The Lively Show

Today on The Lively Show, I'm answering your April questions! We've got a bevy of topics including: how I stay positive and get out of a rut, what my Europe trip plans look like, my advice for new business owners in Chicago, how to say no to opportunities that provide money (that you don't really want to do), how to handle unwanted gifts, what qualities I'm looking for in a "Mr.", and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn a bit more about how I live my own life, or how to handle a variety of personal, career, or business situations.      IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   What's your sleep schedule/how much sleep do you usually get? I'm curious about how your plan to regulate your hormones and get your cycle back after going off the pill is going? Are you still eating gluten and dairy free? What else has helped? How are things going with your value of pleasure? What would your advice be to a young entrepreneur in Chicago just starting out?  How do y

Today I’m pumped to bring you a goose-bump inducing interview with Jasmine Star, a top-rated lifestyle photographer, branding and marketing strategist, and one of the best speakers I’ve ever seen perform live. Jasmine and I are diving into a variety of subjects including impostor syndrome, dealing with criticism from fans or family, intuition, and launching new creative projects to stay inspired.   This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear an inspiring story of going for your dreams without formal training, facing fears and feedback, and staying inspired after you’ve established your career.     [Tweet "“I’d rather see you fail at something you love than succeed at something you hate." - @jasminestar"] [Tweet "“Failure is a stepping stone to pursue the thing that I am intended to do in my life." - @jasminestar"] [Tweet "“The only person who can determine happiness, fulfillment, passion and calling is yourself." - @jasminestar"] [Tweet "“Run and don’t look back!" - @jasminestar"]   IN THI

Today on this mini edition of TLS, I'm sharing my top 5 favorite guided meditation apps. Whenever people tell me that they have a hard time hearing from their intuition, or being able to tell the voice of the "ego" apart from their intuition, meditation is the #1 practice I recommend starting with. Observing our thoughts in meditation helps us recognize each thought's source and feeling within ourselves. And as we get better at understanding what "ego" thoughts tend to feel like, we can start to tell them apart from intuitive guidance. Over the years, I've tried many meditation apps, meditation formats, and even a meditation class. And in today's episode I'm sharing the five guided meditations that I use again and again. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a great introduction to some beginner-friendly guided meditations in a variety of formats.      Show Notes   Headspace Tara Brach Podcast, guided meditations Oprah + Deepak Meditations (this happens for free a few times a year,

I believe today’s episode of The Lively Show is quite simply one of the most powerful and poignant episodes to date. Today we’re speaking with Mariana López González of Elegir La Vida (Choose Life). At the age of 19, a small black dot in Mariana’s right eye quickly escalated into brain tumor surgery just seven days later. And the resulting recovery from that brain tumor has left her unable to eat ANY food or drink ANY liquids for the past seven years. What Mariana has learned about life after living with these limitations is breathtaking and inspiring. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a story of courage, gratitude, and love in the face of life-changing circumstances.     [Tweet "“Celebrating life as we walk towards that which we’re working towards." - @MarianaLogon"] [Tweet "“Embracing life as it comes." - @MarianaLogon"] [Tweet "“The love for your life has to be greater than your fear." - @MarianaLogon"] [Tweet "“Don’t live your life the way other people want." - @MarianaL

  Today on The Lively Show I'm sharing my favorites from March with you! I'm sharing about the recent trips I've taken, my experience at Elizabeth Gilbert's Michigan workshop this past weekend, as well as my favorite teas, books, jewelry, clothing, natural perfume, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear about what I've been into over this March in terms of experiences, thoughts, books, and items.      In this Episode You'll Find Out About   My favorite new essential oil, botanical perfume. My favorite shirt of the month. The newest VLOG my recent trips from March. My favorite book from March. The necklace I wear almost everyday now. The iPad mini case that doubles as a clutch. My favorite tea steeper. And the two incredible teas I'm obsessed with. A thoughtful quote that I'm mulling over lately.   Show Notes   KatieDalebout of The Wellness Wonderland podcast Katie's Wonder perfume Open Hearted shirt w/ Style + Spirit  NEW VLOG: Austin The Queen

Today on The Lively Show I’m speaking with Barrett Brooks of BarrettBrooks.com and the Director of Growth & Marketing at Fizzle.co. Like many of us, Barrett found himself unhappy at his job several months ago and thought that it may be time to make a career shift. However, rather than follow the initial impulse to leave his current position, he took a series of steps first, that led to a totally new understanding of what was going on and what to do next. As a result, he was able to experience immense joy and resolve some deep issues related to his work that would have simply followed him to his next position - and beyond - had he not looked inward. This episode is perfect for anyone who is unhappy in their career right now, or anyone who wants to proactively learn about what to do when (or if) that time comes in the future.   [Tweet "“Be open to the possibly; don’t narrow in on just one outcome." - @BarrettABrooks"] [Tweet "“I have work to do outside of work, if I want to feel the way I want

Today is a big day: my newest online class, Work+Worth, is now open for registration and I've got a new TLS Q+A episode for you! Work+Worth is three weeks long (starting April 6th, 2016) and will focus on overcoming the stress, exhaustion and emotional roller coaster that happens when we over identify our self-worth with our careers. You can learn more about Work+Worth and register for the class here. Today's TLS Q+A episode is also dedicated to the subject of self-worth and work: I'm talking about how to respond the "so what do you do?" question, handle negative feedback from family members, deal with self-worth and work issues, and more.       IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How to handle it when others ask what you do. How can you answer that in a polite way that also kinda says, "Yes, this is my job but I'm more than just my job." I am a private piano instructor and I find that parents will text me at any hour of day sometimes with topics that should have been emailed. Even if

I’ve been following today’s Lively Show guest, Gary Vaynerchuk, for the past seven years and it is a dream come true to get to interview him about his Values and his newest book, #AskGaryVee . Gary is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, angel investor, runs Vaynermedia, and is looking to own the New York Jets one day. In today’s episode, we dive into a variety of topics including: how Gary’s intentionally designed his life according to his Values, why intense work “hustle” isn’t right for everyone, and how he cultivates his self-awareness and intuition. This episode is perfect for anyone who is interested in hearing how Gary merges lofty ambitions with his Values, and how to double down on your own strengths, self-awareness, and intuition.     [Tweet "“In life, so many people talk it, but don’t live it. " - @garyvee"] [Tweet "“If you do not know yourself, you have no shot." - @garyvee"] [Tweet "“Don’t dwell or look back." - @garyvee"] [Tweet "“History always repeats

Today on The Lively Show we are having a very real and very inspiring conversation with May Designs founder and mother of three, Mica May. Mica is sharing openly about her journey to grow her multi-million dollar customizable notebook business, become a mother of three - including a son with down syndrome, and grapple with the perceived expectations online of what “the modern woman’s” life really looks like. This chat also explores the two energies we have within ourselves, the yin and yang, or the “masculine” and “feminine” energies -- and why I believe that our society has so much to gain from learning how to use both energies simultaneously and interchangeably. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to explore our “masculine” and “feminine” energies (or yin and yang energies) and become the most empowered version of ourselves, independent of gender.     [Tweet "“Listen and be in tune with what the needs are." - @micammay"] [Tweet "“If you have something to give back, just do it." - @mic

Today I've got one of my very favorite types of Lively Show episodes for you: My March Q+A. Today I'm diving into a wide array to topics including: what my vision for my career future looks like, intuition catalysts, developing self-esteem (or not even trying), my personal faith, how we can have a healthy approach to personal growth, and how to overcome income jealousy. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to get a hefty dose of inspiration, grace, and insight into how I approach various aspects of my life + career.        In this episode you'll find out about   Do you play any instruments, Jess? If not, which would you choose? What are your processes for choosing and reaching out to potential Lively Show guests? How do you structure a day and a week with the variety of priorities you're balancing? Have you begun making plans for traveling the world or traveling and working remotely yet? Where do you see your business in the next few years? What is your ideal vision for the live

Today on The Lively Show, we’re speaking with New York Times bestselling author, Today Show dating expert, and Cosmopolitan dating columnist, Matthew Hussey of How To Get The Guy. I first found Matthew’s YouTube channel several months ago, and I have since become a huge fan of his practical and empowering advice which helps millions of women improve their confidence in the dating world and beyond. As someone who is new to dating in the online era, Matthew’s advice concerning attracting the partner you want, dating site/app do’s + don’ts, and texting have been particularly helpful for me personally. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to attract the partner they really want, learn how to approach online dating intentionally, hear about Matthew’s own personal journey as a well-respected coach at the age of 28.     [Tweet "“Unique pairings make people irresistible." - @matthewhussey"] [Tweet "“Attraction is about keeping someone slightly off balance." - @matthewhussey"] [Tweet "“Don’t let

Life coach and fan favorite, Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School, is back on The Lively Show! Brooke’s first Lively Show about changing our negative thought patterns remains one of the episodes that people return back to again and again for guidance and inspiration the most (myself included!). And today’s episode? It’s just as powerful (if not even more so) than the first one. In today’s episode, we are discussing how to shift the not-so-peaceful emotions that we experience most frequently in our lives to positive emotions in a practical, step by step process. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their emotional life in a tangible and practical way.   Note: Bryght.com is now Article.com.   [Tweet "“Nothing about this day needs to be perfect." - @BrookeCastillo"] [Tweet "“The world cannot cause our emotions. Our emotions are always caused by what we think." - @BrookeCastillo"] [Tweet "“Your feelings are fueling all of your actions." - @BrookeCastillo"]

Today it's time to share my February Favorites with you! February was a busy month professionally... I traveled to Portland and Chicago, expanded Team Lively, and we got systems in place to coordinate with one another effectively. In my personal life, I'm sharing what tv show I watched, book I read, tea I sipped, and products I purchased. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about productivity tools I've found useful for our team, for anyone looking to learn about the fun things I've been enjoying personally, and for anyone curious about who is on Team Lively.      IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   My favorite new piece of clothing. The newest caffeinated and decaf rose teas I'm enjoying. The productivity tools I'm using to stay on top of things personally and on Team Lively. The members of Team Lively and what they do. What I've read + watched in February.   SHOW NOTES   Vince Camuto Women's Floral Blouse (Birch Tan) Kendi Skeen wearing the floral to

Today on The Lively Show, we are talking with Meg Piercy, a Chicago-based wife, mother of two, and owner of the super-successful refinished furniture store, MegMade. Meg is sharing vulnerably about her journey to unhinge her self-worth from things like motherhood, marriage, and her career. She’s also discussing the powerful impact that counseling has had on her life and marriage with her husband and co-founder, Joe Piercy. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear about someone living the principles of Rising Strong (the subject of last week’s episode), or for anyone who wants to hear an open conversation about self-worth, marriage, motherhood, and career.   [Tweet "“Embrace the chaos." - @MegMadeInc"] [Tweet "“Work on yourself first, don’t try to fix your spouse.” - @MegMadeInc"] [Tweet "“Everyone is going to have trials and failures.” - @MegMadeInc"] [Tweet "“The truth always trumps the emotion.” - @MegMadeInc"] [Tweet "“Start working smart instead of hard.” - @MegMadeInc"] [Tweet "“B

It’s Brené Brown Day on The Lively Show! I’ve been dreaming about this interview since I started this show... and it has finally come to pass -- at the same time that TLS turns two years old (TLS’s 2nd birthday was February 6th)! In this episode, Brené and I discuss Rising Strong, why compassionate people are most capable of upholding personal boundaries in relationships, and how we can initiate difficult conversations about boundaries in our own lives. This episode is perfect for anyone who is facing emotionally tough stuff, who wants to understand how to lovingly set boundaries with loved ones, or anyone who is a fan of Brené and her work.     [Tweet "“If you are brave enough often enough, you’re going to fall.” - @BreneBrown"] [Tweet "“Emotion gets the first crack of making sense of what happens.” - @BreneBrown"] [Tweet "“Boundaries are a function of love and respect.” - @BreneBrown"]   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   Brené tells us about how Rising Strong became the focal poi

Today on TLS I'm doing another one of my favorite types of shows to do: I'm answering questions shared with me on Instagram last week! This episode is covering a lot of ground including things like podcasting, business, when I knew I was ready for dating again, how I'm "really" doing, my favorite Austin places, how I earn money, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, casual Q+A on a variety of life, business, and relationship topics.       IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How did you reach out to guest to be on your show when you were just getting started? How do you book your guest I'm considering starting a podcast, would you recommend naming your podcast the same as your blog if the content will be a little broader? What's better - consistency or a different but really catchy title? Would love to learn about podcasting. Like how did you get started? What equipment would you recommend for beginners? How do you exercise in MI winter regularly? Have

Welcome to part two of our deep dive into pleasure with hormone specialist, Alisa Vitti, of Flo Living (you can listen to part 1 here). Note: This episode contains adult content, so you may want to listen without children nearby. In the show, we’re exploring how we can communicate what brings us pleasure to those around us, we’re discussing how we can help people tap into their personal pleasures, we’re addressing the idea of whether pursuing pleasure is inherently ‘selfish,’ and we’re going “into the bedroom” and discussing how we can explore pleasure with our significant others. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about how to share the pleasure approach with others, wants to overcome the feeling that pleasure is selfish, or for those who want to learn about how to bring this form of pleasure into the bedroom.   [Tweet "“Be co-conspirators in pursuing pleasure together.” - Alisa Vitti"] [Tweet "“You have to generate your own joy.” - Alisa Vitti"] [Tweet "“Who cares abou

This week I’ve got a two-part Valentine’s Day special for women of every relationship status. : ) Hormone expert Alisa Vitti, of Flo Living, is back on TLS today and Thursday talking about the most fascinating subject I’ve been learning about in the last several months: PLEASURE. In Part 1, we are discussing how we can embody pleasure in our daily lives to transform our experience of wellbeing. We’re also discussing pleasure as it relates to our sexuality, and on Thursday we’ll be discussing how to bring this pleasure into our relationships, including with our significant others.   This episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about how to incorporate more pleasure into our daily lives (in non-sexual ways), as well as how my own personal hormone journey has been going so far.   [Tweet "“Your body was designed to keep you healthy and balanced.” - Alisa Vitti"] [Tweet "“Get to know your body.” - Alisa Vitti"] [Tweet "“You are magnetic to everyone around you.” - Alisa Vitti"] [Tweet "“Pu

Today we’re having our follow up episode with Alex Ikonn, an awesome vlogger and the co-founder of the popular Five Minute Journal and Luxy Hair. Earlier this month, Alex came on TLS and discussed his fascinating journey to go from the brink of juvenile detention to now living the life of his dreams just 11 years later. Today, we’re going into the daily habits and mindsets that he has found most effective and included in his newest product, the Productivity Planner, which we can use with and without the actual planner itself in our daily lives to make sure we execute on our most important work. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in learning simple + powerful strategies to help them focus and be more effective at the things that mean the most to them in life and work. [Tweet "“Don’t give up early.” - Alex Ikonn"] [Tweet "“You need daily action in your daily life.” - Alex Ikonn"] [Tweet "“Don’t take everything literally.” - Alex Ikonn"] [Tweet "“You can fail, but your next step is what

Today I have my first 2016 monthly favorites podcast sharing all my January favorites with you! In this TLS episode, I'm talking about a bunch of fun things including... some great rose teas and lattes, how I've upped my laundry game without buying a new washer/dryer, my new favorite mug which benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a favorite new nail polish color, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear a fun, lighthearted conversation about the things I've been loving in January.     SHOW NOTES   Courtney Carver / Courtney's TLS episode The Rose Establishment in Salt Lake City Equal Exchange Organic Mint Chocolate Roasted Almond Tea Townshend's No. 19 Rose Petal Tea Smart Sheep 6-Pack XL Premium 100% Wool Dryer Balls, Reusable Natural Fabric Softener Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones - Apple devices, White Smith + Cult City of Compton nail polish Detroit Rose Candle Co. Cinnamon Chai candle West Elm White + Gold Heart Mug Rising S