In this episode, we are talking to one of the most inspiring people on Instagram (and one of our live show guests!), Chinae Alexander ! Chinae is an influencer, a podcast host (check out Press Send !), a makeup extraordinaire, and fitness icon. We talk about a little of everything, from removing toxicity and body confidence, to her holy grail skincare products and her favorite under-the-radar makeup brands. Chinae also shares her amazing dating app success story and her stance on the pressure su...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In today's episode, we have the incredible Hitha Palepu ! Seriously, is there anything that Hitha can't do? You've heard us obsess over her Five Smart Reads newsletter, but Hitha is also the CEO and co-founder of Rho Pharmaceuticals, the creator of the blog "Hitha on the Go," the author of How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip , and a full time mom (Our first mom to be featured on the pod!) to her son Rho, with another on the way! We're tired just thinking about how she does it all. Hitha share...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode, *cue Oprah voice* it's Grace and Becca's favorite things! We are taking our weekly obsessions to a new level. We talk about everything we are loving right now, from TV shows and podcasts, to beauty products and clothing. We didn't want you to miss any of these recommendations, so we have listed every one of them in our Facebook group, so now is the perfect time to join! Also in this episode, Becca has a horrible book hangover from Ashley Spivey's recommendation, The Idea of You,...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 42
It's our first bonus episode! And with no other than our favorite book lover, Ashley Spivey ! We just couldn't get enough of her. Today we are talking all things the Bachelor (Becca thinks someone should write a dystopian book about what happens behind the scenes), books (including her favorite book instagrammers - get a notepad ready!), and seriously the weirdest questions you guys have ever asked (like..."Have you ever seen Leonardo Dicaprio from your apartment?"). We had a blast recording thi...
Mar 04, 2019•49 min
In this episode, we are joined by our favorite fellow book lover, Ashley Spivey , to talk about this month's bookclub pick, 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne. Ashley runs a Facebook group bookclub with over 11,000 members, co-hosts the podcast He Said She Said, AND was on The Bachelor! We can't think of a better fit to help us talk about this month's book. Readers beware... by the end of this episode, you may just have a cart full of new books because Ashley's recommendations are endless! Also in ...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode, we sat down with the fashionable, smart, and all-around wonderful Blair Eadie , the founder of Atlantic-Pacific! We ask her all your fashion and life questions, like why she started her blog, why she has chosen to keep it fashion-focused, her go to bargain finds, and the worst fad she participated in during high school (it includes an Avril Lavigne phase). Plus: the behind the scenes scoop on her clothing line and how wedding planning is going. We LOVE her and we know you will t...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Happy Galentine's Day! We are celebrating this girl power holiday by going on a friend-date and of course, hanging out with you! We are answering the age old question… "How the F do I make friends as an adult?!" Plus, how to set boundaries with friends, balancing boyfriends and gal pals, how cupcakes can mend friend fallouts, and how to have a successful long-distance friendship. Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with her new Halogen sweater, and Grace is loving the Instagram account Histo...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, we sat down with Jared Freid , a prolific podcast host, dating expert, and standup comedian! We couldn't stop laughing the entire episode! We ask all of your dating questions, including what to say to people who claim you are "too picky" and why ex still watches your Instagram stories. Also in this episode, Becca finds out that her dream job exists (there are people who write Lifetime movies as their full time job?!), Jared is obsessed with TLC (the TV network... not the girl gr...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 38
It's our first book episode of 2019! Today we are talking about Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. We loved it! It's a little bit Gossip Girl and a little bit Pretty Little Liars or Paper Princess. This book is soap opera-level drama and it has a twist so good, even Grace didn't see it coming! We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this book. Speaking of books, Grace finished her tenth book of 2019 this weekend, while Becca finished her seventh. Also, Grace has resolved to only buy books...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode, we get to hang with BET style director Danielle Prescod, and we are obsessed! She is a self-proclaimed over sharer so this episode was extra fun to record! Danielle is a pop-culture expert, style icon, and fitness enthusiast. We asked her all your questions in a fun lightening round (including tips on how to take the best selfie and of course, DATING) and she walks us through her career thus far, and how she ended up at BET! Also in this episode, Becca and Danielle decide to hav...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, we are talking all things wellness! We evaluate our health goals for 2019 and how we're doing. We talk about our current health-strengths, and where we need improvement (Grace admits "Dry-January" isn't going as planned)! Becca is on a cookbook craze and Grace is a solid week into the celery juice craze. Also in this episode, Grace got a gadget to fix her posture and Becca has a book hangover! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Foll...
Jan 16, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode, we are so excited to hangout with Katie Sturino from @the12ishstyle and the founder of Megababe! We LOVE her and we know you will too! We ask all of your questions and talk about everything from body positivity to our best first date ideas. This may just be our favorite episode yet! Also in this episode, Grace and Katie share their love/hate relationship with celery juice and Becca discovers how much she loves chicken thighs! Tyrion also got a remote control mouse for Christmas ...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In our first episode back from holiday hiatus, we're excited to share the changes we have planned for the pod this year. We're also announcing our first pod guest (who we have a HUGE friend-crush on), and our first book club pick of the year! We're fully rested and ready for a great year of podding. Also in this episode: Grace finds out she is on the USPS naughty list, we're both sharing our favorite and least favorite books of 2018, and our secret for making New Year's resolutions come true (hi...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In our last episode before our holiday hiatus, we are discussing The Proposal, by Jasmine Guillory. This was our first foray into romance novels (it gets a little steamy) but we think Jasmine Guillory does a great job (we both want this one to get a movie deal!) Also in this episode: we both have had friends in town and are entertaining like crazy, Becca got a cool gadget that makes iced coffee and Grace looooves her reading socks. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing boo...
Nov 14, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 32
It's a very festive advice ep! We're talking about everything from dealing with the "Why are you still single?" questions at the holiday table to making small talk at holiday parties to the best gift picks and more! Also in this episode, Grace's new baby (!!!!) and Becca's new comforter obsession! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast Sponsors: Follain: visit Follain.com/bop to get your clean essentials kit for...
Nov 07, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Happy Halloween! This episode, we're discussing our YA book of the month, Children of Bone and Blood! This was our first foray into the action/fantasy segment of YA reads and we LOVED IT. Also in this episode: we're both having a rough week. Becca is obsessed with her pineapple shaped eyeshadow from Tarte and Grace loves her Rihanna lip gloss. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast Sponsors: Care/of: use code BO...
Oct 31, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week we're tacking a grab bag of advice topics — we're talking everything from friendship to beauty buys to favorite podcasts. In other news, Becca had a Whole30 fridge fail, and Grace's face is falling off with the change of seasons. Plus, we're both embracing fall coziness and have some candle recs! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast Sponsors: LOLA: use code BOP to get 40% off your first subscription ...
Oct 24, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This episode we're discussing our adult book of the month, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win, by Jo Piazza! We LOVED this book. It's simultaneously such an important book (it's the first fiction book about a woman running for office), but it's also a light, easy read. This book sparked some important conversation (We were nervous to talk about politics here!) Join us next week for advice, and in two weeks for our YA Pick... Children of Bone and Blood! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group ...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this week's advice ep, we're diving deep on two in-depth advice queries. In the first, a listener is struggling with being hated by her boyfriend's friends. Then, we reply to another listener question from someone who is wondering if they should break up with their bestie. But it's not all tough situations! Becca has a work victory, Grace finally got some quality time with her gravity blanket, and we have a new favorite podcast. Plus, we explore the joy that is The Rock's Instagram account. C...
Oct 10, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This episode we're discussing our YA book of the month, Save the Date by Morgan Matson. This is the cute story of a big family, + a wedding where anything and everything can go wrong. Spoiler alert (though you probably already guessed it) Becca loved it, Grace was just meh. This episode made us nostalgic! It gave Becca big family envy and made Grace think about the nice boys she dated in high school. Oh, to be young! Join us next week for advice, and in two weeks for our "adult" pick: Charlotte ...
Oct 03, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We're back from our mini hiatus and getting back into the swing of things after a summer of travel. We've got that new school year feeling and are ready to get into some new habits and routines and kick our work lives into high gear! Plus, we have thoughts to share from our trips (Becca to Portugal, Grace to Sweden), so many reading recs, and infinite joyful that gravity blanket season is upon us. Join us on October 3 for our next book club discussing Save the Date by Morgan Matson. Can't get en...
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This episode we're discussing our "adult" book of the month, Ghosted by Rosie Walsh. Sarah and Eddie fall in love, and then he bails. But what really happens? Turns out they both have some pretty big secrets. There are a few twists in this one (which we didn't see coming), and it inspired us to talk a little bit about dating in New York (it's a battlefield). We both share our best (worst?) stories of being ghosted. We recorded this episode while on vacation in Morocco. This was one of the best t...
Sep 05, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We're headed to Morocco today, so we have travel on the brain. Not to mention, we both have a serious case of wanderlust, generally. This week, we're answering all your travel questions — from the best apps for flights, our top destinations to travel next, and our packing strategy (or in Becca's case, lack thereof)! In other news, Grace almost couldn't go on this trip because of her passport drama, Becca's work life had a real turnaround (from low to high in one week), and Grace has a new style ...
Aug 29, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This episode we're discussing our YA book of the month (even thought it's not really YA if you ask us), Circe by Madeline Miller. While a knowledge of Greek Mythology is definitely not mandatory to enjoy this book, if you loved mythology in school (we did!) this book will feel like a deeply personal reunion with all your mythology favs. We loved this book!!! We recorded this episode in Grace's parents' living room on Cape Cod. Cape Cod was both of our highs of the week - Grace came for a week an...
Aug 22, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week, we're answering all your NYC questions — whether you live here and need a new spot for a girls night out or you want to plan the best visit ever, we have so many recs! But otherwise, everything sucks... Grace's computer saga continues, Becca has the flu, and we have a few haters. Thank goodness we have some good book recs to get us through! Join us on August 22 for our next book club discussing Circe by Madeline Miller (and to see if Grace can figure out how to pronounce the title!) C...
Aug 15, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This episode we're discussing another "adult" (not YA) book, All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin. She is one of our favorite authors and we both felt the same way. We didn't know if we'd like it, but we LOVED IT!!! Also in this episode: Becca's Mexico City adventure (spoiler: she might move there), Grace's recent streak of bad luck (RIP laptop), our instagram obsessions (@thatlinearttho and @sheisnotlost), and much more. Grace is whipping up DIY beauty concoctions, Becca is taking Spanish lessons...
Aug 08, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Live from our Sayulita, Mexico vacation (complete with ambient jungle noise), our very first guest ep. We welcome BaubleBar alum and current Sephora Senior Editorial Director, Jackie Kropp, to answer all of our beauty questions. She schools us on the holy trinity of skincare ingredients, gives us some tough love on sunscreen (we're not using enough!!), and talks about her own struggle with hormonal acne. Join us on August 8th for our next book club discussing All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin (...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This episode we're discussing Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West, which (so sorry) was actually awful. In this episode, we rip apart this book. We both hated it. (Seriously, so sorry!) But, it's still a good episode. Becca made up a clever new game and we talk about how we started our podcast. But also, Grace's plans to get Becca married off just so that we have a wedding to look forward to, our mutual neon sign obsession, and much much more. Sorry for picking a terrible book but honestly, it is...
Jul 25, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week, we're talking all about self care. And it's more than just face masks and baths! Sometimes self care is being your own parent and forcing yourself to do that thing you don't want to do. We're dishing on everything from our perfect self-care-day to self care on a budget to if you should feel guilty about taking time for yourself. Please read this amazing article we referenced on self care! Also Grace references this Yoga Nidra meditation . In addition to everything self-care, we're als...
Jul 18, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode we're discussing A Million Junes by Emily Henry, which is basically a magical and modern version of Romeo & Juliet (without anyone dying). This book was so cute... we both really, really loved it! We are also talking about some major highs and lows, Grace's time on Cape Cod with her family, our current obsessions (both beauty related!), family drama + curses, and lots more. Join us on July 25th for our next book club discussing Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West. In the meantime...
Jul 11, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 16
