“The more the merrier” is a common expression for good reason. Most of us don’t want to be considered exclusive. We want others to feel welcomed and comfortable around us. But there are times when the more the merrier is not the case– when the group dynamics for a particular event won’t work if everyone comes along.
In episode 85, I have a tough conversation with Danielle Bayard Jackson, an incredibly clear-thinking friendship coach and national speaker on the topic of female friendships.
Danielle’s viral TikTok and viral Instagram post on “Reasons Why You (Possibly) Weren’t Invited” caught my attention. She gave examples in those videos I know I have done myself (cringe) and things I’ve thought, but have been too scared to say on my podcast or in my own writing about friendship.
I needed Danielle by my side to have this conversation about why we and others are sometimes not invited. And I’m glad I shared some of own insecurities and pet peeves, even though the topic gave me a stomachache when we spoke and still does posting it for others to hear.
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Meet Danielle:
Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally on the subject of friendship as a wellness imperative. Her coaching business, Friend Forward, is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships. Danielle’s expertise has been featured in NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and many other outlets. She shares her insight weekly on The Friend Forward Podcast and has a book coming out in spring 2024 called Fighting For Our Friendships. Danielle is the official spokesperson for Bumble’s new app Bumble For Friends.
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