Sorta Awesome

Looking for a podcast that will motivate and inspire you to become your best self? Look no further than Sorta Awesome! Hosted by the insightful and engaging Meg Tietz, this podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things lifestyle. Whether you're looking for tips on personal growth, relationship advice, health and wellness, or just some good old-fashioned girl talk, we've got you covered. So pop in your earbuds and become an Awesome! We're more than a podcast - we're your community on the go!

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Ep. 174 Confessions: year-end edition!
Gather 'round, Awesomes! It's time for a brand-new edition of the episodes you love best - confessions! Rebekah joins Meg this week for their time-honored tradition of opening up all their closets and shaking loose those skeletons. From library angst to scandalous skinny-dipping to unpopular holiday opinions, we're confiding it all in you, our dear Awesome friends. Plus a brilliant use of Chatbooks and a hilarious but racy new podcast fave in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Madison Reed: Madison Reed makes hair color easy, affordable, and awesome! Get 10% off and free shipping on your first order at madison-reed.com and use code SORTAAWESOME Kneipp: Must-have skin and body care for health and well-being! Get 15% off of your first order at kneipp.com and use promo code AWESOME Fabletics: Go to fabletics.com/awesome to get two incredibly awesome leggings for $24 ($99 value!) and stock up on athletic wear you will love! Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 173 The surprising awesome of the teen years
Eye rolls, doors slamming, and sulky silence. Is this what comes to mind when you think of teenagers? Meg and Kelly are here to invite you to think again because this week, they are exploring all the awesomeness of the teenage years! From celebrating how much more responsible teens these days are to how all of us can help support teens on their own journey to becoming an Awesome, we are serving up fresh insights and fun takes on what makes these years really pretty great! All of that plus an in-depth look at front door delivery services and lip color that can change the world in Awesome of the Week! And don't forget to hit us up for all of your Amazon holiday shopping at sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Away: The luggage with POWER! For $20 off your Away suitcase, go to awaytravel.com/awesome and use promo code awesome at check-out! Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Dignify: Beautiful throws and blankets that do good in the world! For 10% off your purchase, go to shopdignify.com and use code AWESOME at checkout! Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 172 How I told my sister I'm pregnant
Surprise! Meg's sister Emily is back on Sorta Awesome this week, and one of them has a big announcement! Content warning: pregnancy, babies, and other topics that might be sensitive for some of our Awesomes or the little ones who sometimes listen along. The big news plus tech-y happiness and an Advent album in Awesome of the Week! ShoeDazzle: Go to shoedazzle.com/awesome and get 50% off your first order when you sign up as a VIP Dignify: Beautiful throws and blankets that do good in the world! For 10% off your purchase, go to shopdignify.com and use code AWESOME at checkout! Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 171 Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Awesomes! It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year, that time of year when we cozy up right next to you and help you solve your biggest gift-giving questions! Join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah for the annual Sorta Awesome Holiday Gift Guide! The 2018 version of the gift guide will help you tackle the toughest parts of your holiday gift-giving including just the right picks for your mother-in-law, your college-aged brother, and gifts that will work for a whole family. All of that plus stocking stuffers, best gifts of the year, and our own personal wish lists! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome40 at checkout for 40% off your subscription Audible: Go to Audible.com/SORTAAWESOME or text SORTAAWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THE 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 170 Our first faves
Do you remember the first novel you loved so much you read it over and over? How about the first song you couldn't stop listening to or the first movie you raved about to all of your friends? For most of us, those moments in pop culture that introduced us to our first FAVORITES tell us a lot about who we were back then and how it influenced us to this day. This week, join Meg and Knox McCoy - author and co-host of The Popcast with Knox and Jamie - as they do a deep dive into their own personal first favorites from pop culture including books, sports, and those "edgy" alternative phases. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Away: The luggage with POWER! For $20 off your Away suitcase, go to awaytravel.com/awesome and use promo code awesome at check-out! ShoeDazzle: Go to shoedazzle.com/awesome and get 50% off your first order when you sign up as a VIP Dignify: Beautiful throws and blankets that do good in the world! For 10% off your purchase, go to shopdignify.com and use code AWESOME at checkout! Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! Find Knox's book The Wondering Years on Amazon! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Knox at KnoxMcCoy.com! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 169 Can we not?!
Some things are undeniably awesome, and some things are definitely not. This week, Meg is joined by Kelly and Rebekah to hash out some stuff that just has to go! Tune in to hear an airing of cultural pet peeves that will leave you high-fiving in agreement and also wondering whether or not Meg is a monster behind the wheel. All of that plus loads of good stuff for November in Awesome of the Week! When you shop Amazon this holiday season, support Sorta Awesome by shopping through our affiliate link at sortaawesomeshow.com/amazon THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 168 True confessions: home life edition
Life doesn't always go as planned, and that's why we look for the awesome in every circumstance! This wasn't the show we had planned to bring you this week, but we hope you'll enjoy the awesome of a throw-back group show (Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, AND Laura!) that you may not have heard before. Tune in to hear an episode that previously was only available to Homemaking Bundle customers and to our Super Star Awesome Supporters - all of our true confessions about home life and parenting! From enjoying the fruits of an elderly neighbor's labor to making kids sleep in closets, there are some REAL jaw-dropping confessions in this episode. Happy listening! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 167 Bad boys, love triangles, and swoon-wor...
This week, giggles abound and confessions flow freely as co-host Rebekah joins Meg to discuss romance in pop culture! From Westley and Buttercup to Monica and Chandler and all kinds of couples in-between, you'll hear their favorites from TV shows, movies, and music. All of that plus sweet-tooth inspiration and new favorite denim in Awesome of the Week! Become a Sorta Awesome SUPER STAR for access to exclusive episodes and a delightfully private Hangout Group by going to sortaawesomeshow.com/support THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME ShoeDazzle: Go to shoedazzle.com/awesome and get 50% off your first order when you sign up as a VIP You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Cathedrals, the Enneagram, and finding your swe...
Awesomes, welcome back to another episode in the Extra Awesome series! We are so excited to welcome writer and speaker Annie F. Downs to Sorta Awesome. Tune in to hear Annie and Meg talk about the challenges of settling into your sweet spot when it doesn't look the way you thought it would, plus lots of Enneagram talk, yoga thoughts, and spiritual reflections mixed in, too! Find Annie's newest book Remember God on Amazon and everywhere you shop for books! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Annie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 166 The Awesome List Fall 2018
Who loves a Top Ten List? YOU DO, RIGHT?! Hurry up and hit Play on an episode loved by Awesomes everywhere - the Top Ten List for Fall 2018! Join Meg and Kelly this week as they give you all the scoop on everything home, kitchen, and closet for the season ahead including a take-anywhere casserole, secret menu Starbucks, and the perfect fall cardigan! All of that plus change-your-life cookbooks and a brilliant writer in Awesome of the Week! Sampling of Awesome List links: Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili perfect cardigan Bamboo travel mug Stainless Steel Food Mill BE SURE TO CLICK OVER TO THE SHOW NOTES FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF FALL 2018 AWESOME LINKS! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Away: The luggage with POWER! For $20 off your Away suitcase, go to awaytravel.com/awesome and use promo code awesome at check-out! Zola - Zola.com/awesome for 30% off your Save The Date or invitation order LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 165 Ultimate Guide to Making Netflix Awesome!
Hey you, wanna be Netflix buddies? We promise we won't make it weird! Come hang out with Meg and her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris as they do a deep-dive into all things Netflix! Tune in to discover who still has Netflix DVD subscriptions, whether or not the infamous Netflix algorithm works, and how to make the most of Netflix snacking! All of that plus lovely lashes, podcast binging, and wild mushrooms (?!) in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order ShoeDazzle: Go to shoedazzle.com/awesome and get 50% off your first order when you sign up as a VIP Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 164 How to be smart, strong, and social at ...
As the late Dr. Maya Angelou taught us, "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better." As we continue our exploration of living a life more awesome in 2018, tune in to hear Meg and special guest Chris Ann Brekhus of the beautiful boutique LoveFeast as they revisit their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and share what they wish they knew then that would have helped them to become smarter, stronger, and more social! All of that plus fun readers and easy chicken in Awesome of the Week! USE EXCLUSIVE CODE SALOVE15 for 15% off of your order at LoveFeast Shop! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Simple Habit: For a free 7-day trial to the premium library for this five-minute meditation app, go to simplehabit.com/AWESOME Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Madison Reed: Find your perfect shade and get 10% off your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com PROMO CODE: AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 163 10 Mantras for Happier Parents
Is it possible to find the happiness we are craving in our daily lives? KJ Dell'Antonia - writer and contributor to the New York Times - says YES! And her new book How To Be A Happier Parent shows you specifically how to create an awesome home life for both parents and kids. Join KJ in this conversation with Meg as they explore ten mantras that parents (or grandparents, aunts and uncles, and teachers) can remember to get started on the path to building strong, happy relationships with kids! All of that plus fall closet inspiration and a GREAT pair of taupe booties in Awesome of the Week! Sign up for the Sorta Awesome newsletter THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Madison Reed: Find your perfect shade and get 10% off your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com PROMO CODE: AWESOME Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order Zola - Zola.com/awesome for $50 towards your registry Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find KJ on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 162 Self-care, self-comfort, what's healthy...
Self-care has dominated magazine headlines and conversations with our therapists for years now, but do you ever wonder if you are doing it right? Tune in to this conversation with Meg and Kelly as they deep-dive into the difference between self-care and self-comfort and explore how to know if you are staying on the healthy side of the spectrum when it comes to caring for your awesome self! All of that plus TONS of great listening in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome40 at checkout for 40% off your subscription Away: The luggage with POWER! For $20 off your Away suitcase, go to awaytravel.com/awesome and use promo code awesome at check-out! LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on THIS and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 161 All we do is WIN (sorta)
When you are all about living that awesome life, there's a lot of winning to celebrate! Join Meg and Rebekah this week as they share some recent wins, and stick around to hear them confess the not-winning areas where they need a little help. All of that plus some amazing books for kids and also getting cozy with Netflix in Awesome of the Week! Feeling super shiny these days? Want to get the inside scoop on all things Sorta Awesome? Become a Sorta Awesome Super Star listener supporter! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com Audible: Go to Audible.com/AWESOME or text AWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Lose the guilt, work smarter, and thrive with J...
Welcome back to our Extra Awesome series! Jessica N. Turner returns to Sorta Awesome to talk to Meg all about how to overcome mom guilt and embrace the awesome as a working mom. Tune in to hear how Jessica's own journey led to her writing her newest book Stretched Too Thin, and as always, get great book recommendations from her favorite reads so far this year! Find Jessica on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and pick up her book Stretched Too Thin! You can find Megan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram!
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Ep. 160 Stress-free style & Fall 2018's hottest...
Calling all Awesomes! Whether you are a natural-born fashion maven or you've got no time to be on-trend, you do not want to miss this episode! Meg is joined by Alison Lumbatis from Get Your Pretty On who is here to make getting dressed your easiest decision of the day. Tune in to hear the basics of capsule wardrobes, how you can wear a style at any size, and what is going to be HOT as temperatures cool off this Fall 2018! And you'll hear about the buzz-worthy movie we are loving on Netflix as well as an Enneagram-favorite in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Simple Habit: For a free 7-day trial to the premium library for this five-minute meditation app, go to simplehabit.com/AWESOME Kneipp: For 15% off your first order, go to Kneipp.com, that’s K-N-E-I-P-P-dot-com, and use promo code AWESOME at checkout! Sweet Defeat: For 50% off your order, go to SweetDefeat.com/AWESOME and enter promo code AWESOME at checkout Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! Get your FREE GIFT from Alison! Casual Wardrobe Basics Builder You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Alison at GetYourPrettyOn! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep 159 How to have AWESOME mornings
Rise and shine, Awesomes! Whether you are an chirpy-chipper early bird or an up-at-all-hours night owl, we ALL want to have happier mornings! Tune in to hear a devoted early riser and a committed late night lady discuss how all of our mornings can be more awesome. All of that plus so much good stuff for listening to in Meg and Kelly's Awesome of the Week! ** FIND OUT HOW TO BECOME A SORTA AWESOME SUPER STAR LISTENER SUPPORTER ** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome and see how you can save $5 off your first order LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 158 These are a few of our favorite things ...
As lovely as raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens can be, it's time for us to share with you a few of OUR favorite things! This week, regular Sorta Awesome co-hosts Rebekah Hoffer and Kelly Gordon join Meg to give you a sparkly, happy list of favorite things including compliments that made us blush, commercials that made us cry, and diagramming sentences for fun (what? yes!). All of that plus LOTS of Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Audible: Go to Audible.com/AWESOME or text AWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep 157 Happy endings, broken hearts, and Bachel...
Are you ready for the episode that co-host Rebekah says she's been preparing to share with you her whole life? That's right, Rebekah is back this week and she and Meg are deep-diving into the awesome of Bachelor Nation! Tune in to hear them talk about their personal histories with the Bachelor and the Bachelorette, their thoughts on the scandals and the outcomes of the recently-concluded Bachelorette season, and whether or not your entertainment should match your moral code. All of that, plus delicious recipes and delightful handmade jewelry in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Away: The luggage with POWER! For $20 off your Away suitcase, go to awaytravel.com/awesome and use promo code awesome at check-out! Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 156 Let's share our new (school) year's res...
Sharpen those No. 2 pencils and cue the confetti canon because we are on the cusp of a brand new year - a new SCHOOL year! Whether or not your life is connected to the school calendar, this is a great time to check in on how your year is going - are you meeting your goals for 2018? Should you scrap that list from January and start fresh this August? Join Meg and her sister Emily as they talk through what goals they are taking on for the months ahead! All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Sign up for the Sorta Awesome newsletter or check out our listener supporter page to find out how you can become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! Thank you to our sponsors: LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Emily on Instagram at @emily34331 Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 155 Rescuing meal plans & picking the perfe...
It's (almost!) August, and some of our Awesomes are heading into the second half of summer while others are stocking up on school supplies. Whatever the time of year though, we know our Awesomes love to talk about smooth systems of organization. Today's episode features two helpful conversations to get you on track (or at least start thinking about getting on track!). First, former co-host of Sorta Awesome and current host of Smartest Person in the Room and creator of 10 Things To Tell You Laura Tremaine stops by, and she has many words to share on picking the perfect planner. Later, Meg is joined by Awesome Tiffany King, creator of Eat At Home meal plans and author of the new cookbook Eat At Home Tonight. Tune in to get the second half of 2018 on track for AWESOME! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com Kopari: Go to kopari.com/awesome to find their best-selling coconut deodorant and see how you can save $5 off your first order Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura at 10ThingsToTellYou.com, Smartest Person in the Room, and also at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Find Tiffany King at Eat At Home and find more information on her cookbook at Eat At Home Tonight.com And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 154 Open to awesome: infertility to a houseful
You know at Sorta Awesome, we are big fans of the big pivots that people take in life, and today's episode tells the story of one Awesome who chose to keep saying Yes and taking those pivots toward starting a family even when circumstances were not-so-awesome. Tune in to hear how Kate unexpectedly became a mama to many and how awesome can turn up in the most unexpected ways! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Sun Basket: To get your family in on the Sun Basket fun, Go to sunbasket.com/sorta today to get $35 off your first order! Madison Reed: Madison Reed makes hair color easy, affordable, and awesome! Get 10% off and free shipping on your first order at madison-reed.com and use code SORTAAWESOME Sworkit: Get in the best shape of your life! Go to sworkit.com/awesome and use offer code AWESOME for a 30 day free trial and 10% off of your membership Grove: Grove.co makes it easy to have an awesomely healthy home! Go to Grove.co/AWESOME to sign up get an amazing $30 gift set, a FREE 60-day VIP membership, and a bonus gift just for you when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kate on Instagram and her blog!
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Ep. 153 Bloopers, bonus footage, and origin sto...
Lost footage found and past giggles revisited and more in this episode of Sorta Awesome! From the most famous (and infamous) moments on the show to the confession at the end that Meg was sure she'd never share on air, you don't want to miss the silliness we found in more than three years of creating Sorta Awesome just for you! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SWorkIt: Get a 30 day FREE TRIAL and 10% off your membership at sworkit.com/AWESOME promo code AWESOME Grove: For a FREE 60-day VIP membership and a bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more, check out Grove at Grove.co/AWESOME Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome40 at checkout for 40% off your subscription You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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Ep. 152 Out of the mouths of (my) babes
For three years, two young Awesomes have been asking to come on Sorta Awesome, and this week, their wish comes true! Tune in to hear Meg's daughters Dacey and AJ answer questions from our Super Star Awesome community! They talk friendship, sisterhood, pop culture, and decide whether or not their mom is a Cool Mom. All of that plus a triple dose of Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com Away: The luggage with POWER! For $20 off your Away suitcase, go to awaytravel.com/awesome and use promo code awesome at check-out! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!
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