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The Denim and Pearls podcast is “Business Casual with Pearls of Wisdom from The Porch”. Michelle Mras and Brian Swanson welcome you to the Porch each week to share their experiences in a work / life balance format. They share the nuances of entrepreneurship while relating them to day-to-day life with real life examples and experiences. This fun podcast brings you laughter while covering serious topics that can help anyone grow in their life and business.

Denim and Pearls


    • May 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 216 EPISODES


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    You're No Good 219

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 37:07


    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 218

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 31:31


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

    Horse With No Name 217

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 28:44


    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

    Aready Gone 216

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 29:46


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

    Lose Control 215

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 28:03


    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 214

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 29:58


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

    Lights 213

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 33:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 33:55


    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 211

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 27:25


    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 210

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 31:15


    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 209

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 34:13


    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 208

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 34:08


    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 207

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 13:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 22:27


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 37:15


    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

    Procrastination 204

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 35:09


    Procrastination 204 We'll tell you about it later. Procrastination can work to your advantage or be your down fall. Don't mix up procrastination and patience. #denimandpearlslive #procrastination #patience #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #videopodcast #keynote

    Take It Easy 202

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 27:01


    Take It Easy 202 It's the time of the year for new year resolutions. Take your time and take it easy as you work into something new. #denimandpearlslive #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #keynote #takeiteasy #newyear #resolutions.

    Feeling Good 201

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 30:15


    Feeling Good 201 The last of the year! Was your year the way you envisioned it? It's time to take a look at the new year in just a few days. Are you ready for it? #denimandpearlslive #podcast #feelinggood #keynotes #coloradosprings #newyear

    We Are Family - Denim and Pearls 200

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 44:36


    We Are Family - Denim and Pearls 200 Celebrating episode 200 with Special Guest Speaker Erik Swanson  (MrAwesome). We cover a number of topics to included family, partnership, success and what is your favorite word. #wearefamily #denimandpearlslive #podcast #partnership #family #business #smallbusiness #200

    1999 - Denim and Pearls 199

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 32:52


    1999 - Denim and Pearls 199 Is it a party or is it an attitude? This is show 199 for us. We are on the brink of 200, which will have a couple special treats. #denimandpearlsllive #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #1999 #colorado #worklifebalance

    Layers - Denim and Pearls 198

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 32:03


    Layers - Denim and Pearls 198 We all have layers. There is so much more to us than what we show to everyone. It's our talents, our knowledge, our drive, and our motivations. The is so much more than most people think. #layers #denimandpearlslive #keynote #speakers #motivation

    Turn The Page - Denim and Pearls 197

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 35:39


    Turn The Page - Denim and Pearls 197 Don't take everything for face value. #denimandpearlslive #turnthepage #podcast #keynote #coloradosprings #beingthankful #

    Fantasy - Denim and Pearls 196

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 14:43


    Fantasy - Denim and Pearls 196 Life can be nothing but a fantasy. Some things can make your dreams come true. Today we talk about Natso Mini-Con in Colorado Springs, CO. #NatsoMiniCon #podcast #keynote #michellemras #brianswanson #denimandpearlslive

    Riders On The Storm - Denim And Pearls 195

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 27:20


    Riders On The Storm - Denim And Pearls 195 Sometimes when your in a storm, instead of fighting turn into it. #storm #denimandpearlslive #podcast #live #michellemras #brianswanson #keynote

    Bad Moon Rising - Denim and Pearls 194

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 33:00


    Bad Moon Rising - Denim and Pearls 194 The world is coming to an end. The stars are shifting. We're moving from a 3D to a 5D world. Are you prepared? #denimandpearlslive #podcast #keynote #michellemras #brianswanson #coloradosprings

    A Million Dreams - Denim And Pearls 193

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 28:51


    A Million Dreams - Denim And Pearls 193 Dreaming BIG. What do you see when you close your eyes at night? Maybe, it's just time for you to walk into it. #amilliondreams #podcast #keynote #coloradosprings #denimandpearlslive #fantasy

    Leaving On A Jet Plane - Denim and Pearls 192

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 11:55


    Leaving On A Jet Plane - Denim and Pearls 192 We be trippin'. :) It's been three days of planes, trains and automobiles. We've met some great entrepreneurs, done some awesome networking and now we are on our way home. #podcast #denimandpearlsive #leavingonajetplane #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynote

    The Logical Song - Denim and Pearls 191

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 33:37


    The Logical Song - Denim and Pearls 191 Tell us who you are. What do you dream about? What do you sing about? And what do you cry about. We start our lives innocent and begin to question ourselves as we grow older. Those questions help us grow into the world around us, maybe. #thelogicalsong #podcast #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #lifestories.

    Sweet Emotions - Denim and Pearls 190

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 13:16


    Sweet Emotions - Denim and Pearls 190 We talk about how we make decisions. Too many of us have a habit of choosing emotions to choose. Logic should always be a factor. #emotions #logic #denimandpearlslive #podcast #keynote #keynotespeaker

    It Dont Matter To Me - Denim and Pearls 189

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 34:14


    It Dont Matter To Me - Denim and Pearls 189 The title says it all. It's all about a variety of topics and things today. #denimandpearlslive #podcast #hmmmm #colorado #brianswanson #michellemras

    You Spin Me Round - Denim and Pearls 188

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 16:33


    You Spin Me Round - Denim and Pearls 188 We have a major time and money sucking habit. It's called "reinventing the wheel". Why do we constantly build something and then rebuild it again? Sometimes, it's because someone else told us to do it differently. Sometimes, it's because it just isn't done our way. #denimandpearlslive #podcast #michellemras #brianswanson #youspinmeround #keynote #speaker #speakers

    Hello - Denim and Pearls 187

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 23:56


    Hello - Denim and Pearls 187 It's something we say everday. How do you say hello? Don't just treat this greeting as a nonchalant word. Take advantage of that moment to show you really do care. It will go a long way toward building those relationships. #denimandpearlslive #podcast #hello #michellemras #brianswanson #worklifebalance #keynote #keynotes

    Paperback Writer - Denim and Pearls 186

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 31:53


    Paperback Writer - Denim and Pearls 186 We cover the first novels we ever read and how much of an influence they were to us. What are your favorite novels? What impact do they have on you? Find some key books that we read, both for business and life. #reading #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #colorado #podcast #worklifebalance #keynote #keynotes

    What Are You Waiting For - Denim and Pearls 185

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 22:23


    What Are You Waiting For - Denim and Pearls 185 It's halfway thru the year. You should still be on track to fulfill those New Year's resolutions. If not, what are you waiting for?

    What's Inside? - Denim and Pearls 184

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 32:08


    Whats inside of you? We are all given a cup in life, what have you filled it with? Joy, anger, gratitude, etc..

    Little Boxes - Denim and Pearls 183

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 27:25


    Little Boxes - Denim and Pearls 183 Every little thing that we do and everyone we meet creates a file box in our mind. Let's open some boxes today. #denimandpearlslive #keynotes #littleboxes #worklifebalance #coloradosprings #lifeandlove

    American Made - Denim and Pearls 182

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 19:35


    American Made - Denim and Pearls 182 Freedom in the Adriatic Sea. We've left town and invite you on the trip of a lifetime. #denimandpearlslive #americanmade #keynote #speakers #podcast #live #worklifebalance #coloradosprings

    Everyday People - Denim and Pearls 181

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 30:56


    Everyday People - Denim and Pearls 181 We're all dealing with our own insecurities and egos. Don't take everything personal and have a little patience with others. #denimandpearlslive #keynotes #everydaypeople #worklifebalance #coloradosprings #lifeandlove

    Tell Me Bout The Good Old Days - Denim and Pearls 180

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 32:08


    Tell Me Bout The Good Old Days - Denim and Pearls 180 It's a retro show! What were the things that you remember growing up? Did they influence your decisions today? Both in life and business. #denimandpearlslive #goodoledays #keynote #speakers #podcast #live #worklifebalance #coloradosprings

    Hound Dog - Denim and Pearls 179

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 32:55


    We're talking Puppies today. They set a great example for life. They're just like kids. They are completely uninhibited. And best of all they "usually" get what they want. #hounddog #denimandpearlslive #entrepreneur #worklifebalance #keynote

    About Damn Time - Denim and Pearls 178

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 28:29


    About Damn Time - Denim and Pearls 178 It's been a crazy week of stress. We're all prone to stress. It's important on how we deal with it both in business and life. Oh, we get into communication as the important part of any relationship. #communication #worklifebalance #denimandpearlslive #podcast #aboutdamntime

    Potential - Denim and Pearls 177

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 21:52


    Potential - Denim and Pearls 177 Do you know your potential? Everyone meaning is different. What it means to you can make a major change on how you look at life. #denimandpearlslive #potential #podcast #keynotespeaker #coloradosprings

    Some Gave All - Denim and Pearls 176

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 29:36


    Some Gave All - Denim and Pearls 176 It's time to remember why we celebrate Memorial Day. #somegaveall #memorialday #serving #denimandpearlslive #podcast

    Here Comes The Sun - Denim and Pearls 175

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 22:36


    Here Comes The Sun - Denim and Pearls 175 It's a great day out on the porch and we have decided to kind of go back to the beginning of Denim and Pearls. Why we started the podcast and how pertinent The Porch is to the show. #DenimAndPearlsLive #NewBeginnings #HereComesTheSun #keynotes #pearlsofwisdom

    Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh - Denim and Pearls 1018

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 34:31


    Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh - Denim and Pearls 1018 Happy Mother's Day! We show our appreciation for the guidance we have received from Mom and others in our life. Note: We may have taken this a bit off course, but Brian thinks it all fits.

    Urgent - Denim and Pearls 1016

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 33:54


    Urgent - Denim and Pearls 1016 Lack of planning on your part DOES NOT constitute an emergency on my part. Are you the procrastinator or the one that doesn't plan? #DenimAndPearlsLive #urgent #keynote #coloradosprings #entrepreneur #urgency

    Hello - Denim and Pearls 1017

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 21:54


    Hello - Denim and Pearls 1017 Ever just have one of the days?

    The Flow - Denim and Pearls 1015

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 33:09


    The Flow - Denim and Pearls 1015 Go with the Flow. One thing leads to another. Give a mouse a cookie. Are you following along or maybe things are just becoming overwhelming. #denimandpearlslive #podcast #keynote #theflow #colorado #worklifebalance #justforfun

    One Foot In Front Of The Other - Denim and Pearls 1014

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 37:05


    One Foot In Front Of The Other - Denim and Pearls 1014 Are you organized? We discuss some ways to keep things in organized. #denimandpearlslive #organization #keynote #changeofdiretion

    My Way - Denim and Pearls 1013

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 23:48


    My Way - Denim and Pearls 1013 Doing things our way is awesome. However, we should watch out for someone else's way. We never know what path it may lead us down. #myway #denimandpearlslive #yourway #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #lifebalance

    Drop It Like It's Hot - Denim and Pearls 1012

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 27:01


    Drop It Like It's Hot - Denim and Pearls 1012 It's about letting IT go. If it's not serving you, let it go. Look out for #1. #denimandpearlslive #keynote #entrepreneur #letitgo

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