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 Embrace Change? Special Guest: Tara Westerman
As Isn’t it Lovely? prepares for a podcast hiatus after 3 incredible years, there could be no more perfect guest to usher in this change of season than the fairy god-friend who started it all by originally introducing Tracy and Rachel over a decade ago: kindred spirit, entrepreneur, ranch wife and mother, and everyone’s big sister, Tara Westerman.
Isn’t it Lovely How You Make Someone Feel? Special Guest: Terra Koupal
After surviving tandem bouts of Influenza B, Tracy and Rachel have rallied and are thrilled to usher in a fresh dose of inspiration by welcoming both springtime and Sioux Falls-based entrepreneur (and local fan favorite!) Terra Koupal of House.of.Twins to the show!
Isn’t it Lovely to Get Back to the Roots of Health? Special Guest: Roy Thompson
It’s a celebration of health and nourishment quite literally from farm-to-table as Rachel and Tracy welcome regenerative farmer Roy Thompson to the show to discuss the healing power of food!
Isn’t it Lovely to Live a Sweet Life? Special Guest: Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats
How sweet it is for Tracy and Rachel to be joined by bestselling cookbook author and creator of the wildly popular blog How Sweet Eats, Jessica Merchant!
Isn’t it Lovely to Feel Seen? Special Guest: Dr. Jody Carrington
It’s a reconnection revolution as Rachel and Tracy welcome psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Jody Carrington to the podcast for a dynamic conversation about counteracting humanity’s loneliness epidemic with empathy, emotional regulation, and Ram Dass’ simple, but powerful observation, “we are all just walking each other home.”
Isn’t it Lovely to be a Grammy Award-winning Artist? Special Guest: Genevieve Goings
There’s no business like show business as Tracy and Rachel sit down with Grammy Award-winning artist, writer, and producer Genevieve Goings to discuss her celebrated career spanning a starring role in Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul to teaching and coaching a new generation of dreamers to embrace their authenticity and discover their unique voices.
Isn’t it Lovely to Support Loved Ones Through Addiction? Special Guest: Janelle Campbell
Rachel and Tracy are honored to welcome Face It TOGETHER Loved One Coach Janelle Campbell for an honest, hopeful conversation centered around drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.
Isn’t it Lovely to Get Past Your Past? Special Guest: Jason VanRuler
Prepare for a breakthrough as Tracy and Rachel are joined by licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach Jason VanRuler to celebrate healing and healthy futures through a discussion of his new book Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection.
Isn’t it Lovely When You Want Others to Succeed? Special Guest: Linda McMahon
Rachel and Tracy are thrilled to welcome entrepreneur and former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahon to Isn’t it Lovely? for the ultimate conversation about resilience, creating opportunities, the dignity of work, her experience co-founding and helping steward World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to its meteoric rise, as well as her family life and her call to help others.
Isn’t it Lovely To Find Recovery from Eating Disorders? Special Guest: Faith Carlson
Tracy and Rachel are so grateful to welcome counselor and co-founder of Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Faith Carlson to the show for a sensitive and nuanced conversation centered around eating disorder recovery.
Isn’t it Lovely to Use Your Gifting for Good? Special Guest: Trey Taylor
They’ve gone country! Dust off your boots and don the rhinestones to join Tracy and Rachel as they welcome country musician and philanthropist Trey Taylor to the show!
Isn’t it Lovely to Mentor Youth? Special Guest: Bradyn Medrano
In a first for the podcast, Isn’t it Lovely? literally races after Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire’s Bradyn Medrano (in a restaurant, wearing Kentucky Derby hats) to book him on the show to discuss his amazing work with area youth!
Isn’t it Lovely to Understand Intimacy & Sexual Health? Special Guest: Dr. Laurie Landeen
Rachel and Tracy are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Laurie Landeen for an enlightening conversation all about women’s intimacy and sexual health!
Isn’t it Lovely What Your Body Can Do? Special Guest: AshLeigh Cook
It’s an unbeatable trifecta of energy, entrepreneurship, and encouragement as Tracy and Rachel welcome beloved local business owner and fitness instructor AshLeigh Cook to the podcast!
Isn’t it Lovely to Design Your Life? Special Guest: Rebekah Scott
Encouragement takes center stage this week as Rachel and Tracy welcome designer, entrepreneur, podcaster, and coach Rebekah Scott to the show!
Isn’t it Lovely to Meet the Heart Behind Marketbeat? Special Guest: Matt Paulson
Sioux Falls-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Matt Paulson joins Isn’t it Lovely? this week to explore the intersection of business, faith, and community!
Isn’t it Lovely to Connect with Your Native Culture ? Special Guest: Char Green-Maximo
Rachel and Tracy are delighted to welcome Char Green-Maximo, South Dakota Urban Indian Health’s Grant Project Manager, to the podcast for a conversation all about connection and culture!
Isn’t it Lovely to Manage Your Money? Special Guest: Sarah Kurtenbach
Isn’t it Lovely? is all about the Benjamins this week as moveHer Money founder Sarah Kurtenbach joins Rachel and Tracy to discuss her passion for teaching girls and young women all things finance!
Isn’t it Lovely to Be Restored to Your True Worth? Special Guest: Rebecca Mann Kelly
Tracy and Rachel are thrilled to welcome Rebecca Mann Kelly, author of the new book Return to the Garden: Discovering God’s Original Design for Women to the podcast!
Isn’t it Lovely to Lead a City You Love? Special Guest: Mayor Paul TenHaken
It’s a celebration of leadership and local government as the Honorable Paul TenHaken takes a break from City Hall to join Tracy and Rachel for an honest behind-the-scenes take on what it is like to serve as the mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota!