You'd Be Surprised Podcast

In this powerful and emotional episode of You’d Be Surprised, Tia Montgomery shares her remarkable journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, motherhood, and survival. Tia opens up about growing up in Tremonton, Utah, meeting and marrying her husband, and building a successful career as a makeup artist. She then candidly discusses her years-long battle with infertility, her diagnosis with PCOS and amenorrhea, the emotional and financial challenges of IVF, and the joy of finally becoming a mother. Tia also shares the heartbreaking loss of two pregnancies, a traumatic medical emergency that nearly cost her life, and the resilience that carried her through unimaginable grief. Her story is one of faith, perseverance, gratitude, and the incredible strength found in motherhood and family.

In this episode, Becca and Chelsie sit down with Haily Larsen, the owner of a charming local floral shop housed in a renovated old gas station. Haily shares the story behind starting her flower business, what it takes to run a full-service floral shop, and the realities of entrepreneurship in a creative industry. The conversation dives into the unexpected paths that lead people into small business ownership, the challenges of balancing work and personal life, and the rewarding moments that come with serving a local community.Haily talks about the behind-the-scenes work involved in floral design—from sourcing flowers and creating custom arrangements to managing deliveries, gift boxes, and retail items in the shop. She also reflects on how social media, word-of-mouth, and customer experience play a major role in growing a small business.The episode is full of relatable stories about entrepreneurship, community support, and the joy of creating something meaningful. Plus, listeners get a glimpse into the personality behind the business—including Haily’s giant schnauzer, who has become a fan favorite among customers visiting the shop.

In this chatty episode, Becca and Chelsie bounce between pop-culture hot takes and TV obsessions, recapping dramatic moments from The Traitors, debating seasons of Bridgerton, and sharing excitement about a new Yellowstone spinoff. While also unpacking controversies highlighted in America's Next Top Model and reacting to the ethics of teen pregnancy shows like Unexpected. We swap opinions on a chaotic film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, gush over the upcoming Toy Story 5, rave about feel-good reality series like Love on the Spectrum. We reflect on nostalgia for Hannah Montana, and speculate about dating-show drama tied to The Bachelorette all while delivering unfiltered commentary, laughs, and strong opinions about reality TV culture and relationships.