Build Your Own Fairytale

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show If there’s any silver lining to COVID, it’s that mental health is in the spotlight now more than ever. And it’s not just grownups who need to ensure their mental well-being. We need to care for our childrens’ mental health as well. Dr. Nerissa Bauer, behavioral pediatrician and entrepreneur in Carmel, Indiana, joins us this week to share sugges...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show The summer months may have you thinking more about your body, but did you know body image is really about so much more than how you feel in a swimsuit? Becca Bowers is a therapist specializing in body image, embodiment, and trauma recovery. She shares how to challenge yourself and start with pinpointing where you are really comfortable with you...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show What do you do when hit with an unexpected event?  When Melissa Miller took a 3-week medical leave from work to care for her husband’s unexpected illness, she had no idea what was ahead. She then found herself leaving her full-time job to become a spousal caregiver and stay at home mom for their young daughter. Melissa has now made it her missi...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Health Coach and Movement Specialist Courtney McManus has been helping moms on their fitness journey for over 15 years. As a mom of 3, she’s lived and breathed it! Listen to learn more about how critical posture is in your overall health, how feet are your foundation and my personal favorite, some simple ways we can target the dreaded low belly...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Dermatology Physician Assistant Sarah Esposito shares how you can practice good skin and sun habits while safely soaking up the summer sun.  Tune in to learn why protecting your skin is so important, the difference between mineral-based and chemical-based sunscreens and the truth about how much SPF you really need. Think of this as your Summer...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Landed the coveted interview for your next role or dream job? Career and life coach, Emily Landgraf, shares her tips for interview success. And spoiler alert - shining like a STAR come interview time means there is plenty of preparation you can do now! This is part 2 of our focus on work. ICYMI check out Episode #24 to hear Emily’s advice on re...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Taking some inspiration from the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, who tells your story?  In the job market, your resume can play a huge role in telling your story. Tune in to hear from Emily Landgraf, career and life coach who focuses on connecting well-being, mindset and energy to career confidence and professional satisfaction. In this two part...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Some say the only time it’s appropriate to look back is when it’s to see how far you’ve come.  I share my reflections on the lessons learned and changes I’ve made over the last six months of learning from some amazing guests while building my fairytale. What changes have YOU made? Share with me on Instagram or Facebook . 

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Does your love life reflect the fairytale you thought it would be? If not, you’re in luck!  Laurie Gerber, a life coach licensed in The Handel Method® and specializes in love coaching, is here to tell it how it is, and how it could be. How it was, and of course, how it should be. You like what I did there? For real, Laurie busts the excuses tha...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Ever wish you were lucky enough to have a personal assistant? Riah Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of Linq Consulting Solutions, shares what a virtual assistant is, how to find one that’s right for you, and will blow your mind with all the things you can delegate to a virtual assistant (VA)! Tune in to hear Riah share more about VAs and some hot tips...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show McNeil Stafford is a personal style coach with over 10 years of experience in the fashion industry, ranging from modeling to fashion show production to designing and constructing her own clothes! McNeil helps women curate their signature style so they can feel confident in their appearance, shop without hassle and build a wardrobe that mixes an...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show I asked my mom and daughters to join me for this short and sweet Mother's Day edition.  Whether your a mom to littles or grown, fur babies, godchildren, nieces or nephews, I hope their messages warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. 

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show In my eyes - and in the words of Alicia Keys - Charlotte Oxnam looks like a girl, but she’s a flame. This 20-year-old engineering student credits her parents for her entrepreneurial spirit. So when she realized the fashion industry and social media were letting her down, she decided to build her own fairytale. Today she is the founder and CEO o...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Chickens, butterflies and coffee grinds - oh my! Tune in to find out what these items have to do with this week’s Earth Day-inspired episode. My dear friend, Lauren Nasto (aka Miss Lauren) shares how she went from shopaholic to eco-hero. Miss Lauren has a way of keeping this topic fun and leaves you inspired to do more. Because after all, there...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show No matter where you are on your health journey, healthy habits are the key to success. Elena Nicola, health coach and personal trainer, shares how a focus on mindset and real food can help us overcome struggles and obstacles that keep us from reaching our health goals. Follow Elena on Instagram for more healthy tips and freebies.

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Kellina Powell is here to help us take a fresh look at things. Kellina is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community.  Kellina became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree, runs an online coaching business and is nearing completion of her b...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Billy Joel was on to something - you can’t be everything you want… IF you have unrealistic expectations. This week, Hannah Forgey shares how she went from crying on a park bench due to the pressures and unrealistic expectations she’d set for herself and motherhood to strategically slowing down to find a simpler, more enjoyable life.  You can le...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Jamie Riene shares her journey of leaving corporate America not once, but twice to pursue her true passion. She is vulnerable and real and shares her messy middle in hopes of helping other women tune into themselves and find their own paths more easily.  You can hear more from Jamie on her podcast, Breaking Up with Corporate . And give Jamie a...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Yvonne Dam overcame burnout and work addiction. Now, she's helping others do the same. After leaving corporate, Yvonne put her time and energy into her passion - coaching. Today, she helps clients stop working 24/7, bring back the fun and take life to the next level.  Learn more about Yvonne at Amaze-Yourself.com . You can also check her n...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Kelsey Buckholtz shares her mental health journey, how she stayed strong, calm and confident through COVID and beyond. Now her goal is to help other women live more authentic and happier lives. Kelsey is a recovering perfectionist, managing her anxiety and helping others through sharing  authentically on social media and in her book, Strong Cal...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show As we celebrate a mini-milestone - 10 episodes of BYOF - we're bringing you a BONUS episode this week with a double dose of joy. Jenni Russel's journey has taken her to various countries, jobs, health struggles and chronic pain, yet she is determined to spread not only joy, but also awareness for women's health. Follow Jenni on I...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show If you’re looking for more JOY out of life, you’ve come to the right place! This week we chat with “The Joy Seeker”, aka Lisa Dimino White. Lisa is a best-selling author, podcast host, certified professional coach, and keynote speaker committed to helping people find more joy for themselves, their communities, and all of humankind. She believes...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Sasha Morozov, life coach for working moms, brings her energy to this week's episode as we discuss how to ditch the mundane and mediocre and replace it with a sense of lightness and brightness. Sasha shares her 4-step method you can start using today and NEWSFLASH - you don't have to do it all alone! Tune in to learn more on immediate...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Today’s conversation looks at life through the innocent lens of a 7-year old.  I sat down with my twin daughters, Sammy & Gracie, who share their advice for expressing love, how to have fun in life and some other random stories that come to mind as they chat with their podcast-loving mom. This episode is short, sweet and sure to leave you w...

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Jocey Wiitanen, host of Make Life Fun podcast, shares her healing journey from trauma and people-pleasing to inner peace and letting go.  As a young girl, Jocey grew up in an abusive household in a new country without knowing the language. Yet she found her own healing journey, finding forgiveness for her family and beauty within herself. She’s...