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Today on the podcast, Soren and I are looking back on the year and the milestones and accomplishments we celebrated in 2021 -- some personal, some professional. Join us as we reflect on what our seventh year with Nickel & Suede brought and stick around for some bonus content as well.

Today on the podcast, I’m talking about my favorite holiday traditions with our family. As a working mom, I’ve found so many traditions that take some of the stress out of the holiday season and alleviate some busy mom guilt. Plus, we’re spending quality time and making memories together as a family. What are some of your favorite traditions? I’d love to hear from you!

TW: This episode features discussions about eating disorders, anorexia, depression, and anxiety. This content may be difficult for some, and listener discretion is strongly advised. Today's episode is an expansion of my Instagram post inspired by National Mental Health Day, when I shared about my own struggle with eating disorders and anxiety. I hope this episode helps others know that they aren't alone and that there are many different paths to recovery.

My guest, Angela Lee Gieras, describes herself as having a head for business with the heart of an artist. Angela left a high-powered career in finance to pursue her passion for theater. We're talking about her incredible career pivot and supporting other women in resetting their priorities.

This week, I am excited to get back to my fashion blogger roots and talk about fall trends - how to style and incorporate the latest trends into your own wardrobe.

This week, I am welcoming back Emily Bordner of EB & Co., a female-founded accessories brand and retailer based here in Kansas City. We’re talking about work-life balance, navigating the industry post-pandemic and so much more.

This week coincides with Nickel & Suede’s favorite event of the year – Buy One, Give One. The campaign is all about showing kindness to others, and I’m excited to share how anyone can incorporate random acts of kindness into their every day to spread generosity through your own community.

This week on the podcast, I talk with executive recruiter and accredited business and career coach, Meghan Houle. We talk about how a recruiter can help you start or re-start your job search, how to leverage Linkedin, and more. You will definitely want to take notes for this one!

This week, I talk about stepping out of your comfort zone, some ideas on what that looks like, and what happened when I decided to step out of my comfort zone every day for an entire month. 

Social media can be a tremendous way to build your business and audience. Today I am talking about creating effective and captivating social media content to build your brand, or stay engaged with followers. 

This week, I am talking with the hilarious Kansas City native, mom, and self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, Jami Nato. She's here talking candidly about pushing through the ups and downs of marriage and business ownership while working alongside your spouse.

Today, I am welcoming blogger and businesswoman Ashley Stock of Little Miss Momma. Not only was Ashley an early fan of Nickel & Suede, she is launching a collaboration with us that we are so excited about. Join us as we talk about vulnerability, loss, bravery and of course, style.

Today Soren and I are looking back on the last seven years of Nickel & Suede as we celebrate the 7th anniversary of the company. We’re reminiscing and reflecting on milestones from the previous seven years, including the ups and downs and what we’ve learned along the way.

Today I'm talking about what being a business owner in a post-COVID world and what that looks like. Join me as I share my advice for moving forward and maintaining a successful business.

This week I am sharing some of my favorite tips for approaching the busy summer months with kids. Whether you are a working mom or a stay-at-home mom in need of some organization, I think you’ll find something relevant in todays episode that can be applied to your families’ busy schedules.

What advice would you give to someone who wants a career like yours? Kilee talks about her “second life” as a female entrepreneur and shares her tips for other women looking to take a similar path – or carve out one of their own.

In 1992, at the age of 16, Faye Jacobs was wrongfully convicted and charge with capital murder. She served 26 years in prison until she was freed through the assistance of the Midwest Innocence Project. Today on the podcast she shares her story and learnings through such an unimaginable experience. She radiates gratitude, optimism and hope. Despite being freed, Jacobs still has the conviction on her record. To help overturn her case- you can find more here:  https://www.change.org/p/asa-hutchinson-support-the-pardon-of-laquanda-faye-jacobs

In today's episode, I sit down with Tamara Day, host and designer of HGTV's Bargain Mansions, CEO, and Founder of Growing Days Home and Growing Days Design.

This week on the podcast, I reflect on being a busy mom and entrepreneur while still finding time for myself. Join me as I share what that self-care looks like and how it has shaped my life over the last few years.

Mother’s Day is almost here and I know we are all thinking about how to make mom feel special. On this week’s podcast, I talk about how I flipped my script on my own thinking about Mother’s Day and share my gift suggestions for any mom in your life is sure to love.