This week’s guest, Candace Ford, proves you don’t need permission to walk into a male-dominated room — you just need presence. We talk about how she built her cigar business, how she navigates being a mom and wife while running a whole empire, and the moments she realized she was that woman. 

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My AC died, my washer gave up, a stray dog found me, TSA is melting down, and someone told me I “never stop”… so duh, it’s time for a solo episode. We’re talkin’ broken appliances, emotional endurance, and showing gratitude when life is loud.

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This week, Paige sits down with Cinqo Young, music artist, creator, and longtime friend to talk about his new music, personal growth, and why food delivery etiquette (and relationships) both come with boundaries.

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Karen isn’t that Karen..she’s the one you want running your brand. The founder of Social Behavior talks leadership, following your gut, and the art of letting go without losing your edge. Paige applied to work for Karen in 2020, wow where would they both be now if that had happened!

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Director and creative visionary Isaac Yowman joins Paige to talk about the power of storytelling, getting out of your own way, and his most recent short film, “Sincerely Brad”. This convo is equal parts therapy and a masterclass on being a creative. Pour up, whiners!

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Who needs a spa day when you can pay off a credit card? Paige’s version of self-care includes true crime binges, cleaning before the housecleaner comes, and celebrating her debt-free era. Nipple covers still missing, though.

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In this episode, Paige is joined by Jess and Billie Jo from Nobody Asked Us Podcast to get real about womanhood in your 30s — from shutting down “so when are you having kids?” convos to exploring the weird world of referral dating. The girls talk boundaries, dating fatigue, and..Dyno Nuggets?

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Dr. Viviana returns to remind us that scheduling sex is better than no sex, “settling” is really just making a choice, and keeping the spark alive isn’t about grand gestures — it’s about communicating AND showing up, even when the wine runs out and the sweatpants are on.

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Houston’s own Dice SoHo sits down for a candid convo on Adultish Whines—from the studio to relationships, family to community, and what it’s really like trying to balance fame with boundaries. Expect laughs, honesty, and a few whines you didn’t see coming.

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It’s just me this week and we’ve got a lot to cover. Body image struggles, people trying to play me in business, why I need to be more like Cardi B, and the truth about leaving comfort for a new studio. Oh, and my Whine of the Week? Giiiirl, Houston gave me a whole Friday-movie scene.

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