In The Pink Podcast

What happens when you walk away from the career you spent years building to pursue the life you've always dreamed of? At 30 years old, I made one of the boldest decisions of my life: I quit my teaching job to pursue a career in fashion. And now? I'm working in luxury fashion styling, brand marketing, and creative direction. In this episode of Bold Lips and Coffee Talk , I'm sharing my...

What happens when you turn 30 and realize your life looks nothing like the one you thought you’d have? In this episode of Bold Lips & Coffee Talk , we’re talking about starting over at 30, healing after heartbreak, navigating loneliness during the colder months, Christian singleness, dating after a breakup, and trusting God when your timeline changes. October has a funny way of making everythi...

What happens when you don’t feel like yourself anymore? Maybe you’ve experienced heartbreak, betrayal, burnout, rejection, grief, disappointment, or an unexpected ending that left you wondering where the confident, joyful woman you used to be went. In this episode of Bold Lips & Coffee Talk , we’re talking about how to gain your spark back as a Christian woman, not by pretending everything is...

What if your waiting season isn’t a wasted season? ☕️🤍 Waiting for the relationship. Waiting for the career breakthrough. Waiting for healing. Waiting for clarity. Waiting for the prayer you’ve whispered to God over and over again to finally be answered. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to trust God’s timing when your life looks nothing like the timeline you imagined. Because s...

What if your fall reset isn’t about becoming a “new you," but returning to the woman God has been calling you to be? In this episode, April talks about using the changing seasons as an opportunity to reset your faith, routines, boundaries, health, creativity, career, and relationship with yourself. Instead of another unrealistic “glow-up” checklist, this is a conversation about creating a sof...

What happens when life tests your faith…and somehow you find yourself coming back to God anyway? In this deeply personal episode, I’m talking about what it has looked like to allow God back into my life after a year that challenged me, changed me, and made me question things I thought I understood. This isn’t a story about suddenly having Christianity, or life, all figured out. It’s about learning...

Your first year of teaching does not have to be perfect, but your classroom needs clear expectations. I’m sharing the first-year teacher advice I wish I had known before stepping into my own classroom , beginning with the lesson I believe matters most: Teach the expectations before expecting the behavior. We often tell students to “be respectful,” “work independently,” “walk quietly,” or “clean up...

Why do we remember certain teachers decades after leaving their classrooms, even when we can’t remember the lessons they taught us? In this episode of In The Pink , I explore The Miss Honey Effect : the psychology and neuroscience behind why emotionally safe, supportive, and challenging teachers can have such a lasting impact on students. Using Miss Honey from Matilda as a starting point, we dive...

In this episode of In The Pink , we're unpacking some of the most misunderstood psychology and mental health terms on social media. From gaslighting and narcissism to ADHD , dopamine , trauma bonding , OCD , boundaries , and emotional intelligence , we'll explore what these terms actually mean according to psychological research and why using them accurately matters. Mental health awarenes...

Think you've been getting your psychology from TikTok? In this episode of In The Pink , we're separating psychological science from social media myths by examining some of the most common pop psychology claims circulating online. From the "left-brained vs. right-brained" myth and the idea that we only use 10% of our brains to learning styles, manifestation, toxic positivity, and...

Have you ever wondered why ADHD seems so easy to recognize in boys, but so many women don't receive a diagnosis until their 20s, 30s, or even later? In this episode of In The Pink , I'm sharing my own experience of being diagnosed with ADHD at 30 and exploring the science behind why so many women spend years believing they're lazy, anxious, disorganized, or simply "not trying hard...

Why does rejection feel so much more painful when you have ADHD? In this episode of In The Pink , we're diving into the science behind Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) —a common but often misunderstood experience reported by many people with ADHD. We'll explore why criticism, perceived rejection, and failure can trigger such intense emotional responses, how ADHD affects emotional regu...

Can exercise actually improve ADHD symptoms? The science says it can. In this episode of In The Pink , I'm sharing why movement has become one of the most powerful tools in my own wellness journey after being diagnosed with ADHD at 30 . We dive into the neuroscience behind ADHD and explore how exercise supports focus, motivation, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and overall brain h...

Do you feel like every Monday is a “fresh start”… only to fall off by Wednesday? This episode breaks down the psychology behind the all-or-nothing mindset and why so many people unconsciously use weekends as a reset button instead of building consistency. We’re unpacking: Why perfectionism keeps you stuck in restart cycles The neuroscience of habit formation and why “starting over” backfires How t...

Have you ever believed that if you were harder on yourself, you'd finally lose the weight, get motivated, or become the person you want to be? In this episode of the In The Pink Podcast, we're unpacking one of the biggest myths in health and wellness: the idea that self-criticism creates lasting change. Drawing on research in psychology, behavior change, and self-compassion, we explore why...

Summer break isn't just about recovering from the school year—it's an opportunity to reconnect with yourself. In this episode, we're talking about how to create your own Hot Teacher Summer through science-backed wellness habits that support your physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence, and energy levels. You'll learn: ✨ Why walking supports both mental and physical health ✨...

Are you tired of hyper-curated, exhausting wellness routines? Welcome to your ultimate guide for Summer 2026 . In this episode, we are officially breaking up with the punishing 5:00 AM alarms and performative 12-step aesthetics. Instead, we are stepping into the season of "Low-Friction Radiance" —a realistic, grounded approach to slow living , mindfulness, and genuine self-care. Discover...

What if the skills required to manage a chronic illness are the same skills students need to thrive in school? In this episode, I share the origin of the CICERO Method —a framework I developed after a life-changing diabetes diagnosis—and how it evolved into a human-centered teaching philosophy grounded in emotional resilience, confidence, connection, and regulation. We explore: • Why emotional reg...

Step into your main-character life with effortless Parisian confidence. This guided walking visualization brings Emily Cooper energy to your daily routine — perfect for your walking pad, morning strolls, or quiet moments of manifestation. Embody elegance, curiosity, and bold ambition while moving your body. Visualize opportunities, creativity, and confidence unfolding naturally. Walk like your dre...

CEO Soft Walk Manifestation Calm leadership. Quiet authority. Effortless focus. This playlist is designed for walking pad routines, hot girl walks, and intentional movement that aligns you with executive presence and soft power. Think composed confidence, clarity in decision-making, and ambition without burnout. Press play to embody grounded leadership, elevated feminine energy, and a mindset that...

That Girl Energy Soft confidence. Quiet luxury. Main-character momentum. This playlist is for walking like your future self already exists — composed, grounded, and effortlessly magnetic. Designed for hot girl walks, walking pad rituals, Pilates mornings, and visualization in motion. Press play to embody calm ambition, elevated feminine energy, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t need validati...

In this episode, I share the story of the night everything in my life shifted — a night filled with doubt, honesty, and a single question that led me back to faith: “Do you have a relationship with God?” What followed was a journey through detachment, discernment, prayer, and quiet miracles. From living near my best friend… to stepping into my calling as an elementary special education teacher… to...

One year sober—and counting. In this episode of Brownies For Breakfast (soon to be In The Pink Podcast) , I share the real story of how I went from hangovers and anxiety spirals to clarity, confidence, and peace after a full year without alcohol. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my journey—the cravings, the breakthroughs, and the surprising ripple effects sobriety had on my relationships, work,...

Simone Knego  is an international speaker, award-winning author of the best-selling book  The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You , and co-host of the globally ranked podcast  Her Unshakeable Confidence , which she hosts with her daughter, Olivia. A two-time TEDx speaker, her work on confidence, self-leadership, and personal growth has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS,  Entrepreneur Magazine , and  Yahoo N...

Tally Koren arrived in London with 1 suitcase and a dream in the late 90th, and against all odds became an international Singer - Songwriter. Despite family objections and countless music business rejections, what kept her going was, turning every minus to plus, taking every refusal to become better, and every hard situation to do something good to herself and others. Her turning point to fulfill...