Working Title

33: I don't know about you, but the idea of "making the most of your 20s" is really overwhelming to me. That's a BIG ASK! In this episode, I break down some of the challenges I've had since moving to London alone and share some advice I've been given along the way. If you're enjoying Working Title, give it a follow and leave a rating! Thanks in advance :)

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

32: She's not good at counting, but she can read! Let's recap my reading list from 2024, starting with books I loathed to books I loved. Consider this my Goodreads: https://margotlee.substack.com/p/consider-this-my-goodreads List spoler below:16)Memory Piece by Lisa Ko15)Delicious! by Ruth Reichel14)Cleopatra and Frankenstein 13)The Guest by Emma Kline12)M Train by Patti Smith 11)Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 10)Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus9)Legends and Lattes by Yravis Baldree8)The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue7)The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillipp Sendeker6)The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 5)All Fours by Miranda July4)The Giver by Lois Lowry3)The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O/Farrell 2)The Seven Spiritual Laws to Success by Deepak Chopra1)The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MargotLeeNo Particular Order Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noparticularorder/ No Particular Order Shop: https://noparticularorder.co/

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

32: (...New York City.) The next chapter is here! Not sure how short or long it will be, but doing my best to go into it with an open mind. Simulation tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYuc78uv/ EB White Essay: https://langurbansociology.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/white-on-nyc.pdf

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

31: Happy fall! I'm so happy to be stepping into a new season and have a few challenges to be more brave every day (purple pens included). Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Find No Particular Order on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noparticularorder/ Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

30: If you're having a sweaty, work-heavy summer, that makes two of us. We still have much to discuss, so leave your thoughts in the comments or review box and subscribe so you don't miss our new episodes. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Find No Particular Order on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noparticularorder/ Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

29: I've found myself in a few conversations recently where it has left me feeling like TIME IS RUNNING OUT. Instead of freaking out, I'm processing it with you guys and sharing how I want to be spending my time moving forward. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Find No Particular Order on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noparticularorder/ Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024

28: The moment we have all been waiting for.... my cards have been read and I am spilling. Be the first to know about NoPO events: https://www.instagram.com/noparticularorder/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024

27: Between failing therapy and saying goodbye, I'm eager (but not quite prepared) for Spring. Here's what I'm doing to dust myself off. Long distance episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bUkyGmh0NjFcJK6gKWJih?si=484ab92ab9734452 Law of accumulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP8b4VqvUiY

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2024

Can you feel the love tonight? New Pages prompts: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3QouZYp-FW/?img_index=1 Bashar (guru) TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/@basharspeak/video/7265407015562939694?q=our%20own%20realities&t=1707759248810 Love-themed media: Couples Therapy (Amazon) Where Should We Begin? (Spotify) Sex Diaries (The Cut) Modern Love (NY Times Podcast) Love on the Spectrum Tiny Love Stories (NY Times) Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2024

Many of us will be pleased to put January behind us- let's take a minute to refocus and give ourselves the bit of grace we needed last month. Valentine's Day Gift Guide: https://margotlee.com/?p=5076 Follow along: ⁠⁠⁠Margot's Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠No Particular Order's Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop NoPO Vol 1⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to leave a review and hit "subscribe/ follow" to tune in next week 💗

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2024

Welcome to the first Q&A of the year. We chat tarot, dreams, engagements, career, art, and the "personal brand". Full Patti Smith video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2EO3aXTWwg Follow along: ⁠⁠Margot's Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠No Particular Order's Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shop NoPO Vol 1⁠⁠ Don't forget to leave a review and hit "subscribe/ follow" to tune in next week 💗

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2024

You could say I'm a big deal in the book world now that I've read 9 books. Join me as I take a trip down literary memory lane and rank the books I read in 2023 and offend Colleen Hoover stans ( I still love you!) My Kindle: https://bit.ly/48FRcX9 Follow along: ⁠Margot's Instagram⁠ ⁠No Particular Order's Instagram⁠ ⁠Shop NoPO Vol 1⁠ Don't forget to leave a review and hit "subscribe/ follow" to tune in next week!

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2024

What a way to kick off 2024! Among identifying America's Grandparents©, we chat the queen of country, Conversational Cocktail Napkins, eBay, how this year's resolutions are going, interior design follows, and a whole lot more. Dolly Parton's America: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3E1dSFR01VoQU5IvuHag6a?si=58604a9c44764ebd Dolly Cornbread: https://bit.ly/3NWtQnN No Particular Order Cocktail Napkins: https://noparticularorder.co/products/conversational-cocktail-napkins Follow along: Margot's Instagram No Particular Order's Instagram Shop NoPO Vol 1 Don't forget to leave a review and hit "subscribe/ follow" to tune in next week!

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2024

Happy New Year! This might be my new favorite tradition- journaling about the previous year, the times to come, and talking through all of it with you. Follow along with the prompts ⁠HERE⁠ and find last year's "New Year" episode ⁠HERE⁠.  Let's hang on ⁠Instagram⁠ ❤️

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2024

It really is the simple things… new shower gel, electric toothbrushes, and eating pomegranates in the nude. Join me as I reflect on a handful of things that have been bringing me joy this season. The best shower gel ever: https://bit.ly/3uosSdk

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2023

19: The long awaited long distance relationship episode is finally here! Zantore and I finally had the time to sit down and chat all things LDR... trust, cadence, our future plans, and of course, the custody over our children. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions back in June and sorry it took so long to answer them! Check out the "long distance collection: https://www.margotlee.com (coming October 4th 12 PM EST) Listen to "Don't Go To Bed Angry": https://open.spotify.com/episode/6E2qh2fzHua0NuEdNqNezT?si=ebc42100fae74217 Listen to "An Ode to Junior's": https://open.spotify.com/episode/07kEQROoMo8az5fy0SLKSR?si=1a313bdc50694d0f

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2023

18: Weeee! I'm back in NYC and excited to share an insight into my past month in London, Bristol, Somerset, and Paris. There were a lot of "firsts": solo travel, seeing Zantore's new apartment, and merging my family with my boyfriend's family :') Looking for a new journal?: https://noparticularorder.co/ Let's hang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2023

17: I'm taking this business day by day and bringing you along for the ride 🥵 In this episode, I answered questions from YOU all about what it has been like to launch my journaling business, No Particular Order (aka NoPO). Listen to the initial episode about No Particular Order: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lZVQhGSwVn9ajURFpvAda?si=0b486bb071d644db Shop No Particular Order: https://noparticularorder.co/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2023

16: I launched a full a** business all by myself in December 2022: here's how I did it! You can shop the restock on noparticularorder.co 📓 Topics covered in this episode: 4:11 Creating a business: the idea to product pipeline 10:59 Picking a format for the journal 12:52 Naming the business 16:20 Writing the book & coming up with the prompts 17:41 Figuring out how to make the book and finding a manufacturer 22:40 Working with a graphic designer 27:22 Picking a font for the brand 33:37 Choosing materials for the journal 36:30 Getting a book dummy 38:00 Deciding on how many units to make 40:00 Comparing 3PL Fulfillment vs DIY Fulfillment 44:28 Seeing my product for the first time 45:46 Finally (!!!) launching the business Still have questions or want to learn more? Leave your questions on the Shopify question box or head to @noparticularorder on Instagram to drop your question on the active Instagram story with the question box.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2023

15: Nothing like good ol' favorites chat! Check out the full index here: https://margotlee.com/2023/03/27/current-favorites-spring-2023/ Don't forget to rate No Particular Order on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Let's connect: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ No Particular Order: https://www.instagram.com/noparticularorder/ My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MargotLee My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2023

14: Maybe the answer to all of our existential crisis about identities and futures and passions are sitting across the table from us. I've been thinking about intentionality within circles and who we give attention to and was inspired to share how I go about finding inspiration in those I look up to, or look across from.  Don't forget to rate No Particular Order on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Let's connect: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ No Particular Order: https://www.instagram.com/noparticularorder/ My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MargotLee My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2023

13: It's the start of a new year but doesn't really feel like such... join me in reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023. Journal along with me HERE & follow @noparticularorder for more prompts.  Don't forget to rate No Particular Order on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  Let's connect:  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MargotLee My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2023

12- Join me in thinking out loud and determining the value of a "vision" in all parts of life.  Click HERE to listen to the previous episode of Working Title where I sit down with my partner, Zantore, and discuss his year living in New York City.  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ (Working Title journal prompts and resources can be found in the "Working Title" highlight)  My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/margotlee My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2022

11: Zantore was booted out of the USA and before he was we took some time to reflect on his year living in New York City and muse on our upcoming long distance relationship. If you want to learn more about how Zantore and I met, listen to the Working Title episode "Don't Go to Bed Angry".  As mentioned in the episode, head HERE to find a guide with all of Zantore's favorite restaurants in NYC.  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/margotlee My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2022

10: It's the holiday season which means we're spending a lot more time with family. But what about chosen family? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carole Robin and we discuss what it means to develop exceptional relationships, especially when it might be tough to do so. I loved reading her co-authored book, "Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues", which you can pick up here: https://bit.ly/32RAN5b You can listen to Part 1 of this episode here: https://anchor.fm/margot-lee/episodes/My-Drug-of-Choice-e1730sf And you can find diagrams and prompts on my instagram, @margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2021

09: Part 1 of 2. How can we navigate relationships after such a bizarre year of scarcity/ "pod mentality" while having the whole world at our fingertips? I had the pleasure of chatting with Professor Sean Branagan (@sean_branagan on Twitter) and friend Ruby Saracino (@rubysaracino on Instagram) about relationships. We talked Dunbar's Number, Jane McGonigal's method from "Superbetter", the 5 step process to making connections, and this bizarre post-Covid, pre-feeling normal time in our lives. Feel free to follow along with journal prompts you can find on my Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MargotLee Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2021

08: Welcome back to Working Title, a podcast where we navigate life in your twenties together, topic by topic. Today, it's something I've been avoiding talking about: COLLEGE. I'm joined with my roommate, Jaycee, to discuss: Was it worth it? What does Art School teach you? What if you're on a different career track than your major recommends?  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts with your thoughts! Let's hang out: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2021

07: What better re-introduction to a space than complaining about it? Welcome BACK (yes, its been a while- thank you for being patient with me) to Working Title, a podcast where we figure it all out together, topic by topic. Today: having qualms with your "workplace" (in my case, social media).  Find me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ & check out my blog: https://margotlee.com/

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2021

06: HOW TO FAIL? We all do it, but is there a way we can look at failing differently? Join me in a very special conversation with my older brother as we discuss what it means to fail and succeed (they might not be so different after all).  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2021

05: I'm excited to welcome you back and introduce you to my fabulous guest, Christian Navarro, as we dive into what a "brand" really means, and how we should/ shouldn't apply that to our lives. Personal branding has always intimidated me, and although I was hoping to walk out of this conversation confident that they aren't important, I learned something way more enlightening. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2021

04: Welcome back to Working Title. Today, you might recognize a familiar voice from episode 1... my boyfriend, Zantore! Join us as we go back down memory lane and reflect on the year we've had together. Don't forget to hit "follow" so you don't miss anything. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2021

03: Grab your tissues & MOOD gift card and join me as I spend one last afternoon on my family room couch before moving out.  Working Title is a podcast about making the work-in-progress that is life after college, work for you. Join me as I try on unfamiliar roles in order to see what sticks. To see everything that happens between each episode, follow along on Instagram, @margot.lee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee/ Blog: https://margotlee.com/

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2021

02: Welcome to Ep. 2 of Working Title- a podcast about making the work-in-progress that is life after college, work for you. Join me as I try on unfamiliar roles in order to see what sticks. Today: trying to get at my core priorities through the ups and downs of apartment hunting. I've heard a lot of things about apartment hunting in New York City- and very little of it has been positive. Join me and my roommate, Jaycee, as we navigate the New York City real estate market and try to find our perfect match.  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margot.lee Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/margotleevlogs

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2021

01: Is it a long trailer? It is a short episode? It's Superman! Just kidding. It's an introduction to Working Title that takes you back to the beginning of 2020 and invites you into the "making of" Working Title, and answers "What is this podcast even about?"  Make sure to hit "Follow" so you don't miss any upcoming episodes, and say hello on Instagram @margot.lee.  Sources:  News clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3GxF_6trDY StartUp Theme song: https://soundcloud.com/markhphillips/startup-theme-mark-henry-phillips

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2021