we are the REVELERS

We were thinking, "How can we help our listeners have a wonderful season during this chaotic, often stressful when it should be peaceful time of year? Wait, we did a pretty good job of it last year." So here's our gift to you. Obviously, we're not above re-gifting. Here's why we are bringing you 10 Tips for More Meaningful Holiday Revelry… as we all dive into THE holiday season, it's easy to feel like we are just cramming holidays into our overcrowded lives. How do we avoid celebrations that feel empty and just like any other gathering? If we can't infuse our holiday celebrations with meaning, why do them? In this episode, we're talking about all the holidays we celebrate - even National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. You'll hear the stories of our favorite holiday experiences, traditions we don't want to give up, and you will learn our tips and tons of ideas for celebrating holidays with more heart and soul.

Do you wanna play? Name a creative art and Meghan DeRoma has most likely played with it or practiced it with discipline. These days Meghan makes thoughtful things to delight kiddos. And that, you know, delights their parents. Her love for art in any form led to a career in the chaotic world of branding, graphic design, and marketing; working on brands like Target and Old Navy. Meghan's unique mix of creativity + experience has manifested into her company Wannaplé. Leading it with her cofounder and sister-in-law Christine, they make a wonderful character-building brand called Silly Street and another fabulous game called Animal Act. Still flexing her creative muscle for brands like Tom's along with creating children's books and expanding Wannaplé, Meghan has found a way to piece together a life that gives her the opportunities to chase her creative whims and dreams - all while parenting two young guys of her own with her creative director husband.

Fear is a funny thing. Funny as in odd. But also... funny; as evidenced in this conversation about fear of all kinds. We're reminiscing about childhood fears, family stories about spooky events, and movies that scared us. We share some cry-inducing laughs over scaredy-cat moments in our relationship. We also dive into fears such as anxiety, insecurities + self-doubt, fear of the more devastating kind, and so on.

59: Chasing a Dream Bigger Than You w/ Sarah Hartley by Randy + Misty Bradley

The root of creativity must be nurtured and tended to if you long for it to grow into something meaningful and prolific. And maybe “nurturer” is one of most accurate titles that could be given to Annie Kate Jones. It's hard to define Annie and that's a good thing. She is a dreamer + writer + illustrator + friend + mentor. She prefers to focus on the qualities she wishes to possess rather than titles or description. Annie has been an artist of words since middle school and continues to grow in various creative expressions. Our conversation with her is tainted with wisdom and wonder and we chat about education, innovation, collaboration, creative empathy, poetry, Seinfeld, music, and how a Love List rescued some of us from the jaws of depression.

Are you ready for a spirited conversation about curiosity, desire, and a little something on the side? You may remember Caitlin Horton from episode 45: Boldly Go + Get Things Done. You know, the cool girl living in Shanghai who holds four degrees, speaks multiple languages and is currently learning another. She is a published author + brand designer + business strategist. We invited Caitlin back to talk about side projects aka passion projects. We chat about exploring and adventuring (this girl gets around!), her newest endeavor, co-hosting Memphis Type History the podcast, and the book that started it all.

We are blown away by the candor and wisdom of wildly successful artist and illustrator Marta Spendowska. She chats with us about artistic influences, self-awareness, passion, and how art has brought healing and restoration to her life and relationships. We learn how showing up is more important to creating than mere inspiration and hear her best advice to aspiring artists. Marta is every bit as deep and beautiful as her paintings.

55: Weird is Wonderful — Part 2 by Randy + Misty Bradley

We're redeeming weird and laying it down as gospel, weird is wonderful. Weird has long been that slur used when we don't understand something or it feels too foreign. What's weird anyway? Most people jump to their odd eating quirks but we're talking next level; because is any food combo really weird? or is it just foreign to you? Go a little deeper, what is your weird? Our childhood quirks should be celebrated and explored, they hint to our future selves if we are careful not to shave them down to fit into cookie cutter molds. This conversation is about how we whittle ourselves down and the ways we try to shape the people around us to make us more comfortable. Randy shares some personal oddities that make Misty go hmmm??? and Misty describes her desire to get noisy. We discuss how we all should embrace our weird but first we have to find our freak unique. Unfortunately, we may have hidden it so long, we aren't sure where to find it. Time to go digging through the clues.

Has your summer been all work, no play? We sure hope not! Summer was created for play! While we have made room for lots of fun, and are still trying to cram more into our last few weeks of summer break, we've also been burning the midnight oil on some pretty big projects and dealing with some heavy family stuff. All the stress has reminded us how much we need hefty doses of laughter.These crash courses on how to revel when the s#@*! hits the fan are depleting! So we're going on vacation... or having a staycation... or a mix of staycation + mini road trips. We really don't know what to call it. Honestly, it has been such a wacky summer for us and Randy is just now able to carve out a bit of time off work. It's last minute and we're designing our downtime around the beginning of soccer and appointments we can't cancel and all that kind of stuff. While we love travel, this time together will have to be about relaxing, enjoying each other, finding new things to explore, and filling our time with as many belly laughs as we can. Why are we adding the pursuit of laughter to our vacation plans? You already know the positive effect of laughter on your emotional state, but laughing has surprising health benefits and we believe it's key to healthy relationships, too. Just check out this episode where we peek into the science of laughter and explore a swarm of ideas on how to have more laughs. And we enjoy a few crack-ups in the process! Has your summer been all work, no play? We sure hope not! Summer was created for play! While we have made room for lots of fun, and are still trying to cram more into our last few weeks of summer break, we've also been burning the midnight oil on some pretty big projects and dealing with some heavy family stuff. All the stress has reminded us how much we need hefty doses of laughter.These crash courses on how to revel when the s#@*! hits the fan are depleting! So we're going on vacation... or having a staycation... or a mix of staycation + mini road trips. We really don't know what to call it. Honestly, it has been such a wacky summer for us and Randy is just now able to carve out a bit of time off work. It's last minute and we're designing our downtime around the beginning of soccer and appointments we can't cancel and all that kind of stuff. While we love travel, this time together will have to be about relaxing, enjoying each other, finding new things to explore, and filling our time with as many belly laughs as we can. Why are we adding the pursuit of laughter to our vacation plans? You already know the positive effect of laughter on your emotional state, but laughing has surprising health benefits and we believe it's key to healthy relationships, too. Just check out this episode where we peek into the science of laughter and explore a swarm of ideas on how to have more laughs. And we enjoy a few crack-ups in the process!

Here in Oklahoma, our summer break is more than halfway over. Wah! You know by now that we are summer lovers. There's a lot to fit into the rest of our summer to feel like we squeezed every last drop of goodness from it. So we're consulting our episode from last summer all about our lists o'fun and we're releasing it again so you can do the same. Wishing you lots of hot fun in the summer time!

If you're struggling to reach your goals, you need to know how to tap into your momentum mojo. Motivation waxes and wanes, it pops up here and there, and can often seem to be found nowhere. But momentum is a sustainable force that propels you forward. We're talking about how to tune into your inner guidance system and get where you really want to go. Hear us get real about self-talk and how knowing what to do is only part of the battle.

We're pretty lucky to have found each other; but we're the first to tell you that love and marriage aren't always a walk in the park. However, they have brought us a whole lot of wonderful. We're answering our listeners' questions and sharing our earned wisdom and insights from 19 years of marriage. This is an intimate look inside our relationship. You'll learn how we stay connected and just how big of a problem being hangry really is. We get real about our biggest struggles and the conversation Misty hates to have with Randy. You won't be surprised that Randy's marriage advice includes a hot tub, sex, and journals??!? Our commitment to each other has made it feel safer and more encouraging for each of us to grow. It may sound trite but it's true: Teamwork makes the dream work. We're looking forward to chasing dreams together for a thousand more years.

It can be so overwhelming to think about all the ways you're trying to better yourself; but our guest Jessica Murnane is helping us all to focus on one part at a time. Jessica's One Part Podcast hosts conversations with some of the most fascinating minds in wellness, music, food, fashion, and design. She is also the author of the wildly popular new cookbook One Part Plant. Once a designer, now the queen of helping people better their lives one part at a time, Jessica is bringing her refreshing approach to transformation to the whole world.

We talk a lot; it's in a podcaster's job description. Often we identify with that Pinterest meme: Sometimes I open my mouth and my mom comes out! It's true, we're a product of our raising. We're interviewing our favorite moms about parenting - what it was like to raise us and how raising kids has changed over the generations. You can listen in on the wisdom that guided us and hear what our moms learned from their mothers. Misty and Linda talk about huffing babies and the memories that rush back when the high school marching band plays. Randy's mom Cindy has fun things to divulge about the glory days. You'll learn just how Randy became so confident and why vacuum lines don't matter. Listen if you want to get to know us a bit better and to meet the women responsible for us!

Cultivating a creative practice is a must for anyone who wants to keep their creative muscle limber and their work fresh. This chat with Jenni Brown is about finding the balance between order and creativity. How do you straddle approaching work, life, and everything with creativity AND logic? We're excited to talk this out with Jenni, the co-founder of Prim'd Marketing. She is a writer and designer that brings her expertise in branding and web strategy to her clients. Jenni is intensely creative but she is also known for having super powers of creating killer systems and organization. Creativity and organization aren't always thought of going together like chips + salsa but we've learned that some of the most highly creative people know how to access those super powers. Jenni is sharing the tools that keep her creating in freedom instead of messy chaos and why personal projects are vital.

We seem calm but we are shouting it from the rooftops: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF! Authenticity may be a buzzword that has lost a bit of its punch. But being genuine, honest, and loyal isn't going out of style. Why is honesty so important; especially self-honesty? We've got to get real to get happy. Hear Randy diagnose Misty with Monica syndrome and hear a real-life example of denial unfold in the midst of our conversation. We hope this episode helps you get freedom from carrying around some baggage that might not even be true. And that one part? Either it was as funny as we thought it was, or we had the sleepy sillies.

Caitlin L. Horton could write a book called Boldly Go + Get Things Done. Instead, she is telling us all about it. Caitlin holds four degrees, speaks multiple languages and is currently learning another, is a published author, a talented designer, and has collaborated + created multiple successful businesses which parlayed into founding her own Design and Brand Strategy firm. In the midst of earning her MBA, she moved with her husband across the world to Shanghai, China to live and work where she doesn't even know the language... yet. When Caitlin isn't spending her time exploring and adventuring, she's busy creating amazing products and opportunities for others to make big leaps of their own. In this episode, you'll hear why we admire Caitlin's experimental approach, just how she gets so much done, discover her free 30-Day Focused Brand Challenge, and be inspired by the way Caitlin wants to be remembered. You'll also find out what crazy things she is eating.

He may have a dark sense of humor but Alex Stephenson knows something about staying where the light is. As a behavioral therapist who works in a hospital, Alex meets people at their most vulnerable, sometimes wild, and often darkest hours. Alex juggles this full-time job that makes such a huge difference in people's lives with a creative pursuit that has him writing AND illustrating his own comic Narcolepsy Incorporated, several books including “Maybe” Days, and his introspective, good-humored blog called A Step Past Normal - the life of a marginally funny, bearded stepdad. Alex blends that big work with a vibrant family life as a husband and father of two. He's telling us what keeps him in the light and gives him the momentum to keep creating. We're also chatting about all the ways parenting is a game-changer, his favorite Marvel character, pop culture, sneakily watching scary movies as a kid, pickles, Jolly Ranchers, ice skates, and eagles. Listen to discover how humor, family, and creativity make everything better.

We are completely enthralled with Lindsay Cameron Wilson and her magical storytelling with food as muse. She is a best-selling cookbook author and host of Love Food, a cooking show that celebrates food, family, and community. But where we fell in love with Lindsay is The Food Podcast - it's a feast for your ears. It's where she talks with food experts, food lovers, and explores the real flavors of life. Lindsay teaches us that food is the portal to all good stories because “cooking is the story of your neighbourhood, your friends, your family, your travels and the ingredients you use, all woven together to tell a story – a food love story.” The three of us are talking about why recording our lives and stories is so powerful and how food is a major character in everyone's story. We also explore how to use the nourishing experience of eating to revel more.

If your closet is talking behind your back, what's it saying about you? Is it an interesting, jaw-dropping conversation or a total bore? Right now, Misty's closet is screaming, “HELP ME!” Because we love to revel in style, we've been feeling the urge to purge and only keep what essentially feels like us. So we turned to an expert on style empowerment and closet clarity, Leah Zorn of Leah Lou Style. She empowers driven, fun-loving people to connect with their creativity & develop a style that is as unique and whole as they are. The cool thing about Leah is that she is dedicated to helping people express themselves with confidence and style; she's not trying to fill your closet with the latest fashion trends. Style isn't just a matter of taste, it can also personify something we want to aspire to. We're not talking about designer labels and a luxury lifestyle. This episode is about gaining a strong sense of self and owning who you are and who you want to be - starting in your closet.

What starts out as pillow talk about our lives turns into an introspective conversation diving into self-awareness and chasing success. Being guided by your values helps you find the momentum to continue moving forward. Yet sometimes that elusive work-life balance, a term Misty isn't fond of, finds you striving for what you may already have. We're asking questions like: Can you really do anything you put your mind to? What are you working for? Are our expectations of other people realistic? So we're taking a get-real look at success and what it means to be both resourceful and a resource for others.

Dominique Anders has been a producer, director, and writer for over a decade in the entertainment industry. After watching other creatives burn out and lose direction, Dom decided to blend her career in entertainment with a practice as a certified business + lifestyle coach for creatives. In both jobs, her expertise is helping creatives focus on their goals and produce results. Dom went after her own dreams with laser-like focus and we learn how she carved out her role as a detail-oriented producer who gets big things done. She is sharing that know-how and her advice for how to narrow down and focus when you have all the ideas. We were inspired by Dom's thoughts and special technique for learning to be present rather than trying to solve future problems or overanalyzing the past. Since we're givers as well as takers, we surprise Dom with insider info on the only surfboard company in Oklahoma. We also gift our thoughts and insights on parenting as Dom is about to give birth to her first child. If you struggle with focus and getting things done, you need to know Dom Anders.

Do you know what moves you? Are you in touch with your emotions? Do you know the sound of your own voice? Just what does this have to do with revelry? Amanda Serfozo knows all about connecting emotion to purpose, she is an expert at finding your voice. She does it for businesses all the time. Amanda is a content strategist and co-founder of Lexicontent - an emotive storytelling studio, that connects the art of content creation and the science of what moves you. This smart conversation is about the power of emotion in life and business, our shared love for Charleston, Bruce Springsteen, collective effervescence, and so much more.

Whether it's good fences or good manners that make you behave like a good neighbor, the bottom line is that being a friendly neighbor is good. We've all had that shady neighbor experience. If not, it's possible you were the shady one. From rolling out the welcome wagon to navigating tricky neighbor relations with scary people next door, we've got tips and stories to get you thinking about how you might want to up your friendly factor with the people who live close by and why it might matter more now than ever. Happy listening, and may all your neighbors be more like Tim the Tool Man's neighbor Wilson, than Sid from Toy Story. BONUS: You can get our take on the Academy Awards… the Oscars are our Super Bowl.

You've got to make the stuff you have to make says Julia Denos, author + artist. We were energized by our conversation with Julia about living and creating from your bonfire heart. We explore the themes of curiosity as muse, art as activism, and fulfilling your purpose by being committed to your work even when you can't predict the outcome. Julia also gives us a glimpse of what it's like to be a successful illustrator bringing other people's stories to life, as well as creating her own popular book Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color. Listen in as we connect over living where you work, night owl tendencies, and art tantrums. But mostly we share a passion for creating art and lives bursting with meaning.

We know that good health fuels a revel-worthy life so we're talking with Amy Kuretsky. Amy is a health coach and acupuncturist with expertise in traditional Chinese medicine, digestive health, and a wide variety of nutritional plans. She also hosts Health Fuels Hustle, a podcast all about living a healthier life. We admire Amy's approach to help people find their own healthy balance so they can create the work and life they love.

The resume of Aric S. Queen reads a lot like that of the most interesting man in the world; but he is quick to point out that the true fascination is what a wonderful world it is. A nostalgic video of Casa Bonita, a favorite childhood restaurant, introduced us to Aric. He is a native Oklahoman leading a colorful life. Once a young DJ at a Tulsa Radio Station, he set off to travel the world. Aric went on to broadcast a popular podcast in China that exposed their government and forced him into exile. Aric is sailing the world (and made a show about it), authored a book, was a National Geographic Traveler, and is the co-host of Snacks and Snacks. Aric's book The Shanghai Exile Diaries is his cold hard look in the mirror and a mesmerizing read. We chat about the painful process of stripping your own story down to nothing but the truth, the terrifying reality of vagrant living and skinny budgets. He's sharing a little bit of travel advice, a whole lotta snacks advice, and a refreshing honesty about the dangerous effects of the desperate search for validation. Learn why the man who has traveled the world over is still addicted to continuous adventures and insists he still has everything to learn.

Have you ever wondered why men and women can seem worlds apart when emotions are at play? Are the sexes really that different emotionally or is it simply that two different human beings are THAT different? We're sharing behind the scenes of our marriage and the emotional divide we navigate from time to time. Things like - what happens when Misty interrogates Randy about what he is thinking, what movie opens a floodgate of tears for Randy, and how Misty knows when Randy is really angry. We discuss recent scientific research on the differences between the brains of women and men, and the possibility of a spectrum of emotional expression and intelligence. Ultimately, the emotional divide is real. But it's not quite all about men vs. women. If we want better communication and stronger relationships, we need to figure out how to bridge that divide.

Creative couple James + Jessica Whalen of Truebadours are many things; but they might best be described as storytellers. And while video may be their chief medium, true love stories are their message to the world. From wedding tales, spirituality, expressions through art, fashion, music, health, business and more, these two share the stories that celebrate the greatest life has to offer. Hear the Whalen's love story, how praise + worship and belly dancing collide, and the case of the missing British accent. It was great fun to talk to another creative couple who both do their own thing and also create together. You will learn what drives their business and how they navigate the intersection of artistry and technical prowess between their talents.

The new year is a signal for many of us to reevaluate and set intentions for the future. If you choose to raise the bar, crush your goals, and have your best year yet; we're sharing 8 steps + one bonus activity for getting there. Looking back to last year to take stock of what was right or what went off the rails helps us plan for what's ahead. Misty's been choosing a word of the year for almost 15 years; one word showed up for three of them! It also inspired the new word. What does Louis Armstrong and pasta have to do with our intentions for this year? Find out and hold us accountable. Tune in if you want to learn our process for setting goals and our plans on how to crush them in 2017.

2016 saw the launch of two seasons of we are the REVELERS. This show is full of words, it's all talk. Oh the things people say! We've laughed and cried… ok, laughed until we cried. We have learned, been surprised, disagreed, pondered life's big questions, chatted about pop culture, and shared the human experience with each other and guests we admire. We said we were going to celebrate the creative spirit + romance the ordinary + revel in all life's messy glory. That's exactly what we've done. Whether you've been an avid fan and listened to every episode or have only caught a few, we are grateful you've been listening and hopeful that your life is full of more revelry. This episode is all about the poignant, funny, memorable moments we've enjoyed on we are the REVELERS. If anyone asks what our podcast is about, this would be a great episode to give them a taste. We hope you enjoy this highlight reel as much as we do!

Go behind the scenes and learn to Choose Your Own Adventure with Aurora Gordon, Hollywood colorist. Her day job is to make her work seen but not noticed. However, she has created an amazing way for you to notice and capture stories that matter with her series Record Your Own Adventure. We're chatting with Rory about how it's fun to be a little crazy, geeking out over color science and theory, getting carried away with laughter, coffee naps, and shiny object syndrome. But first, we bond over dodging tornadoes, the OKC Thunder, and BBQ.

Grey may be hot in interior design these days but it makes a dreary shade of life. So we're exploring Life Made Vibrant with Caroline Winegeart. She is an artist in many senses of the word, but we first consider her a life artist. Caroline's work resonates with our belief that our greatest art is the life we create for ourselves.

Are you driven to live and work with purpose and meaning? Do you long for work that fuels your life instead of consumes it? That's a hallmark of REVELERS and why we love this conversation: Own Your Why with Maggie Gentry Miller. When your core purpose is the North Star for how you live and work, it infuses everything you touch with meaning. Maggie is like a compass when it's foggy out and you can't find your star. Having her around is like having an extra brain - a super smart, insightful, helpful, encouraging brain. While Maggie's work is to provide thought partnership and marketing strategy for creative entrepreneurs, what she has to say is important for anyone who wants how they live and work to matter.

It's another REVELERS Dinner Party episode and this time it's a Thanksgiving feast! It's clear that we believe in celebrating holidays in a meaningful way; so we made the perfect eclectic playlist, gathered a few of our good friends, and laid out a feast. There was side-splitting, cheek-aching laughter and some healthy debate. We asked everyone to bring their favorite quote, memory, or thoughts on gratitude and giving thanks. Turns out we're thankful for Rob Lowe, bad movies, first date speeches, long marriages, storytelling, Emmy winning, Thanksgiving traditions, Google, sports, road trips, family, friends, and food… glorious food.

Sarah E Crowder could be a poster girl for the power of personal evolution. She has evolved from corporate management to apprenticeship on a farm in rural Virginia; then a move to Brooklyn and a career as a photographer. Sarah specializes in food photography + recipe development for small businesses doing big, delicious things. She is a contributor for The Kitchn and also at Hellobee, where she shares family- and kid-friendly recipes. We're talking with her about: - evolving and carving your own path - letting creative gifts propel you - refusing to be defined by who you were - advice for anyone considering a big leap - prioritizing your own happiness - parenting as an extreme sport - food-- great takeout, bad dining, emotional and spiritual food experiences This episode is full of thoughts on becoming who you want to be. The possibilities are endless.

Jason Zook has made a career out of being a good investment. It's definitely business as unusual with Jason. His unique and way-out-there, attention-grabbing skills are legendary. He has literally been a walking billboard, selling his chest, his name, and now his future. Jason leads creative entrepreneurs in his Action Army by hosting a podcast, writing an insightful newsletter, creating multiple products to help business owners, and he's also the co-host of the Invisible Office Hours podcast. We're chatting about creativity, transparency and vulnerability in business. Jason also shares his method for idea generation and how to sort and test those ideas. We barely scratch the surface of Jason's creativity and how he unleashes it on the world; but you will love to peek behind the curtain to see how he lives and works on his own terms.

Here's why we are bringing you 10 Tips for More Meaningful Holiday Revelry… as we all dive into THE holiday season, it's easy to feel like we are just cramming holidays into our overcrowded lives. How do we avoid celebrations that feel empty and just like any other gathering? If we can't infuse our holiday celebrations with meaning, why do them? In this episode, we're talking about all the holidays we celebrate - even National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. You'll hear the stories of our favorite holiday experiences, traditions we don't want to give up, and you will learn our tips and tons of ideas for celebrating holidays with more heart and soul.

Do you ever feel like shouting, “Give me a break!” Well, we weren't to that point but we did enjoy a hiatus. Now we're so happy to be back with Season 2 that we kick off in song. We give our highlight reel of season 1 and anticipate the guests we are excited to host this time around. You'll hear why we decided to break the podcast into seasons, and what we did or didn't get accomplished on our time away. We give our views on finessing that work-life blend. Hint: It starts with asking “Does my work fuel my life or does it consume it? Really this episode is all about three aspects of rest that we all need. Not just how to get more, but how to get better R+R before you hit crisis mode and melt down.

Our kids are always asking what we are talking about each week and hoping we all get famous. They love our intro music and like to listen to episodes in the car. In our first episode, we said how we would love to have them on the show, so here they are in all their glory. Well, a couple of them. We hit record on our weekly family meeting and extended the conversation to let you in on the fun. Hope you enjoy getting to know the rest of the REVELERS. Make sure you hang on until the end because we have an announcement to make.

We keep talking about storytelling because without stories we doubt there is understanding, learning, empathy, imaginative growth, or any of the other things that evolve us as humans. Whether it's a how-to, an emotional journey, a history lesson, a tale of insight, or a saga that puts us inside the lives of others; stories are crucial to humanity. Stories also add spice to life. Someone chose their breakfast cereal this morning based on a short story they saw in a commercial this week. This is why we're talking about writing your story with Heidi Fiedler. Heidi is like a story midwife. She is a writer + editor, and generating ideas is her superpower. She helps people tell their stories. From children's books to helping creative entrepreneurs package their message, Heidi specializes in the deep thinking that transforms ideas into books.

It's no secret that we are foodies. You can't be a reveler and not love a great feast. Today we are chatting about Gather + Feast: a foodie's paradise with Australian food blogger Ashley Alexander. She is a master gatherer of ingredients and people; and she creates feasts for both the eyes and the stomach. No joke, Ashley has one of the most beautiful blogs and Instagrams gracing the world wide web. We wish we could cross the ocean and crash one of her fabulous feasts. For now, we'll settle for a peek behind the curtain.

Randy's turning 40! If you want to get inside the head of a middle-aged, married, father of three who also happens to be a stylish, handsome, creative director, then this episode will most certainly pique your interest. 40 is the new awesome so we have 40 random questions to get to know Randy better. You'll also get a more intimate look into our life together, what we love about being in love, and what might bring us to blows.

Brad Riley has a unique perspective on creativity and it's power to aid in the struggle for social justice. Brad is the founder of iEmpathize - a non-profit organization committed to ending child exploitation that has been recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, the Women in the World Summit, and the United Nations. Learn how empathy + creativity + badassery combine to help eradicate child exploitation and how sympathy doesn't necessarily make you one of the good guys. You will hear about Norma Bastidas, a survivor of human trafficking who now holds multiple world records and the documentary about her amazing feats that iEmpathize is trying to get finished and before the eyes of the world.

Do you want to know why we're adding the pursuit of laughter to our daily agenda? You already know the positive effect of laughter on your emotional state, but laughing has surprising health benefits and we believe it's key to healthy relationships, too. We peek into the science of laughter and explore a swarm of ideas on how to have more laughs. And we enjoy a few crack-ups in the process.

We are blown away by the candor and wisdom of wildly successful artist and illustrator Marta Spendowska. She chats with us about artistic influences, self-awareness, passion, and how art has brought healing and restoration to her life and relationships. We learn how showing up is more important to creating than mere inspiration and hear her best advice to aspiring artists. Marta is every bit as deep and beautiful as her paintings.

It takes a certain kind of practical magic to help launch over 100 businesses + brands in a Rust Belt city that has been through the economic ringer. Stephanie Sheldon is the brand + community builder behind Indie Foundry and the Cleveland Flea and she has done just that. We're chatting with her about curating experiences that connect shoppers with small business, debunking biz myths, facing fear, living an inspired life, and being a changemaker.

Misty walked around the house for about a week singing, “I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger…” After several days of this constant loop, we decided this was great episode material. Have you ever wanted to crawl back through time to give your younger self a message? We reached out to our friends and listeners to ask what words of wisdom they would share with their former selves.

We are thrilled to introduce you to Bree Hester of BakedBree.com. Her creativity literally nourishes people. Bree is a food & lifestyle blogger; she's also a talented photographer. Her food photography is bright, beautiful, and scrumptious and so are her recipes. Actually so is she. Bree is talking with us about motherhood + marriage, military life, travel, photography, kids, and food, of course.

It's Misty's birthday and we gathered an eclectic group of friends who make her laugh, inspire her, and bring her joy. But they didn't know each other. Misty made some delicious chicken enchiladas and everyone got acquainted by chatting about work, marriage, parenting, podcasting, and we even discussed Beyonce… you could say we covered the whole enchilada. We really wanted to invite all of you but our kitchen table will only seat so many. That's why we're bringing the party to you.