House Guest with Kenzie Elizabeth

Kenzie is sitting down with Amanda Fitzsimons to recap "An American Girl: How a Billion Dollar Doll and Its Unlikely Founder Changed Girlhood Forever." They are recapping the entire journey of American Girl: from conception, Pleasant Rowland Company, the magazine, the books, the sale—everything. Enjoy!!  Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/houseguest Visit https://pashionfootwear.com/ and use code HOUSEGUEST for 20% off STORYBLOCKS.COM/HOUSEGUEST FOR 15% OFF ANNUAL PLANS Visit peachystudio.com and use code houseguest for $50 off your first treatment Learn more at Starbucks.com/partners 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling stuck? This uplifting conversation explores redesigning your days, escaping burnout, and making ordinary moments feel meaningful. Discover ways to create a more life-giving environment, reshape your media diet, build confidence through learning, make decisions with momentum, and enjoy solo time without settling for less.

Harrison Wallace, a pop-culture commentator, and Caroline Wallace, known for commentary on TV, dance, cheer, and internet culture, join Charlie for a spooky Halloween hangout. They reveal costumes, recap Dancing with the Stars, debate cheer culture and reality TV, and trade Savannah ghost stories. Classic urban legends, childhood horror fears, haunted attractions, and a Halloween blind-box haul round out the fun.

At 79, Myga finds love again after loss, proving that hope and companionship can arrive at any age. She and Ken share how grief, faith, kindness, and a chance connection led to marriage. They discuss escaping loneliness, building a lasting partnership, staying independent, sharing adventures, and keeping wonder alive through life’s later chapters.

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