Shelaborate Podcast

All of us have stories we aren't proud of.  Ours just happens to involve an onion, an orbital fracture, and one of the most bizarre men we've ever met. Kathleen is finally sharing the full story behind the injury she kept quiet about for over a year, and let's just say… it only gets crazier as it goes. Join us as we relive the night, question every decision that led up to it, and discu...

This week, we're celebrating America's 250th birthday the only way we know how: by diving into the things that make us feel unapologetically patriotic. 🇺🇸 From Fourth of July traditions and fireworks to college football tailgates, country songs, military service, and the stories that shaped us, we're sharing the moments that make us proud to be American. Along the way, Kyra tells the l...

Are you the type of person who unpacks the second you get home from a trip, or do you live out of your suitcase for a week? Do you show up to the airport three hours early, or are you sprinting to the gate as boarding starts? And most importantly... are you someone who returns their shopping cart? 👀 This week, Kath and Kyra are tackling the internet's favorite debate: there are only two types of...

This week, we're solving society's biggest problems one petty comment at a time. We're discussing our favorite acts of micro-feminism—from referring to everything as the "male version" ("Oh, was your male doctor helpful?") to confidently taking up space, questioning workplace double standards, and finding creative ways to make men experience just a fraction of the c...

This week, we dress as men to give our completely unqualified opinions on the most important topic we've covered thus far: men's fashion. (Cue the sarcasm.) After extensive research* and absolutely no credentials, we've created the four houses of men's fashion and are breaking down exactly what earns a guy a spot in each one. We also tackle the important questions: If we were men,...

Remember sleepovers?  The snacks, scary stories, staying up way too late, and somehow learning everything about your friends in a single night? This week, we're taking a trip back to our sleepover days and sharing some of our favorite memories—from sneaking out and late-night adventures to the weird foods we always had to have on hand. Then we break out a deck of getting-to-know-you cards and...

This summer is going to look very different for us here at Shelaborate—and we’re fully embracing it. Hot girl summer really is about living our best lives - it’s about doing what actually matters to you—and doing it on purpose. In this episode, we get into what we’re bringing into this summer (and what we’re not), how we’re building confidence even on the days we don’t feel it (think ACCESSORIES!)...

What if women ran everything? In this episode, we’re getting into it—from the funny (airports, weather apps, GPS directions that actually make sense) to the serious (the military, urban planning, and why representation in decision-making spaces actually matters). We talk about how women entering male-dominated industries doesn’t just make things more inclusive—it makes them better. Safer, more eff...

We put on some prom-ish dresses and went back into the vault to talk all things prom. This episode is all things prom: promposals, dresses, gym decorating, and how the “popular girls” at Kyra’s school fully conned her into doing all the work for their prom. From gym proms and bowling alley after parties to Shedd Aquarium and yacht-level extra, we’re comparing experiences—and realizing it all felt...

You’ve heard us ask our guests their hot takes… now hear ours 🔥 Not saying we've been waiting for this episode - but we've been taking notes our notes app for just this moment. On this week of  Shelaborate , we’re bringing you our honest, unfiltered HOTTEST hot takes—from gas pump etiquette (WHY are you parked there?!) to why guy hugs might actually be elite. Did you ask for it? No....but...

Welcome back to  Shelaborate — the podcast for the girls, from the girls. This week, we’re diving into one of the most iconic and underrated places on earth:  the girls bathroom. If you know, you know—and if you don’t, we’re breaking it all down. From the unspoken rules to the chaos, the compliments, and the instant friendships, we talk about why the girls bathroom somehow turns strangers into you...

After 10 years in the Army, Kathleen is officially closing the military chapter of her life. In this episode, Kath reflects on her journey from Clemson ROTC to becoming a Field Artillery officer, deploying to Afghanistan with a Cultural Support Team, and later transitioning into Civil Affairs. She shares the highs that defined her career—operating alongside special operations teams, forming unbrea...

Finding Your People: Building Community, Letting Go, and Showing Up with the Southern Pines Girls Club Making friends as an adult is hard. Starting over is harder. And building community from scratch? That takes courage. In this episode, we sit down with  Hollis , the founder of the  Southern Pines Girls Club , to talk about what it really looks like to create intentional community as a grown woma...

Motherhood & Medicine with Lisa Vogel This episode hits close to home - literally. Today we sit down with Kathleen's mom,  Lisa Vogel —a mother of five, lifelong pharmacist, and woman who never believed she had to choose between ambition and family. Lisa shares her journey of earning her PharmD while raising five kids, navigating a demanding career in medicine while always knowing motherho...

In this Season 2 interview, we sit down with  Elena Kalina , a PhD candidate and certified health education specialist researching  heavy drinking, decision-making, and alcohol-related risk in college students  — including how students set (and break) their drinking limits in real time. Elena breaks down what it actually means to pursue a PhD (spoiler: you’re not just learning… you’re  creating ne...

2025: The Year of Shelaborate — and we’re breaking down exactly what we’re taking into 2026 and what we’re leaving behind. First, we unpack Kathleen’s 2025 Dating Wrapped — how many dates actually happened, why getting stood up is the absolute worst (especially when the excuse is tragically lame), and the difference between a crush, an obsession, and just a date. We also talk about why military gu...

This week on  Shelaborate , we’re getting honest about the holidays — the good, the awkward, and the emotionally unhinged. From  holiday situationships and gift etiquette , to  exes reaching out , to  awkward family questions , we break down the rules we actually live by. We talk about when to keep the gift, when to shut it down, and how to protect your peace during the most emotionally charged ti...

In this episode of  Shelaborate , we sit down with artist and philanthropist  Cassy Tully , whose work lives at the intersection of fine art, golf, community, and giving back. Cassy shares how she built a career as a golf artist—creating textured, three-dimensional paintings using everything from acrylic gel to actual sand collected from golf courses around the world. We talk about the business of...

Welcome to  Shelaborate  — the podcast  for the girls, from the girls  — hosted by Kyra and Kathleen. This is the space where women speak honestly about ambition, anxiety, identity, burnout, resilience, and chasing dreams in rooms we were never “supposed” to belong in. This episode, Alexia Huffman from @thesleepymoonranch joined us in our studio to talk about her story as a barrier-breaking woman...

If you’ve ever wondered  what kind of woman  signs up to run 50, 62, or even 100 miles on purpose… this episode is for you. In this episode of  Shelaborate , we sit down with  Emily Hanson  – an ultramarathon runner, mom of two, marketing pro, and fierce woman committed to her sobriety who found herself on the trails. What started as “just training for a half marathon” during Covid turned into a l...

Welcome to Season 2. In our first episode of the season, we dive deeper into  burnout vs. rust out  — from juggling work and home life to feeling stuck or under-challenged. We've brought Alex Abraham , a Mental Performance Coach at Fort Bragg, who explains how stress, team dynamics, and leadership impact our mental health and productivity. She shares actionable insights on recognizing burnout,...

This is the final episode of  Shelaborate  season one! Kath and Kyra sit down with Malia — affectionately known as “Poppy” — to talk about her life shaped by service, travel, and sisterhood. Growing up all over the world as a military child, Malia went on to serve as a Cultural Support Team member, where she worked alongside special operations in Afghanistan. She shares stories and laughs about he...

Do exes always pop up at the worst times or do we just live in a small town? In this episode of Shelaborate , we’re opening up our Ex-Files and sharing our dating stories. I mean what would you do if someone dropped a cooler off at your house?? We share personal experiences and our big sister advice on: 💔 Setting healthy boundaries (even when it’s hard) 📵 Cutting off contact without the guilt ✨...

In this episode of  Shelaborate , we break down our biggest red and green flags — from the lighthearted icks to the absolute non-negotiables. Whether it’s in dating, friendships, or just everyday interactions, we’re calling out the things that make us run and the signs that someone might actually be worth our time. Laughs, lessons, and a little self-reflection guaranteed. Do you agree? Are are we...

Welcome back for another episode of Girl Talk with Kath and Ky. This week we tell you how we learned about shelaborating and give you what we think it means. Grab your headphones and  get ready to shelaborate about… shelaborating! Special shout out to Poppy’s little sister who taught us how to shelaborate and the Canada Boys we met in Patagonia.