I Was Just Saying That

In this episode, the ladies recorded a live podcast interview with Claire Zinnecker. She is an interior designer with her own design firm Claire Zinnecker Designs who will help The Refinery, the newest coworking space and event venue dedicated to creative entrepreneurs, come to life. She works in commercial and residential spaces like boutiques and offices. And her work has been featured in Domino magazine, Architectural Digest, and Apartment Therapy. The ladies chat about how she got her start as an interior designer, how a life change like a break up can transform your life for the better (new friendships, partnerships, happiness!), her thoughts on Instagram reality, and more!   

In this week's episode, the ladies take random to the next level. They chat about everything from their first television crushes (he was a Disney star, of course) to what to do this summer to avoid the heat (or not) to what their Real Housewives tagline would be. They also give a few more details/reminders of their upcoming LIVE show.

This week the ladies guest is traveler and eater extraordinaire Deana Saukam - who you may know from her fabulous drool-worthy Instagram account @faimfatale. With more than 26k followers, her Instagram feed has been named one of the “must follow” accounts in numerous publications including Food & Wine, Food Republic, Thrillist, LA Confidential, Austin Monthly and Worldwide Traveller. Find out how and what it's like to travel the world, write, and explore new food. Seriously, how does she do it all? Well, she shares her thoughts on Instagram, tips on travel, and gives listeners the inside scoop on her latest projects, including a cookbook about Cambodian cuisine. Yum.   And if you haven't already... don't forget to subscribe!      

Welcome to a very random quickie episode. The ladies chat briefly about TV (a favorite subject) before they dive into the social media stir surrounding the women-only "Wonder Woman" screenings at the Alamo Drafthouse, including Mayor Steve Adler's clever public response to a man who was outraged by it. Surprised? Oh! And listen for deets on live shows and events! And don't forget to grab your golden lassos and hit subscribe, ladies!    

This week the ladies interviewed Alexa Garcia-Ditta, who is the Communications and Policy Initiatives Director for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas. They discuss what her job description entails, including fighting for reproductive rights and battling the stigma surrounding the word abortion. Alexa is also one of the people responsible with gathering women activist dressed in Handmaid’s Tale costumes to help demand the Texas Legislature to stop restricting reproductive rights. They also discuss how to get more politically engaged in your community and what's currently happening at the Texas Capitol.

In this quickie episode Kimya talks about her experience having her astrological birth chart read and her new addiction to a beauty app called "Think Dirty". The ladies even scan beauty products on air! And lastly, chatting about Mental Health Awareness Month, because we're all doing the best we can, right?

This week the ladies chat with comedian Vanessa Gonzalez, who focuses on sketch and stand-up comedy. Vanessa recently competed in the Funniest Person in Austin and was runner-up in the finals! She's performed at Odd Ball Comedy Fest, Moontower Comedy Fest, and San Francisco Sketch Fest. Hear how Vanessa got her start as a comedian and what she's up to next!

In this week's episode, the ladies chat about their love and curiosity for millennial pink, Dove making bottles in the shape of women (news flash: it didn't go well), and their favorite Met Gala fashion moments. *Cough Cough* - Rihanna.

In this episode, the ladies chat with aesthetician Laura Muñoz. They discuss how certain foods and hormones affect our skin, what SPF REALLY keeps us safe from UV rays (and lobster legs), how to change your skin care regime for the summer heat, and how to determine if trendy beauty products are with your money. Laura also names some of her favorite organic brands for listeners to try. Have a question for her that we didn't cover? Leave a comment on our Instagram @iwasjustsayingthat. Now go get that summer glow, girl!  

In this episode, the ladies chat TV shows. Kimya breaks down her thoughts (and feelings) about the ending of GIRLS, while Michelle chats Big Little Lies. (We love you Reese Witherspoon). They also discuss about what shows they're watching now and looking forward to this summer. Have a suggestion for a show they should be watching? Leave a comment at @iwasjustsayingthat on Instagram and let them know! 

This week’s guest is Kelly Stocker. Kimya likes to call her the most famous not famous person in Austin as she is connected to nearly everybody--seriously ask someone in your life if they know Kelly. She honed this title when she was the Austin community manager of Yelp, and now she’s a gal who does a bit of this and a bit of that. And she’s also a DJ on a local radio station KGSR which is where we’re recording from right now and she writes for the local branch of Culturemap. Oh, and she has a funny and informative newsletter called the Friday Five that you should all subscribe to.

In this quickie episode, the ladies share their thoughts on the controversial Pepsi commercial, the expansion of The Wing (call us!), and Kimya's thoughts on taking on the Whole30 in June.

In this episode, the ladies interview B.B. Araya. She’s a filmmaker who’s short film “Beta” recently premiered in Issa Rae’s YouTube series #ShortFilmSundays. The ladies chat about the meaning of the film, what it's like to be an upcoming independent filmmaker, and why it's okay to be a little delusional (this wisdom came from a pretty big filmmaker - cough cough - Richard Linklater). Bonus: hear about her latest project set to launch later this year!  

In this quickie episode, the ladies are suffering from allergies and shamelessly seek your sympathy. They chat a little bit about the previous episode with Lauren Modery, mainly the bit about her working as a personal assistant in Hollywood, mentioning a sulking John Stamos (we love you, uncle Jesse). They also discuss a New Yorker article written by Jia Tolentino that dives into the celebration of the gig economy. Is the hustle as empowering as it sounds? Also! Find out who their guest will be next week. Enjoy this episode? Leave us some love in the reviews!

In this episode, the ladies introduce you to a modern day Renaissance woman. Lauren Modery is a freelance writer in Austin and self-proclaimed rail enthusiast. Lauren’s blog Hipstercrite was one of the OG popular blogs in Austin, and her Medium page has an impressive 36,000 followers. We chat about her time spent in Hollywood, how she became a writer, a trip to Standing Rock, and her love for taking the train.

In this episode, the ladies drink a wee bit too much Deep Eddy Vodka and recap their SXSW experiences with you. They chat about who they were lucky enough to meet, what food they can't stop thinking about, and discuss the idea of future meet-ups with you listeners. Feel free to subscribe and leave the girls some love with a review! As always follow the fun @iwasjustsayingthat on Instagram.

In this episode the ladies interviewed Blair Brettschneider, Founder & Executive Director of GirlForward LIVE at SXSW!

We interrupt your regular scheduled podcast programming to make a very exciting announcement. Listen and don't fret - we will still have an episode this Friday!

We hoped you missed the ladies because they missed you. In this quickie, the girls dig into the Oscars envelope situation (we got you, Warren!), Michelle's casual thyroid surgery, birth control contemplation, Kimya's solo trip to LA (a moon dust review included), and Michelle learns new slang word. Enjoy! Also! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and subscribe. We love new Internet friends.

Our guest today is writer and adventurer Clara Bensen. You may recognize Clara’s story even if her name doesn’t ring a bell. In 2013, her whirlwind story of romance and travel, which she published on Salon.com, went insanely viral. It’s your typical story of girl meets boy via OkCupid, and then a few weeks later girl and boy hop on a plane to Turkey with no suitcases. She turned her story into a book called No Baggage, which is also being made into a movie. She’s still with her boo, Jeff Wilson, and they work together at Kasita a micro-housing company, and she’s currently working on a novel, which she goes into more detail about on this episode.