The Oakview

Join as Emma and Lauren learn about nursing as they interview their friend Katie RNBSN. They discuss nursing as a career, working through the pandemic, and of course touch on friendship.

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In the Midwest, February isn't so glamorous, but we make it work. In this week's episode, Lauren and Emma discuss the essentials: The SuperBowl, Valentines' Day, and most importantly The Winter Olymp…

Snap Quick decisions and Chap Stick decisions. Emma and Lauren each face making a large decision in the areas they feel most uncomfortable. They guide each other and become more in tune with their se…

Did they just have a fight? Emma shares a strange dream with Lauren. The two discuss their holiday prep strategies - or sometimes lack thereof. This time of year is a lot, so have the one you have. E…

It's all about Herstory! In this week's episode, Lauren prompts Oakviewers to think about women in their life and history who have influenced them. What qualifies an individual as influential v.s. be…

Lauren and Emma recap their travel experience and have different energies going into the holiday season. They also discuss some of their dream jobs big and small.

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In this week's episode, the Oakview Ladies discuss traveling. There are a few nuances in the world that mean the most to Lauren & Emma, and one of them is how to pack for a trip. It may seem odd, it …

Happy Year anniversary, Oakviewers! Lauren and Emma are excited to celebrate a whole year of podcasting. This episode discusses what goals they have achieved with the podcast and which ones fell off …

An audio diary of two best friends hosted by Lauren and Emma. Become a part of the friendship to hear conversations about women in the workforce, S.T.E.A.M, relationships, with interviews that foster…

Join Emma and Lauren as they discuss golf and business. Success can come through many paths. Practice and a little luck will get you far. They discuss the relatability of the care and detailed effort…

In this week's episode, we celebrate Emma's Birthday with a twist. Lauren and Emma have wanted to discuss the topics that they believe are not always the best to bring up... especially at work. Yes, …

Please indulge Emma and Lauren as they reflect on some childhood memories that, although were not funny at the time, seem hilarious now. This is small highlight reel to log stories in the podcast ban…

Emma and Lauren discuss a multitude of topics including: outreach, critical thinking, learning styles, humility, and structures they thrive in. They reflect on the education they sometimes take for g…

This week's episode of The Oakview, Lauren, and Emma reminisces about being a Girl Scout. It's quite clear they both grew up following the Girl Scout Law; who knew!? But more importantly, the Olympic…

This week on The Oakview Emma and Lauren tackle a personal topic of dating. After a brief catch-up, they discuss the growing pains of dating with boundaries. Spoiler alert: they bring opposite experi…

Happy Fourth of July! We are back with a deep conversation on the complexities of friendships. The struggle of giving yourself to relationships and friends without receiving enough in return seems to…

Welcome Dr. Megan Kieffer OD to The Oakview! Megan and Emma met in the college marching band where naturally they became besties. But don’t be confused, this is not Lauren’s friend Megan. Dr. Kieffer…

A deep dive into how friendships evolve and what it means to manage your relationships. Friends are often made by circumstance and lead to your ABC rankings. Emma discusses how she sets boundaries wh…

Unfortunately, Emma has been dealing with depression, anxiety, and high expectations of herself. It's important to rely on friends like Lauren in times of need and for great comedy. This week the Oak…