Episode 5: Beyond the Grind

Who are you when you’re not producing?

In Episode 5 of Living With Intention, Gieselle and Vernon explore what happens when our titles, accomplishments, roles, and busyness begin to shape - or even define - our identity.

Being productive isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, both Gieselle and Vernon genuinely enjoy much of the work they do. But there’s a difference between being busy with things that are connected to what we value and staying busy because our accomplishments have become proof of our worth.

Gieselle reflects on how motherhood, career, culture, travel, and even the slower rhythms she experienced in Puerto Rico helped her discover glimpses of herself beyond the grind. Vernon shares why he stopped “credentialing” himself years ago - choosing to let people experience who he was in the moment rather than leading with degrees, titles, and accomplishments.

☕ Your To-Go Cup: Take some time to reflect on three questions:

Who am I when I’m not producing?
Who do I want to be?
How does who I want to be connect with my values?

We don’t have all the answers either. Living With Intention is about sharing the questions we’re asking ourselves - and inviting you into the conversation.

Tell us what comes up for you in the comments, and if the conversation resonates, like, subscribe, and share with someone who might enjoy pulling up a chair with us.

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What do you really value and are you living in a way that reflects it?

In Episode 4 of Living With Intention, Gieselle and Vernon explore how our values become the roots, anchors, and internal compass that help us make choices about what deserves our time, attention, and energy.

But sometimes we don't discover what truly matters to us until something feels out of alignment.

Gieselle shares how years of adapting herself to what organizations needed eventually helped her recognize what was—and wasn't—right for her. Vernon reflects on the pivotal moment when he realized that the career path he had been pursuing was draining his energy, while helping others learn and grow gave him energy - and ultimately changed the direction of his life.

Together, they explore how to recognize your own values and invite you to begin identifying the two or three that matter most to you.

And before you go, consider Vernon's “espresso shot” question:

Are you spending your life capital, your time and energy, on things you don't actually value?

Grab your cafecito, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.

☕ Your To-Go Cup: Identify your top 2–3 values. Then take a look at where you're spending your time and energy. Do the two line up?

If this conversation gets you thinking, tell us your values in the comments. And please like, subscribe, and share Living With Intention with someone who might enjoy the conversation.

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How Do You Stop Giving Away Your Energy? | Energy Is a Currency | Living With Intention Ep. 3

What if your biggest problem isn't that you don't have enough time... but that you're spending your energy on the wrong things?

In this episode of Living With Intention, Vernon Roberts and Gieselle Poveromo explore one of life's most overlooked resources: your energy.

We carefully manage our calendars, but how often do we intentionally manage what drains us and what renews us?

Together, Vernon and Gieselle discuss the hidden energy leaks that quietly rob us of joy, purpose, and effectiveness—from overcommitment and conflict avoidance to carrying other people's emotions. They also explore how investing your energy intentionally can help you show up as your best self in every area of life.

In this episode you'll discover:

☕ Why energy—not time—is your most valuable currency

• The hidden habits that quietly drain your energy
• Why everything can't be a priority
• How every "yes" is an investment—and every "no" protects that investment
• Why renewal isn't selfish... it's stewardship
• Practical ways to identify your energy givers and energy drainers

☕ Your To-Go Cup Challenge

For the next seven days, make two simple lists:

✅ Energy Givers
❌ Energy Drainers

At the end of the week, ask yourself:

Sometimes one intentional change can completely change how you experience your life.

We'd love to hear from you!

What gives you energy?

Share one activity, person, or habit that consistently refills your tank—and one thing you've decided to stop giving your energy to.

Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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