In this re-lease episode, the hosts interview Nicole Shaver, a leadership coach who shares her journey from a successful career in finance to finding her true purpose in coaching. Nicole discusses the challenges and fears she faced in making such a significant career pivot and the importance of having a supportive coach to guide her through the process. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, finding the right mentor, and giving oneself grace. Nicole also touches on balancing professional and personal life, shifting priorities with changes in life stages, and making intentional decisions to live a fulfilling life.

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In the episode Kelly and Jessica are here to help you create the ultimate summer weekend — no flights, no big plans, just joy. Whether you're looking to enjoy time with family, relax solo, or plan something fun with friends, this episode is packed with inspiration for making the most of your weekends right where you are.

From backyard ideas and low-key adventures to seasonal crafts and simple pleasures, you'll walk away with doable, feel-good ways to bring the getaway vibes home. Perfect for those craving ease, fun, and connection this summer.

🌿 In This Episode You’ll Hear:

• Easy summer weekend ideas that require little to no travel

• Fun activities for families, friends, couples, or solo time

• Creative ways to enjoy your own city or backyard

• Tips for slowing down and truly soaking in the season

• Kelly & Jessica’s favorite summer rituals and new things they want to try this year

🧺 Ideas Mentioned in the Episode:

• Backyard water balloon play with “Bunch O Balloons”

• Outdoor movies and neighborhood walks

• Crafting projects and journaling for solo joy

• Hosting casual weekend brunches or pool hangs

• Relaxing mornings with no alarms

✨ Ask Yourself: What would your ideal summer weekend look like? Lazy mornings? Poolside fun? Craft time with a cold drink in hand? Let this episode guide you toward making it happen — without needing to pack a bag.

💬 Listener Challenge: Design your own “perfect weekend” blueprint using ideas from this episode and share it with us on social @chasingbrighter!

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In this raw and relatable solo episode, Jessica opens up about what’s been happening behind the scenes in her personal life — and how she’s navigating a year that feels like one challenge after another. From unexpected health issues across her family to the emotional toll of constant worry, she reflects on what it means to keep going when you're feeling burnt out.

But this episode isn’t just about setbacks — it’s about resetting. Jessica shares how she’s reframing 2025 by revisiting her core values and goals. She offers a fresh, practical approach to designing the rest of your year with intention — even if the first half didn’t go the way you planned.

This honest conversation will inspire you to regroup, reflect, and reimagine the rest of your year with purpose and grace.

• A behind-the-scenes look at the Colarco family’s health rollercoaster

• Why this year has felt emotionally overwhelming

• The power of mindset when life feels like a “dumpster fire”

• How to revisit and refine your core values

• An 8-part life assessment for refocusing your goals

• Jessica’s personal June goals and how she sets realistic intentions

• Tips for journaling, quarterly planning, and simplifying your goal-setting

1. Health & Fitness

2. Career & Business

3. Finances & Net Worth

4. Family & Friends

5. Spiritual Life

6. Fun, Recreation & Hobbies

7. Personal Development

8. Romance & Relationships

What can you let go of from the first half of 2025? What would it look like to step into the second half of the year with a fresh mindset?

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• Goal-setting tools

• Core values worksheets

• Journaling prompts

• Access to Thrive Tribe for extra support

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In this special guided meditation episode, Jessica invites you to slow down and embrace the healing energy of summer. As the days grow longer and the light lingers, let this calming reset help you reconnect with yourself. Whether you're lying in the sun, sitting quietly indoors, or finding a moment in a busy day, this short meditation offers you the space to rest, restore, and renew.

🧘‍♀️ In This Episode You’ll Experience:

• A guided meditation designed to calm your nervous system and ground your energy

• Breathing exercises to release tension and invite ease

• Visualization to connect with your own peaceful summer sanctuary

• Reflection prompts to help you explore what you need to release and invite in this season

• A gentle reminder: Rest is not a reward — it’s a rhythm.

🌿 Perfect For:

• A mid-day reset

• A morning intention-setting practice

• Unwinding at the end of the day

• Anyone needing permission to slow down and breathe

💫 Affirmations from the Episode:

• I give myself permission to rest.

• I am worthy of ease.

• I embrace this season of light to renew and restore.

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In this candid and humorous episode of Super Woman Diaries, Jessica and Kelly dive into the emotional rollercoaster of wrapping up another school year. From navigating last-day chaos to reflecting on how much of our identity gets wrapped up in school drop-offs and motherhood, this episode is full of real talk and relatable moments.

What You’ll Hear About:

• 🎓 Dominic’s last day of middle school and end-of-year burnout

• 🚗 The drop-off struggle is real—how Jess and Kelly really feel about the school car loop

• 🧭 Identity check: “Mom” is a title, not the whole story

• 🏡 Behind the scenes of Kelly’s lake house project—furniture, zhuzh, and future plans

• 🏫 Planning for new school routines next year and finding creative solutions

• 🛠️ How to start asking for help when the mental load gets heavy

• ☀️ Getting excited for summer and what’s ahead for Chasing Brighter

Quote of the Week: "Life’s too short to sit in the car loop." – Jessica

Mentioned in This Episode:

• 📘 Life After Kids book & podcast – reminding us that motherhood isn’t our whole identity

• 🪑 Kelly’s experience with Furnitureland South and furnishing her lake house

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There’s something undeniably magical about summer evenings — the glow of the setting sun, warm breezes, and that perfect exhale at the end of the day 🌅

In this calming and cozy episode, Kelly and Jessica share their favorite ways to wind down at the end of long summer days. Whether you're sitting on your porch with a book, unplugging from tech, or lighting fairy lights as the sun sets, your evenings hold so much power to restore your energy and reconnect with what matters.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Easy summer evening rituals to help you slow down

• How to set up a gentle digital detox (no pressure!)

• Creative ways to romanticize your evenings for more joy

• Why rest doesn’t have to wait for vacation

From light stretches to late-night pool dips and mocktails under twinkle lights, this is your permission slip to make your summer nights feel like magic.

💫 Let’s end our days with more calm, connection, and intention.

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This episode dives into the whirlwind of change happening at Kelly and Jess's kids’ school. 🏫 From unexpected shifts in award ceremonies 🎗️ to new, tougher curriculums 📚, they discuss how these changes have impacted their children—Dominic, Giovanni, and Gabriella. They chat about how Dominic is feeling overwhelmed with new teaching styles and increased workloads, while Gabriella navigates dual enrollment classes. 😵‍💫 The conversation also covers the broader effects of the pandemic on teachers and students, and the different vibes across elementary, middle, and high school on the same campus. Kelly and Jess reflect on the importance of balancing academic pressure with mental health, and how they’re considering alternative schooling options. Whether you're dealing with school stress or looking for ways to support your child, this episode offers a real, relatable look at the complexities of modern education. 🎒

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Welcome back to Chasing Brighter, your go-to midlife guide for living your boldest, brightest life. In this episode, we’re embracing the art of rest—the intentional, soul-fueling kind, not the crash-on-the-couch variety.

Join Jessica and Kelly as they share how to craft your very own Summer Rest Plan, complete with:

✨ Your personal “rest menu” 🗓️ How to block out sacred recharge days 💖 Flipping FOMO into JOMO (Joy of Missing Out!)

Get ready to say yes to peace and no to the pressure of go-go-go summer living. Whether you're sipping a frozen margarita or tuning in on a solo walk, this episode is your permission slip to pause.

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