The Lively Show

Today’s All Star episode comes from mid-way through season 1 of TLS, and made a  huge  splash back when it aired and is definitely worth a second listen — or a first time listen if you are new to the show. : ) Designer and blogger, Kate Arends, of the very popular  Wit and Delight , goes into a wide array of subjects including what minimalism is really about, the perceived pressure she feels to ma...

Today’s TLS episode is one of the most listened to episodes of all time — and this All Star guest has personally influenced my daily habits in more ways than any other guest thus far. In this interview, hormone specialist, integrative nutritionist, and  Flo Living  founder, Alisa Vitti, shares some surprising facts and an entirely new way of approaching our lives. For example: Did you know   that...

Today’s Lively Show All Star is life coach and straight shooter, Brooke Castillo, of  The Life Coach School  and  The Life Coach School Podcast . I have loved getting to know Brooke as a guest and friend since this interview first aired, and I still go back and listen to this episode to get a refresher on the truth and liberation that Brooke delivers in this interview. In particular, I LOVE the pa...

Today we are kicking off a special series for May: we’re revisiting the most re-listened to episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 of TLS.  And I’ll be sharing the insights that have personally stuck with me the most from these incredible guests since the episodes first aired as well. To kick things off, we are starting with best-selling author  Elizabeth Gilbert . In this episode, Liz shares on a variety...

Today’s April Favorites is all about travel! I’ve spent countless hours trying to optimize my packing list for Europe since I’m traveling for an unknown amount of time (1-3 months?) to unknown destinations — with just a carry on and a duffle bag. Though I’m sure I will learn a  lot  along the way, I’m sharing the carry on, duffle bag, tech, clothing, and more that I’ve decided to at least start th...

Today’s Lively Show is the season 2 finale! We are speaking with the incomparable Myleik Teele, founder of  CurlBox  and  MyTaughtYou.com . Myleik was a  huge  hit on  Season 1  and in today’s episode we are both answering listener questions from Myleik’s podcast,  My Taught You . As you’ll hear, we each have slightly different approaches to life, and our conversation builds on one another’s persp...

Today’s Lively Show is with a beloved  returning guest , Dana Shultz, of  Minimalist Baker . In today’s show, we’re discussing an unknown, ongoing health issue that has led to Dana losing about 50% of her hair over the past year and a half and triggered a host of life lessons along the way. The doubts, vulnerability, and concerns Dana discusses are ones that many of us can relate to in various asp...

Today on The Lively Show, I’m answering your April questions! We’ve got a bevy of topics including: how I stay positive and get out of a rut, what my Europe trip plans look like, my advice for new business owners in Chicago, how to say no to opportunities that provide money (that you don’t  really  want to do), how to handle unwanted gifts, what qualities I’m looking for in a “Mr.”, and more. This...

Today I’m pumped to bring you a goose-bump inducing interview with  Jasmine Star , a top-rated lifestyle photographer,  branding and marketing strategist , and one of the best speakers I’ve ever seen perform live. Jasmine and I are diving into a variety of subjects including impostor syndrome, dealing with criticism from fans or family, intuition, and launching new creative projects to stay inspir...

Today on this mini edition of TLS, I’m sharing my top 5 favorite guided meditation apps. Whenever people tell me that they have a hard time hearing from their intuition, or being able to tell the voice of the  “ego” apart from their intuition , meditation is the #1 practice I recommend starting with. Observing our thoughts in meditation helps us recognize each thought’s source and feeling within o...

I believe today’s episode of The Lively Show is quite simply one of the most powerful and poignant episodes to date. Today we’re speaking with Mariana López González of  Elegir La Vida (Choose Life) . At the age of 19, a small black dot in Mariana’s right eye quickly escalated into brain tumor surgery just seven days later. And the resulting recovery from that brain tumor has left her  unable to e...

Today on The Lively Show I’m sharing my favorites from March with you! I’m sharing about the recent trips I’ve taken, my experience at Elizabeth Gilbert’s Michigan workshop this past weekend, as well as my favorite teas, books, jewelry, clothing, natural perfume, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear about what I’ve been into over this March in terms of experiences, thoughts...

Today on The Lively Show I’m speaking with Barrett Brooks of  BarrettBrooks.com  and the Director of Growth & Marketing at  Fizzle.co . Like many of us, Barrett found himself unhappy at his job several months ago and thought that it may be time to make a career shift. However , rather than follow the initial impulse to leave his current position, he took a series of steps first, that led to a...

Today is a big day: my newest online class,  Work+Worth , is now open for registration and I’ve got a new TLS Q+A episode for you! Work+Worth  is three weeks long (starting April 6th, 2016) and will focus on overcoming the stress, exhaustion and emotional roller coaster that happens when we over identify our self-worth with our careers. You can learn more about Work+Worth and register for the clas...

I’ve been following today’s Lively Show guest,  Gary Vaynerchuk , for the past seven years and it is  a dream come true  to get to interview him about his Values and his newest book,  #AskGaryVee   . Gary is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, angel investor, runs  Vaynermedia , and is looking to own the New York Jets one day. In today’s episode, we dive into a variety...

Today on The Lively Show we are having a very real and very inspiring conversation with May Designs founder and mother of three,  Mica May . Mica is sharing openly about her journey to grow her multi-million dollar customizable notebook business, become a mother of three – including a son with down syndrome, and grapple with the perceived expectations online of what “the modern woman’s” life reall...

Today I’ve got one of my very  favorite  types of Lively Show episodes for you: My March Q+A. Today I’m diving into a wide array to topics including: what my vision for my career future looks like, intuition catalysts, developing self-esteem (or not even trying), my personal faith, how we can have a healthy approach to personal growth, and how to overcome income jealousy. This episode is perfect f...

Today on The Lively Show, we’re speaking with New York Times bestselling author, Today Show dating expert, and Cosmopolitan dating columnist, Matthew Hussey of  How To Get The Guy . I first found Matthew’s YouTube channel several months ago, and I have since become a huge fan of his practical and empowering advice which helps millions of women improve their confidence in the dating world and beyon...

Life coach and fan favorite, Brooke Castillo of  The Life Coach School , is back on The Lively Show! Brooke’s  first Lively Show about changing our negative thought patterns  remains one of the episodes that people return back to again and again for guidance and inspiration the most (myself included!). And today’s episode? It’s just as powerful  (if not even more so) than the first one. In today’s...

Today it’s time to share my February Favorites with you! February was a busy month professionally… I traveled to Portland and Chicago, expanded Team Lively, and we got systems in place to coordinate with one another effectively. In my personal life, I’m sharing what tv show I watched, book I read, tea I sipped, and products I purchased. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn more abou...

Today on The Lively Show, we are talking with Meg Piercy, a Chicago-based wife, mother of two, and owner of the super-successful refinished furniture store,  MegMade . Meg is sharing vulnerably about her journey to unhinge her self-worth from things like motherhood, marriage, and her career. She’s also discussing the powerful impact that counseling has had on her life and marriage with her husband...

It’s Brené Brown Day on The Lively Show! I’ve been dreaming about this interview since I started this show… and it has finally come to pass — at the same time that TLS turns two years old (TLS’s 2nd birthday was February 6th)! In this episode, Brené and I discuss  Rising Strong , why compassionate people are most capable of upholding personal boundaries in relationships, and how we can initiate di...

Today on TLS I’m doing another one of my favorite types of shows to do: I’m answering questions shared with me on  Instagram  last week! This episode is covering a lot of ground including things like podcasting, business, when I knew I was ready for dating again, how I’m “really” doing, my favorite Austin places, how I earn money, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, cas...

Welcome to part two of our deep dive into pleasure with hormone specialist, Alisa Vitti, of  Flo Living  (you can listen to part 1  here ). Note:  This episode contains adult content,  so you may want to listen without children nearby. In the show, we’re exploring how we can communicate what brings us pleasure to those around us, we’re discussing how we can help people tap into their personal plea...

This week I’ve got a two-part Valentine’s Day special for women of  every  relationship status. : ) Hormone expert Alisa Vitti, of  Flo Living , is  back on TLS  today and Thursday talking about the most fascinating subject I’ve been learning about in the last several months: PLEASURE. In Part 1, we are discussing how we can embody pleasure in our daily lives to transform our experience of wellbei...