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Glow Through It

Little Words Projectwww.buzzsprout.com
The girls behind Little Words Project are here to give insight and share tools to glow through the ups and downs of Girl World from childhood to adulthood and everything in between.
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Episodes

S3 E.11 Choosing Kindness | A Conversation with Kind Campaign Co-Founders Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson

This week’s episode is a dream come true! Adriana and Mariah welcome founders of the Kind Campaign this week, Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson. Kind Campaign is a foundation that has been close to Adriana’s heart since the beginning of Little Words Project, and one that inspired her to start the company. Join us this week as we talk about the origins of Kind Campaign, getting through difficult times, standing up for others, apologies, social media, and so much more. Also, be on the lookout for LWP...

Oct 07, 20211 hr 4 min

S3 E.10 Reading our Birth Charts! | A Chat with Astrologer Laura Beth Finley

Join Adriana and Mariah in reading their birth charts! This week, the girls welcomed Laura Beth Finley, an astrologer from Sanctuary World to read their birth charts, and some very interesting information was uncovered. They talk about their signs, what birth charts are, how they can inform our lives, the girls’ natural gifts and talents, and so much more! Be sure to check out the Sanctuary World app, Laura Beth’s channels, and LWP’s collection with Sanctuary World, available only through Sanctu...

Sep 30, 20211 hr 4 min

S3 E.9 Turning your Pain into Passion | A Conversation with Shannon Cury, Adriana's College Friend and Sorority Sister

This week, we are welcoming the amazing Shannon Cury. Shannon was Adriana’s Little in their college sorority, Delta Zeta, and the two have remained good friends throughout the years. Shannon’s life was turned upside down in September 2020 when she was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Despite this terrifying turn of events in Shannon’s life, she was able to enter remission, find passion in her pain, and learn how to find herself in a way she never imagined she could. In this episode, the girls talk all a...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 20 min

S3 E.8 Being Boss Baby Brody's Mama | A Chat with the Incredible City Girl Gone Mom

This week, we are joined by the incredible Dani Schaffer, also known as City Girl Gone Mom. Dani is a teacher turned blogger and a mom of four. Her youngest son, Brody, also known as Boss Baby Brody has gained incredible recognition through his dancing videos on the internet and through his infectious spirit. In this episode we discuss the different layers of gender norms, building an empire on the internet through authentic connection, and of course, how Brody and his family show up on the inte...

Sep 16, 20211 hr

S3 E.7 A Walk Down Memory Lane | LWP Memories: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!

This week, Adriana and Mariah are taking a walk down memory lane. They talk all things LWP, from all the way back when Adriana started the business, to Mariah joining, to stories of haters, what family and friends thought of the business, business building advice, employee troubles, and so much more! Tune in now! Important Times 2:53 - Intro 7:05 - First 3 years of LWP 16:17 - What set LWP apart from other small businesses/business building advice 23:42 - Mariah’s tangent 26:08 - Story of a hate...

Sep 09, 20211 hr 2 min

S3 E.6 Women’s Advocacy in the Birth Space | A Chat with Laura DePasquale, Adriana’s Doula

This week, we are joined by a very special guest who is near and dear to Adriana’s heart. Laura DePasquale is a New Jersey based Doula, childbirth educator, and doula trainer. She was Adriana’s doula who helped her immensely throughout the process of giving birth to Ford. In this episode, Adriana and Mariah sit down with Laura to talk all things birth, how to know and understand your body and its signals, toxic optimism, Laura’s take on Adriana’s birth experience, and so much more. This episode ...

Sep 02, 20211 hr 5 min

S3 E.5 Our Punk Rock Dreams Have Come True! | A Conversation with Andrew and Kelly McMahon

Join Adriana and Bill as they talk to one of their favorite couples - Andrew McMahon (of Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness) and his incredible wife, Kelly. What started as a chance run-in on their honeymoon has turned into a beautiful friendship and partnership for the two couples. Tune in now to hear how Adriana and Bill met Andrew and Kelly, and to learn more about Andrew’s battle with leukemia, and what brought him to create the Dear Jack Foundation. ...

Aug 24, 20211 hr 5 min

S3 E.4 What Makes Us Unbreakable | A Conversation with Brittany Sinitch @fivefootoneteacher

In this inspiring episode of resilience and strength, we welcome Brittany Sinitch, also known as Five Foot One Teacher. Through this episode, Brittany talks about her mental health journey and what prompted her to start her non-profit, The Unbreakable Organization. We also dive into the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018 that Brittany lived through and will be forever changed by. Little Words Project is honored to be collaborating with Bri...

Aug 19, 20211 hr

S3 E.2 Adriana's Birth Journey

In this long-awaited episode , your favorite Nice Girls are back (along with special guests Bill and Ford!) to recount the story of Adriana’s birth journey, which, let's just say, didn’t go exactly as Adriana had hoped. Adriana talks about her experience - the good and the bad - that all ultimately led her and Bill to their perfect baby boy, Ford. Any of our listeners who have been following along with Adriana’s journey to motherhood, this episode is for you! Important Points 1:14//Diving into t...

Aug 05, 20211 hr 31 min

S3 E.1 Your Favorite Friends are Back with the Perfect Episode to Celebrate International Day of Friendship

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Glow Through It podcast! We are so excited for this season and for you to come along on this ride with us! In honor of International Day of Friendship on July 30th, Mariah and Adriana are here to talk to you about all things best friends - from how they became friends, to dealing with toxic friendships, to what to look for in a friend and how to show up for friends during all of their ups and downs in life. This is the perfect episode to celebrate International Da...

Jul 29, 20211 hr 20 min

S2 E.12 Adriana's Post Pregnancy Life Update

In this impromptu bonus episode, Adriana & Mariah give an update on how life has been since the birth of baby Ford, including some of Adriana's recent favorite Motherhood moments, the importance of taking photos (and making memories), how her body has changed postpartum, plans for future podcast episodes, and a few words from the boy himself!

Jun 17, 202124 min

S2 E.11 More than just a gymnast with Gold Medalist and Mental Health Advocate, Laurie Hernandez

This week, Adriana & Mariah welcome Gold Medal gymnast, mental health advocate & all-around superstar Laurie Hernandez! The girls discuss a myriad of topics including Laurie’s career in gymnastics, growing up in the public eye, her hiatus from the sport, dealing with depression & anxiety and the role gymnastics played, the biggest lesson she learned from being apart of the “Final Five”, and details on her new collection in collaboration with Little Words Project! Laurie is force to b...

May 17, 20211 hr 4 min

S2 E.10 The Finale - Adriana is ready to pop and no surprise...Mariah is still single

Season 2 is a wrap! In this finale episode, Adriana, Mariah, & Bill sit down to chat about the latest baby news including; Adriana & Bill’s birth plans (and Mariah’s plans with Adriana being on maternity leave), what Bill is most excited for post-delivery, their birth playlist, & even a surprise appearance from Mariah’s Dad! Season 2 has been a blast, and we’re so grateful for every listener who has tuned in each and every week! See you all here for Season 3! Important Topics: 00:50 ...

Apr 08, 202137 min

S2 E.9 Modern Mom Probs with Mommy Expert - Tara Clark

In this week’s episode, Adriana & Mariah sit down with Mommy expert & creator of @modernmomprobs, Tara Clark! The girls discuss a wide range of topics, including how Modern Mom Probs began, Adriana & Mariah’s burning Mom questions, Tara’s #1 tip for new mothers, social media pressures surrounding “mom shaming”, & what we can expect from Tara’s new book, Modern Mom Probs: Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers, releasing this April! If you love Modern Mom Probs, or are just a par...

Apr 01, 202157 min

S2 E.8 Authenticity and building a community with Social Media Legend and Comedian Erika Priscilla

In this episode, Adriana & Mariah sit down with comedian & beloved Internet Star Erika Priscilla. The girls talk about Erika’s meteoric rise to fame, how she created the “Qelsi” character, and what it means to build a community off of authenticity & honesty. They also discuss her relationship with Scott (Erika’s Boyfriend), balancing personal/professional life with a successful social media following, her goals & aspirations for Qelsi, and uniting people with kindness and comedy....

Mar 18, 20211 hr 14 min

S2 E.7 The Adriana and Mariah Life Update you didn't know you needed

This week, the girls take some time to chat about how things have been going over the past couple of months, including past job experiences, their recent favorite TV shows, maternity leave, pregnancy tips, dating updates, & some impromptu candy wrapper ASMR! Important Topics: 00:50 - Introduction / Mariah’s Resume Review / 03:55 - Mariah’s Past Job Stories / 13:00 - Podcast Topic Intro / Recent TV Faves / 21:30 - Pregnancy Tips & Adriana’s Maternity leave plans / 26:30 - Mariah’s Dating ...

Mar 11, 202151 min

S2 E.6 A Talk with Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Co-Host, Danielle Monaro

In this week’s episode, the duo sit down with Danielle Monaro, co-host of Z100 New York’s Elvis Duran and The Morning Show. The girls discuss a variety of topics ranging from Danielle’s career, her relationship with Husband Sheldon, dating advice, Motherhood, and some of her favorite celebrity encounters; including her first time meeting Justin Timberlake! We also learn about Danielle’s partnership with Little Words Project & Project Cure, the world’s largest distributor of medical supplies ...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 4 min

S2 E.5 Q&A Crowdsourced questions from our listeners

In this episode, Adriana & Mariah answer a variety of crowdsourced questions from listeners covering relationships, body image, career advice, & everything in between! The duo provide actionable insight from their own life experiences and make sure to add a healthy bit of comedic fun into the mix. Listen Now! Important Topics: 3:00 --- Career Questions & finding your passion / 21:00 --- Relationship Experiences & Advice / Dating apps / Establishing trust / Dealing with heartbreak...

Mar 02, 20211 hr 3 min

S2 E.4 Life as an Influencer with Viviane Audi

Adriana & Mariah welcome friend & Instagram star Viviane Audi to discuss the ups and downs of managing a career as an influencer while remaining true to herself. The girls dive deep into Viv's career from past to present and chat about what it means to have real "influence" today, building a community, and some secret insight into Viv's dating life. If you've ever wondered what it's like to build and maintain a following on social media, or if you just love Viv because, how can you not?!...

Jan 28, 202157 min

S2 E.3 Adriana & Bill's Journey to Parenthood

Mariah and Adriana welcome Bill (Adriana's husband) back for the second time to the Glow Through It Podcast! Mariah interviews Adriana and Bill with questions from our listeners about their IVF journey, their feelings about becoming parents in a few short months, and their relationship. If you're someone who has gone through a fertility journey/love the relationship you've seen so far between Adriana & Bill - this episode is a must listen!

Jan 21, 20211 hr 1 min

S2 E.2 Find Your Joy in 2021 with Empowerment Coach Stephanie Virchaux

In this episode, Adriana and Mariah sit down with Energy Healer and Joy Coach, Steph Virchaux. Mariah and Adriana dive into intention setting and finding their joy in 2021 as we come off the heels of a very difficult 2020. 2 self-help books she suggested to read this year are The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

Jan 14, 20211 hr 1 min

S2. E.1 Life Update: Pregnancy, Quarantine and Dating

Your favorite duo is back! Adriana and Mariah are back with Season 2! In this episode, the girls bring you up to speed on what the past few months have looked like — as they navigated through quarantine, pregnancy, and dating. Listen now!

Jan 07, 202144 min

S1 E.19 The Finale

And that's a wrap, folks! We cannot believe how quickly that went! Thank you to everyone who listened week after week and joined us on this journey! Catch you back here on Season 2. Follow us at @glowthroughitpodcast @mariahgrippo @adrianacarrig

Aug 13, 202043 min

S1 E.18 Mental Health & The Power of Positive Energy with Kelly Lamor Wilson

In this episode, we sit down with Actress Kelly Lamor Wilson. Kelly Lamor Wilson started performing at the age of 10 and has had a passion for the stage and screen ever since. In 2018, Kelly premiered her breakout role opposite Joey King in Summer ‘03 (currently on Amazon). This fall, Kelly will return to the silver screen in a Blumhouse/Universal Pictures thriller opposite Vince Vaughn. We discussed and touched on women in film, mental health, and the power of having a positive mindset. Listen ...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 4 min

S1 E.17 The Birth of LWP and Advice on Starting your Own Business

In this episode, we discuss the birth of LWP, how Adriana took a concept that began in her Delta Zeta sorority to then creating a full-fledge brand. Listen as she shares her story and gives advice to anyone wanting to start their own business. This is episode is sponsored by Fleurs De Prairie, for information on their Seeds of Beauty Campaign visit https://www.fleursdeprairie.com/seeds-of-beauty

Jul 23, 20201 hr 7 min

S1 E.16 Alexis Rosenbaum: Navigating Life, Business & Infertility in a World Built for Men

In this episode, Mariah and Adriana sit down with founder of Rosebud CBD Alexis Rosenbaum. They discuss everything from business to infertility and how to remain strong and fearless through it all. This is episode is sponsored by Fleurs De Prairie, for information on their Seeds of Beauty Campaign visit https://www.fleursdeprairie.com/seeds-of-beauty

Jul 16, 20201 hr

S1 E.15 Adriana's Bullying Story

In this episode, Mariah listens as Adriana shares her bullying stories that ultimately motivated her to start legacy that promoted girls to be kind to themselves and to others. Listen now!

Jul 09, 202057 min

S1 E.14 Pivot and Evolve with Radio Host Carla Marie

In this episode, Adriana and Mariah sit down with Radio Host Carla Marie. CM previously worked on the Z100 Elvis Duran Morning Show before getting her own radio show in Seattle with iHeart Radio. Listen in as she explains her journey and what she learned along the way. This is episode is sponsored by Fleurs De Prairie, for information on their Seeds of Beauty Campaign visit https://www.fleursdeprairie.com/seeds-of-beauty

Jul 02, 20201 hr 17 min

S1 E.13 Danielle Robay: Women in Journalism

In this episode, Mariah and Adriana sit down with TV Host & Journalist Danielle Robay to discuss life in Journalism as a woman and her experiences thus far! Danielle previously was Chicago's Morning Show Co-Host and currently works as an NBC correspondent and Host. Listen now!

Jun 25, 202042 min

S1 E.12 Body Positivity with Kristina Zias

In this episode, Mariah and Adriana sit down with model Kristina and Zia's and discuss body positivity and the importance of being vulnerable and opening yourself to inspire others. Listen now!

Jun 18, 202046 min
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