The Lively Show

oday I’ve got a fresh new Lively Show for you full of actionable life and business ideas! I’m talking with Kathryn Jackson, the founder of Protect Your Pumps, a product that protects the soles of your high heels, and the co-founder of Essentially Mint, an all natural beauty product line out of Milwaukee. In this episode, we tackle the topic of online overwhelm, or “e-brain,” as I like to call it. We’ll be talking about what to do when it happens, and how to avoid it in the first place. We’ll also be talking about how Kathryn’s career has evolved over the years, how natural products have become a big part of her life, and her recommendations for those looking to get more PR for their business or partner with a family member or friend. This episode is perfect for anyone who struggles at times with online overwhelm, wants to switch to natural products, or runs a business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How a career in finance and accounting led to a law degree, then to retail, and eventually sparked Kathryn’s first business. Kathryn’s best PR tip for small businesses. How Kathryn leverages Instagram for both of her companies.  How Kathryn’s mother’s passion for natural products sparked a mother/daughter business. What Kathryn recommends if you are thinking about working with a friend or family member.  Kathryn’s biggest tip to help us switch to more natural products. (~14:00) How Kathryn has avoided online overwhelm, or “e-brain.” (~24:00) Kathryn’s current non-fiction book recommendations. What Kathryn would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Protect Your Pumps Essentially Mint Chef Meg Made Chicago The Private Victory Schedule Your Three Big Rocks post The Power of Full Engagement Yellow Brick Home Home-working The Greatest Salesman in the World The Alchemist What Makes the Great Great

Today on The Lively Show we are having an in-depth conversation with business consultant and Day Designer founder, Whitney English.  She is an open, vulnerable, and inspiring woman who isn’t afraid to share her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. In this episode, we discuss embracing our intuition, understanding authenticity, and moving forward in the face of failure.  This open and honest conversation is perfect for those interested in becoming more intuitive, overcoming comparison, and dealing with failure (or the fear of it).  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Why Whitney invented The Day Designer after closing her seven figure stationery business and the lessons that she’s learned along the way. The biggest lesson Whitney learned from her stationery business — and what she’s now doing differently as a result. The three levels of failure and Whitney’s biggest piece of advice when facing failure in life. How I have come to do my own work and the evolution of my message along the way. A spiritual conversation about the importance of being still.  What Whitney would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Whitney English business consulting The Day Designer Influence Conference Brené Brown Oprah’s Stanford speech Blogshop The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Life With Intention Online Stationery Academy The Happiness Trap Rachel MacDonald’s Lively Show episodeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s guest on The Lively Show was nominated by you! After a string of tweets all asking me to have Jessica Merchant of the popular food blog, How Sweet Eats, on the show, I knew that I needed to make it happen. Thankfully, Jessica made time in her schedule to chat with me about her pregnancy, upcoming cookbook, blog story, favorite books, and must-watch TV shows. This episode is fun and light (with a bunch of great advice for bloggers). In the show, you’ll see how authentic, fun, and hard working Jessica really is. This show is perfect for fans of fun reads, writing, or who are interested in blogging full-time.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Jessica became a full-time blogger. The blog income method that she used to go full-time and still relies on (hint: it’s not sponsored content). Jessica’s advice for those juggling a day job and their dream job. What writing a cookbook has been like for Jessica. The next chapter Jessica would like to have in her career. Jessica’s fave “chick lit” and non-fiction authors. Jessica’s pregnancy experience so far. What Jessica would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Jessica’s new book: Seriously Delish Pioneer Woman Black Heels to Tractor Wheels The Girls from Corona del Mar Emily Griffin Elin Hilderbrand Rainbow Rowell Kristin Hannah

Today on The Lively Show we are getting proactive with our money! I’m talking with Mary Beth Storjohann, of Workable Wealth, about how we can best use our money in our 20′s, 30′s, and 40′s. Mary Beth is a financial coach providing accountability to her clients, and has been featured in many major news outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NBC, and MSN Money. In the show, we discuss how to prepare financially for big life transitions like planning a wedding, buying a home, having a baby, or being self-employed full-time. Plus, Mary Beth shares her advice for couples who have merged (or not merged) their finances. This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking to become proactive about their money, wants to merge finances with a partner, or is self-employed. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Mary Beth became a financial planner and later decided to go on her own to work with Gen Y clients. The steps we should take to be proactive about big life transitions like planning a wedding, buying a home, or having a baby.  The conversations to have with your partner before deciding to get married. Mary Beth’s advice for couples who merge finances and those who don’t. The financial and legal steps to take when preparing to have a baby. The personal financial steps soon-to-be and full-time entrepreneurs should take. The biggest money habits we should change. What Mary Beth would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES The Lively Show epsisode with Eric Williams about debt reduction Bridal Bargains Newlywed Money Bootcamp Mint.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on The Lively Show we are going global! To Australia, to be specific. I’m talking with Rachel MacDonald of In Spaces Between, a life and blog coach that loves intention, living wholly, and is pretty much my kindred spirit. In today’s episode, I ask Rachel to share how she has come to embody such a high level of love and joy in her life… Because if you’ve ever seen her work, you can sense that there is a tangibly high level of joy and love seeping through in everything she does. This show is perfect for anyone looking to increase their experiences of joy and love in their lives! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Rachel first got exposed to spirituality and then came back to it after years of self-sabotage. How Rachel did the inner work to be able to receive the healthy, loving relationship she has with her husband. Rachel’s habits and practices to clear her energy blocks and move through difficult changes or challenges. Easy practices and rituals we can incorporate into our lives to increase our joy. The recent work Rachel has done to overcome limiting beliefs. How Rachel prefers to meditate and how her motivation to meditate has shifted over the years. What Rachel would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Spirited  and The Spirited Companion Bright Eyed and Blog-Hearted Gabby Bernstein meditations Belinda Davidson’s chakra clearing meditations and here The Big Leap Daneille LaPorte’s The Desire MapAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I have a fantastic, honest, and funny episode of The Lively Show for you! I’m talking with Kendi Skeen, the face behind the popular fashion blog, Kendi Everyday, and the owner of a boutique called Bloom in McKinney, Texas. We are chatting about wardrobes, where to spend your clothing budget, how to remix your wardrobe, and her career and business transitions. Kendi has gone from a full-time job, to running her blog full-time, to opening a store, and recently to closing that store. In this episode she shares candidly what she did right, what she did wrong, and what she’s learned from this experience. Plus, she’s sharing what she’s working on next. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to improve their wardrobe, handle career transitions better, or start (and close) a business.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Kendi’s popular 30 for 30 started and grew. Where to invest your wardrobe budget. (25:00) How Kendi transitioned from her full-time job to running her blog full-time. The action steps Kendi took open her brick and mortar store, Bloom. Why Kendi and her husband, Bryan, lived with her parents for two years. What Kendi wishes someone would have told her when she began Bloom. The pressures Kendi felt as a blogger building a store. Why Kendi closed Bloom earlier this year. How Kendi discovered the next chapter for Bloom and her career. What Kendi would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES GoChicOrGoHome.com James Avery 30 for 30 Remix GuideAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s Lively Show episode is one of the most inspirational so far! I’m talking with Kelly Krause, an Austin native who works for South by Southwest Interactive about her recent journey to regain her health intentionally. Since April 1st, 2013 Kelly has lost 137 pounds and has completely changed her relationship to eating and exercise based on a simple, strong-held values. Despite her heavy travel schedule, Kelly has remained devoted on this journey and has a lot of advice and experience to share. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to improve their health, transform their relationship to exercise and eating, or who simply want to hear a downright incredible story! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Kelly landed at E Entertainment and eventually got hired by South by Southwest Interactive. The event that sparked a massive lifestyle shift for Kelly and resulted in losing 137 pounds. The intentional tenets and values that Kelly created to guide herself kindly and successfully down this path. The action steps Kelly took to change her relationship to eating and exercise. How Kelly handles a heavy travel schedule at work while on this journey. The ego challenges Kelly faces day to day about this change. The most difficult part of this journey for Kelly. What Kelly recommends for people looking to make a similar lifestyle shift. How Kelly handled a naysayer she encountered along the way. What Kelly would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Kelly’s post on CamilleStyles.com Couch to 5K app Ride (Austin spinning class) Send a message to Kelly @KelljokrauseAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s episode has been a long time coming. It started last fall, when The Lively Show was just an idea waiting to happen. On a tiny white leather couch at a New York City event, Joy Wilson (aka Joy the Baker) helped me understand the world of podcasting. And she promised to be on the show. Today, in episode #20, she did just that. Joy is well known baker, cookbook author, blogger, and podcaster. But she also happens to be a most joyful and charming person. Today we’re chatting about her long – and often hilarious – journey to baking and blogging, how she faces fears, and why moving to New Orleans has helped increase her peacefulness. This is a laugh-filled episode that is literally a “Joy” to listen to! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Joy became a baker (hint: it involves the US Postal Service, Ben & Jerry’s, a mall, the Cheesecake Factory, and English literature). Why Joy chose not to go to college directly after graduating from high school. Why Joy dropped her expenses by 50% to go full-time with her blog. How she met The Pioneer Woman. Why Joy recently relocated to New Orleans. Joy’s empowering approach to fear. How Joy is adjusting to the slower pace of New Orleans compared to Los Angeles. Joy’s recommendations for those contemplating a big move. Joy answers listener questions about motivation, growing a blog, her summer reading list. Joy’s biggest doubts concerning her upcoming third cookbook. Joy’s recommendations for those just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Joy the Baker Cookbook Joy’s upcoming cookbook, Homemade Decadence The Joy the Baker Podcast The Pioneer Woman + Joy The Good Luck of Right Now Everything Is Perfect When You’re a Liar To Rise Again at a Decent Hour Minimalist Baker Social Tri

Happy Lively Show Day! In today’s episode we’re chatting with Esmé Weijun Wang of EsméWang.com. Esmé is a talented writer, novelist, copywriter, blogger, and mental health advocate. In this episode, we’ll be exploring how Esmé juggles her challenging career while dealing with schizoaffective disorder. She’ll share what she recommends for those who also have a mental illness diagnosis, as well as what we can do if we have friends or loved ones who face something similar. In addition, we discuss how to overcome the urge to say “fine” whenever someone asks how we’re doing, and how we can become more radically sincere. This show is perfect for anyone who wants to be more compassionate (with themselves and others), wants to connect to people in deeper ways, or who have been affected by mental illness in their own lives, or those they care about. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Esmé juggled a challenging career and education with mental illness. What psychosis means, and how Esmé’s experiences with it in 2013. The right way to respond when someone reveals something deeply personal like a mental illness diagnosis, health diagnosis, or a death in the family. What “radical sincerity” is to Esmé, and how to embody it. What to say to avoid the “How are you?”, “I’m fine.” trap. Esmé’s recommendations for those with mental illness or other limitations and for those who have loved ones with a mental illness diagnosis. What Esmé would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Modcloth Interview with Modcloth founder, Susan Gregg Koger Funny People What Do You Say When Someone Tells You About Their Mental Health Diagnosis? The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown Portraits to the PeopleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I’ve got a special guest on The Lively Show that you may not be familiar with, Noah Kagan. He’s a taco loving, introspective, completely open, Austin-based entrepreneur who is well known for founding AppSumo.com and his early involvement in Facebook (he was employee #30). He also shares great business insights and life hacks on his blog, OkDork.com. In this week’s show, we’re having a “lively” conversation (I don’t often throw that term around, but it’s true) about intentions, meaning, and values. Noah candidly talks about his experiences, strengths, and struggles both personally and professionally. And though most Lively Show interviews are pretty straightforward, this episode is much more of a dialogue between us both that can hopefully provide value and insight for you in your own life. This episode is perfect for those who are looking to discover their values, craft intentions, and explore the opportunities that come from setbacks.   { Attention: this episode contains some swearing. }   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Noah’s two tests to help determine whether you should stay in your current job. What it means to Noah to find meaning in a career. Why getting fired from Facebook is still a challenge, but is also one of the best things to ever happen to Noah as a person. Overcoming the “impostor syndrome.” How Noah worked through the disappointment of missing out on potentially $150,000,000. Why outcomes don’t sincerely make us completely happy. My little rant about vision boards. Noah’s recommendations for those facing a difficult situation or trying to figure out what they really want. What Noah would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   The Power of Kabbalah Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office OkDork.com/JessLively – ebook about Noah’s time at Facebook Monthly1k.com Life With Intention Online My 2014 Processes (No More Goals) How Noah Got Fired From FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands