Happy Hour #213: Hot Child in the City (...

On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group of teenagers in the 1950s Ireland as they navigate friendships and relationships. We chat about crushes, religion, sex, family pr ... Show More

Today we're shining a light on the activist work of Irish feminist Ailbhe Smyth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. In this classic episode, we trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more ... Show More

Gen Z “it” sisters Maddie and Kenzie Ziegler swing by Pretty Basic! The girls dish on growing up in the spotlight through Dance Moms, finding their own way with music, dance, and acting, and all of the pressures that have come along with it.  Plus, plenty of fashion tips, and the ... Show More

We’re chatting the 2025 fashion trends taking over, cool girl brands you need in your wardrobe and how to find your personal style with content creator, fashion lecturer & former Vogue Digital Editor Joely Malcolm. We also talk the difference between trends & micro trends, plus t ... Show More

Called the "designer's designer," Claire McCardell turned the American fashion industry on its head starting in the 1930s with her fresh modern take on sportswear. This week we examine her career and legacy in a two-part episode from 2022. For additional reading, check out Elizab ... Show More

Bestie duo Sophia and Cinzia join us to chat The Girls Bathroom tour down under, the inspo behind their iconic looks & their ride or die beauty brands. Plus, the gals share what it’s really like to work with your best friend, how to make friends in your 20s and how they manifeste ... Show More

Candice and Kayla are joined by Shilpa Shah, co-founder of fashion brand “Cuyana”. In this age of quick and easy access via the Internet, fast fashion has led to us sitting with piles of clothes with nowhere to go. So the question is: how do we turn shopping into a more mindful, ... Show More

Figuring out who you are is tough enough — learning how to infuse that identity into your personal style is a whole different ~journey~. This week Stephanie and Melissa are joined by their shared stylist Ariel Tunnell to discuss their respective style journeys, swap shopping and ... Show More

We discuss the stuff everyone’s thinking about, but not always talking about with Amal Murad. She's the first Emirati Parkour instructor, a Nike Ambassador, a mom and a advocate for woman's health & fitness. We talk about the female body from pregnancy, menstrual cycles, pain, so ... Show More

With humor and hard science, obstetrician and gynecologist Jaime Seeman reveals why building muscle is one of the best ways to combat women’s top health risks. Learn the truth behind three weightlifting myths that prevent women from getting serious about strength training — and w ... Show More

I have a discussion with two amazing women; Elissa Freiha and Shaikha Al Qassemi. We discuss what it means to "be a woman" in the Middle East. _ _ This episode is sponsored by Carriage UAE.Go check out Carriage at www.trycarriage.com !!!Guests Instagrams & Websites:Elissa Freiha ... Show More

FASHION RE-IMAGINED: Laurie Taylor talks to Angela McRobbie, Emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London about the working lives of independent designers in London, Berlin and Milan, at a time when fashion is under the spotlight due to concerns about the environment an ... Show More