Breaking Beauty Podcast

Mikayla Nogueira is not holding back: “I'm probably considered the most untrustworthy influencer in beauty,” says the 28-year-old self-taught makeup artist, founder and creator with more than 21 million (!!) fans across social media. As POV Beauty debuts at Sephora, we sit down with the TikTok superstar–and the secrets are coming out.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How years of working at Ulta inspired POV Beauty, and why Mikayla ultimately chose Sephora when both retailers came calling
• The filter debate that inspired her “Beauty From Every Angle” campaign
• The wave of one-star reviews that hit before the line officially launched in stores, and how the founder bounced back
• Why she loves rage bait (yes, really) 
• What happened with the “Mascaragate” cancellation and how she became the face of a L'Oréal mascara in spite of it all 
• The amount of money she spends on makeup a month–despite being sent mountains of free product in PR
• Her thoughts on this year's foundation reformulations, and why Mikayla’s stockpiling talc-based powders
• A teaser of what she’s cooking up next for POV Beauty - what she says is going to be their biggest launch yet
• Plus, stay tuned to the end for a fun round of rapid fire to find out the one skincare product she’d panic-buy if it were suddenly discontinued

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• SHEAMOISTURE | African Black Bar Soap
• POV Beauty | Glaze It Glazey Tack Primer with Glycerin and Niacinamide
• POINT OF VIEW. - Snatch It Face Ampoule Serum with Pdrn and Peptides
• POINT OF VIEW. - Snatch It Eye Serum with Pdrn and Peptides
• POINT OF VIEW. - Chill It Plumping Water Moisturizer
• POV Beauty | Drip It Nourishing Glow Serum
• POV Beauty | Drench It Soothing Priming Milk with Rice Water
• ONE/SIZE BY PATRICK STARRR | On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
• TATE MCRAE - TATE 01 Eau De Parfum
• LEMME | Purr
• FENTY BEAUTY - Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
• ARMANI | Luminous Silk Foundation
• CHARLOTTE TILBURY - Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
• GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Blurring & Color-Correcting Matte Pressed Powder
• HUDA BEAUTY | Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder
• MAYBELLINE - Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup 
• POINT OF VIEW. - Amp It Amplifying High-Shine Smoothing Lip Balm Ampoule
• L’ORÉAL PARIS | Extensionist Mascara
• FRECK | The Original Freckle Pen
• PATRICK TA | Major Headlines Blush Duo - She's Blushing: 
• PATRICK TA | Major Headlines Blush Duo - She Knows Who She Is 
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• RHODE SKIN Pocket Pearl Blush 
• WESTMAN ATELIER | The Eyeshadow Holiday Edit Palette Limited-Edition 
• COVERGIRL - Clean Fresh Yummy Big Oil Stick
• POINT OF VIEW. - Limited Holiday Amp (K)it Edit Lip Trio Makeup Gift Set: 
• POINT OF VIEW. - Whip It Hydrating Whipped Cream
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• MORPHE | ChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
• DERMALOGICA | Precleanse Cleansing Oil 
• DOLCE GLOW | Lusso Self-Tanning Mousse 

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• Meet The TikTok-Famous Makeup Artist Who's Single-Handedly Making Beauty Products Go Viral, Mikayla Nogueira
• Mikayla Makeup Returns! 6 Products She’s Buying For The Upcoming Sephora Sale, The One Blush She Talks About “Obsessively” and The Real Reason She Never Gets Facials
• Mega Beauty Influencer Jackie Aina on Diversity in Beauty, Her New Brand, Forvr Mood & Her Best Foundation Hack Ever

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Fall is officially here, and we're breaking down the biggest, buzziest beauty launches you need on your radar. From viral under-eye concealers and red-carpet-worthy serum foundations to skin-soothing K-beauty barrier care and heavy-duty makeup removers, we're reviewing the top-performing makeup and skincare products of the season.

You'll hear about:

• A much-buzzed-about under-eye brightening pot concealer, plus the story behind its recent social media dust-up with Molly Sims's YISE Beauty and how it was resolved.
• Jill test-drives an illuminating, olive-tone-friendly formula that delivers a seamless, candlelit under-eye finish.
• Carlene highlights a derm-backed K-beauty favourite for calming sensitized skin and protecting the moisture barrier, just in time for cold weather.
• A new weightless serum foundation with a streamlined, neutral-undertone shade range, designed by Selena Gomez's and Anne Hathaway's longtime makeup artist.
• We put a milky, barrier-supporting cleanser with clinical backing to the ultimate one-step makeup removal test.

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• Hung Vanngo: Celebrity Makeup Artist's Eyeshadow Secrets, Wedding Glam Musts and Best Eyeliner Tips

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What actually happens to skin when your hormones change? In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with powerhouse (twin!!) sisters Dr. Florence Comite, Yale & NIH-trained endocrinologist and author of the NY Times Bestseller: Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Harriet Comite to connect the dots between hormones, endocrinology and skin health.

You’ll hear about:

• The perimenopause skin shift: Why fluctuating estrogen and plunging testosterone wreck your skin pH, leaving your barrier and microbiome vulnerable to skin chaos.
• Defying your genetic destiny: Dr. Florence breaks down her longevity playbook for rewriting your health span through epigenetics, deep sleep, and tracking the right biomarkers before stuff hits the fan.
• Acne & barrier health: Why adult breakouts demand serious intervention and why your basic bar soap belongs nowhere near your face.
• Peptides & GLP-1s demystified: The systemic reality of GLP-1 weight loss, rapid volume loss, and what actually happens when Silicon Valley bro-stacks BPC-157 and GHK-Cu ("the glow injection").
• Topical estrogen myth vs. reality: The science behind applying prescription estrogen cream on your face versus what systemic Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) actually delivers.
• Biomarkers you cannot ignore: The five metabolic markers that Dr. Florence says you need to know now to empower your future health
• Sun protection & vitamin D: The critical breakdown between UVA and UVB damage, and why your daily mineral SPF 50+ needs a serious oral vitamin D3/K2 backup.

Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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• Vagina Care Do’s & Don’ts with Dr. Jen Gunter, Social Media’s Resident Gyno and Anti-GOOP Advocate

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The first FDA-approved UV filter in 20+ years is finally here! This week we're breaking down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol (a.k.a. BEMT), the buzzy sunscreen filter that’s hitting vanities this month, with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette. 

The cult Aussie brand’s Supreme Screen SPF 50 sells somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, but last year, they had to pull one product from the market after Choice testing showed that the SPF protection did not measure up to the amount on the label. Listen in as Ava takes us behind the scenes behind this shocking and costly event, and the steps they've taken to regain customer trust.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What BEMT actually is — and what makes it different than other UV filters on the market
• Why BEMT is a god-send for acne-prone girlies, like the brand’s first-to-Sephora BEMT drop, Unblock Screen
• The truth about “100% mineral” sunscreens vs. sneaky hybrid formulas — and the boosters to be on the lookout for on the label
• The real talk on "Sunscreen Gate" — the recall that made headlines around the world, what actually happened behind the scenes, and how Ultra Violette overhauled its testing
• Ava's own sunscreen routine: the formula she trusts after “crazy” CO2 laser, the one she relies on for mid-day touch-ups and the glassy new formula she’s testing for a 2027 launch!

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Born from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. Please support our show and tell them we sent you.

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Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. 

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Oiling your ears? That’s right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok’s viral beauty moments. 

To break it all down, we’re joined by Lisa Mattam, founder and CEO of the beloved Ayurvedic-inspired brand Sahajan — which is now Sephora-stocked *and* the official amenities partner of Air Canada. We’re also joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera, an award-winning author, Ayurvedic advisor at The Well in Miami and host of the True To Yourself podcast.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Demystifying the doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — and why yours can shift from season to season, and even day to day
• Why, according to this duo, everything (and we mean everything!) comes back to digestion
• How Lisa combined her passion for data and science with ancient wisdom to build Sahajan — now at Sephora Canada
• The story behind Sahajan’s Sacred Flower Oil, which takes days instead of hours to make (Plus, a juicy new-product scoop!)
• The ancient oiling rituals going TikTok-viral — including why you should oil your ears, feet, and even your navel?!
• Kansa wands vs. gua sha, what you should know
• Finally, stay tuned to the end for three pro tips to glow from the inside out!

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Before gracing the shelves at New York’s Printemps store and being found in the hands of makeup artist Hung Vanngo on the red carpet, Kat Burki skincare has long been a quiet luxury favourite. Today, founder Kat Burki explains how she managed to evolve the brand beyond its “raw” beauty roots, coming into its own as a biochemistry-backed company that’s bringing microbiome know-how to post-procedure care this fall. *Special thank you to the team at Kat Burki for including us on this brand discovery trip!

Tune in to hear about:

• Kat Burki’s hero product: The story behind the best-selling Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream, featuring stabilized Stay-C, reishi mushroom, and colloidal silver.
• The microbiome truth: Why live probiotics in skincare are often “dead on arrival” according to Kat—and why prebiotics, postbiotics, and bio-fermentation are the real keys to balancing your skin barrier.
• Rethinking inflammation: Why some acute inflammation after a procedure can be a good thing (?!) for skin recovery—and why occlusives might not be the boon for wound care that you think it is.
• Post-procedure promise: A sneak peek at her brand-new innovation, Regenesis, designed for post-procedure use

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Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. 

For Hers

Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

Goodr

Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/BEAUTY to claim $10 off your first order. 

CashApp

Download Cash App Today! New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. 

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

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This week we’re catching up on everything we’ve been using, loving and doing this summer. From Carlene’s hair colour saga that feels as long as the blockbuster summer flick “The Odyssey,” to the sunscreen formulas that we’ve used to the last drop (and one beloved version that we’re saying goodbye to against our will!) Plus, the beauty brand news that we’re still scratching our heads over.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• The hair mask that both Carlene and her daughter would stock up on for next summer because it’s that #damngood
• A brilliant-under-makeup SPF that Jill used right to the last drop
• A gentler version of an iconic toner for sensitive and oily-skin types 
• “We’ve come too far to stop” — how Carlene’s hair colourist is helping her stay the course in her grey-blending journey
• The tubing mascaras that delivered and stayed put this summer 
• Dupe drama: The Charlotte Tilbury soundbite that lit up Tiktok, plus the clever Aussie brand that pulled off a genius chess move against Urban Decay

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🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes:

• Olive Young Is Finally in the US! Our K-Beauty Guide to What to Buy (and Skip)
• Drop Everything: Our 2026 #DamnGood Budget Beauty (Under $30!) Guide is Here
• 2026 Beauty Haul of Fame: Best Foundations, K-Beauty & the $10 Drugstore Hair Steal

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HERS

Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.  Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com 

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

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What if true skincare “anti-aging” happens deep below the surface? This week we’re exploring everything to do with what we’re dubbing “cell care” — the shift toward cellular longevity, skin health span and managing aging cells. Joined by Dr. Alessandra Zonari, chief scientific officer at OneSkin, we’re breaking down DNA repair, senescent “zombie" cells, red light therapy, exosomes vs. peptides and why skin collagen is like gluten in bread. This conversation is brought to you in part by OneSkin.

 In this episode we cover:

• Genetics vs. habits: Why science shows that only 10 to 25 per cent of skin aging is genetic, leaving up to 90 per cent in your hands.
• Quiet saboteurs: The everyday habits—like cutting sleep repair windows short and switching products too fast—that sabotage long-term skin health span.
• DNA clocking: Surface skin scanners like VISIA don't tell the whole story; meet MolClock, with an algorithm that reads your DNA to reveal true cellular age.
• Is “collagen banking” legit? Why (contrary to TikTok belief) you cannot stock up on collagen inside your skin, and what to focus on if you really want to protect your collagen for longer.
• Is red light therapy worth it? The cell biologist weighs in.
• UV radiation and tanning: What sun damage looks like under a cell biologist’s microscope, and how UV rays accelerate dreaded “zombie” cells.
• Exosomes vs. peptides: Dr. Zonari breaks down the difference between targeted, single-message peptides and the complex delivery systems of topical exosomes.
• Sneak peek: Coming in September, hear the scoop on OneSkin’s next innovation, a new, richer version of its iconic Face Moisturizer, two years in development.

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Exclusively for Breaking Beauty listeners, Sarah Creal Beauty is offering 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. Visit www.Sarahcrealbeauty.com/breakingbeauty for more information. 

Wacoal

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Nutrafol

Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. 

HERS

Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/breakingbeauty to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

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🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes:

• What is “Longevity Skincare?” OneSkin Co-Founder Carolina Reis Oliveira 
• Are LED Skin Therapy Devices As Revolutionary as Retinol? 
• Meet the Buzzy Skincare Brand That Wants You to Use Human-Derived Exosomes On Your Face

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

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Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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The 2026 Hall of Fame is officially here! In this annual edition, we’re opening up our top shelves and inducting the absolute best, most non-negotiable beauty discoveries from our monthly #DamnGood reviews into our editor-curated Breaking Beauty Haul of Fame.

From the K-beauty products that really perform (beyond their virality) to the French pharmacy secrets worth every single penny, we’re giving you the breakdown of the breakthrough skincare, makeup, and hair formulas that we’re keeping in our daily routines for years to come.

In this episode we cover:

• The 2026 K-beauty boom: Why products from Anua, Mediheal, and Rom&nd are permanently taking over our beauty cabinets.
• French pharmacy luxury: The new-to-us French cosmetic chemist brands bringing an artisanal approach to high-performance skincare.
• The year of the foundation reformulation: The 2026 upgrades that replaced our longtime favourites — and the $110 foundation drops that live up to the hype.
• Acne stars: The surprising celebrity-backed priming milk that rivals expert formulas for acne-prone skin, plus the exact blemish pads Carlene’s daughter says outperformed anything else in her Mom’s beauty closet this year.
• Heavy-duty hair performers: Jill’s go-to wet-to-dry dry shampoo that eliminates oil, stops odour, and adds serious volume for three days straight, plus the under-$10 drugstore hair mask that has found a spot in both of your hosts' wash-day rotation.

🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes:

Your #DamnGood Summer 2026 Makeup Guide Featuring Guest Editor, Makeup Artist Nikki La Rose

#DamnGood K-Beauty Special! What to Buy (And What to Skip) 

It’s our 2025 Haul of Fame!

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Jones Road Beauty

Modern-day makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a FREE full-sized Mascara on their first purchase when they use code BEAUTY at checkout. Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them Breaking Beauty Podcast sent you!

Wacoal

Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit Wacoal.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer.

Quince

Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 

AG1

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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How does a skin scientist evaluate a worth-it product? What ingredients are too good to be true? This week, we're  partnering with our friends at Parëva Beauty to learn the answers to these questions directly from the founder Smitha Rao — a scientist who's spent nearly two decades formulating over 200 products for brands like StriVectin and Olaplex before launching her own line. 

Smitha breaks down what's actually happening with buzzy ingredients like exosomes and NAD+, what “clinically proven” really means, and the informed difference between anti-aging and skin longevity.

Tune in to hear:

• What biotech skincare actually means, and why Smitha says “the future is biology, not chemistry”
• How exosomes work to help skin regenerate its own collagen — and why not all exosome technologies are created equal
• NAD+ and NMN, decoded: why you keep seeing these phrases pop-up on skincare labels
• The questions to ask before trusting any “clinically proven” claim 
• The biggest mistake even savvy INCI-label readers make when building a routine, according to Smitha
• Smitha's take on the ingredients having a moment that she's most skeptical of
• An inside look at Parëva's latest launch, the GFP12 Collagen Eye Serum

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• Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/

🎙️ For more related conversations like this, check out these episodes:

• Meet the Buzzy Skincare Brand That Wants You to Use Human-Derived Exosomes On Your Face
• How-to Think (And Shop!) Like a Cosmetic Chemist with Glow by Ramón
• Sunscreen Dos and Don'ts With Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry. Plus! Myth-Busting SPF Headlines

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Visit www.Parëvabeauty.com and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at checkout for 25% off your first Parëva Beauty order. Check out their C35.5 Firming Glow Serum, their COLL20 Gel Cream Moisturizer and their RH5.5 Hydrabond Primer. Plus their brand new GFP12 Collagen Eye Serum. Offer valid through October 5, 2026. 

Nutrafol

Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand and it’s the #1 hair growth supplement brand personally used by dermatologists. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING.

Wacoal

Support for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer.

Cash App

New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at sign up and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply.

Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* 

Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.