For times like these, a podcast that looks for the lovely in all things.
Hosted by Rachel Gage & Tracy Kirby.
Isn’t it Lovely to Live and Breathe Hospitality? Special Guests: Tim and Megan Meagher
Tracy and Rachel feel like they are at a comedy show as they sit across from a true power couple, Tim and Megan Meagher. Tim and Megan walk us all through the many twists and turns of how they met and how they eventually became co-owners of Vanguard Hospitality — a group that owns some of the most well-known and beloved restaurants in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Isn’t it Lovely to Make your Passion your Profession? Special Guest: Scott Jibben
After becoming fast friends during a professional consultation in which he gently informed Tracy and Rachel that they were using their microphones completely wrong, musician and producer Scott Jibben visits the podcast to share how he transformed his lifelong passion for music into a career that includes writing and producing original material, as well as founding and running the Pulse River Recording Studio.
Isn’t it Lovely to Fight for the Vulnerable? Special Guest: Becky Rasmussen
Tracy and Rachel feel as though they are on holy ground as they welcome Call to Freedom founder Becky Rasmussen to the studio for a life-changing conversation about providing healing, restoration, and empowerment to victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Isn’t it Lovely to Homeschool? Special Guest: Laura Santos
Laura shares what led to her family’s decision to homeschool and pulls back the curtain on the highs and occasional lows of a home-centered lifestyle choice.
Isn’t it Lovely to Talk About our Mental Health? Special Guest: Becky Weber
Becky Weber discusses her personal experience with mental health, antidepressants and the intersection of it all with faith, marriage, relationships, and parenting. This raw, beautiful, and practical conversation sheds light on what it is like to grapple with depression and how to be supportive and empathetic to others.
Isn’t it Lovely to Find Time for Your Dreams? Special Guest: Ashley Flynn
Tracy and Rachel welcome local children’s book author Ashley Flynn to the podcast for a conversation about her experiences balancing multiple career opportunities with her growing family, a journey that led to the inspiration for her first book, My Favorite Job is You, a love letter to mothers everywhere.
Isn’t it Lovely to MOVE? Special Guest: Raena Rasmussen
There is no shortage of laughter in this conversation as Rachel and Tracy spend a morning with Raena Rasmussen discussing her drive and energy as she runs multiple businesses, dances in all stages of life, and nurtures a beautiful family.
Isn’t It Lovely to Discover your Identity? Special Guests: Charlie & Carrie Sanders
Rachel and Tracy are thrilled to welcome Charlie and Carrie Sanders to the podcast for an uplifting, hopeful conversation focused on identity, reconciliation, and the power of empathy.
Isn’t it Lovely to Run the World with Your Sister? Special Guests: Kayla Thompson & Erin Rallis
Tracy and Rachel welcome sisters and entrepreneurs Kayla Thompson and Erin Rallis of Marie and Marie Bridal for a conversation about pursuing dreams and goals, finding balance, and entrepreneurship.
Isn’t it Lovely to say YES? Special Guests: Jimmy & Lauren Masters
Hours before they catch a flight home to Colorado, Jimmy and Lauren Masters detail the years in the making love story of becoming adoptive parents to their youngest son.
Isn’t it Lovely to Go AND Stay? Gretchen Shafer
Palpable joy, energy, and passion permeate the studio as Rachel and Tracy gleefully welcome Gretchen Shafer to the show. Gretchen shares her love for the country and people of Haiti as well as her journey with cancer and how both transformed her viewpoint on motherhood and life.
Isn’t it Lovely When Love is Authentic? Special Guest: Adam Weber
Tracy and Rachel welcome pastor and author Adam Weber for a conversation about authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy.
Isn’t it Lovely When We Allow Ourselves to Grieve? Special Guest: Megan Bartel
Tracy and Rachel spend a morning listening to the incredible life story of Megan Bartel.
TW: Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and Infant Loss