This week on Glow Up & Grow Up, we are beyond excited to be joined by the incredibly talented Julia Knapp - decorated designer, creative, mother, and glow up queen.

We talk about the shift from comparison and trend-chasing to confidence, comfort, and authenticity. How our parents, especially mothers and grandmothers, influenced the way we view beauty and our relationship with fashion.

We also discuss how your wardrobe can become a reflection of your evolution, self-respect, and self-acceptance.

Whether you’re rebuilding your closet, trying to figure out what your style even is anymore, or craving a healthier relationship with your body - our conversation with Julia is a style “must-listen”.

About Our Guest

Julia Knapp is a four-time Emmy-nominated costume designer turned personal stylist and boutique owner. Before her work in film and television, she spent years as a professional hair stylist and makeup artist - both in the salon and creating looks for weddings and bridal parties - perfecting her eye for beauty and transformation.

After styling for screen and stage, she brought that same creative magic into everyday life, helping real women express their individuality through style.

Through her boutique and one-on-one styling services, Julia blends her eye for design with her passion for empowerment - guiding women to discover their signature style and reconnect with their self-worth.

Known as a Style Alchemist, she believes true beauty starts the moment you align your outer style with your inner goddess.

Beyond her creative career, Julia is also a proud wife and mother to her 7-year-old son, Atlas - titles she treasures the most!

Connect With Julia:

IG: @stylemejulia

Youtube: @stylemejulia

TikTok: @juliamknapp

FB: Julia & Christopher

Welcome back to Glow Up and Grow Up! Today we’re diving into the magic, chaos, nostalgia, and comfort of the holiday season.

From our own childhood Christmas memories to the tiny traditions we’re creating now as adults, this episode is pure cozy-season energy.

We’re sharing the emotional moments, the funny stories, the “we’re still figuring this out” parts, and why small traditions matter so much - especially when life feels busy, messy, or unpredictable.

In This Episode We Talk About:

• Our favorite childhood Christmas traditions

• Creating new traditions with family

• Holiday pressure vs. holiday presence

• The importance of small, meaningful rituals

• Letting go of the “perfect holiday” mindset

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to make the holidays perfect, this one will take a little weight off your shoulders and put you right back into what the season is actually about: connection, warmth, and making life-long memories together.

Happy Holidays!

Welcome back to Glow Up and Grow Up! Today’s episode is all about gratitude, reflection, and the real meaning of Thanksgiving.

We’re slowing down, looking at what this season represents, and sharing the moments - big and small - that shaped us this year.

This is a warm, grounding, heart-centered conversation meant to remind you to pause, breathe, and appreciate the good that’s already in your life.

In This Episode We Talk About:

• What we’re each grateful for this year

• How challenges shaped us in unexpected ways

• Finding meaning in the “little things”

• Growing through the hard seasons

• Choosing gratitude even when life feels messy

• Getting grounded going into the holidays

• A soft reminder to slow down and reflect

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, traveling, or just taking a quiet moment for yourself, this episode brings the cozy vibes, the perspective shift, and the encouragement we all need as the year wraps up.

And above all else, we’re grateful for you - for listening, supporting, and growing with us! Wishing you a safe, warm, deeply connected Thanksgiving holiday.

Hey friends, we are back - season two, baby! 🎉

In this kickoff episode of Glow Up & Grow Up, we’re answering your Q&A from the Lounge and getting real about who we are now, what’s changed since season one, and where we’re headed next.

We chat about:

• Our dream podcast guests (yes, Taylor Swift and Hallmark movie queens make an appearance)
  

• The favorite features we see in ourselves and each other
  

• Guilty pleasures, TikTok shop obsessions, coffee orders & nostalgic TV shows
  

• The hard stuff we’re walking into this season: talking about addiction, healing, and how it impacts the people around it
  

• What we wish our younger selves knew about love, self-worth, money, and being treated well
  

• How podcasting has changed us, made us softer, and pushed us to keep growing and connecting with you all!

💬 Come hang out with us in The Lounge (our Facebook community) to unpack the episode.

⭐ If you laughed, cried, or said “Omg, SAME” at any point, screenshot and tag us, leave a review, and share this with a friend who needs to know she’s not alone.

Until next week, keep glowing, keep growing, and give yourself some grace. 💕

Can you believe we’re already at Episode 10?

From tears and laughter to oversharing and breakthroughs, this first season of Glow Up and Grow Up has been nothing short of incredible.

Today, Kaitlyn and Stacey are looking back at the journey - the messy, beautiful evolution of becoming her - and reflecting on how far we’ve come since that very first recording in Las Vegas.

This finale is a mix of honest reflection, behind-the-scenes real talk, and a little sneak peek of what’s to come in Season Two.

Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re just finding us now, we are so grateful you’ve been a part of this journey with us.

Join us as we celebrate growth, sisterhood, and the courage it takes to show up as yourself - in all your imperfect, evolving glory.

This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait for what’s next!

Nobody tells you how lonely growth can feel.

In this episode of Glow Up and Grow Up, Kaitlyn and Stacey open up about one of the hardest parts of a true glow up: losing friendships along the way.

We talk about the bittersweet reality of outgrowing people you love, the heartbreak of being misunderstood by those you thought would always “get” you, and the deep grief that can come with letting go.

Growth isn’t just about new habits or successes - it’s about navigating the spaces where love, loyalty, and alignment no longer match.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that it’s okay to change, it’s okay to grieve, and it’s okay to release what no longer serves your next season.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of walking away from a friendship, or the loneliness of being on a path others don’t understand, this episode will help you breathe through it and know you’re not alone.

We talk a lot about “glow ups” but what happens when your body changes and you still feel broken inside?

In this episode of Glow Up and Grow Up, Stacey and Kaitlyn get raw and real about the parts of body image we don’t usually say out loud.

From weight loss to enhancements to simply aging, women are constantly told to change their bodies - but rarely encouraged to love the new version staring back in the mirror.

Physical glow ups don’t always heal the wounds inside, and today we’re unpacking what it really means to rebuild self-worth from the inside out.

This isn’t about perfection, filters, or trends. It’s about the complicated relationship between wanting to change your body while still learning to love it.

Stacey and Kaitlyn share their own stories, honest struggles, and the surprising truth about what the real glow up looks like.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt conflicted, this episode is your reminder: you can be grateful for where you are, excited for where you’re going, and worthy in every version of yourself.

One minute you’re on top of the world, and the next you’re drowning in laundry, deadlines, and self-doubt.

Sound familiar?

In this episode of Glow Up and Grow Up, Kaitlyn and Stacey get brutally honest about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal growth.

Behind the curated Instagram feeds and polished business updates, there’s a roller coaster of emotions, guilt, and pressure that nobody really talks about - until now.

From the guilt of working too much (or too little), to those mid-afternoon breakdowns when you wonder if you’re cut out for any of it, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone.

More importantly, it’s a powerful invitation to redefine productivity, release perfectionism, and discover why grace might just be the ultimate success strategy.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “doing enough,” this episode will encourage you to see that enough is already within you.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is soften, breathe, and keep on moving forward (And maybe…adopt a cat).

Soft doesn’t mean weak - it means powerful in a different way.

In this episode of Glow Up and Grow Up, Stacey and Kaitlyn dive into what it truly means to embrace your “soft girl era” without sacrificing financial confidence or independence.

For too long, women have been told they have to choose: be strong or be feminine, be successful or be soft. But what if you can have the best of both energies?

This conversation challenges hustle culture and the outdated “boss babe” grind, showing how real wealth comes from alignment, balance, and intentional choices. Stacey and Kaitlyn explore how softness isn’t about shrinking - it’s about being grounded, knowing your worth, and creating space for joy, rest, and fulfillment while still building financial security.

If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and authenticity, or pressured to trade your peace for productivity, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your own terms. You’ll walk away feeling encouraged, empowered, and ready to be the soft girl who’s also savvy with her money.

Disclaimer: Stacey and Katelyn both hold insurance licenses, but they’re not your financial advisors. This podcast is for education and entertainment - not guarantees about income, results, or your personal money journey. Always do your own research and chat with a licensed pro before making big financial moves.

What happens when you’ve given so much of yourself that there’s nothing left?

In this episode of Glow Up and Grow Up, Stacey and Kaitlyn dive into the hard truth so many women carry: the exhaustion of being everything to everyone.

From burnout and resentment to guilt and codependency, we unpack the cultural scripts that keep us running on fumes - and why it’s time to rewrite them.

This conversation isn’t about bubble baths and candles. It’s about reclaiming energy, drawing boundaries, and seeing rest not as a luxury, but as an act of rebellion. We talk about the messy reality of saying “no,” the freedom that comes from protecting your energy, and why you don’t need to apologize for needing space.

If you’ve ever whispered “I’m tired of being tired” to yourself, this episode is for you!