Do you identify as a perfectionist? A self-development junkie? Someone whose identity and value is firmly rooted in their ability to succeed? If you answered YES to any of the above, this episode is for you. We'll get into your voicemails next Friday, so be sure to give us a call and leave us one at 213-539-5966! Talk to you next Friday.
Mar 11, 2022•48 min
Being independent is something we're pretty good at, if we do say so ourselves. Follow our Instagram @callyourfriendspodcast, @maddieorlando, @laurenorlando88
Mar 04, 2022•36 min
We're back and better than ever. You can find weekly epiosdes of Call Your Friends on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and now... with full video to accompany each episode on YouTube. New episodes are released every Friday. Talk to you soon!
Feb 25, 2022•25 min
Welcome back to The Sister Diary! This week, Lauren shares what her first week at boarding school was like. She talks about her new schedule, the challenges of living at school, how she likes having a roommate, and if she thinks that this year will successfully prepare her for university (or not). Maddie and Lauren also discuss the second part of the Orlando's trip to Italy, recapping their time in Tuscany. Finally, they make an important announcement about their plans for the future of the podc...
Sep 24, 2021•31 min
This week, Maddie is recording live from Portofino, Italy, where she's joined by her dad, Dale, to recap their family trip in real time. They talk about why Lauren stayed behind in Toronto, share stories from the trip and discuss their favorite moments so far. Stay tuned for the rest of the recap on next Friday's episode! Produced by Dear Media.
Sep 17, 2021•27 min
Welcome back to another TSD advice episode! This week, Maddie and Lauren discuss how to find your passion and figure out what you want to do after high school, tips to feel organized and motivated for back to school, managing boundaries with friends, and so much more. To take part in other episodes like this in the future, you can write in via DM to @thesisterdiary! PayPal: paypal.com/sister BetterHelp: http://betterhelp.com/sister Produced by Dear Media....
Sep 10, 2021•27 min
This week, two of Maddie's best friends, Sydney and Abbey, join her on the podcast to recap their road trip to Utah. They also answer listener questions, discussing their friendship dynamic, each of their perfect days, and more. You can find them on Instagram @abbsjoy and @sydnneyjohnson. Produced by Dear Media.
Sep 03, 2021•43 min
In this episode, Maddie and Lauren share their favorite things in every category, from makeup, to snacks, to workout classes. Produced by Dear Media.
Aug 27, 2021•36 min
Today is Maddie’s 25th birthday! In this episode, she shares 24 lessons that she learned in her 24th year of life. Listen to Maddie’s past birthday reflection episodes here: 23 Things I Learned At 23 and 22 Things I Learned At 22. Produced by Dear Media.
Aug 20, 2021•43 min
Maddie and Lauren feel like they haven't made the most of their summer yet, so they came up with a "summer bucket list", or 26 activities that they want to do before August comes to an end. If you try any of their suggestions, leave them know by commenting on Instagram @thesisterdiary! Produced by Dear Media.
Aug 13, 2021•38 min
This week, Maddie and Lauren are back for another assumptions episode! After a long life update, they dive into audience submitted assumptions. They address questions about whether or not they're in relationships, if they are introverts or extroverts, how they make money online and more. Thank you to everyone who participated in this episode! You can use the code THESISTERDIARY for 25% off your Recess subscription. Produced by Dear Media.
Aug 06, 2021•56 min
Lisa Caprio is the founder and designer of Heavy Manners, a New York City based, vintage-inspired apparel brand. Lisa’s iconic prints and adorably-named styles are loved by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Madison Beer, Hailey Bieber and more. Today, Lisa joins Maddie and Lauren to dive into the story of her success. She discusses how and why she started the brand, and shares why nostalgia for her childhood and her love for vintage movies, songs and clothing is at the basis of every...
Jul 30, 2021•37 min
Join Maddie and Lauren for another episode in their "random things on our mind" series. In this episode, they discuss overthinking and managing your mental chatter, social media growth, summer plans, Lauren's move to boarding school and more. If you like these types of episodes, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe for more! The book Maddie is reading is called The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. Produced by Dear Media.
Jul 23, 2021•43 min
This week, Maddie and Lauren rate and share their thoughts on summer fashion trends, from corsets and crochet bucket hats, to terry cloth and DIY jewelry. They also discuss trend longevity, the term "cheugy" and more. For more of The Sister Diary, check them out on Instagram @thesisterdiary, @maddieorlando and @laurenorlando88. Produced by Dear Media.
Jul 16, 2021•39 min
Meadowlark Monaghan is a mental health professional and co-host of the podcast, Thoughts May Vary. She currently works as a consultant with popular brands like Madhappy and Lonely Ghost, where she uses her knowledge of the mental health space to develop and refine mental health content, initiatives and programs for these companies. This episode is part two and is a continuation of last week's conversation. You can listen to part one here and find Meadowlark on Instagram @itsmeadowlark. Sponsor: ...
Jul 09, 2021•22 min
Meadowlark Monaghan is a mental health professional and co-host of the podcast, Thoughts May Vary (coming soon!). She currently works as a consultant with popular brands like Madhappy and Lonely Ghost, where she uses her knowledge of the mental health space to develop and refine mental health content, initiatives and programs for these companies. On this episode, Meadowlark discusses a variety of topics pertaining to mental health, including the impact that COVID had on those who experience depr...
Jul 02, 2021•29 min
This week, Maddie guides Lauren through a real-time journaling exercise, showing her how to easily and effectively add a few minutes of writing into her daily routine. Maddie and Lauren also discuss the key role that journaling can play in achieving goals, what to actually write about, how to break aspirations and ideas down into small, achievable steps, and more. Whether this is your very first time journaling or you're a seasoned pro, grab a notebook and pen and join in! You can follow along o...
Jun 25, 2021•27 min
In this episode, Maddie and Lauren play a game of Would You Rather, answering questions written in by listeners. They also share their summer goals and plans, discuss Lauren's career prospects and read a listener review. Produced by Dear Media.
Jun 18, 2021•36 min
This week, Maddie and Lauren are back for another installment of their listener advice series. They share their thoughts on a variety of questions, from how to stay motivated to post on social media to is it wrong to date your best friend's ex? Maddie and Lauren also discuss habits and routines, realistic productivity, time management and more. Produced by Dear Media.
Jun 11, 2021•36 min
Gabriela Ulloa is a Cuban-American journalist and mental health advocate. After working at Architectural Digest as the Assistant to the Editor in Chief, Gabriela went off to pursue her passion of sharing stories, focusing primarily on stigmatized topics. She’s been published in publications such as The New York Times, Byrdie, Architectural Digest and more. Gabriela is also the co-host of Thoughts May Vary, a podcast that illuminates stories and lessons about personal development and mental healt...
Jun 04, 2021•47 min
After two years of The Sister Diary, all four Orlando siblings finally made it on a podcast episode! In this episode, Johnny, Lauren, Maddie and Darian finally settle the Toronto vs. LA debate, sharing each of their perspectives on which city feels more like home. They also discuss their newest project, Recess, a lifestyle app and social community that just launched in May. Finally, they answer listener submitted questions about their family dynamic, new music and more. You can find Recess here....
May 28, 2021•38 min
Maddie and Lauren continue their conversation from last week with Jaci Marie Smith and Chelsey Jade Curtis! You can find part one of this episode here. Produced by Dear Media.
May 21, 2021•31 min
This week, Maddie and Lauren are joined by Jaci Marie Smith and Chelsey Jade Curtis for an amazing episode about business, health, mindset, friendship and more. Based in Los Angeles, Jaci is an influencer who shares her life with her audience on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Chelsey is a holistic health coach who helps clients achieve their health goals and focuses in particular on the importance of the mind-body connection. Together, they are best friends, business partners and co-hosts of the...
May 14, 2021•24 min
Maddie and Lauren get personal this week in an updated Q&A episode! They discuss how they balance working as a content creator/entrepreneur with school and social life, why they like living in LA right now and their honest thoughts on plastic surgery. They also describe their siblings' personalities and consider how they are all unique, and share the characteristics that they look for in a significant other. For more of Lauren and Maddie, you can find @thesisterdiary on Instagram. Produced b...
May 07, 2021•36 min
This week, Maddie and Lauren are joined by fellow sister duo, Hunter and Michaela McGrady. Hunter and Michaela are successful models, co-hosts of The Model Citizen Podcast, and vocal activists of body-neutrality and self-love. In this episode, they share the story of how they started modelling and subsequently transitioned from street size models to plus size models, and dive into the parts of the industry you don't see on social media. Hunter and Michaela also define the terms body neutrality a...
Apr 30, 2021•46 min
This week, Maddie and Lauren discuss motivation and the important role that it plays in establishing success and happiness in life. They share tips and actionable steps to effectively motivate yourself to achieve in every area, even when external circumstances aren't perfect. Maddie and Lauren also dive into the difference between motivation and discipline, the significance of hope, and how to cultivate confidence through habits and routines. Finally, they run through a list of things they are e...
Apr 23, 2021•35 min
This week, Maddie and Lauren share an in-depth account of what their childhoods were like - from the sports they played, the place they grew up in, some family memories and more. They also discuss how growing up in the public eye has affected the development of their personalities. Finally, they have a conversation about maturity in general, debating the pros and cons that are associated with becoming an adult and stepping into your own independent, unique person. Produced by Dear Media.
Apr 16, 2021•33 min
The listener episode series continues! This week, Maddie and Lauren are joined by incredible members of the TSD community, Sammy Talukder and María José Pérez Aguirre, for two eye opening conversations. Sammy discusses some of the challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community in the social media age, sharing anecdotes from his own life along the way. He dives into bullying, representation in traditional media vs. online media, making friends in high school, toxic masculinity and more. Next...
Apr 09, 2021•36 min
Today, Maddie and Lauren are joined by listeners of The Sister Diary, Sameeha Velmi and Rachel Kindler, for part one of a two part listener series. They dive into two topics in this episode. With Sameeha, they discuss how racism and eurocentric beauty standards are perpetuated on social media and share strategies for becoming a better ally both on and offline. Next, Rachel shares her knowledge about the impact of the food industry on the environment and talks about how we can all become better s...
Apr 02, 2021•53 min
Dr. Mallory Ryan is a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine specialist who focuses in particular on stress and female hormones. Today, she joins Maddie and Lauren to share her expertise and to dive into how habitual, unconscious thought patterns control our emotions, actions and lives. Dr. Mallory explains the experience and cause of anxiety, and shares strategies for managing feelings of stress and overwhelm in daily life. You can find her on Instagram @dr.mallory, @female.collective and ...
Mar 26, 2021•52 min