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Hey chat! Everyone chats about dating red flags, but people don't often think about friendship red flags. We tend to ignore them, but they can be sneaky and persistent. It's important to be as picky about your friends as you would be with a significant other because you are who you surround yourself with! Tune in for a quick chat about our friendship red flags :)))

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Hey chat! If you ever experience jealousy in your friendships or other relationships, just know that you're not alone. That feeling can be fleeting, not a definition of who you are. Comparison is so easy to fall into but it's important to use that feeling as a blueprint for your goals, not a reason to resent someone you love! We break all of that down in this week's episode!

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Hey chat! Low maintenance friendships are the best, but low maintenance doesn't mean low effort! Consistency in friendship is SO important if you want each other to feel heard and loved. Just because a friendship feels easy, doesn't mean you should put it on auto-pilot. Call a friend today!!

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Hey chat! First episode in the new format! We're a few mins over 15, but we're working on it :) This week we're chatting all about friendship breakups... starting off with a bang!

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We missed you guys!! Full episodes starting again next week!

PS: Amanda's mic is a little wonky in this episode, but we'll figure it out for next week.

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The long awaited Europe recap is here! I recorded this in November and then life happened and here we are. Better late than never!

Britt is solo and breaking down every single detail of her trip to France and Spain. Apologies in advance for all of the "ums"... it was a lot of content to juggle! In addition to this podcast episode, the video version of the episode will also be available on Britt's NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL @brittriolo !!!

Paris hotel: Nestay Les Halles

Barcelona hotel: Duquesa de Cardona

Not to be dramatic, but Britt is fleeing the country this week. Just kidding, but she is going on her first international trip to Paris and Barcelona! Amanda has a ton going on this week and wasn't able to join us, but Britt breaks down everything she's doing to prep for her trip. We're on the countdown and there's A LOT to get done. Make sure you follow along the journey on socials! We'll be back with a full trip recap in three weeks!

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This week we're chatting about all sorts of random things! This month has been fairly chill for both of us. Britt had no less than a million different show and movie recs... a broken leg will do that to you. Amanda celebrated her birthday over the weekend by going on a safari tour, zip lining, and eating sushi on the beach. Everyone make sure you tell her happy bday!!!

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This week we're catching up on our entire month of September! Amanda got all of her bridesmaids together for a weekend in San Diego where we had a rooftop brunch, chartered a pink boat, and partied at Britt's favorite bar. Wedding content has been her second job lately, but exciting news... she found her dress! Britt... broke her leg. Yup, you read that right. Besides crutching all the way to San Diego, she hasn't done much except obsess over Dancing With the Stars. LOL. Enjoy!

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This week we're catching up after a busy few weeks! Amanda took her engagement photos and we can't wait to see the final results! She also started her new job, tried some new restaurants, and had a mermaid themed boat day. Britt had some much needed chill time after the busiest summer of her life and then kicked off the weekend with a wig party, karaoke, and the casino. Tune in to hear about her alter ego and an embarrassing wig mishap. Enjoy!

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This week we're recapping the past few weeks - starting with a deeper dive into wedding dress shopping! Summer is almost at a close and we are convinced that this was summer 2016 reincarnated. Britt spent a whole weekend swimming with her college friends like they were kids again. Amanda also caught up with her college friends in San Diego and then spent a girls weekend in LA. We also have so much to celebrate! Amanda got a new job and Britt's sister (other Amanda) turned 24! There's a lot packed into this one - enjoy!

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This week, Britt is chatting about what she's been up to during this chaotic summer. New hobbies, good friends, and fashion disasters pretty much sums it all up. Enjoy!

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This week we're recapping the past two summer weeks and celebrating THE CHAT'S SECOND BIRTHDAY! We love you guys - thanks for always tuning in to keep up with us

This week we're recapping the 4th of July weekend! We both kept it pretty lowkey this year. Amanda spent the day around the house and then watched the biggest fireworks show in CA (allegedly) from Ruth's Chris. Britt had a pool day and then watched fireworks from a rooftop bar in Sac (you'll never guess where). Tune in to also hear the happenings like wedding planning, being in the same room as a former president, materialists, and a Halsey concert. Enjoy!

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This week we're recapping the first few weeks of summer! Amanda got her first sunburn of the season out of the way but has been enjoying a lot of beach time, hot girl walks, and bike rides. She's well on her way of wedding planning now but is still finding time to hang out with friends and enjoy a fun summer! Last weekend, she was at a Love Island themed birthday party in LA. Meanwhile, Britt is clocked into Love Island UK like it's her full time job. Outside of her favorite show being back on, she found herself...

This week we're officially kicking off the first few weeks of summer! Amanda has been enjoying BBQs, bonfires, and dog birthday parties in San Diego. She also celebrated Mason's birthday and went to see the new Lilo & Stitch movie. Britt spent the weekend wine tasting in Napa and gives her review of the three wineries she went to. Then, the following weekend was Lyndsey and Noah's engagement party! She finished off the weekend with the Beale Air Show and a gnarly sunburn.

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This week we're chatting about Amanda's Italy trip! This is a long time coming (actually only like two weeks), but she's finally settled back in San Diego and ready to do the full trip recap. We go city by city in chronological order and give all of the details about the restaurants, museums, and other activities they did in each place. This is seriously the ultimate Italy guide if you're thinking about planning a trip. Also, the biggest and most exciting part of the episode is the announcement that Amanda and Mason are ENGAGED! Mason proposed in Cinque Terre and Amanda tells the whole proposal story in this episode. Everyone is SO HAPPY to see them making ...

This week we're back with another life update! It has been a whole month since we last recorded together. Obviously Amanda's trip to Italy has been the highlight of the last few weeks, and we'll be back with a full trip recap in the next episode. Before Italy, she officially moved into their new house, so she's giving us the updates there. Easter and Mother's Day also happened in the weeks that we were apart so lots to share about that! Britt was definitely not doing any world traveling, but she does have some show/movie recs, a new...

This week we're chatting about the best pieces of advice for our younger selves... featuring a special guest: Hannah Kerby! Amanda is living her best life in Italy for the next two weeks, so it was a PERFECT time to have Hannah introduce herself to The Chat! This episode hit us right in our feels as we shared pieces of advice that we wish we could give ourselves a few years ago, months ago, and even last week. There are a ton of valuable takeaways from this episode (if we do say so ourselves) and we hope you enjoy!<...

This week we're back with another life update! The last two weeks have been full of activity for the both of us. Amanda has been busy packing for not just her upcoming Italy trip, but also to move! In the middle of that, she found time to come home just in time to surprise her dad for his airplane-themed birthday party (not to be confused with a child). Britt has been hard at work checking films off of her "to watch" list. In the last two weeks, she made it through Pulp Fiction and both volumes of Kill Bill...

This week we're catching up on the last two weeks! Britt was in San Diego for the weekend for adult spring break, so we were able to get together for a few hours. Amanda is currently in the process of moving, so it's about to be a very hectic month for her. We're both mourning the loss of her beautiful apartment view. The weekend before, Britt got to experience her first air show! Literally the best day ever. Tune in to the episode to hear the rest of what we were up to!

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This week we're catching up after a month away! Britt did a solo recording for the last episode, so it's been four weeks since we last podcasted together. There's nothing like a good old fashioned catch up with your best friend. Amanda fills us in on her trip to Atlanta, while Britt chats about her weekend in Santa Barbara. We also give a few book/show recs and Amanda let's us know if the Oura Ring is worth it. Enjoy!

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This week we're chatting about the journey of being single in a world full of couples (lol)! Britt hosted a solo episode this week while Amanda is on a work trip in Atlanta, so obviously this was a perfect time to get you guys caught up on her single life. We thought this would be helpful for people recently out of a relationship, people who have been single for a while, and people who are thinking about being single. It can seem daunting at first, and still sometimes does, but there are so many ways to lean into this...

This week we're chatting about our monthly life updates! It has been an extremely busy two weeks! Both of us hosted Galentines parties, which then led right into the Super Bowl. Amanda got tricked into an unfair bet, while Britt ended up winning hers. We caught up on our Valentines Day plans (which were very different from each other) and that took us to this past weekend. Britt took a private flight down to Santa Barbara (still not over it) and Amanda went mini golfing, tried out her new matcha kit, and did some slightly illegal driving. We'll chat...

This week we're chatting about how our new routines are treating us! We both have a lot of goals for this year, and we're making our own routines to implement as many as possible. Some came easier than others in January. Amanda is prioritizing her time management and healthy boundaries, while Britt is trying to get back her health grind. We both succeeded at not drinking coffee for the month and dabbled in "damp January." We hope that you're all having a great start to your year!

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This week we're chatting about our January catch ups! We really go all over this place this episode. Show recs, January resets, and the 14 hour Tik Tok ban were all topics of convo. We're feeling super motivated right now working towards our goals, and we hope all of you are too! See you in two weeks!

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This week we're chatting about our goals, visions, and resolutions for 2025! The Chat is officially back in session after a much-needed break, and we're so excited for this year! 2025 is the year of growth, peace, and health. We hope that you can take some inspiration from our goals to plan out your year. Now is the time to start making things happen for yourself - this year is about you!

PLUS hear about Christmas time at Disneyland, NYE in San Diego, and a movie that you should avoid at all costs...

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This week we're chatting about our 2024 holiday gift guide! We hope that this helps you when buying any last minute gifts for your loved ones. All items will be linked below!

This is our last episode before we take a three week break! We love you all and hope you enjoy this holiday season. See you in 2025!!

GIFT GUIDE:

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This week we're chatting about Brittney's 26th birthday and Thanksgiving week! Britt turned 26 on the 26th, which makes this her GOLDEN YEAR. Amanda made it back to NorCal just in time to celebrate. We hit our favorite downtown bars and had the best night with the BEST girls! A big thank you to everyone who came to celebrate

This week we're chatting about Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is next week, and we have a jam-packed holiday week coming up. Like we did for Halloween, we're playing a game of Thanksgiving "would you rathers." We dive into hosting vs attending, dressing up vs staying casual, whether or not stuffing is actually good & so much more! Stay tuned for Britt's bday weekend recap next Wednesday!

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This week we're chatting about girl code! Girl code is the universal standard of being a woman. This is a code of conduct that you MUST follow or else you can't get on with the girlies! Things like taking pictures for each other, keeping secrets, and sharing your food. A healthy amount of gossip is okay but you're always allowed to form your own opinions about people. Head over to our Instagram and let us know what your biggest piece of girl (or friend) code is!

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This week we're chatting about our most recent life updates! We had so much fun doing these over summer, so we decided to continue the fun once a month. We have been booked and busy lately! Britt had her college friends in town for a girls weekend full of karaoke, wine, and leftover jalapeno poppers. Amanda has been in her wellness era which consists of sound healing, magnesium spray, and sea moss. Unfortunately that also meant getting pooped on by a bird... which is apparently good luck!

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This week we're chatting about Halloween 2024! We're playing a festive game of "would you rather" to celebrate Halloween week. We debate situations like being the only one showing up to the function in a costume, couples costumes with your situationship, scary vs cute movies, and more. We hope you all have a fun, safe, and happy Halloween!

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This week we're chatting about life's simple luxuries! We both have things we do or buy that help us feel more luxurious throughout the week. Those things don't need to be complicated or expensive.

Here are some of our recs that you can try this week!

Essential oil diffuser in your bedroom

PJ sets - throw out all of your ratty old t shirts

Buy yourself some flowers for the kitchen counter

Drink your beverages out of a wine glass

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This week we're chatting about Amanda's 25th birthday! We spent the weekend hanging out around San Diego and celebrating the big quarter century! Britt and Sarah took a plane and train in and started the weekend with some major transportation delays. Once that was figured out, we had aperol spritzes with the girlies, watched the sunset, and went to dinner at Barella. Saturday was spent setting up for a movie on the beach. We used the projector to watch Top Gun Maverick... 10/10 recommend. Sunday consisted of brunch and day drinking before Britt had to get to the airport. Happy...

This week we're chatting about Amanda's boyfriend, aka Mason! Mason, welcome to The Chat for our 60th episode! In this episode, you'll learn a little bit about his small town upbringing, sales career journey, and their relationship. We finally get his perspective on how they met, their first date, and if Amanda really did ghost him. If a person laughs at all of your jokes, is it love at first sight?

PLUS hear about a last minute Vegas trip, a cancelled North Carolina trip, and comparing tell me lies (hulu) vs nobody wants this (netflix)...<...

This week we're chatting about working in sales! Amanda and Britt have both been working in sales for the past few years. We'd like to think that we've gained some good sales perspective and are here to give you advice if you're considering a career in sales. We cover our personal journeys, pros/cons, and finish it off with our tips.

PLUS hear about fake Tom Cruise at the air show, a Sacramento staycation, and innovation day at Petco Park...

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This week we're chatting about our current favorite products! Consider this our official Fall Favorites Guide. We're linking everything down below, so be sure to shop our faves!

This week we're chatting about navigating adult friendships! We've entered a time in our lives where making new friends starts to feel unnatural. When we were younger, meeting people was so much easier with school, sports, and other activities. Now, it seems like there's never enough time in our busy schedules. It takes time and energy to maintain current friendships, let alone go out and make new ones. In this episode, we give you our best tips for ways to find and connect with new people. Head over to our IG to give us your best tips and we'll...

This week we're chatting about wrapping up summer and looking ahead to fall! Our normal episodes are finally back, and the summer series has officially wrapped. Both of us realized that we stayed local for most of the summer, focusing on activities in our area. We found good balances of work and fun and took time to embrace the sunshine. It looks like this fall is going to be a busy one! Between work, travel, and the holidays, we're going to have to find pockets of peace wherever we can get them. Stay tuned for lots of fun content...