become an aunt to the neighborhood kids.You can learn more about Ashley, and her business, SproutHR at the links below. I love the SproutHR mission: We’re on a mission to help small businesses create 10,000 new jobs for women, minorities and underrepresented individuals. Website: www.sprouthr.coFacebook: www.facebook.com/sprouthr.coInstagram: www.instagram.com/sprouthr.coIn this episode:1:00 Ashley's favorite thing about being an aunt2:25 How Auntie Ash became an aunt to the neighborhood kids5:20 How to support parents and their parenting style7:17 The importance of breaking through gender norms and focusing on character qualities9:30 How aunts can model positive self talk15:09 Favorite memories with her nieces and nephews18:25 What Auntie Ash has learned from her nieces and nephews19:49 What they have learned from her21:52 Advice for other auntsConnect with other aunts in our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/auntecdotes.If you would like to be a guest, please email me at auntecdotes@gmail.com.Subscribe to get the latest episodes.