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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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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#33 Quit Thinking You Can't Fix It

You don’t have to be an accomplished DIYer to take excellent care of your home. Home Repair Lab is the dream of Chris and Mindy Meyers: a place where regular folks can get hands-on instruction on how to repair and...
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#32 Quit Being Afraid To Question Professionals

When your dentist, mechanic, or repair pro makes a recommendation, you’re allowed to ask questions! In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari tackle the fear of questioning professionals to avoid overpaying for services...
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#31 Quit Asking Bad Questions

No one likes being on the receiving end of a disingenuous question -- so why do we all ask them from time to time? In this episode of CMDQ, we’re exploring what makes a good question and how to use them to get to the...
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