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62. Blogging, Babies and Living Your Best Life with Kathleen Barnes Nov 08, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt sits down to chat with Kathleen Barnes, the fashion blogger behind CarrieBradshawLied.com! They discuss the pros and cons of being in the influencer industry, the transition from being childfree to having babies and running a business, the boundaries she sets for herself and her family on social media, and so much more. In addition to answering my questions, Kathleen also answers a handful of listener questions + a fun lightning round at the end of the interview! Don't forget follow Kathleen on Instagram @Kathleen_Barnes!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, ZOCDOC AND MARC FISHER!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Austin Opera, Acrylic Mexican Train set at Blue Print Store or Mark & Graham, Tiny Boxwood's, @Styled.By.Alex, Verbena, Tarrytown Nails, Eberly, Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak, Friends, Loves and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry, NARS Audacious Lipstick in Raquel

61. Blogging and the Bad News Cycle Nov 01, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt discusses being an influencer in the never ending bad news cycle. From deciding how and what to share on current events, to dealing with expectations from strangers on the internet, Merritt pulls back the curtain to reveal how she handles having a platform during a time that is so volatile, polarizing and politically charged. Whether you agree with Merritt's take or not, hopefully it's an interesting conversation that offers a new or different perspective!

At the top of the episode, Merritt shares her usual weekend recap and tons of recs & reviews including three new TV shows you MUST add to your list! In the Beck & Call segment at the end of the episode, Merritt answers listener questions about how to balance walking her dog with long workouts, and what hobbies she'd pick up if she had the time! Call the hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com to ask Merritt anything.

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase of AG! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Hillstone, Carbone Vino, The Mexican, Il Bracco, The Rental, The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself, The Peripheral, Cabinet of Curiosities, Tell Me Lies, The Good Nurse, The White Lotus, The Cage by Bonnie Kistler, Spare by Prince Harry

60. A Fun Wedding Weekend in Fredericksburg! Oct 25, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt shares a detailed recap of her weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas to celebrate her assistant Liza's wedding! From where she ate in town, to what she wore and the best details from the wedding, you get the inside scoop. Merritt also shares a new dark comedy series she's enjoying (plus another all time favorite show featuring an actress that stars in both!), two new movies and two new book reviews. In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions about keeping your home smelling fresh when you have a dog, wondering about the "what ifs" of relationships past, and how to pull away from a friendship that is no longer serving you. Call into the hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com to submit your questions!

THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, MARC FISHER! Head to MarcFisherFootwear.com and enjoy 20% off your entire purchase when you enter code BECK20 at checkout!

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Rooftop at Restoration Hardware, Sister, The Charles, Eatzi's, J. Rae's, The Trueheart Hotel, AirBnB Listing, Vaudeville, 78624 Bar, Sage, Hill & Vine, Hidden Hideaway, Carol Hicks Bolton, The Fredericksburg Honey Company, Stuart Weitzman Platform Sandals, Boot Ranch, Blue Rhythm Band, Czech Stop, Bad Sisters on Apple TV, Catastrophe on Amazon, Wedding Season on Netflix, The School of Good and Evil on Netflix, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, The Cage by Bonni Kistler.

59. Influencing, Reality TV and Adaptive Fashion with Venita Aspen! Oct 18, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt chats with model, fashion influencer, and reality TV breakout star, Venita Aspen! We discuss how she got into the fashion industry, her experience being on Bravo's Southern Charm, and her upcoming adaptive fashion marketplace, Fair Standard! You'll also discover her #1 must-have skincare product, her favorite restaurants in Charleston and New York, and so much more!. Follow Venita on Instagram @VenitaAspen and check out her fashion blog, VenitaAspen.com!

At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her week and shares a few new TV show, movie and audiobook recs! In the Beck & Call segment, she answers listener questions about how to best support podcasters and influencers you love to follow during the holiday season, what her style evolution into luxury fashion looked like, and shoes she would recommend for a trip to London in December! Call into the Beck & Call hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com to submit your questions. No topic is off limits and I love variety!

THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free one year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first order of AG1 - all you have to do is visit AthleticGreens.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Odelay, Roadrunner Ranch, Brunello Cucinelli x Neiman Marcus, The Teak Room, Catherine Called Birdie on Amazon Prime, The Watcher on Netflix, Let The Right One In on Showtime, Rings of Power on Amazon Prime, House of the Dragon on HBOMAX, Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray, The Ordinary, Saint Theo's, Stuart Weitzman, Marc Fisher, Veja, Sam Edelman, Rag & Bone, Vince.

58. That's Entertainment! Oct 11, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt recaps the big TX/OU watch party she hosted over the weekend and answers listener questions about entertaining and hosting parties at your house! At the top of the episode she discusses the items she ate at the State Fair last week, including Big Tex Choice Award winners Cha-Cha-Chata and the Fried Charcuterie Board. In addition to sharing new recs & reviews, she also shares an exciting but major business update that will be happening over the next few months!

In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions about laundry, her morning routine and how to rock clothes when you're not feeling your best. Call into the hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com to submit your questions for Merritt. Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck!

THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE! Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System when you visit OliveandJune.com/BeckandCall!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Venita Aspen, State Fair of Texas, Gadabout Creative, The Empress on Netflix, Luckiest Girl Alive on Netflix, The Midnight Club on Netflix, Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, The Laundress No. 723 Laundry Detergent, The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo

57. Keeping Up With Fashion Oct 04, 2022

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In this week's episode we're talking all things fashion! Merritt breaks down some her favorite current fashion trends, the items she prefers to invest in vs save on, how she feels about the return of 90s style choices and more. She also answers a bunch of listener questions including her thoughts on the shift away from skinny jeans + which denim looks are worth buying into, staying fashionable on a budget and so much more!

At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a detailed recap of her recent trip to San Diego, including everywhere she ate, the audiobooks she finished by the pool, and more! Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for a visual guide for this episode, audio clips and more behind-the-scenes podcast content. Call into the Beck & Call hotline to ask Merritt anything --> 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com!

THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free 1-year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs when you purchase AG1 through athleticgreens.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Din Tai Fung, Brigantine, Waverly, Valentina, La Valencia Hotel, Fashion Valley Nordstrom Try-On, Market Restaurant + Bar, Potato Shack Cafe, The Hotel Nantucket, Lying Next to Me, Token Black Girl, Hocus Pocus 2, Schutz, Sam Edelman, Vince Cameo, Mark Fisher, Guyana, Cult Gaia, Oroton, Frame, Citizens of Humanity, AGOLDE, MANGO, Massimo Dutti, COS, KHAITE, Toteme, Isabel Maranta, Nili Lotan, Proenza Schoulder, Acne Studios, JW Anderson, Zimmermann, Stuart Weitzman.

56. A Q&A From California! Sep 27, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt is coming to you live from Carlsbad, California! This episode is about answering all of your miscellaneous questions, from what's in her weekly podcast rotation, to whether she maintains friendships with her exes, to how she accomplished her 14,000+ step goal each day. The questions cover a wide range of topics, so it's a fun grab bag of an episode! At the top of the episode, Merritt shares her usual weekend recap + some new recs and reviews from the past week.

Call into the Beck & Call hotline to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything! The number for the hotline is 214-620-0473. You can also submit listener questions via email to info@beckandcallpodcast.com!

THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ZOCDOC! Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/BECKANDCALL and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse, Carolina Herrera, Sadelle's, Tango Room, Bistro 31, Don't Worry Darling, Do Revenge (Netflix), House of the Dragon (HBOMAX), Rings of Power (Amazon Prime), The Golden Couple, The Hotel Nantucket, @TSSEDITED, the LTK App, Girls Gotta Eat (podcast), Oversharing (podcast), The J Train Podcast, Bad on Paper (podcast), U Up (podcast), Absolutely Not (podcast), The Blonde Files (podcast), Deux U (podcast), My Favorite Murder (podcast), That's What E Said (podcast), Be There In Five (podcast), Open Invite Trips

55. Influencing Behind The Scenes - Brand Partnerships Sep 20, 2022

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In this week's episode Merritt dives into more behind-the-scenes intel on the influencing industry, this time with a focus on brand partnerships! She answers a bunch of listener-submitted questions on how the collaboration process works, what all is included in the contracts, why some brands are pushed hard by so many, etc! At the top of the episode, she shares her usual weekend recap, another health/fitness update, a new Bumble update, plus the three shows she started watching last week!

In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions on how to support your single female friends, how to deal when a parent dates someone you don't like, and how to approach a fear of flying! Call the hotline at 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail or submit your question to info@beckandcallpodcast.com.

Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free one year supply and five free travel packs with your order of AG1 when you visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Odelay, Peloton, The Serpent Queen (Hulu), Sins of Our Mother (Netflix), Fate The Winx Saga (Netflix), The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, Archetypes (Spotify).

54. Beauty Trends NOT To Try Sep 13, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt's discussing some current trends in beauty, skincare and plastic surgery that she considers head scratchers. From eyebrow lamination to severely over-plumped lips, she goes through a list of aesthetic trends that she and her listeners believe have got to go! At the top of the episode, Merritt gives a detailed recap of her week and weekend, including a dating and fitness update, then shares a solid new list of TV shows and audiobooks to check out.

In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions on where to dine solo in Dallas and how to dress in the fall if sweaters aren't for you! Call the hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com to submit a question and Merritt will answer it in a future episode!

Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for episode visual guides, audio clips and behind-the-scenes content associated with things mentioned on the podcast! You can also follow @merrittbeck for more fashion and travel content!

THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS: Thank you to Olive + June for supporting the Beck & Call Podcast! Visit OliveandJune.com/BeckandCall for 20% off your first Mani System!

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Rise No 1, Katy Trail Ice House, Sweat App, Peloton, The Sculpt Society, Five Days At Memorial, House of Hammer (Discover Plus), Tell Me Lies (Hulu), The Expanse (Amazon Prime), Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, A Flicker In The Dark by Stacy Willingham

53. Combating The Comparison Game Sep 06, 2022

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In this week's episode, Merritt discusses dealing with the comparison game, especially now with social media shoving everything in our face on a daily basis! In addition to sharing her own experience with it, she shares some tips on how to combat the comparison game, negative self talk and more. At the start of the episode, Merritt recaps the past week and her Labor Day Weekend plans, including reviews of the *many* TV shows and movies she's watched in the last seven days... plus two audiobook reviews!

In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions about finance apps she does or doesn't use, how to maintain your individual sense of style when everyone around you dresses the same, AND gets into the weeds about her experience getting veneers! Call into the Beck & Call hotline at 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything. You can also submit advice questions to info@beckandcallpodcast.com!

SPONSORS OF THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode!! Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D + five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1 by visiting athleticgreens.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Mexican, Il Bracco, Oval Tulip Table from Williams-Sonoma Home, McGee & Co, Shinsei, Encina, Katy Trail Ice House, Look Both Ways (Netflix), Partner Track (Netflix), The Patient (Hulu), The Rings of Power (Amazon Prime), Love In The Villa (Netflix), I Came By (Netflix), Devil in Ohio (Netflix), Pretty Things by Janelle Brown, Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica, Austin Dental Spa

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