Almost 30

Today we are joined by Rachel Cargle; activist, writer, and lecturer. Her activist and academic works are rooted in providing intellectual discourse, tools, and resources that explore the intersection of race and womanhood. Rachel also created an organization called The Loveland Group, which houses multiple companies dedicated to lifelong culture, learning, and opportunity. Rachel was in town from NYC, so the girls hopped on the opportunity to spend time with Rachel in person. She is leading the movement on some incredibly issues plaguing our society. In today’s episode, we talk about what it was like for Rachel growing up in a predominantly white community, socioeconomic differences between races, and using her platform to create accessible educational lectures. Rachel shares her view on the feminist movement, how the health and wellness space reacts to her, and the way that the welfare system works. We hope this conversation inspires you to have conversations within your community, friend groups, and families—conversations that might not be comfortable but conversations that could, ultimately, change history.

We also talk about…

Deciding to start teaching what she was learning

Her college experience

Where to start in order to make a difference

Social media posting being taken down

Rachel answers questions from Almost 30 Nation

Example of modern day colonization

What Rachel is excited about

Find more to love at http://www.almost30podcast.com/shownotes/ (almost30podcast.com)!

Resources:

Learn more: https://www.rachelcargle.com/ (rachelcargle.com)

Instagram: @rachel.cargle

Read: Rachel’s Harper’s Bazaar articles ; National Seed Project White Privilege article

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Upcoming:

College Tour: Email [email protected]

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Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at http://nutribulletbalance.com/ (nutribulletbalance.com)

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The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

We know first hand that it is not every day that you can find a best friend and a business partner in the same human being!  Lindsey and Krista feel incredibly lucky to experience this type of relationship, but to sit down with another pair of female entrepreneurs who love each other just as much as they love the business, well you could not have dreamed up a better meeting. The girls from Tone It Up, Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott are on the podcast today.     Tone It Up is an incredible community of strong women who support and motivate you to lead your healthiest, happiest lives (and make your dreams come true). Karena and Katrina are personal trainers who met at the gym, grew their friendship, and set out to create an awesome sisterhood of strong, empowering women. In our conversation, we talk about moving to California, how the two met, and how Tone It Up was born. The two share what it was like to watch their community begin to take off, pitching themselves to Self Magazine and other companies, and what originally sparked their interest into the fitness world. This conversation is such an inspiring look into the beautiful fitness empire that Karena and Katrina have created, and offers insight on the differences that make their relationship work, the consistency it takes to build a fempire like this one, the highs and the lows, the faith and the fear along the way, and what’s to come for Tone It Up.

 

We also talk about…

• Receiving doubt from outsiders
• Being competitive
• Their relationships with women
• Doing a triathlon together
• Going on tour
• Changes + growth over the 10 years
• The Tone It Up app
• Their new book, Balanced and Beautiful

 

Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!

 

Resources:

• Learn more: toneitup.com  (code: ALMOST30 for 20% off)
• Instagram: @toneitup ; @toneitupnutrition ; @karenadawn ; @katrinaascott

Download: Studio Tone It Up  

Read: Balanced and Beautiful  

Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com

 

Coming Up:

• Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver     

 

Sponsors:

 

• Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com

Away | Use code ALMOST30 for $20 off a suitcase at awaytravel.com/almost30

Talkspace | Use code ALMOST30 to get $45 off your 1st month at talkspace.com/almost30

Robinhood | We’re giving our listeners a FREE stock to help build their portfolio at almost30.robinhood.com

HUM Nutrition | Use code ALMOST30NATION for 15% off at humnutrition.com

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

We know first hand that it is not every day that you can find a best friend and a business partner in the same human being! Lindsey and Krista feel incredibly lucky to experience this type of relationship, but to sit down with another pair of female entrepreneurs who love each other just as much as they love the business, well you could not have dreamed up a better meeting. The girls from Tone It Up, Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott are on the podcast today. Tone It Up is an incredible community of strong women who support and motivate you to lead your healthiest, happiest lives (and make your dreams come true). Karena and Katrina are personal trainers who met at the gym, grew their friendship, and set out to create an awesome sisterhood of strong, empowering women. In our conversation, we talk about moving to California, how the two met, and how Tone It Up was born. The two share what it was like to watch their community begin to take off, pitching themselves to Self Magazine and other companies, and what originally sparked their interest into the fitness world. This conversation is such an inspiring look into the beautiful fitness empire that Karena and Katrina have created, and offers insight on the differences that make their relationship work, the consistency it takes to build a fempire like this one, the highs and the lows, the faith and the fear along the way, and what’s to come for Tone It Up.

We also talk about…

Receiving doubt from outsiders

Being competitive

Their relationships with women

Doing a triathlon together

Going on tour

Changes + growth over the 10 years

The Tone It Up app

Their new book, Balanced and Beautiful

Find more to love at http://www.almost30podcast.com/shownotes/ (almost30podcast.com)!

Resources:

Learn more: https://www.toneitup.com/ (toneitup.com) (code: ALMOST30 for 20% off)

Instagram: @toneitup ; @toneitupnutrition ; @karenadawn ; @katrinaascott

Download: Studio Tone It Up

Read: Balanced and Beautiful

Learn more: https://www.yourpodcastpro.com/ (yourpodcastpro.com)

Coming Up:

Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver

Sponsors:

Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com

Away | Use code ALMOST30 for $20 off a suitcase at awaytravel.com/almost30

Talkspace | Use code ALMOST30 to get $45 off your 1st month at talkspace.com/almost30

Robinhood | We’re giving our listeners a FREE stock to help build their portfolio at almost30.robinhood.com

HUM Nutrition | Use code ALMOST30NATION for 15% off at humnutrition.com

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

Today on the podcast we are joined by the Luvvie Ajayi, award-winning author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and activism. Her book, I’m Judging You, is a hilarious book of essays, inspiring readers to BEHAVE BETTER, one sharp and funny side-eye at a time. In this episode, we talk about where her confidence in what she does comes from, and what her approach was when she started writing. Luvvie shares how she stays in check with herself, and how she began to use humor as a tool without even realizing it. We also talk about Luvvie’s New York Times Best Selling book, I’m Judging You–from what sparked the idea, to how she wrote 80,000 words in 5 months. We are so happy to have Luvvie on the podcast because she has used her voice to fight for those who do not have one, to incite change, and inject humor when necessary.

 

We also talk about…

• Getting a D in chemistry, and changing her college career
• Moving to Chicago + feeling like she needed to change herself
• The apps that helped Luvvie write her book
• Understanding the tagline in her book
• The feminism olympics
• Privilege
• Social media and how Luvvie manages it

 

Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!

 

Resources:

• Learn more: luvvie.org

Instagram: @luvvie

Twitter: @luvvie

Read: I’m Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi

Listen: Rants & Randomness Podcast

Check out: Scrivener  

Watch: Insecure

Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com

 

Upcoming Events:

• Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver    

 

Sponsors:

• Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30

Veggie Grill | Veggie Grill is offering and extra $10 for every $40 gift card! Head to veggiegrill.com for yours!

LOLA | Head to www.mylola.com use code ALMOST30 for 40% off when you subscribe

Woo More Play | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off at www.woomoreplay.com  

Beekeeper’s Naturals | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at beekeepersnaturals.com

Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30  

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Today on the podcast we are joined by the Luvvie Ajayi, award-winning author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and activism. Her book, I’m Judging You, is a hilarious book of essays, inspiring readers to BEHAVE BETTER, one sharp and funny side-eye at a time. In this episode, we talk about where her confidence in what she does comes from, and what her approach was when she started writing. Luvvie shares how she stays in check with herself, and how she began to use humor as a tool without even realizing it. We also talk about Luvvie’s New York Times Best Selling book, I’m Judging You–from what sparked the idea, to how she wrote 80,000 words in 5 months. We are so happy to have Luvvie on the podcast because she has used her voice to fight for those who do not have one, to incite change, and inject humor when necessary.

We also talk about…

Getting a D in chemistry, and changing her college career

Moving to Chicago + feeling like she needed to change herself

The apps that helped Luvvie write her book

Understanding the tagline in her book

The feminism olympics

Privilege

Social media and how Luvvie manages it

Find more to love at http://www.almost30podcast.com/shownotes/ (almost30podcast.com)!

Resources:

Learn more: https://luvvie.org/ (luvvie.org)

Instagram: @luvvie

Twitter: @luvvie

Read: I’m Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi

Listen: Rants & Randomness Podcast

Check out: Scrivener

Watch: Insecure

Learn more: https://www.yourpodcastpro.com/ (yourpodcastpro.com)

Upcoming Events:

Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver

Sponsors:

Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at https://chosenfoods.com/almost30 (chosenfoods.com/almost30)

Veggie Grill | Veggie Grill is offering and extra $10 for every $40 gift card! Head to veggiegrill.com for yours!

LOLA | Head to http://www.mylola.com/ (www.mylola.com) use code ALMOST30 for 40% off when you subscribe

Woo More Play | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off at www.woomoreplay.com

Beekeeper’s Naturals | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at beekeepersnaturals.com

Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at http://foursigmatic.com/almost30 (foursigmatic.com/almost30)

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

Today we are talking with Matthew Lillard, successful and talented actor, passionate giver, creator of Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse (Oh, what!?  Oh, yes!), and one of our new favorite humans. Matthew is kind, hilarious, thoughtful, and insightful. We nearly fell over when Matthew arrived and admitted that he had no idea why he was here!   He was serious. “Why do you want to talk to me?”, he asked. “I’m over 30, I’m a DAD!”. He was confused, but ready to go, open and willing to dive into a conversation. We cover important topics like social anxiety, the dating world today, and body dysmorphia. Matthew also shares what truly brings him joy, and how he believes that being a creative is achievable for everyone, they just need to go out there regardless of the fear and chase their dreams. We also talk about what it’s like to raise young women in today’s society + what Matthew has learned from his daughters, and Matthew’s passion for the social cause , HIVE Be Good.

 

We also talk about…

 

• Why we have a podcast + want Matthew to have one too
• Matthew’s take on dating apps
• How Matthew met his wife
• His experiences at Comic Con events
• How a love for Dungeons and Dragons sparked a company
• Deciding he wanted to be an actor
• Having a learning disability
• Matthew’s ask for Almost 30 Nation

 

Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!

 

Resources:

• Learn More: beadleandgrimms.com

Instagram: @matthewlillard

Check out: HIVE Be Good  

Twitter: @matthewlillard

Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com  

 

Upcoming Events:

• Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver   

 

Sponsors:

• Dirty Lemon | www.dirtylemon.com use code ALMOST30 for a free case in your order.
• Kopari | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% your first order at koparibeauty.com

Article | www.article.com/ALMOST30 for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more

FabFitFun | Winter Box is finally here! Sign up for FabFitFun today! FabFitFun boxes make amazing gifts for the holidays! Go to fabfitfun.com to sign-up and start getting the box for a life well-lived! Use promo code ALMOST30 to get $10 off your first box - that’s over $200 for only $39.99!

Candid Co. | Head to candidco.com/almost30 , you’ll save 25% on your modeling kit!

Skillshare | www.skillshare.com/almost30 for two months of Skillshare for 99 cents.

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Today we are talking with Matthew Lillard, successful and talented actor, passionate giver, creator of Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse (Oh, what!? Oh, yes!), and one of our new favorite humans. Matthew is kind, hilarious, thoughtful, and insightful. We nearly fell over when Matthew arrived and admitted that he had no idea why he was here! He was serious. “Why do you want to talk to me?”, he asked. “I’m over 30, I’m a DAD!”. He was confused, but ready to go, open and willing to dive into a conversation. We cover important topics like social anxiety, the dating world today, and body dysmorphia. Matthew also shares what truly brings him joy, and how he believes that being a creative is achievable for everyone, they just need to go out there regardless of the fear and chase their dreams. We also talk about what it’s like to raise young women in today’s society + what Matthew has learned from his daughters, and Matthew’s passion for the social cause , HIVE Be Good.

We also talk about…

Why we have a podcast + want Matthew to have one too

Matthew’s take on dating apps

How Matthew met his wife

His experiences at Comic Con events

How a love for Dungeons and Dragons sparked a company

Deciding he wanted to be an actor

Having a learning disability

Matthew’s ask for Almost 30 Nation

Find more to love at http://www.almost30podcast.com/shownotes/ (almost30podcast.com)!

Resources:

Learn More: beadleandgrimms.com

Instagram: @matthewlillard

Check out: https://www.hivebegood.com/ (HIVE Be Good)

Twitter: @matthewlillard

Learn more: https://www.yourpodcastpro.com/ (yourpodcastpro.com)

Upcoming Events:

Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver

Sponsors:

Dirty Lemon | http://www.dirtylemon.com/ (www.dirtylemon.com) use code ALMOST30 for a free case in your order.

Kopari | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% your first order at koparibeauty.com

Article | www.article.com/ALMOST30 for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more

FabFitFun | Winter Box is finally here! Sign up for FabFitFun today! FabFitFun boxes make amazing gifts for the holidays! Go to fabfitfun.com to sign-up and start getting the box for a life well-lived! Use promo code ALMOST30 to get $10 off your first box - that’s over $200 for only $39.99!

Candid Co. | Head to candidco.com/almost30 , you’ll save 25% on your modeling kit!

Skillshare | www.skillshare.com/almost30 for two months of Skillshare for 99 cents.

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

Today on the podcast our good friend, Tero Isokauppila, one of the founders of our favorite mushroom company, Four Sigmatic, joins us. Tero melts our hearts and our brains every time we hang., He recently came out with his second book, Santa Sold Shrooms. His company, Four Sigmatic, is a mushroom brand that has people all over the world obsessed with the everyday magic of mushrooms and what they do for vitality and health. We talk about what Tero has been up to recently, (he bought a ghost town!) and what having a company has taught him, especially in receiving customer feedback. We also talk about creating a good, comfortable culture in business + life, what the mushroom growing process is like, and we get a good laugh in about gifts that people send Tero. Tero also gives us the details on his new book, Santa Sold Shrooms, and what sparked the idea to write it.

 

We also talk about…

• Tero’s Ted talk addiction
• Four Sigmatic’s success + growth
• Tero being recognized in public
• The Four Sigmatic mushroom bus
• Famous mushrooms
• Holiday’s that have different meaning than we know
• Staying balanced
• Providing long term value + meaningful content

 

Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!

 

Resources:

• Learn more: teroisokauppila.com ; foursigmatic.com

Instagram: @iamtero ; @foursigmatic  

Read: Healing Mushrooms ; Santa Sold Shrooms

Listen: Almost 30 episode 82 with Tero

Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com

 

Upcoming Events:

• Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver   

 

Sponsors:

• Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com

Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order at thrivemarket.com/almost30

Brooklinen |  Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use code ALMOST30 at brooklinen.com  

Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com

Outdoor Voices | For 20% off your first order of $100 or more, visit OutdoorVoices.com/almost30 and enter ALMOST30

Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Today on the podcast our good friend, Tero Isokauppila, one of the founders of our favorite mushroom company, Four Sigmatic, joins us. Tero melts our hearts and our brains every time we hang., He recently came out with his second book, Santa Sold Shrooms. His company, Four Sigmatic, is a mushroom brand that has people all over the world obsessed with the everyday magic of mushrooms and what they do for vitality and health. We talk about what Tero has been up to recently, (he bought a ghost town!) and what having a company has taught him, especially in receiving customer feedback. We also talk about creating a good, comfortable culture in business + life, what the mushroom growing process is like, and we get a good laugh in about gifts that people send Tero. Tero also gives us the details on his new book, Santa Sold Shrooms, and what sparked the idea to write it.

We also talk about…

Tero’s Ted talk addiction

Four Sigmatic’s success + growth

Tero being recognized in public

The Four Sigmatic mushroom bus

Famous mushrooms

Holiday’s that have different meaning than we know

Staying balanced

Providing long term value + meaningful content

Find more to love at http://www.almost30podcast.com/shownotes/ (almost30podcast.com)!

Resources:

Learn more: http://www.teroisokauppila.com/ (teroisokauppila.com) ; foursigmatic.com

Instagram: @iamtero ; @foursigmatic

Read: Healing Mushrooms ; Santa Sold Shrooms

Listen: Almost 30 episode 82 with Tero

Learn more: https://www.yourpodcastpro.com/ (yourpodcastpro.com)

Upcoming Events:

Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver

Sponsors:

Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at http://nutribulletbalance.com/ (nutribulletbalance.com)

Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order at thrivemarket.com/almost30

Brooklinen | Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use code ALMOST30 at brooklinen.com

Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at https://skinnydipped.com/ (skinnydipped.com)

Outdoor Voices | For 20% off your first order of $100 or more, visit OutdoorVoices.com/almost30 and enter ALMOST30

Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

Today we are joined by the beautiful Jessica Sepel, clinical holistic nutrition expert and best-selling author of The Healthy Life, and Living The Healthy Life. Jessica offers a gentle and simple approach to health and well-being. We talk about how she healed and transformed her mentality around wellness after having a ten year fad-diet obsession, as well as ways that you can change your own mindset around health. Jessica shares how her last two years of nutrition school really changed the game for her personal wellness, the growth of her blog, and how to deal with bad days. We also dive into Jessica’s approach to exercise, what happens to your body when you over-exercise, and achieving weight-balance.

 

We also talk about…

• Meeting at the GOODfest
• Guilt surrounding diets
• How to talk to your kids about health/diet
• Why you should get rid of your scale
• Jessica’s relationship with therapy
• Morning routines + social media
• Ways that Jessica’s husband helped her find self-worth
• What Jessica is excited about
• An average day for Jessica

 

Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!

 

Resources:

• Learn more: jessicasepel.com

Instagram: @jshealth

Download: JS Health app

Check out: JS Health Supplements

Read: The Healthy Life ; Living The Healthy Life  

Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com

 

Upcoming Events:

• Almost 30 Tour | December 4th, Vancouver

Almost 30 Tour | December 6th, Vancouver   

 

Sponsors:

• Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase
• Chosen Foods | Head to chosenfoods.com/almost30 and use the promo code ALMOST30 for 50% off your first order
• Article | www.article.com/ALMOST30 for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more
• Make Thanksgiving easier than ever. Veggie Grill is offering and extra $10 for every $40 gift card! Head to veggiegrill.com for yours!
• Beekeeper’s Naturals | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at beekeepersnaturals.com

Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com

The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy