h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast

Welcome back to the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast! This week, we're celebrating Hannah's 22nd birthday. 

The ladies run through all their regular segments, starting with h.e.r. Reflections, where Rachel complains about the nail salon, Hannah gushes about the return of The Mandalorian, and Emma asks the audience and the group: How does your work contribute to the bigger picture?

Next, it's time for Swoon of the Week! We've got Josh Duhamel, Dermot Mulroney, and everyone's favorite Gilmore guy, Jess. 

Content Catchup launches discussions about The 100, The Voice, and a few recent music videos. 

Then, Rachel reads a harrowing Scorpio horoscope for the month of November, and Hannah reflects on her 21st birthday in the Bronx. 

As always, thank you for listening, and please join us in wishing Hannah a very happy 22nd birthday! 

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Thursday, November 12th is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day: a day all about nurturing yourself. The same way chicken soup makes you feel better when you’re sick (and the same way the Chicken Soup for the Soul books make you feel seen and represented in these positive narratives), this day is about celebrating ourselves AND the people who make us feel like our fullest selves.

Enter: Abigail Pratt. 

Host Rachel Malak met Abigail as an Resident Assistant back at Fordham University. She and the New Zealand native were fast friends and their relationship has always made both parties feel warm and comforted: chicken soup for the soul. 

Hear the pals catch up, chatting about everything from romance (Love Update) to the election (h.e.r. Reflections), and everything in between. Let Abigail's sweet voice soothe your soul after what has been the most stressful week in many of our lifetimes. 

As always, thank you for listening to the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. 

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Welcome back to Part 2 of our "Quintessential Fall Jams" series, where Rachel and Kevin are comparing Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" from the 2012 Red Album and The Strokes' "Someday" from 2001's "Is This It." 

After setting some intentions for the month of November, Kevin gives a bit of background on The Strokes and the impact they had on the turn-of-the-century garage rock revival.  He contextualizes the album release within the greater American culture of the early 2000s. 

Near the end of the episode, Kevin introduces his concept of the "Entropy Fallacy," which he describes as an ever-increasing chaotic upswing (in the universe and in our personal lives). And it just might be what connects our two songs, even more than heartbreak or nostalgia. 

As always, thank you for listening!

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This week, Rachel Malak brings h.e.r.LIFE crowd favorite and go-to music analyst, Kevin Verga on the blogcast to compare and contrast "Quintessential Fall Jams." 

Rachel and Kevin each present their picks and begin to unpack what makes them so quintessentially fall.  Hint: nostalgia + hibernation = love & heartbreak

Before that, the duo reflect on their weeks during the h.e.r. Reflections segment.  Hear about Rachel's running, Uncle Mike's book recommendations, and HBO's latest masterpiece. 

As always, thank you for listening!

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Welcome back to a very special episode of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast.  Allie Giordano joins Rachel Malak in the Zoom room to host a hypothetical celebrity dinner party.  This game comes from the brilliant minds at Comments By Celebs, who explained & played the game in the premier episode of their podcast. 

The theme of our dinner party, you ask? EMPOWERMENT. 

Allie and Rachel each selected 5 female public figures to invite to the party.  They take turns sharing their picks and explaining their choices.  Listen to the girls gush on everyone from AOC to Elaine Welteroth. 

We hope this episode empowers you to reach out to the people in your life who fill your soul: with joy, with love, with inspiration.  Tell them about their impact.  And trust that the good vibes you're sending out into the universe will make their way right back to you. 

Also, VOTE! 

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As always, thank you for listening!

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Welcome to a very special episode of the h.e.r.LIFE blogcast. The classic h.e.r. lineup (Hannah Logerfo, Emma Spoldi, & Rachel Malak) reunite in the Zoom room to celebrate Emma's 24th birthday. The trio revisits all the regular segments before diving into Emma's October 2020 horoscope: Retrograde is more than a Maggie Rogers jam. 

During h.e.r. Reflections of the week, the girls talk biking, grad school interviews, and fall vibes. Main takeaway: "Access to your energy is a privilege" -@wetheurban on Instagram. 

Next, in Swoon of the Week, they dish on Tom the airbnb Superhost, Justin Baldoni, and (of course) Austin Ames. 

In Content Catchup, the girls discuss You've Got Mail, Jane the Virgin, plus...Emma's reading now! 

Happiest Birthday wishes to our very own Emma Spoldi. May this year be filled with health, joy, and LOVE! 

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Welcome back to another episode of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. This week, Rachel Malak and Emma Spoldi welcome a very special guest to the Zoom studio to discuss female empowerment in the workplace. Leadership coach (and Emma's mom!), Anne Spoldi offers career advice for every stage of your professional journey.

At the top of the episode, Emma and Rachel run through all the fan favorites: h.e.r. Reflections, Swoon of the Week, and Content Catchup. Highlights include: political activism, grad school decision making, gymnasts on YouTube, & Rachel’s Halloween costume dream.

We’ll see you next week for Episode 36: Emma’s Birthday Special!

As always, thank you for listening!

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Reflections inspired by the 2020 Presidential Debate. 

Welcome to another BRAVO episode of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. This week, Rachel Malak enlists the help of two of the biggest Real Housewives fans she knows: Maddie & Abby Rizzo.

The trio discusses Season 12 of The Real Housewives of New York in great detail, dishing on their favorite housewives, Tinsley’s mid-season departure, Bethenny Frankle’s unarguable power, Dorinda’s final episodes, Sonja’s plastic surgeon, and much much more.

They compare RHONY to other franchises, namely Beverly Hills and Potomac. The ladies mark their calendars for November 11th, when the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City will give us all renewed will to fight through this pandemic.

Rachel, Maddie, & Abby wrap up with a mini debrief on Below Deck Med. Main takeaways: Tom is the biggest a**hole Bravo TV’s ever seen.

As always, thank you for listening! Sending huge love to our guests this week, Maddie & Abby Rizzo. Thank you for sharing your passion and your talents. We can’t wait to have you back!

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