Napkin Notes with Elizabeth Evans

About Napkin Notes with Elizabeth Evans

Sometimes finding yourself in adulthood looks a lot like getting back to who you were as a child… Welcome to the Napkin Notes Podcast! Hosted by me! Elizabeth Evans. I want to help us pick back up the pieces of who we used to be, the pieces of ourselves we really loved and cherished, that somehow were left behind along the way. Helping to remind us all who we once were before the world told us who to be. And not necessarily through hard conversations or deep therapy (albeit, I'm a big fan of both). But simply through things like: - Reminding ourselves how to be in community, - Sharing our non-linear stories of stumbling into unexpected passions, - Re-learning our favorite recipes, - Chatting about our most-loved family traditions, and - Throwing memorable, yet effortless girl's nights. And who am I you ask? I'm Elizabeth :) Owner+Founder of Elizabeth Evans Media. I began my agency in 2018 and have produced dozens of top podcasts from world renowned musicians, impactful content creators, and best selling authors. One thing has remained true throughout this entrepreneurship journey: I love the feeling of connection through storytelling - with a little flair of southern hospitality. So in that spirit, I'll be inviting on guests that have a passion for connection, generosity, and of course, great taste, to keep us inspired to write out our own story well - while obviously giggling along the way. You'll hear from women like: - Olivia Adriance about the tenacity of building a dream community of over 1 million likeminded food lovers and how a mother's influence at a young age can bring about a tradition of making tasty meals. - And from Cortney LaCorte of Cheesegal on her own Napkin Note moment that started her brand (that will soon materialize into a cookbook!) - and how an unexpected family friend cultivated her love of gatherings. - And from Mallory Ervin about how growing up with 22 first cousins crafted her familial loyalty and how that support encouraged her to pursue big dreams from Miss America to the Amazing Race. Essentially, if you love handwritten letters, flower arrangements, family traditions, intentional questions, and a good cocktail – I think you'll quickly find your place here. I want to bring us back to ourselves, and I believe we can do that through inviting small Notes of Nostalgia into each of our days. And I'm just so glad you're here. I'm Elizabeth and this is the Napkin Notes Podcast. www.elizabethevans.co

Publisher

Elizabeth Evans

Category

arts · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Aug 2024

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 30 episodes have a transcript.

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   1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   29. Olivia Adriance: "Congrats on the Failure, Babe. So Many People Don't Even Try."

   Host Elizabeth Evans interviews creator Olivia Adriance about building a brand, embracing failure, and her journey to wellness and motherhood.

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   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   28. Julia Curated: "Old Houses Will Teach You More About Yourself Than You Will Learn About Them"

   Host Elizabeth Evans interviews historic home restorer Julia Alexandra about how old houses reveal personal truths and the art of mindful restoration.

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   23 Dec 2025

   27. Broadway + Hallmark Actress, Laura Osnes:  "Blue is a Very Leading Character Color"

   Laura Osnes (https://www.instagram.com/lauraosnes/?hl=en) is a Broadway veteran, Hallmark + Great American Family Christmas Movie Star, and founder. Merry (almost) Christmas, ya'll!! Today's episode is ringing in the Christmas Spirit with the magical and oh so kind, Laura Osnes. You've seen Laura on Broadway stages as Cinderalla (...and Sandy...and many other Broadway productions) and also on your tv in Hallmark Christmas movies like Homecoming for the Holidays and One Royal Holiday. I loved this converastion with Laura because not only do we chat about when she saw those two letters—G, O—from the Lord about auditioning for a reality show (ahem, I did watch this in real time over a decade ago) to cast the leads in Broadway's Grease revival and what it's really like on a Hallmark set, but we also dive into changing careers, trusting in God's plan, and how to know when a creative process is 'complete.' Laura Osnes is a Broadway veteran who starred in six Broadway productions, including playing Sandy in Grease and Cinderella (yes, she still has the custom Stuart Weitzman glass slippers). After 15 years in New York, she made a bold move to Nashville, where she's now starred in Hallmark and Great American Family Christmas movies, and now creating Stagecraft—an online platform equipping the next generation of theater performers alongside her husband and fellow Broadway professionals. In this conversation, we explore the beautiful tension between pursuing your passions and staying open to how those gifts might evolve. Here's what we chat about! Recognizing and acting on Godly direction, even when the path seems uncertain Understanding the discipline required to excel in creative fields while maintaining joy in the process Discovering strategies for navigating major career transitions without losing your core identity Laura's Wisdom: 'Let your artistic creation be a mile marker for where you are at that moment in your life' - This isn't about creating something that will represent you forever, it's about capturing where you are right now. The difference between Broadway acting and television acting I wrote down so many notes for myself personally from this episode, and I know you will, too. This is the perfect mix of finding Christmas spirit and getting our hearts ready for the New Year. Listen with coffee or your favorite champagne!! Follow Laura here! https://www.instagram.com/lauraosnes Follow along with Stagecraft here!! https://www.instagram.com/mystagecraft/ Episodes mentioned: Laura on In Joy Life with Mattie Jackson Napkin Notes with Masey Napkin Notes with Alexa PenaVega Napkin Notes with Mary Hollis Napkin Notes with Jordan Jo

Inside a recent episode

29. Olivia Adriance: "Congrats on the Failure, Babe. So Many People Don't Even Try."

Published 1 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I'll kick the can. And I'm very grateful to have people speaking into me that like now is the best time. Like perfection is the enemy of progress. It's never going to happen if you think there's like a perfect time. I love that. So tell me about the recipes in the book. What meal are they? Is there something that is tied to it of like 30 minutes or one pot? Or are these just your best things that you put into a book? You knew I had to have a one pot recipe. I am a one pot only girl because I'm not really making meals for anybody else. There's no way I'm spending more than 20 minutes cleaning up. […]

Who has been a guest on Napkin Notes with Elizabeth Evans

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

• Olivia Adriance
• Julia Alexandra
• Tori Bolt
• Cleere Cherry Reaves

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

41 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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

Quality

50

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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