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April 8, 2024

Episode 37: Empowerment through expression with drag performer vivian storm

If you are a Santa Barbara local, you may have spotted Vivian strutting her stuff at a drag brunch or hosting a fun karaoke or bingo night downtown. In this episode, we discuss how Vivian first started performing, how she embodies her drag persona (hint: she channels one of my favorite singers/performers), and the LGBTQIA+ community in Santa Barbara (and the ways that we can all show up and support). Vivian vulnerably shares her joys and challenges and why she focuses on the cheerleaders instead of the haters (as we all should).

Vivian Storm was discovered in 2009 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh while obtaining her Masters in Educational Leadership. Taking a chance at completely owning her talents, Vivian entered a college drag show. She quickly fell in love with the art of illusion and performance. By using emotion-filled songs for her empowering performances, Vivian continues to connect with her fans (a.k.a. Storm Chasers). Vivian also offers workshops on topics such as worthiness, confidence, performance, and gender.

Connect with Vivian:
Website: https://www.vivianstorm.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vivianstorm001/

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NEW episode of The Bets Life Podcast with @meredit NEW episode of The Bets Life Podcast with @meredith_costumes of @palmacolectiva 🎤 

Episode 69: From Hollywood Costume Designer to Wellness Founder: Meredith Markworth-Pollack on Burnout, Healing, & Starting Over 🙏 

In this episode, I’m joined by Meredith Markworth-Pollack, founder of holistic wellness space, Palma Colectiva. Meredith spent almost two decades as a costume designer on shows like Gossip Girl, Reign, Hart of Dixie, and Dynasty. After facing major industry burnout, she decided to uproot her life, move to Santa Barbara, and start from scratch in the wellness space. 👗 

We chat about success not being enough, struggling with multiple forms of grief, and “wellness” becoming a popular buzzword. Meredith shares the ups and downs of starting and maintaining a business and how there isn’t only one “right” healing modality for someone. She shares about divorce, creating retreats for women, and how listening to herself and choosing health changed everything. 🕊️ 

Whether you are seeking clarity, community, or well-being, I believe you will benefit from this conversation that proves vulnerability really is a super power! 👏🏻 

Listen here (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bets-life/id1644549737?i=1000776727668

Listen here (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ukANTPsW8PTumMahzOFW9?si=RCSj-PqXQ1mpRZ1W-JgBkw&utm_source=copy-link

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Did I miss my true calling as an actress or what? Did I miss my true calling as an actress or what? 🤣

But for real, the major drama is in men’s soccer. ⚽️ 

Do you agree? Have you been watching the World Cup too? 🥅 
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Apparently, it’s also never too late to learn the Apparently, it’s also never too late to learn the correct way to spell “prairie” too. 😅🤣

Did you know all of these? I know there are definitely days that I need this reminder. 👏🏻 
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A perfect daycation in Ojai thanks to my local fri A perfect daycation in Ojai thanks to my local friends, @briataylorrobles & @kristine.lo. 🥰

- You know I had to order the matcha soft serve at @rorys_place_ojai (it melted reallll fast but was still delish).
- Checked out the @theroblar and met a new friend. 🐢 
- Had to stop by my go-to, @ojaivalleyinn. Pixie tangerine marg every single time. 🍊 
- Visits to @ojairoots (adorable), @clubmagichour (the best tea), & @ojaimountainfarm. 😍
- Shopping at @findingsflea & @bungalowojai. 🛍️ 

Do you love an Ojai visit too? It’s always so charming. 💗
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Listen, even extroverts need nights off too someti Listen, even extroverts need nights off too sometimes 😆

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Red, white, & beachy. Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸 W Red, white, & beachy. Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸 

What a fun weekend filled with BBQs, sunshine, & sweets. 🌊 

Also, those seals swimming together. 🦭🥺

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! ☀️ 
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#happy4thofjuly #santabarbara #happybirthdayamerica #centralcoast #redwhiteandblue

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