52 weeks.  1 year since the start of the pandemic.  

On today’s new episode DeDe & Chelsea separately picked “beauties” that happened to do with this milestone we are at.  Look at how much can change in a year!  And, guys, we MADE it!

Listen in as the ladies discuss healing after this year of change, and also how they’ve shifted their perspective. 

DeDe and Chelsea are so excited to share with their tribe the FIRST interview of this podcast season … their good friend Larisa!  

They guarantee you will be uplifted, inspired and feel so much “light” as you listen to Larisa share everything from life as a busy woman (a dentist, with 4 young kids, and a wife of a physician) … to hilarious stories of their life during COVID.  

Larisa shares such sweet messages like “leaning into the light” when we are off-balance, using perspective and gratitude, and focusing on finding the good on the “hot mess” days.

Come listen in and smile big as we catch up with this incredible human!

Just so you all know, DeDe and Chelsea have (once again) found a way to solve all of the problems of the world … you’re welcome!  :) 

What is the answer?  To be a cheerleader!  To cheer on the people in your life.  EVERY day.  Cheer them on through their high moments (and be happy for them!), and cheer them on through their low moments (when they need you the most).

DeDe shares some tender thoughts after losing a friend in her community;  a “cheerleader” who loved and encouraged everyone.  She goes on to give us ideas of HOW we can be cheerleaders.

Chelsea has a special SURPRISE for her “beauty” and brought on an “expert” cheerleader to share with the ladies why it’s important to “get out your airhorn & binoculars!”  What does that mean? … To be on the lookout for those who need cheer and to let people know how you feel.

After you listen in … then invite all of the cheerleaders in YOUR life to listen to this episode, and thank them for cheering you on!

DeDe and Chelsea both had some thoughts that they couldn’t shake, and that they have been wanting to share with their tribe.  DeDe discusses shifting our mindsets from getting bogged down by all we “have” to do… to asking ourselves “what do we ‘get’ to do today?”  Such a good reminder to choose gratitude, and to focus on progress over perfection.

Chelsea shares the lessons she has learned in life (and from Anna in Frozen II) about just doing “the next right thing” when life gets overwhelming or when we can’t see the light ahead.

Come listen in, be uplifted and inspired, and don’t forget to share with your friends!

As DeDe & Chelsea have reflected on the last year, they knew that being “Beauty Hunters” helped them look for the good on those hard days. It helped them stay positive and “optimistic” by looking for the beauties around them.

But what can help us with the “overwhelm” that we are all most certainly still facing?  The ladies discuss two ways that they tackle that overwhelm:

Basics

and Balance.

Listen in and hear DeDe discuss the importance of doing her “basics” each day, and as Chelsea gives us an analogy about keeping “balance” in your car’s tires.

We hope this episode inspires you and encourages you to evaluate your Basics+Balance and to keep looking for the “beauties” in life.

Episode links:

Video: Admiral McCraven addresses the University of Texas at Austin, Class of 2014

DeDe & Chelsea are BACK with a fresh new season, and are ready to help each other (and YOU) stay “Optimistically Overwhelmed!”  

Before diving into their “beauties” on this episode they briefly introduce you to a new focus they want to carry over during this season …. Basics+Balance+Beauties.  [more to come next week!]

Listen in as Chelsea discusses different types of “rest” that she learned about, and challenges us to look at where we have a “rest deficit.”  (and we’re NOT just talking about a good night's sleep!)

Be inspired as DeDe motivates us all with her beauty ... it is a perfect “anthem” for this year.

The ladies are so thrilled to be back with their tribe, and hope you use our new release day (Monday!) to re-focus and to start your week off on the right foot!

Episode links:

"The 7 Types of Rest That Every Person Needs" article 

and

"The Real Reason Why We are Tired and What to do About It" Ted Talk by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

First rehearsal video of "This is Me" by Keala Settle from Greatest Showman

How would YOU wrap up 2020 in one podcast episode?  That was the question facing DeDe & Chelsea as they approached this new episode … the last one of the year.  

Months ago the ladies started sharing their “beauties” on each episode…  Their takeaways from recent life experiences, or inspiration they found around them as they strove to be “beauty hunters.”  

So, on this episode, DeDe and Chelsea share their “beauties of 2020.”  Which was no small job!  You better believe that tears were shed as they looked back, REMEMBERED, and reflected.  Recording this podcast during COVID became a sort of “journal” of their year, and they knew they needed to (and we all need to) say “goodbye” to this year and move ahead.

Come and listen in.  Try to list YOUR “beauties of 2020.”  Give space to the reflection we all should be doing after this crazy year, and remember how much we have grown and how resilient we all are.  Then … “go shine bright!”

DeDe and Chelsea cannot WAIT to share with you our special guest this week, Rosalie Mastaler.  The ladies always say that one major plus of doing this podcast is the connections they are able to make with inspiring people, who they would otherwise never have met … and Rosalie is the perfect example of this.  

On this episode Rosalie touches our hearts as she shares her family’s journey, and it is full of faith, hope, love and positivity.  Rosalie’s son, Hunter, tragically lost his leg and she discusses how it has changed their lives… the grief, the entrance into being a family with “special needs”, the way she controlled the narrative, her process of writing their story, and more.  

DeDe and Chelsea found so much beauty and inspiration in Rosalie’s message, and we know you will too.  They are so grateful to her for sharing her positivity and her story of endurance.

Episode links:

- Rosalie’s website

- Read and listen to her story here

- Find out more from Casey Mulligan Walsh, who taught Rosalie how grief & joy can coexist at her website

- Find out more about Erik Weihenmayer, founder of No Barriers.  Who’s motto is, “What’s within you is stronger than what’s in your way.” 

- Creating a “bridge” not a platform as a writer, by Ashleigh Renard

 DeDe and Chelsea sure are happy to be back on the podcast today - they’ve missed their tribe, but had a wonderful week off with family for Thanksgiving.

This week the ladies discussed their latest beauties.  You can tell DeDe & Chelsea are “in tune” because they both picked beauties that ask a question … a question that makes you ponder and reflect on your lives.  

Come listen in as DeDe describes exactly what a “lollipop moment” is and challenges you to reach out to someone who has made an impact in your lives.  

Chelsea shares her love of family history, and discusses the Pilgrims who got on the Mayflower because that is what they felt they were called to do.  What is it YOU might feel called to do like the Pilgrims?  What is YOUR Mayflower moment?

Episode links:

- Drew Dudley TEDxToronto talk: “Everyday leadership” 

- Tim Ballard's book, "The Pilgrim Hypothesis"

DeDe and Chelsea can’t WAIT for our tribe to get to know Amanda (from Ever So Organized®).  Not only are you going to hear some amazing tips and advice from this professional organizer, but you will love hearing about her journey from being a Disneyland float driver to a school teacher and now to starting her own business.  The ladies also discuss Amanda’s journey of starting a family, her experience during COVID with 3 little ones at home, and more.  

Chelsea and DeDe are so thrilled they had the chance to interview Amanda and they know you’ll enjoy hearing from this positive, organized and upbeat member of our tribe.  

Episode Links:

Ever So Organized website

Ever So Organized Instagram

Ever So Organized: Freebie Handouts