House Guest with Kenzie Elizabeth

A lively conversation about turning creative hobbies into careers, finding comfort through needlepoint, and learning to live alongside grief. They swap unconventional wedding plans, reflect on family, dating, and post-college chaos, then share practical stitching rituals, colorful celebration ideas, and one unforgettable pickup attempt involving a crutch.

Why does the internet seem harsher than ever? This candid conversation explores online takedowns, jealousy, negativity bias, and curating a kinder digital space. Also inside: wedding planning progress, New York dress shopping, fall reading picks, beauty favorites, and decorating a new office.

Emma Brodie, author of Into the Blue and an executive editor at Clarkson Potter, joins a lively book-club conversation. They explore fandom, nostalgia, Martha’s Vineyard, and the novel’s immersive emotional world. Brodie shares how the story evolved, the surprise Reese’s Book Club call, cut characters, improv, creative risk, grief, therapy, and whether Noah and AJ’s complicated bond is toxic.

A cozy autumn guide packed with Gilmore Girls comfort viewing, Nora Ephron rom-coms, nostalgic Halloween favorites, and Friday Night Lights. The conversation wanders through Connecticut pilgrimages, fandom debates, Dolly Parton, fall playlists, intentional fashion, dinner parties, seasonal recipes, creative hobbies, and the rituals that make autumn feel like home.

Brooke Miccio, lifestyle creator and co-host of Gals on the Go, joins for a lively chat about their bridal eras, wedding timelines, venue decisions, and personalized style. They rethink traditional showers, bridal parties, speeches, private vows, guest lists, and post-wedding brunches. Plus, they discuss friendship, needlepoint, creative careers, and their new collaboration.

This week, we have Vera Bradley founder, Barbara Bradley, on the show to give us all her life advice, covering topics from romance and career to identity & so much more. She is an icon. You will love this episode.  BLOG: https://kenzieelizabeth.coSHOP MERCH OUT NOW: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/ilysmWatch us on youtube: https://youtube.com/kenzieelizabethKenzie's IG: https://bit.ly/298RzRnKenzie's Twitter: https://bit.ly/2RdtJsEHG IG: https://bit.ly/2vlwxXy Sponsors: Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/houseguest. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/houseguest #rulapod Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/houseguest to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Shop dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream at Sephora and sephora.com. Visit overthemoon.com and use code HOUSEGUEST15 for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we have etiquette coach Carla Shellis on the episode. She's teaching us wedding, hosting, and social etiquette 101. Hope you enjoy!  BLOG: https://kenzieelizabeth.coSHOP MERCH OUT NOW: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/ilysmWatch us on youtube: https://youtube.com/kenzieelizabethKenzie's IG: https://bit.ly/298RzRnKenzie's Twitter: https://bit.ly/2RdtJsEHG IG: https://bit.ly/2vlwxXy Sponsors: Cotton: Learn more at thefabricofourlives.com WeNatal: Visit wenatal.com/HOUSEGUEST for a free month’s supply of WeNatal Rest+Digest Magnesium ($40value) with your first subscription Dae: Shop dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream at Sephora and sephora.com. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/houseguest with code houseguest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is our NANTUCKET SPECIAL. We are reporting to you from our Nantucket air bnb to recap our trip, discuss the "No Influencers" sign, and talk about our highs & lows and more. Hope you enjoy! BLOG: https://kenzieelizabeth.coSHOP MERCH OUT NOW: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/ilysmWatch us on youtube: https://youtube.com/kenzieelizabethKenzie's IG: https://bit.ly/298RzRnKenzie's Twitter: https://bit.ly/2RdtJsEHG IG: https://bit.ly/2vlwxXy Sponsors: Starbucks Shipstation: Get started with ShipStation today and get sixty days free at ShipStation.com, with code houseguest Something Borrowed Blooms: visit somethingborrowedblooms.com and use the code HOUSEGUEST at checkout for $100 off of $500+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a book club episode! We have Elin Hildebrand on the show with us today to recap 5 Star Weekend, her daily routines, books everyone should read, Nantucket, Nantucket influencer culture & advice to younger aspiring writers.  Hope you enjoy!  PROPOSAL VLOG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze4KsihNwYA&t=921sBLOG: https://kenzieelizabeth.coSHOP MERCH OUT NOW: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/ilysmWatch us on youtube: https://youtube.com/kenzieelizabethKenzie's IG: https://bit.ly/298RzRnKenzie's Twitter: https://bit.ly/2RdtJsEHG IG: https://bit.ly/2vlwxXy Something Borrowed Blooms: Visit ⁠SomethingBorrowedBlooms.com ⁠and use code HOUSEGUEST at checkout for $100 off of $500+. Starbucks Cotton: Go to ⁠thefabricofourlives.com⁠ WeNatal: Go to ⁠wenatal.com/HOUSEGUEST⁠ for a free month’s supply of WeNatal Rest + Digest Magnesium with your first subscription SmileSet: Listeners of our show get an additional 35 percent discount when they go to SMILESET.com/houseguest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presley Farah, a friend who left healthcare at 28 to study fashion in London, shares her gap-summer pivot. She talks about quitting comfort, taking short courses to test new paths, and rebuilding confidence by forcing solo adventures. They explore late-twenties uncertainty, practical steps for career change, and reframing dating and solitude as growth opportunities.