Special Guests

  • Creating Waves with Marketing Queen, Kaylyn Fudge

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    I’m back with the first guest of the summer, and this is a HOT one, y’all! I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with the dynamic Kaylyn Fudge, founder and CEO of Blk Book Studio. 

    Kaylyn shares her journey from betting on herself to founding a renown creative marketing agency. We discuss navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-belief, and the excitement around Kaylyn’s HUGE upcoming  event, Heat Wave, here in Atlanta on July 12th. You’ll be treated to insights on confidence and self-love (our favorite here at The In-Between), building an agency and developing a team, balancing corporate roles with entrepreneurial ambitions, and so much more. This episode is for everyone, no matter where you are in your professional journey!

    Buy tickets NOW for Heat Wave here -https://posh.vip/e/heat-wave-8

    Follow Kaylyn at https://www.instagram.com/realbossladyk 

  • In-Between: Lighting Up the Beauty Industry with Ilios Lighting Founder, Kelly Mondora

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    I’m back with a super special guest! I have Kelly Mondora, founder of Ilios Lighting, on the podcast this week. Ilios is the first and ONLY make up mirror able to mimic perfect, natural daylight. The company has quickly gained attention from major celebrities and is now available in over 250 stores globally! 

    Kelly shares the inspiring story of her journey from a data entry clerk in the professional lighting industry, to becoming president of that very same company, to then founding Ilios Lighting. 

    Here’s a quick look: 

    • What inspired Ilios? 
    • How do you create a product from a concept? Kelly shares the steps she took from idea > product > launch. 
    • We talk about dealing with imposter syndrome and constantly putting yourself out there
    • Exciting new campaigns and product launches for 2024! 
    • #BrightenTheFight, an upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign with a limited edition product launch, where 100% of those proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
      • Kelly shares her personal ties to breast cancer and why this campaign is so important to her.
    • Kelly also teases a new product launch set for October 9th, showcasing the continuous innovation behind Ilios Lighting.
    • Kelly shares her advice for anyone wanting to pursue their own dreams or ideas. 

    It was an absolute pleasure interviewing Kelly, and I hope you all feel inspired as much as I did after listening. I can’t wait to see what Kelly and her team do next! 

    Keep up with Ilios Lighting @ilioslighting on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook, or https://www.ilioslighting.co/. 

  • In-Between: A Mindful Approach to Stress Management with Rosa Castaño

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    We have a special guest this week! Please welcome Rosa Castaño —a meditation, mindfulness, and movement leader as well as a keynote speaker. Rosa shares her  journey from a corporate career to becoming a leader in workplace well-being and stress management. This one’s got lots of good tips and advice you’re going to want to hear!

    We cover so much in one episode: 

    • Mindfulness, emotional well-being, and creating realistic goals
    • Stress management tactics
    • Maintaining personal boundaries while working from home  
    • The power of self-talk
    • Navigating stress and anxiety 
    • The importance of personal core values to guide decisions


    Follow Rosa here:
    https://www.rosacastano.com/
    @wellbeingwithrosa
    Align & Achieve: Goal Setting & Vision Boards (digital workshop!)
    Well-Being & Team Building Workshops

  • In-Between: Feeling Your Feelings with Steph Laffey

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    Welcome back special guest Steph Laffey from the Stay Introverted podcast! sidenote – Steph also co-hosts two other podcasts—Hey Bestie Podcast and the Human AF Podcast. 

    This episode isn’t our pitch for Inside Out 3, but we do end up having a conversation around feelings, what it takes to truly understand them, and have the courage to sit with them. Steph shares her journey with her mental health and emotional well-being. 

    In this episode: 

    • We deep into how turning 30 brought a newfound sense of confidence and self-awareness for Steph
    • The impact of COVID-19 as a catalyst for change,
    • Steph details her experience rediscovering emotions and learning to manage and accept them
    • Valuable advice on personal development – focusing on the importance of self-love and understanding one’s feelings

    Keep up with Steph at IG @introspective_af 

    Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and follow!

  • In-Between: Embracing Self-Love and Healing with Ashley Rossy

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    My heart is so excited to bring you this week’s In-Between. Ashley Rossy, an incredible friend and one of the coolest people I know, joins me on location in her magical garden room down in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This episode is nothing short of beautiful and offers meaningful conversation spread across some difficult topics but always guiding back to self-love. 

    Here’s a look at what’s in store:

    • The power of PLAY and putting that into your day-to-day
    • Ashley has traveled all over the world, and she shares some of the wisdom she’s gained from multiple perspectives
    • How her journey brought her back to the states
    • …. and the challenging chapter she navigated once she did
    • Giving birth to her incredible baby girl and deciding she had to divorce her partner 
      • The grace, kindness, and love she showed herself through this experience
      • The respect she has for herself, her baby, and her ex
    • How she got back on her path to healing and finding her divine feminine energy
    • Grounding exercise that you can do at home or wherever you hear this episode! 


    I appreciate Ashley for sharing her story and experience with our community. If you’d like to follow her, you can see her on IG @AshleyRossyRealtor for more mindful practices and ways to improve your peace.  

  • In-Between: Sexuality is a Spectrum w/ Alex Armijo

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    To close Pride Month out with a bang, I asked my good friend, Alex Armijo, to come back on the pod and discuss a topic that puts me a little out of my comfort zone…. sexuality. Dun dun DUN! One might blame Chappel Roan, but this episode was inspired by the question, what does queer even mean?

    Alex is an artist, DEI thought leader, a disability, LGBTQIA+, and human rights advocate. Basically, one of my favorite people to discuss these types of topics with. We also dive into Inside Out 2 (hehe). 

    Here’s a look at what we discuss:

    • Sexuality is a spectrum
    • Chapell Roan and her ownership of her queer identity and how that inspires others
    • What does queer even mean?
    • Alex and I share our first experiences with “sexuality” 
    • Labels and how they can help or hurt…. 
    • What “coming out” represents
    • Finding your communities – they’re out there! 
    • No matter what, who you love and what you enjoy are perfect and no one should ever take that away <3


    This episode was scary for me to do, but sexuality isn’t something to be ashamed of. This is for anyone who may be scared, confused, or needing a reminder that they are perfect just the way they are. 

    Let your freak flag fly, baby!

    If you’d like to keep up with Alex, check out their website http://www.alexarmijo.com and their instagram @the.perpetual.hobbyist.

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  • In-Between: Adventures in Atlanta & Internet Friends w/ Sherreece Rowe

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    Note to anyone visiting Elizabeth in Atlanta- we’re going to be walking! (LOL) On that note, welcome back to the podcast, one of my favorite internet friends, Sherreece Rowe! 

    Sherreece and I were connected through my husband Stan during a sales call after sharing she was a podcaster. The rest they say is history. Finally after a year and a half, Sher and I met in person when she visited me in Atlanta. 

    This episode is our Atlanta recap, from the hilarious shenanigans we got into and so much more, here’s a look at what you’re in store for:

    • Welcome to Atlanta, apparently you have to pay $ for a lot (I mean, try getting a dj to play your song without a tip)
    • The food…. and how it wasn’t a win for Sherreece
    • Is Maryland a southern state?  Jury is still out on that one!
    • Walk walk walk walk walk everywhere – when I tell you we’re walking, believe me 
    • Shutting down the Claremont Lounge 
    • Internet friends and how to make them 
    • Creative pursuits and how we support each other


    The amount of giggles giggled in this episode barely hold a candle to the fun that we had while Sher was in town. Can’t wait our next visit, and in the meantime, you can check out Sher at the links below:

    Instagram – FrontRoweSeat
    TikTok – FrontRoweSeat

  • In-Between: Finding Your Inner Mad Scientist and Opening a Brewery with Chad & Ryan

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    What happens when you take passion, creativity, community, and nerdiness and throw it all together? You get Elixir Brew Co, a new brewery opening in Buford, GA. I had the privilege to interview Chad David and Ryan Keysar, the co-founders of Elixir Brew Co,  on this week’s episode. 

    Elixir’s tagline is “Finding Your Inner Mad Scientist”. Both Ryan and Chad say they’re in the business of people. They wanted to create a space to foster creativity and to build a  community where others feel safe and have a sense of belonging. These themes are deeply rooted in everything Ryan and Chad believe in and who they are as people. 

    In this episode, we discus:

    • Where a love for board games fits into Elixir Brew Co
    • Why community is the most important thing & how it helped Chad and Ryan reach this point in their journeys
    • What inspired their idea to start a brewery
    • What goes into opening a business (yea, we’re talking about that red tape)
    • “Shower thoughts” – the best ideas sometimes come from the shower 
    • The magic that happens when you’re following your path
    • Live taste test of four of their core beers! 
    • What’s to come for Elixir Brew Co 


    You can follow Elixir Brew Co on Instagram at @elixir.brew.co or check our their website at https://elixirbrewco.com/ 

  • In-Between: Finding Your Confidence with Taylor Hutton

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    This week’s in-between features a special guest all the way from down under. Please welcome Taylor Hutton to the podcast! Taylor is the host of Create with Confidence, a podcast about helping others find confidence within themselves to go after anything they want in life. 

    Here’s a look at what’s in store for this week:

    • Stereotypes of America vs Australia (I couldn’t help myself lol)
    • The many pivots life takes you – Taylor has had many!
      • How those pivots lead you right where you need to be
    • Setting the intention of your pursuits
    • Keeping the right people in your corner 
    • What could be holding you back
    • Failure is ok
    • Are you comfortable or are you coping? 
    • An incredible story that helped shape Taylor’s outlook on life 


    This episode has so much heart and I’m so excited to share it! If you’ve ever doubted yourself or just need a dose of confidence, look no further, this is the episode for you. 

    Follow Taylor on Instagram at @tayhutton and visit her at http://www.tayhutton.com! 

  • In-Between: A Podcaster’s Journey & Jurassic Park with Logan Lewis

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    I’ve got a special guest on the podcast this week. Welcome fellow podcaster, Logan Lewis, of Your Morning Drive!

    Sometimes you let the conversation lead and see where it takes you. For me and Logan, our conversation took us on a journey through podcasting. Logan has been podcasting for a few years now as a hobby. He goes through all the different variations of his podcasting, from the different names and themes, multiple rebrandings, and how he evolved his show to Your Morning Drive and the inspiration for it.

    I love an origin story and appreciate Logan sharing his non-linear path and all the pivots that followed. This is a great episode for anyone interested in starting a podcast or personal brand, especially if they have the resistance to start. You don’t have to have it all figured out! Heck, you can change the name one, two, even six times if you want! Just start. This episode is a great reminder that you do not have to have it all figured out.

    Oh, and we’re also talking about pop culture, specifically Jurassic Park (fun fact: one of my favorite movies!).

    Hold on to your butts (JPark reference LOL) and enjoy my chat with Logan! & be on the lookout for our live podcast show – ETA 2025 😉

    Logan Lewis – http://www.instagram.com/loganalewis

    Your Morning Drive IG – http://www.instagram.com/yourmorningdrive

    Your Morning Drive TikTok – http://www.tiktok.com/yourmorningdrive

    Hammerhead Creations Website – http://www.hammerheadcreations.com