leveling up with lana

“if you need to lose weight, here is how we are going to do it the healthy way.” one of the most popular new years resolutions is to lose weight. whether you gained the freshman-15, or have tried losing weight in the past and it never lasted, losing weight is an ok goal to have. IF it does not become toxic.  listen to todays episode as we talk all about tips for a healthy and sustainable weight-lo...

"be-friend who you are envious of to learn from them. you cannot become the best version of yourself if you are not around people that make you grow." today, we had Sara Baird on the podcast and we take a deep-dive on comparison. Sara is a girly content creator but while it looks all pink and perfect, she is just like all of us girls, learning to handle comparison. comparison is not something talk...

“2024 is going to be different, and here is how” new years is always a stressful time. everyone magically thinks that this year is going to be this year…until they find themselves skipping the gym and eating chocolate by valentine’s day. trust me, I have been there before, always setting big goals and never achieving them. until I started changing how I thought about new years and how I set goals....

“it is your job to make your winter Pinterest worthy.” with christmas & the other winter holidays practically here, I am in the mood for romanticizing the winter months. to help defeat seasonal depression, I go through some fun outdoor and indoor activities you can do to make the most out of your winter season, have fun, and have the pinterest-worthy winter you have always wanted. from bubble bath...

“there is one thing more pathetic than tearing other people down and that is tearing yourself down.” the morning of recording this episode, lana did not wake up as a pretty pink princess. she woke up as a very angry dragon, ready to give tough love on all the topics she (or other girlies) struggle with. from dealing with singleness, defeating test anxiety and procrastination, enjoying holiday trea...

“truly, do not care what other people think.” girlies, today we had Madison from the getupandglow podcast joining us for THE guide you need to become the best version of yourself. we will walk all about creating vision boards, creating healthy habits, finding your style, and dealing with negative emotions in a healthy way. this is an episode that you do not want to miss! 🤍 MENTIONS:  * Find Madis...

“ I seem to always pin things to my pinterest board and have things laying around in my online shopping carts, but when someone asks me what gift I want, I always say: nothing or I do not know.” girlies, we are reaching the holiday months. whether or not you celebrate Christmas, it is always good to know exactly what you are putting on your wishlist for a future holiday or birthday.  I spill all o...

“without a mindset, any other glow up things you do will all go to waste. It all starts with the internal.” if you have not been showing up as your best-self lately, I can relate!!! with school, the colder months, and getting busier, it is hard to find the time or prioritize the things that will better yourself. not to mention that it is burnout season. instead of studying, you find yourself spend...

“if you have been in a slump, are tired, are unmotivated, and are not becoming the best version of yourself, it is time for your glow up!” if you have not been showing up as your best-self lately, I can relate!!! with school, the colder months, and getting busier, it is hard to find the time or prioritize the things that will better yourself. not to mention that it is burnout season. instead of st...

“if you have been in a slump, are tired, are unmotivated, and are not becoming the best version of yourself, it is time for your glow up!” if you have not been showing up as your best-self lately, I can relate!!! with school, the colder months, and getting busier, it is hard to find the time or prioritize the things that will better yourself. not to mention that it is burnout season. instead of st...

"if you have been in a slump, are tired, are unmotivated, and are not becoming the best version of yourself, it is time for your glow up!” if you have not been showing up as your best-self lately, I can relate!!! with school, the colder months, and getting busier, it is hard to find the time or prioritize the things that will better yourself. not to mention that it is burnout season. instead of st...

“you are not boring. your life is not boring. you just do not have enough hobbies.” life can get boring, especially if you make it.  if you spend more time focusing on gossip, drama, other people’s lives, and social media, then maybe it is time to get some *hot girl hobbies*. filling your schedule with a variety of different activities that you enjoy makes you happier, less bored, and more product...

“you need to be prepared to sacrifice short-term happiness for the long-term goal of achieving your dream life.” so, you are not achieving your dream life? you want to have time to meditate, workout, journal, study, and do self-care but just cannot find the time? no, you have the time. you are just not prioritizing it. today we are going to talk about priorities. having a “holy-three” priority lis...

“it is completely normal to feel lost when it comes to what and when you workout. especially if you are new to fitness in general. half of the girls swear by weightlifting and the other half pilates. so, what do you do to look good, feel good, but not end up bulky?.” today, I am going to spill all the things you need to start creating your personalized workout plan to look and feel good, and not b...

“when you are successful, beautiful, intelligent, focused on yourself, people are going to feel threatened by you. this leads to hate comments IRL or online” today, we are going to talk all about haters. just recently, one of my videos on my main account @lovelywithlana received a lot of hate and criticism. a few years ago, this would have really bothered me, but now, I really do not care. why?  I...

“fall is the season to get yourself romanticizing life, and making the most of every moment.” today, we are going to talk all about romanticizing fall. romanticizing anything is making the most out of life’s little moments. luckily, there are so many ways you can romanticize fall! from making a curated fall playlist to lighting pumpkin-scented candles as you bake, the opportunities for making fall...

“organization and planning is a fool-proof way of getting things done when there are moments of laziness” today,we are talking about one of my favorite things: organization. but not just any organization, but how to organize your life in a way that PROMOTES productivity! I give all of my latest tips and tricks (with free app recommendations and more!) on how I stay organized as a busy college stud...

"if you do not have the best relationship with food, intuitive eating can change your life.” today, we are finishing up the discussion started from last week’s episode on the hidden beliefs you might have around food that are actually RUINING your relationship with food. we are learning how to respect and trust our bodies through one of the hardest things to master in the wellness world: intuitive...

“you may think you have a healthy relationship with food, until you realize that most of the beliefs and rules you have around food are undermining your body’s signs.” today, let’s dive into the topic of your relationship with food.  now, I know this is a loaded topic for many women, whether or not you had an ED (eating disorder) in the past. diet culture, social media, magazines, and even our own...

“your highest version of yourself may be different from mine, but the steps to get there are exactly the same.” today, let’s dive into the topic of becoming the “highest version of yourself.” I feel like I mention becoming the “best” or “highest” version of yourself in every single episode, so it is overdue for an explanation. becoming the highest version of you can change as you grow as a person,...

“if you do not like yourself, change. you are not ever stuck in one place.” today, I talk all about personalities. your personality is WHO you are, WHAT you are known for, and HOW you carry yourself around others. but where in the world does our personality come from? what if we want it to change? sometimes our personalities do not align with inner-selves. maybe we have become calmer and kinder on...

“balancing a social life, your physical and mental well-being, along with getting an A in school can be difficult, but it is possible.” today, I chat about all things back to school. from a few tips for a smooth transition into the school year, to what I do, as an honors 4.0 student, to succeed in all of my classes and stay organized.  I spill some secrets on how exactly I study to get a good grad...

“i felt like I needed to do something to build discipline and trust in myself. it had to be something that pushed my limits.” today I chat about starting on 75 day hard. I decided that I was tired of all the excuses I was making for myself and want to kick-start my discipline. however, like everything, I change some things around to work for MY lifestyle. for example, not really going on a diet bu...

“I love working for myself and through social media, have been able to become an entrepreneur.” today, me and returning guest Yasmin from the morning vibes podcast have a girlie chat about becoming the best version of yourself. we talk all about trusting yourself and going for your dreams. Yasmin mentions the pros and cons of working in social media and how she balances it all.  we also recorded a...

“because quite honestly…stop waiting for someone else to be your perfect person. be your own perfect person.” today, girlie pops is a casual “facetime chat” about all things pink, Barbie, skincare, life, relationships, and dating yourself.  I discuss some topics and my opinion on the Barbie movie, and then dive into the questions and topics you girls asked me to answer. warning, a lot of tea is sp...