It's Us Podcast
By Alexa + Jon Lensing
It's Us PodcastNov 17, 2020
KATIE DEAN JEWELRY | getting started, staying inspired, and growing as a jewelry designer + creative entrepreneur.
Katie Dean is the artist behind Katie Dean Jewelry - timeless, dainty, and classic accessories. In this episode Katie tells me how she moved from Michigan to Los Angeles with no concrete plans and paved a path for herself as a jewelry designer, even having a few of her first designs worn by Kendall + Kylie Jenner - yes you read that right! We discuss the various industries she worked in and years it took before she eventually discovered and pursued her passion for designing and creating jewelry. Katie explains how important it is to work hard wherever you're at, even if it's not where you ultimately want to end up, and to stay true to yourself as you do find success. We also talk about where she finds inspiration for her designs, the work she does behind the scenes, how she sees her brand evolving, the value of cultivating a community, and SO much more. To shop Katie's beautiful designs and read more about her be sure to visit her website and follow along with her on instagram!
What we learned in our first year of marriage & what to expect in season two of the podcast
In this episode of It's Us we recap all the major events of our first year of marriage and the valuable lessons learned. We also give a brief overview of what season two of the show will look like!
Fit For Me by Courtney: There is Always Room For the Best
Effective and efficient fitness, simplified nutrition, networking, productivity hacks, chasing big dreams and more - our first interview is SO good and jammed pack with valuable takeaways. Courtney, founder of Fit For Me by Courtney recently launched her own workout app and is making huge strides in the health and wellness space. In this episode Courtney shares her inspiring story as an entrepreneur, her unique perspective on fitness and longevity, tips for staying on track with your goals, as well as the key to standing out and making your way in your industry. Learn more about Courtney, follow her journey and join her growing community here: https://fitformebycourtney.com
GLOW GUIDE: How to Achieve Glowing Skin for Your Wedding
Alexa is unpacking the six steps she took to achieve a healthy, dewey, and glowing complexion on her wedding day. Whether or not you're prepping for a wedding, these tips and products will you help you achieve a dreamy complexion wherever you're at. You can read more about Alexa's wedding skin prep journey right here!
Big Announcement(s), Midwest Scuba Diving & What's in Store for It's Us
Announcing not one, but several things, one of which was even news to Alexa! Plus, discussing Jon's recent and future scuba diving adventures (in the midwest, what?!) and new segments that are coming to the show.
WE'RE BACK: major life updates
We're finally back with some fresh content and SO many life updates for you guys from Jon's career switch to Alexa's re-brand and deciding where we're going to live - this one is packed of conversation and is extremely unfiltered, AKA a must-listen.
5 Secrets to Becoming a Runner
In this solo episode Alexa uses her running background and expertise to break down the 5 secrets that will help you become a runner - no matter how much you think you hate running or that being a runner is just not possible for you - she swears, it is!
How to start shooting videos - all the basics, settings, and cameras
Learn the very basic necessities about how to begin shooting your own videos. We review everything from the on-camera settings to explaining FPS (frames per second) and how to export your videos for the best viewing quality.
The Ins and Outs of The Keto Diet
In this solo episode with Jon, he breaks down the science, pros, and cons of the popular ketogenic diet.
How to Schedule Your Time to Be The Most Productive
In this solo episode Alexa goes over what scheduling techniques have and haven't worked for her and the one major tip she finds to be the most helpful with productivity.
Exactly How We Shoot Wedding Photos and Videos
In this Episode Jon and Alexa talk about how they got their starts in the wedding industry, their individual workflows, and get real honest about what it's like working together as a couple on wedding days.
How to Fit Fitness Into Your Schedule to Ensure You Achieve Your Resolutions
This episode is a breakdown of Jon and Alexa's most practical and useful advice for never missing a workout, making sure you stay productive at the gym, and setting goals for yourself that you can actually achieve.