The *Imperfect Lifestyle Blogger: Recent Episodes
Chelle Morgan
The *Imperfect Lifestyle Blogger podcast is all about real-world lessons on letting go of perfection and just being yourself. Listen every week with lifestyle blogger Chelle Morgan as she dives into raw and relatable stories on creativity, mental wellness, self-care, and self-compassion.
Like many young girls, I was completely and utterly obsessed with Barbie®. When Smash + Tess was approached by Mattel to collaborate on a capsule collection of Rompers, t-shirts and joggers in the signature Barbie® style, we couldn’t say ‘yes’ fast enough.
Smash + Tess released a first-ever collection of base layers called the Under It All collection, using the same signature fabric as their Rompers. For this collection, I chose to lean into the key messaging of it’s what’s on the inside that counts—she can be free to be herself at any moment of the day, anywhere in the world.
Smash + Tess is well-known for their Rompers, and who doesn’t love a matching onesie set with their partner or best friend over the holidays? Instead of just the classic red plaid, S+T also released a party-focused holiday collection: sequins, wrap dresses, and satin Rompers made for going out and celebrating.
SPUD is a Canadian online grocer, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, organic produce, and supporting local. In 2020, business objectives were focused on how to amplify the incredible talent and voices of the local BC and Alberta vendors that SPUD carries. I spearheaded a campaign to do just that, called Meet the Makers.
While working with the amazing team at Forge & Spark Media, we collaborated with Creative Labs to launch Carrie Underwood’s new fitness app, fit52. I created the initial content strategy for launch, including content direction, social media, communications, voice and tone, and copywriting.
People will always have opinions and not everyone is going to like us. That’s okay. But we reserve the right to like ourselves, and we can do this through setting clear personal boundaries.
With so much information out there on how to be healthy, how do you apply it to your actual life? Chelle shares a few lessons she’s learned to cultivate a more positive outlook on her health. Listen as she talks through her daily self check-in’s, the test she took to understand her body better, and finding a system of food and fitness that works for her lifestyle.
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• Read more words from Chelle at chellemorgan.com/blog
• Follow Chelle and her journey through life, wellness, and creativity on Instagram at instagram.com/chellemorgan
How do you deal with the critical voice in your head when it gets really, really loud? Chelle dives into the steps she takes to better understand her inner critic—and how to treat that voice like a person. Listen to three steps on how to build a self-persona and become curious about why you’re standing in your own way.
• Read more on self-care, creativity, and wellness at http://chellemorgan.com/blog
• Follow Chelle on Instagram for more on her thoughts, style, and life journey at https://www.instagram.com/chellemorgan/
What do you do when fear stops you in your tracks and keeps you from reaching your goals? Chelle shares the lessons she’s learned about fear—specifically, the fear of failure and regret. Listen to a few nuggets of wisdom on understanding the role fear plays in your life, how to calm that loud voice in your mind, and why fearlessness (aka: eliminating fear altogether) isn’t the answer.
• Read the full article (with a bonus lesson!) at chellemorgan.com/blog/lessons-in-fear
• Follow Chelle and her journey through style, creativity, and self-care on Instagram instagram.com/chellemorgan
My constant skin battle is locking in hydration without irritation. This SkinCeuticals regimen gives a boost of moisture with three top products: the cleansing foam, H.A. Intensifier serum and SPF 50 sunscreen. Read the full review!
Veriphy Skincare is a new Canadian-made beauty brand spearheaded by a team of whip-smart and very badass women in STEM. It’s all about natural products backed by science and completely cruelty-free.
Sometimes taking a risk doesn’t pay off in the way you thought it would. Instead, it gives us a chance to reflect, learn and grow with the process. It’s not easy, but the risk is still worth it.
We all know waiting for something you want sucks—but here are a few things you can do to make it less painful and a bit easier.