Ex-Tinder employee Julia Mazur hosts Pretty Much Done, a podcast about relationships — focusing on the most important one we’ll ever have: our relationship with ourself. Every week, we explore the healing journeys of relationship and dating coaches, authors, influencers, reality TV stars, and countless other experts who have experienced love and love loss.This podcast is for people who are pretty much done settling for anything less than what they deserve. New episodes every Wednesday at mid ...
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Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
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Once upon a time in the digital expanse, there was a gathering of minds so vibrant and electric it could only be described as The Quest for Epic Engagement. Picture this, my friend: an enchanting corner of the internet where the air crackles with creativity, and the voices of the most innovative coaches and creatives share their unique secrets for captivating audiences. This isn't just any podcast, grasshoppers. It's a veritable roundtable where each guest brings their own flavorful ingredie ...
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This week, we’re reflecting on Olivia’s move to the Hudson Valley in Upstate New York! Covering everything from why she chose the location, house renovation updates, how to make friends in a new place, and when the house started to feel like a home. If you’re in the area, come to our event at Lasting Joy Brewery in Tivoli New York! Obsessions Olivi…
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In today's episode, I take a dive deep into the emotional weight of shame and how it affects every aspect of our lives. I'm joined by life coach Chelsea Luther who shares tangible advice for how to move from a victim mentality to stepping into the role of "creator" in your life. Chelsea shares her insight and methodology on how to transmute shame—t…
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The Great Read-Alike Roundup
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In celebration of our backlist fall, we’re dedicating this episode to sharing our recommendations for what to read if you want to capture the energy of a popular book! Romance If you liked The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, you may like Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams If you like Emily Henry's books, you may like Y…
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In this week's very funny episode, I am joined in person in Austin by Jared Freid, to dive deep into the wild world of millennial dating. Jared shares his unfiltered thoughts on navigating the modern dating scene, dating apps, and women wanting to be approached in the wild. Jared doesn’t hold back on his opinions about therapy jargon, and we discus…
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How the Pod Sausage Gets Made
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Have you ever wondered how we choose episode topics? Our intentions behind our book club picks? Our dream guests? How we want to grow the podcast? This is the episode for you! We’re sharing all the details about how our podcast sausage gets made. Obsessions Olivia: Sand + Fog Honeycrisp Harvest Candle Becca: Diddy conspiracy TikTok What we read thi…
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Today's guest is Hana Elson, a lifestyle content creator dedicated to helping people learn to how to fill up their own cup. Hana and I chatted about our shared love for solo dates and we break down a guide on how to go on them; even a guarantee that you'll get a free drink. We chat all about her experiences traveling solo; notably her viral video a…
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A Very Autumnal Three Things
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In this round of Three Things, we’re keeping our topics strictly fall-based (prepare to hear Olivia at her full power!) We cover everything from Halloween costumes to sweater storage to cozy fall hobbies and more! Olivia’s Things A Perfect Fall Sunday Fall Goals Getting a Hallmark+ Subscription (First watches will include: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost, H…
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All Fours Book Club
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It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for, our All Fours by Miranda July Book Club! There’s been a lot of discussion about the book in our Facebook and Geneva groups, and we’re so pumped to dive in! We shared our expectations for the book before we read it, why we thought it was so polarizing, the themes of aging and menopause, how we related to the m…
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In this episode I'm joined by JB Copeland, who skyrocketed to social media fame, gaining over 1 million followers in just a year. JB's content is incredible, motivational, eye catching and every video resonates so much. He shares why hitting the 1 million mark didn’t bring the happiness many might expect and how he reevaluated the relationships and…
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How Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo Started a Romance Publishing Imprint
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This week, we’re chatting with the founders of 831 Stories (and hosts of the fantastic A Thing or Two podcast) Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo! They share what drew them to the romance genre, why they started a romance entertainment company, and what makes a good sex scene. They also give us the scoop on 831’s first novella, Big Fan by Alexandra Roma…
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Today’s guest, Bianca Skeete, is a full time Self Empowerment coach for women. Bianca and her business partner Abbey launched the social page, Her Thirties, a space for women in their thirties to grow, heal, and find strength in each other. On this episode we chat all about how she discovered self love, worked on becoming the best partner in her re…
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Julia Whelan Tells Us How an Audiobook Gets Made
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This week we’re joined by a person The New Yorker has called “The Adele of Audiobooks!” You guessed it, we’re exploring the ins and outs of audiobooks with none other than novelist, screenwriter, actor, and iconic audiobook narrator, Julia Whelan. She gives us a behind the scenes peek at the the recording process, what makes a standout audiobook pr…
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Virgo Season: School Supply Nostalgia & Office Obsessions
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It’s back-to-school season! We don’t have a school to go back to, but that won’t stop us from stocking up on new office supplies for a little refresh. We talk about our love for back-to-school shopping, wrapping books vs book socks, finding the perfect bookbag, statement pens, Lisa Frank, and the “school supplies” we use in our adult lives. Olivia …
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Cara Alwill is a worldwide bestselling author, host and creator of the top-rated podcast, Style Your Mind, and a change agent for women. As an early voice in the female-driven movement, with her blog, The Champagne Diet, Cara continues to be a leader in the spacel liberating women to trust their intuition and create their own opportunities. During …
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One-Star Romance Book Club
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Happy August Book Club Day! We’re diving into our thoughts on One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin. (Spoiler: we adored it!) We talk about the balance of the romance versus friendship plotlines, the relatability of the debut novelist interior monologue, and how the pandemic was incorporated into the plot. Also, the author calls in to answer a listener …
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On today's episode, I sat down with Niko Emanulidis, also known as the Daddy Academy on socials, to explore what it really means to be a “daddy”—a confident, caring alpha male who exudes strength without the angst. Niko has made waves by teaching men how to embody this persona, creating an aura that makes women feel truly at ease. Niko and I chat a…
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Listener Three Things: Sleepover Movies, Alternate Lives, and Single Serving Tortilla Chips
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This week, we let YOU pick the Things for us to cover this episode! We’re excited to dive into your obsessions, pop culture news, alternate lives, and more! Listener Things What alternate lives would you want to live for a day? The lack of single-serving tortilla chips It Ends With Us Sleepover Movies Flip Phones Heiney Hiders Obsessions Becca: Ker…
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Today's guest is the very fun, very funny Shaun Galanos, also known as the Love Drive on socials. Going to use this description of how Shaun describes himself: He's a love coach, speaker, and writer who leads with vulnerability and playfulness while examining his relationships to love and life. Sassy but kind. In this episode we chat about my negat…
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Three Things with Emily Henry: Disney Channel Original Movies, Instagram Lurking, and Hobbies You’re Bad At
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We’re so excited to dive into Three Things with Emily Henry! We cover iconic DCOMs, Instagram stalking former babysitting clients, new hobbies, and MORE! If you're looking for a more craft-focused conversation, check out this past episode with Emily. Emily’s Three Things Disney Channel Original Movies People you keep tabs on Things you like doing e…
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Today’s episode is with a new friend and inspiration, Heidi Clements. Heidi and I met on a beach in Santa Barbara and I immediately realized that we are soul sisters. Heidi has amassed over 1 million followers with her incredible storytelling fashion videos. In just two years, Heidi proved that you can start a new career at 63. We talk all about sh…
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August Three Things: Glen Powell, the Olympics, and political hope
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Happy August! We’re kicking things off with some fun, weird, zeitgeisty things! Becca’s Three Things Where is the fanciest place you’ve ever pooped? Glen Powell Big swing podcast guests Olivia’s Three Things The Olympics What songs you can’t listen to anymore The state of politics (how the tables have turned!) Obsessions Becca - her spring green ma…
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In this episode we had the incredible DeBorah Beatty, the badass color mystic, sharing her journey from losing everything to creating a life of empowerment. DeBorah brought us insights on breaking through personal betrayals, using her unique color wisdom, and embracing resilience. It’s all about reclaiming your story and stepping into your true pot…
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Today I'm joined by spiritual teacher Jessica Zweig who has also described as the voice of her time. On this episode Jessica shares how embracing our inner light and facing our shadow can lead to us unlocking all of our greatest desires. Jessica shares her profound insights on how acknowledging and integrating the darker aspects of ourselves can le…
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Margo’s Got Money Troubles Book Club
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It's finally time to discuss our listener-chosen July Book Club Pick, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe! We’re thrilled to dive into our overall thoughts, what genre we’d place this book in, how the book deepened our perspective about sex work, the romance subplot, and how much the final line stuck with us. (Liked the book? We loved this Ru…
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This week, forever friend of the pod Grace Atwood stopped by to talk about her Three Things! Grace’s Things Streaming audiobooks while needle-pointing All-white outfits with black accessories Liz Adams’ Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip Grilled Peaches (that she had at Le Great Outdoor) Bonus Things: These Target sandals Becca loves, this Amazon shorts set …
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Hey there, grasshoppers! This is an amazing episode of Quest for the Epic Engagement with the incredible sales expert, Lynn Whitbeck. Together, we dove into the heart of sales, focusing on authenticity, passion, and genuine relationships. Lynn shared her brilliant concept of "worthy intent," emphasizing why building trust and serving with integrity…
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Books That Changed Our Lives
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This week, we’re talking about the books that changed our lives, and playing voicemails from listeners about their life-changing reads! Listener life-changing books The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Baby-Sitters Club Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Christina Lauren Bet…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Quest for the Epic Engagement! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Laura Templeton, founder of 30 Second Success, join us for an enlightening discussion on the transformative power of AI in personal branding and communication. Laura is an expert in crafting impactful 32-second messages that resonate emotio…
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Three Things w/ Emily Amick of Emily in Your Phone
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This week, we’re chatting with lawyer, journalist, and political analyst Emily Amick, AKA @EmilyinYourPhone! We asked her about how to get engaged in your community, how to have conversations about social issues, what’s going on with young people, and her book Democracy in Retrograde! Obsessions Olivia - SG Goodman, “Space & Time” Becca - New phone…
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July Three Things
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Happy July! It’s time to share our Three Things for the month. We got summer reading memories, cultural phenomena, weird Facebook groups, and So! Much! More! Becca’s Things Summer Reading (And our Summer Reading Memories) Iconic Music Videos (Olivia’s: You’re Still the One by Shania Twain, Becca’s: Candy by Mandy Moore, I’m A Slave 4 U by Britney S…
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⭐QEE: Interviewing the Incredible Gwendolyn R Houston-Jack
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Gwendolyn R. Huston Jack is a multi-faceted individual who defies traditional introductions by emphasizing the diverse aspects of her identity beyond her career. She identifies herself as a creative, a small business owner, and a podcaster. Above all, Gwendolyn is dedicated to creating safe spaces where individuals can embrace their true selves and…
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On today's episode, I am joined by Jenni Adishian, an expert intuitive. We chat about the power of listening to your intuition and following synchronicities to guide your life decisions. Jenni shares her personal journey of processing a breakup and how that led her to embrace a nomadic lifestyle which has been followed by so much self-discovery alo…
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Such a Bad Influence Book Club
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It’s time to talk about our June Book Club Pick, Such A Bad Influence by our very own Olivia Muenter! We are finally diving into everything about this book including Olivia’s writing process, what planted the seed for the story, the evolution of the characters, and THAT ENDING! Spoilers ahead! You can also read some more about Olivia and SABI in th…
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