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WINK Podcast Episode: Carolyn Sharp on Reigniting Real Connection
Featuring the author of Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship

In this episode of WINK, we sit down with relationship coach and couples therapist Carolyn Sharp to talk about what actually makes relationships work—hint: it’s not perfection. It’s vulnerability.

Carolyn shares her perspective on why curiosity beats judgment, why owning your mistakes is more powerful than defending them, and how being truly present—with yourself and your partner—can transform even the most stuck dynamic.

We also explore the biggest key to success in couples therapy: both people have to show up. Emotionally. Honestly. Ready to grow.

If your relationship feels more like a roommate situation or you're tired of repeating the same old arguments, Carolyn brings the honesty, humor, and hope you need. This one is all about showing up, softening up, and shaking up the script.

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At WINK, we’re all about women who do it differently—and authentically. That’s why we’re so excited to shine a light on Julia Dzafic, author of the cookbook Garden Grown, founder and CEO of Lemon Stripes, and mom of two. She’s built a brand, a family, and a garden that feeds more than just stomachs—it feeds a community of women hungry for honesty, connection, and real-life inspiration.

Julia isn’t your average influencer. She doesn’t pretend it’s easy. She shows up—in the mess, the beauty, and everything in between. Whether she’s sharing a plant-based recipe from her vibrant backyard or opening up about postpartum depression, antidepressants, infertility, or the unglamorous parts of motherhood, Julia reminds us that strength comes in softness. And truth? It’s powerful.

She doesn’t shy away from the real talk. She’s the first to acknowledge that “Live, Laugh, Lexapro” is more than a meme (or a sweatshirt) —it’s a mantra. Julia’s openness about mental health, therapy, and finding the tools that work for her is exactly the kind of conversation we’re here for. Because being a woman, a mother, a business owner—it’s a lot. And pretending otherwise helps no one.

She grew the tomatoes, wrote the recipes, and—get this—she did the entire photo shoot in her actual kitchen. No big production, no studio lighting tricks. Just her real life, real countertops, and props that you just know came from those treasure-hunt spots we all love (looking at you, HomeGoods). It’s the kind of detail that makes you feel like you’re flipping through your best friend’s cookbook, not some polished, unattainable lifestyle guide.

Her book, Garden Grown, is a love letter to food, family, and finding joy in the everyday. It’s not just about what’s on your plate—it’s about what you’re growing inside and around you. It’s as much a cookbook as it is a celebration of nourishment in all forms. And if you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling too many roles—CEO, mom, partner, friend—Julia is proof that you can embrace all of them, imperfectly and beautifully.

To the women who are building something—be it a business, a family, a garden, or all three—we see you. And Julia? She’s one we all need to know.

Keep growing, keep going, and don’t forget: authenticity is your superpower.

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"Step by Step with Libby Delana: On Creativity, Consistency, and Walking Through Life"

In this episode of WINK – Women I Need to Know, we’re joined by the wildly inspiring Libby Delana — author of Do Walk: Navigate Earth, Mind and Body. Step by Step, co-host of the beloved podcast This Morning Walk with Alex Elle, and a powerhouse creative with a storied career in advertising.

Libby spent over 15 years as Director of Design at MullenLowe before co-founding the boutique agency Mechanica, where her work earned countless industry accolades. Beyond the boardroom, Libby is a brand ambassador, model, aspiring pilot, cold water swimmer, rookie fly fisher, and passionate advocate for female leadership. Oh — and did we mention she’s a mom to two tall, smart, kind men?

We dive into her walking practice and how it’s transformed her life, the wisdom she wishes she had when starting her career, and what it means to stick with something day after day — even (and especially) when it’s hard. Libby brings a grounded, refreshing presence that reminds us to take a breath, take a step, and trust the process.

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