The Lively Show

Today we’re having a fun chat with Jen Gotch, co-founder of the popular personality-filled accessory line,  Ban.do ! We’re talking about her extensive list of careers in traditional and non-traditional fields: from pre-law to being an extra on her favorite TV shows. — And how she eventually stumbled into the start of her very successful accessory line, Ban.do. We’re also talking about her decision...

day I’m sharing about the role of love in our inbox. This is something I’ve been focusing on in my own life over the past 4-6 weeks, and it’s brought more peace, presence, and joy to the world of email answering –  and applies far beyond the inbox as well. This shift takes virtually  no  extra time, but changes the whole process of email answering. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   The reaso...

Today I’m talking with someone whom I highly respect (and may be a familiar face for many listeners), Corbett Barr. Corbett is a co-founder and CEO of  Fizzle  ( aff. link ), an online business community and training platform for entrepreneurs. I’ve been a member of Fizzle since April, and I love it  so much  that I invited Corbett to come on the show to share his story and passion for lifestyle d...

Today I’m sharing the  newest  and  most effective  tool I’ve found – so far – for making new habits stick. This tool is totally  free  and can be used for almost any habit change you can imagine! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   The happy outcome of getting coffee  for the first time with Lively Show guest Kelly Krause. Why forming  an accountability partner with someone we don’t know very...

While recording today’s Lively Show episode with Lara Casey, I got chills listening to her tell her story  almost the entire time. Seriously. Lara  is the Editor-in-Chief of  Southern Weddings  magazine, founder of  Making Things Happen , brand expert, and soon-to-be author with her upcoming book,  Make It Happen . Today she’s sharing openly and honestly about the high –  and low  – points in her...

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Today I have a particularly touching, vulnerable, and  powerful  episode of The Lively Show. I’m talking with Lauryn Lax of  Meant to Thrive  about her 14 year battle with anorexia. In the show, we discuss how she eventually overcame her near-death struggle, and what she recommends for others who struggle with eating issues. Her journey truly transcends just the eating disorder world and can be po...

Today is the day before my 30th birthday(!), so I thought it would be fun to reflect on the 10 biggest lessons I learned in my 20’s. And since  last week’s  “Mini Edition” of The Lively Show was such a big hit… I decided to share the lessons I’ve learned with you via another Mini Edition of The Lively Show! I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned concerning marriage, business, uncertainty, and cultiv...

Today is the day before my 30th birthday(!), so I thought it would be fun to reflect on the 10 biggest lessons I learned in my 20’s. And since  last week’s  “Mini Edition” of The Lively Show was such a big hit… I decided to share the lessons I’ve learned with you via another Mini Edition of The Lively Show! I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned concerning marriage, business, uncertainty, and cultiv...

Today’s Lively Show episode is the perfect blend of deep introspection, inspiration, practical how-to, and fun! I’m talking with Caroline Rector of the minimalist fashion blog,  Unfancy . Caroline’s blog focuses on creating a “capsule wardrobe,” which – for her – means wearing the same 37 pieces (including shoes!)  for three months at a time. I  knew  I had to have her on the show to share the jou...

Today I’m experimenting with something new…  a TUESDAY Lively Show! Instead of writing my usual Tuesday post, I’ve created a “mini edition” of the show. I’m chatting openly about the craziness of the past six weeks for me, and  the three biggest lessons  I’ve learned during what has been one awesome and  overwhelming  ride.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   What I’ve been working on over...

Happy Lively Show day to you! This week I’m talking with Eric Zimmer, of the popular  The One You Feed  podcast. Getting to talk to Eric about overcoming doubts and resistance from an evolutionary standpoint and a day-to-day reality was  awesome . This episode sheds light on the two different voices within ourselves and provides suggestions for handling comparison and other negative thought loops....

Happy Lively Show day! Today I’ve got a special guest that I’ve wanted to have on the show ever since I started: Joy Cho of  Oh Joy . Joy is a graphic designer, blogger, product designer, author, mother (currently pregnant with her second child), wife,  and  she has a line at Target! She is one busy lady. Thankfully, I got the chance to talk with her about the things we  don’t  always get to see f...

Yesterday I got back from Nashville after speaking at the  AH Inspired  retreat. I had a fantastic time with some amazing women. But, today I’m back in action with a new Lively Show episode for you! This one is good, guys. Really  good. I’m talking with designer Kate Arends, of the well known design blog,  Wit & Delight ,  and  one of the newest  Target  collections! Kate is smart, honest, vul...

After  seven months  and  30 episodes…  it’s my turn to be in the hot seat on The Lively Show! To host this episode, I invited writer, speaker, and coach, Rachel MacDonald, of  In Spaces Between  and  Bright Eyed & Blog Hearted , on the show. Rachel is a  previous  Lively Show guest herself, so you may remember her (and her lovely Australian accent). I asked Rachel to interview me since she is...

Today on The Lively Show I’m talking with Caitlin Wilson, of  Caitlin Wilson Design  and  Caitlin Wilson Textiles . Caitlin is a talented interior designer with a popular fabric, pillow, and rug line as well as a mom of three little ones living in Portland. In this episode, we talk about how she manages her priorities with three little ones (one of which is just three weeks old!), a marriage, and...

Though  every  episode of The Lively Show is awesome, if I could only ask you to listen to  one episode… THIS ONE IS IT. I’m talking with Kristoffer Carter, a father of three, intense meditator, full-time employee, multi-instrumentalist, coach, partner with Jonathan Fields, and force behind  This Epic Life . We talk about how he achieves full life integration with everything on his plate. This sho...

Today on The Lively Show we are talking with Taylor Sterling, founder of  The Glitter Guide . The Glitter Guide is well-known for its popular daily lifestyle content, and Taylor’s own life and career often seems just as fascinating as the site itself. In the show, we are talking with Taylor about her journey with GG and how motherhood has changed things for her personally and professionally now th...

oday I’ve got a fresh new Lively Show for you full of actionable life and business ideas! I’m talking with Kathryn Jackson, the founder of  Protect Your Pumps , a product that protects the soles of your high heels, and the co-founder of  Essentially Mint , an all natural beauty product line out of Milwaukee. In this episode, we tackle the topic of online overwhelm, or “e-brain,” as I like to call...

Today on The Lively Show we are having an in-depth conversation with business consultant and  Day Designer  founder,  Whitney English .  She is an open, vulnerable, and inspiring woman who isn’t afraid to share her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. In this episode, we discuss embracing our intuition, understanding authenticity, and moving forward in the face of failure.  This op...

Today’s guest on The Lively Show was nominated by  you ! After a string of tweets all asking me to have Jessica Merchant of the popular food blog,  How Sweet Eats , on the show, I knew that I needed to make it happen. Thankfully, Jessica made time in her schedule to chat with me about her pregnancy, upcoming cookbook, blog story, favorite books, and must-watch TV shows. This episode is fun and lig...

Today on The Lively Show we are getting proactive with our money! I’m talking with Mary Beth Storjohann, of  Workable Wealth , about how we can best use our money in our 20′s, 30′s, and 40′s. Mary Beth is a financial coach providing accountability to her clients, and has been featured in many major news outlets including  The Wall Street Journal ,  Forbes , NBC, and MSN Money. In the show, we disc...

This week on The Lively Show we are going  global! To Australia, to be specific. I’m talking with Rachel MacDonald of  In Spaces Between , a life and blog coach that loves intention, living wholly, and is pretty much my kindred spirit. In today’s episode, I ask Rachel to share how she has come to embody such a high level of love and joy in her life… Because if you’ve ever seen her work, you can se...

Today I have a fantastic, honest, and funny episode of The Lively Show for you! I’m talking with Kendi Skeen, the face behind the popular fashion blog,  Kendi Everyday , and the owner of a boutique called Bloom in McKinney, Texas. We are chatting about wardrobes, where to spend your clothing budget, how to remix your wardrobe, and her career and business transitions. Kendi has gone from a full-tim...

Today’s Lively Show episode is one of the most inspirational so far! I’m talking with  Kelly Krause , an Austin native who works for South by Southwest Interactive about her recent journey to regain her health  intentionally . Since April 1st, 2013 Kelly has  lost 137 pounds  and has completely changed her relationship to eating and exercise based on a simple, strong-held values. Despite her heavy...