Bowling & Burlesque Birthday, Edibles, Malibu Event with the Kardashians, Evil Eye Update, Spontaneous Tattoos, Post-Party Anxiety, Finding a Good Personal Trainer

29 and feeling FINE. Raeann’s birthday celebrations were truly next level. Tune into this super fun episode right after a few days of shenanigans and good times in honor of our Leo queen for all the details. We talk about everything that went down at Highland Park Bowl, including why Kristina almost didn’t get in, and how Raeann accidentally got everyone too high. Raeann shares why she didn’t get any photos at her birthday party, Kristina’s finger injury, and her spontaneous tattoo adventure. Raeann and Kristina share their highlights from an Instagram event in Malibu with the Kardashians and Hailey Bieber. Then Kristina shares her last and final update about her evil eye after a priest prayed for her to get rid of it. 

“I have a sorority tattoo on my butt…I just like the story of a tattoo. I don’t think there needs to be a super deep meaning.” - Raeann


We also talk about:

  • Not washing your face or taking makeup off before bed

  • Free Nobu sushi and highlights from the Malibu Instagram event

  • Sweating when you’re nervous (or super high)

  • Dealing with anxiety after hosting a party

  • Our thoughts on tattoos

  • Expensive hotels & the cost of children

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  • Ask Away: Tips for finding a good personal trainer you feel comfortable with & our favorite way to train

“You can’t give it thought or attention because that's how it thrives. When something is negative in your life, the more you think about it the more negative things happen. That is what the evil eye now symbolizes to me.” - Kristina

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Kristina’s Evil Eye, Raeann’s Birthday Vibe, Wardrobe Minimization, Jersey Weddings, Laser Hair Removal

Get the scoop on why Kristina thinks she’s caught an evil eye, the warning a family member gave her in Greece, and what she’s doing about it now. And, it’s Leo season, baby! Raeann shares 3 ideas for an epic birthday celebration. Hear what activity she decided on, her reflections on the last year and what she’s looking forward to. We also talk about items on our wishlist (ft. fall trends). We also talk about the top wardrobe tip we have been leaning into lately that is leaving us more creative and inspired by what’s in our closet, what’s unique about Jersey weddings, and our experience/advice about laser hair removal.

“I finally shook this feeling that I had to live life in a certain way.” - Raeann

We also talk about:

  • Kristina’s crazy vs chill sides

  • Addison Rae’s family drama on Tik Tok

  • Two questions Raeann asks people on their birthday

  • What Raeann is thinking about getting herself for her birthday

  • Trending items for fall

  • Ask Away: laser hair removal advice, cost, what to expect, and at-home product results

“I can’t reiterate enough how different New Jersey weddings are than weddings anywhere else in the country. It’s such a different caliber.” - Kristina

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Traveling with a Toddler, Relatability in Friendships, Making Amends with an Ex

While Kristina and family have had a blast while traveling in the Greek Islands, it’s not all chill beach hangs and aperol spritzes when you have a toddler. Kristina is surrounded by her childhood friends and family who now also have kids, and she’s realizing the importance of having friends who can relate to what you’re going through (especially re: parenting). We talk about having different types of friendships in different seasons and the importance of them all. We also share our maybe unpopular opinions about whether or not you should make amends with an ex, and what happened when Raeann reconnected with an ex before her European travels this summer.

“I’ve realized how I’ve felt really alone at points throughout this past year.” - Kristina

What we talk about:

  • The start of Leo season/Raeann’s birthday month

  • Trying to be more present

  • Kristina’s son Nikolas’ evolution during this trip

  • Kristina’s lost luggage

  • A designer purchase FLOP

  • Toe hair

  • Men in flip flops: does it give you the ick?

  • Reality TV and the toll public opinion (via social media) takes on cast members’ mental health

  • Getting back with an ex: is it a good idea?

“I saw my ex before my trip. We did make amends, but it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.” - Raeann

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