In this episode, I have a real and open conversation about what motherhood has looked like not only for me but for my friend Katy Harrell, who runs the Mumu and Macaroons Instagram account. She talks candidly about mental health, her postpartum body, and the real struggles a lot of us face but don't always feel comfortable talking about. I talk to Katy about young motherhood, how she built her platform, and why it is so important to destigmatize mental health and postpartum recovery. I hope...

In today’s episode, I’m discussing my summer beauty favorites that I’m absolutely loving right now! Just as I like to switch out my skincare seasonally, I also like to switch up my makeup and beauty products. I’ve been playing around with some new-to-me products and have found some amazing keepers. I’m dishing all the details on the products that will be lining my vanity this summer – my favorite sunscreen, products for your face, hair, and makeup that gives us that dewy summer bronzed...

In today's episode I'm diving into my health and wellness journey, and I'm sharing my top tips and tricks for living a well balanced lifestyle. If you've been following along with me on Instagram stories, you know I share daily bits of my lifestyle and healthy habits. I'm so excited to go over everything that I do during a typical week to help fuel my body and live out a healthy lifestyle. I'm sharing my current fitness routine, supplements I take daily, my sleep patterns and what I eat in a...

In today's episode we are chatting with functional nutrition expert, Rhya Pachin of Carolina Functional Nutrition! I went to see Rhya back in 2019 when I started to notice that something was off. I was experiencing hormonal breakouts on my chin, had trouble sleeping, and was feeling bloated regularly. I knew something more complex had to be going on, because I was seemingly doing all the things "right". I was eating low carb, high protein, working out 6 days a week and had a great skincare...

In today's episode we are sitting down with Marissa West & Heidi Hillman for the second time! If you haven't already, check out episode 8 where we first hear from West Kept Secret founders (and my personal trainers).  We are diving into all of your questions for Marissa and Heidi. From how to "bounce back" after having a baby. What to expect when working out during and after pregnancy. How long a fitness journey truly takes. What supplements Heidi and Marissa recommend. Should you eat...

If you're an expecting mama, a new mama, or a toddler mom struggling to get your baby to take great naps and sleep 12+ hours a night, this episode is for you! I'm chatting with certified sleep expert from Sleep Baby Consulting, Elizabeth King. Elizabeth is our own personal sleep coach that we used before having Liam and while sleep training him. This episode is packed with so many tangible tips, from how to avoid early morning wakes ups to how to master a nap schedule like a pro. I especially...

In today's episode I'm chatting with Alyssa Foushee of The Southern Host. Alyssa is an expert in starting and growing a successful Airbnb business. She is giving us the backstory of how she got started, the essentials of a successful Airbnb, which markets are "hot" right now to purchase property in, and what's in store for her next! Alyssa and her husband own 7 airbnbs and plan to add another 2 before the end of this year! If you've been curious about the business behind running an Instagram...

In the tenth episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast I dive into everything you need to know about our recent trip to Turks and Caicos! This is our second time traveling to Turks and Caicos, not including a cruise. I'm sharing where we stayed, our top recommendations of where to eat, the excursion we loved and by far the most coveted information - how we afford luxurious vacations without breaking the bank. If you're wanting to take yearly vacations without feeling guilty, this episode it for...

Kristin Cabeda is the Founder and CEO of Plumped, an aesthetic boutique specializing in cosmetic micro treatments and expert skincare. She was named one of the top injectors in the country two years in a row.  In today's episode we are diving into what causes adult acne, what your skincare routine should really include, the secret to exceptional looking skin, balancing a thriving business and motherhood, and how the Kardashians get their signature look🍑.  I'm so excited for you to hear from...

Welcome to episode 8 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with MARISSA WEST & HEIDI HILLMAN, the ladies behind West Kept Secret. West Kept Secret is where you can find me twice a week as I sweat it out during a high intensity workout. Marissa is the founder and creator of West kept Secret and Marissa, her partner, is her co-owner and master trainer. West kept secret is a group fitness class like no other. It fuses together different workout focuses into one dynamic...

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with the two very talented ladies behind the ultra-successful Charlotte based organization company, Simplicity Organizers. Owner, Laurie Martin and Project Manager Jess O’Rorke give us tips on all things spring cleaning, how to get your kids to organize, and how to let go of items you've been holding on to. We also discuss affordable alternatives for organizing your home, as well as the key benefits to having a...

Welcome back to another episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today we are joined by Sabrina Simpson and Charisse Holliday of LookLove Beauty. The co-founders join the show to share all things makeup, wellness, & more! They give their top product recommendations, share what they do to stay youthful, and talk about what it's like to be business partners and friends!  About the guest:  Hailing from the shores of southern California and the heart of the Queen City, LookLove was created from...

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today's episode is the first part of many on the behind the scenes of blogging! I talk all about the evolution of Instagram, how commission works through apps like RewardStyle, how I handle online criticism, and the boundaries I've placed around work-life balance. I love my job, it is not traditional by any means but I wake up everyday excited to create content and share my love of fashion, travel, fitness and now mom-life! Follow The Cheeky...

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! I asked you all on Instagram what you wanted to hear from me about this week and so many answers were asking about ALL things motherhood + baby. While that will not be the main focus of this show, it is a HUGE part of my life that I want to share with you all! On today's episode I talk all things from how Shane and I balance being parents and partners, transparency around hired help, top baby products, as well as my personal experience with...

Welcome back to The Cheeky Been Podcast, Episode 3! Today we welcome our FIRST guest, my very best friend, Meryl Balcome. Meryl is Chief of Staff at Ally Bank, a former collegiate athlete, wife and an overall badass. On today's episode Meryl joins the show to share her journey within the corporate world and how it is still an incredible place to work, dismantling the myths surrounding marriage counseling, choosing to not have children, and how she supported her father when he came out as a...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today, Vanessa is giving her top tips for how she lost the baby weight. Her biggest tip? Understanding that women who gave birth just performed a miracle and should know that everyone's postpartum journey looks different. From exercise, diet, and sleep - Vanessa shares her journey from right before she got pregnant with baby number 1 to where she's at today. Enjoy! Follow The Cheeky Been Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast  Read The Cheeky Been...

Welcome to the FIRST episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode, Vanessa Dyer of the Charlotte-based lifestyle blog, The Cheeky Been,  shares everything that has led her to starting this podcast. From growing up in Holland, meeting her husband, quitting her corporate job to pursue blogging full time and her latest venture: motherhood, Vanessa wants to sit down with you each week to go beyond the Instagram square and talk about REAL LIFE.  Follow The Cheeky Been Follow The Cheeky...