Mallory Ervin
By malloryervin August 5, 2019 in Podcast

Ep #08: Know Your Why, Practice Gratitude, & Learn to Quit Well: Lessons from the Mountains with My Dad

Today’s episode is a follow-up to a previous episode with my dad, Gary Ervin, that really resonated with a lot of you out there. After sharing key life lessons he’s learned over the years, he’s back to discuss how to find your “why,” and why it’s so important to figure that out before you figure out the “how.”

Listen in as my dad shares how he discovered his own “why,” as well as what drives him to keep climbing mountains and pushing himself physically and mentally. You’ll learn his simple, strategic writing method for finding what drives him, what he learned from his experience falling into a crevice while hiking Everest, and more.

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What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

  • The importance of finding your “why” before finding your “how.”
  • How to put your pain or misery into perspective.
  • The method my dad uses to determine his “why” and “why nots.”
  • His experience falling into a crevice and the lessons that came out of it.
  • The power of having an emotion attached to something.
  • Why you should be living your life, not just looking at the lives of others.
  • How to leave footprints that last.
  • Why it’s important to know your limits and keep track of what’s truly important.
  • What it means to balance where you came from with where you’re going.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

When you’re in the tent with nothing but your thoughts, you really understand and look deeper at why you’re doing things. - Gary Ervin Click To Tweet We all fall into crevices from time to time, and we all need help getting out sometimes. - Gary Ervin Click To Tweet A lot of people want to focus on the misery when there’s so much beauty out there. - Gary Ervin Click To Tweet

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By malloryervin July 29, 2019 in Podcast

Ep #07: 4 Ways To Change Your Perspective After Losing

This episode covers something just about everyone has experienced: losing. We have all lost something or someone, and there is no denying the toll that can take. Today, I will be sharing two significant losses I have suffered in my lifetime and the lessons I have learned from those pivotal moments.

Listen in as I explain the importance of being your own cheerleader, as well as why we must not rely on someone else for our own happiness. I also touch on how to become a positive influence and support others as they experience their own losses in life.

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What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

  • How to move forward from loss.
  • The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.
  • How to weed out the things that do not serve you.
  • Why we must be supportive of the people in our lives.
  • How to support someone without telling them what to do.
  • The importance of not relying on someone else for your happiness.
  • Why sometimes we have to hit rock bottom to see the changes we have to make.
  • How to trust that your time will come.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

If you can develop the skill of being able to really separate out those things that do not serve you and do not serve you moving forward from a loss, that is a valuable skill to learn. - @malloryervin Click To Tweet Be aware of what you receive from people and be aware of what you need to throw away. - @malloryervin Click To Tweet Sometimes you have to lose it all to pull yourself out. - @malloryervin Click To Tweet

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By malloryervin July 29, 2019 in Blog

An Easier Way to Grocery Shop

If you didn’t already know, when I was growing up in Kentucky, Walmart was about the only place for groceries and basically everything. It is literally a one stop shop for all your needs. I have been using the app a lot recently now that we have Ford and another little one on the way. I can order groceries on the app and they will be ready for me to pick up within just a few hours. It makes my day so much easier to plan out. I usually place my order the night before and then pick them up the next day. To make things even better, Walmart will deliver too!!! Talk about customer service!!

It’s so easy to stock up on the essentials like diapers, wipes, bubble bath, and bottled water. I try to buy mostly organic these day, and Walmart has a ton of organic products from meats to produce! Most everyone lives within 10 miles of a Walmart, so what are you waiting on??

I have parterend with Walmart for you to receive $10 off your first order of $50 or more. Start by visiting www.walmart.com/grocery or download the app! It’s just that easy! (offer is good for first time customers and expires 1/31/2020)

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By malloryervin July 22, 2019 in Podcast

Ep #06: Stretched Too Thin? How To Ditch the Overwhelm and Become More Present

For this episode, I was so lucky to sit down at my kitchen table with one of my favorite authors, Jessica Turner. The author of Stretched Too Thin and The Fringe Hours, Jessica writes books that encourage working moms to take care of themselves and use their time in a more fulfilling way. Listen in as she opens up about how to find a perfectly imperfect balance and what it truly means to thrive

Guilt can be such a huge issue for working moms, and Jessica addresses it in the most gentle and honest way. She also discusses how to recognize if you’re thriving or just barely hanging on and surviving. You will learn how to handle mom guilt, free yourself of the mental load, and more.

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What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

  • Why it’s important NOT to do it all.
  • What the oxygen mask philosophy is and why you need to be on board with it.
  • How to deal with mom guilt.
  • Why you don’t need to choose between work and kids.
  • How to free yourself of the mental load.
  • Why the culture of busyness can be detrimental.
  • What to do if all your seasons feel the same.
  • Why you should be treating yourself like a glass ball.
  • How to handle social media with kids.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

People ask how I do it all, and the answer is, I DON’T do it all. -  @JessicaNTurner Click To Tweet

I believe that it’s more important for my kids to have me present and to be hanging out with them at night rather than making sure the kitchen is spotless. - @JessicaNTurner Click To Tweet

We can’t produce our best work and be our best selves when we’re running on empty. - @JessicaNTurner Click To Tweet

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By malloryervin July 15, 2019 in Podcast

Ep #05: I Am Not An Influencer

Today I’m going to be talking about my experience with YouTube, Instagram, blogging, and more. While I don’t love the word influencer, I open up about how strong this word actually is and its bigger meaning. You’ll get insight into my journey as I share the good and the bad about the influencer space and its role in my life.

Listen in to learn why I poured myself into blogging, as well as the effect it had on me and my healing. I will also share how important it is to act on things you want to do, why just getting started is key, and how I learned to make sure I’m going in the right direction and doing things with purpose.

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What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

  • The power of the word influence.
  • How and why I got started in blogging.
  • The healing that came with creating.
  • Why you need to pay attention to the direction you’re going and make sure it applies to your life and goals.
  • The importance of just getting started.
  • How to make big decisions.
  • What you can do to take control of your influence.
  • Why it’s important to look around at all the influencers in your life.
  • How to be meaningful in the way you influence others.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

If there’s something you’re looking to start, you only have one life. Start it now. - @MalloryErvin Click To Tweet

You have to pay attention to if you are moving in a direction that feels right to the person you are. - @MalloryErvin Click To Tweet

There are no more important choices you make in life than the people you surround yourself with. - @MalloryErvin Click To Tweet

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By malloryervin July 14, 2019 in Beauty, Blog, Glam, Lifestyle

Summer Drugstore Beauty

I LOVE summer beauty! The dewy sun kissed skin, the creme blush and highlighter, the coconut and beachy smells in my faves of summer. So I wanted to do a quick round up of some of my favorites, ALL affordable and perfect to achieve that summer glow! And here they are!

  1. Born to GLOW– love this for an extra glow! This can be used as foundation or over your cheekbones.
  2. Bronze Please– A new favorite bronzer. Perfect for adding a little extra glow when the summer fades away.
  3. Lumi Glow Nude– nothing better than an extra highlight in the summer! For under $12 you definitely can’t beat this summer find.
  4. Paradise Eyeshadow Palette– Peachy shades are always a win in the summer for a warm smokey eye or a swipe of color on the lid.
  5. Butter Bronzer– My tried and true summer fave.
  6. Butter Blush– A current favorite that I am actually wearing right now!
  7. Jergens Natural Glow– for a gradual glow with little upkeep.
  8. NYX Drop Foundation– I love how light this is!! I wear the shade tan.
  9. Voluminous Lash Paradise– the BEST drugstore mascara on the market!
  10. Lip Duo– Absolutely love this lip dup for a summer red or beautiful nude.
  11. Micro Brow Pencil– this reminds me of the anastasia brow wiz that I’ve used for years and I LOVE this dupe.
  12. Ultimate Shadow Palette– To upgrade your look for a night out, I love this palette that literally has every color you could ever need!

To see my full drugstore shop with me and summer look I created, check out this youtube video!


By malloryervin July 11, 2019 in Beauty, Blog, Glam, Lifestyle, Style

Nordstrom Sale Fast Faves

It’s here!! The Super Bowl of fall fashion! The Nordstrom sale!! The ONLY sale where you can get full price fashion, beauty, home, and baby products for a huge discount before they even launch. It’s literally insane. So here’s the run down.

Early access for Nordstrom card members : July 12-18

Anniversary sale: July 19-August 4 (prices go up August 5)

I have full video going live tomorrow, and I will be keeping a highlight reel on my Instagram, so y’all can stay in the loop. I also wanted you to see my fast faves really quickly to start shopping, if you aren’t already shopping!

Here are some of my top favorites from the Nordstrom Sale. These are just a sneak peak of what is to come…TOMORROW!!
1. The most adorable mock neck sweat shirt by Something Navy. So cozy for those cool fall afternoons. Shop it here.
2. Of course you need the joggers to match!! Might as well have the entire outfit!
3. V-neck t-shirt. The most essential piece a girl needs in her wardrobe. With this price, you should def. buy two.
4. You all know that I am OBSESSED with amazing Pj’s. Pick up this set up before the sale ends for only $49.90.
5. Smoky Eye Palette by Charlotte Tilbury – a basic every one needs in their beauty bag!
6. I purchased this car seat last year and it was definitely worth it! For all of the moms and moms to be out there…you need this!

Have fun my friends and look for the video in the morning at 8am Central!

By malloryervin July 8, 2019 in Podcast

Ep #04: Pushing Off Tough Conversations? How to Grow Closer and Come Back Stronger in Your Relationship

If we find ourselves depending on relationships for all of our happiness and joy, that can be a big sign that something isn’t right. In this episode, my husband, Kyle DiMeola, and I sit down and share our own relationship story and our thoughts on what it takes to build a positive and fulfilling relationship. We will talk about things that have worked for us, from the importance of knowing ourselves to therapy and learning how to be in true communication filled with love and understanding.

Many people see how our relationship is now and don’t realize how many issues we have worked through or the work we have put in to figure it out. Going through the rough stuff and learning how to address it properly has been quite a journey for us, and we want to share what we have learned with you. Listen in to hear how going through the trenches in the right way will help make your relationships even stronger.

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What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:

  • Our love story, how we met, and where we are now.
  • The importance of knowing yourself before pursuing a relationship.
  • Why you need to examine any relationship you’re in to see who it makes you become.
  • The problem with never being alone.
  • Why we are huge advocates of therapy.
  • The importance of listening for effective communication.
  • How to address an issue in the moment, but also take time away from it if necessary.
  • The value of being in the right mindset going into the day.
  • Why honesty is critical.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

For you to thrive in any kind of relationship, you really need to know yourself first. -  @KyleDimeola Click To Tweet

Therapy helps you understand why you think the way you think, why you do the things you do, and it can really add a new perspective to your relationship. - @KyleDimeola Click To Tweet

I was able to become a better communicator when I became a better listener. - @KyleDimeola Click To Tweet

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