 
  Breanna Banford
Co-Host of Queen Speaking
Breanna as told by Sydney:
Simply put, Breanna is the friend everyone wants in their life, but doesn’t always deserve. She has been practicing this thing called Radical Honesty since before it was a business buzz phrase, and she always shows up — physically, emotionally, however you need her, she’s there.
She helps people expect more of themselves, and makes sure no one is throwing a pity party without some action items to do better at the end of it. Breanna genuinely cares about bringing out the best in people, and helping them unlock their potential.
Breanna is an executor, and knows nothing happens without a plan in place and great communication. She is a take-no-shit badass who hasn’t entertained the idea of a short-cut in her whole life.
Personally, she loves all things local — especially those that fall into the food and drink category. Since finding the spark for public speaking, Breanna’s ready to hone her speaking skills, and take center stage in order to inspire, educate and encourage the next group of Queens who are ready to Make. Shit. Happen.
Celebrity Spirit Queen
Sophia Amoruso — why? Because she’s an unconventional, unexpected but empowering woman. She’s been through ups and downs and been very honest about the challenges she’s faced in business and in relationships, how she’s picking herself up no matter what — not hiding, standing up for who she is and what she's creating. Plus, her Girlboss community and podcast is the ultimate inspo!
Breanna Banford has hosted 137 Episodes.
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    Episode 56: To Journal or Not?February 15th, 2019 | 53 mins 25 secshabits, how to, journalingWe're sharing how journaling can improve our daily lives, how to find the best style to work for you and stick with it. 
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    Episode 55: How To Hygge to Survive WinterFebruary 8th, 2019 | 42 mins 39 secscoziness, how to, hygge, winterLet’s learn how to use hygge, the nordic concept of coziness, to make our space stay-in ready intentionally instead of an afterthought as we learn to embrace the winter season. 
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    Episode 54: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Samin NosratFebruary 1st, 2019 | 36 mins 52 secshow to, salt fat acid heat, samin nosrat, women inspiring #teamqsIn this month’s, Women Inspiring #TeamQS segment, we’re shouting out Samin Nosrat of Salt Fat Acid Heat fame. We get into what she’s teaching us about community and food through her Netflix series and her approachable fundamentals of cooking from her bestselling cookbook. 
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    Episode 53: How To Tame Your Inner CriticJanuary 25th, 2019 | 53 mins 42 secshow to, imposter syndrome, inner critic, negative self-talkWe’re talking through some of the reasons why self doubt creeps in, what you can do to overcome those negative thoughts, and tactics to silence your inner critic. 
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    Episode 52: Emotional Intelligence In The WorkplaceJanuary 18th, 2019 | 39 mins 21 secsemotional intelligence, emotional intelligence in the workplace, how toEmotional intelligence has a huge impact on how we work today because much of our work is human-focused. We’re going to talk through the value of EI/EQ and tactics to enhance these skills. 
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    Episode 51: Why It’s Time To Reevaluate Your BudgetJanuary 11th, 2019 | 42 mins 38 secsbudget, budget basics, budgeting 101, financial literacyRecognizing that growth happens, we wanted to talk about how we’ve revisited our own budgets, how they’ve evolved, what the new priorities are, and how to readjust as your budget changes and grows with you. 
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    Episode 50: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Brené BrownJanuary 4th, 2019 | 46 mins 56 secsbrené brown, how to, women inspiring #teamqsThis month we’re spotlighting Brené Brown and talking through her pillars of work on vulnerability, how to move past shame, fear, and imperfection to be more in tune, thoughtful leaders. 
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    Episode 49: Reflection And Goal SettingDecember 28th, 2018 | 42 mins 4 secsgoal setting, how to, self reflection, tracking goalsIt’s the end of the year, which means it’s the perfect time to look back on your accomplishments, celebrate your achievements, and assess lessons learned. We’re sharing how to use this self reflection to set smart goals for the new year. 
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    Episode 48: Capsule Wardrobe: Packing For VacationDecember 21st, 2018 | 52 mins 25 secscapsule wardrobe, how to, packing for vacation, vacationWe’re talking through the best ways to pack smartly for vacation using capsule wardrobe tips as you prepare for your holiday getaway, whether you’re heading to visit family, off to the beach, going camping, or up in the mountains. 
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    Episode 47: How To Set Boundaries Without Feeling GuiltyDecember 14th, 2018 | 49 mins 32 secshow to, how to say no, self care, setting boundariesWe’re navigating how to set boundaries by learning to say no and how to combat feelings of guilt that might come up as you put this in practice. 
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    Episode 46: How To Be Present In Everyday LifeDecember 7th, 2018 | 1 hr 5 minshow to, how to be present, mindfulness, stress reliefWe’re sharing tips to be more present and the advantages this has in work, relationships, and during stressful times to avoid the “busyness paradox.” 
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    Episode 45: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: The “Women’s Wave” in CongressNovember 30th, 2018 | 44 minsmedia, midterm elections, politics, understanding politics, women inspiring #teamqs, women's waveEach month, we spotlight a new woman (in this case women) as we discuss the “Women’s Wave” in Congress. We’re sharing why it matters, who it impacts, and where to go next as we support women and equal representation in politics. 
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    Episode 44: Black Friday AlternativesNovember 23rd, 2018 | 47 mins 56 secsalternatives to black friday, giving tuesday, opt outside, support localWe’re sharing the ways to support local during the holiday season as we challenge you to shop small, give back to your community, and opt outside. 
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    Episode 43: Fika And Baking For Self CareNovember 16th, 2018 | 55 mins 18 secsbaking for self care, fika, meal prep, mindfulness, self careWe’re diving into fika, the Swedish coffee break, and how to incorporate their baking traditions into our lives. With the holidays around the corner, let’s aim for more mindful moments for self care. 
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    Episode 42: Do You Know Your Top Five Strengths?November 9th, 2018 | 53 mins 36 secscareer development, gallup cliftonstrengths, how to, strengths, strengthsfinder 2.0 assessmentLearn how to tap into your natural talents as you pursue your own career development. We share our experience taking the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment, our top five strengths, and how they show up for us in the work we do. 
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    Episode 41: Can You Find A Friend Group Online?November 2nd, 2018 | 58 mins 33 secsadult friendships, finding your friend group online, friendships, how to, how to make friends, making friends, online communitiesOnline communities play a major role in bringing people together. How can you take advantage of your special interests and build friend groups online based around them? We talk through how to do that effectively and where to bring your online community to the real world. 
