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Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Artificial intelligence isn't coming. It's already here. You might be using ChatGPT at work, asking AI to plan your next vacation, edit your emails, or organize your life, but one thing is becoming clear: this technology isn't going anywhere. But as AI becomes part of our everyday lives, another question begins to emerge. How do we embrace innov...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Hot Girl Summer may be out, but Rich Life Summer is officially in. And no, we're not talking about money. In this week's episode, Laura and Amanda dive into a transition that doesn't get talked about enough: growing out of your 20s while still feeling very much young. Somewhere along the way, the trends, habits, fashion choices, and weekend plan...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? What happens when you’ve drifted so far from yourself that you no longer recognize who you’ve become? This week’s conversation goes there. Fully, honestly, and without the polished version of healing we’re so used to seeing online. Amanda opens up about a relationship that became one of the biggest lessons of her life, but also one that slowly pulled her away...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? At some point in your late 20s and 30s, it feels like everyone around you is talking about real estate. Friends are buying homes, parents are asking questions, social media is telling you you're behind, and suddenly you're wondering if you're making the right financial decision. In this episode, Laura and Amanda sit down for an honest conversati...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? This episode is about finding meaning in the small stuff. Not the big TMZ moments of our lives, but the small, everyday experiences that, believe it or not, come with their own little in-between. No longer running on adrenaline and productivity hacks. Choosing peace and balance. Embracing the slower seasons of life and unlearning the idea that the highs and lo...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? This episode is a little different… my first solo episode. Because life happens. Showing up for your dreams doesn’t always look perfect. It looks like doing what you can with where you are. As the host of this podcast, that means continuing to build, to show up, and to stay committed to the community we’re creating, even when life, work, and everything in betw...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? In this episode, we’re catching up on everything. A full Coachella recap, the energy, the moments, and yes… the Bieber fever that had everyone talking. But beyond the fun, we come back to real life and sit with what actually stayed with us. We revisit our conversation with Morgan Wijay and break down the relationship lessons, personal growth, and emotional shi...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Sometimes the hardest transitions are the ones that ask you to question the life you’ve built. In this episode, Laura sits down with Morgan, a mother, former athlete, and a woman who lived the traditional life society often expects, to talk about what it really looks like to grow within a relationship, try to make things work, and eventually realize when somet...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Lately, it feels like everything we grew up with is turning 20. The shows. The music. The versions of ourselves that once felt so certain about who we were going to be. And somehow… in the blink of an eye, we realize we’re the adults now. In this episode, we talk about that in-between feeling. Growing, evolving, taking on real responsibilities, and making deci...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Growing up comes with layers no one really prepares you for. In this episode, we dive into the emotional side of life transitions and how the ups, the downs, and everything in between start to shape the way we think and feel. We talk about anxiety and how it shows up uninvited, even when life looks “fine” on the outside. We reflect on how the way we navigate l...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Skincare can feel overwhelming fast. In this episode, Laura and Amanda dive into skincare routines from a real-life perspective. No complicated 10-step routines or unrealistic expectations. Just honest conversations about how to take care of your skin in a way that actually fits your lifestyle. We talk about building a simple and intentional skincare routine,...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Facing a big decision? Sometimes the biggest leaps we take in life are also the ones that lead to the most growth. In this episode, Laura and Amanda talk about what it really looks like to make bold decisions before you have everything figured out. From moving to new cities to leaving behind the comfort of the familiar, they explore the uncertainty, fear, and...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Relationships tend to shape us and how we date.  In this episode, Laura and Amanda dive into the growth that comes from the relationships we experience throughout life. The heartbreaks, situationships, and more. They talk about heartbreak, relationship standards, boundaries, and how expectations have evolved over time. Most importantly, we talk about accountab...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? This week we went deep into Amanda’s career story… how did things evolve over a decade? Reconnecting as adults showed us we all go through the same motions in different seasons of our lives and even when the industries look completely different. Amanda shares what it was like chasing broadcasting dreams in her early twenties and living in the public eye, where...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Season Two just walked in, and she looks good. If you are navigating a career change, questioning your relationship, moving cities, rebuilding after burnout, or quietly reinventing yourself… welcome. You’re in the right place. This season is for anyone in a life transition. The in between. The messy middle. The “I thought I had it figured out” era. We talk car...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? It’s here. The season finale of Year 1. 🥹 We started this podcast with nothing but Amazon microphones, chaotic voice notes, and a shared delusional dream… and somehow — we’re wrapping 2025 with 1,000+ downloads and a whole community of in-betweeners who get it. Like… are we micro-celebs now?? (Soft yes. Humble brag yes.) In this episode, Laura & Leni look...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? How do you build a career when no one hands you the blueprint? This week, we sit down with Jennifer McAlpine, whose story takes us from a blue-collar childhood in the Central Valley to leading marketing and education across luxury brands, real estate powerhouses, and national companies. Her rise wasn’t linear or lucky; it was built on curiosity, grit, and the...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? What does it really mean to feel rich? Not the dollar-sign kind, but the soul kind. The kind that sounds like belly laughs, morning sunlight, shared meals, and knowing you are already enough without needing anything extra to sponsor your happiness. This week, we’re questioning the myth the world keeps selling us: that happiness lives in the next purchase, the...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? You know that moment when you look outside and think it’s midnight… but it’s 4:47 PM? Yeah. Welcome to the season where vibes are confused and our serotonin levels are doing the absolute most. In this episode, we tackle the yearly identity crisis we all go through when the sun clocks out early and everything feels… slightly unhinged. From morning routines that...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Some stories don’t begin with a grand plan; they start with a quiet tug. A subtle shift in your gut that says, you’ve outgrown this version of yourself.   This week, we sit down with Ashley , a creative force whose career has traversed the halls of IDEO, the Obama Administration, and is now embarking on a new chapter of her own making, blending human-centered...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? Sometimes, being the villain in someone else’s story is exactly what it takes to become the hero of your own.  In this episode, we get candid about the moments that required us to stand up for what we believed in, even when it meant swimming against the current. From quitting jobs that no longer fit to asking for forgiveness instead of permission (Laura’s pers...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? This week, we sit down with Kyle Ewing , who spent 18 years at Google helping scale the company from 8,000 to 180,000 employees, until one day, she hit pause. Burnt out from the hustle, success no longer felt like alignment. What followed was her very own “Eat, Pray, Love” chapter, a solo trip to Bali, a missed flight, an unexpected healer, and a long-overdue...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? What happens when you grow up with a foot in two worlds? One where every goodbye lasts 45 minutes and everyone eats until the last guest leaves, and another where a wave or handshake does the trick?  This week, Laura & Leni dive into the beautiful chaos of culture shock. A tell-all about quinceañeras that last three days, American dinners that wrap by 9 PM...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? In life, we tend to overplan, but as the saying goes, “life is what happens while we plan for the next move.” While we obsess over timelines, checklists, and end goals, the universe quietly builds its own version in the back end… and somehow, it always makes more sense.  In this episode, we sit down with Erika Ramirez , who takes us through her most defining “...

Tell Us Your Wait... What's Next? In our 20s, we could pull all-nighters, survive on iced coffee and vibes, and still make it to class looking semi-put-together. Now? One glass of wine, and we need a recovery plan. 😅 This week, we’re taking a walk (okay, a light jog) down memory lane… comparing our 20s chaos to our 30s clarity. Living on a budget but feeling limitless vs having more financial...