Courtlynn Byargeon is a floral designer, foster and adoptive mother, and the creative heart behind Lovelily Flowers. In this episode of Ladylike, we talk about the beauty and complexity of building a family through fostering, adoption, and faith-filled commitment. Courtlynn opens up about what it means to love a child whose future isn’t guaranteed, the legacy of being raised by teen parents, and how those experiences shaped her view of motherhood.

We also dive into her journey as a young entrepreneur: what it takes to start a floral design company from scratch, why intentionality matters, and the matriarchs who planted seeds of strength in her life. This episode is a story of tenderness, tenacity, and trusting love to grow even in uncertain soil.

At the end of the episode, I share a letter to my daughter, Drew, about what Courtlynn taught me—not just about parenting, but about showing up fully, with grace, even when the future is unknown.

🎧 Full video episode available on YouTube.
🌸 Learn more about Lovelily: https://www.lovelilyflowers.com

This week on Ladylike, I join Lauren Mahesri, RDN, aka The Pediatric Dietitian, for a conversation about nutrition and bridging worlds with grace.

Lauren shares openly about her cross-cultural marriage, how she helps kids and parents build healthy relationships with food, and the ways she’s building a business that’s both personal and practical.

Whether you're a parent, a partner, or just someone trying to eat less chicken nugget crusts off your kid’s plate, this one’s for you.

Episode Description:
Callie Watson is the founder of Hey Honey, a Southern-inspired bakeshop built on heritage, heart, and showing up for people.

In this episode of Ladylike, we kick things off by decorating a cake together—which was humbling (for me) and hilarious (for both of us). But what followed was even better: a rich, emotional conversation about leaving home, building community from scratch, and how the quiet, consistent work of showing up can change everything.

Callie shares stories about the women who raised her, the traditions that shaped her, and how her business became more than just beautiful cakes—it became a way to love people well.

We talk about loneliness, legacy, and the bravery it takes to begin again.

Because sometimes, being ladylike means not just being sweet—but being strong enough to keep going when no one’s watching.