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We start with a dose of therapy - because sometimes you have a moment, whether is 6 donuts or a forgetful moment - and it’s best just to tell someone, to lay it on the table … errrr the podcast. If you’ve ever had to buy a whole new wardrobe at Target, because you forgot your suitcase at home, you’re in good company.
Tales of the tallow - Instagram got the better of us (once again) when we stumbled upon a a reel touting beef tallow face cream. What seemed like a bizarre skincare trend has turned into an amusing anti aging experiment. Toss in a handwritten note - because we bought the beef from a small business (say that 5 times fast) - and big promises from simple ingredients and you’re speaking our language.
We tiptoe into the reason “influencers” are dying out - whether we buy based on celebrities or tv star recommendations (the surprising answer is, no) - and why genuine product recommendations from friends are worth more than any flashy ad. * Hint - trust is big around here. And then we unpack the power of social presence, and why likes and followers, aren’t how we gauge social media impact.
This episode is all Amazon - we pull back the curtain on the Amazon Influencer Program and our love-hate relationship with online shopping. From the brutal commissions for affiliates (3% - that’s $30 for every $1,000 sold, YIKES) to the name Amazon almost had … Cadabra. Which brings up a great point - the importance of branding and a strong marketing strategy. Because Cadabra … sounds an awful lot like cadaver.
In celebration of Prime Days - we share some personal shopping favorites, including a face sculptor, cooling sheets, and a conversation about balancing support for small businesses with the lure of two-day shipping. And of course - because we are who we are - we can’t help but remind you that Amazon started in a garage - in 1994. There’s still time to chase the dream or do the big thing. Trust us. Whether it's beauty tips, home decor hacks, or just some good old-fashioned humor, this episode has something for everyone.
Jenny's Favorite Things:Aloe Packs: https://amzn.to/3xMLrtI
Redmond Real Sea Salt: https://amzn.to/4eQs97f
Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/3xW9xlC
Brazilian Shave Syrup: https://amzn.to/3XPzoq5
Workwear Odor Remover: https://amzn.to/4eVTWDy
Cooling Sheets: https://amzn.to/3XW9XmS
Summer Pillow Covers: https://amzn.to/4cRmJap
Pillow inserts: https://amzn.to/3LhORYC
Bra/Cami top: https://amzn.to/4cUKI8r
Battery Organizer (an incredible gift-forgot to mention this one): https://amzn.to/45Tcxff
Raebecca’s Favorite Things:
Glo24k Face & Neck Light Therapy: https://amzn.to/4cYOLAX
Sunzel Sleep Tank: https://amzn.to/3xRSoJS
Elie Saab “girl of now”: https://amzn.to/3LjoLo4
OQQ Snatched Bodysuit: https://amzn.to/3S1vfLY
Iridescent Necklace Holder: https://amzn.
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