S2 E8 - Royal Calls, Great Walls and Shopping Hauls

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary from 8.9.25]In this royalty calls and relationship reflection episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm waking up to the blissful sounds of Ian and Jack playing paddle ball in the yard, celebrating my sister's breakthrough inspired by the podcast, then fielding a wild call about teaching swim lessons to an actual royal family while questioning whether I even want the gig. Finally, my husband and I get ready for a “date.” Perfect for small business owners setting boundaries, siblings supporting each other's breakthroughs, and anyone navigating the weird world of high-profile clients.In this episode, I talk about:The perfect morning wake-up: sounds of Ian and Jack playing paddle ball while the dog frolics in freshly cut grass - "a little slice of heaven"My sister Tess's major breakthrough after listening to three podcast episodes: finally posting a photo without her wig for her alopecia, inspired by my vulnerabilityThe mission accomplished moment: "I put out the pod with the hopes to inspire one person and it was my sister"Getting an unexpected call about teaching a royal family: "we have a royal family coming in and we're told how amazing you are"My conflicted feelings about the royal gig: debating whether I even want it because "I was really hoping to work on my series and on this podcast"The empowering realization: "I'm not desperate for that experience" - finally feeling confident enough to turn down high-profile workMy rate philosophy: giving the same rates to everyone regardless of status because "I don't want to take advantage"The Instagram victory: the gross "where can I see your P-U-S-S-Y" commenter getting removed from the platformMalibu Falls hitting 1.1 million views and gaining 40 new "connections" (I hate the word followers because of my Catholic upbringing)My meditation revelation about needing "unshakable conviction" in what I stand for, just like I have in the swimming poolThe technique lesson dilemma: not wanting to teach boring stroke work to kids who already know how to swimIan's fascinating history lesson about the Great Wall of China's archer windows actually facing inward to keep people from fleeingThe heavy energy discussion about visiting Pompeii and concentration camps - places where you can still "feel the terror"My parenting hack: when kids repeat something important, literally write it down to make them feel heardThe pre-date cocktail preparation: Spindrift cosmopolitan The reality of family dates: going to Nordstrom Rack for Ian's birthday shopping with a four-year-old in tow