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258. Pursuing Creative Endeavors While Mothering with Liz Bell Young   Matthew 13:52 "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things that are new and fresh and things that are old and familiar."   **Transcription Below**   Questions and Topics We Cover: Will you tell us about your journey to becoming the creator of Haven magazine, which was distributed by Anthropologie and also how you were selected to be a contributor to the Magnolia Journal? What have you learned about wisely overlapping mothering and pursuing dreams? How does writing and sharing stories help us to take good care of one another?   Liz Bell Young is a writer, experience designer and collaborator in the Midwest. Her work appears in Magnolia Journal on the shelves, Artifact Uprising and Darling on the sites, Procter & Gamble in the studios, and Woman Camp in the woods.   A grad of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago + University of Cincinnati, LBY takes a multidisciplinary approach to her work and home. Favorite pairings: words on index cards, words next to rolling film, words covering real paper inside real books. She also adores rocks, oyster shells, the smell of hay and gasoline, old Austrian boots, coffee in small cups. But above all: her life with Ryan and their children.   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Midwest Food Bank   Other Episodes on The Savvy Sauce Related to Hospitality, Mothering, and Pursuing Creative Endeavors: 1 Finding Your Purpose as a Mom with Courtney DeFeo 9 Self-Care in Motherhood with Karen Stubbs 13 Managing Family, Career, and Health with Leslie Neslage 15 The Supernatural Power Present While Gathering at the Table with Devi Titus 43 Joys and Challenges of Motherhood with Podcaster and Author, April Hoss 46 Encouragement and Inspiration for your Motherhood Journey with Anjuli Paschall 57 Implementing Bite-Size Habits That Will Change Your Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Speaker, Kat Lee 67 Thriving at Work, Home, and Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Business Owner, Crystal Paine 75 Responding to God's Stirring with Elizabeth Pehrson, Founder of The Exchange 168 Experiencing Joy, Connection, and Nourishment at the Table with Abby Turner 178 Fresh Take on Hospitality with Jaime Farrell 202 Simple Ways to Connect with Our Kids And Enjoy Breaks with Beth Rosenbleeth (Days with Grey) 223 Journey and Learnings as Former Second Lady of the United States with Karen Pence   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website     Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”   Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”   John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   **Transcription**   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger: (0:10 - 1:24) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Duggar, and I'm so glad you're here.    Thank you to an anonymous donor to Midwest Food Bank who paid the sponsorship fee in hopes of spreading awareness.   Learn more about this amazing nonprofit organization at MidwestFoodBank.org.    Liz Bell Young is my kind guest for today. She is an artist and an extremely gifted writer, and I just love the title of her book, Let There Be Havens: An Invitation to Gentle Hospitality.   So, she's going to share stories and offer practical tips for fostering creativity. She's going to talk about attuning to the Holy Spirit in our lives so that we can take good care of one another. And she also offers out-of-the-box ideas for genuine hospitality that creates a haven to offer others.   Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Liz.   Liz Bell Young: (1:25 - 1:28) Thank you, Laura. It is really good to be here with you.   Laura Dugger: (1:29 - 1:48) Well, I would love to just begin here because early on in your book, there was a line that grabbed me when you wrote, “I was raised to show love for others through action, not just in theory.” So, will you start there and elaborate and share more about that?   Liz Bell Young: (1:49 - 3:56) Sure, sure. I have this little part in the book. It's titled; My Dad Gave It Away.   And so, I'll just tell that little story because I think it's pretty representative of how things ended up playing out. But I got home from school one day and my dollhouse was not at home anymore. It was gone.   And I just stood in front of it and, you know, I was so sad. Where's my dollhouse? One of my dad's co-workers had had a horrible house fire.   And so, during the day, my dad had picked a few things from the house that he thought would bless this family, who also had a little girl. And I, as soon as I understood what had happened, you know, I felt I was very okay with that. I was, I grieved my dollhouse, but I thought, you know, when you, when you have something to give to someone who has just lost, you know, they lost really everything that it is, it's so important to do.   And so, my, my dad and my mom were very, very love and action people. You know, probably even more than we talked about it. It was just a lot of, you know, somebody has low air in their tires and my dad's filling it up.   Somebody needs counsel and they take the time to give it. My mom had a friend who was blind. And so, we would spend time like organizing her, her clothing closets and her dishes just so that she could get through.   She was an attorney, but just help her like get through her day a little bit more easy. So, they were very aware of people's needs. And we learned that sometimes like that was at cost to us, you know, giving away something that we actually still could have used or taking the time to go and, you know, paint someone's house when really we wished that we could have gone to the amusement park, you know, things like that.   That, that was their love and action, you know it really affected all of us, I think in a big way. I have three sisters.   Laura Dugger: (3:56 - 4:40) So, I love that because it's the same setup for our family. We have four daughters. And so that was your book.   But I think that example that you gave just reminds me of scripture. I was reminded of recently from 1 John 3:18, that just says, “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.” So, it's apparent that you were raised in really good soil with parents who lived and shared this way of life, and they shared the good news of Jesus with you.   But when and how did you make your faith your own and choose to personally follow Christ?   Liz Bell Young: (4:41 - 6:02) Oh, so if I had to pinpoint a time, I would say it was like a summer camp. I think I was 11 or 12. You know, that often happens, I think, like when you're removed from your environment.   I was just at night standing next to a lake with a counselor and I just, I'd already, I already knew God. I had always sort of felt His voice and presence and whispers. And I also felt familiar with, you know, the enemy's voice.   And I was very aware, you know, I think when you're a really sensitive child sometimes, which I was, you can kind of feel the weight of the spiritual realm. And so, you know, it was a very gradual, I think, thing turning fully to the Lord. But that I do remember that moment at camp where I just was like, I want this always, I want the fullness of this.   And I want to just completely, I just felt so completely in love with Jesus. And I was just like, very, like, lean forward, eager, you know, for that. So, but of course, you know, it's, it's a, it's a process.   There was, there were highs and valleys and all over the place along the way, but that's kind of where it took off.   Laura Dugger: (6:03 - 6:34) That is really helpful. Even thinking of sensitive children, maybe that resonates with some of us as parents, you've kind of put language around what we may be experiencing. But then just going back further into your story, you're a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.   And I'd love to hear some more about the lessons you learned there. So, what are just a couple of stories that stand out from that season of life that ended up shaping you?   Liz Bell Young: (6:35 - 8:51) Oh, I, it was a really formative time. I actually just, I did my undergrad in social work. And so this was actually graduate school, because I'd always wanted to be a writer or an artist of some sort.   And so finally, after, you know, I took some time off in between undergrad and graduate school, got back and went to the Art Institute. And one of the, the huge moments for me, it's funny for other people, it would have been like just a nothing moment. But we were, I was in a drawing class, we were doing large format charcoal.   And I'm working on a portrait, and I was working like really tediously on the nose. And my professor came up behind me and said, it's a really pretty nose. Is that what you see?   And I looked at it, and I realized I'm drawing from what I've been told a nose should look like from what I've seen from it's, she's like, I think as a writer, because, you know, I was just taking art classes, but primarily there's writers, she's like, I think as a writer, you understand that, like, you don't want to fall into cliche, but what you're doing here is, is a cliche. And so, what you haven't done is you haven't put any of the reality in it, there were no twists and turns, no shadow, barely any. And it looked pretty and commercial.   But it was not, I had not learned like the transparency of an artist yet. I'm starting to learn it with writing, but I had not learned it with a visual. And I often think about that, because, you know, as a creative, or even as a as a mother, as you know, whatever you do, I think it's very easy to just fall into the routine of what you think is the most acceptable, or what you think it's supposed to be like, or look like.   And getting, getting to that, like honest transparency, whether as a creative, or, you know, whatever you're doing, I think is so freeing, but it really took someone to point out where I was like, where I was not free.   Laura Dugger: (8:52 - 9:21) Wow, that's so helpful. Art just unlocks all kinds of things within us. So that's a really helpful example.   And this next question, I guess, kind of comes from two angles. So first, was creativity encouraged in the home you grew up in? And then also now, as a mother, how have you cultivated an atmosphere in your home, where all of the family members are free to create?   Liz Bell Young: (9:24 - 11:22) Yes, we, and I don't want to paint an idyllic childhood, because we certainly had hard points in all of this. But my mom was an art teacher, and my dad is a very, like, inventive engineer type person. So, and yet, they're very organized and orderly people.   So it was sort of this funny contrast of like, free spirit mixed with like, responsibility, you know. And so, we were allowed to sit on the counter and make up a cake recipe while my mom was making dinner, big art pieces on the driveway, we could make spontaneous choices to put up a fort under the kitchen table. So, there was a lot of like, creative flexibility in the house.   And then at the end of the day, we had to clean up like it wasn't, it wasn't like a without regulation or without responsibility to take care of the things that you own. And so I think that's what I've tried to, you know, give to our children is just like, this spirit of invent things, try things, mix things together. We did homeschool for a little bit, turns out I wasn't a great homeschool teacher.   It was very difficult for me. I thought it would be fun, but I just wanted to, you know, do art and play all day. So, I kind of missed the other stuff.   But you know, but during that time, like, you know, getting to make maps on the driveway and put rocks and sticks in places, like all of that was like, really taken from my childhood and like, you know, what I wanted to give to give our kids and still recognize like those, those boundaries of like, you know, then when we're working or, you know, I'm working in the house, like I need you to be quiet. So again, and like, not like the free for all, but still a lot of free.   Laura Dugger: (11:23 - 12:06) Well, and it makes me think of one of your quotes on page 104. I just thought this was really helpful because everybody were made in the creator's image. So, there is some creativity in each of us, but you said in the design process, it does wonders to make a physical mood board.   I realized maybe I was struggling because I had only made word lists and digital mock-ups. What I actually needed was to make the process physical. So then when I read that, my question for you, Liz, is how can we actually make that creative process physical and help our children to do the same?   Liz Bell Young: (12:08 - 14:27) Yeah. Well, I, I, I really do love physicality. I think I, I got to the point where I was working so much that I just kind of got stuck on this screen a little bit too often.   So the, what I was talking about in the book is when we were did like designing and building a house that we're now in. And I was really, you know, it was just so much it was, yeah, it was pretty bound to screens and spreadsheets and lists, like trying to like get it all organized. And I just felt like I couldn't it wasn't cohesive.   I couldn't feel it. I had to experience it. And so that's just when I, you know, began to make it physical.   And I think it's important, like you know, a lot of just, if you just think about the design world or interior design, a lot of people will do this. It's like, you know, you put your piece of tile next to the piece of carpet next to the, which I think is wonderful. But then what I recognize is if it's, if it stops there, it's, that's actually not representative of what it's going to be like.   And so, what we need to have is like the parts of our lives that that is getting added to. And so, putting in like, I mean, I just started adding in the stuff that's like always around our house. Lots of paper, of course, because I just love paper, kids homework, you know, little clay pots, the things that we that we bring to it.   So, it didn't feel like a sterile environment. So that, that was that whole like physicality and live into something. And it was literally just out, you know, on a table.   Unfortunately, it was our kitchen table. And I kept it out for way too long. So, we had to eat around it.   But yeah, I think that that's really helpful, especially for children, too. I don't, this isn't quite the parallel, but I was thinking like, you know, a lot like when you have teenagers, like I have a son who plays basketball, we, we have the best conversations when we're playing basketball together. And so just like being physical, like while we're in conversation versus just this, like, I'm trying to talk to you about this, you know, that's been really helpful for us parenting teens.   Laura Dugger: (14:28 - 16:26) Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor. Midwest Food Bank exists to provide industry leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually. They are a food charity with a desire to demonstrate God's love by providing help to those in need.   Unlike other parts of the world where there's not enough food, in America, the resources actually do exist. That's why food pantries and food banks like Midwest Food Bank are so important. 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I hope you check them out today.    Even back to just a small thing that also came into mind. I loved how you said physically you would bring nature into your home for designing.   And if you didn't have access to a flower, you would grab something green in the backyard. And it just had never occurred to me that I could do that and just grab some leaves or a branch. And you even have pictures of that beautiful example in your book.   Liz Bell Young: (16:27 - 16:39) Oh, yes. I love cutting branches off trees and bringing them inside, mostly because I forget to plant flowers. And so, like, I don't, you know, I could buy them, but I love branches inside.   Laura Dugger: (16:40 - 17:03) Such a creative idea. But you've gone on to have some pretty remarkable experiences in your career. So, will you tell us about your journey to becoming the creator of Haven Magazine, which was distributed by Anthropologie, and then also how you were selected to be a contributor to the Magnolia Journal?   Liz Bell Young: (17:05 - 20:59) Oh, sure. At some point, either I read it or somebody taught me this, I can't remember, about, like, making something that you want to make before you're asked to make it. And so, as a young writer, you know, I didn't have a portfolio.   I didn't have anything impressive. I'm trying to just, like, get into something with a pub, just something published, you know, that's not just, you know, me stapling a book together. And it was, you know, it was very difficult.   I mean, trying to get into travel or food writing, you know, anything, and it's just, like, rejection, rejection. And so, I just decided then, well, I have to make it. I have to figure out a way to create it myself.   And I had talented friends who were also trying to, you know, get published or get their photography out or art, whatever it was. And so, just getting that group of people together with this vision for what I wanted Haven Magazine to be, and then just doing the work ahead of time. Nobody asked for it.   Nobody wanted it. And found somebody who believed in the vision for it, who would, like, donate paper at cost. You know, so, like, we found some things to make it, like, a lighter financial lift, for sure.   And that was the beginning. So, that, and then I forget. My husband uses a word for this that I, it's not like, I don't know, grit or gumption.   I, like, I love challenge. I love trying to get something that feels nearly impossible, and any side door, just trying, trying, trying. And so, that's how, like, getting into anthropology did take a long time.   I can't even think about, maybe two years, a year and a half. And when I finally got the first one that I made through the door, and I had somebody looking at it who, you know, had clout, had the ability to make decisions, their feedback to me was, you're on to something really beautiful here, but I think that you're actually not following, like, I think you're trying, it was, again, like, the nose in art school. I was making something that I thought, okay, this is what people want right now, except it was a little bit more about, kind of, wanderlust, and travel, and that sort of thing.   And the woman on the phone was like, I think your heart is actually really about home. And so, are you afraid to take it there? And she said, you need to also just get better.   Like, I needed to, as a publication, like, I had to tighten things that, like, it wasn't, it wasn't on par with something that they would sell. And so, I did those two things. I was like, okay, well, then we have to do it again.   This one was at higher cost, you know, didn't get the donated paper this time. And my husband and I were just like, let's just do it. It feels like it's a good direction.   And so, the second one is the one that Anthropology distributed. And I'm very thankful that they pushed me as hard as they did, because a lot of times, you're just experimenting and trying something, and you have to go through these refining processes. You have to be humble enough to be like, okay, I recognize, you're right, that's not good enough for your shelf.   And it wasn't even like she challenged me, it wasn't where it was like trying to go, you know, or she didn't say this, but maybe it's that probably wasn't going in the direction that my heart and where God was pushing me wanted it to go. So, being willing to, you know, change direction a little bit with it and, and work hard to get after it. So, that was that part.   Yeah.   Laura Dugger: (21:00 - 21:24) Yes. And before you share about Magnolia Journal, just to comment on that, I think as believers, that probably deeply resonates with all of us that we all are so eagerly anticipating coming home, like with a capital H to having, and so even displaying that in your magazine. I love that she pushed you as well, but then yes, continue with the rest of the journey.   Liz Bell Young: (21:26 - 23:49) Okay. So, then I worked at a church for about 11 years, and that was a huge process of just getting, just getting more, just getting better as a writer. You know, I had done a school, but I needed practice and, and worked with a lot of designers.   So, I was getting this kind of multidisciplinary background built up. So, helping with set design, helping with video, so kind of, you know, the fullness of storytelling. But of course, primarily, I still, writing was my number one love.   And then I, after 11 years working for this church, I just, I was finished. I knew I was finished and I had been freelancing a lot on the side. So, I've always loved to be kind of in different places, not just all, you know, kind of in one spot.   And just decided to go for it and just go full freelance. And I was really nervous, very, very nervous because I, I loved, I really amazing creatives that I was working at, really great spiritual leaders. And so, to walk away from that and just think like, am I just going to be by myself?   Like trying to, you know, meld into other teams, whoever, whoever my clients are. So, it was like, I was nervous, but I also felt like it was the right time to do it. And then very soon after that, an editor from Magnolia reached out.   They just happened to be looking for someone to write a story about camping. And I had been a big part of creating a camping experience for the church I was working for. And like, because I had been in anthropology where some of the people from Magnolia now worked.   So, there, you know, again, it was just like relationship stuff that put my work in front of a person who didn't know me. And then, you know, they had a topic that they thought, well, who do we have who knows about, you know, writing about the outdoors and camping? Oh, I heard that there's this woman in Ohio, right?   So, that's, they, and then they just asked me to write a story. And I wrote that one and then just kept writing. So, it's been years now.   Laura Dugger: (23:50 - 25:00) I love that. So, fun to hear the backstory. But in the midst of building your career, you and your husband, Ryan, also have raised three children.   And again, I just want to quote you. So, on page 56, you write, “I knew I could not be a singularly focused person. I have no desire to be a solitary novelist. I want to be right in the middle of all my people, heart full and available, hands designing books, but also packing lunches. So, on some days I worked and some mornings I wrote. Then on other days, Ryan and I would drive our kids to a farm and pick blueberries and eat cider doughnuts.”   And I just love that. It was so relatable, especially to fellow moms who maybe are also squeezing in their own side career or creative endeavor while also raising children. And so, my question from your story is this, what have you learned about wisely overlapping, mothering, and pursuing dreams?   Liz Bell Young: (25:02 - 28:40) I don't, well, oh my goodness. This, it was true trial and error, and I still am making errors. But I think that, you know, it's hard.   It's definitely hard because there's a lot of just internal struggle in that, right? Like, I have this artist passion and heart. And so, I want to be, to, you know, work in that space.   And I don't want my kids to feel like I'm choosing that over them. And I know that it's also very good for them to be a part of that, to see it come to fruition. I think I learned a little bit by taking it too far, maybe a lot bit by taking it too far.   And I don't know how to necessarily avoid that. I think, I didn't know what too far was for me. I was getting sort of more and more sleep deprived without quite recognizing that I was starting to, like, sacrifice my health.   I was starting to, you know, get kind of that dizzy vertigo stuff that can happen with stress, but you don't know it's stress. Or I didn't. I just thought, okay, I'm tired.   I need a break. But it was hard. It was hard to stop.   I just wanted to fit everything in. So, I think I took it too far and then I recognized, okay, this is what too far feels like. And so, now, I have to be way better to protect my health, my, our marriage, just to make, you know, just, like, we wanted time for that.   I was, like, you know, books aren't more important than Ryan. And so, I used to do things, like, whenever the client wanted a meeting, I would just take it. Now, what I've learned is, like, I will not overpack things.   I will make sure that it works for our schedule. And just putting, that was a big one for me. Because I'd be, like, super sweaty trying to take a Zoom call while I'm at a park with three, you know, like, it doesn't work.   Or it didn't work for me. And so, I had to learn, like, don't, like, I would set myself up for failure a little bit. And so, just reining that in and kind of having better boundaries about that.   Still getting the sleep I needed. But I create best in the morning. And so, saying, like, okay, for this season, I will get up really early in the because I want this a lot.   And then I want to be able to have breakfast with my kids. And so, I just, you know, made that adjustment. So, yeah.   I guess that's the trial and error piece. But I do think if you, like, I also have friends who have not, who have put it all aside. And so, then that's very hard.   I think sometimes, especially when their kids are all in school or, you know, like, they're empty nesters or whatever. And then, like, you haven't had, you haven't had the chance to be, like, practicing in that and exploring that. And so, then there's this sort of loss and grief felt.   So, I think it's good even if it's just, like, dabbling in it. If that's a part of who you are, and creativity, or it doesn't just have to be creativity, of course. Whatever it is, if you can at least maybe just dabble, I think it's really good.   Laura Dugger: (28:41 - 29:05) I think that's helpful. That's a message of freedom that gives us permission. And that it's not selfish to do that.   It can actually be really wise stewardship. I'm curious, too, what have your children said? Have they given any feedback or appreciation even of seeing you pursue your dreams and be all in with the family?   Liz Bell Young: (29:06 - 29:55) Oh, that's a good question. I didn't used to really bring them into what I was doing and why I was doing it. I don't know why I didn't earlier.   I have since, like, now they're also, like, older and can comprehend more of it now. I've since kind of just brought them more into, this is what I'm doing, and this is why I care about writing this story. This is why this book matters to me, or why I'm helping someone else with their project.   And that has been better. I would include them, like, sometimes they would help me make stuff, or sell stuff, or deliver things. So, they were a part of that piece of it, but not, like, the sort of the heart and mind piece of it.   Laura Dugger: (29:56 - 30:03) That's helpful. So, you brought them in where possible. I wonder if any of them will, even in some ways, follow in your footsteps.   Liz Bell Young: (30:05 - 30:29) Yeah, we'll see. We'll see. I don't know.   I think it's, well, it's just fun to watch them. I know you, you know, with your girls, you probably feel the same way. And trying not to, like, over shape them, but just, like, create the space for them to try the things that they, you know, that they feel the direction that it's toward.   Laura Dugger: (30:29 - 32:27) Yes. When was the first time you listened to an episode of The Savvy Sauce? How did you hear about our podcast?   Did a friend share it with you? Will you be willing to be that friend now and text five other friends or post on your socials anything about The Savvy Sauce that you love? If you share your favorite episodes, that is how we continue to expand our reach and get the good news of Jesus Christ in more ears across the world.   So, we need your help. Another way to help us grow is to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts. Each of these suggestions will cost you less than a minute, but it will be a great benefit to us.   Thank you so much for being willing to be generous with your time and share. We appreciate you. Well, I just want to draw one other point, too, that you talk about in your book.   When you talk about a woman with a pen, and that deeply resonated with me. And I see the power of a person with a pen because the written word is clearly such a gift, obviously, with God preserving the Bible for us. But in the Bible, the person with a pen can be described as a scribe.   And it makes me think of this scripture from Matthew 13:52, where Jesus says, “Therefore, every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the head of the household who brings out of his treasure things that are new and fresh and things that are old and familiar.” So, that's where my mind goes when I read your beautiful words, Liz. But I want to hear your unique take on this.   So, how does writing and sharing stories help us to even take good care of one another?   Liz Bell Young: (32:29 - 35:10) I love that scripture that you just read, too. I think that when you decide to write that way, because I even talk about it in my journey as a writer, I wasn't always doing that. I could feel, I sort of had this melancholic spirit at times, especially in my 20s.   And I felt like I was actually pushing into places that I didn't want to be. And so, I thought, why am I bringing a reader there? Or writing in a way that I think stories can also be so sort of self-focused or insulated into that they're actually not offering generous space for the reader.   So, I think about that a lot. I think about how stories can take care of people. I mean, they're just like little portals or doorways into connection, whether it's because somebody relates to a thing that happened.   Like sometimes I think it can be that specific, but sometimes it's just, that's exactly how I felt. And I didn't know how to articulate it. I have this story that felt so big to me, but really small.   I didn't even know if I should put it in the book, but it was just about breaking a carton of eggs when I was babysitting and the shame that the parents walked in and saw the eggs all over the floor. And it was just horrible for me. Really small thing that happened that could seem really trivial to one person.   But then what it really was just about was shame and then grace for yourself and believing that you, you know, what, believing in your worth. And so that's where the story ends. It's real short.   It's like a page. Well, all my stories are short, I think. But I shared that story for some reason has been the one that most people have come back and said, I needed that story.   They didn't break a carton of eggs, but they knew that, that sense, that depth of shame. And so that's where I think stories can take care of people and then taking it to a place of hope and forgiveness and leaving enough white space, even metaphorically, for someone to enter into that story is something that I think about for taking care of someone.   Laura Dugger: (35:11 - 36:02) That's so good. And it makes me think at our church on Wednesday nights, I'm in the room with second through fifth grade girls and our theme verse two verses from Psalm 78 verses four and seven, just talking about sharing stories with the next generation and ultimately about God's power and his righteous deeds. But I think that is such a way to take care of the next generation.   Stories are powerful. We see that in Jesus. And I was so blessed by all of your stories.   So again, your book is entitled, Let There Be Havens: An Invitation to Gentle Hospitality. So, let's kind of shift gears. And will you explain and define what a haven is and just hear a little bit more about hospitality and creating havens?   Liz Bell Young: (36:03 - 38:13) Oh, sure. It kind of took me a minute to figure this out because I had a sense of what I wanted and thought that a haven and taking care of people was. And the way I describe it in the book is that it's people who shelter us, places that hold us and experiences that lift us up.   So, when I think about hospitality and taking care of people and just being like a little cove for someone, maybe it's so temporary because it's just, you know, passing on the street and it's something that you can do, or maybe it's something more permanent, you know, like the relationship you have with your children. And I think of it as like gentle and grounding. So, it's not over the top or forced or rigid, or it's not putting myself in the spotlight.   I think a lot of times hospitality and the pressures that come with it are because we've been sort of accumulating this message that it's a performance. And so, I think that gentle hospitality or havens is when you're just creating spaces for people, whether it's physical or emotional, and they feel easy in that space. They feel safe.   They feel like the grounding part is just, you know, it's a step outside the wild waters or the chaos of other things that are happening. It gives a chance to catch your breath, feel cheered for, loved by someone. And so that's what I see a haven as.   And the picture that I have in my mind, which I took a picture out in California that I put in the book, and it's just this rocky coast, but it just has that swoop of a cove, and the waters are quieter there. And I mean, you know, 10 feet away, it's not quiet, but just right there, there's a pause. It's a safe, easy place.   And so that's what I think of for haven.   Laura Dugger: (38:15 - 38:21) And what are a few practical ways that you've created havens in your own life?   Liz Bell Young: (38:26 - 40:53) I've always, well, I did want to open a little hotel when I was little. So, I always loved thinking about like overnight spaces for people. So, we really, that's, that is a very, that's sort of the obvious, I think, kind of in my mind of like, what is like creating a literal space?   We've had to do it on couches and in a van, like we haven't always had a guest room. Right now we do. But just like being resourceful and trying to think of like, what's a way to make someone feel like really taken care of in this space?   Like bring a lamp and a coffee maker, even if it's on a couch, give them a stack of books that you think that they would love and that sort of thing. So that's, that would be a haven in my mind. I think, and I learned this in social work actually, but where you like when you're with someone, okay, this is a little bit more of sort of being an emotional, but physical presence haven is like, I try not to top someone else's emotions.   So, like if they're really upset or they're grieving, instead of just like meeting them or even like going above it, like just to be more like just with them and hang out like a little bit under that. Like, again, it's not, it's not about you. It's about the company, you know, that you keep with someone.   So just being next to someone, holding onto their arm when they're grieving. I, and I've had great examples of this, but like you can tell someone awkward or alone and you just go and you just go next to them. You don't draw attention to it.   You just become present. Holding the doors for people. This is a big thing for my parents.   Like, oh, we always must hold doors for people. And the part that I, that then someone, another mentor taught me was just to like delight in people's presence. So, when somebody does come in, whether you know them or not, whether it's a child or your husband, but you've already seen him 10 minutes ago, but like still like beaming on, on them because you love that they're there and that they're with you and that they're here, you know, on earth.   And so, I think, you know, beaming is a big one for me, for taking care and showing hospitality. Yeah.   Laura Dugger: (40:54 - 41:08) That's so good. I love that word. And what are some other tips for ways that all of us can take care of the people in our lives and help them to feel known and cherished and treasured?   Liz Bell Young: (41:08 - 42:51) Oh, well, I'm sure if I was in your Sunday school class, if I was a second through fifth grade, I would feel exactly this because I think like, um, again, like you're just giving, you're giving those girls like your heart and attention for that 45 minutes or hour. And you know, you're getting, um, you're getting like eye to eye with them. And like you said, sharing stories and just like being concerned with them as children, as people.   And so that I think it's, I don't want to like make it more than it is. I think, I think that's been part of the problem with like the sort of the pressure of like, how can I be like the best caretaker or like the, like a really great hostess. And I think like the very first thing is just the position of your heart and just connecting to someone and they're telling a story and you listen to it instead of just trying to trump their story with your own, you know, or, um, giving someone something that, you know, that they would love, you know, that, that simple.   Um, and so it's just, I guess that's just paying attention, Laura, right? Like just paying attention to people and what would even just give them a moment of reprieve or a moment of joy, a moment of inclusion and trying to like follow, um, I mean, the Holy spirit will nudge the heck out of you, you know, so you can like listening to the Holy spirit and then like listening to people. And I think that that, um, it really brings you into that space of, of genuine and gentle hospitality.   Laura Dugger: (42:52 - 44:11) Well, in genuine and gentle, those are some great words to describe even how I experience you as a writer. And I'll just share one more of my favorite practical tips that you listed for ways to take care of people, I guess, because I've been a recipient of this and it instantly made me think of my own dear mom, who I adore. And she has just rocked mothering since the baby phase.   And even as we're adults now, I don't know how she does it, but she just loves so well and every season. And so, I thought of her when you said on page 28, a way to show how to take care of others. You write help a friend or sibling with a couple things on their to-do list.   Jump starts are huge gifts. And I just thought, wow, practically like thinking of being a young mother and having my mom come along and give a jump start. Those times, you know, still impact us today.   And what a great example. So, your book is full of ideas like this. And so, if anybody wants to pick up their own copy or continue learning ways that they can also create havens, where would you direct all of us to go after this conversation, Liz?   Liz Bell Young: (44:11 - 44:58) Oh, well, thanks for asking. I think the book is the best place, partly because I'm pretty quiet on social media. And I just can't find my rhythm there.   But maybe just because I love books so much, but I really try to give everything that I could think of to these specific pages. And so, I mean, you can buy it on Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, you know, all the book places. Magnolia will be selling it, I think, or it might be for sale there right now.   And yeah, that's it. And I have a website, lizbellyoung.com. So, if you want to visit me there too.   Laura Dugger: (44:58 - 45:23) Wonderful. Yes, we can add that link in the show notes. But that is wonderful.   And congrats. That's so exciting being sold all those places. You may be familiar that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight.   And so, as my final question for you today, Liz, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Liz Bell Young: (45:26 - 46:20) I think it's calm. I was thinking about how I have learned even because I love to solve problems and try to figure things out. And if I can even do that with a calm spirit, even if I have to work fast and hard, but if I can have that calmness or Megan Fate has a book, Relaxed, which I haven't even read yet, but I'm excited to because I think it's this similar note where, you know, I think it's the way that Jesus like literally lived was just in this relaxed and calm state.   And so that's I've always loved calm and very drawn to it, people who are calm. And I think it's what I try to embody myself.   Laura Dugger: (46:21 - 46:54) I've gotten to be the recipient of that calm and relaxed posture from you today, but you're also so thoughtful of others and gentle and talented. And I'm leaving this chat so encouraged with the way that you've stepped into your unique design by our creator. And I just pray it inspires all of us to delight ourselves in the Lord and allow him to give us the desires of our hearts.   So, thank you very much, Liz, for being my guest today.   Liz Bell Young: (46:55 - 47:02) Thank you, Laura. It was great to be with you. It really was.   I'm so glad I got to talk to you. Likewise.   Laura Dugger: (47:03 – 50:46) One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.   We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what He has done for us. Romans 10:9 says, “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, would you pray with me now?   Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life?   We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.   If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him. You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason.   We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone.   Say it out loud. Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible.   I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ.   I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps, such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

Welcome to the 72nd episode of Ecommerce Toolbox: Expert Perspectives eTail series! This time, host Kailin Noivo sits down with Anna Westerholm, Chief Experience Officer at Artifact Uprising, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of ecommerce, her decade-long journey at Artifact Uprising, how they've scaled personalized product experiences, optimized supply chain operations and maintained resilience in uncertain times, customer experience, and operational agility. Anna discusses actionable insights on leveraging real-time data for decision-making and ensuring customer loyalty remains the cornerstone of growth.

In Episode 6 of Season 2, Leslie Newell, a former tech executive turned entrepreneur, explores the powerful intersection of leadership, business strategy, and home life. Drawing from her experience at companies like Slack, Wayfair, and Artifact Uprising, she shares how product management, agile methodologies, and systems thinking can revolutionize the way busy professionals manage their households.As the founder of Bright Violet Home, Leslie helps corporate parents apply proven workplace strategies to streamline their home life, reducing mental load and increasing efficiency. She delves into the challenges of balancing career ambitions with family responsibilities, exploring how leadership principles—such as empowerment, intentional decision-making, and adaptability—translate from the workplace to the home.The discussion also touches on the pressures of modern parenting, societal expectations, and how parents can create sustainable, values-driven home systems that actually work. Leslie shares insights on the power of experimentation, the role of habits in personal success, and how embracing one's unique approach—whether highly analytical, creative, or structured—can lead to a thriving home life.For high-achieving professionals feeling the strain of balancing work and home, this episode offers actionable insights and a fresh perspective on leading a home, not just managing it.Guest Information:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliegnewell/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightviolethome/Free Work-to-Home Superpowers Assessment: https://www.brightviolethome.com/smallacts  References:Bright Violoet Home - https://www.brightviolethome.com/ Dr. Becky (Good Inside) - https://www.goodinside.com/ Marie Kondo - https://konmari.com/Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode.Credits and Acknowledgements:Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Heather Pridemore. https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-pridemore-mba/Thank you for tuning into small acts of rebellion. Ready to start a revolution? Please share it with others who aspire to redefine success on their own terms.Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of personal and professional defiance. For additional content, follow us on Instagram @smallactsofrebellionpodcast & @PridemoreCoaching and visit us at PridemoreCoaching.com.Keep owning your story!

Beth McCord gives advice on what to consider when choosing gifts for every Enneagram Type. Chapter Markings:00:00 - Introduction To The Podcast04:11 - Gift Guide07:02 - YEC's Discounts20:38 - Type 126:57-  Type 238:15 - Type 344:45 - Type 449:32 - Type 554:20 - Type 658:41 - Type 71:02:24 - Type 81:06:27 - Type 9Ready to learn more about your Type? Get 50% off Beth's Enneagram Courses for a limited time: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/holiday22Shop YEC's top gift recommendations for every Enneagram Type:Type 1 - Clean & Caffeinated Bundle by Humphreys Street https://humphreysstreet.com/shop/bundles/clean-and-caffeinated-bundle-small/Type 2 - Mamuye Classic Tote by ABLE https://www.ableclothing.com/products/mamuye-classic-tote?irclickid=zMEw1A0UWxyNUwpRysQveTkDUkDSXpR1EWEp2w0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=Impact&mediapartner=YourEnneagramCoachType 3 - Full Focus Planner by Full Focus https://fullfocusstore.com/?platform=grin&link_id=1229964&token=FzhBWebQohT5dZlb5NxKjRJgWFsWG6Bb&contact_id=80a6c4b5-e364-4742-89d5-31b767f2f64b&attribution_window=30Type 4 - Fairy Garden by Lindsay Letters https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1322217&u=3431869&m=86404&urllink=lindsayletters%2Eco%2Fproducts%2Ffairy%2Dgarden%2Dabstract%2Dsquare&afftrack=Type 5 - Over-ear Noise-canceling Headphones by Beat https://amzn.to/3NZ1ZlJType 6 - Dog Walk Kit by Wild One https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1269790&u=3431869&m=83946&urllink=wildone%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcollar%2Dwalk%2Dkit%3Ftitle%3Dmoonstone%2Dxs%2Dstandard&afftrack=Type 7 - The Starting Lineup by Great Jones https://greatjonesgoods.com/products/the-starting-lineup?sscid=b1k6_l6weq&utm_source=shareasale&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3431869Type 8 - The Beast Blender by Beast https://amzn.to/3V2PUyvType 9 - Photo Calendar by Artifact Uprising https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=488472&u=3431869&m=47827&urllink=www%2Eartifactuprising%2Ecom%2Fphoto%2Dcalendars%2Fbrass%2Deasel%2Ddesk%2Dcalendar&afftrack=In this episode, we go beyond providing practical gift ideas (but we do give those out). We also cover the intangible feelings, desires, and needs to consider for every Type. For more gift ideas, shop the entire Enneagram-Inspired Gift Guide now: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/gift-guide#personalitytype #gift #enneagramGo to yourenneagramcoach.com to get your gift and experience up to 75 percent off!

As the leaves fall and the season shifts from autumn to winter, we are presented with a golden opportunity to dance with change and tap into our creative flow. In this solo episode, I explore the spiritual significance and internal feelings of this transition and how it invites us to infuse our lives with novelty, creativity, and fresh beginnings. Whether you're feeling the pull to write a book, paint a masterpiece, start a new project, shift careers, or explore uncharted paths, now is the time to align with the season's energy of transformation. Enjoy the magic of seasonal changes!SPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSubmit a topic or question in the topic box on yourownmagic.comMy Online Boutique - EYES OF ASPENeyesofaspen.comSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Curex: getcurex.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Check out Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/MAGICSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Universally adored, a chocolate chip cookie is one of the recipes every home cook needs in their repertoire. This week, Meghan and Stacie share their favorite recipes and discuss how ingredients and techniques can make it the perfect recipe for your family. Links Meghan's Substack Sarah Kiefer's Pan Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies History facts Tollhouse story High effort cookie test test Alton Brown's Chewy Chocolate Chip CookieOur Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/dijfy* Check them out today at feathersnapcam.com!* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In each of these episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you'll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we've tested.Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community.Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it's time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you've tried before, and especially  if you're thinking, “But I'm not a planner.” Meal planning is the #1 most reliable way to reduce stress and save time and money, so we've made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner on their own terms with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. Crack your meal planning code: learn more today.Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/dijfy* Check them out today at feathersnapcam.com!* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Danielle Fetty-Lovell has been through a lot in her births! But probably the most unexpected moment was when her first daughter had the hiccups while she was crowning for a really long time (making it both comical and excruciating). She shares with Adriana how being deeply focused on her labor meant that she didn't care they got her dilation wrong (going from 8 cms back to 4!) and how trying to make sure her 34.5-week preemie gained weight, along with a stressful job and a neverending pumping regime contributed to her postpartum depression and mood disorders (PMADs).Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful FAMILYALBUM APP - Check out FamilyAlbum at family-album.comAQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULARTIFACT UPRISING - Get up to 20% off at ArtifactUprising.com with code BIRTHFUL through December 31.IXL LEARNING - Get 20% off a membership at ixl.com/TODAYGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Can Exercise During Pregnancy Make Labor Harder? and our breastfeeding episode on Figuring Out How To Suck, Swallow, And Breathe.You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out FamilyAlbum: family-album.com* For 20% off your membership, go to www.ixl.com/TODAY* Go to Artifact Uprising and use my code BIRTHFUL for a great deal (even if you've purchased before!): www.artifactuprising.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liz Bell Young is with me today for a conversation I didn't know how much I needed. I messaged her afterward and asked that we always be friends, as I am not one to hold back my undying admiration and love. You will want to message her the same thing once you hear her talk about real, uncomplicated hospitality and how to create havens for the people around you. Liz is an artist, an author, an experience designer, and she collaborates with really cool people at Magnolia and Anthropologie. She is also an approachable and lovely Midwest girl and after drinking in her new beautiful book, Let There Be Havens: An Invitation to Gentle Hospitality, I was honored to get to talk with her.  Liz Bell Young is a writer and experience designer. Author of the memoir In the Wide Country of Love and creator of the Anthropologie-distributed Haven magazine, Young is an MFA graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Cincinnati. Young is a contributing writer for Magnolia Journal, Artifact Uprising, and Darling, among others. Young founded Haven Creative Studio and is a creative consultant for clients, including Procter & Gamble, Crossroads Church, and Stan Smith Events. Young and her husband, Ryan, live in Ohio with their three children. Find her online at lizbellyoung.com and @lizbellyoung. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KimberlyStuart.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more from this episode.

This episode is a special one from memory lane, where we revisited a conversation that still holds so much wisdom. The Rolling Stones may have been right when they sang, "you can't always get what you want"... but you might find that you get what you need. Once we discover what it is we truly need, there's often a greater possibility of circling back and calling in what we've always desired—or even something better. In this episode, we spoke with Julie Solomon, branding coach, speaker, host of The Influencer Podcast, and author, about how to go from unseen to unstoppable. We covered practical ways to achieve this by identifying our origin story, tapping into the power of awareness, acceptance, action, amplifying possibilities, and more. Enjoy Julie's magic!CONNECT WITH JULIEjuliesolomon.netMastermindThe Influencer Podcast@julssolomonJULIE'S BOOKGet What You WantRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSubmit a topic or question in the topic box on yourownmagic.comMy Online Boutique - EYES OF ASPENeyesofaspen.comSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out Anisa Beauty and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.anisabeauty.com* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Curex: getcurex.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Check out Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/MAGIC* Check out Timeline and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.timeline.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's for dinner? It might seem impossible to answer some nights, but it's not! Caro Chambers knows what to do when you don't feel like cooking. LINKS What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking (the book!)What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking with Caro Chambers on SubstackHow to Get Your Cooking Mojo BackHow Do You Rest When You Can Never Stop Feeding Your FamilyTen Minute Dinner IdeasThe Easiest Dinners We've Ever MadeDinners That Require Minimal CleanupWhich Grocery Delivery Services Are Worth It?Atomic HabitsABOUT OUR GUESTCaroline Chambers is a New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary expert based in Carmel Valley, California. Like so many of us, her journey began in her mom's kitchen and blossomed into a career as a chef, caterer, and freelancer for top brands and publications. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she connected with home cooks on Instagram and launched her hit Substack newsletter. Her latest cookbook, What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking was released this summer. In addition to her Substack and cookbooks, Caroline hosts the podcast So Into That. She lives with her husband George and their three sons, Mattis, Calum, and Cashel.Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out ByHeart and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/dijfy* Check them out today at feathersnapcam.com!* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's never too late or too early to begin daily mindfulness exercises! In this episode, I chat with Jesse Bennett, a children's book author, wellness expert, and experienced Yoga and Pilates instructor. Jesse shares her inspiring mission to empower kids and adults alike through the power of kindness, mindfulness, and breathwork. We dive into her journey of writing and illustrating her four (soon-to-be five) children's books, each filled with guided meditations, breathing exercises, and lessons on embracing love and gratitude. Jesse also provides practical tips on how to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into everyday life, making this a must-listen for parents, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to create a kinder, more mindful world. Enjoy Jesse's magic!SPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereCONNECT WITH JESSEjessebennett.coIG @jesse.bennett_linktreeOrder Jesse's Children's Books hereRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSubmit a topic or question in the topic box on yourownmagic.comMy Online Boutique - EYES OF ASPENeyesofaspen.comSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Curex: getcurex.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Thrive Causemetics: thrivecausemetics.com/MAGIC* Check out Timeline and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.timeline.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In each of these episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you'll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we've tested.Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community.Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it's time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you've tried before, and especially  if you're thinking, “But I'm not a planner.” Meal planning is the #1 most reliable way to reduce stress and save time and money, so we've made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner on their own terms with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. Crack your meal planning code: learn more today.Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out ByHeart and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Quince: quince.com/dijfy* Check them out today at feathersnapcam.com!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's more stressful: a panic attack right before a surgical birth that takes your breath away and leaves you with memory gaps, or your baby's shoulders getting stuck on the pubic bone after the head is out and needing a manual placental extraction? For today's birth story, doula, lactation specialist, and childbirth educator Morgan Moy shares with Adriana how she prepared (or didn't) for her first birth that left her with significant trauma, and how being very intentional in her preparation to have a VBAC made for a healing and redemptive experience, despite having unusual immediate postpartum complications. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful FAMILYALBUM APP - Check out FamilyAlbum at family-album.comAQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULARTIFACT UPRISING - Get up to 20% off at ArtifactUprising.com with code BIRTHFUL through December 31.Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on VBAC Facts and our episode on Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhages.You can connect with Morgan on Instagram @thedouladuoroc. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out FamilyAlbum: family-album.com* Go to Artifact Uprising and use my code BIRTHFUL for a great deal (even if you've purchased before!): www.artifactuprising.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"We are building our own tables," wrote Robert Hartwell in his viral 2020 Instagram post that resonated with many. In this episode, I sit down with Robert—Broadway performer, founder of The Broadway Collective, entrepreneur, and Host & Executive Producer of Breaking New Ground on OWN, HGTV, and Max. Robert shares his powerful story of purchasing and renovating a 200-year-old colonial mansion, built by slaves in 1820, during the 2020 pandemic and the racial justice protests.I'm so honored to have the opportunity to chat with him about his journey of perseverance, rewriting his story, honoring his ancestors, his passion for supporting small businesses, and advice for first-time homeowners. This conversation is as magical as it is moving. So, whether you're looking for inspiration, tips on perseverance, or just an uplifting dialogue, this episode is for you. Enjoy Robert's magic!SPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereCONNECT WITH ROBERTrobert-hartwell.comStory telling masterclassstrengthonstages.comIG @sirroberttakespicsViral post of Robert & the Hartwell HouseSTREAM BREAKING NEW GROUNDRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSubmit a topic or question in the topic box on yourownmagic.comMy Online Boutique - EYES OF ASPENeyesofaspen.comSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Thrive Causemetics: thrivecausemetics.com/MAGIC* Check out Timeline and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: www.timeline.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Back-to-School season can be a lot for our kids, so we're making fun dinners that kids love to treat them at the end of a long school day (homework be damned!).  STRESS-FREE SCHOOL LUNCHESMake packing 180 school lunches a breeze with our Stress-Free School Lunch Guide. You'll get our tried-and-true school lunch packing tips, an essential school lunch grocery list, our list of favorite lunchboxes by age, our top 15 lunchbox recipes, and more.THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOUWant easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We're Cooking & Eating Now links? Sign up for our newsletter today and get it all, plus our Back-Pocket Meal Plan — a week of meals, planned for you! — as a bonus.LINKS Crunchwrap SupremeCopycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Bread BowlCopycat Chick-fil-A sauceCheeseburger SaladQueso Fundido Broccoli Cheddar DipFast Food Style Fried Chicken SandwichOur Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out ByHeart and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Quince: quince.com/dijfy* Check them out today at feathersnapcam.com!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this one, we share tips and school lunch recipes that work well for slow eaters so that they get some sustenance, even if their lunch period isn't quite as much time as they typically need. Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join DIJFY PLUS today.Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We're Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Back-Pocket Meal Plan as a bonus. (A week of meals, planned for you! ✅)Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out ByHeart and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Quince: quince.com/dijfy* Check them out today at feathersnapcam.com!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stephanie and Liz Bell Young invite you to join them for another deep, heart-to-heart conversation about Liz's book, "Let There Be Havens." Truly, it's more about Liz' heart and how we too can open up our homes in simple ways to welcome everyone in the name of Christ. Liz shared her childhood memory of her mom getting a blade of grass back for her, which became a beautiful symbol of self-sacrificial love and care. They also chatted about the importance of starting small, creating little havens for others, and how it's all about making people feel loved and cherished. They discussed how readers can engage with the book as a sort of companion in their daily lives, using it bit by bit and making it a part of their routine. It's all about fostering comfort and gentleness in everyday life, which is so important, right? And then they delved into some deep stuff about self-worth and grace. Liz shared her personal experience of burnout and the struggle of embracing brokenness, and Stephanie totally got where she was coming from. They talked about how finding grace in Christ and from the faith community is such a game-changer. The way Liz illustrated her habit of always taking the worst eggs for herself was just so relatable. It became this symbol of self-acceptance and vulnerability, which I found really powerful. To wrap it up, they ended with a lovely prayer and some seriously inspiring words. The whole conversation was a beautiful reminder of the transformative power of love, the journey of embracing brokenness, and the profound resonance of Liz Bell Young's message in her book. It's definitely a must-listen! ABOUT “LET THERE BE HAVENS”  Discover the gentle lifestyle and deep satisfaction of practicing hospitality with what you have. We all need people, places, and experiences that bring us home, feed our hope, rock us to sleep, then wish us well in the morning when we go back into the world and find others who need what we were just given. We long for these warm welcomes—and the ability to offer them to others without pretension or stress. In this exquisite tapestry of stories, beautiful photography, and both practical and creative resources, writer and designer Liz Bell Young gives us a new vision for hospitality—one where we can both create space and give space at the same time. In Let There Be Havens, she shows us how anyone and any space can be part of this gentle and hospitable way of life. Threading her life experiences in Italy, California, and Ohio—including camping events in fields and hosting friends in a van parked in the driveway—Young reveals the secrets of cultivating havens right where we are. She'll inspire you through stories to open the heart; easy-to-follow guides for creating haven-like spaces; creative how to's for everyday generosity and contentment; and beautiful recipes and simple menu ideas. Page by page, this powerful manifesto will give what you need to build meaningful moments, draw people in, and offer more beauty to the world—piece by piece, life by life.  In Let There Be Havens, Liz Bell Young  shares stories that will inspire readers to show love to their neighbors; offers encouragement for those who want to live a creative and generous life; and discusses how to replace fear and anxiety with calmness and kindness. What is a haven? A door held open. A lamp turned on. A place prepared. This is haven: gentle hospitality. When one person reaches for another, makes an offering, and believes we all hold such worth. No matter what we have in our pockets or where we've been up until now, we take care of each other―whether we're strangers on a sidewalk or families around a table. Each day, we create trails of beauty and connection. One open door opens the next. And then it happens: our streets fill with lamplight, our lives lift with spirit, and our homes become circles of gold. Let there be havens. CONNECT WITH LIZ BELL YOUNG https://www.lizbellyoung.com/ Liz Bell Young is a writer, experience designer and collaborator in the Midwest. Her work appears in Magnolia Journal on the shelves, Artifact Uprising and Darling on the sites, Procter & Gamble in the studios, and Woman Camp in the woods. A grad of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago + University of Cincinnati, LBY takes a multidisciplinary approach to her work and home. Favorite pairings: words on index cards, words next to rolling film, words covering real paper inside real books. She also adores rocks, oyster shells, the smell of hay and gasoline, old Austrian boots, coffee in small cups. But above all: her life with Ryan and their children. We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Stephanie here! I am inviting you today to join me and Liz Bell Young, to share a deep, heartfelt conversation about creating havens in a world that often feels a bit upside down. It's like a warm hug for your soul. It is deeply Christ-centered, and it will fill you in places you didn't even know you needed filled. Liz Bell Young's "Let There Be Havens" isn't just a book; it's a whole vibe about creating comfort and care for others. She talks about beaming love and light into spaces - it's pretty powerful stuff. Liz's story about beaming into a hospital room? Pure magic. Here's the thing – creating spaces of comfort and care isn't just about making others feel good. Liz and I really dug into the whole idea that, when you nurture others, you also end up nurturing yourself. It's like a love-filled loop, where everyone gets to feel cherished. Liz and I also chatted about starting small and how those little acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Think about it – something as simple as making someone a cup of tea or sending a kind note can brighten their whole day. Liz's childhood memory of her mom going back to get a blade of grass left on a tree stump? It's a beautiful reminder that embracing imperfections is where real love happens. And when Liz shared her experience with burnout and realizing the need for self-care, it hit home for me. Maybe it will for you, too. We also touched on finding healing and support in community. Liz's small group of women? They're her soul squad, sticking together through thick and thin. Her take on grace within the body of Christ? It's like a big warm hug, reminding us that we're all in this together. My chat with Liz Bell Young is a beautiful reminder of the power of creating love-filled spaces and finding comfort in community. "Let There Be Havens" isn't just a book; it's an invitation to spread love, nurture ourselves, and build real connections in a world that often feels fragmented. It's like a great big hug in the form of a conversation, and who doesn't need more of that? I will take many moments from this conversation to ponder in the days to come. I invite you to join me. My list will start with the following… but I will add more! 1. Small Acts of Kindness Matter: Liz emphasized the power of creating small, welcoming scenes to care for others and make a meaningful impact. Let's start small and plant seeds of kindness in our daily lives. 2. Embracing Imperfections: Liz's story of the imperfect eggs beautifully illustrates the journey of self-worth and healing. Embracing our brokenness and imperfections is key to overcoming burnout and finding inner peace. 3. Community and Grace: The value of community and grace shone through our conversation. We discussed the healing potential of the body of Christ and the need to show grace to ourselves and others. Together, let's build nurturing communities and cultivate a culture of acceptance and support. ABOUT “LET THERE BE HAVENS”  Discover the gentle lifestyle and deep satisfaction of practicing hospitality with what you have. We all need people, places, and experiences that bring us home, feed our hope, rock us to sleep, then wish us well in the morning when we go back into the world and find others who need what we were just given. We long for these warm welcomes—and the ability to offer them to others without pretension or stress. In this exquisite tapestry of stories, beautiful photography, and both practical and creative resources, writer and designer Liz Bell Young gives us a new vision for hospitality—one where we can both create space and give space at the same time. In Let There Be Havens, she shows us how anyone and any space can be part of this gentle and hospitable way of life. Threading her life experiences in Italy, California, and Ohio—including camping events in fields and hosting friends in a van parked in the driveway—Young reveals the secrets of cultivating havens right where we are. She'll inspire you through stories to open the heart; easy-to-follow guides for creating haven-like spaces; creative how to's for everyday generosity and contentment; and beautiful recipes and simple menu ideas. Page by page, this powerful manifesto will give what you need to build meaningful moments, draw people in, and offer more beauty to the world—piece by piece, life by life.  In Let There Be Havens, Liz Bell Young  shares stories that will inspire readers to show love to their neighbors; offers encouragement for those who want to live a creative and generous life; and discusses how to replace fear and anxiety with calmness and kindness. What is a haven? A door held open. A lamp turned on. A place prepared. This is haven: gentle hospitality. When one person reaches for another, makes an offering, and believes we all hold such worth. No matter what we have in our pockets or where we've been up until now, we take care of each other―whether we're strangers on a sidewalk or families around a table. Each day, we create trails of beauty and connection. One open door opens the next. And then it happens: our streets fill with lamplight, our lives lift with spirit, and our homes become circles of gold. Let there be havens. CONNECT WITH LIZ BELL YOUNG https://www.lizbellyoung.com/ Liz Bell Young is a writer, experience designer and collaborator in the Midwest. Her work appears in Magnolia Journal on the shelves, Artifact Uprising and Darling on the sites, Procter & Gamble in the studios, and Woman Camp in the woods. A grad of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago + University of Cincinnati, LBY takes a multidisciplinary approach to her work and home. Favorite pairings: words on index cards, words next to rolling film, words covering real paper inside real books. She also adores rocks, oyster shells, the smell of hay and gasoline, old Austrian boots, coffee in small cups. But above all: her life with Ryan and their children. We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

As a photographer, it's so important for you to create a beautiful experience for your clients from start to finish. You want to make a lasting impact from the moment your potential clients see your first image to long after you deliver your final gallery.  Client experience is everything.  It's how you stand out, how you provide value, and how you show you truly care.  And the holiday season is the perfect time to do just that.  One of my favorite ways to spread a little holiday cheer is to surprise clients with gifts — After all, what better time than the holidays to make the clients you appreciate so much feel loved? I think sometimes with the stress of running a photography business,  it can be really easy to forget how essential it is to appreciate your clients and show them some love. Because, here's the truth: they are, in fact, THE REASON you have a business. They are the REASON you get to do the work you love. It's so important to appreciate them and show them how much you care — and client gifts are such a beautiful, thoughtful way to do this! And in today's podcast episode, I'm sharing my favorite client gift ideas & more importantly WHY gifting clients can be so impactful and meaningful for your photography business. Tune in for all the details.    Shared a little suprise in today's episode ---> Click here to fill out our business course survey! LINKS TO GIFT IDEAS WE TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE  Artifact Uprising - Your source for high-quality prints, albums, calendars, cards, photo books, display boxes you name it. These are an incredible keepsakes that your clients will have for years. Plus, we partnered with Artifact Uprising and have a 15% off discount code for the Horizon Found Community, just make sure to use the code HORIZONFOUND15 Minted - Has the cutest photo ornaments and holiday themed gift ideas! As well as one of a kind gifts and artwork created from artists around the world. AND we've partnered with minted as well for a variety of discount codes for the Horizon Found Community. 15% off all gifts using code 2022GIFTS. Free Shipping with code SHIPFREE. AND 20% off ALL holiday cards with code SNOW2022. Discounts GALORE. Curated Gift Boxes  - Fill a gift box with some things inside you know your client would love! Shop Box Fox, Happy Box, and Teak & Twine . Remember what I said in the episode... think back to things your client might have mentioned and try to create something in tune with who they are. Mini gift box - If the curated box feels like a little too much tiny gift boxes work too. Greetabl does these tiny little gift cubes that turn into a card. You can customize with photos from the client shoot and then pack with a tiny gift, too! They're SUPPPPER cute and thoughtful. For more ideas be sure to TUNE IN! :)  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/horizonfound SIGN UP FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S PATH WAITLIST REOPENING MARCH 2023: https://www.horizonfound.com/path GRAB OUR FREE MANUAL MODE CHEAT SHEET: https://resources.horizonfound.com/manual-mode-cheat-sheet-45751460 WHAT'S YOUR SECRET PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERPOWER? TAKE THE QUIZ! https://horizonfound.com/quiz JOIN THE HORIZON FOUND COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/477523419716008/

My guest this week is Liz Bell Young, a writer, experience designer and mother of three in Cincinnati. Author of the memoir, “In the Wide Country of Love” and creator of the Anthropologie-distributed Haven Magazine, Liz is an MFA graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The University of Cincinnati. She is a contributing author for The Magnolia Journal, Artifact Uprising, Darling Magazine, HERE Magazine, and Procter & Gamble. Liz's upcoming book on building havens is represented by Punchline Agency. 4:41 – Liz 101 Liz loves 3 dimensional creative experiences and is a full-time freelancer. She drives a van, is very tall and her kids have a turtle. Despite her different interests, she could never shake the desire that she wanted to be a writer. She has a masters in fine arts and creative writing. 10:34 – Creating experiences As a child, she enjoyed creating little worlds and experiences. Getting to combine writing with experiential work has been so energizing to Liz. Liz and her friends designed a camping experience for women. 21:40 – Writing for church Liz became a senior writer at her church and training alongside the church's designers. When they worked together, their work was so much better. She wrote printed materials, scripts, immersive prayer services. 24:41 – Haven magazine Liz wanted to make something concrete and tangible that could be sold on a shelf. 35:08 – Success stories Liz doesn't see things as black and white – successes and failures. When something goes wrong or she doesn't get what she wants, she figured she'd get it the next time. You need to celebrate people, even if they get what you want. 49:28 – Taking off the pressure Try to take the pressure off yourself. Liz has been considering the idea of hospitality with what you have. Love people in simple and thoughtful ways. 53:40 – Get to know you Strangest pet peeve? Water on public bathroom sinks. Favorite TV show as a kid? Felicity FEATURED QUOTES I could never shake this desire that I really wanted to be a writer. Getting to combine writing with experiential work has been so energizing to me. Writing can help heal people. Love people in simple and thoughtful ways. CONNECT: https://www.lizbellyoung.com/ Thank you to our partners of the show! Are you looking to clean up your household cleaning products this year? MamaSuds would like to help! The best way is to simply start with one product. Every time you run out of a specific cleaning product, replace it with a non-toxic one. Another tip, purchase a product that has multiple uses. The MamaSuds Collection has many multiple use products (castile soap or the toilet bombs are just a few!). Their blog has lots of great tips and a castile soap recipe that you can print and make a lot of your own effective cleaners! Give them a try at www.mamasuds.com and don't forget to use the coupon code MOLLY for 15% off your order! I'd like to thank our other partner of the show and that's Tradlands. Tradlands is an INCREDIBLE sustainable fashion brand that believes in clothing that you can live in NOW and love forever. Clothing that not only makes you feel like your best self, but also fits in a way that flatters. Their gorgeous dresses, pants, tops, and more are designed to move with you throughout your busy days. Their Nico dress is my dress in a love language —not only does it have sleeves, but also POCKETS and you know how I feel about dresses with pockets. I love how comfortable and stylish each piece - and they come in colors like classic neutrals or vibrant hues. One of the things I love most about Tradlands is their focus on sustainability and creating small batch clothing that lasts… they never over produce what they make and focus on only the highest quality materials. And you know how much I love supporting small businesses, too. Check them out at https://tradlands.com/businesswithpurpose and use the code MOLLY20 for 20% off!

How excited are we to talk Thingies with Collier Meyerson? So. Her most recent project Love Thy Neighbor is a podcast about a 1991 event known as the Crown Heights riot and what it says about about racism, antisemitism, and police violence here and now. Collier comes bearing books, outdoor couches, and alt uses for photo-printing sites. But first: a bit of breast-feeding intel.   Some further reading from our breastfeeding/weaning discussion: Joanna Goddard's piece about her first episode of depression and how it happened right after abruptly quit breastfeeding (and be sure to read the comments!) and Meaghan O'Connell's "Life on Planet Weaning" in The Cut (also Meaghan's book And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I Was Ready, and, yes, her Twitter feed). Different but related: “It Feels Like Every Mom I Know Is Medicated” from Romper—plus Best C-Section Ever and Romper in general!—and, uh, Moody Bitches.    Listen to Love Thy Neighbor, Collier's five-episode podcast about the riots that took place over four days in 1991 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. So good, so personal.   Collier's Thingies include Dr. Scholl's Molefoam Padding Strips for pesky bra wires, the Eliot Patio Loveseat from Target, and Bad Sex: Truth, Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution by Nona Willis Aronowitz (out in August). If you're inspired by Collier's femme sandal pursuit, here's her Kyma pair (They arrived; she loves them.). She also recommends a Tosaryu hinoki incense and holder duo from Jinen for a housewarming gift and Artifact Uprising baby board books for gifts in general—not just for babies.   Do you have weaning/new-parent experience to share? Hit us up at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq. And for more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.   Explore our spring gifting faves from MoMA Design Store and use or mention the code ATHINGORTWO online or in U.S. stores for 10% off your purchase now through May 29. Get both sunscreen and skincare with Murad's Correct and Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45. Save 20% and get free shipping with your $60 purchase when you use the code ATHINGORTWO.   Snuggle up in Cozy Earth's temperature-regulating sheets and take 35% off when you use the code ATHINGORTWO. Grow thicker and healthier hair with Nutrafol. Your first month's subscription is $15 off with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

This week we're talking to the woman known as the “Millennial Parenting Whisperer,” Dr. Becky Kennedy. Dr. Becky is a mom of three, a clinical psychologist, host of the Good Inside podcast, and a “respectful parenting” coach who covers topics ranging from potty training to “reparenting” yourself as an adult. In this episode, we pick her brain about how to respond to kicking, hitting, biting, or any of the other aggressive behaviors our kids are bound to engage in at some point. Whether your child is on the giving or receiving end, whether you're a Millennial or not– you'll learn so much from Dr. Becky!  Thank you to our sponsors: Babbel: www.babbel.com code: FULL for 3 months free with a 3-month Babbel subscription Artifact Uprising: www.artifactuprising.com/MEANINGFULL and use code MEANINGFULL15 for 15% off your Artifact Uprising order Sakara: www.sakara.com/full (or enter code: FULL at checkout) for 20% off your first order Produced by Dear Media.

If you follow Artifact Uprising founder Katie Thurmes, you may know her quote, “We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” For anyone who has left home in search of a story, an experience, a memory, those words have resonance. David Guttenfelder is such a spirit. He is not only an award-winning National Geographic Photographer, but with an estimated 100 countries on his passport, he has also earned the title National Geographic “Explorer." In this episode of Lake Superior Podcast we learn more about this Iowa farm boy's beginnings and how they have lead him to Wisconsin's most renowned archipelago, the Apostle Islands.Sponsored by Café Imports, a Minneapolis-based importer of fine, specialty green coffees.

Today, we're talking to new parents Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French. The actress, singer, dancer, influencer, and Founder of Frenshe and Frenshe Interiors welcomed her first child in March with her husband Chris, a composer and multi-instrumentalist. The two get candid about having a newborn, the most surprising parts of having an infant, how to get comfortable with the uncomfortable, and what they wish they knew before becoming parents.  Thank you to our sponsors: Artifact Uprising: www.artifactuprising.com/MEANINGFULL and use code MEANINGFULL15 for 15% off  your Artifact Uprising order Prose: www.prose.com/FULL for FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order  Episode Notes: Mamaste Book, Expectful Meditation App Produced by Dear Media.

We're back for part two on Ditching Diet Culture! We all want to be more conscious about how we talk about food and our bodies in front of our kids, but what do you do when someone in your kid's life– a caregiver, family member, or friend– says or does something in front of your kid that is the opposite of how you want to parent? Today, we're talking to Oona Hanson– a parent coach with 20 years of experience helping parents and caregivers raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. Oona shares her practical strategies for how and when to navigate these sensitive conversations, what to say when someone thinks your child needs to finish their plate before dessert, and what to do when someone's commenting about their body in front of your kids. Thank you to our sponsors: Public Goods: www.publicgoods.com/LIVING or use code LIVING at checkout to receive $15 off your first order. Hiya: www.hiyahealth.com/LIVING or enter code LIVING at checkout to receive 50% off your first order Artifact Uprising: www.artifactuprising.com/MEANINGFULL and use code MEANINGFULL15 for 15% off your Artifact Uprising order Produced by Dear Media.

Delve inside the world of top seed stage technology investor Adam Burrows. We explore: How Adam evaluates opportunities + what makes a great deal Top mistakes seed stage companies make Adam's top books And much more. About Adam Burrows Adam Burrows has been instrumental in building several of the most successful tech companies in Denver and is dedicated to partnering with the most ambitious founders in Colorado to create the next generation of big winners. As senior vice president and general manager at HomeAdvisor, Adam was part of the executive team that grew the company from $100M to over $1B in revenue, taking the company public in 2017 in Colorado's largest tech IPO.  As the first C-level executive at Guild Education, he helped the company raise its Series C and sign their largest clients towards a $1B+ valuation. Additionally, Adam has served as an advisor to the founders of two other successful Denver exits, Artifact Uprising and FareHarbor.

We are nothing if not (professional) enthusiasts, and we figured it was ‘bout time that we shared some products we think are best in category—from brow pencils to baby bouncers, dental floss to pasta. Join us for the Thingies! In the future, we hope our awards programming includes a red-carpet pre-show.   Give us that feedback—we know you have it. 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, and/or @athingortwohq.    So many more recs available over at Secret Menu!    Welks!!!!! What Urban Dictionary and Mindy Kaling have to contribute.   The divisive Danny Meyer tweet about Häagen-Dazs vanilla. (Sir did write the book Setting the Table that we like a lot.)   The Grub Street bucatini shortage article by Rachel Handler—the sort of coverage HDVB deserves.   The inaugural Thingies winners!!! Hellman’s, Heinz, HDVB (duh, duh, duh). The Stutterheim raincoat. Dr. Tung’s Smart Floss. BabyBjörn bouncer. Marvy Uchida Le Pen. Uniqlo HeatTech (the regular and ultra-warm leggings, the turtlenecks). Sania’s Brow Bar pencil (and service!). Garofalo gluten-free pasta (casarecce specifically). Feetures running socks. Artifact Uprising (see: the baby board book, the layflat photo album, the baby book). Soapwalla deodorant (original or sensitive skin).    Try both of Hilma’s Immune Support products with 20% off an Immune Sampler pack. Just use the code ATHINGORTWO Download the Caviar app and get 20% off your order with the code ATHINGORTWO2021. Fight food waste with Imperfect Foods and get 20% off your first order and free shipping with the code ATHINGORTWO. Treat that skin barrier right with COOLA’s new Organic Skincare line—10% off with the code ATHINGORTWO.   YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

You have gift questions, and we have gift answers! Welcome to part one of our second-annual gift guide, where you’ll find so much cool stuff from small businesses (many run by women and BIPOC!), no Amazon links (but you do you), and thoughts on orgs to donate to, too. Part two is coming next week, and last year’s still-relevant installments are here and here. Now, hope you’re prepared for an outrageously long episode recap...   PARENTS! My mom has requested “a new hobby” for Christmas which has sent me spinning. Any ideas? She’s very artsy and already gardens and writes fiction. Knitting hasn’t worked for her due to her arthritis, and she’s a lifelong hater of kitchen activities, most of the cute gifty hobby kits I’ve seen fall into those categories. Stumped!  Joone Creative air-dry ceramics tiles kit Rose Pearlman punch needle hoop kit The Crafter’s Box arm-knitting workshop Melanie Abrantes Japanese bowl-carving kit   Fic & non-fic books that will nudge my parents to the left without them realizing it. What Unites Us by Dan Rather Evicted by Matthew Desmond Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Good Talk by Mira Jacob   I need gift ideas for my almost 60-year-old, tech-y, suburban dad. Hasn’t finished reading the books he got for Father’s Day but he loves history. Does a lot of biking on his indoor trainer. He has an Apple Watch but we aren’t allowed to get him AirPods because my mom thinks he’ll accidentally put them through the laundry. He likes food/eating/cooking but had a heart attack 3 years ago so we’re not allowed to do fun things (unless they’re low sodium/cholesterol). Usually I try to find an activity (movie, bike, ride to brewery, etc.) but covid makes that hard. So many restrictions!! Claire puts her airpods through the laundry all the time and they still work! (Mostly.) But for an alt: Rapha x Bang & Olufsen earphones (made for indoor training—bigger than Airpods). Subscription to the Peloton app to use with his bike (you don’t need the Peloton bike!) Smart/wake-up clock: Philips SmartSleep, Loftie Beer-plus-history book: Pilsner: How the Beer of Kings Changed the World MasterClass: Doris Kearns Goodwin teaches "U.S. Presidential History and Leadership"   Mom and her husband who just bought a new cottage and are DIY fixing it up. The kitchen and garden are especially yucky!  Online landscaping-design apps like Yardzen or Tilly Design Gardening stuff: Floral Society, Floret, and Father Rabbit Tools: MoMA Design Store Rainbow Multi-tool set, FIXR tool, and Bosch Blaze laser measurer Birdhouse: Andreu Carulla's Bird and Breakfast, Amish cottage Coffee-table books: The Gardens of Bunny Mellon and More than Just a House by Alex Eagle Donation to Habitat for Humanity My Jewish parents who are IMPOSSIBLE to shop for and trying to stop eating sugar.  Popcorn seasoning set: The Spice House or Oaktown Spice Shop Engraved Masala Dabba from Diaspora Co. Cookbook: Sweet Laurel or Ottolenghi Flavor Miznon Israeli falafel or lamb kebab kits Chefanie Oy Vey cocktail napkins Russ & Daughters tote, tee, hat...in R&D wrapping paper! My crunchy fire-fighting dog lady MIL. Bon Temps tea Simpli quinoa Soapwalla tasting menu gift set Sashiko mending kit Ace & Jig x Project Thrive scrap coaster set Recreation Center dog bowl Donation to BARC Shelter in Brooklyn or her local animal shelter (many have wish lists where you can send dog food, etc!)   Stepmom: hates being cold. She’s always cold. But is entertaining outside now in CA. Hot water bottle: Amara sheepskin and Chickpea knit Something for cooking warm entertaining food/drink outside: Boska mini raclette cheese melter and grill, Royal Rose hot toddy mixers, or FLÎKR Fire personal concrete fireplace Flamingo Estate candles—scents like Roma heirloom tomato   SISTERS-IN-LAW!   My sister-in-law is a chic New Yorker and I live in Missoula, Montana. I am a needs-based gifter and she is very much a wants-based gifter. I love to cook, she dabbles in cooking (she’s dairy free) and I think she finds me kind of quaint for my homey ways. She is (and strongly identifies) as an Aries. She is a platinum-rewards-level business traveler and boss babe entrepreneur in the music industry. We get along great, but we literally could not be more different and I am ALWAYS stuck on gifts for her. This year I already gave her a gorgeous coffee table book of NYC night photography that I feel pretty good about, but I need a lifetime stockpile of ideas. Budget is $50- $100 Hermès lipstick A pretty colored glass thing with utility: a couple Estelle wine glasses, Maison Balzac glasses, carafe, or pitcher, and Laurence Brabant A La Pointe Candle Holder Anything from Casa Shop—some is new, some is vintage, and it’s all very good. Beklina cashmere petite scarves Esker Beauty plantable candle   My very chic sister-in-law who lives in a shoebox in Paris and will need to clear TSA Alex Prager playing cards Glass oil/vinegar decanter: Gary Bodker or Stover Glass Me Issey Miyake Trunk Pleats Bag Gilded marble body brush (there’s a mini too!), Kate McLeod body stone Antipast gloves Fancy fashion socks: Darner, Comme Si, and Hansel from Basel   Sister in law who loves to cook. $50 and under Iris Hantverk dough scraper Visual measuring cups Bamboo steamer + chopsticks + Wing on Wo spoons and chopstick rests (or Pearl River Market) Trivets: Hawkins cork and Il Buco salvaged antique tile Home Cooking podcast sweatshirt Short Stack editions Colorful pasta from Pastificio del Colle Fog Linen oven mitt Donation to Soul Fire Farm or The Okra Project     HUSBANDS, BOYFRIENDS, AND OTHER UNDEFINED MEN!   A dude who I’ve been seeing since early October. We’re exclusive but not serious….helllp Slippers: Vince suede and shearling, Yoko Wool Cool lighter (and possibly candle—Norden??): Tetra slide lighter or Tsubota Pearl tortoise lighter Nice bottle o’ booze—the one a shelf or two above what he buys himself A game for two that you can learn to play together: dominos from Printworks, Wolfum, or Fredricks & Mae; 2-in-1 chess/checkers Set from Ridley’s or MoMA  D.S. & Durga auto fragrance set   Fiance! Together 8 years, postponed wedding. Xmas AND his bday SAME WEEK! A piece of art—maybe decide to pick it out together for Xmas (and then you only have to shop for his bday): Picture Room or Absolut Art You could even reach out to an artist you like on IG and ask about commissions! Custom neon sign with something you two say or your initials : Yellowpop or Brite Lite Something sentimental framed via The Heirloomist   A 35-year-old man who loves sports, his dog, his Jeep, the Cubs and classic music.  Yeti cooler Vintage Cubs something—glasses, mug, etc. Vintage Jeep sign from eBay Dog bed: Dusen Dusen or Found My Animal Studio Proba x Slash Objects pet mat NES Classic Edition   A 37-year-old suburban dad who misses dance parties and loves the Book Review Pop-Up Magazine membership Books Are Magic subscription MasterClass on dance music with EDM DJ Armin van Buren Turntable and mixer     FRIENDS!   My long-distance bestie and I turned 30 this year and we’d originally planned on going on a trip together and getting welded gold bracelets as some grown-up version of friendship bracelets. However, THESE TIMES(™). So now she’s moving from Toronto (same country) to New Zealand (different hemisphere! Different continent!). We thought we’d do some sort of big co-gift! Pertinent details for your brainstorming pleasure: She’s a Capricorn (reluctantly) and I’m an extremely Pisces Pisces (love 2 cry). Budget is up to $200ish. Needs to be mildly packable considering she has to get it to NZ somehow along with the rest of her earthly possessions. Needs to ship to Canada. LOVE YOU! Fancy pair of stud earrings—you each take one. Or singles of White/Space birthstone studs. Catbird smallest love letter charm or tiniest key charm that you can get engraved Some sort of art/print: Tappan and Uprise Art    Group text friends A little food thing: Rice & Miso Everyday soup ball things (if in Brooklyn!); Copper Cow Coffee Vietnamese-style pour-over, Kusmi Tea set with 12 diff flavors, or Sakara popcorn trio  A mask or mask chain that’s a little more *special*: Lizzie Fortunato, Diarrablu, Injuri, Baggu  Porcelain fortune cookies that you can slip a fortune/wish for them for 2021 into An ornament related to an inside joke Three Potato Four key tags, specifically the "thank you for being a friend" one Rattan pop socket Sage bundle Verloop pom ribbed slippers      GRAB BAG!!!   My great-grandma who lives across the country and has never met my baby, because COVID Calendar with pics of your baby: Artifact Uprising brass easel and Parabo Press classic desk cal Locket with pic of your baby: Catbird (can be engraved!)   People whose hobbies are “going for walks in the neighborhood.”  Fanny pack: Tory Sport color-block, Baggu, or Beklina ribbed leather Hiking/all-weather boots: Bernardo Winnie  Puffer scarf: Echo, Eileen Fisher, or Patagonia NanoPuff Scarf Audio subscriptions: Libro.fm or Audm   Someone who hates things/prefers experiences, but with Covid it’s hard to experience! Online cooking class: Sonoko Sakai, Goldbelly Live! Cook-Alongs, League of Kitchens, Momofuku, and Ole & Obrigado. Things to enjoy the experience of winter: Yaktrax, Crescent Moon eva foam snowshoes, or cross-country ski lessons  Dipsea subscription Bokksu Japanese snack subscription Merch from favorite restaurant/hotel/place they’ve traveled to Games: Ridley’s Card Games, Actually Curious, Lacorsa Grand Prix Board Game, Maharam Memory Game, or Helvetiq Matchmaster or SixStix     You know what else makes a great gift—a digital stocking stuffer, if you will? A sub to Secret Menu.   Do you have other ideas and just thoughts in general to share? Hit us up at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, and/or @athingortwohq.    On 12/21, we’re going to be talking about the romance novel Reckless by Selena Montgomery (aka Stacey Abrams). Join us for a read-along!    Look no further than Sakara for some hearty, healthy deliciousness. 20% off your first order with the code ATHINGORTWO. Explore b.serene’s handmade crystal jewelry, and get 15% off your first order with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink. Four words that bring back memories of first learning about recycling. We sat down with Jenna Walker, co-founder of Artifact Uprising and Material Change, to dig into environmental sustainability. Listen in as the team talks about the highs and lows of our own sustainability journeys and how brands are making changes for the better. Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Jenna Walker, Brentos Fernandez & Rick Desai Ad Public Goods is committed to making healthier, more informed choices easy and accessible to all. It’s a one-stop shop for organic and fair trade groceries, safe and sustainable personal care, and plant powered household cleaners. All in a simple, beautifully designed package at ultra low prices. You’re going to want to put these on your shelves. You don’t have to be a superhero to make the world a better place. When we take steps together our small choices at Public Goods have a big impact. Visit publicgoods.com to check out our latest products ranging from food to essential oils to liners and vitamins. Follow Us⁣LinkedInInstagramTwitter

From engagement pictures to wedding pictures, what are you to do with all these images? In this digital age, chances […]

From engagement pictures to wedding pictures, what are you to do with all these images? In this digital age, chances are you've been given a flash drive or a gallery full of images. Now what? This is where Artifact Uprising comes in handy. Artifact Uprising creates joy by helping you honor the meaningful in your life through printed photo gifts, books, and more. With a focus on high quality and elevated design, we hope to make permanence of what matters most. This was a fun episode to not only talk printed materials but to also chat about weddings with Shannon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aweddingpodcast/support

Welcome to the second half of our very enthusiastic, mildly frantic gift guide! If you’re still trying to track down something for that cool teen ya know, your nana, or anyone who demands practicality, we’ve got you. And hit up last week’s ep if you need more ideas, too. While we’re here, two reminders: 1) Donations are great gifts. 2) Don’t buy junk!!    The linkage:   For teens: Japanese watercolor markers, luggage (check out North Face rolling duffles, Baggu weekenders, and Herschel carry-ons), Olive & June nail polish or manicure kit, gift cert for Nike by You or Miadidas, Katie Kimmel hats/tees/bags, or Ban.do swag   For an eight-month-old baby: Donation to National Diaper Bank Network or RAICES Texas, an ornament (start a tradition!), Lovevery play kit or subscription, or Artifact Uprising board book   For nieces, ages seven and one: Dumye dolls and doll-making kit, Entireworld sweatsuits, Fanny at Chez Panisse cookbook, book-club subscription (Books Are Magic does YA, middle grade, and picture books, and The Picture Book Club customizes the picks), personalized Radio Flyer wagon/scooter/bike, or Crate & Barrel playhouse   For a 94-year-old grandmother: Storycorps recording or flower subscription—we are into Bouqs, Farmgirl Flowers, and Flowers for Dreams   For couples (how ‘bout under $50?): W&P Games or Wolfum backgammon or domino sets (though the latter are a little more $), a restaurant gift cert, or a hotel gift cert (think: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Airbnb, etc.)   For in-laws: FOOOOOOD. Goldbelly and Mouth are good resources, and we also feel strongly about Alioto-Lazio Fish Company crabs, Zingerman’s clubs for bacon or coffee cake or olive oil, Sqirl jams, Russ & Daughters smoked fish, Joe’s Stone Crab crab claws, and Jeni’s ice cream.   For best girlfriends (under $50!): Massage brush, fancy brush/comb, The Floral Society Edible Seed Kit, Hortense black friendship bracelet with pearl beads, Sunnies Face Fluffmatte lipstick, Hawkins candlesticks, or Boy Smells candle set   For people who value utility over luxury: Shhhowercap, Food52 cutting board (or anything from their Five Two line, really), Thermapen, a booklamp (Wirecutter has a pick), Google Home Mini, mini steamer, Dyson stick vac, Joseph Joseph kitchen scale, Muji travel neck pillow, Uniqlo HeatTech, or Benriner mandoline   For stockings: Noto Botanics lip and cheek stains, Baggu reusable bags, Hibi matches, Le Pen set, Clary balm, MT washi tape, cool postage stamps (these, these, these!), Stasher bags, Stojo cup, Acuballs, Moglea and Society6 phone cases, Helen Levi salt and pepper shakers, or Wit & Delight portable phone chargers   For a nanny or caregiver: Slippers (maybe Ugg or Ariana Bohling?), Zeel or Soothe in-home massage, or AMC gift card   For a Peorian pharmacist named Bob: Gift cert to Bushwacker (fave local store!) or to The Aviary/The Office in Chicago or tickets to see The Book of Mormon at the Peoria Civic Center in January   Try Cove if you get migraines—and get a month of meds for free. Grab the InfinitiPRO by Conair Texture Styling Hair Dryer. Give Acuity Scheduling a go with 45 days totally free. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Super compelling topics on this week’s episode include paper towels and pasta straws—and if you’re thirsty to know more about what exactly that means, read on. The linkage… For some sustainable sipping, scoop up a Stojo cup and HAY! straws. Check into Willow House in Terlingua the next time you mess with Texas, and don’t miss out on Big Bend in general. Soak up some nineties nostalgia with a viewing of Party Girl. Sign up for the Oversharing newsletter for up-to-date info (and LOLs) on the sharing economy—and read more about responsible entrepreneurship from Ann Yang, who recently wrote about leaving her company Misfit Foods. Make personalized board books your kids can’t destroy with the help of Artifact Uprising. Feals - 50% OFF First Order + FREE SHIPPING Sakara - For $60 OFF your First Order   Produced by Dear Media

Today on the podcast we explore how to separate our kids’ challenging behaviors from their value as human beings. It’s called loving unconditionally -- and it feels fucking impossible most of the time. This episode is all about challenging our beliefs to change our thoughts, behaviors and subsequent interactions with the infuriating, inspiring children in our lives. We talk about power, love, habits, boundaries and communication. We talk about rage, vulnerability, learning and identity. We laugh, we cry, we lean in. Join us! Relevant links: Upbringing’s 12 Empowerments Alfie Kohn Brené Brown Brené Brown's Netflix Special, A Call To Courage How to find a therapist Kathrine Reynolds Lewis + The Good News About Bad Behavior Ross Greene + Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Positive Discipline Hand in Hand Parenting Daniel Siegel The Gottman Institute Non-violent Communication Upbringing Podcast - The Power of Tone Episode Today’s episode is supported by Artifact Uprising, a sister-owned company helping us honor the meaningful moments in our lives through printed photo gifts, books, and more. Their beautiful, minimalist products are made from recycled papers, reclaimed materials -- all in the USA. Support Upbringing by visiting www.artifactuprising.com. Visit our website, www.upbringing.co to learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter! We want to hear your thoughts. We care deeply about what you think and how you’re doin’, so get in touch -- we’re better together. Email us: info@upbringing.co Follow UpBringing on: Instagram: @up_bringing Facebook: @jointheupbringing

Looking for branding ideas for your small business? Here are three smart branding strategies from Artifact Uprising -- a company that knows how to grab our attention and keep us coming back for more. https://www.marieforleo.com/2015/05/artifact-uprising/ Brands that lead with humanity capture more than just sales, they capture hearts. @MarieForleo

Brad Kopitz knows the power of a photo album. As the CEO of Artifact Uprising, a digitally native company that provides printed photo goods, he understands the value of high quality, good design, and thoughtfully sourced materials. And, it has paid off. When the company launched in 2012 more than 7,000 people visited their site in the first day. Within the first 18 months, Artifact Uprising was a multi-million dollar company. Brad first joined the brand as an early investor, but shortly after he became chief revenue office, followed by chief operating officer, and ultimately is now CEO. In his conversation with Monica today, Brad chats about his moves within in the company, why print is definitely not dead, and the operational side of a modern company making beautiful products.

elise chats with Katie of Artifact Uprising about the branding considerations that went into co-founding the successful photobook brand. This episode originally ran in the Spring of 2014 and shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcastshownotes9

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE of The Living Fully Podcast! Can you believe it's been 100 episodes?!For this episode, Mallory guides you through revisiting some of her, and y'all's, favorite episodes and guests throughout the past 100 podcast episodes. You'll hear specific clips pulled from episodes with the following guests…- Madi Nelson- Jade Cherwak- Kyle DiMeola- Gary and Lisa Ervin- Jennie Allen- Jamie Kern Lima- Amy Migdalia- Shawn JohnsonThese episodes just scratch the surface of the INCREDIBLE guests and conversations Mallory has had on The Living Fully Podcast. Some of her honorable mentions are…Katherine Schwarzenegger: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000470637950Jen Hatmaker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000472048582Gabby Bernstein: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000486963454 + https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000518954072Bob Goff: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000488346676Dr. Tara Swart: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000541961136Marie Forleo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000654784391Mallory wraps up this very special milestone episode by revisiting her very first podcast episode talking how why the message of LIVING FULLY was impossible not to share.You are not going to want to miss this episode of The Living Fully Podcast! Tune in NOW!Our Sponsors:* Add Pampers Cruisers 360 and Free & Gentle wipes to your cart or pick them up at your local grocery or big box store.* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/LIVINGFULLY* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Hero Bread and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.hero.co* Check out Life 360 and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.life360.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Go to gobble.com/LIVINGFULLYtoday for $120 off your first 4 boxes!* Thank you to Pampers Cruisers 360 for supporting this episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Living Fully Podcast, Mallory sits down with one of her favorite people in the online space, and her dear friend, Natalie Kennedy! Talk about showing up genuinely and authentically online... Natalie is exactly that! Throughout their conversation, Mallory and Natalie talk about:- Balancing work and family life, especially with young kids- Their health journeys with Amy (listen to Amy's full episode, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-fully-with-mallory-ervin/id1470391649?i=1000663082754)- Natalie's new active and loungewear brand, Salt Project (launching next month!)- The challenges and rewards of working in the online space and what it takes to build and cultivate communityYou won't want to miss this episode! If you're seeking inspiration to balance your passions while staying true to yourself and simultaneously and creating a meaningful impact in the world - this conversation will leave you motivated and ready to live fully!Follow along with Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/nataliekennedyFollow Salt Project: https://www.instagram.com/salt_project_Our Sponsors:* Add Pampers Cruisers 360 and Free & Gentle wipes to your cart or pick them up at your local grocery or big box store.* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/LIVINGFULLY* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out HelloFresh: hellofresh.com/livingfullykids* Check out Hero Bread and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.hero.co* Check out Life 360 and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.life360.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Lil Critters: www.lilcritters.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Go to gobble.com/LIVINGFULLYtoday for $120 off your first 4 boxes!* Thank you to Pampers Cruisers 360 for supporting this episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's get down to business! This week on The Living Fully Podcast, Mallory is going solo to answer all your burning business questions! Whether you're just getting started in the entrepreneurial world or already running a successful business, Mallory shares everything she knows and has learned over the years of building her brands!Throughout this episode, Mallory dives into:- How to get started when you don't know where or how to begin- The best pieces of business advice she has ever received- Why she started Living Fully Co. and In My Sundays- Navigating growth while maintaining authenticity- Finding balance between creativity and structure in your business- The best and worst parts of being a business owner- Creating brands that resonate deeply with you AND your communityYou won't want to miss this episode! If you're ready to take your business or brand to the next level, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to make it happen. Listen now!Our Sponsors:* Add Pampers Cruisers 360 and Free & Gentle wipes to your cart or pick them up at your local grocery or big box store.* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/LIVINGFULLY* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/LIVINGFULLY* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Hero Bread and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.hero.co* Check out Life 360 and use my code LIVINGFULLY for a great deal: www.life360.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Go to gobble.com/LIVINGFULLYtoday for $120 off your first 4 boxes!* Thank you to Pampers Cruisers 360 for supporting this episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, we are covering the case of Ellen Greenberg, a young teacher who was found dead in her apartment under mysterious circumstances. Though her death was initially ruled a suicide, it's now considered a possible homicide. We break down the twists and turns of the investigation, touch on the mental health factors involved, and highlight Ellen's parents' ongoing battle for justice...For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Darnell Smith, whose tumultuous upbringing in St. Paul, Minnesota, was marked by violence and abuse. At 19, he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl. While incarcerated, Darnell entered a relationship with prison guard Tina Leja, leading to a series of dark events. Upon his release, their relationship became volatile, culminating in the brutal murder and dismemberment of Bobby Holder...For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink

In todays episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray, a 21-year-old nursing student from Massachusetts. Maura vanished on February 9, 2004, after her car was found abandoned on a rural road in New Hampshire. We explore her background, from her early years as an athlete and West Point cadet to the events leading up to her disappearance. Was it an attempt to escape, a tragic accident, or something more sinister?For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink

In this engaging conversation, Josh Hutchinson shares his journey from corporate America to the FBI, detailing his experiences in SWAT and notable cases he worked on. He discusses the importance of safety and security for families, especially in the context of social media and technology. Josh emphasizes the need for awareness and preparedness in today's world, offering practical advice for parents on navigating these challenges.For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink

In 1991, pro skateboarder Mark "Gator" Rogowski committed a shocking crime. After his career declined, Gator's behavior became increasingly erratic. He developed a violent obsession with his ex-girlfriend, Brandi McClain, but it was her friend Jessica Bergsten who became his victim...Tab and Gretchen today talk about their Labor Day week, their health kicks, and the recent news in the world of celebrities. They talk about Hailey Welsh getting her own podcast, Jennifer Lopez's Instagram post, Tamra Judge's recent cosmetic procedures, and the upcoming season of Sister Wives. They also touch on the topic of decluttering their closets and the challenges of letting go of old clothes...For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink

In this episode, we unravel the complex story of Vicky White, a highly respected officer at Lauderdale County Detention Center, who shocked everyone by helping convicted felon Casey White escape custody. We explore Vicky's personal struggles, from a lonely life centered around work and relationships, to her manipulation by Casey White, a charming but dangerous criminal. Through interviews and never-before-heard recordings, we dive deep into the events leading to their 11-day manhunt and the tragic end that left many wondering how Vicky, once a model employee, fell so far...For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron!Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink

Trump spreads lies about FEMA in the wake of Hurricane Helene and ahead of Milton.Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to know about ice age tax policy.Republicans are suing to keep votes in battleground states from being counted. Go to GreenChef.com/resist50 and use code resist50 to get 50% off your first box +20% off your next two months! http://bluevoterguide.orghttps://ballot.org/ballot-meter/Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Mochi Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.google.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get ready to learn about the wildest nominees of the week on Idiot of the Week! Who will take home the crown of ultimate absurdity? Will it be the skeptics still denying the truth about the spider cabal, now faced with the shocking revelation that spiders may be luring male fireflies to their doom with a seductive call of love? Or could it be the Kentucky man who went to extreme lengths—faking his own death—to dodge child support? Maybe it's the dude who kidnapped his rideshare driver just to pull off a heist a thousand miles away? And let's not forget the Navy Chiefs who got a little too creative by sneaking a hidden, illegal Starlink dish onto their warship! This week is packed with jaw-dropping antics and mind-boggling choices, so subscribe and download to find out who will be dubbed the true Idiot of the Week! Trust us, you won't want to miss this!Your weekly fix of wacky, zany craziness as only Frangela can provide! You send in stories of real-life idiots and we mock them for your edification. It is our sacred duty.Thanks Factor! Go to FactorMeals.com/resist50 and use code resist50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo.https://sexyliberal.com/Want IOTW in its own feed?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/FRANGELAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Final Word podcast, we begin with the heart-wrenching tragedy at a Georgia high school, where a 14-year-old has been charged with the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers, leaving at least nine others hospitalized. This devastating event is a stark reminder of the persistent issue of school shootings, with 416 such incidents recorded since the Columbine massacre in 1999.Shifting to the political arena, we examine recent accusations from the Biden administration against Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is alleged to have attempted to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election.In Trump legal/illegal news, a nonpartisan watchdog group has petitioned the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove Judge Aileen Cannon from overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case. This development raises questions about the potential impacts on the case and its broader implications.Trump informed us all that he had a "right" to interfere in the 2020 election.  And we learned that  67% of Americans believing he is "unprepared" to accept the outcome.  What does "unprepared" mean?Finally, JD Vance's told Kamala Harris to "go to hell" over comments she never made, and Liz Cheney says she's voting for Vice President Harris and we all should too!  All of this and more!Subscribe, download, and review to stay updated on the news that matters most.Go to GreenChef.com/resistclass and use code resistclass to get 50% off your first box +50 free ClassPass creditsBecome a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and join the debate watch party!Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/FRANGELAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on "The Idiot of the Week," we're diving headfirst into a cornucopia of head-scratching absurdities that will have you questioning the very fabric of sanity. Who will claim the coveted title of the week's biggest fool? Will it be the passionate spider lovers making the pilgrimage to Colorado to witness the romantic escapades of tarantulas? (You know, just your average date night!) Or perhaps it's the lineup of ludicrous research showcased at this year's Ig Nobel Awards, including a study dedicated to whether pigeons can effectively guide missiles—because, why not?We also tackle the heroic feats of a man who managed to down a Capri Sun with a paper straw in a blistering 21.71 seconds. Is he a true champion of beverage consumption or just a misguided fool? And we can't forget the guy sporting car crash injuries after an unfortunate encounter with his own cat. Seriously, whose cat is trying to take them out?Tune in for a wild ride through the absurd, and let's crown the latest champion of idiocy together. It's an episode you won't want to miss!Fastest Time To Drink A Capri-Sun - Guinness World RecordsMan sustains broken neck, other 'car crash'-evoking injuries after tripping over kittyDo you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo.https://sexyliberal.com/Want IOTW in its own feed?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Mochi Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.google.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to another rollicking episode of "Idiot of the Week," where we dive headfirst into the wacky, the absurd, and the downright head-scratching. Buckle up as we unravel the tales of this week's contenders for the coveted title of supreme idiot!Tesla Troubles: Meet the Tesla owner who took the phrase "power up" a bit too literally by plugging their electric car directly into a power line. Spoiler: It didn't go well.Wing Ding Theft: In Illinois, a school worker decided that chicken wings were worth more than a decent paycheck—specifically, $1.5 million worth!Bear Selfie Saga: Down in Florida, a group of drivers thought it'd be a great idea to snap selfies with a depressed black bear. Guess what? The bear wasn't exactly thrilled with the attention.Desk Duty Disaster: And finally, we'll explore the tragic tale of a Wells Fargo employee who was found lifeless at her desk four days after clocking in. SO WRONG!!!!!Not like this!Subscribe, download, and to and find out who deserves the title of Idiot of the Week!Your weekly fix of wacky, zany craziness as only Frangela can provide! You send in stories of real-life idiots and we mock them for your edification. It is our sacred duty.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo.https://sexyliberal.com/Want IOTW in its own feed?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/FRANGELAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's up, squad? It's time for another episode of Idiot of the Week, where we dig deep into the world's most head-scratching antics and crown our latest champion of dumb! This week, we've got some real contenders vying for the title. Will it be all those folks out there refusing to recognize the evil lurking in the gigantic, flying Joro spider? Or how about the two brothers who thought they could lasso an ATM—yeah, that went well... not! Don't sleep on the guy who stuffed a toy up his nose at 6 and didn't get it out until he was 32—talk about dedication! And let's not forget the genius who led the po-po on a wild chase back to his own crib, only to try and hide his stash in his nose. Who will take home the coveted title this week? Tune in to find out, and join the fun as we celebrate the absolute best of the worst! You won't wanna miss this! Go to GreenChef.com/resist50 and use code resist50 to get 50% off your first box +20% off your next two months! Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo.https://sexyliberal.com/Want IOTW in its own feed?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Mochi Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.google.com* Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/FRANGELAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us this week as we discuss the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Biden administrations response to it and Trump's lies about it.We'll unravel the unsealed court filing from Jack Smith that paints a damning portrait of former President Trump as the arsonist of American democracy. We'll also examine the mainstream media's ongoing “sane-washing” of Trump's increasingly incoherent rants, including his latest call for “The Purge” to curb crime—because nothing says law and order like a full-blown horror movie plot.But the Republicans aren't just igniting chaos; they're throwing lawsuits at it! With over 120 legal challenges launched across 26 states, we'll discuss what this means for their electoral strategy. Meanwhile, Senator Ron Wyden is stepping up with a bold new bill aimed at reforming the Supreme Court—could this be the spark of hope we've all been waiting for?And don't miss our take on the International Longshoremen's Association strike, where nearly 50,000 workers are demanding fair wages and job security against the encroaching tide of automation.Plus, we'll dish out our hottest takes on the Vice Presidential debate! Thanks Factor! Go to FactorMeals.com/resist50 and use code resist50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active.Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo.https://sexyliberal.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Mochi Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.google.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* Check out Sunbasket: sunbasket.com/FRANGELAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to another raucous episode of Idiot of the Week, our army of the anti-dumb has rounded up some truly jaw-dropping candidates, each vying for the illustrious title of Idiot of the Week.Will it be the Texas man who shelled out a whopping $4,000 for a guitar signed by Taylor Swift, only to destroy it in a misguided act of protest? Or perhaps the poacher whose bravado got the best of her when she bragged about her illegal deer kill on a dating app—only to discover she was chatting with a game warden?The competition is fierce, with a man who brazenly stole an ambulance supervisor vehicle to make it to his court date—scheduled for stealing a vehicle! And let's not overlook the bizarre escapade of a woman who broke into a house just to cook herself dinner. Spoiler alert: we would have eaten it!Who will emerge as the ultimate fool this week? Tune in to find out!Go to GreenChef.com/resist50 and use code resist50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next two months! Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo.https://sexyliberal.com/Want IOTW in its own feed?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Mochi Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: www.google.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Amid the French Revolution, a youth subculture became notorious for adopting styles so extreme they were dubbed 'incredible' and 'marvelous.' In this 2018 episode from the Dressed archive, we speak about some of fashion's first hipsters: the incroyablesand the merveilleuses.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we revisit one our Halloween-themed episodes from 2018 in which we "dissect" the iconic flapper look from head to toe.Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Following up on our wildly popular 2022 episode on obscure fashion terms from history, we bring you an all new two-part episode from A to Z!Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/DRESSED* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rakuten: www.rakuten.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For artist Frida Kahlo, clothing, art and identity were inextricably linked. This week, we revisit our 2018 episode that accompanied the V&A exhibition: Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up, which explored the ways Kahlo constructed her iconic image using the clothing and accessories she put on her body.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's deep dive into the history of American fashion begins with a conversation with Nancy MacDonell who joins us to discuss her newest book Empresses of 7th Avenue: WWII, New York City and the Birth of American Fashion which details the pantheon of women behind the rise of American fashion during the 1940s.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/DRESSED* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Following up on our wildly popular 2022 episode on obscure fashion terms from history, we bring you an all new two-part episode from A to Z!Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/DRESSED* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rakuten: www.rakuten.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Based on her one-woman show, WHat I wORE to Work, this week Jo Weldon joins us for a two-part episode to explore the "intersection of fashion, culture and sex work." In part II, we hear about the laws governing what strippers can and cannot wear, what Jo herself wore in her many roles within the sex industry and her ongoing work as a sex worker activist.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/DRESSED* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Rakuten: www.rakuten.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Please enjoy this episode from the Dressed archive on fashion, politics and the French Revolution, a tumultuous period when the clothes you wore could be a matter of life or death. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED* Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: byheart.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy