Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect

Darlene Brock is the President and Co-Founder of The Grit and Grace Project, author of “Raising Great Girls”, and co-host of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. We are so lucky that Darlene took time out of her busy schedule to join us in a talk about parenting.  She shares what she has learned while raising two daughters.

When it comes to parenting, we can recognize that we need not sweat the small stuff, but what is the small stuff? Darlene sums up what we should really be focusing on when it comes to raising great kids.

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Kelly and Jessica interview Katie Rizzo of Rizzo Hospitality.  Katie went from managing over 300 employees on the Vegas strip to being the water girl at a restaurant in Maine.  She wanted to find a better balance in life and felt like she was missing something.  Join us to hear more of Katie's story and how she has changed her life to being a wife, mother and business owner. 

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We encourage you to keep chasing the brighter version of you!!

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In this episode, Kelly and Jessica interview Rach Hoeppner of Real Health With Rach. Rach is a Holistic Nutritionist, Women’s Health, Hormone, and Fertility Specialist, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Recipe Developer behind Real Health with Rach.  We explore her health journey and learn about her integrative health coaching practice where she serves women and helps them achieve their health and wellness goals.  Rach also dives into how women with PCOS or hormonal imbalance can learn to heal themselves naturally without medication. 

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This month's book club pick is "The Cafe on the Edge of the World" by John Strelecky.  Kelly and Jessica explore the story of a man who, similar to the Alchemist, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He finds a cafe in the middle of nowhere and the proprietor asks him three simple questions: Why are you here? Do you fear death? And are you fulfilled?

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Sierra Redmond of The Daily Impressions Travel and Lifestyle Blog joins us to talk about all things travel. She shares her top tips for travel from low budget to luxury.  She also explores her journey of being a military spouse, mother, entrepreneur and digital creator. 

For more about Sierra check her out on social mediat @iamsierrared or on her her blog:  https://www.thedailyimpressions.com/about/

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Kelly and Jessica share their tips for those families traveling to Cooperstown, NY this summer for their baseball tournaments and camps.  They discuss their hits and misses with dining, shopping and activities in the Cooperstown area. 

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Emily Mc Cully joins Jessica and Kelly to discuss solo travel for women. Emily is passionate about travel and design, with particular interests in small spaces and creating environments that allow us to live our best lives.  She shares her unexpected journey to becoming a solo female traveler and minimalist.  Emily gives her tips for global travel. 

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Kelly and Jessica interview Jillian Minter of Spritz Sunday.  Spritz Sunday is a guide on travel, wellness, and living your best life. Sunday is a day of leisure, food, family, relaxing, and the little things, or what the Italians call la dolce far niente. There’s nothing better than enjoying a spritz on a Sunday afternoon.  Jillian shares her story of being a successful entrepreneur and more recently a travel & wellness blogger.  

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Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman are world-renowned researchers and clinical psychologists and have revolutionized the study of marriage. They have written 46 books that have sold over a million copies. Their 2018 book, “8 Dates: Essential Conversations For A Lifetime of Love” is the February Chasing Brighter Book Club pick. Kelly and Jessica walk you through this incredible guide for positive connection with your long term partner. 

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We encourage you to keep chasing the brighter version of you!!

Thanks for listening!!!

Check out our blog for more tips on becoming a better version of yourself or to learn more about us:  https://chasingbrighter.com

Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/

We encourage you to keep chasing the brighter version of you!!

Thanks for listening!!!