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Jackie Pilossoph Jackie Pilossoph, Founder, Divorced Girl Smiling

Jackie Pilossoph, former Chicago Tribune Syndicated Columnist (Love ESSENTIALLY) is the Founder of DIVORCED GIRL SMILING, the company that offers people facing Divorce a list of trusted, vetted divorce professionals, podcast, articles, and a FREE consult. Divorced Girl Smiling (DGS) has become a well known brand and community. Pilossoph, who holds a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism, is a former television news reporter and features reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Her syndicated weekly column, LOVE ESSENTIALLY, was published in The Pioneer Press, The Chicago Tribune, and all Tribune Publishing editions, as well as Better magazine. Pilossoph was also a Huffington Post divorce blogger. Pilossoph is proud to share that her newest book, "Who Let the Dogs Out: An Empowering, Funny and Inspiring Guide to Dating After Divorce" is now available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Budgeting And Investing For Divorcing Women &Raquo; 1 14
Budgeting and Investing for Divorcing Women

Two words that can send anyone into a panic attack: budgeting and Investing. My guest in this episode is Leah Hadley, a divorce mediator and financial counselor who specializes in helping women become…

Two words that can s…

Two words that can send anyone into a panic attack: budgeting and investing. My guest in this episode is Leah Hadley, a divorce mediator and financial counselor who specializes in helping women become empowered financially during and after divorce. Leah breaks these two words down and offers tips to help you understand what you need to do to feel calm and confident when it comes to your Money. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/budgeting-and-investing-for-divorced-women/

Listen · 28:40
How Taking Ownership Can Change Your Life &Raquo; 1 14
How Taking Ownership Can Change Your Life

Feeling like you don't know who you are anymore? My guest in this episode is Gaynor Mielke, a life, Parenting and business coach, who says the reason this happens is because people don't realize how i…

Feeling like you don…

Feeling like you don't know who you are anymore? My guest in this episode is Gaynor Mielke, a life, parenting and business coach, who says the reason this happens is because people don't realize how intertwined love, Family and business are. Gaynor and I talk about the benefits of taking ownership of who you were meant to be, and how to combine love, family and business in your everyday life. 

Listen · 30:31
How To Make Decision Making In Divorce Easier &Raquo; 1 14
How to Make Decision Making in Divorce Easier

There are countless decisions to be made during divorce, and oftentimes, people feel indecisive because of Emotions like fear, anger and Stress. My guest in this episode is Trina Nudson, who is the fo…

There are countless …

There are countless decisions to be made during divorce, and oftentimes, people feel indecisive because of emotions like fear, anger and stress. My guest in this episode is Trina Nudson, who is the founder of BeH20, a coparenting program and BeAligned, an app, both which are tools to help you coparent better and make better decisions during the process. 

Listen · 27:25
The 5 Divorce Questions Everyone Is Asking Right Now &Raquo; 1 14
The 5 Divorce Questions Everyone Is Asking Right Now

In divorce, do you know what the biggest advantage you can have is? Education. My guest in this episode is Kimberly Miller, JD, who is the founder of PartWise, her divorce education platform. Kimberly…

In divorce, do you k…

In divorce, do you know what the biggest advantage you can have is? EDUCATION. My guest in this episode is Kimberly Miller, JD, who is the founder of PartWise, her divorce education platform. Kimberly lists the 5 most searched questions on PartWise, and then gives the answers, along with tips for a better divorce outcome. Read the article Kimberly wrote on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/5-divorce-questions-people-are-asking-right-now/

Listen · 30:57
Divorce And Taxes: It'S Gonna Be Ok! &Raquo; 1 14
Divorce and Taxes: It's Gonna Be OK!

Taxes stress everyone out, but what if you are getting divorced and there are tax issues involved? Double the stress! My guest in this episode is Patrick Wanzer, CPA and Tax Representation Consultant,…

Taxes stress everyon…

Taxes stress everyone out, but what if you are getting divorced and there are tax issues involved? Double the stress! My guest in this episode is Patrick Wanzer, CPA and Tax Representation Consultant, who talks about tax issues that can arise in divorce and what you can do. 

Listen · 28:49
You Matter! How To Find Self-Worth, Joy And Peace &Raquo; 1 14
You Matter! How to Find Self-Worth, Joy and Peace

When going through a divorce, it's easy to suffer when it comes to self-worth, joy and peace. My guest in this episode is Energetic Wellness Coach, Lauri Stern, who talks about how to get these three …

When going through a…

When going through a divorce, it's easy to suffer when it comes to self-worth, joy and peace. My guest in this episode is Energetic Wellness Coach, Lauri Stern, who talks about how to get these three things back. Her tips are practical and inspiring!

Listen · 33:46
5 Sneaky Divorce Tactics &Raquo; 1 14
5 Sneaky Divorce Tactics

"Sneaky divorce tactics" is a heavily searched term, which is why we decided to address it in this episode. My guest is Orange county based divorce attorney, Marc Garelick, and Marc reveals 5 sneaky d…

"Sneaky divorce tact…

"Sneaky divorce tactics" is a heavily searched term, which is why we decided to address it in this episode. My guest is Orange county based divorce attorney, Marc Garelick, and Marc reveals 5 sneaky divorce tactics he's seen in his lengthy legal career. You might be shocked when you hear the things people try to get away with, so we hope we can help you be aware and handle it if it happens to you! Read the article Marc wrote on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/4-sneaky-divorce-tactics-in-a-high-conflict-case/

Listen · 31:40
How To Handle &Quot;The Firsts&Quot; In Divorce &Raquo; 1 14
How to Handle "The Firsts" In Divorce

What are "the firsts" in divorce? The first holiday you spend without your ex, your first birthday divorced, the first time you meet his new girlfriend, etc. My guest in this episode is divorce coach,…

What are "the firsts…

What are "the firsts" in divorce? The first holiday you spend without your ex, your first birthday divorced, the first time you meet his new girlfriend, etc. My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Mardi Winder, and Mardi and I talk about the firsts, what you might be feeling and how to handle it. 

Listen · 31:54
How To Handle &Quot;The Firsts&Quot; In Divorce &Raquo; 1 14
How to Handle "The Firsts" In Divorce

What are "the firsts" in divorce? The first holiday you spend without your ex, your first birthday divorced, the first time you meet his new girlfriend, etc. My guest in this episode is divorce coach,…

What are "the firsts…

What are "the firsts" in divorce? The first holiday you spend without your ex, your first birthday divorced, the first time you meet his new girlfriend, etc. My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Mardi Winder, and Mardi and I talk about the firsts, what you might be feeling and how to handle it. 

Listen · 31:54
The Divorce Book Every Single Person Is Reading: Strangers &Raquo; 1 14
The Divorce Book Every Single Person is Reading: Strangers

Have you read "Strangers" by Bell Burden yet? My guest in this episode, divorce coach, Jenine Marie Powell has read it and so have I, and we are discussing it in this episode. We are particularly talk…

Have you read "Stran…

Have you read "Strangers" by Bell Burden yet? My guest in this episode, divorce coach, Jenine Marie Powell has read it and so have I, and we are discussing it in this episode. We are particularly talking about Trauma and betrayal that can happen in divorce. Read Jenine's article about this, too!: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-the-viral-memoir-strangers-by-belle-burden-teaches-us-about-divorce-trauma/

Listen · 29:10
Filing For Divorce: What You Need To Know &Raquo; 1 14
Filing For Divorce: What You Need to Know

This episode is all about filing for divorce. What does it actually mean when you file? Are there benefits to filing first? Should you tell your spouse you are planning to file? Colleen Breems, divorc…

This episode is all …

This episode is all about filing for divorce. What does it actually mean when you file? Are there benefits to filing first? Should you tell your spouse you are planning to file? Colleen Breems, divorce attorney and partner at Beermann is my guest in this episode and she answers these questions and so many others you might have. Read the article she wrote on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/filing-for-divorce-what-women-need-to-know-beforehand/

Listen · 30:16
Single Parents Are Amazing! &Raquo; 1 14
Single Parents are Amazing!

In this episode we are celebrating the awesomeness of single parents! My guest is Ron Platt, co-Founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (the NASDF) and we talk about the c…

In this episode we a…

In this episode we are celebrating the awesomeness of single parents! My guest is Ron Platt, co-Founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (the NASDF) and we talk about the challenges and benefits of being a single parent, as well as tell our own personal stories.

Listen · 32:16