The Inspired Collective is officially one year old and somehow we have 43 episodes to prove it.
After a summer of travel, big life changes, motherhood, moving, slowing down and generally abandoning a few of the plans we swore we were going to accomplish, we’re finally back together for a much-needed catch-up.
Renee shares what it’s been like moving in with Patrick, Karli talks about spending the summer soaking up every minute before Oliver started kindergarten, and we get into the very important topics of moving in Texas heat, kindergarten homework, questionable sunburn remedies and whether or not anyone should ever move their own belongings again.
But we’re also looking back at the last year of The Inspired Collective....how nervous we were when we started, how much the podcast has changed, what we’ve learned from each other and why hearing from the women who listen has become one of our favorite parts of doing this.
Plus, we’re talking about what we want year two to look like: deeper conversations, more listener involvement, more Asking for a Friend, a little more silliness and hopefully a whole lot more of you.
Think of this episode as sitting down with your girlfriends after a summer apart and realizing you have approximately 47 things to catch up on.
What is The Inspired Collective Podcast?
The Inspired Collective is a thoughtful, honest podcast for women navigating full lives, careers, families, ambition, relationships, and everything in between.
Each week, we have candid conversations about the pressure to keep up, the advice we’ve outgrown, the seasons we’re moving through, and what it really looks like to live with intention in a world that constantly tells you to do more.
This isn’t about hustle for hustle’s sake or having everything figured out. It’s a weekly check-in — a place to pause, shift your perspective, and feel a little less alone in the balancing act.
Whether you’re building a career, raising a family, rethinking your direction, or simply trying to live more intentionally, these conversations are here to ground you, challenge you, and remind you that you’re not behind, you’re building.
Expect real talk. Thoughtful perspective shifts. And the kind of conversations that stay with you long after the episode ends.