I'm Uncomfortable

Episode 10 - Did you know that the origins of Vanessa and Melissa's friendship began at a private Catholic school? Well now you for sure do! Hop onto the memory train as they recount the reasons their parents decided to enroll them in private school in the first place, some common misconceptions surrounding private school,  and how some of the guidelines and principles have affected their liv...

Episode 9 - The struggle of finding a genuinely good bra is the reality for majority of female-identifying people. Whether it's cup spacing or boob spillage, the idea of a well-fitting bra ties into self-esteem and self-image. Join as Melissa and Vanessa explore the history of the modern bra, divulge their pet peeves, share their first experiences with them, and discuss how their bra-buying strate...

Episode 8 - Once a month, Vanessa and Melissa will be putting themselves into uncomfortable situations...on purpose. This week, they share their stories and thoughts on the famous indoor cycling fitness craze: Soul Cycle.  Editor's Note: This "Try" took place way back in January 2020, before the mandatory closures due to Covid-19. 

Episode 7 - To get a Masters or an MBA? To debt or not to debt? What even is FAFSA? These are the questions that Vanessa and Melissa confront as they recall their experiences of applying for undergraduate student loans and how their pursuit for higher education ties into the realm of financial literacy. 

Episode 6 - Do you have oily, dry or combination skin? Not sure? Same here. Join as Vanessa and Melissa explore the multi-billion dollar skincare industry with anecdotes from their teenage years, a discussion about drugstore versus high-end products, and how their daily skincare routines have evolved over the years. 

Episode 5 - What's more uncomfortable than facing your internalized traumas head-on? How about doing that in front of a stranger? Co-hosts Melissa and Vanessa share insights on their upbringings through the lens of mental health, discuss their very different experiences pursuing therapy, and what they have learned thus far.

Episode 4 - Once a month, co-hosts Melissa and Vanessa put themselves in uncomfortable situations...on purpose. On this episode of "We Try," they talk about their recent experiences attending their local organized protests against police brutality. 

Episode 3 - Recorded on June 3, 2020, just over a week after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. As fellow POC allies, co-hosts Vanessa and Melissa talk about why it's so difficult to have conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement with family members, discuss their experiences trying to do so, and share a few resources that they've utilized to help move...

Episode 2 - Melissa and Vanessa share anonymously submitted stories and personal experiences about the seemingly inevitable awkward moments that come along with...splitting the bill. 

Episode 1 - Recorded on April 28, 2020, well into the COVID-19 stay-at-home protocols, co-hosts Melissa and Vanessa explore the thoughts and feelings that have come along with quarantine life. Seemingly normal day-to-day  activities, like grocery shopping and conducting work meetings have come with new challenges in times of quarantine. 

Welcome to the premiere of I'm Uncomfortable ! Co-hosts Vanessa and Melissa discuss who they are, their earliest memories of one another and why they decided to create a podcast together.