For times like these, a podcast that looks for the lovely in all things.
Hosted by Rachel Gage & Tracy Kirby.
Isn’t it Lovely When Peace Finds You? Special Guest: Rebecca Swift
The gray skies and subzero temperatures of a South Dakota winter are no match for the pure sunshine and light radiating from the studio as Tracy and Rachel welcome enormously talented multi-hyphenate with a heart of gold Rebecca Swift to the podcast!
Isn’t it Lovely to be an NFL Wife and Have Your Own Thriving Career? Special Guest: Stephanie Ham
Tracy and Rachel are thrilled to ring in 2023 with the delightful Stephanie Ham! Married to her Augustana University college sweetheart and Minnesota Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham (skol!), Steph shares the journey that brought them to Minnesota and how her passion for helping others utilizing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree took shape.
Isn’t it Lovely to Live in SoDak? Special Guest: Janelle Schock
Neither rain nor snow nor influenza keeps Tracy and Rachel from closing out 2022 with the fabulous Janelle Schock, Designer and Chief Operating Officer of Sodak Clothing!
Isn’t it Lovely to Dream Big & Strategically? Special Guest: Desire Jansen
Get ready to dream BIG as Tracy and Rachel welcome beloved local artist, entrepreneur, and massive inspiration Desire Jansen to the podcast!
Isn’t it Lovely When Young People Have a Future? Special Guest: Sandy Lown
Rachel and Tracy are delighted to continue Season 7 by sitting down with vibrant local powerhouse Sandy Lown, Executive Director of Sioux Falls-based nonprofit, the Teddy Bear Den!
Isn’t it Lovely to Have Honest Conversations? Special Guests: Ryan Konz & Ben Krush of the Mandate Podcast
Isn’t it Lovely? is thrilled to kick off Season 7 by welcoming podcast brothers and dear friends Ryan Konz and Ben Krush of The Mandate Podcast to the show!
Isn’t it Lovely to Serve One Another? Special Guest: Governor Kristi Noem
Tracy & Rachel welcome South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to the podcast! Governor Noem shares her experiences as the first woman to serve as governor of South Dakota, detailing the importance of representation and the undeniable power of women coming together and supporting one another.
Isn’t it Lovely to Be a Bibliophile? Special Guests: Ashley Holen, Danielle Shields, and Alli Veldhouse
Calling all bookworms: the Isn’t it Lovely? Book Club is BACK and better than ever as fan faves Alli Veldhouse and Ashley Holen bring along literary soulmate Danielle Shields to join Rachel and Tracy for a second installment of BOOK TALK!
Isn’t it Lovely to be a Professional Golf Great & a Prolific Philanthropist? LIVE SHOW RECORDING with Special Guest: Nancy Lopez
Isn’t it Lovely? was thrilled to have the great honor of interviewing golf legend Nancy Lopez during a special Live Show recorded during Women’s Day at The 2022 Sanford International Golf Tournament.
Isn’t it Lovely to Be a Credible Messenger? Special Guest: Terry Liggins
Prepare to be hit with a wave of impassioned empowerment as Isn’t it Lovely? welcomes motivational speaker and Hurdle Life Coach Foundation Executive Director Terry Liggins to the podcast!
Isn’t it Lovely to Go Behind the Scenes of Podcasting? A Special Bonus Episode with Rachel and Tracy
It’s time for a Mailbag Edition of Isn’t it Lovely? as Rachel and Tracy tackle their most commonly asked listener questions about the ins and outs of podcasting!
Isn’t it Lovely to Find Freedom from Addiction? Special Guests: Amos and Heather Kittelson
In collaboration with South Dakota’s celebrated 4Front Studios, Isn’t it Lovely? is thrilled to introduce its very first long-form audio and video episode featuring the endlessly inspiring Amos and Heather Kittelson as they share their love story and journey of breaking generational trauma to find hope and healing from addiction.
Isn’t it Lovely to Discover Beauty Through Design? Special Guest: Christy Steen
It’s a celebration of art, design, and beauty as Isn’t it Lovely? welcomes dear friend and favorite creative Christy Steen to the podcast!
Isn’t it Lovely When Life Has Margin for Interruption? Special Guest: Andrew DeVaney
Isn’t it Lovely? Season 6 continues exploring themes of healing and identity as Rachel and Tracy sit down with AsOne Ministries Founder and CEO Andrew DeVaney.
Isn’t it Lovely to Learn and Heal through Art? Special Guest: Lauren Callis
Isn’t it Lovely is delighted to kick off Season 6 by welcoming art therapist Lauren Callis to the podcast for a revelatory conversation about self-care, healing, creativity, and so much more!
Isn't it Lovely When Girls See Themselves Represented? Special Guest: Audra Robinson
Isn’t it Lovely? went on the road last spring for a long-awaited conversation with entrepreneur, dreamer, and all-around powerhouse Audra Robinson, founder of Rocky Robinson self-care products.
Isn’t it Lovely When Well-Woman Care and Community Collide? Special Guests: Sarah Roe and Erin Vande Lune
It’s a celebration of women’s health and wellness as Tracy and Rachel welcome midwives and real-life sisters Sarah Roe and Erin Vande Lune to the podcast to share the story of how a (literal!) dream of launching Flourish Wellness and Birth Co. became a reality.
Isn’t it Lovely When an Elk Hunt Deepens Friendship? Special Guests: JD Kessler, Tim Meagher, and Marcus Suhn
Fan favorite Tim Meagher is BACK…and this time he’s brought his friends. Rachel and Tracy welcome Tim, JD Kessler, and Marcus Suhn, affectionately known as The Mighty Hunters, to the podcast to discover how an elk hunting trip solidified lifelong friendships and why being self-aware and comfortable in your own skin paves the way for deeper connections defined by support, generosity, and a whole lot of internet memes.
Isn’t it Lovely to Celebrate a Podcast Anniversary? A Special Bonus Episode with Rachel and Tracy
Pop them bottles! It’s another very special bonus episode with Tracy and Rachel popping in to celebrate their first year (give or take a few months) of hosting the Isn’t it Lovely? Podcast!
Isn’t it Lovely to be a Bridge-builder? Special Guest: Kimberly Reed
Tracy and Rachel are honored and delighted to sit down with literal history-maker Kimberly Reed to discuss her wide-ranging career in Washington D.C. and her groundbreaking role in 2019 as the first female Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).