Girls in Real Life

Happy Monday girlies :) Since Mariah missed last week, she's catching y'all up on her life in this episode. She talks about becoming a pilates princess, the titanic submarine, thoughts on "spoiling her baby", and soooo much more! SHARE YOUR STORY:  Want your story featured in an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US: @g...

On today's episode, Mariah is sharing her thoughts on all things summer! She talks about summer activities/ideas, her summer style, her favorite summer things & so much more. Time to get in a summer mood 😎 SHARE YOUR STORY:  Want your story featured in an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don’t...

We are finally in month 6 of the year... Along with that care-free, summery feeling comes the heavy realization that we're already halfway to 2024. For some, this can bring feelings of hope and optimism, but for others, it can bring feelings of overwhelming anxiousness. In today's episode, Mariah shares her personal struggles with finding motivation during this time of year and a few tip...

On todays episode, Mariah is sharing her experience of what it was like growing up in a religious household and how that has shaped her life and her spirituality today. She also shares her opinion on religious culture, the judgement and criticism of Christians, pressures to be perfect, and so much more.  SHARE YOUR STORY:  Want your story featured in an upcoming episode? Head over to our website a...

Happy Monday girlies :) Anybody over the age of 25 will tell you how difficult it can be to maintain or make friends. Between work, kids, partners, and everything else in our lives, friendships tend to become less important. That's why today's episode is all about how to maintain the friendships already existing in your life and also how to step out of your comfort zone and make new ones...

Happy Monday and Happy (belated) Mother's Day ❤️ Being a mom is a whole new world that Mariah has found herself in. Today, she shares her recent feelings about motherhood, things she's learned since becoming a mom, and of course singing praises and talking about her own mother.  SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your story featured in an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everyt...

Todays episode is all about Mariah's postpartum experience. She talks about her struggle to accept her new body, her complicated bathroom routine, her depression with pumping, and so much more. SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your story featured in an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to rate...

Happy Monday girlies! The day has finally come that I tell you my birth story. I sit down with Justin and rehash all the details of what that day and experience was like for us. There were great moments filled with happiness and love, and there were scary moments filled with fear and uncertainty. Regardless of both, it was the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life, but I wouldn'...

Happy Monday girlies 💋 This episode is the start of a new segment we're calling 'Getting Real Random'! Mariah is going to bring on a guest of her choice and talk about any and everything. Today's guest is Imani Blackmon. She is a former Miss Washington USA, works at the happiest place on Earth, has her own clothing line, a podcast, and so much more! A few of the things we disc...

Today's episode is all about dating yourself :) Some people might view it as scary or intimidating, but Mariah views it as fun and necessary for personal growth. She defines what it means to date yourself, why it's important, and how you can do it! She also is challenging each of you listening to take yourself out on a date this week 👀 Are you up for it?  SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your sto...

Happy belated birthday to meeee! My birthday was this past Friday (Aries Gang ♈︎ ), so it seemed only right to do an episode reflecting on all the things I learned this past year. I'm so grateful for everything in year 26 and can't wait to see what's in store for year 27 ❤️ SHARE YOUR STORY:  Want your story featured on an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us ever...

In today's society, it seems like everyone wants to start a business and be their own boss. And while that might sound great, there's a lot more to it than you might imagine. Here to spill the tea on how they started their business from the ground up, Mariah chats with founders of Insert Name Here, Sharon Pak and Jordynn Wynn. They discuss common mistakes most entrepreneurs make, what it...

As a woman, it's only natural to have fears and concerns surrounding pregnancy and child birth. On today's episode, Mariah is sharing what her pregnancy scares were before giving birth, and she's also reading submissions from you guys! SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your story featured on an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US: @g...

Money, money, money, MONEYYYYY! The one thing we all want but can never seem to have enough of 🙃 Today, Mariah sits down with her guest, Erin, to discuss how we can set ourselves up for financial success while in our 20s. Erin has over 200,000 TikTok followers and uses her platform to educate young people on how to be financially responsible. From budgeting to tracking your expenses to how you ca...

Ever wondered what you need to bring with you to the hospital when you go into labor? Today, Mariah is sharing what she feels is most important and needed  to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible! SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your story featured on an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't fo...

Let's be real... None of us have probably ever heard of pelvic floor therapy before. So what is it? Why is it important? And how can it help us in our day to day lives? Mariah sits down with Dr. K who is a pelvic floor therapist and birthing coach to answer all of these questions + more. Connect with Dr. K: Instagram Link Tree (Resources, education + more) Pelvic Floor Screening SHARE YOUR ST...

Have you ever thought about stepping into the content creator scene? Do you have questions about how to get started? Are you just curious about how it all works? If you have any of these questions or more, then this episode is for you! Today, Mariah sits down with her social media manager, Steven, to discuss all things social media, influencing and content creating. They talk about their first pai...

Happy happy Monday girlies :) Today, Mariah is spilling the deets on all her beauty secrets! She talks about her shower routine, makeup tips, hair care, and soooo much more. Maybe you'll take something you can add to your own routine 😉 SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your story featured on an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpo...

Happy  Monday and Happy Valentine's Week :) This week Mariah brought on her boyfriend/baby daddy, Justin,  to talk about their love story ❤️ From meeting each other to taking a baecation to finding out they were pregnant... all in a matter of 2months! Talk about rushing into something 😂 SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your story featured on an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us ev...

Happy February :) Today's episode is all about Valentine's Day. Mariah is sharing some of her gift and date night ideas along with reading a few horrendous and sweet V-Day stories 😍 SHARE YOUR STORY:  Want your story featured on an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to rate the...

It's been one year since the passing of Cheslie Kryst, but for me it still feels like yesterday. On the anniversary of her passing, I wanted to share some of my early on and favorite memories I had with her. She was a beautiful person on the inside and out who was struggling mentally and didn't want anyone to know. That's why today's conversation is so important. I got the chan...

Being a woman is HARDDDD, but let's face it... We are superior in so many ways! Today's episode is about embracing your feminine energy and tapping into all the things that make women amazing. Listen as Mariah shares her struggles with embracing her own femininity, what she loves most about being a woman, and tips for how to find a healthy balance between the masculine and feminine.  SHA...

Dating in today's society is HARD, okay?? Today we have relationship coach and attachment theory expert Dr. Morgan teaching us how to get off of the dating rollercoaster so that we can attract the healthy relationships that we crave and desire. If you're looking to open yourself up to love this year or anytime soon, you might want to get your notebook out 😉 Connect with Dr. Morgan: Love...

Happy Miss Universe Week :))) Today on the podcast Mariah is breaking down the history of pageants. She talks about how the patriarchy has played a specific role in the stereotypes and thoughts that people have about pageants today, but also how several titleholders over recent years have pushed boundaries and changed the trajectory of pageantry forever.  Article referenced: https://medium.com/the...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! 2023 is here and that means it's time to reset and focus on what we want in the new year. Listen as Mariah is shares her goals for 2023 and all she hopes to accomplish :)  SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your story featured on an upcoming episode? Head over to our website and tell us everything: www.girlsirlpod.com FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to rate th...