For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning

When you hear the word "belonging", what do you think of?  Maybe you think of wedding pros, because we're welcoming, ambitious, kind-hearted, and badass business owners.  Maybe it's finding your people to share your goals and dreams with - it's that positive feeling we get when we feel respected.

As a business owner, I want my team, my clients, my vendor partners, and you listening to this to have that supported positive feeling around you.

So how can you boost belonging on your team - in your work and in your life?

Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky is a Keynote Speaker and Workplace Belonging Expert, and author of The Quarter Life Breakthrough, who you can find at:

[02:36] How did Adam become "Smiley"? And what does that have to do with belonging?
[06:46] Addressing loneliness at work
[12:39] Digital detox camp?
[16:03] Creating belonging in internal teams
[18:42] Thrive interviews and small acts of kindness.
[24:44] Building belonging and community through connection.
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Today's episode is hosted by Rachel Sheerin.  Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

Creators and Guests

Host
Megan Gillikin
Wedding Industry Coach + Founder of The Planner's Vault
Producer
Jason Gillikin
CEO and Executive Producer at Earfluence

What is For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning?

For Real is a top 1% podcast for high-achievers who look successful on paper but feel like they’re one group text away from burning it all down. Hosted by Megan Gillikin - serial entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker, and recovering people pleaser - this show explores burnout, boundaries, identity shifts, and the brave act of unlearning who you thought you had to be.

With unfiltered conversations, “I thought it was just me” moments, and just enough humor to keep it from feeling like group therapy, For Real is your permission slip to evolve.

Formerly Weddings for Real - and glow-ups look good on us.