The UNglamorous Life Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Breast Aug Pod (Your Guide to Breast Augmentation!) May 27, 2019

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In this episode, Laurin and Celeste break down what to expect from a breast augmentation procedure. They will help you consider your options and offer advice on the pre-surgery and recovery processes. Listen in and discover how you can enhance your glamor from the girls who live the Unglamorous Life

"That's your body. There are no two breasts that are exactly alike."

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

0:50 - Lauren and Celeste talk about trying on swimsuits.

7:26 - Are you considering breast implants? Hear what Laurin and Celeste have to say about life before their breast implant surgery.

10:12 - Lauren and Celeste discuss their reasoning for receiving breast augmentation.

16:07 - Your hosts speak to the strategies used by wrestlers, and others, to pad their bras to simulate breast implants.

22:00 - The ladies discuss how they determined their doctors and types of implants.

25:04 - What you can expect from surgery and advice for recovery; whether it's dealing with pain or exercising after the surgery, Lauren and Celeste offer their input for you to have the fastest and easiest recovery.

51:40 - Looking forward to the next episode.

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Your Guide to the Perfect All-Day Makeup (Our Favorite Makeup Products!) Apr 29, 2019

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Make any ordinary day beautiful with your makeup. Laurin and Celeste give you their favorite makeup products for everyday perfection. You don't have to break the bank to get the look you want. Listen to this episode to discover the best products for eyeshadow, mascara, foundation, concealer, and more! You'll even hear the secret to having full healthy hair without all the painful work. Laurin and Celeste may live the Unglamorous Life, but they'll show you how to make your face glamorous every day.

"You can't have good hair unless you eat quality food and quality supplementation."

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

1:16 - When dry shampoo becomes the BEST beauty enhancer for your hair (But also why it's not for everyone)

5:58 - The best shampoos and conditioners to keep your hair healthy in changing weather

10:34 - How to use your food, supplements, and fish oil to get vibrant skin, healthy hair, and strong natural nails

15:11 - Do you struggle with hair loss? Hear what hairstyle will ALWAYS result in loose strands and what products will keep your hair healthy and strong

23:34 - 4 steps to an everyday look that lasts all day. Plus, the BEST concealer your money can buy

27:30 - On a budget? Make your eyes pop with the perfect touch of these quality mascaras with low dollar signs

29:11 - How to wake up with magical eyelashes while avoiding the anxiety of strip lashes

34:49 - Why you don't have to spend tons of money to get high-quality brands and products

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Setting Boundaries with Your Value, Commitments, and Attention Apr 22, 2019

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How much is an hour of your time really worth? In the post-social media world of distraction, opportunity, and the sweet seduction of instant gratification, it can be hard to set boundaries. We can say yes to more but are less committed. In today's episode, Laurin and Celeste share how you can know your worth, stop being a flake, and shut out the noise to do the important work. (Hint: It's not scrolling through Instagram.)

"You have to know when to say no, when to say yes, and when to negotiate."

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

1:47 - How to value yourself and learn to say no: Hear about the contract Celeste recently turned down and why

6:16 - Why you have to stop saying yes to everything, even if you're a people-pleaser

12:35 - Do you follow through on your commitments? How not moderating your time affects your work and other areas of your life

22:04 - When you need to say yes to opportunities

23:53 - Has social media turned us into lazy communicators? What your communication skills say about you

30:14 - What is deep work? Why you need to cut the distractions and get yourself into a workflow to gain momentum

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Laurin and Ryan Set Up the Ultimate Home Gym Apr 15, 2019

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Maintain diligence and motivation with your very own garage gym! If you want to save time by avoiding your commute to the gym each day, then you need a gym in your home or garage! Ryan Conley did exactly that. And today, you get an insider's look into how he built it. Get all the info you need to find mind-blowing deals on quality equipment so that your gym is top-notch. Begin your journey with these must-haves for your home exercise equipment. It's EASY and you can make it CHEAP. So join Celeste, Laurin, and Ryan to get started on your personal garage gym.

"Setting yourself up for success, making it simple, and making it easier to reach your goals is 90% of the battle."

-Ryan Conley

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Timestamps:

3:15 - Tiny car workshop vs. epic garage gym. The $2000 piece of equipment Ryan picked up for $300 that started it all

10:09 - 3 genius strategies to building your perfect garage gym for under $3000

15:49 - When you can't make it to the gym, you NEED these 3 things in your home to keep moving towards your goals

20:06 - MUST-HAVE FOR YOUR GYM BAG: The best resistance bands to add variety to your workout and complete your garage gym

29:28 - Improve your cardio just by walking around the house! The importance of tiny weights for your daily improvement

33:40 - Why mirrors actually hinder your lifting and posing unless your one of these 2 kinds of people

39:58 - What you need on the ground of your garage gym to make it safe and keep your knees healthy

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The Ultimate Skin Care & Beauty Products For Lasting Radiance Apr 08, 2019

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What's our favorite skin care and beauty product? Find out in today's episode! (It can do almost anything!) Listen as for a full rundown of all the best beauty products out there to take care of your skin and make you look beautiful. Celeste and Laurin reveal why you're missing coffee grounds, sugar, and coconut oil from your skin care. Discover incredible products that will help you maintain youthful skin as you age! You'll even hear what products you should NEVER use unless you want stretch marks, as experienced by Laurin. So get your shopping cart ready, because you'll need it after hearing today's beauty list.

"Exfoliate your skin… it leaves your skin looking young, bright, fresh, and more firm."

-Celeste

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Timestamps:

3:42 - All beauty products are not equal. What you should avoid when shopping for skin care and beauty products

7:43 - Don't settle for Botox: How to properly take care of your skin as you get older

12:32 - The 3 magical uses of coconut oil and why you NEED to use it in your showers

16:49 - How to prevent aging and protect your skin so that you can have a beautiful and healthy face for years

23:45 - Lip plumpers, chapped lips, and the best way to use lip injections

28:52 - Laurin learned the hard way: Why Coffee Grounds can do wonders for your skin, but Baking Soda destroys

34:16 - 2 best ways to exfoliate your face and get radiant skin

40:58 - Why make-up wipes can change a guy's entire universe in the wrestling world

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How To Build A Valuable Business Instead of a Scam Apr 01, 2019

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You want your business to be bigger, better, and faster. You want the heavy cash, 1M followers, and fancy cars. But here's the big question: Does your brand have integrity behind it? If not, you might be setting yourself up for failure. But don't worry, Celeste and Laurin can help you reach that dream without giving people scams. Listen to this episode to hear some wild stories and life lessons from Celeste and Laurin's experiences. You'll learn the 2 key areas you need to build your integrity on so that your business is always top-notch.

"Doing the right thing is always the right thing."

-Celeste

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Timestamps:

2:43 - Want the healthy alternative to alcohol? Let Celeste introduce you as she makes a big announcement

7:20 - Live or die: The one thing that will determine your business success

12:26 - Why you NEED social media to build your business, but why it could also tear you down

16:23 - How do you stay true to your brand? The key to delivering value to your followers and converting that following into customers

23:34 - Don't let social media control you. Here's how to use educational content to create loyal followers that will sustain your business

28:00 - The #1 area of your business that will support or destroy your business based on your integrity

34:20 - If you're going to have success in your business, you need to know this one thing about your product or service

41:23 - Keep up with the competition, but don't fall for these filthy strategies for quick success

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Habits for Excellence Mar 25, 2019

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You don't need to overhaul your lifestyle all at once to see dramatic transformations in your productivity, happiness, and health. Small changes can have a big impact. In this episode, Laurin and Celeste talk about the little things that can start an avalanche of change and help you feel accomplished every day. Listen to how they're challenging themselves, and then let them know what you're doing to build your habits for excellence.

"There's nothing better than feeling accomplished at the end of the day"

-Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps:

1:07 - Some habits can seem insignificant, but play a major role in our productivity and happiness: How Celeste and Laurin are challenging themselves every month

11:28 - Little things that can affect you in the long run and the habit Laurin is picking up this month

14:32 - Why you need someone to keep you accountable to establish habits for excellence

17:42 - The small change that has made a huge difference in Celeste's productivity in 2019

22:32 - Are you messing with your mindset as soon as you wake up? The habit Laurin is dropping this month

29:25 - Is convenience enabling your laziness? The change Celeste is making this month

33:55 - Laurin and Celeste's suggestions on where to start creating your own habits for excellence

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Understand Myself; A Memoir (Not Really) Feb 11, 2019

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Laurin and Celeste show their nerdy side again in this episode. To unpack more of the UNglamorous Life, they look at the Big Five Personality Test given through Understand Myself. Hear how Laurin and Celeste react to their scores and discuss what they mean. Anxiety, OCD, creativity, compassion, love--these are all things that you might be able to understand more through this test. Discover your strengths and boost your weaknesses through Laurin's and Celeste's commentary. Get started by listening to this episode, then go take the test!

"The hardest thing for people who are introverted is that they don't feel like they can communicate."

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

1:33 - Want to know who you are? How personality tests, especially the Big Five, can help you understand your thoughts and know your power

7:12 - If you keep saying "yes", you'll hurt your loved ones: Why your tendency to be agreeable will actually lead to resentfulness

11:37 - You might be extremely agreeable if you love animals. What you need to be aware of if you tend to be extremely compassionate

14:50 - Anorexia may not be connected to perfectionism. How a desire for order may drive you to extreme reactions to chaos

22:17 - 1 simple way to understand the connection between being a strong woman and being an extrovert

28:58 - Do you get scared or worried easily? You might be high in this personality trait that causes intense fear

33:02 - Art museums can reveal a lot about a person: Why your creativity is a part of your desire to explore

40:24 - Your relationships, career, and communication are all super connected to your personality. Why you should use this test today and in 5 years

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Understand Myself Personality Test

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Lessons Learned Feb 04, 2019

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2018 had been a transformative year for Celeste and Laurin. In this episode, they talk about the lessons they learned this 2018. They also talk about their old and new relationships and how those relationships changed their lives and businesses.

Listen now and hear about their revelations on how 2018 shaped their lives and businesses!

"To be a good leader, you have to let people be who they are destined to be."

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

02:30 - One fatal mistake that cost $1,000

08:30 - What does it feel like to be in the middle of the ocean for seven days without a cellphone signal?

11:30 - Celeste and Laurin share a great way to finish writing that ebook you have been procrastinating on writing

15:00 - The people in your life can shape your year. How did this affect Celeste and Laurin?

20:00 - Why trusting and having the right people in your team is so important

28:00 - Laurin talks about struggling with maintaining her standard

30:00 - How a new hire can change your business and turn it from just you to a team

40:16 - What is the name of the company?

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Interview with Jason Phillips Dec 17, 2018

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On today's episode, Celeste and Laurin meet up with Jason Phillips, founder of iN3 Nutrition and the ALLiN Mastermind. As you may know, Laurin and Celeste have shared how they hate sleazy masterminds where people rob you of your money. They recently attended The ALLiN mastermind and were really impressed! They met up with Jason to see how and why he started the mastermind. He also shares his story from being a near death anorexic to the founder of IN³ Nutrition. Tune in to hear his story!

"The biggest mistake that I made in what drove my lack of success was that I never accepted myself, the fact that I mattered or that I was enough. "

-Jason Phillips

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Timestamps

01:31 The negative and positive discussions on masterminds

06:15 His journey from an anorexic teenager

14:46 Starting his fitness coaching journey

23:10 Jason shares his experiences with failed masterminds

26:14 The advantages of group coaching and discussion about Crossfit Space and Paleo

32:21 Jason's current success and hitting the million dollar mark in income

37:16 The highs and lows of business and how his passion for it overcame it all