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Alexis Kimzey, an award-winning journalist, and Katherine Merck, an attorney and former Miss Rodeo America, talk about everything under the sun.
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The girls answer the questions you submitted online and discuss why they are finally reunited...in Vegas!
The girls tackle overwhelm and how it affects them as high achievers and perfectionists. Overcoming overwhelm is an ongoing journey - how do you handle overwhelm in your life?
This week, Alexis and Katherine discuss the recent breakthroughs in the unsolved 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, the arrest of Duane Davis on September 29, 2023, and the famous feud that started it all.
After a summer hiatus, Alexis and Katherine are back and catching you up through thought-provoking dinner party questions. Regrets, anxiety, and friendship? Nothing is off-limits!
Alexis and Katherine talk about life lately and the crazy, heartbreaking story of Lori Vallow that led to the trial making headlines today.
Alexis and Katherine open up about their personal struggles with body image, discuss learning to love themselves, and talk about the role of their faith in their self image.
In this episode, Alexis and Katherine discuss jealousy and how it impacts all of us. They also dive into the murder of Michele "Missy" Avila, the jealousy behind it, and the California law it inspired. Find the Medium article referenced in the episode here:https://medium.com/@lisariggio1994/betrayal-in-the-forest-the-tragic-murder-of-michele-missy-avila-a39da1ee6fb
How do you become the best version of yourself? From experiencing the highest highs and the lowest lows to coming into their power and no longer allowing others to create the narrative, the girls talk about embracing what makes them uniquely Alexis and uniquely Katherine while striving to become better versions of themselves.
At the age of 6, Sandy Storm was forced into the world of human trafficking. As a victim, she spent years in the industry that she would later advocate against with through Deliver Fund. Her story of hope after being in the darkest valley will inspire you beyond words! You can support the organization by buying Thrivers Coffee - 100% of the proceeds go to helping victims!
From narcissists and cheating to keeping your standards high and waiting for the right person, the girls dive into love in this week's episode. Hear love life advice from a 1958 Valentine's Day article, stories from the girls' pasts, and about Katherine's most recent dates.
This week, the girls discuss female friendships, bullying, and the importance of kindness.
The girls talk with the amazing woman behind the female-focused fitness program, PowerHer.Fit, Randa Carrabba. Before devoting her work to PowHerFit, Randa was an accomplished boutique owner, featured in USA Today, and a lifestyle blogger and social media influencer. In 2018 she launched her own clothing line – Randa Carrabba the Label - before launching PowHerFit in 2019.
You asked, we answered! The girls answer your questions in this week's light-hearted episode.
In this "Motivate & Mentor" mini-episode, the girls sit down with seven-time world champion bull rider Sage Kimzey to talk about goal-setting, motivation, and his fabulous wife, Alexis.
The girls talk about Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, the new book, and the history of royal family drama.
Get to know the girls as they ask each other allegedly "rapid-fire" questions, learn about Alexis' birth story, and find out what made Katherine cry in the middle of the episode.
Spotlight: Girl Talk is back…with a new co-host. The girls talk about the future of the podcast, deep dive into the University of Idaho murders, and talk about the British monarchy and Prince Harry.
3X World Champion Bareback Rider, Tim O'Connell, talks about his love for the sport and the moments when he questioned if he had what it took. Behind the Buckle hosted by Alexis Bloomer is an unmatched look into the life and mindset of the men and women that paved the sport of rodeo both past and present. We have access to thousands of athletes in an untouched market that only skims the surface of who these people really are. No one is asking them the questions that make them the best in their field, until now. I’ll ask the uncomfortable questions that people are afraid to address and it will give you an inside look into what molds regular people into champions. Here is rodeo, unfiltered.
Girl Talk HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER While in college, she was discovered by Ariat International for her unique tack and belts she had created…She then went on to design four lines of boots and apparel for Ariat International but that was only the beginning for the founder and CEO of Rodeo Quincy. Quincy Eldridge entered a competition for business plans after her professor encouraged her, however, she had no idea that she would go on to win the Entrepreneur Organizations Elevator business pitch competition, where she pitched a business plan for her own company. Shortly after, she graduated with an Agricultural Communications degree from Cal Poly, she used her passion and inspiration to launch Rodeo Quincy. Today, you see her designs across the country. I’m excited to chat with Quincy Eldridge of Rodeo Quincy. For more information about Rodeo Quincy, visit https://www.rodeoquincy.com Spotlight: Girl Talk is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation with women that are excelling in business. Every Sunday we feature new business owners or female leaders within different industries. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Girl Talk HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER At 24 years old, her business is gaining attention from several women and even some of the top names in entertainment. Kaitlyn Davis is the founder and CEO of Reign Lashes, and she is also a wife and mother. Today on Girl Talk we discussed how she got started, who she really is outside of social media and how she deals with the everyday struggles of being a business owner. For more information about Reign Lashes, visit https://reignlashes.com Spotlight: Girl Talk is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation with women that are excelling in business. Every Sunday we feature new business owners or female leaders within different industries. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Have you ever wanted to go back and tell your younger self thank you? That's exactly what I did! I wrote a letter to my younger self, to tell her thank you for not changing. I encourage you to write your own love letter to your younger self because a lot of times we have to acknowledge our past to appreciate what we have now. Until you actually look at how far you have come, you'll never fully understand how far you have climbed. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Are you worried about leaving people behind as you chase your dream? Maybe you feel like you are jealous of those who are doing better than you? Society has made it hard for winners, but I'm here to tell you that instead of hating on the winners, let's elevate our lives to become winners too. Mediocrity is a hard concept to grasp and it's even harder to overcome, but together we can get our power back. You deserve it all, not because of who you are, but because of how hard you worked to get it all. Today, we will move past mediocrity. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER So you're exhausted? Me too. This week I talk about showing up even when you're exhausted. I talk about conquering that exhaustion and excelling. Life throws you a lot of curveballs, but if you show grace and keep showing up, you can't lose. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER It is hard to not be judgmental when you are struggling with insecurities. However, judging others is toxic for our growth and those around us. In this episode, we talk about different forms of judgment and how to embrace a judgmental free life. If you let go of focusing on the flaws of others, you can focus on working your own flaws. Positivity is contagious and can help you elevate your life in several ways. Think about your life in a positive way and it will keep you from judging others. Judging others is damaging to your mental health and can be prevented with self-love and positivity. Information quoted in podcast is from J.D. Greear Ministries. Article: https://jdgreear.com/blog/7-signs-that-youre-judging-others/ SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER It is 2019, it is time we stop being delicate and easy to break. As a society that is passionate about accepting differences, we are wanting everyone to think the exact same as us. In essence, we are actually setting our own barriers. If we become a society wants everyone to think the same as we do, we will never progress. The world is made up of people that think entirely different from each other, yet, we continue to be offended if we someone does not share the same beliefs as us. In this episode, Alexis uses reality TV shows as an example of how someone thinking differently than you can ignite issues. In your season of growth, she encourages you (and herself) to stop taking irrelevant things so personally. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Your words have the power to heal or hurt someone. This episode talks about how we have to watch what we say and how we say it. In your season of growth, I want to encourage you to use your words to spread positivity. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER The more you achieve, the louder the haters will be. They will be intimidated by your spark, but you cannot let them steal your magic. This episode talks about being proud of your spark and using it to elevate your life, despite the doubters. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Forgiveness has the ability to set you free. By accepting life's inconveniences, we take our power back. Forgiveness is hard, but together we can use it to help ourselves become whole again. To live your best life, you have to let go of the past. No matter what happened to you, you deserve to live a great life. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Breakups are awkward and sad, but what if we used them as an opportunity to upgrade our life. Instead of having a breakdown, have a breakUP! In this podcast, I talk about breakups and how you can start living your best life in your most difficult season. Need a good breakUP playlist? Check out this link: https://open.spotify.com/user/alexisbloomer/playlist/4TuAWr8PvgVkqAsg6d6Esb?si=cJZY2EzNT0enLNXeJojZfA SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Real talk about dating. Dating is such a hot topic for women today. We question and overthink everything when it comes to our relationship...But I want to help you make the best of your dating life. Based on my own personal experience I talk about being cheated on in the past and how I changed my opinion on love after the heartbreak. WARNING: My opinion may differ from yours and that is okay, feel free to form your own opinion. As mentioned, if you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself. Love my podcast? You'll love my book, order here: http://breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/books/
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Losing someone you love is heartbreaking. The emotions you feel as you grieve are often overwhelming and hard to explain. In this episode, I talk about the process of grieving and how I use every day as an opportunity to live better because of those I have lost. SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself.
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Anxiety is such a common issue in today's society. In this episode of #GirlTalk, we discuss how to overcome anxiety using my personal experiences and methods. The Calm app mentioned in this podcast can be downloaded here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calm/id571800810?mt=8 SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself.
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER In a world that is constantly telling you who you should be, how are you going to find your calling? This week, we talk about finding yourself and living up to your full potential. Order your copy of Good Girl, Bad World here: breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/good…ver/ SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself.
Spotlight Podcast HOSTED BY ALEXIS BLOOMER Order your copy of Good Girl, Bad World here: http://breaking-records-media1.mybigcommerce.com/good-girl-bad-world-soft-cover/ SPOTLIGHT is a podcast hosted by journalist and author, Alexis Bloomer. An honest and laid back conversation about topics that women stress about daily. By coming into the light and opening up about her personal experiences, she uplifts and inspires you to see the light within yourself.
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