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July 14, 2026

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!

Connect with Meredith: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredith_costumes/?hl=en

Palma Colectiva: https://www.instagram.com/palmacolectiva/?hl=en

Website: https://palmacolectiva.com/

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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

Love the podcast? Please leave a star-rating and review wherever you listen. Thank you! 🌟 
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#santabarbara #healthandwellness #holisticwellness #montecito #femaleentrepreneurs
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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#worldcup2026 #menssoccer #funnyvids #explorepage #worldcup2026⚽️
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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#womensempowerment #successmotivation #womeninspiringwomen #explorepage #successstories
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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#ojai #ojaicalifornia #ojaivalley #visitcalifornia #ojaivalleyinn
Listen, even extroverts need nights off too someti Listen, even extroverts need nights off too sometimes 😆

Anyone else relate? 🙋‍♀️
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#funnyreelsvideo #relatable #viral #couchpotatoes #explorepage
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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