Happy Halloween!

The fall season tends to bring a slower pace and more time for reflection for me. While I enjoy the busyness and vibrancy of summer, I am thrilled to welcome in these quieter and cozier months. Plus, you know I’m ready for fall fashion – bring on the boots and sweaters! 

Today, we are mainly talking about “letting go.” Cue the song from Frozen (just kidding). I share with you some of my favorite tips and exercises for slowing down and releasing tensions and stresses. With the seasonal change, I tend to focus on what I can bring in or carry forward into this new time of year and also what I can say goodbye to and leave behind. With these tips, I hope that you are able to create the space and flow that you need this season!

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In this episode, I chat with Sarah Chhum, the creator of the popular Santa Barbara instagram account, SB Good Eats. Sarah and I met through the Instagram world, and we bonded over our love of Santa Barbara’s incredible restaurant scene (and Bettina pizza). 

What began as a place where Sarah could simply post her own food photos, quickly grew into one of Santa Barbara’s top Instagram accounts. We dive into food photography tips, social media monetization, travel, cooking, and how people can (negatively) react when you stray from posting your typical content. We end our conversation with rapid-fire, honest questions and answers about Santa Barbara dining.

Listen in to hear us talk about some of our go-to spots for: happy hour, date night, lunch, cocktails, celebratory dining, brunch, and takeout.

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References:

https://www.independent.com/2022/10/19/best-of-santa-barbara-2022-2/

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Today we are talking all about one of my favorite hobbies: travel!

Recently, my husband, Patrick, and I traveled to Canada (Vancouver and Whistler). After a summer spent at home in Santa Barbara, this was the first true vacation (and international trip) that we have taken in a while. As we all know, travel comes with its highs and lows and successes and headaches. I’ve been reflecting on our trip, and I wanted to share some tips and observations about traveling with you all (some more serious than others):

• Change is constant
• Casual clothing at the airport
• Trusty reusable water bottles  
• TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for the win
• The unfasten-seatbelts ding moment
• Airport hotels really are convenient
• Why we usually don’t rent a car
• Make plans, but also, don’t
• Chat with the locals
• The souvenir that I always buy

I hope that this episode will be useful for your future travels! As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, or leave a star rating and review. You can always reach me by email or send me a DM too. Thank you!

References:

https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/what-you-should-wear-for-first-class-upgrade

https://www.tsa.gov/precheck/credit-cards-offer

https://globalnews.ca/news/1400788/stanley-park-named-top-park-in-the-entire-world/

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In this episode, I chat with the lovely Kara Pearson. Kara has a background in design and wardrobe styling and attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) for graphic design. 

In 2014 at the age of 21, Kara launched her brand, Styled by Kara, an award-winning styling company that focused on high-end projects for print, editorial, campaign, and celebrity clientele. In 2017, Styled by Kara rebranded and emerged in the digital landscape as a marketing agency offering branding, strategy, social media management, content creation, editorial writing, and PR services. 

Kara currently manages the marketing and social media for one of my favorite places in Santa Barbara: the Rosewood Miramar Beach. If you follow me on social media, you already know how much I enjoy visiting this dreamy hotel.

Kara and I discuss the good and the bad of social media, content creation, daily routines, injury recovery, and so much more! 

References: 

https://www.happify.com/hd/a-yale-professor-explains-the-benefits-of-savoring-an-experience/

The 5 Love Languages book 

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In this episode, I discuss a major topic – taking action! I also chat about what can stop people (myself included) from taking action in the first place: feeling unqualified, perfectionism, and the fear of failure. 

The truth is, getting from point A to point B in life is not always easy. Taking action can be hard and scary, but whether you succeed or fail, it’s always worth it to try. I wanted to explore this topic as I had a lot come up for me personally when I first started working on the podcast. From imposter syndrome to panic about failing, I understand the thoughts and emotions that can arise when beginning something new.

If you want to take action, but something is holding you back (mentally, emotionally, physically) then this episode is for you! 

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References:

https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified

https://www.championshipcoachesnetwork.com/public/426.cfm

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In this episode, I sit down with Corina, the owner of Wild & Free Jewelry. Corina started her creative journey over a decade ago. Throughout the years, her creations have evolved from feather necklaces and flower crowns to mermaid crowns and jackets. While her designs have continued to expand, the goal has always remained to create pieces that ignite a sense of wonder and imagination. 

What began as an Etsy shop in 2011 is now her full-time career. For the first few years of her journey with Wild & Free Jewelry, Corina worked a full-time job and attended college. After graduation, she decided to take the leap and pursue her creative dreams. Ever since, she has been enamored with the process of creating designs for everyone from music festival lovers to brides-to-be. 

All designs are inspired by the idea that no one is ever too old to play dress up. It's Corina’s hope that through her creations she can inspire you to welcome more creativity and wonder into your own life. 

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Happy Virgo season (for a few more days) everyone!

There is such a divide over birthdays; some people want to ignore or downplay the fact that they are aging, while others (like me) are all about excessively celebrating.

In this episode, I share advice and takeaways as I now enter my 33rd year:

1. Looking at your social circle 
2. Wearing what makes you feel good 
3. Not apologizing for the way you want to present yourself
4. Saying No and JOMO
5. Leaning into the “wants” and not the “shoulds”
6. Realizing that it’s not all about you

I am so excited to share these realizations and words of wisdom with you all! Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what your favorite piece of advice is, and what you resonate with the most!

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Hi! Welcome to the Bets Life Podcast. I’m your host, Betsy O’Brien!

I’m so excited that you all are here. This podcast has been a labor of love that I have been working on over the past year, and I can't believe that it's actually finally live! 

Let me introduce myself. If you don't know me from Instagram or my website, be sure to visit TheBetsLife.com when you are done listening. I am a blogger and writer from Santa Barbara, California. While hunkered down during the pandemic, I decided to create The Bets Life, and, luckily, the brand is still going strong two plus years later!  

If you are familiar with my writing, a major category for me is Real Talk. It's my favorite category on my website, and the one I enjoy writing the most. My goal is to have authentic conversations where I cover everything that's coming up for me as a 30-something-year-old woman.

My goal with this podcast is to continue that trend and dive deeper into vulnerable and relatable conversations solo or with guests. I can’t wait to share funny and meaningful moments with you all on this new platform.

I hope you subscribe, listen, review, and share. Come connect with me on socials and check out the website too! I'm looking forward to what this journey will become, and once again, so grateful for you all for listening in. I hope that you continue to listen and enjoy The Bets Life Podcast!

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Welcome to The Bets Life Podcast!

Join blogger and writer, Betsy O’Brien, each week as she shares laughs, life experiences, and honest conversations. From discussing the day-to-day to the in-depth, get ready to learn tips and advice for living your best life. A variety of guests will ensure exciting, informative, and real discussions. 

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