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Growth on the Rocks

Desiree Simone

Life, Love and Libations with Personal Development and Brand Coach, Desiree Simone. Join us for a fun, informative and sometimes boozy filled podcast where we will tackle everything from relationships, mindset tips, self growth, love and so much more!

144 episodes
How Integrity Sets You Apart in the Creative Industry with photographer, Bryan Snyder
May 11, 2025 5:00am

How Integrity Sets You Apart in the Creative Industry with photographer, Bryan Snyder

Texas-based photographer Bryan Snyder joins Growth on the Rocks to share how integrity has shaped his creative journey. We dive into client trust, especially with female clients, the value of making mistakes, and why...

How to Reclaim Your Power by Tapping Into Your Feminine Essence with Gianna Rackham
May 04, 2025 5:00am

How to Reclaim Your Power by Tapping Into Your Feminine Essence with Gianna Rackham

In this powerful episode of Growth on the Rocks, I sit down with relationship coach Gianna Rackham to explore what it truly means to reclaim your power by embracing your feminine essence. We talk abo...

Creating a Growth Mindset with Allie Brooke
April 27, 2025 5:00am

Creating a Growth Mindset with Allie Brooke

This week I sit down with past guest, Mindset coach, Allie Brooke and the host of "The Growth Mindset Gal" Podcast. We chat about our similar backgrounds and how our cultures shaped who we are as hig...

Strong Women, Twisted Tales: The Mythology of Female Power with Deborah Crossland
April 20, 2025 5:17am

Strong Women, Twisted Tales: The Mythology of Female Power with Deborah Crossland

In this weeks episode, I sit down with author and mythologist Deborah Crossland to unravel the truth behind figures like Medusa and other legendary women whose narratives were distorted to serve a patriarchal lens. </...

Real Talk & Real Growth: A Chat with Coach Chatty
April 13, 2025 5:24am

Real Talk & Real Growth: A Chat with Coach Chatty

In this episode of Growth on the Rocks, I sit down with the incredible Coach Chatty for some Real Talk & Real Growth. With a background in Social Service Work and Psychology, Coach Chatty brings a deeply compassionate...

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself with Your Host, Desiree Simone
April 06, 2025 5:00am

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself with Your Host, Desiree Simone

Welcome to this weeks Minisiode! It's been a while since I've done a solo episode and this week, I wanted to chat a bit about my own personal development journey, why I created the podcast and the joy I feel when work...

Transform Your Life: Fitness, Healing & Purpose with Cassandra Juniphant
March 30, 2025 5:00am

Transform Your Life: Fitness, Healing & Purpose with Cassandra Juniphant

In this weeks episode of Growth on the Rocks, I sit down with Cassandra Juniphant, founder of Ori Ara, to discuss her incredible journey of transformation. From navigating life after divorcing her pastor ex-husband to...

How to Find Time For Your Passion- Coaching Call with Krista AKA Perfume Musings
March 23, 2025 5:00am

How to Find Time For Your Passion- Coaching Call with Krista AKA Perfume Musings

This week I let you in on what a typical coaching session is like with me as a personal development coach. I chat with mom and Entrepreneur, Krista aka Perfume Musings. Krista is like a lot of people...

Success, Haters & Hustle: The Unfiltered Journey of Dustin Rybka from the SEX PARTY podcast
March 16, 2025 5:00am

Success, Haters & Hustle: The Unfiltered Journey of Dustin Rybka from the SEX PARTY podcast

This week I sit down with friend of the show, Dustin Rybka, the host of the SEX PARTY podcast. We of course, first talk about our love of Titos and Jameson (sadly not sponsored....YET!). We then dive into the st...

Smoke & Success: A Black Woman’s Journey in the Cigar Industry with Cigar Educator Mechelle Merkerson
March 09, 2025 5:00am

Smoke & Success: A Black Woman’s Journey in the Cigar Industry with Cigar Educator Mechelle Merkerson

This week I chat with Cigar Educator, Mechelle Merkerson AKA "Cigars with M." We discuss something I personally love...cigars! Mechelle explains how she got in Cigar life, why she is passionate about making women feel...

From the Law Firm to the Runway: Embracing Identity and Breaking Stereotypes with Attorney and Advocate, Heather Reese
March 02, 2025 5:00am

From the Law Firm to the Runway: Embracing Identity and Breaking Stereotypes with Attorney and Advocate, Heather Reese

This week, I sit down with Philly based attorney and model, Heather Reese. We discuss her passion for advocating Latina, Latino and LatinX brands, how she got into modeling and why representation in the modeling world...

Sipping on Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey of FOUR CARAT Vodka with Founder/CEO Marissa Donahoo
February 23, 2025 5:00am

Sipping on Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey of FOUR CARAT Vodka with Founder/CEO Marissa Donahoo

This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with one of my favorite people and entrepreneurs, Marissa Donahoo from FOUR CARAT VODKA. We discuss what inspired her to create her own vodka brand, how she and he...

Understanding Autism Through a Neuroaffirming Lens with Dr. Taylor Day
February 16, 2025 5:00am

Understanding Autism Through a Neuroaffirming Lens with Dr. Taylor Day

This week, I sit down with psychologist, Dr. Taylor Day. Her focus is on neuroaffirming approaches for families with children with Autism. We discuss early diagnosis, if and when medication should be introduced and pa...

Breaking Silence: Miscarriage and Healing with Birth and Bereavement Specialist, Arden Cartette
February 09, 2025 5:00am

Breaking Silence: Miscarriage and Healing with Birth and Bereavement Specialist, Arden Cartette

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topic of miscarriage in an open and descriptive nature. Listener discretion is advised. _______________________________________________________________ On this...

The Power of Great Casting with Casting Director, Rose Rosen CSA
February 02, 2025 5:00am

The Power of Great Casting with Casting Director, Rose Rosen CSA

This week I sit down with Casting Director and host of the podcast "Casting Confidential", Rose Rosen CSA. We discuss her storied casting career including "Edward Sissorhands" and "Elimindate", how the casting industr...

The Benefits of Somatic Therapy for Couples with Jordan Dann, LCSW
January 26, 2025 5:00am

The Benefits of Somatic Therapy for Couples with Jordan Dann, LCSW

On this weeks episode I sit down with Psychoanalyst and Therapist Jordan Dana. We discuss her background as a performer and teacher and how it helped guide her to her current passion to help couples through Somatic Th...

Discover Your True Purpose with Human Design with coach, Leah Michelle
January 19, 2025 5:00am

Discover Your True Purpose with Human Design with coach, Leah Michelle

On this weeks episode I sit down with RN and Human Design Coach, Leah Michelle. (Not the actress.) We discuss what Human Design is, how she is able to integrate it in her job as an RN, the importance of self love and...

Creating a Chosen and Cherished Relationship with therapist, Jonathan Van Viegen
January 12, 2025 5:00am

Creating a Chosen and Cherished Relationship with therapist, Jonathan Van Viegen

On this weeks episode, I sit down with Couples Therapist, Jonathan Van Viegen. We discuss the importance of constant dialogue with your partner, when lack of intimacy becomes a red flag in a relationship, why some cou...

It's Just Pop Culture to Me with the Leslie and Lynne from "Fine Beats and Cheese" Podcast
January 05, 2025 5:00am

It's Just Pop Culture to Me with the Leslie and Lynne from "Fine Beats and Cheese" Podcast

This week, I chat with sisters Lynne Streeter Childress and Leslie Gray Streeter from the pop culture podcast "Fine Beats and Cheeses." We discuss why people love pop culture, celebrities whose passing still affect us...

Let's get NautiFit in 2025 with Alex Propson
December 29, 2024 5:00am

Let's get NautiFit in 2025 with Alex Propson

It's the last episode of 2024 and I couldn't think of a better guest to have on than our returning New Year's guest from 2023, Alex Propson. Since his time on Bravo's "Sailing Yacht" and "Winter House", Alex has used...

A Holly Hallmark Christmas with Actress Maxine Denis
December 22, 2024 5:00am

A Holly Hallmark Christmas with Actress Maxine Denis

It's Christmastime and this week, I sit down with actress and star of the 2024 Hallmark Christmas movie, "Holiday Mismatch", Maxine Denis. We chat about working with comedy legends, how she got her start in acting, he...

The Mom Holiday Survival Guide with Jessica Hunt, LCSW
December 15, 2024 5:00am

The Mom Holiday Survival Guide with Jessica Hunt, LCSW

This episode goes out to all the moms just trying to survive the holidays. This week, I chat with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jessica Hunt. We discuss how moms make holiday magic, mostly at the cost of their own...

The Manifestation Secret Recipe with Manifestation Coach, Milli Fox
December 08, 2024 5:00am

The Manifestation Secret Recipe with Manifestation Coach, Milli Fox

This week, I chat with the no B.S Manifestation Coach, Milli Fox. We discuss ways to super charge your manifestations, how you can make vision boards that work, using manifestation for the new year and the secret reci...

Holiday Lovin with Jenay Lambert from "My Naked Mindset"
December 01, 2024 5:00am

Holiday Lovin with Jenay Lambert from "My Naked Mindset"

Grab your bestie and a bottle of spiked hot cocoa. This week I have Relationship coach and host of the "My Naked Mindset" podcast, Jenay Lambert. We discuss her recent wedding, life as a newlywed,...

The Self Love Social Blueprint- Your Guide to Transform Your Life in 2025!
November 27, 2024 5:00am

The Self Love Social Blueprint- Your Guide to Transform Your Life in 2025!

On this special episode of "Growth on the Rocks", I am thrilled to chat with my dear friend and also my business coach, Vinnie Hines. We discuss why even coaches need coaches, fine local wines and the launch of my bra...

Telling Their Stories- The True Thanksgiving with Indigenous Healer and Mentor, Rachael Hunt
November 24, 2024 5:00am

Telling Their Stories- The True Thanksgiving with Indigenous Healer and Mentor, Rachael Hunt

On this very special Thanksgiving episode of "Growth on the Rocks" , I sit down Indigenous Healer, Mentor and Keynote Speaker, Rachael Hunt. We discuss her work mentoring Indgenious entrepreneurs...

Why You Should Consider Therapy After Therapy with Becca Post
November 17, 2024 5:00am

Why You Should Consider Therapy After Therapy with Becca Post

This week I sit down with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Becca Post from Forward Healing Therapy and After. We talk about how a visit to the school therapist eerily predicted her future, how and why you should speak...

Building Your Confidence with Make-Up with Kate Dion
November 10, 2024 5:00am

Building Your Confidence with Make-Up with Kate Dion

This week, I sit down with Make Up Artist and Beauty Coach, Kate Dion. If you have ever been curious about finding your right makeup style, or correct foundation or maybe why it's important to find your own empowering...

Finding Your Audience as a Podcast Host with Jenny Suneson
November 03, 2024 5:00am

Finding Your Audience as a Podcast Host with Jenny Suneson

This week, I sit down with Podcast and Visibility Strategist, Jenny Suneson. If you have wanted to start a podcast, or are trying to grow your podcast, this is the episode for you. We discuss ways...

Paranormal Hunting Isn't for the Weak with Issac from "Hidden in the Shadows"Podcast
October 27, 2024 5:00am

Paranormal Hunting Isn't for the Weak with Issac from "Hidden in the Shadows"Podcast

It's the Halloween episode, and this week, I sit down with Issac from "Hidden in the Shadows" Podcast. Issac and his wife Megan host a paranormal podcast, so obviously, I wanted to know about some of his own paranorma...

The Power of the Divine Feminine Body with Perle Noire
October 20, 2024 5:00am

The Power of the Divine Feminine Body with Perle Noire

This week, I sat down with Burlesque performer and Speaker, Perle Noire. We discussed her start in Burlesque after traumatic experience, how Josephine Baker inspired her name and style, how she teaches women to feel e...

The Sex Ed Class We Should Have Had with Sex Ed with DB
October 13, 2024 5:00am

The Sex Ed Class We Should Have Had with Sex Ed with DB

This week I sit down with podcast host and educator, DB from Sex Ed with DB. We discuss how and why she became passionate about sexual health, why it is important that boys and girls learn Sex Ed together and her eye-...

Learning How Your Souls Journey Can Create Your Dream Life with Emily the Mystic
October 06, 2024 5:00am

Learning How Your Souls Journey Can Create Your Dream Life with Emily the Mystic

This week, I chat with Spiritual Teacher, Emily Lewis. We discuss what exactly are the Akashic Records and how they can give us a better understanding of our souls purpose. We also discuss how she got attune to her gi...

Time to Step Up Your Content Game with Breana Hampton
September 29, 2024 5:00am

Time to Step Up Your Content Game with Breana Hampton

On this week's episode, I sit down with former Lawyer turned Content Strategist, Breana Hampton. We discuss how a career pivot during COVID moved her toward what she does today, why your hooks are what's causing your...

If You Want to Up-level Your Life, Try Hypnotherapy with Hypnotist Julia Hankins.
September 22, 2024 5:00am

If You Want to Up-level Your Life, Try Hypnotherapy with Hypnotist Julia Hankins.

This week, I sit down with Hypnotist Julia Hankins. We discuss what exactly is Hypnotherapy and how it is different from the hypnotists you may have seen on tv. We also talk about her work with entrepreneurs and how h...

Taking Your Money to Therapy with Financial Therapist, Lindsey Konchar
September 15, 2024 5:00am

Taking Your Money to Therapy with Financial Therapist, Lindsey Konchar

This week I had an EYE OPENING chat with Financial Therapist, Lindsey Konchar. We discuss what she does as a financial therapist, some of her favorite money saving tips, why she regrets spending $45K on her wedding an...

Allowing Your Intuition to Guide Your Success with Intuitive Coach, Lisa Luminaire
September 08, 2024 5:00am

Allowing Your Intuition to Guide Your Success with Intuitive Coach, Lisa Luminaire

This week, I chat with Intuitive, Coach and Podcaster, Lisa Luminaire. We chat about how she entered the world of personal development, her own journey embracing her intuitive side, how channeling her spirit guides ha...

How Having a Christian Mindset Can Help You and Your Business with Christian Mindset Coach, Nicole Frazier
September 01, 2024 5:00am

How Having a Christian Mindset Can Help You and Your Business with Christian Mindset Coach, Nicole Frazier

This week, I sit down with Christian Mindset and Business Coach, Nicole Frazier. I first learn how to make the perfect Aperol Spritz. We then discussed how she launched her first successful business in Social Media Ma...

Addressing Mens Mental Health and it's Stigmas with Courtney Brame
August 25, 2024 5:00am

Addressing Mens Mental Health and it's Stigmas with Courtney Brame

This week, I sit down with Yogi, Podcast Host and Founder of Something Positive for Positive People, Courtney Brame. As a wellness coach, Courtney focuses a great deal with mens mental health as well as addressing the...

How Carboxytherapy Can Change Your Skin...And Life with Lana Kerr
August 18, 2024 5:00am

How Carboxytherapy Can Change Your Skin...And Life with Lana Kerr

This week I sit down with the CEO and Founder of CO2Lift, Lana Kerr. Lana's impressive background in the health and wellness sphere helped her to create this amazing and revolutionary product, the CO2Lift....

Divorcing a Narcissist and What You Need To Know with Nawal Houghton
August 11, 2024 5:00am

Divorcing a Narcissist and What You Need To Know with Nawal Houghton

This week, I chat with solicitor and mediator, Nawal Houghton aka "Your Divorce Coach". We talk about some key signs found in narcissistic partners, what to do when you finally decide to end the relationship an...

Craft Beers and Conversations with Alyssa Hoberer
August 04, 2024 5:00am

Craft Beers and Conversations with Alyssa Hoberer

This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alyssa Hoberer AKA "Southern Beer Girl." As the head brewer at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery in Downtown Denver, we talk about her start in craft beer, her passion to get...

Putting Your Best Face Forward with Amanda Hill
July 28, 2024 5:00am

Putting Your Best Face Forward with Amanda Hill

This week, I chat with beauty educator, Amanda Hill. Amanda's focus is on skincare and makeup for women over 40. We discuss her favorite skincare products, the things we wish we could tell our younger selves about mak...

Behind the Mic with Narrator and Voice Actor, Troy Duran
July 21, 2024 5:00am

Behind the Mic with Narrator and Voice Actor, Troy Duran

This weeks episode, I try not to fan girl, as I sit down with Voice Actor, Troy Duran. We talk about his early career in radio, the most amazing proposal story EVER, some of his favorite books he's narrated and the au...

How Reiki Saved My Life with Reiki Master and Coach, Nikki Jehnke
July 14, 2024 5:00am

How Reiki Saved My Life with Reiki Master and Coach, Nikki Jehnke

This week, I chat with the Reiki Master and Coach, Nikki Jehnke about all things Reiki. What talk about how she got into the practice, what she learned from a near death experience with breast implants, how she began...

EFT Tapping our Sexy Feral Girl Summer Away with Sex & Relationship Coach, Catherine Drysdale
July 07, 2024 5:00am

EFT Tapping our Sexy Feral Girl Summer Away with Sex & Relationship Coach, Catherine Drysdale

This week, I chat with Sex and Relationship Coach, Catherine Drysdale. Warning: This episode is tons of fun, but also very eye opening. She guides me through an impromptu EFT tapping session, we chat about fera...

Who You Gonna Call with Angela Kaatz from Ghost Hunting Beauties
June 30, 2024 5:00am

Who You Gonna Call with Angela Kaatz from Ghost Hunting Beauties

This week I talk to ghost hunting baddie, Angela Kaatz from Ghost Hunting Beauties. We chat about her first experience with spirits, why she would never go back to Yorktown, the possible ghost that interrupted our int...

Living a Model Life with Victor Schmitt
June 23, 2024 5:00am

Living a Model Life with Victor Schmitt

This week, I sit down with former model, agent and author Victor Schmitt. We chat about his illustrious modeling career in the 80's, his love for his hometown of New Orleans, the importance of travel for young people...

Happy Father's Day with Big Papi
June 16, 2024 5:00am

Happy Father's Day with Big Papi

This week, on a special Father's Day episode, I sit down with my bestest friend, my dad, Steve. We talk about when he and my mom first started dating and what an entire nightmare I was to him, what it's like being a s...

Tackling Men's Sexual Health with My Firm Tech CEO, Dr. Elliot Justin
June 09, 2024 5:00am

Tackling Men's Sexual Health with My Firm Tech CEO, Dr. Elliot Justin

This week, I talk to My Firm Tech CEO and Founder, Dr. Eliot Justin on the importance of mens sexual health. With his revolutionary product, The FirmTech Tech Ring, we discuss how the ring not only gauges nocturnal em...

Finding Your Tribe with Ros Stevens
June 02, 2024 5:00am

Finding Your Tribe with Ros Stevens

This week, I chat with the amazing, Ros Stevens from Pretty Boss LLC. We talk about the importance of networking and some great tips on how to get started if you feel intimidated at events, why having a group of suppo...

Kids? What Kids??? with the ladies from Dinky Pod
May 26, 2024 5:00am

Kids? What Kids??? with the ladies from Dinky Pod

This week, I chat with Kristen and Erika from Dinky Pod. DINK stands for Dual Income, No Kids, so it is ironic that we talked so much about a pregnancy pillow, but I promise it makes sense. On this hilarious episode,...

Empowering Professional Leaders with Andrea Bent
May 19, 2024 5:00am

Empowering Professional Leaders with Andrea Bent

This week I sit down with Business and Life Coach, Andrea Bent from Quantum Development Solutions. With over 20 year of HR experience we talk about creating an environment that empowers leaders, how important LinkedIn...

A Mother of an Episode with my Mommy!!!!
May 12, 2024 5:00am

A Mother of an Episode with my Mommy!!!!

Happy Mother's Day! On this special episode, I finally sit down with the reason I exist...my mom, Ramona Rudd! We talked about the day I entered this earth, what she loves about being a mom, why she's cooler when she...

Sequins, Sass and Stardom! with Amber Crane
May 05, 2024 5:00am

Sequins, Sass and Stardom! with Amber Crane

On this weeks episode, I chat with my good friend, the insanely talented, Amber Crane. We talk about her start in drag, her own style and evolution, how hectic performer life can be and the rules and etiquette of drag...

Thriving with Diabetes with Life in Shambles
April 28, 2024 5:00am

Thriving with Diabetes with Life in Shambles

We bring back one of my favorite guests, Erin aka Life in Shambles. This week, we talk about how life with Type 1 Diabetes has changed her life. We also talk about her early diagnosis, ways she manages with an active...

Creating Impactful and Engaging Content with Jack Damingo
April 21, 2024 5:00am

Creating Impactful and Engaging Content with Jack Damingo

This week I chat with content creator, Jack Damingo. We discuss his years of experience in the hospitality sector and how it has helped him to create engaging content. We also talk about fostering a work environment s...

Dress You Up For Success with JJ from Go.Big.U
April 14, 2024 5:00am

Dress You Up For Success with JJ from Go.Big.U

This week, I chat with the owner of the super chic online boutique Go.Big.U, JJ. We talk about the power of social media when finding her ideal audience, our love for a good ole fashion Tailgate and what inspires her...

Let's Talk Financial Success with Kara Stevens
April 07, 2024 5:00am

Let's Talk Financial Success with Kara Stevens

This week, I chat with Finance Coach and author of "Heal Your Relationhship with Money", Kara Stevens. We talk about how to build generational wealth, the importance of setting up a smart retirement plan, how to talk...

There's No Business Like Show Business with Vincent Pelligrino
March 31, 2024 5:00am

There's No Business Like Show Business with Vincent Pelligrino

This week I am thrilled to chat with Vincent Pelligrino, Theatre teacher at Gulf Coast State College and the director of their spring musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone". We talk about his professional career in theatre,...

The Energy of Your Home with Feng Shui Expert Alejandra Brady
March 24, 2024 5:00am

The Energy of Your Home with Feng Shui Expert Alejandra Brady

This week, I chat with Feng Shui Expert, Interior and Biophillic Designer Alejandra Brady. We talk about how the energy in your life is directly related to the energy in your home, why having a simple plant can make a...

The Passion of the Music Industry with Vinnie Hines
March 17, 2024 5:00am

The Passion of the Music Industry with Vinnie Hines

This week, I sit down with my old cruise ship buddy and phenomenal entertainer, Vinnie Hines from American Music Moguls. We chat about our time on ships, the TRUTH about American Idol and how other talent shows are ca...

The Balance of Momprenure Life with Miriam Gomez
March 10, 2024 5:00am

The Balance of Momprenure Life with Miriam Gomez

This week I chat with mom and entrepreneur, Miriam Gomez from 'Moms with Mission'. We talk about why she wanted to create a community for stay at home moms to find success in entrepreneurship, her own journey in digit...

The Time is Now to Buy a Home, with realtor Karmen Nale Thornton
March 03, 2024 5:00am

The Time is Now to Buy a Home, with realtor Karmen Nale Thornton

This week, I sit down with one of my dearest friends from college, entrepreneur mom and realtor, Karmen Sale Thornton. We talk about how she juggles work, mom life and various sports schedules to still serve her clien...

Love in a Small Town with Romance Author, Ashley Munoz
February 25, 2024 5:00am

Love in a Small Town with Romance Author, Ashley Munoz

This week I sat down with Amazon Top 50 Best Selling Romance Author, Ashley Munoz. We talk about the release of her new book, "Where We Belong", the second in the Stone Riders series. We also chat about her amazing st...

The Best Law of Attraction Episode EVER with author Andrew Kap
February 18, 2024 5:00am

The Best Law of Attraction Episode EVER with author Andrew Kap

This week, I talk with author Andrew Kap about his latest book "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read". We talk about simple steps that you can use today that will help in the attraction process, why s...

Marriage Chocolate with Sex Party host, Dustin Rybka
February 14, 2024 5:00am

Marriage Chocolate with Sex Party host, Dustin Rybka

This week, I talk to friend of the show and my own personal guru, Dustin Rybka from the Sex Party Podcast. We go back to the old school debauchery show of tequila and fun! We discuss which celebrity we think will have...

An Intimate Evening of Love with Susan Bratton
February 11, 2024 5:00am

An Intimate Evening of Love with Susan Bratton

It's the big Valetntine's Day show, and we are sitting down with Intimacy Expert, Susan Bratton. This week, we talk about the pressures people feel to "perform" on Valentine's Day, ways to initiate intimacy through a...

The Secret to Successful Dating Profiles with Erika Ettin- BONUS EPISODE
February 07, 2024 4:00am

The Secret to Successful Dating Profiles with Erika Ettin- BONUS EPISODE

It is the season of love, so why not enjoy a bonus episode! This week I talk with no-nonsense Dating Coach, Erika Ettin from "A Little Nudge". We talk about how her nerdiness help create a smart and insightful...

Discovering your O Face with Vanessa and Veronika!
February 04, 2024 5:00am

Discovering your O Face with Vanessa and Veronika!

This week, I talk to Vanessa and Veronica from "O Face". We talk about their work with women embracing their sexual power, navigating intimacy with autoimmune diseases, their favorite sex toys and of course self pleas...

Food is Science with Certified Personal Trainer, Aianna Lynne- BONUS EPISODE
January 31, 2024 5:00am

Food is Science with Certified Personal Trainer, Aianna Lynne- BONUS EPISODE

On this bonus episode, I bring a good friend to the podcast. Nutritionist and Personal Trainer, Aianna Lynne. We talk about how she got into the world of body building and bikini modeling, her work with women and chil...

The Dining Experience with Eddie Zamora
January 28, 2024 6:40am

The Dining Experience with Eddie Zamora

This week I talk to one half of the super cool "Kill the Bottle" Podcast, Eddie Zamora. We chat about how Spain inspired his passion for food, his go to karaoke song, why customers should be more empathetic to those work...

Cultivating Memories through Travel with Renae Wilson- BONUS EPISODE
January 24, 2024 5:00am

Cultivating Memories through Travel with Renae Wilson- BONUS EPISODE

On this bonus episode, I sit down with my good friend and NYC travel executive, Renae Wilson. We talk about how she got her start in tourism, the benefits of solo traveling, why all the gurls are going to Ghana and ma...

Playful Parenting with Empowerment Coach, Sophie Hale
January 21, 2024 5:00am

Playful Parenting with Empowerment Coach, Sophie Hale

This week, I chat with Certified Emotional Freedom Coach, Sophie Hale from Liverpool, UK! We discuss the importance of finding time for mom to regulate her emotions, EFT tapping, having babies during COVID and why she...

Women are funny as HELL with Family Jewels- BONUS EPISODE
January 17, 2024 5:00am

Women are funny as HELL with Family Jewels- BONUS EPISODE

Here's another early bonus episode to make you chuckle! This week, I chat with Julie and Julia from Family Jewels. We discuss how the two funny ladies met, the importance of following your passion (or at least...

Everything Guys Should Know with Paul Bauer
January 14, 2024 5:00am

Everything Guys Should Know with Paul Bauer

This week I talk with Paul Bauer from the "Come On Man" podcast. We talk about his work with empowering men to find success in dating by first working on themselves, tips from the Pick Up Artist movement that don't su...

The Mommy Influencer Life with Sheree- BONUS EPISODE
14January 10, 2024 5:00am

The Mommy Influencer Life with Sheree- BONUS EPISODE

This week, I sit down with Mom Influencer and UGC creator, Sheree from "Mommying with Sheree" to discuss all things mommy. We talk about her drive and passion to start her own business, her dream collaboration, the am...

Talking to Spirit with Claudia, the Death Faerie
14January 07, 2024 5:00am

Talking to Spirit with Claudia, the Death Faerie

This week, I talk to Death Doula and Medium, Claudia AKA "The Death Faerie". We chat about how she first encountered spirit, her work with families of those who have passed and the joy that those on the other side now...

Cheers to 2023 with Bravo's, Alex Propson
December 31, 2023 4:00am

Cheers to 2023 with Bravo's, Alex Propson

It's the New Year's Eve episode and we are leaving 2023 with a bang! This week I chat with star of Bravo's "Below Deck- Sailing Yacht" Season 4 and "Winter House" Season 3, Alex Propson. We talk about his love of the...

Dealing with Grief over the Holidays with "The Grief Girlie"
16December 24, 2023 5:00am

Dealing with Grief over the Holidays with "The Grief Girlie"

This week, I talk to licensed therapist, Shea AKA "The Grief Girlie". We chat about the many ways grief shows up, how to deal with grief over the holidays, being a good supporter for someone who is grieving and the po...

The BIG Relationship Update with "Dirty Blondes" Podcast Host, Stephanie Smith
11December 17, 2023 5:42am

The BIG Relationship Update with "Dirty Blondes" Podcast Host, Stephanie Smith

This week, we bring back one of our favorite guests, host of the Dirty Blondes Podcast, Stephanie Smith. This episode is a doozy! Newly single, we talk about how she is doing post break up, hidden cameras and living w...

Going Viral with Social Media Manager, Key Key Lewis
10December 10, 2023 6:35am

Going Viral with Social Media Manager, Key Key Lewis

This week, we chat with Social Media Manager Diva, Key Key Lewis. This multi-talented pro talks all things new social media trends, her upcoming projects, how she got into bikini competitions and oh yea, her s...

A Chat with Jason Navarre
9December 03, 2023 6:13am

A Chat with Jason Navarre

This week we chat with Speaker, Motivator, Mentor and Avid Runner Jason Navarre. He talks all things Personal Development, drinking whiskey from a bottle, his streak of running every day and his new popularity on TikT...

A Chat with R&B Singer Nayeli
8November 26, 2023 7:45am

A Chat with R&B Singer Nayeli

This week we talk with up and coming R&B artist Nayeli. We chat about the music scene in Atlanta, her newest single and her songwriting process. You can also visit here on Instagram at the below link and listen to her...

A Chat with Audry McHugh- Amazonian Warrior Foundation
6November 19, 2023 7:00am

A Chat with Audry McHugh- Amazonian Warrior Foundation

TRIGGER WARNING- This episode will talk in detail about sexual assault and rape. This week, we chat with Audry McHugh, Founder of the Amazonian Warrior Foundation. She talks about her brave f...

Know Your Professional Worth
6November 12, 2023 8:00am

Know Your Professional Worth

This week we talk about knowing your professional worth. If you are a business owner, I am sure you have been faced with clients questioning your product/service cost. If so, this candid episode is for you....

My Lupus Journey
5November 05, 2023 8:00am

My Lupus Journey

This week, your Bestie talks openly and honestly about how Lupus has impacted her life. This episode is meant to encourage listeners to talk to their doctor if you have symptoms that you can not explain. DISCLAIMER- t...

The Spooky Episode
October 29, 2023 1:00am

The Spooky Episode

It's the spooky season and this week, we brought back original co-host, Frank, to the couch. The two talked about hot final girls, the iconic Halloween costumes of the 80's, the fight for worst Halloween candy and of...

Imposter Syndrome is REAL and She's the Worst!
3October 22, 2023 9:00am

Imposter Syndrome is REAL and She's the Worst!

This week, I talk about Imposter Syndrome and how it creeps into my everyday life. I give examples on how I try to tackle it before it takes over my mental health and also tips on how you can face those negative voice...

A Chat with The Vegan Millionaire Queen
2October 14, 2023 11:27am

A Chat with The Vegan Millionaire Queen

On this week's episode, Desiree chats with Cicely Walker aka "The Vegan Millionaire Queen." They chat about why she became a vegan, the inspiration behind writing her first book, diving into the world of social media...

Welcome to Growth on the Rocks
1October 03, 2023 8:39am

Welcome to Growth on the Rocks

Don't be alarmed, if you are looking for Break Bottles/Not Hearts, she's had a little work done. On this first episode of the new season, your bestie talks about the rebrand of the podcast, coffee and Baileys and why...

Welcome to Growth on the Rocks
1October 03, 2023 8:33am

Welcome to Growth on the Rocks

On this first episode of the 3rd season, Desiree chats about the new brand, how Break Bottles/Not Hearts has now grown up to be a big girl, coffee and Bailey's and getting in touch with your inner bad ass....

We Are Too Old
23July 16, 2023 7:49pm

We Are Too Old

This week, Desiree brought back co-host, Frank to talk about all the things that make them feel too old. From hitting large vape pens, GILF's, spicy audiobooks, taking too many shots and bedtime at 10 pm, we find out...

Why Failure Is a Good Thing
22May 24, 2023 7:07am

Why Failure Is a Good Thing

In this mini episode, your Bestie talks about how you can learn from your failures. She talks about some of her past mistakes and how turning that negative experience into a learning one, can help you be more positive...

Let's Catch Up with Frank!
21May 15, 2023 7:17am

Let's Catch Up with Frank!

This week, your Boozy Bestie brings back the OG co-host Frank. They do a life and personal update, talk about how your Bestie doesn't know the difference between Korean or Japanese wine, debate on what defines "hot" a...

Why Failing Can Be a Good Thing
21May 14, 2023 10:53am

Why Failing Can Be a Good Thing

This week your Boozy/Personal Development Bestie talks about your fear of failure, and how sometimes, we can learn from our mistakes. Whether it's in your work life or personal life, there is something to be said abou...

The BIG Episode with Erin
20March 16, 2023 7:37am

The BIG Episode with Erin

Join your Boozy Bestie with this weeks guest, Erin, on this BIG lonnnggggg episode. The ladies cover drinking whiskey, why Erin's husband may not be that great  based on the college team he cheers for, social and raci...

Stay At Home Valentine's Date Ideas
19February 12, 2023 4:45pm

Stay At Home Valentine's Date Ideas

On a budget for Valentine's Day? Or just want to stay in and not deal with the traffic and chaos? Your Boozy Bestie has you covered. This week, she shares 6 fun and inexpensive dates that you can do at home, and in so...

Do You Match What You Want In a Partner?
18January 29, 2023 1:47pm

Do You Match What You Want In a Partner?

In this episode, your Boozy Bestie talk about writing a list of the top 10 things that you would want in an ideal partner. More importantly, when looking at that list, are you a vibrational match to what you are looki...

5 Great Solo Date Ideas
17January 16, 2023 6:29pm

5 Great Solo Date Ideas

In this episode, your Boozy Bestie lays out 5 super cool solo date ideas to enjoy on your own and to treat yourself. Whether you are on a budget or have the money to spend, these great dates will inspire you to do a b...

5 Things I Would Say to 20 Year Old Me
16January 02, 2023 6:21pm

5 Things I Would Say to 20 Year Old Me

It's the first episode of 2023! This week, your Boozy Bestie shares the 5 things she would tell herself at age 25. From saving her coin, to taking her time, to listening to her Nana and letting boys be boys, this epis...

The Feminine Vs The Masculine
15November 27, 2022 11:52am

The Feminine Vs The Masculine

On this weeks episode, your Boozy Bestie tackles the topic of women being called "too masculine". Is it a crime for a woman to speak her mind, be in charge professionally, take care of her home, appearance and finance...

Storytime- Mr. O
14November 20, 2022 10:15am

Storytime- Mr. O

This week, your Boozy Bestie gives a Storytime about Mr. O AKA her first orgasm. She also does a catch up on work, life and a very random injury that 100 % was not sex related....

Creating Boundaries
13October 09, 2022 10:36am

Creating Boundaries

This week, your Boozy Bestie talks about the importance of creating boundaries, why they are a good thing in a relationship and why sticking by your decision to initiate boundaries is crucial....

Being Ignorantly Confident in Dating
12September 09, 2022 12:49pm

Being Ignorantly Confident in Dating

This week in another solo episode, your Boozy Bestie talks about having a certain level of confidence when it comes to dating. Sometimes you have to be "ignorantly confident" and approach the dating world with lighthe...

Is it Fall yet?
11August 19, 2022 8:23am

Is it Fall yet?

This week, Bea is back with your Boozy Bestie to talk about their eager anticipation for fall. This is also your Bestie's birthday weekend, so she chats about being fly in her 40s. They dive deep into some of their fa...

Storytime- Mr. Racist
10August 09, 2022 12:07pm

Storytime- Mr. Racist

This week, your Boozy Bestie starts the first of the Storytime series with "Mr Racist". In honor of Bama Rushtok taking over TikTok, your bestie talks about a super uncomfortable incident that happened early in her so...

How to not lose yourself in a relationship
9July 25, 2022 1:02pm

How to not lose yourself in a relationship

Have you ever found yourself saying "Wow, I feel like I'm not even me anymore since I've started dating (insert name here)." Well Besties, that's not good! And I want to help. This week, your Boozy Bestie gives you th...

The Dating After 30 and 40
8July 12, 2022 10:44am

The Dating After 30 and 40

In this solo episode, your Boozy Bestie gives tips for those entering the dating world after 30 and 40. Dating can seem not only more complicated the older we get, but involves far less games. This week, we talk about...

Listener Checkin and Making Lists
8May 31, 2022 8:00am

Listener Checkin and Making Lists

On this weeks solo mini episode, your Boozy Bestie checks in on listeners, gives an update about work and the podcast/blog and chats about the importance of writing lists. Whether it's a relationship check list, coupl...

It's My Body and I'll Fight If I Want To!
7May 14, 2022 11:51am

It's My Body and I'll Fight If I Want To!

This week, your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about the topic of "My Body, My Choice". They chat about personal feelings, while Plan B should be more accessible and why some men are great supporters of the cause by keepin...

Dirty Blondes Podcast Sneak Peek- Cougar Life
7April 11, 2022 8:10am

Dirty Blondes Podcast Sneak Peek- Cougar Life

This week, your Boozy Bestie shares a sneak peek of a recent episode of a guest appearance on the hilarious "Dirty Blondes Podcast" with Stephanie Smith. We talked about being cougars, posting Thirst Traps, teaching t...

You, and Me, and Her and Threesomes
6April 03, 2022 6:26pm

You, and Me, and Her and Threesomes

After taking a brief work related hiatus, your Boozy Bestie and Bae are back with another episode. This week we dive deep into the topic of Threesomes. Bae talks about the time he and is then girl hooked up with a pho...

The Tinder Swindler
5February 20, 2022 8:39am

The Tinder Swindler

Netflix got us again and we were hooked on The Tinder Swindler. This week your Boozy Bestie and Bae discuss the dumb things women did just to get a private jet to Dubai, whether or not you should give money to someone...

Switching up Positions for You
4February 07, 2022 7:15am

Switching up Positions for You

This week your #boozybestie and Bae discuss their favorite sex positions. From 69 to the Mountain, some positions work and some are only successful for young whipper snappers. They also have a very long chat about the...

Sometimes when we touch...Ourselves!
3January 30, 2022 7:27pm

Sometimes when we touch...Ourselves!

This week, your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about playing with your monkey and flicking the bean. AKA...Masturbation. They also talk about why the topic seems taboo, the time Bae got caught with old Playboys and when yo...

Describe your perfect day from your partner.
2January 17, 2022 9:48am

Describe your perfect day from your partner.

This week, your Boozy Bestie was inspired by a TikTok that gave a great marriage/relationship hack. Describe to your partner, your idea of a perfect day from them. What would they do, say, how would they act? Then wha...

Bellbouttoning, Soaking and RofiColadas!
1January 09, 2022 8:19pm

Bellbouttoning, Soaking and RofiColadas!

Welcome to Season 2 where we decided to put as much WTF in one episode. This week your Boozy Bestie and Bae learn that some people have sex via the Bellybutton. They also do a deep dive into the world of "Soaking" and...

2021...Da F&*?
27December 29, 2021 6:33pm

2021...Da F&*?

We decided to end the year and our first season on a high note. And by that, we mean talkin crap about 2021. We also wanted to give a big thank you to all the folks who showed us love this year and made this little dr...

Two Different Worlds
26December 12, 2021 8:55pm

Two Different Worlds

This week, your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about navigating the dating world when your partner has different religious or political views. Can you find common ground, or are the differences too much? We also discuss ov...

Should You Have Sex on the First Date
25December 06, 2021 7:21am

Should You Have Sex on the First Date

This week, your Boozy Bestie and Bae tackle a controversial topic, having sex on the first date. We talk about our own experiences and why knocking out the bedroom action could be a good or bad thing from the jump. A...

Breakups and Bad Decisions
24November 30, 2021 8:06am

Breakups and Bad Decisions

This week your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about some of their past break ups and how they handled heart ache. We get into an in depth conversation about shady post break up tactics and why we both love booze filled piñ...

Fake It, Until You Make Your Partner Laugh
23November 23, 2021 7:51am

Fake It, Until You Make Your Partner Laugh

This week, Boozy Bestie and Bae chat about faking it in bed. We learn that both men and women do it equally, why sometimes our Bestie is an overdramatic screamer and our love for all things "Real Sex" from HBO....

The Love and Drama of the Holidays
22November 14, 2021 8:40pm

The Love and Drama of the Holidays

This week your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about the trials and joys of the holiday season. Have you ever noticed that the holidays bring out not only the best but the stress in relationships? We talk about being single...

Happy Halloween
21November 01, 2021 10:52am

Happy Halloween

It's the most wonderful time of the year! At least for your Boozy Bestie and Bae! This week we talk about our love for Halloween, scary movies, slutty costumes and why the night brings out our inner freak!...

Make Up Sex and Body Image
20October 25, 2021 8:25am

Make Up Sex and Body Image

This week, your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about the benefits of Make Up Sex. Does doing the nasty help win an argument? They also tackle the sensitive topic of addressing weight issues with your partner while also fan...

Great Hotties in History
19October 18, 2021 7:36am

Great Hotties in History

This week your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about the famous people in History that they would hit. There's an argument over who the best Bond is, a deep love of Rose seltzer and a passionate conversation about the effec...

The Do's and Don'ts of First Dates
18October 11, 2021 8:59am

The Do's and Don'ts of First Dates

Wrapped in a warm blanket of goodness, your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about what you should and should not do on a first date. There may have even been talk of some horrible dating app mistakes and a potential book de...

Sex & Horror
17October 04, 2021 8:29am

Sex & Horror

Not really sure what to say about this episode other than your Boozy Bestie and Bae got a little too chatty about their love of horror films and the concept of sex find in the genre. There was lots of beer, a very rel...

Can you ignore your partner's past?
16September 26, 2021 9:49pm

Can you ignore your partner's past?

In another non sponsored, but hopefully one day sponsored episode, (shout out to Yuengling), your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about dating pasts. Whether it's a high body count or past marriages or maybe a questionable...

The Follies of Youth
15September 19, 2021 8:40pm

The Follies of Youth

After a week off, we are back...back again! This week, your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about the cringy and questionable things done in their youth while drinking highly regrettable booze. Somehow Shakespeare doesn't t...

Wasted Wednesday with Christina
14September 06, 2021 8:53am

Wasted Wednesday with Christina

This week your Boozy Bestie invited her first guest to the podcast. Christina who is part of "Drunk Moms, Talking S&*%!" is a friend of the show. After what originally started as "We won't drink too much.", turned int...

The Roles of a Relationship
13August 30, 2021 9:47am

The Roles of a Relationship

This week, your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about the gender roles found in most relationships. They discuss the badassness of Cher and why Sean Connery shouldn't be part of Cancel Culture....

Is Porn a Bad Thing?
12August 22, 2021 10:17am

Is Porn a Bad Thing?

Your Boozy Bestie talks about all things porn, OnlyFans new policy and ground breaking documentaries that revolve around sex work. We also learn what kind of porn our hosts enjoy and the cinematic greatness that is pa...

To Pay, or Not To Pay
11August 15, 2021 8:40pm

To Pay, or Not To Pay

Who should pay on the first date? This week, your Boozy Bestie talks about doing the "Check Dance" and whether or not a guy should feel weird if a girl offers to pay on the first date. Also, this episode may have been...

Truth or Drink
10August 09, 2021 3:10pm

Truth or Drink

This week your Boozy Bestie and Bae do an epic game of "Truth or Drink" involving a bottle of Don Julio and hard to answer questions. There is also a hot debate on why Paul Rudd is the only hall pass allowed and a moc...

How Can You Spicy Up the Bedroom?
9August 02, 2021 9:26am

How Can You Spicy Up the Bedroom?

This week, your Boozy Bestie talks about different ways to spice up your bedroom life. From toys, to porn, to the time when Bae wore a sexy ass suit and got her all turned on. We talk about the various ways you can ad...

Friends with your Ex
8July 25, 2021 5:41pm

Friends with your Ex

This week, your Boozy Bestie talks about maintaining a friendship with an ex. Can it be done, should it be done and why do we hate Tom Cruise?...

It Don't Matter If You're Black or White
7July 18, 2021 6:35pm

It Don't Matter If You're Black or White

This week your Boozy Bestie and Bae talk about interracial dating and the stigma that still exists to this day. They dive into the history of Loving Vs Virginia and how society and the dating world views people or dif...

Review Time: Netflix Series "Sex/Life"
6July 11, 2021 4:14pm

Review Time: Netflix Series "Sex/Life"

We tried...we really did. This week, your Boozy Bestie and bae express their very strong thoughts on the new Netflix series "Sex/Life." They also tackle how sex positive women are portrayed in the series and if Netfli...

Three's Company and Other Anniversary Gifts
5July 04, 2021 6:18pm

Three's Company and Other Anniversary Gifts

This week your Boozy Bestie talks about threesomes! Oh and the time she suggested one as an anniversary gift. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Also, how do you bring up adding a partner in bed and more impor...

Would You Rather...
4June 27, 2021 5:07pm

Would You Rather...

Never mix inappropriate couples games and alcohol. The results are priceless. This week, your Boozy Bestie plays a naughty game of "Would You Rather" with her boo. They talk about the sex lives of their parents, finge...

But Am I a Slut?
3June 21, 2021 9:40am

But Am I a Slut?

A tale as old as time. If women sleep with many partners, they are "sluts". But a man can do the same and be a "playa". This week your Boozy Bestie tries to find common ground with this age old debate and ponders if s...

I Seem to Have Lost My Virginity
2June 14, 2021 5:41pm

I Seem to Have Lost My Virginity

Your Boozy Bestie and her boo talk about their first times and why one was like a horror film and the other involved Joey Diaz! We all have memories good or bad tied to our first time. What's yours?...

Does Size Matter?
1June 06, 2021 11:56am

Does Size Matter?

It's the first episode and why not talk about dick size? Join your Boozy Bestie and her boo as they debate if size truly matters. Does it equate to performance or are we just vain? And for added fun, drink every time...