The Best For Your Nest: Owl Roofing Podcast

What does it take to raise five kids, navigate real estate, and still stay calm through it all?In this episode of the Best for Your Nest Podcast, hosts Bea Bonte and Anya Bergland sit down with Christine Westlund to talk about family, faith, and the emotional side of buying and selling homes.Christine shares real stories. Not polished. Not scripted. Just honest.She covers: Raising 5 kids and what it actually teaches you  Why staying calm wins in both parenting and real estate  The emotional side of buying and selling a home  Advice for first-time home buyers in competitive markets  How to guide kids through moving without overwhelm  Her journey from stay-at-home mom to real estate agent  Serving families through crisis care with Together for Good  Why Midwest community keeps pulling people back One simple line stuck: “I love to watch you play.” That mindset shows up in everything she does. Parenting. Clients. Life.If you’re buying a home, raising kids, or trying to do both without losing your mind… this one hits.Connect with Christine: Search “Christine Westlund Edina Realty” to get in touchAbout the Podcast: Best for Your Nest highlights local leaders, real stories, and practical advice for building a life and home you’re proud of.

What makes an event actually memorable?In this episode of the Best for Your Nest Podcast by Owl Roofing, we sit down with event planner Mackenzie Anderson. She shares what really matters when hosting events, raising kids, and building community in real life.This is not Pinterest-perfect advice. This is practical, honest, and way more useful.We talk about: How to plan events without overcomplicating them  Why connection matters more than decorations  Balancing work, kids, and real life  The pressure modern parents feel (and how to drop it)  Simple hosting tips that actually make people feel welcome  What separates a great event from an average one  The mental load moms carry every day  Why “perfect” events can actually push people away Mackenzie also shares her journey from corporate event planning to running community events in North Oaks, plus what raising five kids taught her about leadership, logistics, and letting things go.If you’ve ever stressed about hosting, parenting, or “doing it all,” this one will hit home.Key takeaway: People don’t remember perfect details. They remember how you made them feel. 

What actually makes kids confident, kind, and great with people?In this episode of the Best for Your Nest Podcast (sponsored by Owl Roofing), we sit down with Olivia Widner, a talent acquisition expert, recruiter, and mom of two. She breaks down what she’s learned from hiring hundreds of people and raising kids who communicate with confidence.We talk about parenting, generosity, confidence, job interviews, and why most people leave money on the table in their careers.If you care about raising strong kids or becoming more confident at work, this one hits.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why kids become confident when you give them real-world experiencesHow to raise generous kids without creating entitlementThe biggest mistake women make when negotiating salaryWhat recruiters actually look for in interviewsWhy confidence beats qualifications in hiring decisionsHow to help your kids advocate for themselves earlyThe truth about today’s job market (70 applications = 1 offer)How to stand out when applying for jobsKey insight:Hiring is not just about qualifications. It is about risk. The person who feels like the safest bet usually gets the job.About Olivia:Olivia works in talent acquisition and has spent over a decade recruiting, interviewing, and hiring. She also runs intern programs and helps people navigate early careers while raising two kids with strong communication skills and confidence.About the podcast:Best for Your Nest is about building a better life at home, at work, and in your community.Subscribe for more conversations on parenting, business, and growth.

What Happens When an ER Nurse Gets Tired of Watching People Suffer in Waiting Rooms? She Builds Dynamic Drips.In this episode of the Best for Your Nest podcast, Bea sits down with Lisseth, founder of Dynamic Drips and Shoreview mom of seven (3 biological, 4 step), to talk about IV hydration therapy, building a business as a single mom, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself when life doesn't slow down.Lisseth spent 15 years in emergency medicine and vascular access before launching Dynamic Drips — a mobile IV hydration company that sends registered nurses directly to your home, office, salon, or wherever you are. What started as a solo operation is now a team of 35 nurses serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, Arizona, and Texas, with over 200 events a year.In this episode we cover:What IV hydration therapy actually is and who it's for (hint: everyone from pregnant moms to construction workers to kids with complex medical needs), how Dynamic Drips works — mobile, personalized, and fully assessed by a registered nurse before any drip starts, the difference between infusions, injections, and add-ons like B12, biotin, immune boost shots, and NAD, what NAD actually does at the cellular level and why so many people are talking about it, how Lissette built the business while working 56-hour weeks in the ER at Children's Hospital, traveling to New York during COVID, and raising three kids mostly on her own, what it means to change the culture of nursing by giving nurses flexibility, relationships, and fulfillment they can't find in a hospital, and how Lissette thinks about raising grounded kids even as her business scales across multiple states.This episode is for you if:You've ever been told to "just go to the ER" for dehydration and thought there had to be a better way. You're a busy mom who wants to take care of your family without a six-hour ER wait. You're curious about IV therapy but not sure if it's actually worth it or just a trend. You're a nurse looking for more flexibility and meaning in your work. You're an entrepreneur who started with nothing and needed to hear someone else's real story.Connect with Dynamic Drips:Website: dynamicdrips.comInstagram: @dynamicdripsBest for Your Nest is sponsored by Owl Roofing — premium residential roofing for Twin Cities homeowners. When your home needs protecting, we've got you covered. owlroofing.com

Hilary Jose joins Bea and Anya on The Best for Your Nest to talk about growing up with deaf parents, becoming an advocate before she was even old enough to understand that role, and how that shaped the wife, mom, and future interpreter she is today. She shares what it was like marrying young, supporting her husband through medical school, raising three kids, and now going back to school herself after years as a stay-at-home mom. This is a real conversation about family, identity, resilience, marriage, motherhood, and finding your way back to a calling you once ran from. Hilary also shares her thoughts on parenting teenagers, building a strong partnership at home, making time for yourself, life in North Oaks and Shoreview, and why gratitude can bring you full circle. In this episode: Growing up with deaf parents  Becoming an advocate at a young age  Marriage through medical school and hard seasons  Going back to school after raising kids  Motherhood, identity shifts, and finding balance  Parenting teens and staying connected as a family  Life in the North Oaks / Shoreview area  Why Hilary wants to serve the deaf community now, from gratitude not obligation

Looking for real advice on daycare, toddlers, and the early years of parenting? This episode of the Best for Your Nest podcast (by Owl Roofing) sits down with a daycare director to break down what actually matters.We talk about what parents stress about… and what really matters behind the scenes.You’ll hear honest insight on: The hardest age to start daycare (and why it surprises parents)  What daycare teachers wish parents knew  Potty training timelines that actually make sense  Drop-off mistakes that make things harder (and how to fix them)  How to choose the right daycare with confidence  Simple parenting hacks that save time and sanity This is a real conversation between moms navigating work, kids, and the chaos in between. No fluff. Just practical advice and a few laughs along the way.If you’re raising young kids or thinking about daycare, this one will hit home.Subscribe for more real conversations from the Best for Your Nest podcast.🎧 Podcast by Owl Roofing – helping you protect your home and your peace of mind.

What happens when a labor & delivery nurse pivots into aesthetics, while raising 3 kids and building a business from scratch?In this episode of the Best for Your Nest Podcast, hosts Bea and Anya sit down with Kristin Pavelka to talk about marriage, motherhood, career pivots, faith, and what it looks like to care deeply for people in every season of life.Kristin shares her journey from 12 years as a labor and delivery nurse to launching Tilly Aesthetics full-time, plus honest thoughts on parenting, screens and iPads, helping kids feel secure when facing medical issues, and why moms do not need to apologize for getting help or choosing a different path. She also opens up about marriage in the early years, raising kids with intention, building confidence in business, and her gentle, natural approach to aesthetics.If you’re a mom, business owner, or someone trying to grow through a new season with more courage and less pretending, this one will hit home.In this episode, we talk about:motherhood, marriage, and early family lifepivoting from nursing into entrepreneurshiphelping kids through medical challenges with unity and confidencescreen time, board games, and raising kids with intentionpeople-pleasing, identity, and letting go of guiltBotox, filler, skin quality, prevention, and Kristin’s philosophy on aestheticsbuilding a local business in the Shoreview / White Bear Lake areaAbout Kristin Pavelka:Kristin is a wife, mom of three, former labor and delivery nurse, and founder of Tilly Aesthetics in White Bear Lake. Her work is centered on helping women feel confident, cared for, and seen, with a thoughtful and natural approach.Mentioned in this episode:Tilly AestheticsWhite Bear LakeShoreview communityBrickhouse Food & DrinkSubscribe for more conversations with local difference-makers from the Shoreview area, brought to you by Owl Roofing.#BestForYourNest #KristinPavelka #TillyAesthetics #ShoreviewPodcast #WhiteBearLake #Motherhood #WomenInBusiness #Aesthetics #Entrepreneurship #OwlRoofing

On this episode of Best For Your Nest, Anna Bergland and Bea Bonte share the story of how this podcast — and their friendship — began.What started at a last-minute childbirth class turned into a friendship, two families connecting, and eventually a new roofing company and podcast built around community.In this conversation, they talk about building businesses with their spouses, raising kids while working full-time, and the reality of balancing motherhood, work, and life. It’s an honest look at what it means to run companies, run households, and still try to stay sane in the middle of it all.They also discuss:How they met at a childbirth class in LakevilleBuilding Owl Roofing with their husbandsThe challenges of working with your spouseCultural differences between European and Minnesota communication stylesWhy Shoreview and the Twin Cities area are such a special place to liveMom guilt, work-life balance, and raising kids while building a careerWhy women often drive major home decisionsWhat it looks like to build a business with family and friendsThe Best For Your Nest Podcast focuses on conversations with local leaders, parents, business owners, and people making a difference in the Shoreview and Twin Cities community.New episodes feature stories about home, family, community, and the people shaping the neighborhoods around us.Hosted by:Anna & BeaPresented by:Owl Roofing – Protecting your home and investing in the community.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and follow along as we talk with more local difference-makers and community leaders.#BestForYourNest #OwlRoofing #ShoreviewMN #TwinCitiesPodcast #MomLife #WomenInBusiness #CommunityPodcast #MinnesotaLife

On this episode of Best For Your Nest, brought to you by Owl Roofing, Bea and Anya sit down with Tammy Moberg, a longtime Arden Hills community leader, social worker, mentor, foster parent, and co-founder of Quincy House.Tammy shares stories from more than 30 years of serving families, raising five kids, opening her home to more than 100 young people, and helping create a safe place for students who need encouragement, consistency, and community. This conversation covers family, faith, foster care, Quincy House, and the small ways people can make a real difference close to home.One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is simple: you do not have to do everything to do something. Sometimes showing up looks like mentoring. Sometimes it looks like dropping off clothes. Sometimes it looks like writing a $100 check so kids can have pizza for dinner. Real impact starts with knowing your season and using what you have.We also talk about:What made Arden Hills feel like homeRaising boys, grandkids, and compassionate humansThe story behind Quincy HouseWhy people should not judge kids without knowing their storyHow to help families in your own communityTammy’s advice for giving back without getting overwhelmedFavorite local spots like Baldamar and Tavern GrillIf you care about community, family, leadership, and loving people well, this episode is worth your time.Learn more about Quincy House:quincyhouse.orgIf this episode meant something to you, like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with local leaders, moms, mentors, and people making a difference in our community.Best For Your Nest is a podcast by Owl RoofingProtecting homes. Investing in people. Strengthening community.#BestForYourNest #OwlRoofing #QuincyHouse #ArdenHills #CommunityLeadership #FosterCare #GiveBack #LocalPodcast #MinnesotaPodcast #CommunityMatters