Do It For The Story

Tis the season to be merry and also stressed! Happy holidays and welcome back to Do It For The Story. This week hosts Morgan and Stacey chat about their love-hate relationship with holiday traditions only because a lot of those traditions mean extra work on top of their already long work and life to-do lists! They start the episode off by talking about what they love about the holidays - Christmas...

Happy Holidays! Morgan and Stacey are joined on the couch this week with their three other sisters, Lynds (Lyndsey), Kiki (Katie Beth), and Meme (Marah).  The sisters, still together for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, reminisce about childhood traditions, like why they love saying and answering the phone with, “happy holidays!”. They also share why they say “divas!” so much on DIFTs and what it...

s episode, Morgan and Stacey dive into the ups and downs of life, sharing their personal experiences and insights with their signature humor and honesty. Morgan attended a Tanner Adell concert while Stacey was sick and missed out. They discuss whether dancing at clubs and concerts is a thing of the past now that cell phones are in the mix. Reflecting on Tanner Adell's wisdom, they talk about livin...

Join hosts Morgan & Stacey, sisters and storytellers, as they dive into the complexities of holiday traditions and the potential trauma they can bring. From hilarious family anecdotes to practical tips for surviving the holiday season, this episode covers it all. Whether you're navigating family dynamics, hosting duties, or just trying to keep your sanity, Morgan & Stacey have got you cove...

Welcome in! Stacey and Morgan reflect on a jam-packed week filled with both personal and professional events. They start by sharing stories from their weekend hanging with close friends and family, emphasizing how crucial community and connections are to our well-being. Next, they highlight the Dear Media In Real Life event they attended in NYC, featuring inspiring panels from amazing podcasters....

In this episode, Morgan and Stacey dive into the cozy vibes of fall, starting with a non alcoholic marg cheers. They reflect on the emotional and physical toll that the transition from summer to fall can take, especially as the days grow shorter. The sisters chat about the pressures of the holiday season (especially post elections), highlighting how the expectations and preparations can sometimes...

In this spook-tacular Halloween-themed episode, Morgan and Stacey dive into the spirit of the season with a chat about their costumes. Stacey channels her inner "cool mom" from Mean Girls, while Morgan goes all out as CJ from Baywatch. Comfort and fun are the names of the game. They reminisce about past Halloweens, sharing tales of creative costumes, cherished neighborhood traditions, and the shee...

Morgan and Stacey dive into their recent experiences and the importance of community. They start with some fun weekend recaps, including boat adventures, listener parties, and soaking up the sunshine in Annapolis. The conversation takes a deeper turn as they discuss the loneliness epidemic highlighted by the Surgeon General, especially among parents. Morgan and Stacey share personal anecdotes abou...

Stacey and Morgan welcome listeners back with zany energy, blame it on the super moon or that they recorded late at night when their circadian rhythms are definitely off-kilter.  They dive into the joys of tea, the charm of cute mugs, and the nostalgia of house-sitting in your 20s, reminiscing about the freedom and fun of hosting parties in borrowed spaces.  Expect plenty of laughs as they share s...

This week, Morgan and Stacey dive into the topic of microaggressions, sharing their personal experiences as biracial black women. They discuss the definition of microaggressions, which are subtle, indirect, or unintentional discriminatory statements or actions against marginalized groups. The sisters take an aggregate of common microaggressions and reflect on their own stories and recount encounte...

Welcome in and welcome back to another episode of Do It For The Story! This week, hosts Stacey and Morgan interview each other so the listeners can learn a bit more about their favorite hosts. They cover everything from what they wanted to be when they grew up, shows they’re binging now, what topics are off limits and what’s next for the pod! Episode Highlights Rom-Com Binge: Morgan dives into her...

Morgan and Stacey start the episode by recapping their weekend which included a lot of outdoor time for these water girls.    In this eye-opening episode of Do It For the Story, Stacey and Morgan dive deep into the world of ADHD. Stacey, who has been diagnosed with ADHD and has done extensive research on the topic, takes the lead in explaining the intricacies of the condition to her sister, Morgan...

In this episode of “Do It for the Story,” Morgan and Stacey kick things off with a recap of their weekend, which included a bachelorette party in Annapolis and a Bruce Springsteen concert. Morgan shares her experience attending a Bruce Springsteen concert, despite not knowing much about him beforehand. On the drive there, she listened to his podcast, “Renegades: Born In the USA,” featuring convers...

It’s no secret Morgan and Stacey are water girls and in this episode they’re sharing stories of their first sailing race they participated in together (and maybe Stacey’s last race lol). They kick off the conversation recapping their weekend in Annapolis which included thrifting at the Eastport Yacht Club yard sale. Morgan shares stories about running into new friends from a group of moms she rece...

In this week’s episode Morgan and Stacey dive into the nuances of friendships.  The sisters kick off the episode with some exciting personal updates. They’re pumped about their upcoming visit to the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater to catch the musical “Big Fish.” They also share their plans for a fun-filled boat day with family, aboard Stacey’s beloved soon to be named boat, “Water Girl.” As summe...

Welcome in to another episode of Do It For The Story!  In this episode, Morgan and Stacey continue their social media conversation - the good and the bad. The majority of the conversation is about the highs and lows of social media. From MySpace & AIM to META - they discuss them all. You’ll hear about generational social media exposure differences, the risks of TikTok, parental controls - then...

Welcome back and welcome in to Season 2 of Do It For The Story!  In this episode, Morgan and Stacey dive into the wild world of social media - the good and the bad. They kick things off with a nostalgic fashion flashback, reminiscing about the clothes from high school (now vintage) they still wear. Plus, hear all about their latest escapades, from cold plunges to sailing. The majority of the conve...

In part 2 of Lessons From Our 20s, hosts Morgan and Stacey continue their journey down the memory lane focusing on pivotal lessons learned in their 20s. During this conversation they focus on their career journeys and how they’re still very much using their communications degrees but made pivots to figure out what they wanted post graduating college.  They also dive into dating (pro tip go to a ba...

In this first part of a two-part episode, hosts Morgan and Stacey take a trip down memory lane, sharing personal stories and pivotal lessons from their 20s. From graduating college and stepping into the workforce during the 2008/09 recession, to navigating the myriad of “firsts” in adulthood, they reflect on the challenges and triumphs that shaped their early careers and lives. Topics Discussed: G...

Welcome back to part two of Basically Baywatch! During this episode Stacey and Morgan share more stories about the life guarding career including their experience lifeguarding in a retirement community (55 or better!) - it was basically Del Boca Vista. Their time at the retirement community wasn’t all fun and games - they talk about how the pool management company they worked for had them “fake” t...

Welcome to Cunningham Falls Staattteeee park! It’s not the normal “welcome in” this week because Stacey and Morgan sail back to their youth and share some hilarious stories about their summer jobs in high school and college as lifeguards with their other sisters at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland. Before they get into their lifeguard careers they recap recent summer vacations and share how...

In this vulnerable and real episode of Do It For The Story, Stacey and Morgan dive into the raw realities of infertility. Stacey, who grapples with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), candidly shares her IVF journey—dubbed “Operation Bakers Dozen”—from egg retrieval to emotional hurdles. Morgan’s insightful interview with Stacey sheds light on the logistical challenges of IVF treatments and the ne...

Stacey and Morgan’s parents, Joan and Richard, are backkkkk this week for part 2 of their conversation. In this part of the conversation they ask their parents questions from listeners about parenting and what it was like to be in an interracial relationship in the late 70s and early 80s.  They also dig into parenting tips and their parents share their advice on parenting and raising daughters!  S...

Everyone is in for a treat this week! Settle in and tune in as hosts Morgan and Stacey bring DIFTS on their family vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX IYKYK)! Even better you get to hear the story of where it all began, as they welcome in their parents, Joan and Richard Williams to the pod! Grab a seat like you’re at the Williams’ dinner table circa 2000. They kick off the episode b...