Napkin Notes with Elizabeth Evans (Elizabeth Evans)

Allee Cyrus is a business coach, investor, and digital media advertising expert to help businesses grow. But you know me - of course, we are talking more about how her personal life led her to this journey - and a lot about the amazing way she fell in love :)

We chat about:

• How to trust yourself that you can truly figure out anything
• Why the wounds of bullying in high school can alter how you see yourself as an adult
• Just a fact: Your 30s are better than your 20s
• The most unique way she met her husband (it’s all documented by the way)
• And why people pleasing is keeping you from all that Christ called you to be.

Be sure to call your mom or text your best friend after listening to let them know you're thinking of them!

Follow Allee here: https://www.instagram.com/rightupyourallee/

Follow Elizabeth here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethevans.co/?hl=en

Welcome to the Napkin Notes Podcast! I’m Elizabeth, and I’m so glad you’re here!! 

In this inaugural episode, we’re touching on the heartbeat of the show: Finding yourself in adulthood looks a lot like getting back to who we were as a child - and what two things can really hinder us from going for those dreams.

You’ll hear a little bit about how I started my podcast production agency in 2019, what apple trees can teach us about time well spent, and why my mom’s foyer in 1988 made a ‘remarkable impression.’

This space is all about reflecting back so we can move forward … boldly. And sharing the stories of those who have gone before us. I hope you find your place here quickly, because I’m so glad to have you. 

We don’t know today what yesterday’s childhood dream may turn into for our reality tomorrow. But what do you say we find out? 

www.elizabethevans.co

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“Food is at the core of every favorite memory of mine.” A girl after our hearts.

Today’s guest is Nashville based, home and entertainment content creator, Cortney LaCorte, aka - Cheesegal!

Cortney is walking us through how she grew her Cheesegal brand to over 500k followers from her home kitchen, her dream and pivot of opening her storefront in downtown Nashville, and the creation of her upcoming cookbook, Oversharing. 

She is dishing out the best cheese suggestions, life advice, and inspirational stories for you to make memories with friends while also making your childhood dreams a reality in adulthood.

Trust me, you’ll both laugh and take action after listening to this episode.

Follow Cortney here! https://www.instagram.com/cheesegal/?hl=en

For more, head to: For full episode notes, head to: https://elizabethevans.co/2024/09/06/02-cheesegal-thank-you-dan-thank-you-dan/

If you are feeling stuck in the middle of a season of TRANSITION, this episode is about to be your best friend.

I had the privilege of sitting down with pastor, author, and writer: Craig Cooney. But you probably know him as DailyProphetic on Instagram!

Craig has a gift to bring God’s Word into our present day lives - and delivers this through Scripturally backed encouragement and Spirit led insights (and oh yeah, he’s from Ireland!). In this episode, we focus on 4 things that keep us feeling *stuck* in our current position, and what exactly to do about it. 

From Scripture to personal stories, this episode is truly a moving conversation. 

Tune in to hear how to take your next, best step - and get unstuck in your life.

Follow Craig here: https://www.instagram.com/daily.prophetic/?hl=en

Purchase his books here:

Tension of Transition: https://amzn.to/3VrSe4D

The Threshold: https://amzn.to/3ONPmeD

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Celebrity wardrobe stylist, Cherie Kilchrist, is on the podcast today. From Lainey Wilson to Jason Aldean, Cherie has worked with the top in the country music industry.

Tune in to hear:

• How she preps for shoots with her clients
• How to find your own style 
• Where her inspiration came from growing up
• How to remain confident to your vision as an entrepreneur
• How one life decision can make all the difference

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00-3:36

Conversation: 3:36-51:47

Follow Cherie here! https://www.instagram.com/cheriekilchriststyle/?hl=en

You know those people who have endured through a really difficult experience, but still seem to carry so much joy throughout their life? That is, by definition in my book, Jennifer Jarvis. Jennifer is the owner of the Barlow & Browning brand - an online boutique for women’s clothing. And a space where I am constantly purchasing my new outfits :) 

Our paths had a funny way of crossing, and it just feels meant to be. Having the opportunity to learn her story of becoming a single mom, securing a job to provide for her family and then being able to turn that into a full blown brand that she owns today, is exceptionally inspirational. 

In today’s episode, we chat about:

• The steps Jennifer took to create her own lane
• How Jennifer turned a tragedy in her life into a purpose to give back
• How we can continue to pay homage to our grandparents' generation in our daily lives
• Why we have a CHOICE every morning of who we want to show up to be that day
• The mantras + mindset that got her through her hardest moments 

I hope this episode makes you want to call your mom or grandmother or whoever that person might be to you in this season after listening. I just love how much we chat about where we came from and the memories we really cherished growing up - and how we carry that into our lives still today.

0:45: Episode Intro

8:10: Convo with Jennifer  

Follow Jennifer/Barlow & Browning here: https://www.instagram.com/barlowandbrowning/?hl=en

Check out her website here: https://barlowandbrowning.com/

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Check out her website here: https://elizabethevans.co/

While her name is Brittany Sjogren, you most likely know her as Loverly Grey :) Brittany has amassed over 1.5 million followers on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/loverlygrey/) all around her love of fashion. And on today’s episode of Napkin Notes, she is sharing:

• How she found a gap in the market to explode on the platform
• Where her passion of fashion began
• How her faith is included in her business
• Her husband’s sobriety story and how they align their goals in their marriage
• Why you have to ‘make it make sense’ when a gut feeling is that strong

Come behind the scenes with me as I chat with everyone’s favorite fashion creator and walk away with inspiration for YOUR business idea.

Follow Brittany here! https://www.instagram.com/loverlygrey/?hl=en

Want to start your own podcast? Head to www.elizabethevans.co/podcastcohort to learn how!

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If you’re looking to make a change - whether it’s to transition your career, step away from your 9-5, or spend more time on your passion, this episode is your tangible and emotional blueprint!

Today, I’m sitting down with Olivia Adriance: Recipe Developer and Content Creator with a loyal community of 1.3 million healthy, food lovers. Her flavorful recipes that are gluten, refined sugar, and dairy free are a go-to of mine on weeknights when I don’t feel like dealing with a lot of dishes, because most of her recipes are a one-pot meal! What more can you ask for!

In this episode, Olivia and I mostly focus on her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship. After quitting her job as an Accountant with a Big Four Firm to pursue content creation, she was met with a lot of identity and external pressure challenges. Tune in to find out how she overcame these obstacles to ultimately create her own lane in the digital media space.

We chat about:

• How she got the guts to quit her accounting job and start creating what she calls her initial ‘cringe’ content 
• What is a ‘Case of the Delulu’ and why YOU need it, too
• Find out what your Quit Style is (Are you more like me or more like Olivia?!)
• Why her viral moments turned into an actual community 
• Why her diet is her secret behind her mermaid hair

Olivia is an inspiration to go for your dreams - and maybe make a healthy + tasty meal along the way :) 

Watch on Youtube here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSU0rrkrjSTfp_iZ-2KOxw

Follow Olivia Here! https://www.instagram.com/olivia.adriance/

Get on her email list here! https://oliviaadriance.com/newsletter/

Follow me here! https://www.instagram.com/elizabethevans.co/?hl=en

For all products chatted about in this episode, head to: https://elizabethevans.co/2024/08/29/01-olivia-adriance-im-gonna-hit-ya-with-a-venmo/

In this inaugural ‘magazine’ release of the Napkin Notes - December Edition, I’m kicking things off with what I’m calling a Letter from the Editor Episode! Because of my love of magazines, I’m releasing all 4 episodes this month at once in hopes to provide an audio formatted, magazine-like experience with each episode representing a different segment of a cohesive magazine.

This Letter from the Editor + this month’s theme is about the importance of looking back and *remembering.* Because sometimes it takes looking back to find our way forward. Tune in for 3 ways to actively remember this Christmas season and to discover clarity for 2025.

After tuning in to this December’s Letter from the Editor Episode, be sure to listen to the 3 interview episodes waiting for you to consume throughout the month! From tablescape decorating, to how to get unstuck for 2025, to girlfriend conversations about how God is working our lives - this edition will warm your heart for the holidays! 

Now go call your mom or text your best friend to let them know you’re thinking of them!

Xx, 

e

Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethevans.co/?hl=en

Ready for some decorating tips, funny wedding planning stories, and advice on perfecting the art of the pivot - well you're in the right place. Today on the podcast is Mary Hollis Huddleston, previously known on Instagram as Mrs Southern Social.

Mary Hollis is a Nashville native, previous owner of the event rental company, Please Be Seated, and author of 2 books: Without a Hitch and Piece of Cake. Her brand is all about hosting and entertaining without the hassle. 

What I love about Mary Hollis and this conversation is that it lays out how someone can take a passion for something, in this case: hosting, and turn it into so many different creative avenues. 

From being a wedding planner, to owning an event rental business, to now authoring fiction books based on her funny life experiences - Mary Hollis is the epitome of creating your own lane with your creativity. 

Today I’m chatting with her about 

• The impact her grandmother had on her, 
• Tips to decorating your home for the holidays, and 
• How anyone can start over at any time. 

You can find her on Instagram at @maryhollishuddleston 

And her books at her website! https://www.maryhollishuddleston.com/

Want to start your own podcast? Jump into my Podcast Creation Cohort! Learn more here! https://elizabethevans.co/podcastcohort

If you’ve followed Cleere Reaves, who you probably know as CleerelyStated, on Instagram for even just 5 minutes, you know she has the gift of putting into words what God is laying on our hearts. From almost a collective, societal perspective! I don’t know how, but she does. It is a miraculous thing.

And my conversation with her felt like her writing coming to life. If you’re ready for a girl’s girl kind of conversation, wrapped with God’s Truth about who HE says you are, and also feels kind of like a calming hug because someone GETS you, then signed, sealed delivered - this episode is yours.

In my chat with Cleere, we cover:

• Why obedience is really an invitation and privilege in who you get to become
• Why it’s important to be courageous twice
• Why anger can be a hard emotion for women to access
• The difference between a peacemaker and a peacekeeper
• How our biggest regrets are not seeking out our full potential of our giftings 

I hope you have a big smile on your face after listening to this. Because I know I sure did after having this conversation. 

Follow Cleere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cleerelystated/?hl=en
Purchase her latest devotional her: https://amzn.to/3ZKe1qz

Want to start your own podcast? Jump into my Podcast Creation Cohort! Learn more here! https://elizabethevans.co/podcastcohort

If you love wine, country music, and deep conversation - well, this might just be your new favorite episode.

Today’s guest is Mattie Jackson - author, speaker, and podcaster based in Nashville, TN. With a famous country music artist and songwriter for a father, she took after him in her passion for both writing (albeit, not songwriting :)) and hospitality. But, after Mattie’s husband passed unexpectedly right before their first wedding anniversary, her life came to a screeching halt.

Since then, Mattie has used her gift of writing paired with her story of grief (Best-seller, Lemons on Friday) to not only help others walk through their own journeys, but also to be a beacon of light that that joy can still be found on the other side of grief.

And while Mattie’s words help so many through their trials of tragedy, today’s conversation you’ll also be experiencing other sides of Mattie's personality. We are chatting about: 

• Her two passions of writing and hospitality (wine specifically!), 
• What it was like growing up with a famous father in country music, 
• The journey to her opening a wine bar in Nashville in 2016, 
• The 4 practices to help you walk through grief or tragedy, and
• Things to think about when you’re going through a time of transition. 

Mattie also just so happens to be a certified sommelier, so it felt like a missed opportunity if we didn’t do a little wine tasting. So be sure to stay tuned until the end to hear our thoughts on her two, affordable yet impressive wine suggestions in our tasting!

Follow Mattie here: https://www.instagram.com/mattiejackson/?hl=en

Purchase her devotional here: https://throughthevalleyofgrief.com/

Follow Elizabeth at: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethevans.co/?hl=en

Trust me when I say, listening to this episode is going to be the favorite hour of your week.

Today’s guest is Mallory Ervin: Former Miss Kentucky, 3 Time Amazing Race contestant, author, content creator and owner of TWO amazing lines: Living Fully Co Merchandise and the viral In My Sundays Pajama Line.

We chat about:

• How she started creating content in 2015 and the massive life opportunities that has opened up,
• How her faith has impacted her life and her businesses,
• Her unique and country childhood ++ the importance of her grandfather in her life, 
• What friendship looks like in adulthood, and
• All things sourdough, fashion, and flower arranging.

My path crossed with Mal's in 2019 when we launched her podcast, Living Fully, and then we remained connected on multiple projects. It's been so fun to watch her brand expand and grow, as well as her family :) 

Mallory truly makes you feel like anything is possible, and her life is a testament to that. Get ready to giggle and reminisce- then go call your mom, or best friend, after. Tell them you love them. Happy listening!

Follow Mallory here: https://www.instagram.com/malloryervin/?hl=en

Follow Living Fully Co here: https://www.instagram.com/livingfullyco/?hl=en

Follow Elizabeth here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethevans.co/?hl=en