Pretty Please: A Beauty Guide for the Inside

Hearing from your intuition doesn't have to be mysterious and elusive. It can be as easy as quieting down and listening for the answers you need inside. During my Inner Voice Facilitator Training, I got to have this session with my trainer and it BLEW MY MIND. I laughed, I cried, and I opened up to Spirit in a way I didn't know was possible. If you've ever wondered what it could be like to sit and have a conversation with your soul... this is for YOU!

Krista is dismantling the beauty industry. She’s a stylist who asks where your beauty beliefs come from. She urges you to explore what you want and not settle for what you’re told you should want. She is fed up with shame-based beauty marketing which profits by convincing us that we are broken and need fixing. She is raising her daughters to know they are born worthy of love regardless of what they look like. We have a lot to learn from her + this conversation is a fabulous start. In this episode: Where do your beauty beliefs come from? Haircuts are a shedding of skin The dark underbelly of the beauty industry Beauty marketing rooted in shame and oppression Changing who you are to be accepted Embracing your natural self Rocking a naked face You are affected by how other women talk about their bodies Your beauty plan should work for your whole lifestyle How to use inspiration photos Beauty practices changing with the seasons Overcoming cystic acne What do you actually want vs What you are told you should want Baggage around the word “pretty” Beauty in belonging Living your values   References: ‘Show Yourself’ from the Frozen 2 Soundtrack @weareimaginarium Deepak Chopra The Body by Bill Bryson Jayne at Edo Salon Bri at The Wax Suite Brene Brown Hillary McBride The Liturgists Podcast ‘The Artists’ Way’ by Julia Cameron “Ask Hillary McBride” Series on the Ask Science Mike Podcast On Being Podcast ‘Beauty’ and ‘To Bless the Space Between Us’ by John O’Donohue ‘When God Made Light’ by Matthew Paul Turner ‘Here We Are’ by Oliver Jeffers @carolinepritchardwrites   Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG @taylornick // taylornick.com Krista // IG @kristamalia   Special thanks to Vance Fite and Matt Kass for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!  

If you’ve missed coffee with friends, this is for you. Ashley Trabue + I met months ago, right before everything closed. We finally brought our mugs to chat on zoom, and it was so fun we wanted to share it with you. If you haven’t seen her gorgeous IG, stop what you’re doing and go NOW! Her paintings celebrate the glorious diversity of female figures. We chat about Disney princesses, unlearning beliefs, and dip into the enneagram and energy medicine. The best get-to-know-you convo. Grab your latte + hit play. In this episode: Synchronicities Embodied Art Healing from an eating disorder The images we consume teach our brains what’s “normal” Taylor’s summary of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Jungian Archetypes How society treats womxn The patriarchy wounds everyone What authentic love for self and others looks like How the brain understands love and relationships How the enneagram has helped us Joy + foreboding joy Womxn spelling What to do in Paris Tritype Enneagram Theory Energy Medicine + Bilateral Stimulation The unseen world of energy around us Podcasting 101   References: Dr. Teri Murphy, @drterimurphy Kristin Sweeting’s Mastermind, @kristinsweeting Outsmarting the Tennessee Squirrel The Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Daring Greatly by Brene Brown The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Vintage shopping in Paris with @annabelle_atshabo Richard Rohr’s Enneagram videos on YouTube Beth McCord, @yourenneagramcoach OSHO Collective Salon + Wellness Spa Christa Black Gifford Women’s Circle, @christablackgifford Donna Eden Energy Medicine, Daily Energy Routine Pat Flynn   Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG @taylornick // taylornick.com Ashley // IG @ashleytrabue Special thanks to Vance Fite and Matt Kass for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Here, I share the most important thing I've learned about beauty: the ultimate beauty secret. My heart of hearts, the fire in my bones, what everything has led me to, and what guides every step I take. This episode is spontaneous, improvisational, and only twenty minutes long. Thanks for joining me for this conversation

Erin is a dancer, massage therapist, and embodiment coach. She loves the human body from her very core. Here, she presents a revolutionary way of understanding our connection with ourselves + everyone around us. If you have asked, “How do we heal from something like this? How do we come back together, more resilient than ever?” this conversation is for you. Erin’s wisdom shifts how we understand our roles in the fabric of humanity + ignites our beauty by urging us to surrender to the dance of life. Please rate + review the show! “In all of our modern conveniences, we have forgotten how to communicate with our bodies and listen to the wisdom they have to give us.” “When we foster our relationships with ourselves, it sets us up to best honor our relationship with our families, friends, community, planet + beyond.” “Our current pattern of ‘the individual over the group’, self-reliance at the expense of others, hoarding resources out of fear, is actually hurting us in the long term.” “Beauty is getting to share the gift we have to offer with other people who are willing to receive it.” In this episode: What the heck is fascia? Chinese medicine + energetic meridians in the body Somatics Trusting the inner felt sense of the body, the body’s wisdom Why our heart and gut give us messages A dancer with an injury, reshaping one’s identity Body image + being a professional ballerina Reconciling rejected parts of ourselves back to the whole We all play our role in the body of humanity Making meaning from movement Everything is about relationships Beauty = personal empowerment + generosity + sense of humor The dance we all get to be a part of Contending with deep pain and being more in love with oneself on the other side References: Anatomy Trains by Tom Myers Ida Rolf, Rolfing Structural Integration Thomas Hanna, Somatics Activism Theology Project Rudolf Laban, Father of Expressionist Dance Irmgard Bartenieff, Dance/Movement Therapy Janice Meaden, Kinetic Dance and Integrated Movement Studies New Dialect, Nashville based contemporary dance company that offers classes to the public The Lively Show Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Body-Mind Centering William Forsythe, Choreographer who combines ballet and visual arts Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG @taylornick // taylornick.com Erin // IG @erin_c_law Special thanks to Vance Fite and Matt Kass for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

We’re back, you guys. We’re here. We’re doing it. I’M SO EXCITED! I have been counting down the days to be in this space with you again. A lot has happened over the last year and a half since we spoke, and it’s time to share. I’ve done a deep dive into my own inner beauty studies, hashing out theories and recognizing patterns, and now I’m back! I don’t have all the answers, but I’ve witnessed that beauty’s magic exists in all the swirling mystery and I’m learning to be more comfortable with that.  In this first episode of Season 3, my husband sits down with me to answer my prodding questions about his own beauty theories. He’s an ennea5, meaning he’s always observing and learning, but rarely opens up to let us in on his brilliance. I’m so honored we get to have this conversation. We touch on the struggle of growing up with a sensitive heart in the shadow of toxic masculinity, being the only boy in a military house, and what that does to a young man’s identity. We talk about practices that help us feel more beautiful, like discovering his recent love of cooking, and the magic that happens when our focus shifts from ourselves onto caring for someone else. I can’t wait for you to hear this. Please rate + review the show! In this episode: Beauty is not always symmetrical Expectations of being a guy growing up Being the man of the house Toxic masculinity Cooking as a mediation Past, present and future self Freedom of expression with our kids   References: Richard Seymour’s Ted Talk: How Beauty Feels The Sound of Music Big Fish The Four Sacred Secrets, by Preethaji and Krishnaji Saves the Day’s song, “Handsome Boy” Comedy Sex God, by Pete Holmes Let’s Hang: Taylor / IG @taylornick / taylornick.com Chris / IG @chrisjohnnick Special thanks to Vance Fite and Matt Kass for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

I met Annabelle this week when my husband and I visited Paris for our 10 year anniversary! She is a personal shopper, specializing in vintage, in the ever-lovely Montmartre neighborhood. We sat down to chat about what makes French fashion so iconic, how we can channel our Je Ne Sais Quoi, and why it’s so important to try new things to learn about ourselves. This one is so fun and I can’t wait for you to hear it! Allons-y!   Remember to rate + review the show!   >   “Je ne sais Quoi is something you can’t describe that makes you sparkle - that makes you magic.”   In this episode: What makes Montmartre special How your body tells a story Why it’s important to learn what you don’t like What defines French style? Take care of you and don’t pretend to be someone else The magic of red lipstick Je Ne Sais Quoi You feel beautiful when you feel loved “My body is not perfect, but I love it.” Plastic Surgery Why getting dressed up or wearing PJ’s are both great options Everyday you should learn something new about yourself Only buy what you’re in love with   Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG @taylornick // taylornick.com Annabelle // IG @annagramatshabo La Vie En Rose played on a winding music box I got from a toy store in Paris. Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

In this episode, we chat with TODAY in Nashville’s Kelly Sutton! After 17 years of interviewing the who’s who of country music, she shares why she believes people like Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks stand out from the crowd. We talk about how all creatives sometimes struggle with inadequacy, the power of an alter-ego, and how the most beautiful people shift the focus to those around them. So many golden nuggets here and I can’t wait to share!   Remember to rate + review the show!   “The most beautiful people shine the light on those around them. Radiance cannot flow out of a person that thinks only of themself.”   In this episode:   CMA Award Red Carpet Atmosphere What makes Dolly so lovely? Reflecting energy Authenticity Making other people feel important Glam Costumes + Alter-Egos Feeling inadequate The beautiful feeling of caring for someone else Feeling truly seen Pretty is as pretty does References: My Week With Marilyn Johnathan Kayne Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG @taylornick // taylornick.com Kelly // IG @thekellysutton Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

KK Lagan is a Certified Meditation Teacher, and one of my close friends and personal spiritual guides. Today we discuss meditation, how it affects our minds, our bodies, our relationships and all of our experiences. We dive into topics that have been incredibly influential for my personal path of inner peace, and I am filled with love at the thought of getting to share this special conversation with you all.   Get tickets to KK’s Beginners Meditation event in Nashville, Oct 21   Remember to rate + review the show!   In this episode: Prayer without ceasing Aligning yourself before going out into the world Having a safe, quiet place Tuning in with the mysteries around us The music is in the space between the notes Universal Consciousness Tao Te Ching Meditation Myths Your physical body is an outward expression of how you think How meditation affects the brain Increasing your happiness Why the singing bowls? Auras How does it affect self-image? Empathy for others   Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG @taylornick // taylornick.com KK // IG @kklagan   Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Do you get overwhelmed by the perfect images online? Let me introduce you to one of my best friends, Justin McIntosh. Reba’s VP of Creative + Marketing, he gives us the inside scoop of what goes into celebrity images. We talk about retouching, the professionals it takes to create an image, and the apps that are available so the average Jane can make her IG look like a celeb feed. He reminds us that there is an actually human behind each photo and that we never know the full story.   Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Creating celebrity looks Everything you see if retouched How retouching can be done well When you take the lines away, you take away the emotion Would I say this comment if the person what standing in front of me? You can be authentic and real and still play dress up Professional stylists and retouchers are expensive Crafting lovely images is an art You’re never seeing the full picture online Feminine vs Masculine beauty A lifetime of insecurity Pour your heart into what you love Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG @taylornick // taylornick.com Justin // IG @jtmc1224 + @becominghusbands Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!  

From growing up a wealthy ballerina to living in a van without a shower, Mary shares the wisdom she’s learned from both sides of the coin. She is transparent about body image issues and how she freed herself from physical limitations. Through distilling her life to the essentials, she discovered where she finds her worth, how she can authentically  express herself, and created a community that reminds her why she’s beautiful. Remember to rate + review the show!  In this episode: Growing up in an affluent community The Importance of looking put together Being groomed to find a husband Ballerina life The edge of eating disorders + dysmorphia Where we find our worth Leaving it all to live in a van Distilling life to the essentials Clothing as utility vs expression Expressing ourselves in other ways Letting go of physical limits to gain power + strength Eliminating things we hide behind Appreciating yourself for what’s left at the heart Community of authenticity People who celebrate us Don’t let other people define who you are   References: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson   Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG - @taylornick // taylornick.com Mary // IG - @marycjamison Bedrock RRG // IG - @rrgproject // bedrockrrg.com   Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

From the minute I met Dr. Teri Murphy, I knew she was going to be very special to me. She has a warm, inviting energy that is full of love and absent of any judgement. Rocket Scientist and Professor of Graduate Counseling: today we talk about SEX! How self-image is entwined with how we feel about ourselves in the bedroom. We open up about purity culture aftermath and how to not feel self-conscious during sex. Above all, Teri’s sweet wisdom is a healing salve to victims of sexual trauma. Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Everything is connected Rocket Science Sexual Trauma Victim Blaming + Rape Myths Purity Culture Aftermath My wedding night Our bodies want to have sex How to talk about it with kids + other adults How to not be self-conscious during sex What real life sex looks like Where are men coming from? Who I am is more than my physicality and my sexuality References: The Lord of the Rings Doctor Who The Heart + The Bottle by Oliver Jeffers The Notebook Marilyn Monroe Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG - @taylornick // taylornick.com Teri // IG - @drterimurphy Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Lawrie has been a mentor of mine for the last five years. She is an esteemed Aveda Makeup Purefessional, leads teams for major international fashion weeks, and teaches Aveda signature techniques around the country. In this episode, we chat about what makes makeup successful, how to create a look that showcases you, and what makes her feel most beautiful at home. She also shares timeless wisdom from the ultimate statement makers, the drag queens who raised her. Check it out! Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Aveda Purefessionals “Character Driven” makeup, not covering up People are more beautiful because of what they’ve gone through Your energy introduces you before you do Helping people design how they present themselves Transitioning from being “pretty” to being Lawrie How to do makeup that represents who you are Where to start when designing your look Weekly washing beauty hack Beauty lessons from Drag Queens Embracing what makes you different Learning to push the boundaries of the comfort zone Making your style “A Moment” Beauty is an experience The hyper-feminine stereotype Using “pretty” to your advantage People look better when they’re relaxed Let’s Hang: Taylor // IG - @taylornick // taylornick.com Lawrie Wallace // IG - @lawriepaintsfaces Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Beauty is not something we recognize in our brains; it’s something we recognize in our bodies. We have an internal sensor that lets us know when we’re in the presence of someone beautiful. In this episode, I talk about how we can learn to recognize it, and turn that light on inside so that others can see it in us as well. I’ll offer a plan to help you transform into the best version of yourself. Let’s go! Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: How we recognize the feeling of beauty What gets in the way of feeling beautiful The Gorgeous Frankenstein Monster of our minds How to use critical thinking when we are exposed to images The plan for success Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Need Hair + Makeup help?Make an appointment! William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

In this totally impromptu episode, I share a view ideas that have been resonating with me since we finished Season 1. These 5 points seem to come up again and again, and have been game-changing mindset shifts allowing me to feel beautiful more of the time. I also indulge by sharing some of the topics we're going to explore in Season 2: coming Aug. 6! I've missed you + I can't wait to hang out again soon! Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Recognize what beauty feels like Own who you are Don't dwell on what you don't like Appreciate Variety Give grace to others Let’s Hang: Taylor // @taylornick // taylornick.com Need Hair + Makeup help? William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

SEASON 1 FINALE! Today we discuss the Enneagram as a tool to tap into what's going on inside + express the beauty in being the most authentic version of ourselves. We chat with Anna Skates, 9, children's author from 1.2, Melissa Greene, 8, Pastor + co-founder w/ Anna of Imaginarium from 1.11, and Teri Murphy, 3, PhD + therapist who teaches healthy sexuality. These brilliant women lead us down the most beautiful rabbit trails of self-acceptance + belonging, cracking me up the whole time!  My Thank You Gift to you: Pretty Please Mix-Tape! Playlist on Spotify Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Exposure to ourselves Clarity of our patterns Our greatest strength is our greatest weakness Being admired is not the same as being loved The true self is what people actually want to be around How we instill what true beauty is in our kids The disconnect between health + beauty Beauty is holistic Complimenting people based on more than what they look like You have to really know someone to recognize them on a deeper level Why are we styling ourselves a particular way? Identifying our internal motivation Enneagram's Healing Attitudes The Pretty Industry References: 1.2 // How Dinosaurs Help Express Your Truest Self 1.11 // Inherent Worth The Liturgists Podcast - The Enneagram (Episode 37) The Road Back to You Suzanne Stabile - Life in the Trinity Events Chris D'Elia - Drunk Girls Imaginarium // @imaginariumcommunity // imaginarium.life The Liturgists Podcast - Body Image Chris Hardwick Schitt's Creek Let’s Hang: Taylor // @taylornick // taylornick.com Anna Skates // @anna_skates Melissa Greene // @melissagreene Teri Murphy // @drterimurphy Need Hair + Makeup help? William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

I have admired Melissa Greene for years as a wise, fiery, strong women whose radiance you feel as soon as she walks in the building. She’s an award-winning recording artist + pastor, fueled by her love of beauty, truth + goodness in the world and her belief in the inherent worth of all who inhabit it. In this episode, we talk about being beauty personified, why she brings concerts into prisons, and that beauty is not about looking perfect but expressing the deepest truth about ourselves. Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Bringing art, beauty & life to maximum security prisons Retributive vs Restorative Justice The inherent worth of humanity Beauty is anything that calls out the deepest truth about the world and ourselves The energy we put into the world draw people to us Becoming aware of our connection with life around us Exploring beliefs that differ from our own Speaking affirmations over ourselves Removing the imperfections from our images erases the life Intentionally filling our lives with things that light us up Little choices lead to big changes over time Your worth is not determined by others’ opinions of you Becoming beauty personified in how we live References: Timothy’s Gift Sleeping at Last This Is Me from The Greatest Showman 101010 by Sleeping at Last Imaginarium CommunityRichard Rohr Let’s Hang: Taylor // @taylornick // taylornick.com Melissa // @melissagreene // facebook Imaginarium // @imaginariumcommunity // imaginarium.life Need Hair + Makeup help? William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

My friend Megan McCormick is a retired captain of the Nashville Rollergirls. During her 8 years on the team, she learned to recognize beauty in strength, assertiveness, and the confidence that comes from playing your part in a bigger story. She also shares how her recent meditation practice has helped her cultivate empathy and a culture of kindness. Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: What is Roller Derby? A game for all types of women Beauty looks different on everyone Beauty is not a finite resource, We’re not going to run out Exercise gives us a natural glow Pretty vs Beautiful vs Confident Bigger apart of something bigger than you No one thinks about you as much as you do Meditation Empathy + Kindness References: Nashville Rollergirls Rollergirls, TV Show Ask Science Mike, podcast The Liturgists, podcast, meditation episode Bonus // Meditation Apps: Calm Headspace Insight Timer Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Need Hair + Makeup help? William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Jessica Weckherlin Boyk is a rad hairstylist from William Edge Salon in Arlington, TX, born with a port-wine stain birthmark on the right half of her face. Overcoming bullying, figuring out there is more to who you are than what you look like, and deciding what kind of role model she wants to be have given her an interesting perspective on true beauty. I especially love when she shares her advice for young girls growing up looking different than those around them. Some adult language. Enjoy! Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Being born with a port-wine stain birthmark Growing up with a “genetic mutation” and bullying Who you are vs what you look like What is the currency that you will offer society How becoming a role model changes how you care for yourself Being a Badass The power of self-care Overcoming physical abnormalities It’s okay to look different It’s exhausting trying to be like everyone else Learning to be vulnerable What’s important is how you make others feel References: Yes Please by Amy Poehler You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero CoverGirl’s first model with Vitiligo Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within Event Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Jessica // insta - @jessicaatwilliamedge Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 OR William Edge Salon in Arlington, TX 817-419-1004 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!  

Vanderbilt University is considered the Harvard of the South, with alumni members of Congress and Nobel Prize laureates. My friend, Sydney Waitz, shares her story of how attending such a school, and participating in Greek life, affected her self image, ultimately teaching her how to better care for herself and others. We talk about beauty in strength, being open about struggles, and finding creative outlets to bring good into the world. Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Vanderbilt University + Greek Life Mental Health support for students None of us have it all together How the Rush process affects self image Looking composed all the time Being honest about the internal struggle Having a community that celebrates you Getting involved in something Mutual caring in relationships brings out each others beauty Why you shouldn’t say “I’m sorry” Spoken word poetry Finding things that make your heart happy I started spending my energy trying to put good things out there in the world instead of trying to keep the bad things [bottled up] inside. - Sydney Waitz References: LEAPS - Liaisons Educating + Advocating for Psychological Support Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Brené Brown on Empathy Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

YOU GUYS. I don’t know how to put into words how much today’s episode means to me. Vanessa Oakley is a licensed professional counselor, mental health service provider and one of my dearest friends in town. We sat down to talk about beauty’s role in healing from trauma and suffering, self-acceptance, and the metamorphosis of becoming who you already are. While the subject matter can be heavy, in her true nature, Vanessa had me laughing the whole time! I can’t wait for you to hear this. Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Adventure Therapy and our bodies holding stories Trauma is unique to each person How we deal with our personal suffering Beauty as an anchor of hope A regular awareness practice of beauty Metamorphosis: becoming something you already are Our true self can be buried by our experiences Comfort in one’s own skin Everyone is recovering from something What beauty feels like Asking: Does this make me feel more or less like myself? Overthinking things drains your energy The gift of silence We have to be comfortable with ourself before we can invite other people in How to help people who are in the healing process Allowing people to have their own stories "True beauty feels like the first day of sun after the coldest winter." - Vanessa Oakley References: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Nada Taha has quite the reputation around Nashville: Creative Director / Owner of Blind Copy Creative, previous on air personality for the Bobby Bones Show, & 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. Those lucky enough to call her friend mostly just think about her love of cats + pizza. We got to chat about when your story becomes your style, becoming who you surround yourself with, & challenging the status quo. She also shared great insight on filling your life with the things that light you up. Enjoy! Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: How your story turns into your personal style Looking appropriate for your work environment Taking effort with your self-image says you care You are who you surround yourself with Hair + makeup just accentuates who you are inside Having a strong skin care routine Looking Hot vs. Feeling Beautiful Filling your life with empowering, inspiring women Freedom in the authenticity of close relationships Filling up on beautiful things Activities that force you to grow Introversion / Extroversion: Allowing yourself to recharge Challenging the status quo Removing toxicity from our lives   “If you surround yourself with beautiful, smart women, you’re going to feel beautiful and smart.” - @nadameansnothin “Clothes and makeup are just fabric and pigment until the wearer brings them to life.” - @taylornick   References: Blind Copy Creative on ForbesTaylor's PinterestFree People, clothing brand   Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.comNada // insta - @nadameansnothin   Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment:William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

I work at a fantastic Aveda salon in the heart of Nashville, William Edge. Our liaison with the mother brand is Patti Bankston, Territory Manager and Aveda guru. Having been in the beauty industry for 17 years, she has a rich perspective on what contributes to true beauty. We sat down to chat about empowering people to take greater care of themselves, and cultivating a space for self-love and authentic connection. Please, join us! Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Aveda back in the day Bringing wellness to a community as a social activity Self care starts with great education 90’s Supermodels Authentic connections in the salon Caring for people’s internal wellbeing as well as what they look like on the outside We’re all in this together Little lifestyle choices that lead to beauty and balance Empowering people to take better care of themselves Beauty as an action and a temperament Cultivating space for self-love References: Cindy Crawford Linda Evangelista Naomi Campbell Twiggy Lauren Hutton Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Sarah Darling is a Top 40 Country Artist, owns a French macaron patisserie, & has an ethereal, feminine presence that has intrigued me since we met. We talk about what “star quality” means, how French beauty is different, & if we have evolved to be attracted to certain traits to survive? She shares about being true to yourself amidst all the voices telling you what to do & reprogramming our minds about wrinkles & plastic surgery. This episode is PACKED with gold & I’m so glad you’re joining us! Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Becoming a Nashville Country Artist Parisienne Beauty Style that showcases the wearer instead of the trend Finding clothes that make you feel beautiful Healthy vs. Unhealthy personal beauty standards The journey of constantly evolving Evolution + survival shaping beauty ideas "Star Quality" Staying true to yourself The love of cooking Being over-critical of ourselves Reprogramming how we feel about wrinkles The motivation behind plastic surgery Makeup: expressing yourself or masking yourself Finding what makes you feel beautiful The importance of rituals Switching on our inner light Making time for gratitude References: Brenna Perkins’ Episode: 1.1 // Pageants + Pizza Sticks Bobby Hamrick, Nashville Songwriter Sarah’s song, Montmartre And Other Stories, clothing brand TED Radio Hour: What is Beauty? Survival of the Prettiest by Nancy Etcoff Kacey Musgraves Margo Price Sweet Darling Pâtisserie, Sarah’s Nashville bakery French Holiday Playlist on Spotify For Love and Lemons, clothing brand Coldplay Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Sarah // insta - @officialsarahdarling // sarahdarling.com Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

Have you met Elisabeth Donaldson yet? Professional thrifter, vintage stylist, actress, and model. She shares how owning your uniqueness is what makes it appealing to others, why she refuses to engage in putting herself down, and how, NEWS FLASH: nobody looks perfect. Words cannot express how much you come alive in her presence. Her confidence and authenticity gives you permission to be your truest self, and I can’t wait for you to experience it. If you took a tornado and threw in glitter, feathers, one of those longgg multi colored clown scarves, 60’s polyester, and blue eyes that see to the center of your soul, you might have some semblance of what to expect.   Remember to rate + review the show!   In this episode:   The 21 year trend cycle Refusing to engage in putting ourselves and other women down Owning your uniqueness How spirituality changes how you view your body Beauty is not the end game Self-obsession imprisons you in your own body and robs you experiencing the world The connection between hair color and personality types You don’t have to be beautiful to be funny Nobody looks perfect Caring for ourselves the way we care for our prized possessions The more we know ourselves, the more we can start accepting ourselves   “Style is an opportunity to bring a little art with you wherever you go. Your body is like a little museum. It’s an invitation to bring beauty into any environment.” - @elisabeth.donaldson #prettypleaseshow   References:   Zenon: Girl of the 21st CenturyBrave New World by Aldous Huxley30 RockIris ApfelAdvanced Style   Let’s Hang:   Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.comElisabeth // insta - @elisabeth.donaldson // 365 Days of Thrift   Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment:William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

This is Anna Skates, ya’ll. Lady pastor, author, illustrator, activist, and vocalist. Occasionally all at the same time. Remember when Mr. Darcy said he had a hard time finding a truly accomplished woman? Well, here she is. We got to chat about using fashion to express your true self, what kids teach us about beauty, and why self-consciousness is actually an important part of the journey. AND. SO. MUCH. MORE. Buckle up, friend. You’re in for a treat.   Don’t forget to rate + review the show!   In this episode: The power of color Expressing your true self through fashion Love of thrifting Being a female religious leader Downplaying beauty to be “professional” What kids teach us about beauty How to teach kids about self-love Prettiness vs. Beauty Beauty points to something bigger than us How creating art is like discovering your own beauty Why self-consciousness is part of the journey Hair + makeup as a means of expressing what’s going on inside How do you want to exist in the world? What does beauty feel like? How do we talk about beauty to adolescent girls in our lives?   References: The Liturgists Podcast - Ep. 37, The Enneagram Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves by Emily Henderson   Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // taylornick.com Anna // insta - @anna_skates   Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767   Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Brenna Mader Perkins. As Miss Tennessee 2013, host of shows on CMT & MTV, an actress, model, and makeup artist, the world of beauty surrounds Brenna 24/7. We got to chat about what she learned during her career as a pageant queen, whether personal style comes from nurture or nature, and the trap of comparing ourselves to other women. This lady is a gem and I can’t wait for you to hear her stories and insight. Enjoy!   In this episode: The process of becoming a “beauty queen” Why we start wearing makeup Does personal style come from nurture or nature? How faith shapes how we define beauty Comparing ourselves to other women we know or online Good days & Bad days - Giving ourselves grace How beauty is different around the world Accepting compliments What we tell ourselves becomes our self image   References: Emily Henderson Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge So Long, Insecurity by Beth Moore Bossy Pants by Tina Fey Yes Please By Amy Poehler Psycho Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz The End of Average by Todd Rose     Let’s Hang: Taylor // insta - @taylornick // prettypleaseshow.com Brenna // insta - @brennamperkins // wanderlustandglitterdust.com   Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767   Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

I want to introduce myself and tell you why I started exploring true, inner beauty in the first place. Being a hair and makeup artist for almost 10 years, I’ve discovered that the most beautiful people have something that transcends how I style them. They have a glow about them that draws others in. I want to start the conversation to figure out what that is and how we can get more of it on our lives. Please, join me!   Remember to rate + review in iTunes!    In this episode: How I got where I am today Beauty vs. Acceptance Am I worthy of the space I take up? Gratitude & Vulnerability Where does inner light come from? Appreciating Uniqueness We are just getting started   References: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller Woman (Oh Mama), song by Joy Williams   Let’s Hang: Instagram - @taylornick Website - www.taylornick.com   Need Hair + Makeup help? Make an appointment: William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767   Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Matt Kass and Vance Fite, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!