Courtney: Beyond the Cake

Finding Strength and Strengths in Each Other with Marilee Killpack and Jessica Eraso of Gathre Dec 15, 2021

Best friends and business partners, Mare and Jess are two of the most genuine women you’ll cross paths with. I wish you could have been in this interview in person to see the admiration these two have for each other, but I think you’ll get a good glimpse of it as we talk. You’ll also get a great sense of their passion and commitment to what they do.
As founders of the company, Gathre, Mare and Jess created a brand that doesn’t just sell a product. Nope - these girls are on a mission to remind us all to live with intention and purpose and to clear out the clutter that distracts us from being our best selves.
And yes, we’ll talk all things leather mats and home, but what you’re also going to hear is a truly wonderful example of what it means to find strength in other women AND how impactful it is to look for and lean into one another’s strengths.
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Navigating Life's Wins and Losses to Better Strengthen the Family On and Off the Court with Lee Anne Pope Dec 08, 2021

She grew up on the basketball court, following her dad’s career as a college men’s basketball coach. She knew the game like the back of her hand. Still does. Learning from her dad as they watched his players, went on recruiting trips and just spent time together at the dinner table, were some of Lee Anne Pope’s fondest memories with her dad, Lynn Archibald.
It was years of moving from state to state, years of wins, and years of losses that taught Lee Anne and her family what it really means to be part of a team, on and off the court. What she didn’t know in her youth, however, was that her experiences as the coach’s daughter would be preparing her for a future as a coach’s wife.
But it was certainly not planned or expected. Lee Anne actually graduated with a Broadcast Journalism degree from Brigham Young University and landed a job at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut right out of college. The job of her dreams, or so she thought.
It wasn’t long after she started at ESPN that a friend encouraged her to move down to Manhattan and take a job with her as David Letterman’s assistant - a job that would change her life forever and actually help get her back on the basketball court.
Lee Anne Pope is the wife of BYU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Mark Pope, she’s a mother of four girls, and she’s helping to build the best locker room in America! (I’m only a little biased - wink wink).
Today, Lee Anne shares with us the lessons she learned from her parents during the ups and downs of her dad’s career, as well as how her childhood experience shaped her and prepared her for her career, for marriage and for motherhood.

Family First with Kelsey Nixon Dec 01, 2021

Today’s guest is a long-time friend and a name you’ll no doubt recognize if you’re a Food Network and Cooking Channel fan - Kelsey Nixon.
Kelsey has had a passion for food for as long as I can remember… and that goes back to our college years!
Kelsey launched her career in food on season 4 of Food Network Star just as she was wrapping up her undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism at BYU, where she also created and hosted a college cooking show called Kelsey’s Kitchen that focused on fast, fun, and affordable meals for college students.
Food Network Star was just the beginning for Kelsey. She later hosted Kelsey’s Essentials, executive produced by Bobby Flay and one of the first pieces of original programming on Cooking Channel - which earned Kelsey a daytime Emmy nomination.
Kelsey’s Essentials eventually grew to Kelsey’s Homemade, a cookbook, “Kitchen Confidence,” and a line of kitchen tools and small appliances featured on HSN. She’s been part of the Food Network family since 2008 with appearances on Iron Chef America, Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Cutthroat Kitchen. Kelsey also regularly appears on the Today Show, Rachel Ray and Access Hollywood.
More recently, Kelsey executive produced and hosted the hit family meets food game show, Dinner Takes All.
Kelsey lives in Southern California with her husband, Robby, and her kids, Ollie, Nora and Penny.
Today Kelsey shares with us the ups and downs of this incredible journey, along with what it was like taking a step back from a booming career to focus on family, and what she’s doing now to help you focus on dinnertime and family time.
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Embracing Life’s Course Corrections with Faith and Resilience with Diana Pace Nov 17, 2021

As she finished her college degree in broadcast journalism at Brigham Young University, Diana Pace was ready to take the broadcast world by storm. Her insatiable curiosity and endless appetite for learning fueled a passion for finding, however, Diana found herself faced with a “Course Correction”, as she calls it, the first of many in the career and life path landing her where she is today.
In today’s episode, we follow Diana’s journey and learn the invaluable lessons her course corrections taught her and ultimately, how they shaped her into the woman she knew she was always meant to be.
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You Are Enough with Tiffany Roe Nov 10, 2021

After years of battling an eating disorder, Tiffany Roe started her life-changing recovery and has since dedicated her life to empowering other women to live in line with their calling and purpose. Tiffany is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, an award winning psychology teacher, the host of Therapy Thoughts Podcast, speaker, OG Therapy is Cool merch creator and owner of Mindful Counseling in Orem, Utah. Tiffany is here to change the mental health game and help women make peace with mind, body and food.
Today on “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” we’re diving into the trends Tiffany is seeing in mental health, why therapy is something all of us should be doing, and how affirmations can transform your life.

Cookbook Q&A Nov 03, 2021

My new cookbook launches on Shop.CakebyCourtney.com tomorrow! Today I’m sharing my recent IG Live with you, answering all your questions about my book.
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Creating Unity Where It Matters Most with Special Guest with Steve Carlston Oct 27, 2021

In a world that seems to be increasingly divisive and volatile, I've been asking myself more and more: what can I do to make a positive impact? How can I increase unity? I know it may be far-fetched to think I can change the world as a whole, but what about the world around me, right here next to me each day? In today's episode, I'm talking with Steve Carlston, my dad and President of NBC Los Angeles, about the increase in divisiveness and defensiveness, and what we can do right now, in our homes, families, and communities to create more unity, more love, and more respect.
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Living On Purpose with Tanya Dalton Oct 20, 2021

In the chaotic rush of our days, we can easily get so caught up in the “doing” of life that we sometimes don’t take time to pause, step back and choose.
In her new book, On Purpose, Tanya Dalton is helping us do just that - pause and take a good look at how you’ve been going through your days and begin questioning how you feel.
In her second book, Tanya, author of the bestselling book, The Joy of Missing Out, aims to challenge you to think for yourself and shake the foundations of how you view your world.
Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, speaker, nationally recognized productivity expert and serves as a growth strategist for female leaders. She is also a featured expert on several networks including NBC and FOX and is a VIP contributor for entrepreneur.com.
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Navigating Divorce While Strengthening Family Relationships with Dr. Matt Townsend Oct 13, 2021

Not too long ago I had a listener reach out and ask if I’d do an episode about navigating divorce. Her parents had just announced theirs, and this listener found herself lost in this new space. I promised her I would. I promised because there were so many times early in my parents’ divorce, and even now, 18 years later, when I wished I would have been able to hear someone else’s story, when I wanted to feel less alone, when I needed help better understanding and better navigating what was going on.
Rather than just share my personal experience and what I’ve learned over the last nearly two decades, I’ve invited my friend Dr. Matt Townsend to help guide this discussion and offer his expert advice for not just navigating divorce as the child or parent when it happens, but also for navigating our relationships before it even becomes a possibility.
So today, this episode is for that listener, and hopefully it helps many others.
For more than two decades, Dr. Matt Townsend has been energizing and educating audiences with his unique lessons on life, love and leadership. Known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, Matt blends humor and story-telling with his real-life solutions to inspire and motivate healthier living.
Matt completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of communication with an emphasis in conflict resolution. He then earned a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. in the field of Human and Organizational Systems. Before building his own coaching practice, Matt spent 7 years as a consultant and presenter for Franklin Covey Co., and also worked as a mediator for companies and couples.
Matt can be seen weekly on KSL Television’s, Studio 5 with Brooke Walker. His book Starved Stuff: Feeding The 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships is a popular pick among those searching for better relationship skills and can be found on Amazon, and on his website at MattTownsend.com. He also has his online workshops about Marriage, Parenting and Anxiety and coaches individuals and couples on these issues.
Matt's greatest love in life is his wife Mardi, and they have been married for 28 years. They are the parents of 6 children: one girl and 5 boys. Their daughter and son-in-law have blessed them with their first 3 grandchildren.
Links:
MattTownsend.com
Starved Stuff by Dr. Matt Townsend: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615351700/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3V6DPV214GE6V
Hold me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/031611300X/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3V6DPV214GE6V

Finding Strength in Community and Mindset with Jenica Parcell Oct 06, 2021

From lifestyle blogger to life coach, Jenica Parcell’s journey has made a lot of course corrections over the years. Today on "Courtney, Beyond the Cake," Jenica is sharing her story with us and how she knows she landed right where she was always meant to be.
After years of silently suffering the heartache and pain of infertility, Jenica started to share her story and was amazed at the supportive response from her community. In fact, that response was the inspiration for sharing more often and later building a community specifically for women experiencing infertility.
As she changed her course, she found new opportunities and has shifted her focus completely to helping other women with similar struggles.
Jenica is the founder of The Slice of Sun, an organization that raises money for couples experiencing infertility, she also has coaching programs for mindset and awareness, as well as a podcast, Fearless Fertility.
Jenica is now mom to 5-year old twins, Goldie and Harris, and a dear friend of mine.
Whether you’ve experienced infertility or not, there’s so much in Jenica’s episode today that can guide you through any struggle you may be facing.
https://asliceofstyle.com/
https://thesliceofsun.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fearless-infertility/id1557339836
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Is Instagram a Toxic Place for Teenage Girls with Andrea Davis Sep 29, 2021

You may have heard: Facebook recently released an internal research study about the harmful effects of Instagram (one of its properties) on teenage girls. The report shares how 1 in 3 teenage girls who use Instagram are likely to develop an eating disorder and/or depression. What is Facebook doing about? Well, nothing, really.
So what can WE do as parents to keep social media a safe and healthy place for our kids? Today, I’ve invited back Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time to talk about the research findings and to share with us ways we can fight the harmful effects of social media, while also teaching our kids healthy usage habits.
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Brightness of Hope Sep 22, 2021

Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s just me today. We haven’t done one of these one on ones in a while… so I hope you don’t mind. I’ll be back with a new guest next week. I recently had the opportunity to speak at a women’s religious conference here in Utah. The topic: a brightness of hope.
I didn’t write my talk for that evening intending to share it with more than that group of women, but have since felt prompted to record that same talk to share with you today. I touch on my relationship with Christ, my history of depression and anxiety, my cake journey, and why hope has been such a big part of my life.
And my hope for this episode is that you feel more capable and more willing to take on today with the hope that tomorrow will feel brighter.
Thank you for sharing this space with me!
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Life Is What You Bake It with Vallery Lomas Sep 15, 2021

From lawyer to baker, today’s guest has proven that when you put your mind to something, anything is possible.
Vallery Lomas was in the middle of law school when the recession hit and her dream of a job offer before leaving school was no more. Without a job lined up, she ended up traveling to France before moving to New York City where she started a macaron company. She was baking constantly, and loving it, but it wasn’t quite paying the bills. When she finally lined up a job in the legal field, and was still working weekends and late hours to run her macaron business, she knew something had to give.
But surprisingly, it wasn’t her law career… at least not yet.
It wasn’t till years later that the foodie bug hit Vallery again and she started blogging about her recipes and posting to Instagram. She quickly got noticed by casting agents and was chosen for the first season of The Great American Baking Show, a franchise of The Great British Bake Off. Five weeks of long hours and lots of baking…. something Vallery hoped would mean great things for her path in baking.
Unfortunately, before Vallery could be announced the winner, the show was pulled off the air after the premiere. Vallery’s heart was broken and she questioned what to do next.
Today on Courtney, Beyond the Cake, Vallery shares with us what happened next, and how she decided she’d rather take a risk on something she loved than play it safe with something she didn’t.
Vallery’s first cookbook, Life is What You Bake It, was just published, and you’ll also see her over on Food Network’s website and app, as the host of Vallery Bakes Your Questions. She’s also appeared on CNN, the Today Show, Live with Kelly and Ryan, the History Channel and the Hallmark Channel.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Vallery attended college and law school in Los Angeles, practiced law in Washington D.C., and spent a gap year in Paris—where she perfected both her French and pastry skills—before settling in Harlem. She is also a frequent columnist and recipe contributor to the New York Times.
FoodInNewYork.com
Life is What You Bake It
https://www.amazon.com/Life-What-You-Bake-Inspiration/dp/059313768X/ref=asc_df_059313768X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475689871831&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12607484068756956995&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029671&hvtargid=pla-1176112874575&psc=1
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Girl From Nowhere with Tiffany Rosenhan Sep 08, 2021

Tiffany Rosenhan started writing shortly after her first daughter was born, but not with the goal to get published or share her work. She simply found solace at the end of a long day when her fingertips hit the letters on her keyboard and the stories and characters she created in her mind found their way to the screen in front of her.
Her characters and stories gave her something to look forward to after her girls were tucked in bed and while her husband worked long hours at the hospital. Sitting down to write was Tiffany’s time to escape, be creative, and fill her cup - something she says also helped her be a better mother to her three girls.
During these years of writing “just for fun,” Tiffany started to create a character she felt more invested in than any other character she had written about. Sophia was someone special. Someone fierce. Someone strong. Someone who deserved her own book! After a few years of flushing out Sophia’s character and storyline, Tiffany was picked up by Bloomsbury Publishing and in 2020, Girl From Nowhere was released.
It was a thrilling time for Tiffany, but just at the peak of all the final details of her launch, her 41-year-old husband suffered a stroke, followed by brain surgery, and a year of seizures. Life was unexpectedly and immediately turned upside down.
Today on Courtney, Beyond the Cake, Tiffany shares with us her journey of storytelling, how writing has strengthened her as a mother, why creating a strong female lead was so important to her, and how her trust in God has helped carry her in uncertain times.
Tiffany is a mother to four young daughters, has a degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, and loves to travel with her children and husband.
Girl From Nowhere
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Welcoming Neighbors: Changing the Way We View Immigration with Christopher Carlston Sep 01, 2021

When Christopher Carlston lived in Paraguay over 20 years ago, he had no idea how the people he met and the experiences he had would change the course of his life. He was inspired by their generosity, their kindness, their respect.
After graduating with a degree in Communications, Chris found a career in television advertising to lack personal fulfillment and wanted to do something that would change people’s lives for the better. So, he left the newsroom for the courtroom.
It was those years in Paraguay, along with a few of his early cases during law school, that really helped Chris hone in on his desire and passion to help others. He’s now been an immigration attorney in Dallas, Texas for over 8 years, focusing on immigration related litigation, as well as employment based and family based visas. He was recently admitted in the US District Court of Northern Texas and the Fifth Circuit, and has law-changing courtroom wins, including MDF v. Jimmy Johnson and the Matter of Viera Garcia (don’t worry - he’ll explain more about those in today’s episode).
Chris also shares with us recent cases he’s been working on in Afghanistan, why this work is so important to him, and the one thing he says we can do to help immigration reform.
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Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success with Rebecca Minkoff Aug 25, 2021

Her name graces the aisles of high-end department stores, the pages of magazines, and even on many of your favorite celebrities in the form of clothing and accessories. You’ll likely recognize the name Rebecca Minkoff from her line of modern, sophisticated purses and bags, or maybe from her classic, feminine dresses and clothing she successfully puts together season after season.
Rebecca Minkoff is a globally known brand in the fashion world, and Rebecca, designer and founder, is the powerhouse woman who took the success of a single t-shirt she designed many years ago and turned it into a hugely successful business.
Today on Courtney, Beyond the Cake, Rebecca shares with us the risks she took to start her brand, why getting fired from her first job was one of the best things that ever happened to her, how facing our fears gives us strength, and her rules for unlocking creativity, courage and success.

Be Prepared, Not Scared with Robyn Warner Aug 18, 2021

Robyn Warner is known by many as @aflyonmywall on Instagram, where she shares the humor of everyday life as a mom, a wife, and a business owner. She dances, she does karaoke, and laughs her heart out with her family and followers. She’s also known for her self-defense tips and creating the program S.A.F.E. by Robyn to help empower women and families with self defense tools to prepare them for what we hope never happens.
Robyn’s passion for teaching self-defense stems from her own attack. She was just 18 years old when she was violently attacked and sexually assaulted in broad daylight during an afternoon run. She credits her survival to a few basic self-defense tools she learned when she was 12 years old. It was those tools that saved her life, and now, Robyn is determined to help others and arm them with not only the knowledge to know what to do in an attack, but also the confidence to use those tools to fight back.
https://www.safebyrobyn.com/SAFECourse?r_done=1
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Brooke Romney, Embracing Imperfection, Connection and Christ Aug 11, 2021

Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker, educator and connector. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, The Desert News, Scary Mommy, and many more publications read by millions. Brooke is also well-known for her blog and Instagram accounts, BrookeRomneyWrites.com, where she hosts Teen Talk Tuesday and writes avidly about motherhood, among many other topics.
Brooke recently published her first book, “I Like Me Anyway: Embracing Imperfection, Connection, and Christ.”
Having read this book myself, I can tell you it’s a must read for any woman, particularly if you’ve ever questioned your self worth, your path or your importance. Through her personal stories, life lessons, and her inspiring words, Brooke motivates you and gives you the tools you need to become the woman you were always meant to be.
When Brooke isn’t writing or mothering to her four boys, Brooke loves to read, volunteer in the schools, and go on walks with her friends. Meaningful connection with family, friends, strangers, and God is central to Brooke’s life and where she says she finds purpose and joy.
Links:
BrookeRomney.com
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The World Needs You with Ganel-Lyn Condie Aug 04, 2021

Ganel-Lyn Condie is an author of eight books, is a popular motivational speaker, a regular television/radio guest, and hosts the popular shows REAL TALK CFM and THE MIDDLE. She is known for inspiring others with her unique honesty, authenticity and spirit.
After the heart-breaking suicide of her 40 year old sister, Ganel-Lyn is constantly working towards prevention. Ganel-Lyn lives with an open heart and feels passionate about sharing principles that will empower others to live life with more joy. She is dedicated to her family, faith, and inspiring others.
Today on Courtney Beyond the Cake, Ganel-Lyn shares with us the heartbreaking story of her sister’s suicide, along with the hope she gained from that experience and how she’s doing everything she can to create and continue conversations around mental illness.
https://ganellyn.com
https://www.instagram.com/ganellyn/
Books & Writings:
When You Let God Prevail, His Promises Are Sure (July 2021)
I Can Do Hard Things with God (February 2015)
I Can Forgive with God (August 2016)
I Can Choose Joy with God (March 2019)
The Perfect Gift (October 2016)
The Decision that Changed my Life (January 2017)
Mother to Mother (March 2017)
You are More Than Enough, You are Magnificent (March 2018)
Everyday Faith column in the Daily Herald
Real Talk, Real Life: Through the Doctrine & Covenants
DVD & Audio
Stay Audio Talk on CD (April 2020)
You Are Lionproof (February 2019)
You Are Already Walking on Water Audio talk on CD (February 2018)\
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Family Fun with Westin and Avery Rich Jul 28, 2021

Per your request, my kiddos, Westin and Avery are today's guests. You sent in your questions and then Westin and Avery came up with questions for me. We're having lots of fun today and can't wait for you to join us!
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Honoring Nurses with Kelsi Flygare Jul 21, 2021

A couple weeks ago, I asked you for podcast guest suggestions and several of you requested an interview with a healthcare worker. I thought it was a great idea and immediately thought of my friend, Kelsi Flygare. Kelsi is a pediatric nurse at Utah Valley Hospital and was recently awarded the Pediatric Nurse of Excellence Award. I have always admired Kelsi’s passion for her job, which goes above and beyond what she does in a hospital each day.
Today, Kelsi shares several experiences from the pandemic, how it brought families and friends together, what the day in the life of a nurse looks like, and why she loves serving her community.
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Mindset Healing with Aubrey Taylor Jul 14, 2021

For years Aubrey Taylor fought her body as she struggled to feel what she knew was healthy and normal. From inflammation and gut dysfunction, to anxiety and depression, to headaches and stomaches, Aubrey went from doctor after doctor not getting any answers. As she struggled to find a solution, Aubrey took matters into her own hands and started becoming an expert on her own mind, body, and soul. She turned to more natural forms of healing and discovered mindset healing.
As Aubrey learned more about how nutrition and stress affect the connection and efficiency of mind, body and soul, she also learned how having a growth mindset is really at the forefront of all healing. In fact, she says it’s 80% of the healing process.
In today’s episode of Courtney: Beyond the Cake, Aubrey takes us through her journey of learning, growing, and healing, and how she’s using her own experience to help others. A trained mindset healer and wellness coach, Aubrey shares with us tools for changing the negative narratives stuck in our subconscious - that script that tell us we’re not worthy of healing - and how we can rewrite that narrative to conquer our subconscious and forge a path of resiliency and growth.
Instagram @heal_your_3
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Phrase to repeat when ripping lies: I create my future by releasing the past.
Health affirmations I wrote and use personally:
•Dear body, I love you.
•I nourish my body with healing foods and lifestyle choices and it responds with health, strength, vitality, and healthy gene expression.
•Every cell in my body vibrates with healing energy and is connected with all other cells.
•With every exhale, I release stress and dis-ease. With each inhale, I send connection, love, communication and health to every cell.
•All of my body’s systems and organs function and communicate perfectly.
•My body communicates with me and I pay attention and give my body what it needs.
•I am worthy of healing and thriving, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
•I release and forgive whatever part of my past has caused imbalance or dis-ease. My body is divinely designed to heal itself, and I invite that divinity within me to take the reins.
AFFIRMATIONS FOR RELEASING WEIGHT
•As I nurture and heal my body it naturally releases weight because it feels safe.
•I release excess weight as part of becoming the highest version of myself.
•As I grow into the highest version of myself, I release excess weight as part of my new identity.
•I give my body permission to release _____ lbs of past energy and identity that no longer serve me.
Hacks for penetrating the subconscious filter with affirmations:
1.Music without lyrics in the background while saying the affirmations aloud
2.Movement
3.Time of day - upon waking and as you’re falling asleep. and/or sunrise/sunset
4.Repetition. Repeating each affirmation 3 times before moving onto the next.
5.Essential oils
6.Heart tapping while you say the affirmations with music.
7.Nature
Books: Biology of Belief, The Body Keeps the Score, You are the Placebo, The Hidden Messages in Water, Untethered Soul, The 4 Agreements, Unbeatable Mind (you mentioned the first 5 chapters)
Most influential educator in my life: Zach Bush, MD has been one of the most instrumental and influential people in my life. I always say he is my spirit animal. I encourage EVERYONE to listen to him on as many platforms as possible. Just search Zach Bush in your podcast app. He talks specifically about the power of mindset in the Expanded Podcast with Lacy Phillips Ep. 131 - https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast/2021/131 Listen to this TODAY. Another excellent resource from Dr. Bush about mindset is this interview with Rich Roll - https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-456/ You can find Zach on Instagram at @zachbushmd and his website www.zachbushmd.com. He also launched a Global Health Initiative with FREE monthly webinars covering the most important topics of human and planetary health. These can be found on the landing page of his website

Introducing Rich and Daily Jul 12, 2021

There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there’s a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you heard about Rihanna true? If it is, you better believe Brooke and Aricia will have something to say about it. This is just a preview of Rich and Daily, but you can listen to full episodes at http://wondery.fm/RD_BeyondTheCake.

Inside the Court with Loni Coombs Jul 07, 2021

Loni Coombs is a former Los Angeles County criminal prosecutor. For 18 years she prosecuted over 50 trials, ranging from murders and gang cases to sex crimes and DUIs. During that time, she also worked in the Crimes Against Police Officers Special Unit, was the Deputy in Charge of cases involving celebrities like Nick Nolte, Nicole Riche, Kim Delaney, Sean Stewart and Meg Ryan's stalker, and ran the Hate Crimes Division, managing the most complex hate crime cases in the county and providing hate crime training to law enforcement agencies.
In 2006, Loni transitioned into the broadcast world, working for local and national broadcast outlets as a legal commentator, as well as a field reporter, and host of both primetime and morning shows on networks such as CNN, Oxygen, E News, Dr. Oz, the Today Show, Access Hollywood, and HLN - to name a few. Loni is currently the host of several investigative true crime shows on Oxygen.
Loni is one of the smartest, hardest working women I know - and she happens to also be my stepmom. I've had a front row seat to some of Loni's career and I've always been in awe of not just her talent, but also her work ethic, her ability to manage work life and personal life, and her devotion to helping others.
Today on "Courtney: Beyond the Cake," we're not only talking about Loni's journey, we're also diving into the current Britney Spears hearings. I know that's a little bit of a different topic for the podcast, but as someone who grew up in the Britney Spears era, I have to say, I'm all-in on #FreeBritney. But more than just growing up with Britney as the celebrity of our generation, I think I'm feeling so invested in what's going on because I have a much greater and more personal understanding of what her mental health struggles were like.
When photos of Britney shaving her head and later taking an umbrella to a paparazzi's car popped up all over the world overnight, we weren't talking about mental health like we thankfully are today. Nor did we, as outsiders looking in, seem to recognize or acknowledge the potential abusive relationships she's been in that have likely had a huge affect on her mental health.
To me, Britney speaking out after 13 years of having no autonomy, having her narrative controlled by others (mostly men), and likely struggling with mental illness and trauma, is inspiring and something I hope, at the very least, sheds light onto mental illness and abusive and controlling relationships.
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Focusing on the Finish Line with Heather Jenson Jun 30, 2021

Heather Jenson is a mom of three with a passion for being active. It started back in high school when her parents encouraged her to find a sport she could put all that teenage energy into. She chose swimming and spent the next 10 years competing in the water.
It wasn’t until years later, after Heather became a mom, that running became such a huge part of her life. At first it was a way to stay active with her kids, but after the birth of her third child, it became a form of meditation and a way to find mental clarity as she battled postpartum depression. As she sought professional help for her depression, Heather turned to her love of fitness like never before and signed up for a new level of athleticism, the Ironman 70.3.
Heather had already become a veteran marathon racer, but this new goal helped give her the focus and drive she needed, along with the professional help she was seeking, to fight her way through the darkness.
While Heather has run into her fair share of hurdles on training days and race days, nothing quite compares to the accident she was in this past October. As she was driving on the freeway, headed to film one of her coaching sessions with NordicTrack for iFit, she suddenly encountered a scene that looked like it came straight from a movie. With giant construction beams flying across the freeway, Heather’s car was hit and thrown off the side of the road. Miraculously, no one died that day, but the event left Heather wondering if she’d ever race again.
Today on "Courtney, Beyond the Cake," Heather opens up about her journey with postpartum depression, how running helped her through the darkness, and how she’s fought her way to back to the finish line.
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What It Means to Be All-In with Morgan Jones Jun 23, 2021

Today on "Courtney, Beyond the Cake," I’m thrilled to have my friend and fellow podcast host, Morgan Jones. Morgan is the host of the popular religious based podcast, “All-In.” If you’ve been following me for a while, you know it’s one of my favorite podcasts that I listen to weekly.
All-In is an interview-style podcast that explores faith with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as others of faith about why faith matters in an age of uncertainty. With the consistent final question for every guest being, “what does it mean to you to be all-in the gospel of Jesus Christ,” guests express their faith and religious commitments in different ways. With over a 100 episodes, there’s been over 100 different answers to that question - something Morgan and other creators of the podcast hoped for.
“We wanted it to be something that would be inclusive rather than exclusive and make people feel like there are a lot of different ways to be ‘all in’ the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Jones said.
Since its launch two years ago, the podcast has had more than 5 million downloads and continues to grow each week.
Today, Morgan is giving us a little glimpse into her new book and podcast.
PODCAST: https://deseretbook.com/t/author/an-lds-living-podcast
BOOK: https://deseretbook.com/p/all-in?queryID=651e4d9294dd9c458e67b1c95e8c1e0f&variant_id=194703-paperback
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Be Where Your Feet Are with Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil Jun 16, 2021

With the shocking news of his best friend’s suicide, Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil found himself spiraling as he experienced the true meaning of grief. It was during this time that Scott started to focus on his own mortality and the fragility of life. As part of his healing, Scott started to write about his friend and the many lessons he’d learned in their nearly 3 decades of friendship. The writing was not only healing in the grieving process, but it also helped Scott resolve two sides of himself that were in conflict: his heart and his hard-driving professional life as a competitive Harvard Business School trained sports CEO.
In his new book, Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded and Thriving, Scott shares a lineup of lessons he’s learned the hard way to offer readers relatable, actionable changes they can make in their lives to create a life of purpose and presence.
“Failure is the best teacher. It’s just not a fun teacher.”
I’m so excited for you to get to know Scott in today’s episode of “Courtney, Beyond the Cake” - and not just because he’s lived a life on the basketball court and we all know my love of basketball! More importantly, Scott reminds us how important our role as parents and leaders is to developing the productive, positive habits of the younger generation. I think you’ll also appreciate the framework, anecdotes, and exercises Scott offers to guide us toward self-discovery.
We had the opportunity to talk via Zoom, which usually runs beautifully, but we did have a few moments here and there in today’s episode where you’ll hear a few glitches. You won’t miss much of what Scott says, but I just wanted to give you a little heads up.
Enjoy the episode.
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Charlie Bird, Without the Mask Jun 09, 2021

He was the face behind the mask - the mask of the most popular college mascot in 2017 thanks to a dance he performed as Cosmo the Cougar with his school’s dance team that went viral getting over 7.5 million views. It was an unforgettable moment and one that Charlie Bird said made him feel invincible.
But behind the mask, Charlie always wondered, “If they knew who I really was, would they hate me?” because charlie wasn’t just wearing the mask of a mascot, he was also masking another part of his life, a part of who he is.
Charlie spent years feeling ashamed and embarrassed for his sexual orientation, but knew deep down, that coming out as a a gay, active member of a Christian religion would be a vital lifeline for so many who struggle in silence and feel alone, much like he did for so many years.
Today on “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Charlie talks all things cake, dancing, Cosmo, and tells us about his new book, Without the Mask, and why it’s the book he wished he would have had growing up.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855p-EbHfig

Living a Whole Life with Laurel Gallucci Jun 02, 2021

Imagine being told you’ll never be able to eat cake again! Maybe that doesn’t sound like the biggest deal, unless you’re me, but hearing something like this was also devastating to Laurel Gallucci when she was diagnosed with an aggressive autoimmune disease less than 10 years ago.
However, the lifelong baker and dessert lover refused to accept that fate and set out on a mission to create desserts free of the ingredients that were destroying her body. For months, Laurel spent day after day in her kitchen creating delicious treats made from whole ingredients. The day she shared her grain-free, refined-sugar-free, dairy-free, soy-free, gum-free, filler-free, fudge frosted chocolate caramel cake with her friend Claire Thomas, Sweet Laurel Bakery was born.
Years of fighting this aggressive autoimmune disorder with whole foods and Laurel is now in remission. She’s been doing it all while educating others about the impact foods have on our bodies. In today’s episode of Courtney, Beyond the Cake, Laurel shares her journey with us, as well as her mission to live and promote a whole life, as well as the importance of loving ourselves enough to take care of ourselves.
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Choosing to Love and Heal with Jessica Frew May 26, 2021

Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and a BOLD action taker. Together with her husband Matt and ex-husband Steve, she created the podcast, “Husband in Law,” where they share their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone. The three also co-own The BOLD Logic, a company devoted to helping people go from living in an “I should” mindset to taking BOLD action towards keeping and reclaiming their sense of self.
After years of working through her own healing, Jessica served as a facilitator for support groups for Friends and Family of Pornography Addicts. It was during this time and through these experiences she realized she had been given a gift that she could use to help others heal as well.
Jessica is a firm believer that by knowing and understanding what it is you really want in life you can “boldly” create a life you love, no matter what your circumstances.
Together, Jessica, Matt and Steve are working to spread the values of love, kindness, acceptance, understanding, respect, and appreciation as key tools for creating healthy relationships.
You can find links to their podcast and free workbook, The BOLD Logic in our show notes.
Husband in Law links: https://linktr.ee/theboldlogic
Free workbook: https://theboldlogic.com/freeworkbook
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Making the Most of Every Meal with Kelly Senyei May 19, 2021

What started as a way to catalog her family’s recipes while she worked on her master’s degree in broadcast television, turned into an online destination visited by millions of people a month. Kelly Senyei is a professionally trained chef, TV and podcast host, cookbook author and entrepreneur behind Just a Taste. Her love of food and gathering in the kitchen started long before she went to culinary school with the influence of her grandmother and mom. With that love of food instilled in her from a long age, by the time Kelly was telling stories as a journalist, she knew she wanted the stories to be about food.
Thirteen years after starting her blog, Kelly continues to share stories of over a 1,000 recipes, including over a 100 in her new cookbook, The Secret Ingredient.
Today, we’re talking all things food, why a secret ingredient makes a meal magical and how to involve your kids in the kitchen, without too much chaos.
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The Joy of Beauty and Baking with Jerrod Blandino May 12, 2021

From creating makeup colors in his apartment kitchen to running one of the biggest makeup brands in the world, Too Faced Co-Founder Jerrod Blandino’s vision for changing the beauty industry has never changed. He set out to disrupt the norm of formulaic colors and styles and introduce fun and excitement to the beauty industry, all while focusing on the mission to make this world a better place through how we feel about ourselves and in turn, how we interact with the world around us.
Jerrod is passionate about helping women find the joy in beauty and being the best version of themselves. He’s spent over two decades pushing past the no’s and turning them into yes’s to create a brand that has helped redefine beauty.
And now, he’s getting back in the kitchen, but instead of mixing up eye shadow colors, he’s mixing up all things sweet and savory in his new weekly Instagram show, Bakeup with Jerrod.
Today on Courtney, Beyond the Cake, Jerrod and I are chatting all things beauty and baking… two of my favorite topics! I’m excited for you to get to know Jerrod and feel of his light and goodness. I have no doubt today’s episode will leave you with an extra pep in your step.
And as always, thanks for being so understanding when there’s a little audio glitch here and there. I so wish I could do all of these interviews in person, but so many are done on zoom and as amazing as technology is… it sometimes isn’t amazing.
You guys are the best. Hope you enjoy today’s episode.
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Making Life Beautiful with Shea McGee May 05, 2021

After graduating with a degree in Communications, Shea McGee realized her heart wasn’t in media - it was in design. She made a huge leap and switched careers, with her own home remodel as her first design portfolio project. As she documented the results and started taking on clients in the Southern California area, Shea’s aesthetic started to catch attention and she became one of the first design influencers on Instagram. A few years into design, Shea finally convinced her husband Syd to join her and Studio McGee was officially launched. Since then, the firm’s design and fan base grew, paving the way for the launch of their own brand of products, McGee & Co, as well as a multi-year partnership with Target for Threshold, a book “Make Life Beautiful,” and most recently, a Netflix series, “Dream Home Makeover.”
Shea is also the mother of two girls, with one on the way and in today’s episode, shares with us how she works to manage her business and family, why asking for help is okay, what’s next for Studio McGee, and how we can make life beautiful.
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Recognizing Miracles with Carrian Cheney Apr 28, 2021

What started out as a way to share some of her favorite recipes with friends and family, quickly turned into a saving grace for Carrian Cheney and her family. It wasn’t long after she launched her blog, Oh Sweet Basil, nearly 13 years ago, that her husband Cade was out of work and Carrian was facing one of the biggest physical, mental and spiritual challenges of her life during her second pregnancy. She spent months in the hospital - often alone, scared, and in pain, but she knew she was meant to have that child, even if it meant risking her own life. During that time, and after, Carrian’s blog not only became a source of income for their family, it became a place of community and connection.
In today’s episode of “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Carrian opens up about the many miracles she experienced during two pregnancies that took great sacrifice from not only her, but also her family, as well as how sharing these experiences, along with a love of gathering families in the kitchen, has impacted thousands.

Navigating Life's Wins and Losses to Better Strengthen the Family On and Off the Court with Lee Anne Pope Apr 21, 2021

She grew up on the basketball court, following her dad’s career as a college men’s basketball coach. She knew the game like the back of her hand. Still does. Learning from her dad as they watched his players, went on recruiting trips and just spent time together at the dinner table, were some of Lee Anne Pope’s fondest memories with her dad, Lynn Archibald.
It was years of moving from state to state, years of wins, and years of losses that taught Lee Anne and her family what it really means to be part of a team, on and off the court. What she didn’t know in her youth, however, was that her experiences as the coach’s daughter would be preparing her for a future as a coach’s wife.
But it was certainly not planned or expected. Lee Anne actually graduated with a Broadcast Journalism degree from Brigham Young University and landed a job at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut right out of college. The job of her dreams, or so she thought.
It wasn’t long after she started at ESPN that a friend encouraged her to move down to Manhattan and take a job with her as David Letterman’s assistant - a job that would change her life forever and actually help get her back on the basketball court.
Lee Anne Pope is the wife of BYU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Mark Pope, she’s a mother of four girls, and she’s helping to build the best locker room in America! (I’m only a little biased - wink wink).
Today, Lee Anne shares with us the lessons she learned from her parents during the ups and downs of her dad’s career, as well as how her childhood experience shaped her and prepared her for her career, for marriage and for motherhood.

Choosing Light and Love with Rena Doman Apr 07, 2021

If you head over to Perk Energy on Instagram and other social platforms, Rena Doman is the bright-eyed, energetic, friendly face you’ll likely see in the company’s Instagram stories, posts and reels. She’s one of the three co-founders of the company best known for their warm, “hug-in-a-mug,” energy pick-me-up. In just five short years, Rena has helped grow the Perk brand and the loyal Perk community.
But what many people and loyal Perk followers don’t know about Rena is the journey she’s been on that has landed her alongside her husband and co-founder, Gary Brown.
In today’s episode of “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Rena dives deep into her story of love and loss, and how choosing to see the light in the midst of pain and darkness has helped her find happiness and love - again.
Rena is a dear friend and someone I look up to so much. I’m so grateful for her honesty and insight today. By the end of the episode, I found myself wanting to look at life through her eyes. She sees so much beauty in the day-to-day and I’m so thankful for the reminder in today’s conversation to slow down, to find gratitude, and to look for the many opportunities we really do have to choose light and love.
Links:
perkenergy.com

Moving Through the Noise to Love the Life You Live with Naomi Davis Mar 31, 2021

What started out as a blog to share her New York newlywed adventures with family and friends, has since turned into a journey shared with millions of readers all over the world. For nearly 14 years, Naomi Davis has celebrated motherhood, family, travel, good food and life’s simple joys on her blog, Love Taza. Now, as the mother of 5 and after a huge move across the country, Naomi opens up even more about marriage, motherhood, friendship and family in her new book, “A Coat of Yellow Paint: Moving Through the Noise to Love the Life You Live,” showing readers how to ignore the noise distracting you from living with purpose, to seek out the silver lining, and focus on building a life you love.
I’ve been a huge fan of Naomi for years now and I’m so thrilled to have her on the show today. She’s opening up about life as a Juilliard dancer, what caused her to change her relationship with her body, how her family blog turned into a business, lessons of motherhood and family, and some valuable life lessons that have taught her how to slow down and focus on what matters most.
Links:
LoveTaza.com
A Coat of Yellow Paint: https://www.amazon.com/Coat-Yellow-Paint-Moving-Through/dp/0785238689/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coat+of+yellow+paint&qid=1617150341&sr=8-1

Preview Mar 24, 2021

Hold on to What Matters with Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks Mar 17, 2021

If you’re like me and listen to the podcast, How I Built This, you know many successful entrepreneurs start a business because they need to solve a problem they've encountered. It’s no different for today’s guest, Vanessa Quigley. As her youngest child was getting older, Vanessa realized she was struggling to keep up memory books, something she loved but found little time for. So, while her husband, Nate Quigley, was working on a start up of another nature, Vanessa went to him with a new idea - “Nate, I need you to turn my Instagram into a scrapbook.”
The next day, Nate shifted his focus and the two of them founded Chatbooks, an app that enables people to create subscription based automated photo books.
Today on Courtney, Beyond the Cake, Vanessa takes us through the journey of entrepreneurship, as well as motherhood and what it’s been like managing a team at work and a team at home.
Vanessa Quigley is the mother of seven children. She holds a degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Brigham Young University and worked as a professional singer and actress before becoming an entrepreneur. She was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, authored Real Moms, Real Hacks, and hosts The MomForce Podcast.

Heidi Powell: How I Chose to See My Worth and Transform My Mindset Mar 10, 2021

You might know her as the fitness and transformation expert from ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss, but Heidi Powell is so much more than that. Heidi is a mother of four, an entrepreneur, a published author and an incredibly strong woman who believes in working up a sweat, working hard every day and finding joy in the journey.
In today’s episode of Courtney, Beyond the Cake, Heidi opens up about years of battling eating disorders, what it was like working on a hit network primetime show, starting a company, co-parenting, divorce, dating and motherhood. We’re talking about it all!
https://heidipowell.net
@realheidipowell

Dan Davis: Finding Purpose Mar 03, 2021

Dan Davis is the founder, CEO, and creative mind behind Stiry, a video storytelling platform whose purpose is to help people discover their infinite potential through stories that move them. In fact, the tagline for Stiry is “stories that stir" - they’re meant to stir emotions that lead to positive action.
Since starting Stiry in 2016, Dan has directed over 200 films around the world - from billion dollar CEO’s, to the number one rock band in the world, and to the everyday person that has an inspiring story to tell.
But Dan didn’t always know storytelling and making connections with people was his purpose. Dan was an entrepreneur - has been since he was 12-years-old and thought he always would be. After starting a sports company in college that didn’t pan out, Dan went on to help run a multi-million dollar film production company and then made a drastic jump into healthcare, where he took on the title of CEO by the age of 30.
Everything looked great on paper, but after a few months in this corporate role, Dan knew it wasn’t right. With the support of his wife and family, he resigned, moved his family back to Utah and with no money, no job and a family to support, he finally took the time to discover his own story… and Stiry was born.
Dan’s philosophy is that “every person deserves to wake up every single day with purpose and when you dedicate time to uncover your story, you can reveal the greatness already within and have the power to do something extraordinary with your life.”
Today Dan and I talk about the unexpected turns along his path, what it was like walking away from a booming career, why personal inspiration is such a big part of his life, and how Stiry is meant to connect us, inspire us and move us to find purpose in the every day.
Links:
http://stiry.myshopify.com/

Elena Davis: Where Tradition Meets Table Feb 24, 2021

Elena Davis was born in Sardegna, Italy - home to her mother’s family and where she’s spent nearly every summer of her childhood and adulthood since moving to the states when she was seven years old. Italy is home, just as much as Salt Lake City is for Elena now. It’s where her roots planted and grew deep over years and years of returning to visit her “nonna” and “nonno.” It’s where she fell in love with cooking, baking and most of all, sharing food around tables of new acquaintances, old friends and family. Elena’s website, mamamiamangia.com, is filled with these family recipes, stories and traditions, along with new creations and a passion for sharing the joy food brings to our lives.
In addition to dreaming up recipes, Elena is a mother to three children and a part-time reading specialist at a high school in Salt Lake City, Utah. She enjoys running, hiking, and traveling with her family, including yearly Sardegna trips.
https://www.mamamiamangia.com

Kylie Childs and Bekah Brewer - Empowering Children With Education Feb 17, 2021

Kylie Childs is a 6th grade teacher who found her passion for teaching at an early age. Having now been part of the education system for several years, Kylie’s love for her students and teaching our youth has continued to grow, as have her concerns around the education system, and not just due to at-home learning during the pandemic. Kylie says, more and more, teachers and parents are at odds over the learning process and the students are the ones suffering.
Bekah Brewer, is a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, who recently became a mother and as she looked at the type of education she wanted to give her son, felt concerned for her options.
Mutual friends brought Kylie and Bekah together, but it’s the mutual mission these women share that has been the catalyst to their business: Cube Kids.
Kylie and Bekah started Cube Kids just last year in hopes to bridge the gap between teachers, parents, and students with weekly, at-home, interactive lessons to help enhance what is being taught at school.

Monica Packer: Progress Over Perfection Feb 10, 2021

Monica Packer is a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, who’s journey started when she was just a teenager battling the need to reach an ideal she had created in her mind about academics, spirituality, body image… you name it. After years of battling perfectionism, and developing eating disorders, Monica finally decided it was time to change and chose to focus on progress. That shift in perspective led Monica to start a blog, which quickly transformed into a popular podcast, About Progress.
Monica is a wife, a mom, a podcaster and a progress coach. Her goal is to save women from themselves, by helping them ditch perfectionism, step into their gifts and move toward real progress.
Monica has been a dear friend of mine for over 8 years now and I’m so excited we have the opportunity to learn from her and feel inspired by her today.

Si Foster - Cook a Meal, Create a Memory Feb 03, 2021

Si Foster was born in Okinawa, Japan, where her parents met, married and started their family. It’s also where Si fell in love with food, thanks to her mother’s influence in the kitchen. But it wasn’t until Si was a newlywed and learned that if she wanted to eat good food, she was going to have to make it. She started teaching herself the ins and outs of the kitchen, created a food club with her friends, and eventually started a blog, “A Bountiful Kitchen,” in 2008.
Since then, Si’s focus has been on creating delicious, accessible recipes for the whole family. You’ll often see her cooking with her daughters, serving meals to the masses, and sharing her food knowledge with her followers and friends on Instagram, as well as in in-person classes.
Most recently, Si’s journey has taken her abroad, yet again - this time with her husband Grant, as they serve as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Spain, Barcelona mission.
Today, Si shares with us the lasting impact her mother’s cooking had on her life, the importance of family meal time, what led to putting life on pause to serve a mission for the Church, and what that experience has been like during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Introducing Band of Mothers Feb 02, 2021

Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee, moms and creators of The Pump and Dump Show, are bringing you a new podcast: Band of Mothers. With no topic off limits, the Band of Mothers podcast explores women’s lifestyle subjects with honest, hilarious and entertaining conversations through the lens of being a mom in today’s world. This is a podcast for every mom, because every mom should have a Band of Mothers. Listen at http://wondery.fm/BOM_BeyondTheCake.

Jocelyn Delk Adams, The Magic of Baking Jan 27, 2021

At an early age Jocelyn Delk Adams was in the kitchen with her grandmother learning the ins and outs of home cooked meals and decadent desserts made from scratch. While Jocelyn was devoted to dancing at the time, those visits to “big mama” Maggie’s house were always magical and the memories became a permanent fixture in Jocelyn’s heart - and are the reason baking eventually became her full-time passion and career.
Jocelyn is the founder of Grandbaby Cakes, a brand inspired by big mama, which shares classic recipes in modern and accessible ways. She’s also the author of Grandbaby Cakes, the cookbook, a national television personality and brand ambassador. You’ve likely seen her gracing the screen of the Today Show, Food Network, The Rachael Ray Show, and Good Morning American - to name a few!
Today on “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Jocelyn shares with us how Grandbaby Cakes began and how she turned it into her full time gig. Beyond that, and probably what I’m most excited for you to hear today, is our conversation around motherhood and the importance of finding magical moments in our every day lives.

Karalynne Call - Fighting Depression and Finding Healing with Food Jan 20, 2021

Fifteen years ago Karalynne Call found herself in a life-threatening battle with depression. After attempting to take her own life, Karalynne was desperate for help and healing. Help, she was able to find with doctors who tried their best to prescribe the right antidepressants with the right dosage for her needs, but it was the healing part that Karalynne felt was still out of her grasp - until she finally found a doctor who believed that what Karalynne was experiencing was something that could, in fact, be healed. Karalynne then went on a two year journey with this doctor that completely changed her mental and physical health.
Karalynne is a mom of six, a certified nutritionist, a wellness coach and a mental health advocate. On her Instagram and website, Just Ingredients, she offers tips and tricks, how-to’s and why’s behind choosing better, whole, non-toxic ingredients.
Today, Karalynne and I are talking about her journey overcoming depression, the changes she’s made in her lifestyle to help in healing, how we can correct hormone imbalances through the foods we eat and products we use, and what Karalynne hopes to teach others from her experiences.
Just Ingredients
https://justingredients.us
@just.ingredients
https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/blog/fighting-fepression-with-diet
Mental Health
https://www.nami.org/help
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/

Courtney Anderson, Focusing on Potential Jan 13, 2021

Today on Courtney Beyond the Cake, I’m welcoming my friend and beauty guru, Courtney Anderson, CEO to five Spa Trouvé locations here in Utah.
In 2011, Courtney discovered her passion for the beauty industry when she started working as a manager for a local spa. While Courtney was falling head over heals for her job, the company was unknowingly about to go out of business. But, by the time she found out about the companies financial woes, she had already fallen in love with the work and was determined to save it.
Nine years later, Courtney is the CEO of five Spa Trouvé locations and has evaluated Spa Trouvé to one of the premiere medical spas in Utah.
Today, we’re talking about how Courtney turned a failing company into a success story, as well as her thoughts about how the beauty industry has changed over the years, how it’s changed our perceptions of self love and self care, her must have skincare services and products, and the one product she says no woman should live without.

Marcia Cornell, Cultivating Creativity Jan 06, 2021

Marcia Cornell, is the founder and CEO of My Mind’s Eye. Does that name ring a bell? You’ve likely heard me talk about this brand time and time again on Instagram. My Mind’s Eye is a paper crafting and party goods company that has become my go-to over the years for party decor for birthdays, holidays and photoshoots.
After seeing a void in the scrapbooking marketplace, Marcia launched My Mind’s Eye in 1999 with a hand-illustrated line of coordinating paper crafting products. She quickly grew My Mind’s Eye into one of the leading brands in scrapbooking and in 2014 expanded the brand into party and stationary.
Since launching the party goods line, My Mind’s Eye has been featured by dozens of magazines, television shows, movies and even at the White House.
Running My Mind’s Eye for over two decades now, Marcia has seen her fair share of bumps in the road, including a recent battle with breast cancer. Through it all, Marcia has kept her can-do attitude and shares with us today why she never gave up.

Brooke Romney, Embracing Imperfection, Connection and Christ Dec 16, 2020

Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker, educator and connector. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, The Desert News, Scary Mommy, and many more publications read by millions. Brooke is also well-known for her blog and Instagram accounts, BrookeRomneyWrites.com, where she hosts Teen Talk Tuesday and writes avidly about motherhood, among many other topics.
Brooke recently published her first book, “I Like Me Anyway: Embracing Imperfection, Connection, and Christ.”
Having read this book myself, I can tell you it’s a must read for any woman, particularly if you’ve ever questioned your self worth, your path or your importance. Through her personal stories, life lessons, and her inspiring words, Brooke motivates you and gives you the tools you need to become the woman you were always meant to be.
When Brooke isn’t writing or mothering to her four boys, Brooke loves to read, volunteer in the schools, and go on walks with her friends. Meaningful connection with family, friends, strangers, and God is central to Brooke’s life and where she says she finds purpose and joy.
Links:
BrookeRomney.com

Michelle Inkley: How Raising a Special Needs Child Has Blessed My Life Dec 09, 2020

Michelle Inkley is the mom of four boys, an organizer, wedding and event planner, DIY guru and lover of all things beautiful. When Michelle gave birth to her second son, Tanner who is now 25, she and her husband were surprised to learn that Tanner had Down Syndrome - something doctors missed in an earlier ultrasound. Feeling a bit blindsided by the news, and in an era before support groups and social media connections, Michelle found herself feeling lost in unfamiliar territory.
In today’s episode of “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Michelle shares her journey of raising a child with special needs and how this journey has changed her outlook on life, as well perspective on motherhood and how she raises all four of her boys.

Jess Toolson: Changing Lives One Period at a Time Dec 02, 2020

After giving birth to twins, Jess Toolson started noticing a major change in her hormones and cycle. So much so, that she felt like a different person two weeks out of every month. With doctors giving her little answers or help, Jess felt desperate, knowing how she was feeling was not how she was supposed to feel.
During this time, Jess found holistic health practitioner Cody Sanders, who had already created a natural herbal formula to help regulate hormones and decrease the symptoms of PMS. Within just two months Jess felt like her old self and knew what Cody had created could help so many other women.
Together, Jess and Cody founded MixHers, an all natural supplement company dedicated to changing women’s lives and taking away the discomfort many women experience during their cycles.
That’s right, today on “Courtney, Beyond the Cake” we’re talking about your period - why it doesn’t have to be as bad as it so often is for many of us, why making this discussion less taboo is a good thing, and how MixHers is bringing women together through it all.

Julie Sullivan-Loos and Carolyn Cesario, Nut Butters That Spread Good Nov 25, 2020

In 2016, Julie Sullivan-Loos returned home from working in Uganda, where she had been in charge of an employment training program for women overcoming poverty. Back in her hometown of Portland, Oregon, Julie wanted to continue her work and saw the need for a similar program right at home - but she needed a product.
During Julie’s search for the right product to pair with her training program, she met Carolyn Cesario.
In the years leading up to their friendship, Carolyn had been working hard in her home kitchen creating delicious sugar-free and nut-free nut butters because of her own dietary constraints and not loving anything on the market.
The duo put their ideas together and launched Ground Up PDX in June 2016, making their first couple batches with a Cuisinart. Over the past four years they’ve gone from selling their nut butters at farmer’s markets to shipping nationwide and landing a spot in local Whole Foods. And I can confirm, their nut butters are out of this world delicious!
But the nut butter isn’t the only life-changing part of Julie and Carolyn’s business.
Ground Up PDX is changing lives of women all over the Portland area by providing job opportunities to women overcoming adversity. The Ground Up employment training is helping women gain more than just job skills. Through an individualized approach of mentorship and on-the-job training, these women gain the confidence needed to transition to their next phase of life.

Dr. Matt Townsend, Navigating Divorce While Strengthening Family Relationships Nov 18, 2020

Not too long ago I had a listener reach out and ask if I’d do an episode about navigating divorce. Her parents had just announced theirs, and this listener found herself lost in this new space. I promised her I would. I promised because there were so many times early in my parents’ divorce, and even now, 18 years later, when I wished I would have been able to hear someone else’s story, when I wanted to feel less alone, when I needed help better understanding and better navigating what was going on.
Rather than just share my personal experience and what I’ve learned over the last nearly two decades, I’ve invited my friend Dr. Matt Townsend to help guide this discussion and offer his expert advice for not just navigating divorce as the child or parent when it happens, but also for navigating our relationships before it even becomes a possibility.
So today, this episode is for that listener, and hopefully it helps many others.
For more than two decades, Dr. Matt Townsend has been energizing and educating audiences with his unique lessons on life, love and leadership. Known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, Matt blends humor and story-telling with his real-life solutions to inspire and motivate healthier living.
Matt completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of communication with an emphasis in conflict resolution. He then earned a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. in the field of Human and Organizational Systems. Before building his own coaching practice, Matt spent 7 years as a consultant and presenter for Franklin Covey Co., and also worked as a mediator for companies and couples.
Matt can be seen weekly on KSL Television’s, Studio 5 with Brooke Walker. His book Starved Stuff: Feeding The 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships is a popular pick among those searching for better relationship skills and can be found on Amazon, and on his website at MattTownsend.com. He also has his online workshops about Marriage, Parenting and Anxiety and coaches individuals and couples on these issues.
Matt's greatest love in life is his wife Mardi, and they have been married for 28 years. They are the parents of 6 children: one girl and 5 boys. Their daughter and son-in-law have blessed them with their first 3 grandchildren.
Links:
MattTownsend.com
Starved Stuff by Dr. Matt Townsend: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615351700/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3V6DPV214GE6V
Hold me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/031611300X/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3V6DPV214GE6V

Brooke Walker, What It Means To Be A Real Woman Nov 11, 2020

Brooke Walker is the host and executive producer of “Studio 5 with Brooke Walker.” She is an Emmy award-winning journalist and a member of the KSL News Team, where she contributes as an anchor and reporter. Brooke is also one of the hosts of BYUTV’s “Family Rules,” which just started it’s second season.
A homegrown Utah girl, Brooke is actively involved in her community and enjoys speaking to local groups and organizations. She works with a variety of charitable organizations including Operation Smile and Primary Children’s Hospital.
Brooke’s most important and cherished titles are wife and mother. She and her husband, Marc, are the proud parents of Emme, Boston and Lucy… and are expecting baby #4 in 2021.
I’m so excited for you to get to know Brooke in today’s episode. She’s one of the hardest working women I know and I just love her outlook on motherhood, her career, and the importance of cheering other women on. She truly has a gift for finding inspiration in others and sharing their stories with her viewers.

Roxanne Bennett, Fueling the Soul with Connection Nov 04, 2020

Roxanne Bennett is the founder and CEO of Pinners Conference, a nationwide expo for creators and creatives to come together for teaching, learning, and connecting. It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year and today we get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on an event like that.
But what I think you’ll love even more in this episode is the insight and inspiration Roxanne lends to other women, mothers, and entrepreneurs about embracing life’s course corrections, how following your dreams and raising family is possible when it’s the right time, and why personal quiet time is a huge priority in her daily life.

Creating Unity Where It Matters Most with Special Guest, Steve Carlston Oct 29, 2020

In a world that seems to be increasingly divisive and volatile, I've been asking myself more and more: what can I do to make a positive impact? How can I increase unity? I know it may be far-fetched to think I can change the world as a whole, but what about the world around me, right here next to me each day? In today's episode, I'm talking with Steve Carlston, my dad and President of NBC Los Angeles, about the increase in divisiveness and defensiveness, and what we can do right now, in our homes, families, and communities to create more unity, more love, and more respect.

Wondery Presents: Dr. Death Season 2 Oct 27, 2020

If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer you want them to get the best treatment from the best doctors. In 2013, patients in Michigan thought Farid Fata was that doctor. Between his prestigious education, years of experience and pleasant bedside manner, Fata was everything you could want in a doctor. But he was not who he appeared to be. From Wondery, this is the story of hundreds of patients in Michigan, a doctor, and a poisonous secret.
Laura Beil, returns with a second season of the award-winning series “Dr Death.”
Listen today at http://wondery.fm/DrDeathS2_BeyondCake

Bre Lasley, Why My Fight Isn't Over Yet Oct 21, 2020

Five years ago, Bre Lasley experienced most people’s worst nightmare when a stranger climbed through her bedroom window and attempted to murder her.
For six minutes, Bre and her younger sister, Kayli, fought their attacker before Salt Lake City police officer Ben Hone arrived and shot the attacker, killing him instantly.
Though she knew her attacker was dead, her sister and she were safe, Bre soon realized her fight was far from over. In the years since her attack, Bre has continued to fight the effects of surviving that horrific night. Knowing first hand what fighting back truly means, Bre has made it her mission to inspire other women to fight back as well and to educate all that self-defense is just as much mental, emotional and spiritual as it is physical through her organization, Fight Like Girls.
In today’s episode of “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Bre recounts the night of her attack and shares with us how she’s been able to continue her fight, the miracles she’s witnessed, and why Fight Like Girls is getting a new name, a new look and a new mission.
Listener discretion is advised as Bre's account of her attack is violent, though not explicit.
Link: https://www.thebiamovement.com/

Jenny Keller, Jenny Cookies Oct 14, 2020

Jenny Keller is the author of the popular cookbooks Eat More Dessert and Cookie Class, and owner of the destination bakery Jenny Cookies Bake Shop in Lake Stevens, Washington. But long before Jenny’s cookies were given the name Jenny Cookies by her friends and fans, Jenny Keller was baking just for fun as a new mom with no plans of starting a cookie business. And before babies and baking, Jenny actually owned her own successful espresso business in the Pacific Northwest.
She’s one of the hardest working women I know and her passion, creations and success are nothing short of inspiring!
Today on “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” I’m talking with my friend Jenny Keller about her journey from coffee to cookies and everything in between - including how she became Tori Spelling’s go-to baker, what it was like opening a store front, the behind-the-scenes of writing two cookbooks, and what’s happening next at the Bake Shop.

Courtney Killpack, Changing the Way You Think About Your Bra Oct 07, 2020

Courtney Killpaclk is a mom of three who's obsessed with bras! She fell in love with bras when she was hired as a bra fit specialist back in 2006 at Nordstrom. Since then, bras have been her passion because she's seen how the right fitting bra changes a woman's life.
Just four years ago she launched Bra Fittings by Court, a bra shop with custom fitting in Utah, and then two years ago an online shop, BosomBesties.com, with access to over 17 cup sizes and thousands of options and personal fitting experience. Courtney is changing the way you think about bras and disrupting the way media and advertisers have coniditioned us to think we should look in them.
Today on Courtney, Beyond the Cake, we're talking all about bras, how they should fit, and why finding the right one for your body is going to change your life.
Links:
Instagram @brafittingsbycourt
BraFittingsbyCourt.com
BosomBesties.com

Andrea Davis, Better Screen Time Sep 30, 2020

Navigating our kids and teens' usage of screens can feel overwhelming. What's the right age to give them a phone? What kind of phone is okay to give my kids? Should I withhold technology altogether? How do I teach them to use social media responsibly? What do I do if I feel like I'm losing my kids to the screen?
On today's episode, I'm talking to Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time, who's made it her mission to help arm parents and families with the tools and knowledge for teaching and preparing youth for a tech-heavy, social-media centered world.
Link:
Am I Ready for a Personal Device? — https://www.betterscreentime.com/am-i-ready-for-a-personal-device-a-self-evaluation-for-teens/
Am I Ready for Social Media? — https://better-screen-time.ck.page/51f849f070
Feature Phone to Smart Phone: A Four-Phase Process — https://www.betterscreentime.com/featurephonetosmartphoneprocess/
Creating a Tech-Healthy Family: Ten Must-Have Conversations to Help You Worry Less and Connect More with Your Kids —
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J4322YJ
Creating a Tech-Healthy Family Online Course — https://betterscreentime.teachable.com/p/creating-a-tech-healthy-family
Untangling Teens & Tech Online Course — https://betterscreentime.teachable.com/p/untangling-teens-and-tech

Life Lessons I Learned as a Focus Group Moderator Sep 23, 2020

spent nearly 13 years as a focus group moderator for media companies. I traveled the country testing television shows, talent, websites, advertising campaigns, and the like, with consumers from all walks of life. And while I learned a lot about those things, some of my biggest takeaways were actually major life lessons that have shaped who I am. In today's episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my time as a focus group moderator and sharing some of those valuable life lessons.

Lacy Gadegaard-West: How My MS Diagnosis Became My Second Chance at Life Sep 16, 2020

In her early 20’s, Lacy Gadegaard-West was traveling the country working with high profile celebrity clients as a hair stylist for the Bellagio in Las Vegas. She was loving her life and booming career, but felt the desire to turn her attention to her new family. She moved across the country to support her then husband through law school and raise her two boys, all while trying to keep a new business afloat.
In the years that followed, Lacy’s journey took her through her fair share of ups and downs as she navigated being a single mom, growing her business, and a brain tumor that ultimately led to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
In today’s episode, Lacy shares with us many of the life lessons she’s learned throughout her journey, including how her MS diagnosis gave her a second chance at life.

Ashleigh Di Lello, Turning Pain Into Purpose Sep 09, 2020

You may remember today’s guest from Fox 13’s So You Think You Can Dance, when she and her husband both made it on the show, and not only that, they both made it to the finals. Since then, Ashleigh Di Lello has traveled the world as a professional dancer, appearing on Broadway, Dancing with the Stars and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
But life wasn’t always spotlights and cameras for Ashleigh. In fact, dancing was completely taken away from her not once, but twice!
At age 13, Ashleigh was suddenly faced with a life-threatening illness and was told she wouldn't survive past her teenage years. Her determination, resilience and faith proved doctors wrong and by 19, Ashleigh was on the dance floors again and became a nationally recognized name. Unfortunately, much of what Ashleigh experienced as a teen was something she faced yet again as an adult.
But against all odds, Ashleigh persevered and overcame what doctors said was the impossible and her mission in life is to help others do the same.
In today’s episode, Ashleigh talks about her 20-year journey of chronic illness and pain, how dance helped save her even when she couldn’t even get out of bed, and how she discovered that in order to fully heal the body, you also have to treat the brain.
She is the creator of Bio Emotional Healing™, multiple courses and coaching programs including: The Food Freedom Revolution and Turning Pain Into Purpose. She is also the host of a new podcast, Body Freedom Radio - available now on all podcast platforms.

Jeanette Bennett, Discovering the Next Right Step Sep 02, 2020

Jeanette Bennett is the founder and editor-in-chief at Bennett Communications, parent company to Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine and Utah Valley Bride Magazine. She’s also moderated gubernatorial debates, numerous business panels and is a regular guest on HuffPostLive. Jeanette is one of the hardest working women and mothers I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and while she’s certainly seen many of the ups and downs of starting and running her own business while raising five kids, she’s always been a positive and inspiring leader in her community.
Jeanette’s positivity continues to inspire her community as she has recently opened up about a new chapter in her journey - her battle against thyroid cancer.
In today’s episode of “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Jeanette tells us about her journey so far, and how not receiving the miracle she hoped for helped her to discover the desire for the next right step.
Today, as this episode launches, Jeanette actually goes into her first surgery to remove the tumors on her thyroid. Jeanette, our prayers and thoughts are you with you.

Devrie Pettit, Happily Fed Aug 26, 2020

As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Devrie Pettit spent years helping others find balance and feel good with meal planning and coaching. However, as Devrie planned each new meal for her clients and coached them along their wellness journey, she saw many men and women who seemed to get so focused on the number on the scale or what food was “good” and what food was “bad,” that they lost sight of what Dev was really trying to teach them, and that was: how to have a healthy relationship with food and with yourself, so that they could ultimately live and eat intuitively without being trapped by a “diet” mentality.
Devrie has since stopped meal planning for clients and now focuses on nutrition therapy. In today’s episode of “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Devrie gives us insight into what “diet culture” is, why it can be harmful, how to break free from it, and ultimately why it’s important to even recognize it in today’s society.
Dev has her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Utah State University, as well as a Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University in New York. Dev now has her own private practice here in Utah, where she coaches clients virtually and in-person, and she’s one of the Nutrition Therapist Mindful Counseling in Provo, Utah. She’s also a mom of four, a wife, a foodie, and loves to cook.

Chelsey White, How Cake Became a Full-Time Business Aug 19, 2020

She was hoping to simply surprise a co-worker with a yummy birthday treat, but ended up falling in love with baking more than she ever imagined, and now has over a million followers on Instagram, hundreds of thousands of subscribers on YouTube, and partnerships with well-known companies like The Food Network.
Today, on “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” my friend and fellow cake lover, Chelsey White from Chelsweets takes us along her journey in the kitchen and how she went from hobby cake baking to leaving corporate America and turning cakes into her full-time job.

Why I Stopped My Cake Boxes Aug 12, 2020

At the end of 2018, I launched a cake subscription service, "Courtney's Cake Club." As a member of the club, you'd receive premeasured and prepackaged ingredients for one of my cakes, along with easy-to-follow instructions for how to make each one. I was even doing exclusive videos for club members and had partnered with some awesome brands to add surprises in the boxes each month.
By the middle of 2019, the cake boxes were being featured in O Magazine, Hallmark Home and Family TV, Entrepreneur.com, and The Today Show. It was a dream come true! But behind-the-scenes, things weren't looking as good as they did on the screen and on pages in magazines. We hit problem after problem and the decision to go all-in or pull-out was constantly hanging over my head.
In today's episode, I'm sharing the cake box journey

Tessa Huff, Baking Life Sweet Aug 05, 2020

She’s known for her delicious Swiss Meringue buttercream, creative cakes like her London Fog Cake, and two cookbooks full of decadent desserts and easy to follow how-to’s. But Tessa Huff wasn’t always a lover of cakes. In fact, she didn’t even like baking when she was growing up. She was too busy dancing!
It wasn’t until she was nearing the end of college and took a job in the school’s bakery that she started to fall in love with making sweets treats. From there, she taught herself the ins and outs of cake making, opened up her very own bakery, became a widely popular blogger, an author of two cookbooks, and a mother of two.
Today on Courtney Beyond the Cake we hear how this Southern California dancer became the well-known baker she is today.

Charlie Bird, Without the Mask Jul 29, 2020

He was the face behind the mask - the mask of the most popular college mascot in 2017 thanks to a dance he performed as Cosmo the Cougar with his school’s dance team that went viral getting over 7.5 million views. It was an unforgettable moment and one that Charlie Bird said made him feel invincible.
But behind the mask, Charlie always wondered, “If they knew who I really was, would they hate me?” because charlie wasn’t just wearing the mask of a mascot, he was also masking another part of his life, a part of who he is.
Charlie spent years feeling ashamed and embarrassed for his sexual orientation, but knew deep down, that coming out as a a gay, active member of a Christian religion would be a vital lifeline for so many who struggle in silence and feel alone, much like he did for so many years.
Today on “Courtney, Beyond the Cake,” Charlie talks all things cake, dancing, Cosmo, and tells us about his new book, Without the Mask, and why it’s the book he wished he would have had growing up.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=855p-EbHfig

Having My Cake and Eating It Too Jul 22, 2020

It's a question I get asked nearly every day: what do you do with all of that cake? Today I'm answering your question and getting a little more personal as I share how I balance all the cake with a healthy lifestyle.

Jasmine Bradshaw, Part 2: Listener Q&A Jul 15, 2020

This week on "Courtney, Beyond the Cake," I'm excited to welcome back Jasmine Bradshaw from the First Name Basis Podcast. We're following up last week's episode, "Creating Communities to Value Inclusion and Diversity," with a Q&A session based on questions submitted from listeners after last week's episode.
Growing up in a biracial home, in a predominately white suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, Jasmine Bradshaw had conversations with her parents at a very early age about what it means to be Black. To her, those conversations didn’t seem out of the ordinary or uncomfortable. It wasn’t until years later that Jasmine learned how uncommon those conversations were for people outside of the Black community. As she had more and more discussions with her friends and church congregation, Jasmine discovered that while they may not have had the same conversations as she did growing up… they wanted to learn now how to have them with their families.
Jasmine and her husband Carter started speaking at church events about how to be more inclusive about other races, religions and cultures, but they wanted to do more… and just last year they started the First Name Basis podcast to create a community of families who are committed to teaching their children how to truly love the people around them and to value inclusion and diversity.
Each week, Jasmine shares with listeners tools, knowledge, and practical strategies for talking to your children about race, religion and culture. With a background in education, Jasmine teaches in such an honest, thoughtful and loving way - and today I’m thrilled to have Jasmine on the podcast sharing her journey and giving us the tools for talking to our kids about race, what it means to be anti-racist, and how to be more inclusive.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K5fbQ1-zps&t=47s

Jasmine Bradshaw, Teaching Our Kids to Value Unity and Inclusion Jul 08, 2020

Growing up in a biracial home, in a predominately white suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, Jasmine Bradshaw had conversations with her parents at a very early age about what it means to be Black. To her, those conversations didn’t seem out of the ordinary or uncomfortable. It wasn’t until years later that Jasmine learned how uncommon those conversations were for people outside of the Black community. As she had more and more discussions with her friends and church congregation, Jasmine discovered that while they may not have had the same conversations as she did growing up... they wanted to learn now how to have them with their families.
Jasmine and her husband Carter started speaking at church events about how to be more inclusive about other races, religions and cultures, but they wanted to do more... and just last year they started the First Name Basis podcast to create a community of families who are committed to teaching their children how to truly love the people around them and to value inclusion and diversity.
Each week, Jasmine shares with listeners tools, knowledge, and practical strategies for talking to your children about race, religion and culture. With a background in education, Jasmine teaches in such an honest, thoughtful and loving way - and today I’m thrilled to have Jasmine on the podcast sharing her journey and giving us the tools for talking to our kids about race, what it means to be anti-racist, and how to be more
inclusive.

Jennifer Stagg - Creating a Home With Heart Jul 01, 2020

Jennifer Stagg spent over a decade as a news anchor and reporter. She was twice awarded best reporter in Utah, has won three Edward R. Murrow awards and two Emmy’s. Jen was living her dream in front of the camera, but after giving birth to her first daughter she knew it was time for a change. She ended up leaving the world of broadcast for the world of design.
And she was quickly recognized by Better Homes and Gardens and was awarded blog of the year within 6 months of starting her blog, With Heart. What was once her side hustle has since turned into a full service design firm, a product line, and recognition in dozens of design magazines.
In today’s episode we talk to Jen about navigating unexpected career changes, how her somewhat unconventional childhood impacted her creativity and love of design, and how she’s shifted her story-telling from the newsroom to the home.

Katie Cheesman, The Listening Ear Project Jun 24, 2020

From a young age, Katie Cheesman had a great love for the elderly. As a newlywed, she and her husband had the opportunity to live with and take care of her grandpa as he battled dementia. After he passed away, Katie went on to continue to care for a generation she says often foes unnoticed and unappreciated… and during those years as an in-home care giver, she realized each and every person she cared for had a story to share. And not just a story… but value! Value still to add to their families, their peers and their communities.
It didn’t take long for Katie to find her true passion in her field – listening to and telling the stories of the older generation.
In today’s episode, Katie tells us about The Listening Ear project, how it’s changed her life and how making connections with the older generation will greatly bless each and every one of us.
Links:
Website: https://www.thelisteningearproject.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelisteningearproject

Melissa Kleiner, "How Service Saved Me" Jun 17, 2020

During 13 years of infertility, Melissa Kleiner found herself spiraling into what she calls the dark depths of despair, a time that made her question her worth, her faith and the path she thought her Heavenly Father wanted for her.
In an effort to climb out of the darkness, she started to serve in her community and fell in love with serving the older generation in her church congregation. The more she served, the better she felt about herself, her path and her relationship with God… despite the trials she continued to face.
In today’s episode, we follow Melissa’s journey as she learned to heal a broken heart with service.
Melissa is a mother of 3, an ultra marathon runner, a record holder and coach in Olympic weight lifting, a lover of ice cream and one of my grandma’s best friend.

Charity Lighten, Trusting our Trials and Learning to Live a Vibrant Life Jun 10, 2020

Charity Lighten had her life planned, or so she thought. Not long after getting married and graduating in accounting, Charity made a huge course correction and dove head first into food and nutrition, thanks to a simple prompting she felt. What started out as a desire to help others, turned into a life long journey that ended up helping her own family when her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer.
While Charity’s journey has had its fair share of grief and sadness, its also been full of hope and happiness. In today’s episode, Charity shares with us how she learned to navigate her trials with gratitude, trust and a hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Catherine Ferguson, A Journey of Facing Fear and Embracing Who We Are Jun 03, 2020

At the age of 10, Catherine Ferguson started losing her hair due to a condition called alopecia. With no way of stopping her loss or getting it to grow back, she found herself with two options: accept what she was going through, choose to be happy and live the best life she knew how or feel bad for herself and push her loved ones away. She chose the former. She chose to be happy. She chose to be brave.
In today's episode, we follow Catherine's journey of self-love and bravery as she learned to navigate her life's trial at a very early age.

Heather Smith - Bringing Families Back to the Dinner Table May 27, 2020

Heather Smith is a 4th generation Gygi. Her grandfather, Orson Gygi, opened up one of Salt Lake’s first kitchen supply stores in 1945. Since then, Gygi, has become a staple to the community, serving not only restaurants, but probably more often and dare I say more importantly, families.
In fact, their motto is “another family tradition,” because that’s truly what Gygi has become to the community - part of the family.
In today’s episode, I talk with Heather, one of 6 daughters keeping the Gygi tradition alive by encouraging families to gather around the table and make mealtime memorable.

Steve Carlston: Living a Life Connected May 20, 2020

Steve Carlston is widely known in the broadcast world for having one of the most collaborative leadership styles in the industry. In fact, it is typically the first thing any of his past or current employees will tell you. “He’s the best boss I’ve ever had. Hands down.”
Over the course of his 38-year career, Steve has worked his way from radio and television advertising sales to managing television stations in markets across the country. Throughout his career, Steve repeatedly lead his stations to their highest market rankings. Steve is now the President and General Manager of NBC4 in Los Angeles, where he is credited with creating the strongest news ranking in nearly 10 years.
In today’s episode, we follow Steve’s journey in the media industry and learn how he developed a personal philosophy of living life connected and how that personal mission statement help him create a leadership style focused on unity and camaraderie – something he’ll tell you is the key to not only his professional success but something that has brought great fulfillment in his personal life, as well.

Wondery Presents: The Daily Smile May 19, 2020

Everyone needs a reminder about just how good people can be. On Wondery’s new series The Daily Smile, host Nikki Boyer brings you stories that will make you feel good each weekday morning. With interviews, inspiring clips, and chats with special guests and passionate friends, The Daily Smile takes you on a journey into goodness, gives you all the feels, and will leave you with a smile on your face. Listen to the full episode: wondery.fm/dailysmilecourtney

Embracing Life’s Course Corrections with Faith and Resilience May 13, 2020

As she finished her college degree in broadcast journalism at Brigham Young University, Diana Pace was ready to take the broadcast world by storm. Her insatiable curiosity and endless appetite for learning fueled a passion for finding, however, Diana found herself faced with a “Course Correction”, as she calls it, the first of many in the career and life path landing her where she is today.
In today’s episode, we follow Diana’s journey and learn the invaluable lessons her course corrections taught her and ultimately, how they shaped her into the woman she knew she was always meant to be.

Your Host, Courtney Rich: Finding Joy in the Journey May 06, 2020

Hi, I’m Courtney Rich, a self-taught baker, who’s love of baking and obsession with cake went from an occasional hobby to passion just five years ago, and is now something I share with over 325,000 followers on Instagram, on national television shows like The Kelly Clarkson Show and the Today Show, and on my blog, CakebyCourtney.com. I try to share the simple basics that look impressive, but are easy to master. My goal Is to inspire you to give baking from scratch a try. I’m all about, if I can do it, you can too!
In today’s episode, my very first episode of “Courtney: Beyond the Cake,” I’m sharing my story – a personal journey that has proven to me it’s possible to find joy in the midst of darkness and that’s never “too late to dream a new dream.”

Courtney: Beyond the Cake (Trailer) Mar 06, 2020

The new podcast from Cake by Courtney is here! Subscribe now.

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