The Simple Show

More little things that make life sweeter.

Sonja Overhiser worked in the business world for 13 years before stepping out to run her food media business with her husband, Alex. When they became parents through adoption, they wanted to transition to a more flexible lifestyle. They stepped away from their day jobs and dove into this world of food media full-time — a risky but ultimately fulfilling decision, because their cookbook released on their son's first birthday! Their main business is recipe development and brand ambassadorship for major national brands, and ultimately, they love working from home together about something they love: food. Links From This Episode:A Couple CooksA Couple Cooks on Instagram & YouTubeA Couple Cooks Small Bites PodcastTheir cookbook, Pretty Simple CookingTsh on Twitter & InstagramLittle Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgCheck out our Holiday Gift Guide!Kindly leave a reviewBecome a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret showSign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly emailFor any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here.

The little things that make everything better.

What’s an Urban Forester, you say? It’s really cool: Georgia Seamans basically helps oversee the ecology of the nature in city parks — and in this case, it’s a fairly major park in New York City. Who would’ve guessed you could live in one of the biggest concrete jungles in the world and be a forester? I really loved my chat with Georgia... it kinda made me want to put on my khakis and hiking boots and follow her around for a day. Links From This Episode:The Eco Projects on InstagramGeorgia Seamans on InstagramLocal EcologistTsh on Twitter & InstagramWildwood by Colin MeloyManhattan Beach by Jennifer EganCheck out the Holiday Gift Guide!Kindly leave a reviewBecome a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret showSign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly emailFor any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here.

Ready for Advent? It starts in just a few weeks!

Liz Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs, a company that designs and sells footwear, accessories, bags, and more — but it’s not just a basic retail model. It’s a fashion brand based in Uganda, and Liz founded it as a way to generate income for high potential, talented young women in Uganda to continue on to university. And it's worked! Every woman who’s graduated from Sseko has gone on to pursue higher education and is on her way to making our world a more beautiful place. Links From This Episode:Sseko DesignsSseko Designs on InstagramLiz Bohannon on InstagramTsh on Twitter & InstagramThe Baby Catcher by Peggy VincentLet the Great World Spin by Colum McCannKindly leave a reviewBecome a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret showSign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly emailFor any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here.

Let's get into Lent, Eastertide, Ordinary Time, and a few other things... like, what's the deal with saints?

A social media manager isn’t too unique a job these days, but Desiree Martinez takes a particular angle with her work: she focuses specifically on helping small businesses that might otherwise call themselves “boring,” and as a military spouse, she prioritizes hiring and helping out other military families who serve around the world. Links From This Episode:All in One Social MediaDesiree Martinez on Instagram and YouTubeMarketing for Your Boring Business PodcastTsh on Twitter & InstagramThe Fun Formula by Joel CommVlog Like a Boss by Amy SchmittauerYou Are a Badass by Jen SinceroReady Player One by Ernest ClineKindly leave a reviewBecome a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret showSign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly emailFor any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here.

If there’s one topic I’ve been asked more about this year, it’s for us to do a big ol’ 101 on what the heck is the liturgical calendar, and how Haley and I recognize it in our lives. Some of you know that a few years ago I was confirmed in the Anglican church after more than 3 decades in a purely evangelical, non-denominational framework, and Haley has been a Catholic for not quite a decade. So, neither of us grew up in a liturgical setting, but we're both now are immersed in that world (albeit in different ones from each other). But both these expressions of Christianity follow what’s called the "liturgical calendar," so in this 3-part series, we’re gonna get into it — and how you can participate as big or as small as you want, no matter your faith tradition. Links From This Episode:The Art of SimpleHaley's blog, Carrots for MichaelmasHaley on Instagram and TwitterTsh (me) on Instagram and TwitterA Simple Advent Guide, written by yours truly!The Grace of Enough, by Haley — her new book!Feast! Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year, by HaleyMore Feasts! Celebrating Saints and Seasons with Simple Real Food Recipes, by HaleyHarry Potter and HallowtideHow Hogwarts Prepared Me for the Liturgical YearLiving the Christian Year, by Bobby GrossThe Anglican Way, by Thomas MackenzieSacred Ordinary Days planner (this link gives you $10 off!)Memento MoriThe Catholic Home, by Meredith GouldCircle of Seasons, by Kimberley Conway IretonThe Catholic All Year Compendium, by Kendra TierneyAround the Year with the Von Trapp Family, by Maria Von TrappKindly leave a reviewBecome a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret showSign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly emailFor any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here

An accidental entrepreneur with 4 kids under age 5 — she busy, but she loves it & wouldn't have it any other way.

Podcaster by day, city commissioner by night. Or reverse that? ...we're not sure.

Karen Hoskin is a rum distiller: that’s pretty cool, right? But here's what’s especially interesting about Karen: She’s a woman in a field where's simply not a lot of women, she had no experience making rum (or any sort of liquor, really) when she began, and... a rum distiller in Colorado? That’s an unusual place for making rum. But Karen’s never shied away from being a leader and starting new things — in fact, she’s also the founder and owner of Zoetica, a shop that specializes in zero-waste travel and food kits. So basically, it’s a shame that Karen just sits on the sidelines, you know? Links From This Episode:Montanya DistillersZoeticaMontanya on Instagram and TwitterZoetica on Instagram and FacebookTsh on Twitter & InstagramAnimal Dreams by Barbara KingsolverUnsheltered by Barbara KingsolverTake our survey!Kindly leave a reviewBecome a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret showSign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly emailFor any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here.

Almost a year ago now I chatted with Annie Jones, an independent bookshop owner — she owns The Bookshelf, in right in the heart of beautiful Thomasville, Georgia. In our chat, Annie shares what it was like to start off as a bookshop owner with zero business background, and the things she had to learn on the sales floor about things like managing a team, and deciding what her community liked — and didn’t like — to read. At the end of the day, Annie's focus is about how to keep the lights on doing something that she confesses is more work than she ever imagined, but wouldn’t trade for the world. I know you’ll love her. Links From This Episode:

What’s a Start-Up Community Leader? Callie Murray works as the community manager for a group in Atlanta called Plywood People, a non-profit that supports social enterprises. Basically, they’re able to provide other social entrepreneurs, creatives and non-profit leaders with support and community as they launch and sustain. It’s sorta like a start-up to support start-ups with a social focus. And Callie has personal experience starting her own social enterprise business, so she’s totally the right person to support these small business and nonprofit owners and help build their community. Links From This Episode:

Jenni Burke is an unassuming literary agent, because she’s one of the nicest people in the world to talk to, but the woman can get things DONE when it comes to contracts, business negotiations, and representing her authors well. I love her approach and philosophy of slow publishing, authors living well so they don’t burn out, and writing from a genuine place of having something to say instead of writing just to publish something. Plus, spoiler alert: she’s actually my literary agent, and as both an author and a friend, I couldn’t love her more. Links From This Episode:DC Jacobson & AssociatesJenni on Instagram#TuscanyWritersRetreat on Instagram!Tsh on Twitter & InstagramA Circle of Quiet, by Madeline L’EngleThe Wisdom of the Enneagram, by Don Riso & Russ HudsonRhythms of Rest, by Shelley MillerOctober 20 (next weekend!), I’ll be at Nest Fest and at The Popcast Live — come say hi!Kindly leave a reviewBecome a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret showSign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly emailFor any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here