On Episode 32, I’m talking to Olivia Fitzpatrick of Liv Styled (Facebook and Instagram) and Amber Brandt, The Coziness Consultant (Facebook and Instagram). They are sisters who have made it their life’s work to connect people, inspire people, and love people. Olivia is a rad stylist with impeccable style and an incredible gift to make humans feel amazing. Amber works in interior design and has approximately a zillion ideas to create welcoming spaces that elevate everyone who enters them. You’ll hear us laugh A LOT and I’m telling you right this minute, I love these women to pieces. They work in spaces that could be considered surface or frivolous but they know that their work is all about connection and love.

Olivia and Amber collaborate to create events called Bright + Becoming Events. I attended their first event and that’s where I just knew they had a special magic that I hadn’t seen before. Their spring event is April 25!! Follow Bright + Becoming to get the details as soon as they’re up. I KNOW this event will sell out quickly.

They also have A Modern Wedding Event coming up on March 23 at Mod Bettie. Olivia and Amber are the keynote speakers!! If you are planning a wedding, bless you. Almost 19 years in to my marriage, I cannot even imagine planning a wedding with hashtags and themes and creativity and organization. I am certain that you’ll love this event if a wedding event is on your horizon.

Olivia and Amber talked about their favorite things including candles, cheap mascara, and dance parties at home!!

Taking the Middle Seat is officially 1 year old! As I reflect on this past year, I am so grateful for all that the podcast has given me. Chief among those gifts is the gift of connection. Listeners, if you’re looking for genuine connection, put. yourself. out. there. Just one tiny step will do it. I promise. Humans are desperate to be heard and seen in this time of division so be that person that does the seeing and the hearing. Be the person that takes the middle seat!

On episode 7 of Taking the Middle Seat, I talk to Carlos Kulas-Dominguez. This episode gets personal in the best way, you guys. We have a great conversation about Carlos' journey that led him to acknowledging some addictions he had in his life and how he is now pursuing recovery and connection. We talk about how our friendship wove through his story and how we both have learned from that. We check off the Middle Seat boxes of acceptance, healing laughter and community.

You'll hear that I have a cold during this episode so my voice sounds a little off. But you know what is good for helping symptoms of a cold that Carlos is super knowledgeable about??? Essential oils! You can find his fave brand here.

He's also a Thai massage practitioner so ask him about that too at his Facebook page. Carlos does a great job at motivating and encouraging so go ahead and follow him. Or better yet, send him a message. Connection is what it is all about!

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I'll be back soon with another episode but until then, keep taking the middle seat.

Taking the Middle Seat next to Amber Brandt and Olivia Fitzpatrick

Taking the Middle Seat next to Carlos Kulas-Dominguez