REGISTER NOW: Uncomfortable Conversations: The Skills Crisis

Tell Me More

REGISTER: 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School Founding Cohort

Save My Spot

Follow Us

Linkedin Instagram Facebook Youtube
CLICK ME

Embracing Our “Geekness”

Share the goods.

A succulent grows out of a planter that is inside of a Storm Trooper mug

Hold onto your pocket protectors and fanny packs, because today is “Embrace Your Geekness Day” and our team is all about it. We know it seems like there is a different “holiday” to celebrate every day (e.g. National Potato Day or National Compliment Your Mirror Day), but as a team full of people with quirky passions, we felt like today was the perfect opportunity for some of us to come clean about our “geekiest” hobbies or passions:

Sarah

Superhero Movies
My older brother is a total geek, so when we were growing up there were always random comic books littered around our house, and we always saw any new superhero movie in the theater. To this day, I still drag my husband to the theater to see my favorites; if there is a new Batman or Superman movie, I am there. Wonder Woman and Black Panther are my current favorites. You HAVE to see movies like this on the big screen.

Kim

History
I love history. Love it. I read anything I can get my hands on that relates to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam…the list goes on. They are hard subjects and stories to reflect on, but I have always felt it is my duty as an American to learn as much as I can about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in order for us to live in a free country. If you get a chance, pick up the books Team of Rivals, Band of Brothers, Nancy Wake: SOE’s Greatest Heroine and Wolves at the Door: The True Story Of America’s Greatest Female Spy.

Emily

Movie Scores
I grew up playing the piano, singing loudly around the house and loving all things related to music. One thing I have always been intrigued by is movie scores. I’m fascinated by how much different music can impact the mood of a scene in a movie. The music playlist on my phone has an embarrassing number of movie scores and I love nothing more than long drives where I can blast the instrumental theme songs from movies like Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator or Titanic. They give me chills every single time!

Chelsea

Crafting
My hobby is hobbies. I dive head first into any craft that I try and as a result, I now have a huge tub full of supplies. Knitting, jewelry-making, painting, woodworking, essential oil-blending, sugar scrub making, scrapbooking, wall-hanging weaving, screen printing; the list goes on and on. My latest purchase was a Dremel tool and drill bits to drill holes in crystals/rocks/glass/stones to make jewelry. Amazon Prime really comes in handy when I need something quickly after an impulsive crafting idea pops in my head. Crafting relaxes me, and I love the satisfaction of looking at something with the knowledge that I made it myself.

Alex

Dungeons and Dragons
Are you looking for an activity that will help you make new friends and challenge your creativity? Dungeons and Dragons is just that. It may get a bad rap, but it takes creativity and quick thinking in order to be successful in the game. This makes it the perfect activity to hone some of these skills, while having fun and making friends along the way.

Kayden

Addictive Strategy Games on Phone
I love playing strategy games on my phone and can get sucked into the apps for hours (outside of 8am to 5pm, of course). I usually find a game that I like and will be addicted to it for a few weeks, and then I will move onto a new one. I’m currently obsessed with Clash of Clans and Sim City. It’s so fun to see the progress you make after playing for a long time and it really makes you use your brain!
We hope you find our geeky activities charming and fun! What else would you expect from a team that loves data and creativity? Need a dose of geek in your life? Let’s grab a cup of coffee!

Leave A Comment

Recent Musings

Something on Your Mind?

Let's Chat

Have you tuned into The Happy Hour Hustle Podcast yet?
If not, a) you’re missing out and b) you need to follow immediately. Hosted by @bodespeaks, episodes drop every other week, and feature some pretty bada$$ guests if we do say so ourselves.

This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore.

Grab a watermelon margarita, sit back and enjoy for lots of laughs and real talk.

Listen now at the link in bio.

1 0
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 18112263326023209
Have you tuned into The Happy Hour Hustle Podcast yet? If not, a) you’re missing out and b) you need to follow immediately. Hosted by @bodespeaks, episodes drop every other week, and feature some pretty bada$$ guests if we do say so ourselves. This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore. Grab a watermelon margarita, sit back and enjoy for lots of laughs and real talk. Listen now at the link in bio.

National Perimenopause Month starts today. We have a LOT to say, and we’re not going to be quiet about it, especially this month, so buckle up.

We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly.

We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation.

When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared.
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan
Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later).

Register at the link in bio.

2 0
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 18132641716644887
National Perimenopause Month starts today. We have a LOT to say, and we’re not going to be quiet about it, especially this month, so buckle up. We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly. We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation. When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared. Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later). Register at the link in bio.

You asked, we delivered.

Introducing the Women`s Owners Network - a new program built for what comes first, joining our proven Fellowship model to support Michigan women at every stage of business ownership.

Whether you`ve got a team of 10 or it`s just you and your laptop, you deserve a room full of women who get it.

Six months of leadership, finance, operations, capital access, paired with real support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that come with owning your own business.

You`ll have your own board of directors in your corner, including @bodespeaks plus a group of mentors, instructors, and coaches who`ve been exactly where you are.

Applications due October 1. Apply now at the link in bio.

10 3
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 18089775152664042
You asked, we delivered. Introducing the Women's Owners Network - a new program built for what comes first, joining our proven Fellowship model to support Michigan women at every stage of business ownership. Whether you've got a team of 10 or it's just you and your laptop, you deserve a room full of women who get it. Six months of leadership, finance, operations, capital access, paired with real support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that come with owning your own business. You'll have your own board of directors in your corner, including @bodespeaks plus a group of mentors, instructors, and coaches who've been exactly where you are. Applications due October 1. Apply now at the link in bio.

"I am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself" - Leslie F*ucking Knope

You are the hero in your own story. Be like Leslie and believe it.

Come to the Big Deal Energy Workshop, @bodespeaks will show you how.

It`s personal branding with a shot of tequila. Register in bio.

3 0
Open post by 8thirtyfour with ID 18026151482745649
"I am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself" - Leslie F*ucking Knope You are the hero in your own story. Be like Leslie and believe it. Come to the Big Deal Energy Workshop, @bodespeaks will show you how. It's personal branding with a shot of tequila. Register in bio.
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.