Small Step Society

In our season finale, we explore the benefits of learning—how it can continue enhancing your life forever. Even after this podcast, we hope you'll keep learning... through other podcasts, through books, through media... whatever it may be. It's been a wonderful two seasons! Thank you for listening and following along with us. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! We still have a few tricks up our sleeves!

This week, we explore emotional intelligence—why it’s just as important as IQ and how it shapes the way we connect, lead, and grow. From Goleman’s five pillars to boosting self-awareness and empathy, we explore how active listening, gratitude, and understanding emotions can improve not just your work life, but your personal relationships as well. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we explore the surprising science of laughter and tears—two powerful emotional tools that shape how we heal, connect, and thrive. Whether you're a table-slapper, a tear-wiper, or both, this episode is full of insights about embracing our emotions for better mental health and stronger relationships. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we continue our conversations with Lauren Woodington and Kevin Thompson. Join us for another hour as we delve into their life experiences and journeys to today. We dive into a variety of interesting topics, from the place of AI in today's world, to dealing with feelings of uncertainty with careers. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we have our wonderful guests, Lauren Woodington and Kevin Thompson, on to talk about their life experiences and how they have all led them to where they are now. We dive into a variety of interesting topics, from the place of AI in today's world, to dealing with feelings of uncertainty with careers. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Sleep is something that’s essential to our lives, but is easily taken for granted. This episode, join us as we discuss the science behind the importance of sleep. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Ever heard of the Goldilocks effect? We all want the perfect middle, but sometimes we don't know what that means. In this episode, we discuss finding a work-life balance and achieving a happy medium with our personal needs. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

If they come at the right time, words can change everything in someone's life. In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of positive self-talk, battling the negative critical voice, becoming an effective communicator, and more. All in 20 minutes! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Without trusting yourself, you can't really trust anyone around you. With a life grounded in self-trust, decisions become easier, authenticity becomes second-nature, and your future becomes clearer. Listen along to learning how you can build and rebuild trust with yourself and with others. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we visit topics of guilt, shame, and self-compassion. In the quest to forgiving yourself, you must first learn to give yourself grace—and then you can even forgive others. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

When we undergo difficult events in our lives, it's hard to escape the "woe-is-me" mindset. But it's also hard to recover from negativity if we don't face it head-on. This week, we talk about cultivating resilience and the importance of consistently working to overcome difficulty. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we revisit our little social experiment from Episode 1, and discuss our own experiences with stepping out of comfort zones. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

As a sister episode to "The Value of Connection," this week, we discuss how important it is to take your own time and space when needed. Even if it's scary to sit with yourself, we all need to experience alone time sometimes. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

To open Season 2, we discuss the positive lifestyle connection can bring you—but also weigh the various barriers that prevent people from forming meaningful connections. Regardless of the stage of life you are in, you can, and should, connect with others. Watch to hear more! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

We're so excited to be back! Join us for Season 2 of Small Step Society, where we explore personal growth and where it can take us in a world based in human connection. First episode on SUNDAY, September 8! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram! Episodes every Sunday :)

To wrap up this wonderful season, we thought we'd reminisce on the good moments of these past few months as well as share a few important lessons learned. Of course, the future is just as valuable, so we discussed some aspirations for the next few months and said our bittersweet farewells... for now. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Good habits become routines once you practice them enough. This week, we discuss how to get from habit to routine, so come along for the journey! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Welcome Brigid Quint to the Small Step Society! Our first non-student guest, and wow was she a great one! A chemical engineer turned businesswoman, Brigid offers so much wisdom on ensuring a work-life balance, finding your place in the professional world, and so. much. more. It's a great episode that keeps on giving! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

As you may know, we're students in college – students wondering about our futures, wondering whether we're using this experience to the fullest, wondering whether we've made the right choices in classes, clubs, and more. In this episode, we talk a lot about ourselves... to share anecdotes about finding ourselves as students and dealing with uncertainty about the future. A relatable one for sure! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we discuss how we should take a different look at success. Focus on improving rather than reaching one singular goal! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Our conversations last week were so meaningful we simply had to continue them this week! Once again, we hear a few guests' perspectives on being from unique backgrounds in a changing multicultural landscape. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we welcome two guests to the society and hear their perspectives on being from unique backgrounds in a changing multicultural landscape. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Stability does not equal rigidity. This week, we discuss all the difficulty we, as humans, face when confronted with change (positive or negative)... but we also discuss how to deal with change and embrace it! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Sometimes we just need a self-care day! This week, we discuss how to talk to yourself positively and put yourself first. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

We've all heard it... "be yourself." We say "be true to yourself." This episode, we discuss how social conditioning shouldn't make us change, because everything goes out of style – and then comes back. Rewiring our brains to see the good in ourselves will make ALL the difference in our happiness. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, listen to us discuss the difficulties of various types of self-sabotage, how it relates to impostor syndrome, and figure out how to navigate this feeling of not deserving success. Saboteur Assessment: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/assessment/1 Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Welcome to the second (final) part of our mini-series, Cultivating Healthy Friendships! In this episode, we discuss the two-pronged approach to communication: solving conflicts and misunderstandings as well as using communication to understand others better. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

This week, we begin our first mini-series, Cultivating Healthy Friendships! In the first part of this two-parter, we discuss all the aspects of setting boundaries and doing so in a healthy matter to ultimately strengthen friendships. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Listen in to learn more about the importance of empathy for connection, the various types of empathy, and how best to grow your skills as an empath in everyday life. Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram and find the video version of this episode on YouTube! Episodes every Sunday :)

Learn more about our content this season! Keep up with us @smallstepsocietypod on Instagram & find the video version of this episode on YouTube!