Bad On Paper

Becca Freeman & Olivia Muenter
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Apr 10, 2019 • 1h 28min

Ep. 48: Indie Lee on Clean Beauty, Living Life 80/20, and Doing What Makes You Happy.

In this episode, we sat down with Indie Lee, founder of her namesake clean beauty brand. Indie has an incredible story that led to not only led to her finding her purpose and passion (and launching her amazing beauty line), but also her insanely positive outlook on life. We talk about living life following the 80/20 rule, skincare products worth splurging on, and doing what makes you happiest. Indie is a breath of fresh air - we loved getting to sit down with her. Also in this episode, we are still on a high from our live show, Becca is about to be Grace's neighbor, and Grace is officially part of the Sephora Squad! Make sure to follow @indie_lee on Instagram, and check out her amazing products at indielee.com! Through the end of April use code BOP15 to take 15% off. Sponsor: Lola: For 40% off of all subscriptions, visit www.mylola.com and enter code BOP at checkout. Books Mentioned: It Ends with Us The Idea of You Don't You Forget About Me Who's That Girl Normal People Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Apr 3, 2019 • 1h 51min

Ep. 47: Alyssa Mastromonaco - the Obamas, the Importance of Lists, and Staying Calm Under Pressure.

We are so excited about today's guest: Alyssa Mastromonaco. Alyssa is the co-host of the Crooked Media podcast Hysteria, a New York Times Best Selling Author, AND was the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations for the Obama administration! We ask her a million questions, from how to stay calm in a high pressure job, to how to talk productive conversations with people whose political views differ from yours, to three things she would take to a desert island. This episode is one of our all time favorites! Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with @averagefashionblogger, and Becca is battling with overly-optimistic "Past Becca." You can find Alyssa on Twitter at @alyssamastro44, and on Instagram at @Mastro175 Sponsor: Harper Wilde: To get started with your free at home try on and receive a complimentary bra wash bag, visit harperwilde.com/BOP. Books Mentioned: Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? So Here's the Thing Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) Why Not Me? The Unhoneymooners I'm Fine and Neither Are You Normal People Daisy Jones & the Six: a Novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: a Novel
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Mar 27, 2019 • 53min

Ep. 46: Verity Book Club + Channeling "Mediocre White Man Confidence."

In this episode, we are talking about the craziest, scariest and most twisted book: Verity by Colleen Hoover. YOU GUYS. It's hard to put this book into words, because it was so good and so messed up! Becca was terrified to quit reading this book because she knew she would have nightmares, and Grace went out drinking when she finished it. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on it! Also in this episode, WE SOLD OUT OUR LIVE SHOW! We are convinced you can do anything if you have the confidence of a mediocre white man. Also, Becca is obsessed with an investment app called Robinhood (use this link, you and Becca get a free stock), and Grace isn't as good of shape as she thought. Books Mentioned Verity Gone Girl Final Girls The Woman Inside An Anonymous Girl The Wife Between Us The Last Mrs. Parrish The Couple Next Door The Last Time I Lied The Woman in the Window The Good Liar So Here's the Thing Becoming Rules of Magic Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Mar 20, 2019 • 1h 36min

Ep. 45: Chinae Alexander Talks Holy Grail Skincare, Dating App Success, & Body Confidence.

In this episode, we are talking to one of the most inspiring people on Instagram (and one of our live show guests!), Chinae Alexander! Chinae is an influencer, a podcast host (check out Press Send!), a makeup extraordinaire, and fitness icon. We talk about a little of everything, from removing toxicity and body confidence, to her holy grail skincare products and her favorite under-the-radar makeup brands. Chinae also shares her amazing dating app success story and her stance on the pressure surrounding the passions and jobs. Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with @theflairindex on Instagram and Becca has finally found the perfect sleep shirt from Recliner! Make sure to buy your ticket to the live show because we are almost sold out! You can find Chinae at @chinaealexander on Instagram and listen to her on Press Send podcast! Sponsors: Night Pillow: For 20% of through the end of March, go to discovernight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout. Lola: For 40% all subscriptions, go to mylola.com and enter code BOP at check out Books Mentioned: The Woman Inside Verity – Our March Bookclub Marriage Vacation I am Pilgrim Tell Me Lies The Seas An Unkindness of Magicians So Here's the Thing Who Thought This Was a Good Idea Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Mar 13, 2019 • 1h 37min

Ep. 44: Hitha Palepu on Motherhood, Productivity, Investing, and Travel & How She Defines "Smart" Reading.

In today's episode, we have the incredible Hitha Palepu! Seriously, is there anything that Hitha can't do? You've heard us obsess over her Five Smart Reads newsletter, but Hitha is also the CEO and co-founder of Rho Pharmaceuticals, the creator of the blog "Hitha on the Go," the author of How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip, and a full time mom (Our first mom to be featured on the pod!) to her son Rho, with another on the way! We're tired just thinking about how she does it all. Hitha shares incredible advice, from her packing essentials and her travel skincare routine, to key productivity practices and investment tips for beginners. We feel smarter after recording this episode. Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with her pink faux fur slippers (from Amazon!), Becca is slowlyyy recovering from her Idea of You book hangover, and Hitha is loving @notenoughhangers. Find our friend on the internet at @hithapalepu and hithaonthego.com/5smartreads to sign up for her newsletter! Books Mentioned : Favorite Books Read in High School: The Sloppy Firsts 1984 Grapes of Wrath The Awakening Protect and Defend Others: An Anonymous Girl – same author of The Wife Between Us Tell Me Lies Lost Roses – prequel to Lilac Girls Rules of Civility The Master Plan The Idea of You – Becca is still not over it I Miss You When I Blink I am Pilgram Verity – March's Book Club! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Mar 6, 2019 • 1h 15min

Ep. 43: Grace & Becca's Favorite Things – Apps, Podcasts, and Beauty Products, Oh My!

In this episode, *cue Oprah voice* it's Grace and Becca's favorite things! We are taking our weekly obsessions to a new level. We talk about everything we are loving right now, from TV shows and podcasts, to beauty products and clothing. We didn't want you to miss any of these recommendations, so we have listed every one of them in our Facebook group, so now is the perfect time to join! Also in this episode, Becca has a horrible book hangover from Ashley Spivey's recommendation, The Idea of You, and Grace is gearing up for a yoga retreat. For the full list of obsessions, CLICK HERE. Books mentioned: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee The Seasonaires by Janna King Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Mar 4, 2019 • 49min

Bonus Ep 42: Ashley Spivey on Books, the Bachelor, and a Weird Sexual Experience.

It's our first bonus episode! And with no other than our favorite book lover, Ashley Spivey! We just couldn't get enough of her. Today we are talking all things the Bachelor (Becca thinks someone should write a dystopian book about what happens behind the scenes), books (including her favorite book instagrammers - get a notepad ready!), and seriously the weirdest questions you guys have ever asked (like..."Have you ever seen Leonardo Dicaprio from your apartment?"). We had a blast recording this episode with the help of a few margaritas. Make sure to follow Ashley at @ashleyspivey and join her book club! Books mentioned The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Feb 27, 2019 • 1h 11min

Ep. 41: Ashley Spivey Co-Hosts the 99 Percent Mine Book Club!

In this episode, we are joined by our favorite fellow book lover, Ashley Spivey, to talk about this month's bookclub pick, 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne. Ashley runs a Facebook group bookclub with over 11,000 members, co-hosts the podcast He Said She Said, AND was on The Bachelor! We can't think of a better fit to help us talk about this month's book. Readers beware... by the end of this episode, you may just have a cart full of new books because Ashley's recommendations are endless! Also in this episode, Ashley is taking submissions for her book idea, Becca has injured herself (any doctors out there know what she's done?!), and Grace indulges in top-shelf mascara.We are also stoked to announce that Casey Balsham will be opening the live show with stand-up comedy! Because Ashley is amazing and we had so many questions for her, we are releasing a BONUS episode next Monday where we will talk all things books and The Bachelor. You can follow @ashleyspivey here and join her book club here! Sponsors: Care/Of: Take 50% off your first month of personalized vitamins by going to takecareof.com and entering code BOP50 at checkout. Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your first kit by going to modernfertility.com/bop Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Feb 20, 2019 • 1h 14min

Ep 40: Blair Eadie from Atlantic-Pacific on Her Best Fashion & Life Advice, Her Avril Lavigne Phase, and Why She Won't Marie Kondo Her Closet

In this episode, we sat down with the fashionable, smart, and all-around wonderful Blair Eadie, the founder of Atlantic-Pacific! We ask her all your fashion and life questions, like why she started her blog, why she has chosen to keep it fashion-focused, her go to bargain finds, and the worst fad she participated in during high school (it includes an Avril Lavigne phase). Plus: the behind the scenes scoop on her clothing line and how wedding planning is going. We LOVE her and we know you will too! You can find her at @blaireadiebee and The-Atlantic-Pacific. Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with her new jeans for tall ladies discovery, Grace is loving artist Melvin G., and Blair is obsessed with Local Electric jewelry! Make sure you've read 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne, because next week we have Ashley Spivey from Spivey's Book Club (and the Bachelor!) joining us for our February book club! Sponsor: Dudley Stephens: Visit Dudley-Stephens.com and enter promo code BOP20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Come twin with us! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Feb 13, 2019 • 60min

Ep. 39: "How the F do I make friends as an adult?!" Friendship + Galentine's Day

Happy Galentine's Day! We are celebrating this girl power holiday by going on a friend-date and of course, hanging out with you! We are answering the age old question… "How the F do I make friends as an adult?!" Plus, how to set boundaries with friends, balancing boyfriends and gal pals, how cupcakes can mend friend fallouts, and how to have a successful long-distance friendship. Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with her new Halogen sweater, and Grace is loving the Instagram account History Cool Kids. Sponsors: LOLA: for 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter code BOP at checkout Care/of: use code BOP to 25% off your first month of personalized vitamins at TakeCareOf.com Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

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