3 Episodes: Taking Action, Embracing Identity & Recognizing Red Flags
From politics to immigration stories to teaching our kids intelligence vs wisdom...
Three times a week, My Simplified Life brings you conversations with authors and changemakers who inspire, challenge, and spark curiosity. Each episode is packed with life lessons, powerful storytelling, and insights that help us see the world—and ourselves—a little differently.
I had the most incredible conversations with the most inspiring women! From politics to books to identity and beyond…nothing was off the table!
The Persist Network
By now, you know I’m not one to sit back and watch—I’m speaking up, taking action, and fighting for change. I founded California Moms For Good, I’m having tough conversations, and I’m reaching out to my representatives.
This week, I sat down with Rhonda Foxx to talk about why women’s voices in politics matter more than ever. She shared her journey running for Congress, the challenges women face in political spaces, and how The Persist Network is mobilizing grassroots efforts to create real change.
What We're Talking About
The Persist network aims to keep women connected and politically engaged.
Women need to be encouraged to run for office and take leadership roles.
Civic education is crucial for empowering future generations.
Politics affects every aspect of our lives, making engagement essential.
Grassroots organizing can lead to significant change in communities.
Women often need to be asked multiple times to run for office.
Political campaigns can be grueling and require resilience.
Community building is vital for sustaining political movements.
Advocacy and calling representatives can influence political decisions.
The future of women's representation depends on collective action and support.
Booked & Unfiltered: Red Flags, Real Talk & Reading Between the Lines
This week’s Booked & Unfiltered Wednesday episode was packed with literary deep dives, red flags to watch for, and how authors’ backgrounds shape their writing. Steph (now on Substack at
) and I also shared parenting lessons, celebrity encounters, big aspirations, and upcoming events—plus plenty of laughs along the way!
What We're Talking About...
Books can bring awareness to ongoing issues.
Trust your gut when it comes to people.
Documentaries can provide valuable lessons for children.
Recognizing red flags is crucial in relationships.
Celebrity encounters can inspire personal aspirations.
Literary discussions can lead to deeper insights.
Parenting involves teaching children about trust and deception.
It's important to have goals and dreams.
Sharing experiences can create a therapeutic space
A Girl Within A Girl Within A Girl
I loved being in conversation with Nanda Reddy about her debut novel, A Girl Within A Girl Within A Girl while she was in San Francisco so much that I asked her to come on the podcast! Her book includes the themes of immigration, identity, and trauma, all of which we talked about, as well as, the importance of representation in literature.
shared her personal connection to the story and the challenges she faced during her journey to publication, highlighting the collaborative nature of writing and the role of research in crafting her narrative.
What We're Talking About...
Nanda's book explores the complexities of identity and immigration.
The story reflects real-life issues faced by many immigrants today.
Writing can be a cathartic process, revealing unexpected truths.
Representation in literature is crucial for diverse voices.
The writing process often involves collaboration and feedback.
Research plays a vital role in creating authentic narratives.
Nanda's personal experiences influenced her storytelling.
The journey to publication can be long and challenging.
Nanda's next book continues to explore important themes.
The importance of community in the writing process is emphasized.