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blogWelcome to the Beckon Blog — your source for high frequency living. Curated by interior designer, podcaster, and blogger Jaclyn Steele Thurmond, we focus on truly clean lifestyle content, Spanish & Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and mindset elevation that transforms the way you think, feel, and live.
Spanish Style Homes Interior Design:
There are homes that are beautiful… and then there are Spanish-style homes, which are next-level stunning. The moment you step inside, it’s like being transported to a sun-drenched villa in Spain—warm earthy tones, exposed wooden beams, intricate wrought iron details, and a rich, inviting color palette that makes every space feel like a luxurious escape.
6 Healthy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and instantly knew something about them just by the way it smelled? Maybe it was warm and inviting, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla lingering in the air. Or maybe (yikes) you were hit with a musty, stale odor that made you want to hold your breath.
47. Business: Refining our Business approach after market changes and road blocks
In this episode of The Freq Show, Sam explores the ever-evolving world of business—how markets shift, industries transform, and strategies must adapt to stay ahead. Sam breaks down key insights on the state of business today, the importance of evolution in entrepreneurship, and the success strategies that keep businesses thriving through uncertainty.
If you're navigating change and looking for ways to refine your approach, this episode is packed with value.
Tune in now and calibrate your business frequency!
How to Vibe Check Yourself for a Better Life
Let’s be real—who doesn’t want a better life? We all do! But here’s the thing: most people don’t know where to start. They’ll try a new workout routine, switch careers, or Marie Kondo their entire house thinking this is the moment their life transforms. But if your mindset is still stuck in the same old patterns, no amount of detoxing your closet or manifesting under a full moon is going to make a difference.
Life Begins Out Of Your Comfort Zone: Why Comfort Zones Are the Enemy
Life begins out of your comfort zone! Staying safe might feel good, but it also keeps you stuck. Growth, success, and fulfillment all happen when you push the boundaries and embrace the unknown. In this post, we’ll break down why comfort zones hold you back and give you actionable steps to step into a more exciting, fulfilling life. Plus, don’t miss our latest podcast episode and YouTube video, where we share real-life insights on breaking free from self-imposed limits!
How to find your interior design style
Designing your home is one of the most exciting ways to showcase your personality, creativity, and the way you want to feel in your space. Your home is more than just a place to live—it’s an extension of you. The way you design it sets the tone for your daily life, influencing everything from your mood to your productivity. Your surroundings heavily influence your frequency.
12 Tips on How to Make Your Home Healthier
We spend a lot of time in our homes, right? On average in the United States, we spend 10 hours a day at home excluding sleep. That’s 62% of our time according to Simply Productive What is the Average Amount of Time We REALLY Spend at Home?. So it stands to reason, we want our homes to be calm, comfortable, and healthy.
46. Finance: 3 Must-Read Books to Change Your Financial Trajectory
In this episode of The Freq Show, hosts Jaclyn Steele Thurmond and Sam Thurmond break down three game-changing books that can transform your financial future. From mastering budgeting to building long-term wealth, we’re diving into the key insights that have helped countless people shift their money mindset and take control of their financial destiny.
If you’re ready to level up your finances, this episode is a must-listen!
6: The Case for Radical Self-belief
Self-belief is the bedrock for success, and we want to go further still into this idea and share 5 reasons radical self-belief will change your life.
45. Personal Development: Grace for Tough times
In this episode of The Freq Show, we dive into the inevitable bumps in life—those moments that test our patience, resilience, and faith. We explore how to navigate challenges with grace, shift our perspective, and use adversity as a tool for personal growth.
Whether you're in the middle of a tough season or supporting someone who is, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and strategies to move forward with strength and self-compassion.
44. Home: Outer order, Inner calm - 5 tips for home organization
In today’s episode, Jaclyn shares her personal journey of creating a peaceful, organized home and how it directly contributes to a clearer mind and a calmer nervous system. She dives into 5 practical tips for home organization that will help you declutter, create space for clarity, and cultivate a sense of calm in your daily life. From clearing out the clutter and choosing the right containers, to building daily habits that keep your home—and mind—organized, this episode is filled with actionable advice for creating a space that truly supports your well-being. Tune in to discover how organizing your home can transform not just your environment, but your entire mindset.
43. Personal Development: 9 Reasons you need to spend time alone
In this episode, Jaclyn explores the powerful and often overlooked practice of spending time alone. She shares 9 essential reasons why solitude is crucial for maintaining a balanced and high-frequency life. From resetting your nervous system and clearing mental cobwebs, to deepening your connection with God and allowing inspiration to strike, Jaclyn highlights the many benefits of carving out solo time. She discusses how solitude provides the space to process life’s challenges, recalibrate, and reflect through journaling. Jaclyn emphasizes that taking time to simply rest, think, and do what fills you up is a vital part of nourishing your mind, body, and soul. Tune in for a conversation on why alone time is not just a luxury, but a necessary practice for growth and clarity.
42. Mindset: 4 ways to sustain your own energy
In this episode, Jaclyn reflects on the challenges of maintaining high-frequency energy amidst a busy holiday season filled with travel, family, and multiple demands. After experiencing burnout from over-committing and pushing herself to the limit, she shares her personal plan for 2025 to sustain her energy and achieve a healthier balance. Jaclyn emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, listening to her gut, and committing to activities that bring joy and alignment. She discusses the need for pre-emptively calibrating her energy through meditation, rest, and self-care, while also learning to say no to protect her well-being. This episode is a candid reflection on how to sustain high-frequency energy and prioritize personal health while balancing the demands of life and work.
41. What to expect from The Freq Show in 2025
Jaclyn sits down to discuss what to expect from the Freq Show in 2025. We are introducing more guests, episode categories for easy choosing, and more personal experiences that have taught us lessons we believe are worth sharing. Our aim is to be YOUR SOURCE for high frequency living. Live on purpose, live on frequency!
40. What would you like to see from yourself in 2025?
Are you ready to call in the best version of yourself? Sam and I get really candid about some things we are struggling with and the areas we really want to get a handle on in 2025 to have the best year yet!
39. Protecting your Energy during Holiday Season
Sam and I chat our fallback habits during extended periods of time with family and areas where we can improve. Healthy relationships are possible and so is protecting our energy.
38. Energetic & Chi Mastery with the extraordinary Banya Lim
Banya is a multi-generational healer and an expert in energy medicine and training. With over 30 years of experience in Oriental Medicine, she is passionately dedicated to teaching and guiding others in discovering their life's passions. Banya specializes in awakening the body's inner energy, empowering individuals to achieve their life goals.
Banya has worked directly with Sam and Jaclyn for almost 4 years and has been a truly transformational teacher for them.
37. Our experience with waiting to have children
In this episode, we dive into our journey of waiting to have children, sharing the background story that led us to this decision. We discuss the incredible experience of welcoming our little one into the world and how that has profoundly impacted our lives. While we explore the pros of becoming parents later in life—such as greater stability and maturity—we also candidly address the cons, including the challenges of energy levels and societal expectations. Ultimately, we reflect on how much we love being parents and the joy our child has brought into our lives, making the wait worthwhile.
36. The millionaire next door mindset
In this episode, we’re diving into The Millionaire Next Door Mindset—and trust me, it’s not what you think. Sam and I get real about what it takes to build financial security without falling into the trap of flashy spending or societal pressure. We talk about the small, daily decisions that add up to big results, the power of delayed gratification, and how aligning your financial goals with your life values can create lasting freedom. Plus, we share some personal stories (and lessons learned) along the way. So, are you ready to shift your mindset and take control of your financial future? Let’s get into it!
35. What impact do unspoken expectations have in relationships?
In this episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn and Sam candidly discuss the challenges that arise from time management in their relationship, particularly regarding something Sam did that encroached on precious family time. Initially annoyed, Jaclyn reflects on Sam's pure intentions to create financial security for their family, leading her to choose a more mature response. They delve into the subconscious scorekeeping that often occurs in their partnership regarding household responsibilities and parenting. Additionally, they explore the dynamics that emerge when their nanny is unavailable and the conflicts that can arise from uncommunicated expectations. They leave listeners with a thought-provoking question: What impact do unspoken expectations have in relationships?