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Go To Girls

Jill Vanak & Kate Connellywww.gotogirlspodcast.com
Two real life girlfriends who didn't grow up together, or meet in college. Nope, they met how every modern day female dynamic duo meets....at a Saturday morning spin class. Listen in each week as Jill Vanak and Kate Connelly, along with their guests, cover topics ranging from entrepreneurship, dating, skincare, navigating your career, and everything in between. It's your newest obsession. Welcome to the Go To Girls podcast.
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Episodes

girl talk

This episode is a straight up real talk session with three of your closest girlfriends. Ally (ABT) is back and we talk all things periods, birth control, how 2 out of 3 of us should be dead from TSS, and dick pics. We get real about feeling behind in life, if we want kids (strong opinions on cheekbones and gingers over here), breakups, and 1am bathroom pow-wows. This episode is the conversation we’ve all had with our closest girlfriends, we just recorded it this time. We know you’ll giggle throu...

Oct 07, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 21

truly yours, your biggest fan, this is stan

Buckle up! In this episode, Kate learns about the word 'stan' for the first time, we get an update on Jill's double date, and we dissect limp d*ck handshakes and meeting exes in the wild. Kate's brother Chris is a surprise caller for a hot second, and we get into Adam Levine and Athletic Greens drama (just call us E! News). We start the episode with all of the life updates and gossip and we end on how we deal with stress, how we build confidence, and how we were the original inventors of the Hot...

Sep 30, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 21

grand TIT-ons & sorrels

Kate's back from vacation and telling us all about it in this episode. Find out what Grand Tetons really means (I mean, pretty sure you can figure it out) the pros and cons of traveling with family, and why Kate's craving salads more than ever (let's just say they eat a lot of meat out West). We talk vacation, Fall, the Eagles (go birds) and we spend a lot of time discussing the Eastern State Penitentiary (p.s. we're 100% going but 100% not being touched). And that's on that. xoxo, the go to gir...

Sep 26, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 20

power suit series: Jillian Caffrey

This week we feature Jillian Caffrey, global head of alumni relations at one of the largest Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. Listen in as she talks about creating the job you want (yup, it's exactly what she did), making a name for yourself with the C-suite, networking, and actually loving what you do (no...actually). Oh, and we talk rothy's too....duh. Follow Jillian on IG at: @jillianc22. Power suit series: The go to girls powersuit series features women working in corporate America. We talk ...

Sep 09, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 19

15 things every woman should know (p.s. we know like 5)

Giggle along as Kate gets quizzed on the "15 things every woman should know". Know how to change a tire? Us either. Don't sweat it, we think somehow you'll not only survive, but thrive even if you don't know how. The real question is.....do men have quizzes like this? We're thinking nah. Listen in to this mini episode as summer ends and pumpkin season starts.

Sep 02, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 18

meet the kylinas

Have Kate + Jill been the "kylinas" all along?! Listen in as the girls catch up (it's been a minute), and give you the run down on what they're loving (like Kate’s newest smoothie concoctions) and what they're judging (men on dates). We talk double dates (Jill’s going on one and Kate’s been to this rodeo before) open relationships, and why your friends need to meet the guy or girl you're dating ASAP. We don’t make the rules (well we kind of made this one but trust us on it).

Aug 26, 202252 minSeason 2Ep. 17

confidence, style, and the female edit w/ Walesca Delgado

A stylist, designer, podcast host and our go to fashion guru, Walesca joins jill + kate to talk everything from diddy to capsule collections. With over 10 years of experience in the retail world with brands like Armani Exchange, Hugo Boss, Club Monaco, and Lululemon, Walesca has created her own brand - the female edit. Her capsule collections allow women to blur the lines between feminine, masculine, comfortable, and sexy, and we are already in line for the next drop. It's that good.

Aug 19, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 16

power suit series: Ally Boffa-Taylor

say hello to the power suit series, episodes where we feature a go to girl who fills us in on her career path, educational background, go-to work outfits, and walks us through a day in the life of being a working woman. this week we feature Ally Boffa-Taylor, an investor relations specialist (yup, tune in to hear what that even means!?!). she talks about the world of corporate finance, relationships, pivoting companies, finding a new job during the pandemic, and her go-to places for work wear. s...

Aug 12, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 15

cleanin' out our closet

per usual, kate + jill chat about everything and nothing at the same time in this episode. are we the only ones who didn't know drake's real name (p.s. we thought it was justin, but turns out it's aubrey)?! tune in as we catch up on our latest tv binges (yes, chef), our newfound love of barely legal men, and social media etiquette. we talk following exes, the pros and cons of instagram, and the fact that it takes us 3 hours to make a reel....cool, cool. press play and stay till the end for some ...

Aug 05, 202246 minSeason 2Ep. 14

intuitive eating, diet fads, + the F factor: an interview w/ Lauren (Lo) Sharpe

Meet our go to registered dietician, Lauren (Lo) Sharpe! Lauren is a force within the industry, focused on the concept of intuitive eating and food freedom, with a mission to help women eat what they love and live life to it’s fullest without any guilt attached. We talk diet fads, calorie counting, the best healthy snacks on the market, and more. Whether you've experienced anxiety around food or not, this episode is a must listen to learn more about the psychology and mental aspect of how we app...

Jul 29, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 13

the go to husband + son of grinch james connelly

Hell hath frozen over....the go to girls have our very own (well...kate's) husband James on this week's episode! James is an entrepreneur, graphic designer, one-half of the brains behind Together Old City, dog dad to Henry, ex-pro lacrosse player (but not a kyle), and so much more. Listen in to the hear the "meet cute" story about how kate + james started dating, james' take on the modern dating scene, and his advice on a particular kyle who graced jill's presence.

Jul 22, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 12

it's like a sauna in here: an interview w/ Ashleigh Stewart

In this episode, the go to girls sit down with founder + owner of the wellness refinery, Ashleigh Stewart. A sauna connoisseur, wellness junkie, concocter of tonics, and new mom, Ashleigh talks about turning ideas into realities, running a business during a pandemic, and buckling up for a 30-day sauna challenge. This conversation will have you running towards your dreams (and towards Church Street in Old City to the wellness refinery)! Follow Ashleigh on IG @ashleighnoelle, and the wellness refi...

Jul 15, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 11

kyle + the blowfish

Just the two of us. Join Kate + Jill as we dive into the world of air fryers, coffee orders, rich people sh*t, and kyles. Tune in to hear why God has forsaken Jill (it involves voice notes on Hinge) and how Kate deals with vacation guilt. Data shows that taking time off increases productivity, creativity, and boosts your health, but the real question: why do we feel guilty putting up our "out of office"?! We might not have all the answers on this episode, but we do have a singing kyle. And tbh, ...

Jul 08, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 10

grey's anatomy for ugly people

It's summer time, and what else would your go to girls be gabbing about other than vacation plans, avocado pudding, Kate's new-found love of Trader Joe's, and why Jill has never dated a doctor (hint, peep the title of this episode). The girls deep dive into vacationing solo, with a partner, and with in-laws. It's pretty much the feel-good episode of the summer, if we do say so ourselves.

Jun 30, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 9

finding god in the bathtub: an interview w/ intuitive regan tilton

Join us as we welcome Regan Tilton to the G2G studio. This conversation is a straight giggle-fest served to you with equal parts spirituality, power, and confidence. A Virgo-rising, Miami-bound intuitive, she uses her gift of mediumship to deliver messages to her clients through reiki, tarot, and astrology to help them find the clarity and confidence to live their best lives. We talk signs from the universe, finding clarity and personal purpose, and living with intention. But don't you worry you...

Jun 17, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 8

summer house

jill + kate go in on all the things this episode, dropping reviews on hill house nap dresses, skims socks, agolde criss-cross jeans, and more. a summer house episode isn't complete without dishing about packing styles (the girls travel light over here), FWBs, the shore, and cleanses (the good kind and the not so good kind). what's a little TMI amongst friends, anyways?

Jun 10, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 7

all you heaux need SPF

Our makeup guru is in the building (cue DJ Khaled, okkk)! Meet Kortnie (@makeupkort), a Philadelphia-based makeup artist and gem of a human who will change your life and your makeup routine with her natural application approach. This Bobbi Brown-trained artist has worked under the top industry leaders (including Cassandra Garcia, who’s done makeup for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (AOC) MET gala look and does all of the makeup for cast members of SNL on the reg (what up Pete Davidson)). Kortnie has...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 6

the birthday recap: kimchi-tinis, kyle chronicles + sauna crawls

We start out this episode by calling out our podcast tics and we end it by trying to figure out wtf Citrus Yuzu is!?! Mix in a Kyle Chronicles segment you won't want to miss and a full recap of Kate's 30th birthday party festivities...hint, it involves hangxiety, kimchi-tinis, Heads Up, and crawling out of a sauna on all fours. Like we said, it's a recap you don't want to miss.

May 27, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 5

toxic traits + terrible dates

Admit it....we all have 'em. Toxic traits. Listen in as we air out our own dirty laundry on this episode. Sign up for multi-vitamin subscriptions that you never cancel? Set 800 alarms for your morning wake up? Text "on my way" when you haven't even showered? Yup, us too....guilty as charged. In this episode, we introduce the "Kyle chronicles", give you the highlights and lowlights of our weeks, and out ourselves as Stanley lovers. You'll be one too, we can feel it.

May 20, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 4

florals? for spring? groundbreaking.

Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. Join the correspondents you never knew you needed as they dish on all of the fashuns at the 2022 MET gala! Spoiler alert: Jill hates Kravis, Kate weighs in on Kendall's bleached brows, and they cover the ins and outs of Kim's infamous 16-pound weight loss to fit into Marilyn's dress. Live from E! (or Old City....same diff) it's the Go 2 Girls....

May 13, 202238 minSeason 2Ep. 3

meet your go to girls

You need to know the back story on your newest girlfriends, and this episode delivers. Which one of the Go To Girls has never worked a corporate job a day in her life? Which doesn't have a hometown? Which is newly married and which is dating "Kyles" left and right? Think of this episode as your gateway drug, it only gets more addictive from here.

May 06, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 1

hi claire + happy birthday kate

We couldn't launch without dropping two episodes for you to binge, now could we? This is a special one, so get ready to take a trip down memory lane. In honor of Kate's 30th (yup, it's today fam), we reminisce about our 13th, 16th, 21st, and 30th birthdays. From ear piercings gone wrong (hi Claire) to a super sweet surprise 21st, to throwing your own blow out bashes, we got this birthday thing covered. Happy 30th Kate (go ahead, blow up her DMs and send her all the birthday love....but the best ...

May 06, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 2

mic check 1, 2, 3

Meet your hosts Jill Vanak and Kate Connelly. Two real life girlfriends who didn't grow up together, or meet in college. Nope, they met how every modern woman meets....Saturday morning indoor cycling class. Listen in each week as Jill and Kate, along with their guests, cover topics from entrepreneurship, dating, skincare, navigating your career and everything in between. Launching May 6th, it's your newest obsession...the Go To Girls podcast.

May 06, 202253 sec0

Episode #47: The end of a chapter....but not the book

It's the end of a chapter, but not the book. In this episode, we share some bittersweet news. Tune in as we talk about the big news, the future of the podcast, and our podcast highlights from the last 47 episodes (yes, we're including the trailer fam)! It's not goodbye, it's see you later.....May 6th later. Tune in. You won't want to miss it. xoxo, The GTGs

Apr 21, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode #46: Intentional Living Expert Megan Miller

The GTGs talk with Megan Miller, professional speaker, creator, host of the Putting Attention to Intention podcast, and self-proclaimed Intentional Living Expert. Join us as we talk to Megan about achieving all of the "checkpoints" that are supposed to make us happy, but don't. What do we do when we've "made it" but still feel unfulfilled and uninspired? Tune in to find out how to uncover the power of using intention to live a more inspired life. This episode is nothing short of a game changer a...

Mar 31, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode #45: Waggy Little Rascals

Meet the founders and owners of Waggy Little Rascals, our go to for all things pet care in Philly! Angela and Oriana are South Philly natives (yup, we discuss how to say Passyunk (who knew there were two ways!?) and the hidden gems in South Philly....shout out to Adobe and New York Bakery) who grew up together as lifelong friends. When the pandemic hit, they found themselves re-prioritizing, well....everything....and decided to follow their passion and build a business centered around our furry ...

Mar 24, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode #44: We Still Got Work to Do - International Women's Day

She's at it again, giving you updates on dating (let's just say Oscar's is Jill's new go-to first date spot), moving, interior design consults (shout out to Charlotte at West Elm), and the GOOP article that Jill read (yes, THAT Goop, that she (wait for it....) actually loved! After the bullsh*t, we turn to International Women's Day, and we dive into stats about women's rights in the U.S. and globally that will quite literally blow your mind. If this episode doesn't fire you up and make you doubl...

Mar 17, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode #43: Top 5 Latest Obsessions, Moving, + Dating: Life Updates w/ Jill

She's flying solo for this one fam....tune in to hear about Jill's top 5 latest obsessions, her fantasy Range Rover, updates on moving, and her dating life (we gettin' deep)! Stay for her hot takes on how to start to build confidence (hint, it starts with a foundation of self-awareness). Jill walks you through the 3 exercises she has EVERY client do to build awareness and create a tangible vision for their future. Who knows, you just might want to do them too. xoxo, the GTG

Mar 10, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode #42: Fitness, Entrepreneurship, + Community w/ Kate DeGennaro, owner of Together Old City

Join Jill as she talks with Kate DeGennaro, fitness entrepreneur, certified pilates + yoga instructor, creator of bandtogether, and owner of Together Old City. Kate is a powerhouse packed into a 5'3" frame who was a known fixture at multiple fitness studios throughout Philadelphia before the pandemic. The pivot she made in starting a zoom community called bandtogether 2 days into the pandemic is legendary, and she opened her own workout studio in Old City in December of 2021. This one's good ya'...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode #41: Update on our LIVE Go To Girls Event + Superbowl Recap + Real Talk

This one's just us, no agenda except to bs about paint colors, the Superbowl, Eminem being 49 and fineeeeee, the Olympics, Kanye, Skete, and more. Listen in for our breakdown of our first ever LIVE Go To Girls Event (we love everyone who came, supported, and those who cheered us on from afar), AND to find out what Lauren is having (yes, a baby.....but we have a gender reveal coming your way). It's a ........ xoxo, The GTGs

Feb 24, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 41
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