Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin'

Vee and Alessandra welcome Alanna Ubach ! You might know Alanna as Suze Howard, Cassie's mom in Euphoria , or if you're a Pixar fan then you might know her as the voice of Mama Imelda in Coco , the matriach of the Rivera Family. Alanna joins the show to talk about her heritage as a Puerto Rican-Mexican American living in a society that did not always recognize her as a latina. She shares her journ...

[TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of postpartum psychosis and the death of children]  Alessandra has been dealing with some hormonal issues this past week which prompts several discussion topics for today's episode. Why are women always disregarded in society? Can we still trust the medical industry? How can we create a better community and connection with those around us? Alessandra touches on the st...

Say it with us.. This is our intentional delusional hot girls era where we are romanticizing our lives and doing acts of love for ourselves!! A reminder that this is our energy for 2023! Has everyone tried to cut their own hair and failed miserably, or is it just us? Alessandra shares the story of when she was inspired by a character from the TV show 7th Heaven . Alessandra and Vee play the game W...

You know Kail from Barely Famous podcast, Coffee Convos, and Baby Mamas No Drama but today she joins Vee and Alessandra for part 2 of the crossover episodes. The girls discuss how Kail viewed weed when she was on Teen Mom and how that affected her and Vee's relationship, Vee clears up the infamous gas mask pic from Twitter, and why does Kail have such intense following from her Teen Mom days? Kail...

Plumpy Juicy Dewy! Take a shot for every time Alessandra or Vee say those words in this week's episode! They take you through their winter favorites to keep your skin looking it's best!  Make sure to check out our Instragram @vibinandkindathrivin for products mentioned on this episode and follow both Vee and Alessandra for more!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Back from holiday break and ready to get back on the grind with an intentional mindset! Alessandra officially starts her delusional Hot Girl era, courtesy of Tiktok and the Lucky Girl Syndrome. Vee shares a story regarding Vivi going hard on those school lunches. And is this what the 30s are? Cutting out dairy and carpal tunnel? The girls discuss being intentional with their health. See Privacy Po...

It's 2023! Vee fangirls out over the Rebelde reunion and thinks back on the time when she was first introduced to the show and music. Vee also shares a very sweet moment she had with Vivi, which has her thinking how she even made it to this very moment. Time flies! Alessandra and Vee share their game plans for 2023 and how they plan on being intentional in every aspect of their life. The new year...

We dedicate this episode to Spill The Tea! Thank you for everyone who continues to write in, we love reading your stories. In today's tea, listeners ask - am I paranoid or are they flirting with each other? Should we move in together after only knowing each other for three months? My boyfriend might not like my kids, what should I do? and lastly - my husband doesn't have the same sex drive as me a...

Today we do a fun Q&A! What are our irrational fears? Would we like to know how and when we will die? The last thing we googled? Do our partners get a Hall Pass? How do we deal with toxic family members? All these and more! And for today's Spill The Tea - gurl, it's time to DATE AROUND! Thank you to our sponsors! Progressive: Visit progressive.com to get a quote today! See Privacy Policy at ht...

For some of us our childhood meant simplier times. Christmas was magical, no responsibilities and if you were Vee, you were listening to Britney Spears and creating dances in your room before it was cool on Tiktok. Alessandra and Vee reflect on those times and how tapping into your inner child is necessary to be better as adults. Vee shares some parenting moments, while Alessandra shares some inte...

Vision boards for 2023 are normal to start around these times but Vee and Alessandra are feeling overwhelmed by the ideas of having to start theirs. Finding the balance between rest and work is key to a happy productive life, and as we get older, finding that balance becomes increasingly more important. Vee shares how her body has been feeling after turning 30, and Alessandra emphasizes that we DO...

Vee has been keeping up with the family of Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union, as well as the transition of daughter Zaya Wade throughout the years. On today's episode Vee and Alessandra discuss the recent issue of Zaya Wade's mother blocking the decision of legal name/gender change, the hardships the trans community continue to face, and always striving to educate ourselves and those around us. Than...

Alessandra returns from Jamaica! She shares the details of her trip and how she cried when she left. Christmas is just around the corner we think this is a great opportunity to share some gift ideas for the men in your lives! Check out our instagram VibinAndKindaThrivin for the items talked about in this episode! Thank you to our sponsors! Meater: Get a free pair of heat proof gloves with code VIB...

Today's episode has got Vee and Alessandra reaching for words to explain their feelings as Millennials who love fashion, but have reached a level... of maturity? of Señora? They explain how they're at a weird age for fashion, being unimpressed and uninspired. Also on tap, is it just us or is inflation really getting crazy out here? Alessandra shares her thoughts on living within your means and Vee...

The holidays are coming! In just a blink of an eye October has come and gone, and now we're getting ready for Thanksgiving... or the pregame to Christmas depending on who you are! Alessandra and Vee talk about all things they love about the holiday season which involve food and music, but also get into all the stuff they really REALLY dislike.. like gifting useless junk. Alessandra admits to getti...

Spirits, crystals and the supernatural! Whether or not you believe, Vee and Alessandra have experienced all sorts of things that have proven to them that there is life beyond death. A comment from Vivi sparks the conversation that has them sharing their experience with the various ghosts they've encountered, trusting your intuition, and choosing to believe in a higher power that doesn't necessaril...

We're at the height of spooky season! Vee and Alessandra recap their hilarious experience at a halloween event that had them sweating. Alessandra, in the midst of it all, thinks about what spooky sex would look like and let's just say we wouldn't want to be her fiancé... While reminiscing of their girl time, Vee and Alessandra ask themselves.. What do guys do when they hang out?? Can introverts an...

Alessandra is going through something, but what that something is she doesn't know. She explains how she's been feeling the last few days, the adrenaline junkie feeling creeping up, and how she still can't accept the pandemic taking away the last years of her twenties. Vee is slowly getting things situated at her new house! She sees the family bonding and can't wait to see her plans finally pan ou...

It's Fall! Alessandra and Vee bring you their favorites for the fall season... and For Spill The Tea, we try not to hang out with the kid's parents... Make sure to check out our Instragram @vibinandkindathrivin for products mentioned on this episode and follow both Vee and Alessandra for more!  Thank you to our sponsors! Clinique: Visit Clinique.com to get the Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Interr...

Our hearts are with Puerto Rico and everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Ian. Vee and Alessandra talk about Puerto Rico being hit by Hurricane Fiona a few weeks back and how that has weighed heavy in their hearts.  To end the episode on a positive note, Alessandra brings in a friendship game to play with Vee. We learn that Vee is a snack QUEEN, how they didn't think their friendship would e...

Vivi makes a surprise visit to the podast!  Vee is currently fighting for her life with the allergies hitting hard, but that didn't stop her from celebrating her birthday this past week. Alessandra explains the introvert habits her and Vee have. They share their thoughts on the latest Kardashian episode and spoiler alert, they're not happy with that they saw.  Vivi drops in to give us some adorabl...

It's sweata' weatha bitcheees!... or at least it is where Vee and Alessandra are. What/who did you think was rich when you were a kid? Why does it feel like old cars run for forever compared to newer cars? And is anyone else not into the 2000's fashion making a comeback on social media? Seems like the nostalgia is REAL! It's almost Vee's birthday and now that she's older she explains how birthday...

Vee was on vacation the past week and it seems like the world was out to kill her fun. She shares the craziness. Alessandra realized she's halfway to being 32 and explains how she thought she'd feel differently about it. Alessandra also talks about being a people pleaser for most of her life and how she can be affected by negativity. Vee shares the difficulties of doing a podcast with a best frien...

Alessandra had an eventful morning chasing around her dog Olive. Vee is upset that her Target hasn't reopened after it's arson incident. Dads can be a little scary and both Vee and Alessandra have hilarious experiences to share that involve getting yelled at multiple times. Did you grow up in an household where you could freely talk about sex and drinking? Vee and Alessandra did not, but it never...

Is there such thing as having TOO many earphones/headphones? Asking for a friend. Growing up with financial difficulties can create money habits that might not still be applicable in adulthood. Vee and Alessandra talk about their journey with money, sometimes feeling undeserving of said money, how the work ethic has evolved from older generations, and how success means different things for everyon...