Looking for the perfect cozy Christmas mystery? In this episode of the So Can I podcast, I dive into The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, which was our December Book Club pick! It is a festive whodunit inspired by classics like Knives Out and Clue. Set in a snowy English manor at Christmastime, this cozy mystery features secret tunnels, a suspicious cast of charecters, a locked-room disappearance, and a slow-burn romance. As always, I break down the plot, what I loved about th...
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Looking for the perfect cozy Christmas mystery? In this episode of the So Can I podcast, I dive into The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, which was our December Book Club pick! It is a festive whodunit inspired by classics like Knives Out and Clue. Set in a snowy English manor at Christmastime, this cozy mystery features secret tunnels, a suspicious cast of charecters, a locked-room disappearance, and a slow-burn romance. As always, I break down the plot, what I loved about th...
Looking for the perfect cozy Christmas mystery? In this episode of the So Can I podcast, I dive into The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, which was our December Book Club pick! It is a festive whodunit inspired by classics like Knives Out and Clue. Set in a snowy English manor at Christmastime, this cozy mystery features secret tunnels, a suspicious cast of charecters, a locked-room disappearance, and a slow-burn romance. As always, I break down the plot, what I loved about th...
Today I am joined by Emily Sprague. Emily is the founder of Turtlebacks, a boys’ golf-inspired performance apparel brand. After spending more than 15 years as an attorney, Emily left her legal career to focus on creating the kind of clothing her own sons needed—comfortable, polished pieces that work on the golf course, at school, in church, and everywhere in between. Today, she’s building Turtlebacks into a family-first, community-driven brand that celebrates active boys and the families who ...
Today I am joined by Kelly Nolan! Kelly is an attorney-turned-time management strategist and mom of two. After experiencing overwhelm as a young patent litigator in Boston, Kelly figured out a time management system that helped her show up in the ways that she wanted at work and at home – without requiring her brain to somehow magically remember it all. She now empowers other professional working women to manage their personal, family, and career roles with less stress and more calm usi...
Today I am joined by the founders of TableWith, Megan and Jillian! HOSTING MADE SIMPLE. GATHERINGS MADE MEANINGFUL. Life continues to get busier with careers, kids, travel, and home life, making it harder to catch up with friends. What if you could gather every month, share great food and conversation, and explore new cuisines - without the hassle of planning? That’s exactly what the TableWith App is all about! TableWith is a subscription-based platform that simplifies hosting or joini...
Today I am joined by Crystal Moore! Based in Charlotte, Garden & Grace is a beautifully curated collection of timeless architectural, landscape, and interior design inspirations. Crystal’s growing YouTube channel features elegant short video home tours—each one letting the home speak for itself. Beyond the tours, Garden & Grace offers a thoughtful blog and shopping guides that connect design inspiration with approachable how-to’s and heartfelt storytelling. One of its standout feature...
Join me as I re-air my conversation from last year with Mariah Grumet on holiday etiquette! As a certified etiquette trainer, Mariah's mission is to bring an intentional sparkle back to a lost art. She redefines the meaning of etiquette with a modern, approachable, and vibrant twist on the topic to help her clients build confidence, create stronger connections, distinguish themselves, and reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives. Old Soul Etiquette was founded...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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!
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
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, ...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
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...
Looking for the perfect cozy Christmas mystery? In this episode of the So Can I podcast, I dive into The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, which was our December Book Club pick! It is a festive whodunit inspired by classics like Knives Out and Clue. Set in a snowy English manor at Christmastime, this cozy mystery features secret tunnels, a suspicious cast of charecters, a locked-room disappearance, and a slow-burn romance. As always, I break down the plot, what I loved about th...
