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!

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).

It’s a BFF extravaganza in the studio as Tracy and Rachel welcome Courtney Collen and Katrina Yde to the podcast for a conversation about all things friendship!

Rachel and Tracy cozy up for a morning coffee (and smoothie) with Colorado resident Kelsey Hargadine as she details how she began her lifelong calling into the heart of Uganda and how, with the help of relationships, we all have a zealous YES that we can step into.

Isn’t it Lovely? Season 5 hits the ground running with Rachel and Tracy welcoming photographer, creative director, foodie extraordinaire and Sioux Falls Hype Man Vince Danh to the podcast.

Tracy and Rachel celebrate the Season 4 finale of Isn’t it Lovely? by welcoming Sioux Falls Christian Elementary School Principal Dr. Kym Johnston to the podcast!

It’s a celebration of collaboration and empathy as Isn’t it Lovely? welcomes community leader Rich Merkouris to the podcast!

Be inspired to change the world as Tracy and Rachel welcome Washington D.C. powerhouse Michelle Bekkering to the podcast!

Tracy and Rachel are equal parts trepidatious and joyful to unveil Isn’t it Lovely?’s very first holiday special!

Katie Twedt, owner of FORM Fitness Studio + Boutique, radiates energy and light on the podcast during a positive and inclusive conversation about health and wellness.

Tracy and Rachel are simultaneously nervous and excited (which manifests some extra laughter in this episode), yet completely honored to be joined by Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum.

Tracy and Rachel are honored to sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and devoted mother Angela Kennecke for a deeply moving conversation about her beautiful daughter Emily and the extraordinary light she brought to the world.

Rachel and Tracy are beyond thrilled to welcome Kerri Tietgen, CEO of EmBe (formerly Sioux Falls’ YWCA), to the podcast for a powerful conversation encompassing everything from being a “student of stories and people” to transforming a community.

It’s three cheers for the red, white, and blue as Tracy and Rachel welcome favorite Patriot (and future President!) Luke Lindberg to the podcast for a conversation about public service, mentorship, and faith.

Grab a coffee or a glass of wine, your current Kindle read or favorite paperback, and pull up a chair - it’s time for Season 3’s BONUS episode: a book club party of four as Tracy and Rachel welcome real life book group soulmates and resident bibliophiles Ashley Holen and Alli Veldhouse to discuss their shared passion for all things literary, covering everything from reading as self-care (and how to carve out the time!) to books being used as catalysts for deeper connection, conversation, and education.

Two local masters of creativity, business owners, and fellow podcasters, Vaney Hariri and Alana Snyder join Rachel and Tracy for this uproarious episode that hits as somewhat of a whimsical love letter to South Dakota.

Several months ago, the Isn’t it Lovely? podcast put forth a call on Instagram asking for suggestions for future guests. Many wonderful nominations were submitted, but requests to hear from Sioux Falls-based award-winning teacher Ali Ter Horst won by a landslide.

Respected and adored Sioux Falls-based photographer and photography mentor/coach Ashley Buckley captivates Rachel and Tracy with her inspiring and uplifting business (and life!) model of coming alongside other women in her industry with encouragement and generosity to create more room at the table for greater success and satisfaction all around.

Following a years-long love affair with Look’s Marketplace, an iconic and beloved Sioux Falls institution, Rachel and Tracy are elated to welcome co-owner Nick Heineman to the podcast to discuss the history, legacy, and values of this historic business.

Tracy and Rachel are thrilled to kick off Season 3 of the podcast by welcoming Kaylee Koch to the studio for a candid conversation about the life-changing power of a faith journey.