Ep 205: We’re so excited to announce our mini “flashback Friday” (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connect the most—and we can’t wait to bring them back for another listen. Each Friday, we’ll be flashing back to a standout episode that deserves a second (or third!) play. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just discovering t...
Dec 20, 2024•51 min•Ep. 205
Ep 204: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment that we added in 2024 where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. In the catch-up segment (0-20 minutes), Ceara shares about some festive holiday activities she’s doing with her loved ones while she’s back in St. Louis this week. She enjoyed a trolley to look at Christmas lights, a cookie decorating night, a comedy show an...
Dec 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 204
Ep 203: We are honored to sit down with Morgan Zanotti, the visionary co-founder of Primal Kitchen. She shares her backstory from living on a budget abroad, to applying for jobs she didn’t feel qualified for, moving across the country on a whim and making the many sacrifices that come with entrepreneurship. Her startup story is one of determination, passion and trusting the process. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that aligns with our values of travel, connection, and wellness—and discover...
Dec 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 203
Ep 202: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share life updates about their recent travels. Ceara has spent the last few weeks exploring Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. She shares a pro tip about finding long-layovers to maximize travel experiences. Allison went to Omaha to host an open-buying event at her store and see friends and family. In the WWYBD part of the episode, we discuss the importance of vulnerability in deepening emotional intimacy, navigate the complexities of open relationshi...
Nov 29, 2024•42 min•Ep. 202
Ep 201: Allison has her friend, Emily Durski (a fellow Nebraska Native) on to share about her journey from the restaurant industry to becoming a successful esthetician specializing in eyebrow aesthetics. Emily offers practical skincare advice for beginners, the significance of a simple skincare routine, high maintenance vs low maintenance beauty practices, understanding skin types, do's and don'ts of at-home treatments, thoughts about botox, filler and so much more. Then Allison and Emily discus...
Nov 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 201
Ep 200: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment that we added in 2024 where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. In the catch-up segment (0-25 minutes), we talk about being in different time zones, our recent travels, appreciating sustainable fashion, our recent self-care spa days, and the need for downtime after busy trips. Allison shares an unsettling update about de...
Nov 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 200
Ep 199: This week, Ceara has on filmmaker and photographer Ryan Tu, a travel videographer who works and lives remote all over the world. Ryan and Ceara are currently traveling together for a video shoot in Lake Como Italy, and they discuss their experiences working in this industry. They talk about recent travels in the Dolomites, the beauty of travel, and the creative process behind videography. Ryan shares his journey from a traditional marketing background to becoming a successful travel film...
Nov 08, 2024•50 min•Ep. 199
Ep 198: In this episode, Allison shares a lot about her career in secondhand and vintage clothing - from age 15 to 30. She has now told over 50,000 items and through this, has learned a lot about the industry. Many people have asked her how she learned the industry (just trial and error!), so she decided to make a 25+ page PDF guide "How To Be A Reseller." In this episode, we dive into some of what's included in that guide so listeners can hear some BTS into this industry, gain some thrift tips ...
Nov 01, 2024•56 min•Ep. 198
Ep 197: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share personal life updates, including Allison's recent move to Tulum and the challenges that come with it. They discuss cultural differences between American and Mexican living, the process of decluttering and organizing, and read listener peaks of the week. In the WWYBD part of the episode, we discuss various aspects of adult life, including navigating friendships, the challenges of post-college life, balancing work with travel, financial plan...
Oct 25, 2024•42 min•Ep. 197
Ep 196: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment that we added in 2024 where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. In the catch-up segment (0-25 minutes), Ceara shares about an unsettling routine interruption and planning her high school reunion. Allison shares her realizations about celebrating her 30th birthday in her hometown, the need for a dopamine detox and her exc...
Oct 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 196
Ep 195: This is a special episode to celebrate Allison’s 30th birthday (which is literally today!) by reflecting on her ‘Top 30’ life experiences so far. We start off the conversation by catching up on our weeks, touching on personal growth during our 20’s, beauty standards, work-life balance and excitement of entering a new decade. Allison shares about a variety of experiences from opening a business, to backpacking South America, to riding camels in Morocco, to buying her dream car, to trying ...
Oct 11, 2024•55 min•Ep. 192
Ep 194: In this episode, Ceara brings on her husband Connor to share the details from their honeymoon through Mallorca, Switzerland, and Paris! They cover everything from dreamy hotels and epic scenery to unexpected travel mishaps (AKA poop-gate). Ceara and Connor also spill the highlights, funny moments, and lessons learned from planning a European honeymoon. In the intro, Ceara and Allison also catch up on their latest adventures like skydiving and discovering hidden gems in Nova Scotia. MENTI...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 194
Ep 193: In this episode, Allison is joined by fellow Nebraska Native Bailey Seaton. She is an integrative holistic health coach and the host of the Nourish with Purpose podcast. We explore Bailey's journey from city life to embracing a holistic lifestyle on a farm. They discuss the importance of daily routines, wellness practices, and the impact of entrepreneurship on health. Bailey shares her experiences as a holistic health coach, focusing on nutrition, inflammation, and the significance of bl...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 193
Ep 192: Typically our WWYBD episodes are the last Friday of the month but we pre-recorded due to our travel plans and we just loved the advice in this one and wanted to share it sooner than later! WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. As we’re traveling a lot this month, we wanted to do a deep dive into flight and travel anxiety. We share tangible ti...
Sep 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 193
Ep 191: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. (As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends). We discuss various topics, including birthday parties, pet parties, the psychology of how you’re perceived with a tan and the importance of supportive friends bo...
Sep 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 191
Ep 190: Allison and Ceara are joined by Rachel Lovely, a content creator known for giving incredible advice and “girl-talk” style rants on her TikTok page, @rachelovely5. Rachel shares advice through her learned experiences and ability to analyze situations for what they really are. We unpack what truly makes a good friend, why you are the sum of the people you surround yourself with, and how honesty and vulnerability are key to fostering meaningful connections. Whether you're in a relationship,...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 190
Ep 189: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. We answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences. If you're struggling with relationship doubts, feeling lost in your career, or just trying to get clear on what you...
Aug 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 189
Ep 188: Allison and Ceara are joined by yoga instructor and spiritual guide Kun, who shares his background in yoga and meditation. His spiritual journey started with his first meditation at 17 years old at Casa Om. Today, Kun is a well-respected yoga instructor, meditation leader, and practitioner of sound baths, Thai massage, and acroyoga in Tulum. Kun emphasizes the importance of spending time in nature and the spiritual aspects of yoga. The conversation explores the themes of vulnerability, b...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 188
Ep 187: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends to switch up from our aspirational and wellness content. It’s all about balance! VIDEOS FEATURED: Having Your Ex’s Name As Tattoo: Video Here Don’t Give Me Travel R...
Aug 16, 2024•55 min•Ep. 187
Ep 186: Today we welcome Hannah Colburn to the show! Hannah is a filmmaker and film director who currently works in film and TV in Los Angeles, CA. Hannah shares her experience directing her first short film, Lacuna, which recently premiered at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. She discusses how she broke into the film industry and gives incredible advice for how others can too. Hannah also talks about her filmmaking style, the inspiration behind her short film, her favorite films, celebrity enco...
Aug 09, 2024•41 min•Ep. 186
Ep 185: In this episode, Ceara and Allison catch up on their recent travels and share some funny and adventurous stories. Allison talks about encountering a scorpion in her bathroom in Mexico and overcoming her fear to handle it. Ceara shares her experience of getting sick after returning from Croatia. They dive into their recent trips to Colombia, Mexico and Croatia, and all the shenanigans that came from those travels (including, but not limited to: outrunning the cops, SpeakerGate 2024, endin...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 185
Ep 184: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. Ceara and Allison address various questions, including whether to splurge or save on a wedding, feeling guilty about inherited privilege, uncertainty about a dream job and dealing with a partner's drinking problem. They pro...
Jul 26, 2024•38 min•Ep. 184
Ep 183: The fourth of July holiday has us feeling extra patriotic this summer, and we don’t think we’re the only ones?! There seems to be a collective appreciation in the air for nostalgic American culture. Things we are enjoying this summer include rodeos, lake days, backyard BBQs, drive in movies, visiting National parks, small town USA roadtrips, riding horses and country fairs. We share a ton of ideas on how to lean into this Americana feeling from daytime excursions, to our favorite foods, ...
Jul 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 183
Ep 182: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends to switch up from our aspirational and wellness content. It’s all about balance! In the catch-up segment, Ceara pours her heart out over her new kindle and current ...
Jul 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 182
Ep 181: As two girls with degrees in journalism, talking and networking have come pretty naturally so we wanted to share tangible tips and success stories. We cover how to be a good communicator, being aware of your body language, common and uncommon places to network, dressing for the proper environment, the importance of knowing your value, how to grow your sphere of influence, what makes a great leader and our thoughts on putting yourself out there on social media (even if you want to maintai...
Jul 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 181
Ep 180: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. After a few weeks of traveling, Allison and Ceara are both back home this week. Allison is moving out of her apartment after 4 years so she shares her thoughts about change, grieving and next steps. Ceara just wrapped up a ...
Jun 28, 2024•44 min•Ep. 180
Ep 179: It’s been over three years since we started the podcast, so we thought a proper re-introduction was overdue! Even though we do a catch up at the beginning of each episode, we know there are a lot of new listeners who stumble upon our show and haven’t been around to hear the play by play in the last (almost) 200 episodes! Allison is in Tulum, focusing on wellness and remote work. She’s been working with a resort here doing freelance marketing and creative direction. Ceara is back in Calif...
Jun 21, 2024•44 min•Ep. 179
Ep 178: In the spirit of slowing down after a crazy month of May, the girls are leaning back into their favorite wellness practices, habits and routines. Allison shares how she is using the time in Tulum to focus on her regulating her nervous system. Ceara is at home this week, preparing for her upcoming trip to California. We cover topics such as fasting, the benefits of combining breath work cold therapy, the importance of high protein intake, the 30-30-30 method, after dinner sunset walks, sw...
Jun 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 178
Ep 177: In the catch-up segment, listeners get a full long update on the girls' lives. We get to hear all about Ceara’s wedding in Charleston. She shares some non-traditional / less common decisions they made such as a welcome party to greet guests before the wedding, an extended cocktail transition after the ceremony, not doing speeches during dinner, a flashlight paparazzi exit and late-night takeaway pizzas for guests. Allison is in Tulum for a few weeks. Even though getting to Mexico require...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 177
Ep 176: It’s the last Friday of the month, so that means a ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?” question and answer episode. Our listeners send in anonymous questions and we candidly answer. In the catch up segment, Allison shares her recent updates and coast to coast travels (even Peaches tagged along). The last week included a road-trip along the Pacific Coast Highway and staying at a cute hotel on her bucket-list. Then she cheered on her partner at his CrossFit competition. And of course, finishing o...
May 31, 2024•49 min•Ep. 176
