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| 41. RE-AIR: Meryl Balcome on Career Longevity, Marriage Tips, Living Child-Free & More | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:43:04 | |
Welcome back to The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today we welcome my very best friend, Meryl Balcome. Meryl is Chief of Staff at Ally Bank, a former collegiate athlete, wife and an overall badass. On today's episode Meryl joins the show to share her journey within the corporate world and how it is still an incredible place to work, dismantling the myths surrounding marriage counseling, choosing to not have children, and how she supported her father when he came out as a gay man at 60 years old. She is my very best friend and I am so excited to share this conversation with you all. FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 40. RE-AIR: West Kept Secret PT 2- Marissa West & Heidi Hillman on diet & fitness after having a baby, supplements, cardio, macro counting & biohacking tools for home. | 24 Jan 2024 | 01:24:30 | |
We are diving into all of your questions for Marissa and Heidi. From how to "bounce back" after having a baby. What to expect when working out during and after pregnancy. How long a fitness journey truly takes. What supplements Heidi and Marissa recommend. Should you eat more or less calories than you’re expending? How to meet your fitness goals at any age. Why every woman should be doing pelvic floor therapy and what the perfect workout week looks like. We even dive into how many calories and grams of protein you really need, and sneaky ways to burn more calories throughout the day! This is an hour long chat with friends that covers everything from fitness, eating healthy, my personal journey losing weight and more! Be sure to stick around to the end because Heidi and Marissa break down their coveted skincare routine. They share so much good information throughout this episode, you're sure to walk away with multiple tangible tips you can implement into your lifestyle today! FOLLOW WESTKEPTSECRET FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 30. Getting Your Kids to Eat Veggies, Teaching Them About Food, and Your New Healthy Grocery List | The Food Babe Pt. 2 | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:35:04 | |
If your kids are proud members of the Picky Eaters Club, this episode is for you! In part 2 of my interview with Vani Hari, AKA The Food Babe, she shares some of her favorite healthy ingredients for cooking, baking, snacks, and more! Plus, how to introduce your kids to veggies and teach them about nutrition so they actually enjoy eating healthy foods. Be sure to listen to Part 1 of our interview with The Food Babe! Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, a New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani, and was named one of the “Most Influential People on the Internet” by Time magazine. Hari started FoodBabe.com to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. Her new cookbook, Food Babe Family will officially hit stores October 17, 2023. Resources mentioned:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 29. Disrupting the Food Industry, Ingredients to Watch Out For, and The Best Charlotte Restaurants | The Food Babe Pt. 1 | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:38:48 | |
You’ve probably heard some information about synthetic food dyes, processed oils, and other food additives that aren’t really good for us, and our guest, Vani Hari, is dedicated to challenging the food industry to remove these ingredients altogether. In Part 1 of our interview with The Food Babe herself, she shares her journey in food activism, how processed ingredients are harming our bodies, and how you can avoid them as much as possible. Plus, her favorite Charlotte restaurants that are serving the best food in the city! Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, a New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani, and was named one of the “Most Influential People on the Internet” by Time magazine. Hari started FoodBabe.com to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. Her new cookbook, Food Babe Family will officially hit stores October 17, 2023. Products mentioned: Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 28. Fitness Masterclass | Lift to Get Lean, Feel Confident in the Gym, Calculate Your Macros, and More with Ashton Baalaer | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:17:02 | |
Grab your pen and paper, friends, because this episode is jam-packed with everything you need to know about leveraging exercise and nutrition to get your dream body and feel incredible. We’re joined by Ashton Baalaer, the Owner of Inertia Fitness Co. in Charlotte. Ashton and his company are focused on helping people look amazing, feel better, and live longer. In this episode, he’s sharing why strength training is so important, how “bulking up” is much harder than you think, how to calculate your macros and calories, and your burning questions about caffeine, choosing a trainer, and more! Connect with Ashton & Inertia Fitness: Ashton’s book recs & helpful tools:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me!
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| 27. I’ve Been Struggling Lately… How I’m Coping with My Anxiety, Scary Test Results, and More | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:23:15 | |
Like a lot of you guys, I thrive off of routine and stability, so when things get a little crazy and unpredictable, my nervous system goes into overdrive. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve been going through this year, the state of my mental health, and the tools I’m using to help calm my nervous system. Visit No Shade Spray Tanning at one of their two Charlotte locations, or book a mobile spray tan to get your perfect match for a beautiful glow! Use code CHEEKY10 for a discount on your salon spray! Enter to win a box of all my current favorites! Follow these steps to enter:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me!
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| 26. Clean Beauty 101 | Makeup and Skincare for Better Health and Flawless Skin with Tiffany Parrish of Selenite Beauty | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:35:52 | |
The queen of clean beauty is in the house! Tiffany Parrish is the Founder & CEO of Selenite Beauty and Spa here in Charlotte, NC. She founded Selenite as a way to bring clean beauty, skincare, and wellness services to others after rigorously researching food and product ingredients after a personal health crisis. In this episode, she shares her knowledge of switching to cleaner products, her favorite products for flawless skin, and how she balances running her business with being a mom of three kids! Connect with Tiffany + Selenite! Products mentioned: Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 25. Female Friendships in Your 30s | Mean Girls, Seasons of Life, Hard Conversations, and Friendship Deal Breakers | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:42:35 | |
My best friend, Meryl Balcome, is back on the podcast this week! This time, we’re tackling a topic that isn’t addressed enough: female friendships. From making friends in your 30s to maintaining friendships in different seasons and phases of life, we’re sharing all our hot takes on what it takes to make your female friendships thrive through it all. Plus, we talk about Vanessa’s recent run-in with mean girls, disagreeing on hot topics, and our friendship deal breakers. Resources mentioned:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 24. Building a Successful Business From Scratch, Opening a Brick and Mortar Location, and Scaling to $1M with Julie Nhi | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:45:26 | |
It is my honor and pleasure to introduce you to the best nail artist in Charlotte, Julie Nhi! Julie is the owner of Cosmic Nails, and in this episode she’s sharing her inspiring story of hustling seven days a week to secure her first brick and mortar location, to earning a scholarship to be mentored along Charlotte’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. If you own - or dream of owning! - your own business, this episode is full of tactical tips and inspiration! Plus, she shares her favorite health elixirs that I have tried and can attest to - they work! Connect with Julie & Cosmic Nails Products mentioned: Some of the key takeaways from this episode include:
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me!
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| 23. Behind the Blog Pt. 2: Team Structure, Hilarious Stories, & What It’s Really Like to Work With Me ft. Kristen Agee | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:57:50 | |
In season one, I shared some behind the scenes of what it’s like to run a blogging business, and in this episode I’m continuing that series with The Cheeky Been’s right hand gal, Kristen Agee! Kristen does all of the photography, videography, and creative direction for TCB, so she’s here to share what it’s really like to work with me, including our team structure, planning brand shoots, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories! She also shares some of her own hormone healing journey, including finding a tumor on her pituitary gland. Connect with Kristen! Resources mentioned: Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 22. Building a Product-Based Business, Getting on HGTV, and Finding Work Life Balance with John Freeman | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:42:27 | |
If there’s anyone who can tell us how to build a wildly successful product-based business, Johnny Fly is the guy! John Freeman is the Founder and Owner of the eyewear and leather goods brand Johnny Fly here in Charlotte. In this episode, he’s giving us the full behind the scenes of where he learned how to run a business, how his fashion brand grew from his kitchen table to a global sensation, and how he balances his work with being a husband and father. GIVEAWAY: We are gifting a pair of Milk Duds, the sunglasses I designed with Johnny Fly, when they’re restocked at the end of July! Here’s what you need to do to enter!
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 21. Marissa West’s Personal Hormone Journey + Testing, Workouts and Nutrition for Hormone Health | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:46:13 | |
Last year I shared my hormone journey with y’all, and so many of you shared your own stories with me. In this episode, I sat down with Marissa West to talk about her own personal hormone journey, how she helps her clients adjust their workouts and nutrition to accommodate hormone imbalances, and so much more! This is Part II of my convo with Marissa, so be sure to go back and listen to Part I about our WKS X TCB 2.0 Program and separating from her business partner if you haven’t yet! Connect with Marissa + West Kept Secret! Use code CHEEKY15 for a lil’ discount on the West Kept Secret X The Cheeky Been 2.0 Program! Resources mentioned:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 39. RE-AIR: West Kept Secrets Marissa West and Heidi Hillman on How to Build a Successful Business, Eliminating Lower Belly Fat, Nutrition, and Weight Loss After 40 | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:19:04 | |
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with MARISSA WEST & HEIDI HILLMAN, the ladies behind West Kept Secret. West Kept Secret is where you can find me twice a week as I sweat it out during a high intensity workout. Marissa is the founder and creator of West kept Secret and Marissa, her partner, is her co-owner and master trainer. West kept secret is a group fitness class like no other. It fuses together different workout focuses into one dynamic format. We are chatting about what it was like starting a group fitness business and securing a physical location for their studio, why West Kept Secret's fitness methods are unlike any other, fitness tips if you're wanting to focus on trouble areas like your lower abdomen, how to balance eating out and sweet treats while still reaching your fitness and health goals and what life as a fitness trainer really looks like! Be sure to listen to the end.. We are giving away something super exciting! FOLLOW WESTKEPTSECRET FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 20. All About the WKS x TCB 2.0 Program with Marissa West, PLUS Splitting From a Longtime Business Partner | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:47:11 | |
Mrs. West is back in the building! I am so excited to have Marissa West on the podcast to share all the nitty gritty details of our new West Kept Secret X The Cheeky Been 2.0 Program, which is all about building the core and upper body! Plus, Marissa is sharing her learning, growth, and advice after splitting from her longtime business partner. This is Part I of a two-part episode, so be sure to tune in next week for Part II, which is all about hormones and Marissa’s hormone journey! Connect with Marissa + West Kept Secret! Use code CHEEKY15 for a lil’ discount on the West Kept Secret X The Cheeky Been 2.0 Program! Resources mentioned:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me!
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| 19. The Wellness Routine That Has Me In the Best Shape of My Life | Daily Habits, Workout Split, Biohacks + More! | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:26:30 | |
The most frequently asked questions I get on Instagram are all around my current wellness routine, and I am here to cover them all! In this episode I’m spilling all the tips, tricks, and tea on the workouts, habits, hacks, and nutrition that have me looking and feeling amazing! Whether you’re looking for a few new habits to add to your current routine, or doing a total lifestyle overhaul, this episode will give you the actionable advice and motivation you need to get to work. Harriet’s Hamburgers is our family’s go-to for gourmet burgers made with ingredients we trust. Use code CHEEKY for a free fry when you dine in at their Optimist Hall location! Products mentioned:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me!
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| 18. How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:18:10 | |
If you've ever gone through a season of burnout, you're not alone. We as women tend to take on a lot on our plates. We have demanding careers, we want to be good moms to our babies, and we want to be a good wife to our spouse; in addition to being good homemakers, having a clean house, and a fresh dinner on the table every night. The pressure of getting it all done in a 24-hour day seems to always be there. Trying to do it all, and trying to do it well, is just realistically not possible. In today's episode, I'm talking through a ton of resourceful tips and tricks that have helped me come out of this season of burnout I've been in and come out of it stronger. I'm sharing some thoughts, strategies, and ideas that may help you out of a rut, or help you take it up a notch and be the best version of yourself! PRODUCTS MENTIONED: The 5 Minute Gratitude Journal FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 17. The Highs and Lows of Motherhood with Katy Harrell of Mumu and Macaroons | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:35:36 | |
In this episode, I have a real and open conversation about what motherhood has looked like not only for me but for my friend Katy Harrell, who runs the Mumu and Macaroons Instagram account. She talks candidly about mental health, her postpartum body, and the real struggles a lot of us face but don't always feel comfortable talking about. I talk to Katy about young motherhood, how she built her platform, and why it is so important to destigmatize mental health and postpartum recovery. I hope you enjoy this conversation around the highs and lows of motherhood! FOLLOW MUMU AND MACAROONS FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 16: 13+ Summer Beauty Must Haves - products that are guaranteed to give you the bronzed goddess glow | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:16:54 | |
In today’s episode, I’m discussing my summer beauty favorites that I’m absolutely loving right now! Just as I like to switch out my skincare seasonally, I also like to switch up my makeup and beauty products. I’ve been playing around with some new-to-me products and have found some amazing keepers. I’m dishing all the details on the products that will be lining my vanity this summer – my favorite sunscreen, products for your face, hair, and makeup that gives us that dewy summer bronzed goddess glow that we all know and love! PRODUCTS MENTIONED: SKINPHARM Sheer Defense Lightweight Tinted Sunscreen OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Juice Daily Cleanser boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Flawless Filter tarte SEA Breezy Cream Bronzer Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation Hourglass Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner MAKEUP BY MARIO Matte Browns Eyeshadow Palette Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH - MD Lash Enhancing Serum FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 15: How to Live Out a Well Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle as a Busy Mom and Business Owner | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:28:59 | |
In today's episode I'm diving into my health and wellness journey, and I'm sharing my top tips and tricks for living a well balanced lifestyle. If you've been following along with me on Instagram stories, you know I share daily bits of my lifestyle and healthy habits. I'm so excited to go over everything that I do during a typical week to help fuel my body and live out a healthy lifestyle. I'm sharing my current fitness routine, supplements I take daily, my sleep patterns and what I eat in a typical day. Over the years I've been a student to the health and fitness industry. My mom started instilling healthy habits in me at a young age. We always ate organic healthy foods and lived an active lifestyle. From playing softball, to walking on the treadmill next to my mom, we were always on the move. As I got older it became harder to fit these things into my routine. That's exactly why I'm sharing how I make time for things like working out and eating healthy as a business owner, as a wife, and as a mom! I hope this helps encourage you to live the healthiest version of your life! FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 14: Rhya Pachin of Carolina Functional Nutrition on How To Fix Your Gut, Food Sensitivity, Chronic Inflammation, Hormones and Clean Living | 15 Jun 2022 | 01:12:10 | |
In today's episode we are chatting with functional nutrition expert, Rhya Pachin of Carolina Functional Nutrition! I went to see Rhya back in 2019 when I started to notice that something was off. I was experiencing hormonal breakouts on my chin, had trouble sleeping, and was feeling bloated regularly. I knew something more complex had to be going on, because I was seemingly doing all the things "right". I was eating low carb, high protein, working out 6 days a week and had a great skincare routine! That's when I discovered Rhya! We did a variety of tests that gave me not only the answers, but the solution to what I was experiencing. Rhya is a wealth of knowledge. Our current healthcare system is trained to connect a symptom with medication. Rhya looks at the root causes and approaches medicine as a whole picture. Listen in as Rhya explains why gut health is so important, and how to fix it if it's off. Plus she dives into food sensitivity, hormones, chronic inflammation and more! FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 13. West Kept Secret PT 2- Marissa West & Heidi Hillman on diet & fitness after having a baby, supplements, cardio, macro counting & biohacking tools for home. | 10 Jun 2022 | 01:24:30 | |
In today's episode we are sitting down with Marissa West & Heidi Hillman for the second time! If you haven't already, check out episode 8 where we first hear from West Kept Secret founders (and my personal trainers). We are diving into all of your questions for Marissa and Heidi. From how to "bounce back" after having a baby. What to expect when working out during and after pregnancy. How long a fitness journey truly takes. What supplements Heidi and Marissa recommend. Should you eat more or less calories than you’re expending? How to meet your fitness goals at any age. Why every woman should be doing pelvic floor therapy and what the perfect workout week looks like. We even dive into how many calories and grams of protein you really need, and sneaky ways to burn more calories throughout the day! This is an hour long chat with friends that covers everything from fitness, eating healthy, my personal journey losing weight and more! Be sure to stick around to the end because Heidi and Marissa break down their coveted skincare routine. They share so much good information throughout this episode, you're sure to walk away with multiple tangible tips you can implement into your lifestyle today! FOLLOW WESTKEPTSECRET FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 12. Professional Baby Sleep Trainer Elizabeth King talks all things baby, sleep training basics, schedules and tips + tricks for traveling with kids | 25 May 2022 | 00:59:14 | |
If you're an expecting mama, a new mama, or a toddler mom struggling to get your baby to take great naps and sleep 12+ hours a night, this episode is for you! I'm chatting with certified sleep expert from Sleep Baby Consulting, Elizabeth King. Elizabeth is our own personal sleep coach that we used before having Liam and while sleep training him. This episode is packed with so many tangible tips, from how to avoid early morning wakes ups to how to master a nap schedule like a pro. I especially love when Elizabeth shares her must-have baby products and how to use them to work for you! We are also sharing a special giveaway, so be sure to listen until the end! Sleep Baby Consulting's Website | |||
| 11. Everything you need to know about starting an Airbnb Business, Flipping Homes, and Success in real estate with Alyssa Foushee of The Southern Host | 11 May 2022 | 00:49:26 | |
In today's episode I'm chatting with Alyssa Foushee of The Southern Host. Alyssa is an expert in starting and growing a successful Airbnb business. She is giving us the backstory of how she got started, the essentials of a successful Airbnb, which markets are "hot" right now to purchase property in, and what's in store for her next! Alyssa and her husband own 7 airbnbs and plan to add another 2 before the end of this year! If you've been curious about the business behind running an Instagram worthy Airbnb, or how to start your own short term rental company, this episode is a must listen for you! | |||
| 38. RE-AIR: How I lost the Pregnancy Weight - My Postpartum Journey | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:19:20 | |
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today, Vanessa is giving her top tips for how she lost the baby weight. Her biggest tip? Understanding that women who gave birth just performed a miracle and should know that everyone's postpartum journey looks different. From exercise, diet, and sleep - Vanessa shares her journey from right before she got pregnant with baby number 1 to where she's at today. Enjoy! FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 10. Everything To Know About Turks & Caicos, Budgeting Tips, & The Secret To Affording Luxury Travel Without Breaking the Bank | 06 May 2022 | 00:14:26 | |
In the tenth episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast I dive into everything you need to know about our recent trip to Turks and Caicos! This is our second time traveling to Turks and Caicos, not including a cruise. I'm sharing where we stayed, our top recommendations of where to eat, the excursion we loved and by far the most coveted information - how we afford luxurious vacations without breaking the bank. If you're wanting to take yearly vacations without feeling guilty, this episode it for you! | |||
| 9. Kristin Cabeda of Plumped on Facial Aesthetics, Skincare + Skincare Products, Injectables and Botox | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:45:59 | |
Kristin Cabeda is the Founder and CEO of Plumped, an aesthetic boutique specializing in cosmetic micro treatments and expert skincare. She was named one of the top injectors in the country two years in a row. In today's episode we are diving into what causes adult acne, what your skincare routine should really include, the secret to exceptional looking skin, balancing a thriving business and motherhood, and how the Kardashians get their signature look🍑. I'm so excited for you to hear from the woman that does my botox! She is brutally honest, funny and wicked smart. This episode is a must listen! FOLLOW Plumpedclt FOLLOW The Cheeky Been FOLLOW The Cheeky Been Podcast | |||
| 8. West Kept Secrets Marissa West and Heidi Hillman on How to Build a Successful Business, Eliminating Lower Belly Fat, Nutrition, and Weight Loss After 40 | 20 Apr 2022 | 01:19:03 | |
Welcome to episode 8 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with MARISSA WEST & HEIDI HILLMAN, the ladies behind West Kept Secret. West Kept Secret is where you can find me twice a week as I sweat it out during a high intensity workout. Marissa is the founder and creator of West kept Secret and Marissa, her partner, is her co-owner and master trainer. West kept secret is a group fitness class like no other. It fuses together different workout focuses into one dynamic format. We are chatting about what it was like starting a group fitness business and securing a physical location for their studio, why West Kept Secret's fitness methods are unlike any other, fitness tips if you're wanting to focus on trouble areas like your lower abdomen, how to balance eating out and sweet treats while still reaching your fitness and health goals and what life as a fitness trainer really looks like! Be sure to listen to the end.. We are giving away something super exciting! FOLLOW WESTKEPTSECRET FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN FOLLOW THE CHEEKY BEEN PODCAST BUSINESS INQUIRES: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 7. Scaling a Company, Spring Cleaning Tips, Empowering your Kids to Organize & More with Simplicity Organizers | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:40:08 | |
Welcome to Episode 7 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode I sit down with the two very talented ladies behind the ultra-successful Charlotte based organization company, Simplicity Organizers. Owner, Laurie Martin and Project Manager Jess O’Rorke give us tips on all things spring cleaning, how to get your kids to organize, and how to let go of items you've been holding on to. We also discuss affordable alternatives for organizing your home, as well as the key benefits to having a clean space!
AND to make it even better, our first code for the podcast has been offered! Use code TheCheekyBeen to get $5 off any one of their workshops and $20 off a needs assessment consultation. Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 6. Sabrina Simpson & Charisse Holliday from LookLove Beauty on Must Have Beauty Products, Every Day Makeup Routine, Seeking Joy & More | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:55:21 | |
Welcome back to another episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today we are joined by Sabrina Simpson and Charisse Holliday of LookLove Beauty. The co-founders join the show to share all things makeup, wellness, & more! They give their top product recommendations, share what they do to stay youthful, and talk about what it's like to be business partners and friends! About the guest: Hailing from the shores of southern California and the heart of the Queen City, LookLove was created from the souls of Sabrina Simpson and Charisse Holliday. Specializing in everything from wedding days to girls night out – LookLove has your back. We provide a full range of hair and makeup services to make you feel like the best version of yourself! LookLove is committed to giving you the most personalized experience because no one should let a bad prom makeup memory haunt them forever. Follow LookLove Beauty on Instagram Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast Click here to shop beauty products mentioned on this podcast Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 5. Behind the Scenes of Blogging Part 1: Monetizing, Handling Criticism, Boundaries & More! | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:21:13 | |
Welcome to Episode 5 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today's episode is the first part of many on the behind the scenes of blogging! I talk all about the evolution of Instagram, how commission works through apps like RewardStyle, how I handle online criticism, and the boundaries I've placed around work-life balance. I love my job, it is not traditional by any means but I wake up everyday excited to create content and share my love of fashion, travel, fitness and now mom-life! Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 4. Motherhood Q&A: Parenting, Childcare, Breastfeeding, Top Baby Products + My Birth Experience! | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:32:35 | |
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! I asked you all on Instagram what you wanted to hear from me about this week and so many answers were asking about ALL things motherhood + baby. While that will not be the main focus of this show, it is a HUGE part of my life that I want to share with you all! On today's episode I talk all things from how Shane and I balance being parents and partners, transparency around hired help, top baby products, as well as my personal experience with breastfeeding and childbirth! Be sure to download this episode + rate/share the show! Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 3. Meryl Balcome on Career Longevity, Marriage Tips, Living Child-Free & More | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:43:04 | |
Welcome back to The Cheeky Been Podcast, Episode 3! Today we welcome our FIRST guest, my very best friend, Meryl Balcome. Meryl is Chief of Staff at Ally Bank, a former collegiate athlete, wife and an overall badass. On today's episode Meryl joins the show to share her journey within the corporate world and how it is still an incredible place to work, dismantling the myths surrounding marriage counseling, choosing to not have children, and how she supported her father when he came out as a gay man at 60 years old. She is my very best friend and I am so excited to share this conversation with you all. Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 2. How I lost the Pregnancy Weight - My Postpartum Journey | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:19:20 | |
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Cheeky Been Podcast! Today, Vanessa is giving her top tips for how she lost the baby weight. Her biggest tip? Understanding that women who gave birth just performed a miracle and should know that everyone's postpartum journey looks different. From exercise, diet, and sleep - Vanessa shares her journey from right before she got pregnant with baby number 1 to where she's at today. Enjoy! Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 1. Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:08:28 | |
Welcome to the FIRST episode of The Cheeky Been Podcast! On today's episode, Vanessa Dyer of the Charlotte-based lifestyle blog, The Cheeky Been, shares everything that has led her to starting this podcast. From growing up in Holland, meeting her husband, quitting her corporate job to pursue blogging full time and her latest venture: motherhood, Vanessa wants to sit down with you each week to go beyond the Instagram square and talk about REAL LIFE. Follow The Cheeky Been Podcast Business Inquiries: thecheekybeen@gmail.com | |||
| 37. Building a Multi-Million Dollar Influencer Business, Going Through IVF, and Social Media Boundaries with Brittany Sjogren of Loverly Grey | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:04:38 | |
I am SO excited to bring on one of my longtime friends Brittany Sjogren, the creator of Loverly Grey, to The Cheeky Been Podcast! In this episode, Brittany shares her experience going through IVF to bring her first daughter into the world, raising kids in a digital age, and how she’s built a multi-million dollar business as an influencer. Loverly Grey, founded by Brittany Sjogren, is a Fashion and Lifestyle blog designed to encourage others to try new things when getting dressed in a way that makes them feel beautiful. The mission at Loverly Grey is to empower others to feel their best while spreading kindness along the way. Resources mentioned:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 35. Introducing the NEW TCB Product Line!! Behind the Scenes of Creating My New Sock Line | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:13:54 | |
Y’all, I am SO excited for the launch of my brand new product line, The Cheeky Been Socks, my newly redesigned and leveled up website, and achieving a huge goal of mine to have my very own product! In this episode, I’m sharing the behind the scenes of how the product line was created, my intention behind empowering all members of the Bad Bitch Club (hint: that includes you!!), and how you can score a free pair! Enter to win a free pair of The Cheeky Been Socks!:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 34. Hair Styling Tips, Tricks, and Trends + the Inspiring Mission of Cut the Chemo with Dhiran Mistry | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:44:38 | |
A bad hair day can seriously tank your confidence even if your outfit and makeup are on point, so in this episode, Brooklyn Decker’s hair stylist Dhiran Mistry is here to share his best tips on haircare, the current haircut trends, and more so your hair stays healthy and flawless. Plus, Dhiran is sharing how he became a top name in his industry, and his mission of helping kids find confidence in their post-chemo hair with Cut the Chemo. Grab your tissues - this episode gets emotional but will leave you feeling so inspired! Dhiran Mistry is a hairstylist traveling back and forth between Charlotte and NYC, and the owner of The Carriage House salon in Charlotte. He is a dry cutting specialist with over 20 years of experience, and is the founder of the Cut the Chemo movement. Connect with Dhiran + The Carriage House! Products mentioned:
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 33. Hot Take: You Should Put Yourself First as a Mom… | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:07:56 | |
You know the old saying that you have to put your own oxygen mask on before you help put on anyone else’s? It’s so hard to apply that once we become mothers. Suddenly we’re the last priority on the list, and we’re left feeling depleted and unfulfilled. In this episode, I’m sharing the ways I’m prioritizing my own self care so I can show up as the best mom, wife, and business owner possible. Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 32. Celebrity Secrets for Healthy, Glowing, Ageless Skin with Toska Husted | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:40:59 | |
In this episode, we are joined by skincare queen Toska Husted, the Founder of Toska Spa & Facial Bar, and one of the world’s leading experts in facial skincare. Toska has done facials for huge celebrities including the Kardashians, Jennifer Aniston, and Dua Lipa, and she is sharing all her best tips, tricks, and guidance on building the perfect skincare routine, maintaining healthy and glowing skin year-round, and her honest thoughts on botox and fillers! PLUS some super exciting news on Toska’s expanding business! Enter to WIN a P50 and the Future Brightening Touch Serum!
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Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||
| 31. Going to Couples Counseling, Marriage After Babies, and Keeping Your Relationship a Priority with Shane Dyer | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:02:26 | |
So, full transparency: my husband and I are in marriage counseling… and we love it! In this episode, my best friend and partner in life, Shane Dyer, is on the podcast to share our experience of how our marriage changed after having a baby, how we keep the romance alive, and answering your burning questions! Some key takeaways from this episode include:
Welcome to The Cheeky Been Podcast! I’m your host Vanessa Krombeen, the creator behind The Cheeky Been, a lifestyle blog that empowers women to feel their best through fitness, fashion, health and wellness, and motherhood tips. In this show, you will find thought provoking conversations with entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands you love and the answers to your most sought after questions. Connect with Me! | |||