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In this special Mother’s Day episode, I am joined by an actual mother, Danielle Eldridge. Danielle is a first time mom to her two and half year old daughter, Sophia, who, by the way, makes several appearances throughout the episode (It’s very cute). I talk to Danielle about motherhood and what it’s like to have taken a traditional path into adulthood--you know: married, with kids, paying a mortgage, balancing careers, white picket fence, you get it.

I ask her what motherhood looks and feels like on a day to day basis--the sacrifice and patience it takes and the maturity one must have and cultivate to raise a human. Danielle shares with me her backstory, her rocky relationship with her own mother and how that’s informed the kind of mother Danielle wanted to be. She tells me of her anxieties and fears while she was pregnant, and some the complications she had after giving birth. She illustrates to me how she balances being a wife, a mom, all while working to keep the lights on. 

She also shares the excitement, wonder, and magic of being a mother; how exhilarating it is to watch your little person discover the world and everything in it. If you're a parent or an expecting parent, this episode is for  you.

Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!

In this episode I am joined by immigrant rights activist and resource coordinator Mariana Sarmiento. Mariana is an immigrant, who at 26, is still undocumented, though having been living in this country since she was a little girl. Brought to the United States from Mexico, she paints to us a concerning picture of what her and millions of other undocumented immigrants go through trying to live, survive, and flourish in this country. She delves into how the immigration system is designed to keep certain people out and how undocumented immigrants are more vulnerable to work exploitation, addiction, and mental health issues. She shares how she has managed to remain sane through her many obstacles and talks the different ways to avoid burn out, compassion fatigue, and the importance of setting boundaries. She later opens up to me for the first time about being a queer woman and what the journey of that has looked like for her.  Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 

In this episode I am joined by immigrant rights activist and resource coordinator Mariana Sarmiento. Mariana is an immigrant, who at 26, is still undocumented, though having been living in this country since she was a little girl. Brought to the United States from Mexico, she paints to us a concerning picture of what her and millions of other undocumented immigrants go through trying to live, survive, and flourish in this country. She delves into how the immigration system is designed to keep certain people out and how undocumented immigrants are more vulnerable to work exploitation, addiction, and mental health issues. She shares how she has managed to remain sane through her many obstacles and talks the different ways to avoid burn out, compassion fatigue, and the importance of setting boundaries. She later opens up to me for the first time about being a queer woman and what the journey of that has looked like for her.  Thank you for tuning in and enjoy the episode! **** note ****: Mariana is not a licensed social worker. Any time I, or she refers to her being a social worker, it is simply by mistake.

It’s the first episode here at Beauty and the Guest and we’re joined by my friend (and short king… he’s 5’5”, y’all), Martin Beck. Listen as he shares his experience in finding his footing trying to navigate college, getting a master’s degree at 23, and being a young professional in the tech industry. We also talk Breaking Amish, Oprah, living forever, and I finally get to find out if I’m his favorite friend or not… Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!