The Real Pink Diaries

Ep. 27 - Krista Alterman: Reinventing Success & Designing a Beautiful Life

This week on The Real Pink Diaries, we welcome Krista Alterman — celebrity interior designer, entrepreneur, and founder of Krista + Home. Known for creating timeless luxury interiors and appearing on HGTV, DIY Network, and Food Network, Krista has built a career rooted in creativity, resilience, and reinvention. In this episode, Krista shares her journey from growing up in Connecticut and pursuing acting in New York City, to discovering her passion for design and launching a successful full-service interior design firm. She opens up about entrepreneurship, leadership, evolving through major life transitions, and what it was like merging her company with Vesta Home. We also dive into wellness, transcendental meditation, daily routines, and what “having it all” really means in this season of life. This is an inspiring conversation about trusting your instincts, embracing change, and building a beautiful life from the inside out. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

Ep. 26 - Travel with More Soul: 5 Destinations That Will Change Your Perspective | Travel Charlee

Travel Charlee’s wealth of knowledge—rooted in the cruise industry—has evolved into a distinctive niche: designing custom trips tailored to her clients’ personal preferences. Through her global network of trusted contacts and on-the-ground experts, she connects travelers to meaningful experiences around the world—helping them skip the stress and travel with intention. In this episode, Charlotte (aka Travel Charlee, with two E’s!) joins us to share how she went from a small-town Texas upbringing to working aboard cruise ships—before she’d ever even taken one herself—and how the pandemic inspired her to carve out her own path in travel entrepreneurship. We talk about how travel has changed, why choosing the right cruise line (or destination) makes all the difference, and how to select travel partners who won’t derail your trip. Plus, Charlotte shares her list of perspective-shifting destinations that can pull you out of routine and into the reset we all crave—including Iceland, Alaska, Greece, Sardinia, Montenegro, and Japan. Whether you’re planning a bucket-list adventure, a multigenerational family trip, or simply dreaming about your next escape, this conversation will inspire you to travel with more soul—and less stress. Follow Travel Charlee Website: https://travelcharlee.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/travelcharlee Facebook: https://facebook.com/travelcharlee Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TravelCharlee Connect with The Real Pink Diaries Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealpinkdiaries Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealpinkdiaries YouTube: https://youtube.com/@therealpinkdiaries

Ep. 25 - Moss Boss, Methods and Motherhood: Lindsay Scherr Burgess

Today’s guest is Lindsay Scherr Burgess, Founder and “Moss Boss” of Green Wallscapes, the studio behind lush preserved moss walls, logos, and indoor botanical installations. Lindsay grew up in Washington, D.C., studied at Northwestern University (just outside Chicago), and followed the sun to Florida during the 2009 financial crisis — without a plan, but with a strong pull to start fresh. This conversation explores trusting intuition, building systems, entrepreneurship, creativity, motherhood, and learning to grow through life’s in-between seasons. Connect with Lindsay / Green Wallscapes: Website: https://greenwallscapes.com Instagram: @greenwallscapes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayscherrburgess Facebook: @greenwallscapes ✨ Connect with Us Instagram: @therealpinkdiaries Facebook: The Real Pink Diaries

Ep. 24 - If It’s Not on the Calendar, It’s Not Real

In this episode of The Real Pink Diaries, we’re diving into something we all use—but don’t always use intentionally—our calendars. 📆 From jam-packed schedules to constant multitasking, we explore how the way we manage our time directly shapes our lives, our energy, and our priorities. This conversation isn’t about being busy for the sake of being busy—it’s about creating space for what truly matters. We talk honestly about boundaries, over-commitment, time guilt, and the power of aligning your calendar with your values. Whether you’re a mom, entrepreneur, professional, or simply trying to find more balance, this episode will help you rethink how you plan your days so your time supports the life you actually want to live. Because time is our most valuable currency—and how we manage it is a form of self-respect. ✨ ✨ Connect with Us Instagram: @therealpinkdiaries Facebook: The Real Pink Diaries

Ep. 23 - Reflections and Resolutions

In this episode of The Real Pink Diaries, we’re taking a moment to pause between chapters — reflecting on everything 2025 taught us and intentionally stepping into 2026 with clarity and purpose. 💭✨ We’re sharing honest reflections on the wins, the lessons, the pivots, and the moments that shaped our year, and how those experiences are influencing the resolutions we’re setting now. This isn’t about rigid goals or unrealistic expectations. It’s about alignment, intention, and choosing growth that feels authentic. From personal growth and career evolution to gratitude, boundaries, and redefining success, we talk about what we’re carrying with us from 2025 — and what we’re consciously leaving behind as we welcome 2026. If you’re craving a reset that feels grounded, empowering, and real, this episode is for you. A new year doesn’t mean starting over — it means starting wiser. 💕 ✨ Connect with Us Instagram: @therealpinkdiaries Facebook: The Real Pink Diaries