Life, Lemons & LemonDrops

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss a variety of benefits and challenges associated with home ownership as Greer embarks on the homebuying journey with Whitnie's assistance. Part of a recurring series, the sisters share insights into the decision-making and purchase process, as well as the heartache of having to prioritize key features based on budget...

As we approach Valentine's Day (or Galentine's or Palentine's) or if you prefer, simply the day to love yourself, it's important to remember that love is the answer to much of what ails us. But how do we ensure the love in our lives is good for us? In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss some of the challenges inherent in relationships, romantic and platonic, in...

In this second of two parts of Growing Pains: The Next Chapter, Greer and Whitnie discuss some of the options, opportunities and considerations for you as you make your transition to empty nester or other life milestones.  Do you want to travel? Take up a new hobby? Start a business? Or write the next great novel? Whatever you desire, the world is at your feet. Set aside the time to dream, se...

After a two week hiatus, tending to the needs of a busy working mom, Greer is back in her host seat for this week's episode, Growing Pains: The Empty Nest. Despite the differences in how they arrived at this stage, both Whitnie and Greer have or are undergoing the transition to having an empty nest and learning about what that means as a part of parenthood. They discuss some of the strategies and...

Whitnie spends another Greer-less episode sharing some of her life lessons. In this episode, she tackles the topic of comfort zones and why they are not your friend. Nothing is growing in there and if the life you are living is not the life you want, what you want is outside the box you've placed yourself in. Get a vision, set a plan, take some action and just keep stepping till you get where you...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Whitnie who is one sister short of a full LemonDrops, explores the meaning of new year, new you and shares tools and strategies of how you can make the changes you seek to make whether you set resolutions or not. Whitnie reminds you that there is nothing wrong with you and no new you is necessary. Instead, seek how you can shed the layers of condit...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Shawnte Kinney, who shares her story of pain and growth after learning her husband wanted out of their marriage without warning. Or was it?  About Shawnte Kinney Don't Be Bitter is the first book by Shawnte sharing her journey to the other side of healing after her husband asked for a divorce.  Shawn...

Whew!! Hey LemonDroppers, we survived 2020 and are now in 2020Won!! That means we all won and it feels good to still be here.  In this first episode of the new year and second season of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, the LemonDrops Sisters, Greer and Whitnie, discuss whether resolutions are the way to go and how to set goals or intentions (or even resolutions) that will get you the results yo...

2020 has been a year for the ages. Whether you thought the year was the worst ever, the best ever or somewhere in between, it will not be forgotten anytime soon.  In this bonus year in review episode, The LemonDrops Sisters, Greer and Whitnie, review some of the highs and lows while reminding you that however you see what happens in life, there is always a silver lining and an opportunity to...

In Part 8 of this 8-part series on "Overcoming," Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, wrap up some of the lessons learned from our guests and their journeys through personal challenges. The sisters reflect on some of the highlights and offer tangible steps that can be taken to help you navigate some of your own "lemons." Sometimes practical, and sometimes powerful, the tools and str...

As we get ready to wrap up the Overcoming series, we have one final guest to share with you. Please enjoy this bonus episode with guest, Alfia Gimenez, as she shares a bit of her story of living with negative self talks and the importance of shifting that to begin living the life of her dreams. Alfia Tomarchio is a Dual Certified Life and Health Coach who helps women to feel encouraged, empowered,...

In Part 7 of this 8-part series on "Overcoming," Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Jan Edwards who shares her story of a plan ride that changed it all. About Jan Edwards As a young girl and throughout most of her adult life Jan “played small” (using today’s vernacular). She always started from a place of “no.” Growing up, whether family and friends realized they...

In Part 6 of this 8-part series on "Overcoming," Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Kate Butler who shares her story of when an emergency heart procedure left her not knowing if she’d live to see the weekend, as she had planned to join a group of girlfriends for a weekend getaway. Kate went from that moment of helplessness to running a thriving book publishing co...

In Part 5 of this 8-part series on "Overcoming," Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Khalil Sikander, who shares the story of how he maintains his dignity and moral compass regardless of his environment or circumstances. About Khalil Sikander  Khalil Sikander is native of Brooklyn, New York who now resides in Utah. He is an Afghani American who was raised in a difficu...

In Part 4 of this 8-part series on "Overcoming," Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Christine Lavulo. Christine Lavulo is a passionate author, relationship and life coach, speaker, and trainer. Christine has been married to her husband, Clawson since 1998. Together they have five amazing sons and one incredible grandson. Her passion is truly helping women have th...

As we prepare for a new type of Thanksgiving holiday and search for novel ways to celebrate with sequestration, curfews and families unable to visit freely, Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, ponder answers to questions that have plagued dinner hostesses for generations.  Questions like: Can you not serve guests who arrive late? Or can you send a bill to guests who RSVP b...

In Part 3 of this 8-part series on "Overcoming," Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Faizun Kamal. Faizun is an award-winning franchise coach, nationally renowned public speaker, and best selling author. Her unique style of inspirational coaching coupled with swift doses of tough love encourages clients to embrace chaos, fear, insecurity and uncertainty as doorways of...

In Part 2 of this 8-part series on “Overcoming,” Life, Lemons & LemonDrops hosts, Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Kristina Campos. Kristina is the founder of The Impactful Parent, an online community linking parents and caregivers with advice and resources to help make the parenting experience less difficult and lonely. Our conversation followed Kristina’s journey of losing and then rediscove...

Welcome to Part I of the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops Podcast series on overcoming obstacles and challenges. In this first episode, hosts, Greer and Whitnie introduce you to the goals for the series and outline the concept of “overcoming.” In this eight part series, which will include six distinct episodes (covering loss, mindset, setbacks, failure, moral compass, and story), as well as this intr...

Do you take the time to understand yourself? Are you in touch with how you navigate the world and your interactions with others? In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Whitnie navigates the discussion of self-awareness alone, as Greer is on assignment. She walks you through the importance of being and how to become more self-aware. 

When you think of habits what comes to mind? Good habits? Bad? Getting rid of habits you no longer want? Or developing the habits that will help you succeed? Habits are just patterns, short cuts that your brain uses to get done something that it is already doing. You have behaviors, thoughts, words you say that you no longer think about. Those are habits. Your goal is to ask whether those habits a...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie welcome health coach Cheryl Meyer, the Health Muse, to discuss her health and healing journey.  Cheryl’s story is all too familiar. For a time, she had horrible pain that no one understood. She woke up every morning more tired than when she went to bed. She had brain fog and required 2-3 cups of coffee to function. Ever...

In Cathleen's own words: My Story FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH My life was changed forever when I suffered the devastating loss of my 19-year old son, Logan, from suicide. As a single mom, I had fought to build a successful career in business, politics, and government, but the death of my son cracked me wide open. My emotional well-being teetered and my life fell into disarray and despair. AT A CROSSROA...

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, the LemonDrop sisters, Greer and Whitnie, discuss the importance of taking a time out when the world seems to be coming at you too fast. This year, 2020, we've seen a barrage of events globally, nationally and locally that are leaving many of us feeling as if we are at the ends of our proverbial ropes. What are you feeling? How are you managing you...

In this week’s episode, the LemonDrop Sisters, Greer and Whitnie, unveil their Personal Passion series, which highlights and promotes the value of having projects in your life that you feel passionate about. After first understanding what passion means for you, you can begin a journey that will help you tap into what’s most important to you in your own life. We share an important announcement abou...