

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.
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May 12, 2019 • 33min
116: Understanding Astrology, Birth Charts & Horoscopes w/ Debra Silverman
Today's podcast is a much-awaited treat! I mentioned being interested in astrology a while back and a lot of people asked me to share more. Since I'm a beginner, I wanted to bring on an expert: Debra Silverman. Debra is an astrologer, psychologist, and expert on marrying the two: interpreting the stars and how they ... Read more
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May 5, 2019 • 52min
115: How to Learn Faster, Improve Your Memory & Be More Productive w/ Jonathan Levi
“If you can learn, then you can do anything. And if you can do anything, you can be anything.” Today's guest is the expert on learning faster, remembering more, and being more productive. Jonathan Levi is the founder of SuperHuman Enterprises. His podcast, books, and courses teach people how to become “SuperHuman”: teaching them how ... Read more
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Apr 29, 2019 • 42min
114: Pursuing a Creative Career Without a Back-Up Plan w/ Karen Rosalie
Today I have a dear friend on the podcast: Karen Rosalie! Karen is a photographer and founder of Rosalie Agency, creating campaigns for beauty brands like Summer Fridays, Kopari Beauty, and Living Proof. You may remember Karen from my Artist of Life Series on YouTube in 2016. Karen was just starting her freelance career and ... Read more
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Apr 21, 2019 • 38min
113: Navigating Career Paths, Passion Projects & the Job Search w/ Lauren McGoodwin
Today's guest is the expert on all things career, especially for ambitious women and anyone just entering the workforce. Lauren McGoodwin is a self-proclaimed “career center poster girl” and the founder of Career Contessa, a site dedicated to helping women build and excel in fulfilling careers. This episode will answer your top questions about career ... Read more
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Apr 14, 2019 • 44min
112: Starting a Business & Pressing Reset on the Skincare Industry w/ Liah Yoo
The beauty and skincare industry thrives on “more”: buy more products, put more on your skin, and – if they don't work – use them more often. Today's guest is Liah Yoo, a beauty influencer and CEO of KraveBeauty: a skincare brand that sells “less”. Through her YouTube channel and business, Liah wants to #PressReset ... Read more
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Apr 7, 2019 • 38min
111: From Freelancer to Business Owner w/ Graphic Designer Dawn Lee
Today's episode is a treat if you've seen design for businesses like Fenty Beauty or Colourpop, or content creators like Jenn Im or LaurDIY. We have graphic designer Dawn Lee on the show, who has worked with all of those brands and much more, through her boutique design and art studio DLD.studio. On top of ... Read more
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Mar 31, 2019 • 43min
110: Perfectionism, Procrastination & Changing Your Self Image w/ Sam Laura Brown
Sam Laura Brown, a mindset coach for perfectionists and host of The Perfectionism Project, dives into the challenges of perfectionism and procrastination. She reveals how perfectionists often struggle with people-pleasing and busywork, not just over-organization. By sharing her own experiences with these obstacles, she emphasizes the need to embrace imperfection. Sam also discusses the impact of self-image on personal growth and the importance of persistence, love, and practical tools for fostering a healthier self-identity.

Mar 24, 2019 • 52min
109: Discovering Self Love, Defining Success & Life as a Creator w/ Rowena Tsai
This episode's a highly-requested collaboration with YouTuber/creator Rowena Tsai! Rowena has her own channel on self care and productivity, and also Beauty Within: a beauty & lifestyle channel celebrating inner beauty and wellness. Aileen and Rowena explore Rowena's escape from a dark and lonely place as a teenager, similar journeys in creating content in the ... Read more
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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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