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This week, Kate takes on the Venn diagram of Instagram "life coaches," self-help gurus, manifesting babes, and multi-level marketing #girlbosses that peddle the (often) false hope of financial freedom and entrepreneurial dreams through uncomfortable emoji-laden texts and Facebook messages. She discusses the problem with influencers selling one-size-fits-all solutions based on their anecdotal business experience and then reads crowd sourced stories from listeners who have been on the receiving end of MLM and entrenprenHERial outreach. Enjoy! Kate & Kelly's career talk: patreon.com/bethereinfive Support our sponsors! Visit Audible.com/bethereinfive or text BETHEREINFIVE to 500-500 to tart your free 30 day trial. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive and join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health. Go to Nutrafol.com and using promo code BETHEREINFIVE. New customers will get twenty-percent off Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get a free trial of Premium Membership. Works Cited https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/multilevel-marketing.html?CMP=RDRCT-FDN-FRAUD-100518 https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00010%C2%A0/00010-57283.pdf

This week, Kate's feeling metaphorically hungover from 2020 and is providing you some hot takes on a cold January night for a distraction in an ever-chaotic world. Recorded prior to (and cut off due to) the events today in DC, this episode includes discussions about: Neighborhoods trying the hardest to sound rich Turtle Creek Lane's new Mercedes Kim & Kanye's divorce Freckled Fox's separation A mini deep dive of SimplySuzys' Instagram bait-and-switch Are Instagram growth coaches the new MLM? A review of Meghan & Harry's new podcast A Portrait of The Artist of a Young Woman in 2011 A snorkel about money laundering via fine art donation A Pinterest tangent that's cut short when she finds out about DC and then abruptly ends the episode. Enjoy-- and hang in there. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!

A fireside heart to heart via a double episode to keep you company through the end of 2020! In this episode, Kate recorded a holiday heart to heart, asking listeners what questions/topics they'd want to discuss if they were sitting down for dinner together. From wine selection at a dinner party, to what her experience has been like with other podcasters, what she'd say if she met TS, advice for those who are single, to hearing more about her husband and family, what she'd teach her younger self, Christmas traditions, and more, Kate opens up about a variety of new topics. Here's to Better Days in 2021!

In this bonus episode, Kate was trying to do a "quick recap" of all of the discussion and mystery surrounding Taylor Swift's 9th studio album's surprise release. However, it is not quick and recap might be a generous word since she felt like she hasn't listened enough to go song-by-song. Yet she still manages to talk about it for like, evermore, and shares her observations surrounding this album, e.g. the comparisons to folklore, the theories leading up to (and the theories following) the sister album's release, the potential trilogy, the Woodvale of it all, the easter eggs, the weird TikTok theories, literary references, some of her favorite lyrics/themes/callbacks, her general interest in mystical witchlike subcultures, and then talks about Champagne Problems for way too long. Enjoy? MERCH! Teespring.com/stores/bethereinfive Patreon evermore reaction video: patreon.com/bethereinfive Support our sponsors Get 10% off site-wide when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at truff.com. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to Theragun.com/bethereinfive RIGHT NOW and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Works cited: Music Maestro Mashup intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtoBTKX1sOI Evermore ppt by @snazzysami https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hr4OHtmRALZdklfAkcRDrzAgpeeyGzS-2BJIwC1X3-8/mobilepresent?slide=id.p27

This week, Kate is joined by Julie Kramer and Emma Diamond from Comments by Celebs to rapid fire recap some recent pop culture news, i.e. Olivia Jade's Red Table Talk, Kristin Cavallari & Austin (vs Madison and Jay and Shannon??), Evermore, Kardashians on Hulu, etc. They also recap some of 2020's notable celeb/influencer news, i.e. being obsessed with Love is Blind and Tiger King, Kourtney & Addison's friendship, Charli D'Amelio's fame and attempted "cancellation," cancel culture as a whole, Vanessa Hudgens, Ellen, Demi & Max, RHOSLC, Carl Lentz, among other topics. They also talk about the business and day to day of CBC as well as the most popular & prolific celeb commenters. Enjoy! Get Honey for free at Join Honey dot com slash BETHEREINFIVE. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to get 10% off your first 3 months. Visit HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive80 and use code bethereinfive80 to get $80 off Right now, you can get 15% off your first Aurate purchase when you go to auratenewyork.com/bethereinfive and use promo code bethereinfive at checkout.

This week, Kate is joined by Nora McInerny, best-selling author and host of the insanely successful podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking. On this episode, Nora and Kate do what they do best: provide a form of conversational whiplash as they alternate between light and heavy topics in a delightful manner. Ranging from nostalgia, rom coms, and 2000s fashion, to how Nora's experiences have shaped her career in the space of grief, to a detailed discussion of their DM history, it's a well-rounded episode that's got something for everyone. Support Nora by checking out stillkickin.co and you can find Kate's upcoming TS album Evermore recap at patreon.com/bethereinfive! Episodes Nora recommended on Terrible, Thanks For Asking: "A Henry Sky" "Arfid" "Route 91" "What Happened To You" PS MERCH IS OUT! Order now if you want some by Christmas! SHOP HERE Support our sponsors: -Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners at helixsleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE -Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. -Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/BETHEREINFIVE -Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BTIF and get a free trial of Premium Membership

In this nostalgic deep dive, Kate details her "main character" moments throughout life, AKA moments her hyper sensitive nature and her obsession with pop culture perfectly intersected to produce fake emo song scored movie scenes in her head. Join her as she reviews memories from her recently discovered journals when she was dramatically, if not disproportionately, reacting to very normal adolescent situations, from youth group, to celeb sightings, hook up culture, a Twilight phase, frat parties, study abroad, getting ready culture, all the way to ultimately culminating with an earth-shattering heartbreak at a certain fast casual eatery. She then reads from her journals from her religious phase and explores how her emotional and spiritual evolution led her to this very moment. Enjoy! For more context, Kate's relationship series on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43308909 Support our sponsors! Use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at feetures.com for $10 Off your first pair Go to Theragun.com/BETHEREINFIVE and get your Gen 4 Theragun today rothys.com/bethereinfive awaytravel.com/bethereinfive

Kate shares her spontaneous thoughts on Taylor Swift's surprise Folklore Studio Sessions release, diving into the cozy details of Taylor's home studio. She reveals the identity of the mysterious William Bowery and unpacks the songwriting nuances, including themes of betrayal and vulnerability. Kate explores memorable lyrics, the clever storytelling in tracks like 'The Last Great American Dynasty,' and reflections on celebrity privacy. With engaging commentary ranging from home decor to emotional depth in songs, there’s a mix of insights and entertaining asides.

First, Kate talks about being ghosted by her CPA and the Dixie/Charli drama. Then, she is delighted to have on Carmen Myer of @thegoodcarmablog, a microinfluencer who has grown substantially in the past year as a blogger, teacher, and activist, sharing her day-to-day thoughts about a variety of topics on her instagram. Kate and Carmen talk about what it's been like being an educator during COVID-19, how parents can best develop a relationship with teachers, being a COVID bride, her activism in promoting and educating her audience about racism and social justice, to name a few topics. They also get into their fandom of Meghan Markle, the blogging heyday, Housewives, among other lighthearted topics. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: -Get up to $200 off at Helixsleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE -NEW customers will get 20% off at nutrafol.com promo code BETHEREINFIVE -40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/BETHEREINFIVE -Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE

Join Kate & her friends Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush (from Brandsplaining, Fangasm, Obedient agency) as they record live in Harbor Country and do a one-take journey through cut live show content, Taylor Swift's discography, SW Michigan wine country housewives taglines, bar carts, creativity, Kate's Hallmark screenplay, and other riveting topics live from the Mitten. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: Use code KATE10 to enjoy 10% off your #bookedwithbluefish stay fo 2 nights or more! Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/BTIF and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership Go to HelloFresh.com/BETHEREINFIVE90 and use code BETHEREINFIVE90 to get $90 off including free shipping Liquid I.V.'s new Hydration Multiplier PLUS Immune Support is available at Walmart or order online and get 25% off when you go to LIQUID IV DOT COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at feetures.com for $10 Off your first pair.