Parks & Russ

In this episode of Parks & Russ, Elle Russ and Cassie Parks explore why more than 80% of people feel they "have a book in them" - yet very few ever finish one. They dive into the psychology of storytelling, the confidence required to put your ideas into the world, and the evolutionary roots behind humans wanting to leave something meaningful behind. They also unpack writing books using AI, why generating words is not the same as having something real to say, and why authenticity, lived experience, and conviction matter more than ever in a world flooded with content. A funny, insightful conversation about creativity, fear of visibility, finishing what you start, and the difference between wanting the identity of "author" versus actually becoming one. Learn more about Cassie HERE. Learn more about Elle HERE.

From mountain properties and Malibu beach houses to boats, budgeting, status symbols, and "dream purchases," Cassie Parks & Elle Russ unpack why people often buy the idea of a lifestyle before truly experiencing it - and why flexibility, peace, and freedom could be the real luxury. A thoughtful conversation about money, identity, aspiration, and deciding which burdens are actually worth carrying. Learn more about Cassie HERE. Learn more about Elle HERE.

On today's episode, Cassie Parks and Elle Russ chat about nostalgia - one of the most powerful and least talked about emotional forces in our lives. They explore why nostalgia is actually good for you, what happens when your past wasn't safe or happy, the trap of living too far in the rearview mirror, and the beautiful connection between nostalgia and gratitude. Whether your "back then" makes you smile or ache...this episode will help you honor your whole story and use your past as fuel instead of an escape. Learn more about Cassie HERE. Learn more about Elle HERE.

On today's episode, Cassie Parks and Elle Russ chat about why we've been measuring success all wrong. What if the joy of doing something - the writing, the singing, the creating, the showing up...was always the real prize? They talk about how our brains are wired to dismiss experiences that don't come with a receipt, the science of intrinsic motivation, and why the things you'll remember on your deathbed have very little to do with outcomes. If you've ever done something you loved and then called it a waste of time because nobody clapped or paid you for it, this episode is your permission slip to stop that forever. Learn more about Cassie HERE. Learn more about Elle HERE.

In this episode, Cassie Parks and Elle Russ chat about flexibility...what it really means and why it matters more than you might think. As you know, life doesn't always go according to plan, and the ability to adapt can be the difference between constant frustration and actual enjoyment. If you've ever felt stuck, rigid, or thrown off when things don't go your way, this conversation will help you rethink how you approach change - and maybe even start to enjoy it. Because sometimes the best things happen when you loosen your grip just a little. You're invited. Come hang. Learn more about Cassie HERE. Learn more about Elle HERE.