The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style
Episodes
170: Being Single is Luxurious Living
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #170 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio {As always, I encourage you to li...
169: Understanding the French Culture: My Interview with Géraldine Lepere of Comme une Française
12 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #169 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio The French language guide for ...
168: French Everyday Living with Author & Blogger Sharon Santoni
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #168 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio A returning guest to the podca...
167: My Good Life in France: Author Janine Marsh
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #167 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Author and now full-time resident...
166: Love & Self-Discovery: How to Be One Half of a Healthy Relationship
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #166 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "If you want to change your partn...
165: How to Enjoy Eating Every Day and Love the Results
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #165 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Right food, right place, right t...
164: The Importance of a Daily Routine & How to Create One You Love
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #164 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "With a healthy lifestyle, it's...
163: Learn How to Truly Savor Everyday Moments & Watch It Elevate Your Life
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #163 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Growing your inner strengths thr...
162: From Seeking Happiness to Cultivating Contentment: A Shift in Pursuit
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #162 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Focusing on happiness as our ult...
161: Ask Shannon Episode
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #161 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio In the first annual "Ask Shannon"...
160: The Butterfly Moment in Life: Don't Wait, Just Live Well
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #160 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "'How does one become a butterfly...
159: 18 Ways to Define Your Classic Style in Life and within your Closet
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #159 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Style trickles i...
158: France in Pictures and Illustrations: My Interview with author & artist Rae Dunn
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #158 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Perhaps you've seen her pottery: ...
157: Passion Projects, Jazz, Being French at Heart & Living in the Moment: Elizabeth Bougerol of The Hot Sardines
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #157 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Jazz and France is a coupling tha...
Self-Awareness, Relationships, Style & the Met Gala: My Interview with Stylist Tiffani Rogers
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #156 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Each time NYC stylist Tiffani Rog...
155: 6 Life Lessons for Living Well from Julia Child
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #155 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio The more I read about Julia Child,...
How to Build a Life for Ladybugs: Choosing Hope over Fear
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." —Nelson Mandela Amelia Earhart, at the age of 23, had a dream awoken within he...
153: 24 Ways to Live Beyond Labels
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #153 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio ". . . for those of ...
152: Dream First, Then Plan
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #152 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "If you have built ...
151: 10 Style Tips to Embrace the French Woman's Approach to Effortless Chic
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #151 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "There is something ...
150: Give It Time: Discovering What Is Worth the Wait
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #150 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Adopt the pace of nature; her se...
149: How to Cultivate Your True Style All Year Long
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #149 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "What's true style?...
148: The Hygge Phenomenon and Living Simply Luxuriously
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #148 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Man. Because he sacrifices his h...
147: 10 Truths About The Independent Woman & Love
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #147 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "And you, you scare people becaus...
146: 11 Worthwhile Life Skills That Are Easier Than They Appear
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." ― Confucius Having never experienced a particular event, feeling or sensation, i...
145: Responding vs. Reacting: The Difference
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #145 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "The act of responding requires o...
144: 20 Ways to Incorporate Your Love for the French Culture into Your Everyday
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #144 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Recently a good friend of mine wh...
143: Examining the Benefits of Self-Awareness
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #143 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "People need to k...
142: 9 Reasons Owning Your Style Will Change Your Life
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #142 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Individuals can take hold ...
141: Taking a Risk In Order to Have It All: Author Isabelle LaFleche
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #141 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio Montreal author Isabelle LaFlèch...
Emotional Intelligence: A Crucial Tool for Enhanced Quality in Work and Life
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Life circumstances have little to do with happiness because much happiness is under your control — the product of your habits and your out...
139: An Everyday Necessity: Deliberate Rest
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #139 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "When we take the right to rest, ...
Money: How to Know If You Have Enough
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #138 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Enough is the quality of having ...
137: Welcoming the Quality in 2017, One Month at a Time
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #137 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio A work of art gazed upon and appr...
136: Learn How to Love
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are not born knowing how to love well. We learn by observing those who raise us, observing the world we are born into and by what we read, view and...
Learn How to Love: 26 Ways to Love Fully
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #136 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "It's never too late to learn any...
135: 10 Life Lessons 2016 Taught Me
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"It is within the boundaries of reflection we are able to become aware of insights that can lead us to understanding." ― Kat Lahr ~The Simple...
134: Stop Looking for Love and Start Learning How to Love
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #134 "A startling paradox that bespeaks how we, as a culture, cripple ourselves in the journey to love —...
133: 8 Things to Accomplish Before Stepping Into a Relationship
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #133 Maybe you've had a few or many past failed relationships. Perhaps you are currently single or married or in a ...
132: How to Finish the Year Strong
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #132 "There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then t...
131: 38 Invaluable Lessons About Attaining Happiness
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"As long as one keeps searching, the answers come." —Joan Baez Life in many ways feels as though it is a treasure hunt. However, I hav...
130: Comfort Begets Confidence
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"Comfort is the root of confidence and not the other way around." —Haley Mlotek in The New York Times Style Magazine Confidence is attrac...
129: Talking Style, New York City & Sales with Stylist Tiffani Rogers
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
NYC stylist Tiffani Rogers returns to the podcast to share her new resource for anyone who travels to, loves visiting and shopping in New York C...
The Quest for a Soulmate: The Myth Hindering an Amazing Love Life
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"We need to replace the Romantic template with a psychologically-mature vision of love we might call Classical, which encourages in us a range of unf...
127: 20 Ways to Live Like a Parisienne
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Sarah Lavoine's new book Chez Moi: Decorating Your Home and Living Like a Parisienne, discover 20 of my favorite tips and ideas for living...
126: A Powerful Couple: Boundaries & Vulnerability
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important skills we can learn and implement into our lives on a regular basis is understanding that in order to have healthy relations...
125: The Importance of Good Service
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Letting go of what is no longer serving us is something we have to be consciously reminded of, and one of the most detrimental ways we don't serve our...
124: Why Not . . . Have a Plan?
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Julia Child and her determination to publish what we all now know as a masterpiece, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, in today's episod...
123: How to Make Fall a Luxurious Season
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is as Lauren DeStefano states, the grand finale, when the world shares the most beautiful and bountiful produce, experiences and offerings. In to...
122: 7 Benefits of Having Self-Compassion
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Having self-compassion can have a powerfully positive effect on our overall quality of life. When we consider how we treat ourselves and recognize tha...
121: 14 Ways to Get Back to Calm
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As schedules begin to change with summer fading into fall, why not maintain the tranquility we adored during the leisurely months? Discover 14 daily h...
120: The Wonderful Truth About Health, Happiness & Aging
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you resigned yourself to the idea that at a certain age things (not so great things) just happen to us? Well, no more! Inspired by Dr. Frank Lipm...
119: Why Never Giving Up Is A Very Good Idea
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When we don't know the path we should be taking or the role model we thought would lead us to our contentment but instead leads us to feeling as thou...
118: Paris, Relationships & Our Truest Selves
27 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Brown joins me on the podcast to talk about her latest novel The Light of Paris. Discover her inspiration fo...
117: How to Be Chic with Fiona Ferris
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on the podcast today is author and blogger from New Zealand Fiona Ferris. Inspired by her blog How to Be Chic, her new book, which was just...
116: Make Your Own Life Rules
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The key to cultivating a life we love living is to know what works best for us. Each individual person will discover rules that are unique to them. Th...
115: The 8 Benefits of Banishing Busy
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A busy world pushes us to be busy as well, and we aren't, we may at times feel as though we aren't doing what we should. On the contrary, the banishme...
114: 13 Habits for Effective Time Management
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most popular requests readers have for upcoming episodes and blog posts is how I manage my time as I balance two full time jobs. Today I am...
113: 16 Benefits of Self-Reliance
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Self-reliance, the ability to understand and be in-tune with our inner calling is a easy to do if we are by ourselves, but it is the ability to partic...
112: 11 Ways to Happy Right Now
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
So much of our happiness is entirely in our control, and with these 11 simple ways to immediately shift your mood from a frown to happiness, based on ...
111: Quality over Quantity in Fashion & Life: My Discussion with Stylist Tiffani Rogers
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
NYC Stylist Tiffani Rogers of Style by Tiffani discusses this season's summer trends (what to save and splurge on), how to style your own capsule ward...
110: The Best Learned Trait We Can Possess: Willpower
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney's best-selling book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, in this episode of the podca...
109: 34 Must-Have Items for Your Home Épicerie
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to your kitchen and cook whatever, whenever you want is doable as long as your pantry, refrigerator, freezer and countertop are stocked wit...
108: What Lin-Manuel Miranda Taught Me
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tony-award winning creator, director and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda recently shared a quote about his reason for writing the musical Hamilton. Using his...
107: Relax: 21 Ways to Know You're Doing Just Fine in this Thing Called Life
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we can push ourselves so hard that when we do finally take a moment to assess how we're doing, we don't trust that we're doing well. This si...
106: 10 Tools Fulfilled People Utilize in Their Lives to Squash Negativity
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 10 tools that will help you squash the regular negative thoughts that pop up from time to time no matter how wonderful our lives may be going...
105: 11 Ways to Make Any Home Your Sanctuary
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you own or rent, whether your place is large or small, even if you've lived in your space for decades or only a few months, these 11 simple ti...
104: Simple Rules for a Good Life
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Donald Sull and Kathleen M. Eisenhacdt's 2015 book Simple Rules: How to Thrive in a Complex World, discover the benefits of simple ru...
103: Effortless Style: The Truth
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is effortless style truly ever effortless? In short, yes. Today discover the five steps to tend to to ensure effortless style that will become a habit...
102: Let's Talk About Beauty
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by blogger, author, photographer and illustrator Garance Doré book Love, Life, Style, the topic of beauty and how to truly feel beautiful is...
101: Growth is a Choice
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The difference between being an Adult and being a Grown-up is choice. And with the choice comes the decision to choose to grow. Growth as we know isn'...
100: 10 Things Content People Understand About Uncertainty
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is the secret for those who have found contentment when it comes to dealing with uncertainty? In today's episode we dive into the 10 specific dis...
99: Why Not . . . Celebrate the Obstacles?
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The obstacles in life can understandably be frustrating, but perhaps a reframing of them is all we need to see the beauty in them. Tune in today to se...
98: The Power of the Spoken Word
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How we speak is just as powerful as what we say. In today's episode, discover nine tips on how to improve the way you speak so that you can foster and...
97: Small + Simple = A Grand & Full Life
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our everyday lives can be as grand and full based on how we live. Instead of the size of the house, it is the energy, beauty and details we cultivate ...
96: Everyday Living in France: My Interview with Sharon Santoni
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of the internationally enjoyed blog My French Country Home and author of her new book My Stylish French Girlfriends, Sharon Santoni joins ...
95: Why Not . . . Find Your Personal Power?
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Amy Cuddy's best selling book Presence, discover how to cultivate your personal power in your everyday life and what the benefits are of h...
94: The Truths & Myths of the Independent, Single Woman
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the recently released and best-selling book by Rebecca Traister, All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nat...
93: 15 Everyday Habits to Live a Life of Contentment
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The "everydays" make up the quality of our lives, so it is how we spend these days that is vitally important. Discover 15 everyday habits to practice ...
92: The 3 Elements of a Strong Social Well-Being
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of a healthy social well-being involves three primary components: the relationships we have with ourselves, our community and friends a...
91: The Power of Solitude
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether an introvert or an extravert, time to be with ourselves is the key to a deep satisfaction with life and the path we choose. Inspired by Frédé...
90: February 21, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer...
89: 18 Red Flags to Pay Attention to in Relationships
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Often while it can be easy to see the weaknesses or strengths in others' relationships, it can be hard when we're in the middle of them. As a way to d...
88: February 14, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
14 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer...
87: Romantic Love: What Is It & How to Maintain It
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Gary Chapman's #1 New York Times best-selling book The 5 Love Languages, discover how to effectively communicate your love for you partner...
86: February 7, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
07 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer...
85: How to Trust the Timing of Your Life
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how to trust the timing of your life can be confusing, but in today's episode Shannon outlines seven specific ways to become in tune with your...
84: January 31, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
31 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewe...
83: 13 Reasons to Be Brave
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the primary pillars of living a happy life is finding the courage within yourself to be brave. It is never easy, but the results are well worth...
82: January 24, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
24 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer...
81: Strengths vs. Skills: The Important Difference
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today the differences between Strengths and Skills will be shared, along with the significant difference that will have a profoundly positive effect o...
80: January 17, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
17 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer...
79: The How of Happy
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year begins, the idea of how to create a happier life may be at the forefront of our minds, but what does that mean? Inspired by Dr. Seligm...
78: January 10, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
10 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer...
77: Found: The Missing Piece (Trust)
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Brené Brown's speech titled "The Anatomy of Trust", today's episode focuses on the specific definition of what trust entails, how we can ...
76: January 3, 2016 — Au Courant Weekly
03 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer...
75: 7 Reasons 2016 Will Be A Wonderful Year
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Looking ahead to the new year, Shannon shares seven topics of focus for TSLL blog. From introducing TSLL daily planner templates that offer readers/li...
74: The First Date Cheat Sheet
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What is the purpose of the first date in the first place? Contrary to what we may lead ourselves to believe, it is not to impress but rather to go on ...
73: A Lesson From Ernest Hemingway
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired after reading Ernest Hemingway's iconic portrayal of the City of Light in his memoir A Moveable Feast, Shannon shares a learned lesson from t...
72: Why Not . . . Be A Strong Woman?
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a strong woman? In today's episode, Shannon shares 15 characteristics of strong women and discusses the benefits of choosing t...