Imperfectly Perfect Podcast

Becca chats with Sara Hicks. Sara is the owner of Color Your World Designs, a boutique graphic design, and branding company. Sara talks about the journey to owning her own business, teaching art classes to children and the 75 murals she has painted in Compton, California.Sara also leads a non-profit, Unearth and Empower, which provides children with art, theater, and dance classes in the summer. Sara is truly making a difference in her community. Listen and be inspired to make a difference too. Visit Color Your World Designs & Unearth and Empower at: cywdesigns.com unearthandempower.org Follow host Becca Peterson on Instagram @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com

Becca chats with Kyla Templeton the Arkansas League Director for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. This a mountain biking cycling league which gives middle school and high school students the opportunity to learn to mountain bike and race. Kyla was instrumental in starting the league in Arkansas; she models leadership and service for youth mountain bikers. In this episode, she shares about her own outdoor passions and the most unique favorite thing Becca has ever heard... a toilet seat for winter!  Becca's family has become very involved in mountain biking since moving to Northwest Arkansas, one of the top cycling destinations in the country. Check out the Arkansas NICA arkansasmtb.org Find a NICA youth mountain biking league near you at nationalmtb.org    

Becca chats with Erin Stoll on the podcast! Erin is the stylist at Style Thief Fashion and shares her journey of following her passion and becoming a stylist. Erin explains how to update your wardrobe with must-have pieces while sticking to a budget. Erin can work with clients remotely to help you edit your wardrobe, and get the "pulled together look" they desire. She shares her favorite must-haves and introduces us to Mega Babe. Erin’s enthusiasm is contagious. Listen along and be inspired to upate your look. Email Erin to set up a style session stylethieffashion@gmail.com Follow host Becca Peterson on Instagram @browneyedbec  imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com

Becca chats with Robin Wallis Atkinson, the CEO and Creative Director of NWA Fashion Week, and is so incredibly talented. We chat about the upcoming fall fashion shows September 20 - 22, 2018 in Fayetteville Arkansas; how Robin relaunched NWA Fashion Week after returning to NW Arkansas, and what is currently bringing joy into her life. This is a story you do not want to miss. Find out more about NWA Fashion Week at nwafw.com Follow along with host Becca on Instagram @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.comRobin Wallis Atkinson is a curator and arts organizer from Northwest Arkansas. One of the founding members of Art Amiss Inc., Atkinson has been an active participant in the Northwest Arkansas art community for more than a decade. After working in New Orleans, New York and abroad for several years, Atkinson has moved back to Northwest Arkansas and couldn’t be happier about it. She has worked on international arts exhibitions such a Prospect New Orleans, the ground-breaking contemporary art biennial that opened in 2008, collaborated with museums and galleries across Europe and in Asia, and has taught curatorial curriculum at the early college level in Manhattan. She holds BA in Art History from the University of Arkansas and a Masters of Curatorial Studies from the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College in New York.

Becca chats with Jessie Wagner, the Business Development Director for, Brightwater: a center for the study of food, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Jessie tells her own story of homesteading and working for the National Park Service prior to relocating to Bentonville. She shares about Brightwater,  which is similar to a culinary school, that is teaching people about food. Brightwater is also implementing a food recovery program to help those experiencing food scarcity. It was such a delight to visit with Jessie, we talked about her backyard garden, cooking with her daughter, so listen and enjoy!

Becca chats with you about a fear she discovered relating to being the mother of a child with Asperger's / high functioning autism. This unknown fear from a past experience resurfaced while her 13-year-old son, who is diagnosed with Asperger's, was away at camp.  This is an authentic look into Becca's life as the parent of a high-functioning autistic child. She shares her imperfections, and how she resolved this fear, not allowing it to dominate her life while finding the bright side in this struggle. Follow Becca on Instagram @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com

Becca chats with Hannah Lugibihl who shares about testing positive for the BRCA2 breast cancer gene mutation, undergoing a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction; now making her a BRCA Previvor. Hannah opens up about her recovery process, her love of painting, and her favorite all natural skin care products Naturally So Yaya www.etsy.com/shop/naturallysoyaya Hannah is the blogger at coldcoffeehotmess.com where she writes about "Real Life Talk For Real Life Moms." Follow Hannah on Instagram @coldcoffeehotmess Join in on Becca's shenanigans on Instagram @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com/      

Becca chats with Amber Brown, photographer & artist. Amber shares about her Solo Exhibition of photography on August 10, at the Visual Poets Society in Bentonville, Arkansas. Amber’s exhibit is filled with beautiful photography, but as you take a closer look there are pieces that provide insight into life with depression. Plan to attend this eye opening exhibit.  Take a look at Amber’s work at thevisualpoetssociety.com  facebook.com/Amber-Penelope-Photography instagram.com/amberpenelopephotography   Follow Host, Becca Peterson's adventures on  Instagram: @browneyedbec   imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com/      

Becca chats with Allison Carter, a self-made entrepreneur and creator of confettipartyplans.com  Allison transferred her passion for planning her children's birthday parties into an amazing business doing what she loves.  Allison brings back the joy for party hosts by planning all the details, empowering them to throw the party of their dreams, following her step by step plan.  Throwing parties has always been a stressful thing for Becca, and Alison's party plans make it all seem less intimidating and so enjoyable. Be inspired to bring back the joy in celebrating as you listen. Check out Allison's free download for my listeners: 5 Stress-free Party Secrets by clicking this link confettipartyplans.com/secrets Listen, laugh, and learn to celebrate an imperfectly perfect life.    

Becca chats with Peggy Johns, Chief Innovation Officer for EggLife LLC. Peggy researched and created a low-carb protein-packed food that is delicious.  Listen to Peggy's journey from humble beginnings, becoming a self-made success, and developing her own super-food product.  If you love noodles and flat-breads, Peggy's EggLife creation will soon be sold in a store near you! Listen, learn, laugh and love an imperfectly perfect life. Follow Becca on Instagram @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com

Becca chats with Chastity Stemmons, stylist, & public speaker at chastitystemmons.com Chastity shares about her new book, Fight For Your Fancy, available August 6 on Amazon; her journey to finding true contentment, and inspiring others to style their life and follow their dreams.  Chastity is motivating; prepare to be excited to follow your dreams. Follow Becca on Instagram @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com  

Becca chats with Susan Ramirez, founder, and CEO of Austin Angels; a non-profit providing love, and support to foster children and their foster families.  Susan shares the story behind how Austin Angels came to fruition; her dreams of opening and Austin Angels chapter in every state, and the Vintage Circus Gala, November 10, 2018, benefitting Austin Angels.  Prepare to have our heart blown away by Susan, her passionate spirit, and her organization's dedication to loving and supporting others well.   Listen, learn, laugh, and love an imperfect life.   Follow Becca on Instagram: @browneyedbec   imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com     0 New    

Becca chats with Beth McCord, the Enneagram coach at yourenneagramcoach.com  Beth tells the story of her journey, and how it lead her to become an Enneagram coach. This is a great episode to get to know Beth and spark your interest in the Enneagram. What's your Enneagram number? Listen, learn, and love living an imperfect life.   Follow Becca at: @browneyedbec   imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com  

Becca chats with Mo Elliot, CEO & founder of fayettechill.com an Ozark based outdoor apparel outfitter. Mo began his business nearly 10 years ago during his junior year of college.  BUT the fascinating part of Mo's story is that for 18 months he traveled around the country, successfully running his business and living in a Sprinter Van.  This is Becca & her husband's dream, a Sprinter sojourn. We could all take a cue from Mo and appreciate the natural beauty of this amazing continent we live on. Listen, laugh and learn to love an imperfect life. Follow Becca's shenanigans on: Instagram @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com  

Becca chats with Sam Jerry in her clo'ffice in the brass-ectomy bathroom. They talk about attending the Bentonville Film Festival, the This is my Brave performance, and mental health awareness month. They share their favorite things and laugh a lot. Instagram: @browneyedbec imperfectlyperfectpodcast.com

Becca chats with Blake Guichet about surviving postpartum depression and living a fruitful life with anxiety disorder and depression. Blake gives an authentic look at life with anxiety and depression; and how she is working to end the stigmas associated with mental illness.  Blake co-founded the Hope Together Project, sharing the stories of women who live with mental illness through photography.  We chat about her enneagram number, breastfeeding, and her current Netflix binge favorite. Blake is the host of thegirlnamedblake.com and owner of magnolia-ink.com graphic design.  This is such a powerful episode to break down the stigma of mental illness. Listen, laugh, and learn to love an imperfect life.  

Becca chats with Alexis Necessary about the Enneagram personality assessment tool; and upcoming women's conference with Beth McCord, enneagram coach, which anchorednwa.com is hosting, June 8-9 in Bentonville, AR.  Alexis shares about the longing for connection, creating a space to fill that longing for all women to be in community, and what favorite things are helping her get through life as a working mom.  Hop over to yourenneagramcoach.com to learn more about the Enneagram personality assessment. Listen, laugh, and learn to love an imperfect life.

Becca chats with actor, and comedian Nic Novicki, star of Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, Private Practice; founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Becca met Nic at the Bentonville Film Festival, where Geena Davis has brought the focus of women and inclusion in film; this year adding disability inclusion.  Nic announced the finalist of the disabilityfilmchallenge.org LIVE from Bentonville. Becca and Nic chat about the importance of increasing awareness of disabilities; 1 in 5 people in America are disabled.  Being 20% of the population, it is important for our culture to include people with disabilities in film and media.  Listen, laugh, LEARN to love an imperfect life. 

Becca chats with Amber Brown, the co-producer, and co-director for thisismybrave.org in Northwest Arkansas, a performance including poetry,  music, and comedy performed by those who live with mental illness. Amber shares her own families beautiful story of mental health; and how she has chosen to thrive and be a voice for sharing and talking about mental health. This is such an important topic for our culture to openly talk about. Listen, Laugh, and learn to love an imperfect life.

Becca chats with Janet Myers, her former yoga / pilates teacher and president of kenyareal.org They chat about Becca's midlife crisis 4 years ago, which left her searching for health and wellness through yoga. Janet's fitness community can be found at COREageous on Facebook. Both Janet and Becca have relocated from the area they first met, but both discuss finding joy after moving. Janet shares about kenyareal.org the non-profit she heads up, providing clean water, building improvements and job skills training for a community in Kenya. Listen, laugh (giggle, Janet has a gorgeous giggle) and learn to love an imperfect life.

Becca blabs with fellow Chic Ambassadors Prue Richmond Batty & Sabrina Sandberg about their trip to Los Angelos to attend the Rise Conference hosted by Rachel Hollis and her team at Chic Media & letsrise.co; their JOY winks and JOY robbers; and the favorite thing that is brightening their day... TODAY. Listen, LAUGH, and learn to love an imperfect life.

Becca chats with Kalene Griffith about Bentonville, Arkansas, where Becca lives.  Kalene is the president of https://www.visitbentonville.com Bentonville is hosting the Bentonville Film Festival May 1 - 6, 2018; making it a fantastic place to get away for a vacay.  The festival was founded by Geena Davis, the Thelma of "Thelma & Louise," in 2014. Filmmakers, actors, and directors from across the country will be in Bentonville to share their creations. The BFF's theme is, "If they can see it, they can be it," and focuses on women and diversity in film.  Plan a quick getaway to America's #2 Coolest Small City, Bentonville, Arkansas.  https://efficientgov.com/blog/2017/11/27/30-coolest-small-cities-list/  

Becca chats with Etsy artist turned entrepreneur Stacie Bloomfield, owner of gingiber.com Stacie was an Etsy artist who went viral and now sells her creations to Crate & Barrel Kids (formerly Land of Nod), 300+ other retailers, and at gingiber.com  We chat about Stacie's search for JOY, her recent unintentional kindness campaign, AND what she and Leslie Knopp have in common.Listen, Laugh, and learn to love an imperfect life.

Becca chats with Prue Richmond Batty, owner of the Cool Calm Collection, a housewares and gift company in the United Kingdom.  They chat about moving, their husband's obsession with spin class, and their favorite toast topping.  

Becca chats with parenting coach Sabrina Sandberg about intentional parenting, how applying those skills will have a positive effect on interactions with people of all ages and the importance of self-care. Listen, laugh, and learn to love an imperfectly perfect life.

Becca and her special guest, neighbor Tabitha, catch listeners up on Becca's link to the #autismmom and #eatwelllivewell episodes of the I.P.P. (Imperfectly Perfect Podcast.)  They discuss the Vanmper's fender bender, Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week, and a Harrison Ford sighting. Listen, laugh, and enjoy as we BLAB.

Becca chats with blogger Caitlin Wallace, host of thefruitfulblog.com  all relating back to the hashtag of Becca's messy life #eatwelllivewell Caitlin shares about how she gives recipes a make-over, their admiration for two dynamic female comedians, and the best and healthiest mac and cheese on the planet. Becca and her husband lost over 110 lb. collectively after they decided to eat healthily, and live their best life following their son's high-functioning autism diagnosis.   

Host Becca Peterson chats with someone connected to the hashtag of her messy yet joyful life; hashtag autism mom. Gwen Hilligrass is the owner of Bentonville Baking Company in Bentonville, Arkansas.  Becca and Gwen chat about being moms of children with high-functioning autism, the best sugar cookies on the planet, Gwen's perspective on uniquely gifted children, and squeezing joy out of a life unimagined. #autismmom #imperfectlyperfect 

Imperfect podcast host Becca Peterson introduces you to her messy, imperfect life. Sharing how she looks for joy in the mess, and embraces where she is perfectly meant to be.