Guys! What is even happening in the world right now?  It is so incredibly wild to me that one issue, has affected so many things. It’s affected everything. Like, I had no clue that a virus could have the potential to affect the balloon industry. Do you know what I mean?? Every single industry has been impacted. Whether it’s severely impacted in the form of lack. Or severely impacted in the form of abundance, and we will get into all of that. But as I am currently now living in quarantine, it’s been a few weeks, my whole entire day, my life, my work, my parenting, all of it has taken a complete 180.  I am left with so many thoughts and feelings that I know so many of you are feeling the same, thinking the same, and are struggling the same. And so I am drawn to share just some perspective to kind of help in anyway possible, to guide you in this time. And if nothing else, I want you to feel seen and heard, and not alone. And here’s the truth; none of us have done this before. I’m not a professional in getting people through a national lock down. What’s wild is that nobody is! There is no road map. There is no black and white answer. But I do believe perspective can go a long way. And that’s all i want I do. Is just share my heart. That maybe, I will some how, give you some tools to help make this season of uncertainty, a tad easier to navigate. 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

Ep 034:  Surviving Quarantine Pt. 1

Last episode I talked about acknowledging how we feel.  Because whatever we don’t acknowledge, we suppress.  Every suppressed emotion will eventually come out in one way or another. 

So now that we’ve all been honest with ourselves about how we feel, we have all given ourselves permission to ride the roller coaster of emotions through this entire thing.  And those emotions are allowed to change hour by hour.  And you know why they are allowed to change by the hour?  Because your brain doesn’t know what to prepare for next.  We’ve never been through this.  Information is changing daily! And we don’t know how to prepare for the future, because it’s still unknown.  We can’t control it, which brings me to today’s episode.  Now let’s talk about what we CAN control and what we can’t control.  Because the truth is a lot of times those emotions we are dealing with are connected to what we can control and what we can’t control.  And when we can determine those two things, we can kind of help balance and navigate those feelings.  Because for some of us we are stuck in an emotion that is attached to something that we actually have control over to make the situation better.  Therefore leaving us in a position to improving our emotional state.

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

Ep 035:  Surviving Quarantine Pt. 2

So in this episode we are going to be talking about how to avoid creating habits that you will have to undo once things go back to normal.  And I use that phrase “go back to normal“ loosely because I don’t believe we’re ever going back to normal.  I think it’s impossible to return to normal when you’ve gone through such a season of change. Things will look different.  Every single one of us will come out changed one way or another.  Our entire society is going to be different for a little while.  But when I say go back to normal, I mean when this quarantine is lifted and we are allowed back into the world. Whatever that may look like for you. So let’s talk about the habits we are creating in this time. 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

Ep 036:  Surviving Quarantine Pt. 3

So for the final episode in this series, let’s talk about how to look for the helpers, and to become the helpers.  I think that whole phrase “look for the helpers” is originally from Mr. Rogers. Gosh, I love Mr. Rogers. He was just so cool. But anyway, if you've never heard that phrase, the gist of it is that in the time of crisis, it’s so easy to see the crisis, and all that has gone wrong.  But any time something goes wrong, there is an opportunity for helpers to arise. And they always show up. But we have to look for them, and we get the opportunity to become them. So let’s talk about how. 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

Ep 037:  Surviving Quarantine Pt. 4

Women are such freaking rock stars!  The things we have to go through, that men simply will never understand, is unreal.  A menstrual cycle alone is enough to throw a wrench in your week.  But then you add on the migraines, the back cramps, the uterus cramps, the lightheadedness, the cravings, the acne, the fatigue, the irritable bowel, and the ridiculous amount of blood loss, it’s makes for a pretty solid week from hell.  That’s where HerTime comes in.  I happened upon a company called Mixhers on Instagram, followed them for a while, listened to all their testimonials and gave the product a shot for myself. And without 1 month, I had surprisingly positive results.  So I reached out to Cody, one of the owners and asked if she could talk to us about their product, how it works, and educate us a little more about our cycles that isn’t taught in 5th grade sex Ed.  And on top of that, they were kind enough to give us a discount code so you can try the product! 

 

Website: Mixhers.com

Discount code: BIP15 

Instagram @mix.hers

 

The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

Ep 033:  Interview with Cody Sanders from Mixhers

So often, I hear mothers talk about how they feel like they are losing themselves in the midst of the chaos of their motherhood journey.  And trust me I get it.  There is something about these children needing you 24/7, the laundry never ends, the dishes never end, the fighting between siblings never ends, the sleepless nights, the sick kids, the bullies at school, the struggling with homework, the booboos they need to be kissed, the bills that need to be paid, the fridge that needs to be filled, and god forbid even the nasty baseboards that need to be wiped down.  It’s all consuming.  I don’t need to convince any mother that her job is all consuming.  But somehow there’s also the simultaneous pressure to not lose yourself.  And not only do you have the pressure, but an actual desire to not want to lose yourself.  So let’s talk about that. 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

Ep 032:  How To Not Lose Yourself in Your Motherhood Journey

When I think about all the friends I have who have either struggled with infertility or miscarriage, I can only think of 1 woman that I know of that hasn’t.  Just 1!  All the others have experienced loss in some way.  That’s too many.  That is heart breaking.  It’s so common. And seems to be on the rise.  So today I sit down with Justine Campbell, as she shares her wisdom, knowledge and hope for being able to do something about it!  Listen in to today’s episode to be filled with hope that you too hold the keys to a healthy fertility journey.  

my guest today was Justine Campbell, find her at Justinecampbell.co

 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

Ep 031:  Healing Infertility With Food (An Interview with Justine Campbell)

Welcome back to today’s episode.  Today’s episode is gonna be a practical parenting talk.  Let’s talk money.  But for kids.  We talked money for adults in episode 15 from season 1.  It was a good one, if you didn’t listen to it, you should lol.  But I get parents asking me how we do money in our home with our kids, so let’s talk about it.

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

 

Ep 030:  Kids Makin' Money

Today’s special guest is the owner and the creator of Aether beauty. So one day I was on Instagram and I personally love Instagram for this reason.... I talked about this in my last weeks episode about how you get to decide what your feed looks like. And my feed is a very positive one and I love how many incredible people and products I have been able to find through Instagram....So one of these clean beauty people that I follow on Instagram, i can’t remember who, had shared this company Aether beauty. So I started following her and I just loved her branding. It’s beautiful it’s super unique and very Indie and just cool. And I’m a sucker for for aesthetics. So after kind of getting to know what her company stands for and all of that (I’ll let her share her story) but try tried her products and they are top notch. They are legit. And you all know that I have a very high standard when it comes to non-toxic beauty that is also effective. And her product won me over. So I reached out and asked if she would be willing to talk to us about her company and she was so graciously said yes. 

 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast and music produced by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

 

 

Ep 029:  From Sephora Employee to Owner of Aether Beauty, Clean Makeup (Interview with Tiila Abbitt)

We live in era of followers. Instagram culture tells us you either have a following, or you are a follower. 10 years ago, this wasn’t a thing. Nobody cared how many people “followed” them, because nobody followed any one. Actually you would call the cops if someone was “following” you. If someone, who you didn’t know, found you on the internet and FOLLOWED you, you would get a restraining order. But then social media shows up on the scene with MySpace. With a way to create this little corner on the internet where you could post music, your pictures, connect with your friends etc. But there was a time, when worth wasn’t defined by numbers and likes. You know who liked you 10 years ago? The ones who hung out with you. The ones who called you. Who texted you. That’s who liked you. You know who liked your photos 10 years ago? The friends who came over, looked through your photo album and said “oh great photo”. That’s who. I don’t want to bash Instagram. I actually  love Instagram. But I do want to touch on some misconceptions and give you a little perspective. To empower you. To set you free from the overwhelm of either “not having a following” or the overwhelm of having a following. So let’s break it down.

 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 028:  Influencing the 1

Today we have a very special guest as all of my guests are very special to me.  This one in particular is very close to my heart because my guess today is going to be sharing some of the hardest things that she’s ever had to face and I will let her tell her story but I wanted to invite her on today because I think that there is so much healing that takes place for us when we tell our story and we watch how it impacts lives around us.  The tragic things that we go through are hard enough.  Sometimes those tragedies leave a permanent mark in our lives.  We have no power to undo tragic events.  But we do have the power to be able to use it to bring hope to the people around us with our story.  So as she shares her story, my hope is that you the listener are able to find hope. Maybe find a piece of your healing. Encouragement that you’re not alone.

My Guest today is Haley Hillrich:  Insta @haleyhillrich

 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

*(music used with permission)

 

 

 

Ep 027:  Hope Found in Tragedy (An Interview with Haley Hillrich)

Can we talk about when things suck?  The hard stuff.  Trials.  Weakness.  Lack.  Fear.  Waiting.  Hopelessness.  Allll the junk.  I just want to get allll enneagram 9 on you.  If you aren’t into the enneagram and you don’t get that reference, it just means that I can’t help but look at a trial, do a 360 view of that problem and look for alll perspectives possible.  I don’t try to do this.  It just happens. So I just want to share some of that perspective with you as a gift.  So let’s do this.

 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 026:  Finding Growth in the Midst of Failure

So I was on Instagram, watching a story of this lady busting up laughing about this guy who drives middle school carpool dressed up as different characters.  So I followed him, watched all the saved highlights and laughed for days.  I learned the story behind him starting this middle school carpool dress up gig, and how it was intended to bring joy to his daughter starting middle school who was a nervous wreck.  I was so moved by that, because some of my best memories with my mom growing up were when we would have food fights in the middle of the living room.  Her ability to laugh and be silly was so relieving.  And here I was watching this middle aged man dress up in women’s clothing acting like an airline attendant, all to calm the nerves of his daughter.  That’s true love right there.  So I reached out to him to talk a little bit about anxiety, raising teens and dressing up.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Special thanks to Seth King for talking to me on this episode.  Give him a follow and watch his amazingly hilarious Carpool stories, @latenotes on instagram

 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 025:  An Interview with Seth King (AKA Instagram's LateNotes)

Welcome back!  Here we are, freaking 2020! Like what?!  Ok, Who remembers y2k tho?  Hahah we all survived that AND lasted 20 years!  It’s nuts that that was 20 years ago!  Like that makes me feel sooooo old.  But I feel soooo young.  And now I just feel bipolar lol. Well I’m excited for this season.  I’m excited to keep going.  To talk to more people, to share more perspective, more encouragement, more stories, more inspiration, more life.  And it’s only fitting that we start the new year, this new season with an episode on New Years resolutions.  So let’s get into it.

 

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The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 024:  New Year New You  [First Ep. of Season 2]

Do your kids give you a mile long list of toys they want for Christmas?  As if you’re made of money?  Then you buy them those gifts, only for them to be over those gifts in like 3 days?  No?  Just my kids?  Cool. 

🎄

Ever feel like Christmas gets robbed by all the stress and money you pour into buying gifts, the time you spend wrapping the gifts, cleaning up the wrapping of the gifts etc.?  Well I say "forget that"!!  There are no rules when it comes to celebrating Christmas.  So I compiled a list of different ways you can give your children “gifts” without pieces that can mysteriously go missing.  To buy back time with your family.  Stress free.  Intentional, quality, thought out time with those you love.

 

The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

 

Ep 023:  Alternative Gifts for Christmas  [Last Ep. of Season 1]

In this episode I sit down with yours truly, the man, the myth, the legend, Dustin Lau.  We answer alll the questions you have for us on the topic of marriage.  Wrapping up the marriage series with our best and worst advice, good stories, and possibly some character impersonations.  I hope you enjoy this episode.  

 

The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 022:  Marriage Q&A With the Hubs, Dustin Lau

When people ask how… how do we still love each other?  How are we still together?  All the hows... my first thought always goes straight to 1 Corinthians 13.  If you don’t read the Bible and don’t know that reference, it’s a chapter that describes what love looks like.  Because I think that so many of us, myself included, have a fantasy idea that love is a feeling, it’s an emotion, it’s background music, butterflies in your stomach.  It’s Jack and Kate on the front of Titanic.  It’s the notebook.  it’s Jack and Rebecca from This is Us.  But no, that feeling isn’t love.  Hate to break it to ya.  Those are emotions.  And emotions are cool too.  They just aren’t love.  Those are some of the aspects of what happens in the place of love, but love itself is an action.  It’s a choice.  It does something.  It looks like something.  It’s not invisible.  It’s very much tangible.  So listen in on my very personal opinion and outlook on what love look likes.

 

The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 021:  Love Looks Like Something

Marriage is the most beautiful covenant on the planet.  It can also be the most heartbreaking, destructive, ugly thing that people can experience.  I know firsthand both sides of the story.  I've hit some pretty hard rock-bottoms in my life and yet, I’ve never known a redemption quite like this.  So I share my story to bring Hope.  To bring healing.  To bring encouragement that redemption is at your fingertips.  Your story may not look like mine.  Your story may not have the same outcome as mine, but redemption is available for us all in some way.  So I hope this story encourages you that if you’re still living in shame, freedom is available to you.  I hope this story encourages you to listen to conviction.  I hope this story encourages you to extend grace beyond measure. 

The song in this episdode "You Redeem" was written by Krista Blair, performed by Citizens Worship from the "Out of the Darkness" EP.  Listen here&gt;&gt; Citizens Worship

 

The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 020:  The Power Of A Redeemed Marriage

October is mine and Dustin’s anniversary month.  13 years strong.  So this whole month will be dedicated to all things marriage.  The good, the bad and the ugly.    Starting off with how confusing marriage was to me as I grew up.  I spent my life being raised by my single mother, meanwhile spending a ton of time with super solid families.  I watched marriages fall apart around me, and I watched marriages make it through the fire.  In this episode I share how growing up shaped my perspective of marriage, and created a dysfunctional way of thinking. I've come along way in 13 years, and my perception is always changing.  More filled with grace. And more filled with hope for you. Wherever you are at.

 

The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

Ep 019:  What I THOUGHT I Knew About Marriage

I had a listener ask- “how do you let other people, specifically Dustin and God, show up for you when you have shown up for yourself your whole life”?  The question hit me hard because man, how did she know?  It’s so true.  I spent my whole life showing up for myself.  And it was hard to let other people, including Dustin, show up for me.  But I've come along way.  And in this episode, I share that journey.  I hope this episode inspires you to let others in to show up for you.  And I hope it inspires you to be a helper.  To show up for the people around you.

 

The Beautifully Intentional Podcast is a podcast by Cassandra Lau.  For more info, contact beautifully.intentional@gmail.com

insta: @beautifullyintentional

podcast produced and all music by Dustin Lau

*(music used with permission)

 

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