The Cheeky Been

In today's episode I'm diving into my health and wellness journey, and I'm sharing my top tips and tricks for living a well balanced lifestyle. If you've been following along with me on Instagram stories, you know I share daily bits of my lifestyle and healthy habits. I'm so excited to go over everything that I do during a typical week to help fuel my body and live out a healthy lifestyle. I'm sha...

In today's episode we are chatting with functional nutrition expert, Rhya Pachin of Carolina Functional Nutrition! I went to see Rhya back in 2019 when I started to notice that something was off. I was experiencing hormonal breakouts on my chin, had trouble sleeping, and was feeling bloated regularly. I knew something more complex had to be going on, because I was seemingly doing all the things "r...

In today's episode we are sitting down with Marissa West & Heidi Hillman for the second time! If you haven't already, check out episode 8 where we first hear from West Kept Secret founders (and my personal trainers).  We are diving into all of your questions for Marissa and Heidi. From how to "bounce back" after having a baby. What to expect when working out during and after pregnancy. Ho...

If you're an expecting mama, a new mama, or a toddler mom struggling to get your baby to take great naps and sleep 12+ hours a night, this episode is for you! I'm chatting with certified sleep expert from Sleep Baby Consulting, Elizabeth King. Elizabeth is our own personal sleep coach that we used before having Liam and while sleep training him. This episode is packed with so many tangible tips, f...

In today's episode I'm chatting with Alyssa Foushee of The Southern Host. Alyssa is an expert in starting and growing a successful Airbnb business. She is giving us the backstory of how she got started, the essentials of a successful Airbnb, which markets are "hot" right now to purchase property in, and what's in store for her next! Alyssa and her husband own 7 airbnbs and plan to add another 2 be...

In the tenth episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast I dive into everything you need to know about our recent trip to Turks and Caicos! This is our second time traveling to Turks and Caicos, not including a cruise. I'm sharing where we stayed, our top recommendations of where to eat, the excursion we loved and by far the most coveted information - how we afford luxurious vacations without breaking the...

Kristin Cabeda is the Founder and CEO of Plumped, an aesthetic boutique specializing in cosmetic micro treatments and expert skincare. She was named one of the top injectors in the country two years in a row.  In today's episode we are diving into what causes adult acne, what your skincare routine should really include, the secret to exceptional looking skin, balancing a thriving business and...

Welcome to episode 8 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with MARISSA WEST & HEIDI HILLMAN, the ladies behind West Kept Secret. West Kept Secret is where you can find me twice a week as I sweat it out during a high intensity workout. Marissa is the founder and creator of West kept Secret and Marissa, her partner, is her co-owner and master trainer. West kept secret is a g...

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with the two very talented ladies behind the ultra-successful Charlotte based organization company, Simplicity Organizers. Owner, Laurie Martin and Project Manager Jess O’Rorke give us tips on all things spring cleaning, how to get your kids to organize, and how to let go of items you've been holding on to. We also disc...

Welcome back to another episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today we are joined by Sabrina Simpson and Charisse Holliday of LookLove Beauty. The co-founders join the show to share all things makeup, wellness, & more! They give their top product recommendations, share what they do to stay youthful, and talk about what it's like to be business partners and friends!  About the guest:  H...

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today's episode is the first part of many on the behind the scenes of blogging! I talk all about the evolution of Instagram, how commission works through apps like RewardStyle, how I handle online criticism, and the boundaries I've placed around work-life balance. I love my job, it is not traditional by any means but I wake up everyday excited to cr...

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! I asked you all on Instagram what you wanted to hear from me about this week and so many answers were asking about ALL things motherhood + baby. While that will not be the main focus of this show, it is a HUGE part of my life that I want to share with you all! On today's episode I talk all things from how Shane and I balance being parents and partne...

Welcome back to  The Cheeky Been Podcast , Episode 3! Today we welcome our FIRST guest, my very best friend, Meryl Balcome. Meryl is Chief of Staff at Ally Bank, a former collegiate athlete, wife and an overall badass. On today's episode Meryl joins the show to share her journey within the corporate world and how it is still an incredible place to work, dismantling the myths surrounding marri...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today, Vanessa is giving her top tips for how she lost the baby weight. Her biggest tip? Understanding that women who gave birth just performed a miracle and should know that everyone's postpartum journey looks different. From exercise, diet, and sleep - Vanessa shares her journey from right before she got pregnant with baby number 1 to where she's...

Welcome to the FIRST episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode, Vanessa Dyer of the Charlotte-based lifestyle blog, The Cheeky Been,  shares everything that has led her to starting this podcast. From growing up in Holland, meeting her husband, quitting her corporate job to pursue blogging full time and her latest venture: motherhood, Vanessa wants to sit down with you each week t...