Anela Malik is one of my favorite internet (and real-life) friends. There’s no one who I respect more when it comes to telling beautiful stories with video, and as you’ll see in this episode… she’s so much fun and hilarious, too. Today, we laugh a lot talking about our shared love of smutty books, and Anela opens up about the past year in which she went through a divorce and wound up doing a lot of therapy, self-love, and intention-setting as she re-enters the dating world and a new phase of life. We also get into: * Her visit to a food festival that ran out of food (yikes) * Why Kindle Unlimited is the best/worst thing in our lives * A surreal family story she documented on a trip to Japan * A rapid fire “So Out On” segment * Her philosophy on creating content about food, creativity, and travel * Her mindset toward dating and love after divorce * The TikTok trend that made her LOL, IRL Connect with Anela: * Instagram * TikTok * Feed the Malik Connect with me: * Instagram Enjoyed this episode? Learn more at at whattocook.substack.com. That's where you can sign up for my newsletter, What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking. It's exactly what it sounds like: one craveable, "complete meal" recipe delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning. 

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Get this week's full So Into That newsletter here! https://whattocook.substack.com/p/the-idea-of-you-author-robinne-lee The Idea of You was a book that changed the way I read.  I absolutely loved it. I recommend it all the time. And it was my gateway drug into the romance genre… although, as its author Robinne Lee shares in this episode, she never intended to write a romance novel (nor does she consider it to be one). The Idea of You really is about much more than meets the eye. As Robinne wrote in this Time article, the book grapples with themes including “ageism, sexism, the double standard, motherhood, female friendship, agency, and the dark side of celebrity.” And now that it’s been turned into a hit movie starring Anne Hathaway, it’s the perfect time to hear from Robinne herself. If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie yet (BTW, I really recommend reading the book first!), it follows the relationship between a 40-year-old single mom and art gallery owner (Solène) and a boy-band lead singer 16 years her junior (Hayes). In the podcast, we talk about the inspiration for the book (it’s not Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde, y’all); the tension between motherhood, romantic love, and career; what she wishes was different about the movie; and much more. We also get into: * Her hustling for 7 years to sell the book, copy by copy * Why she ended the story the way she did * Writing sex scenes and why she doesn’t see TIOY as a romance novel * Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine’s performances in the movie * A tantalizing tease about her next book Whether you’re a fan of The Idea of You or not (yet!), I’m so excited for you to get to know Robinne, who is also a talented actor and overall smart and fascinating woman. PS: I know I said So Into That episodes are going to air every other week now, but the world is currently *loving* The Idea of You, so I didn’t want to sit on this interview!! 

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'the idea of you' author robinne lee reacts to the movie adaptation and the new ending

Get this week’s full So Into That newsletter here! https://whattocook.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rich-af-with-vivian-tu Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF) is here, and she’s here to make us smarter about personal finance like we’re out for margaritas. No condescension. No jargon. Just tons of actionable tips, no matter your income or family situation. You might know Vivian from Instagram, where her personal finance videos go viral on the reg. But not everything can fit into a 60-second clip… so she’s written a new book called Rich AF.  Today, we tackle everything from negotiating a raise, to “the talk” she recommends stay-at-home parents have with their income-earning partner, to the website that could reunite you with hundreds or thousands of dollars that are rightfully yours (really!). Get ready to learn more about making and managing money in an hour than you did in 20 years of school! We also get into: • What to do when it feels like bachelorette parties and weddings are bankrupting you • Why talking about money more usually makes you richer • Why she doesn’t believe in splitting rent 50/50 • Advice for stay-at-home moms who feel left in the dark about money • Step-by-step salary negotiation tactics • High-yield savings accounts • Hiring your kids (!) to lower your taxable income • And much more Links:  • Vivian’s new book, Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life - https://www.yourrichbff.com/richaf • Vivian’s website: https://www.yourrichbff.com/ • Vivian’s Substack, Enriched - https://yourrichbff.substack.com/ • Vivian’s podcast, Networth and Chill • Vivian’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/?hl=en • Vivian’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbff?lang=en • MissingMoney.com - https://www.missingmoney.com/ 

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Get this week’s full So Into That newsletter here! https://whattocook.substack.com/p/so-into-that-ask-me-anything If you follow me on Instagram, you know I do the occasional “question box” style Ask Me Anything there. Well, today I’m bringing that format to the pod – and you sent in some juicy ones. This Q&A; gets into: • Workout motivation with young kids • How do I deal with “mom guilt” as a working mom? • Toddler tantrums • Deciding whether to have another child?! • Will we stay in California forever? • Ghostwriting cookbooks  • My brother? (yes, I have one!) • And more! Links:  • Emma Lovewell on So Into That - https://whattocook.substack.com/p/pelotons-emma-lovewell-is-so-into • Cameron Rogers episode - https://whattocook.substack.com/p/efficiency-hacks-the-transition-from • Gaby Dalkin episode - https://whattocook.substack.com/p/gaby-dalkin-is-so-into-mastering • Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety by Drew Ramsey, MD - https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Beat-Depression-Anxiety-Nourish/dp/006303171X • Expecting Better by Emily Oster - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310896/expecting-better-by-emily-oster/ • Final scene of Mad Men (spoilers, obv) - https://youtu.be/Exf63KPXF6w?si=5J3nO7dPQTZcda3s 

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ask me anything! mom jealousy, toddler tantrums, money, and more

Get this week’s full So Into That newsletter here! https://whattocook.substack.com/p/angela-santomero-the-creator-of-blues As the creator of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood on PBS, Angela Santomero may be the person most responsible for getting my family through the pandemic with our sanity intact. The show was (and still is) a lifesaver in moments when George or I needed a break from hands-on parenting, and its musical life lessons have become part of our toddlers’ lexicon. Today, I get the chance to thank Angela in person! And you get to hear about the early childhood development principles behind her Emmy award-winning work. Plus, her take on screen time for kids; working with the real-life Mr. Rogers; and two wise pieces of advice for parents of young kids. We also get into: • Why Daniel Tiger doesn’t wear pants (but Mom Tiger does) • How Angela developed the show (and Blue’s Clues before that) • How music and repetition help kids learn • Advice she’d give to her younger self (now that her daughters are in their 20s) Links:  • Angela’s new book, Life Clues - https://angelasclues.com/ • Her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angelasclues/?hl=en • Her TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@angelasclues • Her new show, Dee & Friends in Oz on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81223055 

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angela santomero, the creator of blues clues and daniel tiger, won't mom shame you about screen time

Get this week’s full So Into That newsletter here! https://whattocook.substack.com/p/carly-duguid-on-building-the-brand Carly Phillips Duguid is my former college classmate, a What to Cook subscriber, and… oh yeah, the co-founder of the sports agency Evolve, along with her husband and 4-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka. Today, Carly shares how she’s “embracing the pure chaos” of parenting a 4-year-old and a 4-month-old while serving as Naomi’s right hand woman – from helping design her Nike apparel, to laying the groundwork for a post-tennis career in fashion, to crafting the look of Naomi’s recent historic baby formula commercial. We also get into: - How Carly’s second kid changed her mind about work-from-home “interruptions” - The story of meeting her husband, Stu (it’s romance novel material) - What Naomi’s like off the court and how that’s changed since she became a mom - How Carly structures her day and her childcare setup  - What she cooks when she doesn’t feel like cooking Links:  - Evolve - https://www.instagram.com/thisisevolve/?hl=en - Carly’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carlsterthebalster/ - Silver Spring hot pilates - https://silverspringsla.com/ - Naomi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carlsterthebalster/ - Naomi’s Bobbie Formula commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jkCrOea3aA - Her Nike apparel line - https://www.nike.com/w/naomi-osaka-tennis-clothing-4an2mz6ymx6zed1q - mango peanut chicken salad recipe - https://whattocook.substack.com/p/mango-peanut-chicken-salad-635 

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