STFU, Women are Talking

No you all do not understand how much we scream and laugh in this episode!!!!! Sidney is that friend who is always on the go and when you check her location, she is in a different corner of the world. She is full of wonder, adventure, laughs, fun, an amazing time and a great friend. This episode was recorded on the terrace of our hotel in Paris where Sidney and I stayed for the weekend- and we had the time of our lives. In this episode, Sidney and I talk about all of life's most fun and heartbreaking things: traveling the world as a solo woman, friend breakups and how they are harder than romantic break ups, high school, Sidney becoming a doctor and how men who have wives should stop messaging us on instagram. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as we enjoyed sipping champagne and gabbing on the terrace in Paris <3 Love you Sid!!!!

In July of 2020, Matt and I’s San Francisco apartment burned down in the middle of the night while we were in it. My best friend, Makayla was visiting us at the time and she unfortunately was in the apartment with us. We lost everything we owned. We obviously survived but with the survival came a lot of PTSD, trauma, confusion, anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, paranoia, gratefulness and healing. It is almost 5 years later where I feel like I am finally in a good place to share this story. In these 5 years of growth and healing, I could not be more proud of Matt, Makayla and myself. Every day is different but from where I am now from five years ago is like night and day. I simply would not be where I am today without the constant love, support and resources from my family, best friends, coworkers, complete strangers and the Red Cross. This podcast episode is with Makayla and I as we share the story of the San Francisco fire. We cope with humor, therapy, alcohol & each other. We tell the story of the fire that night, the days following, how we all three coped with the trauma, how you can support people in home fires, how you need to check your fucking fire alarms right now and some giggles in between. If you or anyone you know has experienced a home fire, please use Red Cross Home Fire campaign as a resource. Please also feel free to use me as a resource to talk, for donations, for any type of support. Unfortunately when really bad things and trauma happens, we can’t do it alone <3

Kasey is so iconic for so many reasons! In this episode Kasey tells us all about her journey starting multiple businesses, her podcast, being an author, being a mom, giving advice, and so many other hats she wears. Kasey is such an advocate for women, mental health, and entrepreneurs. She also talks about her hardships going through a divorce, how it made her stronger and advice to women going through it now. Kasey is so inspirational. I loved this episode with her!

Donna, queen of it all for real! Queen of mothering, grand-mothering, Smirnoff Ices, gardening, oil painting, traveling, teaching, surviving breast cancer & so many more queen hats. This episode is so incredible. Donna talks all about her journey with breast cancer, her advice to women going through it now and the importance of advocating for yourself as a woman. Donna also talks about being a mother, grandmother, daughter, retired teacher and traveler! Her trip to Europe this year with one foot was a time! I know you will love Donna as much as I do!

Tori has me GIGGLING on this episode. Tori makes you feel like home. Her work ethic is unmatched. Her energy is addictive. Her love is inspiring. And being her friend is magical. In this episode, Tori talks all about Brady's (this podcast being sponsored by Brady's, kind of), her favorite and least favorite things about being from New York, the love she has for traveling and her family, advice for younger Tori and so many more funny and fun Tori things. I love her so much!

Lydia is a cat mom, breast cancer survivor, small business owner, Taylor Swift's #1 fan (1989 baby), graphic designer and so much more. This episode with Lydia is so real and inspiring. She shares her journey and fight of breast cancer, the mental and physical struggles that came with cancer, how she deals with it today, advocating for women's health, her love for her cat and life and so many more inspiring Lydia things. She also shares an incredibly touching, raw, and eye opening poem she wrote during her fight with cancer. I hope you enjoy Lydia as much as I have over the years of knowing her. God, I am so happy she is here!

Britney is the Chef of the fucking year. This episode is filled with all things Britney: her career journey as a chef, living in Charleston, her love for her mom and siblings and nieces, being a Taurus, being Gen Z, how I paid her to be on the pod, her trip to Europe this year, getting Covid by smoking a cigarette, and so many more other Britney things. We are giggling this whole episode. I know y'all will too!!!!!

Leslie is so badass. She is New York City as a woman. I wish this episode was three hours longer. I could listen to Leslie talk about her art career and journey every day for the rest of my life. In this episode, she talks all about her journey into the art world in NYC, how she grew her business and career, living in NYC, being a mom in Manhattan, navigating sucky jobs, and so many other badass Leslie things. I am obsessed with her. I know New York is obsessed with her too.

Ciao, Bella! Nikol is THE Queen of Italy! If you are not inspired to buy that plane ticket after this episode, I do not know what will inspire you! Nikol tells us all about growing up in Milledgeville, GA and finding her way to Italy. She talks all about her traveling journey, how she worked hard to move to Italy, her love for her country and traveling, crazy travel stories that happened to her and so much more inspiring and amazing Nikol things. I love her so much!

NANA IS ON THE POD!!!!! She is beauty, she is grace, she is Miss United States, she is nana. I love this woman so much! It was such an honor to have her come on the pod and talk about all things nana: advice to women going through divorce, cigarettes, her heart attack, surviving a tornado, our trips together to NYC, SF & Las Vegas, being a nana and so many other special nana things. She is simply the best!

Kate is THE NYC business women! Starting her own company in college in New York City, Kate has grown her company, Connect Collective, to reach women all over the world! Kate is so inspiring, optimistic, driven, passionate, loving and brings women just like her together to create new amazing female friendships and connections. In this episode Kate talks about her passion for starting her own business, bringing women together, the ups and downs of starting your own business, advice to put yourself out there and so many more amazing Kate things!

I cannot express into words how excited I am that Jessie Jolles is on the podcast. I have been laughing at her Tik Toks for so long and now I get to laugh with her on the STFU, WAT pod!!!! This episode was so fun, just like Jessie. She tells us all about why she is so funny, her relationship with her middle school counselor, advice on how to manage your mental health with social media, her viral fame during an earthquake, her podcasts & so many more amazing Jessie things that you have to hear!!!!

YOU GUYS!!!! I AM GIGGLING & AM SO PUMPED FOR SEASON 3!!!! In this episode launching Season 3, I am CHIT CHATTING! I summarize Season 2 and all the amazing women that came on the pod. I talk about what I have been up to, where I have been traveling, the men I love, briefly about my apartment in SF burning down, I bitch about a few things and I talk about a few things I love. You know, casual things!!! I cannot wait to share the women in Season 3! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

My college professor, Academy Award winner, dog mom, retired Rhetoric Professor, Atlanta Braves coach, and queen of Wisconsin, Dr. Amy Burt!!!!!!!! This episode is truly one of the best. Dr. Burt shares all about her being a professor, her college life and career journey, how she met her wonderful husband, surviving cancer, her love for the Atlanta Braves, her dogs, her volunteer work, and her love for life. She truly is wonderful & you cannot miss this episode! I love her so much!!!

A rhetorician, a writer, a fiance, a dog mom, a cat mom, a Colorado citizen, an amazing friend- she is Sara Stanton. This episode is just as fun as Sara is, if not more! In this episode Sara shares her engagement story with her wonderful finance!!!!!! She also talks about work/life balance and how burn out at a young age is so real! Sara also shares inspirational advice & stories like moving to a brand new city by yourself as a woman, putting yourself out there like she did with her writing classes, how to make a home a home and so many more amazing Sara things!

Marissa Garcia is UNREAL!!!!! This episode is so incredibly good because Marissa has such a loving, positive and determined energy. She is tearing down stereotypes for women block by block. In this episode Marissa talks about the love for her family and girlfriend, her journey of self-love and telling her younger self to accept who she is despite what others think, her gym and body building hobby, advice to people who are too afraid to go to the gym, who inspires her and so many more amazing Marissa things.

Y'all, my sister-in-law is the BEST!!!! This conversation with Kaylee has me laughing and crying and loving women! Kaylee talks all about her pregnancy journey, being a new mom and the societal pressures that come with it, maternity leave and why does it suck, polyamory, being an advocate for all body types, her self-love journey and so many more things that make Kaylee such a beautiful and incredible person!

Andrea brews the best beer and the best advice! Andrea talks about so many amazing things on this episode: her trip to Japan, how to brew beer, her love for concerts and running, living in NYC and in Boston, advice to her younger self, how women are the superior gender because we can have multiple orgasms at once and so many more amazing Andrea things. Andrea also talks about some hard things on this episode that may help someone grieving or going through a loss. Andrea is so strong and positive and a great friend and person to know. This episode is so special!

This woman, this conversation, this episode is everything!!!! Stephanie is such an advocate for mental health, people, sustainability, faith and just pure joy for everyone. This conversation is an inspiration to anyone who has struggled with mental health. Stephanie shares her mental health journey, how she handles it today and offers anyone who is struggling to reach out to her. Stephanie also has my DYING laughing talking about LA and Florida, sharks, surfing and so many more amazing and inspiring Stephanie things!

Happy Nurse's Appreciation Week!!!!! My Aunt Jennifer is on the pod!!!! She has been an aunt and a nurse for 27 years!!! I love this episode with her so much. Jennifer talks all about her experiences of being a nurse- the good and the bad, her love for murder mysteries, that one time she was served Captain Morgan 100 proof, the different roles she plays in her life, prioritizing herself this year and so many more amazing Jennifer things!