The Velvet Hour

Erin McDonald
  • 5.0 (12)
  • PERSONAL JOURNALS

The Velvet Hour is your personal pause button — a soft, soul-soothing space where you can breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Hosted by Erin McDonald, each episode is an invitation to slow down, sip something cozy (or bold), and carve out time just for you. With heartfelt stories, introspective conversations, and a dose of laughter, Erin gently explores creativity, purpose, relationships, and the mess and magic of everyday life. Whether you're navigating big changes, chasing dreams one step at a time, or simply craving a quiet corner in a chaotic world, The Velvet Hour is your weekly reminder that grace, growth, and joy are always worth showing up for. www.thevelvethour.com hello@thevelvethour.com @thevelvethouroc

Episodes

  1. Rest Is an Act of Leadership

    4D AGO

    Rest Is an Act of Leadership

    When you honor rest as restoration, not as escape, something shifts. Still waters lead deep.

    26 min

  2. 11/13/2025

    Where Nourishment Meets Purpose: A Conversation with Chef Lindsay

    Erin talks with Chef Lindsay of Nirvana Laguna about the power of food to heal, connect, and reflect who we are becoming. A conversation about creativity, community, motherhood, and building a life of meaning in and out of the kitchen.

    42 min

  3. 10/15/2025

    “Fall” Into Your Velvet Hour!!!

    Summer may be over, but a new season brings new energy! In this episode, we talk about embracing the SHIFT into Fall! Soon will be cooler days, cozier vibes, and the perfect time to reset before the year wraps up! Whether you’re craving stillness or gearing up for a strong finish, we explore simple, intentional ways to find your special moments of joy in the final stretch of the year. Let’s make this 4th quarter meaningful, reflective, and full of purpose!

    28 min

  4. 09/24/2025

    When You Finally Say Yes to Joy with Suzanne Adams

    In this episode of The Velvet Hour, Erin chats with her vibrant friend Suzanne Adams, dynamic speaker and author, about the moment everything changed for her. Suzanne shares how she walked away from a life that looked perfect on paper, and why joy, curiosity, and courage were the keys to starting over. If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered is this it?—this conversation is your invitation to follow the whisper and step into something more. This is your Velvet Hour — make it yours. We'd love to hear from you! www.thevelvethour.com // @thevelvethouroc Music - www.justinjamesmusic.com // @justinjamesmusic

    44 min

  5. 08/20/2025

    What’s Stopping You?

    The Velvet Hour is your tracking device for yourself!

    30 min

  6. 07/16/2025

    Energy & Ego

    Your best navigator is right inside! Email us at hello@thevelvethour.com or visit us @thevelvethouroc on IG. We'd love to hear from you!

    20 min
  7. Interview With An Amazing Artist!

    07/09/2025

    Interview With An Amazing Artist!

    Your perspective during devastating times is a key to looking at things through a new lens! Artist and gallery owner Lisa Skelly joins Erin for a deeply moving and unexpectedly uplifting conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the hidden freedom that can follow loss. After losing her home and all her belongings in a 2017 wildfire, Lisa shares how she found light in the wreckage — not just recovery, but an invitation to start anew. With warmth, wisdom, and a touch of humor, this episode is a reminder that even the most devastating chapters can become the beginning of something beautiful. Email us at hello@thevelvethour.com or visit us @thevelvethouroc on IG. We'd love to hear from you!

    15 min
  8. Welcome to The Velvet Hour

    07/01/2025

    Welcome to The Velvet Hour

    In this premiere episode, Erin invites you to slow down, breathe, and reflect on what truly matters. From navigating life’s distractions to honoring your natural gifts, she shares candid thoughts on setting gentle goals, protecting your time, and finding peace in the small steps toward your dreams. This is your Velvet Hour — make it yours. Email us at hello@thevelvethour.com or visit us @thevelvethouroc on IG. We'd love to hear from you!

    16 min
  • 8 Episodes

5
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

The Velvet Hour is your personal pause button — a soft, soul-soothing space where you can breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Hosted by Erin McDonald, each episode is an invitation to slow down, sip something cozy (or bold), and carve out time just for you. With heartfelt stories, introspective conversations, and a dose of laughter, Erin gently explores creativity, purpose, relationships, and the mess and magic of everyday life. Whether you're navigating big changes, chasing dreams one step at a time, or simply craving a quiet corner in a chaotic world, The Velvet Hour is your weekly reminder that grace, growth, and joy are always worth showing up for. www.thevelvethour.com hello@thevelvethour.com @thevelvethouroc

Information

  • Creator
    Erin McDonald
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Velvet Hour