Sydney Bell
Co-Host of Queen Speaking
Sydney as told by Breanna:
She’s a sparkle. Inside and out. Upon meeting her, she’s engaged, curious, and wants to learn who you are. Energetic, enigmatic, and exploratory. Her curious mind is full of ideas yet to be born and her honesty is refreshing. Her spirit is like a fluttering butterfly — mysterious whimsy, yet charismatic and comforting.
Syd is the creator, the idealist, the connector. Of all the things detailed in her 16personalities.com assessment as an ENFP, this best describes her: “Can’t I fly helicopters AND be an oceanographer who writes songs and cooks.” She’s one to explore whatever excites her. Get ready to be enraptured by everything she says.
Professionally, she works in development and is committed to providing more opportunities for students in higher education. Additionally, she pursues board positions and volunteer opportunities with the community organizations she supports and launched a young alumni leaders program. Next on the agenda? A Masters of Science in Human Resource Development. Now that’s a Queen!
Celebrity Spirit Queen
Tracee Ellis Ross — why? Tracee is FUNNY! She is a biracial Queen, and someone who helped me find my identity. Also, she doesn’t take herself too seriously — how can you not look up to one of two women who actually dressed the Rei Kawakubo/Commes de Garcons theme at the Met Ball in 2017?? She is a strong, vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, AND has impeccable, fun, loud style! She gives me life, and I look forward to her posts/words/next steps Every. Single. Day.
Sydney Bell has hosted 137 Episodes.
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Episode 40: Preparing For A Presentation
October 26th, 2018 | 53 mins 39 secs
how to, presentation prep, public speaking tips
America’s biggest phobia is a fear of public speaking! It’s time to conquer it. We’re talking through the top three things to keep in mind before you stand up in front of your team or take the stage for your next presentation.
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Episode 39: Letting Go Of Fear
October 19th, 2018 | 55 mins 56 secs
anxiety, fear, letting go of fear, mental health, mental health awareness
What’s the difference between fear and anxiety? Following Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing how to recognize fear in your life and how to let it go, whether it’s fear of failure, uncertainty, insecurity or lack of control.
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Episode 38: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Christine Blasey Ford
October 12th, 2018 | 47 mins 26 secs
#metoo, christine blasey ford, media, politics, women inspiring #teamqs
Welcome to a new segment on Queen Speaking. Each month, we’ll spotlight a new woman, talk about her impact, and what we can learn from her. This week, we’re talking about Christine Blasey Ford, her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and what we can do next.
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Episode 37: Why We All Need To Practice Self-Love
October 5th, 2018 | 1 hr 32 secs
body acceptance, self-acceptance, self-care, self-love, wellness
Why does practicing self-love matter? We talk through how the struggle to accept ourselves and our bodies took root and the actions we can take toward self-compassion.
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Episode 36: How To Talk To Your Partner About Money
September 28th, 2018 | 1 hr 13 secs
budget, budget basics, budgeting, budgeting 101, financial freedom, financial goals, financial literacy, money and relationships
We’re sharing how to talk about budgeting and finances with your partner, some apps that might help make the process less painful, and some of our personal experiences to get the conversation started.
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Episode 35: How To Handle Rejection
September 21st, 2018 | 46 mins 48 secs
how to, how to handle rejection, rejection
We’ve been rejected from jobs, schools, people… the list goes on, and every single time it sucks, but let’s learn how to dig for the “why” behind the message. We share some coping tools and lessons learned to deal with rejection.
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Episode 34: Intro To Craft Beer For The Non-Beer Drinker (part 2)
September 14th, 2018 | 52 mins 21 secs
beer and food pairing, craft beer, food pairing, tasting tips
In part two of our intro to craft beer, we're diving into how you pair food with the variety of craft beer flavor profiles.
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Episode 33: Intro To Craft Beer For The Non-Beer Drinker (part 1)
September 7th, 2018 | 46 mins 4 secs
craft beer, national beer lover's day, tasting tips
Happy National Beer Lover's Day! We’re talking craft beer and sharing some tasting tips as you stretch your palate to try new beer styles.
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Episode 32: 20min Workouts: Why They Could Be The Best For Your Health
August 31st, 2018 | 1 hr 15 mins
20-minute workouts, fitness, hiit workouts, wellness
We’re talking about the research behind the 20min workout, how to identify your fitness goals, and the types of quickie workouts out there. We share our fitness routines too.
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Episode 31: Planning The Ultimate Backyard Party
August 24th, 2018 | 1 hr 28 mins
backyard party, labor day party, labor day weekend, party planning
Just in time for Labor Day, we’re hitting you with party planning tips, menu inspiration, guest perspectives, and more.
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Episode 30: Your Role In Politics: How To Get Informed
August 17th, 2018 | 1 hr 16 mins
media, midterm elections, politics, understanding politics
In this episode, we talk about reputable outlets to go to for information to educate yourself on local, national, and international politics from print to podcasts. We also share a variety of ways to get involved beyond protests. Plus, reminders for primary and midterm elections coming up in September and November!
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Episode 29: Vitamins And Supplements: Love 'Em Or Leave 'Em?
August 10th, 2018 | 1 hr 15 mins
health, supplements, vitamins, wellness
We’re breaking down the pros and cons associated with society’s obsession with supplements and vitamins. How do you decide whether or not you need to take them?
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Episode 28: Personal Branding Basics
August 3rd, 2018 | 1 hr 7 mins
improving your online presence, personal branding, personal branding basics
Have you Googled yourself? What do you think you'll find? We run through why having a basic handle on your personal brand is important and how to answer questions about yourself to better define what makes you stand out.
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Episode 27: Can I Give You Some Feedback?
July 27th, 2018 | 1 hr 20 mins
constructive criticism, feedback, handling feedback, how to give feedback, radical candor
What’s it take to give good feedback? We talk through the tactics that make it easier to have direct, constructive, thoughtful conversations with friends and coworkers.
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Episode 26: Planning Your Ultimate, Stress-free Vacation
July 20th, 2018 | 1 hr 18 mins
ooo, travel, travel tips, vacation, vacation planning
Vacation is not about becoming Instagram famous. Ask yourself, “What do you do to chill out?” Then, incorporate that into your vacation experience. Learn to take advantage of this time to do things that make you happy, soak up some downtime, and explore.
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Episode 25: Who’s On Your Personal Board Of Directors?
July 13th, 2018 | 1 hr 31 mins
active listening, how to be a better mentor, how to be a mentor, how to find a mentor, mentee, mentor, mentoring, mentorship
As we all progress on our journeys, mentorship is vital to our success. We discuss how to find a mentor, how to be a great mentor, and make the most of the 1:1 time whether you’re the mentee or mentor.