Taylor’d Takes

I locked in, hit record, and went OFF with my real-time Met Gala takes… because I have questions. Who got the theme vs. who just looked chic vs. Cardi B (I’m begging… make it make sense). The looks I will defend and the ones I simply cannot co-sign. Why hair and makeup might’ve been doing more than the outfits. And yes, Apple Watches and sunglasses at formal events… we’re addressing it. Also, Blake Lively showing up and what that says about Anna Wintour and Hollywood in general.

Who’s your best and worst dressed? Go full Joan Rivers in the comments 👇

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I took a break from watching ACQUIRED STYLE ACQUIRE A HUSBAND to… talk about it with Ryan.

Brigette Pheloung’s luxury bachelorette in St Barts has the internet talking - to put it mildly. Was it iconic… or completely out of touch?

Either way? She gained 1 million followers, flew private with her best friends, took over St Barts, and put Swan Beauty on everyone’s radar (don’t worry - Ryan goes full conspiracy theorist trying to figure out who they are).

So sure… she can’t “win” everyone on the internet over. But one thing is very clear: she’s winning.

Taylor’d Takes on:

* Doing “too much” vs. “not enough” (pick your fighter)

* How ACQUIRED STYLE is just like us… rewearing pieces?? groundbreaking

* Why controversy = visibility = $$$

* Are influencers living… or performing?

* Live audience etiquette (please… stop talking)

* Gender reveal: wait or find out?

* Posting online: sharing your life vs. seeking validation

* A breakdown of our favorite looks from ACQUIRED A HUSBAND

* The narrative that weddings/bachelorettes are “out of control”… and why ACQUIRED STYLE didn’t subscribe

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Questions of the week!

What was your favorite look from ACQUIRED A HUSBAND?

What should Ryan acquire this year? He’s leaving it up to you to decide for him.

I am MAD at whoever leaked the Summer House reunion audio. I get into why instant access is killing the payoff, what Andy Cohen and Bravo TV are saying, and why some moments are actually better when you wait. Plus: a PSA on how (and who) to watch the reunion with on May 26.

Drop your watch plan: solo, besties, or chaos group?

This episode starts fun… and ends with a question I can’t stop thinking about.

We get into the Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle situation, call out what “mean girl energy” really looks like (because it’s not always loud), and break down Bieberchella YET AGAIN because I can confirm I’ve caught full-blown Bieber fever. And yeah… SCAMANDA? We’re moving on. Energy revoked.

Then a run-in with Kathy Griffin brings it somewhere deeper: Am I saying too much… or not saying enough? Because being unfiltered feels like the move… until it’s not. But holding back? Also not it. So where’s the line?

Taylor’d Takes:

* Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle - silence vs. speaking up… both are loud

* “Mean girl energy” isn’t always obvious but you always feel it

* Justin Bieber lore is real… and the way he shows up (with fans + Billie Eilish) proves he gets it

* A run-in with Kathy Griffin that had me asking… am I entering my “zero f*cksville” era or just visiting?

* SCAMANDA: it’s giving performance, not reality. We see you.

* Oversharing vs. protecting your peace… where’s the line?

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Comment your Culver’s order. We need to know… and warning: Ryan will in fact judge it.

What happens when you stop overthinking… and just say it with your chest? This week, Taylor is breaking down Bieberchella, the Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle drama, and the biggest realization of all: the people who win aren’t overthinking… they’re just doing.

From Justin Bieber proving he is the show (no theatrics needed) to the internet’s obsession with Alex Cooper’s direct call out video to Alix Earle, this episode is equal parts pop culture breakdown and life reality check.

Taylor’d Takes on:

* Why the people who win long-term aren’t forcing it or overproducing - they’re just being themselves

* Bieberchella: performance vs. presence (and which is the ultimate power move)

* Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle - what happens when one person says it and the other… reposts it

* The shift from perfect → real (and why authenticity is outperforming polish)

* Doing things before you feel ready - confidence isn’t certainty, it’s action

* “Cults” and what actually evokes emotion - why we ride for what we love

* SCAMANDA updates (because Ryan wouldn’t know what’s going on even if he saw West & Amanda at Blind Tiger)

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Comment your “cult”The artist, show, person, etc. you ride for no matter what.

Taylor recaps her wild Sundance night, finessing her way into an intimate post-The Invite premiere event where Edward Norton is her “best friend,” Woody Harrelson is vibing, and she somehow makes Seth Rogen laugh.

What starts as story time turns into something deeper:

* The reality of “fake it till you make it” (and when it actually works)

* You can only be embarrassed if you let yourself be

* Why an unshakable level of delusional confidence can open doors… literally

* The awkward truth about meeting your heroes

* A reminder that rejection isn’t always personal

* If you want something, go get it!

* As Ryan says, “to be cringe is to be free”. We’re all just climbing through the cringe tunnel… and there is a light at the end (or so Taylor hopes)

Taylor’d Takes on:

* Summer House “SCAMANDA” drama - has Amanda Batula played us for 10 years? Enter: Rihanna (and… do we dare say Michael B. Jordan next?)

* A work story gone wild: Taylor gets recognized mid-shift as Taylor’d Takes, which spirals into almost interviewing Hannah Berner… because somehow, all roads lead to Bravo

* Not letting fear, embarrassment, or rejection stop you - people can (and WILL) say no… so say yes and make it happen anyway. GO GET ‘EM!!!!!

Taylor recaps her wild Sundance night, finessing her way into an intimate post-The Invite premiere where Edward Norton is her “best friend,” Woody Harrelson is vibing, and she somehow makes Seth Rogen laugh.

What starts as story time turns into something deeper:

* The reality of “fake it till you make it” (and when it actually works)

* Why an unshakable level of delusional confidence can open doors… literally

* The awkward truth about meeting your heroes

* A reminder that rejection isn’t always personal

* If you want something, go get it!

* You can only be embarrassed if you let yourself be

* As Ryan says, “to be cringe is to be free”. We’re all just climbing through the cringe tunnel… and there is a light at the end (or so Taylor hopes).

Taylor’d Takes on:

* Summer House “SCAMANDA” drama - has Amanda Batula played us for 10 years? Enter: Rihanna (and… do we dare say Michael B. Jordan next?)

* A work story gone wild: Taylor gets recognized mid-shift as Taylor’d Takes, which spirals into almost interviewing Hannah Berner… because somehow, all roads lead to Bravo.

* Not letting fear, embarrassment, or rejection stop you - people can (and WILL) say no… so say yes and make it happen anyway. GO GET ‘EM!!!!!

Taylor pulls back the curtain on the chaos behind her highlight reel-from quitting a job her body was physically rejecting to getting married (twice) and starting a job where she serves stories by day and tables by night. She opens up about what it actually means to take a leap when you’re terrified, how anxiety can manifest physically, and the ongoing question: is therapy helping… or just unlocking new trauma?

She’s joined by her longtime friend and audio guru, Ryan-the self-proclaimed voice of the audience-who jumps in to question, react, and rein her in. They get into the realities of life in your late 20s: making new friends, explaining why you don’t drink, and trying to date in 2026, when dating apps feel like a full-time job you might need a side hustle to afford.

Taylor also breaks down the pop culture chaos we’re all thinking about-like the Amanda and West Summer House situation that has everyone wondering… is this real, or are we all just dazed and confused with Amanda?

Taylor’s figuring it out in real time-trying it, talking about it, and taking you (and Ryan) along.

Seth Marks started his “Note 2 Younger Self” Instagram series because his teenagers straight-up stopped listening to him. Enter the Amygdala Whisperer with a selfie arm, an iPhone, and a lifetime of lessons, Seth began dropping motivational notes to inspire them… not realizing he’d end up inspiring hundreds of thousands of people. But here’s the thing: unlike most motivational speakers, Seth doesn’t just post quotes or bite-sized nuggets - you get the full story behind the lesson, the messy life moments that actually made him realize it.

Seth is a true believer that we own the worth of our earth and the importance of not worrying about the outside because it all comes from within and you control that. He lives to be his true most authentic self, doesn’t care what anyone thinks, and shares it all: his separation from his wife, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Meredith Marks, how he became a better husband, building an energy vortex that actually serves you, dropping toxic people, and why Plan B’s can straight-up beat Plan A’s. We dig into people-pleasing, trying therapists like ice cream flavors until you find your favorite, thick skin in the age of trolls, the life lessons school won’t teach you, and how breakdowns often turn into your biggest breakthroughs.

As Chicago natives, Seth and I bond over the greatest city in the world, chatting about where you’d actually find him and Meredith on a night out, the restaurant of their first date, his man crush on Caleb Williams (Chicago lovers, this one’s for you), and where he’d sneak off during their separation because he couldn’t cook. Andy Cohen, if you’re reading this, we need a Real Housewives of Chicago… and Seth shares whether he and Meredith would actually pack their bags.

And just when you think you’ve soaked up all the wisdom, Seth drops his skincare routine (thanks to Meredith and all her PR packages), and we say out loud what we want for ourselves in the next five years. This conversation is a reset, a pep talk, and a hang all in one!

On this video episode of Taylor’d Takes, I’m working out with Peter Kraus, founder of Peter Kraus Fitness, and try (keyword: try) to survive the full PKFit experience. We kick things off with a movement analysis where I’m humbled immediately, move into strength training, and then fully spiral into contrast therapy with a cold plunge and infrared sauna. I’m sweating, shaking, oversharing, asking nonstop questions, and letting the conversation completely take over… because focusing quietly has never been my thing.

We talk about how Peter went from having his dad help cover rent so he could still eat organic chicken (because sacrificing health was never an option), to running Worth Personal Training boot camps and driving a pickup truck that doubled as his billboard when he couldn’t afford ads. A dare turned into a modeling career, a win in the same competition Ashton Kutcher had previously won, a moment of chickening out and the pivot that followed. He also reveals the unexpected thing Bachelor fans did after he became the runner-up on The Bachelorette Season 13 with Rachel Lindsay. We get into why long-term health matters way more than abs (Peter Kraus stamp of approval), how to get a “voluminous bum”, what discipline actually looks like when motivation fades, and how the messiest detours can turn into the best breakthroughs - all while I’m just trying to keep up with Peter’s personal training.

If you’ve ever felt lost, backed out of something big, or questioned if you’re doing “enough,” this episode is proof you don’t need perfect abs, perfect plans, or perfect form - you just have to keep showing up.

So… you wanna know my take?

Peter Kraus Founder, Peter Kraus Fitness Instagram