This week, Maddie and Lauren share their thoughts, perspectives and advice on a wide variety of topics, from setting boundaries to spirituality. They are definitely not experts, but hope that you enjoy the conversation nonetheless! MENTIONED: Social media/TikTok growth expert - @itxmejules on TikTok Podcast episode about boundaries - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nedra-glover-tawwab-on-how-to-set-boundaries-find-peace/id1093028505?i=1000512528235 Produced by Dear Media....
Mar 19, 2021•49 min
Why do we neglect the habits and routines that we know make us feel and perform our best? This week, Maddie and Lauren dive into this question and share a real-time account of how they have been feeling recently. They discuss the struggle of not being able to successfully "do it all", the concept of burnout, what it's like to feel uninspired, and the not-so glamorous side of being an entrepreneur. They also share their game plan for moving forward, or the strategies that they incorporate into th...
Mar 12, 2021•41 min
This week, Maddie is joined once again on the show by her dad and Artless co-founder, Dale Orlando. They begin by discussing the new "Orlando sibling project" and providing an update on current events, like COVID numbers and the vaccination rollout. Later, they dive into the process of designing, producing and launching a clothing line. They share their production process, the challenges of making clothes in the USA, the value proposition of the brand and the details of the Artless marketing pla...
Mar 05, 2021•39 min
This week, Lauren and Maddie are joined by Lauren Elizabeth for an amazing conversation about mental health, social media and more. They discuss Lauren's own experience with mental health, the strategies and tool kit that she's developed to deal with these challenges (which she calls her mood boosters), and her perpetual journey to sharing her authentic self online. Check out Lauren's podcast, Mood with Lauren Elizabeth and her website, www.laurenelizabeth.co . Produced by Dear Media...
Feb 26, 2021•40 min
This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, Lauren and Maddie are talking about the importance of truly loving yourself and the critical role that self-acceptance plays in success and happiness in life. They discuss strategies for cultivating confidence and candidly share their own experiences with these topics. Let's manifest more self-love in 2021! Produced by Dear Media
Feb 18, 2021•39 min
Today, we're bringing the true or false trend from Instagram to the podcast. We start the episode off by discussing Lauren's return to in-person school, the Artless launch and our Valentine's Day plans. We then dive into the questions, sharing whether your assumptions about us are in fact true (or false!). We cover everything, from our personalities, family, friendships and careers. If you liked this episode, please be sure to leave us a rating and a review with a question to answer on next week...
Feb 12, 2021•37 min
Today, Lauren and Maddie are back with another casual sister chat and an updated 'master list' of their favorite products. They start off by discussing where Lauren has been in the last few weeks, then move on to talk about their new puppy, some health updates and the Artless launch. Finally, they share their favorites in every lifestyle category, from skincare, beauty and clothing, to podcasts, restaurants and Starbucks drinks. Dr. Mallory: @dr.mallory on Instagram Shop Artless: www.artlessfore...
Feb 05, 2021•31 min
Today, we're joined by our parents, Meredith and Dale Orlando, and Melissa Gisoni, one of our closest family friends. Melissa got her start in the entertainment industry on Dance Moms, which she starred in for six seasons with her kids, Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler. On this episode, Melissa discusses her experience on reality television and what really went on behind the scenes and shares details about her newest project, a podcast called Because Mom Said So. We also dive into the challenges of ...
Jan 22, 2021•37 min
This week, we're joined once again by Dale Orlando to kick off the new year, talk about our goals, plans, and resolutions for 2021 and to provide a quick life update. We review some listener polls that we posted on Instagram and discuss topics like the negative parts of sharing your life online, Artless and the COVID vaccine. You can find us on Instagram @thesisterdiary and Dale @dalevorlando. Produced by Dear Media
Jan 15, 2021•27 min
This week, we’re joined by Kristen Mcatee and Alex Koot. Kristen is a YouTuber and social media influencer who has shared her life with an audience of over a million people online for the past four years. Alex is a talented web designer who balances a career in both the corporate and creative fields. Together, they host the podcast, Oddvice, where they share their life and career experiences and give advice to their listeners in a clever, yet approachable way. In this episode, we dive into both ...
Jan 08, 2021•38 min
Happy New Year! This week, we're reviewing the highs and lows of 2020, reading some of the amazing things that happened to our listeners, and setting goals and resolutions for the new year. Produced by Dear Media
Jan 01, 2021•28 min
This week, we're sitting down with a few special family members to discuss our Christmas memories, traditions, travels and funny stories. We hope you enjoy and have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season!
Dec 25, 2020•32 min
This episode really goes everywhere. It's casual, random, and is truly an accurate representation of the conversations that we have at home. We chat about overthinking, family drama, Noah Beck vs. Lil Huddy, online bullying, Christmas shopping and more. Produced by Dear Media
Dec 18, 2020•20 min
This week, we're joined by Tasha Franken to discuss all things wellness. Tasha is a model, Pilates coach and healthy lifestyle advocate. In this episode, we dive into the key elements of a healthy body and mind - intuitive eating and food freedom, low impact, mindful movement and a positive mindset that encourages acceptance, confidence and self-love. We loved chatting with Tasha and are so grateful that she shared her wisdom with us. You can follow Tasha on Instagram @tashafranken and find her ...
Dec 11, 2020•40 min
We curated our perfect holiday gift guide and are sharing it with you on this week's episode! We also discuss our Black Friday/Cyber Monday purchases, give a quick life update and reflect on the end of 2020. All products discussed in this episode will be linked on our blog, www.thesisterdiary .com and on our Instagram @thesisterdiary. This episode is not sponsored, but you can shop Lauren's Casetify picks here: https://casetify.com/lauren Check out Dr. Mallory Ryan, the naturopath that I am work...
Dec 04, 2020•35 min
This week, we're diving into all things wellness! We discuss how to create a nighttime routine for optimal sleep, share the skincare practice that cleared Lauren's skin, and talk about the food and dieting mentality that works best for us. We also discuss mindset in general, particularly in relation to cultivating positive thought during difficult times, which is relevant to all of us in 2020. Produced by Dear Media
Nov 27, 2020•29 min
This week, we're doing and discussing personality tests! First, we dive into our zodiac signs and discover that there is a lot about astrology that we don't understand. We also review our enneagram and Myers Briggs/16 personalities results and share whether or not we think that they accurately represent our true personality. We hope you learned a bit more about us in this episode! Let us know what your zodiac sign, enneagram and personality type is as well on our latest Instagram post. Produced ...
Nov 20, 2020•34 min
This week, we're joined by the founder and CEO of Vampped, Lindsey Heppner! Vampped is a leading influencer marketing and creative agency based in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, Lindsey recounts how a traumatic life experience served as the catalyst to her putting her plans into action and launching her own business. Since 2014, Vampped has been connecting brands and influencers for successful marketing campaigns, organizing influencer trips and tours, helping other companies develop branding...
Nov 13, 2020•32 min
This week, we discuss the concepts of positivity, happiness, mental health and motivation. First, we start by describing our own definition of happiness and by sharing strategies that you can implement to bring more positivity into your own life. We unpack the idea of perfectionism and talk about how striving to be perfect has negatively impacted us in the past, particularly when it comes to school. Finally, we share tips for staying motivated, whether it is in a school or work setting or for st...
Nov 06, 2020•32 min
This week, Maddie is joined by one of her best friends, Abbey Joy, to discuss university, friendship and post-grad life. Abbey talks about the steps she took to find her path in life so far and shares the factors that helped her decide where to go after graduating from high school. They also tell the story of how they met and became friends and recall funny memories from past travels. Finally, Maddie and Abbey discuss post-grad life and what it's like trying to find a career after finishing univ...
Oct 30, 2020•35 min
This week, Maddie is joined by a special guest and recurring co-host, Dale Orlando, to address some assumptions that our listeners have about our family! We also recap some current life events and discuss what we've been up to recently. Produced by Dear Media
Oct 23, 2020•33 min
Ellie Zeiler is an online creator who amassed an audience of over 7 million on TikTok and 1 million on Instagram... just in the past six months. In this episode, Ellie discusses her rise to TikTok fame and shares what it was like to go from a normal highschooler to a very popular influencer with millions of people watching, supporting, and even critiquing her online. Ellie values normalcy and discusses how she balances her busy life in the public eye with rest, family time and school work, and h...
Oct 16, 2020•37 min
This week, we are updating you on our lives and what we've been up to lately. The episode starts with a recap of Lauren's first few weeks back at school. She shares how things in the classroom have changed because of COVID and talks about how the pandemic has affected everyone's mental health. Next, we discuss new beauty trends that we've tried recently, like curtain bangs and eyebrow lamination. We also dive into our mom's Twitter fight with Elon Musk and why we love her new Tesla. Finally, we ...
Oct 09, 2020•36 min
This week, Maddie and Johnny sit down to chat about life and answer some of your questions. Johnny's 73 Questions episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-questions-with-johnny-orlando/id1471007511?i=1000449669675 Produced by Dear Media
Oct 02, 2020•42 min
This week, we're answering questions on topics that we've never talked about before, and even discuss some things that we've been avoiding on social media. We dive into past relationships, struggles with weight, our sibling dynamic and more. Thanks so much to everyone who wrote in! Produced by Dear Media
Sep 25, 2020•28 min
Celeste Thomas is a registered nurse and a skincare expert. Today, she joins us on the podcast to talk about what causes acne and how we can adjust our lifestyle in order to achieve the healthiest, most glowing skin. We discuss clean beauty and some of Celeste's favorite skincare products, and she shares her thoughts on trendy brands like The Ordinary and Cerave. Finally, Celeste walks us through her skincare routine and tells us the ideal order for layering products on your skin. Check out Cele...
Sep 18, 2020•34 min
This week, we share the morning and evening routines that we've established to reset and quiet our minds, set ourselves up for daily success, and to live the best, most happiest lives possible. We also talk about why routines are important for physical and mental health and how you can create an effective morning and evening routine that works for your lifestyle. Make sure to review the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a question - we will be answering more questions at the beginning of upcom...
Sep 11, 2020•30 min
This week, we're joined by Taylor Lindsay-Noel. Taylor was a young, successful gymnast bound for the 2012 Olympic Games whose life was transformed after experiencing a tragic injury at the age of 14, which left her paralyzed from the neck down. She shares the story of how she overcame this incredible challenge and used her accident as motivation to keep moving forward, as a new beginning, and as a way to figure out who she truly wanted to show up as in the world. Taylor expresses her gratitude f...
Sep 04, 2020•31 min
Dom Roberts is a talented creative and powerful, outspoken activist who uses her growing online platform to educate on the intricacies of racism and the Black Lives Matter Movement. In this episode, Dom joins us to talk about how we all can, and have a responsibility to, identify and combat racism in our own lives. She shares strategies for effectively calling out racism from friends and family members and helps define what it truly means to be an anti-racist ally. Make sure to check out Dom's n...
Aug 28, 2020•30 min
One of our favorite episodes from last year is back! For her birthday, Maddie reflects on her 23rd year and shares some of the most valuable lessons that she has learned. Produced by Dear Media
Aug 21, 2020•32 min