Elena Out Loud Podcast

Why is it so hard to be at the beginning of something? Maybe that’s why so many of us stay in jobs longer than we should. Or remain in routines, habits, or relationships that no longer feel right. The familiar—even when it’s uncomfortable—can feel easier than the vulnerability of starting over. Being new is awkward. Exposing. Humbling. And I should know. I’ve been new many, many times. Every time I walk into a new room—whether it’s a class, a professional space, or a communit

I’ll be honest: I don’t always love the names of my podcast episodes. If I could go back, I probably would have named Episode 40 something different. I’ve gotten into the habit of naming the show only after I finish editing, hoping the title will “reveal” itself. But when I’m editing late at night and naming the episode is the one thing standing between me and finally hitting publish, sometimes I just grab the first halfway-decent idea that pops up. And so we ended up with th

I honestly cannot remember the moment I thought - " Hey, I think I'm going to publish a podcast!"  If you've listened to any of my...