Stories of Change: Helping You Navigate What's Next
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap. We’re all figuring it out as we go.
I’m Judy Oskam, creator and host of Stories of Change: Helping You Navigate What’s Next, a podcast about the changes and unexpected turns that shape our lives.
In each episode, I talk with people from all walks of life about what they’ve experienced, what they’ve learned and how they found a way forward. We explore career changes, personal growth, new beginnings and the moments that change our direction.
Maybe you’re facing a change, starting a new chapter or simply wondering what comes next. Either way, I hope you’ll hear a real story and take away a little wisdom that helps you find your own way forward.
Because every story has something to teach us.
Stories of Change: Helping You Navigate What's Next
Friendship: Wendy and Grace
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Listen in as three good friends meet over margaritas and talk about family and the meaning of friendship. I've wanted to do an interview with my two friends - Wendy Conklin and Grace Capwell - for some time. Wendy is the founder of Chair Whimsy. Grace Capwell is a strategic communications leader.
Over the years we've shared our experiences as women......moms, wives, daughters, aunts and sisters. We're all different ages and in various stages of our lives. We met when our children were young and have been friends for years.
Wendy, Grace and I sat around the dining room table and shared dinner, margaritas and stories about friendship. And yes, we laughed a lot.
Key Take Aways
- Good friends happen when you least expect it. Be open to the possibility
- You don't need a lot of friends, one or two is all you need
- Make friends with interesting people who are doers, go-getters
- Be honest with your friends, tell them the pains not just the 'good' stuff
- Look for people who are real, down-to-earth and will meet you in the trenches
- Keep struggling until you find deep, lifelong friendships
I'd love to hear your feedback about this episode. You can connect with me via email at drjudyoskam@gmail.com. www.judyoskam.com
Please follow along for real stories, take away a little wisdom and maybe find something that helps you figure out what's next.
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