The Quarter Life Happy Hour

"Are you ready for it?" Happy Hour with veteran podcast guest and my best friend of 23 years is back! Alina comes back on the show to talk about our recent trip to NOLA and all the chaos we experienced on Bourbon Street. We also dive deep into the Taylor Swift fandom and the upcoming Eras tour as it approaches Chicago! https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello Happy Hour hotties! Welcome back to the show and I'm super excited to have my gal pal Nikki in the hot-seat for the first time! Nikki is a sassy queen in her early 20's, recently graduated from college, a former college bar bartender, a certified homie hopper who loves her Dad! We talk about Freud's theory in dating, homie hopping, scoping out fake IDs, and explaining our type...

Cheers, mates! Happy Wednesday! I'm back with one of my favorite duos, all the way from London, England, Joe and Jonah Walsh. Brothers from the UK, these two are frequent collaborators of mine that host their own podcast, produced their own satirical play, and perform stand-up frequently. These multi-talented guys talk about recent events in England, rebranding their show, and overall surviva...

Joining me this week is my number one fan and support system, Bailey! From being my first ever guest, to being on many episodes throughout the last 6 seasons, I can always count on Bailey for some good stories and even better content! We discuss our girls trip from a year ago involving Drag Queens and LA city life, the upcoming Drag Race seasons and the fandom behind our obsession. https://instagr...

Welcome back to Happy Hour! After another brief pause in releasing episodes, I'm so excited to be back! Joining me this week was a blast from the past and one of my closest friends from my young church girl days, Steven Schmitz! Steven and I met a decade ago and bonded through an old boyfriend who was his best friend back in the day. Today we reconnected to spill the tea and talk about the tr...

Happy Wednesday! Joining me back for another Happy Hour is my sister wife, Tanya! She's a Ukrainian sass queen, fellow Virgo, and the infamous famous wife of my ex boyfriend from 5 years ago. We bonded over trauma and have built a solid friendship because of it. I have her on to talk about recent updates and struggles in her life, as well as her debate on whether or not growing a family is in...

Hello friends! Welcome back to another Wednesday or chaotic content. Two years ago, I reached out to Tik Tok sensation, Matthew Wurnig (creator of 50 Dates 50 States) before his pursuit of doing on a date with a girl in each US state to share his experience on my show. Today, his brand has reached over a million around the world and has developed well on its' own! Joining me this week is the...

Hello hello! Welcome back to the happiest of hours! Joining me for another special season 6 episode, I have another chaotic lady I had the pleasure of meeting over the past year. Merissa is living her quarter life crisis in her 30's and has a thing or two to say to the men in her life. We talk about our most iconic sex stories, why we go back to partners we are comfortable with, and what we l...

What better day to throw the podcast's THIRD anniversary party than International Women's Day? Happy Wednesday to all my girlies! Today I have the host of "Happy to Be Here", Kate, back to break down our last few years as podcasters! We talk about our best episodes, best moments, chaotic memories, and more! https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Welcome back for another Wednesday! Joining me is Tik Tok and Instagram influencer, Molly Gruber. We first met when she came and interviewed at my job and now she's living her best life out in Florida. Having spontaneously moved out to Florida with her boyfriend, Molly discusses her fears and triumphs during this transition as well as transiting out of her niche as "Dunkin' Girl&quo...

Happy Quarter Life Wednesday! Joining me back for another round of chaos is podcast host of "Don't Tell My Mom" and stand up comedian, Hunter Edwards. As one of my first Internet friends, we've collaborated many times and he's super stoked to be back! Join us as we talk about "questionable" names in the dating game, some of his stand up bits, and what's new...

Happy Wednesday! We are back this week with returning guest! Sveta is a European firecracker ready to say a thing or two about Valentine's Day. We break down the types of relationships and how they go about this holiday, V Day horror stories, observing couples on Valentine's Day, and more! https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday friends!! Back in the hot seat and joining me for a chaotic Happy Hour is my girl, Paige! We started off as work besties and now over a year later, we remained close and she's back for her second podcast appearance! We talk about being underestimated, talking to the opposite sex during a girls night at a bar, thriving in your early 20's, and the dreaded "pick me&quot...

Hello hello! This Wednesday is for the self love advocates out there! Carris of Capturing Grace Photography is back to share what's been new with her photography business, her passion for boudoir, my first time experience doing a boudoir shoot, and the stigmas that come with sexuality. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello hello! Happy Wednesday! I'm super excited to welcome Lara Ann to the podcast! Lara has over 2.5 million followers on Tok Tok and has experienced the struggles and successes of building a brand and following. We discuss her origin story for posting on Tik Tok, her fanbase, advice for other creators, and the different personalities different alcohol brings out in us. You don't want t...

Welcome back another Wednesday for Happy Hour! I'm super excited to have former podcast host Sabrina back on the show! It's been a couple years and we've both experienced tragic breakups in between, as well as a short lived estrangement, but we are back and better than ever! I sit down with Sabrina to talk about her New Years Eve, working as a bartender. We also go over the red flag...

Welcome 2023! I am so excited to start off this year with this iconic pair of best friends: Heather and Angelica. Both ladies came into my life a year ago when I started at my new job and I've learned a lot in regards to the dating pool and lifestyle in your early 30's. Both well into their early 30's, Ang and Heather sit down with me to discuss their dating intentions, dating goals...

This week we are reflecting on the chaotic year that was 2022! I have back the host of "Happy to be Here" and frequent QLHH regular, Kate, to talk about our messiest and best moments of the year, our 2023 predictions, our favorite pop culture moments, and greatest takeaways. Here's to a bright 2023 and prosperous new year! https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday! Joining me this week is my former party friend from college now badass single mother, Lizzie. Lizzie went viral on TikTok upon sharing her unique pregnancy journey through multiple news outlets and is here to talk about it on the show! Now raising a 3 year old, Lizzie has learned a lot about how to handle social media, building a brand, and developing a partnership while raising h...

This week I'm super excited to have my new Internet friend on the show! Jack Ryan is an Australian native that moved to Spain to study philosophy and has devoted a lot of his time dissecting the "quarter life crisis". We talk about his abrupt move to Barcelona, adjusting in a new country, and the different layers of crisis in your mid 20's. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehapp...

Welcome back and happy Wednesday! This week, I have on my new Internet friend, Cassidy in the hot seat! Cassidy was picked as the winning date for the second season for "50 Dates 50 States" - a journey a friend of mine, Tik Tok bachelor, and consistent guest of the show began just a few years ago! Cassidy and I break down her style in dating, how her first date with Matt went, how she se...

*SPOILER ALERT* if you haven't read "It Starts with Us" by Colleen Hoover, pause this episode, read it, then tune in! This week, Regina joins me once again to discuss our full opinions and analysis on Colleen Hoover's newest hit novel (the sequel to "It Ends with Us"), "It Starts with Us". We break down our feelings while reading this sequel in comparison to...

This week, I have TikTok influencer, active traveler, a self-proclaimed Casanova, Matthew Wurnig back on the show! The creator of "50 Dates 50 States" - Matt has traveled around the country twice and gone on a first date with nearly 100 different women. He just got home from his second trek around the country and has a lot to share! We discuss the behind the scenes secrets of Season 2, h...

Back for another season of chaos! Planning this premiere episode, I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted Lucas back on the show and in person to boot! Lucas is a spontaneous Capricorn gay man living in the heart of Chicago, my ex boyfriend, and one of my closest friends of 13 years. We dive into topics involving his experiences with polygamous and open relationships, dating in the gay community i...

It's the season finale!! Welcome to the final episode of Season 5 of "The Quarter Life Happy Hour". This season has consisted of some many amazing episodes with brand new guest stars and this episode was no exception! This week, I have on old high school buddy Regina as we reminisce on 2009 and our "dance team" days. We then dive deep into "BookTok" and talk abou...