Optimistically Overwhelmed

DeDe and Chelsea hope everyone had an AMAZING Thanksgiving, and wanted to let the "tribe" know how grateful they are for their incredible support and loyal listening!! On this new episode DeDe & Chelsea both base their "beauties" on the upcoming holiday season!   Chelsea shares a family tradition that helps her stay on top of the busy month, and offers other suggestions to "Keep Calm and Merry On....

DeDe & Chelsea could not be more thrilled to be back with the "tribe" this week on a brand new episode!   DeDe's "beauty" focuses on real-life connection, and asks us all "what kind of 'influencer' are you?"   And what are you letting influence you?   DeDe reflects back on the last few weeks and gives wonderful examples of how she was "influenced" by real experiences and real people.   Chelsea sha...

DeDe & Chelsea are so excited to be back with their tribe and sharing their latest "beauties" on this new episode!     Since challenging us all to "check our temperature" and where we are at DeDe has been doing some re-alining and asking herself who she is when the world isn't watching.   On this episode she shares some "mini" beauties and questions that have helped her with "Faithing It Til' She...

DeDe and Chelsea can't wait for you to meet their amazing guest, Bre, on today's episode!   Bre's story of pivoting after the pandemic hit, and building a life that she loves will inspire and touch you.   After DeDe was introduced to Bre, and sat down to hear her experience DeDe KNEW that this amazing woman needed to share her story of strength and resilience with all of you.   Come listen and fal...

Are you ready for some deep-thinking?!?! :)     DeDe and Chelsea are coming at you with some self-reflecting questions in this week's new episode.     After her family's recent vacation, Chelsea couldn't stop thinking about the beauty and inspiration she found at Walden Pond in Concord, MA.   In this episode she talks about the beauty of quiet, and finding a place (or a time!) to recharge, reflect...

100 episodes!   100?!?!   DeDe and Chelsea are celebrating BIG on this milestone episode with ….. (drum roll) …. a surprise guest!!!   Join DeDe, Chelsea (and their guest) as they recount some of their favorite "beauties" from the last 99 episodes.     The ladies agree that they feel so blessed to have this platform to share positive, uplifting, and inspiring messages with their tribe.   It's been...

DeDe finally joined the "40 club" a few weeks ago and the ladies decided to do a fun/unique episode about what they learned in their 30's.   They laughed, they cried, and they reminisced about the beautiful and the hard (and everything in-between).     DeDe & Chelsea each shared & discussed some (of the many!) lessons they learned … and they hope that no matter what decade YOU are in that you can...

The ladies are excited to share their latest "beauties" on this week's new episode.   As life "picks up" and as they are trying to remember how to "juggle the juggle," DeDe and Chelsea are still looking for inspiration and optimism to share with this tribe.     After watching her soccer kids play defense Chelsea talks about the vital role of a defender when it comes to sports, and when it comes to...

After a week away DeDe and Chelsea are SO excited to be back on their microphones and sharing their latest "beauties."     Chelsea is here to tell you that no matter what the "weather" we can always "B.Y.O.S" (or Bring Your Own Sunshine!).   After hearing that phrase on her workout (thanks Robin!) she couldn't get it out of her mind, and it helped her (more than once) change her day around.   You...

September 9th marks nine years since Chelsea's oldest sister, Claudine, passed away.   Last year they released a special episode (Episode 59) where they interviewed Claudine's husband & oldest son, and invited their listeners to join them in providing small acts of service on Claudine's behalf to #MakeItAClaudineDay.     This year DeDe & Chelsea are so honored to share another "Make it a Claudine...

DeDe & Chelsea do a check in on their "Basics+Balance" this week before they get to the latest results of their "beauty hunting!"     The ladies know how a shift in perspective can change your whole day, and DeDe's beauty focuses on pointing out what went right in her day (and in her family's day).   Chelsea shares her thoughts on having inner critics, and what she learned from the Disney movie "L...

The ladies are back for another new episode!   Join DeDe and Chelsea as they discuss their latest "beauties."     Many of us have heavy hearts as we watch so many in our world hurting right now, and Chelsea discusses how she wants to handle the helpless feelings that the news brings.   DeDe leads an interesting discussion about the 4 roles that are in every great story, and how we get to choose wh...

"Hey Look Ma, [we] made it!!!"   DeDe & Chelsea survived the summer and are kicking off the new school year with this latest episode.   The ladies catch up and share their excitement at sending their kids off to school, and each discuss their families' Back-to-School "themes."     While the ladies picked these themes in hopes of inspiring, encouraging, and guiding their kids … they also work as pe...

On today's new episode DeDe & Chelsea begin with a re-cap of their time on Catalina Island with a group of 100 teenage girls!   (Spoiler alert: They survived … and it was awesome!)   Chelsea then shares a continuation of her beauty from last episode (about resilience), and focuses more on how to help the YOUTH today become more resilient and prepared to face challenges.   She explains what a "cobr...

DeDe & Chelsea are checking in on the "tribe" with this brand new episode!   They hope everyone is enjoying their summer - with lots of family, sun and fun!   Raise your hand if you ever think, "there is not enough TIME!"   During this episode DeDe discusses how she is trying to make friends with "time," and shares how easy it is to blame time … when the real problem might be what we are DOING wit...

DeDe and Chelsea have their latest "beauties" all ready to share with you on this new episode!   Come listen in and be inspired.   Chelsea has been dying to introduce their listeners to the concept of being a "Lazy Genius" (from Kendra Adachi's best-selling book, "The Lazy Genius Way.")   She describes her "beauty" as being a more tangible follow up to "judging your juggle" (from Episode 88) and s...

DeDe & Chelsea have summer on-the-brain as they share their beauties on this new episode.   Both ladies agree that (for a lot of reasons) this summer already feels "different" … it's not the shut-down summer of COVID 2020, and it's not like summers of past years.   But, they are both ready to tackle this summer head-on.   Chelsea shares a beauty that she is using to give her permission to "decline...

DeDe and Chelsea are back from a small hiatus and are bringing some "beauties" your way!   Before they get into those beauties they check in on their BASICS + BALANCE. Are you in a transition right now as summer starts?   It's a great time to re-evaluate yourself!   On this episode DeDe relates some wonderful lessons we can learn from whales, and reminds us that everything WHALE be okay.   Chelsea...

DeDe and Chelsea have an exciting "catch up" to share with their listeners, and then get right into their "beauties" for the week.     Chelsea explains how she tries to preserve and "bottle up" the small wins, and how that especially helps during the hard times.     DeDe reminds us that we are all "contagious"... our attitude, our body language, and more.     Episode Links: Drops of Awesome by Kat...

Do you remember what you were doing on Day 1 of the pandemic?   Well, our special guest Katie was in the hospital having her first baby!   Katie is a ray of light and exudes so much joy.   She not only shares her experience of having a newborn during the pandemic, but also her positive outlook on life and lessons that she's learned.   DeDe and Chelsea both agree this episode is a MUST-LISTEN!   Th...

The ladies are so excited to bring you more of their "beauty hunting" finds in this week's episode.   DeDe found beauty as she came to the realization that she is finally at the end of this pandemic "marathon" we've all been running and discusses the importance of shifting our focus to THRIVING (not just surviving).   Chelsea found beauty this week as she learned about the concept of being "stone...

DeDe and Chelsea are thrilled to introduce their tribe to Kathie on today's episode.   Kathie is someone they have both known (and looked up to!) for a LONG time.     Kathie shares so much goodness that she has learned as a mother & grandmother, and as a long-time member of our local school community.   DeDe & Chelsea asked Kathie for her thoughts about our current school situation during the pand...

Come listen to the ladies share some awesome "beauties" on this week's new episode.   The overwhelm can be REAL when it comes to documenting our family photos, and Chelsea shares a beauty that gives her permission to let go of any "perfectionism" in documenting and to instead focus on creating works of HEART (not ART)!   DeDe shares an inspiring beauty that came to her when she was worried about t...

DeDe & Chelsea are so excited to introduce Chelsea's sister Celene to their podcast tribe!   The interview was so much fun, and they know that you will love hearing Celene's wisdom, advice, and perspective.   As a busy mother of 6 (from 7 to 21 years old) she has a wealth of parenting knowledge, but Celene also shares about keeping a minimalist home, getting through hard times, and gives us an awe...

This week DeDe and Chelsea each offer up their latest "beauties" that brought some positivity and inspiration to their lives.   DeDe gets into a discussion on leadership and how we can do 1 of 3 things in all aspects of our lives: Lead.   Follow.   Or get out of the way!   Chelsea shares how she's learning to lean into her strengths, and to not let her weaknesses bring her down.   And how we can f...