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This week we're recapping the past two summer weeks and celebrating THE CHAT'S SECOND BIRTHDAY! We love you guys - thanks for always tuning in to keep up with us <3 Amanda has been in the depths of wedding planning and content making but was still able to go to the Del Mar horse races, a super fun Barbie event, and host a girls movie night! Outside of keeping up with Love Island, Britt was hang...

This week we're recapping the 4th of July weekend! We both kept it pretty lowkey this year. Amanda spent the day around the house and then watched the biggest fireworks show in CA (allegedly) from Ruth's Chris. Britt had a pool day and then watched fireworks from a rooftop bar in Sac (you'll never guess where). Tune in to also hear the happenings like wedding planning, being in the same room as a...

This week we're recapping the first few weeks of summer! Amanda got her first sunburn of the season out of the way but has been enjoying a lot of beach time, hot girl walks, and bike rides. She's well on her way of wedding planning now but is still finding time to hang out with friends and enjoy a fun summer! Last weekend, she was at a Love Island themed birthday party in LA. Meanwhile, Britt is c...

This week we're officially kicking off the first few weeks of summer! Amanda has been enjoying BBQs, bonfires, and dog birthday parties in San Diego. She also celebrated Mason's birthday and went to see the new Lilo & Stitch movie. Britt spent the weekend wine tasting in Napa and gives her review of the three wineries she went to. Then, the following weekend was Lyndsey and Noah's engagement p...

This week we're chatting about Amanda's Italy trip! This is a long time coming (actually only like two weeks), but she's finally settled back in San Diego and ready to do the full trip recap. We go city by city in chronological order and give all of the details about the restaurants, museums, and other activities they did in each place. This is seriously the ultimate Italy guide if you're thinking...

This week we're back with another life update! It has been a whole month since we last recorded together. Obviously Amanda's trip to Italy has been the highlight of the last few weeks, and we'll be back with a full trip recap in the next episode. Before Italy, she officially moved into their new house, so she's giving us the updates there. Easter and Mother's Day also happened in the weeks that we...

This week we're chatting about the best pieces of advice for our younger selves... featuring a special guest: Hannah Kerby! Amanda is living her best life in Italy for the next two weeks, so it was a PERFECT time to have Hannah introduce herself to The Chat! This episode hit us right in our feels as we shared pieces of advice that we wish we could give ourselves a few years ago, months ago, and ev...

This week we're back with another life update! The last two weeks have been full of activity for the both of us. Amanda has been busy packing for not just her upcoming Italy trip, but also to move! In the middle of that, she found time to come home just in time to surprise her dad for his airplane-themed birthday party (not to be confused with a child). Britt has been hard at work checking films o...

This week we're catching up on the last two weeks! Britt was in San Diego for the weekend for adult spring break, so we were able to get together for a few hours. Amanda is currently in the process of moving, so it's about to be a very hectic month for her. We're both mourning the loss of her beautiful apartment view. The weekend before, Britt got to experience her first air show! Literally the be...

This week we're catching up after a month away! Britt did a solo recording for the last episode, so it's been four weeks since we last podcasted together. There's nothing like a good old fashioned catch up with your best friend. Amanda fills us in on her trip to Atlanta, while Britt chats about her weekend in Santa Barbara. We also give a few book/show recs and Amanda let's us know if the Oura Rin...

This week we're chatting about the journey of being single in a world full of couples (lol)! Britt hosted a solo episode this week while Amanda is on a work trip in Atlanta, so obviously this was a perfect time to get you guys caught up on her single life. We thought this would be helpful for people recently out of a relationship, people who have been single for a while, and people who are thinkin...

This week we're chatting about our monthly life updates! It has been an extremely busy two weeks! Both of us hosted Galentines parties, which then led right into the Super Bowl. Amanda got tricked into an unfair bet, while Britt ended up winning hers. We caught up on our Valentines Day plans (which were very different from each other) and that took us to this past weekend. Britt took a private fli...

This week we're chatting about how our new routines are treating us! We both have a lot of goals for this year, and we're making our own routines to implement as many as possible. Some came easier than others in January. Amanda is prioritizing her time management and healthy boundaries, while Britt is trying to get back her health grind. We both succeeded at not drinking coffee for the month and d...

This week we're chatting about our January catch ups! We really go all over this place this episode. Show recs, January resets, and the 14 hour Tik Tok ban were all topics of convo. We're feeling super motivated right now working towards our goals, and we hope all of you are too! See you in two weeks! Email us at thechat.podc@gmail.com   IG: @thechat_pod Brittney IG & TikTok: @brittriolo Amand...

This week we're chatting about our goals, visions, and resolutions for 2025! The Chat is officially back in session after a much-needed break, and we're so excited for this year! 2025 is the year of growth, peace, and health. We hope that you can take some inspiration from our goals to plan out your year. Now is the time to start making things happen for yourself - this year is about you! PLUS hea...

This week we're chatting about our 2024 holiday gift guide! We hope that this helps you when buying any last minute gifts for your loved ones. All items will be linked below! This is our last episode before we take a three week break! We love you all and hope you enjoy this holiday season. See you in 2025!! GIFT GUIDE: -SAIE beauty products https://saiehello.com/products/dew-blush?variant=39256067...

This week we're chatting about Brittney's 26th birthday and Thanksgiving week! Britt turned 26 on the 26th, which makes this her GOLDEN YEAR. Amanda made it back to NorCal just in time to celebrate. We hit our favorite downtown bars and had the best night with the BEST girls! A big thank you to everyone who came to celebrate <3 Last week was also Thanksgiving, so we have a ton of other stories...

This week we're chatting about Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is next week, and we have a jam-packed holiday week coming up. Like we did for Halloween, we're playing a game of Thanksgiving "would you rathers." We dive into hosting vs attending, dressing up vs staying casual, whether or not stuffing is actually good & so much more! Stay tuned for Britt's bday weekend recap next Wednesday! PLUS hear...

This week we're chatting about girl code! Girl code is the universal standard of being a woman. This is a code of conduct that you MUST follow or else you can't get on with the girlies! Things like taking pictures for each other, keeping secrets, and sharing your food. A healthy amount of gossip is okay but you're always allowed to form your own opinions about people. Head over to our Instagram an...

This week we're chatting about our most recent life updates! We had so much fun doing these over summer, so we decided to continue the fun once a month. We have been booked and busy lately! Britt had her college friends in town for a girls weekend full of karaoke, wine, and leftover jalapeno poppers. Amanda has been in her wellness era which consists of sound healing, magnesium spray, and sea moss...

This week we're chatting about Halloween 2024! We're playing a festive game of "would you rather" to celebrate Halloween week. We debate situations like being the only one showing up to the function in a costume, couples costumes with your situationship, scary vs cute movies, and more. We hope you all have a fun, safe, and happy Halloween! Make sure to vote on our weekly IG polls! Email us at thec...

This week we're chatting about life's simple luxuries! We both have things we do or buy that help us feel more luxurious throughout the week. Those things don't need to be complicated or expensive. Here are some of our recs that you can try this week! Essential oil diffuser in your bedroom PJ sets - throw out all of your ratty old t shirts Buy yourself some flowers for the kitchen counter Drink yo...

This week we're chatting about Amanda's 25th birthday! We spent the weekend hanging out around San Diego and celebrating the big quarter century! Britt and Sarah took a plane and train in and started the weekend with some major transportation delays. Once that was figured out, we had aperol spritzes with the girlies, watched the sunset, and went to dinner at Barella. Saturday was spent setting up...

This week we're chatting about Amanda's boyfriend, aka Mason! Mason, welcome to The Chat for our 60th episode! In this episode, you'll learn a little bit about his small town upbringing, sales career journey, and their relationship. We finally get his perspective on how they met, their first date, and if Amanda really did ghost him. If a person laughs at all of your jokes, is it love at first sigh...

This week we're chatting about working in sales! Amanda and Britt have both been working in sales for the past few years. We'd like to think that we've gained some good sales perspective and are here to give you advice if you're considering a career in sales. We cover our personal journeys, pros/cons, and finish it off with our tips. PLUS hear about fake Tom Cruise at the air show, a Sacramento st...