BABECAST
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsMorning show host Meghan Lane sits down to spotlight the women of Jax (and beyond) who are kicking butt and not letting anyone stand in their way. Join Meghan weekly as she meets some new besties to talk careers, success stories, major challenges, pop culture & whatever else comes to the table. Nothing is off limits!
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Episodes
BABECAST: Laurel Baker
October 26, 2018 16:47 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBMeghan hung out with jewelry designer and owner of Anchor Boutique, Laurel Baker! They talk about her dad being a treasure hunter, her two awesome kiddos, touring in a band, finding her own stones and hand cutting the pieces, what it's like to create custom engagement rings, her jewelry being featured in a big time movie, and some awesome advice for someone wanting to open their own business.
BABECAST: Allison Hout
October 19, 2018 15:56 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MBMeghan sat down with fitness expert and coach at Orange Theory, Allison! They talk about her young love for singing and writing songs, why she fell in love with fitness, being in bikini fitness competitions, doing a triathlon, starting her own beach boot camp, being a coach at Orange Theory Fitness and goals for the future.
BABECAST: Michelle Calloway
October 05, 2018 17:06 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBPhotographer & creative director of Space 42, Michelle Calloway is on Babecast today! Meghan and Michelle talk about her love for photography, living in LA and doing photo shoots for movies, trying to start her own business while being pregnant, moving to Jacksonville to start a studio space, starting her own podcast to inspire creative entrepreneurs and of course her own love for art and taking photos!
BABECAST: Kiara Sanchez
September 28, 2018 14:45 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBMeghan sat down with illustrator/designer/art director, Kiara! They talk about her love for drawing since she was a kid, her recent engagement, biggest pet peeves, creating doodles to help hurricane and shooting victims, working as an art director for brands, and her ultimate career goal of owning a studio.
BABECAST: Marissa Pearrow
September 14, 2018 14:33 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBMeghan talks with health and wellness coach, Marissa! She owns a company called "The Plant Powered Life" and she lays down the truth about fad diets, why people should stop worrying about carbs, how changing her diet helped her get off medication, what it was like to transition to a vegan, and how much she loves helping other people change their lifestyle!
BABECAST: Laura Pizzolongo Hunter
September 07, 2018 16:10 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBMeghan sat down with Realor/Chief Growth Officer/ Coach, Laura! Lara opens up about her big Italian family, being diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrom and not letting it define her, journey in real estate, passion for impacting people, the importance of a mentor and so much more!
BABECAST: Letisha Bereola
August 31, 2018 20:31 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBMeghan sat down with Letisha Bereola- morning anchor on Action News Jax! She opens up about guilty pleasures, biggest fears, the balance of being a mom and working crazy hours, what it's like to report on tragedies, messing up on live TV, and great advice to come out on top.
BABECAST: Babe Gamewear
August 24, 2018 16:21 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode of Babecast Meghan talks to Dede & Gita the co-owners of the super rad new apparel line Babe Gamewear. They talk about their love of cats, reality TV, pino grigio, fears and of course their motivation to start this brand new line focusing on women who love sports! Gamewear designed by babes, for the babes. (Go Jags.)
BABECAST: Sara Jane Of Blush And Mane
August 10, 2018 13:27 - 45 minutes - 62 MBMeghan sits down with hair master, Sara Jane owner of Blush and Mane. They talk about her love of hairy potter, dogs, the worst job she's ever had, getting into the hair world, dealing with momzillas, the importance of having a mentor, winning awards and SO much more!
BABECAST: Stevan From Hotel Palms
July 27, 2018 17:38 - 38 minutes - 53 MBMeghan sat down with Stevan- one of the owners of the amazing boutique hotel in Atlantic Beach, Hotel Palms! They talk about Stevan's career in PR, being a mom, meeting Meryl Streep, love of reality TV, the decision to purchase the hotel with her brother and sister-in-law (Greg & Julie), renovating, marketing and all the awesome events that go down at Hotel Palms.
BABECAST: Megan Kilis
July 20, 2018 14:35 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBMeghan sat down with the co-owner of Jacksonville Moms Blog, Megan Kilis! She talks about her journey through college, love for Bravo, the inspiration behind Jax Moms Blog, what it's like to run a local blog, how to deal with criticism on social media, some powerful posts that have helped moms, and SO much more!
BABECAST: Aidee Chavez Frescas
July 13, 2018 14:38 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBMeghan sat down with Social Media Manager/content creator and all around bad ass, Aidee. They talk about her decision to move to America from Mexico, working hard to learn English while working full-time, her love for tacos and Grey's Anatomy, experiences in the corporate world, the importance of finding a mentor, and the decision to start her own business.
BABECAST: Virginia Chamlee
June 29, 2018 15:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBMeghan sits down with editor of Jacksonville Magazine, writer Buzzfeed, artist and super talented designer/thrifter, Virginia Chamlee! Virginia and Meghan talk about their love for crime shows, her insane house renovation, what it's like to be a professional writer, how to make some money from hobbies and SO much more.
BABECAST: Bri O'Shea
June 22, 2018 14:33 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBMeghan talks with Bri the designer and founder of Label B swimwear- "Swimwear That Doesn't Suck For The Planet!" Bri opens up about her transition from the corporate design world to the moment she realized she wanted to break off onto her own. She hand makes ALL of her suits by herself and talks about how important it is to support ethical and sustainable manufacturing.
BABECAST: Anna Claire Hodge
June 15, 2018 16:32 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBFashion blogger, writer, college professor, clothing brand owner- Anna Claire Hodge is on Babecast today! Meghan and Anna get really real in this episode and cover everything from mental illness, self-love, fear of failing, the struggles of social media and staying true to yourself. Anna talks about her incredible career journey and passion for creative writing, fashion and beyond.
BABECAST: Christina Block
June 08, 2018 11:29 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBMeghan talks with a Jax native & photographer, Christina Block! Christina opens up about her house getting flooded after Hurricane Irma, being a single mom, motivation to start her own business after going through a difficult time and her passion for taking photos.
BABECAST: Jamie O'Neill
May 25, 2018 16:01 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBDo you have a wedding or special event coming up? Jamie O'Neill from Big Day Ready is your girl! Meghan and Jamie talk about her modeling career and living in Paris, what it's like to live and work on a cruise ship for nine months and her passion for fitness. Her company helps couples look and feel great in preparation for their big day... whether it be wedding, vacation, anniversary ETC.
BABECAST: April Caldwell
May 11, 2018 16:08 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBEveryone hates budgeting, right? Well according to money master April Caldwell, you SHOULDN'T! Meghan and April chat about managing money and how you don't have to sacrifice your future for your budget today. April gives some her tips and talks about how she helps women avoid those financial mistakes.
BABECAST: Maureen Of Neat Jax
May 04, 2018 15:04 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBMeghan talks to the babe who quite literally has her sh*t together! She owns NEAT and organizes people's home, office and life. If you need tips on how to get rid of that dress you might-actually- wear- one- day- probably not though, she is your girl.
BABCAST: Meghan Trainor
April 25, 2018 15:47 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBMeghan got the opportunity to talk with the one and only super talented, Meghan Trainor! Besides the fact that she has a fantastic name, she's all around the sweetest babe! They talk about her vocal surgery, her recent struggle with crippling anxiety, being engaged to the love of her life and of course, her new music!
BABECAST: Miranda Lang
April 20, 2018 13:29 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBAre you one of those people that tends to kill any plant to ever exist in your home? You're not alone, and Miranda from Succulent Strong has tips on how to keep your house plants ALIVE. She owns a succulent design company and shares her passion for creating beautiful succulent designs for YOU. Also, they discuss other important things in life like, The Real Housewives.
BABECAST: Cara Of Blue Jay Listening Room
April 13, 2018 15:18 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIf you have a serious appreciation & love for live music, you'll love Cara- owner of Blue Jay Listening Room. Cara and Meghan talk about their favorite artists, some bad ass shows they've been to, what it's like running a music venue and how the love and passion keeps Cara motivated to keep the Jacksonville music scene alive and well.
BABECAST: Stephanie From Borrowed Babes
April 06, 2018 16:18 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBStephanie brings Meghan Rose for breakfast which leads to lots of fun stories. We talk about everything from Farmersonly.com, meeting Bachelor contestants, and her close fainting encounter at New York Fashion week. Stephanie shares her passion for working in the fashion industry and how you can wear super expensive brands without having to pay the prices. Check it out!
BABECAST: Rachel Roberts
March 23, 2018 16:31 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBMeghan talks to Rachel Roberts, the founder & CEO of OYL + Water, a super rad marketing boutique for beauty and lifestyle brands. She talks about life as a professional actress, what it's like to work in the beauty industry and her unique tactic that helps her company stand out.
BABECAST: MaryAnne Rodriguez
March 16, 2018 14:49 - 35 minutes - 49 MBMeghan talks to Maryanne Rodriguez, owner of Root Realty. From the struggles of teaching at a low-income school to opening her own Realty company she's been through A LOT, and she's killing it. Maryanne is giving all the tips and secrets on how to go about purchasing a home and what it's like to own your own business while also being super mom and wifey.
BABECAST: Rachel Deremer
March 02, 2018 18:07 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIf you've got a serious sweet tooth but don't want to feel terrible about yourself after eating a whole gallon of ice cream (guilty) you're going to want to listen to this episode! Rachel Deremer is a chef and she runs a company called Fit Fab Foods where she focuses on baking "macro friendly" treats for those who are fitness focused but don't want to give up sweets. She talks about her journey in the cooking world, running her own company, and the importance of balance.
BABECAST: Monica Merrill
February 16, 2018 17:56 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBMeghan talks to the creator of the brand new influencer app Flippersplash, Monica Merrill! Monica talks about her journey from working on 90's TV shows like FRIENDS, ER, Saved By The Bell, to becoming an entrepreneur. She just launched a brand new app called Flippersplash which connects brands and influencers!
BABECAST: Jolie
February 09, 2018 17:14 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBMeghan talks with the first musician of Babecast, Jolie! They talk about The Grammys, The Voice, performing in front of an audience, musical inspirations, her favorite songs and more!
BABECAST: Toni Hernandez
January 26, 2018 14:49 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBToday on Babecast founder of Leading Ladies and leadership coach Toni Hernandez is here! Toni talks about the awesome book she's writing, how to get on Ellen, motivation behind creating Leading Ladies 904, and she's giving some seriously good advice.
BABECAST: Kristin Keen
January 18, 2018 17:31 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome back BABES! For the first episode of 2018 Meghan talks with the founder and president of Rethreaded, Kristin Keen. Kristin talks all about the mission and goals for Rethreaded, the motivation behind wanting to help survivors of human trafficking , her experience in India, what it's like to see the transformation of a survivor, and how you can help support their store/movement!
BABECAST: Katrice Shorter
December 22, 2017 13:52 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIt's the last episode of 2017! Meghan talks to Katrice Shorter, teacher/rehab therapist by day-fashion and food blogger by night! Her blog "High Heels And Good Meals" is a lifestyle blog that touches on everything from fashion, travel and delicious food.
BABECAST: Megan Welch
December 15, 2017 14:44 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBMeghan talks to the very talented Megan Welch about what it was like to be the "weird" artist vegetarian growing up in Ocala Florida, balancing being an awesome mom, tackling grad school, teaching High School art and of course her bad ass paintings.
BABECAST: Mara Strobel-Lanka
December 07, 2017 15:46 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBMeghan talks to Mara- content creator for Momni & Exec assistant for Babes Who Hustle! Mara talks about growing up in Michigan, sailing, her motivation to balance all the things, and her love & passion for writing.
BABECAST: Ansley Randall
December 01, 2017 15:18 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBJax native, designer, artist, and creator of Jax Is Rad, Ansley Randall is on BABECAST today! Her and Meghan talk about her INSANE roommates that have inspired her, being a stylist at Madewell, Starting Jax Is Rad, and her future design goals.
BABECAST: Dianya Markovitz
November 17, 2017 13:31 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBIf you've ever watched one of your fav bands at The St. Augustine Amphitheater or Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, you've witnessed how hard Dianya works. Meghan and Dianya bond over their love for working in the music industry and she talks all about her career journey and what it takes to put on a good show.
BABECAST: DAE Of Mahina Swimwear
November 09, 2017 18:10 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBOwner and designer of Mahina Swimwear, Dae is on Babecast today! Meghan and Dae talk about their love for Stranger things, what it's like to be a bathing suit designer, her inspirations for her suits and how she balances it all.
BABECAST: Chelsey Southworth
November 02, 2017 12:31 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBChelsey owner and creator of "Chelsey's Chokers" is on Babecast today talking all about her busy life and jewelry line. She talks about balancing two jobs, raising her adorable 5-year-old daughter and her inspiration for her company.
BABECAST: Mary Lyn Jenkins & Kelly Bermel
October 26, 2017 15:29 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBBabes of Big Fish hit the podcast today! Meghan sat down with owner of Big Fish Power Yoga Mary Lyn and instructor Kelly Bermel. Mary Lyn describes her motivation for opening her own yoga space, the process of becoming a yoga instructor, and how Big Fish is so much more than just a yoga class.
BABECAST: Jennifer-The Rosy Cheek
October 19, 2017 14:22 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBMakeup artist and owner of "The Rosy Cheek"- Jennifer hits BABECAST today! Her and Meghan talk about the transition from corporate to store owner, makeup tips, collaborating with other companies, products that will change your life and so much more!
BABECAST: Allison Renn
October 12, 2017 15:57 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBMeghan talks to Allison Renn from THE ROAR! She talks about life as a professional cheerleader, guilty pleasures, how to maintain the work/cheer/social life balance, what it's like being apart of the Jag family, and the importance of having that support system.
BABECAST: Annie Tinker
September 28, 2017 15:14 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBMeghan talks with the awesome prenatal/postpartum fitness trainer and birth doula, Annie Tinker! They talk about life as an NFL wifey, how excited she is to welcome her first born into the world (also to drink red wine again) and of course her love for working with moms on their fitness and beyond!
BABECAST: Brandy Brong
September 21, 2017 16:08 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBMeghan talks with owner and creator of String Strang Strung, Brandy Brong! Brandy talks about how she balances her work life while raising her four adorable kids, her passion for creating unique pieces for the community, and how she discovered her love for string art!
BABECAST: Ashlyn Krall
August 31, 2017 13:45 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBMeghan chats it up with event designer and planner Ashlyn Krall! She owns Loba Design Co. and basically brings your dream Pinterest boards to life. From balloon murals to wedding planning, she pretty much does it all. They talk about her party planning inspo, passions and motivation to run her company.
BABECAST: Brittany Norris
August 24, 2017 11:59 - 32 minutes - 44 MBMeghan talks with Brittany Norris all about her career as a graphic designer, passion for volunteering, gardening, and the excitement and struggles she's experienced while running for Atlantic Beach City Commission, seat 5. Basically, how she's just all around a better person than Meghan.
BABECAST: Kelly From Alewife
August 17, 2017 13:42 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBMeghan talks to Kelly owner of the craft beer bottle shop & Bar, Alewife. Kelly talks about her career journey, the decision to join the Peace Corps, the culture shock and experiences she had while volunteering, and of course their love of craft beer.
BABECAST: Jaclyn
August 10, 2017 16:15 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBMeghan talks with Esthetician and owner of Serenity Skin Studio, Jaclyn! They talk about the BIGGEST waste of time when it comes to skin care, the myths of certain products, and yes even the forbidden B-word, BOTOX! Jaclyn breaks down the do's and don'ts of skin care and it will save your life. Or, just your skin.(To some it's the same thing.)
BABECAST: Savanna
August 03, 2017 13:42 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBMeghan chats it up with model and personal trainer, Savanna! They discuss how unfortunate it is you can't eat pizza and also have abs, her journey to becoming a personal trainer, and tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle but also not be miserable while doing so.
BABECAST: Nikki
July 27, 2017 15:08 - 27 minutes - 38 MBMeghan talks with super stylish babe Nikki AKA RoughGem. They discuss being a newlywed, styling, being a content creator, and her newest journey as the store manager at Free People.
BABECAST: Ali Webb
July 20, 2017 16:31 - 36 minutes - 50 MBAfter a week off and being haunted by ghosts in Denver, Meghan is back for an all new episode of Babecast! This week features the amazing owner of Alleycakes, Ali Webb! They discuss how she discovered her passion for baking, the struggles of starting a business with drunk roommates, her amazing team, and the success of opening a second space!
BABECAST: Gwynne Mims Minter
July 06, 2017 14:09 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBMeghan talks with super mom babe Gwynne owner of "Gwynne Mims Salon" and "Gloss Goods." They discuss her hair salon journey, inspirations behind opening the two businesses, what she looks for in the products she sells, her newest addition to her little fam, and how to balance the constant hustle.