The Life And Style Podcast

Suze Dowling is Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Pattern Brands, which is a family of direct-to-consumer brands designed to help you enjoy your life. These brands include Open Spaces, Letterfolk, Equal Parts, and GIR. As a homeware-obsessed Aussie transplant, Suze now lives in NYC and shares with Caylie what it has looked like to build a business, home, and life that she loves! You'll hear all about:

• How the experience of moving from a tiny town in Australia, to Sydney, to NYC has changed her and grown her in ways that she never could have forseen
• Why Suze believes in the importance of making daily moments just a bit more special
• How she brings her "restrained drama" inspired style to life in her apartment
• 5 specific ways that she makes her apartment truly feel like home
• Why she usually prefers silence when she showers, versus listening to music or podcasts
• What she wishes she could tell her 15 year old self about plans and opportunities
• One of the kindest things anyone has ever done for her

And a whole lot more (no, really)! 

Erin Hohnbaum is the Founder and CEO of award-winning boutique chain E. Leigh's Boutique, and Co-Founder of The Nest, Little Rock's inaugural co-working space and social community built by women, for women. In today's episode, Erin chats with Caylie about all things life and business:

• What her realistic morning routine looks like
• The words of wisdom from her father that shifted her perspective in a big way
• What it looked like to grow a business from the trunk of her car to now multiple locations across the South
• Her top tips to new and future business owners
• Why "clear is kind" is one of her best pieces of advice for leadership
• What it is that makes her feel like the best version of herself
• Daily rituals that contribute to her mental health

...And much more!

Amy Counce is the owner of Nexus Coffee & Creative, a popular connection hub for Central Arkansas. Five years after opening the shop, Amy chats with Caylie about all things life and business:

• What her realistic morning routine looks like
• The value of intentionality and finding your "why"
• How she leads her team and uses their strengths
• Practical ways to find "pockets of peace," even in a lifestyle that feels full
• Why nature is so healing
• What her biggest piece of advice to her younger self would be

...And much more!

Today, we're talking about ways to make your home feel more comfortable: physically, mentally, emotionally... in all the ways! It is so beneficial to have a home atmosphere that supports the kind of person that you want to be and the kind of life that you want to live. Caylie chats through lots of ways to do just that, while also sharing some of her own experiences with this topic: from home decor to logistical/organizational ideas, this episode is packed with goodness for you!

⁠In this episode, you'll learn about:

⭐️ Why wall color makes such a big difference

⭐️ How to have meaningful items in your home, even if you're on a tight budget

⭐️ Why a "20 minute tidy" is such a game changer

⭐️ The value of decluttering and organizing, in that order

⭐️ Why some lamps are better than others

⁠...and SO much more. Cozy up with a blanket and a warm drink and get ready to hang out!

Today, guests Ashley Fleeman and Leah Neighbors join the podcast for an honest conversation about adult friendships! Caylie, Ashley, and Leah formed the "January Baby Club" when they all had babies in January of 2020, and have remained close ever since. They've learned quite a bit together about the value in prioritizing friendship, even in the midst of family, career, and other responsibilities. 

⁠In this episode, you'll learn about:

⭐️ How the January Baby Club hit it off on a "blind friend date" while pregnant

⭐️ The phone app that has been a total game-changer for staying in-the-loop with each other's lives

⭐️ Why adult friendships look so different from college/ high school friendships, and why that doesn't have to be a bad thing

⭐️ Huge lessons learned in motherhood so far

⭐️ Rituals that have contributed to each person's mental health

⁠...and SO much more. Cozy up with a blanket and a warm drink and get ready to hang out with the January Baby Club!

Let's chat about secure relationships with Julie Menanno from @thesecurerelationship! ⁠

Julie Menanno is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her mission is to take insights and practical skills she uses to treat couples in her private practice more accessible to a wider population. Julie's book, Secure Love, is a guide to getting unstuck from a negative cycle and finding attachment security with your partner. 

⁠In this episode, you'll learn about:

⭐️ Why a sense of self is important and how to develop it

⁠⭐️ What a secure relationship is, and how it differs from codependency 

⭐️ What it means to be emotionally available, and how to foster emotional availability in your relationships

⭐️ How to find regulation in a difficult conversation

⭐️ Top relationship tips

⭐️ A different approach to journaling

⁠...and more. 

Let's chat about all things fitness and fun with Lee Ann and Burke from @jolly.bodies! ⁠

⁠After obtaining her Ph.D. in physiology, Lee Ann discovered an opportunity to bring together her love for people, her passion for fitness, and her formal education. She met and married Burke, whose infectious passion for people and fostering relationships was a beautiful fit, and together they formed @jolly.bodies! They offer in-person and online classes, training, and a WHOLE lot of fun!⁠

⁠In this honest and informative conversation, you'll learn about:⁠

⁠⭐️ Why helping people through @jolly.bodies lights Burke and Lee Ann's soul on fire⁠

⁠⭐️ Why taking the emotion out of food is NOT the answer⁠

⁠⭐️ Why a one-size-fits-all approach in fitness tips can be harmful⁠

⁠⭐️ The value of imperfection in fitness coaching⁠

⁠⭐️ The importance of FUN in the fitness world⁠

⁠⭐️ Life lessons learned by falling in love with Disney World⁠

⁠...and more. You guys, this is a long one, and you won't want to miss even one bit of it.

In this week, Caylie is joined by her husband Tim to chat about 8 lessons they've learned so far as new parents! In this episode packed with laughs and honesty, Caylie and Tim talk about:

• How parenthood propelled Tim into pursuing creative passions
• Why the early sleep-deprived days aren't QUITE as terrible as some may think
• The importance of time away from baby
• The value of trusting what brings peace to your family

Kylie Lambert created Living With The Lamberts as a way to document adventures, projects, and mishaps in homeownership. She wanted to connect and learn from other home creators and curate a creative outlet to track her progress and create accountability to learn and share with her audience!

When she's not decorating her home or strolling the aisles of Target, Kylie is a mental health therapist! She found that designing a home and space you love also has a vital emotional component. When she's not sharing home decor tips, feasible DIY projects, and home how-to's, she also loves to sprinkle some mental health and wellness in a relatable, mindful way. Caylie and Kylie chat about:

• Why the look and feel of your home impacts other parts of your life
• Why DIYs can be so intimidating, and how to overcome that
• The importance of bringing mindfulness into physical activity
• And so much more!

Excited for all things cozy this fall? In this episode, Caylie walks you through some ideas to make the most of this wonderful time of year. You'll end this episode with lots of inspiration and action steps to have valuable experiences this season and all year long! Caylie touches on:

• What veggies are best to cook with this time of year
• Why cozy textures are EVERYTHING in the fall
• Why daily walks can change your whole fall experience
• The importance of gratitude and slowing down