Making Friends as Adults with Emilia Stypulkowska

Ep. 25 Female friendships play a significant role in our lives, providing support, understanding, and companionship. However, as we transition from school to adulthood, it can become more challenging to make and maintain these connections. This episode highlights the need for intentionality in our friendships, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships that align with our values and energize us. My returning guest Emilia Stypulkowska, a career coach and founder of Sunnyside Up Coaching, discusses the importance of female friendships and the need for intentionality in cultivating and nurturing these relationships. She shares insights from her book, which explores the challenges and benefits of female friendships, and highlights the need for open communication and vulnerability. Emilia also emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting boundaries in order to maintain healthy friendships. Overall, the conversation focuses on the power of intentional friendships and the impact they can have on personal growth and fulfillment. Emilia's book, Female Friendship Guide was a collaboration with Yvonne Rodney, an experienced author. This partnership provided accountability and support throughout the writing process. Emilia emphasizes the importance of finding like-minded individuals who can help bring our dreams to fruition. Connect with Sunny Side Up Coaching on Instagram: @sunnysideup_coaching Linkedin: Emilia Stypulkowska For more motivation to help you reach your goals, Join the High Vibe community!  This community is a space for you to show up for yourself, your dreams, your business, whatever you are looking to achieve, we're here to support you. From accountability calls, coworking hours, 24-7 discussions, Q&A sessions, and courses, you can find it here!  Start your own Podcast! Record Audio + Video on Riverside.FM Promo Code JAZZYCAST   Sponsored by: High Vibe Cowork  Music: The Greatest by All Good Folks Wanderer by Aylex, Weekend Livin’ by Konstantin Garbuzyuk Produced by JazzCast Pros Chapters: 00:00:04 - Introduction to the importance of female friendships 00:02:20 - Surprising statistic about backing out of friendships without communication 00:03:35 - Difficulty of making friends after school and the need for intentionality 00:04:05 - Difference between intentional friendships and convenient friendships 00:05:09 - Making friends is a muscle that can be practiced 00:06:21 - Overcoming fear of rejection when making new friends 00:07:25 - Favorite part of writing a book: sparking conversations and reigniting friendships 00:08:47 - Least favorite part of writing a book: vulnerability and inner critic 00:09:59 - The romanticized view of writing a book versus the reality 00:10:20 - Vulnerability of sharing personal experiences in the book and positive reactions 00:11:25 - Spark and early beginnings of writing the book 00:12:38 - Anxiety and insecurities in a friendship 00:14:23 - Learning from past experiences and navigating friendships 00:14:51 - Collaborating with a co-author 00:15:08 - Unique origin story of the collaboration 00:18:11 - Managing multiple commitments and being intentional 00:19:39 - Focusing on proactive tasks and prioritizing goals 00:20:37 - Evaluating friendships based on how they make you feel 00:21:52 - Questions to ask when weeding out friendships 00:22:30 - Letting go without feeling superior to others 00:23:22 - Guilt aspect of letting go of draining friendships 00:24:11 - Letting go of guilt one bit at a time 00:24:29 - Making space for personal recharge time 00:25:48 - Prioritizing self-care and energy over relationships 00:26:07 - Where to find Emilia and her book 00:27:01 -The impact of Emilia's book and gratitude 0:27:08 - Conclusion and gratitude for the interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices