lifestyle – The Sol Compass

Tuesday Ten

Hey everyone, welcome to the start of a brand new series on The Sol Compass! On Tuesdays I thought it would be fun to start sharing some things outside of fashion, beauty, and traveling that I love and enjoy. Today’s subject is Podcasts, so let’s dive right in!

I am a music lover through and through, so I usually turn to Spotify for background noise. However lately I’ve been so caught up in my head that I prefer a podcast on a quiet Sunday morning. Putting a podcast on for inspiring and thought provoking conversation really helps keep my brain moving! They’re also great if you have a long commute, an elliptical day (I really hate elliptical days), or a sink full of dishes to tend to! I love any opportunity to learn something, but sometimes I fall into the busy trap of not letting myself read enough. Enter the podcast, which allows you to multitask!

TED Radio Hour. Hosted by Guy Raz, a prominent voice in the Podcast world, the TED Radio Hour uses TED talks, expert interviews, and fresh perspectives to unravel a topic and dive in to new ideas.
How I Built This. Another Guy Raz podcast, this one is all about entrepreneurs, innovators, and exceptional creators who built powerful businesses, movements, and empires. Some favorites have been Spanx, Instagram, and Airbnb!
Goal Digger. Any #girlboss trying to forge her way through a saturated market with her creative endeavor absolutely needs to listen to Goal Digger. Jenna Kutcher re-inspires me even on my hardest days where I wonder if I have what it takes to keep blogging.
Patcast. I have to include Patcast because it was the first podcast I ever listened to (four years ago!). Pat Monahan, of Train, interviews musicians and artists he likes, and sometimes you get a nice little duet! They haven’t had a new episode for two years, but there are some great gems in the archives!
Stuff You Should Know. This is B’s favorite podcast and what got me back into podcasting after a bit of a hiatus. SYSK covers a seemingly endless variety of topics in a conversational format and I always feel educated and informed about something new after listening to one.
Strong Opinions Loosely Held. This Refinery 29 podcast is great for anyone who loves pop culture. As someone who actually isn’t always engaged in all facets of pop culture, I love seeing how it impacts our daily lives, even when we aren’t noticing it!
Modern Love. As a literature lover I have a soft spot for love stories. Modern Love, from the New York Times column, shares some beautiful, heart wrenching, powerful essays of love, loss, and redemption. Be wary of this one, it can be a tear jerker!
Crash On My Couch. Arden Rose and Will Darbyshire cover so many topics I don’t really know how to narrow this down. I feel like I’m hanging out with two friends as they touch on things all millennials want to know more about, such as friend breakups, Spongebob conspiracies, long distant relationships, and more!
Anna Faris Is Unqualified. Anna Faris hosts this hilarious podcast, dishing out advice with a fellow celebrity each week on love and relationships. If you are looking for a feel-good podcast to lighten up your morning commute, this one will not let you down.
99% Invisible. This last one is super hard to describe but worth every listen. It brings to light the overlooked elements of design that exist all around us and propel our lives forward. You might never look at statues in New York City the same again!

I am super excited for next week’s Tuesday Ten (it’s already written!) so make sure you stop by again! Have a great week!
xo, C

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Anyone who knows me will tell you that one of my very favorite things is being outside. My love of sunshine inspired the name of this blog and I am always trying to find new ways to enjoy time in nature. One of the original reasons I adopted running as a main source of exercise is because it allows me to spend time outside on any given day, when an all day hike (one of my all-time favorite activities) may not be an option.

As I started to run further distances more frequently, I started to realize what I valued most in a running shoe. The most important factor to me by far is having a lightweight shoe, but I also wanted to find one that supported me enough that I wouldn’t accidentally twist my ankle on a trail. The Brooks Pureflow has been my dream shoe- it’s snug and secure enough that I feel agile and comfortable running on trails, but lightweight enough that I don’t lose any speed. If you aren’t sure what shoe would be best for you, you can try out the Brooks Shoe Finder and answer a few easy questions and watch the magic unfold to find your perfect running shoe!

One of the other main workout items I like to invest in are exercise pants. Nike makes some of my favorite running capris and while they can sometimes reach really outrageous prices, I have definitely found ones I love for under $50. I always watch the Nike website for sales, but I’ve also found great deals at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike Factory Stores. One of the greatest things about shopping for workout gear is that you always need it, and the lines between seasons can blur a little bit- so you can always wait for things to go on sale or find a good deal somewhere.

Part of my pursuit to live an active and healthy lifestyle has led to my embrace of a Fitbit. While this slate blue rubber band may not be the most eye-catching item I’ve featured on the blog, its use far outweighs any other ‘bracelet’ I have ever worn. I love keeping track of how much I’ve walked during the day, and the reminder to get up and move if I’ve been sitting all day long. A great feature of the Fitbit app that I love is the ability to track your exercise, calories, sleep, and water intake as well; depending on which of those areas you’re looking to improve in. I primarily use the sleep and water functions, since those are two areas I am actively trying to improve in. There are all sorts of Fitbit options, depending on your priorities, but there really is one for everyone! I have had my eye on the beautiful Tory Burch Fitbit bracelets for a while now to finally turn this functional piece into a fashionable one as well!