Irie Lemon Podcast

While Thanksgiving will likely look different this year, that doesn’t mean it has to be any less delicious. With so many of us unable to travel to see extended family or forced to stay home and keep the holiday intimate, we figured it would be a good time for Liz and Vince to share their cooking tips and tricks for a relaxed and fun holiday season. When the world changes, an opportunity arises to start new traditions. In this rapid-fire episode, you’ll learn how to honor cherished traditions...

In honor of her 40th birthday, Vince interviews Liz to gain insight and learn more about the transformational journey of her thirties. In this candid and intimate discussion, Liz shares both the lowest lows and the highest highs that took place over the last 10 years. Unexpected career changes and multiple failed fertility treatments had Liz at her lowest. With help from husband Rich and through sheer force of will, Liz stayed the course and manifested the outcomes she always knew were in...

This week Liz & Vince tackle the art of saying ‘no’. As highly ambitious and driven individuals, it can be tempting to say yes to every opportunity that presents itself. The downside to saying yes, especially when we really mean no, is that we end up stretching ourselves too thin causing long term resentment and burnout. While it can seem selfish to say no, being choosy with where you invest your limited time and energy is the secret to being available for bigger and better opportunities. In...

This week Liz & Vince take a deep dive into identifying and defining personal and professional values. These values, or personal rubric as Vince calls it, are the standards by which you shape your tribe and hire your team. If you run a business, it’s important to be crystal clear on your values when hiring so that your employees know how to win. Do you know your values? Are they aligned with your tribe? Do you find yourself letting others impact your own beliefs? The benefit of having...

Meredith TerHaar and Joe Graham of Growing with the Enneagram stop by for an in-depth discussion about the ancient personality wisdom tool. Through their coaching business, these two entrepreneurs school Liz & Vince beyond the standard introductory chatter and into some insider language. Understanding ourselves and understanding our teammates, partners, employees, and loved ones better will manifest in improved relationships and communication. Whether you’re new to the Enneagram or already...

This week Liz and Vince interview Bjork Ostrom from Food Blogger Pro to talk about his unique journey from non-profit educator to food and tech CEO. Bjork loves to find ways to maximize potential - of people, of technology, of life. In 2010 when his wife Lindsay started Pinch of Yum, a popular food blog, they decided to do just that - maximize its potential. A decade later, their suite of businesses, TinyBits, is designed to share what they've learned with other food bloggers.. It’s...

In this week’s episode, Liz & Vince look back on their first year of producing the Irie Lemon Podcast. Coming from such vastly different approaches to entrepreneurship, Liz & Vince have learned so much working together over the last year. This episode provides an honest glimpse into the business partners’ special chemistry with one another alongside the occasional conflicts that arise when two high-powered hustlers with nearly opposite demeanors work together towards a common goal. Just like...

Have you ever wondered how social media influencers connect with brands for sponsored deals? Curious how companies find like-minded bloggers to promote their products? This week we welcome Laurie Buckle, CEO and Founder of CookIt Media, a Los Angeles-based agency that specializes in brand strategy, influencer marketing and content creation. Laurie and her team work with both brands and influencers, bringing their expertise as editors, marketers, content creators and social media pros to the...

In this week’s episode, Liz & Vince discuss lessons from one of Liz’s favorite books – Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. In a culture that seems to value “busyness” over productivity, this discussion illuminates the idea that you can do less while contributing more. Liz & Vince discuss ten important guidelines to steer ourselves into living an essentialism lifestyle, using both excerpts from McKeown’s book and real-world applications from their personal journeys....

Irie Lemon Podcast - Ep. #45: Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste.com In this week’s episode, Liz & Vince are joined by Gina Homolka, cookbook author and founder of Skinnytaste.com, where you’ll find healthy dishes that don’t sacrifice any of the flavor that can be found in their full-fat origins. Gina’s creations must be both “skinny” and “tasty” because after all, this is the same food she cooks on a daily basis for friends and family, and they are some of her toughest critics! What you can...

This week’s episode is sponsored by Harry & David, an American-based premium food and gift producer and retailer that has been helping loved ones stay connected across the miles since 1934. We’re joined by Micaela to discuss how Harry & David has successfully cultivated an online community through engagement, authenticity, and providing value. We also talk about fun and unique ways to stay connected with friends and family during a Pandemic. In this episode you’ll learn: Connect with...

This week’s episode is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. We’re joined by Bridget Wasser of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to share her Top 10 Tips for Grilling Beef! As a certified beef expert, Bridget has the inside scoop on what it takes to create restaurant-quality steaks, burgers and more at home. In this episode you’ll learn: Who is Bridget?Bridget Wasser is Executive Director, Meat Science, Culinary & Supply Chain at the National...

This week, in honor of the Irie Lemon Podcast’s 1 year anniversary, we put together a compilation of the best moments from our top ten most popular episodes to date. If you’re new to the podcast, this is a great introduction episode. To those of you who have been listening from day one, this will be a great refresher on all of the topics you might’ve forgotten. If you haven’t listened to these top ten most popular episodes yet, this is a great way to get a quick overview. We highly recommend...

This week, we return to our popular alphabet series to talk about Motivation. Both Liz and Vince bring incredible tips to this conversation as a way to help identify things that motivate them, keep motivation alive, and correctly apply the correct parts of your life. They also share some situations that can decrease motivation and how to avoid them. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Connect with Irie Lemon on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Liz of The Lemon Bowl on Instagram or...

This week, we’re joined by Scott and Christine Vogel, the husband and wife team behind Nothing Bundt Cakes Grand Rapids. As franchise owners, they both have learned countless lessons when it comes to adapting and overcoming challenges. Scott and Christine's journey is an inspiring one. What started off rocky has now blossomed into a sweet success. Curious how they turned their business around? Tune in to today’s episode. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Connect with Scott & Christine of...

With more people cooking at home than ever before, Liz and Vince will be sharing more episodes in the months to come centered around food. To kick it off, this week they share 10 of the best tips for becoming more confident in the kitchen. Offering two entirely different culinary perspectives, Vince shares his wisdom as a Jamaican chef and restaurant owner and Liz as a nationally renowned food writer and recipe developer. Outside of work, Liz and Vince cook for friends and family every...

This week, Vince and Liz are joined by Emily of Get Happy PR. Starting her career as a news reporter, Emily took a leap of faith to launch a PR firm out of her home. Focused primarily within the service & hospitality industry, her business has had to drastically adjust during the recents months of the pandemic. Emily joins us to share how her company has adapted and how they continue to do so. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Connect with Emily of Get Happy PR on Instagram Connect...

This week, Liz interviews Vincent to dive deeper into his journey of becoming West Michigan’s youngest restaurant owner. Opening his first restaurant, Irie Kitchen, at the age of 19, Vince walks us through his experience, step-by-step. Trusting his intuition and learning as he goes, Vince gets candid about being his own boss, what it takes to be a strong leader and the biggest surprise he’s discovered about owning his own business. A story full of wins and losses, Vince hopes to inspire and...

In honor of The Lemon Bowl’s 10th anniversary, Liz sits down to share with us the 10 biggest lessons she’s learned over the last decade. What began as a recipe blog inspired to show others how she successfully lost 60+ lbs, The Lemon Bowl has gradually transformed from a hobby into a thriving business. Through the years, Liz has picked up countless lessons and life mantras that have been fundamental to her success. Applicable in both business and personal life, these lessons have proven to...

This week we sit down with Monique of Ambitious Kitchen, whose mission is to inspire you both in and out of the kitchen with healthy recipes, lifestyle, and wellness tips. In this episode, Monique shares why it’s vital to remain authentic and keep it real online, despite the haters. We also discuss practical strategies for leading a team virtually, the realities of managing multiple online businesses plus ideas for pivoting from a brick and mortar to an online business. In this podcast,...