A podcast to spotlight the women around Jacksonville (and beyond) that are kicking butt to accomplish their life goals. Just some casual conversations with babes around town doing their thing and not letting anyone stand in the way. Nothing is off limits.
Meghan's been creepin' on local Jax Boss Babes looking for new women in business to interview for the return of Babecast!
Meghan and Lindsay talk about the weird times right now, moving home to help her family, the inspiration behind The Admirals Daughter, how the business is adapting to the pandemic, being a military kid and connecting with the community, her passion for protecting the ocean and an awesome "shop local" event happening soon!
Meghan (virtually) hung out with the super talented tattoo artist, Jenna Boyter. They talk how she's coping in quarantine, things we're learning about ourselves, how to support tattoo artists right now, what it was like doing her first tattoo, how she's been staying inspired, selling drawings and t-shirts, & a lot more!
Obviously recorded before the Quarantine, but Sarah owns The Unbridled Bar and she's on the podcast today! We talk bar drinks, bridezillas, her photography business, inspiration for her bar, social media, a day in the life, the wedding industry & more!
*** WARNING EXPLICIT EPISODE*** Meghan talks to corrections officer Alexis and she has some insane stories about inmates that she has to deal with on a daily basis. We talk disgusting things they say to her, how she deals with the verbal abuse, being a woman in a male dominated field, learning how to protect herself, success stories of inmates & her goal to move up in the ranks.
If you're stressed, depressed, anxious or just need someone to vent to, Maria is your gal! She owns Full Potential Counseling and she talks with Meghan about being a licensed Clinical Social Worker, anxiety and depression issues, helping women build healthy relationships with themselves & others, meditation, her favorite part about helping women, and some great success stories.
Meghan hangs out with Michelle Cook, the former Chief of Police In Atlantic Beach and they talk about her first ride along in a cop car, crazy situations she's experienced, being on COPS & America's Most Wanted, why cops have to get tased and pepper sprayed, her love for talking and helping people, and her next venture running for Sheriff of Clay County.
Meghan and Melody talk being a hairstylist, makeup artist, working with brides, styled photo shoots, her inspiration to start her own business, Instagram insecurities, importance of having a mentor in the field & Smokeshow Collective- her new clothing line!
Lexie talks to Meghan about how much she loves dance, her fascination with mental health, mission to help those struggling, coaching young kids to dance, the motive behind Three Hearts Dance & hopes for the future.
The money pro is back! Money coach April Caldwell is on Babecast to chat recent pet peeves, stigma around debt, a personality test that helps you manage money, how to get out of debt when you're not making enough money, how to take control of your finances, success stories & more!
Success Coach Samm Murphy is on the podcast today! We talk living in San Diego, being on a reality TV show, working in medical sales, her awesome son, her decision to finally leave something comfortable to start her own gig, how to get out of your own head, her favorite thing about helping people & awesome success stories.
Ashley & Meghan hang out and talk about working in the fashion industry, Real Housewives, love for Mexican food, pet peeves, her near fatal car accident that changed her life forever, how yoga helped change her life, Titanium Yoga, why her space is different from other studios & A LOT more.
Illustrator Jen Broomall is on the podcast today! We talk pet peeves, her awesome kids & husband, being in theater, her decision to draw full time, her passion for comic books and nerd culture, connecting with her fans, comicon events and advice for others.
Meghan & Joanna talk about moving to KC, being a musician, playing shows, her dad passing and how that changed her perspective forever, The Cowford House, and her goals for the future.
Meghan and Stefanie talk about family struggles, choosing law enforcement, being a homicide detective, her son who changed her outlook on everything, getting through a health scare, starting a business from passion, and awesome advice for others.
Co-owner of BrewHound- the amazing dog park bar in Neptune Beach, is on the podcast today! We talk moving from NY, being an environmental scientist, Yoga, the decision to open up the space, her love for doggos, her awesome partner and MORE!
Meghan and Carlie hung out and chat all about Boob-eez. We talk biggest fears, college in Charleston, being a 9-year-old business owner, going through puberty and wanting to help women, her awesome mom, and future goals for her company.
Meghan and Krystal talk awkward phases, being home-schooled, opening West House Photography, her favorite photo shoots, how to deal with stress while working weddings, and great advice for business owners.
We talk Million Dollar Listing, pet peeves, biggest fears, best things about being a realtor and great advice for home owners to be!
Meghan hung out with the founder of the amazing dog rescue organization Fur Sisters, Kelly! They talk about her love of soap operas, why she started doing hair, pet peeves, why she decided to start Fur Sisters, the happy outcomes from sad situations, ways you can help, sketchy situations where they've rescued dogs, how her partnership happened with Jaguar player Josh Lambo and her goals for the future.
Meghan hung out with owners of "Honey Loft" Salon, Kortni and Steph! We talk pet peeves, biggest fears, their awesome families, how to deal with the negativity in a competitive industry, hair trends, realistic hair expectations vs. celeb photos,the decision to open their own salon, how they support each other through the experience, overcoming difficult obstacles, and future goals for themselves & Honey Loft.
Meghan hung out with the owner of the travel boutique company -Travel Bash! We talk about her background playing lots of sports, her husband being a basketball coach at UF, the key to destination weddings, baby-moons and girls trips, favorite places to travel, how to get the best clients, her favorite part about planning travel for people, and great advice to kick off your own biz.
Meghan hung out with Intuitive Life Coach, Heather! They talk about her first client who made her realize she wanted to help people, attending grad school, pet peeves, biggest fears, how a life coach is different from a mental health therapist, how she helps people take their careers to the next level, her near death experience that opened her eyes to learning more about intuition, and some great life advice!
Owner, Founder, and master trainer at Everbalance- Tetyana is on the podcast today! We talk about her decision to move to the U.S. from The Ukraine, what it was like coming here with just a suitcase and leaving family behind, all the different jobs she had in the beginning, working in Vegas and discovering her love for yoga, moving to Jacksonville and working in retail, training to teach classes, how she opened up her business, having a huge staff, the benefits of yoga, Pilates & Barre, some struggles along the way, and her goals for the future of her business.
The brow babe Cortney Floyd is on the podcast today! We talk about her awesome dog & boyfriend, new hobbies, love for crime shows, her esthetician background, our bad brows when we were young, how she got into microblading, what the training process is like, her favorite part about what she does, some common misconceptions, how she built her clientele, & awesome advice for others.
Travel & Lifestyle expert- Amy West is here! She talks her interest in acting/modeling, her beautiful family, training for local dancing with the stars, her favorite places to travel, pitching and hosting her own travel show, the decision to start her blog, partnering with sponsors, how Costco helped her plan a bad ass trip, the best apps to use for flights, why she started The Hive Society to help content creators succeed and so much more!
Meghan hung out with makeup artist and owner of her own line, Carrie Wilson! They talked about their love for the Housewives, being a pianist, how she discovered doing makeup was her passion, working in retail, doing makeup for commercial shoots, weddings, her decision to start her own makeup line, challenges she faced throughout the process, how she feels about the push on non-toxic products, and her favorite part of making people feel beautiful.
Meghan hung out with active media photographer and videographer, LIndsay Miller! Lindsay talks about getting her license to sky diving solo, surfing, the importance of pushing yourself through fear, her grandpa being a huge role model and getting her into photography, why she chose active photography, her goals for her company Digital Linds, and a lot more!
BABECAST is LIVE! From the X 106.5 BBQ with Flora Cash. Meghan talks with both Shpresa and Cole from the band making Cole the first dude on Babecast ever! We talk about touring, hearing their song on the radio for the first time, what it's like to be married and also work together, the key to making a relationship work, and thoughts on Game Of Thrones.
Meghan chats with Sarah about her business "The Wild Thistle." We talk about growing up in Florida, her rescue dogs, love for bourbon and fish, J Lo movies, Scary experiences driving in bad weather, her internship at a flower shop and florist mentor, how she started her own business, her unique boutique floral style, how to get through busy wedding season, how to support others in your industry vs. comparing yourself, and great advice for someone looking to start their own business.
Meghan hung out with owner, designer and maker Katy Keene. Katy owns Keene Lane Co. and builds custom furniture by hand. Katy talks about moving to DC to work in the corporate world, meeting her boyfriend on a blind date, the decision to start her own business, her grandma teaching her to sew, getting into woodworking and having mentors, her negative experiences with employees at hardware stores, some of her favorite projects, working with her sister to create custom designs, and great advice for entrepreneurs.
Meghan has a HUGE fan of her Babecast Podcast but maybe not in a good way...
Meghan talked with Ally, owner of XDance Fitness- a fitness dance class. We talk about her history in dance, moving to Florida from Connecticut, marketing experience, how she met her husband, her decision to open her own dance studio, how she's impacting lives, the challenges she faced in the beginning and her favorite part about her business.
Meghan hung out with professional ballet dancer, Hilly! They talked about her career dancing Off Broadway in NYC, the dedication it took for her to make it in New York, her decision to pick up Muai Thai, the culture at Jax Muai Thai, going to Thailand to learn how professional fighters train, injuring herself while there, and her goal to do a show about the relationship between Muai Thai and dance.
Meghan talked with personal stylist, buyer and store manager- Lindsay! Lindsay talks about her retail experience, love for styling, her favorite brands and style inspo, going to market, why she started her style business, how she helps her clients put together outfits with clothes they already own, how to avoid over packing for a trip, how to part with old clothing items and a lot more.
Meghan talks with Event and wedding planner and owner of Coastal Coordinating, Katy Turchich. She talked about her event experience, what made her want to break off and start her own business, wedding day meltdowns, the most important steps for planning a wedding, runaway brides, how to deal with challenges that come up during an event, how her large staff works together to make it all happen, traveling for events, and A LOT more.
Meghan sat down with the creator of The Makery, the awesome market showcasing and supporting local business owners. She talks about how the idea came about, challenges they've faced since, her passion for creating, having SIX boys and balancing life/work, what it's like creating such a large event, hiring the vendors, and advice for creators looking to bring their ideas to life.
Liz, owner of "The Board Grazer" is on the podcast today! We talk about her being from Australia and adapting to the states, Americans trying to do accents (aka me), her marketing background, inspo to create these massive grazing boards, love for interior design, her super cool four year old, how you can learn to create your own boards and MORE!
Meghan hung out with the co-owner of Dietitians of Palm Valley, Sammy Previte! Sammy describes the time in her life when she felt like food controlled her, not believing in "cheat meals," why you should ditch the scale, why you should ditch the diet mind set, the truth about supplements, ways to not compromise your mental health, the right way to lose weight and be healthy, and advice for someone who feels like they are at rock bottom with their health.
If you love the doggos, this episode is for you. Meghan talked with Jamee owner of "Bark" the super rad dog boutique! She opened up past job experiences, what lead her to this idea, her love for dogs, how to break up a dog fight, what dog's body language can mean, her support system who helps her along the way and great advice for aspiring business owners.
Meghan drank some more champagne and talked with the super talented esthetician and professional makeup artist, Lia Croke! They talked about how she met her husband, traveling, skin care tips, addresses all the skincare "trends" right now, what it's like to work weddings and deal with bridezillas, styled photo shoots, and her favorite part about stepping out on her own.
Author of the new book "I Gave Up Men For Lent" Kacie Main is on the podcast today. We talk about movies, Sex and The City, How she's totally a Carrie, trying to discover her career path, the pressures on woman in society, her hopeless romantic experiences, and the big decision to quit her successful career to pursue her love of writing.