Episode Description:

Money touches every part of life, but for many women, it’s still the thing that feels the most overwhelming or avoided. In this episode, Christina and T sit down with financial expert Jane Sullivan to break down money in a way that actually feels approachable, emotional, and real.

They talk about the invisible mental load women carry as financial decision-makers, why so many women feel behind even when they’re doing well, and how confidence with money has less to do with perfection and more to do with awareness.

From relationships and resentment to investing, saving, and starting from scratch, this conversation is about taking back control and understanding your financial life in a way that finally feels empowering.

In this episode:

•  Why so many women feel “bad with money” and why that’s not the full story 
•  The emotional side of money and how it impacts confidence and identity 
•  Where to start if you feel completely overwhelmed 
•  Simple financial habits that actually move the needle 
•  Saving vs. investing and what’s realistic in this stage of life 
•  Navigating money in relationships, including modern dynamics and female breadwinners 
•  How to avoid resentment and stay aligned as a couple 
•  Protecting yourself financially through different seasons of motherhood 

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

• Christina: Custom kids’ name jewelry — necklaces and rings that feel personal but still easy to wear every day. Christina mixes styles that layer beautifully, like a script name necklace and bubble name necklace, along with a pavé block ring and a cutout name ring, making it a perfect Mother’s Day gift.
• T: Fresh bouquets of flowers — a simple luxury that brings beauty into the home and serves as a reminder to slow down and be present. Thank you to @floren.ct for the beautiful arrangement during this episode.
• Jane: Conversations with other women — the power of sharing experiences, perspectives, and support

Connect with Jane:

•  Instagram: @sullfinct
•  Website: Sullivan Financial Advisors

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Episode Description: 

In this episode, Christina and Kristina share a real-life look at what travel actually feels like in this season of motherhood. From flying with toddlers to squeezing in a 48-hour couples trip, they unpack the anxiety, pressure, and mental load that comes with getting away.

They talk about the buildup before a trip, the fear of everything going wrong, and how that anticipation can feel overwhelming leading up to it. But once you’re actually there, the anxiety often fades and the experience takes over in a way that reminds you why you said yes in the first place.

The conversation also explores how travel has shifted from something spontaneous to something that requires intention, especially when it comes to routines, relationships, and mom guilt. Along the way, they share practical tips, favorite travel hacks, and go-to gear that make traveling with kids feel more manageable.

What They Talk About

• Why travel feels so different after kids
• The anxiety leading up to trips and the mental spiral before leaving
• Flying with toddlers and the fear of disrupting routines
• The realization that kids are often more adaptable than expected
• The pressure to make short trips “worth it”
• Scheduling intentional time in marriage, even on vacation
• Mom guilt when leaving and why it doesn’t mean it’s the wrong choice
• Favorite travel hacks and tips for traveling with kids
• Packing strategies that make trips smoother
• Go-to travel gear that actually makes a difference

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

• Christina: A double stroller that became essential on her recent trip. It folds and collapses with one click, is compact enough to store in a hotel room, holds up to 50 pounds per seat, and has great storage underneath, making it perfect for navigating a resort with two little ones.
• Kristina: Biore Aqua Rich UV Sunscreen — silky, weightless, and perfect for everyday wear without feeling heavy or greasy. Use code BIORE15 for 15% off through the end of the month! 

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Episode Description: 

Raising confident girls in today’s world can feel overwhelming. Social media, comparison culture, academic pressure, and friendship dynamics are starting younger than ever, and many moms are trying to navigate it while still figuring out their own confidence as women.

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Christine Lang, behavior specialist and emotional regulation expert, making her the first returning guest on Pretty in Pink Again. (You can listen to her first appearance in Episode 6.)

Dr. Lang shares practical guidance for raising emotionally strong daughters in 2026, including how parents may unintentionally weaken their child’s confidence, what girls are really struggling with right now, and how mothers can model the self-respect and resilience they hope their daughters will develop.

In this episode we discuss:

• The growing confidence crisis among girls and the emotional pressures they face today

• The well-intentioned parenting mistake that can quietly weaken a daughter’s confidence

• How to tell the difference between hormones, emotional dysregulation, and real disrespect

• Phrases parents often say that may unintentionally dismiss girls’ emotions

• Why friendship drama cuts so deeply and when parents should step in or step back

• How daughters absorb their body image and self-talk from watching their mothers

• Early signs a girl may be struggling emotionally

• What social media is doing to girls’ identity and confidence earlier than ever

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Christina: The Kosas Brow Pop Nano. The ultra-fine tip makes it easy to create natural looking brows, and the soft brown shade blends beautifully for everyday makeup. Her only warning: you cannot see when it’s about to run out, so always keep a backup.

Kristina: This week’s spotlight is actually Dr. Christine Lang herself. Kristina shared that her friendships with strong women like Dr. Lang feel like one of the greatest gifts she can give her daughters. Watching women show up for each other, support each other, and build meaningful friendships models the kind of relationships she hopes her daughters will have.

Dr. Christine Lang: Using the Notes app as an organization and brain-dump tool. She recommends keeping running notes to capture ideas, reminders, and life logistics. She also loves shared notes for coordinating things like babysitter schedules and collaborative planning. One of her favorite productivity tricks is pasting a list of events from Notes into ChatGPT to generate calendar invites and keep her schedule organized.

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Episode Summary

In part two of our conversation with Lauren McBride, we shift into what comes after the breaking point.

This episode is about rediscovery — what it looks like to rebuild your identity after a major life transition and how choosing yourself can actually make you a better mother, partner, and human.

Lauren shares how returning to dance reconnected her to a part of herself that had been quiet for years. We talk about how Lit Chicks Read evolved from a podcast into real-life “Bookcations” — curated travel experiences for women — and why putting yourself out there, meeting new people, and trying new things can completely change your energy.

We dive into the importance of hobbies, community, and doing something just because it lights you up. When your cup is full, everything shifts. And maybe most importantly — what it means for your kids to see you pursue joy, growth, and connection in real time.

This is a conversation about choosing expansion instead of shrinking. About being open-minded. About supporting other women. And about allowing yourself to evolve in plain sight.

If you haven’t listened to part one yet, start there — then come back and finish the story.

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Christina: A long-running trash-TV group chat with girlfriends. From Tell Me Lies to Love Is Blind to The Bachelor, it’s a space to unwind, react in real time, and stay connected. A reminder that community doesn’t have to be deep to be meaningful — sometimes it’s just shared joy and something fun to look forward to.

T: The Skims “Fits Everybody” bra. Comfortable, supportive, and something she now wears under everything. A small upgrade that makes getting dressed feel easier.

Lauren: Manifestation mindset work. She’s been leaning into science-backed manifestation practices and credits intentional thinking and openness to new possibilities as part of this next chapter of growth.

Connect with Lauren

Instagram: @iamlaurenmcbride

Learn more about Lit Chicks Read and upcoming travels to Portugal & Germany! 

Lauren McBride Home Collection available on QVC

Gala’s Night Out

Lauren is hosting the third annual Gala’s Night Out in Connecticut at the end of March. A portion of proceeds supports domestic violence advocacy through the Lauren McBride Foundation.

For tickets and more information, visit the link in Lauren’s Instagram bio.

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Episode Description:

This week, we’re sitting down with someone Christina has known since first grade — Lauren McBride.

Lauren has been building her platform for over 15 years, growing a family while growing a business and evolving in real time alongside her audience. In this first part of our two-part conversation, we go back to the beginning — who she was before the brand, what it looked like to build a business while raising young children, and the pressure of becoming the primary financial driver for her family.

We also openly discuss her recent divorce — why it happened, what led to that turning point, and what it feels like to outgrow a version of yourself that once built your entire life. Lauren shares what it was like to navigate private shifts while everything still looked “fine” from the outside, and the loneliness of evolving when your audience only sees part of the story.

This is part one of a two-part interview. Part two drops next week, where we continue the conversation around rediscovery, boundaries, and rebuilding in a new season of life.

In This Episode

• Who Lauren was before motherhood and social media
• Building a business while raising young kids
• Becoming the breadwinner and navigating guilt
• The pressure of performing online while struggling privately
• Why her marriage ended and what led to that shift
• The loneliness of evolving in plain sight
• Grieving old versions of yourself

Connect with Lauren

Instagram: @iamlaurenmcbride

Learn more about Lit Chicks Read and upcoming travels to Portugal & Germany! 

Lauren McBride Home Collection available on QVC

Gala’s Night Out

Lauren is hosting the third annual Gala’s Night Out in Connecticut at the end of March. A portion of proceeds supports domestic violence advocacy through the Lauren McBride Foundation.

For tickets and more information, visit the link in Lauren’s Instagram bio.

Part two of this conversation drops next week. Make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss it.

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• Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain

• Connect with Christina: @christinatarabishy

• Connect with T: @kristinabontempo

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Episode Description:

This week, we’re joined by Olga Nelaj — nurse, skincare expert, and founder of ON SkinCare — to talk about what actually makes a difference when it comes to aging well.

From bespoke European facials to microneedling, peels, lasers, and injectables, this conversation goes beyond trends and into long-term skin health. Olga shares what truly ages skin, how to think about collagen loss, when devices matter, and why your daily habits matter more than any single treatment.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s worth the investment, what’s overhyped, or how to avoid looking overdone, this episode pulls back the curtain.

The throughline? Consistency beats intensity. Every time.

What We Cover

• The biggest factors that age skin (and why childhood sun exposure still shows up decades later)
• Why customized facials are the foundation of skin health
• How microneedling builds collagen from within
• Light vs. deeper chemical peels and who they’re right for
• Where lasers fit into the bigger picture
• The truth about Botox and fillers — what they do and what they don’t
• Splurge vs. save in skincare
• Rapid-fire takes on red light masks, collagen powders, radiofrequency microneedling, preventative Botox, peptides, dermaplaning and more

Olga reminds us that skin quality is built mostly at home. In-office treatments support it — they don’t replace it.

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Christina: Her Pilates reformer. Five months in, and the real shift hasn’t just been physical — it’s the consistency. Having something that fits her life means she actually shows up for it. That’s been more transformative than chasing the “perfect” workout.

T: Simple Mills banana bread mix… but upgraded. Real bananas, extra eggs, protein powder, chocolate chips. Her philosophy: start with a shortcut, customize it, and suddenly it’s something completely different (and so good).

Olga: Microcurrent — consistently. Not occasionally. Not before an event. She’s been doing it regularly on herself and seeing real lift and tone over time. Her whole philosophy mirrors this episode: results come from commitment, not one-off treatments.

✨ Connect With Olga

Follow her on Instagram: @o.n.skincare

Book a consultation or appointment for her West Hartford, CT location:
 📞 860-995-3332

Olga also hosts intimate, in-person skincare masterclasses.

Upcoming Masterclass:
🗓 March 5th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
💲 $99 per guest
🤍 In collaboration with Coffee Fix CT
✨ In honor of International Women’s Day

This is a two-hour deep dive into skin health with limited availability. RSVP directly to Olga to reserve your spot.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

This episode is sponsored by Coco Lily in Avon, CT — a beautifully curated boutique offering elevated pieces you’ll actually wear.

Our listeners receive 10% off both in-store and online with code PIPA10.

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Episode Description:

Episode 50. 💗

We couldn’t think of a better way to mark this milestone than by saying the quiet parts out loud.

In this episode, we unpack the topics women think about constantly but rarely say — not because they don’t matter, but because we’re afraid of how we’ll be perceived. Ungrateful. Lazy. Privileged. Needy. Doing life wrong.

From hiring help and the quiet math of motherhood… to money habits without sharing numbers… to sex, resentment, body image, jealousy, and identity shifts — we explore what we’re actually concealing when we stay silent.

Spoiler: it’s usually insecurity, fear, or the pressure to look like we have it all figured out.

This conversation isn’t about comparison. It’s about normalization. Because we’re not sharing numbers — we’re sharing normal. And when one woman says the thing out loud, ten others feel less alone.

What We Talk About

• Why certain topics feel “off limits” for women

• Hiring help, outsourcing, and protecting energy without shame

• Talking about money through priorities and choices instead of dollar amounts

• Marriage and intimacy — how desire shifts by season and why connection matters more than frequency

• Weight, comparison, and the nuance of accepting your body while still wanting change

• Identity shifts — loving your life while missing former versions of yourself

• Jealousy as data — what it might actually be pointing to

If this episode resonates, send it to a friend — and DM us one thing you’ve never said out loud. Chances are, someone else is thinking it too.

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

T: Starting Mahjong — something that was actually on her 2026 goals list. Learning how to play, joining a group that meets regularly, and stepping into something new socially and mentally. Proof that it’s never too late to try something different just because it sounds fun.

Christina: An overnight date night and seeing Dancing with the Stars live on tour — which felt nostalgic, fun, and like such a reminder to prioritize connection. Also, a little shopping moment that turned into an unexpected everyday win: finding a Coach bag that feels designer-inspired but still practical, high quality, and wearable on repeat.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

Today’s episode is sponsored by Fongemie, owner of Lux Hair Co.

Sam is known for her dimensional color and seamless extension work, creating natural, lived-in hair that grows out beautifully. If you’ve been considering extensions or a color refresh, this is your sign.

Listeners can mention Pretty in Pink Again or PIPA for a special offer on new extension installations.

Follow Sam on Instagram at @PaintLoveBlend to book or learn more.

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• Connect with Christina: @christinatarabishy

• Connect with T: @kristinabontempo

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Episode Description: 

In this episode, Christina Tarabishy and Kristina “T” Bontempo sit down with Samantha Yanks — former fashion editor who worked at Vogue, Oprah Magazine, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons Magazine.

Now the founder of The Connecticut Edit, Samantha shares the evolution of her career and what led her to build a platform rooted in taste, trust, and community.

Together, they talk about what it really means to be a tastemaker (not just an influencer), how to know when a chapter is over, and why entrepreneurship isn’t always the dream it’s made out to be. Samantha pulls back the curtain on the value of corporate experience, mentorship, and building foundational skills before stepping out on her own.

This is an inspiring conversation for women who work, create, lead, or are curious about what happens behind iconic titles — and what it looks like to finally tell your own story.

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

• Christina: The Skinny Confidential Mouth Tape — a sleep game-changer and proof that all roads lead back to better rest. (Discount code: CHRISTINAT15 takes 15% off sitewide)
• T: A vacuum mop she swears by for daily clean-ups with four kids — because survival is a lifestyle choice.
• Samantha: Yeti dog bowls — stackable, travel-friendly, keep water cold and clean, and easy to travel with. From Vogue to dog bowls… and she stands by it.

🤍 Connect with Samantha

Follow Samantha Yanks and her work at The Connecticut Edit:

• Instagram: @samanthayanks
• Instagram: @theconnecticutedit

For curated Connecticut finds, thoughtful storytelling, and a true editor’s eye.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

• Cocolily — Our sponsor for this episode. A boutique based in Avon, Connecticut with a curated mix of fashion, gifts, and accessories.
  Use code PIPA10 for 10% off your purchase in store or online through Valentine’s Day.

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Episode Description:

In this episode, we talk about the shift that happens when your family grows — especially going from one child to more. We explore why confidence may increase, but presence feels more divided, and how overstimulation often comes from emotional awareness rather than noise. This is a reflective conversation about split attention, quiet guilt, and learning to love inside the limits of time and energy.

Key themes:

• Why love expands but time doesn’t
• The emotional shift from exclusive to shared parenting
• One-on-one grief and changing dynamics
• Overstimulation as constant recalibration
• Letting go of equal time and focusing on intentional moments

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

• Christina: The Window Theory — the idea that life offers brief, quiet seasons when connection and health overlap, and presence matters most.
• T: Mrs. Meyer’s 3-in-1 Dog Shampoo for Noela (she smells amazing).

🌸 Things We Mentioned

• The Window Theory (via The Balanced Blonde)
• Sponsor: Sam Fongemie (@paintloveblend) — bombshell extension queen behind both of our hair. Mention code PIPA for $100 off your next installation.

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Episode Description: 

You asked for more on friendships and we realized something important after our last episode. We barely talked about conflict. And in this season of life, that’s where the real work is.

In this episode, we’re talking about why conflict in female friendships feels so charged, why discomfort isn’t the same thing as dysfunction, and what emotional maturity actually looks like when relationships get hard.

This episode is about moving past “mean girl” narratives, learning how to repair instead of retreat, and understanding when a friendship needs conversation, discernment, or release. Not every friendship needs to be perfect, but the ones that last usually know how to repair.

If you’ve ever wondered whether to say something or let it go, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why conflict in female friendships feels scarier than other relationships
• The difference between discomfort and real conflict
• How to approach a hard conversation without accusations
• What accountability actually sounds like when you’re the one who messed up
• Groups vs. cliques and why not being included isn’t always personal
• When a friendship is worth repairing and when it may be time to release
• How friendships naturally shift in midlife seasons

💗 Pink Spotlight:
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

• T: Overhearing her husband tell their son during a team conflict, “What’s your point?” and realizing how that simple question can stop drama in its tracks and shift a moment from reaction to clarity.
• Christina: Aplos non-alcoholic mocktails, especially the Negroni-style option. An elevated, calming alternative for anyone drinking less or doing Dry January. Code CHRISTINA20 saves 20% at aplos.world.

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