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Not Your Average BS

Not Your Average BS

By Brendi & Shannon

Not Your Average BS is a podcast hosted by two college friends, Brendi & Shannon, where they discuss topics surrounding activism, health and wellness, career, and more. Each episode will inspire you to create change in your own life or community. New episodes every Monday!
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36. Cancer to CycleStar: Living with Intention & Prioritizing Your Health with Aria Maslow

Not Your Average BSOct 26, 2020

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54. The Final Episode: Big Girl Jobs, Moving, What's Next?
Jul 07, 202155:30
53. Celebrating Earth Day: 3 Practical Tips For a More Sustainable Future

53. Celebrating Earth Day: 3 Practical Tips For a More Sustainable Future

Happy Thursday!

Bonus episode for you to celebrate Earth Day. Remember, we need a million people in this movement doing things imperfectly rather than trying to get it all perfect!


Apr 22, 202123:48
51. The Power of Poetry: Spoken Word and Teaching Black History with Nick Courmon
Apr 12, 202155:32
50. Health, Sustainability, & Being a Work in Progress with Cassidy Putney

50. Health, Sustainability, & Being a Work in Progress with Cassidy Putney

Happy Monday friends!

Today you have just Shannon the mic to chat all things health and sustainability with Cassidy Putney!

Cassidy Putney wears multiple hats including being an entrepreneur in the sustainability industry, serving as the lead instructor at CycleBar Matthews, boxing trainer at 9Rounds Mint Hill, dog mom, daughter, finance and so much more. 

In today's episode, Cassidy and I touch on a lot of things from taking charge of your health to taking one step at a time towards a more sustainable lifestyle. As the title reads, Cassidy opens up about her journey to recognizing that we are all just working in progress living our own human experience. 

I hope more than anything you all gain from this episode that we are allowed to be passionate about many different areas of life and to run with those passions as long as you can!

Cassidy holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy and environmental sustainability from Rochester Institute of Technology.

She co-founded (in 2015) and served as the Director of Sustainability for Impact Earth until 2020. She designed Impact Earth’s first education-based program for k-12 schools in 2017, created Impact Earth Composting in 2018, and led the team to work on consulting contracts with municipalities and corporate organizations alike. Cassidy currently consults with Impact Earth on a project basis and is still a part-owner of the Rochester-based company.

Cassidy's Instagram 

Green Hows Consulting Website

Green How's Consulting Instagram

Impact Earth

Mar 29, 202101:23:28
49. Life Updates & How to Deal with Burnout
Mar 22, 202148:58
48. Changing the World One Block at a Time with Deborah Woolard
Feb 22, 202150:00
47. Believing in your Vision: Becoming an Author & CEO with Candace Chambers
Feb 15, 202144:59
46. Impact over Income: Building an Anti-Racism Platform with Natajia Miller
Feb 08, 202158:35
45. How To Inspire Young Minds: Teaching in Today's World with Satoria Ray
Feb 01, 202156:58
44. The New Wave of Activism & Engagement with Rick Hart
Jan 25, 202138:53
43. Reporting Live: A Candid Conversation on Today's Media with Courtney Cole

43. Reporting Live: A Candid Conversation on Today's Media with Courtney Cole

Welcome to another episode of NYABS! 

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are some resources on how to mindfully honor and celebrate his Birthday 

Today we chat with Courtney Cole, a young news reporter based in Charlotte, North Carolina at WBTV! 

Courtney shares with us the inside scoop on what it is like to be a reporter in today's age and her experience as a one-woman show covering topics ranging from the current global pandemic to the protest this past summer on racial injustice. She also gives us insight as to how to hold co-workers accountable, the power of networking, and how to mindfully consume media during a polarizing time. 

Appetizer: Girl, Do Better podcast 

Courtney Cole's Instagram 

Watch Courtney on WBTV Charlotte here 

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Jan 18, 202149:20
42. Lessons Learned & 2021 Goals
Jan 04, 202155:08
41. Educational Equity and Emerging Activism with Laura Smith
Dec 28, 202050:49
40. Small Business Series: Beaded Collective with Riley Bratton
Dec 07, 202035:12
39. Life Updates & Your Ultimate Holiday Guide
Nov 30, 202043:01
38. Fighting the Good Fight: The Road to Medical School with Latrice Johnson
Nov 09, 202041:11
37. From Farm to Office: NC Democratic Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, Jenna Wadsworth
Nov 02, 202059:09
36. Cancer to CycleStar: Living with Intention & Prioritizing Your Health with Aria Maslow
Oct 26, 202049:40
35. The End
Sep 14, 202015:38
34. Surviving Pediatric Cancer & Moving Forward
Sep 07, 202046:06
33. How to Solo Travel & Rediscover Yourself
Aug 31, 202055:26
32. Impacting the Non-Profit World & Rare Pediatric Cancer with Erin Santos
Aug 17, 202037:16
31. Advice, Podcasting & Post-Grad Moves
Aug 10, 202050:17
30. Kanye, T-Swift, and Why You Should Vote
Aug 03, 202049:34
29. Australia to America: Becoming USC's First International SBP with Issy Rushton
Jul 27, 202051:28
28. Cultivating Gratitude through Self-Care with Maya Fleming
Jul 20, 202053:34
27. Quarantine Routines & TikTok Getting Banned?

27. Quarantine Routines & TikTok Getting Banned?

Happy Monday! In today's episode, we broke down the sudden disappearance of Glee star Naya Rivera, the potential for TikTok to be banned in the US, and what a day in quarantine looks like for us! We share how we start our day, work our remote internships, move our bodies, and unwind at the end of a long day. Listen and let us know what you think! Things we talked about :  Cause Box 5-minute journal  Where the Crawdads Sing Beyond the Pill The New Jim Crow Yoga with. Adriene Yoga with Kassandra  Beach Body  Melissa Wood Health Today we collaborated with Healthy Bean Coffee, a company dedicated to improving everyone's health, performance & overall well-being, starting with your morning cup of coffee. Use code AVGBS15 for 15% off at checkout! Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram or join our new Facebook group! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Business inquiries: notyouravgbs@gmail.com
Jul 13, 202058:32
26. Q&A on BLM and Ways to Learn

26. Q&A on BLM and Ways to Learn

Happy Monday! Today we're doing a twist on a Q&A centered around the Black Lives Matter movement, our thoughts on how often you should be posting, the Fourth of July, case updates on Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Guillen + more. 

Breonna Taylor’s case: https://www.nytimes.com/article/breonna-taylor-police.html

Sign the petition for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor

Vanessa Guillen’s case: https://www.npr.org/2020/07/03/887167023/fbi-files-charges-in-vanessa-guillen-case

Take Action for Vanessa Guillen: https://findvanessaguillen.com/take-action/

Fredrick Douglass descendants: https://www.npr.org/2020/07/03/884832594/video-frederick-douglass-descendants-read-his-fourth-of-july-speech

State Felon Voting Laws: In some states, you can wait up to 7 years to have your right to vote restored, and other states you may never get the chance to do so again. Here’s a list of what the laws are in each state: https://felonvoting.procon.org/state-felon-voting-laws/

Episode ideas, comments, or thoughts? Catch up with us on Instagram or join our new Facebook group!

Personal Instagrams: @brendi.elana, @shann_mcgev

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Jul 06, 202001:09:21
25. Intersectionality & Activism with Montyy Taj
Jun 30, 202057:53
24. Cancel Culture & Accountability
Jun 22, 202054:12
23. Pursuing Passion & Advocacy with Bonny Shade
Jun 15, 202001:02:41
22. Allyship & the Black Experience with Daviana Fraser
Jun 08, 202058:14
21. Black Lives Matter
Jun 01, 202054:11
20. Mental Health & Burnout with Dr. Shané Teran
May 25, 202001:08:56
Trending Topic: Daddy Drama
May 21, 202026:27
19. Ask Brendi & Shannon: Handling Jealousy, Fake Friends & More
May 18, 202043:43
18. Year One of Grad School is DONE

18. Year One of Grad School is DONE

We're back with another episode, bringing you more BS! Today we're talking briefly about mental health awareness month and we need YOUR help on what you want to know and who you want us to bring on! In addition to that, we're updating you all on wrapping up our first year of grad school. We take you through the highs, lows, and everything in between. We also share some tips for anyone wanting to continue their education!

Appetizer:

Libby

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BohoBlu @bohoblu *USE CODE "AVGBS" AT BOHOBLU.COM FOR 20% OFF UNTIL MAY 13TH* 

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May 11, 202050:18
17. Q&A with Brendi & Shannon!

17. Q&A with Brendi & Shannon!

We're back with another episode, bringing you more BS! Today we're answering YOUR questions from our social media platforms! We talk about how we met, our crazy college stories, and more! We loved doing this so look out for more Q&A's in the future!

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BohoBlu @bohoblu *USE CODE "AVGBS" AT BOHOBLU.COM FOR 20% OFF UNTIL MAY 13TH* Online - 

BESTO Hot Honey @bestohothoney *USE CODE "AVGBS" AT BESTOHOTHONEY.COM TO BUY ONE BOTTLE AND GET ONE 50% OFF*,

 New Secrets Tea @newsecretstea *USE CODE "AVERAGE" FOR 20% OFF OF NEW SECRETS TEA 

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May 04, 202001:08:34
16. Shop Small: Our Guide to Supporting Local Businesses

16. Shop Small: Our Guide to Supporting Local Businesses

We're back with another episode, bringing you more BS! Today we're talking briefly about how we feel about the state of NC as our stay at home order has been extended, and our guide to supporting local businesses during this hectic time. These are just a few of our favorite places in the Charlotte and Greensboro areas, and we hope that you will try them out and show them support!

Places Mentioned:

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Apr 27, 202050:55
15. Things We Wish We Knew Sooner

15. Things We Wish We Knew Sooner

Happy Monday everyone! Today we're discussing our favorite hobbies, the apps getting us through the stay at home order, and sharing the top 4 things we wish we would have learned sooner in life.

Appetizer: TikTok (follow Brendi here) and Punkpost

Brendi's Favorite TikTokers: @iamtabithabrown, @skaibeauty, @snarkymarky, @charismaticblackgirl, @balancedanesthesia

Free Online Courses: https://qz.com/1821327/450-free-ivy-league-university-courses-you-can-take-online/

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Apr 20, 202046:31
14. The Truth about Health & Wellness with Abi Ferro
Apr 13, 202001:12:18
13. Grab Your Quarantini - A BS Update
Apr 06, 202001:04:34
12. Brady, Bros, and BS with Cam Kelshaw
Mar 30, 202042:42
11. Surviving Isolation & Self Care

11. Surviving Isolation & Self Care

Happy Monday! Today we're discussing time management, how the current pandemic impacts our learning as college students, time management, and self-care. We know that there is a lot going on in the world right now and we are certainly living in strange times, so we hope that today's episode brightens up your Monday and gives you a few good tips.

Women's History: Bonnie Cone, Josephine Baker // You can also learn more about Josephine Baker in Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History on Netflix!

Products Mentioned (#notsponsored): Audible, Celsius, Liquid IV, and Mario Badescu Facial Spray

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Mar 23, 202051:22
10. Navigating Post-Grad with Kevin McGevna!
Mar 16, 202001:04:48
9. Step into Spring
Mar 09, 202047:30
8. The Truth About Greek Life
Mar 02, 202054:43
7. 73 Questions with Brendi & Shannon
Feb 24, 202044:07
6. Getting Reinspired
Feb 17, 202056:55
5. The Super Bowl Saga
Feb 10, 202047:57