This is definitely one of the coolest interviews I've done.... 

Arlene Gibbs is a screenwriter, producer, and interior designer among many other things (including self-proclaimed band geek) and took the time to chat with silly old me all the way from Italy one morning. I have been sitting on this episode for months and am really excited to share it. We talked about everything from how to make it in the film industry to the (surprisingly) shallow dating pool in Italy. I learned so much from Arlene during this conversation and hope you're also able to pick up some gems. I have linked Arlene Gibbs' work below. Be sure to check it out. Enjoy!

Interior Design website: https://www.arlenegibbsdecor.com

Contributions to Condé Nast Traveler: https://www.cntraveler.com/contributor/arlene-gibbs

Her Women and Hollywood article that I referenced: https://womenandhollywood.com/guest-post-how-jumping-the-broom-made-it-to-the-big-screen-by-arlene-gibbs-7e336c0d793f/

Arlene Gibbs' Instagram account: @arleneantoinettegibbs

Love can and should exist in the workplace! (and i'm not just talking about romantic love...)

This episode is an update to my previous episode "i simply shall not work," where I revisit some of my past points and offer insight into my new perspective largely inspired by bell hooks' (phenomenal) book "All About Love." Is this a lot of word vomit? yes. Are there a plethora of gems in there? absolutely. This book truly transformed the way I see and value love in my life. I would highly recommend the book (and this episode)!

Sometimes you're just not your biggest fan..

For the longest time, I didn't center myself in my own life. I was a wondering extra in everyone else's story. And it wasn't great. In this episode, I dive into this experience more and offer advice on how to find comfort and friendship within yourself. Enjoy!

When should you forgive someone for doing you dirty? Should you forgive them at all?

Forgiveness is sticky business. You don't want to forgive someone prematurely when you haven't arrived at that place emotionally, but you may also not want to carry that negativity with you for too long. Don't worry, I am equally as conflicted! In this episode, I critique popular understanding and practice of the concept of forgiveness and offer my own advice on how to best approach your healing journey. I was truly thinking out loud when recording this episode. Admittedly, I don't have it all figured out yet, and that's okay! This is a chance for us to learn together. Enjoy!

Yes, this is another episode about friendship...

Making friends in college is notoriously difficult. It isn't easy to find the time to hang out with people, let alone develop deep, lasting connections with them. And that's what I get into in this episode. I'm entering my third year of college and am only now starting to find my social footing here. I open up about my struggles making friends, the reality of loneliness in college, and some mega juicy advice on how to make friends in college. Enjoy!

Thank you so much for listening to the show for one year! I am immensely grateful for every single person who has ever listened to an episode or part of an episode of this podcast. Special thanks to Malique, Kristine, Rossley, and Gabby for taking the time to be guests as well. I look forward to making bigger and better episodes in the future. Thank you again! Muah!!

It's all in the title...

This episode was originally a short project for a class that I've decided to share with you all. This was a great opportunity to explore increasing polarization and trust in media (trust me, I am extra skeptical now—and you should be too). I hope you all enjoy!

2020 was a rough year for everyone. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the first rough year I’ve had. Starting in 2018, I feared I had developed social anxiety following the parkland shooting early that year. Then comes 2020 and the unfortunate reminder that police brutality is alive and well reigniting that anxiety. In this week’s episode of the Untitled Podcast (and the last one of season two at that!) I discuss my mental health following these events. Although it sucks to end this season on kind of a sad note, I hope that my experiences help you feel a little less alone if you’ve experienced something similar :)) Please, if you are going through something don’t hesitate to reach out for help. I’ve noted the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) numbers below! Thank you all again for a great season and do enjoy this episode!!

NAMI hotline: (800) 950-6264

SAMHSA hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Who doesn’t love a good party?? Well, I don’t actually. Is it because almost no one has cared to invite me to one, and I’m bitter? Yes, but it’s also because I was not built to be a partier. Lowkey I don’t think anyone was actually built to party every night. It’s almost embarrassing for your viewers to see you dragging yourself through your fourth party that weeknight on your Snapchat story. You know what else is embarrassing? Vaping and buying (or renting) stuff just to flex it on Instagram. Yes, I said it!! And I actually say it over and over again in this week’s episode of the Untitled Podcast! If you couldn’t already tell from my much-too-long introduction, I’ll be diving into party culture, flex culture, and hype culture among American teens. Oh, I’m sure this type of behavior exists among young people all over the world. But yes, this week’s episode is a fun one. I apologize to all the partiers, smokers, and flexers whose feelings I may have hurt in this episode. It’s all jokes (maybe) :)