Ways 2 Live Podcast

I've wanted to interview my dad for a while because he is one of the most well-rounded people I've ever known. He tells the stories I loved hearing about growing up: like how he was raised in a concert orange box, hated school work -- but transformed into an engineering genius and top of his college class, started multiple businesses, gives amazing advice for employees who want to impress their boss, and at the end I couldn't resist but talk about politics with him because he is such a political wiz. It's a great episode and I hope you guys enjoy getting to know someone so special to me!

It's important to think about your parenting style before you become a parent... what do you want to do? what do you not want to do? Let's be honest, the things you decide now might change as time goes on, but Josh and I decided to dive into some of the most controversial parenting style topics. We talk about everything from breastfeeding, to cellphones, to spanking... really, we cover it all. Hope you have a good time listening, let us know how you agree or differ! We are here for it all!

Some of my very favorite podcast episodes are just listening to girl talk. I actually think you can learn a ton from it, and it's also super nice to hear it especially when you don't get a ton of it. Miranda is one of my absolutely favorite people to talk to. She is one of those people you can just talk to for hours and hours and still not run out of things to say. I love her because she is one of the most humble people I know, and she balances that so well with confidence. She is super down to earth, while also knowing all the latest trends and beauty tricks. I love her sososos much and I'm so excited to get to introduce you to her. I definitely don't think this will be the last episode with miranda!

On todays episode, I explain why I started this podcast, and how I think my interest in the different ways people live originated with when my family moved in Morocco, Africa when I as 13 years old.  I hope you enjoy!

This week on the podcast Vanessa and her husband Josh answer questions you submitted on Instagram. They talk about what they wish they would've known before they got married, how they knew they were ready to have a baby, what song they would sing at a karaoke, how they cope with hard things... etc. In this episode you'll get to hear more about how Josh and Vanessa communicate and interact as a couple. Hope it brings you some happiness this week :)

Ellison Owens is a dream interview. If you don't follow Elli on Instagram, let me tell you about how cool she is. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work for herself, and shortly after getting married she started To & Fro bags, a packing cube business. Elli tells us how she got the idea for the business, how she started it, and her love of entrepreneurship. She also tells us the BEST tips for thrifting. If you don't know, she is a thrift QUEEN and even has an account where she sells some of her favorite thrifting finds. Last but definitely not least, we talk about her journey with infertility. Elli shares her heartfelt experience, and gives advice for those who are going through the same thing, and to those comforting someone who is. It's an epic episode, let me know how you like it!!

Chloe started her business to help women find more cost effective options for the clothes they loved! Her followers would send her expensive clothes they wanted to find for a better price and Chloee would find it for them. Now she has a full blown business that shares the BEST dupes and deals on clothes. I absolutely adore her-- you'll be blown away by her story and work ethic. 

You CANNOT skip this episode. Easton Allred is not your average high school teen. At 14 Easton started a podcast that had one 100k listeners that starred olympic guests & famous athletes like Jimmer Fredette. The next year at 15 he wrote a book called, "Fueled: Tips, Tricks and Tools Every Teen Needs to know to Become Succesful" that is sold on amazon and has influenced thousands. Easton is a true leader and lives what he teaches. He has become one of the fast Country runners in the nation, signed to run with BYU this fall and is a talented YouTuber. Easton has also experienced tricky obstacles like anxiety, injury, moving hi school and his last Country season cancelled to Covid. He shares how none of what he does is important without the relationships he has, and "the way he makes others feel." He is one of the most wise quests I have had on the show, and his answers blew me away. I honestly can't wait for you to listen, you'll be uplifted and learn so much from his experiences and knowledge.

I've thought a lot about you guys the last couple weeks, and I realize that with the platform I have and the feelings I have about the topics, I couldn't stay silent. I hope this brings some of you peace and clarity and I hope some of you can resonate with what I say. I mean no harm and I hope you can see that.