I am thrilled to have my genuine, authentic, and funny Delaney O’Brien as my guest for episode 5 of the Talk with Tori podcast! 

Delaney is a Carolina girl and currently lives in Charleston, SC where she is in her first year of teaching.  We talk about our love for doodles, memories of being neighbors in Auburn, holidays, living in the Carolinas, teaching in a pandemic, and more!  

Delaney tells us her story of suddenly losing her older sister, Darby, and how this affected their family’s life.  She brings hope and comfort to those that are experiencing loss and ways to support others.  She shares how the joy of the Lord has brought her family through the hardest times of their life.  Delaney talks about the importance of having a village and how to keep living on the legacy of those you have lost.  It was the best reminder that heaven is the ultimate goal!

Whether you are experiencing grief of any kind for the first time, in the past, or wanting to support someone going through this, this episode is for you!

Delaney’s top 3 recent faves:

Reese Witherspoon Book Club:  The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory 

Champagne

Biking 

Follow Delaney on Instagram:  @Delaney_raee!

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I can’t wait for you to learn from my precious and gracious friend, Carrie Dodson this week on episode 4 of the Talk with Tori podcast! 

Carrie is compassionate, creative, and the queen of all things hosting, parties, and traditions!   She lives and works in Nashville, TN at LifeWay and is a true family girl with unwavering faith. We chat about Disney, turning 30, working in the pandemic, travel, favorite holidays, The Bachelor, brothers, Schitts Creek, books (check out her reading reviews list), and all things about cooking and hosting.  

Carrie gives great insight on pivoting family traditions when life changes unexpectedly, while also keeping many traditions alive in a new space with new people.  She shares her story about how the world she knew changed in a way she never expected, but she has still been able to keep the joy and remind us that new memories are not always a bad thing.  This is so encouraging in a season where so many things we have done for holidays and celebrations year after year must be adjusted.  She is filled with so much knowledge and goodness about hope.  She inspires everyone to have the courage and confidence to open our space to create community and to welcome imperfections in our home.  She is filled with incredible tips on how to make hosting easy, special, simple, and FUN.

Carrie’s Book List
 

Carrie’s top 3 recent faves:

The Last Time I Lied By Riley Sager

The Lazy Genius Way:  Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn’t, and Get Stuff Done  By Kendra Adachi

Church of the City Live 

Check out Carrie on Instagram for great tips!

@carriedod 

Check out her creations:

@carriecreated

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I am excited to have my hilarious and caring friend, Jena Johnston as my guest for episode 3 of the Talk with Tori podcast! 

Jena is as funny as they come and has a heart of pure gold.  She lives in Benton, LA where she is a first-grade teacher, dance teacher, and dog mom.  Jena is full of shenanigans and shares some great stories including the time she was the local Bachelorette (make sure you check out her video on “The Sonic Guy”).  

We discuss teaching, faith, hope, singleness, love, bridesmaids (just wait until you hear how many weddings she has been in), and dance.  Jena brings a great perspective on finding and sharing joy even when life is not exactly what your heart desires.  She shares the importance of friendships that feel like family to support you even if they are in a different stage of life than you and how to not let the devil win when times get lonely.

We all are in some sort of season of waiting or loneliness, and this episode brings hope and truth that God knows what He is doing!

Jena’s top 3 recent faves:

It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way By Lysa TerKeurst

Bridgewater Candles – Sweet Grace Collection

Clinique Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment

Check out Jena on Facebook for a good laugh!

Jena’s Sonic debut

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I can’t wait for you to learn from the kind, honest, and gracious Rachel Hanes this week on episode 2 of Talk with Tori! 

Rachel has a wealth of knowledge and experience in teaching us to find freedom in our identity, bodies, and relationships with food through sharing her own story.  She lives in Ruston, LA where she is a loving wife, girl mama, Registered DieticianNutritionist, and Founder of Freedom Found Nutrition.  We talk all about the KD Pearl Girls, working from home, finding your dream job, dating a younger boy, transitions, fantasy football challenges (check out the video below), the true definition of happy places, Big Brother, group fitness, health, mentorship, and eating disorders.

Rachel’s passion is helping women develop a healthier body image.  She is a speaker, blogger, and writer of an upcoming workbook called “Taste Freedom”. She discusses that mindset is the key and gives other tips for each of us to use to fight the lies that Satan uses to attack us.  This conversation is so encouraging and exemplifies the importance of seeing ourselves the way the Lord sees us.  She also gives great advice on how to be a mentor, how to approach a mentor, or naturally build a relationship with a mentor.

Beck’s Fantasy Football Loss 

Rachel’s Favorite Workout Leggings

Rachel’s top 3 recent faves:

Matching Pajamas (Her favorites are from Target!)

Sweatshorts from H&M

The Bible Recap Podcast

Check out Rachel on Instagram!

@rachelbhanes

Check out her ministry:

@freedomfoundnutrition

FreedomFoundNutrition.com

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I am honored to have my sweet friend, Alieta Casey as my guest for EPISODE 1 of TALK WITH TORI PODCAST!!! 

Alieta is a bubbly and fun mom of three kids, a house décor treasure hunter, and a lover of life and Jesus.  She resides in Birmingham, AL, and brings joy through sharing the gospel and home décor finds to all shiny happy people who follow her on Instagram.  We discuss some funny stories about carpool, TV shows, funny Christmas cards, garage sales, pregnancy, motherhood, and so much more.  

She brings the TRUTH about depression, anxiety, and chronic pain and is open about her struggles and how God shows up for each of us.   She gives great examples of how to be there for others by taking off the mask and being vulnerable with friends.  

Alieta is the perfect girl to kick off the podcast and bring us all encouragement, laughs, and smiles.  This episode is a must-listen for everyone!

Alieta’s top 3 recent faves:

The Popcast podcast and The Bible Binge podcast 

The Lazy Genius Way:  Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn’t, and Get Stuff Done Book By Kendra Adachi

Spanx Faux Leather Leggings

Alieta’s Instagram:  @alietatreasurehunting

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