Orange Juice Optional

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  In today’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss April’s book of the Month, “All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers (Reminder…this episode contains spoilers if you haven’t read the book). How does the conversation go when Michelle was a fan of this book, and Suzanne was not?  Can the ladies find some co...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as Suzanne and Michelle have an inspired conversation about an approach to fashion called ‘Quiet Luxury’. Suzanne is giddy with excitement as she shares her thoughts on this shopping trend and the sentiment “when you know, you know”.  ‘Quiet Luxury’ is changing the way she shops, and she is hap...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional!  In this week’s episode Suzanne and Michelle talk about their “nursemaid” skills when it comes to helping a loved one recover from being sick. Both ladies agree that they wouldn’t be receiving an “A” in this category.  To encourage their own growth and compassion in this area, Michelle shares an article that she found on how to...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about their recent trip to Las Vegas.  As this episode begins, the ladies update the listeners on the video scavenger hunt they did while in Vegas! Did any of you happen to see the video on social media?  If not, go check it out!!  They happily share that in addit...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about March’s book of the Month, “Someone Else’s Shoes” by JoJo Moyes.  As this episode begins, the ladies talk about an uncomfortable experience that Michelle witnessed while dining with her husband.  While at dinner, Michelle heard the woman sitting next to her...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Cha-Ching, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to talk about everything Las Vegas! As this episode begins, each lady shares her top five must have items when traveling to Vegas. Through light hearted conversation, this segment quickly highlights their different views on what constitutes a successful stay in...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are excited to catch up and jump right into the natural flow of conversation.  As the episode begins, Michelle hasn’t been able to completely let go of the sandwich conversation from last week. So, she has found the image of the sandwich, and wants to clarify her pick. She’s happy to...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle are ready to revisit a past episode, to talk about a current trending topic and to get caught up on life and something Michelle feels is a travel ‘conspiracy’. As the episode begins, Michelle and Suzanne briefly revisit the conversation about Suzanne’s real housewife tagline.   Liste...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional! This week, Suzanne and Michelle jump right into the flow of conversation.  Suzanne, the ever proud grandma, recalls a recent event she attended with her 3-year old  grandson. While this is a different side of Suzanne, she keeps it real with her comments and insights into being a “rusty old parent”.  When the possibility of a fu...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional!  In a segment that they call “Let’s revisit that pour”, Suzanne and Michelle will follow-up on (or revisit) any open items from past episodes. In today’s episode, they will revisit the book ‘Spare’ and the TV show ‘Milf Manor’.  Next, in a segment that they call “Fomo is BRUT-al”, Michelle admits to having had FOMO while Suzann...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome (or welcome back) to Orange Juice Optional! Thank you for spending a part of your Valentine’s Day with us. In this week’s episode, after a quick moment of catch-up, the ladies will play a fun Valentine’s version of ‘would you rather’.  As always, Suzanne will fight against choosing an answer that she doesn’t like. But, that’s the game…or maybe this is a...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome (or welcome back) to Orange Juice Optional! While it has been a hot minute since their last episode was released, Suzanne & Michelle have remained busy working behind the scenes. With a shared enthusiasm, they have redesigned, reimagined and added a new flow (or structure) to OJO. Today, they are beyond excited to share with you a bubblier, brighter...

Episode Notes Orange Juice Optional is a podcast that celebrates both the crazy and serious sides of everyday life. Through the eyes and comfort of a 15-year friendship, and with over 100 years of stories and experiences between them, co-hosts Suzanne and Michelle tackle the ups and downs of their unpredictable empty nest lives. Their stories are relatable, funny and the best part is, they are all...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies talk about life, travel and recent happenings.  So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing! For more information on Orange Juice Optional, please check out the following websites and social media platforms: Orangejuiceoptional.com...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of OJO!  Listen in as the ladies discuss their travel misadventures and adjusting back to life after the cruise. While it hasn’t been an easy adjustment, they both agree that it has all been worth it.  So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those misadventures that life is defi...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies welcome back the one and only Badger!  While Suzanne is loving the conversation, Michelle is worried about what’s going to happen next.  So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those misadventures that life is definitely to shor...

Episode Notes Why hello everyone and welcome to this week’s quick Birthday episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen in as the ladies celebrate Suzanne’s milestone birthday. Michelle tries her best to inspire Suzanne’s outlook, and quizzes her on facts from the year 1962! So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those misadventures that life is d...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone! Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle continue talking about living by the motto “Life’s to short”. Today, in part 3 of a 3 part series, the ladies will focus in on how life is to short to have certain experiences & mishaps repeated. With a special guest chiming in…things could get really...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle discuss the more serious side of the sentiment ‘Life’s to short…’!   So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s start sharing those pesky everyday things that life is definitely to short to do.  For more information...

Episode Notes Hi everyone!  Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Listen into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle step into talking about living by the motto “Life’s to short”. Today, in part 1 of a 3 part series, the ladies will focus on how that sentiment applies to living their everyday lives.  So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone and welcome to Orange Juice Optional!  In this week’s episode, Suzanne and Michelle discuss the many reasons why Suzanne thinks she should have been born British.  While she has always shared her admiration for the royal family, what else about the British way of life speaks to her soul and inspires her fashion?  If you are curious, please listen in.  So…take just...

Episode Notes Why Hello there and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!! As you start to listen, you’ll quickly discover that OJO has finally jumped the shark. While not quite true, Suzanne did have an unexpected absence this week. So…In her absence, we were lucky enough to “book” a special guest. Much like Suzanne, our special guest goes on tangents and is an independent thinke...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional.  As this week’s episode opens, Suzanne and Michelle take a moment to pay their respect to Queen Elizabeth II and all her accomplishments. The conversation then flows into their thoughts on aging gracefully.  So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing...

Episode Notes Welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional!  Jump right into the conversation as Suzanne and Michelle talk about recent happenings, fall shopping trends and the Atlanta Market. Suzanne is inspired and ready to share all!!  So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing.  For more information on Orange Juice Optional, pl...

Episode Notes Why Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional. Join Suzanne and Michelle as they discuss the reason behind their recent recording delays, and some lessons they have learned a long the way.  So…take just a moment to grab your favorite champagne cocktail, and then let’s get down to sharing.  For more information on Orange Juice Optional, please check ou...