Am I Doing This Right?

Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: A to Z 2017 Riesling

INTRO

Corinne and Natalie reveal that they have a secret rap single together called, "Key To Da Rover"

TOPIC

Meditation has been scientifically-proven to improve your wellbeing and mindset. This week, we break down why meditation can be an beneficial addition to your routine and how to start meditating, even if you're an absolute beginner. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What meditation isn't
• What meditation is
• The definition of meditation
• The mental and physical benefits of meditations
• How meditation changes your brain
• The types of meditation
• How to start meditating
• Our favorite meditation apps

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the A to Z 2017 Riesling out of Alicia Keys

A to Z 2017 Riesling : Alicia Keys/Alicia Keys

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Unpopular Opinion. Natalie reveals that she loves Pitbull un-ironically. Corinne reveals that she doesn't like the beach.

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: 2018 Santa Lucia Pinot Noir

Meet Our Guest:

Morgan Harper Nichols - @morganharpernichols

Morgan's New Book, How Far You've Come

Morgan's Podcast, The Morgan Harper Nichols Show

INTRO

Corinne and Natalie discuss the different local slang from Northern and Southern California.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist, poet, and singer-songwriter, and musician, whose work is inspired by real life interactions and stories. It was on the road for her music that she cultivated her curiosity and passion for writing, art, and design and slowly began to share her work online where she has grown her audience of millions of people.

In 2017, Morgan started a project where she invites people to submit their stories to her website. From there, she creates art as a response to their stories and sends it to them before sharing the work publicly. As an artist, Morgan has collaborated with a wide range of brands including Coach, Adobe, Vogue Singapore, Aerie, and more. As a designer and author, her work is available in many stores, including Anthropologie, Barnes and Noble, and Target. Her book of poetry and art, “All Along You Were Blooming,” is available everywhere books are sold, and she will be releasing her next book, “How Far You Have Come” next week!

TOPIC

How do we rest in uncertainty and trust the waiting process? This week, we welcome poet and author Morgan Harper Nichols onto the podcast to talk about the importance of reframing the low points in our lives and how we can foster optimism in the wake of disappointment.  

In this episode, we discuss:

• Morgan's journey with her own creativity
• How to cultivate resilience in the wake of disappointment
• The power of looking back
• A deeper explanation of Morgan's popular poems
• How to embrace the unknown
• Morgan shares one of her poems live

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the 2018 Santa Lucia Pinot Noir against Tracee Ellis Ross

2018 Santa Lucia Pinot Noir: 9.5/Tracee Ellis Ross

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Would You Rather? Corinne asks Natalie, "Would you rather be free or be totally safe?" Natalie asks Corinne, "Would you be able to go back in time and meet your ancestors or go forward in time and meet your descendants?"

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: Santa Margherita Pinto Grigio

INTRO

Corinne and Natalie discuss Corinne's new show, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me, that will be streaming on Netflix on April 14th.

TOPIC

Do you dread dating apps? This week, we're discussing how to get from an online match to an in-person date, using data-driven dating strategies. Get ready to find your boo!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our favorite dating profile strategies
• How many apps you should have on your phone
• How to have the best in-app conversation with your match
• How to get out of texting purgatory and on a date
• How to set up a FaceTime date
• Our favorite first-date tips and tricks
• What to do after your first date, if you liked them and if you didn't like them

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Santa Margherita Pinto Grigio against Rege-Jean Page.

Santa Margherita Pinto Grigio: 5.75/Rege-Jean Page

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen's Arrest. Natalie places a Citizen's Arrest on seeded grapes. Corinne places a Citizen's Arrest on Dorito fingers.

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: Brandborg 2019 Scarlet Cuvee Rose of Pinot Noir

Meet Our Guest:

Erin Lowry - @brokemillennialblog

Erin's New Book, Broke Millennial Talks Money

Erin's Previous Books, Broke Millennial and Broke Millennial Takes On Investing

INTRO

Corinne reveals that she recently starting watching Arrested Development.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Erin Lowry is the author of the three-part Broke Millennial series, including: Broke Millennial, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing and Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations. Her first book was named by MarketWatch as one of the best money books of 2017 and her style is often described as refreshing and conversational. Erin's been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and on CBS Sunday Morning, CNBC and The Rachael Ray Show. She has written for The New York Times, USA Today, and Bloomberg Opinion. Erin also regularly speaks at universities and conferences around the country. She spent most of her childhood living in Asia, but now settled in New York City with her husband and their rambunctious dog.

TOPIC

Money conversations can be awkward, but they don't have to be! This week, we welcome author and personal finance expert Erin Lowry to discuss how we can start money talks with friends and loved ones and how we can feel more confident getting financially naked with anyone. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why everyone should have a pre-nup
• How to tackle difficult money conversations
• How do you go about asking for a raise
• How to set money boundaries with friends
• What is the definition of being financially naked
• How to build a joint financial goal with your partner

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Brandborg 2019 Scarlet Cuvee Rose of Pinot Noir against Dermot Mulroney

2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River : 8.25/Dermot Mulroney

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Random Trivia. Corinne shares that if you drive South from Detroit, you'll hit Canada. Natalie shares that it is estimated that millions of trees are planted by squirrels, who buy nuts and forget where they put them.

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: Muriel Vinas 2010 Viejas

INTRO

Corinne reveals that she's on a self-imposed Amazon break, after a frivolous purchase.

TOPIC

Adulthood comes with a lot of surprises. This week, Corinne and Natalie list all the unexpected life lessons they've learned in adulthood thus far and the things they wished they learned sooner.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Things that are surprisingly expensive
• How your POV on money changes in adulthood
• The unexpected ways we've personally changed
• The lessons we've learned in our relationships
• Home tips and tricks
• Random life lessons we've learned along the way

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Muriel Vinas 2010 Viejas against Drew Barrymore

Muriel Vinas 2010 Viejas: 7.5/Drew Barrymore

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Natalie must answer an Arrested Development themed FML. Corinne must answer a breakfast cereal themed FML.

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: 2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River

Meet Our Guest:

Dr. Deepika Chopra - @drdeepikachopra

Dr. Chopra's Podcast - Looking Up with Dr. Chopra

Visit her website - drdeepikachopra.com

Things Are Looking Up Card Deck

INTRO

Corinne shares her experience with The Artist's Way and the 12-week creativity course.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Deepika Chopra, OPTIMISM DOCTOR®,  Visual Imagery & Media Expert, and founder of Things Are Looking Up™,  specializes in what she has coined, "evidence based manifestation". She specializes in bridging together holistic practices and evidence based science to cultivate self mastery tools to help clients, couples and corporations (both small businesses and fortune 500 companies alike) cultivate their own sense of lasting happiness, resiliency, optimism and success.

TOPIC

In times like these, it can feel impossible to nurture optimism. This week, we invite Dr. Deepika Chopra, aka The Optimism Doctor, to talk about how we can practice optimism, combat toxic positivity and lean into our own resiliency. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• If optimism is genetic or can be nurtured
• How to practice optimism in our everyday lives
• What is "toxic positivity" and how we can combat it
• What is an optimism doctor
• The connection between resiliency and happiness

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the 2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River against Pharrell

2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River : 7.8/Pharrell

To wrap up the episode, Corinne play 200 Questions. Natalie answers, "What is the best thing about you?" Corinne answers, "What is your favorite thing about you physically?"

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Visit's Natalie's Website To Shop

Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: Dr. Burklin-Wolf Gaisbohl Riseling 2015

INTRO

Corinne and Natalie share their new "date-night" routine and how they watched Princess Bride and Dead Poets' Society for the first time.

TOPIC

From home-hunting to Move In Day, this week we are covering everything you need to know about moving into a new place. This episode is paired with a crisp, fresh Riesling. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to create a "must-have" list
• How to create a budget for your move
• How to decide between living with roommates or living alone
• How to find the right place for you
• Our love for Zillow.com and Apartments.com
• The right questions to ask during a showing
• The tenant application process
• How to find the right movers for you
• Setting up utilities
• Renters' insurance
• Packing hacks
• How to make your new space homey

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Dr. Burklin-Wolf Gaisbohl Riseling 2015 against Ryan Gosling

Dr. Burklin-Wolf Gaisbohl Riseling 2015: 7/Ryan Gosling

To wrap up the episode, Corinne play a Mystery Game, which leaves Natalie questioning her identity.

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

Our Guests:

Tefi Pessoa - @hellotefi

Que Pena Podcast

Tefi's YouTube show

What we're drinking: 2017 Flaneur Pinot

TOPIC

Being authentic on social media can be a challenge. This week, we invite Tik Tok Star Tefi Pessoa on the podcast to talk about her experience on social media and how she's developed the confidence to live out loud.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Estefania Pessoa, AKA Tefi, was born in Miami to Colombian and Brazillian parents. She worked in wardrobe styling after high school until moving to New York in 2013 where she initially worked in PR & Marketing. In 2019 Tefi joined Dreams, a live TV startup, to host a daily pop culture show that streams on YouTube (gaining nearly 100,000 subscribers in its first few months). She created the show with her best friend, Molly Brunk, who is the head writer and producer for the show. Now, Tefi is quarantined at home in Brooklyn, putting out tons of Tik Tok content that gains thousands of views within minutes of going up. She ALSO has a podcast with her best friend Molly called Que Pena.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Tefi's journey to becoming an internet personality
• How to cultivate confidence
• How to not care what other people think of you
• Tik Tok hacks
• Tefi's struggle with depression and how she visioned a better life for herself
• How to post what you really feel

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the 2017 Flaneur Pinot against Dua Lipa

2017 Flaneur Pinot: 7.75/Dua Lipa

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Who'd You Rather? Natalie must decide between Willy Wonka or Jack Sparrow. Corinne must decide between Gadi Schwartz or Nev from Catfish.

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: Lost Eden 2018 Red Blend

INTRO

Natalie reveals that she drank a Bang! energy drink and felt terrible afterwards.

TOPIC

If you have no clue how health insurance works, this is the episode for you! This week, we break down the ABCs of health insurance -- from deductibles to HMOs. Don't worry, we'll be sipping a much-needed glass of wine throughout the episode!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why you have to have health insurance
• The Affordable Care Act
• The health insurance "pot"
• Definitions: premiums, co-pay and co-insurance
• The metal system: bronze, silver, gold, platnium
• The difference between a HMO, EPO, PPO, POS
• Pre-existing conditions
• How to get health insurance
• How COBRA works
• Open enrollment

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Lost Eden 2018 Red Blend against Tom Holland

Tom Holland performing Umbrella by Rihanna

Lost Eden 2018 Red Blend: 4.75/Tom Holland

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Unpopular Opinion. Corinne reveals she thinks The Office is just "okay". Natalie reveals she doesn't love pasta.

If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at [email protected]

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Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

Our Guests:

Morgan Lynzi - @morganlynzi

Well Damn Podcast

Well Damn Instagram - @welldamnlifestyle

What we're drinking: Chateau St. Michele 2014 Riesling

INTRO

Corinne talks about her new nighttime routine. Natalie reveals that she might have been kidnapped in her childhood.

TOPIC

Wellness is a buzzword nowadays, but it can often be misconstrued by social media. This week, we talk to Well Damn founder Morgan Lynzi about inclusive wellness and how prioritizing our wellbeing can improve our career and relationships.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Morgan is a BIPOC female, founder, host/producer and fierce advocate for Next Gen wellness. Morgan launched Well Damn in 2017 as a multi-platform brand to advance wellness and empowerment through and across media, arts and culture. She is also the host of her own podcast, Well Damn, where she sparks conversations rooted in wellness.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Morgan's journey into the wellness community
• How we can promote wellness inclusivity
• Our own warning signs when we're not taking care of ourselves
• The definition of a "multi-hyphenate"
• Our favorite wellness practices

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Chateau St. Michele 2014 Riesling against Zendaya

Chateau St. Michele 2014 Riesling: 9/Zendaya

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen's Arrest. Natalie pulls a Citizen's Arrest on banana strings. Corinne pulls a Citizen's Arrest on bicyclists.

If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at [email protected]

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