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Ep 195: This is a special episode to celebrate Allison’s 30th birthday (which is literally today!) by reflecting on her ‘Top 30’ life experiences so far. We start off the conversation by catching up on our weeks, touching on personal growth during our 20’s, beauty standards, work-life balance and excitement of entering a new decade.  Allison shares about a variety of experiences from opening a bus...

Ep 194: In this episode, Ceara brings on her husband Connor to share the details from their honeymoon through Mallorca, Switzerland, and Paris! They cover everything from dreamy hotels and epic scenery to unexpected travel mishaps (AKA poop-gate). Ceara and Connor also spill the highlights, funny moments, and lessons learned from planning a European honeymoon.  In the intro, Ceara and Allison also...

Ep 193: In this episode, Allison is joined by fellow Nebraska Native Bailey Seaton. She is an integrative holistic health coach and the host of the Nourish with Purpose podcast. We explore Bailey's journey from city life to embracing a holistic lifestyle on a farm. They discuss the importance of daily routines, wellness practices, and the impact of entrepreneurship on health.  Bailey shares he...

Ep 192: Typically our WWYBD episodes are the last Friday of the month but we pre-recorded due to our travel plans and we just loved the advice in this one and wanted to share it sooner than later! WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. As we’re travelin...

Ep 191: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. (As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends). We discuss various topics, including birthday parties, pet pa...

Ep 190: Allison and Ceara are joined by Rachel Lovely, a content creator known for giving incredible advice and “girl-talk” style rants on her TikTok page, @rachelovely5. Rachel shares advice through her learned experiences and ability to analyze situations for what they really are. We unpack what truly makes a good friend, why you are the sum of the people you surround yourself with, and how hone...

Ep 189: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. We answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences.  If you're...

Ep 188: Allison and Ceara are joined by yoga instructor and spiritual guide Kun, who shares his background in yoga and meditation. His spiritual journey started with his first meditation at 17 years old at Casa Om. Today, Kun is a well-respected yoga instructor, meditation leader, and practitioner of sound baths, Thai massage, and acroyoga in Tulum. Kun emphasizes the importance of spending time i...

Ep 187: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends to switch up from our aspirational and wellness content. It’s al...

Ep 186: Today we welcome Hannah Colburn to the show! Hannah is a filmmaker and film director who currently works in film and TV in Los Angeles, CA. Hannah shares her experience directing her first short film, Lacuna, which recently premiered at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. She discusses how she broke into the film industry and gives incredible advice for how others can too. Hannah also talks a...

Ep 185: In this episode, Ceara and Allison catch up on their recent travels and share some funny and adventurous stories. Allison talks about encountering a scorpion in her bathroom in Mexico and overcoming her fear to handle it. Ceara shares her experience of getting sick after returning from Croatia. They dive into their recent trips to Colombia, Mexico and Croatia, and all the shenanigans that...

Ep 184: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. Ceara and Allison address various questions, including whether to splurge or save on a wedding, feeling guilty about inheri...

Ep 183: The fourth of July holiday has us feeling extra patriotic this summer, and we don’t think we’re the only ones?! There seems to be a collective appreciation in the air for nostalgic American culture. Things we are enjoying this summer include rodeos, lake days, backyard BBQs, drive in movies, visiting National parks, small town USA roadtrips, riding horses and country fairs. We share a ton...

Ep 182: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial. As a reminder, it’s not that serious, we’re just here to laugh and have fun conversations with our internet friends to switch up from our aspirational and wellness content. It’s al...

Ep 181: As two girls with degrees in journalism, talking and networking have come pretty naturally so we wanted to share tangible tips and success stories. We cover how to be a good communicator, being aware of your body language, common and uncommon places to network, dressing for the proper environment, the importance of knowing your value, how to grow your sphere of influence, what makes a grea...

Ep 180: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD (what would your bestie do) episode, where we answer listener-submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme.  After a few weeks of traveling, Allison and Ceara are both back home this week. Allison is moving out of her apartment aft...

Ep 179: It’s been over three years since we started the podcast, so we thought a proper re-introduction was overdue! Even though we do a catch up at the beginning of each episode, we know there are a lot of new listeners who stumble upon our show and haven’t been around to hear the play by play in the last (almost) 200 episodes! Allison is in Tulum, focusing on wellness and remote work. She’s been...

Ep 178: In the spirit of slowing down after a crazy month of May, the girls are leaning back into their favorite wellness practices, habits and routines. Allison shares how she is using the time in Tulum to focus on her regulating her nervous system. Ceara is at home this week, preparing for her upcoming trip to California.  We cover topics such as fasting, the benefits of combining breath work co...

Ep 177: In the catch-up segment, listeners get a full long update on the girls' lives.  We get to hear all about Ceara’s wedding in Charleston. She shares some non-traditional / less common decisions they made such as a welcome party to greet guests before the wedding, an extended cocktail transition after the ceremony, not doing speeches during dinner, a flashlight paparazzi exit and late-nig...

Ep 176: It’s the last Friday of the month, so that means a ‘What Would Your Bestie Do?” question and answer episode. Our listeners send in anonymous questions and we candidly answer.  In the catch up segment, Allison shares her recent updates and coast to coast travels (even Peaches tagged along). The last week included a road-trip along the Pacific Coast Highway and staying at a cute hotel on her...

Ep 175: In our catch up segment, we bond over shared crazy schedules. Ceara is in the final preparation stage for her upcoming wedding (this Sunday May 26th!) in Charleston. She just got back from a work trip with Visit California, so we get to hear a little about some of the experiences like visiting the Winchester Mystery House and hanging out at a llama farm.  Allison is in the process of closi...

Ep 174: This episode is part 2 of a mini-series with Faith Mabry. She is the owner of second-hand designer + vintage store Revive in Haarlem, The Netherlands! Allison and Faith originally connected over their mutual love for second-hand fashion and both own second-hand stores, and we’re lucky to have Faith on this week to share her expertise with entrepreneurship, circular fashion, marketing, runn...

Ep 173: Allison interviews her friend Faith Mabry who she met on a trip to The Netherlands last fall. The two crossed paths at Faith’s second-hand designer store and immediately hit it off. They ended up going to dinner the next night and Allison stayed at Faith’s for a week in her spare bedroom.  We’ve been getting a lot of questions about moving abroad, making friends in a new city and how to ta...

Ep 172: The girls are back this week with a new episode format called “Opinionated AF”, where Allison and Ceara give their opinions on the internets’ opinions.  Some internet drama and opinions they cover: the importance of asking for small favors and relying on community women are single but choice but men aren’t a falling out between friends over a hand chain bracelet and the importance of commu...

Ep 171: It’s the last Friday of the month, so you know what that means - a new WWYBD?! episode, where we answer listener submitted questions. Listeners can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme. The girls give a proper catch up. Allison shares surprising (or is it not surprising at all?) updates about her extended time in Colombia! Ceara is p...