The Lively Show

Today on The Lively Show I’m talking with Caitlin Wilson, of Caitlin Wilson Design and Caitlin Wilson Textiles. Caitlin is a talented interior designer with a popular fabric, pillow, and rug line as well as a mom of three little ones living in Portland. In this episode, we talk about how she manages her priorities with three little ones (one of which is just three weeks old!), a marriage, and her career. In addition, we discuss how her relationship to social media has changed over the years, particularly now that she has children. This episode is perfect for interior design buffs, moms juggling careers, or people looking to have a more balanced relationship with social media. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Caitlin started her career in interior design and eventually landed her first clients. How living abroad in London, Hong Kong, and Dubai influenced her design style and collections. What Caitlin learned from traveling with a baby overseas for the first two years of being a mother. How Caitlin manages her career and parenting priorities with three young children. How being in a marriage with another ambitious person has benefitted Caitlin and her career. What the move from Philly to Portland has meant for Caitlin and her family. The new source of inspiration Caitlin is finding for her upcoming new textile collection. How Caitlin handles social media and “keeping up” with everyone. (~25:30) Why having children has changed Caitlin’s approach to social media and where she draws the line when it comes to sharing about her children online. What Caitlin would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Caitlin Wilson Design Caitlin Wilson Textiles Street of Dreams house featureAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Though every episode of The Lively Show is awesome, if I could only ask you to listen to one episode… THIS ONE IS IT. I’m talking with Kristoffer Carter, a father of three, intense meditator, full-time employee, multi-instrumentalist, coach, partner with Jonathan Fields, and force behind This Epic Life. We talk about how he achieves full life integration with everything on his plate. This show is about everything, applies to everyone, and is so good I hope you listen twice!  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How at 26-years-old, Kris was at a cubicle at work one minute, and the next was laying on an operating table almost losing his life. How Kris got radically honest with himself and his wife after almost dying. The Framework that Kris uses and teaches to help people achieve full life integration.  Virtues Vs. Values, how they are similar and how they differ. Kris’s current lens statement (and how it has evolved over the years). The Value and role of security and how it helps and hurts us in our lives and careers.  The difference between action and “right action.”  The meaning of sobriety in a buddhist sense and why Kris no longer drinks. How Kris created a company-wide mediation program. (~42:00) What we can do to incorporate our passions in our workplace. Kris’ recommendations for those who want to find a role or company they love working for. What Kris would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   This Epic Life The Framework Manifesto (and workbook)  Uncertainty Jonathan Fields  Susan Piver The Gifts of Imperfection Centro Insight Timer App Good to GreatAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on The Lively Show we are talking with Taylor Sterling, founder of The Glitter Guide. The Glitter Guide is well-known for its popular daily lifestyle content, and Taylor’s own life and career often seems just as fascinating as the site itself. In the show, we are talking with Taylor about her journey with GG and how motherhood has changed things for her personally and professionally now that her little eight-month-old lady, Miss Elodie, has entered her world. This show is perfect for those looking for a real peek into the life of a busy work-at-home mom who is still learning how to juggle everything on her plate.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Taylor’s career evolved over the years and eventually birthed The Glitter Guide. How getting laid off from a financial services firm was the biggest blessing in disguise professionally.  How The Glitter Guide name came about and Taylor’s current feelings on glitter. How motherhood is going for Taylor so far, particularly while being a work-from-home mom. How Taylor created a maternity leave while running her company at the same time.  The biggest challenges that Taylor faces day to day with Elodie and The Glitter Guide. The extra social media pressures (or lack of them) that Taylor faces as a mom. How becoming a mom has changed Taylor as a person and her relationship with her work. Taylor’s “long game” for The Glitter Guide. How Taylor stays in such great shape post-baby. What Taylor would tell someone just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Sterling Style  The Glitter Guide The Lively Show episode with Kathryn Jackson about “E-brain” (aka: being too wrapped up in the online world)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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