Kristina Is Pregnant! Modeling in NYC, Plus Size Representation in Media, Bennifer’s Wedding & Advice If You’ve Never Been in a Relationship

The last episode of our summer series reveals a HUGE life update from Kristina: she’s PREGNANT! Hear about how she found out, when she’s due, how she’s been feeling and what she’s most excited for with baby number 2! We get into the BTS of Raeann’s recent modeling gig in NYC for Express, discuss Barbie Ferreira leaving Euphoria, our thoughts on the low media coverage of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s wedding, and other celebs tying the knot this month (Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams). We also open up about our dating history, and normalize feeling insecure about not having been in many relationships. We give our thoughts on the pressure women feel when it comes to relationships and dating, and our advice for women who have never been in a relationship.

“Every major milestone in our life is around a relationship for women. It’s crazy. We don’t celebrate a woman getting a promotion in the way we celebrate them getting engaged.” - Raeann

We also talk about:

  • Manifesting a podswap with Giggly squad

  • How can we get Raeann on Love Island?

  • Barbie Ferreira leaving Euphoria 

  • Wedding talk: Benifer wedding & Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland’s wedding, 

  • Has JLo really never had work done?

  • Kristina’s pregnancy details

  • How important it is to have a good doctor while pregnant 

  • How Kristina feels about the physical changes of this pregnancy

  • Reminders & advice for women who have never been in a relationship

“Enjoy your single life, enjoy time with friends, enjoy discovering yourself. You have the rest of your life to be in a relationship. That’s not something to rush or be embarrassed about.”  - Kristina

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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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