This week we're joined by freelance journalist, author, and political activist, Lauren Duca. We chat about her career transition from pop culture to political writer, her hard-won skills on dealing with criticism, and her major year of changes from divorce to coming out. But most importantly, we also chat about her forthcoming book: How to Start A Revolution (out Sept 24). Books Mentioned: How to Start A Revolution (Lauren's Book!) My Friend Anna by Rachel Deloache Williams The Turn of the Key b...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Today it's just us, and we're talking about all things BEAUTY! We both discuss the products we're loving (or in some cases a little underwhelmed by) this summer. We talk everything from skincare and makeup to sunless tanning, SPF, and hair removal. But before that, we announce our Fall tour dates! We're hitting 6 cities this fall and are hoping to announce a couple more dates soon. If you live in San Francisco, Atlanta, DC, Philly, Dallas, or New York we hope to see you there! Also in this episo...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 67
It's time for our July Book Club and today we are discussing American Spy . We are so honored that the author, Lauren Wilkinson, is joining us remotely! We talk about the book, her writing process (she rewrote it SIX times!), how the book began (a grad school assignment about a suburban family) and why she chose to leave the book open-ended. We also talk about more difficult social topics and how that inspired the book. This interview was so interesting. Also in this episode, Grace is feeling li...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this episode, we’re talking MONEY. From salaries (actual numbers!) to negotiations, asking for raises, and talking to your friends about money, we are diving deep. We answer your questions like how often do you ask for a raise and how to know how much to ask for? Becca steps on her soapbox when talking about stock options and how she wishes she could give her past self this advice. No matter where you are in life, we hope you find this episode helpful! Sponsor: Bark Box: To get a free extra m...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this episode, we are joined our third sorority house member (and other best friend), Alex Dickerson. It's a longer episode and we talk about everything from friendship and dating to careers and going back to school for na MBA. There's also a mini Grace roast and a few embarrassing stories. Alex has had an incredible career thus far, complete with nearly being the star of a reality TV show and going to business school in Barcelona. We also talk about her messy dating story (+ broken engagement...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 64
It’s just us this week, and we’ve got all your questions covered. We truly cover a little bit of everything in this episode, like dating (yes, we are on the apps. No, it’s not fun), travel rituals, reading (of course!), the future of the pod (total world podcast domination), and so much more! It was fun to get to interview ourselves this week! Meanwhile, Grace is feeling like she’s getting her life together post-tour, and Becca read two full books during the long weekend. Also, head to our Insta...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Today’s guest is the hilarious and brilliant Akilah Hughes! From YouTube to politics to writing her own book, there's nothing she can't do! We talk about a little bit of everything, from her favorite and least favorite part about traveling (hotels! touching things in the airport!), growing up in the south, how to feel confident on bad days, and… Neopets. Also in this episode, we’ve wrapped up our summer tour! We’re definitely ready for some introvert time. Also, Becca reveals that her cleaning l...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 62
We’re back already, because we have a very exciting bonus guest: Robinne Lee, the author of The Idea Of You. We talk about the inspiration behind the book, a possible movie adaptation, and (most importantly) if there will be a sequel. Make sure to follow Robinne on Instagram and Twitter (@robinnelee) and leave The Idea of You a shining review on Goodreads and Amazon. Books Mentioned The Idea of You Some Kind of Magic The Wild Woman’s Guide to Traveling the World Daisy Jones and the Six Join our ...
Jun 27, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 61
It's our June Book Club! Today is Becca's Superbowl... also known as The Idea of You Emotional Support Group. If you’ve been listening for a while you know how OBSESSED we are with this book. Seriously, we’re still trying to figure out how life continues after reading it. We finally get to talk about it today. Becca has begun her healing process through writing her own sequel. In light of this book, Becca and Grace talk about their favorite boy band, leading to a heated debate over whether or no...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 60
We couldn't be more excited to have Aliza Licht with us this week! You may know her as "DKNY PR Girl" back in the day on Twitter and Tumblr. She recently left her role at Alice & Olivia and is launching her own podcast SOON. In today's episode, she answers all fo your career questions and gives some of the best and most honest career advice we've heard - advice for interns, why "Can I pick your brain" is everyone's least favorite question, the importance of paper trails, DIY PR strategies, and s...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Today it's just us, and we're interviewing each other about the nitty gritty of our morning routines. From breakfast to beauty products, we're breaking down our morning rituals. This episode was inspired by a series on A Few Things with Claire And Erica . It's one of our favorite podcasts, you should check it out! Also in this episode, Grace met (and clung for dear life to) Peter Hermann from Younger and Becca has a mortifying Uber saga that ended in -1 pairs of shoes. Sponsor: Harper Wilde: Go ...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Today we interviewed Cassandra Garcia... makeup artist to THE STARS... and us! Cassandra did our makeup for the NYC live show but she's also the in-house makeup artist for Bobbi Brown AND she does makeup for the cast of SNL. (+ other celebs!!) We gathered ALL your makeup questions for her and put her to the test. You may want to grab a notebook for this one as it gets pretty technical - in the best possible way. We're talking about making your makeup last, under eye concealer that won't settle i...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode, we are talking about Normal People by Sally Rooney! We loved this book. In fact, we both agree that it’s one of the best books we've read this year. BUT we couldn’t decide… is it a “Young Adult” book? Let us know what you think! In light of this book, we talk about our own secret romances (or lack thereof!), power dynamics in relationships, and how your confidence can shift (for better or worse) over time. Also, Becca had the worst travel day of her life, Grace is loving @sanctu...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 56
This week's guest needs no introduction! Linda Wells , the founder of Flesh Beauty and founding editor at Allure Magazine joins us for a conversation about beauty, careers, and more. Linda walks us through her entire career, beginning with her first interviews right out of college (and when her interviewer made her cry), to launching Allure, and most recently the creation of Flesh. We also dive into career advice, behind the scenes of the Best of Beauty awards, and of course, her favorite produc...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 55
It's just us this episode!! We’re doing a little bit of self-reflection today, talking about the differences between being in your twenties versus your thirties. Hopefully, for those of you in your twenties, we can offer a little advice. And for those of you in your thirties with us, we know you’ll relate! From the difference in how we date now, to what we thought our lives would look like in our thirties, this episode was fun to reflect on. Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with organizin...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, we had so much fun recording with the Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine from the Girls Gotta Eat Podcast! We talk about all things dating, from go-to first date outfits, to getting over a break-up (like… NOW), and of course, how to handle people who hound you about your love life. We also talk about making friends as an adult (it might include starting your own podcast!), creating a life you love, and the best restaurants in NYC. Also in this episode, Becca is curtain-less, ...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, we sat down with the extremely talented and hilarious Kathryn Gallagher , one of the stars of one of our favorite shows, You! We love Kathryn’s focus body positivity and her perspective on how to handle the hard days. She also gives great advice on developing more confidence and for aspiring actors. Kathryn is amazing, and we know you’re gonna love her! Also in this episode, WE’RE GOING ON TOUR! Go to badonpaper.com/live to find more details and buy tickets! Also, Becca is offic...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
We’re back for a bonus episode with no other than Helena Glazer . We couldn’t get enough of her! Today we are talking about marriage and parenthood, and balancing both with her successful blog, Brooklyn Blonde ! We also talk about her holy grail skincare and listening to what your skin needs, balancing “Insta-pretty” and “Insta-real,” and the secret to walking in heels in the city (hint… it involves a second pair of shoes). We had such a blast recording this episode with Helena. Make sure to fol...
Apr 29, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode, we have one of our favorite bookworms and bloggers, Helena Glazer, joining us for the Daisy Jones & the Six book club! We highly value Helena’s book opinion, so we knew she had to be a pod guest. You guys raved about this book, so we’re excited to talk with Helena about it! Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with the Sleep Cycle app, and Grace loves following body-positive influencer, @CaralynMirand . Because Helena is amazing and we had so many questions for her, we are re...
Apr 24, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode, we are talking about work, specifically striking out on your own and being your own boss. We talk about our past jobs, how we decided to start working for ourselves, and the best and worst parts of self-employment. Plus we get super honest about how we manage finances while being self-employed. Of course, we have lots of hard-won advice for anyone who is considering going out on their own. Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with a future BOP guest and You star, Kathryn Gall...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode, we sat down with Indie Lee , founder of her namesake clean beauty brand. Indie has an incredible story that led to not only led to her finding her purpose and passion (and launching her amazing beauty line), but also her insanely positive outlook on life. We talk about living life following the 80/20 rule, skincare products worth splurging on, and doing what makes you happiest. Indie is a breath of fresh air - we loved getting to sit down with her. Also in this episode, we are s...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 48
We are so excited about today's guest: Alyssa Mastromonaco. Alyssa is the co-host of the Crooked Media podcast Hysteria , a New York Times Best Selling Author, AND was the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations for the Obama administration! We ask her a million questions, from how to stay calm in a high pressure job, to how to talk productive conversations with people whose political views differ from yours, to three things she would take to a desert island. This episode is one of our ...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode, we are talking about the craziest, scariest and most twisted book: Verity by Colleen Hoover . YOU GUYS. It’s hard to put this book into words, because it was so good and so messed up! Becca was terrified to quit reading this book because she knew she would have nightmares, and Grace went out drinking when she finished it. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it! Also in this episode, WE SOLD OUT OUR LIVE SHOW! We are convinced you can do anything if you have the confidence of ...
Mar 27, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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
