Join as Emma and Lauren learn about nursing as they interview their friend Katie RNBSN. They discuss nursing as a career, working through the pandemic, and of course touch on friendship.

Support systems are super important, come join ours by listening to The Oakview Podcast. Thank you to our new listeners.

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In the Midwest, February isn't so glamorous, but we make it work. In this week's episode, Lauren and Emma discuss the essentials: The SuperBowl, Valentines' Day, and most importantly The Winter Olympics. Oh yeah, and how their decisions from the last episode came to pass. Spoiler alert, everything is fine.

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Snap Quick decisions and Chap Stick decisions. Emma and Lauren each face making a large decision in the areas they feel most uncomfortable. They guide each other and become more in tune with their sense of smell.

Sometimes the only thing you can do is laugh through the decision making process.

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Did they just have a fight? Emma shares a strange dream with Lauren. The two discuss their holiday prep strategies - or sometimes lack thereof. This time of year is a lot, so have the one you have. Emma and Lauren hope to make yours a little brighter.

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It's all about Herstory! In this week's episode, Lauren prompts Oakviewers to think about women in their life and history who have influenced them. What qualifies an individual as influential v.s. being an influencer? It's important as we teach our world's history that we make sure we find the stories that have been missed and need to be shared. Young girls and boys need guidance on who paved the way. Let's explore Emma and Lauren's perspective on the women in their life.

Resources for your kiddos and you

7 books for STEM girls (and boys):

https://readingpartners.org/blog/7-books-stem-girls-boys/

15 Inspiring Kids Books About Women Who Changed the World:

https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/2019/03/15-inspiring-kids-books-about-women-who-changed-the-world

Famous Women in History for Kids:

https://www.adventure-in-a-box.com/famous-women-in-history-for-kids/

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Lauren and Emma recap their travel experience and have different energies going into the holiday season. They also discuss some of their dream jobs big and small.

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In this week's episode, the Oakview Ladies discuss traveling. There are a few nuances in the world that mean the most to Lauren & Emma, and one of them is how to pack for a trip. It may seem odd, it may seem intense, but let's face it, it gets the job done. Soon they will embark on their first trip together, so packing is no joke, and nor should it be.

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An audio diary of two best friends hosted by Lauren and Emma. Become a part of the friendship to hear conversations about women in the workforce, S.T.E.A.M, relationships, with interviews that foster a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. Here they speak to the importance and challenges of friendship, with honest perspectives, lots of love, and laughter. 

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Happy Year anniversary, Oakviewers! Lauren and Emma are excited to celebrate a whole year of podcasting. This episode discusses what goals they have achieved with the podcast and which ones fell off the ladder. Perfection isn't the goal. The year brought growth to their friendship and hopefully your friendship with them. They hope you stick around for another year. Thank you for listening.

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Join Emma and Lauren as they discuss golf and business. Success can come through many paths. Practice and a little luck will get you far. They discuss the relatability of the care and detailed effort women in STEAM bring to the workforce. While the two are still working on their own work-life balance, they can still make time for sport and play.

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In this week's episode, we celebrate Emma's Birthday with a twist. Lauren and Emma have wanted to discuss the topics that they believe are not always the best to bring up... especially at work. Yes, there is some passion behind the topics, but It's not about perfection. Our podcast has always included authenticity.

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Please indulge Emma and Lauren as they reflect on some childhood memories that, although were not funny at the time, seem hilarious now. This is small highlight reel to log stories in the podcast bank. They hope you enjoy a laugh with them and can relate. This episode is dedicated to anyone who could never make the bus on time.

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Emma and Lauren discuss a multitude of topics including: outreach, critical thinking, learning styles, humility, and structures they thrive in. They reflect on the education they sometimes take for granted. This week is about connectivity and balance leading you through life. They hope you enjoy the conversation as much as they did.

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This week's episode of The Oakview, Lauren, and Emma reminisces about being a Girl Scout. It's quite clear they both grew up following the Girl Scout Law; who knew!? But more importantly, the Olympics are on, and there is time for nothing else! Go, Team USA!

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This week on The Oakview Emma and Lauren tackle a personal topic of dating. After a brief catch-up, they discuss the growing pains of dating with boundaries. Spoiler alert: they bring opposite experiences to the table discuss timing and the concept of regrets from an older perspective. Emma is kind enough to let us in on this new chapter of her life.

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Happy Fourth of July! We are back with a deep conversation on the complexities of friendships. The struggle of giving yourself to relationships and friends without receiving enough in return seems to be a theme for Lauren and Emma. Together they dive deep into the voids and imbalances that occur within friendships. Their standards of friendship have changed over time, but why does it seem that empathy and kindness can be taken advantage of? Something about the struggle of imbalance makes us want to love even more. Do your friends match your energy? Do you ever feel like you are giving more than your friends give you? Let's chat...

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Let Lauren pick you up with some good-day energy as she gives listeners more insight to how her mind works. Music taste is just scratching the surface. Lauren walks us though a corporate survey and answers the question on everyone's mind: What makes a good water bottle? Test out the water bottle grading matrix on our Insta or Facebook @TheOakviewPodcast and Email your results to TheOakviewPodcast@Gmail.com.

Welcome Dr. Megan Kieffer OD to The Oakview! Megan and Emma met in the college marching band where naturally they became besties. But don’t be confused, this is not Lauren’s friend Megan. Dr. Kieffer is a licensed Optometrist who knows a whole lot about eyes! In this episode, she shares how she became interested in eyes and ultimately blows Emma and Lauren’s minds. Did you know that eyes tell a story? It could be about love, but more likely it’s about diseases and your health! Ultimately, it is clear that Optometry is a very cool job. 

Here is the InfantSEE link: A Public Health Program for Infants | Helping Infants to Establish a Lifetime of Healthy Vision

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A deep dive into how friendships evolve and what it means to manage your relationships. Friends are often made by circumstance and lead to your ABC rankings. Emma discusses how she sets boundaries while Lauren explains the willing risks of staying true to who she is. They also discuss the importance of being observant to the type of friend you are for others because friendship break-ups are The Worst.

Remember that friendship is a beauty that can be shared in unconventional ways.

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Unfortunately, Emma has been dealing with depression, anxiety, and high expectations of herself. It's important to rely on friends like Lauren in times of need and for great comedy. This week the Oakview Ladies chat about normalizing everyday life struggles that society pressures us with. How do we recognize when we are not giving ourselves enough grace? Do you ever feel guilty for not doing enough chores around the house? Ultimately, what are the criteria you look for in a friend when you are feeling low? And how does dessert play into all of this?

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