Get Real with Caroline Hobby

Latest Episodes:

Lauren Alaina: Rocketing to fame on American Idol, #1 Songs, and managing the pressure of stardom. Plus she shares breaking news with me!! Jan 04, 2021

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This is a spectacular conversation with Lauren. She starts by BREAKING BIG NEWS WITH ME (yes, she told me first, and it’s so exciting :), then we run through her life and journey... How she got to American Idol, which led her to her incredible Country Music Career with multiple number 1 songs, Dancing with the Stars, and tons of accolades.. Then we deep dive. She shares with me the struggles of fame, especially as a teen and the cruel attacks people made on her and her body. Those painful comments led her to intense body image struggles and bulimia. We connect over this bc I also struggled with bulimia and body image in my younger years. Lauren explains why she finally got honest about it, and how she decided to stop playing perfect and be true to herself and the freedom that has come with that. Lauren’s beauty and talent are breathtaking. But the way she shares her full heart and soul and story, the struggles and the glory, is the kind of role model that young girls all around the world are so desperately needing to see. Lauren is a light that I wish I had known when I was finding my way as a young girl. I have so much respect, admiration and love for Lauren. I can’t wait for you to hear this candid conversation with a true angel and blessing to this earth.

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Favorite Get Real Interview of 2020: Sara Evans: superstar singer gives me epic marriage and motherhood advice & talks about life on the road w kids plus her newest album “Copy That.” Dec 28, 2020

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Sara is the total package. Stunning, Unbelievably talented, Incredible mother and devoted wife, God fearing woman. Sara knows who she is and what matters to her. She doesn’t try to hide what’s important, where she stands, and she knows her priorities and is unapologetic about them. When we started talking, she was so down to earth and relatable that it felt like I was just talking to an old friend, not a top selling female country artist. We talked about how her game-changing debut album “Born to Fly” is celebrating 20 years. Her latest album “Copy That” is out now and it features her favorite classic songs, remade Sara Evans style. I think my favorite part of the interview was her talking about life on the road w babies and kids. She never asked permission to include her family in everything she has done. She just brought them along and made it work. I love that. So many times, especially as women, we feel like we can’t do it all at the same time, but Sara is a perfect example that you can have a happy marriage, beautiful children, and a thriving career all at once. This episode is packed with wisdom and truth bombs.

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Jenny Reimold: As the mother of seven children, high profile designer, parenting guru and former publicist, Jenny Reimold, designs functional spaces for the every day family. Dec 21, 2020

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Following a recent move to Nashville following her husband's MLB retirement, Jenny’s home was filmed as the “Dream Home” for Property Brothers. The publicity generated from that experience led to design projects with high profile celebrity clients, like country star, Chase Rice, a writing contract with HGTV and features in Parents Magazine, People, Southern Living, Forbes, House Beautiful and Good Morning America. With a Bachelors in Public Relations/ Journalism and a Masters in Education, Jenny shares her tips on everything from tablescapes to temper tantrums. She currently serves as HomeGood’s national “Style Expert" and formerly was the "Patenting Expert" for a local morning show in Florida. Jenny also utilizes her Instagram platform , @jennyreimold, to collectively serve the adoption and foster care communities with the help of her Instagram friends.

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Kelley Baker: the brow queen behind all “The Kardashian’s” signature eyebrows, shares behind the scenes of being up close and personal with today’s the biggest stars. Dec 14, 2020

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Kelley’s brow work is on the canvases of celebrity faces like Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Zendaya, Cardi B, Shay Mitchell, and Sofia Richie, to name a few. Kelley shares her story with me on how she made her name and became the standout brow queen. She tells me what it’s like being in the homes and faces of The Kardashians, how they really are the hardest workers in the biz, what she’s learned from owning her own salon and product line, her life as a single mom and entrepreneur and how she balances both with love. Kelley has been flown all over the world to do brows. She shares an the intimate story of doing Cardi B’s brows for the Met Ball. Kelley also offers so much incredible life advice that every entrepreneur needs to hear.

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In Case You Missed It: Kailey Dickerson (Wife of Russell Dickerson) Dec 09, 2020

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Kailey is such a ray of light. She has faith that can move mountains. I love our conversations, and hearing how she talks to God and trusts in Him so completely. That goes for her husband too, Russell Dickerson. We talk about the long journey it has been for Russell to finally find the success in Country Music that they both knew he was destined for. What I love is they never doubted that God would open the doors. We talk about Russell's 100% optimistic attitude and constant amazement for life, like Buddy the Elf. Kailey shares how incredible it feels to be one of the few female video directors in Nashville (she has gotten two #1 videos on CMT for "Yours" and "Blue Tacoma"). And we talk about secrets to a happy marriage and happy life, including sex everyday, walks in the morning, and truly taking the time to SEE people and KNOW people!

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Emily Callahan. Chief marketing and Experience Officer for St Jude Children’s Hospital hits all the heart strings. Nov 30, 2020

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There’s no place on Earth like St. Jude Children’s Hospital. No family ever has to pay a cent for treatment. The hospital runs solely off of donations and fundraising which has been very affected by the Corona Virus shutdown. So much love lives in the halls and rooms of St. Jude with the children, staff and supporters. The Country Music community is deeply committed to St. Jude and it has been such an honor to get to experience some of the events benefiting the children. Life changing really. Emily shares stories of how she has been touched by the children in hospital and what she has learned working so closely with hope and sadness. Please please listen to this podcast and let yourself be moved by the power of St Jude. To support @stjude #countrycares, visit www.we won’t stop.org and become a Partner in Hope.

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Parker Welling: the “it” girl Nashville songwriter talks about how wild faith, intuition, and losing her voice have led to her success. Nov 23, 2020

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Parker just celebrated her 4th #1 song w Russell Dickerson. She met Russell in college, and they aligned immediately on values and writing their truth. Parker walks me through her winding journey to success. She talks about how losing her voice completely led her to trusting herself completely. We connect over the fact that we both are 4’s on the enneagram. This episode really lights me up.

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Marissa Martin: Top Hair stylist to celebs like Carrie Underwood shares what really goes on in her styling chair. Nov 16, 2020

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Marissa is a little earth angel. She is so beautiful to look at, but it’s her tender heart that just melts you. We talk about how being a hair stylist is next in line to be a therapist bc people sit in her chair and spill their guts. As one of the top stylists in her profession, she tells me how she manifested her dream career and started hustling for it in high school. She talks about navigating the pressure of working with celebrities and how she deals when a client leaves... it’s actually a pretty magical perspective. Marissa also talks about the art of conversation, and being a safe place for people to unload and share what’s on their minds and lives, bc after all, when people are going through a big life shift, the first thing anyone does is change their hair. “Don’t get bangs after a breakup,” she laughed! She tells me how dogs have changed her life and why she’s not stressing about dating, especially in the time of COVID.

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Laine Hardy: 2019 American Idol Winner tells all! Nov 09, 2020

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Laine is a sweetheart. Hearing his story of how he won American Idol was so refreshing. Growing up, he would ride his 4-wheeler into the woods and practice singing, where no one could hear him. When he finally sang for his mama, she encouraged him to try out for American Idol. So basically one of the first times he ever sang publicly was his try out. And the judges went wild over his voice. Luke Bryan picked him as the winner the first time he heard him sing. Laine is a country boy and sings about what he knows and from his heart. He is so unassuming about his success and fame. He shares with me how he overcomes fear, his secret weapon for winning American Idol, advice for anyone wanting to win American Idol and his new music that just dropped.

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The Globetrotters: Flight Time and Big Easy. Nov 02, 2020

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These guys are worldwide sensations. They have travelled to over 70 countries and shook hands with President Obama and the Pope. As a matter of fact, Flight Time wrote a best seller book called “Projects, Popes and Presidents,” where he chronicles his life growing up in the Projects, witnessing domestic violence, to chasing his dream of basketball which led him literally around the world. Big Easy also grew up witnessing violence and destruction (he lived through Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and lost everything). I met these 2 guys when we raced on “The Amazing Race: All Stars.” They are the most positive, inspiring dudes you will ever meet. They met every challenge on “The Race” with the most optimistic attitude and the belief of success, as well as lending a helping hand to other teams along the way. They share so much insight for how they achieved their dreams, broke cycles, and are creating a new way of life for their families. They both shared how change starts in the family unit. They are shining examples of how anyone can live the life and future of their dreams, and as Flight Time says “Kindness is Free,” so spread it around like crazy!

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