Share Your Shine

Erica and Melissa sit down with Kate Kennedy of Be There in Five! She’s sharing her fresh take on business, social media and influencers all while juggling the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.

Kate Kennedy is a Chicago-based entrepreneur, author, podcast host and pop culture commentator. After spending almost 7 years in corporate marketing and advertising, her life changed one day when she decided to create a doormat that said “Turn Off Your Curling Iron” so she wouldn’t burn her apartment down. She loved them so much she started selling them and the business took off! She sold thousands and thousands of doormats reminding people of things that they forget when they’re running out the door. She was actually able to quit her job within a year. Since then she’s also written a #1 new release book on her love/hate relationship with social media called Twinkle, Twinkle, Social Media Star and has a pop culture influencer-focused podcast, Be There in 5 Podcast.

In this episode, Kate shares…

How she turned the idea for her doormats into a successful company

Her take on the importance of social media

How she separates her personal identity from her business’s

Common misconceptions about social media stars

Why our struggles are often what makes us most relatable

How to prevent social media from negatively affecting your mental health

ENTER OUR SUBSCRIBER CHALLENGE: Subscribe to the Share Your Shine channel on whatever platform you’re listening on, take a screenshot, DM it to @shareyourshinepodcast on Instagram & introduce yourself - let us know who you are! We are going to pick one person every week to say hi to on the podcast. Be sure to listen in!

You can find Kate on Instagram at @bethereinfive and her best-selling book, Twinkle, Twinkle, Social Media Star on Amazon. 

And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast or on our personal pages, @everythingerica and @melisfit_!

Erica and Melissa sit down with Lindsay Nead, founder of Parker Talent Management, to discuss starting and expanding your own business, managing people and how to balance it all!

Lindsay Nead is a wife, a mom to one and a new puppy, and the founder of Parker Talent Management. She runs the company out of her house in Portland, Oregon and is originally from San Diego, California. She launched Parker Management back in 2017, originally because she was desperate for more time with her son. She hated being away from him at her 9-5 job and wanted to create a company where others that crave more time at home could work and, most importantly, thrive. Parker Management is now a team of 6, just recently bringing on another Talent Manager.

In this episode, Lindsay shares:

How to hire the right person for your business

The most important traits of those who work from home

How to relinquish control when managing employees

Why you have to spend money to make money

How to banish indecision once and for all

Her tips for navigating social media partnerships

ENTER OUR SUBSCRIBER CHALLENGE: Subscribe to the Share Your Shine channel on whatever platform you’re listening on, take a screenshot, DM it to @shareyourshinepodcast on Instagram & introduce yourself - let us know who you are! We are going to pick one person every week to say hi to on the podcast. Be sure to listen in!

You can find Lindsay on Instagram at @lindsaynead and her agency on Instagram at @parkermanagement.

And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast or on our personal pages, @everythingerica and @melisfit_!

Jenny Hutt is a Radio host, author, television host, and lawyer with a self-deprecating humor, honesty and willingness to talk about everything. Currently, Jenny is the host of Just Jenny on SiriusXM Stars channel 109. She has appeared frequently on television as a special correspondent for The INSIDER, CBS’ Entertainment Tonight, and spent a year co-hosting on HLN’s Dr. Drew on Call. She was also seen many nights on HLN’s ShowBiz Tonight and has been featured on BetterTV and CNN newsroom with Brooke Baldwin.  

Her first book, WHATEVERLAND: Learning to Live Here: An Exuberant and Hilariously Irreverent Guide to Life, was co-authored with Alexis Stewart and was published by John Wiley & Sons in October, 2011. 

In this episode, Jenny shares:

How she transitioned from being a stay at home mom to re-entering the workforce

What kickstarted her journey to self acceptance

How she got into radio and has stayed on the air for 14 years

How to maintain relationships outside of the workplace 

Why she considers authenticity one of the most important keys to her job

How she started her revolutionary eyewear company despite not knowing the first thing about starting a business

& more!

You can find Jenny on Instagram at @justjennyhutt or her website, justjennyhutt.com. You can find her eyewear company, Bunny Eyez, on Instagram at @bunnyeyez or bunnyeyez.com. And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

Erica and Melissa sit down with former NFL player Andrew East to talk about goal setting, starting a social media career and how to stay motivated even when you don’t know what’s next!

In this episode, Andrew shares:

-How his athletic upbringing led him to the NFL

-How he met his wife, Olympic Gold medalist Shawn Johnson

-How he and Shawn navigate working together every day

-How to redefine your goals when life gives you different lemons

-The life lessons he learned in the NFL

-The key to sustaining a social media career

You can find Andrew on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @andrewdeast and on YouTube at The East Family. And check out his podcast, Redirected. Don’t forget to say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

If you’re sitting there and feeling like there is something you want to do in your life, but maybe too scared to take the leap, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to move forward!

We’re sharing:

-Why it’s never too late in life to make a change

-The difference between running away and being dedicated to finding your dream life

-How to focus on what’s best for YOU

-Why you should never write the ending of your story before it happens

-How to acknowledge your fear of change, but not succumb to it

-Why being replaceable is ultimately a good thing!

ENTER OUR SUBSCRIBER CHALLENGE: Subscribe to the Share Your Shine Podcast on whatever platform you’re listening on, take a screenshot, DM it to @shareyourshinepodcast on Instagram & introduce yourself - let us know who you are! We are going to pick one person every week to say hi to on the podcast. Be sure to listen in!

And say hello to us on Instagram on our personal pages too, @everythingerica and @melisfit_!

Erica and Melissa sit down with fitness expert and author, Astrid Swan, and food entrepreneur, Lawrence Longo, to talk all about finding balance in your life and relationships. 

Astrid is a highly sought-after Los Angeles-based personal trainer, fitness model and athlete. She’s committed to helping people of various levels of fitness be their best while looking good and feeling great. Whether your goal is to be lean and toned or to build some crazy muscles, Astrid will get you there. Her workouts are addictive, innovative and the results speak for themselves. Astrid’s personality will put you at ease when you train with her. She has a way about her (even during the most intense moments of your workout) that will make you smile.

Her husband, Lawrence, or “Big Shot” as people refer to him around the food world is a restaurant investor and founder and creator of the popular membership food club, Off the Menu. Off the Menu curates secret menu items from restaurants, bars and cafes across North America. The mobile app features over 750 items across 22 cities, ranging from burgers to 4 star dining. Off the Menu strives to be the leading social media marketing and digital content platform in the food and drink industry.

In this episode, you’ll learn:How this married duo has managed to fuse both of their passions while helping each other find balanceHow to connect with others over your core values, no matter how different your personalities areWhy it’s essential to make time for what makes you happyHow to support your partner in their passions while still making time for your ownWhy it’s okay if you’re struggling to find balance - we all do!

You can find Astrid on Instagram at @astrid_swan and her 36-week program for pre- and post-natal women at www.womenliftforlife.com. You can find Lawrence on Instagram at @bigshot and his secret off-the-menu food on Instagram at @offthemenu. And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

In this episode, we’re sharing all of our favorite tips & tricks to make your next airport travel experience the most stress-free, comfortable one yet. Taking a flight somewhere can feel overwhelming, but with our tips we promise it will make getting there so much easier!

We’re sharing:

-The easiest way to organize your suitcase

-How to avoid getting sick from travel

-What to pack in your carry-on to keep yourself entertained

-Why you need TSA pre-check, no matter how frequently you fly!

-Exactly how early you should be leaving for the airport

& more!

We’re looking for a good book for our next flight - tag us with your book recommendations and say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

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Registered dietician, Whitney English, sits down with Erica and Melissa to discuss how to navigate the overwhelming world of diet and nutrition AND shares her evidence-based tips to help you change the way you feel today!

In this episode, you’ll learn:How to make sustainable changes to your diet that will make you feel incredible todayThe evidence behind the healing powers of a plant-based dietHow staying hydrated can help you manage your weightWhy thinking of carbohydrates as unhealthy is a misconceptionWhy you might want to rethink that juice cleanseHow to eat to boost fertilityWhy the Whole 30 diet isn’t as healthy as you thinkYou can find Whitney on Instagram at @whitneyerd, on YouTube at Whitney E. RD or at whitneyerd.com for general adult nutrition and on Instagram at @plantbasedjuniors or plantbasedjuniors.com for pediatric and prenatal nutrition. And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

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In this episode, we’re talking about what to expect in the second trimester of pregnancy! Every trimester has its ups and downs, and today we’re sharing the totally unfiltered stories of our experience to help you prepare and successfully thrive through yours!

You’ll learn:

-What a glucose screening is & why it’s important

-Why you’ll probably need to go to the dentist more often

-What your baby’s first kicks & hiccups will feel like

-What round ligament pain is & how to treat it

-How to avoid swelling & prevent stretch marks

-How to stay on track to healthy weight gain

-How to not break the bank when buying maternity clothing

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If you’re feeling confused about how much you should be charging for your services or what you’re really worth, today’s episode will clear it all up!

You’ll learn:The method that will help you identify how much to charge for your servicesWhen it’s okay to work for freeWhen it’s okay to ask for moreHow to navigate freelance lifeHow to ask for money and how to negotiate for moreDon’t forget to get your 2019FabFitFun Fall Box, the best seasonal subscription box filled with full-size beauty, fitness, fashion & lifestyle products! For $10 off your first box, enter code YOURSHINE at www.fabfitfun.com. And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!