Girl, Be Serious

Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I’m answering your listener questions about who I am, why I started this show, and how to deal with life when it feels like everyone else is ahead. Spoiler: they’re not. It’s honest, chaotic, kind of therapeu...

Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I’m answering your listener questions about who I am, why I started this show, and how to deal with life when it feels like everyone else is ahead. Spoiler: they’re not. It’s honest, chaotic, kind of therapeu...

Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I’m answering your listener questions about who I am, why I started this show, and how to deal with life when it feels like everyone else is ahead. Spoiler: they’re not. It’s honest, chaotic, kind of therapeu...

Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I’m answering your listener questions about who I am, why I started this show, and how to deal with life when it feels like everyone else is ahead. Spoiler: they’re not. It’s honest, chaotic, kind of therapeu...

Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I’m answering your listener questions about who I am, why I started this show, and how to deal with life when it feels like everyone else is ahead. Spoiler: they’re not. It’s honest, chaotic, kind of therapeu...

Everyone’s talking about 2016 like it was the peak of life. But did we really miss the year… or just the way it felt? In this episode of Girl, Be Serious, I’m joined by special guest CJ as we reflect on why nostalgia hits so hard — the music, the movies, the moments — and what that says about who we are now. From Drake’s One Dance to La La Land, 2016 had a vibe we can’t stop craving. We break down...

What's in and what's out in 2026? Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I’m answering your listener questions about who I am, why I started this show, and how to deal with life when it feels like everyone else is ahead. Spoiler: they’re not. It’s...

Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be chaotic — and in this episode of Girl, Be Serious, we’re doing it the smart way. I’m breaking down low-stress gift ideas that actually feel thoughtful, how to shop with intention (without overspending), last-minute gifts that don’t look last-minute, and simple wrapping tricks that make everything look expensive. We’re also talking holiday etiquette, budgeting wi...

It’s my birthday, babes — and naturally, we’re getting serious and unserious at the same time. In this episode, I’m answering your chaotic birthday questions (from “What do I even do on my birthday?” to “Why do I cry every year for no reason?”), plus sharing some of the biggest things I’ve learned as a freshly 28-year-old human.  Expect: honesty, humor, mild delusion, a little therapy energy, and...

Welcome back to Girl, Be Serious — and welcome to the most chaotic holiday of the year. Today, we’re opening up The Thanksgiving Hotline, where your seasonal drama becomes my pre–Black Friday entertainment. Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I...

Welcome back to Girl, Be Serious, the podcast where we confront chaos with honesty, humor, and the tiniest bit of delusion. In this episode, Marissa tackles the Serious Hotline and dives into: 💔 Situationships — when he acts like your boyfriend but refuses to be your boyfriend 👄 Loose-lipped besties — the friends who treat your private business like community news 🔥 Lust vs. Value — why getting...

I started a podcast. Be serious. Funny stories, real talk, and weekly reminders that no one’s got it together. New every Friday! Hey, it's Riss! Welcome to the very first episode of Girl, Be Serious — the podcast where we stop pretending to have it all figured out and just say the things everyone’s thinking. This week, I’m answering your listener questions about who I am, why I started this show,...