Welcome back to The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today we welcome my very best friend, Meryl Balcome. Meryl is Chief of Staff at Ally Bank, a former collegiate athlete, wife and an overall badass. On today's episode Meryl joins the show to share her journey within the corporate world and how it is still an incredible place to work, dismantling the myths surrounding marriage counseling, choosing to not have children, and how she supported her father when he came out as a gay man at 60 years old. She is my very best friend and I am so excited to share this conversation with you all.
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We are diving into all of your questions for Marissa and Heidi. From how to "bounce back" after having a baby. What to expect when working out during and after pregnancy. How long a fitness journey truly takes. What supplements Heidi and Marissa recommend. Should you eat more or less calories than you’re expending? How to meet your fitness goals at any age. Why every woman should be doing pelvic floor therapy and what the perfect workout week looks like. We even dive into how many calories and grams of protein you really need, and sneaky ways to burn more calories throughout the day!
This is an hour long chat with friends that covers everything from fitness, eating healthy, my personal journey losing weight and more! Be sure to stick around to the end because Heidi and Marissa break down their coveted skincare routine. They share so much good information throughout this episode, you're sure to walk away with multiple tangible tips you can implement into your lifestyle today!
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with MARISSA WEST & HEIDI HILLMAN, the ladies behind West Kept Secret. West Kept Secret is where you can find me twice a week as I sweat it out during a high intensity workout. Marissa is the founder and creator of West kept Secret and Marissa, her partner, is her co-owner and master trainer. West kept secret is a group fitness class like no other. It fuses together different workout focuses into one dynamic format.
We are chatting about what it was like starting a group fitness business and securing a physical location for their studio, why West Kept Secret's fitness methods are unlike any other, fitness tips if you're wanting to focus on trouble areas like your lower abdomen, how to balance eating out and sweet treats while still reaching your fitness and health goals and what life as a fitness trainer really looks like!
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today, Vanessa is giving her top tips for how she lost the baby weight. Her biggest tip? Understanding that women who gave birth just performed a miracle and should know that everyone's postpartum journey looks different. From exercise, diet, and sleep - Vanessa shares her journey from right before she got pregnant with baby number 1 to where she's at today. Enjoy!
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I am SO excited to bring on one of my longtime friends Brittany Sjogren, the creator of Loverly Grey, to The Cheeky Been Podcast! In this episode, Brittany shares her experience going through IVF to bring her first daughter into the world, raising kids in a digital age, and how she’s built a multi-million dollar business as an influencer.
Loverly Grey, founded by Brittany Sjogren, is a Fashion and Lifestyle blog designed to encourage others to try new things when getting dressed in a way that makes them feel beautiful. The mission at Loverly Grey is to empower others to feel their best while spreading kindness along the way.
Resources mentioned:
TCB Ep. 31: Going to Couples Counseling, Marriage After Babies, and Keeping Your Marriage a Priority with Shane Dyer
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
If you’re going through something like IVF, don’t forget to prioritize self care and your relationship throughout the process. It can be so easy to lose yourself in the long process, so check in with yourself frequently.
Ask for help, and let people help you when they offer to. As an overachiever, accepting help can be really hard, but will take so much weight off your shoulders during hard times.
Raising kids in a digital age brings unique challenges, and how much you share of your kids online and whether you let them have access to social media is a deeply personal decision.
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If you’re super inspired by interior design influencers like Jonathan Adler or Chris Loves Julia, but you have no idea how to curate your own home to look like theirs, this episode is for you! Today we’re joined by Holly Romero, the Founder & CEO of luxury custom furniture company Rosemary Mill Design, as she shares her best tips for curating a gorgeous (and cozy!) home, starting her business during the pandemic, and how she takes care of herself as a busy mom of two!
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
If you’re designing a room from scratch, start with choosing the largest items first. If you collect a ton of small decor pieces first, you could end up with a convoluted design in the end.
Take your time sourcing furniture, artwork, and decor items that feel true to you and really mean something to you. It’s tempting to go to Target or Pottery Barn and get all the trendy items, but having patience will pay off!
If you’ve never tried thrifting furniture, maybe give it a shot! Check out Facebook Marketplace or local thrift shops like the Sleepy Poet for vintage furniture that might need a little facelift but is otherwise much better quality than what’s in stores right now.
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Y’all, I am SO excited for the launch of my brand new product line, The Cheeky Been Socks, my newly redesigned and leveled up website, and achieving a huge goal of mine to have my very own product! In this episode, I’m sharing the behind the scenes of how the product line was created, my intention behind empowering all members of the Bad Bitch Club (hint: that includes you!!), and how you can score a free pair!
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Some key takeaways from my new product line launch recap include:
My blog started as a way to marry my psychology background and passion for helping people feel better with my love of fashion and styling. I knew the next big step for me would be creating a product to combine all my passions and my love for my Bad Bitch Club of personal besties.
I love the look of my Versace crew socks, but the quality is not great and the price point is inaccessible. I knew I could make a better product that was high quality, would hold up in the washing machine, and be super stylish.
We have two sock colors available now (“The Meryl” and “The Kristen” named after two women who inspire me so much!), and we will be launching new colors seasonally!
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A bad hair day can seriously tank your confidence even if your outfit and makeup are on point, so in this episode, Brooklyn Decker’s hair stylist Dhiran Mistry is here to share his best tips on haircare, the current haircut trends, and more so your hair stays healthy and flawless. Plus, Dhiran is sharing how he became a top name in his industry, and his mission of helping kids find confidence in their post-chemo hair with Cut the Chemo. Grab your tissues - this episode gets emotional but will leave you feeling so inspired!
Dhiran Mistry is a hairstylist traveling back and forth between Charlotte and NYC, and the owner of The Carriage House salon in Charlotte. He is a dry cutting specialist with over 20 years of experience, and is the founder of the Cut the Chemo movement.
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Products mentioned:
Rōz Haircare - Stop by The Carriage House to grab their products if you’re local to Charlotte!
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Hair is one of the ways that we express our identity and really get to know ourselves. For Dhiran, he was able to explore his creativity and make a reputation for himself at school with daring cuts and fun colors.
Scalp health is a super neglected part of overall hair health. Make sure you’re using a high quality sulfate-free shampoo that lifts all that product that builds up on our scalps, and rinse the shampoo extremely thoroughly.
Dhiran’s best career advice is to never give up. Don’t be afraid to work for free, shadow the best in the business, and make a name for yourself through hard work. If you keep showing up, you’ll get to where you wanna go!
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You know the old saying that you have to put your own oxygen mask on before you help put on anyone else’s? It’s so hard to apply that once we become mothers. Suddenly we’re the last priority on the list, and we’re left feeling depleted and unfulfilled. In this episode, I’m sharing the ways I’m prioritizing my own self care so I can show up as the best mom, wife, and business owner possible.
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
The #1 priority in your life should be you. It might sound taboo to say that anyone comes before your kids or your partner, but if your cup is empty, you can’t show up as the best mom possible.
As moms, we are conditioned to sacrifice, but we need help and we need to protect our boundaries to care for ourselves. Ask for more help from your partner, and don’t feel guilty for doing so. You’re only one person!
Take a solo staycation or vacation. Have your partner or a trusted family member take the kids for the weekend so you can enjoy some time alone where no one needs you for anything.
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In this episode, we are joined by skincare queen Toska Husted, the Founder of Toska Spa & Facial Bar, and one of the world’s leading experts in facial skincare. Toska has done facials for huge celebrities including the Kardashians, Jennifer Aniston, and Dua Lipa, and she is sharing all her best tips, tricks, and guidance on building the perfect skincare routine, maintaining healthy and glowing skin year-round, and her honest thoughts on botox and fillers! PLUS some super exciting news on Toska’s expanding business!
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
You could have an amazing facial treatment done at a spa, but if you don’t implement a routine at home to maintain the results, your new glow won’t last as long. Ask your facialist about how to maintain it.
If you’re super busy and brand new to skincare, Toska swears by a minimum three-step routine of cleansing, exfoliating, and applying SPF and a moisturizer.
We spend a lot of time working on facial skincare, but don’t forget your skin covers your entire body! It will always look best when you eat healthy foods and stay hydrated, and be sure to exfoliate and moisturize your whole body as well!
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So, full transparency: my husband and I are in marriage counseling… and we love it! In this episode, my best friend and partner in life, Shane Dyer, is on the podcast to share our experience of how our marriage changed after having a baby, how we keep the romance alive, and answering your burning questions!
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
One big source of conflict for so many couples is division of household and childcare tasks. Clearly define those responsibilities and who is in charge of what, and tweak it over time until the routine works well for both of you.
We have to be super intentional about carving out time together. Between our work schedules and kids schedules, if we don’t put a date night or weekend getaway on the calendar, it’s not gonna happen!
Sometimes, marriage does require some sacrifices. For me, that’s been going to a football game or two with Shane every year, and for Shane it’s holding down the fort at home so I can go to the gym in the mornings.
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If your kids are proud members of the Picky Eaters Club, this episode is for you! In part 2 of my interview with Vani Hari, AKA The Food Babe, she shares some of her favorite healthy ingredients for cooking, baking, snacks, and more! Plus, how to introduce your kids to veggies and teach them about nutrition so they actually enjoy eating healthy foods.
Be sure to listen to Part 1 of our interview with The Food Babe!
Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, a New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani, and was named one of the “Most Influential People on the Internet” by Time magazine. Hari started FoodBabe.com to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world.
Her new cookbook, Food Babe Family will officially hit stores October 17, 2023.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
When it comes to ingredients like oil and flour, keep a mix of options on hand. Avocado oil, coconut oil, and grass-fed butter are all great options. Organic white flour, whole wheat flour, and almond flour are great options for cooking and baking.
At dinnertime, serve 2-3 vegetable options first before any other dish. Talk to your kids about the vegetable, where it comes from, and how you cooked it, without the distractions of other foods.
Teach your kids about different food options and how to make the best choices for themselves. Your kid will probably never opt out of getting ice cream, but they will try to make the best choice if you give them the information to do so.
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You’ve probably heard some information about synthetic food dyes, processed oils, and other food additives that aren’t really good for us, and our guest, Vani Hari, is dedicated to challenging the food industry to remove these ingredients altogether. In Part 1 of our interview with The Food Babe herself, she shares her journey in food activism, how processed ingredients are harming our bodies, and how you can avoid them as much as possible. Plus, her favorite Charlotte restaurants that are serving the best food in the city!
Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, a New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani, and was named one of the “Most Influential People on the Internet” by Time magazine. Hari started FoodBabe.com to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world.
Her new cookbook, Food Babe Family will officially hit stores October 17, 2023.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
One of the most common ingredients in processed foods is artificial dyes. Try to find foods that are instead dyed with natural ingredients like beet juice, paprika, or beta carotene, or foods free of any dyes.
By getting involved with petitions like the ones started by the Food Babe and purchasing from natural, transparent brands, we can help drive a change in the food industry.
A lot of protein powders on the market have gut and hormone disrupters like heavy metals. Truvani protein powder is a delicious option with natural ingredients.
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Grab your pen and paper, friends, because this episode is jam-packed with everything you need to know about leveraging exercise and nutrition to get your dream body and feel incredible. We’re joined by Ashton Baalaer, the Owner of Inertia Fitness Co. in Charlotte. Ashton and his company are focused on helping people look amazing, feel better, and live longer. In this episode, he’s sharing why strength training is so important, how “bulking up” is much harder than you think, how to calculate your macros and calories, and your burning questions about caffeine, choosing a trainer, and more!
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Ashton’s book recs & helpful tools:
Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD*
Atomic Habits by James Clear*
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie*
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
When you’re looking for a personal trainer, don’t worry about trying to impress them in your first session or evaluation. They are there to observe your form and help you feel more confident.
The reality of the bulky bodybuilder physique you see in women on Instagram is that they’re eating 4,500 calories a day, likely using performance enhancing drugs or supplements, and lifting over 100 lb. weights.
The three macronutrients are protein, fat, and carbs. Protein is the building block for everything in your body (not just your muscles!), so aim for about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.
If your goal is to look good and generally have a healthy lifestyle, you should aim for 90-120 minutes of zone 2 cardio (think: conversational walking pace) per week. If you have running or endurance goals, up that number and intensity.
You can probably have more caffeine than you think! Anywhere from 150-500 mg per day is okay, but make sure not to drink any caffeine ten hours before you go to sleep or else it can affect how restful your sleep is.
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Like a lot of you guys, I thrive off of routine and stability, so when things get a little crazy and unpredictable, my nervous system goes into overdrive. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve been going through this year, the state of my mental health, and the tools I’m using to help calm my nervous system.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
I never want anyone to think that I’m complaining, being negative, or that I’m not showing up as my best self, but I want to be transparent and remind you that we all have struggles we’re going through. It’s completely okay to not be okay.
Some of the tools I’ve been using to help manage my anxiety include daily gratitude journaling, working with my doctor to choose an as-needed anxiety medication, and limiting my caffeine intake.
Bone broth has been a huge game changer for me. It’s super high in protein so it’s filling, it has a calming effect, and because it has collagen, it’s also amazing for your skin.
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The queen of clean beauty is in the house! Tiffany Parrish is the Founder & CEO of Selenite Beauty and Spa here in Charlotte, NC. She founded Selenite as a way to bring clean beauty, skincare, and wellness services to others after rigorously researching food and product ingredients after a personal health crisis. In this episode, she shares her knowledge of switching to cleaner products, her favorite products for flawless skin, and how she balances running her business with being a mom of three kids!
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
There’s no reason to spend a fortune overhauling your products and replacing them all with cleaner options. Simply take baby steps to try cleaner swaps for the products you use most every day.
“Clean” is a really general term and can mean different things to different companies. Look for companies like Selenite who are very clear about what that means in terms of the ingredients and sustainability practices they’re using.
One of the most underrated habits is going for walks without your phone. It’s amazing the things you’ll notice and the ways you’ll connect with the things and people around you without your phone.
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My best friend, Meryl Balcome, is back on the podcast this week! This time, we’re tackling a topic that isn’t addressed enough: female friendships. From making friends in your 30s to maintaining friendships in different seasons and phases of life, we’re sharing all our hot takes on what it takes to make your female friendships thrive through it all. Plus, we talk about Vanessa’s recent run-in with mean girls, disagreeing on hot topics, and our friendship deal breakers.
Resources mentioned:
Listen to Episode 3: Meryl Balcome on Career Longevity, Marriage Tips, Living Child-Free & More
Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Female friendships should feel intimate and safe. You should feel comfortable and excited to be around your closest girlfriends, and trust them to show up just as you are without judgment.
If your friends are willing to gently and respectfully talk to you when you’re acting out of character, that’s a sign they truly care about you and your friendship.
Every friend has a “fatal flaw,” that we need to accept about them because we love them. If this flaw annoys you to no end, you probably need to “demote” that person from your top tier friends.
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It is my honor and pleasure to introduce you to the best nail artist in Charlotte, Julie Nhi! Julie is the owner of Cosmic Nails, and in this episode she’s sharing her inspiring story of hustling seven days a week to secure her first brick and mortar location, to earning a scholarship to be mentored along Charlotte’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. If you own - or dream of owning! - your own business, this episode is full of tactical tips and inspiration! Plus, she shares her favorite health elixirs that I have tried and can attest to - they work!
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Some of the key takeaways from this episode include:
Find what can set you apart from other businesses in your industry. Julie saw that nail art was just becoming popular so she used her graphic design skills to soar to the top in that niche!
When you first start a business, you probably won’t have the resources or recognition for instant success. If you persevere and work hard, you’ll be ready when that big break opportunity comes. Seasons of working seven days a week are temporary - keep going!
Build a personal relationship with your clients and vendors. Get to know them personally and check in with them. When you show people you genuinely care about them, you’re more likely to create loyal customers for life.
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In season one, I shared some behind the scenes of what it’s like to run a blogging business, and in this episode I’m continuing that series with The Cheeky Been’s right hand gal, Kristen Agee! Kristen does all of the photography, videography, and creative direction for TCB, so she’s here to share what it’s really like to work with me, including our team structure, planning brand shoots, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories! She also shares some of her own hormone healing journey, including finding a tumor on her pituitary gland.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
While we get to flex our creativity and have a lot of fun at The Cheeky Been, a majority of our schedule is set by the campaigns we’re shooting for brands. It’s actually kind of rare that we do a photo or video shoot just for fun.
There is a ton of thought and planning that goes into every single campaign. For every IG reel or photo set you see, we’ve planned a whole storyline of how the product fits into our audience’s lives, the overall vibe and visual style of the shoot, and so much more.
Blogging has “seasons,” just like a lot of other jobs. Our absolute busiest season is the fall because we are hitting the ground running on holiday campaigns, and the slowest months of the year tend to be January and August.
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If there’s anyone who can tell us how to build a wildly successful product-based business, Johnny Fly is the guy! John Freeman is the Founder and Owner of the eyewear and leather goods brand Johnny Fly here in Charlotte. In this episode, he’s giving us the full behind the scenes of where he learned how to run a business, how his fashion brand grew from his kitchen table to a global sensation, and how he balances his work with being a husband and father.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Don’t be afraid to fail. Get better with every iteration of your product or service, and take the time to assess what you want to build and improve on in your business.
Do what you can to establish your business as a legit brand. John had a branded phone number with 7 or 8 extensions that all went to the same place, but it helped legitimize his business to people reaching out.
Stick to your values. If there’s something that’s really important to you, don’t compromise on it. For Johnny Fly, it’s creating sustainable processes and products, and all their decisions revolve around this value.
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