Pulling a tarot card might be the best way to prepare for a podcast recording. In Episode 9 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, we are introduced to Marlowe's childhood friend Michelle, lovingly called Shelly. As former schoolmates and Gemini Sun signs, Marlowe and Shelly bond over their ability to feel people's energy and reminisce about how their connection has evolved.

"She sees me for me," Marlowe shares as she explains her friendship with Shelly. Marlowe refers to their relationship's persistent sense of comfort and understanding. Whether they speak every day or every five years, Marlowe and Shelly can seamlessly dive back into each other's lives.

The ebb and flow of their conversation offers the episode's theme: the importance of being in tune with your feelings and following your authenticity.

Marlowe and Shelly share examples of learning to listen to their inner voices and honor their emotions. Shelly reflects on her early friendship with Marlowe, noting that their bond was formed without pretense or struggle. Marlowe notes how authentic their connection has felt, defining authenticity as embracing one's truth and recognizing that how we perceive the world often reflects how we see ourselves.

Marlowe and Shelly allow us to join them and witness the power of authenticity and the magic that emerges when we embrace our true selves in relationships. This episode is Part One of their two-hour conversation.

This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.