Boss Babe Brews

Halloween-to-Christmas in a day? Who does that?? And since we're talking holidays: are vacuums, gym memberships, facials, gift cards, surprise pets, $200 perfume, and homemade cookies bad gifts? Leave your thoughts in the comments! (00:00) Trunk or treat: does it ruin Halloween? (03:13) Non-Dairy Taffy (06:59) Gifts that should be illegal (14:33) Worst Christmas gift ever  (15:25) The kitten-i...

Chewing with your mouth open, licking the plate, moaning over a glass of water... we’re breaking down every food habit that makes us cringe. This week, Val and Marlena sit down with Lauren again to swap their most disgusting food combos and rank their biggest dinner table icks. We’re asking the real questions: Would you date a guy who orders off the kids’ menu? Is it okay to say no when someone as...

Friendship breakups can hurt more than the real thing. 💔 This week, Val and Marlena sit down with Lauren to talk friendship divorce: the best friends who drift, the ones who ghost, and the ones who walk away over a nose ring (yes, really).They play "betrayal or not?" with real-life scenarios, from friends who copy your style to friends who tell your secrets. (00:00) Welcome to Friendshi...

Is collagen worth the hype? This week on Boss Babe Brews, Val and Marlena sit down with Niralee Patel, founder & Chief Wellness Officer of Collagen For Her for an honest conversation about aging, hydration, and healthy habits. Niralee explains why collagen starts to decline around 35, what it actually does (and doesn't do) for your skin, hair, and joints, and why she doesn't recommend...

Chef Jennifer Carroll joins Val and Marlena for a fun, food-filled conversation. She's a three-time Top Chef competitor, private chef, and founder of Carroll Couture Cuisine. She breaks down what Top Chef is really like, from the very real clock to the producer binder on every chef. She also shares how to cook with spices (if you ain't sneezing, you ain't seasoning!) and why a menu is...

Spooky season is here! In part two, Soraia frontwoman ZouZou Mansour joins Val and Marlena to share her real paranormal stories. Scary stories like speaking to your late grandfather from her crib, seeing three shadow figures, how a skeleton key kept moving, and the face in the mirror. And ZouZou talks about and Soraia's new single "The Witch," out October 9th, and their upcoming tour...

Val and Marlena sit down with ZouZou Mansour from the band Soraia. They find out what life on tour is like, how to deal with crowds, and a little bit of spooky stuff. Plus: Marlena had a rough week and is sleepwalking now! Maybe it's ghost related? We talk about ZouZou's dark aesthetic, music videos, performing for big crowds vs. small rooms, dream tour spots, and what could come next for...

It's fall, y'all! 🎃 Val and Marlena are joined by Lauren Vasso to talk backyard pumpkin patches gone wild, Halloween costume flops, the scariest new horror movies. and Lauren's incredible Rocky Horror story. Comment with your favorite Halloween movie, your best (or worst) fall tradition, and count how many times Lauren says "pumpkin" - we might feature you on the show! (00:0...

Isn't everyone secretly a granny panty wearing stalker? We're getting WAY too honest this week... Val and Marlena sit down with the hilarious Lauren Vasso to spill the secrets every woman has but nobody admits to. (00:00) – Cow pasture chaos (06:37) – Every Woman Secretly Does These Things (09:09) – Lauren reveals her scary-good stalking skills (10:53) – The "Are We Dating the Same Ma...

Photographer and branding expert Nichole Howard joins Val and Marlena for a masterclass in confidence on camera. Nichole breaks down her go-to posing tricks like the "chin trick", why the camera should never be below eye level, and what to do with your hands. The conversation turns to what actually makes a personal brand, and why niching down is scary but powerful for small business owne...

Radio host Nicole Michalik (92.5 XTU Philadelphia) is back on Boss Babe Brews and she's not holding back this time! She gives us some juicy country music gossip about what it's really like interviewing country music's biggest stars. The ladies give their honest takes on weight loss and why you shouldn't settle for less in dating. Plus, Nicole reveals her Sidney Crosby obsession - s...

This week on Boss Babe Brews, Val and Marlena sit down with Scotty (Val's husband, Marlena's dad) for a Robinson Family Feud-style Q&A about life on the farm. They recount the story of a State Trooper pulling Scotty over in his boxers while checking irrigation and dealing with a storm at 2AM while trying to save 2,000 bales of hay. Plus: the real reason farmers can't set their own...

The ladies are putting themselves in the hot seat, playing "Would You Rather" and "This Or That." Kylie is back and everyone has some dating dealbreakers, red flags, and some chaotic hypotheticals. (00:00) Intro & Kylie's Alaska Cruise Recap (03:52) This or That (06:35) Dating & Relationships  (09:08) Red Flags or Green Flags (13:25) Eagles & Phillies  (17:38) E...

Who was more delulu, mom or daughter? It's Gen X vs Gen Z on Boss Babe Brews! (00:00) – Intro & Marlena's Fancy Weekend (02:05) – Gen Z Slang Quiz (09:51) – Growing Up Without Cell Phones (12:06) – The Remote Control & the Phone Number Hustle (14:17) – The Great Map Disaster (17:48) – Dating Before Texting (21:56) – Smash or Pass: Fashion Through the Decades Season 2 is here! If yo...

Val's dance instructor, Aidyn Gangemi, is a figure skater, professional ballroom dancer, AND a paramedic. We talk ballroom dancing misconceptions, get the inside scoop on whether Dancing With The Stars is actually rigged, dive into paramedic life (including what TV always gets wrong), and Aidyn scores Val's dance skills! (00:00) Meet Aidyn: Val’s DWTS dance instructor (07:29) Ballroom danc...

Leave your thoughts in the comments! Is it worth the hype, or overrated? Val and Marlena debate pumpkin spice, social media, fashion and food that lives up to the hype, and what can be left behind. (00:00) Cold Open + Cafe Update (01:44) Worth the Hype or Overrated? (06:57) Social Media Trends: Overrated or Not? (11:06) Lifestyle Trends: Ice Baths, Tiny Homes & Farmer Life (13:33) Dating &...

We're putting this mother-daughter bond to the test! Val and Marlena go head-to-head to see how well they really know each other: coffee orders, pet peeves, biggest fears, hidden weaknesses, and more. Spoiler: there's a lot of lip gloss and some very strong opinions about... giants? Hmmm... (00:00) – Halloween drink prep chaos + Val's battle wounds (02:09) – Do moms and daughters get m...

Season 2 is here! If you want real talk, grab a brew (or two, no judgment) and hang with us. Boss Babe Brews is a podcast hosted by mother-daughter duo Valerie and Marlena Robinson. Every week, they serve up unfiltered conversations about the wins, the wipeouts, and some wildly funny moments. They juggle running a viral South Jersey coffee shop, managing the family farm, and building a brand that'...

Val and Marlena sit down with Nina and Eleni from The Garden Med Spa to bust the biggest myths around Botox, filler, and skincare. They break down what makes filler go wrong, why "frozen face" isn't inevitable, the real deal on laser treatments (IPL, radiofrequency, and more), and the most underrated $0 skincare hack that changes everything. (00:00) - Val On Dancing With the Stars (0...

This week on Boss Babe Brews, Val and Marlena sit down with Tina and Nina from Garden Med Spa in Mullica Hill, NJ for an honest, no-judgment conversation about GLP-1 weight loss shots. Val opens up about her own journey: gastric sleeve surgery over a decade ago, weight creeping back on, and what she tried that finally worked for her. Tina and Nina break down the difference between GLP-1, GLP-2, an...

Unlock the secrets to an automatic confidence boost! Dr. Deborah Brown is back with the tools that every woman needs to walk into a room like she owns it, no matter what stage of her life she's in. Send this to a friend with a boss babe attitude ✨ Unlock the secrets to an automatic confidence boost! Dr. Deborah Brown is back with the tools that every woman needs to walk into a room like she o...

Val and Marlena are back with their summer beauty roundup, and this one's packed! They're sharing everything they've actually been using and loving: skincare products from Spoiled Child, Face Reality, and Clinique; makeup obsessions including Pro Lash clusters (the lash extension alternative that lasts 10 days!), House Labs blush, and Kylie Cosmetics skin tint; and perfume picks includ...

We know a thing or two about a country summer. This episode, we are joined by our friend Jenna Powell to tell us what it's like coming back to our rural roots after living in the city. (00:00) – Miss Tilly May & the Hannah Montana Aesthetic (03:10) – Small town summer traditions: Cowtown Rodeo, Salem County Fair & roadside stands (06:30) – Country girl luxury: Louis Vuitton, cowboy boots &...

This week on Boss Babe Brews: Val, Marlena, and Michael, a Wildwood boardwalk veteran, are giving you the full Jersey Shore experience without leaving the café. From hidden gem restaurants and the best beach towns to chaotic shore stories you'll never forget (including suit slips and seagulls taking over), this one's for every South Jersey girl who can't get enough of the shore. Let&#3...

Val and Marlena are joined this week by the talented Joey Williams, a successful actor who has blossomed from his hometown in New Jersey. From remembering your roots to seeing your name in lights, we cover all the good and the bad of theater, including some of Marlena's musical theater experiences. Sit back, it's showtime! (00:00) Intro, 20 baby lambs & meet blind Jack and Herschel (04...