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March 25, 2025

Episode 51: Talk Good (Not Bad) About Someone: Share Kind Thoughts

We all know the weight of words—how they can lift someone up or drag them down. In this episode, I flip the usual advice of “don’t talk badly about someone” and instead focus on why we should speak about others…kindly. Whether it’s behind their back or (preferably) to their face, we should try to share more of our positive thoughts and compliments.  

I share personal stories of moments when a simple compliment or comment seemingly shifted someone’s day (and/or confidence), and how being intentional about spreading kindness can create real change. We never truly know what others are going through, and, sometimes, the smallest words of encouragement can make the biggest difference.

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If only my hair looked like this every day 🙏 If only my hair looked like this every day 🙏 

Throwing it back to my shoot with @boudoir_with_jess. I already want to do another one lol. If you’re interested, mention my name to save when booking with Jess! 📸 

Have you ever done a boudoir shoot? Are you thinking about booking one? 🤔 

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Hair & makeup: @805makeup 
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And I’m probably wearing a big dumb sun hat and And I’m probably wearing a big dumb sun hat and speaking to the rooster in high-pitched English (on a French island). 🐓 

Oh well lol. 🤷‍♀️ What touristy traits do you embrace when you’re traveling? 😜
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Heading into the weekend like… 😎 Should be a Heading into the weekend like… 😎

Should be a beautiful weekend in SB! ☀️ 

Any fun plans? Patrick planned a fun date night for us tonight, and I can’t wait! 🍸

Outfit: @dylanstarboutique 
Photos: @marracreative 
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Gotta love a DIY project! I had some matchbooks sa Gotta love a DIY project! I had some matchbooks saved, and then we were also gifted some vintage ones! For a first-time project, I think they turned out pretty well! 👏🏻 

Collect your matchbooks and get all the craft materials here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebetslife/list/2F6IQ1Q2X7X35?ref_=aipsflist 🛒 

- Mod Podge your matchbooks and matchsticks. You can use a small paint brush or a sponge brush. I found that I had some discoloration on the white/lighter boxes, so maybe do a couple of coats on those to be safe? Or maybe go for darker colors? I did one coat of Mod Podge on everything. I let everything dry out for a day (although, I don’t think you would have to wait this long).

-  Follow the instructions on the box of the epoxy resin. Wear gloves and mix equal parts, stirring together for a few minutes. I mixed in plastic red cups that I later disposed of. Fill the coaster mold cups halfway with the mixture. 

- I waited 1 hour until the mixture was a bit tacky and then I added the matchbooks. The matchsticks/books may move around a bit, and you can always use tweezers to reposition.

- I waited 5 hours and then filled the rest of the molds up to the top with more epoxy resin. Leave molds for 24 hours and then remove. The coasters should pop out easily! 

What do you think of these? Let me know how your coasters turn out too! Share this video with your DIY/crafty friends. 🥰
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New episode of The Bets Life Podcast! 🎙️ Ep New episode of The Bets Life Podcast! 🎙️ 

Episode 59: Pet Peeves and Secret Talents: Q&A Season Four Finale 🎧 

Season four of The Bets Life Podcast is coming to a close, and what better way to wrap things up than with my first listener Q&A? 🗳️

In this special finale episode, I’m answering your questions—everything from how I try to find balance daily to celebrity doppelgangers, skydiving stories, travel mistakes, and where I order my favorite queso. If you’re ready for some surprising stories and interesting facts about me, this episode will be for you! 😁

I’m also reflecting on what it means to move through life in seasons, what a day in my life looks like, and why I structure my creative work the way I do. From random rapid-fire favorites to deeper reflections on mental health and ambition, this episode is a little bit of everything—fun, honest, and full of gratitude. 🥰

Thank you all for tuning in this season and for being part of this community. Cheers to season four, and I look forward to being back with you all for season five! 💓

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