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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...

This week we're chatting about our current favorite products! Consider this our official Fall Favorites Guide. We're linking everything down below, so be sure to shop our faves! <3 Britt & Amanda's Fall Favorites Guide: Native shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner & deodorant - https://www.nativecos.com/ GoodGut by Thunder Cultures yogurt - https://www.thundercultures.com/ La Roche Pos...

This week we're chatting about navigating adult friendships! We've entered a time in our lives where making new friends starts to feel unnatural. When we were younger, meeting people was so much easier with school, sports, and other activities. Now, it seems like there's never enough time in our busy schedules. It takes time and energy to maintain current friendships, let alone go out and make new...

This week we're chatting about wrapping up summer and looking ahead to fall! Our normal episodes are finally back, and the summer series has officially wrapped. Both of us realized that we stayed local for most of the summer, focusing on activities in our area. We found good balances of work and fun and took time to embrace the sunshine. It looks like this fall is going to be a busy one! Between w...

This week we're chatting about the unofficial last week of summer! We just celebrated Labor Day Weekend which means that fall is in the air... even if it's still 100 degrees outside. We've had so much fun doing these summer catch up episodes. Maybe in 20 years we'll refer back to these to reminisce about what summer was like in our 20s. Next week we're back to regular Chat programming! Send us any...

This week we're chatting about another lovely week of summer! We're about to wrap up our summer catch up series and move back into our weekly topics. Tune in to hear our life updates as Summer 2024 comes to a close. Amanda has become the queen of Offer Up & FB Marketplace as she settles into her new apartment. Meanwhile, Britt fills us in on some pop culture and her new designated self care ni...

This week we're chatting about another week of summer! The Chat has been on summer break for two weeks, so we have a lot to catch up on. This summer has been jam-packed for the both of us, so we've been loving these "catch up" episodes every week. Regular chatty programming will be back very soon. In the meantime, tune in to hear about Amanda's new apartment, Britt's opinion on the It Ends With Us...

This week we're chatting about the last week of July! Amanda was on a work trip in Atlanta and Britt spent the weekend on the Delta. We both ended our weeks by celebrating our besties' birthdays <3 We also chat about a variety of other topics including Olympic Gymnastics, Sonoma Drag Races, and Crash faking an injury...   Make sure to vote on our weekly IG polls! Email us at thechat.podc@gmail....

This week we're chatting about another week of summer! We're loving these catch up episodes since this summer has been so busy and fun for us both. Amanda recaps a chill week leading into a crazy weekend straight out of our college days, while Britt gives a new movie rec and chats about celebrating a few different birthdays. Plus, hear about the latest summer trend: eating a whole rotisserie chick...

This week we're chatting about The Chat's first birthday! This week is our one year anniversary of the podcast, and we're so excited to share it with you all. Thank you to everyone who is sharing this journey with us! Your support never goes unnoticed and we have had so much producing 50 episodes and hundreds of social posts over this last year. In this episode, let's take a walk down memory lane...

This week we're chatting about our 4th of July weeks! Amanda hosted her party on the beach, while Britt hosted a backyard potluck. We're here to recap all of the details and funny stories... and Britt ends up exposing her friend group. As you all know, these girls love to chat, so we also cover a variety of other topics like self tanning, online vs in person shopping, dog play dates, and Zac Efron...

This week we're chatting about our latest life updates! Today's episode is one big catch up... our favorite kind of episode to do! Amanda is chatting about her time share presentation nightmare, Crash making a run for it, dry cleaning and other adulting things, and her monthly "Girls Night In" bonfire... While Brittney is chatting about a recent trip to the county fair, the new Gypsy Rose document...

This week we're chatting about the official start of summer! The first day of summer (aka: the best season) was last week and we are buckled up for a great season! During this episode, we chat about our summer goals, vacation plans, and overall attitudes for the season. We have a good feeling about this summer and hope this helps you get in the summer mood. Stay tuned for fun weekly recaps to come...

This week we're chatting about our 2024 goals! We are officially halfway through the year, so we're revisiting the goals that we made for ourselves in January. We cover physical health, mental health, family, relationships, finances, and more in this episode. Hopefully this encourages you to do a personal check in to see if you're working towards your goals and resolutions. You still have six more...

This week we're chatting about our journey to balance our lives! Does true balance really exist? Honestly, we're not sure... During this episode we break down the different aspects of our lives that we try to balance and chat candidly about our struggles to do it well. Being in your 20s is such a unique time, and by the end of the episode we come to some different conclusions regarding ways that w...

This week we're chatting about our trip to New York City! To help us recap our trip, we have guest star Sarah Turner joining us as well. We had the BEST time in the Big Apple and are coming to you with all of our itinerary details, city recs, and some funny stories. Consider us girls trip experts at this point... We hope you enjoy! <3 Hotel: New York Hilton Midtown Restaurant recs: Bond ST, Mes...

This week we're chatting about prepping for our upcoming trip to NYC! Britt, Amanda, & Sarah are about to leave for the Big Apple, and we're here to tell you about what we're doing leading up to our big trip. Catch up with us on what's been going on the last week and hear about what the upcoming schedule is. There will not be a new episode next week, since we'll be on vacay, but we'll be back...

This week we're chatting about our state of the union! Basically, we're reflecting on the podcast. We launched "the chat" brand almost a year ago and there's a ton to chat about! What we do well, what we need to work on, and our biggest takeaways from our weekend at Dear Media IRL are all topics of conversation this week. We finish it off by chatting about our short and long term goals for the pod...