CMD Q

CMD Q

Hosted by: John Pelphrey and Maari Casey

The CMDQ Podcast is all about exploring what it’s like to leave things behind — jobs, habits, limiting beliefs, and anything else that is no longer serving you. Quitting is always an option, and sometimes it’s the...

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Best of CMDQ Part 1 - Personal Growth

In part 1 of our two-part season 1 wrap up, we’re looking back on some of the most powerful personal lessons we learned from last year’s CMDQ guests.  Command Q Podcast To learn more about Command Q visit us at...
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Quit Giving Meaningless Gifts

It’s Christmas, and you have to get everyone on your list something, right? In this episode, John and Maari think outside the box with thoughtful gift ideas that won’t empty your wallet or living in the recipient’s...
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Quit RSVPing Out Of Guilt

When you can’t say yes to every holiday event and party, how do you choose? Free yourself from guilt and get strategies for gracefully declining end-of-year invites.  Command Q Podcast To learn more about Command Q...
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Quit Offending People With Emojis w/ Lauren Miller

Want to emoji better? Freelance animator and authentic Gen Zer Lauren Miller joins John and Maari to discuss the constantly evolving meaning of emojis and how to use them better in communications with clients and...
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Quit Throwing Bad Parties w/ Kendall Gilbert

Planning a work party, networking event, or holiday get-together? Event planner Kendall Gilbert returns with tips on how to make your soiree 100% fun and 0% awkward.  Command Q Podcast To learn more about Command Q...
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Quit Sending The Wrong Signals w/ Terry Vaughan

Body language expert Terry Vaughan returns to the podcast to help us become better communicators in a digital world. Learn how to convey that you are friendly, engaged, and professional, even when your interactions...
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Quit Being Forgettable

Professionalism doesn’t have to be formal, stiff, and boring. John and Maari explore how creatives can show off their human side and appeal to potential clients without coming on too strong.  Command Q Podcast To...
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#38 Quit Passing Down Your Money Trauma

Is your money trauma impacting what you teach your children about spending, saving, and the purpose of money? John and Maari explore which money lessons from their own childhoods they want to pass down, and which they...
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#37 Quit Ignoring Your Money Baggage

Financial health is just about making more than you spend, right? John and Maari explore the emotional side of money with help from financial therapist Jillian Knight. Command Q Podcast To learn more about Command Q...
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#36 Quitting Your Scarcity Mindset

A scarcity mindset doesn’t just get you down — it can also keep you from pursuing better opportunities, taking risks, and living up to your full potential. In this episode, John and Maari discuss how to train your...
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#35 Quit Your Learned Helplessness

Learn the art of coming to your own rescue. In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari unpack learned helplessness and explore how choosing to control what you can will help you realize how powerful, capable, and smart...
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#34 Quit Replacing Instead of Repairing

Before you toss that stained shirt or busted appliance, consider giving it a second life. John and Maari discuss the advantages of repairing and upcycling belongings to maximize their usefulness, save money, and cut...
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