Things I’m Working On
Part journal and part conversation starter about how to take steps to be just a little better than we are right now. Episodes range from 15 minutes to 1 hour long depending on the topic and whether it is a solo or guest show.
S2E8: Social Media & Staying in Touch
In Season 2, Episode 8, I talked with my real life friend, blogger, and podcaster, Amber Burns about social media and staying in touch.
S2E7: How to Tell a Great Story
In Season 2 Episode 7, I bring on a co-host, Abbie Ajayi, to chat with Neil Bardhan about how to tell a great story.
S2E6: Introducing Workshop Parties
Season 2, Episode 6 is a solo show where I pitch the idea of workshop parties. That's right, workshops are the new party. In this episode I share many ideas of what types of workshop parties you can host and tips to do it successfully.
S2E5: Hosting Great Virtual Parties for a Guest of Honor
Season 2, Episode 5 is a solo show where I talk about everything I've learned about hosting virtual events (mostly virtual parties for guests of honor) in my year of working from home.
S2E4: Prenuptial Agreements & Who Should Get One
In Season 2, Episode 4 of Things I’m Working On, I talk with Mindy Previtera from Petrelli Previtera Law about prenuptial agreements including what a prenuptial agreement is, what counts as marital property, who should be thinking about getting a prenuptial agreement, and how much they cost.
S2E3: Financial Planning When You’re Merging Your Life With Someone
In the third episode of season 2, Chrystina and Beth D'Andrea from PlumTree Financial Planning have a conversation about what it looks like to merge financial lives with someone when you get married.
S2E2: Estate Planning 101 with Jen Gumbel from An Organized (after)Life
Chrystina and Jen Gumbel from An Organized (after)Life have a conversation about what estate planning is, the types of questions you should be asking (both yourself and your loved ones), and what steps you can take towards preparing your estate right now.
S2E1: A Recap of 2020 and Introduction to Season 2
In the first episode of season 2 Chrystina recaps what happened in her life in 2020, lessons learned, her goals for 2021 (including her word for the year and how she wants to feel), and shares how this season will be starting out.
13: Systems We've Created At Home
In Episode 13 I chat with my sister, Julie, about habits and systems we have in place at home including everything from how you manage your to do list to your inbox to the list of books that you want to read.
12: Career Conversations
In Episode 12 I talk with a friend from work, Priyal Shah, about our Radical Candor Career Conversation group at the office.
11: Learning to Play the Piano
In Episode 11, I talk I talk with friend, musician, and educator, Heather Caporaso about how to get better at playing the piano, the basic structure of a lesson, and teaching in the time of COVID-19 for both beginners and seasoned musicians.
10: The Enneagram (and Other Personality Tests)
In Episode 10, I talk with friend and Success Strategist, Eryn Morgan, about personaliy tests including: the enneagram, 16 personalities, strengths finder, the kolbe test, and business chemistry.
09: Chrystina's COVID-19 Life
In Episode 9 I cover what the day-to-day of the past month has looked like, systems I've put in place, ideas for hangouts, how to stay sane, my thoughts on quarantine goals, and the results of a group-think brainstorm about how we can keep to support folks who need it financially right now.
08: Our Money Stories
In Episode 8, I talk with Eugenie George about the topics in her her soon-to-be-released book, Our Money Stories: A Six Week No B.S. Holistic Financial Wellness Plan.
07: Friendship and Staying in Touch
In the midst of all of this social distancing and quarantining, I talk with Justin Shiels about staying in touch with people in our lives.
06: Making Healthier Food Choices
In Episode 6, a solo show, I talk all about my current plans to try to be a little healthier when it comes to nutrition.
05: Learning Languages While Traveling
In Episode 5, I talk with my friend and co-worker Adriel about learning languages while traveling - which involves attending Spanish learning schools in Spanish-speaking countries.
04: Learning New Languages
In Episode 4 I talk with my Spanish Tutor, Gloria Becerril, about learning languages and about her journey learning 6 languages (and she's learning her 7th!).
03: Exploring Staying In Touch In Your Thirties
In Episode 3, I talk about my personal journey with staying in touch with people - what tools I'm using, what systems I have in place, and things I'm working on right now.
02: How to Navigate The Salad Bar
In Episode 2 I discuss hoow to navigate the salad bar at your local deli. New York City salad bars stressed me out and in order to navigate this I did a ton of research, talked with my co-workers, and made numerous lists.