HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! It’s officially been a year since launching the Already Friends podcast, so what better way to celebrate than by reflecting on what we’ve learned since starting the show! We share different lessons having a podcast has taught us, share some stories, and reflect on how grateful we are that we get to do this every week. To many more episodes of the AFP! GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast...
Feb 04, 2022•52 min•Ep. 55
As two gals who have lived in the midwest for the majority of our lives, we know how long and brutal the winters can be. S.A.D. is so real! Now that we are through the holidays - motivation and excitement for the new year might be dwindling. Through some funny stories and girl talk, we are here to remind you of some easy activities that you can implement into your routine that will make the colder weather a little more enjoyable! As always, we share what we’ve been up to, our peaks and your peak...
Jan 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 54
If you've been in a bit of a funk to start off the year, you're not alone! From people in our inner circles, to our listener's, to strangers and friends online - it seems like 2022 hasn't been the promised fresh start that many were hoping for. While we regularly try to show gratitude and acknowledge positive moments through our Peak of the Week Segment and general conversations, we felt that it was time to have a good deep heart to heart with you guys. With all that being said, we are starting ...
Jan 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 53
Today, we’re talking about what we’re currently loving and what isn’t resonating with us anymore. Through our own personal growth journeys over the last few years, we’ve realized some things just aren’t aligning with us anymore. To keep it lighthearted, we also share our thoughts on some trendy items such as low-rise jeans, dirty chai lattes, and Instagram. MENTIONS: Amber Michele Poems https://www.instagram.com/ambermichele_poems/ GIVEAWAY: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciat...
Jan 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 52
We all know that January is a great time to reflect and reset after the holidays. While there can be a lot of pressure around feeling the need to “rebrand” yourself and set the stakes high, we want to encourage you to find what works for you. We share our goal-setting process and what has helped us turn our wishes into tangible plans. Through our journey as young adults, we’ve both aimed too high and aimed too low. Ideally, you want to reach enough out of your comfort zone to soar, but not so hi...
Jan 07, 2022•58 min•Ep. 51
As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to sit down and reflect on everything the year entailed. Through good times and hard times, we share lessons we’ve learned. We switch up our weekly ‘Peak of the Week’ segment for a ‘Peak of the Year’ moment, celebrating our highs and a bunch of yours! We are so proud of you guys and all your growth this year. We both dove deep into 10 lessons that we've learned this year and saved #21 as a lesson the podcast learned together. It was a really fun episode to put...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 50
Happy holidays from us to you! With it being a busy week with the holidays, family time, etc., we’re keeping this week’s episode short and sweet. We talk about gratitude quite a bit on the show, so we wanted to express some of the things we were feeling grateful for this week. We also give our thoughts and some advice for dealing with everything that the holidays bring. RATE/REVIEW: If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you left a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast...
Dec 24, 2021•19 min•Ep. 49
We live in a world dominated by social media, and we have access to look and follow people of all shapes, sizes, and looks 24/7. The “beauty standard” seems to always be moving further and further out of our reach, and we’re constantly being told “do this diet, buy this product” and then you’ll love yourself. This also means we are constantly comparing: comparing ourselves to that Instagram model we follow, wanting what they have, hating what we have, the cycle goes on and on. At one point, Erin...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 48
If you’re on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve seen the bridal content: brides or stylists trying on the most gorgeous dresses, people giving tips for what they would have done at their wedding, and more. One of the influencers leading this type of content is Hope LaVine, and we’ve been wanting to have her on since the beginning of the podcast! Hope LaVine is an independent bridal stylist and blogger, she carries 7 years of experience in bridal styling and is basically an expert on all things fashio...
Dec 10, 2021•53 min•Ep. 47
A lot has been happening in our corner of the world this week, so we spend a good amount of time catching up. Ceara got to see her family out in South Carolina and have some quality sibling time. Allison was busy at the shop with Black Friday, is having *another* existential crisis, and is inviting some new perspectives in. We got the idea for this episode from The Aubrey Marcus Podcast # 317 ‘Secrets of Taoism and The Rebel Monk’ where they discussed a piece of literature. We thought it would b...
Dec 03, 2021•58 min•Ep. 46
In this honest and transparent episode, we share what moving in with our boyfriends has actually been like (the highs and lows included). To make the episode more widely relatable, we also include stories about all of our different living situations throughout our lives, such as our home life growing up, college roommates, sorority living, living abroad, and more! As we’ve both learned from our many different living situations, your home life will inevitably influence all the other areas of your...
Nov 26, 2021•53 min•Ep. 45
Is anyone else exhausted from having the same light-hearted easy conversations all the time? It can be even more tiring to pretend “everything is fine” and keep it casual than to just actually discuss real, honest topics. This week we open up through a series of personal questions developed by psychologist Arthur Aron and colleagues (and famously featured by the New York Times) that are meant to accelerate intimacy. Answering these questions was a great way to get to know ourselves and each othe...
Nov 19, 2021•50 min•Ep. 44
Rather than a basic gift guide list of trendy items to buy, we want to help you think about giving gifts in a different way this year so that it doesn’t seem like you’re just swapping $20 bills with everyone you know. We divided this episode into a few segments. To start off, we do include some physical gifts that we recommend and why we think they’d make a great gift. Then we talk about giving experience-oriented gifts and what that can look like. Another idea is to give gifts that help someone...
Nov 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 43
A highly requested topic from our listeners, we share how our daily habits lay a strong foundation for success. We talk about personal care tips, creating a tidy organized space that you can thrive in, incorporating more mindfulness into additional areas of your life and how showing gratitude can lead to more abundance. While we call these “simple” habits, they aren’t always “easy” but we wanted to share ideas with you that you could implement into your life today without spending a bunch of mon...
Nov 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 42
We talk about the 75 Hard program quite a bit in passing and some of you have started it as well! If you’re a little lost on what’s going on - don’t worry. This episode is here to help clear up your questions. Allison and Clay sit down to tell listener’s what the 75 Hard Program entails, their experiences with it, what they learned and advice for someone who wants to give it a try. They finish the episode by answering listener submitted questions. We want to reiterate that everyone’s 75 Hard sho...
Oct 29, 2021•42 min•Ep. 41
In today’s social climate, creating a presence online is more crucial than ever. 70-90% of employers consider a candidate’s social media activity before making a hire. You want your social channels to work for you, not against you. We share our best tips on how to figure out your personal aesthetic, how to create a brand for yourself, and how to sustain posting regularly. We talk pros and cons of each platform and share insight on how social media has led us to many opportunities that are also a...
Oct 22, 2021•56 min•Ep. 40
This week, Allison and Ceara get to catch up as besties and have some fun casual conversations! We share what we’ve been up to with all of our recent travels, Allison’s birthday, Ceara’s work projects, and some things we have been loving lately. Conversation topics include skincare, kombucha, pumpkins, wellness, healthy habits, getting a good night's sleep, astrology and books. All of our favorites are linked below. Be sure to check out this week’s sponsor - The Grove Juicery for a variety of we...
Oct 15, 2021•56 min•Ep. 39
We are joined by Ceara’s older brother, Brady Kirkpatrick. Brady is a Certified Financial Planner and shares all kinds of valuable money advice with us in a fun, casual way. We know learning more about finances can be really overwhelming so we wanted to have someone on the podcast who is very personal, young, and makes the information digestible. There can be a lot of negative thoughts around money but once you let go of that fear, you will find that financial freedom is much more attainable. A ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 38
We had the opportunity to chat with a super special guest, Cyd B, and let us tell you guys, this has easily become one of our favorite conversations. Cyd is such a kind soul with an incredible work ethic and mission for her business, and we're so excited for you to get to know her in this episode. Cydney Barber is the founder of Into Light, a sustainable emotion-based clothing company. We sat down with Cyd in person to explore multiple topics in the mental and physical health sphere - eating pla...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 37
Another travel episode for you! This time, we dive deep into road trips - specifically in the US. We are fortunate that both of our families took lots of trips by car throughout our childhoods so we’ve had the opportunity to visit many states and remote destinations. We just got back from our own road trips as well so we thought we’d share more details about our routes, rental cars, packing, sleeping in the car, camping, and general advice around the subject. We love that traveling by car allows...
Sep 24, 2021•47 min•Ep. 36
We are super honored to have Corie Fay as today’s guest. At the age of 27, Corie is a full-time consultant (which she'll explain what that actually means). Boston homeowner, and a girl who takes nearly every opportunity she can to travel. With 40+ countries on her resume, we were excited to ask her how she balances working a 9-5 (*8am-8pm*) while jetting around the globe. Corie shares adulting advice, financial tips, travel stories, and how she keeps her calendar full. Her content has been gaini...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 35
In today’s age of hustle culture, the grind, and working to live - we know how easy it is to participate in this mindset. As two high-achieving entrepreneurs, we’ve certainly learned the hard way that overextending yourself will lead to burnout. You guys know that we love to challenge ourselves and have a lot on our plate but we are not here to romanticize grinding 24/7. It’s easy to think that putting in excessive hours is solely highly productive but it can eventually put your mental, emotiona...
Sep 10, 2021•49 min•Ep. 34
In our first Travel Like Us Episode 21, we talked about how we got started traveling, solo trips, where to stay, do’s and don’ts, and more. After that episode went live, we had listeners ask some follow-up questions and that they wanted us to share some funny travel stories! You guys know we love traveling and could talk about it all day every day, so we were stoked to record another episode about one of our greatest passions. In Part 2, we talk about how to find good travel buddies and share so...
Sep 03, 2021•55 min•Ep. 33
With the fall semester starting back up, things are quickly getting busy again. More events, football games, class, homework, projects, and weddings. Fewer days basking in the sunshine. If this has you feeling a little squirmy, anxious, and overwhelmed - we got you. This week, Allison and Ceara wanted to talk about how to find balance in the midst of what feels like chaos, how to prioritize everything being thrown your way, what saying no can look like and how implementing healthier routines can...
Aug 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 32
As two older sisters ourselves, we thought it would be fun to share our *big sis wisdom* with our listeners who either don’t have an older sibling to lean on or just want to hear our perspective. We asked you on Instagram @werealreadyfriends to submit your questions and we provide some thorough heartfelt answers. Of course, no episode is complete without first catching up on Allison and Ceara’s lives and sharing Peaks of the Week! Today - we also have an extra special big awesome announcement th...
Aug 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 31
Part 2/2 - We expand upon our conversation from Episode 29 with our boyfriends, Clay and Connor. Part 1 was focused on sobriety and our own experiences with drinking and smoking. Part 2 dives into healthy lifestyles from a physical and emotional perspective. We felt that the two topics go hand-in-hand as having a clear mind has motivated us to “clean up” other areas of our life from our homes to relationships to routines and beyond. When you feel good, that positive energy permeates into every o...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 30
Everyone has a unique personal relationship with substances - whether they don’t like using them, are indifferent, dabble here and there, party, or abuse them. We live in a drinking-obsessed culture. Everywhere you turn, it seems alcohol is celebrated at the forefront from brunch, to happy hour, to sporting events, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and just because it’s the weekend. We wanted to shed some light on the flip side of this by bringing on our boyfriends, Clay Fisher and Connor Wiemann, ...
Aug 06, 2021•52 min•Ep. 29
What could be more fitting for the Already Friends Podcast than an episode about friendship! Particularly the power of female friendship, how friendship actually impacts our health, how to move on from friend breakups, and tangible strategies for making new friends. Danielle Bayard Jackson is now a certified friendship coach after being a high school teacher and working in public relations. She realized what a need there was for friendship coaching, especially for high school and young adult wom...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 28
Confidence is a muscle we all have to work on all of the time. It’s a lifelong battle as we age, face challenges, and enter new stages of life. We believe that confidence starts from within and we challenge you to think about your current level of self-esteem. Are you avoiding events because of how you look? Are you holding yourself back from your dream job because you don’t think you have the skillset to get it? Are you dragging your feet on booking the trip because you’re afraid of what someon...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 27
This week we have on Megan Homme, world traveler and content creator! Megan is a (now, former) member of the United Airlines social media team where she has the opportunity to travel the world creating content for the United social channels. Who knew you didn’t have to be an airline attendant to get all the perks?! Not only does she do social media as her 9-5, but she also has a massive social media following of her own. Megan has a TikTok account of 211,000+ followers and over 13 million likes ...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 26
