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#83: This one’s got range, y’all. 😅 In this solo episode, I’m breaking down everything from my new dirty martini obsession (move over, Manhattans) to the raw spiral I had when my son broke his arm when I wasn’t there. We’re talking full-blown panic attack on the freeway, mom guilt that sucker-punched me, and how […]

#80: In this episode, I’m joined (once again) by my husband Josh, who just came off a 100-mile race attempt at Leadville 3 weeks ago that didn’t go exactly as planned.  We’re breaking down what life has been like since the race, how he’s processing the disappointment of a DNF (Did Not Finish), and what […]

#79: We just got back from Leadville, Colorado last week after 16 hours in the car, and 62.5 miles of watching my husband chase the craziest goal of his life… and honestly? I’m not the same. In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the raw truth of what it felt like to watch Josh take on […]

#70: Mikayla Chaparro didn’t just pivot—she rebuilt. The last time Mikayla came on the podcast, she was walking through the raw, immediate aftermath of losing her son, Valor. It was tender, heavy, and still too fresh to fully unpack. In this episode, Mikayla returns—still grieving, still growing, and now stepping into a completely new season […]

#67: I took a little break (not from podcasting, just from pretending I have my life together) to enjoy spring break with my kids, and now I’m back with thoughts. I’ve officially entered my last 6 months of my 20s, and naturally, I’m deep in reflection mode. In this solo episode, I’m taking a look back at the last […]

#65: I’ve been on a kick lately (literally)—because somehow, I signed myself up for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And let me tell you, nothing humbles you faster than getting choked out by a 13-year-old. In this solo episode, I’m diving into:→ Why I decided to start rolling around on gym mats with strangers and how it’s shifting my mindset […]

#64: What if your wedding content was delivered before your hangover even hit? That’s exactly what Emily Cline does—capturing real, behind-the-scenes moments of luxury weddings and delivering them in 24 hours (all with just her iPhone, no DSLR in sight). Traditional wedding videographers? Sweating. Emily is a globally renowned luxury wedding and event content creator, working with high-end couples and […]

#63: If you’ve ever had to introduce yourself at a networking event and suddenly forgot everything you’ve ever done in your life, same. Networking is weird, small talk is painful, and yet… building real connections is kind of essential. But this episode isn’t just about networking—it’s about owning your story, taking big risks, and embracing the wild […]

#62: What do you get when you mix a corporate layoff, pregnancy hormones, and a dream of Italian citizenship? Nikki Maffey’s life. In this episode, Nikki drops some major news (spoiler: she’s pregnant!) and gives us a peek into her journey from working toxic corporate jobs to owning her own business. We’re talking about the terrifying reality […]

#61: Remember when I said I failed Dry January in 48 hours? Well, plot twist—I’m now 13 days alcohol-free and feeling weird about admitting that on the internet. But you know what’s even weirder? Having Jessica Hawks back on the pod to talk about everything from sobriety to getting catfished. Jess is back since her […]