My January Picks: Two pods and a movie
I’ve gone inward. I’ve been planning for my year and listening to some smart and inspiring humans to keep me motivated on these short winter days.
Plus, I had a rare weekend afternoon to myself and I decided my pup, Taco, and I would snuggle on the couch and watch a movie…a non-Marvel, non-animated indie movie I wouldn’t need to sell anyone else in my family on. Yet, here I am recommending it to you because it was beautiful and I can’t stop thinking about it.
Here are the two podcast recommendations for your chilly walks, commutes and laundry folding evenings:
Work Appropriate featuring Laura Mariani (a neuroscientist-turned-recruiter)
This is one of my favorite new podcasts for obvious reasons. I binged them all in December and was instantly excited to share this episode about tactics to find a new job in 2023. The emphasis on networking in your own way is very aligned with the process I share with clients. I hope you find a nugget or two that can open up some possibilities for your own job search.
We Can Do Hard Things featuring Tracee Ellis Ross
How to Make Peace in Your Own Head
I know, I know – I always have a Glennon/Abby/Amanda pod episode on my list. It’s because they truly are saying the hard and vulnerable things you don’t hear elsewhere AND this one is a gem. Tracee Ellis Ross is her full self and tells the truth about how hard it is to be so all the way herself in a culture still so dominated by patriarchy and racism. It’s a beautiful conversation I may or may not have listened to more than once (not saying how many times).
And if you get some time to yourself or with another grown up who wants to adventure off the beaten path with an indie film…
Aftersun
Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, starring Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio
This is Charlotte Wells’ first feature film, she reluctantly calls - emotionally autobiographical – about a young father and 11 year old daughter who go on a holiday together to Turkey. Their bond and closeness is so tender and real –something you don’t see on screen between a father and daughter…really ever. Beyond the beauty and creativity of the storytelling, the looming loss of this struggling father is something that has stuck with me. Paul Mescal’s performance is so vulnerable and honest. I’ve been a fan of his since Normal People and I do hope he gets recognized and the film gets a wider release…so I’m doing my part.
What is keeping you motivated and inspired during these short winter days? Drop your recommendations in the comments below!