During times of crisis, we may feel like we have little to no control over things. One thing we do have a say in is what businesses will thrive coming out of this pandemic. Do we want the Amazons and Big Box stores of the world to hold the monopoly over businesses or do we want small businesses to have a chance not only survive but thrive? There is so much we can do to help our own communities. In this episode, we break down why it's so important to support small businesses and our local economi...
May 06, 2020•29 min
Our home should be our haven. The place we feel at peace and calm in -- not an environment that adds to our baseline stress levels. In this episode, we share with you 7 things you can implement to create a more relaxing home. How many pillows are too many? Are you on team David or team Cassidy on this front? Show us on your Instagram Stories how many pillows you have on your bed! Tag us @TheWakenedPodcast . Support the podcast and shop consciously made fair trade goods that give back here . Chec...
Apr 30, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In honor of Earth day this week (even though every day is earth day) we wanted to share 5 easy ways you can reduce your waste while stuck at home! This isn't the time to beat yourself up over creating more waste than usual. It's important to prioritize your basic needs like our healthy and safety, especially right now. Even having the option of choosing to reduce your waste is very much a privilege in it of its self. Taking care of your basic needs comes first, so cut yourself some slack! These ...
Apr 24, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This episode we are switching things up! Catch up on the Kombucha and Costco staples we are loving right now and listen to a riveting game of Would You Rather? SUBSCRIBE and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts Support the podcast and shop ethically made goods that give back here . Connect with us on Instagram: @TheWakenedPodcast @Life_Simplified @DavidsUrbanFarm @WakenedApparel...
Apr 17, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Another week, another home project! We are using this quarantine to get to some home projects we've been putting off like painting our kitchen and bathroom cabinets. In times of crisis, feelings of helplessness can take over. Check out this article , which shares ways you can help during the Coronavirus pandemic. Support the podcast + shop ethically made, small batch goods here . Also, this tee donates 100% to first responders, those who are great impacted by this pandemic and restaurant staff d...
Apr 09, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
More people are forced to work from home now more than ever before! For many, this is a whole new world and can take some adjustment. In this episode, we share with you some tips we implement to hopefully help make that adjustment a little smoother for you. If you've enjoyed this episode, please rate the podcast and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! It really helps us out. Support the podcast and shop ethically made, small batch goods that give back HERE . Connect with us on Instagram...
Apr 02, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 30
With so much time spent in our home, we can't help but get bit by the travel bug. Since we can't go anywhere right now, due to shelter in place, we are traveling in our minds! And dreaming of where to visit once this is all over with. We'd love to hear where you're planning to travel after this is behind us? Direct message us or comment on our recent post @TheWakenedPodcast on Instagram. Support the podcast and shop small batch, ethically made goods that give back here . This TEE donates 100% of...
Mar 28, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 29
At the time of this recording, we are all in the same boat of sheltering in place. With the majority of our time spent at home, it's easy to start to go stir crazy. (We've definitely felt it!) That's why we are sharing 22+ activities and things you can do to pass the time indoors! Whether you're single, living with another person or have kiddos, there's ideas in here for everyone. Don't forget to rate/review the podcast and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already, so you never miss an episode. Upload t...
Mar 25, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Since we are spending our days for the foreseeable future at home during our Shelter in Place order locally, we decided to sprinkle in some "minisodes" between our regularly scheduled weekly episodes. In hopes that we can bring a little entertainment to your day and make you feel less alone. Because the reality is, we are all in this together. We currently have a huge SALE on the site right now. Take 30% off ethically made, small batch goods that give back with code 'CABINFEVER'. Shop here . Con...
Mar 23, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Many people are feeling fear and anxiety around everything going on in the world with the Corona Virus pandemic. There's a lot unknown at this time. But there is no need to panic. Taking a moment to pause can do so much for our mental state and help us to stay clear headed and grounded despite what's going on. We encourage you to call, text or facetime a friend or loved one and remind them they're not alone. Just because we aren't able to meet together with our communities, doesn't mean we can't...
Mar 18, 2020•29 min
In this episode, we're talking all about small spaces in your home and how to maximize minimal storage. We touch on how to utilize vertical storage and introduce you to the one-in-one-out rule, amongst other tips! Screen shot this episode and share it on your Instagram stories (tagging us @TheWakenedPodcast ) and tell us what you took away or what you've been learning or loving this week. Don't forget to RATE the podcast and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already, so we can reach more people who might...
Mar 11, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode Cassidy and David dive into marketing and creating content on social media. Specifically, on Instagram. Whether you're a brand or blogger, we hope you find these tools helpful to utilize social media better. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode. And leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts to support the podcast. Tell us what you've been Learning or Loving this week by commenting on our Instagram page or emailing us at thewakenedpodcast@gmail.com. We might share it ...
Mar 04, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Spring is in the air and it's got us in full spring cleaning mode! In this episode, Cassidy and David share 20 things you can declutter this year. Hopefully this will provide the inspire you need to work towards creating a clutter-free home. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to support the podcast and never miss an episode! Share your screen shot of this episode on your Instagram Stories, telling us what YOU plan to declutter. Don't forget to tag us @TheWakenedPodcast . Shop ethically made, small batch goo...
Feb 26, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Cassidy and David share their experiences in starting businesses, what it takes to succeed, the difficult realities of owning your own business and some things we've learned along the way. Take a screen shot of this episode, upload it to your Instagram Stories and share one thing you took away! Don't forget to tag us @TheWakenedPodcast. Shop fair trade, ethically made goods that give back and get a 15% discount off with code 'SPRING15' at check out HERE . Connect with us on Instagram! @TheWakene...
Feb 19, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Do you ever feel like some apologies are taken better than others? Or has someone ever apologized to you but you still walked away feeling frustrated and hurt? In this episode, Cassidy and David give you the tools to properly apologize to anyone by using the 5 languages of apology. To find out what your apology language is take this QUIZ . Share your results with us on instagram @WakenedApparel ! When Sorry Isn't Enough -- by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas Languages of Apology: 1. Express regr...
Feb 12, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Every year the average person receives 560 pieces of junk mail. About 5 million tons of junk mail goes to the landfill and the majority is never even opened. This impacts our environment greatly with the carbon emissions this process emits. Thankfully, there are a few simple steps you can take to cut down on your junk mail and save millions of trees. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE + share a screenshot of this episode on your Instagram Stories! Read the full blog post with links to opt out services HE...
Feb 05, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Cassidy used to think she had a brown thumb until she started to implement these tips. Now she discovered her green thumb! And you can too. Just remember to: Start small. Stick with one type of plant or plants that act similarly in the beginning. This makes learning how to care for your plants a lot simpler. Consider your environment. Only bring home plants with needs that will do well in your home. Do you live in an apartment with little natural light? If so, tropical plants in need of a lot of...
Jan 29, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
It's all too easy to pine after the perfect Pinterest homes and the staged rooms of influencers on Instagram. We are all guilty of at some point or another, wishing we could just start over in our space. This desire can quickly lead to us spending our hard earned money, or worse, money we don't have on things to replicate the spaces we find inspiring. While adding new things isn't bad, (we love home decor), in this episode we discuss 5 tips for refreshing your space for free! Shop to support eth...
Jan 22, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The new year is here! 2020. New Year, new decade. An opportunity to look ahead to the year and set some goals. We are all probably very familiar with the craze at the beginning of each year to make New Year Resolutions. But shockingly, only about 8% of people who make goals at the start of a new year, actually follow through with them. We want our #WakenedTribe to be successful in reaching their goals! For this reason, in today's episode we share our tips for setting goals and reaching them. We'...
Jan 15, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Thanks for giving todays episode a listen! Owning a business with your partner can be wonderful but it also has its challenges. Today we talk about the pros and cons of working together. Shop for a cause here and support the podcast! Below are items talked about in the podcast Rings Bags Blankets Apparel Connect with us on Instagram: Wakened Apparel Cassidy David...
Oct 30, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We are so excited to announce the launch of our JEWELRY COLLECTION!! It's a dream come true for us and we are thrilled to be sharing our designs with you. To see the three styles of rings we are starting out with, check them out HERE . And to shop our blankets, find those HERE . All of our items are ethically made and donate a portion of each sale to one of charity partners, so when you shop with us you're making a purchase you can feel good about. Connect with us on Instagram: @WakenedApparel @...
Oct 12, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This episode is the follow up to our last episode where we talked about the fires happening in the Amazon. This devastating disaster and the current state of our environment worldwide has left many concerned about how they can lessen their contribution of carbon into our atmosphere. But we got you covered! In this episode share some actionable steps you can take in your life to reduce your carbon footprint. One thing we meant to mention (but forgot because we were exhausted) is that you can also...
Aug 29, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The Amazon Rainforest has been on fire for 3 weeks now. This was caused by intentional burning of forests for cattle ranching. But the fire got out of control. It produces 20% of the global oxygen. If the planet is the body, the Amazon are the lungs. Now instead of oxygen being produced from there, the barren area is emitting carbon into the atmosphere. This is something that effects all of us. We decided to record this episode not to scare you but to bring awareness and start a conversation abo...
Aug 21, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, we talk about 5 things (actually 6) we have learned in 5 years of being married. We also share bonus marriage tips from you guys on instagram! This was our personal experience, but we'd love to hear what you've learned through your experience with marriage. So please share your tips on our most recent post on instagram HERE ! If you'd like to support the podcast, please feel free to shop any of our ethically made items HERE . If you find value in the podcast, please don't forget...
Jul 17, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Single-use plastics are all around us. From the plastic straws in our beverages, to the disposable cutlery with our meals or the to-go cups that hold our coffees. It takes preparation to avoid them. In this episode, we talk all about how to prepare so you can successfully avoid single-use plastics. We also wanted to share some of our favorite reusable options for common single-use disposable products below! Hydroflask here Klean Kanteen here Metal + Silicone straws here Keep Cup here Joco Cup he...
Jul 11, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The new Star Wars themed land, Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland, recently opened to the public. It's an uncharted territory for many. We had the opportunity to visit for 12 hours before it opened to the public, so in this episode we give you some tips on how to navigate it, prioritize what to do there and our overall honest thoughts on Galaxy's Edge. Don't forget to enter in our #EcoWakenedChallenge! Show how you are avoiding single-use plastics this month on Instagram in your Stories or on your page...
Jul 03, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Each year in the month of July there is a challenge called Plastic Free July. We have created our own spin on it with our own #EcoWakenedChallenge. For the month of July, we are inviting you to join us in 5 specific ways of reducing waste. In this episode, we break down the 5 things we will be focusing on but you are more than welcome to adapt what you do to be in line with your circumstances. The point isn't perfection but to try out and potentially create new habits! There is also a pretty swe...
Jun 26, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a great tool for anyone! It can help to better all your relationships including your significant other, siblings, parents, children and friends. Find out your love language here . Shop our sale here ! Don't forget to rate, review + subscribe. We might read your review on our next episode. Tell us in our recent Instagram post, what your love language is! Connect with us on Instagram: @WakenedApparel @Life_Simplified @David_Avalo_Explores...
Jun 19, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Thanks for giving our podcast a listen! Please do us a favor and rate and review the podcast. We would greatly appreciate it and it would really help us out. In this episode, we recap our recent amazing trip to Hawaii and also introduce a new member of our little family. To support the podcast, feel free to shop any of the items on our site wakenedapparel.org . All items are ethically made either through Fair Trade or in the U.S.A. To donate to Pets In Need HERE . Follow us on Instagram! @Wakene...
Jun 03, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd), in this episode we share 22 super simple ways you can be kinder to the earth without spending money. "Zero Waste" and "Eco-friendly" living often comes with a stereotype of being expensive. The trendy items might cost more, but to be truly eco-friendly usually is very economical. So we are stripping down the aesthetic of zero waste and talking about basic ways anyone can be more eco-conscious, starting today! It's all about using what you already have. Many wh...
May 01, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
