https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/michael-s-morning-minute--5150312enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Growing with Girlshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e9ea6d5def464681aff8a85a3825d4a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/michael-s-morning-minute--5150312Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:20:49 +0000Growing with GirlsGrowing with Girlsdad@growingwithgirls.comMichael is a Dad, podcaster, business junkie, and a tech nerd. He is also a friendly guy who is working to improve himself a little bit each day. Come along on this journey to improving my life and sometimes failing along the way.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-12-17-2021-friday-edition--47959949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47959949Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:28:08 +0000Growing with GirlsAdventures working at McDonald's128fastfood,humor,humour,mcdonalds,workingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-12-16-2021-my-wife-s-pay--47945417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47945417Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:10:06 +0000Growing with GirlsMy wife is grossly underpaid. How does someone handle a situation where you live your job but they don't pay you appropriately?200fairpay,michaelsmorningminute,payrate,salarycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-12-14-2021-christmas-decorating--47916738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47916738Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:31:57 +0000Growing with GirlsWhat makes a Christmas tree beautiful? Is it the designer ornaments or perfectly wrapped bows? Or is it the emotional attachment to the items that adorn the branches?92christmastree,decorating,decorations,emotioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-12-8-2021-plumbing-or-christmas--47818936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47818936Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:01:02 +0000Growing with GirlsDecorating for Christmas was out of for another week by my ineptitude at Plumbing159christmas,diy,homerepairs,plumbing,renovationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-12-7-2021-salmon-sperm-plastic--47818763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47818763Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:34:11 +0000Growing with GirlsTaking salmon sperm and creating a new type of plastic is interesting and encouraging. Unless you're a salmon.136environmental,plastic,salmoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-6-espresso-and-moka-pots--47753372
Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso

Part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Part 3: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-3

Part 4: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-4]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47753372Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:59:13 +0000Growing with GirlsThe Coffee Series continues with part 6 on moka pots and espresso. Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso Part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2 Part 3:...
Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso

Part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Part 3: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-3

Part 4: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-4]]>193coffee,espresso,mokacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-5--47737079
Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso

Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Here is a link to Part 3: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-3

Here is a link to Part 4: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-4]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47737079Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:58:22 +0000Growing with GirlsThe Coffee Series continues with part 5 on the drip brewing method. Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso Here is a link to part 2:...
Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso

Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Here is a link to Part 3: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-3

Here is a link to Part 4: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-4]]>191brewing,coffee,ilovecoffeecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-11-30-2021-the-great-british-bake-off--47719691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47719691Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:01:29 +0000Growing with GirlsThe Great British bake of is a favorite show in the US. But why? Let's explore some ideas.123greatbritishbakeoff,shows,television,united-statescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-11-29-2021-now-get-back-to-work--47703090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47703090Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:38:11 +0000Growing with GirlsAfter taking a needed break from work is time to get back into it. I had a truly memorable vacation with family and learned about Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza89cardgames,family,tacocat,vacationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-friday-edition-thanksgiving--47555190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47555190Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:35:04 +0000Growing with GirlsThis Friday Edition has some good humor about our favorite family gathering. Thanksgiving.103family,funny,funny-stories,humor,thanksgivingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-4--47502094
Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso

Here is a link to Part 3: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47502094Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:02:16 +0000Growing with GirlsThe Coffee Series continues with part 4 on the grind. Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2 Here is a link to Part 1:...
Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso

Here is a link to Part 3: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-3]]>162brewing,coffee,grinding,lattecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-handling-holiday-stress-11-16-2021--47491818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47491818Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:11:12 +0000Growing with GirlsHow do you handle holiday stress? I have no flipping idea of course. It's the most wonderful abs most stressful time of year.174christmas,holidays,overload,shopping,thanksgivingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-3--47407353
Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47407353Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:05:16 +0000Growing with GirlsThe coffee series continues with part 3 and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2 Here is a link to Part 1:...
Here is a link to part 2: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2

Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso]]>149beans,coffeecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-the-coffee-series-part-2--47398107
Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47398107Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:10:09 +0000Growing with GirlsThe coffee series continues with part 2 and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso
Here is a link to Part 1: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso]]>108aroma,coffee,jamaicancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-piti-the-final-i--47392320
Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice

Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-11-1-2022-such-a-piti-the-p

Here is the link to the explanation of 'I' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-p]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47392320Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:29:58 +0000Growing with GirlsThe last 'I' in PITI is Innovation. Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI:...
Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice

Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-11-1-2022-such-a-piti-the-p

Here is the link to the explanation of 'I' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-p]]>180business,growth,innovation,personal-developmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-friday-edition-11-5-2021--47338487Not autumn.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47338487Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:37:14 +0000Growing with GirlsSome great stories about fall-ing. Not autumn.Not autumn.]]>173autumn,fall,falling,funnystoriescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-11-4-2021-piti-the-t--47310791
Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice

Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-11-1-2022-such-a-piti-the-p

Here is the link to the explanation of 'I' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-p]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47310791Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:16:12 +0000Growing with GirlsToday we go over the third item in PITI - Time. Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI:...
Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice

Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-11-1-2022-such-a-piti-the-p

Here is the link to the explanation of 'I' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-p]]>137goals,ideas,passions,people,success,timecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-11-3-2021-piti-the-i--47281036
Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice

Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-11-1-2022-such-a-piti-the-p]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47281036Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:10:14 +0000Growing with GirlsThis is episode 2 of the explanation of what PITI stands for as explained to me by an inebriated executive who sat next to me on an airplane. Here is the link to the initial episode:...
Here is the link to the initial episode: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice

Here is the link to the explanation of 'P' in PITI: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10631963/mmm-11-1-2022-such-a-piti-the-p]]>123business,executive,home,ideas,people,self-help,timecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-young-influencers-as-bridge-builders--47233862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47233862Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:12:06 +0000Growing with GirlsThis young adult generation has an amazing power to harness their collective efforts to accomplish things. I challenge them to harness that ability for good. Help the world heal. Accomplish amazing things.120generation,influencers,politics,youngadultcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-11-1-2022-such-a-piti-the-p--47205057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47205057Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:02:02 +0000Growing with GirlsA while back I posted an episode telling the story of a drunken executive who shared his secret to success. PITI. This is the P.102advice,executive,piticleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-friday-edition-10-29-2021--47206173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47206173Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:08:03 +0000Growing with GirlsIt's a Halloween 🎃 episode. Funny stories to kick off your candy for fueled weekend.111halloween,stories+for+halloweencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-10-28-2021-coffee-part-1-espresso--47198043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47198043Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:11:07 +0000Growing with GirlsSharing how I first feel in love with espresso and what was behind my experience. This is the first episode in a series on coffee.126coffee,coffeeshop,espresso,italycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weekend-worrier--47180348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47180348Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:27:21 +0000Growing with GirlsI really struggle with weekend mornings. My routine is thrown off and I have trouble getting anything done. Here's what I'm pledging to you and to myself.108routine,self-care,self-help,self-improvement,self-love,weekendcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-what-do-we-want--47141364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47141364Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:10:03 +0000Growing with GirlsEveryone complains about the weather but no one does anything about it. That's the way I'm feeling about our current political and economic climate. Complain. Complain. Complain.138complaining,dosomething,economy,politicsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-friday-edition-oct-22-2021--47105458* home from Nightmare on Elm Street goes on the market
* bear hates Roblox
* alligator unable to produce proof of membership to local pool]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47105458Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:11:53 +0000Growing with GirlsA more humorous look at the world's news. Real stories. * home from Nightmare on Elm Street goes on the market * bear hates Roblox * alligator unable to produce proof of membership to local pool* home from Nightmare on Elm Street goes on the market
* bear hates Roblox
* alligator unable to produce proof of membership to local pool]]>80humor,humour,newscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-resignation-will-become-the-great-rehiring--47078873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47078873Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:03:46 +0000Growing with GirlsThe Great resignation can only go so long. My take on it and what will come next.183greatresignation,inflation,quityourjob,rehiring-boomerang-employeescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-not-to-choose-a-career-path--47061347Don't ask me.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47061347Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:47:46 +0000Growing with GirlsHow does a high school student choose a career path when they have no idea what they want? Don't ask me.Don't ask me.]]>183career,highschool,job,pathcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/squid-games-only-nicer--47044576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47044576Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:54:23 +0000Growing with GirlsWhy does Squid Games resonate with us so much? Can we connect with simple children's games?88children,children.family,games,squid-game,squidgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/piti-another-acronym-drunken-advice--46972815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46972815Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:26:12 +0000Growing with GirlsPeople Ideas Time and who knows what the last 'I' is. Smart words from a sloshed executive.74acronym,business,ideas,people,timecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-friday-edition-10-15-2021--46994949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46994949Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:26:35 +0000Growing with GirlsAnother humorous Friday edition87funny,humor,humourcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-care--46955561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46955561Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:48:17 +0000Growing with GirlsSelf care is such an important part of success and happiness. It affects us in more ways than the obvious self-indulgent relaxation. It's the key to unlocking your creative mind.94creativity,self-care,successcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-my-business-do--46936630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46936630Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:30:12 +0000Growing with GirlsHow does your marketing team communicate the message of what your business does?95business,communication,marketing,messagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merger-problem--46936581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46936581Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:25:08 +0000Growing with GirlsWhat do you do when you have some employees who just won't get on board after a merger?152business,correction,merger,togethercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friday-edition-1--46888704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46888704Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:34:45 +0000Growing with GirlsToday's episode is the first Friday edition where I take a more humorous look at advice.62business,humor, podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-your-mental-rhythm-maximize-your-effort--46863785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46863785Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:42:49 +0000Growing with GirlsKnowing your body's mental and physical rhythm will help you better plan your day and get the most of your peaks and valleys.91awake,business,mental,schedule,sleep,strengthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-a-handle-on-notes--46847315Rocketbook seems to be a good solution that I am trying out.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46847315Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:32:28 +0000Growing with GirlsI found a solution that I am trying to get a handle on my notes cluttering my desk and files. Rocketbook seems to be a good solution that I am trying out.Rocketbook seems to be a good solution that I am trying out.]]>126notes,office,organization,rocketbookcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmm-buried-under-notes--46829326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46829326Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:32:06 +0000Growing with GirlsToday's episode has Michael fighting it how to tackle the growing papers he has cluttering his desk and figuring out how to improve his note system.75business-podcast,self-improvementcleanfull