In today's episode of It's a lovely time I'm looking back, on my journey to motherhood. Ending the season, the same way it started, with rapid fire episodes to close out each category.

Taking a moment to reflect and vulnerably share, before stepping into season 2. As I've continued to say, living with intentionality and purpose is incredibly important to me. I've been feeling called to share more about where I've been before I continue to share today's experiences and where I'm going. I look forward to hearing from you and coming back to Season 2 refreshed and ready. I'm glad you're here.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://pursuewithfluency.com/2022/10/20/its-a-lovely-time-to-look-back-at-megs-journey-to-motherhood/

Hello lovely,

Meg here, I'm glad you stopped by to listen in! 

Please always feel free to DM me on IG! I look forward to growing with you and sharing my experiences in this crazy journey and would love to hear more about yours.

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X's & O's, Megs

It's been quiet around here lately and frankly, i've been swimming against the current, feeling caught in the pull, making strokes inch by inch to get back to the shore. I use the analogy of water because I can relate to it love ocean, i love the water and it's sometimes baffling to me when i lay my head on the pillow at night how i am landlocked. but I feel the appreciation more when i get to visit the ocean instead of being near it every day. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself! But the heart of what i'm telling you it, I am constantly reminded that my todo list is not done yet and this begs the question, will we ever be?

Life comes at you fast, especially in the world we live in today and when you start adding in children, businesses and friendships there is a lot to take in, get done and do do do but what I really want to DO is to be.

Even if you don't see it in the moment, the most challenging times of your life, when you're forced to take a pause, be still and grow forward are often the moments before the best days. I want to leave a legacy and for me that means being able to live intentionally so that the impact I leave is lasting.

I want to take pause today and honor each of our stories that has lead us to where we are in our path and I can't think of a better way to close out the first season of the podcast than sharing why i am here today and some of the integral pieces of what got me here. why i am able to show up like i do and how i am working to live intentionally, it's not a race and their is no finish line, just a beautiful journey and i want to look around and enjoy the moments that make up my beautiful life.

One of the hardest days and ultimately led to the most trying months of my life was  all part of a divine path that we were meant to follow. The road less traveled is typically tumultuous, makes your stomach twist and turn as you face uncertain terrain ahead and tests your faith. If you are willing to let go, let God and lean into your faith, oh how far you can grow.

Let's take a quick job back so I can catch you up. Two years ago, we went on our first family "vacation" when the twins were 1 month old.

This trip, led to the following post, sharing the real and hard reality that we were faced with in that moment. Sharing, vulnerably, honestly, without pause. Coming off of a twin pregnancy, throughout the pandemic, after having been forced to close our business for an extended period of time, bringing so much uncertainty and unknown, just like the rest of the world. It was hard. Our struggles were not more weighted than others but they were ours and when you are going through something hard, you expect the people who you love most to show up.

“Sounds like a lot of work”

This has changed the trajectory of so many things in out lives for the better, I can see that now but it was hard in the moment. Tune in to hear why and what happened next.

In today's episode, my husband Michael and I are walking around the Gaylord Rockies (excuse some of the wind in our mic) we found a warm spot to sit, eventually. This episode was influenced by one night we were out at a favorite restaurant of ours & noticed even though we've been there over a dozen times the service was exceptionally bad and started talking about the taste of your food in relation to the service. Having a lot of friends who are rest. owners and Michael's dads career revolving around opening high end restaurants. We are taking a deep dive into customer service and experience, how it relates to all areas of your business and how you as a consumer can do your part.

Doing a little digging for some research to support our topic and will link to our blog soon! 

Thanks for joining us!

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Hello lovely,

Meg here, I'm glad you stopped by to listen in! These bonus episodes of "here's the thing" are inspired by my blog, pursuewithfluency.com. Each week, I'll bring you a quickie to round out the full length episodes of the podcast. Sharing my tips, tricks and lessons learned, giving you the building blocks to live the life you deserve.

Please always feel free to DM me on IG! I look forward to growing with you and sharing my experiences in this crazy journey and would love to hear more about yours.

Megs IG | It's a Lovely Time IG

X's & O's, Megs

In today's episode of It's a lovely time we're talking about what I mean when I say to be more like Nancy & Fred. We're back in the realm of entrepreneurship but specifically related to customer service and creating an experience that people will not forget.

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou

So when you think about ways to create and experience and implement this into your business what comes up for you?

Start with putting yourself in your team and or customers shoes. how would you want to be heard, seen, recognized?

I'm sharing some specific examples of above and beyond customer service I've received from my incredible SHIPT shopper, Nancy. While I can't guarantee the experience like mine with Nancy, I would highly recommend checking out SHIPT and if you're in Denver, maybe you'll get so lucky to have her shop for you!

and how she made me think of Fred the postman!

TED Talk about Fred by Mark Sanborn- Fred the Postman

watch it here

Ultimately, as I was thinking about this episode, I realized it's not just to be more like Nancy and Fred, but more like Jesus. 

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Hello lovely,

Meg here, I'm glad you stopped by to listen in! 

Please always feel free to DM me on IG! I look forward to growing with you and sharing my experiences in this crazy journey and would love to hear more about yours.

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X's & O's, Megs

Here's the thing, 

Following up to my last full length episode about the boundaries Michael and I set with our parents, we are passionate about our children collecting more experiences than things. Thus, we've asked our parents/ friends for birthdays to gift in this way or not at all. 

In this bonus episode, i'm touching on 

Great ideas for memory & quality time gifts:

If you're getting toys and gifts you don't want an Amazon list can be really helpful. Grandparents can go to the list and find something they want to buy from it and you can add things your kids want but also need.

If this is something that's important to you, it's a lovely time to give the way you want to receive.

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Hello lovely,

Meg here, I'm glad you stopped by to listen in! These bonus episodes of "here's the thing" are inspired by my blog, pursuewithfluency.com. Each week, I'll bring you a quickie to round out the full length episodes of the podcast. Sharing my tips, tricks and lessons learned, giving you the building blocks to live the life you deserve.

Please always feel free to DM me on IG! I look forward to growing with you and sharing my experiences in this crazy journey and would love to hear more about yours.

Megs IG | It's a Lovely Time IG

X's & O's, Megs

Over the past (almost) decade, we've had a lot of conversations in our family about values and what we wanted for our family and how to raise our kids. This included a lot of tough & intentional conversations around the relationships we had and have with our parents. How we've outlined these boundaries & how we navigate blurred lines, our expectations and resetting as needed.

Topic overview:

It starts with you, taking the time to reflect and decide what is most important, what you can let go of and if a hard conversation needs to happen to set you up for success in the long run, make it happen.

What you aren't changing, you are choosing, even if you're not the one initiating behaviors, patterns etc...

I am challenging you to start having these difficult conversation now! Before the holiday's hit and you're in the thick of it, once again!

In today's episode, I'm diving into the whole house purge that I do semi annually! 

Check out some of the products I love for getting your home in working order:

CLOSET ORGANIZATION- 6 SET OF DRAWERS

CLEAR PANTRY ORGANIZATION SYSTEM

ONYX PANTRY ORGANIZATION SYSTEM

SANDY PANTRY ORGANIZATION SYSTEM

FRIDGE STORAGE SYSTEM

SINGLE TURNTABLE

SINGLE ALL-PURPOSE BIN

TOY ROOM/CRAFT ORGANIZATION SYSTEM

BATHROOM ORGANIZATION SYSTEM

To read the full length blog and find more shared experience around motherhood, entrepreneurship, relationships and wellness, check out my website, pursuewithfluency.com 

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Hello lovely,

Meg here, I'm glad you stopped by to listen in! These bonus episodes of "here's the thing" are inspired by my blog, pursuewithfluency.com. Each week, I'll bring you a quickie to round out the full length episodes of the podcast. Sharing my tips, tricks and lessons learned, giving you the building blocks to live the life you deserve.

Please always feel free to DM me on IG! I look forward to growing with you and sharing my experiences in this crazy journey and would love to hear more about yours.

Megs IG | It's a Lovely Time IG

X's & O's, Megs

In today's episode of It's a lovely time we're talking about big decisions and family meetings. Creating & holding a space for your entire family to feel safe, seen and heard. Openly communicating and working through life's big and small decisions together. 

Starts with mom & dad, what are your core values and when your kids are old enough, bringing them into the decision making process. 

don't let fear keep you (or your kids) from discussing hard topics

set expectations

comes up out of the blue

fear/ anxiety around trips or adventure

revisit what it looks like

calendar review --> sunday or any day that works for your family

quitting or starting something 

new plugging in chores

if it's not a hell yes or no

college / schools

moving to a new city

create & hold a safe space

it's okay to challenge but not shoot down and shame

asking questions should be encouraged

give constructive feedback

We're breaking down Core values, how to pick them and help your children understand the why 

We want to hear about your list of core values and how your family came together to put in place their purpose or mission statement. 

Hello lovely,

Meg here, I'm glad you stopped by to listen in! These bonus episodes of "here's the thing" are inspired by my blog, pursuewithfluency.com. Each week, I'll being you a quickie to round out the full length episodes of the podcast. Sharing my tips, tricks and lessons learned, giving you the building blocks to live the life you deserve.

Please always feel free to DM me on IG! I look forward to growing with you.

Megs

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In today's episode, I'm talking about all of my favorite lululemon leggings and why it's a worth while investment!

Just a few faves!

Base Pace High-Rise Tight 28"

Align High-Rise Pant 25"

Swift Speed High-Rise Tight 28"

Check out the blog to see the full look book, linked below!

This episode of here's the thing was inspired by a blog from pursuewithfluency.com check out the blog and learn more here.

In today's world of self awareness and real bodies being a major focus and topic of conversation, it's baffling that we are still struggling to speak kindly to our bodies. The impact that it has not only on our own mental health but the implied impact to those around us without the acknowledgment of trauma is truly something we need to turn our focus towards.

the way you speak to yourself matters

you don't get to comment on peoples body, and what people think of you is none of your business

Today, we're getting vulnerable as Meg shares a glimpse into her background and disordered eating, just a reminder that just because it's not a traditional ED doesn't mean it's not there. Why seeking help & understanding rather than feeling shame is so important.

What if...

you chose to love your body & take care of it because it's your ONE body

what if you decided to speak kindly to yourself even if you don't love where you're at in this exact moment

and how could this not only change your life but the trajectory for the life of your children & future generations

Let's talk about it.

in our house we talk about food in colors and as energy source

treating ourselves and finding balance without shame and indulgence

why you should avoid band wagon dieting

Today, we're challenging you to stop comparing & start sharing, hopeful to inspire women to talk about their journeys and find a way to connect with friends in a positive, uplifting way vs.attacking ourselves and finding ways to feed into negativity. I leave you with the most pivotal part of my journey, that allowed me to get out of a place of self deprivation & hating my body. My therapist asked me to look in the mirror & speak to myself as though i was speaking to my future daughter, out loud the way I would say to her how I felt about her body, with all of its flaws & imperfections, because as humans we have all of the above. Even though I didn't have any children yet, this changed everything. I would never, under any circumstances speak to my unborn (at that time) child in the way I had been speaking to myself.