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Join us as we discuss how the holidays, specifically the Christmas season are interlinked with overconsumption and how they contribute to each other! From a business and marketing standpoint, to a generational perspective we will discover multiple perspectives throughout this episode.

From the US Open to viral marketing, this episode gets into how athletes and brands are turning attention into influence. We’re talking about Ben Shelton’s rise to stardom, what makes his presence on and off the court so marketable, and how the US Open has become more than just a tennis tournament—it’s a cultural moment.

Then, we’re pivoting to companies like Parks and breaking down how brands are using social media, personality, and trends to build an audience and make their products impossible to ignore. What makes some brands feel so naturally viral? And how much does social media actually contribute to their success?

Join Hannah and Abi as they talk about the met gala, and how film integrates itself into our perception of love and many other aspects of life and what happens when actors portray people differently in movies than irl.

Graduation is supposed to feel like a finish line—but what happens when it also feels like losing a version of your life you’ll never get back? In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like to walk away from the same routine, people, and place you’ve known for the past twelve years. From the excitement of what’s next to the uncertainty, nostalgia, and quiet moments in between, we unpack the emotions no one really prepares you for. If you’ve ever wondered who you are outside of the life you’ve always known, this conversation is for you.

Join Hannah and Abi as they talk about the pressure from society and social media to have the best and most expensive prom all for what? A good instagram post? Also talking about who benefits from from prom the most and why the narrative of having the "perfect prom" is actually making companies millions. And finally, what prom is really about and why that is so often lost in all of the glamor. Tune in for an episode you won't want to miss!

Join Ryan and Hannah as they talk about burnout with school and what to do when burnout is real but life goes on.

Join us as we discuss what everyday life looks like when everything is consumed by politics!

Disclaimer: We will not directly discuss specific political issues, just the concept of how they directly influence our lives.

Join us as we talk about the importance and difficulties of being in relationships with those of differing perspectives!

Join as we discuss in this episode our experience with Central High School and how the expectations are high, but that also means excellence isn't always commended.

In this episode we’re unpacking why programs like IB and highly competitive high schools often feel like mini Ivy Leagues. From constant pressure to overachieve and build the “perfect” resume to comparison, burnout, and the fear of falling behind, this mindset shows up earlier than we realize. We talk about how success becomes something to chase rather than something to define on our own terms—and what that means for students trying to navigate it every day. Whether you’re in IB, a high-pressure academic environment, or just feeling the weight of expectations, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and rethink what success is really supposed to look like.