{"podcast":{"title":"Simply Authentic Podcast","slug":"simply-authentic-podcast-6417940","podcast_index_feed_id":6417940,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/simplyauthenticpod/feed.xml","website_url":"https://simplyauthenticpod.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/simplyauthenticpod/20250513_030525_9c452e4611201b8a845247a71ce40551.png","author":"Simply Authentic Podcast","episode_count":170,"summary":"Tune in as Angie Mullings and Tonya Murfin, experienced Real Estate Broker/Owners in Springfield, Missouri, share their extensive knowledge and leadership in the industry. What started as volunteer work with the local Board of Realtors has evolved into a unified mission: helping business leaders succeed both personally and professionally. In each episode of \"Simply Authentic,\" Angie and Tonya explore an ever changing Real Estate market, personal success stories, tackle both trending and challenging topics, and inspire listeners to pursue their passions and leadership skills fearlessly. Whether it's navigating market shifts or mastering leadership skills, their candid conversations aim to embolden you to live authentically and chase your dreams. Tune in for practical insights on Real Estate, leadership skill building and a refreshing dose of collaboration as they invite you to join them on a journey towards a more authentic life!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T14:17:20.525544+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940"},"episode":{"title":"Less Awkward, More Authentic, Mastering the Art of Small Talk","slug":"less-awkward-more-authentic-mastering-the-art-of-small-talk","published_at":"2025-12-24T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/less-awkward-more-authentic-mastering-the-art-of-small-talk","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/simplyauthenticpod/2408101","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/208464/2408101/simplyauthenticpod/2025_12_23_15_41_05_33115b52-dbda-405e-bff8-ffecdc390892.mp3","summary":"This week on the Simply Authentic Podcast , Angie and Tonya are tackling something we all do—but don’t always feel great about: small talk. This episode is a companion to our Listening episode from September and our Networking conversation back in June, because when it comes to building real connections, these skills go hand in hand. Whether you’re walking into a room full of strangers, attending a networking event, or just trying to avoid that awkward silence, mastering the art of small talk (and truly listening) can make all the difference. Angie and Tonya share practical conversation starters, tips for keeping things from feeling forced or uncomfortable, and real-life examples of how to stay grounded and authentic while connecting with others. As we head into a new year filled with fresh opportunities and events, this episode is designed to help you feel more confident, more comfortable, and more you when making those everyday connections. Because small talk doesn’t have to be small—it can be the start of something meaningful. Reference Episode 117 - Networking, Referrals and Building Real Connections and Episode 129 - Listening: The Skill that Speaks Volumes https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyAuthenticPodcast https://gatozarks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066937632311 https://simplyauthenticpod.com/","meta_description":"This week on the Simply Authentic Podcast , Angie and Tonya are tackling something we all do—but don’t always feel great about: small talk. This episode i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1226,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/episodes/less-awkward-more-authentic-mastering-the-art-of-small-talk/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/less-awkward-more-authentic-mastering-the-art-of-small-talk.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}