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  • Episode 126: Planning A Summer Micro Vacation

    As we head into summer, it’s hard to imagine it being vacation-free. We’re sharing how we can plan micro vacations, where we’re road tripping instead of flying to get out of town for a few days. Our mental health needs it!

    Links in this episode:

    • Mixed In America on Instagram
    • The Atlantic: The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates
    • NPR: From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities
    • Keuka Lake boat rentals
    • 38 min
    • Episode 125: How To Use What’s Left In Your Fridge

      This episode is inspired by the method Christina Chaey from Bon Appetit shared about how she organizes and keeps track of what she has in her freezer, fridge, and pantry. It got us thinking about tracking what we have on hand and how we use it up (or store it) before our next trip to the grocery store.

      Links in this episode:

      • EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 for Sensitive or Acne-Prone Skin
      • Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ UVA/UVB Protection
      • Supergoop Poof Part Powder - SPF 45
      • Healthyish: My Pantry Spreadsheet Is Bringing Me So Much Joy Right Now
      • The Kitchn: Freeze & Preserve Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil
      • Wit & Delight: How I Keep My Pantry Stocked and Organized
      • 46 min
      • Episode 124: Let's Talk Vulnerability — Own Your Bold Rebroadcast

        We're sharing a rebroadcast of Sydney and Breanna's episode on the Own Your Bold podcast with Natalie Sinisgalli where we talk about vulnerability in all its forms, specifically as content creators and how to show up truly as ourselves.

        Own Your Bold is an interview-based podcast for female entrepreneurs and leaders in business. More than inspiration, we need tools to create impact. The episodes are topic-driven, so you can target exactly what ails you. By sharing real stories, skills and ideas we've gained along the way, we can help each other achieve success and equality - together.

        Learn more about Own Your Bold, Natalie Sinisgalli, and her coaching business, Embolden.

        43 min
      • Episode 123: Anti-Racism Resources To Participate in the Black Lives Matter Conversation

        The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Amaud Arbery, David McAtee, and Tony McDade have re-sparked the conversation around racism in America and the Black Lives Matter movement. While there’s a lot to take in right now, the ultimate goal is to make sure the action, conversations, and resources shared leads to sustainable change in our world. This episode covers what we have been reading, listening to, learning from, and sharing in order to uplift Black voices, while also owning our responsibility to make our world a more equitable place.

        Links in this episode:

        Podcasts

        • NPR: Code Switch
        • Crooked Media: Pod Save the People
        • Crooked Media: What a Day
        • Crooked Media: Keep It
        • New York Times: 1619 Project
        • The Moth
        • Books

          • White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, PhD
          • Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
          • A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn
          • Elizabeth's Bookshop and Writing Centre
          • Articles and websites

            • TED talks playlist: Understanding Racism in America
            • New York Times: 1619 Project
            • Rachel Cargle’s The Great Unlearn
            • Social media

              • Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Instagram
              • Akilah Hughes on Instagram
              • Rachel Cargle on Instagram
              • Ira Madison III on Instagram
              • DeRay Mckesson on Instagram
              • Black Lives Matter on Instagram
              • NAACP on Instagram
              • The Conscious Kid on Instagram
              • Bless the Messy on Instagram
              • How to communicate with racist family members by @iamsahararose on Instagram
              • 10 Steps to Non-optical Allyship by @mireillecharper on Instagram
              • Register to vote and find info about your area’s election

                • Vote Save America
                • Rock the Vote
                • Where to donate

                  • Campaign Zero — focuses on limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability
                  • Black Visions Collective — support for Black political leaders and activists in Minnesota
                  • BLMRoc — Black Lives Matter, Rochester, NY
                  • The Loveland Foundation — providing therapy for Black women and girls
                  • NAACP — ensuring political, educational, social and economic equality of rights and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination
                  • The Bail Project — a national nonprofit organization that pays bail for people in need, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence
                  • 52 min
                  • Episode 122: So You Want To Plan A Small Wedding?

                    As some people re-evaluate their wedding plans, we wanted to discuss what to consider when planning an intimate wedding ceremony and celebration. We're sharing Breanna's tips from her recent elopement as well as Syd's officiant insight.

                    Links in this episode:

                    • Gluten Free Crusty Artisan Bread (Cup4Cup gluten free flour blend)
                    • Hulu, iHeartRadio Launch 'Little Fires Everywhere' Companion Podcast
                    • Paper Source Wedding collection
                    • Paperless Post Wedding collection
                    • The Knot: How to Get a Marriage License
                    • Lulus: Dreams of Forever White Three-Quarter Sleeve Bodycon Midi Dress
                    • Rent the Runway: Dresses for the Bride
                    • DM Syd @queen_speaking on Instagram if you want to learn more about Wedding Bell Unions!
                    • 49 min
                    • Episode 121: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Mindy Kaling

                      We’re back with a new Women Inspiring #TeamQS episode about Mindy Kaling. She’s a creator, producer, writer, actor, author, fashion maven, and many other things. Her commentary about her life and work is refreshing and we’re excited to share why she’s this month’s pick.

                      Links in this episode:

                      • J Crew: Deep V-neck french one-piece swimsuit
                      • Bon Appetit: There's No Better Time to... Regrow Your Scallions
                      • NY Times: Mindy Kaling’s Netflix Show Tells a New Kind of Story: One Like Hers
                      • The Office on Netflix
                      • Never Have I Ever on Netflix
                      • The Mindy Project on Hulu
                      • Four Weddings and a Funeral on Hulu
                      • Late Night on Amazon Prime
                      • Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
                      • Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
                      • 44 min
                      • Episode 119: #TeamQS Movie Recommendations

                        This week, we’re coming at you with our favorite movie recommendations as we spend more time in front of our screens.

                        Links in this episode:

                        • Thermacell patio shield
                        • Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent
                        • Mystic Pizza
                        • My Best Friend's Wedding
                        • American Pie
                        • Pretty in Pink
                        • 10 Things I Hate About You
                        • Clueless
                        • A League of Their Own
                        • Techradar: How to watch the Marvel movies in order
                        • The Fast and the Furious
                        • To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
                        • Hidden Figures
                        • Game Night
                        • Baby Driver
                        • Booksmart
                        • Long Shot
                        • Always Be My Maybe
                        • Peanut Butter Falcon
                        • Amy Winehouse documentary
                        • 20 Feet from Stardom
                        • The End of the Tour
                        • The Everygirl: 35 Feel-Good Movies to Stream
                        • 42 min
                        • Episode 118: What’s Bringing Us Joy?

                          The world is weird right now so we wanted to talk about what’s bringing us joy and how we maximize it.

                          Links in this episode

                          • Paper Source: Full-Page Photo Wedding Invitation
                          • Zazzle: Wedding Announcement Postcard
                          • Houseparty app
                          • SomeGoodNews
                          • NPR: Pop Culture Happy Hour
                          • Crooked Media: Keep It
                          • Monica & Jess Love Boys
                          • The Bechdel Cast
                          • Woodside Studio: Face masks
                          • Paislee Boutique on Instagram
                          • Jacey Duprie on Instagram
                          • Bless The Messy on Instagram
                          • 41 min
                          • Episode 117: Syd and Breahn’s Hot Take on TV: Quarantine Edition

                            Since we’re all staying home, we wanted to revisit our “Hot Take on TV” series of episodes with some binge-worthy faves — our recommendations for TV shows to watch and re-watch!

                            Links in this episode:

                            • BOXFOX
                            • Succession on HBO
                            • Big Little Lies on HBO
                            • Westworld on HBO
                            • Euphoria on HBO
                            • Watchmen on HBO
                            • High Maintenance on HBO
                            • Insecure on HBO
                            • Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu
                            • The Righteous Gemstones on HBO
                            • On My Block on Netflix
                            • Good Girls on ABC
                            • How to Make It In America on HBO
                            • Charmed on Netflix
                            • Gilmore Girls on Netflix
                            • Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Hulu
                            • Parks and Recreation on Hulu
                            • Saved By the Bell on Hulu
                            • Sex and the City on HBO
                            • Happy Endings on Hulu
                            • 36 min

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