Ya'll, we got an AP and Emmy winning journalist (and a TV personality) up on this pod! Trust us when we say, you do NOT want to miss this interview with Christie Ileto, journalist and reporter for 6abc Action News. One of the most poignant and transparent interviews we've done, Christie talks about her role in the media, her career ambitions, and gets raw about mental health, the decision to have children, and the definition of "having it all". The epitome of a Go To Girl, Christie is a force of a woman, journalist, mother, friend, daughter, advocate, and professional. Listen in, and prepare to be inspired!

Before arriving in the City of Brotherly Love in 2015, Christie was a reporter for WJZ-TV in Baltimore, Maryland. There, she was one of the first journalists to extensively cover the arrest of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old who died from spinal injuries while in police custody. She was on the ground moments before riots broke out following his funeral. For 12-hours of live breaking news coverage, she gave Marylanders and the nation an up-close look at the unrest fueled by his death. Christie's coverage continued with citywide protests for police reform, the sweeping changes to police brass, and the undercurrent of violence that gripped the city in the months that followed.

Prior to Baltimore, Christie worked at WAFF in Huntsville, AL and KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, NM, where she appeared on CNN for breaking weather coverage.

Christie is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.

In her spare time, you can find Christie at [solidcore], traveling or attempting to master her father's recipes ... hoping to show her family back in Manila, Philippines that she can make the perfect pancit!

Follow Christie:

Instagram: @christie_ileto

Snapchat: ileto_stiletto

Twitter: @Christie_Ileto

Facebook: Christie Ileto

"Just the two of us, we can make it if we try, just the two of us, you and I"..... that's right, it's just Jill and Lauren on the mics this week bringing you the bs content you all know and love. On this episode, Lauren gets real, raw, and candid about navigating a new job (and ladies, it's not all roses and butterfly kisses if you know what we mean). Speaking of butterflies, we fill you in on Jill's Mom's reaction to that little "butt bug", we talk SKIMS, therapy, a date with an anti-vaxxer (what!?!), and debate how many dates you should go on before you can "netflix and chill"(mmm side note, it's more than 2). Tune in, if for nothing else, to hear Lauren sing butterfly kisses. She's basically our generation's Mariah. xoxo, the Go To Girls

Join us as we talk all things Ladymoons (when you take an epic trip with one of your best gal pals)! We answer all of you travel questions and give you tips + tricks to get you started on planning your next epic adventure! Our guest this week is Juliana Wurzburger (find her @hoolie630 on Instagram), one of Jill's best friends and our Go To Girl Traveler! She's been to 23 countries, over 30 U.S. states, and she did a 6-week solo adventure around the world in 2019. Always wanted to travel solo or with a friend and just didn't know where to start or how to build an itinerary? Then this episode is for you! Happy ladymoon planning! xoxo, the Go To Girls

Meet our Go To Life Coach, Gillian Klein Antinore. Need some inspiration? Tune in and buckle up! A mom, wife, Orange Theory fitness instructor, and business owner, Gillian's passion centers around helping badass women create income by pursuing their vision. Follow her @gillian_antinore and tune in to this episode!

It's the era of the "Great Resignation". With 95% of workers considering changing jobs, THIS is the episode you need to listen to if you're thinking of exploring outside opportunities or gearing up to quit your current gig. We talk about Jill's upcoming trip to Alaska, the confession she's never made in public (sorry Mom!), the current status with Ryan (yup), Lauren's TIkTok observations, and oh....Lauren sings Eminem not once, but twice. Tune in, because we're back...back again. xoxo, The Go To Girls

On this week's episode, we talk all things nutrition, entrepreneurship, (and our top 3 Trader Joe's picks) with Gillean Barkyoumb, MS RDN. Gillean is the founder of Millennial Nutrition and creator of the 'What's For Dinner Club?', a no recipe recipe club (and don't you worry, Lauren and Jill are the newest members). Want to join? Text WFDclub to (480) 531-8604. Follow Gillean on instagram @millennialnutrition and visit her website www.millennialnutrition.com. And if you want to make her the new McCormick's Director of Tacos (and hello, who doesn't!?) support her by following @gillean_tacoexpert!

Join us as we talk shop with Joey Clark, owner of Philadelphia's own KIN Boutique! One of our ABSOLUTE favorite boutiques, located on 10th and Pine, Joey bring her impeccable style to her perfectly curated collection of women's wear. We love Joey for many reasons, one of which is her focus on body inclusivity. She is making it a mission in 2022 to carry only lines that cut up to an XL (and word on the street is she has plans to open a men's shop soon)!. This Go To Girl is a style guru, pioneer businesswoman, and lover of 90 Day Fiancé. What else can you ask for? You'll find us at KIN, and after this episode, I bet we'll find you there too!

“Thank you, next”, a love letter to my ex⠀

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This week’s episode of the @gotogirlspodcast is THE EPISODE where we not only discuss the date that went south (real south), but we do it with one of Jill’s ex-boyfriends as our guest! ⠀

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Tune in to hear the dating story we’ve been teasing FOREVER, and find out firsthand what it’s like to date Jill (mmm let’s just say it’s….interesting).⠀

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We bring in Ryan (and no we’re not dropping his Insta handle in order to protect the innocent), one of Jill’s ex-boyfriends, to weigh in on the dating story and give us the male perspective. We talk dating and whether it really is possible to be friends (like REAL friends) with an ex. What do you think?!⠀

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Trust us, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Our Q&A episode was so popular, we're bringing back Part 2. Listen in as Jill and Lauren ponder the meaning of life, talk about summer vacation plans, and get an update on how Lauren's doing on that cleanse life! The Q&A is full of topics such as what to ask for in a relocation package, how to juggle full-time work and school, and what to do when you're starting a new job. Listen up! Want your question to be featured in our next round of Q&A? Submit your question on our website, www.gotogirlspodcast.com! Love you, GTG

Started from the bottom...and we're still here. In this episode, Lauren and Jill dive into the world of baby showers (don't get us started on the diaper game), talk city versus the 'burbs, and the saga of Lauren's car getting towed (guess which side of the city versus 'burbs debate she's on?!?). Get the dirt on a break-in that happened in Jill's building, and get the real talk on how to make friends as an adult.

Listen in until the end for details about an exciting IN REAL LIFE event (or IRL as the cool kids say) that's coming your way this Fall. Trust us, you won't want to miss it! xoxo, GTG