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Confidence in the Hard Conversations: Wills, Trusts & Preparing Your Family with a Death Readiness Plan (with Jill Mastroianni)

Most of us know we should have a will… but thinking about death, paperwork, and “what if” conversations can feel heavy and overwhelming.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jill Mastroianni, lawyer and host of the Death Readiness Podcast, to make estate planning feel clear, doable, and empowering, not scary.

We cover:

• The plain-English difference between a will vs. a trust

• The biggest estate planning mistakes families make (and how to avoid them)

• What “death readiness” actually means and why it’s really about peace of mind

• The simplest first steps you can take this week (even if you’ve been avoiding it for years)

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll deal with it later,” this is your gentle nudge to handle it now, so your future self (and your family) can breathe easier.

Next step: hit play, and when you’re done, send this episode to the person you’d want beside you in an emergency. And if you want more episodes that blend confidence, clarity, and real-life systems, follow Between the Laugh Lines so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

Here are some links to all the relevant shows Jill referred to in this episode:

Episode 17: How Powers of Attorney Work, When to use them, and When it's too Late to Get One

Episode 19: Why You Need (or Don't Need) a Trust

Episode 22: What Every Parent Needs to Know When Their Child Turns 18

Episode 38: Why You Need (or Don't Need) a Will

 

For all the helpful tools Jill mentioned: www.deathreadiness.com 

🎧 About the show: Between the Laugh Lines is where laughter meets life’s lessons. I’m Deb (Gen X, CPA/MBA, lifelong beauty + lifestyle lover), sharing honest conversations and simple routines that help you rebuild confidence, clarity, and identity in your “right now” season.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for education and encouragement only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice.

From Hustle to Harmony: How Renee Stribbell Built a 23-Year Entrepreneurial Life Without Burning Out

What if the secret to lasting success in business isn't working harder — it's working smarter, with more confidence and less chaos?

In this episode of Between the Laugh Lines, host Deb sits down with entrepreneur and business coach Renee Stribbell, who has spent 23+ years building businesses — and helping other women do the same. After transitioning from mortgage broker to business coach, Renee has made it her mission to help women break free from hustle culture and step into their power with clarity, confidence, and a strategy that actually works.

Renee opens up about the role mentorship played in her growth, how hypnotherapy became an unexpected game-changer for overcoming anxiety in business, and why having a clear strategy is the #1 thing that separates thriving entrepreneurs from overwhelmed ones.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why hustle culture is holding women entrepreneurs back — and what to do instead
• How confidence and clarity become your most powerful business tools
• The surprising way hypnotherapy can help you overcome anxiety and self-doubt
• Why public speaking is a learnable skill — and how to start building it now

Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the entrepreneurial game for years, this conversation is your permission slip to ditch the grind and build a business (and life) that actually feels good.

🎧 Hit play and let's dive in.

Connect with Renee Stribbell: reneestribbell.ca

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Beyond the Trends: Real Haircare that Holds up in Everyday Life

This episode is the practical follow-up to Part 1, where Jen shared how she always knew hair was her calling. Here, the conversation turns to what she’s learned through years of hands-on experience behind the chair.

In this episode, we talk honestly about hair care without the pressure—what’s worth paying attention to, what’s not, and how to build a routine that actually works in everyday life. It’s a grounded, realistic conversation for women who want healthier hair without chasing trends.

💇‍♀️ You’ll hear about:

• Simple, sustainable hair care routines

• How hairstylists really think about hair health

• What to keep, what to skip, and why

• Small changes that make a noticeable difference

Jen also shares more about her partnership with WigsForKids.org and why giving back through her work matters — visit their site to learn more.

Connect with me on Instagram @thedishwithdeb for beauty, lifestyle, and real conversations. And check out all of Jen's work @hairbyjenniferlyn

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A Sorority Side Hustle that Stuck- How One Nail Tech Builds More than just Gel

What does it actually take to start a beauty business with no full expert trained experience, no salon suite, and zero roadmap?

In this episode of Between the Laugh Lines, I sit down with a young nail technician who launched her business at a table in her sorority house—and has since built a thriving, consistent service-based beauty business from her parents' home. This is the real story of turning a side skill into sustainable income, one client at a time.

If you've ever wondered how to start a nail business, build a beauty service from scratch, or turn your creative skill into consistent revenue—this conversation breaks it all down without the highlight reel.

What We Cover:

• How to start a nail business with minimal investment
• Building a professional beauty business from unconventional spaces (dorm rooms, home setups)
• The unglamorous truth about early entrepreneurship—imperfect, messy, and real
• How to build client trust, professionalism, and repeat bookings when you're just starting out
• Pricing strategy, boundaries, and confidence for new service providers
• Lessons every entrepreneur needs—whether you're 20 or 40

This episode is for the woman who's tired of waiting for permission, perfection, or the "perfect time" to start. Whether you're launching a nail business, lash business, esthetics practice, or any service-based beauty brand—you'll walk away with practical insight and proof that you can build something meaningful with what you have right now.

Perfect for: aspiring nail techs, beauty entrepreneurs, service-based business owners, women starting side hustles, and anyone building confidence in their craft.

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Following Her Own Yellow Brick Road: Knowing Hair Was Her Calling -Part 1

Some people stumble into their calling. Others know it all along.

In this episode of Between the Laugh Lines, I'm candidly speaking with my neighbor, friend and longtime hairstylist Jen for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, intuition, and the quiet knowing that led her into the world of hair. Long before trends, social media, or “career plans,” Jen recognized her strengths and followed them—evolving her craft through determination, curiosity, and hands-on experience.

This Part 1 conversation focuses on the why: how creativity shows up early, how trusting yourself can shape a career, and why hair is often about identity, emotion, and transformation—not just appearance.

✨ In this episode:

• What it feels like to know you’re meant for something

• How creativity evolves when you trust your gut & strengths

• Why hair is deeply personal (and emotional)

• The foundation behind the expertise you’ll hear in Part 2

🎧 Part 2 dives into the how — practical, simplified hair guidance for real life.

 

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The Band-Aid Effect: What the Hesitation Reveals about your Identity, Clarity and Confidence

In this short episode, I go straight into why women (of all ages!!) hesitate to “rip off the band-aid” in life — whether it’s starting something new, ending what’s not working, or finally choosing themselves. If you struggle with overthinking, overwhelm, confidence dips, or feeling stuck in the “almost,” this conversation will help you find clarity, courage, and a grounded next step.

I will break down simply the psychology behind hesitation and the emotional load modern women carry.  This episode teaches you how to move from avoidance to clarity using simple, doable steps. Perfect for women navigating midlife reinvention, confidence, and self-trust. Let's go!

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Red Carpet Confidence: Behind the Brush with MUA Andrea Miller

Celebrity makeup artist Andrea Miller joins me for an inspiring, candid conversation about beauty, confidence, and the craft behind her career in TV, film, and red-carpet artistry. From her early beginnings to the meaningful relationships she’s formed behind the brush, Andrea opens up about how she built her path in the beauty world—and why confidence always matters more than contour.

Together, we will break down real-life makeup routines for Gen X and Millennial women, how to simplify beauty in an overwhelming industry, and the products that actually make a difference as we age gracefully. This is a conversation full of wisdom, laughter, honesty, and real beauty tips that anyone can practice.

💄 In This Episode:
• Andrea’s story: how she built a career behind the brush
• Behind-the-scenes moments from TV & red carpet work
• Makeup tips women 35+ can use today
• What to keep, what to skip, and what’s worth investing in
• Why beauty is emotional—and why confidence is the real glow-up

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Midterms & Mindset: A Confidence Check for Every College Family

It’s midterm season or just past it—the grades, the stress, the homesickness!

But what should families really be doing right now? In this episode, I break it down with empathy and humor, offering a simple framework every college family can use.

If you’re a parent wondering what questions to ask, how to offer support, or when to just listen—this one’s for you! Help your student finish strong.

Confidence for you, clarity for them—that’s the goal.

💡 Highlights:

• The "3 C's" of midterm success: communication, confidence and calm
• Discussions on academics, next year's housing, finances and mental well-being

• Tips for resetting routines, mindset, and expectations before the semester ends

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