Smart is Sexy

Kelsi and Celeste discuss the 5 love languages by Dr. Gary Chapman.
These include words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. 

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Kelsi and Celeste discuss knowing yourself. They bring up tips for finding your independence, being functionally strong, and why choosing yourself always comes first. The title of this episode means to have your own back. 

Notes and references from the episode:

• Women Who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés
•  Baba Jolie on Youtube

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Kelsi and Celeste discuss high-value men and what to look for when searching for a mature, evolved partner. They list a few major indicators; like trust and communication. As well as describe their personal experience in learning relevant lessons. 

Notes + references from the episode:

• "Good News Minute" - a good thing that happened during the week.
• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
• "Sexy Sexy" - something they're currently into

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Kelsi and Celeste discuss commitment in different forms. They debate how to know when to prioritize your own evolution over staying in a situation just for the sake of being loyal. They go into the Yin + Yang of masculine vs feminine energy and how that affects dating and careers. 

Notes + references from the episode:

• "Stay True but Dont Stay Put" - a quote by Bobby "Hundreds" Kim
• Sunk Cost Fallacy 

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Kelsi and Celeste discuss intentions vs expectations. They cover why intent is important, how to set it, and when is the right time. They also explore the importance of expectations and how we must decide for ourselves what we expect to get out of every day.

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Kelsi and Celeste discuss feeling empty and burnt out from the news and social media. The conversation was inspired by If you can't take in any more, there's a reason by Nadia Bolz-Weber. 

Other notes + references from the episode:
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Pace restaurant in Los Angeles

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Kelsi and Celeste discuss rejection in three parts: 
1. Rejection from others
2. Rejecting ourselves
3. How to combat the negative feelings and find healing

References:
Ask and It Is Given by Abraham Hicks

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Kelsi and Celeste discuss their trip to Vegas and their company's pivot into content. This leads them to a larger discussion about staying innovative as founders and how they tap into creative energy regardless of life circumstances.

Notes + references from the episode:

• The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
• Zero to One by Peter Thiel
• My Next Guest with David Letterman on Netflix

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Kelsi and Celeste look back on a few aspects of their childhood and dissect some of their trauma and lessons. They talk about going inward to figure out what parts of their character stem from their early development days and how to shift the trauma into healing. Also noting that parents are people too.

Notes and references from the episode:
-Pottery Barn linens + Casaluna mattress pad
-Untamed by Glennon Doyle
-Dr. Masaru Emoto's water experiments.

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Celeste and Kelsi discuss pop culture updates, insecurity in the LA nightlife scene,  and attracting what you're ready for. 

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