422 Episodes

  1. 161: Ask Shannon Episode

    Published: 6/26/2017
  2. 160: The Butterfly Moment in Life: Don't Wait, Just Live Well

    Published: 6/19/2017
  3. 159: 18 Ways to Define Your Classic Style in Life and within your Closet

    Published: 6/12/2017
  4. 158: France in Pictures and Illustrations: My Interview with author & artist Rae Dunn

    Published: 6/5/2017
  5. 157: Passion Projects, Jazz, Being French at Heart & Living in the Moment: Elizabeth Bougerol of The Hot Sardines

    Published: 5/29/2017
  6. 156: Self-Awareness, Relationships, Style & the Met Gala: My Interview with Stylist Tiffani Rogers

    Published: 5/22/2017
  7. 155: 6 Life Lessons for Living Well from Julia Child

    Published: 5/15/2017
  8. 154: How to Build a Life for Ladybugs: Choosing Hope over Fear

    Published: 5/8/2017
  9. 153: 24 Ways to Live Beyond Labels

    Published: 5/1/2017
  10. 152: Dream First, Then Plan

    Published: 4/24/2017
  11. 151: 10 Style Tips to Embrace the French Woman's Approach to Effortless Chic

    Published: 4/17/2017
  12. 150: Give It Time: Discovering What Is Worth the Wait

    Published: 4/17/2017
  13. 149: How to Cultivate Your True Style All Year Long

    Published: 4/3/2017
  14. 148: The Hygge Phenomenon and Living Simply Luxuriously

    Published: 3/27/2017
  15. 147: 10 Truths About The Independent Woman & Love

    Published: 3/20/2017
  16. 146: 11 Worthwhile Life Skills That Are Easier Than They Appear

    Published: 3/13/2017
  17. 145: Responding vs. Reacting: The Difference

    Published: 3/6/2017
  18. 144: 20 Ways to Incorporate Your Love for the French Culture into Your Everyday

    Published: 2/27/2017
  19. 143: Examining the Benefits of Self-Awareness

    Published: 2/20/2017
  20. 142: 9 Reasons Owning Your Style Will Change Your Life

    Published: 2/13/2017

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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