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Welcome to The It's Us Podcast hosted by husband and wife, photographer, Alexa Karen and start up founder, Jon Lensing. On this podcast you'll hear thoughtful discussions on all things lifestyle, wellness and career, as well as inspiring interviews with wellness experts, artists, thought leaders and entrepreneurs from a wide variety of industries. This show serves as a guide to establishing your career, building a brand, creating a healthy lifestyle, maintaining relationships, chasing your dreams and living your best life. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/its-us/support

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12 Episodes

KATIE DEAN JEWELRY | getting started, staying inspired, and growing as a jewelry designer + creative entrepreneur. thumbnail

KATIE DEAN JEWELRY | getting started, staying inspired, and growing as a jewelry designer + creative entrepreneur.

11/17/2020 69 min 2 sec

Katie Dean is the artist behind Katie Dean Jewelry - timeless, dainty, and classic accessories.  In this episode Katie tells me how she moved from Michigan to Los Angeles with no concrete plans and paved a path for herself as a jewelry designer, even having a few of her first designs worn by Kendall + Kylie Jenner - yes you read that right! We discuss the various industries she worked in and years it took before she eventually discovered and pursued her passion for designing and creating jewelry. Katie explains how important it is to work hard wherever you're at, even if it's not  where you ultimately want to end up, and to stay true to yourself as you do find success. We also talk about where she finds inspiration for her designs, the work she does behind the scenes, how she sees her brand evolving, the value of cultivating a community, and SO much more. To shop Katie's beautiful designs and read more about her be sure to visit her website and follow along with her on instagram! https://katiedeanjewelry.com https://www.instagram.com/katiedeanjewelry/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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What we learned in our first year of marriage & what to expect in season two of the podcast

11/10/2020 18 min 22 sec

In this episode of It's Us we recap all the major events of our first year of marriage and the valuable lessons learned. We also give a brief overview of what season two of the show will look like! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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Fit For Me by Courtney: There is Always Room For the Best

07/14/2020 73 min 11 sec

Effective and efficient fitness, simplified nutrition, networking, productivity hacks, chasing big dreams and more - our first interview is SO good and jammed pack with valuable takeaways. Courtney, founder of Fit For Me by Courtney recently launched her own workout app and is making huge strides in the health and wellness space. In this episode Courtney shares her inspiring story as an entrepreneur, her unique perspective on fitness and longevity, tips for staying on track with your goals, as well as the key to standing out and making your way in your industry. Learn more about Courtney, follow her journey and join her growing community here: https://fitformebycourtney.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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GLOW GUIDE: How to Achieve Glowing Skin for Your Wedding

07/10/2020 12 min 12 sec

Alexa is unpacking the six steps she took to achieve a healthy, dewey, and glowing complexion on her wedding day. Whether or not you're prepping for a wedding, these tips and products will you help you achieve a dreamy complexion wherever you're at. You can read more about Alexa's wedding skin prep journey right here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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Big Announcement(s), Midwest Scuba Diving & What's in Store for It's Us

07/01/2020 26 min 40 sec

Announcing not one, but several things, one of which was even news to Alexa! Plus, discussing Jon's recent and future scuba diving adventures (in the midwest, what?!) and new segments that are coming to the show.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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WE'RE BACK: major life updates

06/18/2020 47 min 0 sec

We're finally back with some fresh content and SO many life updates for you guys from Jon's career switch to Alexa's re-brand and deciding where we're going to live - this one is packed of conversation and is extremely unfiltered, AKA a must-listen.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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5 Secrets to Becoming a Runner

03/11/2020 16 min 52 sec

In this solo episode Alexa uses her running background and expertise to break down the 5 secrets that will help you become a runner - no matter how much you think you hate running or that being a runner is  just not possible for you - she swears, it is!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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How to start shooting videos - all the basics, settings, and cameras

02/11/2020 20 min 53 sec

Learn the very basic necessities about how to begin shooting your own videos. We review everything from the on-camera settings to explaining FPS (frames per second) and how to export your videos for the best viewing quality.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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The Ins and Outs of The Keto Diet

02/06/2020 18 min 7 sec

In this solo episode with Jon, he breaks down the science, pros, and cons of the popular ketogenic diet.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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How to Schedule Your Time to Be The Most Productive

01/17/2020 9 min 40 sec

In this solo episode Alexa goes over what scheduling techniques have and haven't worked for her and the one major tip she finds to be the most helpful with productivity.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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Exactly How We Shoot Wedding Photos and Videos

01/12/2020 29 min 39 sec

In this Episode Jon and Alexa talk about how they got their starts in the wedding industry, their individual workflows, and get real honest about what it's like working together as a couple on wedding days.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support

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How to Fit Fitness Into Your Schedule to Ensure You Achieve Your Resolutions

01/12/2020 15 min 8 sec

This episode is a breakdown of Jon and Alexa's most practical and useful advice for never missing a workout, making sure you stay productive at the gym, and setting goals for yourself that you can actually achieve.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-us/support