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Ashley, Maayan, & Lauren (Gossipist Co-Founders) challenge themselves to live out the principles of the cult favorite self-help book (The Secret:ThePower) to see how dramatically their lives could change. Listen to what they manifested, what techniques worked best for them, how their lives did or did not change, and why Maayan rains on their self-help [...] The post Living out The Secret:The Power by Rhonda Byrne – Challenge Accepted #9 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley talks to Jodie about quitting her small town life to become a professional world traveler. Jodie talks about traveling the world as a Tour Manager, the best and worst things about the job, and gives tips on how to know if this path is right for you. Plus, Must-Tries of the week!   The post Quit Your Life: Small Town to Professional World Traveller – Challenge Accepted #23 (Re-Release) appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Maayan test their sexy skills and athletic ability on the pole this week. It’s a peek inside the serious world of Pole Dancing,filled with tips, tricks and opinions. Plus Must-Tries of the week! They are seriously doing this one, so you don’t have to. The post Pole Dancing – Challenge Accepted #13 (Re-Release) appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Think home birth is just for the Amish or for Hippies? Think again! In this episode Ashley's dearest friend Rae discusses her home birth and gives the inside scoop on what it's like to deliver a baby in a tub with a midwife! This episode is filled with tips and the truths about this parenting trend that some of [...] The post Home Birth – Challenge Accepted #17 (Re-Release) appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

This week Ashley puts her holistic ways aside to try electrical facials while Aubrey, always the adventurous one gets a scalpel facial. In this challenge, Ashley's explores her feelings on aging while Aubrey is looking for ways to achieve the perfect complexion. Find out what these kooky procedures are all about. Plus Must-Tries of the week.         [...] The post Extreme Facials- Challenge Accepted #29 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Lauren take on the impossible and give up social media for a week! As a result, Ashley turns to TMZ while Lauren plays words with friends...Hear the benefits, the downfalls, and everything in between. Plus, Must-Tries of the week!  Listen to this: Social Media Detox   The post Social Media Detox- Challenge Accepted #28 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Women hate catcalling…generally. In this challenge Ashley and Maayan turn the tables and catcall but with a twist, they do it like ladies. Their mission, and challenge in this episode, is to make men feel amazing and appreciated by doling out genuine compliments to hottie passersby’s. Filled with many surprises including a new understanding of [...] The post Catcall Like A Lady- Challenge Accepted #27 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley enlists her friend Sarah to workout at Barry's Bootcamp, a cult favorite among celebs and workout aficionados. Get the scoop on what it's like inside, what it's like to burn 1000 calories, is this workout realistic, did it feel good, biggest surprises, and more! Plus Must-Tries of the week! The post Celeb Workout: Barry’s Bootcamp- Challenge Accepted #26 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

  Ashley & Maayan challenge themselves to find a stranger on the streets of NYC to invite to breakfast, hear all details including why Ashley is so giddy. Plus an interview with the couple who inspired this week’s challenge - Courtney Dillard and Matt Webber who spent their honeymoon having breakfasts with strangers across the [...] The post Breakfast With Strangers (again) – Challenge Accepted #25 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Maayan test their trust in each other by taking turns leading each other around the busiest part of midtown Manhattan with their eyes closed. This challenge is about trust, giving up control, and feeling safe! Hear what happened. Plus Must-Tries of the week.   The post Blind Walk – Challenge Accepted #24 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley talks to Jodie about quitting her small town life to become a professional world traveler. Jodie talks about traveling the world as a Tour Manager, the best and worst things about the job, and gives tips on how to know if this path is right for you. Plus, Must-Tries of the week!   The post Quit Your Life: Small Town to Professional World Traveller – Challenge Accepted #23 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Maayan try Reiki! Hear all about their experience with this Japanese technique for stress also known as energy healing. Plus, an interview with Master Reiki Healer, Carolyn Campora, who tells us everything we ever wanted to know about this alternative therapy. And, Must-Tries of the week!   The post Reiki, Energy Healing- Challenge Accepted #22 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Aubrey challenge themselves to a week of doing random acts of kindness all across the country (NYC, LA, and Pennsylvania). From paying it forward, to assisting little old ladies, to swallowing pride to be kind, they recount the highs and lows of helping others. Plus Must-Tries of the week.        The post Random Acts of Kindness – Challenge Accepted #21 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Back by popular demand, it's another 'Quit Your Life' challenge where Ashley & Lauren chat with friend Theresa about leaving the smelly subways of NYC behind to move to Europe to live for free and work as an organic farmer, picking raspberries in Tuscany and Ireland! It's called WWOOF'ing. And get this, apparently it's easy to do. You'll be inspired. The post Quit Your Life: From Smelly Subways to Picking Raspberries in Italy – Challenge Accepted #20 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Inspired by a canoodling couple, Ashley enlists Maayan to seek out the affection of strangers - In this Challenge the ladies find people on the streets of New York City to hug. Hear all about the hugs, the rejections, and the anxiety.Plus, Must-Tries of the week and a Giveaway!   The post Hugging Strangers – Challenge Accepted #18 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Think home birth is just for the Amish or for the Hippies? Think again! In this episode Ashley's dearest friend Rae discusses her home birth and gives the inside scoop on what it's like to deliver a baby in a tub with a midwife! This episode is filled with tips and the truths about this parenting trend.Challenge Accepted...by Rae. [...] The post Home Birth – Challenge Accepted #17 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Maayan take on a very special challenge this week - they live below the poverty line (that's a$1.50 a day)to raise awareness for the lack of choice and opportunity faced by the people living everyday in extreme poverty. They team up with Live Below The Line to raise money for Palms For Life Fund a non profit dedicated [...] The post Live Below The Line! – Challenge Accepted #16 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Aubrey dare to date! In this episode, Ashley joins and reviews 3 popular online dating sites, goes on a million dates, and shares her experiences with you. While Aubrey gives you the low down on a 'Nerd Night' speed dating event. Filled with dating tips and tricks and blow off lines,"Imagine I'm a [...] The post Online Dating & Speed Dating! – Challenge Accepted #15 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Aubrey, both seeking r&r, visit their families for a week. They challenge themselves to avoid the depression trap that often accompanies a visit home by employing a few tips and tricks. This is a challenge full of techniques on how to cope and stay happy when you are around family or visiting home. Listen [...] The post Surviving Family Gatherings – Challenge Accepted #14 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Maayan test their sexy skills and athletic ability on the pole this week. It’s a peek inside the serious world of Pole Dancing,filled with tips, tricks and opinions. Plus Must-Tries of the week! They are seriously doing this one, so you don’t have to. Listen to this: Pole Dancing If you're like me, [...] The post Pole Dancing – Challenge Accepted #13 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Have you ever thought about going to dinner alone, a party, or the movies ? Ashley and Aubrey do just that - for a week they go solo. Hear about their experiences and tips. Also Must-Tries of the week. Listen to this: Going Solo The post Going Solo – Challenge Accepted Episode #12 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Lauren take on the ultra daring challenge of.... meditating! With all of the benefits that meditation offers (reduction of stress & anxiety & anti-aging) you'd think carving out the time to do it would be a no-brainer right? Wrong. Hear Ashley and Lauren's failures, triumphs, and tips.   The post Meditate – Challenge Accepted #19 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Maayan challenge themselves to find a stranger on the streets of NYC to invite to breakfast, hear all details including why Ashley is so giddy. Plus an interview with the couple who inspired this week’s challenge - Courtney Dillard and Matt Webber who spent their honeymoon having breakfasts with strangers across the country [...] The post Breakfast With Strangers – Challenge Accepted #11 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley and Maayan talk to Andrew Kohn, founder of Broadway+Thresher magazine, about ditching his political career, radically changing his life, and becoming a farmer! Hear why and how he did it, the consequences of his choice, and the tip you should consider before taking on your own ‘Quit Your Life’ challenge. Also, Ashley and Maayan [...] The post Quit Your Life Challenge with Andrew Kohn – Challenge Accepted #10 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Aubrey wants to cure a phobia and challenges the reluctant Ashley to see a Hypnotherapist. Despite her fears of “clucking like a chicken”, Ashley has a luxurious experience at Theta Spring Hypnosis while Aubrey’s time with the not-to-be-named Hypnotherapist was...different. Cell phones ringing during Aubrey’s session was all part of the process? Ashley calls B.S! [...] The post Hypnosis – Challenge Accepted #8 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Aubrey spend beaucoup bucks to get their astrology charts, palms read, and tarot cards done by an ultra scientific “reader”. A challenge filled with hope, disappointments, and skepticism! Listen to this: Astrology, Palm Reading, Tarot Cards, Oh My!      I have always been into palm reading and tarot cards! Growing up, I read books [...] The post Astrology, Palm Reading, Tarot Cards, Oh My! – Challenge Accepted #7 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

By popular demand, Ashley & Maayan ditch the shampoo for 2 weeks for baking soda and apple cider vinegar- Ashley declares this the worst challenge of her life (the flat hair to blame) and meanwhile Maayan thinks baking soda is miraculous! Don’t miss Facebook friend shout-outs and must-tries of the week. More pictures posted on [...] The post No Shampoo Challenge – Challenge Accepted #6 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

  Ashley and Aubrey talk to perpetual city girl, Rachelle Winzten, about doing what most people only dream of doing - leaving everything behind, quitting your old life, and moving to a tropical island! Rachelle tells us about her path to paradise and shares tips along the way. Is this a challenge you would accept? [...] The post Quit Your Life – Challenge Accepted #5 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Aubrey take on separate challenges this week with Aubrey daring to go on an elimination diet where she eats no gluten, meat, dairy, & more, while Ashley eats her least favorite food for the week, mushrooms. Hear why this challenge was life changing for Ashley and listen to her startling revelation.     [...] The post Life Changing Food Challenge – Challenge Accepted #4 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Are you afraid of getting rejected? Ashley and Maayan dare to get rejected this week and interview ‘Rejection Therapy’ creator, Jason Comely, who dishes out tips on how to face rejection and tells us why it makes you stronger! http://media.blubrry.com/challengeaccepted/www.lovegossipist.com/audio/RejectionTherapy.mp3   The post Rejection Therapy & guest Jason Comely – Challenge Accepted #3 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Aubrey dare to take on the alternative health world and get colonics (i.e tubes inserted “below” to clean out the lower intestines). Hear about Ashley’s experiences at a gross NYC underground location versus Aubrey’s spa-like treatment center. They do it so you don’t have to! Listen to this: Colonic Challenge!   In case [...] The post Colonic Challenge! – Challenge Accepted #2 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Ashley & Aubrey glue on long fake nails for the week and report on their experiences. Ashley reveals some dirty facts that might make you reconsider your next trip to the nail salon and instead inspire you to give out nail clippers to friends. http://media.blubrry.com/challengeaccepted/www.lovegossipist.com/audio/ChallengeAccepted-Nails.mp3 The post Are Long Nails Dirty ? – Challenge Accepted #1 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.