Beck and Call

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12. Chic At Any Age (Featuring My Mom!) Nov 30, 2021

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In this week's longer episode, Merritt shares a recap from her Thanksgiving at the ranch, including a review of two audiobooks she listened to, the game she discovered, and her not-so-hot take on the James Bond movie franchise. For the main topic in this week's episode, Merritt talks through her style evolution (it wasn't what you'd expect from a fashion blogger), shares her shopping method and how she has created a balanced, classic wardrobe, and how she decides whether to keep or return an item! There's also a special guest at the end of the episode you won't want to miss... spoiler alert: it's her mom! They chat about her mom's personal and interior design style, what they thought about the catering they had on Thanksgiving and more!

Follow along @beckandcallpodcast on Instagram for a visual guide to this episode, and visit beckandcallpodcast.com for more information on this podcast and to listen to episodes. For more fashion content, follow Merritt on Instagram @merrittbeck, as well as her shopping account @tssedited.

Have a question for Merritt or need some advice from a non-expert? Call into the Beck and Call hotline at 214-620-0473 to ask Merritt anything. She answers two listener voicemails at the end of every episode!

11. How To Stay Sane During The Holiday Season Nov 23, 2021

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In this week's episode, Merritt shares what she's getting into over the Thanksgiving holiday week/weekend, plus sharing her tips on how she stays sane with all the craziness of the holiday season! In the intro, Merritt talks about the Dallas podcast meetup last week, her review of the House of Gucci movie, discusses Meghan Markle's appearance on The Ellen Show, and more!

Call the Beck and Call Hotline at 214-620-0473 to ask Merritt a question! She answers two new questions at the end of each episode. Be sure to check out the new Beck and Call Podcast website to listen to episodes, get in touch, and more info! For visual guides and more behind-the-scenes podcast content, follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast! You can also follow @merrittbeck and @tssedited for more fashion content from Merritt.

10. Influencing Behind The Scenes: How We Make Money Nov 16, 2021

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In this week's episode, Merritt covers a topic she's often asked about by readers, friends and strangers alike... how do influencers make money and is it actually lucrative? Is it possible to create a sustainable living from being a blogger or influencer? How does it all work?? She talks about the various ways one can earn money as an influencer, the pros and cons to those various methods, and shares her own experience being an influencer, as well as working for an affiliate network (LTK, formerly known as rewardStyle)! Merritt also gives a personal update (she finally can work out again!), discusses what she's been watching lately (You, Love Hard and Glitch), and shares what she got into over the weekend!

In the Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions on getting a travel group together and how early you should give notice to a job before you leave! Call the Beck and Call hotline at 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything - she answers two new questions at the end of every episode!

For visual guides and more behind-the-scenes podcast fun, follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast! For more influencer/fashion content, you can also follow Merritt's other accounts @merrittbeck and @tssedited.

9. Egg Freezing 101 - Sharing My Experience Nov 09, 2021

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In this episode, Merritt shares her entire experience with the egg retrieval and freezing process from start to finish. From the schedule, to the shots, to the procedure, recovery, and results, there's not a stone left unturned in this discussion! In the intro, Merritt gives a final review on her holiday velvet Nap Dress order, her thoughts on the Spencer movie, what she's been watching lately, and more!

In the Beck and Call Q&A segment, Merritt answers listener questions about dealing with criticism/skepticism surrounding egg freezing, as well as how to support friends that are going through this process! Call the Beck and Call hotline at 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything. She answers two listener questions at the end of every episode!

To see visual guides for each podcast episode and for more behind-the-scenes content, follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast! You can also follow @merrittbeck and thestylescribe.com for more fashion content.

8. Tips From A Type-A Traveler Nov 02, 2021

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In this week's episode, Merritt takes a break from the heavy and chats about her planning process for big trips! She also shares some tips for traveling solo like a pro, which she definitely plans to get back to now that the world is opening back up. In more personal updates, Merritt dishes on a few dating life stories from the last week! She also gives an update on the cat situation at her house, the Deux Moi tip that sent her over the edge this weekend, and shares a bit about her new therapist and what those initial sessions have been like.

In this week's Beck and Call Q&A segment, Merritt answers listener questions about Gucci's Princetown mules and how to decide what qualities make an item worth the investment. Call 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything! She answers two new listener questions every week. You can also send questions via email to beckandcallpodcast@gmail.com!

Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for visual guides for each episode and behind-the-scenes content! For more fashion content, you can follow Merritt on Instagram @merrittbeck!

7. Must Love Dogs Oct 26, 2021

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In this longer episode, Merritt discusses the expectations vs reality of dog ownership with brutal honesty, and also offers some tips and tricks to get yourself out of the puppy blues when you first get a dog. Click here for more dog content, tips and links on the blog! At the beginning of the episode, she gives a detailed update on her egg freezing journey (so many shots!!) and trying to coordinate a date during the process! Merritt also discusses the Hill House holiday collection, and gives her review of the Nap dress everyone is so crazy about. Plus, she shares some of her favorite scary movies, past costumes, go-to candy and some other festive content to celebrate Halloween week!

In this week's Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers listener questions on how to style current jean trends and the destinations she's eager to travel to now that the world is opening up again! Call into the hotline at 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything.

For more podcast content and visual guides to the episodes, follow @beckandcallpodcast on Instagram! You can also follow @merrittbeck and visit thestylescribe.com for fashion content from Merritt.

6. Friendships and Life Stages Oct 19, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Merritt discusses her current struggle with making social plans thanks to a dwindling number of single and/or childfree friends! She dives into the transitions friendships go through as you enter various life stages, and her desire to widen her social circle with more people in a similar life stage to her own. She also gives an egg freezing update, chats about Peloton instructor engagements (and her obsession with following them), and the show she just started watching last week!

In the Beck and Call segment, Merritt answers questions on how to stay true to your style and the clothing purchases that were inspired by Meghan Markle! Call 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything!

Follow @beckandcallpodcast on Instagram for visual guides to each episode and behind-the-scenes content. You can also follow @merrittbeck for more fashion content and personal updates from Merritt!

5. Teamwork Makes The Dream Work Oct 12, 2021

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Merritt starts off the episode with a number of random personal updates – egg freezing, laser hair removal, a celebrity sighting in Dallas, and more! She also tells a gross little tale about a discovery she and her dog made in the backyard over the weekend. Trigger warning for poo! For the main topic in this episode, Merritt discusses her experience with hiring employees over the years! From where she posted job listings to finding the right fit, you’ll hear a bit about her entire hiring process as a business owner and blogger. Near the end of the episode, she brings her assistant, Liza, in to introduce her and chat about the State Fair of Texas and TX OU game! In the Beck & Call segment, Merritt answers questions about the picture frame moulding and trim in her office, as well as the worst date she’s ever been on… it’s a doozy!

Be sure to follow @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck on Instagram, and call into 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and ask Merritt anything! She answers two new listener questions at the end of each episode.

4. The Year Of Ruts Oct 05, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Merritt starts off with a few *very* personal updates… TMI, in fact. She also gives a more thorough review of Squid Game, the Korean horror show on Netflix she’s been watching, as well as the Gwen Shamblin docuseries, The Way Down, on HBOMAX. Additionally, she talks Kate Middleton’s recent fashion moments and her favorite collections from fashion month before diving into the main topic of the week. Merritt’s been in a rut with just about everything in the last year and a half! She discusses what those ruts are and how she’s trying to dig her way out of them, from diet and fitness to dating and work. Hopefully there are some helpful takeaways in there…! To end the episode, Merritt answers listener questions on engagement photos and creating a wardrobe based on color analysis!

Call into the Beck and Call hotline to ask Merritt anything! Call 214-620-0473 to leave a voicemail and Merritt will answer your question in a future episode.

LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Food: Sakara review and Butternut Squash Noodles recipe
Hardcore On The Floor for Peloton

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe, and follow Merritt on Instagram @merrittbeck for more content!

3. Great Expectations Sep 28, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Merritt discusses timelines and dealing with other people’s expectations of you. She talks about what her own expectations were when she was younger and how they’ve evolved, being single in her 30’s, how her past relationships have changed how she approaches dating, and more! She also chats about Meghan and Harry’s New York “tour”, and a couple of TV shows she’s watching – one heartwarming, the other horrific (in a good way).

If you’re in Dallas now through October 24th, check out the Kips Bay Showhouse Merritt mentioned early on in the episode. Click here for more info and to buy tickets!

Follow Merritt on Instagram @merrittbeck for more content!

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