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The holidays are just around the corner. Are you ready? And what's the biggest item on your Christmas list? In this episode, we’re talking about: A review of our Movie Club selection. Did you watch it? Did you love it? Let us know. Jumping into our TV Club, and why we are now both in this show's fan club Getting ready for the holidays and some of our favorite items on our wish lists The gr...

Have you found that the older you get, the harder it is to maintain close connections to those you love? In this episode, we’re helping you reconnect, set boundaries, and find ways to build deeper bonds with those you love with Kelley Lockhart-Delaune , Owner of Modern Therapy and Wellness. Kelley shares her expertise in healing relationships and emphasizes the importance of communication and conn...

Do you have a book inside of you that you’ve always dreamed of writing? Are you worried it’s too late? Get ready to start writing because in this episode we’re welcoming Taunya Wade Wiliams, who just published her first book. Taunya shares how she had been working on her book for almost 10 years, and talks about what finally gave her the courage to publish it and share her talent with the world. I...

We’re catching up on fall, life changes, and finally bringing to life ideas that have been brewing for a while now.  In this episode, we’re talking about Our new Movie Club, just in time for the holidays The launch of our TV Club, and the show that is a must watch  Celebrating the Texas Rangers' first World Series win Fall fashion buys New skincare trends that are all the rage on TikTok Favori...

Let's chat about personal growth and development, wellness and seasons of life with Jennifer Maraist from Triumph Fitness! We’re talking about: •Taking care of you first •Finding triumphs in small wins •How the loss of Jennifer’s son shaped her life and outlook •Envisioning goals and making them happen Drop us a line at talkfortytomeposdcast@gmail.com We’d love to continue this conversation wi...

Welcome Back to Season 3! If you're here- you like us, you really like us! Today we are chatting about: What the heck we've been up to Binge worthy TV shows Are beans the key to longevity? The 'beef' in Brandi's house with scrambling eggs Dinner inspo and lack thereof The great toilet paper debate Is laundry separating the truest form of adulting? New rapid fire! Drop us a line...

We’re reminiscing on Season 2 and the resounding common theme that just happened to emerge: faith. “Faith is unseen but felt, faith is strength when we feel we have none, faith is hope when all seems lost.”  We’re chatting about: Our kick off with Taylor Stolt and all we learned about hormones and functional medicine All the Ahhhhhmazing Brand Founders: Barbara Blank , Ashley Sievert , Elizabeth P...

We love a good business story, but even more so when you sprinkle in a Best Friends' business story! It was only fitting that we interviewed 'The Melissas', the founders of Meli's Monster Cookies . Today we're chomping at the bit about: How their 30+ year friendship was the perfect backbone to start business together The inspiration behind their brand Managing entrepreneurship...

Happy Mother's Day! We have special episode for you today, we're EXCITED to do something a bit different. We're chatting 1:1 on all things motherhood first, before sharing a short episode from another podcast we had the opportunity to be guests on! Mary Henderson of the Dream Big Girl Podcast hosted for an episode titled 'How Will I Be Remembered', all about the legacy you leav...

May is Skin Awareness Month and today we have an amazing mother-daughter duo sharing their story. After advocating for her daughter Marit, Candy Peterson was told her mother's intuition was in fact, correct- her toddler had melanoma. And that is just the beginning of their story. We're covering: Following your mom gut Advocating for yourself and your family Helping others after your own di...

If you are a caregiver for children, you NEED to listen to this episode! Today we are interviewing Jessi Zuppardo, a Federal Agent specializing in cyber crimes. Jessi uses her 13 years of law enforcement experience to help combat child exploitation and investigate computer facilitated crimes. She has been involved in criminal investigations at the federal, state and local level. We're discussi...

Settle in for another 1:1 to with Brandi and Angelina! Today we’re chatting about: 80 year old best friends traveling the world together Cats on a leash and why Angelina doesn’t like hamsters I’m a Barbie Girl We love Jennifer Coolidge We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook: IG:  instagram.com/talkfortytomepodcast FB:  face...

We had the best conversation with Duanne Maldonado , an esthetician at The Ritual Company specializing in creative skin treatments and all things brows. A visionary with an eye for recognizing the potential in your skin and brows, she rarely   plays by the  rules . When she is not brow slaying or skin saving, you can find her at the ballpark with her five, yes, FIVE stinky boys or watching murder...

From wheelchair bound to personal trainer, Jodi Evans had a truck run over her and literally park on top of her legs. As a result, she was in a wheelchair for nearly a year. She lost 85 lbs, became a Certified Personal Trainer and even a cookbook author. She inspires people everyday through her story, devotionals and virtual workouts.  Today we're discussing: The tragic accident that found Jod...

We have the biggest girl crush on Dr. Alisha Reed and we know all of you will just love her too! She is The FLY (First Love Yourself) Pharmacist, Self-Care Strategist and founder of lifestyle brand, FLY with Alisha Reed . She is a widow mom who believes that self-care is non-negotiable and is determined to break the generational curse that “strong women don’t take breaks.” After losing her husband...

Pull up a chair while we pull inspo from Nicole Ingram, the founder and CEO of Bella Bars . A gestational diabetes diagnosis prompted her to create a better snack option, which took a year and a half to develop and bring to market. Nicole has 3 kids all under the age of 6, works full time and runs her business. We're chomping at the bit about: What motivated her to start her own food brand The...

The third Thursday of the month means another 1:1 episode! Make sure you pee before this one, lots of giggles ahead. We're babbling on about: Our love for Ted Lasso The show that made Brandi cry Hugh Jackman's caloric intake How often do you wash your pajamas? A member of the Kardashian clan has been knocked down a rung on the IG ladder Tips we can implement (or not) to improve sleep How m...

Pull up a chair as we chat with Alison Nail-Malone ! Alison is the founder of Malone Consulting Group and in 2021, this powerhouse woman was awarded Most Empowering Women’s Leadership Coach by Acquisition International.  In addition to the incredible business consulting/coaching services, Alison recently earned accreditation as an End of Life Doula to help the dying recognize the meaning of their...

Today's episode is for the ladies! Elizabeth Prenger founded a femtech brand ( the Assicle , because women's asses deserve better), is a Brand Strategist at Prose Creative , and has recently co-founded FemHealth Founders , a woman-centric innovation hub designed to create a more welcoming ecosystem for women founders who are creating solutions in the women's health and wellness. We&#39...

Today, we’re talking with Ashley Sievert of Ashley Sievert Beauty! Growing up with insecurities about her skin due to acne was very challenging. She searched endlessly for the perfect foundation with excellent coverage, while looking and feeling as natural as possible. Unfortunately, every brand left her with additional breakouts and emphasized problematic skin. Ashley took matters into her own ha...

It's another 1:1 episode with Angelina and Brandi! Today, we're chatting about: Mardi Gras Debauchery Changes for this decade of our lives Superbowl Takeaways Anna Delvey gets a reality show Banning kids from restaurants Getting back at an ex courtesy of the San Antonio Zoo We’d love to continue this conversation with you over on social media! Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook: IG...

Settle in while we chat with Meagan Clanahan , Pinot Grigio lover, twin mom, and owner of Houston Moms , the largest parenting website for the Houston area. Today, we're talking about: The jump from working for someone to working for yourself The importance of finding a tribe through motherhood Seeing opportunity in the hardest moments Finding your worth within yourself Mentions: Cold Coffee C...

February is Heart Month and we wanted to bring a powerful, important story to you. On April 2, 2009, Zachary Strah’s high school football career and his short life came to an abrupt end; the seemingly healthy 16-year-old collapsed from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) during football practice.  There was no warning. There were no signs. The Schrah family later learned Zac died from a congenital heart d...

This interview was so rich and fulfilling, we cannot wait for you to listen! Barbara Blank is a fitness aficionado, wellness and nutrition guru and owner/founder of Clean Creations , a delivery and grab and go service with chef prepared, clean food located in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Barbara is also a busy mom of two who shares lifestyle, beauty and daily life on her personal instagram . Today...

If you're a woman, you need to listen to this episode! We are chatting with  Taylor Stolt  of  Plate and Canvas , a registered dietician who specializes in functional medicine. On this episode, we cover: Taking control of your hormones and learning about the 4 types How to smooth out the transition to menopause The biggest mistakes women make with their daily habits How do we handle the fact t...