Two Booked Up

Bookworms, Rowena Mabbott and Shelley Tonkin Smith share their top takeaways from their latest read — curated especially for you mums and business owners. Then, the magic begins as they add to the conversation that the book has ignited and apply its principles. Take inspired action in your business and take intentional steps to design a life you love -- through the power of books!Rowena brings her expertise as a career and life confidence coach and her background in positive psychology. She’s also a mum of two boys, a teen and tween.Shelley brings her passion for small business and her wealth of knowledge of all things tech and copywriting. She’s homeschooling her two boys. www.twobookedup.com

Two Booked Up is a arts podcast hosted by Shelley Smith and Rowena Mabbott, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shelley Smith and Rowena Mabbott hosts Two Booked Up, a arts show with 61 episodes published.

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  TBU#60: Summer Reading and the Anti-Library

  Dec 9, 202445 minS0

  <p>In this, our final episode for the year, we wrap up season four and bid farewell to 2024 with a deep dive into one of our all-time favourite topics—reading! We’re sharing our summer reading plans, and our favourite must-read fiction and eye-opening non-fiction from this year. </p><br/><p>We're excited to explore the intriguing concept of the "anti-library," a space filled with books we haven't read yet, and discuss how it can inspire our future reading adventures. Plus, we'll reveal our wishlist of titles we're eager to dive into over the holiday season and share a fond farew...

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  TBU#59: Living Without Regrets: Insights from Bronnie Ware’s Wisdom

  Nov 25, 202436 minS0

  <p>In today’s captivating episode, we dive into our very first memoir, one that continues to inspire readers worldwide: Bronnie Ware's “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying—A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing”. This bestselling book, translated into 32 languages and read by over a million people, offers profound insights drawn from Ware’s experiences in palliative care. </p><br/><p>Prepare for a heartfelt exploration as we uncover the five common regrets that surfaced during her time with individuals in their final weeks. These regrets are not just for the dying; they resonate deeply with all of us, reflect...

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  TBU#58: How are we tracking? Our reading in the 24 for 2024 Challenge

  Nov 11, 202435 minS0

  <p>This new episode is about Shelley and Rowena’s two favourite topics—reading and books! They dive into the latest update on their 24 for 2024 reading challenge. It's been a while since they last shared their reading progress, and they are excited to chat about all things reading and books! </p><br/><p>Quick recap: The 24 for 2024 Reading Challenge is designed to elevate our nonfiction reading experience by infusing purpose and diversity into our selections. </p><br/><p>There's still time to join the challenge, but our main goal remains: (1) to ignite your passion for reading and (2) to broaden your litera...

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  TBU#57: Unpacking Motivation: A Chat About Drive and The Four Tendencies

  Oct 28, 202411 minS0

  <p>This is a special episode of the Two Booked Up podcast, where Rowena and Shelley take the conversation further, something they love to do.</p><br/><p>In this week's ‘side-bar’ episode, they discuss whether the ideas around human behaviour and motivation presented in "Drive" by Daniel Pink can work with "The Four Tendencies" by Gretchen Rubin. </p><br/><p>Both books offer unique insights into what drives our actions and decisions. "Drive" emphasises the importance of intrinsic motivation and the three elements of true motivation: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. </p><br/><p>Conversely, "The Four Tendencies" presents a framew...

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  TBU#56: What Motivates Us? Drive by Daniel Pink

  Oct 14, 202443 minS0

  <p>Rowena and Shelley delve into the insightful book "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel Pink, one of Shelley’s favourite books!</p><br/><p>Shelley reflects on how the book's message about motivation, centred on autonomy, mastery, and purpose, has left a lasting impact since its publication in 2009. </p><br/><p>Together, Rowena and Shelley then explore the relevance of these concepts in the modern world, especially in the context of our professional and personal lives. </p><br/><p>Join them as they uncover the profound implications of autonomy, mastery, and purpose and discover how thes...

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