The Quarter Life Happy Hour

Welcome back to Happy Hour! This week, I brought the host of "Happy to be Here" and my best friend back to kick off October and spooky season with a popular topic in modern dating - "ghosting". Kate and I break down the levels of ghosting, ways people ghost or using ghosting as an excuse. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday! Joining me today is another special guest! I met Aaron through mutual friends and partied one night in Boystown last year so now he's coming on the show to discuss the neurological and biological theories behind the quarter life crisis, flight or flight responses, and imposter syndrome in our late 20's.  https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Happy Hour once again! Joining me once again this week is my best friend, former roommate, Miss Bailey and we're here to talk about abusive, toxic relationships! Staying toxic can be fun until it's not. We're here to talk about our experiences with crazy, toxic narcissists. We breakdown an open letter to the last person Bailey dated and how to get out of abusive relationships...

It's a controlled and chaotic season - Virgo season! Joining me this week is fellow September 10th baby, Miss Mallory. She's a former fellow Redbird, Cali queen, Virgo, and adventurer. We break down characteristics and qualities that we love about being Virgos and how we gravitate towards each of the other signs. We also go over some Virgo habits and do a deep analysis of our astrology....

Happy Wednesday!! This one is for all the mamas and bad ass ladies out there! Heather is a spicy Scorpio, badass mama to a 4 year old, one of my fave new co-workers, Harry Potter lover, rose drinker, and so so much more! We talk about Heather's quarter life crisis while she battled her 20's, transitioning between careers, overcoming judgement in her line of work, her toxic relationships,...

Happy Hour's better late than never this week! Welcome back to Happy Hour, friends! Joining me today are two very special guys - Sandro is back for his second go on the show and Christian is here as a first time guest. We're kicking off Virgo season with a bang and starting off strong with our messiest stories. We talk about Sandro's upcoming 10 year high school reunion. We dive int...

Hi, ya'll! Welcome back to Happy Hour! Joining me once again is the queen of my childhood and my best friend growing up, Nicolette. She's a mom to a 6 year old, former degenerate, scrappy Capricorn, video game analyst, and she's been there with me through it all. From awkward teenage years of making Youtube videos, to dramatic high school changes and first heartbreaks, to the rocky...

This week, I had Anais back on the show for Happy Hour to break down topics such as sobriety, mental health, connections between alcohol and anxiety, as well as bettering your lifestyle when necessary.  https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Hour has on triple the guests this week! I sit down with Kevin (Klam) and Edward (Eddie), and briefly accompanied by my long time bestie Eric (Seddy) to discuss the topics that hit closest to a Frat Boy's heart. We talk about managing money in your late 20's vs. how we did in college, breaking down the college bars at U of I, and discussing the types of Frat guys you met when you e...

It's a radical day to have Happy Hour! This week, I have the radiant Rachael back on the show to spread her positivity and calming aura around to level out the chaos. We talk all about love - first dates, picking up vibes, valuing yourself, relationship "launches", and of course, soulmates.  https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Happy Hour! I started this show entirely to bring together all of our mutual struggles and successes in our 20's. Half of my friends are married or with families of their own. My guest this week is the badass matriarch of her home but back in college I knew her as another one of my college besties. Taylor Vasquez, formerly Graves, joins me today to talk about her transition into early m...

Sometimes Happy Hour consists of me enjoying a nice cocktail and once in a while, it consists of me sulking and relaxing with the potent edible. This is that unique time - and joining me is a very special guest for this smoke circle. Sarah and I met working in the service industry and now we are colleagues at the same corporate job so we discuss the differences between both careers. We also wrap u...

Last minute Happy Hour time! Joining me is once again, the host of "Happy to Be Here", Kate! We sit down to discuss recent social media discoveries and enhancements, the "they're a 10 but...." trend, and the big topic of "right person, wrong time" - is this an excuse or a valid reason? Tune in! https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

This week, Happy Hour gets even happier with one of my college buddies coming back into my life! Gina is a badass - she's moved to Denver on a whim recently from the middle of Illinois, suffered all sorts of trauma, and lived multiple lives and is one of the bravest people I've met. This week we discuss Roe v Wade, demoting friendships, overcoming trauma, and so much more random banter f...

Happy Wednesday! This week, I've brought back co-founder of "No Standards" and John Saltz (photography) himself and newbie Kyle to shoot the sh*t about dating apps, moving across the country, and being the complete OPPOSITE of a player. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

For my 100th episode, I wanted to have a true celebration. This week, I have my best friend, Nate finally joining me for Happy Hour. We go into full story-telling detail into my latest dating horror story and breaking down "how to catch a cheater". We also discuss platonic friendships, keeping the respect after a relationship, and maintaining those adult friendships. To everyone who&apos...

Coming in hot from Florida, I've got a very special guest joining me for Happy Hour! Jamie and I go way back - back to the old college days drinking Twisted Teas and beer out of a pitcher. We met through Taylor (refer to earlier this season - episode 2 to be exact) and are both standing up in her upcoming wedding in September. We talk about everything from the bridesmaid's point of view...

Hello Party People!  It's Wednesday! It's time for Happy Hour! I'm so excited for this week's guest star! Madison is one of my newest friends and I adore her. She's dating my best guy friend so she's breaking the stigma of having animosity with your S/O's friends daily! We talk about her groundbreaking move from Orange County, California to the Windy City and why...

Happy hour is BACK! Joining me this week is one spunky Libra, my first ever friend from the corporate world - Paige is here for her first Happy Hour appearance! Paige and I started at my current job together and we've been besties since (even though she only made it through 2 weeks at that job). Now she's thriving, happy in her career and relationship, and she's here to talk about h...

Welcome to another Wednesday! I'm so grateful for my other half in podcasting - the host of "Happy to Be Here", Kate and her flexible schedule that allows her to come on the show at the drop of a hat. This week, we have our own special debate. In dating, what do you do when the person you're "dating" thinks your relationship is more serious than you think? What happen...

Spilling the hottest tea for Happy Hour this week! Back by popular demand, Lexi is back on the show all the way from Virginia, recently back from her whirlwind trip around Europe and ready to discuss her ultimate weakness - foreign boys. We talk about long distance dating, falling for the easiest option, and of course the popular debate : “is he really hot or is he just the only one around?” https...

Happy Wedding season! The season of love is upon us! This week for Happy Hour, one of my best friends finally joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming wedding arrangements! Taylor’s a mom, recovering “pasta prisoner”, scrappy Virgo, and one of the best people I know. We talk about our early days becoming friends, becoming a mom, planning a wedding, going to weddings in your 20s, who to bring, how...

Season 5 kicks off with the some genuine, tough topics to tackle. This week, I have my best friend of 20 years and college roommate, Alina to talk about something near and dear to her heart - forcing yourself to grow up fast in your 20's. We talk about losing her mom and the final years spent taking care of her at a young age, how she's coped with this loss, how she's helping other...

2 years ago, the pandemic shook up the entire world and I threw myself into podcasting. Today, I’ve aired 4 seasons of “The Quarter Life Happy Hour” on streaming platforms, met a bunch of amazing people on the way, strengthened friendships, learned so much from strangers, grew as a public speaker, and gained the right amount of confidence to bash on my ex boyfriends. :) Happy Two Year Anniversary...

Happy "Happy Hour"! Joining me this week is the ultimate risk-taker himself and one of my closest friends - Tyler is back to talk ambition, drive, and the want to take control of and better your life. We talk about his next upcoming adventure, some back-of-house restaurant tips, putting effort into our goals, and continuing to take risks! https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour