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Cheers to 30, messy growth and being slightly unhinged on purpose

Rachel turns 30 this week and we are absolutely uncorking for it.

In this episode, we celebrate stepping into a new decade with clarity, confidence and just the right amount of chaos. We talk about lessons from our twenties, why boundaries hit different in your thirties and how “messy” might actually be the most polished thing about you.

We also dive into our newly launched merch store (!!!), why 10% of our Messy is My Polish line supports Ballet Wichita and why building something bold requires being brave enough to start imperfectly.

🥂 Birthday Energy: Rachel at 30

Rachel reflects on:

• The growth between early 20s and now
• Why independence and strong friendships changed everything
• Learning boundaries (even if it took a minute)
• Choosing clarity over chaos
• Why 30 feels grounded, not scary

We also share a very real-life moment from Galentine’s Night involving:

• A persistent stranger
• Three strategic “boops”
• And the art of handling awkwardness with humor instead of tears

👕 Merch Launch: From Slightly Unhinged to Fully Branded
We officially launched our merch store and talked through the heart behind both designs:

🍷 Uncorked and Slightly Unhinged
This one is pure friendship energy.

• Inspired by how our wine nights started this podcast
• A nod to the freedom of being fully yourself
• A celebration of boldness, silliness and spontaneity

Because sometimes being uncorked is the only way to start something new.

💄 Messy is My Polish
This phrase was born during a “This or That” moment and immediately stuck.We talk about:

• Why perfection is overrated
• Why messy growth is still growth
• How every polished performance (hello Ballet Wichita) requires unseen mess behind the scenes
• Why 10% of profits from this line go to Ballet Wichita
• You cannot get polished without getting messy first.

🎲 This or That: 30 Edition
We played a birthday-themed round including:

• Champagne toast vs tequila shot
• Crying in public vs rage journaling
• Heels vs sneakers
• Bold lipstick vs bare face
• Overdressed vs underdressed

Spoiler:
 We would absolutely rage journal before crying in public. Every time.

💎 Hits Different: “Opalite” by Taylor Swift

This week’s Taylor Swift deep dive focuses on “Opalite” from Life of a Showgirl.

Rachel shares:

• Why this is her favorite song from the album so far
• The symbolism of Opal and Onyx
• How the lyrics reflect serenity, growth and emotional clarity
• Why this song feels uplifting and grounded

Jen reflects on:

• The contrast between heartbreak albums and this new era
• Choosing presence over performance in relationships
• The beauty of love that feels steady instead of chaotic

We love a poetic queen.

🔮 What’s Coming Next
We’re excited to welcome:

• Kiah and Bella from Roaming Spirits Bar
   Women building bold businesses and shaking up the scene.
• Tracy from Groover Labs
   Community building, entrepreneurship and creative collaboration.

If you’d like to be a guest on So THIS Happened, reach out. We love spotlighting bold stories and brave beginnings.

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