Is there anyone more epic and awesome when it comes to entertaining than Julia Child? What a legacy of gracious, joy-filled entertaining she left for our world. Today's episode features Dini Rao of Dini Vino, and Dini had the opportunity to experience Julia Child in her element - hosting and loving spending time with people in her home. Tune in to hear more about how to create a home that is open to hosting friends and family in ways that would make Julia so proud! All of that plus some VERY AWESOME Awesomes of the Week! Find out more about becoming a Sorta Awesome listener supporter at sortaawesomeshow.com/support THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Skylar: For a limited time offer, try the Skylar sample palette with free shipping plus earn a $20 credit towards your next full-sized perfume purchase. Visit skylar.com/AWESOME You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Dini on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and 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!

Extra Awesome time! This bonus episode of Sorta Awesome declares that CBS's long-running reality show Big Brother is one of the most awesome things about summer. Agree? Disagree? Have no idea what we're talking about? Tune in to hear regular Sorta Awesome co-host Rebekah Hoffer dish on all things Big Brother with Awesome favorite Cara Pence! They talk Big Brother strategy, favorites, villains, and predictions for SEASON 20 which premieres June 28, 2018! Find Cara on Twitter - @surgeonsongs  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!

At Sorta Awesome, we are committed to bringing you all the awesome you need to know, and we have a fresh dose of new favorites to tell you about this week! Meg and Rebekah are talking all about their recent faves along with a handful of fails, too. Tune in to hear more about curly girls, glitzy eye shadows, cable-less live TV, creative art supplies, and more! And as always, awesome of the week! 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! Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com Bombas: Save 20% by visiting bombas.com/awesome and enter the offer AWESOME in the checkout code space 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! 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!

What if you had FIVE MINUTES to convince other people to be into the things that you are super into? That's the game Meg plays with her sister Emily who makes her annual summer appearance on this episode of Sorta Awesome! Tune into to hear the topics each sister picked for the other to talk about as they set the timer and play a few rounds of pro/con/pro! 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! Candid Co.: Save 25% on your modeling kit for straighter, whiter teeth at candidco.com/AWESOME StoryWorth: Capture the stories of your family for now and generations to come! For $20 off your subscription, visit storyworth.com/awesome 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!

Marriage! Marriage is what brings us together today! Tune in to hear Meg and Kelly share some lessons learned over a combined (almost!) fifty years of marriage. All of that plus great stuff for your ears in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: RXBAR is 100% whole food nutrition that tastes delicious! Get 25% off your first order by going to rxbar.com/awesome and use promo code awesome Audible: Go to Audible.com/AWESOME or text AWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! Bombas: Save 20% by visiting bombas.com/awesome and enter the offer AWESOME in the checkout code space 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! 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!

Just in time to get your library list all filled out for road trips, lazy mornings, and hours spent poolside, we've got some SIZZLING summer reads for 2018! Join Meg and Sorta Awesome regular Leigh Kramer as they share their picks for your summer reading list and celebrate the arrival of Leigh's first novel that comes out this month: A Storied Life! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Candid Co.: Save 25% on your modeling kit for straighter, whiter teeth at candidco.com/AWESOME Rover - Get a $25 credit toward your first book at rover.com/sortaawesome CODE: sortaawesome You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Leigh 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!

The path to finding a totally awesome dream home looks different for all of us! Today's episode tells the story of an amazing Southern California home renovation overseen by Awesome Jen Johnson. From following her intuition on big decisions to the project that went surprisingly overbudget to the joys and pains of working with a celebrity contractor, Jen's take on creating the home of her dreams is sure to inspire! DON'T FORGET TO TAKE OUR 2018 LISTENER SURVEY! 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! Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com Kneipp: For 15% off your first order, go to Kneipp.com and use promo code AWESOME at checkout! SHOW NOTES: 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!

Time to dig out the beach towels and pop on your sunglasses because ready or not, summer is here! Join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah as they share their top hacks to stop the summer blues before they even start with their very best parenting hacks for an awesome summer! From screen time to sibling squabbles, they cover it all - plus loads of good stuff in Awesome of the Week! CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR AWESOME LISTENER SURVEY! THANK YOU! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Smith & Noble: LIMITED TIME OFFER! 25% off of custom window treatments at smithandnoble.com/AWESOME Lola: Go to mylola.com/awesome and enter code AWESOME40 at checkout for 40% off your first 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! Candid Co.: Save 25% on your modeling kit for straighter, whiter teeth at candidco.com/AWESOME 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!

As we contemplate all the ways to make home life more awesome in the month of May, we turn our attention to family life and to the specific pain, hope, and healing that comes with pregnancy loss. Today, Meg is joined by author and speaker Adriel Booker whose new book Grace Like Scarlett draws upon these very issues. Tune in to hear a compassionate, honest, and uplifting conversation about how we can navigate these losses with hope. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Smith and Noble: LIMITED TIME OFFER! 25% off of custom window treatments at smithandnoble.com/AWESOME RXBAR Kids is 100% whole food nutrition that tastes delcious! Get 25% off your first order by going to rxbar.com/awesome and use promo code awesome Audible: Go to Audible.com/AWESOME or text AWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! Rover - Get a $25 credit toward your first book at rover.com/sortaawesome CODE: sortaawesome You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Adriel on her blog and @adrielbooker on Facebook, Instagram, and 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!

Oh, how we love all love to give gifts and get them, too, right? Or no? Most of us know that giving gifts and opening gifts from our friends and loved ones SHOULD be fun, it is all too often fraught with disappointment and frustration. Tune in to hear Meg and Rebekah help you know all the ins-and-outs of all things gifts! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Smith and Noble: LIMITED TIME OFFER! 25% off of custom window treatments at smithandnoble.com/AWESOME Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com StoryWorth: Capture the stories of your family for now and generations to come! Makes a GREAT Mother's Day gift! For $20 off your subscription, visit storyworth.com/awesome 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!

Why wait for a big holiday to celebrate? There are so many ways to celebrate the little moments of life, and this week, Meg and Kelly share their ideas plus TONS of inspiration from the Awesome community! All of that, plus Awesomes of the Week! THANK YOU to our sponsors! TULA: skincare essentials to care for all skin types and ages packed with probiotics! Go to tula.com/awesome and use code awesome at check-out for 20% off your purchase! Modcloth: sweet summer styles at any size! Go to Modcloth.com and use code awesome at check-out for 15% off of your purchase of $100 or more! ButcherBox: 100% grass-fed or grass-finished beef, free range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork delivered right to your door! Go to butcherbox.com/awesome and use code awesome for FREE BACON and 20% off of your first box! 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! 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!

April is all about CELEBRATING here at Sorta Awesome as we mark three years of serving up all that is awesome for you! We can't think of a better way to celebrate this week than by welcoming bestselling author and beloved happiness guru Gretchen Rubin to Sorta Awesome! Tune in to hear Meg ask Gretchen about The Four Tendencies - the personality and preference framework that Gretchen created to help people understand motivation - and how each of those Tendency types might show up for celebration. You won't want to miss this fascinating and helpful conversation! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Magic: 24/7 personal assistant support at your fingertips. Go to getmagic.com/AWESOME and your first request is free! Audible: Go to Audible.com/AWESOME or text AWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! 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 You can find Gretchen at GretchenRubin.com or on Facebook, Twitter, and 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!

Awesomes, in April we are CELEBRATING! Sorta Awesome just turned three years old, and this whole month, we are devoting the whole show to the theme of celebrations. If you like to get sentimental and reflective on your birthday, you will LOVE this deluxe-length episode featuring Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly opening up the time capsules of their lives and sharing with you who they were and what they were into through the years! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: AxThePinkTax.com Magic: 24/7 personal assistant support at your fingertips. Go to getmagic.com/AWESOME and your first request is free! Smith and Noble: 25% off of custom window treatments at smithandnoble.com/AWESOME RXBAR Kids is 100% whole food nutrition that tastes delcious! Get 25% off your first order by going to rxbar.com/awesome and use promo code awesome 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!

In this newest episode in the Extra Awesome series, Erin Odom returns to Sorta Awesome to talk about her brand new book that is FILLED with 100 tips, tricks, and hacks to help you achieve your financial goals! Tune in to hear her and Meg get super honest about the highs and lows of budgeting including their shared health care epiphany and how the secret to saying goodbye to the Joneses! Find Erin on her blog The Humbled Homemaker. You Can Stay Home With Your Kids! 100 Tips, Tricks, and Ways to Make It Work! More Than Just Making It 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, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

April is going to be AWESOME on Sorta Awesome, and we are kicking things off with a SPECIAL FRIDAY EDITION of Extra Awesome featuring Laura Tremaine! That's right, Laura is back to fill us in on what she's been up to in the past few months, and you guys, she has some things to tell you! Tune in to hear Meg and Laura dish all the scoop on mind-blowing books, social media breaks, and lingerie that will change your life! Hear part 2 of this episode by becoming a Sorta Awesome supporter THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Smith and Noble: 25% off of custom window treatments at smithandnoble.com/AWESOME Magic: 24/7 personal assistant support at your fingertips. Go to getmagic.com/AWESOME and your first request is free! Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Laura NOW at 10ThingsToTellYou.com and also at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

It's been one year since Meg and Kelly opened up about the good, the bad, and the ugly of their spiritual journeys. In this episode, you'll hear them share about ALL the changes a year can bring! Special thanks to our sponsors: Smith and Noble: 25% off of custom window treatments at smithandnoble.com/AWESOME Magic: 24/7 personal assistant support at your fingertips. Go to getmagic.com/AWESOME and your first request is free! Modcloth: 15% off of your order of $100 or more at modcloth.com/awesome 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! 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!

It's more than a tagline - it's a way of life! Join us this week for an inspiring conversation with some Sorta Awesome favorites on how to be smarter, stronger, and more social! All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! Special thanks to our sponsors: Audible: Go to Audible.com/SORTAAWESOME or text SORTAAWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! Omax3: Go to tryomax.com/AWESOME today to get a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure FOR FREE! CBS All-access The Good Fight: Hurry to CBS.com/AWESOME for your FREE trial of CBS All Access and get caught up now on The Good Fight Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com 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!

At the end of 2017, Sorta Awesome co-host Kelly named Blue Babies Pink - Brett Trapp's story of growing up gay and Christian in the South - as her Awesome of the Year. Today, we are honored to welcome Brett to Sorta Awesome! Join Meg and Kelly in this conversation with Brett about how we can all show up in excellent ways when it comes to coming out conversations. You won't want to miss Brett's wisdom, humor, and candor! Special thanks to our sponsors: RX BAR for kids: 100% whole food nutrition that tastes delicious! Get 25% off your first order by going to rxbar.com/awesome and use promo code awesome Magic: 24/7 personal assistant support at your fingertips. Go to getmagic.com/AWESOME and your first request is free! CBS All-access The Good Fight: Hurry to CBS.com/AWESOME for your FREE trial of CBS All Access and get caught up now on The Good Fight LOLA: Go to mylola.com/awesome and enter code AWESOME40 at checkout for 40% off your first subscription Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Find Brett at Blue Babies Pink, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Why is everyone talking about Madeline L'Engle's modern classic A Wrinkle in Time? If you loved the book, should you see the current Ava Duvernay film adaptation? Should you take your kids to see it? Why on earth did Meg not read this book until she was forty years old? In this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Meg and co-host Kelly talk all things A Wrinkle in Time, including how this novel aligns itself perfectly with the Year of the Awesome! Show notes: Madeline L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time America Magazine: An Ignatian Guide to a Wrinkle in Time Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Award winning producers, Mark Burnett & Roma Downey, bring you the story of Jesus on audio! Experience his journey like never before through the voice of a master storyteller. Narrated by Roma Downey and scored by Hans Zimmer, this compelling and powerful 7-episode podcast event will take you on the journey of Jesus’ life from his baptism, to his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.

We immediately regret this decision. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Rover - Get a $25 credit toward your first book at rover.com/sortaawesome CODE: sortaawesome Daily Burn: SIXTY DAY FREE TRIAL at dailyburn.com/awesome Daily Harvest: Use promo code AWESOME for three FREE Daily Harvest cups at daily-harvest.com 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!

Wanna know something about being an Awesome? We don't mind getting awkward if it will lead to awesome! Conversations about race and racial dynamics can be awkward, difficult, and painful. Thankfully, we're bringing in a woman who can help us learn to transform those uncomfortable chats into powerful conversation by connecting, engaging, and feeling. Krystle Cobran brings her warm, compassionate wisdom to Sorta Awesome in this episode, and you do NOT want to miss what she has to share! SPECIAL THANKS TO: 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! Omax3: Go to tryomax.com/AWESOME today to get a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure FOR FREE! MOLEKULE: Go to molekule.com and enter code AWESOME at check-out for a special offer for the Awesomes! You can find more of Krystle on her website YourBraveBox.com, Twitter, and Instagram! 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!

Do you ever wonder how you became an adult who still struggles to make friends? We are here to reveal to you ten secrets to help you be the friend that everyone will want to get to know better! From figuring out how to approach people to build a friendship to knowing what to say to a friend when times get tough, we've got insights for every situation. Plus, our amazing and fierce friend Osheta Moore is here to join Meg with some Awesome of the Week! Become a Sorta Awesome listener supporter by checking out our support page where you'll get access to all of our EXCLUSIVE supporter-only episodes and our private Facebook group! Thank you to our sponsors: CBS The Good Fight: Hurry to CBS.com/AWESOME for your FREE trial of CBS All Access and get caught up now ahead of the season premiere of The Good Fight on March 4th. Audible: Go to Audible.com/SORTAAWESOME or text SORTAAWESOME to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial membership! You can find more of Osheta on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and look for her Shalom Sistas podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 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!

What if the person you think is the most different from you is the person who might end up being your most powerful teacher? That's the question Meg explores with author, podcaster, educator, and activist Simran Sethi in this episode of Sorta Awesome! Tune in to hear Simran share her wisdom on how to take the most important first step in connecting with others, even and especially those who we disagree with the most. All of that plus Rebekah joins Meg for Awesome of the Week! Be part of the Sorta Awesome LOVE campaign and maybe you'll be loving your brand new Kindle Paperwhite or Amazon goodies in no time at all! And become a Sorta Awesome listener supporter by checking out our support page where you'll get access to all of our EXCLUSIVE supporter-only episodes and our private Facebook group! Thank you to our sponsors: Zola - Zola.com/awesome for $50 towards your registry Daily Burn: SIXTY DAY FREE TRIAL at dailyburn.com/awesome You can find Simran on the web, Twitter, or Instagram! 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!

We've all been there - looking at another person, shaking your head, wondering WHY ARE YOU LIKE THAT?! Join Meg and Kelly in finding the answers to that question when they sit down with Leigh Kramer to discover how the Enneagram explains it all! This episode is extra long - skip to 19:40 to dive right into the Enneagram awesome! Share the #SortaAwesomeLove and win! sortaawesomeshow.com/love Get Meg's 21 Days of Awesome Affirmations series delivered to you daily when you become a Super Star listener supporter! SPECIAL THANKS TO 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! Omax3: Go to tryomax.com/AWESOME today to get a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure FOR FREE! BRAVEtogether Virtual Retreat: Find details and registration at BeckyLMcCoy.com/Awesome Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Kelly on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Find Leigh on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram