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Ep 260: In this episode, Allison and Ceara share about the importance of reflecting and evaluating on the previous year before jumping into new goals. We highlight our personal desire to find the balance between starting the year in a restful and restorative way, but also setting your north star for the year to capitalize on the new year energy. We share tangible ways you can reflect, organize and plan the upcoming months such as categorizing with the 8 dimensions of wellness or creating a ‘school curriculum.’ 

In the catch up segment, we both share updates of our Christmas and N...

Ep 259: With the holidays and travel, we’re sharing a replay this week — an episode all about failure, reflection, and learning from your mistakes. Thank you for being here, and we’ll be back next week with something new!

Original Airdate: January 10, 2025 // In this episode, we wanted to share the importance of reflection, analyzing data, shortcomings, failures and mistakes in order to set better, more aligned and more realistic goals in the year ahead. We emphasize how crucial it is to be accountable and honest with ourselves, loved ones and community.

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Ep 258: In this new intro, Allison reflects on the holidays and what this season has been like as a brand-new mom. She opens up about creating family traditions, the emotional side of bonding with her baby Hayes, and what breastfeeding and early motherhood have really been like for her.

Starting at the 10-minute mark, this episode transitions into a replay of Episode 221 (originally aired April 9, 2025), while Allison and Ceara are off for the holidays.

Allison and Ceara also catch up and talk about creative ways to bring people together — from being a thoughtful host or gu...

Ep 257: In this episode, Allison shares her birth story with baby Hayes who arrived earthside on Sunday December 14th at 11:21pm in Haarlem, Netherlands. She had originally planned for a home birth but had to transfer to the hospital’s care due to going to 42 weeks. She candidly shares how she had to continuously alter her birth plan to ensure a safe and healthy arrival. 

At the end of the episode, Allison and Ceara touch on breastfeeding, the first 48 hours postpartum, DIY baby registry and initial thoughts of parenthood. This episode is for anyone who’s pregnant, postp...

Ep 256: In this week’s episode, Ceara sits down with her longtime friend and marketing expert Bea Doheny, for a fun and super eye-opening conversation about the current marketing landscape, trends we’re noticing, and how to think like a marketer. Even if you don’t work in marketing, this episode is packed with insights that will help you shop smarter, understand why brands do what they do, and become a more intentional consumer overall.

They rewind to their college days, talk about how far they’ve come in their careers, and unpack the biggest shifts happening in the m...

Ep 255: In this solo episode, Allison encourages listeners to explore their own relationships with alcohol by offering insights, personal reflection questions and strategies for mindful consumption. She shares some highs and lows of her journey with alcohol over the last 15 years and reminds listeners that a path of sobriety isn’t typically linear. She emphasizes the importance of having self-love, patience, grace, compassion and understanding for yourself along the way. 

In the catch up segment, Allison shares that she is recording on her actual due date, but baby is still cozied inside. Her mom and sister came to...

Ep 254: In this episode, Allison and Ceara answer listener submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme.

In the catch up segment, we talk about Allison getting a special visitor… McKenna (Ceara’s sister)! McKenna is married to a Dutch man whose parents are from the exact same city (Haarlem) that Allison lives in. Such a small world. Allison is also eager for her sister and mom to arrive in The Netherlands for Thanksgiving and for her baby’s birth. We also share some of our...

Ep 253: In this episode, Allison and Ceara share recent life updates. Ceara is preparing for a four part back to back trip, both work and pleasure. She will be going to the Dominican Republic for a hotel collaboration, then she’s off to Saudi Arabia for a production, then a short solo trip in Qatar, and finally visiting her brother in Thailand. 

Allison reflects on the highs and lows of operating a business remotely. Even though she enjoys the flexibility, she misses getting to do things in person like talk to customers, merchandise, decorate and have something to...

Ep 252: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss the essential steps to take when considering a move, emphasizing the importance of identifying personal preferences and lifestyle goals. We frequently get asked questions about where to move and how to find the courage to try  a new place, so we decided to dedicate an entire episode to the topic. 

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about the second half of her Costa Rica work trip. She embraced all the ocean activities like shell hunting, tidepooling, and snorkeling. Allison is 37+ weeks pregnant so she’s in the final prep...

Ep 251: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss various strategies for increasing productivity at home, especially during the colder months. We share tips for managing time effectively, the importance of creating designated spaces for different activities, and personal examples. We also touch on redefining productivity, managing screen time, and exploring hobbies to enhance well-being and creativity.

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about her trip to Costa Rica including highlights of a freediving class, looking for shells and staying at a beautiful hotel. Allison is in her final month of pregnancy so she’s continuing to pr...

Ep 250: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share about their weeks at home. Allison had two pregnancy appointments, finished furnishing her apartment, is making progress on her baby registry / checklist, and is enjoying fall activities like baking cookies. Ceara just returned from a trip to 30A in Florida with her in-laws. She got to test out her new snorkel gear and had a memorable private sunrise yoga session. 

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we answer questions about lifestyle choices that go against social norms, particularly regarding relationships, engagements, marriage, babies, and life stages. W...

Ep 249: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on their own long-term relationships and how they’ve been able to keep the spark alive through all of life’s peaks and valleys. We give our opinions on why we think distance happens in relationships, how to identify if a spark is worth rekindling, or if it’s time to go separate ways. We also share a ton of tangible tips to keep your relationship joy filled, love filled, exciting and inspiring. 

In this catch up segment, Ceara shares about her trip to LA for a new freelance client...

Ep 248: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss the challenges of navigating phone boundaries, social media addiction, AI content creators, the unrealistic expectations of communication in a digital age, and the anxiety caused by being “watched” in public spaces. The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding joy in everyday life and introduces the concept of a dopamine menu, “hanging up the phone” and app blockers to help listeners engage in more fulfilling activities. We conclude with reminders to be intentional about digital consumption and to prioritize self-care.

In this catch up segment, Ceara shares an exciting update about la...

Ep 247: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss their favorite affordable health and wellness items. We include a range of items from beauty, to eco-friendly home products, to oral hygiene, and items that support a good night’s sleep. We also share our honest thoughts about the toxic ingredients in many big name brands and products to steer away from. 

In this catch up segment, Ceara shares about her trip to Austin, with highlights including seeing her sister, ACL musical festival and going to Comedy Mothership. Allison shares activities of her week including a craft market, getting Pea...

Ep 246: In this episode, Allison and Ceara reflect on the changing season, as fall invites in the energy of release. We encourage listeners to embrace the natural ebb and flow of life, as the only thing forever constant, is change. 

We discuss the importance of releasing old habits, emotions, identities, lifestyle choices and relationships that are no longer in alignment. We include personal examples, practical tips for letting go, and reflections on how to navigate the emotional challenges that come with change. 

In this catch up segment, Ceara shares about a visit to her grandparents on...

Ep 245: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share the highlights of their week for the first 20 minutes of the episode. Ceara went to Colombia for a Mizzou football game and is excited about getting her front porch redone. Allison had a lot of success finding items for her fall wardrobe at a vintage clothing market. We both share progress updates of our "curriculum" studies (tune into last week’s episode). Then we discuss the societal pressure of quick communication expectations due to the accessibility our phones create. 

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we tal...

Ep 244: In this episode, Allison and Ceara talk about a trend on social media that’s all about creating your “personal curriculum” to follow your curiosity, tap into your inner child and romanticize learning after graduation. Intellectual wellness is one of the 8 dimensions of wellness (that we’ve talked about here many times) so this is a great way to tune into that energy! We share free resources, suggest various topics to study, ways to implement this idea, our current fall curriculums, and tips to stay accountable. 

Developing your own class schedule should be fun and attainable because a...

Ep 243: Allison and Ceara dedicate this entire update to catching listeners up on all the fun and exciting activities that happened in their lives over the last two weeks. Our summers have been incredible and this last week really topped off a wonderful few months. 

Ceara recently got back from a NYC trip with her sister McKenna. They spontaneously attended the U.S. Open and tried the famous Honey Deuce drink. They also went to Matilda Djerf’s pop up event at the Djerf Avenue Townhouse and got to meet the Scandi-style queen herself. Ceara shares about a c...

Ep 242: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss the importance of getting organized as summer transitions into fall. They share personal experiences and tips on establishing routines, deep-cleaning, organizing, maintaining healthy habits, managing finances, and nurturing fulfilling relationships. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the back-to-school energy to reflect on their personal growth, adjust goals as needed, and finish 2025 strong. 

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Ep 241: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share about their latest travels. Ceara had a fun friend-filled week. She went to Chicago for a wedding, shot her friend’s engagement photos, and did a 4 mile walk with a friend. Next week, Ceara and her sister are going to New York for two fun events so she’s looking forward to that.

Allison was in Omaha to check on her shop, see family, and get some paperwork done. Her highlight of the week was doing a professional maternity shoot at a studio. After she got back home...

Ep 240: A full timeline catch up of Allison and Ceara’s week. August has had them both booked and busy! They share a bunch of fun, good-feeling, funny stories where they felt major lucky girl syndrome. 

Allison gives all the details of her sunset canal proposal in Haarlem to her partner of 7 years - including if she was suspicious, details about the ring, and how grateful she feels receiving all the congratulatory comments / messages. Then she flew to Omaha for a big 4 day sidewalk event at her secondhand store, hosted a staff dinner party, indulged in some sel...

Ep 239: In this episode, Allison and Ceara do a deep dive into non-basic travel recommendations, tips and things to avoid. The conversation covers travel credit cards, utilizing a travel agent for perks and upgrades, finding walking tours, using various modes of transportation, gifts for airline attendants, packing tips, learning a few greeting words of the local language, and paying extra attention to what line you’re in. 

This episode has a really long catch up segment (first 30 minutes). Allison gives a bunch of pregnancy updates from her second trimester. She shares about having constant laugh attacks, accepting bod...

Ep 238: In this episode, Allison and Ceara bring back a show format from 2024 called “Opinionated AF” where they play opinionated videos from TikTok and share whether they agree or disagree. As this is the already friends podcast, it’s only appropriate that we continue to do episodes on friendship. As we get older and have more responsibilities, friendship dynamics change a lot from high school and college. This adjustment can be harder for some people than others. 

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about wrapping up her work trip to the south of France, a sunrise swim in...

Ep 237: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share what’s going on in their lives this week. Ceara is on a work trip in the South of France. Allison shares a few pregnancy milestones including choosing the baby’s name and feeling baby boy’s kicks. She expresses how grateful she is to continually feel well physically as she’s still getting 10k steps in, biking 3+ miles daily, and going to yoga classes. Her friend Jessie visited so they went on a memorable canal tour and visited cute spots around town. 

In the WWYBD part of the ep...

Ep 236: In this episode, Allison and Ceara explore their current favorite healthy living practices across the eight dimensions of wellness. We discuss strategies for feeling and processing emotions and dive into spiritual practices like sound baths, expressing gratitude, and having patience. The conversation also covers conscious consumerism, eco-friendly home practices, learning new languages, red light therapy, Ayurveda, and low-pressure hang outs with friends. 

We encourage listeners to turn this into their self-care practice to get a comprehensive look at your current state of well-being. 

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about a weekend in Om...

Ep 235: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss various ways to make money that emphasize flexibility, freedom, creativity, and following your interests. They break the episode topic up into three categories: freelance work, passive income, and side hustles. All include practical ideas for generating income as either a side hustle, continued work, or creating a solid stream of continued income. We provide insights and tips we’ve learned from experience through having our own airbnb, gaining freelance clients, and creating passive sources.

In the catch up segment, Ceara shares about her current family trip to North Carolina fo...

Ep 234: In this episode, Allison and Ceara discuss the significance of manners and etiquette in various cultural contexts. They explore how good manners can enhance social interactions, create positive energy, and build character. The conversation highlights the importance of how bad manners can be really off putting. Through a rapid-fire segment, they give their opinions on controversial manners, emphasizing the need for awareness and respect in social settings.

In the catch up segment, the girls are in a very silly goofy mood. Allison shares about the technological challenges of living abroad, the emotional journey of pregnancy, small...

Ep 233: In this solo episode, Ceara shares the 5 things she does every morning that help her feel clear, energized, and grounded all day long. She walks through her current go-to morning routine and explains why each habit is so effective. From quality sleep to movement, sunlight, and mindful intention, these daily practices stack together to create lasting feel-good energy. If you’re looking to build a routine that actually works, this episode is a great place to start.

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Ep 232: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share life updates about the first week of summer. Ceara was on a two part roadtrip. She visited her parents' new home in Charlotte and was able to spend Father’s Day there with her family. Her and Connor also went to Charleston to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. Allison found a new favorite yoga studio so she’s been trying a variety of classes from prenatal to face yoga. 

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we answer listeners' submitted questions about what our current favorite break...

Ep 231: In this solo episode, Allison reflects on the responsibilities of adulting, sharing her personal experiences of moving to a new country, preparing for motherhood, and managing her businesses. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in everyday life, maintaining a youthful spirit, and the value of community and friendships. Through her journey, she explores how to express oneself, create a home, and seek help when needed, all while navigating the challenges that come with getting older.

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Ep 230: In this episode, Allison and Ceara share all the fun things happening in their lives right now. Their summers are off to a big start so we wanted to dedicate a full episode to catching our community up on everything.

Allison wrapped up her time in Tulum, Mexico and is moving to Haarlem, Netherlands. Before the move, Allison and Clay stop in Omaha for a few days to see family, work at her store and have her gender reveal party. She shares behind the scenes of how she logistically made it possible to do an international...

Ep 229: In this episode, Allison and Ceara play a fun game of Something You’d Know About Me If... where they reveal little things you’d know about them if you were their roommate, coworker, childhood friend, and more. 

They also catch up on all the latest going on in their lives. Allison’s moving from Tulum to The Netherlands and talking all the challenges that’s coming with it. Ceara talks about a recent book club meet-up and upcoming summer travels. They also recap recent highlights like a homemade pizza night and some exciting business wins. 

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Ep 228: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share some major life updates! Allison is pregnant and just finished her first trimester. She shares behind-the-scenes about how she got pregnant, the first ultrasound, and how she’s feeling about everything. Allison also has an exciting update about her store in Omaha (1404 Collective).

Ceara is celebrating her 1 year wedding anniversary this weekend. Her and Connor are planning a special trip back to Charleston (where they got married) for later this summer. 

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we discuss destinations for a solo healing tri...

Ep 227: In this episode, Allison and Ceara break down their favorite tools for better understanding yourself and navigating personal growth. They cover everything from personality frameworks like Human Design, Astrology, the Enneagram, and Myers-Briggs, to practices like journaling, somatic awareness, therapy, and solo travel. The conversation highlights how these tools can provide clarity, build self-awareness, and help you make more aligned decisions.

They also share life updates—including Allison’s big announcement, Ceara’s recent work trip to Palm Beach, and the importance of reaching out to the right people. Whether you’re in a season of change o...

Ep 226: In this episode, Allison and Ceara deep dive into the energetics of chasing versus attraction and how it applies to relationships, career, friendships, money, and self-worth. We share why it’s important to align your energy to a place of abundance and confidence in order to obtain the opportunities, jobs, situations, experiences and friendship that you want. 

Chasing these things typically leads to exhaustion, feeling worthless, burned out, and fearful. We share tangible tips, quotes and personal lessons that have helped us overcome “chasing” so that we could make space for better, more aligned things to come ou...

Ep 225: Ceara and Allison share fun ideas for making the most of the spring and summer months. From summer rodeos, to renaissance fairs, to convertible rides, they give their best ideas for activities that make the warmer weather feel more intentional and memorable.

In their catch-up segment, they share some life updates and share some upcoming travel plans. Allison is heading back to Omaha, while Ceara is off to London to celebrate Connor’s 30th birthday. They also laugh about a failed TikTok trend Ceara attempted. 

If you're looking for realistic ways to enjoy the war...

Ep 224: WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. 

In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share about what they’ve been up to lately. Allison feels like her nervous system is more regulated than ever due to slowing down, less screen time, outsourcing work tasks, studying Ayurveda, and limiting caffeine and alcohol. Ceara has been house hunting after four years at her current home in St. Louis, is looking forward to a pic...

Ep 223: Ceara is joined by Kierra Maggs to talk all things remote work, lifestyle design, and entrepreneurship. Kierra shares her story of leaving corporate life, navigating burnout, and starting her own social media agency while traveling the world as a digital nomad. They dive into how to find aligned clients, pitch yourself confidently, and design a career that fits the life you actually want to live. Whether you’re dreaming of working from abroad or just craving more freedom in your 9-to-5, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and travel recs for hidden gem destinations.

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Ep 222: Allison is joined by her partner of 5+ years, Clay, who recently moved from Omaha to join her in Tulum. We discuss our journey as a couple, sharing insights on our relationship dynamics, personal growth, and the challenges we’ve overcome to deepen our understanding of the other. We reflect on our past, the importance of honest communication, the impact of taking a no-contact break and how we navigated coming back together.

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Ep 221: In this episode, Allison and Ceara candidly chat about creative ideas for bringing your loved ones together. First we talk about general hospitality guidelines so you can be a better host and guest. Then we each share ideas of favorite gatherings we’ve hosted, been a guest at, or are hoping to host soon! We also give pointers about how to add special touches that are budget friendly and don’t require that much effort, but the intention will be remembered. 

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Ep 220: Allison and Ceara discuss expensive items or purchases that they’ve made that are 100% worth the splurge. This light-hearted conversation shares our personal experiences with quality products and we dive into which items are worth paying a little bit more for. 

Some main purchasing categories we talk about splurging in: aspects of travel, like whether or not paying for a first class upgrade is worth it to us or not. We discuss the importance of sleep and what sleep-related purchases have been worth it. We also dive into some food choices, emphasizing which foods we feel bet...

Ep 219: Allison and Ceara wrap up their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series by sharing mindsets, quotes, advice and tips that are helping them become their best selves. Some key discussion points include the importance of taking action, hiring help for personal tasks, overcoming perfectionism, Sunday resets, and prioritizing rest. The conversation also touches on travel experiences and the significance of quality over quantity in life and wellness.

A core value of our show and personal ethos is to “romanticize our lives” so a lot of what we share in this episode goes back to that. 

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Ep 218: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, discussing common feelings of being stuck in one's career, especially among young professionals. They explore the reasons behind these feelings, the emotional and mental toll of stagnation, and the importance of taking action to realign one's career path. 

We emphasize the need for self-reflection, identifying root causes of dissatisfaction, and the significance of networking and mentorship in finding clarity and direction. They also highlight the importance of taking risks and making small, actionable steps towards career fulfillment.

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Ep 217: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, discussing the concept of environmental wellness, focusing on the idea of creating a home within yourself and the illusion of external stability. We’re taught that happiness comes when we arrive—when we buy the house, find the partner, or land the dream job. But what happens when life uproots us? When the things we thought would make us feel safe disappear?

The conversation explores how our attachment to physical spaces and material possessions can impact our mental well-being and dependency on external validation. We shar...

Ep 216: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, with this episode’s focus on spiritual wellness.We dive into the theme of spiritual wellness, and explain how all of us can benefit from a consistent spiritual practice, no matter your religion or beliefs. 

We discuss the different elements to a spiritual practice, such as self-realization, mindfulness and being present, rituals, healing, energy work, and more. We talk about what it means to be spiritually aligned and share the importance of alignment between your thoughts, actions, and energy. We discuss the daily practices that hel...

Ep 215: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series with emotional wellness, and how to let go of emotional toxins. They dive into the importance of detoxing emotionally, letting go of past traumas, and making space for new beginnings. 

We highlight the challenges of navigating emotional baggage and the necessity of self-reflection in a fast-paced world. Our conversation delves into the complexities of emotional wellness, exploring how emotional outbursts often stem from unresolved feelings and the importance of addressing these emotions. We discuss various techniques for emotional release, such as journaling and breath work, a...

Ep 214: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, discussing the importance of social wellness. Before we get into the topic, we share personal updates (as we do each week - skip ahead through the catch up segment if this isn’t relevant to you). 

We emphasize the impact of social connections on mental health and the significance of community for longevity. To make this episode extra beneficial, we share practical strategies and tips to improve your social life from taking initiative, to finding 3rd places, to opening your heart, to deepening connections with acq...

Ep 213: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, with a deep dive into financial wellness. We discuss the transition from practical financial tips to a deeper understanding of money as an energy and the mindset required to attract financial abundance. 

We explore the multifaceted nature of money, how money is not just a physical currency but a reflection of our values and beliefs. The dialogue delves into the spiritual aspects of giving, the energy of generosity, and the transformative power of viewing debt as an opportunity for growth. We conclude by recognizing that t...

Ep 212: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series. We discuss common nutrition mistakes, sharing personal experiences and insights on dietary trends, the importance of protein, and the challenges of maintaining a balanced diet.We emphasize the individuality of nutrition and the impact of lifestyle choices on health, while also addressing the complexities and misconceptions surrounding various diets. 

The conversation focuses on the relationship between eating habits, meal preparation, the importance of understanding individual satiation styles and the goal of consistency instead of perfection in dietary choices. We discuss the significance of whole foods, p...

Ep 211: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series by diving into the topic of physical wellness. More specifically, they discuss the common hurdles and excuses that prevent people from prioritizing their physical health. 

Physical wellness is one of the only dimensions of wellness that is fully within our control—unlike external factors that influence mental, emotional, or financial well-being, our daily choices directly shape our physical health. Allison and Ceara explore the psychological aspects of why we sometimes give into our excuses, what some common excuses or hurdles are, and how they plan to...

Ep 210: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series. We dive into the topic of digital detoxing, sparked by the recent TikTok and Lemon8 bans. We share our thoughts about how this relates to our society’s dependence on social media for news, community, work, etc. We share our concerns about the implications of the TikTok ban on content creators and small businesses, which allows them to gain visibility to new audiences and boundless success through organic content. 

The conversation touches on the importance of free speech and the role of platforms like TikTok in...

Ep 209: Allison and Ceara kick off their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series, discussing the distinction between goals and vision. We emphasize that while goals are the steps to take, your vision is the underlying motivation to fall back on when challenges arise. 

We share practical advice on creating a vision board, whether physically or digitally, to visualize and manifest aspirations. We talk about the role of journaling in clarifying goals and utilizing the eight dimensions of wellness as a framework for setting meaningful objectives. 

Then we dive deeper into the energetics behind achieving your dr...

Ep 208: Happy New Year, friends! In this episode, we share about our holiday travels, time with family and year end reflections - both personally and professionally. Before jumping into new goal setting energy for 2025, we wanted to share the importance of reflection, analyzing data, shortcomings, failures and mistakes in order to set better, more aligned and more realistic goals in the year ahead. We emphasize how crucial it is to be accountable and honest with ourselves, loved ones and community.

Plus, we wrap up with some fun updates and changes that are coming to the podcast!

Ep 207: This week is the final episode of our mini “flashback Friday” (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connect the most—and we can’t wait to bring them back for another listen.

Each Friday, we’ll be flashing back to a standout episode that deserves a second (or third!) play. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering the pod, this is the perfect opportunity...

Ep 206: This week we’re continuing with our mini “flashback Friday” (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connect the most—and we can’t wait to bring them back for another listen.

Each Friday, we’ll be flashing back to a standout episode that deserves a second (or third!) play. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering the pod, this is the perfect opportunity to relive some...

Ep 205: We’re so excited to announce our mini “flashback Friday” (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connect the most—and we can’t wait to bring them back for another listen.

Each Friday, we’ll be flashing back to a standout episode that deserves a second (or third!) play. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering the pod, this is the perfect opportunity to relive some...

Ep 204: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment that we added in 2024 where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial.

In the catch-up segment (0-20 minutes), Ceara shares about some festive holiday activities she’s doing with her loved ones while she’s back in St. Louis this week. She enjoyed a trolley to look at Christmas lights, a cookie decorating night, a comedy show and seeing Wicked. Allison had a quiet introspective week in Tulum, reflec...

Ep 203: We are honored to sit down with Morgan Zanotti, the visionary co-founder of Primal Kitchen. She shares her backstory from living on a budget abroad, to applying for jobs she didn’t feel qualified for, moving across the country on a whim and making the many sacrifices that come with entrepreneurship. Her startup story is one of determination, passion and trusting the process. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that aligns with our values of travel, connection, and wellness—and discover how small steps can lead to big transformations in your life. We also get to hear...

Ep 202: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share life updates about their recent travels. Ceara has spent the last few weeks exploring Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. She shares a pro tip about finding long-layovers to maximize travel experiences. Allison went to Omaha to host an open-buying event at her store and see friends and family. 

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we discuss the importance of vulnerability in deepening emotional intimacy, navigate the complexities of open relationships, and provide insights on being sober at social events. The conversation also touches on the significance of t...

Ep 201: Allison has her friend, Emily Durski (a fellow Nebraska Native) on to share about her journey from the restaurant industry to becoming a successful esthetician specializing in eyebrow aesthetics. 

Emily offers practical skincare advice for beginners, the significance of a simple skincare routine, high maintenance vs low maintenance beauty practices, understanding skin types, do's and don'ts of at-home treatments, thoughts about botox, filler and so much more. 

Then Allison and Emily discuss the impact of social media and the journey of content creation. They highlight the significance of support and community in both personal an...

Ep 200: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment that we added in 2024 where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial.

In the catch-up segment (0-25 minutes), we talk about being in different time zones, our recent travels, appreciating sustainable fashion, our recent self-care spa days, and the need for downtime after busy trips. Allison shares an unsettling update about dealing with parasites and the challenges of health and sanitation abroad. 

During the Opinionated AF seg...

Ep 199: This week, Ceara has on filmmaker and photographer Ryan Tu, a travel videographer who works and lives remote all over the world. Ryan and Ceara are currently traveling together for a video shoot in Lake Como Italy, and they discuss their experiences working in this industry.

They talk about recent travels in the Dolomites, the beauty of travel, and the creative process behind videography. 

Ryan shares his journey from a traditional marketing background to becoming a successful travel filmmaker, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and authenticity in his work. They also touch on the r...

Ep 198: In this episode, Allison shares a lot about her career in secondhand and vintage clothing - from age 15 to 30. She has now told over 50,000 items and through this, has learned a lot about the industry. Many people have asked her how she learned the industry (just trial and error!), so she decided to make a 25+ page PDF guide "How To Be A Reseller." In this episode, we dive into some of what's included in that guide so listeners can hear some BTS into this industry, gain some thrift tips for themselves and understand the importance of circular fashion.<...

Ep 197: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share personal life updates, including Allison's recent move to Tulum and the challenges that come with it. They discuss cultural differences between American and Mexican living, the process of decluttering and organizing, and read listener peaks of the week.

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we discuss various aspects of adult life, including navigating friendships, the challenges of post-college life, balancing work with travel, financial planning, rekindling old relationships, addressing inconsistencies in friendships, and finding a balance between independence and long-term relationships. We emphasize the importance of...

EP 197: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share personal life updates, including Allison's recent move to Tulum and the challenges that come with it. They discuss cultural differences between American and Mexican living, the process of decluttering and organizing, and read listener peaks of the week.

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we discuss various aspects of adult life, including navigating friendships, the challenges of post-college life, balancing work with travel, financial planning, rekindling old relationships, addressing inconsistencies in friendships, and finding a balance between independence and long-term relationships. We emphasize the importance of...

Ep 196: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment that we added in 2024 where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial.

In the catch-up segment (0-25 minutes), Ceara shares about an unsettling routine interruption and planning her high school reunion. Allison shares her realizations about celebrating her 30th birthday in her hometown, the need for a dopamine detox and her excitement preparing for this next era. Both girls got to unexpectedly see the Northern Lights, in very di...

Ep 195: This is a special episode to celebrate Allison’s 30th birthday (which is literally today!) by reflecting on her ‘Top 30’ life experiences so far. We start off the conversation by catching up on our weeks, touching on personal growth during our 20’s, beauty standards, work-life balance and excitement of entering a new decade. 

Allison shares about a variety of experiences from opening a business, to backpacking South America, to riding camels in Morocco, to buying her dream car, to trying mushrooms and skydiving.

TAKEAWAYS:

Ep 194: In this episode, Ceara brings on her husband Connor to share the details from their honeymoon through Mallorca, Switzerland, and Paris! They cover everything from dreamy hotels and epic scenery to unexpected travel mishaps (AKA poop-gate). Ceara and Connor also spill the highlights, funny moments, and lessons learned from planning a European honeymoon. 

In the intro, Ceara and Allison also catch up on their latest adventures like skydiving and discovering hidden gems in Nova Scotia. 

MENTIONS:

Cabeau Neck Pillow 

Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic - Hotel in Montreux, Swi...

Ep 193: In this episode, Allison is joined by fellow Nebraska Native Bailey Seaton. She is an integrative holistic health coach and the host of the Nourish with Purpose podcast. We explore Bailey's journey from city life to embracing a holistic lifestyle on a farm. They discuss the importance of daily routines, wellness practices, and the impact of entrepreneurship on health. 

Bailey shares her experiences as a holistic health coach, focusing on nutrition, inflammation, and the significance of blood work. The conversation highlights client success stories and the role of electrolytes in hydration. We reflect on the beauty o...

Ep 192: Typically our WWYBD episodes are the last Friday of the month but we pre-recorded due to our travel plans and we just loved the advice in this one and wanted to share it sooner than later!

WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. As we’re traveling a lot this month, we wanted to do a deep dive into flight and travel anxiety. We share tangible tips to get out of your co...

Ep 191: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. (As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends).

We discuss various topics, including birthday parties, pet parties, the psychology of how you’re perceived with a tan and the importance of supportive friends both in real life and on the internet. The episode wraps up in a wholes...

Ep 190: Allison and Ceara are joined by Rachel Lovely, a content creator known for giving incredible advice and “girl-talk” style rants on her TikTok page, @rachelovely5.

Rachel shares advice through her learned experiences and ability to analyze situations for what they really are. We unpack what truly makes a good friend, why you are the sum of the people you surround yourself with, and how honesty and vulnerability are key to fostering meaningful connections.

Whether you're in a relationship, navigating a situationship, or working on becoming a better friend, this episode will leave you feeling insp...

Ep 189: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. We answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences. 

If you're struggling with relationship doubts, feeling lost in your career, or just trying to get clear on what you truly want in life, then this episode is...

Ep 189: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. We answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences. 

If you're struggling with relationship doubts, feeling lost in your career, or just trying to get clear on what you truly want in life, then this episode is for you. We...

Ep 188: Allison and Ceara are joined by yoga instructor and spiritual guide Kun, who shares his background in yoga and meditation. His spiritual journey started with his first meditation at 17 years old at Casa Om.

Today, Kun is a well-respected yoga instructor, meditation leader, and practitioner of sound baths, Thai massage, and acroyoga in Tulum.

Kun emphasizes the importance of spending time in nature and the spiritual aspects of yoga. The conversation explores the themes of vulnerability, balancing feminine and masculine energy, and the impact of a spiritual practice on communication with others. Kun also...

Ep 187: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial.

As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends to switch up from our aspirational and wellness content. It’s all about balance!

VIDEOS FEATURED: 

Having Your Ex’s Name As Tattoo: Video Here

Don’t Give Me Travel Recomm...

Ep 186: Today we welcome Hannah Colburn to the show! Hannah is a filmmaker and film director who currently works in film and TV in Los Angeles, CA. Hannah shares her experience directing her first short film, Lacuna, which recently premiered at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. She discusses how she broke into the film industry and gives incredible advice for how others can too. Hannah also talks about her filmmaking style, the inspiration behind her short film, her favorite films, celebrity encounters, and more. 

Hannah discusses her passion for filmmaking, her inspirations, and her experiences working in H...

Ep 185: In this episode, Ceara and Allison catch up on their recent travels and share some funny and adventurous stories. Allison talks about encountering a scorpion in her bathroom in Mexico and overcoming her fear to handle it. Ceara shares her experience of getting sick after returning from Croatia. They dive into their recent trips to Colombia, Mexico and Croatia, and all the shenanigans that came from those travels (including, but not limited to: outrunning the cops, SpeakerGate 2024, ending up at a nudist beach, meeting Dr. Travel, remaining optimistic when things go wrong, and more). Ceara and Allison discuss...

Ep 184: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme.

Ceara and Allison address various questions, including whether to splurge or save on a wedding, feeling guilty about inherited privilege, uncertainty about a dream job and dealing with a partner's drinking problem. They provide advice and insights on each topic, emphasizing the importance of personal values, open communication, an...

Ep 183: The fourth of July holiday has us feeling extra patriotic this summer, and we don’t think we’re the only ones?! There seems to be a collective appreciation in the air for nostalgic American culture. Things we are enjoying this summer include rodeos, lake days, backyard BBQs, drive in movies, visiting National parks, small town USA roadtrips, riding horses and country fairs. We share a ton of ideas on how to lean into this Americana feeling from daytime excursions, to our favorite foods, clothes to wear, evening activities, destinations and more. 

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Ep 182: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial.

As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends to switch up from our aspirational and wellness content. It’s all about balance!

In the catch-up segment, Ceara pours her heart out over her new kindle and current reads. Allison got a bad stomach bug in Mexic...

Ep 181: As two girls with degrees in journalism, talking and networking have come pretty naturally so we wanted to share tangible tips and success stories. We cover how to be a good communicator, being aware of your body language, common and uncommon places to network, dressing for the proper environment, the importance of knowing your value, how to grow your sphere of influence, what makes a great leader and our thoughts on putting yourself out there on social media (even if you want to maintain your privacy). We encourage you to put yourself out there and get out of...

Ep 180: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. 

After a few weeks of traveling, Allison and Ceara are both back home this week. Allison is moving out of her apartment after 4 years so she shares her thoughts about change, grieving and next steps. Ceara just wrapped up a 10 Day Visit California shoot so she’s at home...

Ep 179: It’s been over three years since we started the podcast, so we thought a proper re-introduction was overdue! Even though we do a catch up at the beginning of each episode, we know there are a lot of new listeners who stumble upon our show and haven’t been around to hear the play by play in the last (almost) 200 episodes!

Allison is in Tulum, focusing on wellness and remote work. She’s been working with a resort here doing freelance marketing and creative direction. Ceara is back in California on a freelance work shoot (her 4t...

Ep 178: In the spirit of slowing down after a crazy month of May, the girls are leaning back into their favorite wellness practices, habits and routines. Allison shares how she is using the time in Tulum to focus on her regulating her nervous system. Ceara is at home this week, preparing for her upcoming trip to California. 

We cover topics such as fasting, the benefits of combining breath work cold therapy, the importance of high protein intake, the 30-30-30 method, after dinner sunset walks, sweating and getting a good night's sleep. We touch on having a c...

Ep 177: In the catch-up segment, listeners get a full long update on the girls' lives. 

We get to hear all about Ceara’s wedding in Charleston. She shares some non-traditional / less common decisions they made such as a welcome party to greet guests before the wedding, an extended cocktail transition after the ceremony, not doing speeches during dinner, a flashlight paparazzi exit and late-night takeaway pizzas for guests.

Allison is in Tulum for a few weeks. Even though getting to Mexico required enduring multiple flight cancellations and lost luggage, she is still happy to be the...

Ep 176: It’s the last Friday of the month, so that means a ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?” question and answer episode. Our listeners send in anonymous questions and we candidly answer. 

In the catch up segment, Allison shares her recent updates and coast to coast travels (even Peaches tagged along). The last week included a road-trip along the Pacific Coast Highway and staying at a cute hotel on her bucket-list. Then she cheered on her partner at his CrossFit competition. And of course, finishing out the weekend in Charleston for Ceara’s wedding, which listeners will get to he...

Ep 175: In our catch up segment, we bond over shared crazy schedules. Ceara is in the final preparation stage for her upcoming wedding (this Sunday May 26th!) in Charleston. She just got back from a work trip with Visit California, so we get to hear a little about some of the experiences like visiting the Winchester Mystery House and hanging out at a llama farm. 

Allison is in the process of closing down her current Airbnb and moving out of her apartment. She also shares a personal relationship update that involved hugs, tears and a...

Ep 174: This episode is part 2 of a mini-series with Faith Mabry. She is the owner of second-hand designer + vintage store Revive in Haarlem, The Netherlands! Allison and Faith originally connected over their mutual love for second-hand fashion and both own second-hand stores, and we’re lucky to have Faith on this week to share her expertise with entrepreneurship, circular fashion, marketing, running a business abroad, mental health while working for yourself and more! 

Faith's shop, Revive, is a secondhand designer boutique. She has a brick and mortar store and does e-commerce. Her mission is to create a wel...

Ep 173: Allison interviews her friend Faith Mabry who she met on a trip to The Netherlands last fall. The two crossed paths at Faith’s second-hand designer store and immediately hit it off. They ended up going to dinner the next night and Allison stayed at Faith’s for a week in her spare bedroom. 

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about moving abroad, making friends in a new city and how to take the leap so we thought it would be perfect to have Faith come on the show as she has been living abroad...

Ep 172: The girls are back this week with a new episode format called “Opinionated AF”, where Allison and Ceara give their opinions on the internets’ opinions. 

Some internet drama and opinions they cover:

Allison and Ceara also catch up on Ceara reconstructing her mom’s wedding dress, their experiences with social media comments, their recent trips to New York an...

Ep 171: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD?! episode, where we answer listener submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme.

The girls give a proper catch up. Allison shares surprising (or is it not surprising at all?) updates about her extended time in Colombia! Ceara is planning her upcoming trip to New York for a fun wedding-related partnership. 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

Ep 170: Julia Broome is a 28-year-old influencer on the rise. However, she wouldn’t describe herself that way - she would say she is an educator, which is true, but we’re obsessed with her personally and so is everyone else because she’s such a delight! 

Born and raised in California, Julia has been around the industry her whole life. Her first internship was with a wellness influencer and it was incredibly impactful to launching her career. Today, Julia does social media management, brand building, consultations, website design, SEO strategy, assists clients with product launches, brand deals...

Ep 169: In this conversation, Allison and Ceara review the episodes from this year's 8 Dimensions of Wellness series and discuss the key takeaways from each guest.

Guests from the 2024 series include: 

The main theme that emerges is the importance of finding balance and sustainability in all aspects...

Ep 168: The last, but certainly not least, episode in our 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series! Finishing off the series with a fun money conversation with Amber Frankhuizen was incredibly inspiring. She is the Founder, CEO, & Chief Strategist at AFMKTG. Her agency fills an unmet need in the market, merging the realms of art and real estate development to create and build edgy and elevated brands.

Through her podcast, Old Money, Amber is on a mission to heal the financial fight-or-flight response by providing easy investing techniques for beginners and taking the fear out of managing one's finances. She...

Ep 167: In this episode, Ceara and Allison are back with their monthly advice segment, “What Would Your Bestie Do?!”

We address dealing with icks in a relationship, navigating a situation-ship, waiting for the right timing, moving from the friend zone to a relationship, determining if someone likes you, avoiding putting someone on a pedestal, and reminding yourself of your worthiness.

Questions Answered:

Ep 166: Continuing with our 8 dimensions of wellness series, we are joined by Hannah Heidel, who is a master's student of holistic nutrition science. She goes by the social media handle @ nourisheddgirl where she shares a variety of wellness content of her journey and conscious lifestyle. You’ll find vulnerable and heart-centered videos featuring her routines, grocery shopping, recipes, self-care activities, her experience with anxiety and opening up about the reality of her healing process.

TAKEAWAYS:

Ep 165: Continuing on with our 8 Dimensions of Wellness series, we have today’s topic: Social Wellness! This week we have on Ceara’s friend, Lindsay Hornecker, to talk all things moving to a new city, making new friends, friendships evolving, and more. Allison and Ceara also catch up in the intro about Ceara’s recent bachelorette trip to Puerto Rico, Allison’s update on her Airbnb hosting journey, a documentary being filmed outside Allison’s apartment and more. 

Takeaways from our Convo with Lindsay: 

Ep 164: Continuing our 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Allison and Ceara share their perspective on Intellectual Wellness and discuss the importance of being lifelong learners, as it helps benefit all the other areas of your life. 

Everyone you meet, every trip you take, every job you do, friend you make, relationship you devote to and hobby you try has something to teach you. We also believe that learning is more enjoyable when you're living an aligned life because you're naturally going to want to learn more about things you care about.

TAKEAWAYS:

Ep 163: Emma Marschall is a holistic wellness coach, breathwork coach, and conscious branding entrepreneur. She supports women in leading lives of radical self-expression and sovereignty. She is the host of the “Love Among Us” podcast and the creator of “Brand Alchemy”, which is her coaching container that helps women build a soul-led brand. 

This is part of our 8 Dimensions of Wellness series that does a deep dive into each area of wellness - emotional, financial, career, spiritual, environment, social, physical, nutrition, and intellectual. 

Takeaways