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Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangwatts_/ Resources: https://www.holcombministries.org/ https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org In this episode of Almost Iconic, Lyndsay and Sophie interview first-time mom Jordan Watts, whose daughter Ada was born at 25 weeks and one day and has spent nearly a year in the NICU with her first birthday approaching on October 9. Jordan shares how her p...

In this brief episode, Lyndsay and Sophie explain that their scheduled interview was postponed because the guest's daughter wasn't feeling well. Rather than forcing content just to maintain their schedule, they chose to be intentional and authentic with their audience. They express gratitude for their listeners' weekly support and encourage viewers to suggest future guests or topics, w...

Lyndsay and Sophie celebrate Sophie’s birthday while joking about repeatedly changing podcast locations in Sophie’s home to avoid kids, dogs, and distractions, including a leopard gecko named Dartel. After a planned interview guest cancels due to illness, Lyndsay interviews Sophie with rapid-fire “this or that” and favorites questions, then shifts into reflections on aging, expectations, and how t...

Lyndsay and Sophie record this Almost Iconic episode over Zoom because schedules and illness kept them from meeting in person, and they share excitement about an upcoming road trip for their makeup company where they’ll encourage and connect with others. They talk about seasons when life feels heavy or discouraging, sometimes with clear causes and sometimes not, and discuss spiritual battles, the...

Lyndsay and Sophie interview their longtime friend Lauren Young, a mom of three and retired Coast Guard spouse, about her book Set the Table, a monthly family dinner devotional created to help busy families slow down, be intentional in faith, and invite the Holy Spirit into everyday life. Lauren shares how a meaningful first dinner softened her husband’s heart during a faith crisis, how her event-...

Lyndsay and Sophie return to the Almost Iconic pod, talk about recording separately on Zoom, and share candid updates about stressful, unexpected home issues and expenses, including mold repairs and water intrusion concerns with insurance and deductibles. They discuss the mental weight of “more month than money,” the temptation of keeping up with the Joneses, and how worry about tomorrow clashes w...

Lyndsay and Sophie welcome Ashley for their first Zoom interview, sharing how Lyndsay met her during a season when her family lived in a camper and moved to Ohio. Ashley, an Ohio teacher, mom of two young kids, and also has taken care of her brother for years, explains her focus on faith, motherhood, and wellness through a women-centered online community and her partnership with a clean skincare a...

In this Almost Iconic episode, Lyndsay and Sophie let ChatGPT interview them with unrehearsed questions about authenticity, friendship, and faith. They share quirks they’ve come to love (including Sophie sleeping with a T-shirt over her eyes and preferring white noise), reflect on what they’d tell and ask their 10-years-ago selves about trusting God’s leading, and challenge each other’s self-doubt...

In part two of Almost Iconic’s interview with Josie Perry, Lyndsay and Sophie discuss how social media fuels intense beauty standards—like lip filler, Botox, and boob jobs—starting as early as high school, creating comparison, sameness, and unattainable expectations. Josie shares how being the only friend without lip filler made her question her appearance, and they talk about how comments and bea...

Lyndsay and Sophie welcome special guest Josie (22, Gen Z) to discuss beauty standards, comparison, and how these pressures affect both their generation and millennials. Josie shares that body comparison began as early as kindergarten and escalated in fourth and fifth grade into disordered eating, influenced by Pinterest “thigh gap” exercises and comparing herself to older girls. They talk about h...

Lyndsay and Sophie interview entrepreneur and business consultant Cassie Omohundro about building High Tide Collective, a membership-based ecosystem designed to care for “builders” so they can better lead their teams, families, and communities. Cassie explains the meaning behind the name, the flagship 62-acre Midway, Georgia property near Savannah, and two signature offerings: a content-free Rest...

In episode nine of Almost Iconic, Lyndsay and Sophie talk about body image and how growing up in Millennial diet culture (Atkins, Jenny Craig, SlimFast, low fat/low carb trends) shaped their relationship with food, weight, and self-worth. They share how social media and upcoming events can trigger pressure to lose weight, and Sophie explains her realization that the people who matter already see h...

In episode eight of Almost Iconic, Lyndsay and Sophie talk about how family background shapes an entrepreneurial mindset, reflecting on moms who either worked outside the home or stayed home in a more limited, pre-internet era. Lyndsay shares not growing up with entrepreneurial parents and wonders how her daughter Jovie, who’s now growing up around entrepreneurship, may carry that forward, while S...

In episode seven of Almost Iconic, Lyndsay and Sophie talk about the “domino effect” of showing up authentically: as they’ve gotten comfortable being “weird” together, it’s helped Lyndsay get out of a funk, feel excited to post on social media again, and even prompted her to ask for prayer. They discuss how authenticity gives others permission to be themselves, creating a ripple effect that impact...

In episode six of Almost Iconic, Lyndsay and Sophie discuss how God-given discernment can feel confusing, not make sense to others, and even feel lonely, yet ultimately calls for surrender. They shout out Hannah Grace Jackson for creating their first shirts and mention their song “Taking action in the almost” streaming on Spotify. Sophie shares a story about fearing something was wrong when her hu...

Lyndsay and Sophie welcome their first guest, Heather Burge, founder of Restore Collective, to discuss how her faith journey has increasingly shaped her approach to business and leadership. Heather shares her early success starting a boutique after college, her “come to my knees” realization of dependence on God, and key turning points that helped her become more bold and transparent about faith i...

Almost iconic, Taking action in the almost Talking messy life and joy in betweenLaughing so hard we derail every scene. Weird in the best way, honest and loud,Standing out joyfully in a restless crowd. You make me feel seen, you make me feel heard,Like every small feeling finally has a word. Almost iconic, almost iconic,We spread a little joy when the world wears down. We want to make you smile A...

In episode four of Almost Iconic, Sophie and Lyndsay talk about what happens when you fully embrace your “weird” instead of letting society, anxiety, and “shoulds” mold you into someone else. They share how authenticity brings freedom, joy, and helps others feel safe to be themselves, while noting that trying to mimic someone else’s personality can feel inauthentic. The conversation includes light...

In this episode of Almost Iconic, Lyndsay and Sophie talk about how painful middle-school experiences can shape identity and reactions in adulthood, inviting listeners to send in their own stories for future episodes. Lyndsay shares a humiliating classroom moment that led to a cruel nickname she carried for a long time, plus other comments about her appearance and the confusing dynamic of people b...

Almost iconic, Taking action in the almost Talking messy life and joy in betweenLaughing so hard we derail every scene.[Pre-Chorus]Weird in the best way, honest and loud,Standing out joyfully in a restless crowd.[Chorus]You make me feel seen, you make me feel heard,Like every small feeling finally has a word. Almost iconic, almost iconic,We spread a little joy when the world wears down.[Bridge]We...

In episode two of Almost Iconic, hosts Lyndsay and Sophie discuss how hormonal changes in their late 30s have affected their mood, anxiety, motivation, sleep, energy, weight, and ability to feel joyful and present with their families, including the shame and guilt that can come with feeling “not like yourself.” They describe symptoms like depression-like numbness, irritability, racing thoughts, ea...

Almost Iconic Ep. 1: How We Met + Taking Action in the Mess (Perimenopause, Faith, and Starting Before You’re Ready)In the first episode of Almost Iconic, Lyndsay and Sophie share how they met through their friend Heather’s company, Restore Collective, and how their friendship deepened after rooming together on a retreat where they quickly opened up about family, fears, and life. They explain how...