Episodes

  • Building a Beauty Empire | Featuring: Michele Henry, Founder & CEO, FACE FOUNDRIÉ
    Jun 9 2023

    On this episode, we sit down with Michele Henry, Founder and CEO of FACE FOUNDRIÉ.

    Michele shares her entrepreneurial journey with us and her decision to sell her shares in PRIMP, leading her to pursue her passion for FACE FOUNDRIÉ. Learn how this remarkable entrepreneur self-funded and organically grew all her businesses, never relying on debt to achieve her goals. Her strategic insights and unconventional approach to business will leave you inspired and motivated to chase your dreams. Beyond her professional achievements, Michele is a devoted mother of three based in the Twin Cities area. We get a glimpse into her personal life, where she finds balance between family and her entrepreneurial pursuits. Prepare to be captivated by Michele's inspiring journey and gain valuable insights from her experiences. Get ready to be inspired as we delve into the remarkable journey and insights of Michele Henry!

    We can’t wait for you to listen!

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    54 mins
  • Home & Heart: Thriving in Real Estate & Motherhood | Featuring: Lindsay Bacigalupo, CEO/Owner, Engel & Völkers Minneapolis
    May 26 2023

    On this episode we sit down with Lindsay Bacigalupo, CEO/Owner of Engel & Völkers Minneapolis. 

    Lindsay gives us an inside look at her incredible journey as a working mom, sharing priceless tips on how to persevere in a career while savoring the joys of motherhood. We take a look at how her daily routine helps her find balance in it all, and how she manages to continue to find sources of inspiration for her success. Plus, she gets real about the unique hurdles she has faced in her business and in her personal life, and how she has worked to overcome them. With her wealth of experience in real estate and in life, Lindsay shares valuable insights into living a life you love, that you won’t want to miss!

    We can’t wait for you to listen! 

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • A Life by Design | Featuring: Bria Hammel, CEO & Creative Director, Bria Hammel Interiors and Brooke & Lou
    Feb 1 2023

    On this episode we sit down with Bria Hammel, the CEO & Creative Director of Bria Hammel Interiors and Brooke & Lou.

    She leads a fresh, talented team of women who are dedicated to designing beautiful, inviting homes for clients. For Bria, every project is about creating a home filled with surprising, thoughtful spaces that lead to unexpected moments. She has an incredible eye for detail and has a passion for designing spaces that tell her clients’ stories. 

    Bria’s work has been featured in national publications such as Traditional Home, HGTV Magazine, Forbes, Oprah Daily, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living, and as well as many other local magazines. Most recently, Bria was named to Traditional Home’s 2022 list of Rising Stars of Design. Her roster of past accomplishments are nothing short of amazing as well – Brooke & Lou’s flagship store in Edina, MN received House Beautiful’s Best Stores in America 2022, received 2nd place in Sub Zero Wolf’s Kitchen Design Contest in the Traditional category in 2019, was a finalist for an international Design Award, was selected as a 2018 Style Spotter for Highpoint Market Authority, and awarded the “Fresh Faces of Design” award in 2015 and 2018 from HGTV.  

    Bria has been fortunate enough to travel the world, which has given her a unique perspective on how people live, as well as a deep understanding of how different spaces can come together in incredible ways.

    For Bria, designing beautiful, inviting homes for her clients is her passion but tune in to hear how Bria shares her inspiration behind her business and her tips for designing a beautiful life on your own terms. 

    Join us as we hear how Bria practices this in her own life but also uses it as a key piece for maintaining a successful career she loves. Plus, you are not going to want to miss Bria’s amazing travel tips! 

    We can’t wait for you to listen! 

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    59 mins
  • The Time Is Now | Featuring: Whitney Schutt, Founder, Whit Design + NFL Cheerleading Captain
    Dec 16 2022

    On this episode we sit down with Whitney Schutt, Founder of Whit Design, NFL Cheerleading Captain, & one of our inspiring best friends! As an entrepreneur, recently leaving the corporate world to pave her own path, Whitney shares with us the journey & challenges she went through in coming to this decision & how she determined the right time to pivot her career.

    Join us as we learn how Whitney manages to balance it all, while giving herself grace along the way, and the tips she has for other women looking to create a life & career they truly love. 

    We can’t wait for you to listen to this inspiring episode!

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    50 mins
  • Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life | Featuring: Tami Wegwerth, President, At Home Apartments
    Nov 11 2022

    On this episode we sit down with Tami Wegwerth, President of At Home Apartments. 

    From personal experience, Tami shares the impact your mindset can have on your life & how we can proactively use our thoughts to shift your reality & create a life you truly love. 

    Join us as we hear how Tami practices this in her own life but also uses it as a key thread for leading those in her company. 

    We can’t wait for you to listen!

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    42 mins
  • Cheers to Self-Care | Featuring: Products We Love
    Oct 28 2022

    Join us for a fun solo episode as we share our favorite products & a few laughs! 

    Here are links to the products shared on this episode:

    1. Noy Skincare | Living Libations - Best Skin Ever Seabuckthorn
      Link to Purchase: https://shop.noyskincare.com/products/best-skin-ever-seabuckthorn

      How To Oil Cleanse Properly - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aexO7VCi_ic

    2. Bobbi Brown | Vitamin Enriched Face Base
      Link to Purchase: https://www.sephora.com/product/vitamin-enriched-face-base-P270594

    3. Bobbi Brown | Vitamin Enriched Eye Base
      Link to Purchase: https://www.sephora.com/product/bobbi-brown-vitamin-enriched-eye-base-P462339

    4. TAN-LUXE | THE WATER Hydrating Self-Tan Water
      Link to Purchase: https://www.sephora.com/product/the-water-hydrating-self-tan-water-P424985

    5. LUX UNFILTERED | N°32 HYDRATING SELF-TANNING CREAM
      Link to Purchase: https://luxunfiltered.com/products/self-tanning-cream

    6. Hourglass Cosmetics | Ambient Lighting Bronzer
      Link to Purchase: https://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/collections/makeup-collections-ambient-collection/products/ambient-lighting-bronzer

    7. Hourglass Cosmetics | Vanish Airbrush Concealer
      Link to Purchase: https://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/collections/makeup-complexion-concealer/products/vanish-airbrush-concealer

    8. Native Coconut & Vanilla Natural Deodorant for Women
      Link to Purchase: https://www.target.com/p/native-coconut-38-vanilla-natural-deodorant-for-women-2-65oz/-/A-75567578

    9. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Light Catcher
      Link to Purchase: https://www.sephora.com/product/laura-mercier-translucent-loose-setting-powder-light-catcher-P475572?skuId=2469948

    10. MAËLYS Cosmetics | B-TIGHT Lift & Firm Booty Mask
      Link to Purchase: https://www.maelyscosmetics.com/body/b-tight

    11. MAËLYS Cosmetics | GET-SPRUNG Enriched Stretch Mark Oil
      Link to Purchase: https://www.maelyscosmetics.com/body/get-sprung

    12. SNOW LED Electric Toothbrush
      Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/SNOW-LED-Electric-Toothbrush-Technology/dp/B09MDMJLZX

    13. FACE FOUNDRIÉ | Gua Sha Stone
      Link to Purchase: https://www.facefoundrie.com/product/gua-sha-stone/ 

    We hope you’ll join us and share your favorites with us too! DM us @TheModernVacationista on Instagram with your go-to products, we can’t wait to try them! 

    Happy self-care! 

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    24 mins
  • Staying True to Yourself, On & Off-Air | Featuring: Julie Nelson, Television Anchor for Kare 11 News
    Oct 14 2022

    On this episode we sit down with Julie Nelson, Television Anchor for Kare 11 News & one of our amazingly talented friends & role models. 

    As a public figure, wife, & proud mama of two, Julie knows a thing or two about work-life balance & the importance of staying true to your authentic self  in order to share the best version of yourself with your family & your career.  

    Join us as we dive into how Julie has mastered her career while continually looking to learn from others, has balanced raising her family while remaining on the evening news, & how she continues to set herself up for success through faith. 

    We can’t wait for you to listen in!

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    58 mins
  • Being the Designer of Your Own Joy | Featuring: Laura Cashill, Director, Design Partnerships at Target
    Sep 30 2022

    Join us as we sit down with Laura Cashill, Director of Design Partnerships at Target and one of our amazingly inspiring friends. 

    As a wife, mother of four, and an impressive 27+ year career bringing to life Target’s “limited” time partnership collections with an array of designers/artists, Laura brings us through how she balances it all while fueling her passion for travel. Join us as we hear how Laura has created joy while finding balance in her life. We had so much fun connecting with Laura and hearing her advice for both professional women and mothers. We can’t wait for you to listen! 

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    40 mins