This special comeback episode features a ruby jubilee celebration as Erin turns 40. She's joined by four special guests, including her cousin Robin and friends, Jessica, Stephanie, and Lori, who all represent each decade of her life. They discuss other subjects turning 40 this year, and take a deep dive into Erin's latest blog post, 40 Things I Learned Before Turning 40.

Follow along during the episode by checking out Erin's blog post here: https://eringlow.com/40-things-i-learned-before-turning-40/

Check out Erin's 40 years playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mVXfNNzpYoKklBd8UdKoW?si=a6f6f0de8fe34f17

Chef Claudia Sandoval, who won the 6th season of MasterChef in 2015, joins me for this first episode of 2023. She talks about growing up in San Diego, CA, where her mom and grandma taught her how to cook, and shares how she kept her family’s culture alive through food. We also discuss how her life’s journey led her to earning a spot on MasterChef and what it was like competing in front of Gordon Ramsay. Claudia also shares the joy she found in creating and publishing her first cookbook, Claudia’s Cocina, and gives insightful advice to people, especially those in the Latino community, who are struggling while chasing a dream that may seem impossible.

"Food is romantic. Soul. It’s about putting everything in your heart onto the plate. Hoping it’s perceived well. Honestly, it’s about passion. It’s about love.” - Hillary Sterling

Check out Claudia’s website here: http://chefclaudiasandoval.com/

Follow Claudia’s Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chefclaudiasandoval/

Purchase Claudia’s cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Claudias-Cocina-Mexico-Winner-MasterChef/dp/1617691895

Watch Claudia on MasterChef here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQx6NkhVKHo

Follow the podcast’s new Instagram page @eringlowpodcast here: https://www.instagram.com/eringlowpodcast/?hl=en

Find out more about Erin Glow here: www.eringlow.com

The Christmas Special is a fun, memorable Christmas extravaganza! YouTubers Tony and Derek join me once again to go over a Christmas bucket list and historical Christmas fun facts. We also recommend classic and modern Christmas movies, TV show episodes, and songs, and have a memorable discussion about our favorite Christmas media and moments. We follow that up with an entertaining Christmas trivia drinking game and wrap things up with a New Year’s segment that includes reflections on 2022 and hopes for 2023.

“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness.” - Bob Hope

Check out the Christmas bucket list here: https://bucketlistjourney.net/christmas-bucket-list-things-to-do-this-holiday-season/

Check out Tony's YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Zero2Manic

Check out Derek's YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SinisterOfficial

Check out the podcast's new Instagram page @eringlowpodcast here: https://www.instagram.com/eringlowpodcast/?hl=en

Find out more about Erin Glow here: www.eringlow.com

Some music in this episode (Jingle Bells, Dance of the Sugar plum Fairies) is attributed to:

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/