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Straight From The Hip with Courtney Jones

Straight From The Hip with Courtney Jones

By Ms Courtney Jones

Where Business Savvy Meets Self-Growth Swagger. Join Ms. Courtney Jones on a journey that's part business brilliance, part personal development wizardry, and all Gen X attitude. Dive into the world of savvy entrepreneurship, marketing hacks, and tech know-how, spiced with a dash of Old School nostalgia.

Proving age is just a number and Gen Xers are the masters of resilience, reinvention, and rocking success on our terms. Get ready for witty insights, bold strategies, and a whole lot of Gen X swagger. Let's flip the script on business and life. Tune in!
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Remix: Networking 4 Introverts

Straight From The Hip with Courtney Jones Sep 19, 2017

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Rediscovering and Reinventing Yourself in 2024

Rediscovering and Reinventing Yourself in 2024

Parenting Yourself Is Hard....

In this bonus episode that will resonate with many, we acknowledge the societal challenges and the 'silent epidemic' of loneliness. We also explore the emotional toll of feeling unseen and the empowering path to reclaiming one's sense of self.

💖 Whether you're a mother, know a mother, or have a mother, this episode is an invitation to understand and appreciate the complex tapestry of parenthood. It's also a call to piece together the fragments of our past selves and step boldly into a future where we are fully acknowledged.

🎧 Tune in to explore the transformative power of self-acknowledgment and the importance of personal growth through all stages of life.


Summary:

(00:05) The Sacrifices and Loneliness of Parenthood

Parental sacrifices, identity shift, loneliness, and societal support for aging are discussed through personal anecdotes and reflections.

(04:42) Motherhood Sacrifices and Ungrateful Children

Mothers' sacrifices for children, challenging traditional roles, disappointment when unappreciated, reclaiming identity after letdown.

(09:57) Reflections on Parenting and Self-Acknowledgement

Intergenerational conversations reflect on parental sacrifices and the evolution of a woman's identity through maidenhood, motherhood, and beyond.

(14:06) Rediscovering and Reinventing Yourself

Harnessing inner power and reclaiming past selves to construct a better future through self-evolution.


Parenthood, Sacrifices, Loneliness, Motherhood, Identity Shift, Personal Aspirations, Emotional Toll, Self-Acknowledgement, Personal Growth, Parenting, Intergenerational, Reflections, Self-Evolution, Reinventing, Self-Rediscovery, Society, Aging Population, Isolation, Ungrateful Children, Non-Drivers, Loneliness Epidemic, Personal Achievements, Maidenhood, Evolution, Fragmented Pieces, Ideal Version, Future

Dec 30, 202326:48
Can AI Writing Assistants Make You A Better Copywriter?
May 12, 202210:00
Getting to The Core of The Great Resignation, How The Department of Labor Bites the Hand That Feeds It, And What Employers Can Do To Help Stem the Tide

Getting to The Core of The Great Resignation, How The Department of Labor Bites the Hand That Feeds It, And What Employers Can Do To Help Stem the Tide

Where Are All The Workers? 

The economy is opening back up and employers are trying desperately to get back to business as usual. Despite a rise in new jobs, employers say they're continuing to have a hard time finding workers. 

The job index reports that a record 531,000 jobs were added in the month of October, yet millions of Americans are still looking for work. At the same time, from August until now, more than 4.3 million workers have left their jobs.

There are multiple factors affecting the potential workforce, ranging from: 

  • A lack of resources such as child care, low wages, or an inability to afford to commute
  • Health Concerns 
  • A deep desire for something new and more fulfilling work. 


t's been called The Great Resignation, but what's at the core of it? 

And what's next for those workers who are not only turning their back on the workforce, but employees deciding to rejoin the workforce?


In this episode, we'll look at some of the factors that both that are helping both employers and employees decide on the best way to go back to a new way of working, I'll update you on my brouhaha with the Colorado Department of Labor, and how employers are recognizing the true definition of self fulfillment and personal satisfaction in work. 

Stay tuned.


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Nov 10, 202129:18
Speeding Up the Process: Denver Residents and Renters Across the US Wonder If They'll Receive Assistance Before Eviction Notices As City Struggles to Disperse Funds Quickly
Sep 15, 202116:17
Surprisingly Simple Ways to Bring Your Best Self to Work Each Day, Setting Boundaries with Work Karen's, and Personal Growth Is A Daily Practice
Sep 13, 202156:34
Back to Work, Spotting Job Scams, And Are You In or Out (of the office)? The Freedom Episode

Back to Work, Spotting Job Scams, And Are You In or Out (of the office)? The Freedom Episode

Straight From The Hip with Courtney Jones

The kids may be out of school, but as more of the world opens up and people start outdoor activities, its back to work for all those who are adulting out there. 

The biggest question on everyone's mind seems to be: In or Out of The Office?

Grab that cup of joe and get ready feisty kittens!

In Today's Episode We'll Look At:

  • Hybrid & Remote Work: What options employers can utilize and setting the tone for effective implementation.
  • The economy was jumping in June, but not everyone's ready to hop back to the cubicle. The bargaining power employees are taking back to the office.
  • Plus: Updates, news, and a little something for those who deal with customers on a daily basis and know how exhausted your mental can be at the end of the day. It's my birthday weekend and you get the gift! 


You can find all that and more on the website:

www.MsCourtneyJones.com 

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From the show:

Recent Grad loses 4k after applying to fake graphic design job post

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/recent-college-grad-loses-4k-after-applying-to-fake-graphic-design-job-post


Why Now is the perfect time for a post pandemic career check in: 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblaschka/2021/06/28/why-now-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-post-pandemic-career-check-in/?sh=6351e0cf1e58


If you spend a large part of the day speaking with customers, you might have forgotten self care can begin at your desk:  


Straight From the Hip with Courtney Jones Podcast

Jul 04, 202142:21
How To Keep The Creative Juices Flowing And Never Run Out of New Ideas Again
Feb 23, 202141:32
How Do I Promote My Business In 2021?
Jan 18, 202105:47
Listener Love, Virtual Hugs, And Spotify Wrapped 2020
Dec 05, 202010:12
Post Election Edition: Are We There Yet?
Nov 05, 202023:39
Nick Cannon Wants His Brand Back, August In The Sheets, And Watering Atlanta's Food Deserts w Guest Keith Muhammad of The Best Fruit Store

Nick Cannon Wants His Brand Back, August In The Sheets, And Watering Atlanta's Food Deserts w Guest Keith Muhammad of The Best Fruit Store

Can you imagine having fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to your door during the recent shut-ins?

Unfortunately, there are neighborhoods and communities all across the country that can't, and haven't been able to, long before the nations current crisis. According to the USDA, more than 6% of American households have experienced some form of food insecurity over the last 18 months. 

Over recent months I've complained about food shortages at my local store, a major inconvenience, in which my grocery worked hard to quickly rectify. Supply chains were disrupted and things were in flux. 

In this week's episode, my guest Keith Muhummad, of Atlanta's The Best Fruit Store, and I dive deep on the policies past and present, and the practical, real world solutions he's implementing in his own community, to water the food desert he found himself and neighbors surrounded by. 

I also give an update on last weeks episode; Meg wants Torey Lanes to Stop Playin', August Alsina is Entangled in the sheets, and Nick Cannon wants his brand back.

I've got all that, and more, on this week's episode.

So grab your cuppa joe (or whatever the week is calling for), settle in, and make sure the ear buds are charged up.

Welcome to the show. 

Don't forget to like, share and subscribe to stay updated on latest episodes! 



Jul 19, 202001:27:31
The Freedom Edition: Back Inside, 4th of July Melting Pots, and How Much Freedom Is Too Much In A Relationship?

The Freedom Edition: Back Inside, 4th of July Melting Pots, and How Much Freedom Is Too Much In A Relationship?

Melting Pots, Back Inside, and Will and Jada Get Real.

Fresh off my birthday week, I've been doing a lot of reflecting on just how far we've come, and how much further we may have to go, to create real diversity -  whether it's in our day to day interactions, at work or with strangers, how we think about ourselves and others even in our personal and familial relationships, how we talk to our children about race, diversion, and inclusion - in a world of completely unique people. 

My favorite couple, Will and Jada, are back in the news and bring up the very real question of; What does commitment in a relationship actually look like, and how easy is it to forgive after a partner's indescretion? 

I'm giving some insight from my own previous relationships, good and bad, and you might be surprised at some of my answers to those questions. 

Tune into this week's episode as I enjoy some leftover cake, sip some tea on the state of freedom in relationships, and mull over the concepts of acceptance, freedom and, honesty in relationships. .

So grab your cuppa joe (or whatever the day calls for), settle in, and enjoy the show. 

 

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Jul 07, 202028:35
Surviving CoronaPocalypse: How to Pivot, Adjust, and Adapt to Circumstances Beyond Your Control.
Apr 05, 202025:22
Costco, Viral Social Media, and the Corona Virus

Costco, Viral Social Media, and the Corona Virus

This Episode is all about how things go viral - both online and off. I'd like to be survival shopping, but the shelves are empty so I'm doing this podcast instead. Tune in for tips 4 staying healthy, picking the best viral epidemic movies and end of world supplies, and a little Food4Thought on how things go viral.

Dont forget to Like, Subscribe, and Support the Show.

Mar 07, 202011:42
Love Is Blind, Reality Bites, And Dating In The 21st Century Is A Lot of Work.

Love Is Blind, Reality Bites, And Dating In The 21st Century Is A Lot of Work.

Join Courtney as she sniffles into her coffee cup, feels nostalgic about dating "in the good old days", and rehashes the season finale of the hit reality show Love Is Blind.
Feb 27, 202029:40
3 Tips You Can Implement Today to Evolve Your Game Over The Next Year

3 Tips You Can Implement Today to Evolve Your Game Over The Next Year

It's time for new habits, new attitudes, and new outlooks on what's possible for your life, relationships, and business over the next decade. 

Join me on today's episode as I share tips for getting serious about your goals, figuring out what your priorities really are, laying the foundations for your ideal life, and having fun with it along the way.


For more personal growth and mindset resources for entrepreneurs and digital business owners, join the Str8 From the Hip Community www.MsCourtneyJones.com 

Don't forget to leave a review and support the show!

Jan 25, 202045:13
Riding The Curve: Creating Work-life Balance As A Remote Worker or Hustler In The Gig Economy.
Sep 26, 201923:58
Unconscious Bias, Backlash and the #MeToo Movement

Unconscious Bias, Backlash and the #MeToo Movement

According to a recent survey from Harvard Business Review, the #MeToo Movement has created unexpected backlash for women in the workplace.
Aug 29, 201906:08
What Is The Impact You're Willing to Make Socially?

What Is The Impact You're Willing to Make Socially?

On today's episode: Thin Skinned Senators, Parents Behaving Badly, and Diversity is NOT a bad word. How are YOU handling the March Madness?
Mar 20, 201918:31
Doesn't the Modern Labor Market Have Room for Everyone?

Doesn't the Modern Labor Market Have Room for Everyone?

Getting jiggy in the gig economy, a tool for scrolling your way through Twitter threads, and everyone wants to know if podcasting has a payoff.
Jan 27, 201919:58
How to Live Your Best Life in 2019
Jan 08, 201915:41
Using Emotional Intelligence To Recognize and Develop Company Values and Goals.

Using Emotional Intelligence To Recognize and Develop Company Values and Goals.

Pulling from the business and tech world's biggest headlines, Courtney reviews the Elon Musk 60minutes interview, and shows some real world examples of emotional intelligence, and gives a 3 Step Framework for aligning your brand with your long term goals and values.
Dec 18, 201819:25
Idealism, Creating Positive Customer Experiences, and Takeaways From Facebook's Dilemmas.

Idealism, Creating Positive Customer Experiences, and Takeaways From Facebook's Dilemmas.

Company Culture, Creating Positive Customer Experiences, and Takeaways From The Facebook Fiasco
Nov 20, 201831:39
Digging Deep: Going Beyond The Big Idea For Social Insights
Sep 24, 201839:19
Like Your #Food4Thought With A Lil Syde Eye and A Saucy Blend of Humor?

Like Your #Food4Thought With A Lil Syde Eye and A Saucy Blend of Humor?

Sep 12, 201801:57
Coffee, Spoons, And The Power of Process

Coffee, Spoons, And The Power of Process

Hey Feisty Kittens! Grab your cuppa joe & let's get ready for the show.🎤 Im on a roll today, and Im not talking the fattening kind.🍩 Tune In as I share how, In the midst of a coffee meltdown, I had a glimpse into how it takes 3 very important elements to create a smooth customer experience, and to keep you on track, in your daily growth.
Sep 04, 201808:50
Saying Goodbye to Summer and Microsoft Says Sayonara to Surface Plus Program. #MondayMotivation

Saying Goodbye to Summer and Microsoft Says Sayonara to Surface Plus Program. #MondayMotivation

Sep 03, 201807:03
Facebook Pays The Cost To Be The Boss & Its Eclipse Season

Facebook Pays The Cost To Be The Boss & Its Eclipse Season

It's been a while feisty kittens! I've missed the convo and the coffee is brewing. Pull up a seat and grab your cup.

Facebook Is paying the cost to be the boss this week, Parents are paying for Fortnite coaching, and if you've been feeling the miscommunications, mishaps and digital chaos that come with the Mercury Retrograde, no worries!

I'll be sharing a few perspectives on surviving (and thriving) through tech glitches, derailed plans, and planetary mishaps.

Tune In: It's Eclipse Season!
Aug 02, 201820:16
Glass Ceilings, Gender Equity, and the Cardi B Controversy

Glass Ceilings, Gender Equity, and the Cardi B Controversy

Is Gender Equity possible in Hip Hop? We've all seen the poppin' bottles and scantily clad models in hip hop videos and we know that women aren't always taken as seriously in hip hop lyrics as we'd always like them to be - but with young women like Cardi B, Nikki Minaj, Trina, blazing up the charts & snapping platinum - Is it time for women to see more equality (=Respect) in Hip Hop?
May 06, 201813:36
Weekly Roundup: What Being an Influencer Really Means, Believing Your Own Hype, and Authenticity In Brand Building.

Weekly Roundup: What Being an Influencer Really Means, Believing Your Own Hype, and Authenticity In Brand Building.

Bonus Episode:
What a week for freethinkers!

Kanye West found free thought, a new best friend, AND put his foot in his mouth about slavery.
- What happened while we were distracted?
Teacher's Are Pissed and While Kanye's talking about #slaverywasachoice his wife has been trying to end it.
Tune in. 🎧
May 03, 201821:33
How To Beat Your Own High Score This Week. Goal Achieving.

How To Beat Your Own High Score This Week. Goal Achieving.

Want to meet this Monday with your game face on and beat your OWN high score this week?

Tune In To this Weeks Episode:
Courtneys talking staying focused, Kevin Gates work ethics, and lifestyle apps, in between she shares a little wisdom, a lotta laughs, and -

3 Tips for getting organized, being productive, and staying motivated when youre a solo entrepreneur, writer/creative, or freelancer setting monthly goals and figuring out what action steps to take next in growing your business.

Download And Dont Forget to Subscribe to Be Notified of New Episodes!
Apr 29, 201828:08
Questions, CoHosts, and Community. Avoiding Overwhelm When You're Starting A Podcast.

Questions, CoHosts, and Community. Avoiding Overwhelm When You're Starting A Podcast.

Exploring the newest features on Anchor.fm and how they allow you to focus more on your content, less on the technical stuff in creating a podcast and building an audience.
Apr 29, 201803:01
Why Intelligent Change? Welcome to the Courtney Chronicles! #technology #worklife #mindset #personalgrowth

Why Intelligent Change? Welcome to the Courtney Chronicles! #technology #worklife #mindset #personalgrowth

Join Courtney Jones each week as she explores life (and growing a business) in the digital world from a slightly skewered perspective. From Cybercurrency to the latest Dating apps (and how theyve changed the way we mate & relate) and everything in between - If its in the news, Courtney's got a view. Grab your curiosity and a cuppa joe, and get ready to see technology (and the rapidly changing world we're living in) in a new, slightly satirical way!
Mar 17, 201802:10
Episode 15: Having Fun With Your Work

Episode 15: Having Fun With Your Work

As a society, we spend a great deal of time working. A listener calls in and inspires, and I talk about passsion as something to be connected with. Whether its podcasting or punching a clock, todays episode is all about having fun with it.
Feb 28, 201829:32
The Entrepreneur Bounce Back

The Entrepreneur Bounce Back

Snowy Sunday's and Reflections on The Spiral of Life. #LifeLessons \u2022 You Can't Access The #BounceBack By Letting Others Tell You How To BE. #Focus \u2022 Getting Paid Off Others Pain & How Your Perception Creates Solutions To Problems \u2022 How The Next 5 Minutes Can Change Your Entire Life. #flowstate #lifelessons \u2022 Standing Out In The Marketing Jungle and Healing The Healer. \u2022 You Say Tomatoe, I Say Tomato, Hey Lets Make Some Sauce! #PersonalGrowth \u2022 Why Lables Are Worn On The Inside \u2022 How Wearing The Labels People Give You, Drops Your Personal Value. #mindset \u2022 Courtney ! \u2022 Call-Ins, Collabos, And Side Hustling In The Creative Economy \u2022 Thank you! \u2022 #Positivity Is An Engine That Drives Success. \u2022 Shout Outs And Thank You's To Listeners!\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\udf89\ud83c\udfa7\ud83d\udcf2 \u2022 Bounce Back Response \u2022 If Your Life Was A Movie, Would You Watch It?\ud83e\udd14 \u2022 Hey Courtney, W
Jan 21, 201801:03:39
When Business Gets Slow, Flow!

When Business Gets Slow, Flow!

Cranberry Bliss and Staying Committed To Your Goals. #MondayMotivation \u2022 Fairytale Dreams For Megan and Harry! \ud83c\udf89\ud83d\udc70\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\udc8d \u2022 We've Come A Long Way Baby: Embracing the Creative Economy \ud83d\udcf2 \u2022 Why Living The Creative Economy Dream Requires Work. \u2022 It's A Vibe; Authenticity and Transparency In The Digital Space \ud83d\ude0e \u2022 Getting Past Imposter Syndrome And Shining A Light On Your Skills #worklife \u2022 How To Turn Your Free Time Into More Customers \u2022 Having Fun With It. Why You Don't Have To Be An Expert To Start A Podcast \u2022 Using Instagram Stories To Connect Your Brand With Influencers #socialmedia \u2022 Increasing Engagement on Facebook And Building Your Business Portfolio \u2022 Staying Creative So That Slow Periods In Your Business Don't Stop Your Flow \u2022 Free Your Mind The Rest Will Follow. 2 Apps That Will Decrease Holiday Stress \u2022 Why Reinforcing And Affirming The Actions You're Already T
Nov 28, 201701:08:10
Enter The Headspace Here🎧

Enter The Headspace Here🎧

Enter the Headspace.\ud83c\udfa7 Welcome To Intelligent Change with Courtney Jones\ud83c\udfa4 \u2022 Digital (But Slightly Analog) Girl In A Digital World \ud83d\udcdd\ud83d\udc67\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udcf2\ud83c\udfa7
Oct 15, 201701:41
Change Is The Only Constant

Change Is The Only Constant

Um..It's Complicated \u2022 SydeChic Meltdowns Mean Im Growing, Right? \ud83d\udc67\ud83c\udffe \u2022 Instagram Lushness \ud83d\udef3And A Love and Hip Hop Reunion Goes Terribly Wrong \ud83d\ude33 \u2022 Is @KylieJenner Going To Add "Mommy" To Her List Of ...
Sep 22, 201721:49
Remix: Networking 4 Introverts

Remix: Networking 4 Introverts

Remix: Shouldn't Networking & Meeting New People Online Be FUN? \ud83e\udd21 \u2022 Don't forget to Favorite the station! Call Ins and Applause are awesome too\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffd \u2022 Enter the Headspace.\ud83c\udfa7 Welcome To Intelligent Chan...
Sep 19, 201706:18
Meanies, Hacks & Your Privacy

Meanies, Hacks & Your Privacy

Why The Recent Hack Isn't Just Equifax's Problem #onlineprivacy #finances \u2022 Rebuilding Customer Trust After Screw Ups and Protecting Personal Privacy Online \u2022 Building Online Presence, And The @Equ...
Sep 14, 201745:32
Marketing Is A Lot Like Dating

Marketing Is A Lot Like Dating

Restarts, Bloopers & Do Overs \u2022 Exploring The Social Media Jungle of Love (And Networking). \u2022 Not Everyone Is Your Target Market, Ideal Customer, or Twin Flame And Thats Okay \u2022 5 Fave Tips For Emb...
Aug 28, 201739:13
Can You Be Erased Digitally?

Can You Be Erased Digitally?

If A Bunch of Engineer Geeks Wanted to Erase You From The World, Could They? \u2022 Being Erased From The Internet Isn't Easy \u2022 How The EU, Trying to Be Forgotten, Trampled On US Rights To Be Heard \u2022 If...
Aug 19, 201714:42
Episode 2:  Authenticity

Episode 2: Authenticity

Anchors Newest Feature • Shifting Perspective To Make Change • Closing One Door To Step Into Authenticity • Don't Follow Your Passion, Connect With It • Wanna Know When There's A New Episode?
Jul 28, 201719:01
Take Inventory of Your Awesome

Take Inventory of Your Awesome

FriYay & Taking Stock • Recognizing Your Strengths to Set Achievable Goals • What Stops You From Going The Distance? • Undiscovered and Unrecognized Strengths • Find the Opportunities In The Daily Grind • Setting Goals That Feel Achievable • How to Create An Inventory of Personal Awesomeness ✍🏾🗒 • Personal Growth by Design
Jul 22, 201738:14