Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda
Episode 20- Money Follows Pain
Chew on the Left Side of Your Mouth
What’s this podcast about?

Katie has a surprise road trip from Columbus, OH to Wilmington, NC! They discuss how you CAN learn to chew on the left side of your mouth (otherwise known as changing a habit). They also chat about how to get your sparkle back–and how to realize that you even lost it. Plus, they explore the safe feeling in working at a job you know you are good at and how we all need community. Oh, and did you know the Great Lakes are GREAT? Shhhh. Don’t tell anyone.
Highlights:
- Katie’s unexpected drive back to NC.
- Chewing on the other side of your mouth.
- When you lose your sparkle.
- Lake Michigan, shhhh, it’s Amanda’s secret.
- Celebrating episode 20 of Open & Awkward!
- We have more than 15 subscribers!
- Where to find our Show Notes.
- Simone Biles Rising documentary.
Links:
Tamarack Rest Stop in West Virginia
Simone Biles Rising on Netflix
Pictures:
Amanda sideways.

Katie’s mug from the Tamarack rest stop.

Holland Tulip Festival in Lake Michigan.


The Stuff at the End
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