448. Love & Money with Ramit Sethi

In this week's special surprise minisode, Krista and Lindsey share their FAVORITE, can't-freakin-live-without-'em, don't-you-dare-borrow-a-dollop beauty products.  They believe it's an art to curate a collection of high-end and low-end products that really work.  When you are "almost 30", taking care of YOU becomes a very real/necessary/vain practice.  Mud mask made from 300 year old clay and bat droppings guarantees to erase fine lines?  SIGN THEM UP.  From your hair, to your face, to your décolletage...YOUR WHAT!?  ...And to a few areas in between, your gal's have you covered.  OH AND STEVE, THE SOUND GUY, WEIGHS IN. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Des 201621min

The girls have been waiting to share their interview with this special, soulful goddess.  ERICA KMIEC, Marketing Outreach Manager for "Energy Muse", and beauty behind the blog, Soulnotion, joins the girls this week for an intimate chat.  Not too long ago, Erica was stuck in a job she didn't love, feeling uninspired and anxious.  Her soul searching and interest in holistic alternatives for her anxiety led her down an ever-changing, beautifully rewarding spiritual path.  The girls find out how Erica turned her obstacles into opportunities and how her spiritual practice helped to manifest her dream job.  Erica is one of those people who makes you feel heard, seen, and accepted.  She helps the girls to understand why it's important to honor the pace and space in which people are spiritual.  There are a few OH, WOW moments in there, for sure.   CRYSTALS ARE WEIRD, BUT THEY WORK.  It's true.  If you give them an intention, they will work.  THE GIRLS GO DEEP HERE.  If you are curious about crystals, if you think people who use crystals are bat-sh*t crazy, if you want to start incorporating crystals into your daily routine/into your space, if you collected rocks as a kid, if you are drawn to beautiful rocks from the earth, if you are curious.....THIS IS FOR YOU.  The girls share some incredibly true/bizarre/amazing crystal stories.  Erica should be a contestant on Crystal Jeopardy because damn she knows her sh*t.  Lindsey and Krista sit in awe as Erica spits some crystal knowledge for our listeners.  Oh, you're going to die.  Erica is incorporating crystals into her wedding.  The girls being GIRLS, ask ALL ABOUT IT.  And, HEY GUYS...The girls also ask Erica what her fiance thinks about her spirituality/rituals/practices/crystals.  Take note, fellas.   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Des 20161h 21min

In Part 2 of "Almost 30"'s interview with former bach on "The Bachelorette", BROOKS FORESTER, and his rad girlfriend LAUREN YOUNG, the couple gets personal.  Let's just say #couplegoals.  It isn't always easy, but these two are working hard to maintain an honest, loving, supportive relationship in a world that filters the crap out of what's really going on.  This REALNESS is contagious.  You'll find out:    *How they met *Why their first goodbye was awkward AF *How Social affects their relationship and the role it plays in building their careers   *How the heck Lauren deals with all of Brooks' female fans   *What it's like living together   *The question Brooks is asked ALL THE TIME   *The REAL REASON why Brooks left "The Bachelorette"   Visit www.almost30podcast.com for extended show notes, and to write in!  Let us know what you think about this episode! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Nov 201645min

They could have talked for hours.  The girls peed their pants when they finally nailed down their favorite couple, Brooks Forester and Lauren Young.  They are pretty damn busy loving each other and being awesome human beings.  JUST WAIT until you hear their story....HINT: Lauren was a fan of Brooks on "The Bachelorette" AND they both grew up MORMON.  Krista and Lindsey have a freakin' suitcase full of questions, so they bring you the interview in two parts!  In PART 1 you can expect to find out: *What it was like filming "The Bachelorette" *Behind the scenes secrets *If Nick Vail, the new "Bachelor", is cool or nah *What it was like growing up Mormon *What it was like leaving the Mormon church *....DRY HUMPING *Their view on political policies in Utah Stay tuned for Part 2!  WE'RE GIVIN' YOU ALL FINAL ROSES, OKAY? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Nov 201634min

You guys, the girls are still recovering from this one.  This week they have a murder mystery on their hands (how frickin' dramatic is that!?).  But first, Krista and Lindsey share their "HUNDRED/NOT HUNDRED" of the week.  Two weeks post election, and the girls are able to articulate their emotional response to the election outcome.  This is unedited.  STAY WOKE FAM.  CHASE THE DARK WITH BRIGHT LIGHT.  Speaking of bright light...It's an uber driver (again) and a fitness instructor that fill 'em up.  Prepare for a full blown profession of love on air.  And, uh, Lindsey's Uber Driver is friends with a raccoon.  UBER ROCKS.   FINALLY, WHAT WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.  A listener calls in with a crazy story, followed by a "what the heck should I do"?  Sorry, can't ruin this one.  Let's just say the girls never thought dating on an app could be so darn KOOKY and LAW & ORDER-esque.  This story is not to be missed.   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Nov 201659min

ATTN: All bosses, dreamers, goal-chasers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, millennials and anyone who wants to get paid for doing what they love... We've got a treat for you.   Today's special BONUS episode is an interview with the amazing CEO and brains behind The Style Collective--an online community that helps lady entrepreneurs and influencers grow their following and reach long term goals.   Annie left her corporate job where she was bullied by her evil manager, and pursued a calling in influencer marketing.    She created a full blown dream business by listening to the market, responding to it, thinking strategically, and being HERSELF.  She is a loving, smart, creative business woman with a knack for self-made opportunities.   If you want to do your own thing, branch out, create a brand, become a blogger, star a business, this one is FOR YOU.   In this episode we discuss: The challenges that changed her life The end of her corporate career (which involved an emotionally abusive boss who bullied her constantly) How to find your mission, while still working hard at your goals The blog bubble, and helping women become entrepreneurs through their blog How to be successful working from home How you can make money from your blog COMPARISON, what we do about it, who we compare ourselves to, and how it's the true thief of joy What a jar of awesome is, and why you need it Why less planning and more doing is sometimes the key  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Nov 20161h

Cleavage, man.  Too much is always enough.  And not enough, always has intention.  In the candid opening of this weeks Almost 30, Krista and Lindsey reflect on their cleavage practices back in the day and how it serves them now.     It's been way too long since the girls have shared their "20's Us, 30's Us".  Halloween gave Krista some serious inspiration.  Hey ladies, still have that 'slutty inmate' costume in a plastic bin under your bed just in case?  Fella's, admit it, how confused/disturbed were you by girls' attempts at 'sexy grandma'.  Krista reflects on Halloween past and present.  The two are alarmingly/thankfully very different.  Lindsey remembers her late night eating habits in her early 20's...Turkey and Eggo Waffles anyone?  She talks about her current commitment to a more mindful relationship with food.    This week the girls call a listener from Utah!  UTAH!  Ali's question about the law of attraction develops into a full blown discussion about manifestation, cultivating your tribe, and how you are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with.     This episode is like an EVERYTHING BAGEL.  You can't not love something about it.  *double negative, sorry English teachers of past*. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Nov 201654min

We'd like to interrupt this week's show notes with a quick disclaimer regarding the first 8 minutes of this episode:  The sound is gently distorted by the sweet aliens that were helping to connect Le sweat in NYC to Almost 30 in LA. Feel free to skip over the part where Lindsey messaged some guy on Instagram because he had beautiful succulents.  THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL, OKAY!?  Around, the 8 minute mark, all is right in the world.     This week Almost 30 welcomes the ladies behind Le Sweat, a fresh online publication that shakes up the idea of 'working out'.  Charlee Atkins, an uber popular SoulCycle Instructor and fitness model, and Meridith Miller, a lady boss of partnerships at Twitter, are exploring their own idea of "working on working out".  The physical sweat is just the beginning.  The ladies talk 'inner-cising', being alone (not lonely), social media, knowing thyself after the end of a long-term relationship, why everyone should take a friend-moon, their popular articles filed under "Stroke His Ego", and how Charlee and Meredith are already OWNING their 30's.  This one is candid and inspiring.  After you listen, check out www.le-sweat.com!   This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Nov 201648min