019 - Mothers Day Episode: Alex & Georgia

Join Alex as she dives into a conversation with Georgia, a candid and adorable 3-year-old, sharing her perspectives on life, work, and her big plans for the future. This episode celebrates creativity, authenticity, and the simple joys that remind us what truly matters.

In this episode:

• The joys and insights of seeing the world through a child's eyes
• Lessons on curiosity, honesty, and the importance of play
• How parents can embrace imperfections and find humor in everyday chaos
• The power of listening to little voices and learning from their unfiltered perspectives
• The significance of nurturing imagination and independence from a young age
• Lighthearted moments that highlight the beauty of spontaneity and authenticity
• Practical takeaways for parents and leaders on fostering curiosity and resilience
• Why sometimes we need to do less and just enjoy the moment

This episode reminds us to cherish the unfiltered joy and curiosity that children naturally bring into this world. Sometimes, the best lessons come from a child’s honest and hilarious perspective. So, whether you're leading a team or raising a tiny human, a little more play and a lot more authenticity might just be what you need.

Connect with Alex & Grace:

• Alex - Instagram
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• Grace - Instagram
• Grace - Website
• The Content Club: For Photographers
• The Creative Table: For All Creators

Education:

• Grace - 1:1 Coaching
• The Beginner Photography Blueprint

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• Website - Pixieset
• CRM - Honeybook

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Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

Transcript

SPEAKER_00 0:00

You ready? Okay. Okay, guys. Today's episode is a really big deal. Like, this is a career highlight, honestly. We have a very special guest joining us, and I just want everyone to know that this booking did not come easy. There were negotiations and bribes, and there were terms for her to be here. And there was a very specific bribery involved. Our guest today on the Say Less Podcast is bold and opinionated. She's always got dirty feet from running barefoot, and she's got wild curly hair. And she has zero media training, so this really could just go anywhere. She's an expert in chocolate, frozen, Disney princesses, and telling me, Mom, you're stressing me out approximately 47 times a day. And she also happens to be my almost four-year-old daughter, Georgia. Welcome to the podcast. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule. I know you're so busy. Okay, you ready to get started? Okay, talk into the microphone. Hello. Here she is. Okay, tell everyone what's your name and how old are you?

SPEAKER_01 1:07

Well, you know, how old are you?

SPEAKER_00 1:11

No. Tell them what your name is and how old you are.

SPEAKER_01 1:14

I am Georgia and I'm and I'm three.

SPEAKER_00 1:18

You're three. And when do you turn four? In June. In June 11, right? Yeah. What's your favorite snack right now? Dairy Queen.

SPEAKER_01 1:28

Yeah, you do love deer queen.

SPEAKER_00 1:30

What makes you really, really, really happy? Yeah, that's true. Okay. Um, you make me really happy.

SPEAKER_02 1:40

And ever say.

unknown 1:43

Okay.

SPEAKER_01 1:43

So learn that mommy, she does clear the can I know.

SPEAKER_00 1:49

You're warning them that I do crazy things? What is your favorite thing to do with mommy? You are my sunshine. Okay, I have a question. Hold on. Hold on. Okay, we'll lose the microphone. No, don't take it yet. What does mommy do for work? And do you think mommy works a lot or a little? A little bit. Just a little? Not a lot? No. Okay. Do you remember that mommy works at weddings, like when people get married?

SPEAKER_02 2:19

Uh huh. And then they talk about what's right.

SPEAKER_00 2:22

So I'm not. Okay, so back to weddings, George. Do you remember being at a wedding with me and we were dancing on the dance floor? What do you think is the most important part about a wedding? The dress? The cake? Or the dancing?

unknown 2:39

The cake.

SPEAKER_00 2:40

The cake? If you were the photographer that took pictures like how mommy is, what would you take pictures of?

SPEAKER_01 2:47

Just leave it alone. Yep, sit leave it alone.

SPEAKER_00 2:49

But you know what? Ice creamless and real moment. And they're gonna say, yeah, we know what ice cream is. We love ice cream like George loves ice cream.

SPEAKER_02 2:59

And they had to talk.

SPEAKER_00 3:00

Talk right now. For those of you that are listening, she thinks that you're on here. They don't talk, they just listen. Yeah. Like we just record in the microphone and then people listen to it. That's kind of how a podcast works. This is Georgia's first time on a podcast. Serious guest. Okay. If you were the photographer, what would you take pictures of? Like if you could use a camera, what would you take pictures of? Hold quick lotion break. Georgia needs a little bit of lotion. Here we go. Just get like one little touch of it. Yeah, that's good. Okay, yeah. Okay, I have a funny I have a funny game for us to play. You ready?

SPEAKER_02 3:35

Yeah.

SPEAKER_00 3:36

Okay. Would you rather eat only snacks or only vegetables forever? No, I won't end that. What? Snacks or vegetables? Snacks. Snacks. Would you rather go to a wedding or go to a birthday party? Cuckoo bananas. Cuckoo bananas. You heard it here first. If you had a business, what would you sell? I know the answer of this for you. Um puppets. Puppets? That's a good job. That would be so good. Is that what you would do for a job?

SPEAKER_02 4:09

Uh-huh.

SPEAKER_00 4:10

Is do puppet shows?

SPEAKER_02 4:11

Um wipe this off.

SPEAKER_00 4:12

Yeah, just go ahead and just go ahead and wipe it on the chair. Perfect.

SPEAKER_02 4:15

Put it in dry for mine.

SPEAKER_00 4:17

Yeah, we'll let it dry. Do you want me to rub it in for you?

SPEAKER_02 4:19

Yeah, I'll just try it.

SPEAKER_00 4:20

From our lotion break, everybody. We're just rubbing it in. Okay. What do you think mommy and daddy do on their computer?

SPEAKER_01 4:25

They do just a lot of stuff, and I don't know why they're just um starting it to count to play.

SPEAKER_00 4:34

A lot of stuff, and they're just starting to count to play.

SPEAKER_02 4:37

Head to toe, man.

SPEAKER_00 4:38

Head to toe? Do you want to sing a song into the microphone? No, don't push the buttons. Quick song break from Georgia K. Taylor. Here we go. Start the song. Don't don't push the buttons. Because that's gonna turn it off. What song would you like to sing? Okay, go ahead. Do you want me to sing it with you? Oh, you want me to play the music? Okay, alright. We gotta play the music, everybody. Here we go.

SPEAKER_01 4:59

Now we need to button.

SPEAKER_00 5:01

Can we do it together? Yeah. Okay, wait for it to start. Here's our song, guys.

SPEAKER_01 5:07

Sing it. Okay, okay. Oh from San and Tone. Every day, blah blah blah. It's just rain and got on. Not summer's hot.

SPEAKER_00 5:20

Now Texas got me broken in the county fire. Amarillo bye morning. Marillo, I'll be there. I took my saddle of Houston. Okay, I want to clap for you. Let's finish it up and say goodbye to everybody. Everybody that's listening. Can you say bye to them?

SPEAKER_02 5:39

I already say bye.

SPEAKER_00 5:40

Because do you want to be done recording? Oh, you're not done. No, you don't need it. We don't need like to floss our teeth during it. But you can just say goodbye and we can be done if you want. The last thing, I just had one more question.

SPEAKER_02 5:52

Let's just sing it more.

SPEAKER_00 5:54

Okay, but can I ask you one more question and then we can sing another song?

unknown 5:57

Yeah.

SPEAKER_00 5:57

When you're big, like a grown-up, what are you gonna do for your job? Take care of babies. Take care of babies? Yeah. Like a mommy or like a worker that takes care of babies like teachers or at school? What do you think?

SPEAKER_02 6:13

Mommy.

SPEAKER_00 6:13

Ma, you want to be a mommy? That's the best thing ever. You make me so happy. Silly face. All right. Say thanks for listening.