The Lavendaire Lifestyle Aileen Xu

Having a full to-do list might make us feel like we’re getting more done. But are we actually being productive or are we just being ‘busy’? In this episode, Aileen and Jules discuss intentional productivity, finding systems that work for you, and the importance of allowing flexibility to grow and evolve.
 
Jules Acree is a YouTuber, founder of The Homebodies, and writer of the Slow Brew Sunday newsletter & podcast. Her mission is to help people find more ease in our fast-paced digital age, through her lens of mindfulness, self-care, and intentional productivity.

TIMESTAMPS

1:25 Jules’ journey to intentional productivity
3:13 What is intentional productivity?
6:48 What she does when things feel imbalanced
10:20 Why is it important to find systems that work for you?
16:40 How Jules prioritises her day
18:10 Picking up ideas with momentum
20:51 Jules’ favourite exercise
22:30 Getting a hold on your Tech and Home environment
32:41 Jules’ journey as a creator and entrepreneur
37:05 The moment when it all clicked
38:18 On using social media more intentionally
40:10 Releasing the guilt on being “unproductive”
45:06 What inspired Jules to start her podcast


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TIMESTAMPS:
1:59 The start of my story
4:52 When I content started shifting
10:45 My journey in finding my purpose
13:45 The evolution of the meaning of success
18:28 Prioritising and protecting your peace
19:16 How I approach life and goals
24:50 My morning and evening routines
26:41 The importance of time for yourself
29:15 How my perspective on life has changed
31:30 Balancing the fast pace of career and family
40:00 For when you’re unmotivated in the face of setbacks
44:19 How the trials shaped who I am today
46:08 How my success and purpose came about through my journey
48:35 Advice I would tell my younger self

Follow Jules:
• Website: http://julesacree.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesacree/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree
• Newsletter & Podcast: https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2

The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 238


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It can be tough to figure out your purpose in this life, all while trying to balance a career, motherhood, family, and making time to care for yourself. The journey may be long and hard, and you might get stuck at where to begin.

Join Joyce and Aileen as they talk about how the meaning of success can evolve as you go through your life journey, the importance of having time to take care of yourself, and how you can change your mindset to motivate yourself in the face of setbacks and trials. Joyce Pring is a TV Presenter, podcast host, keynote speaker, and World Vision Ambassador, and founder and host of the award-winning podcast *Adulting with Joyce Pring,* impacting millions of lives through her platforms and content, helping people maximize their individual potential, **for the greater good.**

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TIMESTAMPS:
1:59 The start of my story
4:52 When I content started shifting
10:45 My journey in finding my purpose
13:45 The evolution of the meaning of success
18:28 Prioritising and protecting your peace
19:16 How I approach life and goals
24:50 My morning and evening routines
26:41 The importance of time for yourself
29:15 How my perspective on life has changed
31:30 Balancing the fast pace of career and family
40:00 For when you’re unmotivated in the face of setbacks
44:19 How the trials shaped who I am today
46:08 How my success and purpose came about through my journey
48:35 Advice I would tell my younger self

Follow Joyce:
• Website: https://www.joycepring.com/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GVJ57XsbtgwRW7TJxNI0c
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/joycepring

The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 237


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What makes October such a special month in numerology—and how can knowing this help you? You can influence the energy of the following year, and manifest more effectly using the tips we discuss in today’s episode. 

Join Aileen and Joy as they discuss how you can key in on clues to your potential future in the unexpected events, the importance of clearing out clutter—three major kinds!—and how to create space so you can invite in new experiences and opportunities. Because the universe is so much more magical than we give it credit for.

Joy Woodward is an internationally acclaimed Pythagorean numerologist, reader, healer, the founder of the Joy of Numerology, and bestselling author of "**A Beginner's Guide to Numerology.**" With her expertise, she is revolutionizing our understanding of the mystical language of numbers, and has empowered thousands, including celebrities and influencers, to optimize personal performance, ignite soul-aligned connections, and overcome barriers to success.

Featured in Women's Health and Well + Good, Joy brings a fresh and modern perspective to Numerology. Her dynamic personality and intuitive insights have made her a sought-after expert in the field. Joy lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with her husband and dog Wolfgang, where her intuitive readings continue to transform lives.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:39 The numerology of October
7:37 How October adds up for 2024
11:00 3 Kinds of major clutter
20:56 What you should not do in October
22:57 What I like to do in October
24:42 What to consider depending on what year you’re in
29:37 Letting go to grow and create space
38:24 What I’m looking to October this year
41:43 Biggest advice: make space
42:24 Set yourself up for success


FIND JOY ONLINE:


• Website | https://www.joyofnumerology.com/
• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joyofnumerology

The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 236


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In this episode, we present positive affirmations to change your life for the better. Listen to these affirmations daily for 21 days to reprogram your mind for positive thinking—listen while you sleep, or as morning affirmations. 

Stay tuned for more guided audios every other Wednesday!



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In this episode, we present an empowering 15-minute guided meditation for courage & confidence to go after your dreams. This meditation includes deep breathing, a heart meditation, visualization, positive affirmations

Great for beginners and all levels.

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Creativity and creating is not only “for the talented” as society and our upbringing might have led us to believe. Creativity is a language in itself, a means for expression, exploration, meditation, and healing. Join Aileen as she and James discuss his journey to discover his own unique magic to turn imagination to reality, and how creativity is an extraordinary medium for communication and healing.

James McCrae is a creative strategist and the founder of the Sunflower Club, a global community dedicated to creativity as a tool for personal healing and social transformation. His books include Sh#t Your Ego Says and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis. James lives in Austin, Texas.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:54 About my creative and spiritual journey
6:07 Writing the first book
13:12 Creating what’s authentic to me
19:58 How my process came about
28:00 The importance just showing up
31:26 The act of creation is like jazz music
35:15 I was trying too hard to be perfect
38:40 The ways I meditate
44:11 breath of fire
45:55 One of the biggest shifts in my life
47:58 Creativity is a human necessity


FIND JAMES ONLINE:


Website | https://jamesmccrae.com/meet-james 
Podcast | Sunflower Club
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations/

The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 235


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