Lip Service & Lashes

In this episode, Chelsea Husum dives into the raw truth of losing her dog, Jax, sharing the unfiltered emotions that come with grief. In her signature style, she unpacks the tough reality of mourning a pet, while still recognizing that life’s highs and lows often coexist. Even in the midst of heartbreak, she was experiencing a record month with her construction company and landing major speaking e...

What happens when life keeps forcing you to start over? This week, I'm sitting down with my half-sister, Dalysha Collins—a military spouse, mom of two, accounting professional, aspiring entrepreneur, and someone who knows a thing or two about resilience. We talk about the reality of mom guilt, choosing yourself without feeling selfish, constantly rebuilding your career after military moves, an...

What happens when the title you've worked so hard to earn suddenly disappears? In this episode of Lip Service & Lashes, I sit down with Valerie Lynn, producer of the Women on Top podcast, for a candid conversation about career pivots, layoffs, burnout, and the pressure so many women feel to constantly do more. We talk about what it means to separate your identity from your job title, redef...

What if the life you're living is built on expectations that were never yours to carry? In this episode of Lip Service & Lashes, Chelsea Husum sits down with Serena Arora, #1 international bestselling author of Unbound, Ayurvedic practitioner, and yoga therapist, for a powerful conversation about breaking generational cycles, letting go of inherited guilt, and redefining what it means to t...

What if the thing you’re most afraid of — being “too much,” too persistent, too bold — is actually the exact thing standing between you and the opportunities you keep praying for? In this solo episode of Lip Service & Lashes, Chelsea Husum shares the behind-the-scenes story of finally meeting Daymond John after years of putting herself out there, hearing no, getting uncomfortable, and refusing...

What would you do if everything you built disappeared overnight? In this heartfelt episode of Lip Service & Lashes, Chelsea Husum welcomes back the podcast’s very first guest, Paige Killian, for an emotional conversation about surviving the devastating Palisades fires of 2025 that destroyed Paige’s home and community. Paige opens up about evacuating with almost nothing, navigating the emotiona...

What happens when your first official national keynote includes tech issues, ditching your notes, and almost eating it onstage… so you end up giving part of your speech barefoot? 😂 Yep. Welcome to this episode of Lip Service & Lashes. Chelsea Husum takes you behind the scenes of speaking at an event in Iowa event and shares the real, unfiltered experience of what it looked like stepping onto...

What if one of the hardest seasons of your life ended up becoming your purpose? In this episode of Lip Service & Lashes, I sit down with Lisa White—holistic IVF coach, bestselling author of Hold On Baby, and host of the Soulful IVF podcast—and we go there. The raw, the emotional, the parts of IVF that nobody really prepares you for. Lisa shares her personal journey through fertility struggles,...

What if your dream home almost went up in flames before you even got the keys? On this episode of Lip Service & Lashes, I’m pulling back the curtain on our Nebraska barndo build… and let’s just say, it was not all Pinterest-perfect. We’re talking dented appliances straight out of the box, TVs that didn’t work, hurricane-level winds ripping things off the house, and yes… a fire that came way to...

What if the story you’ve been holding back is the exact one that sets you free? In this episode, I sit down with Brit Stueven, creative, author, and writing coach, and we get real about perfectionism, motherhood, and finally having the guts to share your voice. From launching her Not til Now movement to opening up about a story she kept buried for decades, Brit reminds us that the messy, imperfect...

What if the thing standing between you and your dream life isn’t how hard you’re working… but how you’re thinking? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend, Marggie Duncan, and we get real about what it actually takes to rebuild your life from the inside out. She shares how she walked away from nursing, rewired years of anxiety, and built a thriving business by shifting her mindset, not...

What happens when you care a lot—like crying-over-the-news a lot—but still have a business to run, kids to show up for, and a life you actually want to enjoy? In this solo episode, Chelsea Husum gets real about hitting an emotional wall, the weight of everything happening in the world, and the conscious decision to slow down instead of spiral. She shares what therapy is teaching her, how she’s pro...

What happens when your body forces you to wake the hell up? In this episode of Lip Service & Lashes, I’m talking with Amanda Soukoulis—former elite athlete turned functional medicine practitioner—who went from high-performing to completely burned out… and being told she was “fine.”Spoiler: she wasn’t. We get into what’s actually going on with women’s health—low energy, brain fog, hormone chaos...

This one’s a whole ride. In this solo episode, Chelsea Husum takes you behind the scenes of her Miami experience filming Next Level CEO with Daymond John—and let’s just say… it wasn’t all glam and champagne. We’re talking last-minute chaos, schedule curveballs, mom life colliding with business, and a red carpet moment that hit way deeper than expected. Chelsea gets real about what it actually look...

Chelsea Husum welcomes bestselling author Erin Hunt for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about life’s beautiful mess. From wild parenting confessions to powerful reflections on trauma, forgiveness, and finding your authentic voice, nothing is off limits. Erin shares the story behind her memoir Lovely Disaster—how a wine-fueled pinky swear with a friend sparked the courage to finall...

In this solo episode of Lip Service & Lashes, Chelsea Husum gets real about what it looks like to hit a wall—and choose grace instead of hustle. After a heavy week of juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and life’s emotional ups and downs, Chelsea shares the simple ways she reset and reconnected with herself—from a quiet coffee shop moment to a solo movie date and leaning into small pockets...

On this episode of Lip Service & Lashes, I’m sitting down with my friend Carrie Hunter — 25+ years climbing ladders in construction, tech, and healthcare — who walked away from corporate comfort to build something way more meaningful: It’s Not That Serious, a global women’s empowerment and storytelling movement. We’re talking about what it really feels like to leave the “safe” path. The identi...

In this heartfelt and raw episode of Lip Service and Lashes, host Chelsea Husum opens up about a particularly emotional week, sharing deeply personal stories that highlight the heavy realities many of us face right now. From candid reflections on political division and the impact of current events to the tragic loss of a beloved student and a terrifying near-miss in her own home, Chelsea gets real...

This week on Lip Service & Lashes, I’m sitting down with Andrea Janzen — founder of Ambition Theory and absolute powerhouse for women in construction. We’re talking about what it really takes to rise in male-dominated industries. Not the fluffy “lean in” advice — the real stuff. Sponsorship over mentorship. Transformational leadership over transactional checklists. And why so many high-potenti...

This solo episode is Chelsea with the mic, the mess, the mindset shifts—and absolutely zero filter. She pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to juggle a keynote, a home build, a business, a family, and a brain that won’t stop spinning at 2am. The stress. The pressure. The “I asked for this life… so why does it feel this heavy sometimes?” moments. And the honest realization that chas...

This episode is a powerful reminder to loosen your grip and trust what life is trying to teach you—even when the plan completely blows up. Chelsea sat down with Jamie Estelle Roth, who shares the raw truth of navigating sudden vision loss and the identity shake-up that followed. They talk fear, surrender, redefining success, and what happens when the life you thought you were building disappears....

In this inspiring episode of the Lip Service and Lashes podcast, host Chelsea Husum sits down with the remarkable Astride Mukabagula, an advocate, mother, accountant, and mentor whose story is a powerful testament to resilience and service. Astride shares her transformative journey from foster youth and refugee to thriving professional and mother to a child with special needs. Together, they discu...

In this final episode of the year, Chelsea gets real about what it actually takes to step into your next level in 2026 — and spoiler alert: it’s not vision boards, perfection, or playing it safe. It’s bold decisions. Uncomfortable growth. Investing in yourself before you feel “ready.” And surrounding yourself with people who refuse to let you stay small. Chelsea shares what she’s calling in for 20...

In this honest and deeply reflective conversation, Kelly Stevens opens up about the messy, uncomfortable, and necessary process of unbecoming — stripping away the layers of who she thought she was supposed to be to finally reconnect with who she truly is. Kelly shares how her identity became tightly wrapped around her professional roles, achievements, and expectations, leaving her chasing multiple...

In this raw, unedited reflection, Chelsea peels back the layers on a year that moved fast, hit hard, and changed everything. From navigating personal loss and protecting her mental health, to the emotional and financial rollercoaster of building a home from the ground up in Nebraska, this episode is about what really happens behind the scenes of life and leadership. She talks honestly about grief,...