ManageUp!
By Vatrice Chestnut
In each episode the hosts, Vatrice Chestnut and Bennie Hicks, approach and explore topics related to your pain points using four steps to help you better communicate your needs and manage other people’s expectations when interacting with you.
ManageUp!Apr 05, 2021
132 - Are You Too Old for a Backpack?
Pivoting your career takes guts and self-belief. Are you considering going back to school, but worry it's too late or what others may think? This week, we'll discuss your pain points around this life change and how to fearlessly make the decision.
131 - Water Might Be Thicker Than Blood
In this episode, we'll discuss the friends in our lives who may be as important to us as our own family and the pros and cons of these relationships and how to protect the bond.
130 - Beyond the Birds and the Bees
Racism and sexism are not going to be easy discussions with your children by any means, but they are definitely necessary. In our mission to raise kind and compassionate adults, discussing the bad aspects of our society is crucial. Let's dive in.
129 - Finding the Right Mentor
An insightful episode for our listeners who are ready and humble to seek guidance and learn from observation. How do you identify, approach, and connect with a potential mentor?
128 - Guess What? Your Children Are NOT Everything
Most parents, out of pure love and maybe animal instinct, revolve their lives around their children. Hear us out about why you should take a deep breath and assess why your best self and your relationship should take precedence. Believe us, it's for your kids' sake too.
127 - All the Single Ladies...and Men!
How do you adapt to joining the dating pool in COVID-era? Putting yourself out there in the middle of a pandemic can be challenging, but it's human nature to want to find love and companionship. So how can you adapt to the new environment? Are there new traits and characteristics to look out for?
126 - More Siblings, More Problems...
A tale as old as Jacob and Esau. Despite the sibling comparisons, the jokes that go too far, how do we make our sibling relationships better AND deeper as we grow older?
125 - Passion + Occupation: A Perfect Recipe
You have hobbies? Great! You also got a job or business? Fantastic! They're totally unrelated? That's cool. How can you actually synergize these two things and let them empower each other?
124 - Wait a Minute. You Can't Say That!
We all have that family member who strongly voices opinions and often makes others around them feel uncomfortable or wrong. This week, we'll discuss the best practices for managing these differing viewpoints, difficult loved ones and strategies for speaking up when it counts!
123 - Fun in the Sun
Summer is nearly here! This week we'll discuss tips to prioritize your individual goals and wishes this summer; enjoy the season to its fullest!
122 - More Routine. Less Stress.
Are you struggling to create and maintain a routine? From school to sports practice or making sure no one forgets their lunch - a routine keeps everyone grounded. This week, we'll discuss how to develop and keep a routine going even when life seems to takeover.
121 - Harnessing Your Side Hustle
Do you work a 9-5 but have a side hustle or dream up ways to earn extra money? It's time to believe in those abilities and grow your potential business. This week, we'll discuss the best ways to harness your side hustle.
120 - They're old school!
Do you struggle to see eye-to-eye with some of your family members? The reason may be more than differing opinions but evidence of a deep generational divide. This week, we'll discuss how to manage generational gaps and tips to improve your family relationships.
119 - Let's Grow! Build Your Network
In business, it's all about who you know. But growing your network takes time, dedication and targeting the right people. This week, we'll discuss the best ways to begin a meaningful network or expand existing connections.
118 - When the Parents Don't Approve
How did your family react when you introduced them to someone special to you? Extended family dynamics can be hard, especially if they are not accepting of new relationships that are important to you. Has this happened to you? Listen to our latest podcast to see how you can manage this situation.
117 - Blow Up or Cool Down?
Blow up or cool down? What your conflict style says about you. How do you handle differing opinions? How do you react when things are going the way you think they should? Conflict is natural and something that occurs in relationships. Its about how you handle it that matters. Our latest podcast explores this and how it can affect our relationships.
116 - Be Independent!
This week, we'll discuss tips and ideas for bringing up kids that are mature, capable and independent.
115 - The higher earner. Collect your paycheck proudly!
Do you earn a higher income than your significant other? Lean into the difference and stop apologizing for your success!
114 - Keeping your kids down to earth
We're living in a material world! This week, we'll discuss the potential struggles kids face keeping up with friends and how to teach them from a young age that the best things in life don't come in a box.
113 - Be a boss. Learning to ask for what you want.
Do you deserve a raise or promotion? There is an art to getting what you want. Listen in for the best ways to achieve your goals in the workplace!
112 - In-laws or Out-laws?
111 - The Rebound
Are you ready for a new relationship? Or are you concerned this person is only a rebound? This week, we'll explore the judgments around the rebound and dig deep to determine who is next for you and why.
Shh...Can You Keep a Secret?
Are You a High-Maintenance Friend?
High-maintenance friendships are a DRAG. It's save to assume we all value long-lasting friendships. This episode uncovers some of the characteristics of high-maintenance and long-lasting friendships. Do you have more of one in your life? If you're not sure, this might be the time take inventory and then take action.
It's my passion...not yours mom & dad.
As parents, we know we don’t know everything. But our job is to guide our children to self-discovery so they can do and experience their own passions.
How many of us have been mind boggled by the cheerleader mom who pushes her child to the brink of nervous breakdown to be the best cheerleader on the planet? Or maybe forcing the child to continue cheerleading just because ‘we’ve been doing this for 8 years now and we can’t quit?
I had to grow up as a parent and resist the urge to bully my children into doing what I wanted them to do. Why? My passions are not theirs.
Shortening the Distance Between Loved Ones
TOPIC: FAMILY
When we live long-distance from dear loved ones, it's challenging to stay connected. We miss our loved ones dearly and our heart's desire is to stay close and include them in the day-to-day of our lives. But many of us fall short in consistently staying connected. This episodes uncovers unique ideas to shorten the distance between loved ones.
I'm at a Crossroads...Now What?
At some point in everyone's life, a person reaches a crossroads. How you manage this transition experience can be the difference between joy and sadness. There are simple steps to help you navigate the transition experience. Listen now to learn the steps.
I Am So Jealous!
The green eyed monster hits us all even when we have the best intentions. Listen to these tips to effectively tackle the monster.
Man...Think Positive
Kelly is a loving husband and father who has been battling bad credit. He wants help to ManageUp! his situation.
Should Is a Curse Word
How often has your language can subtly affected your interactions, displayed unhealthy expectations towards others or was the catalyst to beating yourself down? "Should" is a word that commonly carries these ugly garments in its bag and we are going to unpack this bag now.
Coping with Grief Through a Child’s Heart
Creating Meaningful Group Conversations
How do I get past my fear to host a book club?