The Life You Love

The topic of brand deals can be taboo. Nobody wants to share how much they make, how they land deals, or what deals look like behind-the-scenes.In this transparent episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the business side of content creation that most creators don't talk about openly. We share the real numbers, process, and behind-the-scenes reality of working with brands as influencers.Here’s what we covered:Different types of brand partnershipsHow influencers charge for brand partnershipsHow brand deal rates are calculated and what factors influence pricingHow to start working with brands on social mediaThis Episode is Perfect For:Content creators curious about monetization strategiesAnyone interested in the business side of social mediaPeople considering brand partnerships but unsure about pricingIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.—Keywords: brand deals, influencer marketing, content creator income, social media monetization, brand partnerships, influencer rates, content creation business, sponsored content

What does financial freedom mean to you and how are you achieving it? This week’s episode is all about breaking down how to set financial goals that align with your real desires for financial freedom.We share the personal moments that shifted our relationship with money and provide a concrete framework for working toward multiple financial goals at the same time.We challenge the stereotype that financial freedom means lounging on beaches forever. Instead, we explore what it can actually provide:the ability to walk away from jobs you hatepeace of mind during emergenciestime freedom for travel or familythe option to choose fulfilling work over high-stress, high-pay positions.This Episode is Perfect For:Anyone overwhelmed by competing financial prioritiesPeople who want financial freedom but aren't sure what that actually meansThose ready to move from financial stress to strategic financial planningAnyone looking for concrete examples of how to balance multiple money goalsPeople who want to save or invest moreIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.—Keywords: financial goals, financial freedom, retirement planning, Coast FI, emergency fund, investment strategy, income growth, financial planning, money management, wealth building, financial independence

The last 3 months of the year can either be a time to slow down or ramp up and accomplish what you set out to.In this episode, we're sharing our complete framework for resetting your approach to make Q4 your most intentional and productive quarter yet.What We Cover:Why Q4 is actually the most important quarter for setting yourself up for long-term successOur proven physical, digital, and financial reset strategies to get back to baselineHow to honestly assess your yearly progress without falling into self-criticismThe art of setting realistic Q4 goals that account for end-of-year constraints and realitiesWe break down how to choose 2-3 focus areas that will have the biggest impact, work with seasonal energy shifts instead of against them, and create accountability systems that actually stick through the holiday season. You'll learn how to use this quarter to build momentum for 2026 rather than just surviving until January.This Episode is Perfect For:Anyone who feels like they've lost momentum on their yearly goalsPeople who want to finish the year feeling accomplished rather than defeatedThose looking to use the holiday season strategically instead of letting it derail progressAnyone ready to start 2026 from a position of strength rather than starting overIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.—Keywords: quarterly reset, year-end planning, Q4 goals, holiday productivity, seasonal planning, goal setting, life reset, intentional living, year-end review, momentum building, holiday boundaries, strategic planning

We're answering your most pressing questions about productivity, financial decisions, and what really goes on behind the scenes of our business and podcast.Questions We Covered:How to realistically plan your day and week without over-committingThe psychology behind self-imposed vs. external deadlines and motivationOur biggest physical changes this year and what drove themOpportunity cost in lifestyle decisions as our income has grownWhether we thrift and vintage shopOur backup career plans if content creation doesn't work outWhat podcast episode preparation actually looks likeAs always, leave any questions you want us to answer in these monthly Q&A episodes in Spotify!If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.—Keywords: Q&A episode, productivity tips, financial decisions, content creator life, podcast behind the scenes, lifestyle design, opportunity cost, creative business, authentic conversations

We’ve all faced it: the need to constantly check our phones and scroll through endless feeds.In this week’s episode, we dive deep into why this habit feels so impossible to break and provide a practical roadmap for reclaiming your attention and time.What We Discuss:The neuroscience behind why social media platforms are literally designed to be addictiveHow to recognize the hidden costs of constant connectivity on your creativity, relationships, and life satisfactionPractical strategies for breaking your phone addiction and spending more time offlineKey Topics Covered:The Psychology of Digital Addiction: Understanding dopamine feedback loops and variable reward schedules that keep you hookedPersonal Pattern Recognition: Identifying your specific triggers and high-risk usage timesReplacement Activities: Building fulfilling offline routines that actually satisfy the underlying needs your phone was meetingSocial Navigation: Handling FOMO, work pressures, and relationships while reducing phone usagePractical Strategies You'll Learn:Environmental design techniques to reduce automatic phone checkingHow to create meaningful friction between you and problematic appsMorning and evening routines that don't revolve around screensWays to stay professionally connected without constant availabilityPerfect For:Anyone who's tried to reduce phone usage before but struggled to maintain changesPeople who feel anxious or restless without their phone nearbyThose ready to build more intentional relationships with technologyAnyone seeking to reclaim mental space for creativity and deeper thinkingKeywords: phone addiction, digital detox, social media addiction, doomscrolling, digital wellness, screen time, mindful technology use, dopamine detox, attention span, digital minimalism, phone boundaries

We’ve made it to episode 100! In this episode, we’re sharing some of the most important lessons we’ve learned from building a podcast and business over the last two years.We share some of the real, uncomfortable truths about building something from scratch, building with a business partner, and when things aren’t profitable.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.—Keywords: entrepreneurship lessons, podcast growth, business building, startup advice, content creation, small business, online business, entrepreneurial mindset, business systems, long-term thinking, resilience, creative business, side hustle lessons

It’s no secret that fall is a lot of people’s favorite time of year. Our FYPs are already flooded with TONS of things to do and buy, from this season’s new boots and sweaters to fall trips you “just have to take!”We believe there’s a balance between enjoying the life you’ve worked hard to afford while also not going overboard and overspending.In today’s episode, we’re sharing how to enjoy your fall without breaking the bank. We cover 3 things we’re not spending on this fall and what we’re looking forward to instead.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com

We all want to be the best possible versions of ourselves, but how do we actually achieve that? We're reposting one of our top episodes from one year ago because it's still so relevant to this day. If you want to "change your life" and become the dream version of yourself , this episode is for you!In January, Grace started a challenge she’s called The One Year Experiment, inspired by Kathrin Zenkina, the Manifestation Babe. The challenge is to spend 365 days making as many decisions as possible based on what your higher self would do.You all have asked to hear more, so in today’s episode we’re breaking down the entire experiment, why it works, and how you can try the experiment yourself to change your entire life in just one year.In this episode, we dove into:How did the one year experiment start and what it is?Connecting with your Higher SelfAdopting a solution-oriented mindsetCreating a purpose beyond habit trackingHuman Design and how to use it to your benefitThe power of journaling and affirmationsPushing through the discomfortIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod📧 Join our email list for exclusive updates: ⁠https://shorturl.at/arKT0⁠💌 For business inquiries only, please email 

Starting a new thing—monthly Q&A episodes! You all have loved when we sit down to do chatty episodes and answer all of your questions, so we’re making it a monthly thing.The last Friday of every month, expect a Q&A episode covering a range of topics—big sister advice, business tips and tricks, health and wellness chats…everything!To help us keep track of questions, please leave them in Spotify! We’ll hold onto them until the episode each month.In this Q&A episode, we chatted through:How Erin and Grace metOur experiences using Natural Cycles for non-hormonal birth control and cycle trackingA potential change to how we do the podcastTaking the leap to leave your 9-5 and start a business (Should you do it?)The best ways to find yourself in your 20s and reset your lifeIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

One of the very first episodes we ever did on the podcast was How to Build an Effective Budget When Everything’s Expensive AF, and to this day it’s one of our top-performing episodes.Now more than ever, life is expensive and it may feel like making a budget is a lost cause. But in this episode, we want to offer another perspective.In this episode, we share:What it means to have an effective budgetHow to live a financially responsible life without being frugalHow to balance spending on things you enjoy while still savingHow to save money on bills like rent, transportation, and foodHow to be in control of your discretionary spendingHow to track your spending step by stepWhether you’re entirely new to budgeting or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with a ton of great reminders for everyone who desires to be financially savvy.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

We’ve all done it—you start to scroll on social media and somehow wind up falling into the comparison trap. Whether it’s their business/career, their outfits and aesthetic, or the relationships they have, you’re left wondering “why not me?”Comparison is natural to who we are, and in some cases it’s helpful. But comparison is a slippery slope that can lead to feelings of jealousy, inadequacy, and defeat.In this week’s episode, we’re shifting how you think about comparison, from a path to negative thoughts to a kickstarter for taking action.Comparison doesn’t have to be the thief of joy. Here’s how to use it to your advantage.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

We’re always getting asked about how we manage our lives being entrepreneurs who also enjoy active social lives, exercise, and time for self care.While it’s a lot to manage, we’ve found systems in each area of our lives that allow us to stay on top of work and personal tasks. From how we manage our adult tasks like appointments and social outings to work-related tasks like managing our to-do lists and meeting schedules, we broke it all down in today’s episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

Wrapping up the last batch of Q&A questions from our recent IG story poll–this week focused on business and career!You all had the BEST questions about things like finding your career path, balancing hustle versus slow growth, and whether being an entrepreneur makes sense for you.If you’re feeling like you need some inspiration in your career, this episode is for you!We covered topics like:How do you find what you want to do as a career? How to find a job you love?Should you become a content creator?Is having a business the right decision for you?How do you find balance while still hustling for your dreams?If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

Both Erin and Grace have relocated to new cities within the last year—Erin moving to Nashville (and now back to Pittsburgh!) and Grace from Massachusetts to St Pete Florida.We’ve learned a lot about moving, from the costs to building a new life somewhere to making friends and finding community.Whether you’re planning a move to a new city or just looking for ways to build your life more in the city you’re currently living in, this episode is packed with all of our advice for both.We cover topics like:Moving to a new city alone in your 20sBudgeting for a move to a new cityPacking tips for moving alone (whether movers or selling things makes sense)How to make friends in a new cityIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

We asked on our IG stories for all of your pressing life questions you want advice on, and the response was so amazing we broke it up into a few episodes!In this week’s episode, we answered all the life questions—everything from routines and habits to making friends to relationship decisions.We gave the real big sister advice we’d give to our friends. Whether you asked one of the questions or not, we’re all going through such similar things, the advice is good to hear.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

In this vulnerable and honest episode, we’re hitting pause on the busyness of summer to reflect.Are our current actions and habits actually moving us toward the goals we set back in January? Or have we gotten distracted by the day-to-day and lost sight of what we’re working toward?In this episode, we get personal about where we’ve fallen off track and where we’re realigning. Topics like health, fitness, and faith.This episode is perfect for anyone feeling disconnected from their original 2025 goals, people who started the year strong but have lost momentum, those looking for an honest check-in without judgment, and anyone looking to finish the year feeling proud of their progress.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

This week we’re reposting one of our previous episodes you LOVED…Episode 63: New Year, New Goals.We’re officially halfway through 2025, so we thought it was perfect timing to revisit the goals we had in January. Are we on track toward these goals? And how do you get yourself back on track?We’ll be diving into the answers to those questions in next week’s episode!If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode, we reveal why balance might actually be holding you back from major breakthroughs AND what the secret is to finally breaking through your biggest goals. We explore how intense focus for just four weeks can create more progress than months of scattered effort.What You’ll Discover:The psychology behind concentrated bursts vs. gradual progressWhen strategic imbalance makes sense for your goalsA complete 4-week framework for exponential growthThis Episode is Perfect For:Anyone feeling stuck or plateaued in an important area of lifePeople who want to make serious progress on a specific goal quicklyThose ready to commit to short-term intensity for long-term resultsAnyone curious about goal-setting methods that actually workWe break down real examples from our own lives and the results we got. You’ll learn how to identify which goals deserve this level of focus, how to structure your four weeks for maximum results, and what to do when the sprint is over.This isn’t an episode about hustling indefinitely or burning out. It’s about being strategic with your time and energy (because we all have a lot on our plates!). It’s time to create some momentum that carries you forward toward the goals you want.Whether you're looking to advance your career, build new skills, or finally tackle that goal you've been putting off, this episode gives you the framework to make it happen faster than you thought possible.RetryGLIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

Building your personal brand on social media can unlock opportunities you’ve always dreamt of. But how do you actually go about it?In this episode, we break down the strategy behind building a personal brand that actually opens doors and creates real opportunities—not just vanity metrics.What You'll Learn:Why "picking a niche" is outdated advice and what to focus on insteadThe difference between having followers and having influenceHow to avoid becoming a "talking head" that people scroll pastKey Topics Covered:Mission vs. Niche Strategy - Why your "why" matters more than your topicAudience Psychology - Who you should actually be talking to (and it's simpler than you think)Content Balance - The inward/outward content mix that builds genuine connectionEssential Skills - What you actually need to master to succeed (spoiler: it's not what you think)Monetization Roadmap - The step-by-step path from personal brand to profitable businessThis Episode is Perfect For:Anyone who wants to build their online presence but feels overwhelmedPeople who think personal branding feels "fake" or inauthenticThose ready to leverage social media strategically for their career or business goalsAnyone who's been posting without a clear strategy and isn't seeing resultsWe share real examples, personal stories from our own brand-building journeys, and tactical advice you can implement immediately. Whether you're starting from zero followers or looking to refine your existing presence, this episode gives you the roadmap to build a personal brand that works for your specific goals.Storytelling Video Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpR1ePAYuI0If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.

We’re breaking down everything you need to know to start freelancing, from:Identifying your marketable skillsLanding your first clientsWhat you really need to get startedWe start by demystifying what freelancing actually is and why more and more companies are hiring freelancers.We share the honest reality of diving into freelance work and the genuine effort it takes to build it into a full-time role.The episode covers practical steps for getting started, including how to identify your freelance-worthy skills (even if you think you don't have any), what you actually need to set up before pursuing clients (spoiler: way less than you think), and where to find your first opportunities.We also get real about pricing, sharing why taking that first lower-paying gig isn't beneath you if you have no experience, and how to write proposals that actually get responses.For those balancing freelancing with a full-time job, we discuss the reality of working intense hours for a short period to build momentum, and why your current energy levels are your greatest asset for making this transition.If you've been curious about freelancing but didn't know where to start, or if you've been overthinking the setup process, this episode cuts through the noise to give you actionable steps you can take this week to begin building your freelance business.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support! 💖Join the community over on Instagram or TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/thelifeyoulovepod/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelifeyoulovepod💌 For business inquiries only, please email ⁠thelifeyoulovepodcast@gmail.com.