We took all the personality quizzes—just like we used to in our favorite '90s magazines—and we’re sharing our results! From Love Languages and Myers-Briggs to the Enneagram, Big 5, Emotional Intelligence, and Clifton Strengths, we break down what we learned, what surprised us, and how these tools help us better understand ourselves (and each other). Don’t worry—we’ve linked them all so you can take them too!

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⁠5 Love Languages⁠

⁠Myers-Briggs⁠

⁠Emotional Intelligence⁠

⁠Enneagram Personality Test⁠

⁠Big 5 Personality Test⁠

⁠Strengths Finder / Clifton Strengths⁠

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As mentioned in our Manifestation Part 2 episode, this quick bonus segment will walk you through a calming breathwork and grounding exercise designed to regulate your nervous system in just two minutes. Use it anytime you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your head—and reset your energy so you can shift into clarity, calm, and alignment.

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We love talking manifestation so much and had a lot to say about it, we decided to do a part 2!

This time we get a little more into the science behind manifesting and how it’s not only a fun thing to do but also proven to help reduce stress, build confidence, and give people a sense of purpose. There is a big tie between manifesting and nervous system regulation. They go hand in hand because knowing that you are aligned with the universe in your goals and trusting the process will allow your body and brain to take a breather allowing it space to regulate.

One thing we mention to help get you to a place of least resistance to manifesting is box breathing. The process here is to breathe in for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, out for 4, and then hold again for 4. After a couple rounds of this your body will calm and allow you to be in a place where you can envision the future you want.

Carly mentions the Quantum Theory, which was hinted at above. The theory is that we are all the same energy, and when we are aligned with the universe, things work together to make our goals become reality. It is similar to the power of positive thinking but with a giant universe-size force behind it.

Ask, believe, work, receive.

For more details on everything we mentioned in this episode—plus some of our favorite people to learn from—head over to our Instagram. We’re always sharing more insights, resources, and the experts we love!

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“When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.” - Wayne Dyer

Manifesting what you want is no new concept. We remember reading The Secret then creating vision boards and putting out positive energy essentially, doing all the things. There are so many self-help and affirmation-style resources now that come with the idea that we can manifest our futures. But manifesting is only part of the process, the rest comes with action taken on those dreams.

In this episode, we talk about how we manifest our dreams and what steps we have taken to make them happen. We also discuss what we do when things don’t seem to go our way and how we give ourselves grace then reassess our goals. We don’t want to get so caught up in them that we miss opportunities along the way.

We talked about a manifestation journal workshop where we did a guided journaling session that we loved. We were prompted to write 1.5 pages of gratitude for things in the present and then go into future gratitude as if it were already happening for another 1.5 pages. This was a helpful thing for both of us and is a nice fresh way to look at journaling!

Our book recommendation: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

One thing that Carly mentioned as a turning point in her life, was when she made the decision to go to Grad School and told her mom she would be 30 when she finished. Her mom’s response, “you’ll be 30 anyway, you might as well have a degree”. We understand that time is going to pass anyway, so why not be working toward a version of our future selves in the process. Think of how happy past you is to see you now. Taking small steps is important on your evolution to the person you want to be. Things are not going to happen overnight; be sure to give yourself grace and allow the right things to come your way.

Past you is cheering you on.
Future you is welcoming you.
Your “you” team is your biggest cheering section.

And remember: “If you build it, they will come” - Field of Dreams

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In this episode, we talk about starting a business! We felt like this was a logical next episode for us since it is so fresh in our minds having just started this business. Like we mentioned before, we both own businesses that launched in 2023 and have taken slightly different paths with those.

Carly started her business with a jump in and figure it out as you go mindset. She built out her client base through connections and networking. She got in touch with previous employers and asked if they needed help and wanted to contract to her or had connections who need help. She has since established a healthy balance between retainer clients and new projects or continuous projects. All her marketing efforts have been through networking and word-of-mouth, which has worked for her.

Kelly started with a more conservative mindset, setting out all her plans, goals, offerings, and making sure everything was buttoned up first. Then she joined a business group where she met potential clients and learned what she could about the business world. She has since started networking and joining more groups in order to get the word out about her services.

We wanted to share steps to help you get started on your business, lots of these happen in tandem, but for the sake of creating a guide, we have listed them as steps here! Please reach out with questions, we’re here for you!

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Carly interviews Kelly: Kelly is the founder and owner of Avalon Professional Services, where she helps female entrepreneurs—especially moms—streamline their operations with high-level support that bridges the gap between a virtual assistant and a fractional COO. With over 20 years of remote work experience and a background working alongside C-level executives, Kelly has mastered the art of organization, efficiency, and strategic problem-solving. She is passionate about helping business owners reclaim their time so they can focus on what truly matters.

Dedicated to delivering exceptional service and building strong, long-term relationships, Kelly goes above and beyond to support her clients. As a wife, mother of two, and entrepreneur, she understands the importance of work-life balance and brings this perspective to You Handled That Perfectly™, offering real, relatable insights from her own journey.

When she’s not working, Kelly finds joy in little adventures with her family, embracing the outdoors with her dogs, immersing herself in music, podcasts, or audiobooks, indulging in gaming, and nurturing her passion for holistic wellness.

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Avalon Pro Services

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Kelly interviews Carly: Carly has been in the design world for over 15 years! Her career started in fashion design and then moved into packaging design and finally expanding to all areas of graphic design. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business, a degree in Product Development, and an MFA in Graphic Design. She absolutely loves all things visual, whether it is viewing them or creating them. You’ll find that she is an extremely efficient worker and receptive to your requests since your goals are the same, create something that allows your brand to shine.

White Space Design launched in January of 2023 as a design agency focusing on graphic design, web design, and product/content photography. In design, white space gives the viewer a moment of pause, a chance to breathe. It isn’t empty or blank, it’s purposeful. Carly’s mission is to give your brand the space it needs to stand out in your industry through visually compelling design.

Carly lives in Southern California, with her husband, two kids, and a puppy. She loves traveling, a good book, things that sparkle, live music, playing piano, and spending quality time with family and friends. She is excited to see the path her life takes as her children and business grow.

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Hi! Welcome! We are Kelly and Carly, best friends who have known each other forever. Like literally forever, since preschool! We’ve both started businesses in the last couple of years, and have kids, and puppies - so life is busy.

We started this podcast to share our experiences and knowledge on starting new businesses while handling motherhood but more importantly, to encourage other women in similar places in life and let them know that if you are doing your best, even if it may not feel perfect, you are handling it perfectly.

Our goal for this venture is to create a supportive, engaging community of women who can help provide guidance when you need it but more importantly to let you know that You Handled That Perfectly. We are here for you so hit us up and let’s build something beautiful together.

You’ll really get to know both of us in our next couple episodes but today we’ll go ahead and give you a brief overview of ourselves and our lives.

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