Girlz Just Wanna Tell Stories

In honor of National Friendship Day (although a bit tardy!) we are sharing stories and thoughts about the TOP 5 (for each of us) Life Lessons Learned after 50+ years! Do your life lessons match ours? Listen and find out!

Now that COVID-19 is mainly in the rear-view, what does friendship rekindling look like for you? Join lifelong BFF's, J9 + KT as they delve into their post-COVID-19 relationships and navigate reintroducing friends back into regular life. Plus, discover some new ways to meet friends as adults, Also, what are some of your favorite summertime rituals that connect you with friends? All this and MORE with your favorite "Girlz" friends! ABOUT US: J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers wh...

In honor of National Best Friends Day (June 8th), we are playing a game to see how well we really know each other. We ask questions and guess how the other person will answer. You'll hear stories about embarrassing moments, fashion mistakes, favorite songs, who we would invite to a dinner party, and what we'd do if we had $5,000 to spend in an hour. We also envision what we'll be doing together 30 years in the future. Play with YOUR BFF! Here's our list of questions:...

In this episode, life-long besties, J9 and KT explore some of the more challenging sides of a friendship and ask the important question - are ALL friendships meant to last a lifetime? Explore some of the warning signs that shine the light on friendships that may be waning. Do you need a complete friendship break-up or just some space? Discover tips to maneuver this delicate balancing act and hear how "Girlz" have managed to work through some of their own friendship challenges. ABOUT US:&...

In this episode, Girlz shares unlikely Friendship stories about friends who may be much older - or younger than us - yet we still find a way to make strong and amazing connections. Perhaps the most unlikely pairings are the ones that begin as "frenemies" and turn into something glorious as the years' pass. We recognize friendship does not always happen like “magic” (like we experienced) but some of the most satisfying relationships are ones that began as diamonds in the rough. And the b...

In this episode, Girlz shares thoughts and insight regarding the HBO documentary Fake Famous, and the lengths people will go through to create out-of-this-world online profiles in order to achieve online fame - or so it seems! J9 and KT dig into pop culture and compare ways they practiced "fakeness" back in the day. Get the scoop on FOMO and FOPO and all the reasons keeping close personal connections remain the most important and "real" part of your everyday life.ABOUT US: J9 and KT are ...

Has someone you thought was a "friend" turn "mean girl" on you? OR have YOU ever been the mean girl? In this episode of Girlz Just Wanna Tell Stories, we'll explore the depths of mean girl behavior, the complexities of why women get ugly with each other, and how to recognize the triggers to prevent future "mean girl" activity. Discover which co-host was both the mean girl and victim of such behavior and the importance of recognizing the difference between a mean girl and a tough girl.&n...

IN THIS EPISODE: The Girlz share stories of friendship FIRSTS - from first secrets, first fights, to first vacations - and a little bit of everything in between. Discover more fun stories from J9 + KT from their first experience away from home together (cheerleading camp), their first big "adult" vacation (Oahu), and the first time they tried a new sport together (surfing)! By understanding that you are never too old to try something for the first time, you are helping the brain create new pa...

In every friendship, there are bound to be tough conversations - hard truths that must be faced in order to allow friendships to grow deeper and more meaningful. When a friend holds up the mirror for you, it's not always easy to look at the reflection, but often that is exactly what we need to see. If we see giving and receiving feedback as a gift, the hard truths aren't so hard after all. We're sharing stories of how brutal honesty, delivered with love can dee...

Love is in the air and we're sharing stories about love in its many forms. Get ready for some laughter as we recall the anticipation of our first kiss and other pivotal moments in our young love lives. Hear how we met our husbands, what happens on a bachelorette night scavenger hunt, and find out who the extra guest was in the bridal suite. We also talk about the love we share with our friends and the importance of having a loving relationship with ourselves. ABOUT US:...