When planning travel, do you choose a well-known tourist spot or venture to places less frequently traveled? Today, I’m joined by Andrew Nelson, award-winning author and editor for Nat Geo, to chat about his newest project, HERE NOT THERE. This book gives readers and travel enthusiasts a list of destinations to add to their bucket list or even this upcoming summer’s vacation possibilities.  About the Guest: Award-winning writer and editor for National Geographic Traveler Andrew Nelson to discuss his newest project, HERE NOT THERE. Both surprising and inspiring, the book offers undreamed-o ..read more

Today, we are joined by Sam Tsui and Casey Breves, the authors of Why Do We Sing. Through gentle rhymes and vibrant illustrations, they take us on a musical journey worldwide, celebrating the diversity of song and fostering empathy. Discover the magic of singing, from Bollywood to Broadway and beyond, as we explore the universal language that unites us all. About the Guest: Sam Tsui (SHOO-ee) and Casey Breves (BREV-ess) are married singers, composers, and content creators who live in Los Angeles with their daughter, Elaia, and cat, Alfie. They are graduates of Yale University, where they met s ..read more

Today, I’m joined by Joe Yogerst, author, traveler, and foodie! He joins me to discuss his newest book with National Geographic, 50 States, 1000 Eats: Where to Go, When to Go, What to Eat, What to Drink. Whether you are planning your next vacation or want to find a local treasure, this book is full of recommendations!  About the Guest: During more than three decades as an editor, writer, photographer, and speaker, Joe Yogerst has lived and worked in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. His writing has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, CNN Travel, Islands magazine, the International New ..read more

Today, Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, co-founder of The Institute of Functional Medicine, joins us. We dive into how to implement healthy changes in your family, considering that not everyone, especially kids, will embrace the changes. From family dinners to birthday parties, Dr. Sandra gives both real-life experiences and clinical examples of what will work and what doesn’t.  About the Guest: Health & wellness practitioner and educator Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is passionate about transforming our healthcare system, preventing physician burnout, and empowering people to become CEOs of their own ..read more

In this episode of the Chaos N’ Cookies Podcast, we are joined by Melanie Barett. She is just as excited as I am about spring cleaning and the fresh start that it brings. She looks forward to using it as an opportunity to reevaluate your life. We cover allthings decluttering, organization, lists, meal prep, and more. Stay tuned for all the best tidbits! About the Guest: Melanie is uberly passionate about all things mindset, nutrition, and wellness. She's been deep-diving into the wellness industry for over six years. She's learned to master her craft while working with others to get to the roo ..read more

Today, I’m joined by Susan Hamilton Meier! She has taken her experience working in the corporate world to help women create their brands. She breaks down the process to dig deeper into who YOU are, what YOUR vision is, how to get to YOUR goal, and so much more!  About the Guest: Susan Hamilton Meier is a branding expert and career coach who helps women find the through-line of their work history, write a focused, memorable elevator pitch, and design a vision and action plan for the next phase of their journey. An alum of Harvard Business School, the Boston Consulting Group, and 20 years a ..read more

Join us for a powerful conversation with Michelle Rapkin, three-time cancer survivor and author of "Cancer Sucks, but You'll Get Through It." Michelle shares her journey from diagnosis to remission, offering practical advice on finding the right healthcare support and navigating conversations with loved ones. Her resilience and optimism shine through, inspiring hope for anyone facing similar challenges. Tune in for invaluable insights on resilience and finding strength in adversity About the Guest: Michelle Rapkin is a three-time cancer survivor. First diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in ..read more

When you are a working parent, child care in some form or another is a MUST! Today, I break down my process for finding child care, whether you are searching for an in-home caretaker or a facility.  About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N’ Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I’ve created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overc ..read more

Finding your people is so important to so many people from all backgrounds! Today, wellness expert, Sports Travel Adventure Therapy (STAT) founder, and author Erin Leider-Pariser joins me today. We journey through the development of STAT, her adventures' meaningful impact, and her newest book, Get Lost.  About the Guest: Wellness expert and founder of Sports Travel Adventure Therapy (STAT), Erin Leider-Pariser, has led over fifty STAT trips on all seven continents, facilitating life-changing experiences for more than five hundred women. This inspiring volume includes her Seven Principles ..read more

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by author and Certified Financial Planner Ann Garcia. We dive into how to best prepare for college tuition, tactics for saving, and more!  About the Guest: Ann Garcia has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. She's a Certified Financial Planner, partner at Independent Progressive Advisors in Portland, OR, and the author of How to Pay for College: A Complete Financial Plan for Funding your Child's Education. Ann has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Money, US News & World Report, and countless other me ..read more