Ep 9: The Long Haul

Advice from Mom

All summer, we’ve been exploring what it means to make progress—professionally, personally, and creatively. But how do we make that progress last? Momma B is here to help with advice for the long haul of a creative project, the strategic planning of a fruitful career, and the balancing act between your work and personal life. This episode also includes solid advice from a rock-&-rolling engineer, an actress you’ll recognize from TV, and the founder of a start-up. We are on the quest for questions about families. If you could use some advice for your family, send in your question pronto: http://www.advicefrom.mom/request/ Complete show notes, questions, guest bios, and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/ This episode’s advice and insight were provided by: Michaela Watkins is an actress, comedian and writer. She’s most excited for you to see her on the third season of Casual on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/casual She has also appeared on TV in The New Adventures of Old Christine, Enlightened and Transparent as well as in the films, The Back-up Plan, Wanderlust, and Enough Said. She was also a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Bryan Garza is an entertainer, engineer, and wonderful husband. He has been the singer of the indie-rock band, Scissors for Lefty, since 1999. In that time, his band was signed to Rough Trade Records (UK) and played over 500 shows, touring with The Arctic Monkeys, Erasure, Smashing Pumpkins, and Metric to name a few. He also worked as a quality engineer in biomedical industry before joining UCSF as an analyst and technology project coordinator. He now makes music with his wife as Love Jerks: http://www.lovejerks.com Jerome Bortman spent his 35+ career working for The Navy, NASA, and The Department of Justice. He is a prostate cancer survivor, dedicated to raising prostate cancer awareness with the Obediah Cole Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/ManUpForProstateCancerFathersDayRace/ and saving Floridian fowl with Save Our Seabirds: http://www.saveourseabirds.org .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. Momma B’s link goodie bag If you are trying to determine if you are a perfectionist: listen to “The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health in Podcasts: Episode 159: 9 Hidden Signs of Perfectionism” https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savvy-psychologists-quick-dirty-tips-for-better-mental/id803978236?mt=2&i=1000389004634 If you are trying to understand an entertainer in your life or just enjoy reading Wikipedia as much as my mom does: read more on the Keirsey Temperament Sorter’s "Performer (role variant)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performer_(role_variant)?wprov=sfti1 If you want to learn more about making your special day transcendent or if you just don’t understand how a tush can be broken: read The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide: Hundreds of Tips and Tricks for Hitting Your Budget https://www.amazon.com/Broke-Ass-Brides-Wedding-Guide-Hundreds/dp/0385345100 Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixing and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. To hear this song with vocals and to see Rebecca on bass, check out their latest live video: http://www.lovejerks.com/booking This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.