Life's Accessories

On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie had the pleasure of welcoming award-winning interior designer Lisa Kooistra of LK Designs, A Burlington, Canada-based firm. Lisa shared her vintage clutch which was her grandmother's, and has stood the test of time! She shares how her travels keep her inspired and teach her an understanding of how people live. Lisa also provided some reassurance to Rachel and Stephanie that they do not, in fact, have too many toss pillows or throw blankets in their homes, and it is more thank okay for houses to look lived in.Follow Lisa Kooistra on Instagram. Check out LK Designs here.Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie were honored to welcome award-winning book author, freelance writer, and blogger Diana Bletter. Her accessory? Probably the most important one, that not even money can buy: her self esteem. Diana shares why loving and caring for yourself is so important, and how she has incorporated that concept into her life's work. With a tremendous amount of gratitude, Rachel and Stephanie were able to speak with Diana who lives in Israel. This is a Life's Accessories episode unlike the others, as she shared her perspectives about the war in the region, what she is doing to help soldiers on the ground, how she and her family are coping. Diana is a wonderful human being who has so much love in her heart. Please tune in to hear her story. Connect with Diana Bletter on Instagram, or visit her website and blog here. Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

On this week's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome the wonderful Kristin McGee, a nationally-recognized celebrity yoga and Pilates teacher, speaker, author, and mompreneur. Many of you will recognize Kristin from her Peloton yoga classes, and fun fact, Kristin helped to launch the Peloton yoga platform. Kristin is a big believer in bringing balance and harmony into every day life -- she sure brought it to this episode! Kristin shared a special accessory which includes her mantra which she often shares in her Peloton yoga classes. Tune in to hear all about it!Connect with Kristin McGee on Instagram or visit her website.Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Samantha Greene Woodruff, who found her calling as a novelist after spending much of her career in the business side of media. After leaving corporate life, she pursued various passions including teaching yoga, learning how to play the guitar, cooking, and taking writing classes. Her debut novel, The Lobotomist's Wife, is an Amazon bestseller. Her second novel will be released in the fall of 2024. It's possible in this episode that Rachel and Stephanie gave the green light for the title of this novel AND they were fascinated to learn about Sam's reptile zoo. Oh, and there was an accessory too, because Sam also dabbles in jewelry making. Tune in to hear the story behind her beaded necklace and why she made it!Connect with Samantha Greenen Woodruff on Instagram or check out her website.Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome entertainment-industry-executive-turned-author Rochelle Weinstein. Did we mention she's a best-selling author? Rochelle is a prolific writer whose titles include What You Do To Me, When We Let Go, This Is How It Ends, Somebody's Daughter, and more. What You Do To Me is Rochelle's latest book, published in October 2023. Rochelle shares an accessory which was creatively transformed from a charm bracelet into a necklace. Tune in and enjoy!To learn more about Rochelle, check out her website or find her on Instagram.Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Barri Leiner Grant, the Chief Grief Officer™ and founder of The Memory Circle. Barri shares the moving story about the day her mother Ellen died in 1993 and about how something unexpected that was found in her beach bag from that tragic day turned into a coveted accessory.Barri left a career as a publicist, stylist and editor to step into full-time work as a Certified Grief Coach. As she said, “I dabbled in small motherless daughter events as a peer, when I received my yoga teacher training, and knew I needed to make the Circle bigger.”Barri has studied with the leading names in the grief space including grief certification and education with Claire Bidwell Smith and David Kessler. She combines her writing background and yoga/meditation training to craft a one-of-its-kind way forward in learning to live with loss. She hosts groups and 1:1 sessions bathed in her grief tending techniques.Want to learn more about Barri and her upcoming sessions? Connect with Barri Leiner Grant on Instagram or visit her website. Read Barri's beautiful essay I'm Learning to Love What is Left of My Father in Zibby Mag.Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Emma Nadler, a psychotherapist, author, and speaker. Her memoir, The Unlikely Village of Eden is a funny and hopeful memoir about learning to adapt when life doesn't go to plan. Emma shares a special pair of earrings from her dear friend Kate. Emma shares the triumphs and challenges of caregiving, and how through her work, she explores creative approaches to what can sometimes seem like challenges that can't be solved. Emma is an incredible human, with unmatched perspective. PLEASE NOTE: Listening to this podcast in no way creates a client/therapist relationship with Emma Nadler. This is educational in nature. No legal, counseling, or other professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. If you are having a mental health emergency, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also text or call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (within the United States).Connect with Emma Nadler via Instagram or her website. Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Dr. Matthew Kulka, a board-certified family medicine physician. His accessory? Something that reminds him to make healthy choices every single day. As the founder of Seriously Simple Steps (S3), Dr. Kulka aims to transform lives by fostering sustainable health and wellness habits. Far beyond fleeting fads or quick fixes, S3 stands as a science-backed transformational approach. It empowers individuals to achieve their weight loss and wellness goals by adopting a series of manageable steps, with the focal point centered on positive lifestyle changes. Connect with Dr. Matthew Kulka on Instagram or through his website or learn more about Seriously Simple Steps. Connect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!

With eight novels under her belt, Brenda Janowitz knows a thing or two about writing. As the author of The Grace Kelly Dress, The Audrew Hepburn Estate, and The Liz Taylor Ring, she also knows a lot about how to incorporate meaningful accessories (and in one case an entire estate) into her writing. On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Brenda shares the very special ring which was given to her by her grandmother. Rachel and Stephanie loved chatting with the incredibly talented, warm, and funny Brenda. Tune in and enjoy!Connect with Brenda Janowitz on Instagram @brendajanowitzwriter or through her website.Read Brenda's essay in Modern Love, He's Never Going to Put that Shirt AwayConnect with Life’s Accessories!InstagramFacebookLife's Accessories Podcast WebsiteJoin the Life's Accessories Facebook GroupEmail to lifesaccessoriespodcast@gmail.com with comments, questions, guest/episode ideas or tell us about a meaningful item from your closet!