Soul and Wit

We couldn't pick the perfect title so we gave you three. As you can see by the title, Courtney & Bailey are not fans of perfection. In this episode they cover …   Signs you might be a perfectionist   How perfectionism holds you back   Specific strategies to beat perfection or punch it in the face   Favorite Things: Bailey: Gardening Handbook Ellevest Membership    Courtney:  Cat snores Seeing what...

Courtney and Bailey look back and what business and life was like this time last year compared to now. From early pandemic panic and uncertainty and coping strategies to being vaccinated and creating new work, it has been a year.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Unbothered Journal Claw Clips Pinterest Management   Courtney:  Plant People CBD Sleep Drops House tour in the Simplicity Space   Episode Not...

The just in case excuse for holding on is a messy combination of fear and procrastination. We hold on because we aren't quite ready to let go but we rarely use or enjoy the just in case stuff we keep. Take a look in the back of your closet, in the junk drawer, under the sink or in boxes in the garage or attic and it's clear that just in case means never. In this episode, we'll cover some of the co...

Tune in if you are looking for great movie, book, podcast and other recommendations to entertain yourself. We share how we are spending our quarantine-ish time and what's keeping us engaged and entertained.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Milk frother Home Office Candle from Homesick   Courtney:  Van Gogh Exhibit   Episode Notes and Resources:    Soul & Wit Episode: Date Night   Movies Moxie Map of Tin...

We know you know how to clean but this episode is going to help you think about places you don't normally clean, items you don't usually clean and what to let go of instead of clean. Plus, we share our favorite cleaning supplies.    Favorite Things: Bailey: The Midnight Library (suicide trigger warning) Ice Roller (my bff)   Courtney:  My first vaccine! The Project 333 Book Anniversary   Episode N...

 If you want to add some fun and creativity to your date night planning, this episode has a bunch of different ideas. Whether you are planning for you and your partner, your entire family or it's time for some solo-adventures, we've got you covered.    Favorite Things: Bailey: Yahtzee  Cauliflower Gnocchi    Courtney:  Egg cracking hack from Soul & Wit episode 65 Flower delivery from The Petal Coo...

Get ready for these little life hacks. Some of them may be a part of your daily life, others may be jaw-dropping and some will make you wonder, "does this really work?" Spoiler Alert: The drop an egg in the pan hack does work! The wooden spoon on top of your pot does not.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Growing things from seeds Flourish Planner    Episode Notes and Resources:    Bathtub drain thing Gr...

Today's episode is a conversation with Alli Webb, founder of Drybar. She's also the host of Raising the Bar Podcast, author and entrepreneur. We cover …    How Alli came up with the idea for Drybar What she's experienced as a female entrepreneur An unexpected bonus of starting Drybar What it's like working with your partner   and more.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Homesick Candles Siete Chips Choco...

If you want to know how Courtney and Bailey started their businesses and what they've learned along the way, this episode is for you. They share … How to find clients Where the money comes from When to hire help and when to be scrappy Exit strategies The podcasts they enjoy to hear stories from other women founders   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos Clothing that looks fancy but...

In our first boundaries episode we talked about how to set and hold your boundaries with other people. This episode and these boundaries are just for you, the ones you set to take better care of yourself.  We cover …   Where to set your self-care boundaries How to stick with your boundaries What do do when others don't support you How to bounce back when you don't hold your own boundaries   Favori...

Bailey and Courtney are talking about all the things that keep them hopeful and make them optimistic about the future even when things are still hard. Favorite Things: Bailey:  Humidifier The pink stuff The Wife Upstairs   Courtney:  Bathtub stopper  Equilibria CBD bath bombs   If you are interested in sponsorship, email us here: soulandwitpodcast@gmail.com   Where you can find us: Bailey: @beauti...

Let's face it, the world we live in today is a digital world. From our work to our social connecting and everything in between, we are plugged in. In today's episode, Courtney and Bailey share practices and suggestions that you can implement weekly, monthly and quarterly to reduce or eliminate digital overwhelm. Favorite Things: Bailey:  Profit First Procreate Tutorials   Courtney:  not packing or...

If you are trying to establish or reestablish a reading habit, these books will help. They will grab your attention from the very beginning and remind you why you love to read. If you are already an avid reader, you'll still want to add these to your TBR pile.    Favorite Things: Bailey:   Laptop Stand  Literary League   Courtney:  Woo Me - Nail Serum Simplicity Space     Episode Notes and Resourc...

In this episode Bailey and Courtney answer your questions. Here are a few of the questions they answer (and there are many more).   What steps can you take or tips do you have to prepare for uncertainty?  What is your go to breakfast? Will you take the Covid-19 Vaccine? How do you know when you've reached your goal with minimalism?  How can we use our phones more intentionally?  Any advice for doi...

This episode is for you If you feel stuck and want to start over, want to make space for something new or need creative inspiration to reset. Use these recommendations to kick off the new year or anytime you are craving a clean slate.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Where the Crawdads Sing   Courtney:  Clearing out Christmas Flower subscription from Petal Coop     Episode Notes and Resources:  Soul &...

Tune in today to learn how to start anything. From the core principles of getting started to real world examples (like starting a blog or podcast to starting a friendship or new habit), this episode will encourage you start that next new thing.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Spirit Daughter Crystals Alexia Hashbrowns   Courtney:  Sausage and Gnocchi Soup  What to do when someone says you say 'like'...

As we leave 2020 behind to move into a new year, we are leaving behind some other things too.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  Weleda Skin Food Banana Dog Toy   Courtney:  Our Project 333 coaching episode Less is Now    Episode Notes and Resources:  Minimalism: A documentary about the important things   You Are the Guru: Gabby Bernstein (free on Audible )   If you are interested in advertising email u...

2020 was hard but not all bad. Here's what we are holding on to as we move into the new year. As you close out 2020, consider what to hold on to and what to let go of.    Favorite Things: Bailey:  You Are the Guru: Gabby Bernstein (free on Audible) Masks from Everlane   Courtney:  Buzzed Coffee Truck  White Peonies and Eucalyptus    Episode Notes and Resources:    The Funny Introvert   Masks from...

If you want to try Project 333 in the New Year, this episode is for you. Bailey bravely agrees to create a capsule wardrobe list with Courtney's step-by-step coaching. Whether you are up for the full challenge or just want to create a little space in your closet in 2021, tune in to learn more.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Trader Joes Nespresso Monikers   Courtney:  New York Times Mini-Crossword Puz...

'Tis the season to take really good care of yourself. Bailey and Courtney share their strategies for staying well during the holidays and beyond.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  Cooling rack for cookies Planner Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism and You   Courtney:  Big Friendship 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve   Episode Notes & Resources:  Holiday Extravaganza Episode   5 Minute Journal   14 Days of Calm...

In this episode, we chat about all things habits. From the habits we want to make and the ones we want to break and everything in between, like what makes habits stick,, habit stacking and the power of challenges in creating new habits. Warning: there is lots of laughing throughout this conversation.   Favorite Things: Bailey: My bolster  CBD cocktail: 1 dropper of CBD , non-alcoholic ginger beer,...

It's the week of Thanksgiving which makes it a great time to talk about gratitude. We chat about how to practice, what we are grateful for and some of the blogs, newsletters, Instagram accounts and music that lift us up and encourage us to turn to gratitude.   Favorite Things: Bailey:  In A Holidaze Home Chef   Courtney:  How I learned about the Biden/Harris win 31 Days of Gifts   Episode Notes: ...

Something we are learning during the pandemic is that the things we miss the most aren't things at all. We thought about that when putting together this gift list with recommendations for gifting things that aren't things, and why it's ok to rethink gift giving all together. We also share our holiday wish for you.   Favorite Things: Bailey: Followers At Home Mani   Courtney: Saje Natural wellness...

Welcome to Courtney and Bailey's Holiday Extravaganza! We share all of our favorite books and movies to watch throughout the holiday season. Bailey share's her very strict holiday schedule and her new "life changing" find. You'll also discover Courtney's all time favorite holiday movie (that she watches year-round). These favorites are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Tune in and let us know...

If you want to make the last two months of the year more meaningful, tune in for ideas and recommendations. This is often the time of year when we start thinking about the new year (even though there are two more months left in the current year). It's easy to designate November/December as holiday months and save all of our good intentions for January. We suggest spending just as much time conside...