Handling It Podcast

Country music artist Jake Banfield joins us this week to chat about his debut album, Open Bars, as well as to share his journey with songwriting, heartbreak and now touring. Follow Jake’s Journey: Instagram: @jakebanfieldmusic

Very thrilled to welcome digital content creator, friend and my fellow Londoner, Candace Salters, back onto the pod. A first-of-its-kind episode, we’re chatting this week about what we’ve both learned since moving abroad to the UK from the States. Follow Candace’s Journey: Instagram: @candaceabroad TikTok: @candaceabroad Website: https://candaceabroad.com/

Actor Anthony Hill joins us this week to chat about Season 22 of Grey’s Anatomy and everything he’s learned from playing his character Dr. Winston Ndugu on the show. Follow Anthony’s Journey: Instagram: @anthill

This week the brilliant Lori Woodley-Langendorff joins us to share the importance of social and emotional literacy (SEL), and how she and her organization ALL IT TAKES is working to equip communities with SEL skills in order to thrive. Follow Lori’s Journey: Instagram: @allittakesorg LinkedIn: All It Takes Purchase a copy of SEL Muscle Mastery: https://www.selmuscles.com/

Welcome back folks! It’s been a minute–more like a few months–but I am very thrilled to be back with you all with a few new episodes to share. Nothing fills my cup more than conversation, and this week I have one to share that was so wonderful to record. For this episode, I sat down with the indie-pop duo, Jake & Shelby, who you may know from their viral music covers across social media, but now they’re gearing up for the release of their debut album, Learning to Love, which drops on Friday, October 10th. In this episode we’re talking about love, relationships, and artistry...man, do we get deep. Lots to dive into, so hope you enjoy. Follow Jake & Shelby’s Journey: Instagram: @jakeandshelbyofficial TikTok: @jakeandshelbyofficial Check out the music video for SHUT UP AND KISS ME: https://youtu.be/q11sh5wqSBY?si=y1YYxVwe7A1DDFD7

Creator of the fitness programme, Revolution Motherhood, Rachel Welch joins us this week to discuss the importance of pre and post natal health. Revolution Motherhood is evidence-based progressive fitness + body education for moms and you can download the app on your device's app store. Follow Rachel’s Journey: Instagram: @revolutionmotherhood Revolution Motherhood Site: https://www.revolutionmotherhood.com/

The phenomenal Indie-pop singer Leanna Firestone joins us this week to chat about her latest single Keeping Score, as well as her journey developing her artistry in the music industry over the past year. Follow Leanna’s Journey: Instagram: @leannafirestone TikTok: @leannafirestone Check out the music video for KEEPING SCORE: youtu.be/oAxTdcFSrzQ?si=8GZSycmxz3wGiLKB Book Recco: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Magic-Creati…nd/dp/1408866730

Content creator Abbie Konnick joins us this week for a very exciting episode. As a friend and former classmate, Abbie and I caught up on all that’s happened to us since high school, but we specifically dive into Abbie’s pivot from working in education as a full time teacher to then taking on content creation full time and finding success within it. Follow Abbie’s Journey: Instagram: @abbiekonnick TikTok: @abbiekonnick YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AbbieKonnick

Co-founder of Losano, the sustainable and non-toxic activewear company, Brianna Gaffia joins us today to chat about her journey in building her company, the importance of “clean” clothes, and she also weighs in on how the LA-based brand has been navigating business following the devastating wildfires within the city. OFFER: Use code “HandlingItLosano” for 20% off a one time purchase Follow Brianna and Losano’s Journey: Instagram: @losanoofficial Shop Losano: https://losano.com/

Christian influencer, author, and creator of Scribble Devos, Whitney Lowe is here to chat about her debut book, Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on God. Follow Whitney’s Journey: Instagram: @whitneypiersonlowe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scribbledevos Order Set Your Eyes Higher: https://amzn.eu/d/gyNqbBf

A leading voice in the gardening and homestead living space, Bailey Van Tassel, joins us this week to discuss her new book Kitchen Garden Living, as well as the meaning and beauty of living a slow and intentional life. Follow Bailey’s Journey: Instagram: @baileyvantassel Podcast: The Garden Culture Podcast with Bailey Van Tassel PRE-ORDER Kitchen Garden Living: https://geni.us/KitchenGardenLiving

The brilliant Felicity Blunt returns to the podcast to discuss the incredible projects she's been working on as a literary agent, as well as her recent time Executive Producing the popular Disney+ series, RIVALS. What We Chatted About Today: Lessons in Chemistry - https://amzn.eu/d/8rJosGF What I Ate in One Year - https://amzn.eu/d/fEqaVST Becoming, Being Mom - https://youtu.be/DDr3UUZcLZE?si=0DHJgPDxb8T09yS5

Season 5 of Handling It is here, and joining us for our first episode back is singer Jonah Marais. With a brand new single “Slow Motion” out now, Jonah will be chatting today about his decade long journey as an artist and where he’s heading with his new music. Follow Jonah’s Journey: Instagram: @jonahmarais Listen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4h3Go7Vr34F8zzGvEFj9P8?si=V5vBXbEoRWSaUMGv4l5_4Q

Singer and songwriter, Knox, joins us this week to chat about social media stardom, his journey growing up in a small town and how finding music in his teen years brought him to where he is now. Follow Knox’s Journey: Instagram: @musicbyknox Listen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/61S5H9Lxn1PDUvu1TV0kCX?si=Vxu0mGVjR3Cf_77ThhMVSA Catch Knox on Tour: https://www.musicbyknox.com/#tour

Entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author, Liz Bohannon, joins us on the podcast this week to chat about passion, purpose, and a few tips and tricks she’s learned discovering her own. Follow Liz’s Journey: Instagram: @lizbohannon Listen to Plucking Up: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plucking-up-with-liz-bohannon/id1514706748 Read Beginner’s Pluck: https://www.lizbohannon.co/book

The inspiring and influential CEO and founder of barre3, Sadie Lincoln, joins us today on the podcast to share her story of pioneering through the fitness industry and building her company of over 185 barre studios across North America. Having just won Entrepreneur of the Year at the Ernest and Young Awards, Sadie has so much powerful knowledge to share on operating a business in boutique fitness, while also empowering women within that space and creating opportunities for other female entrepreneurs. **CONTENT WARNING: Eating disorders and weight are discussed in today’s episode. **OFFER: Right now you can get 3 months of barre3 online for $45 redeemable at barre3.com/redeem with code HANDLING45. Follow Sadie’s Journey: Instagram: @sadielincoln @barre3 https://barre3.com/

The awe-inspiring and superbly talented, country singer and songwriter, Tenille Townes, joins us this week on the podcast. Tenille and I chat about her new music, as well as her upbringing in the country music industry and how she's managed to pave her own path for success through her tenaciousness. Follow Tenille’s Journey: Instagram: @tenilletownes Listen Along: “As You Are” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmpEEN9ckOk “Thing That Brought Me Here” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gXFRWZldX4 Sunrise House: https://www.sunrisehouse.ca/

This week cofounder of the non-alcoholic beverage company Grüvi, Anika Sawni, joins us to chat about her and her brother’s work with the company and the rise of sober curiosity. PROMO: Right now you can shop Grüvi's wide variety of NA beers & Wines on their site www.getgruvi.com and our listeners can enjoy 15% off their first purchase with code : HANDLINGIT15 Plus, for a limited time select Whole Foods Markets, Total Wine & More and Fresh Thyme stores are offering an amazing deal "BUY ONE GET ONE FREE", all you have to do is sign up here and Grüvi will reimburse you when you buy in store: https://try.gotoaisle.com/gruvi-wfm-totalwine-ft?code=handlingit Follow Anika and Gruvi’s Journey: Instagram: @getgruvi @asawni Looking to Purchase Gruvi? https://www.getgruvi.com/ References: Ruby Warrington on Handling It Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/handling-it-podcast/id1487406337?i=1000511424506

Today’s episode features etiquette expert, TV personality, and multinational entrepreneur, Sara Jane Ho, who will be sharing with us details on her new book, MIND YOUR MANNERS:How To Be Your Best Self in Any Situation. Follow Sara’s Journey: Instagram: @sarajaneho Buy or Learn More about the Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sara-jane-ho/mind-your-manners/9780306832833/?lens=hachette-go

Entrepreneur and content creator Emily Sanchez joins us to chat about her journey founding her company, Classy Casita, as well as the work she's managing to do for female friendships with her group, The Happy Girl Club. Follow Emily’s Journey: Instagram: @classycasita Tiktok: @classycasita Shop or Learn more about Classy Casita: https://www.classycasita.com/