In this all new episode of It Sure is a Beautiful Day we get to meet CaShawn Thompson, the woman who coined the phrase “Black Girls are Magic” that eventually became the movement: #BlackGirlMagic. She has written the foreward for a brand new book out today from the Rebel Girls series, “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-life Tales of Black Girl Magic.”
 Catt and Cawshawn are joined by journalist Lilly Workneh who edited the book and who reminds us that “You can’t be what you can’t see.” The women discuss the importance of fair, accurate, uplifting representation of black women and girls.
 Support Rebel Girls, this vitally important global, multi-platform brand dedicated to inspiring and instilling confidence in a generation of girls by picking up this new book today!  Hey - buy one for you and pick up another to give as a gift.
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Talk and Tales of Black Girl Magic

Veteran television host, media personality, tastemaker, and mom Catt Sadler brings you: "Catt Sadler Now." This show is equal parts inspiration and celebration, while always utterly raw and authentic.  As a powerful and respected voice in media, Catt motivates listeners to be their absolute best selves while exploring themes of personal growth, health and wellness, inner (and outer) beauty and more. An award-winning journalist, Catt conducts in-depth interviews with ease but also comes to the mic each week to share her own ever-evolving story along the way. 
Relatable. Aspirational. Memorable.

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When was the last time you sat down with your partner and honestly talked about the state of your relationship? How good is the communication? How satisfied are you sexually? Are you pleased with how you both handle your disagreements? 
 
Now that Catt and Greg are officially moved in at their new ranch, they’re having an impromptu relationship review while we all listen – live! During this episode they’ll score how they’re doing with conflict resolution, communication, intimacy, and blending their two families – remember they have six kids between them. 
 
As we all know, relationships take work. Come along during this vulnerable and super real discussion while you schedule your own “relationship review” with your own partner. Our host and her love learned a thing or two during this convo and we think it’ll inspire you to tackle some of your own areas for improvement with your other half. 
 
And make sure to listen to the whole ep! Things get especially juicy towards the end ;)
 
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Catt + Greg: An Honest Relationship Review

At 48-years-old, Catt was looking in the mirror and frustrated by her changing face. She looked tired and sad and quite different than how she felt on the inside. So she did something about it. In her quest to continue the many conversations related to mid-life and aging, she documented her experience. After a huge swell of public interest, she has been discussing the surgery itself, and the healing process that has followed.
 
Today we get an update one year later. What would she do differently? Does she have any regrets? How is the scarring? Oh – and she also address the haters. The judgement. The criticism she received for her decision to go under the knife and tell the truth about it (unlike the many public figures who claim they’re getting more sleep or had an extended vacation LBH).
 
If you were curious about a facelift, or neck lift, or blepharoplasty – press play on another raw and vulnerable offering from our host. And a reminder, you can go back and listen to her earlier episodes documenting the journey in real time, namely with her doctor Steve Kim from SK Plastic Surgery.
 
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How I Feel About My Facelift One Year Later

On today’s show Catt and one of her dear friends dig into a very real and open discussion about divorce, dating, and sex at midlife. It is all too common when women in their forties and fifties post-divorce wake up and think, “Who am I?” “How do I find love again?” “How am I intimate with someone after all these years?” “What do I want to do with my life now that my kids are grown?” “How do I discover my new purpose as this version of myself?”
 
Quite courageously, Trudy Montoya comes on the show to share her personal story of building a family for decades only for it to come crashing down when she was only a shell of former herself. After finally choosing to walk away from her marriage, and ultimately choose her own happiness, she reveals what it is like out in the dating world at 52-years-young, how the apps are flat-out wild, how most men are non-committal, and how navigating this new lease on life has its challenges but certainly tons of rewards as well. How relatable! 
 
Of course, Catt shares her own stories over the years and reflects on the many things she has learned about herself through some of her relationships and why knowing what it is you truly want is vital to finding the partner you deserve!
 
Thank you to today’s sponsors Jenni Kayne and Fatty 15.
 
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Dating at 50: The Apps, The Sex, The Freedom

Esteemed interior designer, entrepreneur, author and podcast host Jake Arnold is on the show today and you are in for a treat! Today, we get to know this celebrated artist in a deep and meaningful way as he and Catt talk about mindset, well-being, manifestation, the true meaning of success and so much more. (Like his love of Cheesecake Factory. Who knew?!)
 
You will love hearing about Jake’s journey, from his jump across the pond to America with little but a dream and a good book (that changed his life) to his appointment to AD 100 list (Architectural Digest’s Annual Top 100 Designers). 

After a little more than a decade in the business, he is now one of the most coveted designers in the space, lending his talents to Lulu and Georgia, Crate and Barrel, and Parachute Home. He also co-founded The Expert where every day folk can get access to quality design advice and beautifully crafted pieces at prices that don’t cripple us!
 
When he’s not doing all that, he and his team are curating home spaces to absolute perfection for clients like John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Aaron Paul, Rashida Jones and many more. 
 
Follow Jake on IG and scoop up his book Redefining Comfort after you press play on this super inspirational episode. 
 
Please take advantage of the fabulous discounts offered by this week’s sponsors Lolavie, Bruvi, and Air Doctor.
 
Lolavie Hair Care. Use code CATT for 15% off at lolavie.com.
 
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Jake Arnold on Designing Your Life: It’s an Inside Job

How is it May already?! This year is flying by, summer has arrived, and Catt is reflecting on 5 major lessons she’s learned this year already. Need some inspiration? New mindset? Approaching fitness? Cues on manifesting? Don’t miss these solo shares from our host.

She mentions several apps and websites in this episode. Here is the list, as promised:

MANIFESTATION. Matt Cooke. His IG.

FITNESS. JOIN RESET, Caroline Deisler. THE METHOD X, Stacie Clark. TRACY ANDERSON METHOD, here.

MEDITATION. Open.

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Talk and Tales of Black Girl Magic

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