Straight From The Hip with Courtney Jones

Do You know What It's Like to Be Homeless?

Recently, I lost my phone and was thrown back to the stone-age of communication. No access to the internet, apps, no lyfts, not even pocket change for the bus. 

Not only was I unable to communicate with anyone I knew, I also got a glimpse into what it's like to disappear in the middle of a crowd. 

Tune In to This Week's Episode As I Share:

• Why your digital detox may be highly overrated, 
• Attempt to answer the age-old question: Can man/woman live without communication?
• How truth is sometimes stranger than fiction, as a stolen smartphone and my IMac sent me down a rabbit hole this week, I'm still climbing out of. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to make your life easier. But, can it help you become a better content creator?

Artificial intelligence is on the rise as more and more people are using it to edit and produce content. Whether it's for marketing or just getting some writing done, AI tools can offer a lot of help.

AI writers are helping content writers by removing all the tedious parts that would otherwise take up too much time and effort. They can also generate content ideas for you at such a fast rate that it can be difficult to keep up with them all!

In this clip from an earlier talk, you'll hear:

• Why AI writers should not be seen as a replacement for human copywriters.
• How my love of newsletters helped me discover the secret ingredient to writing great copy.
• What you should know before you jump into writing with A.I. tools exclusively

This episode is short, sweet, and packed full of juicy takeaways! Grab a cup of Joe ☕️ (or whatever you're sipping') and takes some notes. 

Where Are All The Workers? 

The economy is opening back up and employers are trying desperately to get back to business as usual. Despite a rise in new jobs, employers say they're continuing to have a hard time finding workers. 

The job index reports that a record 531,000 jobs were added in the month of October, yet millions of Americans are still looking for work. At the same time, from August until now, more than 4.3 million workers have left their jobs.

There are multiple factors affecting the potential workforce, ranging from: 

• A lack of resources such as child care, low wages, or an inability to afford to commute
• Health Concerns 
• A deep desire for something new and more fulfilling work. 

t's been called The Great Resignation, but what's at the core of it? 

And what's next for those workers who are not only turning their back on the workforce, but employees deciding to rejoin the workforce?

In this episode, we'll look at some of the factors that both that are helping both employers and employees decide on the best way to go back to a new way of working, I'll update you on my brouhaha with the Colorado Department of Labor, and how employers are recognizing the true definition of self fulfillment and personal satisfaction in work. 

Stay tuned.

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We all know that renting has always come with its own headaches, but this past year has caused many more problems than usual for many homeowners in Denver, and other cities across the country. 

Evictions are increasing at an alarming rate because of the recent economic slump. There are already dozens of families around the country who still haven't received a portion of the Federal aid allotted to keep them in their homes, due to difficulty in disbursing funds that seems to be holding back most states. 

This happens after hundreds have already been evicted from their homes before they could even apply for aid at all! 

In this episode I'm exploring Denver's growth, Hatch Chiles, tent cities, and what Denver's doing to move the needle. Tune In!

This Week's Episode:

One of the main reasons people burn out or quit their jobs is because they feel like they are not showing up as their best self at work. This happens when you feel like you're not growing anymore, you're not learning, you're not doing anything new, you're not challenged. 

With the number of hours we spend at work, it's inevitable that we encounter stressors. It's also inevitable that we make mistakes at work, because even the most seasoned professional is still human. 

In this episode, as part of the Self Care for Working Professionals series, we're talking about how to show up as your best self at work. 

We're also talking about 

• cultivating a growth mindset
• increasing your skillsets
• dealing with workplace bullies and Karen's
• and the power of work BFF's

Grab a cuppa joe, or mix a drink (it's happy hour somewhere) and get ready to cringe a little, laugh a little, and nod your head in recognition as I share my week and explore the daily (and difficult) practice of personal growth and simple ways to gracefully handle workplace shenanigans. 

Do you have a hard time coming up with new ideas on the fly, or find yourself struggling with a challenge that doesn't seem to have a workable solution? 

Today's Episode Is For You! 

Whether you're churning out major social marketing content, manage a team, or function as the official project manager for your family during those nothing to dooo days, it’s important to keep an open mind in order to keep up with new technologies and ideas and stay current, rather than missing out on all the new things around us.

How can you get ahead of the game and start seeing the opportunities that others miss?

Tune in as I share:

• The "Secret Sauce" that is vital to getting (and keeping) the creative juices flowing 
• How to come up with more ideas than you know what to do with, in minutes a day
• Why this 1 tiny shift can change everything about the way you interact with others

Figuring out how to get your product or service noticed online can be difficult if you're just getting started, or you're bringing your brick and mortar biz into the digital space and want to target your ideal customer. 

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing an exciting answer to reducing the learning curve, figuring out exactly who your perfect audience is, and making more sales in less time, no matter what your industry or niche is. It doesn't even matter what your product is. 

So grab a cuppa joe, and tune in, I'm keeping it short and sweet this week. 

Bonus Episode: Feeling the Listener Love this week and sending back virtual hugs as I flip through the results of Spotify Wrapped 2020 and dig into the details and reminisce about life before the 'rona. . 

It's the end of the world as we know it, and I'm feeling fine! 🙋🏽‍♀️🗳️Biden wants us all to get along, I'm wondering if Denver's Ballot Measure 2B is designed to do enough for the almost homeless, and Twitter has a (new) bone to pick with me.🤳🏾 

Tune in to this weeks episode. It's short, it's smarmy, but it packs a punch✊🏾and hopefully gives you a little #Food4Thought.

Can you imagine having fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to your door during the recent shut-ins?

Unfortunately, there are neighborhoods and communities all across the country that can't, and haven't been able to, long before the nations current crisis. According to the USDA, more than 6% of American households have experienced some form of food insecurity over the last 18 months. 

Over recent months I've complained about food shortages at my local store, a major inconvenience, in which my grocery worked hard to quickly rectify. Supply chains were disrupted and things were in flux. 

Melting Pots, Back Inside, and Will and Jada Get Real.

Fresh off my birthday week, I've been doing a lot of reflecting on just how far we've come, and how much further we may have to go, to create real diversity -  whether it's in our day to day interactions, at work or with strangers, how we think about ourselves and others even in our personal and familial relationships, how we talk to our children about race, diversion, and inclusion - in a world of completely unique people. 

My favorite couple, Will and Jada, are back in the news and bring up the very real question of; What does commitment in a relationship actually look like, and how easy is it to forgive after a partner's indescretion? 

I'm giving some insight from my own previous relationships, good and bad, and you might be surprised at some of my answers to those questions. 

Tune into this week's episode as I enjoy some leftover cake, sip some tea on the state of freedom in relationships, and mull over the concepts of acceptance, freedom and, honesty in relationships. .

So grab your cuppa joe (or whatever the day calls for), settle in, and enjoy the show. 

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Life has had more ups and downs than usual lately, and most of it not in our control. 

On this week's episode I share: 

• A surprising stat on the state of today's economy
• Two resources you can use today to help get control of your finances and career path if you've suddenly found your income drying up, 
• And a few ways people are investing their #SocialDistancing time to stay healthy and get even more social. 

Tune in For The Details Now. 

No Commute. Lunch with friends.... 

Sure, there are plenty of perks that come along with working on your own schedule.

 Not to mention the freedom and flexibility of working from home or other comfortable spots. 

Yes, There are certainly payoffs, 

But there can also be challenges with staying focused, avoiding distractions and being at maximum productivity if you're not prepared.

• How Can I Focus On A Conference Call While I'm Staring At Piles of Laundry?

Join me in this episode as I share some simple, yet extremely effective strategies for staying organized, cultivating a mindset of growth, and using boundaries to create true work-life integration as a remote worker and thriving talent in the gig economy. 

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How awesome can you allow your life to be in 2019?

You deserve to live your best life right now, not sometime in the future. Tune in to this weeks episode as Courtney shares some tips on staying open to the opportunities and possibilities the new year brings. *Don't forget to Like/Subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review.*(5 Star Ratings & Reviews will be read on the show)

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