You could say that Leslie Knope is the patron saint of Sorta Awesome, so let’s get ready to celebrate her favorite holiday - Galentine’s Day! This week, Meg and Kelly have a conversation celebrating women’s friendships - why they are so important right now, and how you can celebrate the women in your life even during pandemic quarantine times. Plus, you’ll hear Awesomes from our community celebrating the women who mean so much to them! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase FitTrack: Go to GetFitTrack.com/AWESOME to take 50% off your order. Plus, for a limited time get an additional 10% off your order! PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. Allure Beauty Box: Get over $100 of skin and beauty products for only $23 shipped to your door! Sign up using the Sorta Awesome affiliate link at sortaawesomeshow.com/allure SHOW NOTES: Kelly's AotW: homemade marshmallows Meg’s AotW: ambient-mixer.com SA EP 54 SA EP 134 Good Housekeeping ideas of virtual galentines day You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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!

Buckle up, Awesomes! This week, we are bringing you the most super-sized episode of Sorta Awesome EVER! We got the band back together for this very special reunion episode featuring former Sorta Awesome co-host Laura Tremaine! Laura's new book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. releases on February 2nd, and she's back on Sorta Awesome to get Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah to discuss some of the questions she poses to readers in her book, and the answers are touching, surprising, silly, and deeply honest. Plus four times the Awesome in Awesome of the Week! AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share the most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Literati: Go to Literati.com/AWESOME for 25% off your first TWO orders and pick your kids book club today LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Allure Beauty Box: Get over $100 of skin and beauty products for only $23 shipped to your door! Sign up using the Sorta Awesome affiliate link at sortaawesomeshow.com/allure SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune Rebekah’s AotW: Chocolate Cherry Cake with Fudge Glaze Kelly’s AotW: Box One Presented By Neil Patrick Harris Game (affiliate link) Laura’s AotW: CBD Body Butter Share Your Stuff: I’ll Go First. (Find it in Sorta Awesome’s Bookshop store celebrating local bookstores!) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Preorder Laura’s book Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First, which comes out February 2nd! You can learn more about Laura’s book here or by visiting her website here. You can find her on Instagram @laura.tremaine and be sure to listen to her show 10 Things To Tell You! 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!

Looking for something to look forward to in 2021? You don’t want to miss this conversation Meg and Rebekah have exploring all the big trends for the year ahead as predicted by Pinterest! From candy charcuterie boards to Japandi home decor, fantasy travel to athflow, they cover it all! Plus a the coziest of blankets and a dreamy skin treatment in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play EveryPlate: Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only 2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome3 First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Legacy Box: Start saving your family’s memories now with 50% off at legacybox.com/awesome! Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Rebekah’s AotW: UnHide Lil’ Marshmallow Blanket Get the Unhide blanket at a discount through FabFit Fun. Use promo code LASTCALL40 for 40% off the Winter Box. Good for new customers only and while supplies last: Sorta Awesome affiliate link for FabFitFun Epic Charcuterie Boards 5 Face Yoga Exercises To Tighten, Tone, & Give You Glow 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!

You know we love a good routine around here, and January is an awesome time to give some of your daily routines a refresh. Why not create a morning routine that is geared for the way your brain works - according to Myers Briggs? Join Meg and her sister and Sorta Awesome regular Emily Harris to deep dive personality talk as they share what works best for each of the 16 types in the mornings and why! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Sweaty Betty: Get 20% off your purchase at sweatybetty.com/AWESOME Bombas:  Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/AWESOME Kencko: The first 100 listeners will get 25% off their first order at kencko.com/AWESOME Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: No7 Lift & Luminate Powder 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!

Brrrr! With the holidays behind us, winter looms ahead and many of us are still living quarantine life close to home. Need something to look forward to and some ideas on how to treat yourself well in the frosty days ahead? Meg and Kelly are here for you, Awesomes! Check out this conversation filled with ten little luxuries for the wintry days of 2021 - you'll hear about everything from keeping your toes toasty to a light to keep you happy and even something to get you excited to clean out that underwear drawer! Plus buying/selling good stuff and bingeable TV in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase FitTrack: Go to GetFitTrack.com/AWESOME to take 50% off your order. Plus, for a limited time get an additional 10% off your order! PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. Meg’s AotW: HBO series The Flight Attendant Kelly’s AotW: buying/selling furniture on FB Marketplace Parker Jotter Pen Plush slippers Reachargeable heated insoles Lulu leggings (but cheaper) Manzella Convertible Gloves Caren Hand Treatment Bravetart Cookbook Candle/incense: Nippon Kodo Kayuragi Incense Sticks - Aloeswood Seda France Japanese Quince candle (dupe for this luxury candle) Happylight Bootaybag Panty Drop You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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! Sorta Awesome is an affiliate for Amazon so we may receive a small percentage of your purchase when you shop Amazon through our link. Thank you for supporting Sorta Awesome!

AWESOMES! Happy New Year!! We have got an INCREDIBLE conversation to help you start 2021 in the best possible way - by embracing healing from the hurts of last year so we can receive all the goodness the new year holds. You absolutely MUST listen to Meg's conversation with Jen Hoffman of HealthyMoving.com. Jen returns to Sorta Awesome to gently explain why we should be pursuing healing right now and how we can do that. Plus there is a LOT of journaling and book talk in Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Leuchtturm Journal BookTok on TikTok SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial Sweaty Betty: Get 20% off your purchase at sweatybetty.com/AWESOME True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Jen at HealthyMoving.com and on 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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Well, friends, we made it. ALMOST. But before we put 2020 to bed (finally!), we wanted to gather together to talk about how we were able to find moments of awesome in a year that definitely wasn’t. Join Meg and Kelly and Rebekah for this review of how they got through 2020 with favorite activities at home, best online purchases, self-comfort and self-care, and some pop culture picks. Plus each of them share the Awesome of the Week that turned out to be the Awesome of the Year! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. So far we’ve shared: Emily’s story of recovery in a 12-step program, 10 great romance novels with Rebekah. and fangirl-ing for fandoms with Meg! Don’t miss out! 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. Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music UNLIMITED free for 30 days at amazon.com/sortaawesome First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Kelly on her Twitter , Instagram and on her website! 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 is more awesome than diving into a GREAT book? Well, if you are anything like Meg, reading great books might be one of the things you lost track of in 2020. But no worries, we’ve got you covered in this GREAT books and reading conversation with Awesome Katie Proctor, mega-reader and recently published author of My Storied Year Tune in to hear Katie share fourteen (!!!) books that are sure to get you turning pages again in no time! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Bombas: Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. CrateJoy: Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: All Amazon links are Sorta Awesome's affiliate link. We make a small commission when you place an order after clicking on our link. Thank you for supporting Sorta Awesome Katie’s AotW: Beauty Counter All Bright C Serum Meg’s AotW: A Holly Dolly Christmas For a COMPLETE LIST of Katie's book recommendations, please click here for full show notes! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her book My Storied Year! 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!

Pop the popcorn and pour a cup of cocoa, Awesomes! Holiday movie season is here, and we've got the perfect person to guide us to all the good stuff! Meg is joined this week by Mary Carver, host of The Couch podcast and Hallmark holiday movie enthusiast ready to tell Meg and any other holiday movie newbies all about why this is the most wonderful time of the year for cozy movie watching! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order BlendJet: For 12% off your cute new BlendJet, visit blendjet.com/awesome Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg's favorite sweater is currently out of stock, but the Daily Ritual store has tons of other great styles! (Sorta Awesome Amazon affiliate links) Get Mary’s festive and free "Hooked on Holiday Movies" guide at http://marycarver.com/holidaymovie101 You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Mary at her website and 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!

If you are looking for a laugh, there’s nothing quite so funny as thinking back on all the weird things you did as a kid! This week, Meg and Rebekah get nostalgic and laugh a LOT reminiscing about their own childhood weirdness like catching a school bus just to ride down the road and straight-up eating notebook paper. Then they share some funny, funny stories from the Awesomes! Plus something chocolatey and yummy plus highly flattering skinny jeans in Awesome of the Week! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: CrateJoy: Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/awesome Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music UNLIMITED free for 30 days at amazon.com/sortaawesome LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Democracy Women’s Ab Solution Jegging Rebekah’s AotW: Heavenly Chocolate Butterscotch Chex Mix 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!

If ever there was a moment to have a great understanding of how and why to take care of yourself, it's the wild ride that is 2020! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk about why you desperately need both self-care and self-comfort, and how to know you are getting a good balance of each. Plus a creative cat owner solution and an obsession-worthy Netflix binge in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized for you at functionofbeauty.com/awesome Cove: Migraine warriors, good news! Go to withcove.com/awesome for 50% off of your first month’s medication for migraine, and free two day shipping!

Awesomes, are you ready? Because we sure weren't! The year 2020 just keeps serving up the surprises, and in the past few weeks, Meg and her family found themselves in the dark - literally. Tune in to hear Meg and her husband Kyle share about the alarming way they discovered how unprepared for any kind of emergency they were, and how awesome it has been for them to discover what they need to do better next time! SORTA SPICY IS HERE, friends! Introducing the brand new series from Sorta Awesome where Meg, Rebekah, Kelly, and other Awesomes share the stuff you'll never hear on a regular episode. The Sorta Spicy series is exclusively available to our Super Star Awesomes who support us on Patreon. Don't miss out! ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. Bombas:  Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase BlendJet: For 12% off your cute new BlendJet, visit blendjet.com/awesome Ardbeg Uigeadail Addidas Originals (Meg loves her Sleek style!) 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!

Fire up that campfire, friends! We've got a whole hour's worth of the creepiest, spookiest, real life goosebump-y stories to keep you entertained this ghostly season! Meg's sister Emily is back, and you wouldn't believe how many creepy stories they have from their childhoods, college years, and even now. (One of them lives in a maybe-haunted-house!) All of that plus hair happiness and a GREAT read in Awesome of the Week! Want to hear more from Emily? BECOME A SUPER STAR AWESOME when you join our Patreon! You’ll hear Emily’s story of recovery in a 12 step program and get access to HOURS more Sorta Awesome to binge! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music UNLIMITED free for 30 days at amazon.com/sortaawesome Cove: Migraine warriors, good news! Go to withcove.com/awesome for 50% off of your first month’s medication for migraine, and free two day shipping! Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized for you at functionofbeauty.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Conviction, Denise Mina Not an Audible member? No worries! Sign up for Audible with our Sorta Awesome affiliate link! 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!

We are closing in on the end of 2020, and maybe you feel like you are limping to the finish line. (We relate so much!) Thankfully, there is a way to acknowledge the hard stuff this year has brought AND look to all the ways you can care for yourself and continue to grow as a person, and the Enneagram will show you how! Join Meg and Kelly for this conversation about how each Enneagram type has been challenged this year as well as how each type can SURVIVE the times we find ourselves in. Plus Kelly has a FUN announcement and Meg takes you around the world from one simple screen in Awesome of the Week! Find the first episode of SORTA SPICY featuring Emily’s story of recovery when you sign up to become a Sorta Awesome Super Star! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. EveryPlate: Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only 2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome3 FirstLeaf: Sign up for FirstLeaf wine club and get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 OR 12 bottles for $59.95! Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s new website! window-swap.com The Enneagram Institute The Road Back to You You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her 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!

You know that moment when you stop and realize "wow, I can't believe I haven't done that in a while"? Join Meg and Rebekah as they assess some of the most surprising revelations of what they are no longer buying, thinking, doing, and even the things they've stopped doing but really miss in their lives. Plus it's soup season and an escape to Paris in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LinkedIn: Find your next great hire with LinkedIn Jobs at linkedin.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Function of Beauty: Hair care personalized just for you at Function of Beauty! Save 20% off your first order at functionofbeauty.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Emily in Paris (Netflix) Rebekah AotW: Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup Rebekah's 10 Best Kid-Friendly Soup Recipes 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!

Here at Sorta Awesome, we are so excited to introduce a brand new series: AWESOME HAUL! We believe that our shopping dollars can be a force for good in the world, and we are on a mission to introduce you to some incredible finds that are sure to bring some good stuff to your life! To kick off the series, Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly take you on a shopping trip discovering businesses owned by Black women. From cosmetics to home goods to books and more, they've got something for everyone in this episode! Plus a triple play of great stuff in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. Sweaty Betty: Get 20% off your purchase at sweatybetty.com/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Girls’ Night In Kelly’s AotW: SweeTango apples (Bonus: Chestnut Crabapples - perfect for kids' lunches) Rebekah’s AotW: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Instagram Rebekah’s Haul: Isha Plants (Purchased: Raphidophora Tetrasperma) Revive and Bloom Brain Lair Books (Purchased: One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London, Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory, and Beach Read by Emily Henry) Virginia Rose Design Co (Purchased: Floral Dog Sticker) Kelly’s Haul: Nicole Marie Paperie (Purchased: A mixed box set of cards, available on Etsy) Aquarian Thoughts (Purchased: Hammered Hoop Earrings in Silver Rose Gold, available on Etsy) Love Notes Fragrances (Purchased: Love Note No. 8 Two Wick Large Tin Candle) Meg’s Haul: The Lip Bar (shades Cocoa Cooler and Cosmo) Bailee's Nailbox Whiskey Sweet Candle Plant Mat You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on her Twitter 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!

Awesomes! IT IS TIME! October is here, and that means we've got your list of ten awesome things for Fall 2020! This is always one of our very favorite episodes of the whole entire year, and this year is no different. Meg and Kelly share ten things to keep you cozy, comfy, well-fed, well-read, and in good spirits in the weeks ahead! All of that plus delicious dinner for the whole family and a fascinating peek at life in NYC in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Legacybox.: Go to legacybox.com/awesome for 40% off your first order Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Chicken Zucchini Meatballs; Chicken Zucchini Meatball Subs Meg AotW: Nyasia C on YouTube Kelly’s list: Weighted blanket: Kelly’s Costco blanket. (This is a similar one with high reviews on Amazon.) Banana clips are back: Here’s a great set from Amazon. Silence or meditation: Headspace app or Hallow app Nail color instead of lip color: Essie Heart of the Jungle; Opi neutral nail polish; Revlon copper penny Apple peanut butter cookies Meg’s list: Haus of Gloi pumpkin butter Mr. Heater Buddy Heater Silky Toes Chelsea rainboots Jack Black Intense Lip Balm SPF 25; NOONI Applebutter Lip Mask  Elizabeth Penny column about cozy mysteries; The Bakeshop Series

When will I get my first period? How do bras work? Am I ready to have sex? These questions and more filled the minds of our teenage selves, but we weren't sure where to find the answers. Before the internet existed, many of us turned to books. This week, Meg is joined by the creator and host of the SSR podcast Alli Hoff Kosik to talk about all the secret and important and life-changing things we learned from young adult literature, and Alli fills us in on how YA books have changed since we were teens. All of that plus a great read for right now and music for these last sunny days of late summer in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music UNLIMITED free for 30 days at amazon.com/sortaawesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Self-Care: A Novel, Leigh Stein In the Summer Twilight playlist, Chelle on Spotify Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, Judy Blume List of Judy Blume books Babysitters Club The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas Frankly in Love, David Yoon We Are Okay, Nina LaCour The Princess and the Fangirl, Ashley Poston They Wish They Were Us, Jessica Goodman You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Alli on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or at her website www.ssrpodcast.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!

We’re all spending more time at home these days - why not make it a lovely place to hang out? No worries if sprucing up your home space doesn’t come naturally to you. Meg’s got you covered! This week, she welcomes bestselling author and home decor blogger Myquillyn Smith to Sorta Awesome! Myquillyn has five hacks for you to create a home that is welcoming and warm - for yourself and for those you host at home! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 10% off your first purchase First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/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! SHOW NOTES: Welcome Home by Myquillyn Smith You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Order Myquillyn’s new book Welcome Home! You can find Myquillyn on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or at thenester.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!

Instagram influencers, YouTube creators, podcast personalities, bloggers of all kinds … they all share one vast work space - the ever-expanding universe of the internet! Meg and Rebekah have each been working online for over a decade, and today, they invite you to join them in a conversation about what that is really like. Inspired by the honest revelations of a popular YouTube star, they dig into the professional difficulties and personal challenges of working in the online space, and they reveal what some of the most AWESOME parts of this specific work are, too. PLUS, two great reads getting lots of buzz in Awesome of the Week! VISIT THE BRAND NEW SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Bombas:  Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome Sweaty Betty: Get 20% off your purchase at sweatybetty.com/AWESOME Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW:  One To Watch by Kate Stayman-London Meg’s AotW: They Wish They Were Us, Jessica Goodman Safiya Nygaard on YouTube Where Have We Been by Safiya Nygaard 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!

It's a topic women have been conversations about for all of human history: bringing babies into the world! This week, the conversation continues as Meg invites Bryn Huntpalmer - creator and host of The Birth Hour podcast - to share about her passion for women, birth, and babies. Not only do they talk about how her mission is making meaningful change in the world of birth, they also cover surprising trends and what it's like to give birth during a global pandemic. All of that plus a luxury listening experience and a health boost in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: EveryPlate: Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only 2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome3 Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. Theragun: Try Theragun risk-free for 30 days. Go to theragun.com/AWESOME and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Bose SoundSport Free, True Wireless Earbuds Chelated Magnesium Bryn's book The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Birth Hour course: Know Your Options Childbirth Course You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Bryn on The Birth Hour podcast and 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!

Okay listen, we know it's still August! You are managing back-to-school plans and searching for your sunglasses before you head out the door, right? But we also know you love to be a little more in-the-know about what's on-trend for each season, and this week, Meg and Kelly are here to fill you in on all the trends for fall 2020! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: The Argument podcast by The New York Times Kelly’s AotW: Hotouch womens pajama set For complete show notes, go to sortawesomeshow.com/shownotes/ep257 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!

If the recent news headlines about TikTok have left you wondering what you are missing, or if you magically started seeing Reels in your Instagram feed and have been asking what the heck is going on, this episode is for you! This week, Meg and Rebekah get together to talk about all things TikTok, Instagram Reels, and the future of video in social media. Plus there's brand new TV talk and a life-changing Amazon discovery in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. EveryPlate: Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only 2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome3 True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase at truebotanicals.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Rebekah's AotW: Big Brother Meg’s AotW: The Amazon jumpsuit 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!

Who doesn't want to be a genius? And if you can be a little, well, lazy about it, isn't that even more awesome? This week, Meg is joined by the one and only Lazy Genius herself, Kendra Adachi! Tune in to hear this conversation which includes Kendra sharing how the Enneagram influenced her journey to being a beloved life hack guru AND she walks Meg through a step-by-step solution to one of her biggest ongoing messes. All of that plus Awesomes of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Bombas:  Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome PlushCare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial. You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kendra on Facebook or Instagram or at The Lazy Genius Collective! Order Kendra’s book The Lazy Genius Way, out August 11th. Preorder bonuses include the complete Lazy Genius digital library: The Swap: The LG Guide to Decluttering for Life, The Meal Plan: The LG Guide to Happy Dinners at Home, The Holiday Docket: The LG Guide to Celebrating Well, and The Clean Slate: The LG Guide to Keeping a Home. 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!