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TLS #33 with Joy Cho: Behind the Oh Joy Blog and Brand Sep 25, 2014

Show notes

Happy Lively Show day!

Today I’ve got a special guest that I’ve wanted to have on the show ever since I started: Joy Cho of Oh Joy.

Joy is a graphic designer, blogger, product designer, author, mother (currently pregnant with her second child), wife, and she has a line at Target!

She is one busy lady.

Thankfully, I got the chance to talk with her about the things we don’t always get to see from reading her blog… the behind the scenes decisions, challenges, and hard-earned lessons that she’s faced over the last 10 years.

This show is perfect for bloggers, creatives, and those who want to learn more about how Joy manages so many personal and professional projects all at once.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

Why Joy’s Target collection is actually her second time designing for the store!
How Joy grew her blog and brand and why she never wanted to just be 100% a blogger or 100% a designer.
Why Joy chose to add contributors to her blog for a period of time and why she’s since gone back to writing from her point of view instead.
Joy explains what gestational diabetes is and what it’s been like to have it – along with what it has taught her so far.
The biggest thing we may not know about Joy from reading her blog.
The biggest pieces of advice Joy has for other aspiring creatives.
Whether the more established blog community is decreasing.
The hardest part about blogging for Joy.
How Joy worked to overcome the struggles when keeping all the balls in the air in her professional and personal life after becoming a mother.
How Joy approaches her friendships locally and long distance.
What Joy would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Joy’s Target Line

Blog, Inc.

Blog post about gestational diabetes

Little Green Notebook post

Creature Comforts

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #32 with Kate Arends: Minimalism, Design, and Mental Health Sep 18, 2014

Show notes

Yesterday I got back from Nashville after speaking at the AH Inspired retreat. I had a fantastic time with some amazing women.

But, today I’m back in action with a new Lively Show episode for you!

This one is good, guys.

Really good.

I’m talking with designer Kate Arends, of the well known design blog, Wit & Delight, and one of the newest Target collections!

Kate is smart, honest, vulnerable, and takes her craft seriously.

In this episode, we cover a gamut of topics including: how minimalism has evolved away from its original intent, her personal journey to learn to love and accept herself, and her relationship with mental health issues.

This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about minimalism, authenticity, thriving with mental health issues, or designing for Target.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How homeownership is going for Kate and her husband – and the journey they took to find the home they recently purchased.

Kate’s thoughts on how minimalism been warped in the design world.

Why Kate has devoted herself to “optimal-izing” her struggles with perfectionism and control.

The evolution of Kate’s design aesthetic as she creates her new home, and the pressures she can feel from creating a space given she has a new home line out for Target.

The challenges Kate faced with working within the constraints of a launch with Target for Wit and Delight and how she navigated those challenges to create her collection.

How the Target collection has changed Kate personally and in her career.

How Kate stays grounded during such an upswing in her career.

The struggles Kate has had with mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and ADHD and her wish for others with other mental health issues.

Kate shares her (brilliant and easy to understand) take on being authentic.

What Kate would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Design Sponge

Oh Joy

Wit & Delight Target collection

Life With Intention Online

Kate’s post on minimalism post

Kristoffer Carter Lively Show episode about perfectionism and uncertainty

Chipper Things

The Lively Show with Erin Gates about optimalizing perfectionism

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #31: Purpose, Intention, and Uncertainty with Jess Sep 11, 2014

Show notes

After seven months and 30 episodes… it’s my turn to be in the hot seat on The Lively Show!

To host this episode, I invited writer, speaker, and coach, Rachel MacDonald, of In Spaces Between and Bright Eyed & Blog Hearted, on the show.

Rachel is a previous Lively Show guest herself, so you may remember her (and her lovely Australian accent).

I asked Rachel to interview me since she is a peer in the work that I do, and I knew that she would be able to give an informed and honest opinion of my work.

In the show, we cover my life, the lessons I’ve learned along the way that apply to us all, and how this journey over the past eight years has led to the work I do with Life With Intention Online.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about my journey, or wants to live with more intention and purpose while facing life’s inevitable uncertainty.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How I started my first business at 15 years-old, which I later took full-time after graduating from college.

How I coped with things I couldn’t control through what became disordered eating for nine years (across both ends of the spectrum).

The turning point that became a launching pad for what has since become my career to this day.

Why my accessory business was actually a “self-employed” day job.
How I eventually knew that it was time to close my accessory company.
What an “important no” in our lives really means.
My vision for The Lively Show and the direction I see it heading.

How I avoid burnout.

What I would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Life With Intention Online

Rachel MacDonald Lively Show episode

Cup of Jo

Whitney English Lively Show episode

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #30 with Caitlin Wilson: Shifting Direction on Social Media Sep 04, 2014

Show notes

Today on The Lively Show I’m talking with Caitlin Wilson, of Caitlin Wilson Design and Caitlin Wilson Textiles.

Caitlin is a talented interior designer with a popular fabric, pillow, and rug line as well as a mom of three little ones living in Portland.

In this episode, we talk about how she manages her priorities with three little ones (one of which is just three weeks old!), a marriage, and her career.

In addition, we discuss how her relationship to social media has changed over the years, particularly now that she has children.

This episode is perfect for interior design buffs, moms juggling careers, or people looking to have a more balanced relationship with social media.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How Caitlin started her career in interior design and eventually landed her first clients.

How living abroad in London, Hong Kong, and Dubai influenced her design style and collections.

What Caitlin learned from traveling with a baby overseas for the first two years of being a mother.

How Caitlin manages her career and parenting priorities with three young children.

How being in a marriage with another ambitious person has benefitted Caitlin and her career.

What the move from Philly to Portland has meant for Caitlin and her family.

The new source of inspiration Caitlin is finding for her upcoming new textile collection.

How Caitlin handles social media and “keeping up” with everyone. (~25:30)

Why having children has changed Caitlin’s approach to social media and where she draws the line when it comes to sharing about her children online.

What Caitlin would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Caitlin Wilson Design

Caitlin Wilson Textiles

Street of Dreams house feature

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #29 with Kristoffer Carter: Achieving Full Life Integration Aug 28, 2014

Show notes

Though every episode of The Lively Show is awesome, if I could only ask you to listen to one episode…

THIS ONE IS IT.

I’m talking with Kristoffer Carter, a father of three, intense meditator, full-time employee, multi-instrumentalist, coach, partner with Jonathan Fields, and force behind This Epic Life.

We talk about how he achieves full life integration with everything on his plate.

This show is about everything, applies to everyone, and is so good I hope you listen twice!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How at 26-years-old, Kris was at a cubicle at work one minute, and the next was laying on an operating table almost losing his life.

How Kris got radically honest with himself and his wife after almost dying.

The Framework that Kris uses and teaches to help people achieve full life integration.

Virtues Vs. Values, how they are similar and how they differ.

Kris’s current lens statement (and how it has evolved over the years).

The Value and role of security and how it helps and hurts us in our lives and careers.

The difference between action and “right action.”

The meaning of sobriety in a buddhist sense and why Kris no longer drinks.

How Kris created a company-wide mediation program. (~42:00)

What we can do to incorporate our passions in our workplace.

Kris’ recommendations for those who want to find a role or company they love working for.

What Kris would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

This Epic Life

The Framework Manifesto (and workbook)

Uncertainty

Jonathan Fields

Susan Piver

The Gifts of Imperfection

Centro

Insight Timer App

Good to Great

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #28 with Taylor Sterling: Juggling Work and Motherhood Aug 21, 2014

Show notes

Today on The Lively Show we are talking with Taylor Sterling, founder of The Glitter Guide.

The Glitter Guide is well-known for its popular daily lifestyle content, and Taylor’s own life and career often seems just as fascinating as the site itself.

In the show, we are talking with Taylor about her journey with GG and how motherhood has changed things for her personally and professionally now that her little eight-month-old lady, Miss Elodie, has entered her world.

This show is perfect for those looking for a real peek into the life of a busy work-at-home mom who is still learning how to juggle everything on her plate.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How Taylor’s career evolved over the years and eventually birthed The Glitter Guide.

How getting laid off from a financial services firm was the biggest blessing in disguise professionally.

How The Glitter Guide name came about and Taylor’s current feelings on glitter.

How motherhood is going for Taylor so far, particularly while being a work-from-home mom.

How Taylor created a maternity leave while running her company at the same time.

The biggest challenges that Taylor faces day to day with Elodie and The Glitter Guide.

The extra social media pressures (or lack of them) that Taylor faces as a mom.

How becoming a mom has changed Taylor as a person and her relationship with her work.

Taylor’s “long game” for The Glitter Guide.

How Taylor stays in such great shape post-baby.

What Taylor would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Sterling Style

The Glitter Guide

The Lively Show episode with Kathryn Jackson about “E-brain” (aka: being too wrapped up in the online world)

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #27 with Kathryn Jackson: "E-Brain", Natural Products, and Family Businesses Aug 14, 2014

Show notes

oday I’ve got a fresh new Lively Show for you full of actionable life and business ideas!

I’m talking with Kathryn Jackson, the founder of Protect Your Pumps, a product that protects the soles of your high heels, and the co-founder of Essentially Mint, an all natural beauty product line out of Milwaukee.

In this episode, we tackle the topic of online overwhelm, or “e-brain,” as I like to call it. We’ll be talking about what to do when it happens, and how to avoid it in the first place.

We’ll also be talking about how Kathryn’s career has evolved over the years, how natural products have become a big part of her life, and her recommendations for those looking to get more PR for their business or partner with a family member or friend.

This episode is perfect for anyone who struggles at times with online overwhelm, wants to switch to natural products, or runs a business.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How a career in finance and accounting led to a law degree, then to retail, and eventually sparked Kathryn’s first business.

Kathryn’s best PR tip for small businesses.

How Kathryn leverages Instagram for both of her companies.

How Kathryn’s mother’s passion for natural products sparked a mother/daughter business.

What Kathryn recommends if you are thinking about working with a friend or family member.

Kathryn’s biggest tip to help us switch to more natural products. (~14:00)

How Kathryn has avoided online overwhelm, or “e-brain.” (~24:00)

Kathryn’s current non-fiction book recommendations.

What Kathryn would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Chef

Schedule Your Three Big Rocks post

The Power of Full Engagement

Yellow Brick Home

Home-working

The Greatest Salesman in the World

The Alchemist

What Makes the Great Great

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #26 with Whitney English: Intuition, Failure, and Authenticity Jul 31, 2014

Show notes

Today on The Lively Show we are having an in-depth conversation with business consultant and Day Designer founder, Whitney English.

She is an open, vulnerable, and inspiring woman who isn’t afraid to share her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

In this episode, we discuss embracing our intuition, understanding authenticity, and moving forward in the face of failure.

This open and honest conversation is perfect for those interested in becoming more intuitive, overcoming comparison, and dealing with failure (or the fear of it).

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

Why Whitney invented The Day Designer after closing her seven figure stationery business and the lessons that she’s learned along the way.

The biggest lesson Whitney learned from her stationery business — and what she’s now doing differently as a result.

The three levels of failure and Whitney’s biggest piece of advice when facing failure in life.

How I have come to do my own work and the evolution of my message along the way.

A spiritual conversation about the importance of being still.

What Whitney would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Whitney English business consulting

The Day Designer

Influence Conference

Brené Brown

Oprah’s Stanford speech

Blogshop

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Life With Intention Online

Stationery Academy

The Happiness Trap

Rachel MacDonald’s Lively Show episode

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #25 with Jessica Merchant: Writing, Cookbooks, and Fun Reads Jul 24, 2014

Show notes

Today’s guest on The Lively Show was nominated by you!

After a string of tweets all asking me to have Jessica Merchant of the popular food blog, How Sweet Eats, on the show, I knew that I needed to make it happen.

Thankfully, Jessica made time in her schedule to chat with me about her pregnancy, upcoming cookbook, blog story, favorite books, and must-watch TV shows.

This episode is fun and light (with a bunch of great advice for bloggers).

In the show, you’ll see how authentic, fun, and hard working Jessica really is.

This show is perfect for fans of fun reads, writing, or who are interested in blogging full-time.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How Jessica became a full-time blogger.

The blog income method that she used to go full-time and still relies on (hint: it’s not sponsored content).

Jessica’s advice for those juggling a day job and their dream job.

What writing a cookbook has been like for Jessica.

The next chapter Jessica would like to have in her career.

Jessica’s fave “chick lit” and non-fiction authors.

Jessica’s pregnancy experience so far.

What Jessica would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Jessica’s new book: Seriously Delish

Pioneer Woman

Black Heels to Tractor Wheels

The Girls from Corona del Mar

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #24 with Mary Beth Storjohann: Becoming Financially Proactive Jul 17, 2014

Show notes

Today on The Lively Show we are getting proactive with our money!

I’m talking with Mary Beth Storjohann, of Workable Wealth, about how we can best use our money in our 20′s, 30′s, and 40′s.

Mary Beth is a financial coach providing accountability to her clients, and has been featured in many major news outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NBC, and MSN Money.

In the show, we discuss how to prepare financially for big life transitions like planning a wedding, buying a home, having a baby, or being self-employed full-time.

Plus, Mary Beth shares her advice for couples who have merged (or not merged) their finances.

This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking to become proactive about their money, wants to merge finances with a partner, or is self-employed.