Episode 16 : Dos Gardenias High-End Swimwear // Founders Brighdie Grounds and Dorothy Day
May 28, 2019
On this episode we sit down with Brighdie Grounds and Dorothy Day, co-creators and founders of Dos Gardenias. This forward thinking swimwear brand seeks to shine a light on ethics and sustainability in the fashion industry. Brighdie Grounds and Dorothy Day are a force in the industry working to empower women and create awareness of our imprint on the world through knowledge, action, and philanthropy. We chat about what swim style flatters what body type, being a leader in sustainable fashion, their philanthropic efforts and what's in store for DG's future.
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You'll hear the answers to these questions (&more) on this weeks podcast:
- Tell us about Dos Gardenias and how you got started
- Where did the name and inspiration for Dos Gardenias come from?
- What’s unique about your brand is the monochromatic but still super vibrant color palette that flatters all figures. You obviously know swimwear well, can you share what style of suit often look best on particular body styles?
- Tell us about your 2020 campaign where you plan to launch your first luxury sustainable collection.
- You have a lot of amazing stuff coming up! You’re an official partner of Earth Day founders and network- how did this happen?
- Sustainable fashion is become a very hot topic lately. The topic of fast fashion and the waste it’s creating has been in the news lately. Can you talk about this and the impact you’re hoping to have on this?
- If you could each pick a favorite piece from the line what would it be?
- We love a good swimsuit but we love companies with a brand mission likes yours… to support philanthropic efforts. Tells us about some of the charities you support?
- What are the future goals of Dos Gardenias?
- We ask all our guests what is the best piece of advice a best friend has ever given you?
- What can our listeners expect to see from you this year?
- Where can our listeners find you? Tell us all the details?
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Episode 15 : Savannah Strehlow // Co-Founder of Cricket And Ruby On Building An Online E-commerce Business
May 21, 2019
On this episode Kristen and Whitney sat down with Savannah Strehlow the co-founder of Cricket and Ruby + an e-commerce guru. In this episode we talk about building an e- commerce business, how to best use social media right now, how to know what e-commerce platform is right for your business, tips to improve customer service and build loyal customers, and yes the dreaded email list.
And don't forget to use TGLPODCAST for 15% off when you shop at Cricket and Ruby.
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- Tell us about you and your background?
- How important is it to truly understand the world of e-commerce before jumping into selling your goods online?
- Cricket and Ruby...Tell our TGL listeners where they should start when starting a online business.
- I’m sure you get asked this all the time... I don’t want to spend a ton of money, so in what areas should I spend it and what areas can I save?
- Consumer attention: how can people best use social media right now to grow their business?
- What have you found helpful with growing Cricket and ruby online? Resources, apps, tools...
- Let’s talk about e-commerce platforms... what one you love and things to watch for when picking one.
- How can we spend less money on ads and paying Influencers but still get the website traffic?
- Top three ways to you have found to improve customer experience on your site?
- What tips do you have to build a relationship (and/or) loyalty with your customers?
- Over the years in the world e-commerce and creating a small business what did you spend time on that was so unnecessary?
- Email lists we know they are so important whether you are a small business owner, podcaster, blogger but how hell can I build it faster. It’s just not easy!!
- Social media: How important has it been to your personal business focusing on a social media strategy. And what are the strategy trends are you seeing in 2019?
- We ask every guest what is the best piece of advice you have ever received from your best friend
- What is to come for you in 2019?
- Where can our TGL listeners find you?
Episode 14: Dr. Kay Durairaj // Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty, Metabolizing Botox, Butt Lifts
May 14, 2019
This week we sat down and chatted with Dr. Kay Durairaj, a top plastic surgeon from Los Angeles. Dr. Kay is a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and voted one of the top 100 injectors in the world by her peers.
On this episode we chat about finding the right injector for you, the difference between botox, dysport and xeomin, everything about lip fillers, how to get Kim K's perky dimple free butt, permanently destroying fat with Kybella and so much more.
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On this episode we chat about finding the right injector for you, the difference between botox, dysport and xeomin, everything about lip fillers, how to get Kim K's perky dimple free butt, permanently destroying fat with Kybella and so much more.
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On this weeks episode you can hear questions like this:
- Tell us a little bit about you and your background?
- How can people spot other “facial artists” like yourself?
- Why is a skincare routine (products only) NOT good enough to prevent wrinkles especially in our 30’s?
- We hear you talk about three main products for wrinkle prevention: Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. How early is too early to get it, and is one better than the other… (I metabolize fast should I try Xeomin?)
- So many of our listeners are scared to get a little plump in their lips. Since knowledge is power, what should our listeners know about lip fillers and tell us about signature lip cleavage technique!
- Our listeners are so curious about non surgical nose job. Tell us what products you use, and who can benefit from it.
- No matter what I do, I can’t get my butt lifted like the Kardashians. Are celebrities doing the Sculptra butt lift to get this perky dimple free booty that we see everywhere? How does it work?
- We want to know everything about Kybella. What is it, where are the trendy spots to use it and where are unique spots you are using it. @KatieAult - Kybella? How soon between babies should someone get kybella and can I get it if I’m breastfeeding, is it bad for it to be in your system if you are pregnant?
- Under eye filler is everywhere right now! What products are used and tell us about your technique using a cannula.
- Let say one of our listeners isn’t ready to get botox yet, what are some other treatments you love to help prevent wrinkles?
- Get specific and tell us your day and night beauty routine!
- You are stranded on deserted island, what are three must have products you have in your bag
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from your best friend?
- Where can we find you?
A few questions from our listeners….
- I have tried vitamin C for hyperpigmentation and it isn’t cutting it. What do you recommend next?
- How long does a non surgical nose job last?
- @magdarising - Okay.. this seems a little out there to me… fillers in the boobs for a lift of bigger size? Is that a thing?
- I’m totally grossed out by crepey skin, it gives me the heebie jeebies… How can I prevent it?
- @ruthgaybor How easy is it to get an appointment with you for out of staters?
- What other skin care products besides your own can you vouch for and love?
- @missshanholt - What procedure is you favorite to do and what one is your least favorite?
Quinn is eight months old! It's so hard to believe that our sweet little babe, who to me, seems like she was just born yesterday, is already 8 months old. She seems so grown up. She's sitting up, eating real food, "talking" back to us, and interacting so much.
I haven't done monthly updates on the blog, which looking back, I so wish I had! But it's never too late. Cheers to my 8-month old babe.
Size: We don't have an 8 month checkup, but I going to assume she is around 20 pounds. At her 6 month, she was 18 pounds and since then, she's been eating real food. So let's just guess, 20 pounds. She is wearing 9 month clothes and is almost outgrowing those!
Likes:
Dislikes
Current Routine & Sleep:
I haven't done monthly updates on the blog, which looking back, I so wish I had! But it's never too late. Cheers to my 8-month old babe.
Size: We don't have an 8 month checkup, but I going to assume she is around 20 pounds. At her 6 month, she was 18 pounds and since then, she's been eating real food. So let's just guess, 20 pounds. She is wearing 9 month clothes and is almost outgrowing those!
Likes:
- Sweet potato, eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, chicken, peanut butter, salmon, squash, mac and cheese, blueberries, and puffs. (And pretty much any other food)
- Lola and Henry
- Playing the "AH" game with Dada. He says AH and she yells it back. They go back and forth playing this game forever
- Napping - gf loves a good morning nap
- Sitting at restaurants in the high chair
- Waiving at everyone
- Saying mama and dada
- Any and all music
- Her play piano
- The bath
- Her bouncer and her Joovy Spoon walker
- Her stuffed animals, Roger the rabbit, Betty the bunny, and Mr. Bear
- Every single book, but especially the touch and feel books. (Never Touch a Shark)
Dislikes
- Ground beef
- Strawberries
- Poopy diapers
- Sunglasses
- Said mama!
- We had a mama and daughter's day out at Nordstrom Cafe.
- Backyard picnic (loved having her feet in the grass)
- Our first roadtrip is this weekend!
- First time having the flu :(
- First mothers day!
Current Routine & Sleep:
- 7am: Up and nurse
- 745am: Breakfast and play
- 9am: Nap
- 11am: Nurse
- 12pm: Lunch and play!
- 2pm: Nap
- 3pm: Nurse
- 400pm: Snack
- 5pm: Mini-nap
- 6pm: Dinner
- 7pm: Bath, nurse and bed
- First time she said mama
- Her big smile whenever Adam comes home from work
- How she loves to eat so much and kicks her feet while doing so
- How she laughs so hard when you tickle her tummy
- How she snores when she naps
- Her little wave and how she genuinely is so happy to see anyone and everyone
- How she smacks her lips when she eats
- Her chubby hands
- How she can almost say bye bye - bah bah
- My first mothers day and how she took a nap on me
- How when I pick her up from daycare, she smiles ear to ear and waives at me
I honestly feel so emotional when I think about Quinn and how sweet, loving and absolutely wonderful she is. I am feeling so incredible grateful that I am blessed to be her mama. Here's to 8 months little Q.
Adam,
Happy four year wedding anniversary, my love! It's been the fastest (and most amazing) four years of my life. How has it been four years? Besides the fact that I'm less tan, less skinny, and more tired than I was then, it's like no time has passed! :)
Remember four years ago? When we stood in front of our friends and family and made promises to each other? And then we danced and drank champagne into the wee hours. I can still taste the cold bubbly Veuve. Remember the toasts, and the pictures, and all the hugs. Remember how happy everyone was? Remember that feeing of all of best family and best friends being in the same room at the same time? Remember running through bubbles as we made our way to the limo? Remember how we ate Oreganos after our wedding because we were starving.
Remember how that was the greatest day ever.
When we first started dating, I told my gfriend I knew I was gonna marry you. We had only been dating for a month. People told me I was crazy. But ya know what? I knew immediately. I've never been so sure of anything in my life.
Callie calls you my guardian angel, which you are, but honestly you're so much more than that to me. You're my strongest sense of support, the funniest person in my life, the kindest, hottest, smartest man I know and that's just the tip of the iceberg. You're my person, my husband, the father of our sweet baby and my best friend.
I remember when I was a teenager, I used to dream of my life and what it would look like when I was older. I always knew I wanted to be a wife and a mom. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine being those things would be this good. With you, we've created the most amazing baby girl, the best life, and a home that is safe. Not one day goes by I don't thank God for blessing me with you and this life. I'll be forever grateful for you.
You're my favorite human, the greatest husband, and the most magical dad. These last four years have been a dream, I cannot wait for the next 100. Thank you for loving me so well, I promise to always love you in the purest way and to be your home, wherever we are.
Year four babe. Now come home, its's time to celebrate.
Always yours, Kristen
Ps. Look back on year one, two, three, and our wedding!
Happy four year wedding anniversary, my love! It's been the fastest (and most amazing) four years of my life. How has it been four years? Besides the fact that I'm less tan, less skinny, and more tired than I was then, it's like no time has passed! :)
Remember four years ago? When we stood in front of our friends and family and made promises to each other? And then we danced and drank champagne into the wee hours. I can still taste the cold bubbly Veuve. Remember the toasts, and the pictures, and all the hugs. Remember how happy everyone was? Remember that feeing of all of best family and best friends being in the same room at the same time? Remember running through bubbles as we made our way to the limo? Remember how we ate Oreganos after our wedding because we were starving.
Remember how that was the greatest day ever.
When we first started dating, I told my gfriend I knew I was gonna marry you. We had only been dating for a month. People told me I was crazy. But ya know what? I knew immediately. I've never been so sure of anything in my life.
Callie calls you my guardian angel, which you are, but honestly you're so much more than that to me. You're my strongest sense of support, the funniest person in my life, the kindest, hottest, smartest man I know and that's just the tip of the iceberg. You're my person, my husband, the father of our sweet baby and my best friend.
I remember when I was a teenager, I used to dream of my life and what it would look like when I was older. I always knew I wanted to be a wife and a mom. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine being those things would be this good. With you, we've created the most amazing baby girl, the best life, and a home that is safe. Not one day goes by I don't thank God for blessing me with you and this life. I'll be forever grateful for you.
You're my favorite human, the greatest husband, and the most magical dad. These last four years have been a dream, I cannot wait for the next 100. Thank you for loving me so well, I promise to always love you in the purest way and to be your home, wherever we are.
Year four babe. Now come home, its's time to celebrate.
Always yours, Kristen
And my favorite -- our wedding video! It was shot by Serendipity Cinematography. They are so incredible. If you need a great videographer, you should absolutely check them out!
Ps. Look back on year one, two, three, and our wedding!
Our wedding day was so incredible and having a video to look back at it whenever we want is the absolute best. Serendipity Cinematography was the best to work with. They created this gorgeous highlight for us, along with our vows, first dance and a shorter highlight. They are the best.
Enjoy!
If you need me, I'll be here watching this all day, crying my eyes out.
Enjoy!
If you need me, I'll be here watching this all day, crying my eyes out.
Episode 13: Kristen and Whitney // What They Don't Tell You about The World of Postpartum, Anxiety and Motherhood
May 7, 2019
They are breaking down the truth about what comes after birth. Head to our Instagram to enter the MAMA giveaway, winner will be announced on next week's episode.
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On this episode, you can hear all about life post baby, tips for your 4th trimesters, and some other mama saving tips.
4 Things no-one tells you about life post baby:
- Having a baby is hard on a partnership or marriage.
- Speaking of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, it’s not just women who can experience them!
- One thing that people don’t often tell you, is that if you are struggling, you are not alone...help is available, and you WILL get better if you reach out to the right supports.
- Becoming a parent will bring up old “stuff.”
Now time for "The other crap they kind of tell you but you just don’t think it will affect you in the fourth trimester” or the easier version --> TGL TIPS for your 4th trimester:
- Stay off IG- you’ll start the comparison game.
- OH my body-Show yourself grace.
- Talk to someone.
- Find something for you.
Dr. Christine Sterling also gave us 7 things she wasn’t prepared for after having a baby. It’s a very powerful article filled with real talk and resources. You can find it here. Dr. Cassidy and Dr. Sterling are also doing a postpartum prep e-course this year. To stay in the loop you can subscribe here or on Dr. Cassidy's website.
Hi friends, we made it! Happy Friday!
I am so excited to share my skincare routine with you. My skincare routine is fairly simple, but has changed so much since I became a mama. Honestly, I'm not a very high maintenance person when it comes to my skincare. I don't have a ton of time to put on a 10000 items, but I know that I want fresh, glowy skin.
Now, side-note -- before we get started, I have to warn you. I'm in the process of transitioning my skincare and makeup to clean beauty products. So, yes, this is what I am currently using and have been for about the last year, but its all gonna change soon! Stay tuned for that post, I'm super excited to share with you what I've learned.
Now, side-note -- before we get started, I have to warn you. I'm in the process of transitioning my skincare and makeup to clean beauty products. So, yes, this is what I am currently using and have been for about the last year, but its all gonna change soon! Stay tuned for that post, I'm super excited to share with you what I've learned.
Also, I have no real idea what order I'm supposed to put this stuff on in, so take this all with a teeny grain of salt.
MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE:
Face wash: This rec is per my bff. I was using a crappy face-wash before and I just felt like it wasn't doing its job. I used to use Proactive but it just became too harsh. Welcome Fresh Soy Face Cleanser. I feel like my skin is so clean after I use it, but not dried out or rough.
Toner: I love toner. I've used some version of it since I was a prepubescent girl. I've tried them all, but Thayer's Witch Hazel is my go-to. It's not too harsh, but for someone who loves toner, this is a perfect mix.
Moisturizer: Back again with the Fresh product, I love this moisturizer. This Rose Deep Hydration Moisturizer is the best. Its not too light but also keeps me moist in the winter. It feels great and I love the way it smells.
Eye cream: Don't yell at me but I never really believed in eye cream until I had Quinn. I never really had bags ect until I was a sleep deprived mama and this Farmacy Dew it All eye cream has saved me. PS! This is a clean beauty product! Score.
Sunscreen: I don't use sunscreen on my face every day. Now, if I know I'm going to be outside, of course I wear it. But honestly, I spend the majority of my day inside in my office. And, it's semi heavy! But, when I wear face sunscreen, I love my Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum.
NIGHTTIME SKINCARE ROUTINE:
My nighttime skin care routine doesn't differ that much, but just enough that I've noticed a great difference in my skin.
Face wash: Same face wash because I love it. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser.
Toner: Again, same toner. Thayer's Witch Hazel
Moisturizer: Sensing a trend? Same moisturizer --> Rose Deep Hydration Moisturizer is the best.
Eye cream: I get a little crazy here. Because it's night and I want a littler more moisture, I use Dr. Brandt needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE™ eye de-puffing gel. This eye cream is definitely a little thicker, but since its nighttime, I actually prefer it.
A little boost: I needed a little moisture boost and this again is my from bff. Hyaluronic Acid has become my new bff (sorry Coti, but you're the one who showed it to me!) :) I buy this on Amazon and I use maybe 2-3 times a week. This stuff is my skin saver.
Zit Cream: Yes, I'm 31 and still get zits and yes, I swear by this stuff. Mario Badescu
Drying Lotion is a life saver and it's super glam.
Hum Nutrition Skin Heroes Pre+Probiotic: This is taking of my skin from the inside out. These pre-probiotics nurture the gut and skin. They are created for problematic skin (hello post-partum). They support skin hydration, balances the gut microbiome and are for acne prone skin (non-cystic). Sign me up.
What are your must have skin care products? Share yours below!
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