NEEDED THIS

S2, E5: I Used to be a 10/10 Friend

In Episode 5 of Needed This, we’re talking all things friendship, growing up, growing apart, and the different ways we show up for the people we love. Are you still a 10/10 friend, or has your friendship style changed as your life has changed? We’re getting into friendship expectations, reciprocity, being a good friend in your 30s, and what it really means to show up for the people who matter.

NadWines Pick: hiyo, an organic non-alcoholic social tonic.

S2, EP4: Romanticizing the Mundane: Finding Magic in Everyday Life
In Episode 4 of Needed This, we’re talking about romanticizing the mundane and finding joy in the everyday moments that can easily go unnoticed. From solo dates and spontaneous adventures to creating little rituals that make ordinary days feel special, we’re exploring what it means to slow down, be present, and enjoy the life we’re already living. TiffTalks shares her recent solo adventures, and NadWines brings the perfect wine pairing to the conversation.

NadWines Pick: Bermejos Volcánico Seco Malvasía, Canary Islands 

S2, EP3: The Second Half Starts Now

In Episode 3 of Needed This, we take a mid-year reset, reflecting on personal growth, confidence, career, and intentional living through rapid-fire questions and honest conversation. Plus, Tiffany shares how her trip to Washington, D.C., inspired her to do the things she's been waiting for, while Nadia pairs the conversation with a Donkey & Goat Pet Nat that's perfect for celebrating fresh starts.

NadWines Pick: Lily’s Pet-Nat of Chardonnay (2024) from Donkey & Goat from Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California.

S2, E2: Success, Fulfillment & Everything In Between

In Episode 2 of Needed This, we explore career growth, post-pandemic lessons, education, and the ongoing search for fulfillment. We discuss redefining success, navigating career changes, lifelong learning, personal development, and finding purpose in a rapidly changing world.

NadWines Pick: 2025 Toreta Pošip Special (Croatia) — a crisp, vibrant white that paired perfectly with the conversation.

S2, EP 1: Women, Mothers & The Pause We Needed

We're back! After a six-month hiatus, we're kicking off Season 2 with an honest conversation about motherhood, personal growth, women's empowerment, family influences, and navigating life's changing seasons.

In this episode, we reflect on the women who shaped us, the women we're becoming, and why taking a pause was exactly what we needed. We explore identity, community, self-discovery, and the lessons that come from slowing down and embracing change.

What we're sipping: 🍷 Lily's Pét-Nat of Chardonnay (2024) from Donkey & Goat, a sparkling Chardonnay from Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California.

EP 6: 2026 & Beyond — Rest, Delusional Confidence, and Depth

In this episode, we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, starting with a recap of our One Last Toast event at Ever After. Then, we dive into the themes guiding us into the new year - Rest as a Requirement; Delusional Confidence; Depth Over Being Busy.

We talk about what each theme means to us and how we’re planning to embody them as leaders, friends and women showing up with intention.

As you listen, we invite you to reflect with us:

    •    What is 2026 asking of you?

    •    Which theme do you need the most right now?

    •    Where are you ready to show up differently?

    •    Tag us and share your theme for 2026—we’d love to celebrate it with you.

Featured Wine: Maître de Chai Zinfandel 2023 from Clements Hills, near Lodi, CA.

EP 5: Manifesting, Big Wins & Calling in 2026

EP 5: We’re promoting our first-ever podcast event, One Last Toast. We created several stations, including a manifestation card station, a letter-to-your-future-self station, and a big wins station, designed to help us pause and actually celebrate how far we’ve come.

Beyond the event, we delve into the realities of reflection and growth. We dive into what we’re calling in for 2026, what we’re consciously leaving behind, and the lessons we’re carrying forward as we step into a new year with clarity and purpose.

Featured Wine: Van Hunks Method Cap Classique Brut from Stellenbosch, South Africa.

EP 4: We slow down and reflect on the meaning of the holidays—past and present. We talk about family, connection, and how traditions evolve over time. From old rituals like attending midnight mass to newer traditions such as traveling and creating fresh memories, this episode explores how the holidays can look different for everyone, and why that’s okay. Whether you’re holding onto cherished customs or starting something new, this conversation is a reminder to honor what you need this season.

Featured wine: Villa Papiano Terra! Skin Contact Albana, Italy, 2023

In this episode we continue our discussion of evolution and change within the communities we choose, find ourselves in and build as millennial women. Community is examined and discussed as being an integral part of our development.
Featured Wine: Tabeaux Cellars, Rosé of Primitivo, Amador County, CA, 2023

EP 2: The Only Constant

As the seasons change and new circumstances come to life, we use the bio-psycho-social perspective to reflect on change in our lives, the moments that we’ve faced in our 14-year best friendship and how those moments have led to the women we are today.

Featured Wine: Processus Maria Gomes, Western Cape, South Africa, 2024

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