Beck and Call

In this week's episode, Merritt is answering listener-submitted F*ck, Marry, Kill scenarios! From cuisines and fashion labels to TV and movie heartthrobs, this is a fun episode you won't want to miss. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a birthday party planning update, what she's been up to over the last week and holiday weekend, and the three TV shows she's enjoyed on HBOMAX! In the Beck &...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares everything she did on her solo trip to London and Paris last week! From the restaurants and hotels to who she saw and what she did each day, it's a very comprehensive trip recap. Merritt also shares a lengthy roundup of movies and TV shows she's watched in the last few days, including what she watched on the plane home! In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares a hilarious roundup of listener submitted wedding faux pas, unpopular opinions and wedding horror stories!! She also has a wedding catch-up with her assistant, Liza, whose wedding is now only four months away! In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt shares a wedding-related complaint, considers the various invitation options (fully custom? templated? e-vite?!...

Travel is back, baby! With summer here, a lot of us have travel on the books over the next few months. In this week's episode, Merritt discusses all of her travel routines, quirks and hacks - from how she plans her outfits and packs, to how far in advance she gets to the airport, to the snacks she packs for the flight, and everything in between. You'll hear how she combats jet lag, her tips for ge...

In this week's episode, Merritt goes through some Instagram submissions she received last week about what makes you guys irrationally angry! From gender reveal parties to people not returning shopping carts, Merritt's pulling back the curtain to reveal y'all's biggest everyday annoyances that drive you up the wall. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares an update on party planning for her upcom...

This week on the podcast, Merritt sits down for a chat with her longtime colorist and good friend, Monte Feagin at Hairstory Dallas . They discuss the various techniques used to achieve certain looks, the best way to maintain color between appointments, his favorite holy grail hair products and so much more! He's also one of the funniest people Merritt has ever met, so you're sure to enjoy this co...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares her best tips for traveling solo safely and how she went about planning her long stay in London back in 2015! From public transportation to how to deal with uncomfortable situations in a foreign country, she touches on travel topics that are good to have in your back pocket for your next trip! At the top of the episode, she discusses a couple of healthy recip...

In this week's episode, Merritt tackles a highly requested topic that she often gets grilled on in Instagram Q&A's: how to be happy and confident as a single woman in her 30's. In addition to sharing her own experience, Merritt shares some real, tangible advice for getting the most out of your life with or without a relationship.  At the top of the episode, Merritt shares an update on her...

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with her friend and former boss, Amber Venz Box ! Amber is the co-founder and President of LTK , formerly known as rewardStyle, and is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion technology space. She's an expert on all things influencer, e-commerce and entrepreneurship, all of which is discussed in this episode, not in any particular order. She walks us th...

In this week's episode, Merritt gives a comprehensive recap of her trip to Charleston - from the best restaurants and her favorite shops, to what she did each day, you'll discover everything you need to know to plan your next trip! At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a weird dating app story, the new ice cream flavor she recently discovered and is now obsessed with, and more! Plus, don't mis...

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses a few topics she often gets asked about as a longtime fashion blogger! From defining your personal style and to dressing for your body type, to identifying what items are worth the investment and the building blocks that create an epic capsule wardrobe, there's a lot to learn in this week's episode. At the top of the episode she discusses her upcoming trav...

As a palette cleanser to last week's episode on grief, this week we're playing a game of True or False! Merritt crowdsourced on Instagram to find out what you guys wanted to know most, and is giving her responses in this week's episode. From how she feels about "short kings" and whether men in their 30s are single for a reason, to whether she gets botox and if kids and a husband aren't a goal for...

In this episode, Merritt discusses the defining moment that changed her entire life - the loss of her father sixteen years ago. She shares a bit about her life before the accident, plus talks about the kind of guy her dad was. She discusses the events that surrounded his death, the aftermath, how she handled the five stages of grief, and answers your questions on the topics of grief and loss. At t...

In this week's episode, Merritt is joined by her sister, Alexandra, for a fun chat about their girl's weekend, her sobriety, dating in Austin and more! Up top Merritt shares a week/weekend recap, the two TV shows she's been watching this last week, and the awesome audiobook she just finished. Be sure to follow Alexandra on Instagram @styled.by.alex , where she shares the best new arrivals at Neima...

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses the various perks and downsides of being a fashion blogger/instagram influencer! From body image issues and internet trolls to gifts and exciting event invitations, she shares some of her own personal highs and lows that come from this job and lifestyle. She also answers a ton of listener questions on a range of influencer-related topics such as competitio...

This is part two of Merritt's conversation with her friend Emma, aka @EmmasThing ! In this second half of our wine-filled convo they discuss moving in with a romantic partner for the first time, dating and social media and what that means for privacy, and more! Be sure to tune into Emma's podcast, That's What E Said ! In the intro to the podcast, Merritt shares a week/weekend update including a cr...

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with her friend and fellow blogger/influencer/podcaster, Emma Golden, aka @EmmasThing ! They chatted for so long that Merritt split their conversation into two different episodes, and this is part one. In this first half they talk personality types, horoscopes, psychics, going from a full-time job to freelancing full time, anxiety spirals + insecurities, t...

In this week's episode, Merritt recaps her recent trip to Carmel, California, in addition to sharing her very favorite restaurants and shopping around town! She also reviews a new TV show and movie she watched over the weekend, one of which she highly recommends while the other is a so-so recommendation. After that, Merritt answers listener questions on a variety of topics: dating, fashion, travel...

In this week's episode, Merritt tackles a highly requested topic: homeownership! She discusses the various things one needs to think about when deciding whether to buy vs rent, things to look for in a property, financial details to consider and more. She also openly shares what she wish she'd known before buying and renovating her first house, things she would have done differently, and her recomm...

In this week's solo episode, Merritt takes a journey through some of her very favorite things in life - from her go-to road trip snacks and her favorite cocktails, to the outfits Meghan and Kate wore that she loved the most, and the very best brand of denim, you're sure to leave this episode knowing Merritt much better than you did before! She also shares a few personal updates including how thing...

In this episode, Merritt chats with friend and fellow podcaster, Kate Kennedy, of Be There In Five ! The conversation covers a wide range of topics (a hodge-podge, if you will) including the highs and lows of attending fashion week, the appeal of aspirational content vs relatability, internalized misogyny, criticism of Meghan Markle, a conspiracy theory about the Queen, and more! In the intro, Mer...

In this Valentine's Day themed episode, Merritt dives deep into dating and relationships! She discusses the five love languages and romantic attachment styles, breaks down what she considers to be red flags on dates, shares what she's looking for in a partner, lists some suggestions of where to meet guys in the wild, offers her opinion on dating younger vs older, and so much more. She shares a bun...

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with the founder and owner of Dallas-based Bevill Dog Behavior, Brad Bevill. We chat about how he got into the business of dog behavior (aka dog psychology) and turned his gift into a thriving enterprise! We discuss all the dos and don'ts of dog ownership including whether to crate train or not, some tips about collars and leashes to use, how to reduce unw...

Merritt shares a post-COVID update and what she did over the weekend, in addition to some musings about drinking too much, bad hangovers and feeling worthless for days after a fun night out. In the meat of the episode, Merritt chats about personality types and tests, including the RHETI test (Enneagram) and the Myers-Briggs test, what her results are and which test she thinks is actually worth the...

That's right, Omicron got the best of Merritt... but she's still got a new episode for ya! In addition to sharing the details of her particular illness (where she thinks sh got it, when symptoms started, when she finally tested positive!!), she's diving into alllllll of the movies and TV she watched while in isolation this last week and weekend!  In the Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers...