

The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Aileen Xu
Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece.
The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
Bi-weekly episodes on Sundays.
The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
Bi-weekly episodes on Sundays.
Episodes
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Mar 17, 2019 • 28min
108: Zero Waste Cooking & Low Impact Living w/ Max La Manna
Start small, start slow. An entirely zero waste life can be a daunting goal, but what if we could all make small steps in just one room of our home? Today's podcast guest is Max La Manna, a zero waste vegan chef and voice for low impact living through small changes every single day. Aileen ... Read more
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Mar 10, 2019 • 34min
107: Choosing Wonder Over Worry w/ Amber Rae
How do you tell the difference between worry that keeps you safe and worry that holds you back from growth and new experiences? Today's guest, Amber Rae wrote “Choose Wonder Over Worry” to share how she tells the difference: a journey through the inner world to come out and live your truth. Aileen and Amber ... Read more
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Mar 3, 2019 • 47min
106: Body Shame, Self Love & Authenticity as an Online Influencer w/ Amy Lee
Today's podcast episode is a real talk with Amy Lee, an online creator who explores everything fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Amy's work inspires everyone to know that they have a voice, and to feel empowered to be a better version of themselves every day. Aileen and Amy talk about exploration and pursuing authenticity in your ... Read more
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Feb 24, 2019 • 43min
105: Manifesting Your Desired Reality w/ Kimberley Wenya
If manifestation and the law of attraction has ever seemed too “woo” for you, this is your sign to think again and keep an open mind. Today's guest, Kimberley Wenya, is a manifestation and spiritual mindset coach who wants to bridge the gap between the “woo woo” and modern girl spirituality. Manifestation starts simply with ... Read more
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Feb 17, 2019 • 36min
104: Dealing with Failure + Being a Minority in Entertainment w/ Sierra Katow
People will always forget your failures, so don't be afraid to get up and try again each time you fall. This is how today's guest built her career in comedy as an Asian American woman, starting at 16 years old. Sierra Katow is now a stand-up comic, TV writer, and freelance web developer. Aileen and ... Read more
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Feb 10, 2019 • 41min
103: Self Love + Believing “I Am Enough” w/ Marisa Peer
How would your life change if you started believing “I am enough”? Today's guest, Marisa Peer, is a celebrity therapist and hypnotherapy trainer who wants you to stop believing in the stories you've been told, the stories that make you seek validation and make you say “Sorry” for everything. Aileen and Marisa explore life experiences ... Read more
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Feb 3, 2019 • 40min
102: A Mindful Guide to Zero Waste Living w/ Anita Vandyke
Zero waste isn't just about the trash or the plastic. The modern environmentalist lives in a way that is mindful of their inner values, gentle on the environment, and still creative and chic! Today's guest is Anita Vandyke: rocket scientist, blogger, and author of “A Zero Waste Life: A Thirty Day Guide”. Aileen and Anita ... Read more
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Jan 27, 2019 • 42min
101: Move + Meditate w/ Kait Hurley
Exercise and meditation can be incredible life-changing habits, but they're both also the hardest ones to commit to. Digital fitness entrepreneur Kait Hurley is trying to change that through her Move + Meditate practice that helps people cultivate stronger, more resilient bodies and minds. Aileen and Kait talk about the danger of putting your self ... Read more
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Jan 20, 2019 • 39min
100: Things Take Time – Balancing Work and Creativity w/ Nomi of Piquetures
Today's episode is a fun treat for creatives, lost post-grads, and anyone feeling ‘stuck' in their path. We have on experimental audio-visual artist and full-time web developer Nomi, creator at “Piquetures” on YouTube. We talked about how Nomi works creative projects for 2-3 hours per day, why it's okay to take a gap year if you're ... Read more
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Jan 13, 2019 • 51min
99: Hypnosis, Stress & Quitting Bad Habits w/ Grace Smith
Looking to quit a bad habit in 2019? Hypnosis may be the practice for you! Today's guest Grace Smith is a renowned hypnotherapist and the founder of the Grace Space Hypnotherapy School, on a mission to make hypnosis mainstream. Aileen and Grace talk about why hypnosis is so effective in stress reduction and changing your ... Read more
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