Girls in Real Life

Girly do you think you could ever give up dating for a whole year??? Well that is exactly what our guest, Stephanie Fabry, did! On this episode, we dive into the beautiful self discovery journey that she experienced, how she intentionally dated herself while being single, plus I spill some PIPING hot tea about what my dating life has been like post breakup.  FOLLOW STEPHANIE:  @stephfabry @aycpodc...

On this Father's Day episode, Mariah is gushing all about her favorite memories with her dad and also reading story submissions about yours! We know this holiday can be a difficult one for some for many different reasons, but we wanted to do an episode highlighting all of the amazing dads out there who continue to show up for their baby girls. Hoping this episode can brighten up your day <...

We all know that vaginas are intricate and complicated to understand sometimes, and growing up, we weren't really taught a lot about what goes on down there. Most of us just know the basics: an egg is released once a month, we get all moody, then bleed for multiple days in a row. But there's actually a lot more to it than that.  To better help us understand our cycle and educate us on al...

First comes love, then comes... MARRIAGE!!! This week on the pod we are deep diving into the topic of marriage - the history of how it all began, dissecting maiden names, how I personally feel, what your thoughts are + moreeee. This is a long one so make sure you're strapped in tight for this one 😉 ARTICLE: https://theweek.com/articles/528746/origins-marriage SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your stor...

We all know if it's one thing men have, its the audacity! I have had some pretty crazy encounters with the opposite sex throughout my lifetime and thought it would be fun to share my personal experiences while also reading stories about others. Based on what I've read this week... I'm sticking with my theory that the male species cannot be redeemed :)  SHARE YOUR STORY: Want your st...

Girls IRL is back and with a bunch of new changes! Listen as Mariah deep dives into the rebranding process, BTS of creative direction, and giving you major life updates!  Join the Girl Gang: www.girlsirlpod.com Follow us on all social media platforms: @girlsirlpod Be sure to leave a rating and review if you're loving the episodes <3 The Latin Minute The Latin Minute is your new favorite bi...

I'm sure I'm not the only 25 year old in the world who feels like their life is falling apart in a way that could only mean you're experiencing a quarter life crisis. Not feeling any sense of direction? Been there. Romantic/platonic relationships falling apart? You betcha! Trying to figure out the meaning of your life? Join the club haha. Listen as I dive into ALL the messy, complic...

"That Girl" trend has been taking over social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube for months now! But who in the world is that girl, and how can we become her? In this episode I am discussing the initial, positive intent of this trend, but also how it has somewhat turned into an unrealistic expectation for how we should live our lives.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send us an emai...

Happy Monday :) As school has already started for some and quickly approaching for others, I wanted to share a few of my back to school tips and college stories to help guide you as you get ready to take on the new semester. From academics to parties to boys, I pretty much cover it all!  I hope you all enjoy the episode and have a successful school year! Be sure to follow us on IG at @_girlsirl to...

What makes you unique? I'm sure we've all been asked that question at some point in our lives, but have you ever stopped to think about the contents of your response? Listen as Mariah goes into a deep dive of self introspection and truly discovering the things that make us who we are! Want to be a guest a on the podcast? Shoot us an email at mystory@girlsirl.org! Follow us on IG: @_girls...

Happy Monday! Today we are talking about disability awareness. How often are we educated on the needs and struggles of people who have disabilities? Most times we aren't even aware of the issues and just go about our normal, regular lives. However, if we continue to stay ignorant then we won't be able to create real change in our society. That is why I was so glad to have Kayla Toure on...

Happy Monday! Today on the podcast we are getting real about self doubt. I don't know about you guys, but sometimes I get a bad case of imposter syndrome or have moments when I think that my goals are not possible because of my own irrational thoughts. It's normal to have those thoughts, but we have to learn how to push through to achieve the things that we KNOW we're capable of.  M...

Welcome back to another episode! I missed y'all so much, and I'm so glad to finally be back. I hope you all are ready to do some introspection because today we're talking about self forgiveness. This is one of the most important steps on our self love journey and yet also the hardest thing. It can be difficult to admit when you've done something wrong and even more difficult to...

Purpose is something we spend most of our time and life searching for.  What do I want to do with my life? What will people remember me for? What difference will I make? What's the point of my life? I'm sure you've asked yourself these questions or at least variations of it at one point or another. Finding our purpose is something that consumes our minds on a daily basis, and while...

We all know hot girl summer is approaching us, and everyone is trying to show out for the occasion! Weight loss is at the forefront of society right now and while we're all for people living a healthy lifestyle, we can't help but see how focusing on our physical body can negatively affect our lives. I sat down with Camille Martin, who is a registered dietitian, to discuss how obsession w...

Happy Monday! This week I sat down with Dr. Morgan and discussed all things attachment theory and how it effects our relationships.  Dr. Morgan is a relationship coach, attachment theory expert, and creator of the E.S.L. Relationship Method. Her mission is to help women get off the dating rollercoaster, raise their self-worth, and attract the healthy relationship they’ve always wanted. She created...

Happy Monday! This week we are getting real about selfishness. Why does it have such a negative connotation? Does being selfish have to be a bad thing? Is there a way for us to be healthily selfish? I discuss all of these things and more on today's episode! How do you feel about selfishness? Let's continue the conversation over on Instagram at @_girlsirl Have a story to share? Shoot us a...

Welcome to a new and exciting week G-IRL! Today on the podcast we are getting real about body positivity. We have discussed body image issues, dieting, and feeling confident in who we are, but I feel like we haven't really discussed what it means to be body positive. Which is why I was so excited to do this episode and take a deep dive on this topic.  My special guest today is Emma Loney. Emm...

Hiii guys! Sorry my uploading schedule has been a little wack, but so has my life so there's that haha. Today we are getting real about growing up, and I am super excited for this episode because it features none other than my 10 year old twin sisters Arielle and Arianna. In this episode I ask them how they view beauty, their biggest dreams in life, and of course boys! For 10 years old they r...

Happy Monday babes! We are back to our regularly scheduled programming with a share your story episode. It's been a while since we've done one of these, so I was super excited to talk to Carice and learn more about her! Carice was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Growing up, she thought that she would enter the medical field but after struggling with math and science, she quickly d...

Welcome back girlies! Kinda weird to see us on a Wednesday right? Sorry for the delay on this episode, but it took a while for ya girl to edit! When me and my Miss USA sisters get together, it's nonstop talk haha. I am so thankful to them for joining me to discuss the intricacies of being a black woman in society. I really hope this open-ended discussion sparks conversation between you and yo...

Happy belated Valentine's Day girlies :) Today, we are getting real about relationships! Whether you are single, newly in a relationship, or have been dating your significant other for years, there is something in this episode for you.  Today's guest is Nadine Marc, who has been a relationship coach for 7 years. Through her practice she helps women communicate clearly, reconnect with the...

Welcome back to another week girlies :) Today on the podcast, we are getting real about life coaching. Some of you may be scratching your head and asking yourself, "What exactly is life coaching and why would it be something I need?" That is exactly why I brought my friend Samantha Neyland, who was Miss Hawaii USA 2020 and also an amazing life coach, on the show to break it down for us!...

We all, at one point or another, have gone on a diet or have thought about going on a diet. In this episode, I speak with Alyssa Fernandes, who is Miss New Hampshire USA 2020 and a registered dietitian, about the effects of dieting on our mental health.  Why is it that women have such an unhealthy relationship with food? Should we be persuaded by pop culture as it pertains to eating/dieting habits...

This week on the podcast we are #keepingitreal! Alice Magoto, a former Ohio America and USA titleholder, initially started this movement by not editing her headshots for the national pageants. From there, she turned it into a holistic concept of just loving yourself as you are (does that sound familiar?). She intentionally uses her social media as a way to refresh her feed with some reality becaus...