Cultivated Conversations

Today we kick off our Family Adventure Series with Shannon Vistisen from Littlest Sidekick Outfitters. Join us as we talk about her amazing company, family camping trips, silly things our kids say, and how to get Patagonia at a great price!

She's back!! Today on the podcast we welcome Melissa back to the show. After a four month hiatus, due to sickness and world travel, she is back and telling us all about how her 2018 has been so far. After she catches us up, she asks me (Kara) about my journey to India to adopt my daughter. Also...I tell a hilarious story about someone comparing their cat's adoption to my daughter's.

Today on the podcast, I am happy to introduce you to one of my great friends, Laura. Laura is a joy bring living in San Antonio, mother of two, and loves shopping. Join us as we talk about 2018 Spring Trends. I put Laura on the spot about how ethical her closet is and I make a shopping confession. As you are starting to learn, I am the biggest rule follower ever. You'll hear just just how hard it was for me to make my latest purchase (roll eyes)! Go to

The podcast is back and we have my good friend, Elisabeth, on the show today! Elisabeth is a mom, minimalist, and amateur comedian. I asked her on the show to tell us a little about her journey to minimalism. When life got cloudy and became too much, minimalism became a way for her to make space not only physically, but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Listen and hear some of her tips for making space in your own life and living for what you value. Show Notes Guest: Elisabeth

Today on the podcast, I am so excited for you to meet my friend, Lisa Ensor. Lisa is the awesome human behind the instagram account @lizzyloveshealth. On the podcast, we talk about health, getting creative with your style, and valuing yourself with how you dress. "Confidence begets more confidence, valuing yourself begets valuing yourself again. And overtime you take steps in that direction, they’re not just clothes anymore." ~Lisa Ensor, @lizzyloveshealth

Today on the podcast, we welcome our friend and founder of Trove, Jaclyn Dowdle. Jaclyn shares about her beautiful career, work with Noonday Collection, and her journey to starting Trove. She has a wealth of knowledge about ethical fashion and shares with us the energy and compromise it takes to shop ethically.

Welcome to Cultivated Conversations! Get to know Kara and Melissa, the two friends behind Cultivated Conversations. Today, we chat about life, recent purchases, and why purchasing ethically is important to them.