Beck and Call

In this week's episode, Merritt shares some of her goals and resolutions for the new year, along with listener submissions to inspire you to get 2023 off to the best start! She also shares her word of the year, which is not something she's ever done before but feels good about. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares some changes she'll be making to the podcast in 2023, along with what she did o...

For her last episode of the year, Merritt is highlighting her very favorite moments and top picks from 2022 - from the TV shows and books she loved, to her favorite trips she took and the best beauty buy she made, this episode is basically one long recs & reviews segment with some personal highlights thrown in there. She'll be back the first week of January - enjoy the rest of your holiday sea...

We're back, baby! This week on the podcast, Merritt is spilling all the details about her recent trip to Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Paris with Open Invite Trips , an elevated group travel experience exclusively for women. In addition to sharing their exact itinerary, Merritt shares her thoughts on group travel vs solo travel, including what she loved and what she didn't about it. In the Beck &...

I'm currently traveling around Europe, so I pre-recorded this special Q&A episode for y'all! It features a bunch of listener questions on a variety of topics, including my dog, travel experiences, my favorite books, wedding date etiquette, friendship troubles and so much more! Have a question for me? Call the hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com , and I'll answer your q...

Merritt was supposed to be recording with her sister this week, but in an unfortunate turn of events, her sister got COVID and missed out on all of the Thanksgiving festivities. So instead, Merritt recruited her mother to be her guest this week! In this episode I ask my mom questions you guys submitted on Instagram, so it covers a wide variety of topics, from helpful friendship and relationship ad...

In this week's episode, Merritt chats with her assistant Liza about her recent wedding, along with her wedding planner Gina Whittington of The Whitt Experience ! They discuss all of the behind-the-scenes of wedding planning, from choosing the right wedding planner, selecting the stationary, picking a band, finding THE dress, and so much more! Plus, Liza shares some of her favorite details from her...

As we head into the biggest shopping week of the year, Merritt is sharing a list of her very favorite discoveries and purchases this year! Be sure to follow @beckandcallpodcast on Instagram for links to every item mentioned in the episode - just click on the "shop" highlight on the profile page. At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her week and weekend, shares a few new recs & reviews and...

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down to chat with Kathleen Barnes, the fashion blogger behind CarrieBradshawLied.com ! They discuss the pros and cons of being in the influencer industry, the transition from being childfree to having babies and running a business, the boundaries she sets for herself and her family on social media, and so much more. In addition to answering my questions, Kathle...

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses being an influencer in the never ending bad news cycle. From deciding how and what to share on current events, to dealing with expectations from strangers on the internet, Merritt pulls back the curtain to reveal how she handles having a platform during a time that is so volatile, polarizing and politically charged. Whether you agree with Merritt's take or...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares a detailed recap of her weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas to celebrate her assistant Liza's wedding! From where she ate in town, to what she wore and the best details from the wedding, you get the inside scoop. Merritt also shares a new dark comedy series she's enjoying (plus another all time favorite show featuring an actress that stars in both!), two new mov...

In this week's episode, Merritt chats with model, fashion influencer, and reality TV breakout star, Venita Aspen! We discuss how she got into the fashion industry, her experience being on Bravo's Southern Charm, and her upcoming adaptive fashion marketplace, Fair Standard! You'll also discover her #1 must-have skincare product, her favorite restaurants in Charleston and New York, and so much more!...

In this week's episode, Merritt recaps the big TX/OU watch party she hosted over the weekend and answers listener questions about entertaining and hosting parties at your house! At the top of the episode she discusses the items she ate at the State Fair last week, including Big Tex Choice Award winners Cha-Cha-Chata and the Fried Charcuterie Board. In addition to sharing new recs & reviews, sh...

In this week's episode we're talking all things fashion! Merritt breaks down some her favorite current fashion trends, the items she prefers to invest in vs save on, how she feels about the return of 90s style choices and more. She also answers a bunch of listener questions including her thoughts on the shift away from skinny jeans + which denim looks are worth buying into, staying fashionable on...

In this week's episode, Merritt is coming to you live from Carlsbad, California! This episode is about answering all of your miscellaneous questions, from what's in her weekly podcast rotation, to whether she maintains friendships with her exes, to how she accomplished her 14,000+ step goal each day. The questions cover a wide range of topics, so it's a fun grab bag of an episode! At the top of th...

In this week's episode Merritt dives into more behind-the-scenes intel on the influencing industry, this time with a focus on brand partnerships! She answers a bunch of listener-submitted questions on how the collaboration process works, what all is included in the contracts, why some brands are pushed hard by so many, etc! At the top of the episode, she shares her usual weekend recap, another hea...

In this week's episode, Merritt's discussing some current trends in beauty, skincare and plastic surgery that she considers head scratchers. From eyebrow lamination to severely over-plumped lips, she goes through a list of aesthetic trends that she and her listeners believe have got to go! At the top of the episode, Merritt gives a detailed recap of her week and weekend, including a dating and fit...

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses dealing with the comparison game, especially now with social media shoving everything in our face on a daily basis! In addition to sharing her own experience with it, she shares some tips on how to combat the comparison game, negative self talk and more. At the start of the episode, Merritt recaps the past week and her Labor Day Weekend plans, including re...

...one is silver and the other gold! A circle's round, but has no end, that's how long I want to be your friend! In this week's episode Merritt shares ideas for how to find and make new friends as an adult, whether you're new to a city or just want to find some girlfriends in the same life stage you're currently in. She also recaps the bachelorette trip she just went on to Isla Mujeres to celebrat...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares an update on the squirrel saga going on in her backyard + a look at some past horror stories from residences prior. She also shares a roundup of her favorite listener-submitted homeowner woes having to do with pests, plumbing, HVAC and more - if anything, this episode is a comical cautionary tale! Merritt also reviews two new TV shows she enjoyed over the wee...

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with her friend and fellow fashion blogger, Kat Jamieson! They discuss her recent travels, her early modeling days, her style and home decor philosophies, a bit of her wellness journey and so much more! They also chat about Kat's new lifestyle and wellness book, Blended , which comes out in October! Pre-order Kat's book here , and be sure to follow her on...

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses the brutal withdrawal symptoms she experienced after randomly deciding to stop drinking coffee last week, why she and her dog moved upstairs for a few nights, and other unimportant happenings from the past seven days! She talks about a popular restaurant in Dallas she just doesn't like, and the new-to-her podcast she really DOES like + a few things she's l...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares a recap of the final week of her trip to Carlsbad + some verrryyyy exciting news she learned while she was there!! She discusses one of the best meals of her life, which happens to be a fine dining situation she experienced solo. Merritt also talks through her experience with traveling and maintaining balance on longer trips, while also sharing listener tips...

This week's episode is a little all over the place! First, I share my first experience getting a tarot card reading. Then, I chronicle the last week I've spent vacationing in Carlsbad, California, from the things I bought at the outlet mall 1.5 hours away, to the annoying symptoms I'm currently dealing with following a bee sting on Tuesday. I then share a review of some recent favorite purchases (...

CONTENT WARNING: fertility, pregnancy loss, childbirth, etc. In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with her bestie, Rachel, to chat about her experience becoming a first time mom! From her expectations to the realities of pregnancy, childbirth and those first few months after the baby comes home, she shares her honest take on it all. It's a fun and lighthearted chat between friends that we hop...

In this week's episode, Merritt gives a full recap of her 35th birthday party! She shares all of the vendors she used for every aspect of the event (including reviews of each), details the days leading up to the event and how it all went. She also shares her thoughts on turning 35 and how she feels she's changing and growing as she gets older.  In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers...