Beautifully Built

About Beautifully Built

Because a life worth living isn’t found—it’s built. Hosted by architect, designer, and unapologetic life-builder Karen Otis-Webb, Beautifully Built is where bold stories meet intentional living. This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a blueprint for building a life you love, brick by brick. Every episode dives into the raw, the real, and the resilient, featuring guests who’ve faced unexpected plot twists and came out on the other side with a story worth sharing. From life-altering challenges to aha-moment breakthroughs, you’ll hear how passion, purpose, and clarity come together to form the foundation of a beautifully built life. Whether it’s personal reinvention, entrepreneurship, creative design, or simply finding meaning in the mess, this show is for the dreamers, the doers, and anyone ready to build their next chapter with intention.

Publisher

Karen Otis-Webb

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jul 2025

Latest episode

27 May 2026

Latest episodes

7 of 15 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is It Stress… or Perimenopause? with Hormone Health Expert Dr. Mariza Snyder

   Host Karen interviews hormone health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder about distinguishing perimenopause from stress and finding natural tools for midlife well-being.

2. 

   25 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Reality TV Plot Twist: Madison & David’s Love Story After Married at First Sight

   Madison Myers and David Trimble recount their unexpected love story after "Married at First Sight," sharing how they rebuilt trust and navigated public scrutiny outside the experiment in this interview.

3. 

   11 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Evolving Beautifully: Skin, Self, and Reinvention with Skincare Expert JoElle Lee

   Licensed aesthetician Joelle Lee discusses with Karen Webb the evolution of skincare, emphasizing education and personalized approaches for skin and self-reinvention, especially for women navigating midlife.

4. 

   17 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Unraveling the Threads of Motherhood with Jennifer Griffith

   In this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, Jennifer Griffith joins Karen Webb to explore motherhood, identity, and the generational stories that shape who we become. Jennifer shares her journey of writing a memoir that weaves her own childhood with her mother’s experiences, revealing how trauma, resilience, and love echo across generations. Together, they unpack the complexities of parenting, the emotional weight of family dynamics, and the power of empathy, forgiveness, and reflection. From father-daughter relationships to the role of music and literature in shaping personal narratives, this episode highlights how storytelling can heal, connect, and illuminate a path forward—both on the page and in life.

5. 

   3 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Reading Body Language: Insights from an Expert

   Body language expert Lena Sisco reveals to host Karen Webb her experiences as a certified interrogator, emphasizing trust-building and clear communication, in this interview.

6. 

   19 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Surviving the Mirra Peak Avalanche: Jeff Rasley’s Story

   Mountaineer Jeff Rasley recounts his harrowing experience surviving a catastrophic avalanche on Nepal’s Mirra Peak, revealing the raw danger of mountaineering and the emotional toll of witnessing loss in this interview.

7. 

   5 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Awakening the Goddess Within with Angel Orengo & Rocio Aquino

   Authors Angel Orengo and Rocio Aquino discuss embracing forgiveness and feminine power to unlock a fulfilling life through self-discovery in this interview episode.

8. 

   22 Oct 2025

   From Reality TV Star to Real Estate Powerhouse | Bianca D’Alessio

   Bianca D’Alessio, real estate powerhouse and author, discusses her journey from reality TV to leading a top real estate team, emphasizing mindset and collective success in this interview.

9. 

   8 Oct 2025

   Unapologetically Bold: Lindsey Graham as Patriot Barbie

   Lindsey Graham, also known as Patriot Barbie, recounts her transformation from personal adversity to outspoken advocate against government overreach, highlighting the role of faith and personal responsibility in shaping her activism in this interview.

10. 

    24 Sept 2025

    The Golden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist on Courage, Sisterhood, and Starting Again

    Theresa Nist shares her experiences on The Golden Bachelor with Karen, discussing courage, sisterhood, and embracing new chapters later in life, in this interview episode.

11. 

    10 Sept 2025

    From Reality TV to Real Love: Madison Myers' Married At First Sight Journey

    Madison Myers recounts her experiences on 'Married at First Sight,' exploring the difficulties of televised relationships and emphasizing authenticity as she builds a future with David in this interview.

12. 

    13 Aug 2025

    Women, Wellness, and the Fight for Health With Guest Alex Clark

    Alex Clark, creator of Culture Apothecary, discusses the cultural roots of burnout and disconnection with Karen Otis Webb, highlighting challenges women face raising healthy children and advocating for proactive health research in this interview.

13. 

    30 Jul 2025

    A Journey Through Rock History with Laurie Kaye

    Radio personality Laurie Kaye recounts her troubled childhood and rise in rock journalism, including interviewing music legends like John Lennon, in an interview with Karen Webb.

14. 

    16 Jul 2025

    From Laughter to Tears: Mark Steven Poro's Unforgettable Caregiving Journey

    Mark Steven Porro recounts his caregiving journey for his mother, sharing anecdotes and lessons about love and dignity in aging, in this interview.

15. 

    2 Jul 2025

    Surviving the Unthinkable: A Journey of Resilience with Kenny Barnwell (Copy)

    Kenny Barnwell recounts surviving a cartel attack in Mexico, highlighting resilience, faith, and gratitude as he transitioned to motivational speaking in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

Is It Stress… or Perimenopause? with Hormone Health Expert Dr. Mariza Snyder

Published 27 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And we're not going to burn out. And so the more that we can slow things down and more savor life and not be running from one thing to the next, that's helping to reprogram the nervous system. Now, it's hard to go from full octane to slow and steady wins the race. And it really challenges women's beliefs in terms of their productivity and their indispensability. I get that. So this is one of the reasons why I love essential oils is that we can send safety signals to the brain. By using an essential oil, we can tell the brain, hey, nothing is wrong. You are safe right now. Everything is okay. And that down regulates the response that we're sending to the adrenals that we are being chased by a tiger. […]

Who has been a guest on Beautifully Built

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Mariza Snyder
• Madison Myers
• David Trimble
• JoElle Lee
• Lena Sisco

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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