Gia Fracalossi

Ambivalent Bitches

Education EN ↓ 67 episodes

The Ambivalent Bitches podcast explores the beautifully chaotic journey of 25-year-old, Gia, in a world demanding her to know exactly who she is, what she wants, where she’s going, and why she doesn’t have it all figured out yet. Rather than viewing her ambivalence as a weakness, she is utilizing it to create an environment where young women like herself can embrace their uncertainty, learn to trust their own intuition, and find meaning in the mess that is life in their twenties. Each week, Gia will open up meaningful conversations about feelings and thoughts that seldom get airtime, but are u...

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Author

Gia Fracalossi

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Nov 16, 2023

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Episodes

41. The Plans That Didn't Pan 12.01.2023

In today's episode, I am getting brutally honest about my most recent experience with making big plans and having them fall through. Additionally, I chat about my inability to say no, overcoming perfectionism, fostering unfair resentment, and why I believe I have lucky girl syndrome despite things not always going right in my life. CONNECT WITH AMBIVALENT BITCHES Follow Ambivalent Bitches on IG Fo...

40. Maggie Kraser on Turning Your Photography Passion Into a Profession 05.01.2023

In today's episode, I am joined by Maggie Kraser, a 23-year-old portrait and wedding photographer based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Together, we discuss how Maggie transformed her teenage passion for taking Tumblr-esque photos into a successful, jet-setting career. Additionally, Maggie opens up about the first time she picked up a camera, her best and worst photoshoot experiences, working with Adob...

39. New Year, Better Bitch 29.12.2022

In today's episode, I am chatting about all things new year, but with an Ambivalent Bitch twist (AKA oversharing and getting emo). From my struggles with self-love and self-sabotaging to traveling the world to taking the podcast to the moon, I cover everything that I am setting out to do in 2023. RESOURCES Fraya’s Mom on Profection Years CONNECT WITH AMBIVALENT BITCHES Follow Ambivalent Bitches on...

38. Future-Tripping In Your Twenties with Jordan Grainger + Autumn Webb 22.12.2022

In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Jordan Grainger and Autumn Webb, co-hosts of Still No Plan, to bring you a candid conversation about our experiences with future-tripping and retrospectively ruminating in our twenties. We share our struggles with thinking both too far ahead and behind, making plans and not having them go our way, balancing social media and real life, and probab...

37. Suzanne Marrero on Thriving in Your Thirties, Motherhood, + Branching Out in Business 15.12.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Suzanne Marrero, a mother, designer, and badass business owner based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She is the founder and leading creative director of Pepper Lavender Events, as well as the co-founder and creative director of Studio 515. Together, we discuss the exciting changes that take place in your thirties, becoming a young mother, and giving yourself permissio...

36. What If I Just... Spoke My Mind? 08.12.2022

In today's episode, I am courageously outing my inner monologue – something that no sane person would ever think to do. From psych evals and podcasters to what I believe defines womanhood… no stone in my mind is left unturned (although some probably should have been). CONNECT WITH AMBIVALENT BITCHES Follow Ambivalent Bitches on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ambivalentbitches Follow Ambivalent Bitc...

35. Shira Miller on Getting Unstuck, the Quarter-Life Crisis, + Letting Go of Dreams 01.12.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Shira Miller, a Chief Communications Officer at a $2 billion corporation, Certified Executive Coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Live the Life You Want. Together, we discuss how to get unstuck for good, the infamous quarter-life crisis, and letting go of dreams that are no longer serving you. Additionally, Shira opens up a...

34. Handling the Holidays 24.11.2022

In today's episode, I am chaotically sharing my honest AF feelings about the holiday season (i.e., mental health, family dynamics, financial stress, grief, etc.), as well as what I do to make it through the final months of the year. Additionally, I chat about adding a video component to the podcast, being brutally snubbed by Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster, and re-subscribing to HBO Max for White Lo...

33. Katie Belt on Being Grounded, Nurturing Yourself, + the Power of Simplicity 17.11.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Katie Belt, a UGC creator, corporate girly, and literal beam of light. Together, we chat about becoming and remaining grounded in the now, self-love, and the beauty of leading a simple life. Additionally, Katie opens up about how she chooses to show up online and IRL, her spiritual and self-discovery journeys, navigating loss and learning from grief, understandin...

32. When Life Goes Pear-Shaped 10.11.2022

In today's episode, I am chatting candidly about all things pop culture, mental health, and womanhood. Additionally, I discuss Adele’s name pronunciation correction, the hypocrisy of Drake and 21 Savage, Selena Gomez’s documentary, and so much more. RESOURCES If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about mental health, there are ways to get help....

31. Meg Nunes on Duality, Finding Your Path, + Mind-Body-Soul Balance 03.11.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Meg Nunes, the internet’s favorite big sister, energy healer, and yoga instructor. Together, we chat about giving yourself permission to do and be more than one thing, listening to your gut and letting it guide you to where you’re meant to go, and the importance of creating balance between your mind, body, and soul. Additionally, Meg opens up about where her swee...

30. It Starts and Ends With Me 30.10.2022

In today's bonus episode, I am chatting freely about the internal and external challenges that I have recently been facing on my personal journey. Additionally, I discuss what I have been doing to try to rediscover the magic in simply existing, as well as a few exciting backend podcast changes that will be taking place this upcoming week. CONNECT WITH AMBIVALENT BITCHES Follow Ambivalent Bitches o...

29. Hannah Nalley on the Modeling Industry, Career Shifts, + Sober October 27.10.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Hannah Nalley, a model, musician, and author of The Model Survival Guide. Together, we chat about her journey as a professional model, what lead her to shift gears and write an informative exposé about the industry, and living a sober-curious or sober-by-choice lifestyle. Additionally, Hannah opens up about dropping out of college and moving to NYC to pursue a ca...

28. Get the F*ck Offline (But Listen to This First) with Abby Wellner 13.10.2022

In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Abby Wellner, host of Good Human, to bring you a light-hearted, yet low-key philosophical discussion about our experiences as both creators and consumers of content in the digital age. We share our struggles with setting and upholding boundaries on social media, FOMO on online trends and pop culture happenings, the effects of having immediate an...

27. All in the Name of Authenticity 06.10.2022

In today's episode, I am embracing my contrarian spirit by challenging the current online trend to share your current struggles in an effort to be perceived as more authentic and/or relatable. Additionally, I touch on being an indecisive bitch who can't settle on bathroom tiles, my official review of Hocus Pocus 2, and the importance of knowing your boundaries, as well as your personal purpose for...

26. Girl and The Gov on Rebranding Politics, Podcasting + Long-Term Impact 29.09.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, co-founders and co-hosts of Girl and The Gov and Girl and The Gov, The Podcast, respectively. Together, we discuss their efforts to rebrand politics in a way that is both relatable and understandable to Millenials and Gen Z-ers, how podcasting has amplified their mission tenfold, and the significant role that social impact plays in...

25. Personally Victimized by Influencing 22.09.2022

In today's episode, I am discussing influencer culture and how/why my opinions have changed regarding the industry in recent weeks. Additionally, I touch on a few current events that are in need of attention and action (links below to get educated and involved), the perspective shift I have experienced since turning 24, and responding to your anonymous commentary on influencing. RESOURCES Mahsa Am...

24. Kelly Rocklein on User-Generated Content (UGC), Child-Free Living, + Social Responsibility 15.09.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Kelly Rocklein, a full-time Creative Director for a top 1% Shopify brand and part-time, 6-figure UGC creator. Together, we discuss her accomplished career in the digital space, living a child-free lifestyle by choice, and the importance of getting educated and involved socially. Additionally, Kelly opens up about growing up in a low-income household, breaking int...

23. Melissa Pyrch on Publishing a Book, Rejection, + Meeting Your Dream 08.09.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Melissa Prych, the author of Beyond the Bell: 12 Lessons for Navigating Your Life After High School. Together, we discuss her journey to publishing her first literary work of art, handling multiple rejections along the way, and the enlightening idea of "meeting your dream". Additionally, Melissa opens up about her career as an educator and how she has evolved ove...

22. F*ck Being ”That Girl” 01.09.2022

In today's episode, I am haphazardly sharing my thoughts on the online healing and self-improvement space, as well as the wide array of aesthetics that are associated with that niche (i.e., clean girl, hot girl, it girl, and that girl). Additionally, I touch on being in my Joanna Gaines era, creating a healthy distance from social media as both a creator and consumer of content, and understanding...

21. Anna Przy on Becoming a Content Creator, Burnout, + Demystifying Mental Health 25.08.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Przy, the manifesting millennial who is taking the digital wellness space by storm. Together, we discuss building community online, healing from years of self-neglect, and uncomplicating the conversation around mental health. Additionally, Anna opens up about her journey to and from burnout, unsubscribing from hustle culture and arbitrary societal expectatio...

20. My Undergrad Internship From Hell 18.08.2022

In today's episode, I am recounting the various traumatic events that took place during my undergraduate internship experience. Please keep in mind that both domestic violence and sexual assault are mentioned multiple times throughout this story. Additionally, I touch on the importance of asking straight-up questions during the internship interview process, red flags to look out for in non-profit...

19. Lindsey Crawford on Empathy as an Entrepreneur, Pivoting, + Mental Health Awareness 11.08.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Lindsey Crawford, the CEO of Girl Gang Socials. Together, we discuss the intersection of empathy and entrepreneurship, accepting failures and pivoting in your twenties, and being the voices that we needed when we were struggling on our journeys. Additionally, Lindsey opens up about her college experience and why she dropped out, experimenting with different caree...

18. Your Dislikes Are Just as Valid as Your Likes 05.08.2022

In today's episode, things get rowdy as I walk you through my running list of things that I strongly dislike (AKA hate). Some may call them hot takes, but I think of this as an unhinged opportunity for you to get to know me better because the things we don't fuck with mean something. Additionally, I touch on learning to cut myself breaks without feeling guilty, embracing fluidity in my identity an...

17. Sammi Beatrice on Keeping Promises, Self-Honesty, + Turning Pain Into Purpose 28.07.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Sammi Beatrice, the host of the Fashion Your Passion podcast. Together, we discuss why keeping promises to yourself is the ultimate way to achieve your goals, the value in getting honest with yourself and others about both the highs and lows of your journey, and how you can transform your pain into purpose. Additionally, Sammi opens up about reconceptualizing wor...

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