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So Can I

Lauren Cunningham

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Today I am joined by Mallory Killingstad! Mallory grew up in Dallas, Texas, and every summer her family would rent a house in Seaside for a month—a place she has always considered her happy place. In fact, the artist for Pavilion was her best friend in middle school, who often joined her family on those summer trips—neither of them realizing they’d one day collaborate on a company inspired by 30A in their thirties. She attended SMU for undergrad, and living in Dallas helped shape her apprecia...

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Today I am joined by Mallory Killingstad! Mallory grew up in Dallas, Texas, and every summer her family would rent a house in Seaside for a month—a place she has always considered her happy place. In fact, the artist for Pavilion was her best friend in middle school, who often joined her family on those summer trips—neither of them realizing they’d one day collaborate on a company inspired by 30A in their thirties. She attended SMU for undergrad, and living in Dallas helped shape her apprecia...

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Creating Beautiful Paper Plates and Finding Your Way in Your Twenties with Mallory Killingstad

Today I am joined by Mallory Killingstad! Mallory grew up in Dallas, Texas, and every summer her family would rent a house in Seaside for a month—a place she has always considered her happy place. In fact, the artist for Pavilion was her best friend in middle school, who often joined her family on those summer trips—neither of them realizing they’d one day collaborate on a company inspired by 30A in their thirties. She attended SMU for undergrad, and living in Dallas helped shape her apprecia...

1 day ago

44 minutes

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November Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Welcome back to The So Can I Podcast! Today’s episode is all about our November Book Club pick: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. It is a cozy mystery set in an English retirement village—complete with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and more suspects than you can count. I share my honest thoughts (a solid 3.5 stars!), my favorite details about the book’s structure and characters, and how the Netflix adaptation compares. I also reveal December’s pick — The Most Wonderful Crime ...

6 days ago

23 minutes

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Creating Heirloom Keepsakes with Lindsay Minor of Cowtown Clay

Today I am joined by Lindsay Minor! Lindsay has been married to Brad for 13 years and they have 3 kids: Caroline (10), Charlie (9), Annie (5). Lindsay grew up in Houston but Fort Worth is home. She owns her own dental practice, where she practices 4 days a week. She started Cowtown Clay in 2019 and it's still going strong! Lindsay loves spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports, reading, traveling, skiing, is newly into needlepointing and loves all things TCU. In this...

1 week ago

43 minutes

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Growing, Scaling, and Celebrating with the Cofounders of Pip Pop Post

Today I am joined by the founders of Pip Pop, Sydney and Janelle! Sydney resides in Salt Lake City with her husband and 3 kids while Janelle is living in Seattle with her husband and 3 kids. They are busy being moms, business owners, and members of their communities. When they couldn't find the perfect jewelry—designs that didn’t just look good, but felt good—they decided it was time for something different. No more choosing between pieces that were cheap and irritating or high-end and ...

2 weeks ago

51 minutes

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October Book Club: The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand

This month, we read The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham — a juicy campus novel filled with lots of secrets! Join me as I talk about: A synopsis of the bookHow Elin Hilderbrand brings her signature Nantucket style to a new, elite prep school settingFavorite characters, best twists, and what I loved about the bookMy thoughts on the abundance of characters, POV choice, and story developmentIt was classic Elin in the best way!

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

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Creating Custom Tableware with Amanda Gaudelet

Today I am joined by Amanda Gaudelet. Amanda has always been drawn to heirloom elements, such as glassware, cutlery, teacups, and linens. Her passion for blending these vintage elements with those that are new is where her appreciation for setting a table was born. Antiquing from Greenwich to Palm Beach, and Pennsylvania to Paris, Amanda is always on the hunt for heirloom treasures. With a professional past in the hospitality industry, and being married to not only a restaurateur but a ...

3 weeks ago

42 minutes

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A Three-Day Guide to Acadia National Park + Our Coastal Maine Road Trip

Join Lauren as she shares her detailed three-day itinerary exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine, plus favorite stops along the coast from Boston to Kennebunkport. From biking Acadia’s carriage trails and hiking Jordon Pond to finding the best lobster rolls and blueberry ice cream, this episode is a full travel guide for anyone planning a trip to coastal Maine. Lauren walks through what she loved most, what she’d do differently, and insider tips for visiting Cadillac Mountain, ...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

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Taking Initiative, Giving Back, and All Things Interior Design with Martha Midgette

Today I am joined by Martha Midgette! Martha is a Raleigh, NC-based interior designer and lifestyle curator known for creating classic and colorful interiors—collected, curated, and elevated—that serve as the backdrop for life’s most cherished moments. As the founder of Martha Midgette Designs, she thoughtfully blends timeless tradition with contemporary touches, often incorporating meaningful pieces and family heirlooms that anchor each space in personal history. Since founding her firm in ...

4 weeks ago

49 minutes

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Mastering Your Niche and Rebranding with Rachel Clarke

Today I am joined by Rachel Clarke! Rachel is a visual strategist and photographer based in Greenville, SC. She works with founders and creative directors in the fashion, lifestyle, and travel industries. In this episode Rachel and I chat about her time as a wedding photographer, how the pandemic influenced her business, why you should find your niche as a photographer, how to speak directly to your client, why she decided to rebrand to Clarke Narrative, and so much more! Rachel's Insta...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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Notes from Nantucket | A Recap of My Weekend on Nantucket

Welcome back to The So Can I Podcast! Today’s episode is a full recap of our recent trip to Nantucket — from where we stayed and what we ate to the spots I absolutely recommend visiting if you’re planning a trip of your own. We stayed at The Nantucket Hotel, and it could not have been more perfect. I’m walking you through our full itinerary — breakfast at Lemon Press, our 14-mile day exploring the island, the beautiful Bluff Walk in Sconset, and the meals that stood out most (Cru, Bar Yoshi, ...

1 month ago

50 minutes

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Authenticity, Community, and Showing Up as Yourself with Catherine Martin

Today I am joined by Catherine Martin! Catherine is a life + style chaos coordinator (aka content creator), showing busy gals how to mix and match with equal parts method & madness. Catherine is all about bold colorful fashion & home decor mixed with classic pieces, and using fashion, home, and LIFE to build community with other women. Her goal is to inspire women to be uniquely themselves in the most real way- from fashion to life- showing up just as they are and not being embarrasse...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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Discipline, Risk, and Connection: Becoming a Full-Time Writer with Jen Shoop

Today I am joined by Jen Shoop! Jen is the founder and author of this Magpie by Jen Shoop. She holds an advanced degree in literature from Georgetown University and has enjoyed a varied career in non-profit management, technology, and product design. She considers writing her vocation, and will be releasing her first book in May 2026. Jen is an adoring wife to her husband, Landon (styled as Mr. Magpie on her blog), and a loving mother to two young children. She resides in Bethesda, Maryland. ...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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September Book Club: The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

Welcome back to The So Can I Podcast! In today’s September book club episode, we’re diving into The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner — the perfect atmospheric, gothic mystery for fall. If you missed it, go listen to Episode 155 where I interviewed Sarah herself. She’s the first fiction author I’ve had on the show, and it was such a joy hearing her story and journey to becoming a bestselling writer. In this episode, I share my thoughts on The London Séance Society — including: Why I gave ...

1 month ago

29 minutes

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Tradition with a Twist: Ivy Odom on Food, Lifestyle, and Southern Living

Today I am joined by Ivy Odom! Ivy is a lifestyle and culinary expert and content creator. She is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living magazine, where she hosts and produces cooking and lifestyle videos for television and social media platforms. She has had regular appearances on the TODAY Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Good Morning America, and is the author of My Southern Kitchen, which comes out October 2025. Ivy was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree for the University of G...

1 month ago

55 minutes

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Creating Community With Every Sip: The Sips Club Story with Cofounders Katy + Kathleen

Today I am joined by the ladies from Sips Club, Katy Monson and Kathleen Lynch! Sips Club was created by two moms and best friends on a mission to make family wellness easy & delicious. Co-founder, Katy Monson, brings 13 years of experience as a clinical and research lab scientist. Her lifelong passion for the sciences, combined with her commitment to family health, ensures that every product Sips Club offers is backed by rigorous research and the highest quality standards. Katy’s...

2 months ago

56 minutes

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Creativity, Entrepreneurship & Learning as You Go with Lawson Park

Today I am joined by Lawson Park! Lawson is the founder and designer of Brooks Avenue, a womenswear brand celebrating color, craftsmanship, and self-expression. With a BA in Advertising, PR, and Design from UNC Chapel Hill and her MFA in Fashion Design from FIT, Lawson’s approach to design is rooted in color, texture, and storytelling. Her work is shaped by her creative upbringing in Charlotte, NC, blending artisanal techniques and timeless silhouettes into richly detailed, narrative-driven p...

2 months ago

49 minutes

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Taking Chances and Carving Your Own Path with Bobbi Sue Thomas

Today I am joined by Bobbi Sue Thomas! Bobbi was born and raised in South Alabama, which is where she now lives with her husband, Doug, their two daughters—Caroline and Cammie—and their four-year-old mini dachshund, Tiny, who proudly holds the title of “baby of the family.” Bobbi launched Bobbi with the Eye in July 2023 after a dinner with her high school girlfriends where she told them that she wanted to start posting her outfits and sharing more on Instagram. They really encouraged her to c...

2 months ago

53 minutes

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August Book Club: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Welcome back to So Can I! I’m your host, Lauren Cunningham, and today we’re diving into our August Book Club pick: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. This book has been on my reading list forever, and after finally finishing it, I can confidently say — it was worth every page. At 564 pages, this story is gripping, emotional, and one that will stay with me for a long time. I read half of this book in one sitting, so it's safe to say that I loved it! In this episode: ✨ A full spoiler-filled rec...

2 months ago

32 minutes

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No Gatekeeping: Being an Advocate for Female Founders with Carlyn Bushman

Today I am joined by Carlyn Bushman! Carlyn is a corporate executive turned serial entrepreneur and the founder of POP Academy, a high-impact coaching platform for early-stage female founders of product-based businesses. After spending 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, Carlyn left the boardroom to build and scale multiple ventures on her own. Today, she helps ambitious women launch profitable brands with confidence–without burning out or blowing their budgets. Known for her practical, s...

2 months ago

46 minutes

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From Finance to Fiction with NYT Bestselling Author, Sarah Penner

Today I am joined by Sarah Penner! Sarah is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Séance Society. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and her debut, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies worldwide. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Sarah spent thirteen years in corporate finance and now writes full-time. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking. She also sits on the...

3 months ago

51 minutes