Bad On Paper

In this episode, we are talking about work, specifically striking out on your own and being your own boss. We talk about our past jobs, how we decided to start working for ourselves, and the best and worst parts of self-employment. Plus we get super honest about how we manage finances while being self-employed. Of course, we have lots of hard-won advice for anyone who is considering going out on their own.

Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with a future BOP guest and You star, Kathryn Gallagher and Becca is obsessed @PuntaCaliza (The hotel G&B stayed at on their recent Mexico trip). And... BIG NEWS… we are going on a (mini) TOUR! Make sure to follow @badonpaperpodcast to be the first to know the tour details!

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Books Mentioned:

The Idea of You– GRACE LOVED IT.

Behind Her Eyes

The Mother-in-Law

Rules of Civility

Daisy Jones and the Six

Don't You Forget About Me

Who's That Girl

City of Girls

The Lost Vintage

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In this episode, we sat down with Indie Lee, founder of her namesake clean beauty brand. Indie has an incredible story that led to not only led to her finding her purpose and passion (and launching her amazing beauty line), but also her insanely positive outlook on life. We talk about living life following the 80/20 rule, skincare products worth splurging on, and doing what makes you happiest. Indie is a breath of fresh air - we loved getting to sit down with her.

Also in this episode, we are still on a high from our live show, Becca is about to be Grace's neighbor, and Grace is officially part of the Sephora Squad!

Make sure to follow @indie_lee on Instagram, and check out her amazing products at indielee.com! Through the end of April use code BOP15 to take 15% off.

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Books Mentioned:

It Ends with Us

The Idea of You

Don't You Forget About Me

Who's That Girl

Normal People

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We are so excited about today's guest: Alyssa Mastromonaco. Alyssa is the co-host of the Crooked Media podcast Hysteria, a New York Times Best Selling Author, AND was the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations for the Obama administration! We ask her a million questions, from how to stay calm in a high pressure job, to how to talk productive conversations with people whose political views differ from yours, to three things she would take to a desert island. This episode is one of our all time favorites!

Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with @averagefashionblogger, and Becca is battling with overly-optimistic "Past Becca."

You can find Alyssa on Twitter at @alyssamastro44, and on Instagram at @Mastro175

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Books Mentioned:

Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?

So Here's the Thing

Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea.

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

Why Not Me?

The Unhoneymooners

I'm Fine and Neither Are You

Normal People

Daisy Jones & the Six: a Novel

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: a Novel

In this episode, we are talking about the craziest, scariest and most twisted book: Verity by Colleen Hoover. YOU GUYS. It's hard to put this book into words, because it was so good and so messed up! Becca was terrified to quit reading this book because she knew she would have nightmares, and Grace went out drinking when she finished it. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!

Also in this episode, WE SOLD OUT OUR LIVE SHOW! We are convinced you can do anything if you have the confidence of a mediocre white man. Also, Becca is obsessed with an investment app called Robinhood (use this link, you and Becca get a free stock), and Grace isn't as good of shape as she thought.

Books Mentioned

Verity

Gone Girl

Final Girls

The Woman Inside

An Anonymous Girl

The Wife Between Us

The Last Mrs. Parrish

The Couple Next Door

The Last Time I Lied

The Woman in the Window

The Good Liar

So Here's the Thing

Becoming

Rules of Magic

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In this episode, we are talking to one of the most inspiring people on Instagram (and one of our live show guests!), Chinae Alexander! Chinae is an influencer, a podcast host (check out Press Send!), a makeup extraordinaire, and fitness icon. We talk about a little of everything, from removing toxicity and body confidence, to her holy grail skincare products and her favorite under-the-radar makeup brands. Chinae also shares her amazing dating app success story and her stance on the pressure surrounding the passions and jobs.

Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with @theflairindex on Instagram and Becca has finally found the perfect sleep shirt from Recliner! Make sure to buy your ticket to the live show because we are almost sold out!

You can find Chinae at @chinaealexander on Instagram and listen to her on Press Send podcast!

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Books Mentioned:

The Woman Inside

Verity – Our March Bookclub

Marriage Vacation

I am Pilgrim

Tell Me Lies

The Seas

An Unkindness of Magicians

So Here's the Thing

Who Thought This Was a Good Idea

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In today's episode, we have the incredible Hitha Palepu! Seriously, is there anything that Hitha can't do? You've heard us obsess over her Five Smart Reads newsletter, but Hitha is also the CEO and co-founder of Rho Pharmaceuticals, the creator of the blog "Hitha on the Go," the author of How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip, and a full time mom (Our first mom to be featured on the pod!) to her son Rho, with another on the way! We're tired just thinking about how she does it all. Hitha shares incredible advice, from her packing essentials and her travel skincare routine, to key productivity practices and investment tips for beginners. We feel smarter after recording this episode.

Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with her pink faux fur slippers (from Amazon!), Becca is slowlyyy recovering from her Idea of You book hangover, and Hitha is loving @notenoughhangers.

Find our friend on the internet at @hithapalepu and hithaonthego.com/5smartreads to sign up for her newsletter!

Books Mentioned :

Favorite Books Read in High School:

• The Sloppy Firsts
• 1984
• Grapes of Wrath
• The Awakening
• Protect and Defend

Others:

• An Anonymous Girl – same author of The Wife Between Us
• Tell Me Lies
• Lost Roses – prequel to Lilac Girls
• Rules of Civility
• The Master Plan
• The Idea of You – Becca is still not over it
• I Miss You When I Blink
• I am Pilgram
• Verity – March's Book Club!

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In this episode, *cue Oprah voice* it's Grace and Becca's favorite things! We are taking our weekly obsessions to a new level. We talk about everything we are loving right now, from TV shows and podcasts, to beauty products and clothing. We didn't want you to miss any of these recommendations, so we have listed every one of them in our Facebook group, so now is the perfect time to join!

Also in this episode, Becca has a horrible book hangover from Ashley Spivey's recommendation, The Idea of You, and Grace is gearing up for a yoga retreat.

For the full list of obsessions, CLICK HERE.

Books mentioned:

The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

The Seasonaires by Janna King

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It's our first bonus episode! And with no other than our favorite book lover, Ashley Spivey! We just couldn't get enough of her. Today we are talking all things the Bachelor (Becca thinks someone should write a dystopian book about what happens behind the scenes), books (including her favorite book instagrammers - get a notepad ready!), and seriously the weirdest questions you guys have ever asked (like..."Have you ever seen Leonardo Dicaprio from your apartment?").

We had a blast recording this episode with the help of a few margaritas. Make sure to follow Ashley at @ashleyspivey and join her book club!

Books mentioned

The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle

Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon

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In this episode, we are joined by our favorite fellow book lover, Ashley Spivey, to talk about this month's bookclub pick, 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne. Ashley runs a Facebook group bookclub with over 11,000 members, co-hosts the podcast He Said She Said, AND was on The Bachelor! We can't think of a better fit to help us talk about this month's book. Readers beware... by the end of this episode, you may just have a cart full of new books because Ashley's recommendations are endless!

Also in this episode, Ashley is taking submissions for her book idea, Becca has injured herself (any doctors out there know what she's done?!), and Grace indulges in top-shelf mascara.We are also stoked to announce that Casey Balsham will be opening the live show with stand-up comedy!

Because Ashley is amazing and we had so many questions for her, we are releasing a BONUS episode next Monday where we will talk all things books and The Bachelor. You can follow @ashleyspivey here and join her book club here!

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In this episode, we sat down with the fashionable, smart, and all-around wonderful Blair Eadie, the founder of Atlantic-Pacific! We ask her all your fashion and life questions, like why she started her blog, why she has chosen to keep it fashion-focused, her go to bargain finds, and the worst fad she participated in during high school (it includes an Avril Lavigne phase). Plus: the behind the scenes scoop on her clothing line and how wedding planning is going. We LOVE her and we know you will too! You can find her at @blaireadiebee and The-Atlantic-Pacific.

Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with her new jeans for tall ladies discovery, Grace is loving artist Melvin G., and Blair is obsessed with Local Electric jewelry!

Make sure you've read 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne, because next week we have Ashley Spivey from Spivey's Book Club (and the Bachelor!) joining us for our February book club!

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