Denim and Pearls

Should I Stay Or Should I Go 261Ever notice how tiny everyday choices become these wild frontlines of personal pride? Toilet paper over or under? Fridge or counter for ketchup? These shouldn't be battle grounds, but somehow they are.In a hilarious chat with my husband, we realized how deeply we each believe in our "correct" way of doing things—like peanut butter: crunchy or creamy? To hang or fold clothes? These are minor moments, yet they reveal so much about how we see the world and our habits.What struck me most? The simple act of debating these small quirks makes us feel seen and understood, even if it's just over which side of the Oreo to eat first. Sometimes, it's not about the actual method but about expressing our identity — our little routines that give life structure.Maybe that's the point. Celebrating the small things—truths, habits, preferences—that make us human. Worth thinking about.What's one small household debate you're secretly passionate about?

Reach Out I'll Be There 260Ever feel like we've totally lost the art of just being present with each other?Drop a ❤️ if you've ever gone a day without really connecting IRL.We've become so busy with tech—masking ourselves behind screens—that we forget humans are pack animals. We need human contact, not just AI chat or endless scrolling.When was the last time someone knocked on your door, just to say hi? Or you remembered your neighbor's name?Honestly, I'd struggle to recall my own street name half the time! We rely on GPS and screens so much that basic human interactions—like dropping by a neighbor's house—seem like relics.But here's the truth: technology's a tool, not a replacement.We crave real connections, the kind that fill our souls. So, who will you reach out to today—over coffee, a walk, or even just a phone call?Because, in the end, being there for each other might be the best tech of all.Want to get better at this? Start small. Remember a neighbor's name. Drop a quick message. It's the little things that reconnect us.Who will you reach out to first? Tag them below!

Livin' On A Prayer 259Life happens, roll with the punches, but sometimes you gotta go on good intentions and a prayer.#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #tgoodintentions #LivinOnAPrayer #prayer #ep259

One Week 258It's been one week since you looked at me. Well, maybe not, but it sure feels like a long time since we've caught up. We all get busy, and sometimes we forget about others who are important to us. Life happens in an instant, things change and the next thing you know someone has moved on without us. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #IOneWeek #ep258

Chocolate Chips 257Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! In today's episode, we turn chocolate chips into a business lesson: sometimes the breakthrough you need is already in front of you — you just have to repurpose it.From homemade cookies to big ideas, this conversation is a reminder that creativity often starts with what's already on hand.What's one thing in your business or life you could repurpose today?#ChocolateChipDay #PodcastLife #BusinessTips #EntrepreneurMindset #Repurpose #SmallBusiness #CreativeThinking #DenimAndPearls

Mother Mother 256Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there! What's one thing you wish you could say to your mom today?

Shock The Monkey 255 - Uncover the truth behind social media's influence and reclaim your mind in a world of chaos.Most of us are unknowingly trapped in a cycle of chaos and misinformation. In this episode, Brian Swanson and Dr. Mras explore how social media and AI distort reality, urging you to reclaim control over your mind. Discover the impact of fake news on mental health and learn practical ways to focus on what truly matters. This is a call to reject toxicity and embrace life's value. Perfect for anyone seeking clarity in today's stormy world. Listen now and start your journey back to what truly matters.FB: https://www.facebook.com/denimandpearlslive/Dr. Mras: https://michellemras.com/Denim and Pearls: https://denimandpearlslive.com/

I'm Adulting 254Are you ready for this? Most of us spend our lives hoping and wondering what is next. Then it comes, the bills, the aging parents and all those darn responsiblities.#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #ImAdulting #ep254

It's My Life 253When faced with the hard reality of life that a loved one has lived, are you happy with your life? Is it front and center everyday? Do you just live day to day? Or maybe, just maybe, you're focused on leaving a legacy. After all, you can't take it with you, but you can leave it for someone else.#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #itsmylife #ep253

Something From Nothing 252It's simply a show about nothing. Creativity comes from nothing. So maybe, just maybe, we'll come up with something today. Chime in while we're live and give us Somethin' to talk about. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #somethingfromtnothing #ep252

The Waiting 251In this conversation, we explore the theme of waiting and its implications in our fast-paced society. They discuss how modern conveniences have made us impatient and the importance of patience in personal growth. The conversation also touches on lessons we can learn from animals about waiting and the challenges of procrastination.#waiting #patience #procrastination #society #personalgrowth #lessonsfromanimals #timemanagement #instantgratification #self-improvement #mindfulnessFind us on all the social formats

Kung Foo Fighting 250Brian and Michelle explore the wisdom of Bruce Lee, focusing on themes of self-awareness, personal growth, the dangers of comparison, the power of silence, and the importance of facing the truth. We discuss how awareness and self-identity can lead to personal development and how fear often stems from mental constructs rather than reality. The conversation emphasizes the need for honesty with oneself and the value of continuous improvement in both personal and professional realms. #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #denimandpearlslive #Teambuilidng #keynotespeaker #pearlsofwisdom #ep250 #Kungfoofighting

You Gotta Be 249Keep your head up and challenge what the future holds. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #yougottabe#ep249

Superstition 248Friday the 13th, what are you afraid of? Do you run from Love, spiders, or success?#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #superstition #ep248

If I Could Turn Back Time 247Resentment and Regret. When is it time to let these two powerful words go? Learn from the past and move on with your future. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #ificouldturnbacktim #ep247

Drop what you're doing! Living in the moment. Forget the past, learn for the past, and plan for the future. But right now chill and enjoy life now.#denimandpearlslive #TeamBuilding #ep246 #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #DenimAndPearlsLive #Podcast #KeynoteSpeaker

Simply The Best 245It's 2026 and it's time to weed your business! A new year is always a good time to remove unwanted things in your business and incorporate new things. Is it your inner circle or employees or contractors. You decide. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #simplythebest #ep245

A flashback to one of our first shows from season 1.Brian is out of town this week and is back in Indiana with family. Coincidently, he is in the same time that this showed originally aired from. In school we learned, “The Law of Momentum: An object in motion will stay in motion until it meets a resisting force.” We will discuss how you can apply this law throughout your life and business in the most imperceptible way.Make sure to like our FB page and of course, subscribe to the Denim and Pearls YouTube page. Find Michelle and Brian on LinkedIn for our brief backgrounds of success. Michelle - https://bit.ly/2G9BcVyBrian - https://bit.ly/35IsQwV

Back To Life 244 (Edited)The new year has begun. Have you gotten back to work? It feels like it's time to go! #podcast #denimandpearslive #keynotespeaker #michellemras #brianswanson #backtolife #newyear2026

Invisible Touch 243A style of leadership. How do YOU handle your employees? Or maybe you use some of these techniques at home. We cover Invisible leadership with suggestions and techniques we use.

As we wrap up the holiday season, join Denim and Pearls for a chat about New Year's resolutions and the art of setting goals. From personal growth to planning for the future, we dive into what truly matters. Tune in for insights, laughter, and a fresh perspective as we step into 2026. Don't miss out — like, share, and let us know your goals for the new year! #NewYearNewMe #DenimAndPearls #Goals #michellemras #brianswanson #ep242 #podcast #Teambuilidng

Random Thoughts - Holiday Humor and Heartfelt Stories with Denim and Pearls 241Join Denim and Pearls as we have a hilarious holiday message for everyone. This is an episode where all the craziness comes out of us both. Merry ChristmasHappy HolidaysAll things for the season#denimandpearlslive #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #teambuilding #HolidayFun #Christmas

Da Da Da Ep 240A potpaurri of thoughts today. Who know where we'll go. Life, this podcast, is a box of chocolates.#potpourri #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #keynote #teambuilidng #podcast

Life Changes 233Life throws us curve balls. But our personal life has an inate ability to interupt our business. Are you prepared for it? Michelle and Brian haven't had a show in a couple weeks. Michelle is taking care of an aging mother and Brian has been dealing with his daughter's wedding. #lifechanges #denimandpearlslive #podcast #lifebusiness #keynote #michellemras #brianswanson

Bringing Sexy Back 232What's old is new again. Sometimes the past works in the present. We discuss different things that are coming back, the things that never change, and of course adapting to the new.#bringingsexyback #denimandpearlslive #brianswanson #michellemras #podcast #keynote #keynotes #coloradosprings #business #life #worklifebalance

I've Got To Use My Imagination 231We're talking about perserverance. Sometimes you just got to grab your inner child and keep on keeping on.#ivegottousemyimagination #denimandpearlslive #podcast #brianswanson #michellemras #keynote #perserveranc

Step By Step 230STEP - We cover a new acronym that will help you achieve your goals. Smart, Tenacity, Effecient, Purpose.#SMART #STEP #Podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #denimandpearlslive #ColoradoSprings #keynote #keynotes #business #life #tenacity

Glory Of Love 229Each of us are someone's champion. Who speaks for you when you're not in the room? #podcast #gloryoflove #michellemras #brianswanson #denimandpearlslive #keynote #keynotespeaker #coloradosprings

Cars 228Express yourself! Many things in your life present a picture of who you are. We're going to take a dive into what your car may be saying about you.#cars #denimandpearlslive #podcast #keynote #michellemras #brianswanson #expressyourself #colorado #agaragefull

Sailing 227It pays to take a little time off. Sometimes you have to go half way around the world to just "get away" from things. #denimandpearlslive #sailing #vacation #goodtimes #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #entrepreneur #keynote

God Bless The USA 226Happy Independence Day, America!#godblesstheusa #podcast #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #live #keynote

Be Like Dooneese, Is That Bad? 225Be yourself and be uniquely you. Be like Dooneese from SNL. There ae ways to stand out in business and in life. What is your uniqueness?#BeLikeDooneese #DenimAndPearlsLive #Podcast #Keynote #lifebusiness #entrepreneurship #MichelleMras #BrianSwanson

Brave 224It takes fear to make you brave. Overcome your fears, be brave, and accomplish more than you ever expected.#DenimAndPearlsLive #Brave #keynote #michellemras #brianswanson #businessandlife #podcast

Getting to know you 223We're at the ACA business club in Colorado Springs. #denimandpearlslive #keynote #podcast #GettingToKnowYou #michellemras #brianswanson

Sexy and I Know It 222Your business needs attention. Do you think it's sexy? You should walk with authority while excuding confidence. Have you found your motivation?#sexyandiknowit #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #keynote #worklifebalance #coloradosprings #denimandpearlslive

Smile 221"Smile, though your heart is aching / Smile, even though it's breaking / When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by..." ~Nat King Cole#denimandpearlslive #podcast #smile #michellemras #brianswanson #coloradosprings #dothebestyoucan #entrepreneur #keynote #keynotespeaker

You're No Good 219No matter your success someone is always going to be against you. They won't show you the appreciation that you believe you deserve. What do you do? Move on!#denimandpearlslive #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #yourenogood #keynote

Mother, Mother 218Happy Mother's Day!#MothersDay #dDenimandPearlsLive #Podcast #Entreprenuer #WorkLifeBalance #Keynotes #ColoradoSprings

Horse With No Name 217We go over our trip to Qatar and Philly. What an awesome trip it was. #denimandpearlslive #horsewithnoname #camelride #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #coloradosprings

Already Gone 216Are you already checked out or are you present? #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #alreadygone #worklifebalance #pearlsofwisdom

Lose Control 215When IT controls you, you must step beyond the fear. Success is just on the other side.#podcast #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #losecontrol #coloradosprings #entrepreneurship #worklifebalance

Shiny - 214Experience the new in your life! We might even squirrel a little bit today. #podcast #shiny #michellemras #brianswanson #denimandpearlslive #newthings

Lights 213When the lights go down and your enthusiasm goes with it. We discover the caos of the direction we take our businesses. #galaxyfest #community #business #podcasts #lights #keynotes #coloradosprings #michellemras #brianswanson

What Ifs 212 We live with a lot of what ifs. Every minute of everyday we have to make choices. Do you make them logically or emotionally? Are you prepared for the What Ifs of life?#denimandpearlslive #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #keynote #whatifs #worklifebalance

Street of Gold 211Your best days are still ahead. Celebrate what's to come. Can you see your future?#podcast #streetsofgold #michellemras #DenimandPearlsLive #keynote

Shop Around 210Today is all about investing in your local businesses. Shopping, sponsoring, or simply supporting is important to all of us. But where does the money go? #shoparound #denimandpearlslive #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #support #local #coloradosprings

Stepping Out 209Opportunities only knock once! What do you see in your future?#denimandpearlslive #podcast #steppingout #keynote #michellemras #brianswanson #qatarQatar Registration Link:https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/73e49149-8ef4-4632-b8b8-5cd12ef38bbdGhana Registration Link:https://ddlforum.com - Go to Upcoming EventsErik "Mr Awesome" Swanson book serieshttps://BookofFrequency.comhttps://SurvivaltoThrivalseries.comWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5713794955739136

Honesty 208Such a lonely word, but we all need it. Honesty can help us win friends and influence people. But on the flip side, we can all tell if someone else is being honest. How do you show up?#denimandpearlslive #honesty #podcast #keynote #coloradosprings

Like A Rock - Denim and Pearls 207What we set in motion stays in motion. But if you make your body become a rock, it likes to stay in place. You can't climb a mountain if you're a rock.#podcast#denimandpearlslive#likearock#michellemras#brianswanson#keynote#coloradosprings

Ooh La La 206 We wish we knew then what we know now. Along the way we learn things. Our experiences make us who we are. But what if we had our knowledge and experience as we were growing up. Where would we be? #podcast #denimandpearlslive #keynote #oohlala #michellemras #brianswanson

Let It Be 205 Sometimes we just have to let it happen. It's helps with those minor pieces of stress and the outcome can work in your favor. #DenimAndPearlsLive #podcast #letitbe #denimandpearls #keynote #michellemras #brianswanson