Best Maya And Dad Podcasts (2024)

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That's a Wrap: A Look Back on Season 1! (See you in the Fall!) 15:48

21d ago15:48

15:48

Send us a Text Message. WNW is going on summer vacation! Maya is off to camp and, let's face it, Maya carries the team! So, we look back on our favorite of 35 episodes - our favorite guests, our favorites shows, our toughest shows, some stats on the many countries where we have listeners and more. We will see you in late August!…

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Cultivating Your Summertime Fine with Sir John and Brooke 48:40

6m ago48:40

48:40

In this week’s episode, Sir John and I sat down to chat about what it means to be Summertime Fine mentally and physically. Our conversation included a very special announcement from Brooke, thoughts on how we recharge after major events, and our favorite eye looks on Black women. Sir John shared some tips on elevating any look with custom grills an…

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119: Carla Johnston's oh-so-secret Ariana Grande project 56:46

4d ago56:46

56:46

Carla delights Karen and Kyle with a zillion stories about working with stars. Yes, she was just in this mega Ariana video, but she also did serious theater with Kelly McGillis. Kelly, if you are listening, Carla wants to reconnect. Her kids have been working since they were infants, and Carla sounds like the perfect stage mother. She's more Maria …

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Y2K Beauty Culture, Miami Heritage, and Navigating A Career in Content Creation ft. Tefi 1:01:09

5d ago1:01:09

1:01:09

In this rerun of one of my favorite episodes, I sat down with TikTok queen herself, Tefi. Estefania Pessoa AKA Tefi is the best friend, cultural commentator, and skinfluencer we all needed during COVID-19, and if you have yet to come across her name on TikTok you are truly missing out. Tune in as we discuss her takes on both the toxicity and joy of…

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Episode 197: SOSS SHARK WEEK - The Ultimate Deep Sea Animal Report! 1:02:00

11d ago1:02:00

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It’s Shark Week on SOSS and Amy is prepared to punch some sharks in the nose. We kick it off with dolphin PR vs. Shark PR. Maya reviews the new Netflix shark movie Under Paris featuring a nuts mayor, a beautiful scientist, and a hot cop. So many questions are asked. Why is there always a beautiful scientist in these movies? Are hammerheads incapabl…

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118: Mullets and Mixtapes with Joe Matarese 51:20

11d ago51:20

51:20

As Joe gears up for the launch of his newest YouTube Special, the crew waxes nostalgic about 80s TV shows. Karen goes into detail about her brush with Eve Plumb, setting off an intense Brady Bunch discussion. Joe apparently is the worst parent of the week. The show wraps with Joe's Tom Cruise story-- it's priceless! Don't miss my Instagram https://…

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Country Glamour & Creating Yourself ft. Tanner Adell, Singer & Songwriter 1:01:45

12d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

“At the top of the list of what you need to know about Tanner Adell is she is glam country, it's definitely a defining feature for me.” For our second episode together, Sir John and I sat down with someone we feel is truly blazing her own trail and looking incredible doing it: Tanner Adell. This year alone she's walked her first red carpet, present…

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Episode 196: Sharing an Uber With Tyler Perry & Who are the Hot Rodents 46:41

17d ago46:41

46:41

It’s an early morning Father’s Day SOSS. Amy debunks her mom’s claim that she shared an Uber with Tyler Perry. Amy takes a deep dive on the gay flag football team and reports on the Glitter Bowl. Tennis Report: Amy jumped back into Michelle’s tennis group. The ladies review Eminem’s new single. Jury is out until they hear the whole album. Amy gives…

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117: We’ll eat your balls; we just don’t want to see them! 40:39

19d ago40:39

40:39

Karen and Kyle chat with superstar Brian Kiley as he gears up for his Middle Eastern tour. We start the episode like grown-ups, discussing Brian’s origin story and the proper pronunciation of Qatar. However, things quickly go off the rails as soon as we touch on cannibalism. But the discussion about the nude beach at the end of the show is one for …

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Beauty on Her Terms ft. Jenna Lyons, Founder of Loveseen 39:14

19d ago39:14

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Tune in for a LIVE conversation with the one and only Jenna Lyons. From her trendsetting tenure at J. Crew to her candid conversations about her relationship to beauty on Real Housewives of New York Jenna’s authenticity is undeniable. During our conversation, we discussed her commitment to fostering diversity in the fashion industry and what she’s …

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116: If You Want a Man Don't Be Yourself w/ Carmen Lynch 59:06

26d ago59:06

59:06

Kyle chimes in from a decaying hotel room and is being stalked by a fan, but nothing will dampen her spirits because BFF Carmen Lynch is this week's guest. The gals reminisce about the good old days when you could get a man by just following The Rules. Now, everything is different. The worst mom of the week is local as is our headline. https://www.…

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Bottling Memories, Ethical Fragrance, and Creating Scents for Connection ft Maya Njie, Owner of Maya Njie Perfumes 1:00:20

26d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

After spending the past year developing my own fragrance, I’ve become obsessed with learning more about the process of developing fragrance. Maya Njie, an artist and self-taught perfumer, was the perfect person to dive deep on fragrance with. During our conversation Maya and I explored the scent composition of some of her top perfumes while discuss…

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Haircare is for Dads, Too ft. Charlotte Mensah, Owner of Hair Lounge 13:58

29d ago13:58

13:58

While speaking with Charlotte Mensah, she shared her expertise in caring for Afro-textured hair, with products, tools, and styling recommendations. Charlotte also revealed how significant it was for her to grow up surrounded by family, having her hair done and styling it for others. Our conversation illuminated her decision to develop the Curl Powe…

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Episode 195: Playing Golf With Strangers is Psychotic or 80s Dads Outside Staring Into the Distance 1:09:47

1M ago1:09:47

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This week Producer Tyler is busy being Captain Tyler, so the ladies are on their own. Amy and Maya kick the ep. off with a controversial take on art fairs. Amy has a weeds problem. There’s some serious garden talk going on here. Now we know why '80s dads were staring off into the distance. No one will steal Amy’s catalytic converter. Maya’s car is …

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Episode 194: Reading Rainbow Love, Poop Knife & Who is Mother? 52:07

1M ago52:07

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This week, Amy is remote from the cabin this week. Maya’s tennis elbow is clearing up thanks to doing stretchies and something called dry needling. Science! She highly recommends the Tria Women’s sports medicine orthopedics. Turns out it’s not just for professional athletes. Maya reviews the Netflix Reading Rainbow documentary “Butterfly in the Sky…

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Beauty from Accra to London ft. Charlotte Mensah, Owner of Hair Lounge 57:07

1M ago57:07

57:07

Charlotte Mensah, the first Black woman inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame, once turned her kitchen into a laboratory to develop products for her clients. Raised in her grandparent's Ghanian compound, Charlotte was exposed to her grandmother’s boundless creativity and her grandfather’s corporate acumen. Unsurprisingly, she harnesse…

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Trump Convicted: What's Next? 14:32

1M ago14:32

14:32

Send us a Text Message. Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be convicted of a crime and in this case he was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records... What does that even mean? What are the consequences? What does Trump do now? How did pundits spin the verdict and does this even matter to voters? We ask these questions an…

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Beauty Rant/Beauty Rave: A Hot Take on Luxury Skincare & Reluctant Erewhon Praise 20:16

1M ago20:16

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Another edition of beauty rant and beauty rave, including a hot take about luxury skincare and my recently acquired membership to LA's Erewhon and why I was so reluctant to join the cult of this hyped upscale grocer. Tune in to hear my thoughts on: How clinical research and development separates luxury brands from competitors The question of whethe…

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Episode 115: Slutty Prom 54:52

1M ago54:52

54:52

Kerri Louise is back. Her twins are going to be seniors in college, but they’ve already built a man cave back home, and you’ll never guess where it is. The moms have A LOT to say about prom fashion. Worst mom is America’s most notorious puppy murderer. Stay For the last story —it’s insane.

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Episode 193: Let the Olympians Bang! or Is My Masseuse on the Front Lines in Ukraine? 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

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The ladies kick off the pod this week with some coffee talk. They have the same coffee order and no one understands it. Amy teaches us all about “The Air Conditioned City” AKA Duluth, MN. Maya doubts this is actually a city nickname. Maya gets nostalgic about spring break 1994 and the best pizza she’s ever had, Bella Pizza in Jenson Beach, Florida.…

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Debunking Beauty Myths + Finding the Perfect SPF ft. Charlotte Palermino of Dieux Skincare 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Tune in for a rerun of one of my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with Charlotte Palermino, co-founder of Dieux Skin and self-proclaimed skincare fairy godmother. This episode was all about unpacking and debunking ALL of the beauty rules that so many of us subscribe to. From daily exfoliation, to DIY skincare, to beauty regulations, there’s a lot to …

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114: What's With The Weed? w/ Maya Ocasio 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Nepotism reigns as we welcome fitness enthusiast, creative artist, and aspiring journalist, Maya Ocasio. Even though she is Kyle's daughter, she has brutally honest about weed, the boundary between friend and parent, and she even has advice on how you can talk to YOUR kids! Straight wisdom from an 18 year old-Maya opens up about her thoughts on Wil…

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All We Could Eat: Red Lobster Goes Claws Up! 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

Send us a Text Message. Beleaguered Red Lobster was once an innovator, bringing seafood to landlocked America. It expanded to 700 locations and is alleged to have gone bankrupt due to a misguided "All You Can Eat" shrimp promotion, but there is more to the story...and we cover it on this week's WNW!By Maya and Dad

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Debriefing Our Conversation with Ms. Tina Knowles 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

We need to process together! Last week, we all heard the iconic Ms. Tina Knowles bless the Naked Beauty podcast with her wisdom, wit, life, and beauty knowledge. On this episode, Sir John and I sit back and unpack our takeaways from that intimate conversation. Tune in to hear all of the behind-the-scenes details, what resonated with us most, how Ms…

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Ms. Tina Knowles on Building Generational Legacies of Beauty 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Ms. Tina has been infusing bold and beautiful Texas style into global pop culture for decades. Sir John and I talked to Ms. Tina about her successful career as a stylist, her beauty regimen, building Cécred, and the significance of early exposure to images of Black beauty and power. We learned how she carries her mother's lessons about honoring cre…

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113: Family Feud/Happy Mother's Day 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Kyle is on the road so Karen is joined by fan-favorite journalist Carrie Shane. Carrie gives an update on her gaslighting ex and you won't believe what it is!! She fiercely advocates for the return of the shoe horn Karen hates brunch. Our worst mom is a no-brainer. Don't miss my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bergreenkaren/ Check out my new po…

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Sir John Joins the Naked Beauty Family 17:32

2M ago17:32

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Excited to share that the multi-talented Sir John will be joining me as our new Naked Beauty co-host. We’ll be doing a limited six-episode series in which we interview guests who are impacting the culture and delve into their life stories and POV on beauty and self-expression. Please join us in giving Sir John a warm welcome to the Naked Beauty Com…

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Episode 192: Amy’s Mom Marsh is Back In: Young People, Your Potluck Game is Weak! 48:32

2M ago48:32

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The pod kicks off this week with the disappointing news that Amy’s mom, Marsh, isn’t joining as planned. Maya has suspicions she will appear before the end of the ep. Amy is at her cabin zooming in and Maya is just kickin’ it in the podcast studio. It’s the ladies' birthdays this week. They both decide 47 is kind of a meh birthday, so you should ju…

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Behind The Curtain of the Met Gala ft. Chloe Malle, Nikki Nelms, Jawara Wauchope, Kristie Dash, and Sir John 1:16:58

2M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

It is almost time for the most iconic Monday of the year, the Met Gala. This week I spoke with several talented people in the beauty industry about their Met Gala prep, red carpet predictions, and what happens behind the scenes to make the magical event happen. Master hairstylists Nikki Nelms and Jawara Wauchope gave insight into how they build tru…

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Many Student Protestors Refuse to Speak to WNW! 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Send us a Text Message. Students protests are national news with students living in camps on many campuses. We decided that we would learn more about what they stood for and journeyed to Harvard and MIT to interview as many as we could. Instead, we found Harvard Yard closed to the public and the protestors impossible to access and then we found an …

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Episode 191: Zendaya Tennis Movie Review & Where is Our Burt Reynolds? 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

This week is a tennis-heavy episode! Tennis Report: Maya has tennis elbow and has to take a tennis break. Sad! The ladies review the Prince pickleball collection for Target. Amy reviews the tennis movie “Challengers” starring Zendaya. Amy has a bone to pick with this movie. Maya reviews the Burt Reynold’s documentary, “I Am Burt Reynolds”. The gals…

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Letting Intuition Lead ft. Hair Stylist Cyndia Harvey 53:27

3M ago53:27

53:27

Cyndia Harvey is the force behind some of the most iconic hairstyles in luxury runway and editorial campaigns. From lace baby hair at Mugler to screen-filling curls for Jacquemus, Cyndia takes creative risks because she knows that trusting the process always leads to success. During our conversation, Cyndia talked about cultivating this radical sen…

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Episode 190: Drugged Dog Magic Carpet Ride, New Taylor Swift Album & Everyone Should Come With a Spreadsheet 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

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This week Maya recounts a harrowing animal report involving her dog Harrison aka Buddy where he went from the brink of death to taking a “magic carpet ride”. Amy declares her love for the word neurodivergent. Amy has a baby sleepover with a real live baby. Amy reviews The Cheesecake Factory - you love it and hate it at the same time. The ladies exp…

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Ukraine, Israel, TikTok and Mike Johnson - How an Aid Bill Got Passed 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Send us a Text Message. For months, aid for Ukraine and Israel has languished in the House. Finally, House Speaker, Mike Johnson saw the light and agreed to let the House vote... what happened? Why now? And... why support Israel and Ukraine altogether? What difference does it make to the United States? We discuss this and more on WNW!…

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Using Trauma as a Life Coach ft. Tarek Ali 1:07:33

3M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Tarek Ali is no stranger to sharing his healing and trauma with the world. Tarek has been creating content online for over a decade as a YouTuber, advocate, author, writer, and healer. In a radically vulnerable approach to engaging online, Tarek’s audience has journeyed with him as he healed relationships with others and himself. This week we sat d…

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112: For F*ck's Sake, Ask Your Dad 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

Kyle and Karen have. discovered the perfect Mother's Day Gift and it's a book. Author Katiedid Langrock shares her origin story and it doesnt disapoint. Karen is especially judgemental in the Worst mom segment and we all notice that French "birther" types are dumb as rocks.By Karen Bergreen and Kyle Ocasio

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Episode 189: Why Do You Need an Anvil…is There a Coyote Bothering You? 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Amy kicks off the ep. with some inspiring cadaver dog talk. Tennis Report: Maya has tennis elbow but won’t stop playing tennis. Why is everyone getting frozen shoulder? Maya recaps her work trip to horse country and recounts a rough journey home involving a really terrible Lyft driver. Also, what are those airline counter people typing? So.Much.Typ…

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Finding Your North Star in Beauty & Business ft. Kendra Bracken-Ferguson 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson knows that Black beauty brands and their founders need capital and community to circumvent systemic racism at the heart of venture capital funding. As the Founder and CEO of Braintrust Founders Studio Kendra uses her experience identifying talent and innovation to provide companies the support they require to succeed. In thi…

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30th Episode! Your Alternatives to Trump and Biden with... Many Guests! 23:01

3M ago23:01

23:01

Send us a Text Message. For our 30th episode, we invited friends of the pod to present their alternatives to Trump and Biden and many guests did just that! Huge thanks to Uncle Michael Shinewald, Uncle Andrew Cohen, Cousin Alex Garfinkle, Dear friend of the pod Dara Grossman, Margaux "the Goose" Shinewald, Jason Merker, Uncle Zach Sheinberg and Jer…

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Episode 188: Cowboy Carter Review & Party Drugs For Owls 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Special SOSS Easter edition! Amy makes a crepe cake and her house smells like farts from deviled eggs. Joanna Gaines is Amy’s queen and everything is coming up Texas! The ladies review Beyoncé’s new country album, Cowboy Carter. What’s in your baked potato bar? Animal Report: Flaco is riddled with pigeon herpes and little-known fact: rat poison is …

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Sexual Mythbusting ft. Erica Chidi, CEO & Founder of Loom 13:02

3M ago13:02

13:02

During our initial conversation, Erica Chidi shared so much knowledge about intimacy, wellness, and how to develop positive sexual experiences with our partners and ourselves. That conversation led us to discuss some common myths about sex and vaginal health. Tune in as we discuss: Why she believes “sex is food and food is sex” How to prioritize co…

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Beyoncè Shakes up Country and More 13:34

3M ago13:34

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Send us a Text Message. Beyonce ain't no grizzled old Willie Nelson (we do love Willie!) and she is shaking up country music! We discuss Texas Hold'em, Cowboy Carter and Beyonce's message about and to country music. So, hold onto your cowboy hats, folks, and call all the single ladies. We don't have Beyonce on the podcast, but maybe we have the nex…

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Episode 187: Snowmageddon Double Weather Boners & the Road House Reboot is Everything 59:52

4M ago59:52

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Snowmageddon 2024 has the double weather boners on high alert. Amy has a harrowing drive to SOSS Street, but nothing can stop the podcast. Maya wonders if Amy needs to move in for a SOSS sleepover until the storms are over. Amy makes a big mistake at Target. The ladies contemplate "What do men do in Target?". Maya is going to Keeneland racetrack’s …

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Sex, Skincare, & Intimacy ft. Erica Chidi, CEO & Founder of Loom 53:26

4M ago53:26

53:26

“Our culture isn’t designed for intimacy or time with your partner…it’s about capitalism.” To have positive experiences with sex and intimacy Erica Chidi knows that we have to “keep in contact” with our bodies. Erica is a Wellbeing Guide and the CEO & Founder of Loom, an app that provides reliable information about women’s reproductive health. It w…

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Episode 186: If it’s Good Enough for the Bahamas or I’m Your Trad Wife Baby 58:22

4M ago58:22

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Winter is back! Amy is back from visiting her son in Houston. Turns out young people have nice apartments now. No one has a dumpy first apartment anymore. Marsh takes an Uber for the first time! Fashion Report: Maya reviews Bog Core & Oscars fashion. Amy accuses Maya of creating all of the “Core” fashion trends. The ladies discuss “Trad Wives”. Tha…

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A Naked Beauty Field Trip: Investigating Skin Rejuvenation via PRFM 46:00

4M ago46:00

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Exploring beyond the limits of topical beauty treatments, and into the world of cosmetic technology can often feel daunting, or even deceptive in today’s social media landscape. So, I wanted to use this episode to break through the clutter and take you all on an audio tour of an increasingly popular treatment: PRFM or PRP. For those who may not be …

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Episode 185: Urban Air is a Suburban Nope, Oscar Picks, or What is Post Malone 59:28

4M ago59:28

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This week the ladies answer the question, “Are there still nuts teachers?” Amy shares her harrowing experience at a place called Urban Air. Maya reviews Oppenheimer. It’s Oscars night and predictions are made. News Flash: Amy hates the great Barbie speech. Also, a movie without a score is just a pain-in-the-ass guy in a turtleneck staring into spac…

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The Changing Business of March Madness with Conor and Eamon!* 15:25

4M ago15:25

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Send us a Text Message. *(With apologies, Maya's audio cut out near the end!) Conor and Eamon are back on the pod! And, they were all too ready to talk about the big business and also the changing business that is college basketball! Players are getting paid! Female stars are smashing records! College superstars are staying in college longer! Fanta…

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111: All New Season of the Crown 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Cynthia Kaplan (Cindy) bravely steps in to co-host while Kyle flies across the country. The moms draw all sorts of unsubstantiated conclusions about the Royal family. We give a shout out to Mom’s for Liberty, what it takes to be a good husband and the questionable wisdom of shtupping your cousin.By Karen Bergreen and Kyle Ocasio

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Never Fear What’s Good for Your Soul ft. Alicia Keys 55:11

4M ago55:11

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"My Skin Didn't Start To Change Until I Changed The Energy Around Me." - Alicia Keys, Grammy-award winning artist, beauty entrepreneur and today's Naked Beauty podcast guest! I could not have been more excited for this interview! With braids and makeup choices that have influenced beauty culture for decades, I had the opportunity to go deep with Al…

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