Best friends and business partners, Mare and Jess are two of the most genuine women you’ll cross paths with. I wish you could have been in this interview in person to see the admiration these two have for each other, but I think you’ll get a good glimpse of it as we talk. You’ll also get a great sense of their passion and commitment to what they do. As founders of the company, Gathre, Mare and Jess created a brand that doesn’t just sell a product. Nope - these girls are on a mission to remind us...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min
She grew up on the basketball court, following her dad’s career as a college men’s basketball coach. She knew the game like the back of her hand. Still does. Learning from her dad as they watched his players, went on recruiting trips and just spent time together at the dinner table, were some of Lee Anne Pope’s fondest memories with her dad, Lynn Archibald. It was years of moving from state to state, years of wins, and years of losses that taught Lee Anne and her family what it really means to b...
Dec 08, 2021•55 min
Today’s guest is a long-time friend and a name you’ll no doubt recognize if you’re a Food Network and Cooking Channel fan - Kelsey Nixon. Kelsey has had a passion for food for as long as I can remember… and that goes back to our college years! Kelsey launched her career in food on season 4 of Food Network Star just as she was wrapping up her undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism at BYU, where she also created and hosted a college cooking show called Kelsey’s Kitchen that focused on fast, ...
Dec 01, 2021•44 min
As she finished her college degree in broadcast journalism at Brigham Young University, Diana Pace was ready to take the broadcast world by storm. Her insatiable curiosity and endless appetite for learning fueled a passion for finding, however, Diana found herself faced with a “Course Correction”, as she calls it, the first of many in the career and life path landing her where she is today. In today’s episode, we follow Diana’s journey and learn the invaluable lessons her course corrections taug...
Nov 17, 2021•53 min
After years of battling an eating disorder, Tiffany Roe started her life-changing recovery and has since dedicated her life to empowering other women to live in line with their calling and purpose. Tiffany is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, an award winning psychology teacher, the host of Therapy Thoughts Podcast, speaker, OG Therapy is Cool merch creator and owner of Mindful Counseling in Orem, Utah. Tiffany is here to change the mental health game and help women make peace with mi...
Nov 10, 2021•41 min
My new cookbook launches on Shop.CakebyCourtney.com tomorrow! Today I’m sharing my recent IG Live with you, answering all your questions about my book. Sponsors: Go to shop.analuisa.com/beyondthecake and use code BEYONDTHECAKE to get 10% off Get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/beyondcake
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In a world that seems to be increasingly divisive and volatile, I've been asking myself more and more: what can I do to make a positive impact? How can I increase unity? I know it may be far-fetched to think I can change the world as a whole, but what about the world around me, right here next to me each day? In today's episode, I'm talking with Steve Carlston, my dad and President of NBC Los Angeles, about the increase in divisiveness and defensiveness, and what we can do right now, in our home...
Oct 27, 2021•41 min
In the chaotic rush of our days, we can easily get so caught up in the “doing” of life that we sometimes don’t take time to pause, step back and choose. In her new book, On Purpose, Tanya Dalton is helping us do just that - pause and take a good look at how you’ve been going through your days and begin questioning how you feel. In her second book, Tanya, author of the bestselling book, The Joy of Missing Out, aims to challenge you to think for yourself and shake the foundations of how you view y...
Oct 20, 2021•43 min
Not too long ago I had a listener reach out and ask if I’d do an episode about navigating divorce. Her parents had just announced theirs, and this listener found herself lost in this new space. I promised her I would. I promised because there were so many times early in my parents’ divorce, and even now, 18 years later, when I wished I would have been able to hear someone else’s story, when I wanted to feel less alone, when I needed help better understanding and better navigating what was going ...
Oct 13, 2021•58 min
From lifestyle blogger to life coach, Jenica Parcell’s journey has made a lot of course corrections over the years. Today on "Courtney, Beyond the Cake," Jenica is sharing her story with us and how she knows she landed right where she was always meant to be. After years of silently suffering the heartache and pain of infertility, Jenica started to share her story and was amazed at the supportive response from her community. In fact, that response was the inspiration for sharing more often and la...
Oct 06, 2021•35 min
You may have heard: Facebook recently released an internal research study about the harmful effects of Instagram (one of its properties) on teenage girls. The report shares how 1 in 3 teenage girls who use Instagram are likely to develop an eating disorder and/or depression. What is Facebook doing about? Well, nothing, really. So what can WE do as parents to keep social media a safe and healthy place for our kids? Today, I’ve invited back Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time to talk about...
Sep 29, 2021•42 min
Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s just me today. We haven’t done one of these one on ones in a while… so I hope you don’t mind. I’ll be back with a new guest next week. I recently had the opportunity to speak at a women’s religious conference here in Utah. The topic: a brightness of hope. I didn’t write my talk for that evening intending to share it with more than that group of women, but have since felt prompted to record that same talk to share with you today. I touch on my relationship with Chri...
Sep 22, 2021•33 min
From lawyer to baker, today’s guest has proven that when you put your mind to something, anything is possible. Vallery Lomas was in the middle of law school when the recession hit and her dream of a job offer before leaving school was no more. Without a job lined up, she ended up traveling to France before moving to New York City where she started a macaron company. She was baking constantly, and loving it, but it wasn’t quite paying the bills. When she finally lined up a job in the legal field,...
Sep 15, 2021•44 min
Tiffany Rosenhan started writing shortly after her first daughter was born, but not with the goal to get published or share her work. She simply found solace at the end of a long day when her fingertips hit the letters on her keyboard and the stories and characters she created in her mind found their way to the screen in front of her. Her characters and stories gave her something to look forward to after her girls were tucked in bed and while her husband worked long hours at the hospital. Sittin...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min
When Christopher Carlston lived in Paraguay over 20 years ago, he had no idea how the people he met and the experiences he had would change the course of his life. He was inspired by their generosity, their kindness, their respect. After graduating with a degree in Communications, Chris found a career in television advertising to lack personal fulfillment and wanted to do something that would change people’s lives for the better. So, he left the newsroom for the courtroom. It was those years in ...
Sep 01, 2021•44 min
Her name graces the aisles of high-end department stores, the pages of magazines, and even on many of your favorite celebrities in the form of clothing and accessories. You’ll likely recognize the name Rebecca Minkoff from her line of modern, sophisticated purses and bags, or maybe from her classic, feminine dresses and clothing she successfully puts together season after season. Rebecca Minkoff is a globally known brand in the fashion world, and Rebecca, designer and founder, is the powerhouse ...
Aug 25, 2021•29 min
Robyn Warner is known by many as @aflyonmywall on Instagram, where she shares the humor of everyday life as a mom, a wife, and a business owner. She dances, she does karaoke, and laughs her heart out with her family and followers. She’s also known for her self-defense tips and creating the program S.A.F.E. by Robyn to help empower women and families with self defense tools to prepare them for what we hope never happens. Robyn’s passion for teaching self-defense stems from her own attack. She was...
Aug 18, 2021•52 min
Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker, educator and connector. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, The Desert News, Scary Mommy, and many more publications read by millions. Brooke is also well-known for her blog and Instagram accounts, BrookeRomneyWrites.com, where she hosts Teen Talk Tuesday and writes avidly about motherhood, among many other topics. Brooke recently published her first book, “I Like Me Anyway: Embracing Imperfection, Connection, and Christ.” Having read this book...
Aug 11, 2021•45 min
Ganel-Lyn Condie is an author of eight books, is a popular motivational speaker, a regular television/radio guest, and hosts the popular shows REAL TALK CFM and THE MIDDLE. She is known for inspiring others with her unique honesty, authenticity and spirit. After the heart-breaking suicide of her 40 year old sister, Ganel-Lyn is constantly working towards prevention. Ganel-Lyn lives with an open heart and feels passionate about sharing principles that will empower others to live life with more jo...
Aug 04, 2021•34 min
Per your request, my kiddos, Westin and Avery are today's guests. You sent in your questions and then Westin and Avery came up with questions for me. We're having lots of fun today and can't wait for you to join us! Sponsor: Get 10% off your first month by going to BetterHelp.com/beyondcake
Jul 28, 2021•42 min
A couple weeks ago, I asked you for podcast guest suggestions and several of you requested an interview with a healthcare worker. I thought it was a great idea and immediately thought of my friend, Kelsi Flygare. Kelsi is a pediatric nurse at Utah Valley Hospital and was recently awarded the Pediatric Nurse of Excellence Award. I have always admired Kelsi’s passion for her job, which goes above and beyond what she does in a hospital each day. Today, Kelsi shares several experiences from the pand...
Jul 21, 2021•33 min
For years Aubrey Taylor fought her body as she struggled to feel what she knew was healthy and normal. From inflammation and gut dysfunction, to anxiety and depression, to headaches and stomaches, Aubrey went from doctor after doctor not getting any answers. As she struggled to find a solution, Aubrey took matters into her own hands and started becoming an expert on her own mind, body, and soul. She turned to more natural forms of healing and discovered mindset healing. As Aubrey learned more ab...
Jul 14, 2021•54 min
There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there’s a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you...
Jul 12, 2021•9 min
Loni Coombs is a former Los Angeles County criminal prosecutor. For 18 years she prosecuted over 50 trials, ranging from murders and gang cases to sex crimes and DUIs. During that time, she also worked in the Crimes Against Police Officers Special Unit, was the Deputy in Charge of cases involving celebrities like Nick Nolte, Nicole Riche, Kim Delaney, Sean Stewart and Meg Ryan's stalker, and ran the Hate Crimes Division, managing the most complex hate crime cases in the county and providing hate...
Jul 07, 2021•56 min
Heather Jenson is a mom of three with a passion for being active. It started back in high school when her parents encouraged her to find a sport she could put all that teenage energy into. She chose swimming and spent the next 10 years competing in the water. It wasn’t until years later, after Heather became a mom, that running became such a huge part of her life. At first it was a way to stay active with her kids, but after the birth of her third child, it became a form of meditation and a way ...
Jun 30, 2021•53 min
Today on "Courtney, Beyond the Cake," I’m thrilled to have my friend and fellow podcast host, Morgan Jones. Morgan is the host of the popular religious based podcast, “All-In.” If you’ve been following me for a while, you know it’s one of my favorite podcasts that I listen to weekly. All-In is an interview-style podcast that explores faith with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as others of faith about why faith matters in an age of uncertainty. With the consist...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min
With the shocking news of his best friend’s suicide, Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil found himself spiraling as he experienced the true meaning of grief. It was during this time that Scott started to focus on his own mortality and the fragility of life. As part of his healing, Scott started to write about his friend and the many lessons he’d learned in their nearly 3 decades of friendship. The writing was not only healing in the grieving process, but it also helped Scott resolve two sides of...
Jun 16, 2021•52 min
He was the face behind the mask - the mask of the most popular college mascot in 2017 thanks to a dance he performed as Cosmo the Cougar with his school’s dance team that went viral getting over 7.5 million views. It was an unforgettable moment and one that Charlie Bird said made him feel invincible. But behind the mask, Charlie always wondered, “If they knew who I really was, would they hate me?” because charlie wasn’t just wearing the mask of a mascot, he was also masking another part of his l...
Jun 09, 2021•41 min
Imagine being told you’ll never be able to eat cake again! Maybe that doesn’t sound like the biggest deal, unless you’re me, but hearing something like this was also devastating to Laurel Gallucci when she was diagnosed with an aggressive autoimmune disease less than 10 years ago. However, the lifelong baker and dessert lover refused to accept that fate and set out on a mission to create desserts free of the ingredients that were destroying her body. For months, Laurel spent day after day in her...
Jun 02, 2021•55 min
Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and a BOLD action taker. Together with her husband Matt and ex-husband Steve, she created the podcast, “Husband in Law,” where they share their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone. The three also co-own The BOLD Logic, a company devoted to helping people go from living in an “I should” mindset to taking BOLD action towards keeping and reclaiming their sense of self. After...
May 26, 2021•56 min
