Announcing Our Next Big Project ft. Jon
Mar 31, 2021
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If you’ve followed us for very long, you know we always have some kind of project cooking. But this one might be our biggest yet! We don’t want to spoil anything just yet, so hit play for all the details.
Finding Purpose Through Pain ft. Ashley Sylvester
Mar 24, 2021
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When you ask Ashley Sylvester about the biggest influence in her life, she doesn’t hesitate before answering: her mom. The lessons her mother taught as a young girl led Ashley to her current path as a talented make-up artist and business owner. But those lessons also prepared her for the unthinkable – how to live life without her biggest support. Ashley’s mom passed away two years ago, and in this episode she’s sharing how her mother’s legacy continues to shape her path and push her forward.
Ashley married her high school sweetheart after he returned from serving a mission for their church.
Now, several years into their marriage, they are embarking on a huge adventure – building their own home.
Ashley wants their home to be a gathering place for friends and family. And while it’s just her husband and their dogs right now, she hopes this new home is the place where their family grows as well.
Finding Authenticity at Home ft. Jason Dunnigan
Mar 17, 2021
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Finding the courage to be yourself is a lesson everyone hopes their kids learn. But it’s not always easy. That’s part of why this episode’s guest is so refreshing. Jason Dunnigan is a dad to four kids who defies all the conventional “rules” of fatherhood. He does his daughters’ hair, he helps his kids shop for clothes, and he’s a committed fan of reality TV. In this episode, Jason is sharing his secret formula for authenticity that’s earned him quite a following on social media.
Jason started sharing his fatherhood journey on social media as a way to encourage other dads to step outside the box. He grew up with lots of girl cousins who taught him how to braid their hair, and Jason has continued that tradition with his own daughters, doing their hair as often as possible.
But his unique brand of fatherhood isn’t just braids and ponytails. Jason wants his kids to remember him as an active participant in their lives, and the kind of dad who supported them, no matter their desires.
Recently, Jason and his wife, Emily, have stepped into the DIY sphere. During the COVID-19 pandemic they updated their kitchen by painting the cabinets and replacing hardware, before completely gutting and renovating a bathroom. Now they’re working on finishing two rooms in the basement.
Jason hopes other people will see his brand of authenticity and find the courage to express themselves as well. He loves meeting followers out in the “wild”, so if you run into him in the Salt Lake City area, don’t be afraid to say hi.
Creating Healthy Relationships With Food ft. Becca Jackson
Mar 10, 2021
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Finding positivity these days may seem difficult, but today’s guest believes it’s more important than ever. Becca Jackson runs the popular Instagram account “If the Cookie Fits”. There she focuses on the importance of living a healthy and balanced life. In this episode, we’re talking about what she’s learned as a mother, wife, and fitness coach. Plus why she never says no to a good cookie.
Pandemic Home Maintenance ft. Jon
Feb 24, 2021
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Did anyone else think being stuck at home during this pandemic would result in lots of home project success stories? Jon and Jen certainly had a reality check early on, but they’ve still accomplished some big things at the #StaggReno. In this episode, they’re discussing some of those successes and sharing the home maintenance we should all tackle.
The Importance of a Zen Home ft. Amandha B. Jones
Feb 17, 2021
Show notesCreating a “Zen” home is more than just a philosophy for today’s guest, it’s truly a way of life. Amandha B. Jones is a yoga and mediation expert, a mom, and a working professional. She knows the toll a busy, distracted life can take. That’s why she prioritizes making home a safe place where she and her son can fully relax and feel safe. Today she’s joining us to discuss how her own upbringing influenced her adult life, and ways we can bring some more positive energy into our homes.
Using Home to Bring Others Together ft. Kristin Andrus
Feb 10, 2021
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We all long for the sense of connection that comes with finding our community. It’s just one of the things many of us have mourned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristin Andrus is someone who has spent her life building connections with people. If you know her, you likely know her reputation for hosting amazing dinner parties. While you’ll always find plenty of good food at her gatherings, that’s never her main motivation. Kristin believes helping friends and strangers find each other is the purest way she can share her love. In this episode, she’s giving us all the encouragement to open our homes and discover something new about ourselves in the process.
Finding Your Way Home ft. Jeff McLean
Feb 03, 2021
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What do you do when your entire life is heading down one path, and you suddenly feel the need to change? Jeff McLean describes his dreams failing as the moment he finally found himself. From Broadway, to touring nationally, to recording albums, Jeff has done it all in the entertainment biz. But through it all, he never felt complete. After years of chasing his dreams from Los Angeles to New York and back again, Jeff finally found himself in the most unlikely place: with his parents in a small mountain town in Utah. In this episode, he’s sharing his journey and a lesson we can all take to heart – it’s never too late to go back home.
Creating the Feeling of Home No Matter Your Circumstances ft. Jess Toolson
Jan 27, 2021
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Imagine moving thousands of miles away from home, to a foreign country where not only do you not know the language, but you don’t know anyone besides your husband. That’s been the reality for today’s guest, Jess Toolsen, more than once during her marriage. Her husband is a professional basketball player, and they’ve had to make international moves several times over the years. She’s learned first hand that creating a special feeling in your home is as much about determination and grit as it is decorating with beautiful things.
Blending Form and Function ft. Ken Tomita
Jan 13, 2021
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If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that our homes have to adapt with our phases of life. More people than ever suddenly find themselves working and learning from home. That’s partly where today’s guest comes in. Ken Tomita is co-founder and CEO of Grovemade, a company specializing in desk and office accessories that are as beautiful as they are functional. And while his company may seem perfectly situated for these trying times, their story actually begins more than a decade before when two friends combined their love of design with filling a functional void.
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