Pursue You

The Pursue You Podcast encourages you to pursue you so you can give the gift of your best self to your family, community and your business. Join the conversation as Mandy Friend Gigliotti shares her journey as a wife, mom and passionate entrepreneur. From handling pressures of parenthood to scaling your business, each episode will be a deep dive into strategies, tools and powerful questions that will set you on your own personal journey to pursue you!

73: Marriage Advice That Changed My Life 12/04/2021

73: Marriage Advice That Changed My Life One of the things I love most about this podcast is that I can have content that is all over the place! Yes, there is definitely value in a niche, but it is necessary, in my opinion to discuss a range of topics to best relate to listeners. Today I am excited to talk about marriage advice! The topic is always nerve-wracking, but these 2 powerful pieces of marriage advice have changed me and my marriage. I am not going to NOT share this message! /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/21378068

72: Are You Pushing To Failure? 10/05/2021

72: Are You Pushing To Failure? One surprising thing a lot of people do not know about me, is that I was a high-level lacrosse player. It was a big deal in my life and a huge piece of my identity. Being in athletics has shaped the way that I think. Today, I am using this background as the way I make decisions, how I think about things, specifically about failure. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/20707562

71: 5 Things I Didn't Expect Becoming A Foster Parent 09/14/2021

71: 5 Things I Didn't Expect Becoming A Foster Parent I have some news! We have become foster parents! About 2 years ago we began looking into fostering! Cut to today- we have placements and I feel like we are ready to share a little about our experience. Today I brought on Laura, a close friend of mine, Laura Edwards! She is an Ontario County Home Finding Adoption Extraordinaire! We ill discuss 5 things that I didn’t expect when becoming a foster parent. Laura is going to add her experience as well as common misconceptions. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/20472401

70: 4 Ways To Stop Hustling 06/29/2021

70: 4 Ways To Stop Hustling "Hustling" is a topic I am super passionate about. And the growth of social media and entrepreneurship has really pushed the conversation to the forefront. I have never had trouble working hard, but my struggle began when it came time to STOP. But, if you don’t know how to stop, the cost can be damaging to you and those around you. I will discuss 4 ways to stop hustling and start begin to pursue you! /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/19638347

69: You Are Not Your Season 06/07/2021

69: You Are Not Your Season Christy Wright runs “The Business Boutique.” She did a podcast on identity and one piece to her chat has been on my heart. “You are not your season.” She was referring to 2020 and how hard that season was. Data is coming out that a lot of the pressure families faced in 2020 had to do with children- activities, childcare, lack of support. I wanted to share some of my aha’s around this idea- the concept of your identity and how it relates to the season you are in. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/19385051

68: How To Disable The Handcuff Feature On Your Phone 05/31/2021

68: How To Disable The Handcuff Feature On Your Phone Today I discuss cell phones and the idea that they can take control of our lives like handcuffs! But, these particular handcuffs are self-inflicted because we are making the choice to have our hands on our phones. To "handcuff” means to make ineffective or powerless. What else does our phone make ineffective or powerless? Our phone can distract us from life and take things away from us, robbing us of important things. Today we discuss how to break your phone habits and get your life back! /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/19302689

67: Do You Need A Habit Reset? 05/17/2021

67: Do You Need A Habit Reset? Today I share a thought I had after driving past a sign during a recent visit to Florida. It read, “Its 12:00 o’clock somewh…just kidding! It’s 2021. Come on in!” It made me laugh but it also got me thinking. There is no denying 2020 was super had. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you were able to keep your job. Either way it was a hard year for everyone. Today I discuss 6 ways you can reset your habits and, in turn, bring you back on the path of pursuing you. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/19134959

66: Loving On Your "Night-Before-Self" 04/12/2021

66: Loving On Your "Night-Before-Self" Today I am discussing how to love your “night-before-self.” I was inspired by my younger sister Abbey. Loving on your night-before-self lays the foundation for tomorrow. Tomorrow quickly becomes today and today is your life! If there is one thing that you can do today that can change the course of your life, I believe one of them is taking care of your night-before-self. I share a few ways that I do! /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/18691610

65: Your Path to Presence 03/26/2021

65: Your Path to Presence Today I am discussing something that has been a passion project for me: the path to presence. My journey as an entrepreneur, a woman, a wife and a mother has completely evolved from where I was a decade ago...even last year! Seeking presence is a journey. I refer to presence as, “[being] fully focused on or involved in what one is doing or experiencing.” Although your body might be present; is your mind? Is your soul? I share some tips on how to jumpstart this journey. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/18481196

64: What Are You Too Busy For? 03/11/2021

64: What Are You Too Busy For? “If the Devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” My business coach shared with me on a coaching call recently. My word for the year is “listen.” You may know that I LOVE talking. Previous words for previous years were always something like “finding my voice” or “sharing my message,” aka something about talking. As I move into this new season of life, I feel like, for this year, I want to make it about listening. I share 3 questions to ask yourself. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/18285368

Episode 62: Is It Competition Or Inspiration? 02/22/2021

Episode 62: Is It Competition Or Inspiration? If you know my story, you know that, as a former athlete, I am competitive. I have always been competitive with others, but also with myself. I love working hard being better than I was yesterday. The drive that comes from this competitive nature is good...until it’s not. In Simon Sinek’s book “The Infinite Game" he explains the concept of competition versus inspiration. Do the things we surround ourselves with encourage competition or inspire us to be better? I discuss and share some strategies for g /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/18034427

62: 5 Wealth Building Mistakes 02/18/2021

62: 5 Wealth Building Mistakes 2020 was very difficult but there were many gifts that came from this past year, too. As many of us may have faced financial hardships over the past year, we are faced with hard conversations, many involving money. We have learned we may need to be smarter with our money, both from a business and personal standpoint. Today I am going to discuss my wealth journey. I will chat about what I have learned, mistakes I have made, successes I have found as well as 5 common wealth building mistakes. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/18000014

What's On Your Not-To-Do List 02/11/2021

What's On Your Not-To-Do List This past year, we have planned and completed two large business renovation projects. Aside from the time invested, the mental and emotional loads were astronomical. In the end, it feels like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. When I tackle any big project, I realize I have to put new systems in place to survive. I must determine if I need to DO, DELEGATE or DUMP. Today I want to focus on the second two: Delegate and Dump. I believe there is real skill in developing your not-to-do list. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/17906633

60: What's Your Rebound Rate? 01/27/2021

60: What's Your Rebound Rate? Today’s episode is inspired by my sister, Ashley. I was watching her with her kids, 2 boys and a little girl. One thing I recognized as I watched how she handles her kids and lives day-to-day as a mother figure to them was her ability to rebound or recover. If her children tested her patience, she did not let it affect the rest of her day. I personally feel this is a challenge for me. If I get frustrated, it takes me a while to recover. Today I discuss how I am practicing overcoming these challenges. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/17710997

59: Dreaming Small 01/20/2021

59: Dreaming Small A big focus on my heart right now is this idea to think small and to dream small. I am a dreamer. I am constantly thinking as big as possible. So, it sometimes feels counterintuitive to what I have always known and what is in my soul. As a result, dreaming big has been a tough balance for me. Today I discuss dreaming small and how it can help you succeed. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/17623478

58: 5 Reasons You Need to Schedule a Vacation Today 12/23/2020

58: 5 Reasons You Need to Schedule a Vacation Today I hope my title today caught your attention! 2020 has taught me so many things but one thing I am highlighting today is the fact that 2020 made me realize how much I loved my life BEFORE all of this. How much I was intentional with so many things that helped me reset and re-center. So many things will never be the same, but I am excited to get back into certain intentional activities, such as vacationing. I share why planning that next trip is so important. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/17308547

57: Building Your Re-Centering Toolbox 12/14/2020

57: Building Your Re-Centering Toolbox Last episode I discussed setting goals amidst the uncertainty and how self-care needs to be a priority in times of uncertainty. When there are so many unknowns, having your cup filled provides this strong foundation to face whatever comes your way. Having a full cup means you are centered. So, what do you do if you are off-center or out of alignment? Today I am talking about building your very own re-centering toolbox. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/17187335

56: Setting Goals Amidst the Uncertainty 12/07/2020

56: Setting Goals Amidst the Uncertainty Today we are discussing goal setting. We are in the season of setting goals for 2021! 2020 has been very unique. 2021 will as well. I am sharing thoughts on how I am working with my businesses and how we are setting goals in 2021 amidst the uncertainty. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/17093057

55: What Are You Too Afraid to Ask For 11/15/2020

55: What Are You Too Afraid to Ask For As I’m starting to think about 2021, setting my intentions and goals for next year, I’m feeling this resistance. I think there are road blocks every year that come in all shapes and sizes. I want to name some reasons that goal-setting might leave you feeling afraid. I believe that when you name the things you fear, they seem to lose their power. I find myself able to look at these challenges or fears or worries differently. And that’s what I want today to be about for you. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/16814384

Why You Don't Have to Wake Up Early to Be "Successful" 11/02/2020

Why You Don't Have to Wake Up Early to Be "Successful" Maybe the title today got your attention because you aren’t an “early riser.” You might feel that because you are not a “morning person” or someone who gets up early, you cannot be successful! This conversation today is about how you can be wildly successful even if you do not wake up early. I share key characteristics that we might consider applying to our lives and can set us up for more success. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/16649405

53: Pursue You Picks: Attention Management 10/23/2020

53: Pursue You Picks: Attention Management Some of my favorite episodes that I get the honor to share with you are my Pursue You Picks. I love to share information on this platform and I love to inspire you to consume more information. Today I am discussing the book, “Attention Management,” by Maura Nevel Thomas. I hope the tidbits I share inspire you to consume the book yourself! /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/16513910

52: FOMO, Screen Time, Setting Goals, Mom Guilt & Your Pace 10/03/2020

52: FOMO, Screen Time, Setting Goals, Mom Guilt & Your Pace 52! Episode #52! I have successfully completed 1 podcast per week for 1 year! I feel this is a perfect time for us to dig into the vault and highlight some of the episodes that made the most impact on you as the listeners and our community as a whole. One of my favorite parts of this podcast is how all-encompassing it is. I hope that today’s episode can serve as a starting point, as inspiration to give you an idea of what episodes you may want to listen to next! /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/16257833

51: Internal Shifts vs External Shifts 09/22/2020

51: Internal Shifts vs External Shifts Today I am discussing internal shifts vs external shifts. As I record this podcast in mid-September 2020, I notice that my “thermostat” is a bit low; that am not feeling right. So, I took out a pen and paper and journaled. I learned that this has been a difficult time for me for at least 5 years! Maybe it is emotions. Many of us may not think emotions are valid enough to be worthy of working towards an external change or shift. But sometimes those internal shifts are more important than we think! /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/16105397

50: How Having Kids Helped Me Scale My Business 09/13/2020

50: How Having Kids Helped Me Scale My Business This is Episode 50! I made a commitment to myself that I would premier 1 podcast per week! I am reaching a full year of the Pursue You Podcast and have learned so much along the way. Today I discuss how having kids connect and relate with business. I believe having children has actually helped me grow and scale my businesses and has positively impacted my life. I used to think you could not successfully have both. I share 10 reasons that having kids has helped me grow my businesses. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/15992828

49: 4 Ways to Find More Time 09/09/2020

49: 4 Ways to Find More Time Today we are talking about time. Specifically finding more time in your day, in your week, in your month, in your life! We know we have a finite amount of town. I know for so long, I never felt like there was enough of it. I began to think about time differently. Finding more time is not just about being able to do more but making time for yourself to pursue you. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/15946703

48: When You Just Need to STOP 08/28/2020

48: When You Just Need to STOP As I sit here and record this podcast in August 2020, I can’t help but think about a quote: “We have been springing a marathon for the past five months.” How would we have behaved differently if we would have known that this would not be a two-week ordeal? How can you think about this in your life? Are we striving for something but perhaps overlooking the enjoyment of the journey itself? We might need to stop, to pivot, to slow down. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/15790838

47: Focusing on Your Net Worth 08/20/2020

47: Focusing on Your Net Worth The more I learn about money and financial wealth, the more intriguing it is to me. First, how you feel about money is often traced back to how you were raised and how your parents handled money. Second, I find it is challenging to find someone else to discuss money with for risk of judgement one way or the other. My goal for you today is to focus on your net worth as a baseline to start a conversation about money. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/15694094

46: Who Are Your People? 08/18/2020

46: Who Are Your People? You may have heard a quote from Jim Rohn: “You're the average of the five people spend the most time with.” So, when you think about “your people” it is important to note those that really make an impact on your life. Today we will discuss my experiences with the hopes of helping you better understand who YOUR people are. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/15659450

45: Find Your Pace 08/14/2020

45: Find Your Pace Today we are talking about the pace of your life. The impact pace has on my life is astounding. When my life and my business are at a sustainable pace and in alignment, I can feel the synergy and balance. I am sharing 3 tips how you can be intentional about your pace. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/15611804

44: Setting Expectations Within Your Team 08/01/2020

44: Setting Expectations Within Your Team Today we are talking about goals. One thing I am learning as I get older is how different we all are. We have different backgrounds, experiences, childhoods. It is our differences that make the world go round. But, differences in perspectives and opinions can make it difficult for us to understand one another. Today we will discuss how we navigate these differences in our businesses by setting clear and concise expectations. /episode/index/show/pursueyou/id/15438635

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