American Girl Women

Laura and Lindsey are solo this week as they break down each original meet outfit. Not all meet outfits are a slay. Find out who made the cut! Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

In today's episode, Laura and Lindsey talk to their first listener guest, Billie! Billie shares with the gals all the things she loved about American Girl, from Samantha's collection to the girl size clothing as well as how she continues to engage with AG as an adult and how she plans to share it with her daughter. Plus, some Anne of Green Gables crossover in her stories of Prince Edward Island! S...

Lindsay tells Laura and Lindsey all about her girl of today who was the first and only Asian doll at the time, iconically named Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn had clothes from multiple parts of the AG universe from modern threads to the Samantha nightgown for herself and Lindsay! We also chat about coveting Kaia's gorgeous collection and Kirsten's classic St. Lucia Day outfit. Send us your American Girl stories...

Laura + Lindsey are joined by Tricia Ryan, whose father gave her a very unique AG experience by insisting they handcraft some doll furniture together. The gals also discuss Tricia's My Twinn Doll, and they are just as creepy as we remember them to be. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Laura and Lindsey are joined by Chloe Schildhause who was first introduced to AG through the world of Kirsten and later the mini dolls. Chloe chats about sewing AG clothing herself (a Tie Dye Set!) and putting Kirsten's meet outfit on her toy poodle.

Laura and Lindsey chat with Chrissy, Laura's childhood bestie about her AG memories and also unpack the historical context of the AG world. The girls rehash an American Girl adjacent camp they went to with some deeply gendered activities as well as some of the context and meaning behind the AG historical books. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagra...

Laura and Lindsey go back into the catalog archives and review the 5 original dolls' "Saves the Day" outfits just in time for Summer. Not all "Saves the Day" outfits get ringing approval when Laura and Lindsey give their rankings. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

The first sisters to guest on AGW! Amalia and Lucy share details of their unique and special childhood and how American Girl was a crucial interest for both of them during their formative years. They fill us in on why each of them got the exact right doll for them ( A Josefina and Samantha) discovering their Mexican heritage through Josefina's world and even being cast in an official American Girl...

Laura and Lindsey talk with Marianne about her custom Samantha doll and her love for the American Girl universe from AG magazine, to the clothing for girls, to starring in her own American Girl Play (with her brother as Uncle Gard). The ladies do a deep dive into an American Girl magazine and even read some advice excerpts. Link to tiktok mentioned in the episode: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdGSsRN9/...

Jamie , a Samantha die-hard joins Laura and Lindsey to talk about all the ways in which Samantha made an impact on her! As the first AGW guest from the south, the girls also discuss regional differences and similarities in American Girl's popularity and the joys of the American Girl magazine. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwome...

The American Girl days are long but the years are short as Laura and Lindsey reminisce with Kyra about their love for AG. Kyra elaborates on the role American Girl played in her home school childhood. As a proud owner of Kirsten, Kyra took her love of AG to the next level with matching her historical doll (summer outfit!!) plus her own take on the Santa Lucia outfit while celebrating with her fami...

Laura and Lindsey take a trip down memory lane and explore a 1996 catalog, focusing on the American Girl of Today section. They uncover forgotten memories of outfits for dolls and girls, books and AG merch they still covet today. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Laura and Lindsey are joined by Laura's cousin Claire who is their first Gen Z guest! Claire talks about her love for the performing arts growing up and how it inspired her creative play with her doll collection which included Samantha, Nellie, an American Girl of Today, Bitty Baby + the Bitty Twins! Plus the girls relive the awkward moment of receiving their copies of "The Care and Keeping of You...

Laura + Lindsey take a peek into Lauren's American Girl past with her doll of choice, Felicity who had both historical garb as well as some modern figure skating looks and a 70s ensemble. We chat about her American Girl neighborhood crew and a very exclusive AG birthday centered around a Samantha theme of course.

An AG enthusiast's ultimate collection! Airlie chats with Laura + Lindsey about her enviable collection which included all of the original historical dolls. Plus, her journey with re-wigging Molly and Kirsten! Airlie also shares stories of her unique childhood and how AG played a role in her meeting her best friend. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on ins...

What happens when you identify as a Samantha but Molly is chosen for you? Julia Talisman talks to Laura and Lindsey about how she feels about receiving Molly when she's CLEARLY way more of a Samantha girl. Julia also gives her expert opinion on some looks from an original AG catalog. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love M...

Laura and Lindsey recap their trip to the American Girl Café and Store in New York. They give all the high highs and the low lows in this comprehensive deep dive into what to expect from the AG Store when you are of millennial age. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Jenna tells Laura and Lindsey all about her American Girl memories featuring Felicity and her iconic lamb Posie. Inspired by the AG books, Jenna also shares a fictional diary she authored as a child featuring the adventures of a pioneer girl named Sarah during the 1880s. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song cou...

Laura and Lindsey talk to Dani Kostiner about her 3 Hanukkah girlies AKA her 3 American Girls. Dani brings a rare entry from the AG universe in the form of the first girl of the year Lindsey (who was also the first Jewish representation in the AG canon). Dani also reveals some of the outfit and accessory gems among her extensive collection.

Missy wows Laura and Lindsey with her memories of AG which she recounts in great detail from unique AG face molds to Samantha's birthday party snacks. We also get a peek into Missy's American Girl themed birthday party that was jam packed with Samantha birthday looks! Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courte...

Laura and Lindsey talk to friend Shannon Kelly, who looked so much like Molly as a child that it's both alarming and adorable. Shannon shares the story of getting Molly as a child on a magical trip to the first ever American Girl Doll Store in Chicago with her chic Grandma Danna.

Laura and Lindsey are solo this week and discuss the 5 original AG bedrooms (Felicity, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, Molly) and the best pieces of each. They share the hits and misses from a 90s AG catalog and share who they think has the best and worst bedroom set up . Check out @americangirlwomen on Instagram to follow along in the magazine! Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gma...

Laura and Lindsey talk with Tasha Bradley about her expansive AG collection that she has kept intact to this day. Tasha describes how much American Girl has meant to her over the years from jumpstarting her collection with her mom's support to seeing herself in Josefina's story to a memorable trip to the American Girl store in New York. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail...

Can you love American Girl while having a doll phobia? Maddie Gay tells Lindsey and Laura about how she kept up her obsession with AG despite a significant aversion to dolls. The gals talk about the popularity of bootleg AG events and Maddie's award winning colonial garb. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song co...

Laura and Lindsey talk to friend Becca King about her impressive 9 doll collection and dive in on the American Girl library of self help books, especially the seminal classic "The Care and Keeping of You" Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida