This will be the final episode of the Beck & Call Podcast for the foreseeable future! Tune in to hear about Merritt's decision to step back from podcasting and what's next for her. Thank you to all of you who have listened over the last two years - your support has meant the world! Connect with Merritt on Instagram @merrittbeck , on her blog Merritt-Beck.com or by signing up for her newsletter !...
This week's episode is a continuation from last week's Q&A! Merritt answers listener questions about whether I actually get dressed every day, how I feel about certain assumptions people make about me, how to develop confidence in yourself, ideas of things to do with your friends that don't revolve around alcohol or food, and so much more! Merritt also shares several new recs & reviews, including the new influencer book everyone's talking about and one of the cutest movies she's seen in ...
It's been awhile since we've done a Q&A around here, so for this and next week, Merritt is tackling listener questions on all kinds of topics... from her upcoming stay in New York this fall, to the latest in her backyard squirrel/cat drama, to where she is with alcohol and her diet, we're getting into the nitty gritty. She also spends a lot of time recapping her weekend in Austin and reviewing her stay at the Commodore Perry Estate, so she ends up only getting to a handful of the listener qu...
In this week's episode, Merritt is traveling back in time to pour through her memories from summers at Camp Mystic ! She discusses how valuable the experience was for her as a youth and why she thinks it's a great idea for all children, and she shares some of her favorite memories and traditions from Mystic. From the activities she took to the cabins she was in, you'll hear all about it! At the top of the episode she shares about her fun weekend ahead, as well as the one just passed - a review o...
In this week's episode, Merritt shares listener's funny and/or embarrassing travel stories! From a Las Vegas "flood" to a stitch-y situation in Italy, you won't want to miss these confessions. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a recap of her relaxing Memorial Day Weekend, plus several new recs & reviews for you to take note of! THANKS TO OLIVE & JUNE AND COZY EARTH FOR SPONSORING THIS EPISODE! Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System at OliveandJune.com/BeckandCall Enjoy up to 35% of...
In this week's episode, Merritt is breaking down every detail of her trip to Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires and Cordoba! From where she stayed and a review of the hotels, to her favorite activities and the shops where she scored big, don't miss this ep if you're planning a trip down south! Head to merritt-beck.com for a more in-depth recap, photos and more from the Iguazu portion of her trip! Merritt also shares two new TV and movies recs, plus a little personal/business news at the end of the episo...
In this week's episode, Merritt sits down for a chat with former Executive Editor of HarpersBazaar.com and co-founder of swimwear brand, Stylest , Joyann King! Joyann shares how she got her foot in the door in the world of fashion publishing, from the program she took that inspired her career path, to the things she did to make herself stand out for informational interviews. You'll hear whether The Devil Wears Prada got it right, as well as how her style was influenced while she worked at variou...
In this week's episode, Merritt interviews wardrobe stylist and personal shopper, Candace M. Read ( @candacemread )! They discuss how she and her clients figure out their personal style when working together, the core pieces Candace believes everyone should have in their wardrobe, and what Candace *really* thinks about the whole capsule wardrobe craze! They also chat about Candace's past life in pageantry, her experience interning for the New York City Ballet, what it was like growing up with th...
In this week's episode, Merritt breaks down every detail from her recent trip to the Big Apple! Find out what she packed, where she ate, who she saw, what she bought and everything in between. You'll also hear a review of where she stayed and the off-broadway show, Titanique! Follow on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for an episode visual guide! At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a few short but sweet recs & reviews, including the new podcast she's obsessed with, the music she's playing...
In this week's short-but-sweet episode, Merritt tells a story about a recent couple of dates she had, and the revelation that came about after some uncertainty she had about it. She also delves deep into the TV series she can't stop watching, Alone, and discusses what she would take with her if she were dropped somewhere remote and expected to survive alone in the wild. You'll also hear the usual weekend recap, but otherwise it's a cool and quick episode since she was heading off to New York rig...
Before listening to this episode, be sure to go back and listen to episode #32, Gone But Not Forgotten! I talk all about my experience with loss, processing grief, how losing my father at a young age impacted my life, and answer a bunch of listener questions on the subject. One year later, on the 17th anniversary of my dad's death, I am reflecting a bit more on the topic of grief, loss and how I'm feeling about everything now. I also share some suggestions from listeners for things that have hel...
In this week's episode I chat with friend and fellow influencer, Liz Adams ( @lizadams )! Liz is the voice behind the fashion and lifestyle blog, Hello Adams Family , and the co-founder of Olive Lane . Liz and I go way back to the early days of blogging, so in this episode we discuss how she got into the business of content creation, her thoughts on how the influencer industry has changed for better or worse (subscriptions, algorithms, changing mediums!) , and we reminisce about the things we us...
This week episode is a fun, easy breezy chat about some recent discoveries and favorite things, and I'm also sharing a roundup of items I've influenced my followers to buy over the years that you just can't live without! From the best bras in all the land to the blush I recently purchased and can't stop wearing, you're sure to discover a few new things to add to your shopping cart. At the top of the episode, I recap a very busy and social weekend, and share a few new solid recs & reviews! TH...
This week Merritt sits down (in Dallas, not over Zoom for once!!) with food blogger and recipe developer extraordinaire, and 2x New York Times Bestselling cookbook author, Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish ! We discuss how she got into food blogging in the first place, how recipe development works, what it was like creating her two cookbooks and more recently, her journey into consumer product goods with Sidedish, her new collection of versatile dressings! Alex shares several great tips for asp...
I may be out of school, but that doesn't mean I can't reminisce on the good old times of my college years! In this week's episode, I'm reflecting on simpler times when all we had to worry about was getting good grades and getting drunk... and most importantly, spring break! I share a few personal spring break shenanigans, as well as a trip to Vegas that went horribly, horribly wrong. I also share a handful of listener submissions, from the funny to the downright terrifying. This episode is a bit...
In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with jewelry designer and tastemaker, Nicola Bathie McLaughlin ( @nicolabathiemclaughlin ) to chat about all things entrepreneurship and owning your style! We discuss how she launched her eponymous jewelry label, her aspirational personal style and incredible eye for interiors, her thoughts about being an influencer and boundaries around social media, and she answers a ton of questions about running and owning her own business while being a wife and mom ...
In this week's episode, Merritt discusses your assumptions about influencers and the influencer industry - from press packages and handling taxes, to having a poor work/life balance and whether you actually make real money doing this as a job, Merritt responds to each assumption from her perspective as a decade-long blogger and a former employee of an affiliate marketing company. Listen til the end for a special final segment on dating apps and the worst profile prompts Merritt and her listeners...
In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with retired party girl turned relatable therapist and author, Amanda E. White ( @therapyforwomen ) , to discuss all things alcohol. Whether you're currently sober, sober curious, or just interested in reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, this episode is for you! We chat about the various health impacts alcohol consumption (even just one drink!!) has on our bodies and minds, how to figure out whether drinking in moderation or staying sober is rig...
In this week's episode, Merritt shares a peek behind the curtain of her life! Earlier this week she shared a blog post called 35 Things You Might Not Know About Me , and in this episode she'll be expanding on some of those revelations. From her high school history (there was a punk phase!) and how different she and her sister are, to some of her quirks, strengths and weaknesses, this episode is an easy breezy chat and a fun way for you to get to know Merritt a little better. At the top of the ep...
In this week's episode, Merritt discusses New York Magazine's recent viral article, Do You Know How To Behave? , which lists 140 guidelines for how to text, tip, ghost, host, and generally exist in polite society. In addition to highlighting her favorites from the list, Merritt shares a few rules she'd add + some listener submissions too! Whether or not you agree with the article and the list, it's certainly opened up an interesting dialogue and somewhat of a public debate of what's necessary wh...
With Valentine's Day next week, Merritt thought it would be entertaining to share her listener's worst date stories! Whether you're single or coupled up, you're going to enjoy this episode. From the hilarious ones to the cautionary tales, these stories cover all the bases! Merritt also shares some fun activities and ideas if you're doing Valentine's Day with your friends this year, as well as her favorite feel-good movies to watch. At the top of the episode, Merritt gives a final update on the e...
This week Merritt sits down for a chat with fitness instructor and lifestyle influencer extraordinaire, Megan Roup ( @meganroup and @ thesculptsociety ) ! They discuss her journey to fitness and starting her own business, to launching The Sculpt Society app just ahead of the pandemic when her live and on-demand classes really exploded! Megan also shares amazing tips for establishing a workout routine no matter your fitness level, finding joy in movement and other helpful suggestions for living y...
It's been awhile since Merritt has shared anything about her dating life and her outlook on the whole thing, so she's doing that in this episode! She also reflects on freezing her eggs in 2021, updates you on her Instagram DM journey, and more - just an easy breezy episode on her life lately. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a recap of her fairly antisocial week + a bunch of new recs & reviews for you. Two movies, three TV shows and a Substack she recently subscribed to! THANKS TO T...
In this week's episode, Merritt shares her social media struggles and current gripes with Instagram. From DMs becoming less conversational, to the requirement to post and engage 24/7 in order to show up in the ever-changing algorithm, Merritt chats through some of her frustrations with social media and its impact on her mental health. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares her overarching thoughts on Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, and a new AI movie in theaters you should see! THANKS TO THIS W...
This week, Merritt's bringing a popular series from her blog to the podcast with Wellness Week! In it she provides an update on her current fitness routine, what she is and isn't eating these days, and a few things she's trying to do differently this year. She also answers a bunch of listener questions covering topics like how she gets her 10,000-14,000 steps in each day, what she thought about her Whole30 experience, her favorite Peloton instructors, etc. At the top of the episode, you'll also ...
In this week's episode, Merritt shares some of her goals and resolutions for the new year, along with listener submissions to inspire you to get 2023 off to the best start! She also shares her word of the year, which is not something she's ever done before but feels good about. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares some changes she'll be making to the podcast in 2023, along with what she did over the Christmas holiday and some pretty stellar recs & reviews. THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK'S SPONS...
For her last episode of the year, Merritt is highlighting her very favorite moments and top picks from 2022 - from the TV shows and books she loved, to her favorite trips she took and the best beauty buy she made, this episode is basically one long recs & reviews segment with some personal highlights thrown in there. She'll be back the first week of January - enjoy the rest of your holiday season and have a Happy New Year! Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for episode visual guid...
We're back, baby! This week on the podcast, Merritt is spilling all the details about her recent trip to Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Paris with Open Invite Trips , an elevated group travel experience exclusively for women. In addition to sharing their exact itinerary, Merritt shares her thoughts on group travel vs solo travel, including what she loved and what she didn't about it. In the Beck & Call segment at the end of the episode, Merritt also answers listener questions about the logistics,...
I'm currently traveling around Europe, so I pre-recorded this special Q&A episode for y'all! It features a bunch of listener questions on a variety of topics, including my dog, travel experiences, my favorite books, wedding date etiquette, friendship troubles and so much more! Have a question for me? Call the hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@beckandcallpodcast.com , and I'll answer your question in a future episode! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS: MARC FISHER - Enjoy 20% off your entire...
Merritt was supposed to be recording with her sister this week, but in an unfortunate turn of events, her sister got COVID and missed out on all of the Thanksgiving festivities. So instead, Merritt recruited her mother to be her guest this week! In this episode I ask my mom questions you guys submitted on Instagram, so it covers a wide variety of topics, from helpful friendship and relationship advice, to tips for dealing with grief and her favorite clothing designers, and so much more! At the t...
