Grow Up

Congrats to the Graduating Class! Graduation season is in full swing, so in honor of that this week we discuss college and post-grad life.

Crazy to think that as mid-twenty-somethings, we are well cemented in the "real world" and now college life is just a memory. We're thankful for the good times, memories made, and lessons learned, but you couldn't pay us to go back.

This week on the pod Jacqueline and Taylor discuss what their mindset was like entering and exiting college, understanding real world expectations of yourself, and navigating a different social environment. Join us for a walk down memory lane with some good laughs, and a little pep talk too.

For our last week of Bloom, our spring journaling series, we wanted to talk about community and how we can engage in ours. On this episode, we talk about internet community v. IRL, places you can find community, and maybe a couple pop culture theories.

Controversial it may be, but we lowkey think society hates teenage girls. Okay - maybe high-key? At least high-key enough to make a podcast episode about it!

Being a teenage girl sounds like all glitz and glam but if you’ve been there, you know it’s def not. It’s not all bad, but being a teenage girl can be awkward and sometimes scary. And people constantly shitting on the things you like and judging your every move does not make it any easier. (i.e. Twilight and literally any boy band ever)

You may roll your eyes at teenagers, and they sure roll theirs right back, but teenage girls are really important to our society. These girls grow up and become the women of our future. And not to mention usually everything they like becomes wildly successful.

Jaqueline and I (Taylor) talk about our experiences at teenagers, the hate teenage girls receive from each other and society, and why it all should matter to us.

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The pandemic hit and a year later, believe it or not, it keeps on hitting! It seems like everyday there is still new information to process and new challenges to navigate. While we are all struggling to keep up and balance new tasks, reports show that one group in particular is taking on a lot more… moms

Unfortunately many metrics are showing that moms, and working moms in particular, are really getting the short end of the stick. While we are not moms, it is important for us to actively step up and speak out about all women’s issues.

Women are leaving the workforce at staggering rates and most COVID-19 related job loss was by women. So what’s the deal? It’s unfair, yes, but more needs to be done then just acknowledge it. We can do more! Join the convo and listen as we discuss.

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Do you know Hollywood’s Biggest Showrunner?? Well you should! Meet Shonda Rhimes, the amazing woman behind shows like Bridgerton (our fave), Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy. Ms. Rhimes has been making waves in the industry for a while now, but she just set some amazing records with Netflix. She made the “richest deal in tv history” with our favorite streaming platform and has created the most watch show in all of Netflix history. Bridgerton has clocked over 83 million household views in just it’s first month on the platform. Really, if you haven’t seen it yet, what are you doing ya’ll?? Don’t sleep on Shonda!

Shonda Rhimes has not only made history as a Black woman in Hollywood, she’s made history, period. She created an impressive career for herself in an industry that’s still difficult to grab a seat at the table unless you’re white and male. And now, she runs her own business in a way that uplifts others.

As for the “Britney” in the title you say, you’re just going to have to listen to find out. But we’ll drop a hint…craving a road trip anyone??

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It’s Valentine’s Day, so you know what that means?... Turn down the lights, pour a glass of wine, slip into something more comfortable, and tune on to this week's episode of the Honey and Heart Podcast! This week, Taylor and Jacqueline chat about relationships, but not the romantic kind...

We are living in the middle of a global health crisis and loneliness is at an all time high, at times like this we really need our friends! So today we discuss friends, friendship, and the important role it plays in our lives. Seriously-- it's vital for your health! Is it getting hot in here or is it just *you*?

Listen in and join the convo!

To find out more about Lydia Denworth and her work with the science of friendship, click here.

TW: In this episode we do discuss a few triggering topics regarding Kim Kardashian’s pregnancies and the burglary she experienced in Paris. Mention of sexual assault.

God, Kim, there’s people that are dying! Mrs. West has come a long way since crying about her lost diamond earring. From her sex tape leak that catapulted her reality TV show fame to now running two multi-million dollar businesses and studying for the bar, she has made quite the name for herself. Since she just hit 200M followers on Instagram, it would be a mistake to say she is not a leader. We talk about her impressive career and the impact she has in the world.

Check out the links below to resources we gathered for this episode:

Netflix - My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman - Kim Kardashian West

Elle - Kim Kardashian West At 40: 12 Of Her Most Interesting, Iconic And Baffling Career Milestones

Vogue - The Style Evolution of Kim Kardashian West, from Socialite to Trendsetter

Medium - Kim Kardashian West: The Ultimate Trendsetter

Refinery29 - Anna Wintour Defended That Controversial Kimye Vogue Cover

H&H presents our first ever bonus episode. For the first time in history, a woman was sworn into the office of VP of the United States so of course we had to talk about it! This moment is a turning point but also serves to remind us of all the work we still have to do. We talk about inauguration, a brief history of the VP’s career, what the Admin’s first moves were and Lady Gaga of course.

Click here for the episode of NPR’s Code Switch we mention in this episode.

I can’t talk right now, I’m doing hot girl sh*t! Women empowerment and leadership has gone through many iterations, and there is quite a history behind it too! In episode four, we explore the history of the Girl Boss movement. From a cultural push for feminine leadership to girl power in pop culture to GirlBoss as a company to today, we cover it all!