Podcasts about magnolias

Episode 113: In this episode, Kate sits down with author Marguerite Holloway to explore her new book ‘Take to the Trees: A Story of Hope, Science, and Self-Discovery in America's Imperiled Forests'. Marguerite takes us on a deeply personal journey as she learns to climb trees at a women's tree climbing workshop—an experience that shifts her perspective—quite literally—and opens her up to new ways of seeing the world. From Aspens to Magnolias, and Hemlocks to Beeches, she brings us into the hidden lives of trees, tracing their biology, history, and the complex relationships they share with our ecosystems.As we dive into the perils trees face in a warming climate, we also talk about the from arborists, biologists, and ecologists who are working tirelessly to protect them. This conversation brings into focus the often-overlooked world of trees, challenging ‘plant blindness' and shifting them from the periphery to the center of our attention. At its heart, the conversation is about reconciling the hard truths of ecological loss with the enduring hope that comes from connecting with nature in such a direct and transformative way. This episode is as much about trees as it is about seeing the world through a new lens—one that invites us to reimagine our relationship with the living world around us.Find Marguerite: Take to the Trees: A Story of Hope, Science, and Self-Discovery in America's Imperiled ForestsX: @marg_hollowayLinkedInNew Yorker ArticlesWomens Tree Climbing Workshop Episodes Like It:Episode 93: The Wood Age: Humans and the Forests That Made Them Human with John PerlinEpisode 87: Complexity, Cooperation, and Beauty - A New Story for Earth with Ferris JabrEpisode 72: Circular Economies and Linear Infrastructure: The Complex Interplay of Roads, Beavers, and Ecosystems with Ben GoldfarbEpisode 66: We are the Drivers of Our Species Tomorrows with Cat BohannonEpisode 95: Basins of Relations: Water, Fire, Beavers, and beyond with Brock DolmanEpisode 99: Living Into the Life You Want with Caroline NelsonSupport Kate: PatreonSubstackPayPal-Leave a One Time TipSponsored By:

I set out to film Boston's magnolia blooms—soft, pink, and unapologetically stunning—because in midlife, they feel like a gentle reminder that it's never too late to bloom. But what started as a peaceful walk took an unexpected turn, as life often does when you're writing your next chapter. Along the way, I discovered something deeper about change, resilience, and the quiet power of reinvention.//WHEN YOU'RE READY, HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP YOUBUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zxGet the books' bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812 

In this episode, we welcomed Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Philadelphia Horticultural Society. With over 27 years of experience at leading institutions like the Chicago Botanic Garden and Chanticleer, Andrew shared his expertise on magnolias, public garden design, and sustainable gardening. He's the author of The Plant Lover's Guide to Magnolias, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, Fine Gardening, Real Simple, and more. Catch the replay for an inspiring conversation filled with expert horticultural insight. Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://www.gardeningpodcasts.comWEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/ FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow   INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow   TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio   TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  Garden America goes beyond basic gardening advice, diving into the science and culture that create truly rewarding growing experiences. Have gardening questions? Reach out to us or tune in daily for practical tips, innovative breakthroughs, and reliable product recommendations from our expert gardening team.Discover the ultimate gardening experience with Garden America. Stay updated on current trends, explore must-have tools and accessories, and find one-of-a-kind plants that will transform your garden into something extraordinary.Gardening website design provided by https://sandiegowebdesignco.com/

From 'Freaks and Geeks' to 'Reba,' JoAnna Garcia Swisher has been busy making people laugh and smile for years. Even when her personal life hits tough times, she found a way to stop and smell the 'Sweet Magnolias.' Find out how she created a new chapter when her pro-baseball husband retired, her parents passed away, and how she held onto the friendships in her life- including superstars like Reba McEntire! Meanwhile, Oliver tells a story about a sitcom scene that haunts him to this day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring is the season when gardeners throw off the hibernation and slumber of months of wet feet, many layers and waterproofs and are reborn anew! The stirring of life in the garden is one of the years great experiences, and makes a gardening life such a worthwhile pursuit, not only is it good for the planet to see the earth greening up, it is also good for the gardeners soul. But there is still lots of hard work to get on with - seeds have to be sown, mulch laid, supports erected and lawns mown. So join Lucy and Saul as they continue their professional gardening lives in the pure heaven that is Spring!With day upon day of sunshine, Saul and Lucy could be forgiven for thinking that spring is set to stay, but a brisk wind reminds them both that conditions can turn on a sixpence... That might be handy to be fair, because the soil is dry (as per normal) in Essex, but also in Saul's beloved Devon, so April, do your traditional thing, if you please. Weather waffle aside, the duo chat this week about shifting RHS peat policies and muse over why things could be taking a little longer than liked. Lucy also beams about her day filming at Audley End, and Saul braces himself for a trip up the country to be a key speaker at the Northern Hardy Plants Society key event. Come on Berlingo, don't let him down!Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

durée : 00:04:28 - Côté jardin, ici Touraine - Célébrés par Claude François, les magnolias n'en finissent pas de nous enchanter. Comment les choisir ? Suivez les conseils de Maryse Friot, Présidente de la Société d'HOrticulture de Touraine

Garden Stories: Mount Congreve, the Magnate, the Magnolias, and the Masterpiece. Today on Garden Stories, we return to one of the greatest gardens in the world and the singular man behind it. Diarmuid Gavin tells us all.All with thanks to Tirlán CountryLife.

Continuing our new run of quarterly new music updates is our first episode for 2025, and it's a truly notable start. We have a range of new music today, from well composed soundtracks that play homage to earlier console generations to new projects from popular Minecraft composer C418. We also continue to take our definition of music from a certain timeframe liberally and even have music for a game that doesn't exist (anymore). May these episodes help you learn more about new game music releases, and we'll be ready for more next quarter!Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff; Edited by Mike SalbatoLinks for this episodeExtremely OK Games: Final Earthblade UpdateTracklist0:04:58 - ‌Batten Down the Hatches (Winifred Phillips) - Flint: Treasure of Oblivion0:12:08 - Child of the Earth (Lena Raine) - Earthblade ~ Across the Bounds of Fate0:23:28 - ‌Acoustic: Main Theme of FFVII - Battle Edit (Nobuo Uematsu, arr. Takaaki Nakagawa) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Acoustic Arrangements0:34:00 - A Different Sun (Amos Roddy) - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector0:43:22 - Truth (Ada-P) - Urban Myth Dissolution Center0:52:08 - Main theme (Mili feat. Cassie Wei) - ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist1:09:02 - Hilary's Bonus Track!Album links for places to buy, stream, and more are available in our post on RPGFan.Get in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: music@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomBluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.socialInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

@Tant qu'il y aura des ArbresUn patchwork d'Histoires d'Arbres racontées par des Humains pour qui les Arbres comptent.   Je suis Nath Grosz, fondatrice de Ma Pause Nature, je guide des bains de forêt et des ateliers végétaux créatifs,j'aime fédérer et créer du lien autour de mes passions. @wishyouwellbynath Ce projet de podcast conçu en 2021 est une initiative visant à mettre en avant l'importance des Arbres dans nos vies en mettant aussi à l'honneur celles et ceux qui y contribuent. J'espère que vous aimerez autant que moi écouter ces récits drôles, tristes, magiques qui justifient qu'au-delà de leurs bienfaits naturels scientifiquement prouvés, les Arbres sont nos Complices de Vie et doivent rester les Témoins de nos Existences.   "Tant qu'il y aura des Arbres, la terre nous offrira une énergie de résilience et tout pourra toujours continuer" @elodiegaramond Je l'ai connue à l'époque où elle a ouvert le Tigre Yoga, le premier lieu concept dédié au Yoga, à l'époque j'avais SUPer by Dr.Summer ma marque dédiée au lifestyle des fans de Stand Up Paddle et je lançais un SUPer Yogi pour le Yoga sur paddle et elle a direct dit oui pour le porter alors qu'elle avait sa propre marque. Quand j'ai lu qu'elle fermait le Tigre après la pandémie et qu'elle quittait paris pour vivre en Normandie, j'ai eu l'intuition qu'elle avait un truc à dire sur les Arbres, elle a répondu favorablement à ma requête il y 2 ans pile.Je l'ai retrouvée début février 2025 lors du shooting pour le Tshirt Together, la collab de l'asso 125 et après de mon amie Sarah Barukh avec Bash dont 100 % des bénéfices vont dans la lutte pour soutenir les Femmes victimes de violence intra familiales. Merci Elodie pour ce témoignage si vibrant.L 'émotion dans ta voix est palpable, le même genre d'émotion que l'on peut ressentir au contact des Arbres dès lors que l'on prend le temps de faire attention à eux, ce à quoi je vous initie lors de mes bains de nature en ville ou en forêt.C'est aussi avec un pommier que j'ai eu mon premier contact sans savoir que plus tard les Arbres seraient mes compagnons du quotidien.Le Magnolia  (oui moi je dis maGnolia à cause du latin ;-) du jardinet de l'immeuble de  mes parents est pour moi le symbole du Printemps,  je prends toujours en photo l'évolution de ses bourgeons en fleurs pour ma maman qui descend rarement et immanquablement je fredonne toujours Magnolias forever de Cloclo , si tas la ref ça va entrer direct dans ta tête ;-)Désormais chaque Magnolia croisé me fait penser une fraction de seconde à toi, voilà un exemple du pouvoir infini des Arbres qui relient certains Humains entre eux, va savoir pourquoi ! Cet Arbre social de parole et d'écoute continuera sa croissance tant qu'il y aura des messages pour l'enrichir et le faire vivre. Auditeurs et futurs contributeurs, vous êtes sa photosynthèse,  son eau et son soleil, faites-le grandir, rejoignez ce réseau racinaire en devenir car  "Tant qu'il y aura des Arbres, il y aura le Passé, le Présent et l'Avenir !"  Merci de votre écoute et de vos partages. Nath - I put my Soul in what I do  "Tant qu'il y aura des Arbres" création piano par Marc Vella  "Take Me High" @theremynt / @evapeel  Un podcast family made pour l' Amour des Arbres et sans chichi, grâce à Jo ma fille chérie @jomdnrJe soutiens https://125etaprès.orgHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

It's been over 5 years now that I slipped on a banana peel and fell head-first into the wonderful hobby of analog, improvised storytelling. It has been truly one of the most liberating experiences of my life to learn that I can just… make stuff. And if somebody finds it good, great. If they don't, that's fine too.I've built a fantasy world called Zemera, and a lot of it is empty. Maybe I'm the one who's stupid, but when people say they're “worldbuilding”, I didn't realize that they don't necessary mean a planet.But when you get into D&D, you probably will find your way towards some sort of mapmaking software. So I did, and I used whatever influences I could find in my life plus a few handy name generators, and I slapped down some landmasses and locations and named them all.But when it comes time to use your map, you realize that stories are local by nature, not global. Maps like the one above are no help, because stories are about characters.So you pick one of the dots you put in place of a town and you drill down and make that, and give it yet another bunch of names that don't mean anything until they're used. And you then write a bunch more names for people who live in that place and are doing things.It's just names all the way down.But then the marvelous bit of business happens — you start making those names mean something, one story at a time. You pick a place, and you pick a person, and in your chosen medium of art, you talk about the time they did something, and suddenly that name comes to life. It multiplies in ways you could not think, as the events that do happen imply or even inspire the events that are left unsaid. You create vibrance and harmony, and this name carries all of it forward to all those who partake in that story.In my realization of the need to be local, I picked an island in the archipelago, called Teressa, and I focused on it for a few years. In that time, I've told a lot of stories on this island:* A 55-session D&D campaign (2 arcs) over 2.5 years in the Eastern third + the 3 small islands to its south.* A short story from that campaign, set in Farbarin.* A 4-session D&D adventure in The Floating Plains* A 4-session adventure in the Nam Valley (south of the Ashtea Peaks)* A short story in that valley, about the location titled Gudrun's Door* Several 1-session games in multiple locations* A short story in the Emeraldhide forest and Divyista* A short story in Sin-Duzh (pending publication)* Multiple short stories in Ishash (in drafting)And I plan to keep doing this, and also spread out to the other islands. My first novel (in drafting), Karsica and the Sky Islands, starts on the island called Aves, far to the west of Teressa, and hundreds of years before what is depicted in the following map.So, if you think about it, worldbuilding is easy. You just slap a bunch of names down, either on a map or in a list, and when you get that itch to tell a story, you come back and pick one, and you build it out. All the other stuff we worry about — magic systems, politik, philosophy, meaningful characters, memorable relationships, and more — happen as you keep coming back.Thanks for reading! You can get these posts in your inbox if you like.Personal updateI'm not well, but at this point that's just the normal course of life and I'll be okay.I'm enjoying working video-first and then writing a post around it, and I want to see how long I enjoy doing that. In the meantime, my writing-first efforts are focused exclusively on fiction, so I don't think I'll be writing essays. My next two short stories are:* Conscious Choices — I won't give up on this story. It WILL be on this blog site. Please look forward to it.* The Mischievers in the Shadows Part 2 — I want this to be on this blog site, but it's also intended for something much bigger. There are 5 parts planned plus some fun stuff which I want to publish as an e-book. We're far from that dream, but we'll get there, one word at a time.I want to take my time with these stories. Memories of Magnolias resonated with you in a way that Thank You for Coming did not, and I can only assume that the reason is that a lot more time, love, and effort went into the former, so I shall do the same with the upcoming stories.Thanks for reading and/or watching my stuff. I've been feeling a little alone lately, so if you see this, leave a comment or at least a like so that I know I'm not throwing stuff into a void. Get full access to Thorough and Unkempt at vaibhavguptawho.substack.com/subscribe

This week we're returning to the vegetable garden with author and kitchen gardener Lucy Chamberlain to find out what delicious goodies will thrive in some of the least loved corners of your garden. We'll also be discovering more about the rich history of the magnolia genus, and the stunning range of varieties available today with horticulturalist Seamus O'Brien. Rosemoor's Alex Paines will be sharing how you can employ the chop and drop mulching technique in your own garden without it looking messy. And Alan Tichmarsh CBE launches an appeal to save some of the important work being done at RHS Garden Wisley. Host: Jenny Laville Contributors: Lucy Chamberlain, Seamus O'Brien, Alex Paines, Alan Titchmarsh Links: Grow Food Anywhere National Botanic Gardens Ireland Magnolias Chop and Drop RHS Garden Wisley petition

Well winter is on our doorsteps, and for the general population any thoughts of gardening stops, as the common thought is the 'garden has gone to sleep'...Well nothing could be farther from the truth, as the season of shorter days and chilly weather could be one of the most important and busy in the yearly life of your garden. Join Saul and Lucy every week as they show you exactly how busy they are, whether getting everything festive for Xmas, clearing up after the latest storm, enjoying the emergent shoots of early flowering plants or getting ready for spring and a return to the start of the great garden cycle!It's another episode of your favourite professional gardening duo, and this week, Lucy and Saul are (thankfully) getting back to practical horticulture. Saul has been busy admiring his magnolias at Stonelands, and Lucy has won the battle of the miscanthus bed on Mersea, and the thorny bed at Kingsland. Hurrah!! We also thank our marvellous listeners (yes, that's YOU!) for helping Lucy with her coastal conundrum - Griselinia littoralis is the clear winner. And spring IS springing! We're happy to be fools if it's not - because there are definite signs that this glorious season is on its way.Instagram links:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensTwitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulSupport the show

1. Golpe de estado en la UPR: Rectores quieren sacar a Ferrao para protegerse. Pendientes a esta exclusiva 2. Presidente del Senado Thomas Rivera Schatz pide que se citen a los caseteros de La Parguera. El Senador Eliezer Molina advierte que el país se sorprender al ver quiénes violan la ley con esas casetas en la ZMT. Ya se anunciaron protestas para el sábado, y se inició un campamento, el Campamento Bioluminiscencia allá en Lajas 3. Hablo en exclusiva con la primerísima actriz y productora Alfonsina Molinari, que viene con la obra Magnolias de Acero junto a un elenco estelar de grandes mujeres 4. Funcionarios de Trump toman medidas para expulsar rápidamente a los inmigrantes a los que Biden permitió entrar temporalmente Estas son algunas de las noticias que tenemos hoy En Blanco y Negro con Sandra. AUDIO: Este es un programa independiente y sindicalizado. Esto significa que se transmite simultáneamente por una serie de emisoras de radio y medios que son los más fuertes en sus respectivas regiones, por sus plataformas digitales, aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles y redes sociales. Estos medios son: 1. Cadena WIAC - WYAC 930 AM Cabo Rojo- Mayagüez 2. Cadena WIAC – WISA 1390 AM Isabela 3. Cadena WIAC – WIAC 740 AM Área norte y zona metropolitana 4. WLRP 1460 AM Radio Raíces La voz del Pepino en San Sebastián 5. X61 – 610 AM en Patillas 6. X61 – 94.3 FM Patillas y todo el sureste 7. WPAB 550 AM - Ponce 8. ECO 93.1 FM – En todo Puerto Rico 9. Mundo Latino PR.com Podcast disponible en Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts y otras plataformas https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcotto También nos pueden seguir en: REDES SOCIALES: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Tumblr, TikTok BLOG: En Blanco y Negro con Sandra http://enblancoynegromedia.blogspot.com SUSCRIPCIÓN: Substack, plataforma de suscripción de prensa independiente https://substack.com/@sandrarodriguezcotto OTROS MEDIOS DIGITALES: ¡Ey! Boricua, Revista Seguros. Revista Crónicas y otros

Kick off the New Year with a fresh perspective on your finances! Join us as we dive into the top financial resolutions for 2025 with Jennifer Johnson, a certified financial planner from Three Magnolias Financial Advisors. Discover why money matters consistently top the list of resolutions and learn practical tips to make your financial goals stick beyond February. From creating a budget to tackling debt, Jennifer shares insights on setting realistic and sustainable financial targets. We explore the importance of starting small, staying accountable, and making quantifiable goals to ensure progress. Whether you're aiming to save more, pay off debt, or simply gain better financial habits, this episode is packed with expert advice to guide you through the year. Don't let your resolutions falter—tune in and take control of your financial future today! SOURCE ARTICLES: https://abc7.com/top-2025-new-years-resolutions-products/14235120/#:~:text=Often%2C%20this%20means%20devising%20New,and%20eat%20healthier%20(19%25). https://www.statista.com/chart/29019/most-common-new-years-resolutions-us/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/struggling-new-years-resolutions-track/story?id=96173041 https://www.daytimer.com/resources/how-to-make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick/ For personalized financial guidance, reach out to Jennifer Johnson at Jennifer@3-Magnolias.com or visit ThreeMagnoliasFinancialAdvisors.com. You can also call at 336-701-1600. Explore our podcast archives for more episodes on budgeting, investing, and financial planning to help you stay informed and inspired throughout the year. The Triad Podcast Network is proudly sponsored by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Ashley McKenzie-Sharpe of Highlands Residential Mortgage, Dewey's Bakery, and Three Magnolias Financial Advisors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textSo many dreams lying dormant on your heart. It's time to wake up to the possibility of YOU in 2025. Let's talk about it!"Everything is a dream until you decide to make it real."~unknownSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textWhat if you were on the top of your to-do list in 2025? And what if all the things you every wanted were just on the other side of you giving yourself permission to dream, to try and to just go for it...for once! Let's talk about it...."What if I fail? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly!"-Poet Erin HansonSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day. (and she's a singer, too....so get ready to spontaneously break out in song, sometimes :)"Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the showSupport the show

Send us a textThe moment you stop making excuses for not having enough time in your week is the moment you find joy in your day. We all have the same 24/7. Are you wasting it wondering what could be or taking the steps to make things happen?"The journey is the destination, so you're already there! Enjoy the ride."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day. (and she's a singer, too....so get ready to spontaneously break out in song, sometimes :) "Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textLife is wonderful...you just forgot. There is time for all the things you want to do, but you have to take that step forward. There are dreams you have forgotten that your heart is yearning for. The whispers of your strongest desires are waking up, and now is your time to embrace them. If not now, when?"Life is wonderful when you open your heart to see it in all its glory."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day. (and she's a singer, too....so get ready to spontaneously break out in song, sometimes :) "Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textIt's our 3-year Anniversary week on the Rainbow! And we are talking all about how we can live a more grace-filled existence filled with harmony in our everyday. Who doesn't want a slice of peace pie as we enter the Holiday season? So, grab a fork and stay tuned to hear how you can enter to win a BOX OF RAINBOWS to celebrate how far we've come this year, and how far we are going in 2025!(AND where grace can find you more often!)"Give more grace to your hearts."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textHappy Holidays, friends! Let's talk about those moments when you just feel ALIVE! You know that memory, when everything of yesterday washes away and all you feel is the present beautiful moment of joy, peace, excitement for the life in front of you. How do we find that Rainbow more often, and can it be created?Let's talk about it."Stop thinking so much and go where your heart takes you!"-KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving, my friends! What a beautiful time to embrace the moments and JUST BE. How do you find more peace in a busy Holiday world? Let's talk about it!"Life is a series of small moments that create the love that surrounds you."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textSo much inspiration coming at you on the Rainbow today! From a refresher course on our topic last week, "next year...today", to dreaming and scheming new ways to capture the moments that serve your heart. If you are feeling stuck and want to know how you can step further into your life by embracing change and taking back your time now and this holiday season, this one is for you!"Embracing change is giving yourself the freedom to choose a better life for yourself."-KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textIf you could "just be" throughout your day, what would that change for you? Would you find more peace in your thoughts? Would you stop trying so hard to prove yourself to everyone around you, and instead find joy in the small things that light you within? What if today we stop rushing around and "just be...."."When in doubt, just be."~unknownSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textWhat are you waiting for? A new year's resolution is so full proof fail, it's exhausting to even think of. Within 3 weeks of January, most people will give up or forget that resolution. Don't be one of those people. Learning to create a life you love is about embracing the moments you are given today, not tomorrow. A new year is right around the corner, but waiting for it is just holding you back from what you are dreaming about now. So instead of thinking about next year, what if you start today?'Life is about moments. Don't wait for them; create them!"~unknownSHOW NOTES:ATOMIC HABITS by James Clear- (create new habits, break old ones!)Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeMY goal for 2024_ READ 1 (sometimes 2!) books a month for one year.Everything I've read so far...The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverHeart Bones by Colleen HooverIna Garten a memoir (Be ready when the luck happens)Support the show

Send us a textRunning that race to nowhere? Competing for awards like "the busiest" and "most exhausted and spent?" What are these awards you are chasing? Is perfect something to aspire to?  Let's talk about it."Busy is not a badge of honor."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverSupport the show

Send us a textThe cherry on top of the sundae of life. Have you heard that expression before? From the way we live our lives to the relationships we surround ourselves with, our days can be filled with choices that empower us and bring us more peace, more love, more grace, more inspiration. Want a cherry on the top of your life? And maybe some Rainbows sprinkles too? "Be the cherry on the top of your day!"~unknownSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9Support the show

Send us a textHappy Halloween, ghosts, goblins, ghouls and witches! Let's celebrate by romanticizing our lives! What do I mean, and how do we do that? Let's talk about it! "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."~Oscar WildeSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HooverReminders of Him by Colleen HooverSupport the show

Send us a textDid you forget that everything you have, you once dreamed of? Sure, you have more goals, but forgetting to be thankful in the moment might just be keeping you from achieving more. Did you know that you can be a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time. You don't need a perfect day to dream, and your life can turn out better than you imagined. Could being more thankful be the answer? Let's talk about it!"Life may not be perfect, but it has perfect moments."~unknownSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

Treat yourself to some quality time with the wonderful T.I. Lowe! For our first guest interview episode of the season, we're honored to share this sit-down with the internationally bestselling author of Under the Magnolias, Lulu's Café, Lowcountry Lost, and so many more! What did breakout debut success look like for her? How does she approach tackling difficult topics through fiction? What industry observations and advice does she have to share with Christian authors? Don't miss this chat on “grit and grace” with one of the best in the business. We're so grateful for this time with you, Tonya! “The world does not need more Christian literature. What it needs is more Christians writing good literature.” – C.S. Lewis Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!  Find T.I. Lowe on ⁠Instagram⁠ and her ⁠website⁠!  Find us on Instagram (⁠@hannahbooksit⁠,⁠ @stephanienmack⁠ + ⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠)!  TODAY'S SOLID BOOKS: ⁠Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe⁠ ⁠Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe⁠ ⁠Lulu's Café by T.I. Lowe⁠ ⁠All of Tonya's Wonderful Books!⁠ ⁠Plum Series by Janet Evanovich

Light dispels the darkness, shine on my friend. Keep those around you that feel like sunshine on a cloudy day and bring joy to your triumphs; the ones that don't compare themselves to your life and bring the loudest cheering section to your wins. The ones that YOU give back to selflessly in an ever-flowing river of love.That's your circle. Let's talk about it."A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."~Helen KellerSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen HSupport the show

Welcome back, bookish besties! Oh, how we've missed you! We're ecstatic to kick off SEASON TWO of Booked Solid! We can't wait to roll out our lineup of literary luminaries for you guys in the coming months! Today join Hannah + Steph for a special kick-off episode where we reflect on our ACFW conference experience, share our September highlights + rave reads, and tease the (lit!) season ahead! Shows we're loving and writerly updates? You know we've got those, too! Thank you so much for listening! Let's goooooo! Find us on Instagram (@bookedsolidpod, @hannahcaitlinparker, @stephanienmack)! TODAY'S SOLID BOOKS: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden The Inmate by Freida McFadden The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe  Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe The Little Bookshop of Promises by Debbie Macomber 

Don't like the way things are going in your life? SPOILER ALERT! You can change your story. Anytime, anywhere, no matter what the circumstances you have everything you need inside of you to make a change.  Excuses will keep you stuck. Decisions will free you. Time to make some. Let's talk about it!“I would say change your story, change your life, because whatever your story is, becomes the shaper of all your perceptions. What you're going to try or not try to do. The problem is most people are so addicted to telling that same story all over again. It does become their prison.” – Tony RobbinsSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

The days can be long or busy or both, and some days you're feeling it and others not so much. The key to success is showing up anyway. Whether the weather says sunshine or rain, you show up 4U. Because when you show up no matter the mood, you inevitably find the joy. So, looking to bring more joy into your life? Today let us show up 4U!"Show up. Do the work. Get better. You'd be surprised how far that will get you in life. You don't have to go fast, you just have to go."~unknownSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

October is tomorrow, and it just happens to be my birthday month, AND I want to give something to you to celebrate! SURPRISE!! “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green GablesSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsNovember 9 by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

Oh, my it is difficult to stay in the present moment when our calendars are endlessly filling up. How do you stay ahead of the game without looking backwards, while remaining in the present moment? Let's talk about!"The past has no power over the present moment."- Eckhart TolleSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

Host Amanda McNulty of "Making It Grow" explains her preference of the sweetbay magnolia over magnolia grandiflora, a.k.a. the southern magnolia.

Author Mel Collins is here sharing her journey from Real estate agent to Author and everything in between! With her first book "Stuffing my bra", her wit, wisdom and no-nonsense approach to life will have you dreaming up your own dreams and following your passions. From her love of rock climbing to her brave choices in life to be pro-active in her health journey, Mel is a force of nature with a warm heart and zest for discovering all passions in life. Come along for the ride and get ready to be inspired to follow your passions."Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose."~OWSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

There's more to life than chaos. Busy is not a badge of honor. How can we find more peace in our days when our calendars are a reminder of all the things that are coming? Let's talk about it."It's all about finding the calm in the chaos."-unknownSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsSupport the show

Oh, my friends, the world is uncertain but guess what?! You don't have to be. If life's got you down, it's about time to do something about it. With a lotta love and some humor thrown in ('cause laughter is the BEST medicine) it's gonna be OKAY. Let's talk about it!“You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.”- Winnie the PoohSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

 Author of brilliant Southern fiction, T.I. Lowe's latest release, Lowcountry Lost has such a super-cool premise. Listen in and learn about how Avalee totally renovates a ghost town! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.   Okay, so I love me a good home renovation show, but in a book?  And a whole TOWN not just one building?  YES, PLEASE! T.I. Lowe combines a second-chance romance with some hard-hitting topics AND... a lot of fun, whimsical moments with quirky characters to create a book I can't wait to read! Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe  Sometimes what haunts you most is wondering what could have been. Avalee Elvis prides herself with being able to fix just about anything. . . except her past. Unable to put the puzzle of her life together, she pours heart and soul into making neglected places whole again. As the owner of Lowcountry Lost, Avalee spends her days in hot-pink Carhartt overalls and a tool belt reclaiming Lowcountry properties. Making them beautiful again releases the deep sigh that soothes the hurt she holds. Avalee's latest project takes her to tiny Somewhere, South Carolina, a long-abandoned town. She ignores its ghostly folklore but can't miss the shock of hearing the familiar Irish brogue that materializes on the job site—the voice of the man she never wanted to see again. Rowan Murray is a structural engineer hired by investors to oversee the redevelopment of the quaint downtown Avalee is bringing back to life. Once upon a time, he was also the man who knew Avalee better than anyone else—or so he thought. Six years ago, neither of them was prepared for the tragedy they would face together or what would happen in its wake. But as they work together to complete the rehabbing of Somewhere, their broken pieces and the pain that nearly consumed them begin to lose its grip, and both begin to wonder if it's not too late for a restoration of their own. From the author of the breakout Southern fiction bestseller Under the Magnolias comes a story of loss and abandonment, forgiveness, and the beauty of undying love. Learn more about T.I. Lowe on her  WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

It's another bonus mini.... just enough to fill your cup and get you going out that door to your goals! Excuses got you down? Keeping you from starting just about anything and everything you want to do but can't get started? Excuse, me? You're better than that. Let's talk about it."Excuses will keep you right where you are going; nowhere."-KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

Listen to the Magnolias by Stella Gibbons was published in 1954. This poignant short story transports us to a small English town during World War II, where the arrival of American troops shatters the stifling routine of suburban life. Through the eyes of a woman trapped in her own fears and societal expectations, we witness a powerful transformation. In this nuanced narrative, Gibbons explores how unexpected encounters can challenge long-held perspectives and spark personal transformation. The story invites us to consider how brief interactions can leave lasting impacts, and how opening ourselves to unfamiliar experiences might lead to profound change. Through subtle symbolism and carefully crafted characters, "Listen to Magnolias" offers a thought-provoking examination of cultural differences and the potential for growth in even the most constrained circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you have no room in your life for anymore? What's dragging you down? Could it be negativity? Let's talk about it...."A negative mind will never give you a positive life."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsVerity by Colleen Hoover | GoodreadsSupport the show

Do you wish there was a list of 10/10 recommendations to improve your well-being? There is! This list is going to have you re-working your frame of mind that will not only have you chasing those goals in a more productive way but feeling a peace of mind like no other :) "I highly recommend being yourself. Everyone else is taken." -Oscar WildeSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsSupport the Show.

Where we put our energy can be our strength or our downfall, and Karma is keeping score. "You get what you give; good or bad. I think I'll choose good."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsSupport the Show.

In a world of fast internet, it feels sometimes like we are all alone in a room full people. What if we slowed down just enough to re-connect; to feel seen and be seen. What would change inside us?"In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, and in turn see others, too." -Brene' BrownSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook Lovers by Emily Henry | GoodreadsPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | GoodreadsEverything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow | GoodreadsRebel Rising by Rebel Wilson | GoodreadsUnder the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe | GoodreadsSupport the Show.

Hi friends, today we showcase -Turning Point 1977-
Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft star here, with some big help from rad defector Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tom Skerritt, Martha Scott Marshall Thompson, and James Mitchell too.
The mad scientist that makes evil robot Kiss members in Kiss meets the Phantom of the park pops in for a bit, dressed like Tom Skerritt's character, and it got confusing for a hot second. I think it was to show that Shirley's Character had a type, but it was nice to see the Kiss guy.
Director here is Herbert Ross, naming a few we got, Boys on the side, steel Magnolias, Footloose, max Dugan Returns, and for us it's The goodbye girl, the Seven percent solution, the sunshine boys, the Last of Shelia, T.R. Baskin, and the Owl and the pussycat 1970, We will be showcasing him again with the Sunshine Boys 1975.
 Our writer here is Arthur Laurents, who is absolutely amazing, and wrote quite a lot of tell all stories about his life in Hollywood. He wrote it all after he came out of the closet so it gets deep and a lil hot too. Arthur was a gay Jewish, once blacklisted writer, so it was too much to be contained in just 1 book.He was born in 1917-and lived for 93 years. He wrote the coded Rope 1948, Home of the brave, West side story, Gypsy, and we reviewed him before in 1973's The Way we were.
Quite happy to showcase this film for y'all, it's been a minute since we have showcased something. Lots to say soooooooo, why not press play. Fun sentence to write, but I'm sure many of us read while listening, whatever your process, thanks for listening.

Hi friends, today we showcase -Turning Point 1977-
Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft star here, with some big help from rad defector Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tom Skerritt, Martha Scott Marshall Thompson, and James Mitchell too.
The mad scientist that makes evil robot Kiss members in Kiss meets the Phantom of the park pops in for a bit, dressed like Tom Skerritt's character, and it got confusing for a hot second. I think it was to show that Shirley's Character had a type, but it was nice to see the Kiss guy.
Director here is Herbert Ross, naming a few we got, Boys on the side, steel Magnolias, Footloose, max Dugan Returns, and for us it's The goodbye girl, the Seven percent solution, the sunshine boys, the Last of Shelia, T.R. Baskin, and the Owl and the pussycat 1970, We will be showcasing him again with the Sunshine Boys 1975.
 Our writer here is Arthur Laurents, who is absolutely amazing, and wrote quite a lot of tell all stories about his life in Hollywood. He wrote it all after he came out of the closet so it gets deep and a lil hot too. Arthur was a gay Jewish, once blacklisted writer, so it was too much to be contained in just 1 book.He was born in 1917-and lived for 93 years. He wrote the coded Rope 1948, Home of the brave, West side story, Gypsy, and we reviewed him before in 1973's The Way we were.
Quite happy to showcase this film for y'all, it's been a minute since we have showcased something. Lots to say soooooooo, why not press play. Fun sentence to write, but I'm sure many of us read while listening, whatever your process, thanks for listening.

Isle of Palms, just off the coast of Charleston, SC is a magical beach town that Kelsey's guest Tiffany visits every year.Listen as Kelsey shares about her family's fall break trip to the beautiful Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms, and as Tiffany share's about her annual trip to Wild Dunes with her husband for their anniversary each year.Tiffany is a realtor in Nashville, TN and can be found on Instagram at: @soldbytiffanybIn this episode we discuss:Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms, SC and the difference between staying at the Boardwalk Inn, Sweetgrass Inn, and the thousands of vacation rental properties.Isle of Palm restaurants: Acme Low Country Kitchen, Islander 71 Fish House, and The DinghyShem Creek restaurants: Saltwater Cowboys and Red's Ice HouseSullivan's Island restaurants: Poe's Tavern and The Obstinate DaughterPalmetto Carriage - Charleston horse & carriage history tourBoone Hall Plantation - as seen in the movie The NotebookRainbow Row historic homes in CharlestonKing Street shopping in CharlestonCharleston restaurants: Magnolias (fried green tomatoes), S.N.O.B., and Leon's Oyster ShopThe Vendue hotel in CharlestonPARTNER DISCOUNT CODESSPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 10% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. CHASE SAPPHIRE CREDIT CARD - My preferred points earning credit card and a great card for newbies entering the points & miles space to get started. Open a Chase Sapphire Preferred with my link and earn 60,000 BONUS POINTS after you spend $4,000 in the first three months your account is open.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront. Share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!