Rival & Queen

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Challenge is back in 2023! Guest judges, Andy Hay and Quake Matthews join us to find the best cookie in Halifax. We taste a whopping 21 cookies this year. In a huge upset - we have a new #1.  Find out who ranks 1, 2, and 3.  Show notes: Connect with Andy Hay at Andy's East Coast Kitchen: @andyseastcoastkitchen_ theeastcoastkitchen.com Connect with Quake Matthews: @quakema...

Who said cookies?? It’s been a hot minute but we are back! We have lots to catch you up on.  This week we fast-forwarded to prepping for the holidays and Sarah’s ultimate Christmas trip. And of course how we are doing fall fashion, why we buy and use certain products, AND we are planning the legendary cookie-tasting episode. Stay tuned for more and our special guests! Follow Sarah’s new podcast, R...

Hello, summertime, and hello thong bikinis! Yes, that’s right, we weigh in on Gen-Zers' rediscovering things that we Millennials already consider in style or popular, like thong bikinis. Or are we just old? Summer also has us thinking about our long locks of hair and proper hair hydration. We spontaneously dive into our own hair issues. According to astrology, this is also meant to be the “summer...

We’ve got a proper besties catch-up! We’ve been missing you and wanted to hop back on the mic for a fun episode.   We’ve got:   Birth stories recap & Ashley’s first weeks of mama-hood The great bed hunt Our trips & traveling with a baby Keep connected with us on social: @rivalandqueen We love you! Ash & Sarah

It’s hard to believe but it’s our final episode of 2022. This week we reflect on the last year and look forward to 2023! We share what’s been going on the last few months and share our life updates. It wouldn’t be a December R&Q episode without talking about our holiday excitement and gift guide must haves! See you in 2023, Happy Holidays! Love Ash & Sarah  Get our gift guide at https://www.instag...

Our last episode of season 3! We're signing off for summer break so we can soak up all the sunshine and beach days. - More weddings & dresses - Is Sarah going to Europe? - Our monthly faves and more! We'll be back in September.    Notes: - Annabelle Skinny Brow Liner   - The Cure Skincare Body Serum  More at rivalandqueen.com

Ash & Sarah are back for another Thursday episode! This week's episode is about: craziest way to assign rooms on group vacations new dating terms we need to know (& that we 100% don't) the R&Q men tell us what gives them the ick Notes: Dating terms you need to know by Refinery 29 Plus, a bonus shout-out to the Halifax Wanderers. We love them - check out their upcoming home games. More at rivalandq...

Contest winner Lana MacKinnon-Haliburton joins us for popcorn & LÜVO’s! Lana is a long-time fan of the podcast and we dive right into her personal icks when it comes to fashion and life in general. We also talk about nip slip problems, crocs, reality tv, her MEME QUEEN status, and also the new IG notes feature. So many polls coming from this episode.  Connect with Lana: @lanamachali Thank you to L...

This week Sarah’s energy is high and she’s ready for summer fun so we dive into our summer bucket list, adult creativity, teenage heartthrobs, and who we would be if we were a villain. Don't forget to sign up for our golf tournament on July 15th in support of Adsum House for Women and Children www.rivalandqueen.com/golf Connect with us: @rivalandqueen

This week we're talking about women's health, our bodies and about abortion. We get into Roe v. Wade being overturned, access to abortion in Canada, and the gaps in our own healthcare experiences and the emotional stress tied to that. We also cover: the great bra hunt & finding the best bra shopping experience in Halifax our stay at the Locust & Starr Inn in Wolfville the upcoming R&Q Golf Tournam...

This week we are sharing some ick stories from our listeners and what makes us feel the dreaded ick too. Also wedding and summer fashion and our June faves! Links & Luau Women's Charity Golf Tournament July 15th  Nominate R&Q for The Best of Halifax Half Baked Harvest Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie More at rivalandqueen.com

This week we're joined by Bangs, an all-star spin instructor, creative director at R Studios, life coach & so much more. New-ish to the east coast, she stands out with her confidence, high-energy, unreal style & famous social media rants that we LOVE.  We talk about: style, tear down aging milestones, beauty standards, social filtering, owning your confidence and more.    Connect with Bangs:  @ban...

This week we get to know each other a little better and re-introduce ourselves.  Ash & Sarah each answer 30 questions and a fun little rapid-fire.  Now we're left wondering what are karaoke duet should be? Connect with us on Instagram & TikTok @rivalandqueen.  More are https://www.rivalandqueen.com/

This week we share some details on the new format for Rival & Queen.  We discovered lubricated tampons & talk other period products The ULTIMATE life hack for candles that's changed our lives Should we ship beer to the US for Chex Mix? The revival of the Toothy Moose   Notes:  wearemarlow.com albenlanecandleco.com   More at rivalandqueen.com

We're back for a second all talk to catch up on so many fun topics! Ash lost her tooth! Our laissez-faire/forgetful travel styles Ash's birthday weekend in Montreal Best place to meet men Monthly faves! Thanks to LUVO wines for sponsoring this episode. Get your LUVO at luvolife.ca More at rivalandqueen.com

We were so happy to welcome back Connie McInnes to the podcast. Connie is the creator of R Studios, a group of fitness studios that are revolutionizing why you move. We talk about:  The growth of R Studios from 1 to 6 spaces Rest, the newest R Studios space Personal growth and how Connie learns and pushes herself Joining a running group to push her limits Authenticity and sharing the true journey...

This week we've teamed up with Pop Pod Weekly hosts, Anna & Bekah to dive into our favourite pop culture moments! The Pop Pod Weekly story & how they started podcasting Their fave YouTubers and content creators to follow Lularoe leggings sega Phoenix Rising Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial   The biggest pop culture mysteries we want the details of!!! Listen to Pop Pod Weekly every Monday wherever yo...

We are back with another All Talk episode! This week Ash & Sarah dive into:  Ashley’s birthday month and her love/hate with birthdays What age groups we identify with   Would we be friends in high school? Do people still lie about their age? And more fun topics! Connect with us on Instagram: @rivalandqueen More at rivalandqueen.com

Sarah Kikuchi was introduced to Ashley during her efforts to raise money for Man & Woman of the Year which is an intense 10-week fundraising competition taking place in cities across Canada for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). Sarah’s story and perspective is eye-opening. She is someone who at a very young age has had to undergo a lot of personal, emotional, and physical trauma af...

This week we're joined by Duane Jones, the designer and founder of Art Pays Me, a lifestyle clothing brand and podcast. We talk about:  The Art Pays Me story Earning a living as an artist and valuing your creative gifts Taking on clients with aligned values Leaning into his own artistic abilities Connect with Duane & Art Pays Me:  @artpaysme artpaysme.com   Check out Halifax Burger Bash April 28-M...

We are back from Spring Break!  This week we get to know Lauryn and Madi, the podcasters behind The Weekend Roundup - part of the BNV Media family. Every Sunday they break down their best stories from the weekend - think dating, sex lives & funny encounters.  We chat about:  How their podcast began Double standard for men and women when it comes to dating Their best dating stories Dating in your 2...

ALL TALK MARCH! This month we dive into:  Soul friendships & toxic friendships  Protecting your energy - take care of those micro annoyances Our monthly faves! Ashley has been Nominated for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada's Woman of the Year Award. Help Ashley raise money! Support her here Have a mystical, magical March! We’re on Spring Break until April 16th. SEE YOU THEN! More at rival...

This week we're joined by Ceilidh Sutherland, Katie Tower, and Natalie Rosen, the creators behind Fawn - soon to be Halifax's newest restaurant.  We chat about: How they each got into hospitality Field Guide and its beginnings, the restaurant where they all teamed up  The evolution of the hospitality scene in Halifax Drawing inspiration in the food community Doing work you love; and We get the sco...

This week we have Max Emerson Taylor joining us. He’s one half of Murray + Taylor Digital. Max got started in the digital media through TikTok, as he quickly rose to TikTok fame.   We talk about:  His experience of going viral on TikTok Becoming a ghostwriter for famous TikTokers in LA & the creator mansions Losing the fun behind creating videos, and starting his own digital media company instead...

This week we're joined by Dr. Meredith Ralston to talk about women's sexual empowerment and the unfinished sexual revolution. Meredith is a professor from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax.  We get into: Sexual double-standards  How women police themselves to protect their image Sex education and its focus on abstinence The unfinished sexual revolution  The rise of women’s pleasure and org...