The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I used to believe that living a luxurious life required a lot of money—but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Through this podcast, along with Shannon’s books and blog, I’ve discovered that true luxury lies in quality over quantity, in savoring life’s simple pleasures, and in creating a life that reflects my own values and desires, not what others expect.

Her Petit Plaisirs and weekly This & That segments have introduced me to countless books, films, series, food, and more—many of which I never would have found otherwise .

Highly recommend to anyone looking to enrich their everyday life.

This is an excellent podcast, well thought out, delivered beautifully, with style and grace. Shannon is a delight to listen to and the content is always interesting, informative, and inspiring. I cannot wait for each episode. It is the highlight of every 2nd Wednesday

The concept of this podcast resonates, but the way the information is presented comes across as pompous. For example, the host speaks in a very specific tone and uses words you might find on the SATs (likely in efforts to be perceived as sophisticated). Though the subject matter interests me, I’ve never made it through a full episode. The presentation style feels a little forced and inauthentic. Most of the episodes are more about the host and less about how to actually adopt the lifestyle.

I just read an article about Quiet Luxury and thought that’s nothing new. Shannon has been sharing with us for years about choosing quality over quantity, timeless style and a mindset of contentment. Love the blog and suggest everyone subscribe to the podcast.