Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Liz Joy, the creative force behind the Pure Joy Home blog and owner of the fashion line Marea!

In this episode, I sit down with Liz to explore her journey from lifestyle blogger to successful entrepreneur. With over 400,000 followers and a storefront in Fairfield, Connecticut, Liz has built the brand of her dreams - and she's sharing all her insights with us!

What You'll Learn:

• How Liz trusted her instincts to launch and grow her business
• Why the corporate world never felt like the right fit for her
• The realities of balancing entrepreneurship and family life
• Liz's approach to developing her unique style and brand identity
• Tips for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs looking to start their own line

Liz's authenticity and girl-next-door energy shine through as she shares both the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial path.

So grab your favorite cozy sweater (maybe even a Marea one!) and settle in for an inspiring chat. I can't wait for you to hear Liz's story and pick up some valuable insights along the way!

Follow Liz here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethljoy

Follow Marea here: https://www.instagram.com/mareathebrand/

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Are you ready for some exciting news? 🎉 If you've been following along, you might remember we hinted at some coaching opportunities last year. Well, the wait is finally over!

Life with Loverly is offering one-on-one MENTORSHIP opportunities!

I've been fortunate enough to find success in this industry, and now I want to pay it forward. Whether you're just starting out, feeling stuck, or ready to scale up your influence, I'm here to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of content creation.

What can you expect?

This isn't a one-size-fits-all program. We'll tailor our conversations to your specific needs, whether that's:

• Getting started in the industry
• Scaling up your existing brand
• Hiring team members
• Negotiating high-level collaborations
• And so much more!

With over 55 years of combined professional experience on our team, we're equipped to offer expert guidance across various aspects of building a successful brand.

Why choose this mentorship?

• Personalized guidance: Tailored advice for your unique situation
• Proven success: Learn from someone who's built not just one, but three successful brands
• Real-world experience: Benefit from our successes and failures
• Supportive community: Join a network of like-minded creators

Follow @lifewithloverly on Instagram for all the latest updates and information on how to apply. We're aiming for a mid-spring launch, so mark your calendars! 🗓️

And be sure to get on the email list with all the upcoming updates here! 

Welcome back to a brand new season of Life with Loverly! We're kicking off Season 7 with a bang, catching up on all the exciting developments since we last chatted. 

• Anthropologie Collection Success: We're spilling the tea on our Anthropologie collaboration, including the relaunch with new styles and accessories. Find out which pieces became instant favorites and how this partnership opened doors for even more exciting opportunities.
• Upcoming Projects + Sneak Peek: We're giving you a taste of what's to come, including a hint about an upcoming NEW collaboration. Plus, we tease an exciting new venture aimed at helping others in the industry grow and succeed.
• Health Challenges and Self-Care: Nichelle opens up about her recent health struggles and the importance of taking time off to prioritize well-being. We discuss how these experiences have shaped our perspectives on work-life balance.
• Business Growth + Team Building: Get the inside scoop on our recent leadership retreat and how we're scaling our businesses. We share insights on hiring, team development, and the importance of investing in people to drive success.
• Book Love + Travels: Discover our latest book recommendations and hear about our recent travels. From Puerto Rico getaways to New York Fashion Week adventures, we're sharing how these experiences inspire our work and personal growth.

Join us for this catch-up episode filled with laughter, insights, and a whole lot of excitement for what's to come in Season 7. 

Follow Life with Loverly on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly

Mentions in Episode:

• Lauren McBride ; co-host of @litchicksread podcast
• Join the LWL Book Club on Instagram
• Vision Board Materials 

Abby Jimenez books!

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This episode is JAM PACKED with LOTS of surprise news. From exclusive launches to brand facelifts - get an iced coffee and get ready because Brittany + Nichelle are detailing it all out for you in this season finale!

Tune in to hear:

• The amazing wrap up from Brittany’s Paris trip to watch her brother compete in the Paralympics
• The exclusive, Loverly Grey collaboration launch with the brand we all know and LOVE (seriously, no chill over here)
• The duo walk down memory lane of Season 6 (where does the time go!?)
• The Loverly Grey facelift in the making (if you’ve ever wanted mentorship from Brittany, well - you’ll be pretty happy with this news)

This episode is certainly not goodbye, it’s just a ‘see you soon’ until next season. And trust us, you aren’t going to want to miss what is coming next.

For full episode notes, head to: www.lifewithloverly.com

Make sure you follow on Instagram for all of these amazing updates coming soon: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly/

Who doesn’t love a moment for a good handbag and a woman with ambition?! Today’s guest is our go-to gal for both new and pre-owned luxury accessories, Julia Carney of Julia Rose Boston Luxury. 

Julia started her business while living in London during Brexit when luxury handbags were at an all time low (tune in to hear her first investment!). She also saw at this time a gap in the luxury market for how a designer handbag would look on a curvier-figured woman. And then voila. Her business mind paired with her emotional awareness created an impactful and successful luxury brand.

Brittany and Julia are chatting:

• How Julia left her 9-5 working in public health development at Mass General Hospital in Boston before following her passion of designer accessories 
• Julia’s relatable journey with body image that we all experience
• Why her first office was in a high profile criminal law office! 
• Julia’s suggestion on the best investment handbag pieces
• Her biggest piece of advice for new entrepreneurs

Get ready to be inspired and also start dreaming about your next accessory :) 

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Shop with Julia here: https://juliaroseluxury.com/

Follow Julia here: https://www.instagram.com/juliaroseboston/?hl=en

Follow Life with Loverly here! https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly/

Watch on Youtube here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkxgr5ZiClqIiltzuv56nEQ

Buckle in, friends, because in today’s episode, we’re going behind the scenes on how a lawyer with a love for books ditched the courtroom to become one of our all-time favorite authors! And just what exactly is that secret to creating characters so beloved you can’t stop thinking about them? 

Emily Giffin, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Something Borrowed and The Summer Pact is on the podcast and joining not just Brittany, but also our book-loving gal, Nichelle, for the ultimate girl’s chat! 

In this episode, Brittany, Nichelle, and Emily talk about:

• Emily’s not-so-linear journey from litigation lawyer to bestselling author
• How she makes us fall in love with characters who do all the wrong things for the seemingly right reasons
• The behind-the-scenes scoop on her writing process and how a conversation with friends could be the catalyst for her next story
• The inspiration behind her latest novel, The Summer Pact, and the life lessons hidden between the pages
• Why she’s jealous of Nichelle 👀
• Her sneaky incorporation of a cameo in every one of her novels (can you guess who they are?)
• And the question on everybody’s lips… is she really a Swiftie?

Emily Giffin wasn’t always planning to write the novels we now devour in a weekend. She started her career as a lawyer, deferring her love for writing to her spare time outside of work. It took her five years to finish her first book, which publishers repeatedly…dun, dun, dun… rejected. 

But our girl Emily didn’t give up. She went on to write her second novel, Something Borrowed, which landed her a book deal and became a staple read for millennial women everywhere. And the rest, as they say, is history!

After this episode, you’ll feel like the creator of some of your favorite book characters just became one of your best friends. Emily’s warmth, humor, and relatability shine through in every story she tells, making it impossible not to be inspired by her journey. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or someone with a dream that’s been simmering on the back burner, Emily’s story is proof that it’s never too late to go after what you want!

Follow Brittany at Loverly Grey here: https://www.instagram.com/loverlygrey Follow Emily Giffin here: https://www.instagram.com/emilygiffinauthor/ Follow Emily’s Book Club here: https://www.instagram.com/egbookclub Follow along with Emily’s newest book releases, appearances and more here: https://www.emilygiffin.com/ Follow Life with Loverly here: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly Buy ‘The Summer Pact’ here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593600290 Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@lifewithloverly4315

Ever wondered how changing your diet could transform your health? Or just HOW easy it is to make simple, healthy recipes the whole family will enjoy? Today’s episode dives into how Olivia Adriance’s journey with food not only improved her own health and well-being but became a brand loved by over a million followers.

Olivia Adriance is a recipe developer and content creator crafting the internet’s favorite gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free recipes, which she shares with her vibrant community of food lovers. With some recipes accumulating more than 20 million views, it’s safe to say that Olivia’s approach in the kitchen resonates with us all.

In this episode, Brittany and Olivia talk about:

• How Olivia’s journey with food transformed her health, helped clear a decade-long struggle with acne, and led to building a large and loyal following!
• The importance of choosing quality ingredients and befriending your spice cabinet for packing flavor into healthy dishes
• The meticulous process Olivia uses to test and perfect her recipes and why it took her seven rounds to make the perfect banana bread!
• The challenges and joys of working with a spouse, and how finding balance by dividing responsibilities (perhaps with a glass of champagne) is the key to a successful partnership
• Go-to recipes for date night, girl’s night, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, and the recipe Olivia’s most proud of!

This episode will give you all the inspiration you need to feel empowered in the kitchen, and maybe even take that leap of faith into a business or creative adventure that’s been calling your name. Tune in to hear about Olivia’s journey to 1 million followers on Instagram (vision boards were absolutely involved) and practical tips for clean eating and cultivating a healthy lifestyle.

Download her guide here at the bottom of the webpage here! https://oliviaadriance.com/

Follow Brittany at Loverly Grey here: https://www.instagram.com/loverlygrey Follow Olivia Adriance here: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.adriance Find Olivia’s blog here: https://www.oliviaadriance.com Follow Life with Loverly here: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@lifewithloverly4315

Today is such a special episode! Brittany is sitting down with long time friend, Laura Hope Whitaker, CEO of the non profit organization, ESP: Extra Special People. ESP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to serving as a beacon of support for disabled individuals and their families.  

Laura has an amazing story of stepping into the Director position at only 19 and quickly learned that sometimes you choose your job, but in her case, this job chose her. She shares about:

• Not sidelining yourself out of an opportunity just because you feel like you’re not ready 
• Finding the beauty in the fact that there is power in our weakness
• The Tom Holland event in London raising awareness for ESP
• What a Joy Exchange is and
• How actions breeds clarity

Tune in to hear inspiring stories of these amazing humans in the ESP Program. And learn how YOU can help to make an impact in the lives of these families!

Follow ESP on Instagram HERE:  https://www.instagram.com/esp_inc/

Follow Laura on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/laurahopewhitaker/

Follow Java Joy on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/java.joy/?hl=en

Check out the ESP Website HERE: https://espyouandme.org/

To watch this episode on Youtube, head to: https://www.youtube.com/@lifewithloverly4315

And for more information on this episode, head to: https://lifewithloverly.com/

Friends – if you’ve ever found yourself in a season of refinement, hardship, and life change (ahem… this would be ALL of us), then you know just how difficult it can be to trust that you will come out on the other side stronger and better than before. 

Jarryd Wallace is a 3x Paralympian, 4x world record holder, and a bronze medalist in the men’s 200 meters…and also happens to be Brittany’s brother. Despite facing a life-changing decision to amputate his leg at only 19 years old, Jarryd turned his adversity into triumph and is now training for his fourth games – the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

In this episode, Brittany and her brother talk about:

• Jarryd’s remarkable backstory of being a high school athlete on track for a college scholarship and a future competing in the Olympics, to ultimately having to have his leg amputated after complications with a routine surgery
• The journey to becoming a 3x Paralympian and 4x world record holder after losing his leg and rebuilding his life
• What it’s like now competing as a dad, and who the real MVP is in the household 
• All the tea on what it’s really like living in Olympic Village and a behind the scenes look at preparing for the Paris games
• Jarryd’s top pieces of advice and encouragement for those feeling lost, hopeless, or who are in a season of adversity 

Jarryd’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the human spirit. His journey from amputation to Paralympic glory is inspiration for all of us to chase our dreams, no matter the obstacles!

Follow Brittany at Loverly Grey here: https://www.instagram.com/loverlygrey Follow Jarryd Wallace here: https://www.instagram.com/wallace_jarryd Follow the Paralympics here: https://www.instagram.com/paralympics Follow Life with Loverly here: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@lifewithloverly4315 Learn more about Jarryd and follow his Paralympic events here: https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/jarryd-wallace-851407

No matter our age, we all still need our moms!

Tune in as Brittany sits down with her mom right after she drops off her oldest, Collins, to her first day of Kindergarten! They are chatting: Ways to set your children up for success in school, life transitions from one phase of life to another, and Brittany’s brother's upcoming competition at the Paralympics in Paris!

Brittany’s mom, Sabina, was a teacher for several years, so she has some advice for parents, students, and teachers for this upcoming school year. The girls are chatting:

• How to transition from summer schedule to school schedule
• Sabina’s memories on dropping Brittany off at K3 *AND* college
• How to team up with your child’s teacher to help set your child up for success
• Childhood characteristics that help lead to success in adulthood
• The transition into the empty nester phase

Stay tuned until the end to hear some rapid fire questions from go-to coffee orders to skincare! 

Other episodes mentioned:

Dr James Dinic: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XxO4ipvVDwKQEab0nInUs

Brigid, Brittany’s Nutritionist: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3c3vyGThAdhkDN4bwLmJjY

Watch on Youtube here! https://www.youtube.com/@lifewithloverly4315

Follow on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly/?hl=en

Curious how influencers turn their passions into profitable careers? You might be shocked to hear just how much goes into the business of content creation.

Get a peek behind the curtain into the fascinating world of influencer management with Lynsey Eaton, law school blogger and attorney turned talent management mogul. Lynsey is the co-founder and CEO of Estate Five - a renowned talent management agency in Dallas, Texas working with over 100 of the internet’s most powerful content creators.

If you’re curious how influencers really make money and what it takes to manage their business, give this one a listen!

In this episode, Brittany and Lynsey talk about:

• Lynsey's journey from starting a blog in law school, to quitting practicing law, to launching a top talent management company (with clients like Loverly Grey).
• Why you need a talent management company and how it took Loverly Grey to the next level.
• Top 3 ways influencers earn money… and the biggest mistake most of them make!
• Mastering productivity through delegation, and how it can boost your productivity AND your income (you know that saying, “you have to spend money to make money?” It’s actually SO true and we tell you exactly why).
• Savvy strategies for negotiating brand deals effectively
• Lynsey’s internal struggle with the frivolity of working in the influencer space plus… can women really have it all? You may be surprised at the answer.

This episode is for anyone who’s always been curious about the inner workings of the business of content creation OR wondered how posting on Instagram could ever be a profitable career. And for other creators out there – tune in to discover the benefits of working with a management company (when you’re ready), and learn valuable strategies for monetizing your content. Get ready to feel inspired and empowered to follow your passions and turn them into the business of your dreams!

Follow Brittany at Loverly Grey here: https://www.instagram.com/loverlygrey Follow Lynsey Eaton here: https://www.instagram.com/lynseyeaton/ Follow Estate Five here: https://www.instagram.com/estatefive/ Follow Life with Loverly here: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithloverly Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@lifewithloverly4315 Learn more about Estate Five: https://estatefive.vip/