Get Real -w- Caroline Hobby

Kailey is such a ray of light.  She has faith that can move mountains.  I love our conversations, and hearing how she talks to God and trusts in Him so completely.  That goes for her husband too, Russell Dickerson.  We talk about the long journey it has been for Russell to finally find the success in Country Music that they both knew he was destined for.  What I love is they never doubted that God would open the doors.  We talk about Russell's 100% optimistic attitude and constant amazement for life, like Buddy the Elf.  Kailey shares how incredible it feels to be one of the few female video directors in Nashville (she has gotten two #1 videos on CMT for "Yours" and "Blue Tacoma").  And we talk about secrets to a happy marriage and happy life, including sex everyday, walks in the morning, and truly taking the time to SEE people and KNOW people! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cassie Kelley.  What a woman.  I have known and admired this lady for over 10 years.  I was an intern for her husband Charles (of Lady Antebellum) co-producer, Victoria Shaw, when Cassie and Charles first met and fell in love; so I got a front row ticket to their blooming love story.  I remember thinking Cassie was the most stunning, fabulous human I had ever seen.  So graceful, so stylish and so kind.  I still feel that way about Cassie today.  I have loved getting to know Cassie more over the years and seeing how soulful, giving, real and honest she is as a wife, mother, friend and business woman.  Sitting down and talking with Cassie for this podcast was nothing short of inspiring.  We talk about how she and Charles fell in love at first sight, Cassie and Charles infertility struggles and journey to parenthood, life on the road pre and post babies, and her travel blog WOMANISTA that she grew, partnered, and eventually sold to CBS (can we say badass)!!!  We also get real about body image and how she found r

I discovered Caroline Bryan’s Instagram page last year and my life was changed forever. Not only is Caroline a total bombshell, she is the funniest prankster I have ever witnessed. Over Christmas, Caroline did “the 12 days of pranks” where she hid in a life size teddy bear and scared every family member and friend walking by, put fingernail polish on a bar of soap only to hear Luke wonder why it’s not lathering up lol, plus many more pranks involving snakes, fog horns and fart machines. She also has a sidekick, LeClaire, Luke’s mother-in-law. Luke definitely got his dance moves from his mother, bc she can cut a rug! The Bryan Family is so much fun and so inspiring. They know how to enjoy life and find joy in everyday. Caroline and I chat about her love story with Luke and how they met in college. We also talk about how she and Luke have survived tragedy. Luke lost both his siblings and brother-in-law, and took in their 3 children: a son who was in high school and 2 college age daughters to live with them and

When you see Katelyn Brown, you can’t help but stare. She’s drop dead gorgeous. Then you get to know her, and realize she has the sweetest, most playful spirit. It was so fascinating to learn about her musical past. When she was 18, she linked up with Justin Timberlake’s manager and moved to his musical compound in Orlando FL that he created for all of his artists and boy bands to live and develop their talents. At the compound there were recording studios, rehearsal rooms and basically anything you need as an artist at your beck and call. Katelyn lived here for years. During this time she started working with a producer out of Atlanta that was also working with a new young artist, Kane Brown. Katelyn met Kane serendipitously when she was shooting a music video and did not feel chemistry with the actor cast for her love interest. Her manger quickly thought of Kane to take the role, and from that moment on, sparks were flying between the two. In this episode we talk all about their enchanting wedding, how she’

Brittney Kelley is the definition of how love, light, dreams and positivity can can turn the darkest times into inspiration, drive and a thriving life and marriage.  At 17 years old, Brittney suffered great loss with the murder of her grandmother who raised her.  She was forced to grow up and learn how to be resilient and self motived at a very young age.  She surrounded herself with people who lifted and pushed her to never settle for less than she was worth.  In college she was on the fast track to becoming an accountant (she got all A's), when she felt a calling to switch to psychology and truly dive into understanding people and sharing her story.  Brittney has always had the confidence to follow where her heart guides her, even if it's scary.  That led to her opening an Etsy's jewelry store from her one bedroom apartment where she would take old, broken jewelry and twist it around into something new and spectacular.  Brittney met and married Brian from Florida Georgia Line when she was finishing up at th

I could not be more thrilled to kick of 2019 continuing my Music City Wives Series with this angel, Hayley Hubbard.  Hayley has the most gentle, giving spirit.  She is so inclusive and kind, and radiates so much love for humanity.  It was inspiring getting soulful with Hayley, to hear her talk so openly about how she is finding the courage to speak up and use her voice and platform, even though it had formerly terrified her.  She talks a lot about God and several moments in her life where God smacked her in the face with a message loud and clear.  One of those being when she was about to move to LA.  She had a roommate and life lined up, ready to sign a lease, when this cute boy she was just friends with, Tyler Hubbard, told her "No, I don't think you should go... Have you prayed about it yet?"  The next day, God gave her an answer loud and clear.  She is now married to Tyler (of Florida Georgia Line) and has the sweetest baby girl Liv.  Hayley and Tyler's love is more than inspirational.  FGL includes their

This beauty radiates positivity.  She should be a supermodel, for real.  I met Jenna when Michael was on tour w Jason Aldean in 2015, and Jenna's hubby, DeeJay Silver, was the rockstar DJ that played between all the sets.  During that time she had a perfect pregnancy with her now precious 2 year old son, Wake.  After Wake was born, Jenna went through a miscarriage.  It devastated her.  This episode is so personal because when we recorded it, I was going through a miscarriage and was heartbroken.  We have a very real, emotional conversation about how she handled her heartbreak of loss, and found her way back from fear and sadness to hope and redemption.  She is now 25 weeks pregnant and thriving.  I'm in awe of her openness to share her journey and bring awareness to painful topic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This little beauty is an angel.  She grew up on a farm raising cow-calf pairs to earn money for college.   She entered Miss Arkansas for the scholarship money, and ended up winning the whole thing!  She is married to Shay, from Dan and Shay and they have the most precious little boy, Asher.  I love Hannah because she is so connected to her faith.  Many times throughout this interview she talks about how she surrendered her life over to God when she felt lost or stuck, and let Him lead her... And he always did!  She also tells her love story with Shay, and I have to say, it will make you swoon! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love Abby. She is going to save all the dogs. Her heart is so big. We talk about what it’s like being married to Dan Smyers of Dan and Shay, her enneagram number & what that means to her, why her friends bring happy tears to her eyes, and we have a fun encounter with FedEx. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How could we make it in life without our girlfriends? I know I could not.  This is another episode of my GET REAL series Girlfriend Confidential.  Laney, Kristen and I talk all about marriage in the music industry (it's not all glamour, and can have some really trying seasons).  We chat babies, balance, learning to have patience and trust ourselves while giving ourselves grace for the mess and uncertainty. We 3 are already best friends, so this interview is raw and real.  Kristen shares about her miscarriage and Laney talks about learning how to embrace her creativity and instincts even when it feels overwhelming.  "Nobody is nailing it;"  that may be my favorite line of the whole podcast.  But we are all sure giving it are all, and that is more than enough! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AND WE ARE BACK w PART 2 of Maddie and Tae! I love everything these two beauties stand for. They are strong, perseverant, soulful, kind, insanely talented and the perfect “yin” to each other’s “yang.” They exploded on the #CountryMusic scene with their huge #1 smash “Girl in a Country Song,” and rocked everyone’s world. They have a new single, a new album and a #kickass mindset of always finding the positive perspective, even when times seem to suck, and connect connect connect with people soul to soul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MADDIE & TAE! I love everything these two beauties stand for. They are strong, perseverant, soulful, kind, insanely talented and the perfect “yin” to each other’s “yang.” They exploded on the #CountryMusic scene with their huge #1 smash “Girl in a Country Song,” and rocked everyone’s world. They have a new single, a new album and a #kickass mindset of always finding the positive perspective, even when times seem to suck, and connect connect connect with people soul to soul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No better way to kick off Season 2 of GET REAL PODCAST and YOUTUBE than with Cassadee Pope! Cassadee has accomplished so much: She won The Voice Season 3 | #1 Duet w Chris Young "Think Of You," | Performed w Pitbull & Leona Lewis on the CMT Awards | And she just released a brand new single called TAKE YOU HOME that feels so good... This just scratches the surface of what she's accomplished and capable of. And she just getting started. I loved this interview because Cassadee gets real w me about the whirlwind. She talks about what she's learned from it all and why she's so excited about where she's headed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara beat 14 illness with her WILD natural plan. She was born to a mother addicted to drugs and from an early age, Tara had to take care of herself. As a young person, Tara watched her mother overdose in front of her and struggle with addiction her entire life. Tara was put on prescription pills to help with the stress of her childhood, but that led to a snowball affect where she was prescribed 14 different medications that were slowly dimming Tara's light for life. But Tara said NO! She got off all medications and not lives natural and free of pain. She is a 2 time best selling author and just released her second book WILD HABITS that talks about how to live and heal yourself naturally. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Solomon is a seasoned, smart, driven, out of the box thinker.  She has created an empire for herself. She is a #1 Best Selling Publicist, has "The Influencer Podcast" where she shares priceless information about how to best make money and grow your brand... She is THE resource for BLOGGING/BRAND/GROWTH Strategy. Through trial and error, and her publicist background and brain, Julie has figured out how to best monetize with brand deals.  And she TEACHES YOU HOW! Her course "Pitch It Perfect" tells young Influencers how to best market themselves and make major cash, authentically. I love Julie. She has walked the walk to get to happiness in her career and her personal life. Julie has fought to find her bliss. And she shares it all on this episode and gives major insight into THE BEST BRAND GROWTH PLANS. This is the last episode in my "Influencer Series." Hope y'all loved it as much as I did! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

You may as well call her Supermom. Nicole is someone I have great admiration for. She is not only beautiful and smart, she's basically #ElleWoods. She competed as Miss Delaware at the Miss USA Pageant, and she went to Law School! She developed a big love for Photography when she was in School and really started pursuing it as a #sidehustle. Flash forward to now, she's married w 2 beautiful daughters and has totally put all of her skills from her past lives to create her own Niche Business.  She has mastered how to capture and edit beautiful photographs and videos using only her iPhone. And she offers a course on her website "thislovelylife.com" as well as so much other goodness.  There's no one I respect more than an innovative, creative, wise woman, and that Nicole. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This girl is everything. You see her, and your jaw hits the floor because she is just so damn beautiful.  Then you get to know her. You see that she has the worlds biggest, brightest heart.  She has been through so much hardship from an abusive relationship (which she openly, bravely shares about), infertility struggles, to overcoming it all with a fairly tale ending of finding her handsome prince and being pregnant with their first child, little angel girl. Jessica moved to NYC right out of High School to pursue becoming a Top Makeup Artist/Stylist.  She boldly went to a Model "Open Call" and introduced herself to the head booker, but not as a model, a makeup artist.   Her confidence and natural skill led him to let her shadow Pam Anderson's makeup artist, and then the rest is history. Jess does all the top celebrities hair/makeup/style.  She makes everyone look so naturally beautiful and sexy.  She is fearless, and she never lets one rejection or hard time set her back.  She gives great advice to young infl

This is a Power Couple. Both Vanessa and Miles are huge forces in their own right. Vanessa is an actress (she was "Brittany Hodges" on "The Young and the Restless," plus so many movies, and TV shows). She is is also an incredible jewelry designer. Vanessa comes from a large entertainment family: her dad starred in "My Two Dads," her mother was a Broadway Dancer and her Brother is a hit Songwriter and Producer. Vanessa has talent oozing through her veins. And she is even more beautiful on the inside than outside. Miles is a staple in Nashville for his Emotional Wellness Retreat Center "Onsite." At "Onsite," he leads people to personal healing. Miles says "Onsite to me more than a therapeutic retreat center, a personal growth center, therapy center, all these things that people can label us, but the truth is, we're a safe place where people can land, relax, take whatever armor they've had on for so long to make themselves feel safe from the world, and just lay it down. We're a place that helps people connect to

These 2 ladies rock my soul. They are so talented. Alyssa is a Top Interior Architectural Photographer, her work graces every major magazine and media outlet. Sarah is an angelic Singer/Songwriter/Fashionista. Both of these ladies have been though major heartbreak and fear, from losing a record deal, getting divorced, surviving cancer and a breakup, plus childhood wounds and life pains in general... These ladies are shining examples of what it looks like when you do the work, commit to healing, dive into your pain and make peace with it, and then choose to live a life radiating love.  They use their lives and platforms to inspire others to heal themselves and live a purposeful life of love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Belle. This beauty is bold. She is unapologetically herself. She is kind and thoughtful and original and smart. I have loved getting to have a glimpse inside of her brain to see how someone so young, has discovered how to be such an entrepreneur on YOUTUBE, Instagram, Blogging, evvvverything! You won’t want to miss this episode, she dishes everything. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.