422 Episodes

  1. 181: The Importance of Finding Contentment

    Published: 10/30/2017
  2. 180: 10 Tips for Smart Wardrobe Shopping

    Published: 10/23/2017
  3. 179: Choosing a Partner — Part Deux: The Importance of Knowing Yourself & The Crucial Must-Have

    Published: 10/16/2017
  4. 178: Your Unique Journey — How to Navigate It Successfully

    Published: 10/9/2017
  5. 177: How to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest (in Life)

    Published: 10/2/2017
  6. 176: Be the Hero of Your Own Story: Why & How

    Published: 9/25/2017
  7. 175: 14 Ways to Eat Like the French — Savor Good Food, Don't Fear It

    Published: 9/18/2017
  8. 174: 12 Benefits of Seeking Out Quality

    Published: 9/11/2017
  9. 173: The Benefits of Having a Mission Statement & How to Create Your Own

    Published: 9/4/2017
  10. 172: How to Refine Your Style: In Your Wardrobe & Life

    Published: 8/28/2017
  11. 171: The Secret Lives of Introverts: My Interview with Jenn Granneman

    Published: 8/21/2017
  12. 170: Being Single is Luxurious Living

    Published: 8/14/2017
  13. 169: Understanding the French Culture: My Interview with Géraldine Lepere of Comme une Française

    Published: 8/12/2017
  14. 168: French Everyday Living with Author & Blogger Sharon Santoni

    Published: 8/9/2017
  15. 167: My Good Life in France: Author Janine Marsh

    Published: 8/7/2017
  16. 166: Love & Self-Discovery: How to Be One Half of a Healthy Relationship

    Published: 7/31/2017
  17. 165: How to Enjoy Eating Every Day and Love the Results

    Published: 7/24/2017
  18. 164: The Importance of a Daily Routine & How to Create One You Love

    Published: 7/17/2017
  19. 163: Learn How to Truly Savor Everyday Moments & Watch It Elevate Your Life

    Published: 7/10/2017
  20. 162: From Seeking Happiness to Cultivating Contentment: A Shift in Pursuit

    Published: 7/3/2017

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The simple sophisticate is someone who prefers quality over quantity, sensible living over mindless consumption, personal style instead of trendy fashions, has an insatiable curiosity for life’s endless questions and a desire to live a truly fulfilling life rather than being led around by the nose. Inspired by her lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life, Shannon Ables (the original Simple Sophisticate) shares with listeners tips on how to live a refined life on an everyday income, a life of true contentment. Founded on the principle of the art of living a life of quality over quantity, episodes explore topics ranging from creating an everyday life you love living, strengthening mindfulness practices, preparing seasonally delicious meals, building a capsule wardrobe, traveling the world (Francophiles and Anglophiles tune in as France as well as the Britain are favorite destinations), and living life to the fullest without breaking the bank because living well is really quite simple. *illustration by artist Sarah Löcker exclusively commissioned for the show