Twirl Talk Podcast

SURPRISE! We've got a bonus episode for you all that is a follow up to a previous episode with Jess Connolly. We were on a podcast panel with other amazing podcasters talking all about Jess's new book, Breaking Free From Body Shame. I cherry-picked Q&As that best served our listeners - everything from singleness to marriage to motherhood to weight-loss mentality to defining true beauty. I loved hearing from everyone and hope this follow-up conversation blesses you! Grateful for another opportunity to shed light on the fact freedom from body shame is real and yours for the taking. Enjoy, friends! We love you. Follow Jess Connolly: IG: @jessaconnolly + @breakingfreefrombodyshame www.jessconnolly.com + www.breakingfreefrombodyshame.com _____________ Check out the other podcasters from the panel to hear more conversations surrounding Breaking Free From Body Shame: Amber Cullum at the Grace Enough Podcast Samantha Freestone at the SomeAnswers Podcast Rachael Gilbert at the Real Talk with Rachael Podcast Melissa Johnson at the Impossible Beauty Podcast The Pastors Wives Tell All Podcast Ashley Gronewald from the At Home with Ashley G Podcast Erin Todd at the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women Podcast Jeanette Tapley at the It's Time for Coffee Podcast Michaela Belle at the A Table for Two Podcast Amanda Cooper at the Grit for Glory Podcast Victoria Whiteford at The Saturday Mornings Podcast Callie Holland at the No One Told Me Podcast Rachael Adams at The Love Offering Podcast Nichole Faye Golden at the Scar Stories Podcast Elizabeth Foil at the Faith for Every Girl Podcast

It's time for our June Review (how are we half way through 2021 already?!) AND it's our Season 3 FINALE! Each month we'll be asking & answering three simple questions: 1. What brought you joy? 2. What helped you feel confident? 3. What are you learning? Listen in for what answers came about from June! We're taking a little Summer break but are so grateful for such a fun season. We love you all & pray we can help stir up hope and confidence in whatever season of life you find yourself. Xo!

Jess Connolly, author of Breaking Free From Body Shame, is our guest today and we are talking all about what it looks like to truly break free from shame and to see our bodies as good. Jess shares stories of her own struggles so that we might better know the abundance and freedom that awaits us on the other side of healing from body shame. This a powerful episode that we hope encourages you deeply! Instagram: @jessaconnolly + @breakingfreefrombodyshame + @goandtellgals // www.jessconnolly.com + www.breakingfreefrombodyshame.com // Buy her book on Amazon!

The job search is booming right now with graduations and post-covid life changes so why not do everything you can to put your best foot forward when it comes to job interviews?! Having confidence in your interview process can truly change the game. In this episode, Nancy Boatman of Nancy Boatman Etiquette shares amazing advice & encouragement for interviewing with confidence. Enjoy! Mention Twirl Talk Podcast for 20% off Nancy's services at www.nancyboatmanetiquette.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancyboatmanetiquette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyboatmanetiquette/ 

Each month we'll be asking & answering three simple questions: 1. What brought you joy? 2. What helped you feel confident? 3. What are you learning? Listen in for what answers came about from May! We highlight what we've been doing to keep our mental health in check along with other highlights from the month! Hope it's encouraging to you. Xo! SPONSOR: Join Business Made Simple University & let us help you move forward with confidence and clarity in your business. Sign up today & let's get started: https://www.businessmadesimple.com?ref=lizcox 

Friendship can be challenging as adults, especially when we find ourselves in different seasons than our closest friends. How do we still cheer on, love, and celebrate our people when we may not understand their new season or we long for that to be our own? Liz's real-life BFF, Cassie Dilly,  sits down to chat about just that. Where to find Cassie: Podcast "Celebrate Confidently" // Instagram @cassiedilly // Website www.cassiedilly.com

Today's episode is a great one! We've got fashion blogger & professional stylist, Candace M. Read, sharing all her insights and encouragement about how to confidently style yourself and the power your wardrobe holds when it comes to sharing your story. Such a fun and helpful conversation! Check Candace out on Instagram @candacemread or on her website www.candacemread.com :) Brands & Sites she mentioned in the episode: AGOLDE + Anine Bing + ShopBop + Intermix + Golden Goose + Veja Reach out to get purchase a Twirl Gift Card: liz@twirllexington.com

Each month we'll be asking & answering three simple questions: 1. What brought you joy? 2. What helped you feel confident? 3. What are you learning? Listen in for what answers came about from April! From cherishing friendships to feeling confident because of new make up - we cover a lot! Hope it's encouraging to you. Xo! SPONSOR: Join Business Made Simple University & let us help you move forward with confidence and clarity in your business. Sign up today & let's get started: https://www.businessmadesimple.com?ref=lizcox 

Kristin Winchester is back for round 2 and dare we say it's even better than round 1?! We talk all about what it's meant for her to lean in, do the "thing", and live out her mantra of "your lane. your rules." From the need for community to Taylor Swift - we cover it all and it is SO. GOOD. Enjoy! Check out Kristin at www.kristinwinchester.com or on Instagram @kristinwinchester :)

In today's episode we're talking all about creating a life of meaning based on our Hero On A Mission Workshop created by Business Made Simple. We share what creating this kind of life has looked like for ourselves and how it's impacted the lives of others as well.  SPONSOR: Join Business Made Simple University & let us help you move forward with confidence and clarity in your business. Sign up today & let's get started: https://www.businessmadesimple.com?ref=lizcox

Each month we'll be asking & answering three simple questions: 1. What brought you joy? 2. What helped you feel confident? 3. What are you learning? Listen in for what answers came about from March! SPONSOR: Join Business Made Simple University & let us help you move forward with confidence and clarity in your business. Sign up today & let's get started: https://www.businessmadesimple.com?ref=lizcox

Knowing your "why" behind anything that you do changes everything. Today we're sitting down with our store manager, Taylor Clark, and sharing all about our "why" for our business and the tremendous impacts it's had on us and our customers. Happy tears are shed & the heart strings are pulled. You've been warned. ;) Enjoy! SPONSOR: Join Business Made Simple University & let us help you move forward with confidence and clarity in your business. Sign up today & let's get started: https://www.businessmadesimple.com?ref=lizcox

Sooo... we may be a bit of serial entrepreneurs but this latest venture is our absolute favorite! We launched our small business coaching & consulting business, Refined Retail Consulting, back in February 2019 but haven't shared too much about the why behind it all. We're spilling all the what, why, and how of it all in today's episode!  SPONSOR: Join Business Made Simple University & let us help you move forward with confidence and clarity in your business. Sign up today & let's get started: https://www.businessmadesimple.com?ref=lizcox

2020 was a whirlwind for everyone to say the least! We're sharing all of our highs, lows, and lessons learned from the craziest year of our lives. We also share what our hopes for 2021 are and how the year has started out so far. We hope this serves as an encouragement and comfort to all who listen. We love you guys!

Today is our grand finale episode of season two & we couldn't think of better way to close it out than a conversation all about joy with our dear friend, Dawn Barton! Little did we know that a pandemic would be going on & this conversation would be all the more needed than ever before. Dawn is the author of "Laughing Through the Ugly Cry", a speaker, and a self-proclaimed joyologist! Dawn has walked through many hardships in her life - cancer, rape, loss of a child, loss of a sister, and more - but knows joy so beautifully because of it all. This conversation is fun, profound, and timely. We hope you enjoy! Xo

Today's guest is a true gem! Nancy Ray is the owner of Nancy Ray Photography, podcast host of Work & Play with Nancy Ray, a speaker, the wife to Will, momma to three, and a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. We talk about everything from "why film photography? Is the hype real?" to why she closed the doors to her 12-year business to loneliness among women and why quality in community matters. Nancy is so wise, so kind, and so generous with her life and her words. This episode is a real treat and I hope you enjoy! XO

Today's guest is Rachel Apple, our dear friend & the owner of The Bride Room in Nashville, Tennessee. Rachel has been in bridal for going on ten years and was a stylist long before she was a bride herself. In today's episode Rach is sharing all kinds of insights and encouragement for women walking through wedding planning and how to embrace it well. From lessons she learned from her own journey to bits of advice she loves sharing with brides that walk through the doors of her boutique. We adore Rach so much and you will too! Enjoy!! Xo

She's BACK for season two and so much life has happened to our sweet friend, Hayley Paige, since she was last on the podcast! We're so excited to have her back on to chat all about HER engagement & love story with Conrad, how their story has refreshed her heart in so many ways, as well as all the other amazing projects she's got going on her neck of the woods. She is living proof that everyone is worthy of a happily ever after! We hope this episode feels like a big hug!!

We have a surprise, bonus episode for you all! We kicked off our 2020 Twirl Bookclub on January 30th with going live on Instagram and we loved our conversation so much that we plucked the audio to make it into an episode on the podcast. Yay!! We know a lot of people wanted to join but weren't able to so now you can listen in and hopefully be encouraged wherever life has you today. Enjoy! XO

Today’s episode goes far beyond the reasons you should have a videographer on your wedding day. Ryan & Brittany Worthen, the dynamic duo behind Reel Special Productions, gets real with us about marriage, filming wedding days, and life behind the scenes of it all. You will laugh, you will possibly cry, and you will undoubtedly finish listening feeling deeply encouraged. These two are the “reel” deal and we’re so grateful for this conversation! Visit them at www.reelspecial.com & www.theworthens.org

2019 was hands down one of the toughest years of our lives, both in business and personally. In today's episode we're getting vulnerable and pulling back the curtain on it all. We hope it serves as an encouragement to know that everyone is fighting their own battles but you are never alone in yours. Enjoy! Xo

We couldn't dream up a better way to close out 2019 if we tried! Today's guest, Jessica Honegger, is the co-CEO of Noonday Collection, a social impact fashion brand dedicated to designing & selling an inspired collection of jewelry & accessories made by artisans in vulnerable communities. She's also the host of the "Going Scared" podcast and author of the book, Imperfect Courage. Jessica is incredible & we cannot wait for you to hear this conversation. It'll leave you deeply encouraged & inspired to take on 2020 with a zest to live a life of purpose. Enjoy!

Our conversation with today’s guest is such a gift! Rhiannon Bosse is Michigan-based wife, momma of two, lifestyle blogger, and international wedding planner & floral designer through her business, Rhiannon Bosse Celebrations. We talk about everything under the sun from trusting your vendors, tips for planning an international wedding to digging deep to uncover your “why” and how to build an intentional life. Rhi shares all of these things from years of personal experience which makes it that much more special. Rhi is incredible and we have no doubt you will finish listening feeling profoundly encouraged. Enjoy! // www.rhiannonbosse.com

Today's episode with the amazing Kristin Winchester is full of everything from career advice, wedding planning encouragement, to deep inspiration from her own life experiences. Kristin is the former Editor-In-Chief of Southern Weddings and is now a joyful, content stay-at-home momma of two incredible twin toddlers. Our conversation is so life-giving. We hope you enjoy!

Today's podcast guest is our dear friend, Emily Ley - founder & CEO of Simplified, mama to three littles, wife to Bryan, and best-selling author. In this episode we're talking all about Emily's latest book, When Less Becomes More and some of the amazing insights she shares throughout the book. When Less Becomes More is available where all books are sold as of November 12th, 2019. This is an amazing conversation that will leave you deeply encouraged. Grab your copy of WLBM today!

Today's guest is fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blogger, Maddie Duff, of Otte Style. We chat about everything from her wedding planning process to the unexpected surprises of newlywed life even though she's married to her high school sweetheart. This is such a fun conversation that will leave you encouraged and inspired. Enjoy!!

Today's guest is Liz Marie Galvan of Liz Marie Blog and we talk about ALL THE THINGS today! From hard seasons & creating cozy spaces to the enneagram & what "cozy" means to us. Liz Marie is a blogger, interior designer, former military wife, and co-owner of the vintage home décor boutique The Found Cottage. She is passionate about sharing her life, interests, and interior design ideas on her blog, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest pages daily. Each month, hundreds of thousands of readers find design inspiration and DIY ideas at LizMarieBlog.com. Liz and her veteran husband, Jose, live on an 1800s farmhouse in Michigan with their son, Copeland Beau, as well as dogs, cats, sheep, and rams. Liz Marie’s first book, Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being Home, is now on sale everywhere books are sold! Enjoy the episode!! Xo

Today on the podcast we have former ABC Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried! We are talking all things Bachelor Nation and all things weddings. Not only did Desiree find the love of her life on national television but she also is a wedding dress designer for her gorgeous brand, Desiree Hartsock Bridal. Des shares all things weddings, marriage, motherhood, and her key to joyful living. Enjoy!!

Today's guest is a former "Twirl Girl" (that's right, she used to be a manager of Twirl many moons ago) but most everyone else nowadays knows her as the most beautiful, petite lifestyle blogger they ever did see! That's right, we have the wonderful & amazing Olivia Rink on the podcast today sharing her story of how she became the successful blogger she is today and more importantly, she shares some incredible encouragement for all of us about embracing our seasons for exactly what they are and how to live joyfully & presently right in the midst of where God has us. Enjoy the episode & be sure to follow along with Olivia on IG @oliviarink or on her blog: www.oliviarink.com 

Just a little mini bonus episode sharing how grateful I am for season one of Twirl Talk Podcast and the lessons I learned through the process of bringing it to life. We love you guys! Thanks for a great first season. Stay tuned for season two launching in the Fall! XOXO, Liz Cox (Host of Twirl Talk Podcast)

If you've listened to any other episodes of Twirl Talk Podcast, you've heard us talking about the enneagram before! Well, today's the day we're finally taking a deep dive into what it's all about and what it means for your life. We're so excited to have Beth McCord of Your Enneagram Coach as our guest! She's a certified enneagram coach and shares all about it with such wisdom, compassion, and grace. We couldn't think of a better way to close out season one of Twirl Talk Podcast than this episode right here. Enjoy!! // Listen to the end or visit our Podcast Page for discount codes on some of Beth's resources!

Wondering how to be the very best bridesmaid possible or how to keep close friendships when seasons start to change and look different?? Today's episode is for YOU! Cassie Dilly, Liz Cox's real life best friend, sits down and shares with us her advice for loving people well, how to continually cultivate deep friendships as adults (because let's be real.. IT'S HARD), and shares about how important community is in all seasons of life and how it benefits you in profound ways. This is an incredible conversation that you don't want to miss. Enjoy!!

Today's episode is a fun one! We've got Hayley Paige - head designer for Hayley Paige, Blush by Hayley Paige, Hayley Paige Occasions, and La Petite Hayley Paige. She's sharing all the things with us from how she got where she is today to what inspires her and tips for the bride to be while she's shopping for her dream dress! Today's episode is such a fabulous BTS with this incredibly talented designer who also fees like the sweetest friend. You're going to love it. Enjoy!!

On today’s episode we have the entertaining extraordinaire, Courtney Whitmore of Pizzazzerie, on the show sharing all kinds of amazing tips for hosting the perfect bridal shower or wedding event! She also shares wonderful advice for brides-to-be on how to show your gratitude to your loved ones that are celebrating you in this sweet season of life. Enjoy!!

In today's episode, we're talking all things venues with a dear friend Elizabeth Kirsch who is the event director for GlenLary Estate. She shares all kinds of tips from what to look for, what to ask, and how to make your wedding your most favorite party ever! It's a great chat that we think you'll love. Enjoy!!

Amber Bowling is a planner, designer, dreamer. Her career in the event planning industry spans nearly 15 years. Starting her career in the hospitality arena, she gained valuable know-how in all facets of events. Known for her attention to detail, Amber strategically plans events with each client in mind curating details to create a one-of-a-kind experience with style and impact. She has mastered the art of negotiation, understands the importance of southern hospitality and how to get things done with a smile. In today’s episode she’s sharing so much wonderful knowledge with you all about how to plan your favorite celebration aka YOUR WEDDING! From deciding on if you need a planner to how to build the perfect vendor team — Amber’s sharing all her wisdom with you all and helping you feel like you can really have a grip on this whole wedding planning thing. It’s a great episode! Enjoy!!

Happy Valentine's Day, friends!! To celebrate this week of "love", we've got Kels Malicote of The Malicotes on the podcast today talking all about how to find your confidence, own your sexy, and real talk about all things self-love & BOUDOIR! You will no doubt feel empowered, inspired, and encouraged after listening to today's episode. We all need this kind of truth in our lives so don't miss out and listen today! Enjoy!!

To prep our hearts for next week's festivities for Valentine's Day AND Galentine's Day, we have the amazing Natalie Lewis on the show today! Natalie lives in Louisiana with her husband, and is pursuing her calling of sharing God’s truth, specifically about singleness and cultivating an eternal perspective with women through bible studies and on social media. We chat all about how to live wholeheartedly in all seasons of life, but specifically singleness. It's a deeply encouraging episode no matter what your marital status may be. Natalie is about to be your new best friend! Enjoy!!

We love today's episode so much! We have the amazing Jaclyn Journey of Jaclyn Journey Weddings and Journey + Jacobs Design Studio on the show today and we're chatting all about how to get inspired, stay true to yourself, and finding your signature style by discovering what you value most. This is an episode for everyone, no matter your season. Jaclyn brings so much wisdom & authenticity to the show and we're so grateful we get to share it all with you. Enjoy!!

Today's episode is a great one! We've got Rachel Cruze, daughter of Dave Ramsey, on the show today talking about all things marriage & money. She's sharing everything from tips on planning a wedding while staying debt free to the best piece of marriage advice she's ever been given. Rachel is full of wisdom, laughs, and encouragement so you're sure to love her! Check out her best-selling book, Love Your Life Not Theirs, and her show The Rachel Cruze Show for more advice on all things money & marriage. Enjoy!!

Today on the podcast we have the amazing Christy Wright of Business Boutique! We're talking all about how to assess your needs in your season of life and how to give yourself grace right where you are. Christy is a powerhouse & will make you feel like you can take on the world after listening to our conversation today. Enjoy!!

You many know them formally as Pink Lou Lou Hair & Make Up but they are now the "bridal beauty authority" known as Blush + Glow! In today's episode, we are sipping champagne & talking all things beauty with our besties, Allison Jenks & Dana Peddicord of Blush + Glow! These two are truly the beauty gurus and they are spilling all the deets on everything you need to know for your wedding day beauty to every day beauty too. They also share some really sweet life advice that every woman will be moved by no matter their season. These ladies are the bees knees & we can't wait for you to learn from them, laugh with them, and maybe even cry a little too. This is a good one, y'all. Enjoy!!

Happy Birthday, Meant To Be Boutique!! In today's episode we're sharing ALL about our sister store, Meant To Be Boutique - a sample bridal boutique. We're celebrating 3 years of MTB and telling you all about what makes us "sisters", who the MTB bride is, and the amazing experience & inventory you can have over there. It's a great episode that we think you are really going to love. Enjoy!!

Today's an exciting day! If you've ever wondered about what to expect during a bridal appointment or what you need to know prior to coming in, today's episode is for you!! We're sharing all kinds of tips, tricks, and advice for dress shopping! PLUS - we have a VERY exciting announcement to share with you all about a new chapter we're entering into at Twirl Boutique. So excited to finally share this news with you all! Enjoy!!

We’re so excited to have our first guy on the podcast & even more excited that it’s the former ABC’s The Bachelor, Ben Higgins! Ben shares with us about his experience on the show, some dating & relationship advice he’s learned along the way, his faith, and all about the incredible work he’s doing now through his company Generous International, Humanity & Hope, and so much more! It’s a really great episode that we know you’ll love. Enjoy!!

Cheers to 9 years!! Today we are celebrating Twirl's 9th Anniversary! We have our very own Ty McBrayer, owner of Twirl, in the hot seat today sharing all about how Twirl came to be and what she's learned in the last 9 years of business. Thank you for listening to this fun episode and being a part of the celebration in that way. Deeply grateful for our Twirl Family! Enjoy!! 

In today’s episode we’re chatting with the amazing Beth Chapman - owner of The White Dress by The Shore, founder of Beth Chapman Styling + Consulting, co-author of The White Dress in Color and The White Dress Destinations, and founder of The White Dress Society. This woman is a mover & a shaker with a big heart for making all experiences in life both memorable & timeless. Beth shares inspiring personal stories as well as amazing tips like what needs to be in a bride’s wedding day emergency kit, how to find your dream bridal style, why bridal sizing is so funky, and some really sweet advice for what matters most for life after the wedding day! Enjoy!!

In today's episode we're talking with Lauren Chitwood of Lauren Chitwood Events & Olio Event Group based out of Louisville, Kentucky. She's an event planner, a director, and a visionary executing one-of-a-kind experiences, and on top of it all, she's a wife and a mom to three little kiddos. Lauren credits her success to creativity, curiosity, and buckets of coffee! Lauren shares with us her story of how she got to where she is, amazing wedding planning tips, and also shares how she chooses to "see the joy" in her every day life. Enjoy!! 

Hooray!! Twirl Talk Podcast is officially LIVE and we couldn't think of a better episode to kick it off than this one right here! In today's episode, we have a conversation with Lara Casey of Cultivate What Matters and Southern Weddings Magazine. Lara shares personal stories and advice for brides to be but also gives nuggets of wisdom for women in any season of life. We hope this episode is life-giving and encouraging to all who listen! Enjoy!! // PS - If you enjoy what you're hearing, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode and please leave a nice rating & review so others can listen in as well. Thank you so much!! Xoxo, The Twirl Girls

Here's a little peek into the heart behind this podcast. We, the Twirl Girls (Liz Cox & Ty McBrayer), want to create a collection of conversations that serve as advice & encouragement for not only your wedding day but also every season of life! We'll be interviewing people both in the wedding industry and outside of it that will share wisdom & stories that will hopefully help you thrive in whatever season of life you find yourself in. We are so excited for what's ahead & hope you enjoy it as much as we do!