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I’m so thrilled that you’re here! I’m Betsy, but most people call me Bets. In 2020, I created The Bets Life as a place to connect through stories, grow inspiration, and share smiles and laughs. I enjoy writing about relatable “aha” and “oh, no” moments and everything in between. Pull up a chair, grab that coffee (or cocktail), and feel free to stay awhile and check out my writing. I’m always trying to live that best life ever, and I hope that The Bets Life will encourage and remind you to always live yours!

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March 10, 2026

Episode 64: Why Being Slightly Delusional Is the Key to Success With Victoria Popoff Ardis

How do you turn a passion into a business, a movement, and a mission?  On this episode of The Bets Life Podcast, I’m joined by Pilates instructor, long-time studio owner, and nonprofit founder, Victoria Popoff Ard[...]

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February 10, 2026

Episode 63: Lifting Up Moms With Occupational Therapist and corrective Exercise specialist natasha caleel

In this episode of The Bets Life Podcast, I sit down with Natasha Caleel, founder of Sage Society Fitness and Wellness, two women-focused fitness studios in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California. We discuss what women’s bodies actually need as they move through pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopaus[...]

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January 6, 2026

Episode 62: Blooming Business With Luxury Floral Artist Mackenzie Nancarrow

What if the secret to creating more art, building a better business, and living a more aligned life was simply being even more of yourself? In this episode of The Bets Life Podcast, I’m joined by luxury floral arti[...]

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NEW episode of The Bets Life Podcast with @victori NEW episode of The Bets Life Podcast with @victoriapopoff! 🎙️ 

How do you turn a passion into a business, a movement, and a mission? 🤔 

On this episode of The Bets Life Podcast, I’m joined by Pilates instructor, long-time studio owner, and nonprofit founder, Victoria Popoff Ardis. Victoria shares how a chance career in fitness altered the rest of her life (for good), the twists and turns of owning her own Pilates studio, and her passion for building community and helping others through movement. 💪🏻 

Victoria and I discuss the transformation of her organization, @pilatesbrunchclub, into a nonprofit that supports domestic violence survivors. We also speak about women’s health, perimenopause, and our shared love of cats (certified cat ladies for life). This conversation covers entrepreneurship, hosting with intention, major life transitions, and trusting your gut and timing through every stage of reinvention. 💞

Listen here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bets-life/id1644549737?i=1000754427265

Listen here (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/27CEKaCfqS15Hn03fk6l4V?si=kKaVFkHsRZGuE_sUdVkCNw

Love the podcast? Please leave a star-rating and review! This really helps out the podcast. Thank you! 🌟 
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Just checking in lol 😆 I knew all that chatting w Just checking in lol 😆

I knew all that chatting would pay off…🤣🎙️ 
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Beautiful night at the @ritzcarltonbacarasb enjoyi Beautiful night at the @ritzcarltonbacarasb enjoying their 5-course Michelin chef dinner night at Lulio restaurant. 🍽️ 

Dinner, golden hour, and sunset at the Bacara? Perfect date night! 🥰

Have you been to Lulio before? What about their other restaurants? 🥂
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A lot of life lately catch-up coming your way 🌊 A lot of life lately catch-up coming your way 🌊 

I’m really loving this CA winter weather! ☀️ 

Featuring:
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Any of your favorite spots too? 🥰
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The years of marriage have worn me down lol 👚 Wh The years of marriage have worn me down lol 👚 

Who else does this now? 🛍️ 
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A visit to the desert 🏜️ We had a great time vis A visit to the desert 🏜️ 

We had a great time visiting La Quinta and the surrounding area. We got to see my SIL and her horse at a huge horse show, and we also hiked and explored Old Town. 🥾 

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Have you been to La Quinta? It’s so beautiful this time of the year! Save this post for your next trip! 😍
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