are the gals chopped?

Summary

Podcast Summary: Gals on the Go – "Are the gals chopped?" (May 20, 2026)

Episode Overview

In this episode of Gals on the Go, hosts Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan dive into classic "gal talk" that ranges from wedding guest etiquette, the anxiety of Instagram story replies, friendship dynamics, brand trips, beauty and fashion trends, to generational differences in gift-giving and tech. With their usual self-deprecating humor and candid honesty, the gals help listeners justify any questionable decisions and rank the "level of panic" for everyday awkward situations. This episode, recorded before Brooke's engagement (with a special engagement story episode teased for Friday), is a whirlwind of relatable girl chit-chat and life updates.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up and Setting the Vibe

• Brooke and Danielle open up about feeling out-of-sorts but grateful. Both mention how busy their lives have been with travel and weddings, feeling like "time is flying" (04:16).
• Danielle: “Like, in a good… literally so many good things have been happening to us… but when I think about my schedule recently, I’m like, I actually don’t know how I’m here.” (04:30)
• Discuss their social batteries: Brooke powers through events non-stop; Danielle takes more “pee breaks” as social recharging moments (05:06).

2. Travel & Loyalty Program Banter

• Hilarious breakdown of airline status milestones and “new money” vs. “old money” stereotypes (06:05–07:59).
  • Danielle achieves Delta Diamond status and both joke about aiming for the ultra-exclusive Delta360.
  • “My grandfather was Delta 360s.” – Brooke (06:33)
  • They poke fun at themselves for being “new money” and loving to flex compared to the more discreet “old money” types.

3. Beauty, Weddings, and the "Chopped" Feeling

• The gals dissect the woes of being a wedding guest—specifically, getting ready in less-than-glamorous hotels and feeling “chopped” (out of sorts/ugly, per Gen Z lingo).
• Brooke: "I'm going to be honest, like, I feel ugly...I look chopped. That's what the kids would say." (12:16)
• They debate hotel vs. Airbnb pros/cons and share the pressures of wanting to feel beautiful around old college friends (13:20).

4. AI, Tech, and Generational Teaching Struggles

• Lighthearted chat about their experimentation with AI, including switching to Claude for "business things" and mixed feelings about AI's ubiquity (10:08–11:32).
  • Danielle: “If Sally next door gets to use it, I’m gonna use it too.” (10:38)
• Sympathetic rant about how hard it can be to teach their moms Instagram and other technology, but also a recognition of patience and generational gaps (15:41–16:43).

5. Danielle's "Show Me Your Mumu" Brand Trip

• Recap of a luxurious, unexpectedly remote influencer trip to Canouan Island for Remy Bader’s collection launch (18:41–22:28).
  • Fun anecdote about the island being so remote that “there are more turtles than humans” and they nearly ran out of food at a restaurant.
  • Danielle: “Being on a trip where people eat. I was like, I feel nice. I feel safe.” (22:24)

6. Group Dynamics, Friendship, and Social Anxiety

• Explores comfort levels with group hangs vs. one-on-one friend dates; awkwardness when “over-gifting” and the etiquette of flowers/gifts post-engagement (33:40–34:43, 51:06–54:16).
• Danielle on group hangs: “Oh, my God. There’s just so much more to talk about. You don’t have to give as much.” (34:40)
• Navigating social media etiquette (congrats comments, overthinking emoji choices) and fears of coming off as “thirsty” or over-involved (50:44–51:15).
• The emotional labor of maintaining group chats and balancing friendships as adults.

7. Gift Culture and Etiquette

• The hosts reflect on their upbringing in "big gift" families and the compulsion to send gifts or flowers for every occasion, questioning whether it goes unreciprocated or becomes “too much.” (53:02–54:16)
  • Danielle: “I am, like, breaking the bank, like, sending all these things to people. And I’m like, did they send me anything?” (53:25)
  • Both find comfort in the act itself, aligning it with their love languages and family traditions.

8. Family and Relationship Moments

• Endearing stories about their boyfriends, meeting coworkers, and the hilarity of prepping outfits for partner’s work events (55:17–56:36).
• Brooke on meeting Ben’s classmates: “Why do I want to cry? Like, I’m proud of my kid, but, like, he’s my boyfriend. I’m like, he has friends! Like, yes, exactly. Look, he made friends.” (56:40)
• Danielle’s mom expresses sudden “grandma fever”—wanting Danielle to have kids, much to her surprise and amusement (46:54–48:37).

9. Fashion, Trends, and Future Goals

• Love for bright colors overtaking beige/minimalist trends, excitement for the return of “cotton everything,” and various beauty obsessions (23:22–24:53).
• Brooke reveals her fixation on eventually purchasing a Brooklyn brownstone and jokes about being “new money… about to go broke” to make it happen (57:48–60:52).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Feeling "Chopped" at Weddings

• Brooke: “I show up to the wedding, I’m ugly. Like, if I'm… getting ready at, like, a random ass, like, off-the-highway hotel… I look chopped. That’s what the kids would say.” (12:16)

On New Money Vibes

• Brooke: “I am not quiet luxury. Silent wealth. Like, I’m like, loud. Like, guys, I got something new. Like. Yeah.” (07:04)
• Danielle: “We are so new money… We're not even, like, really, really new money, just for the record.” (06:49)

On Using AI and Tech Anxiety

• Danielle: “If Sally next door gets to use it, I’m gonna use it too. Hey, like, I’m sorry. Hey, like, I’m sorry. That’s not fair.” (10:38)

On Mom Texts & Social Media

• Danielle: “She replies to each and every story that’s up and, like, a different thing and, like, a question that I have to answer with each thing. She’s, like, in flow state right now.” (16:25)

On “Gift Culture” Overload

• Danielle: “I am, like, breaking the bank, like, sending all these things to people. And I’m like, did they send me anything?” (53:25)
• Brooke: “My mom would say, ‘Brooke, you don’t send just to be sent.’ But it’s more so just like, am I doing too much?” (53:33)

On Bride/Wedding Etiquette Confusion

• Danielle: “They say you’re not supposed to say congrats when someone gets engaged, but I literally say it every time… and then the pregnancy. I’m like, can I not say congratulations?” (50:16)

On “Big Friend Group” Energy

• Brooke: “Honestly, I prefer a four-person dinner than a two-person dinner.” (34:40)

On Prepping for the Future

• Brooke: “My fixation is, like, I want a brownstone in Brooklyn… I just am obsessed.” (57:57)
• Danielle: “New money, no more. There’s our title.” (60:52)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Brooke’s Engagement Announcement & Teaser: 01:41–02:28
• Travel/Wedding Exhaustion & “Chopped” Discussion: 04:48–12:16
• Delta Status & New Money Conversation: 05:38–07:04
• AI Chat (Claude, ChatGPT) and Gen Z Tech Trends: 10:08–11:32
• Wedding Guest Etiquette (Hotel vs. Airbnb): 12:47–14:59
• Brand Trip to Canouan Island Recap: 18:41–23:22
• Gift/Giving Anxiety & Commentary: 51:06–54:16
• Relationship/Family Announcements (Mom wants grandkids): 46:54–48:37
• Brooklyn Brownstone Future Dream: 57:48–60:52

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Conclusion

This episode is quintessential Gals on the Go: fun, fast-paced, vulnerable, and packed with pop-culture references, hilarious self-deprecation, and inside jokes. Whether you're anxious about social media, overthinking friendship etiquette, or just need a boost of girl power affirmation, Brooke and Danielle make sure to validate your feelings—chopped or not. Be sure to tune in Friday for Brooke’s engagement story!

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For those who missed it: This episode is a comforting, relatable ride through the modern anxieties and joys of being a busy gal on the go, with plenty of laughs and realness along the way!

Transcript

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[Danielle]

Production I feel chill when I'm around

[Brooke]

you because I'm insane or not.

[Danielle]

I feel like we're both high right now.

[Brooke]

I'm not quite luxury. I'm like, guys, I got something new.

[Danielle]

If Ally next door gets to use it, I'm gonna use it too.

[Brooke]

My grandfather was Delta360.

[Danielle]

I come from a long line of Delta360.

[Brooke]

I feel like I'm being annoying.

[Danielle]

Red heart says a lot.

[Brooke]

I look chopped. That's what the kids would say.

[Danielle]

She is online right now. Wow.

[Brooke]

Danielle just decided to be bold.

[Danielle]

Actually they did and they didn't tell me. They probably hate us and I'm obsess best. Hello, I'm going to you dm she said you do not say that.

[Brooke]

Hey guys, it's Brooke and this is very exciting, but last week I actually got engaged and you guys have been so lovely and supportive like on Instagram and just everywhere. And I love you all so much. Danielle literally crushed her participation in the engagement. I can't wait to tell you guys all the story. And Danielle and I are going to be back together later this week and we're going to record the story to go up on the POD on Friday. So look for that, that's Friday, May 22nd. There's going to be a special bonus episode of the POD where we're going to tell the entire engagement story. How I really got surprised, how I got there wearing white, how my nails are done, all of the tea that you want to know. We recorded this episode before the engagement, but it's Still. Still is a great one. So I hope that you guys enjoy, and we'll see you guys on Friday.

[Danielle]

Hello, you guys. What's up? Welcome back to Gals in the Go podcast. I'm Danielle.

[Brooke]

And I'm Brooke. Happy Wednesday.

[Danielle]

Happy Wednesday.

[Brooke]

Happy Wednesday.

[Danielle]

Brooke has, like, a funny.

[Brooke]

I have a frog in my throat. Like, I do. I feel like. Is that what post nasal drip is like, when you feel like you have to keep clearing your throat?

[Danielle]

Yeah. And it is, like, allergy vibes. Because that happened to me a few weeks ago, and I'm clearing my throat today, too.

[Brooke]

I think it's. I'm gonna blame it on that.

[Danielle]

No, I feel like I blame it on allergies. Oh.

[Brooke]

I was gonna say it's not the alcohol. It's definitely.

[Danielle]

Definitely not the alcohol.

[Brooke]

Definitely the allergies. I just feel like I constantly. Like, I hate that feeling of having to clear your throat. Like, it feel. You know, I'm like, oh, I have to say something.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Or like, if someone tries to talk when they have a throat bubble happening and they just, like, keep trying to push through and, like, just clear your throat, and then you can continue. Continue talking. But you just sound like the chill older sister right now.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Like, I just don't even care. Like, yeah, yeah. So chill. Like, whatever. Ye.

[Danielle]

To start podcasting. Brook goes. You ready?

[Brooke]

Yeah, ready. I just feel really chill today. No, not really. I would never describe myself as chill. Would you ever?

[Danielle]

No, not at all. You are not chill.

[Brooke]

No. Would you describe yourself as chill? More chill, like.

[Danielle]

No, but I think one of the reasons our friendship works is because I'm. I feel chill when I'm around you because I'm insane.

[Brooke]

So you feel less insane.

[Danielle]

Because in my life, in my relationships, I'm like, the, like, insane person, and we're insane together, but sometimes I'm like, I'll let Brooke take this.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Because usually it's me and my friends.

[Brooke]

I get that.

[Danielle]

My other friendships.

[Brooke]

You. You have other friends?

[Danielle]

Same.

[Brooke]

So do you. Yeah, I do have other friends, but

[Danielle]

specifically with our friendship, I sometimes, you know, we go back and forth, you know?

[Brooke]

Yeah. No, that makes sense. Yeah.

[Danielle]

So how are you?

[Brooke]

That makes sense. I'm doing well. How are you? I'm doing swell. This month is flying by. Holy. Like, time is flying.

[Danielle]

Why do I feel like we're not. But I feel like we're both high right now.

[Brooke]

No, I do feel like I'm high.

[Danielle]

I feel weir.

[Brooke]

Like, I feel like I'm like, what day is it? Yeah.

[Danielle]

Yeah. No, that's like, how I've been feeling recently as well. Like. Like, in a good. Like, literally so many good things have been happening to us, and we've been getting to do the coolest things and just travel and just be around awesome people. But when I think about my schedule recently, I'm like, I actually don't know how I'm here and you're you the same.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I just feel like I get settled for a second, and then I, like, have to go again, you know? But it's gonna chill out. I just have a wedding every weekend, and you don't realize that the weddings really take it out of you. Because if you're on for wedding weekend, like, if I'm fun Brooke at a wedding weekend, like, forget it. That I need, like, three days of recovery. Like, that's.

[Danielle]

You're.

[Brooke]

You know.

[Danielle]

So, like, when we're at events, Brooke is so on. I mean, we're both on. But you, like, you power through. You don't look at your phone. You don't. You don't. She never has to pee, so she's like, yeah, I thankfully, at least have to pee. So I get these little social battery charging moments, but I don't think you do.

[Brooke]

No. I, like, don't leave the dance floor. Like, I. I literally leave the dance floor to eat dessert for two seconds. And, like, in that time, it's like.

[Danielle]

It's like, where's bro?

[Brooke]

Yeah, no missed on the dance floor. I'm tearing up that dance floor. But I feel like you're busy with, like, just travels. Like, I mean, what. What is your status right now?

[Danielle]

Status is traveling a lot still. I mean, I'm like, no.

[Brooke]

Are you on Delta diamond stuff? Oh. Oh, your current status.

[Danielle]

Oh, you know, let's find out if I've hit Diamond yet. I mean, I'm already at Platinum. Are you at Platinum yet for next year? Yeah. So let me just see. But no, Delta and I are best friends. I mean, I change flights all the time. Like, I keep. Wow. Current stat. Oh, I. I have hit diamond for.

[Brooke]

She's hit Diamond.

[Danielle]

Wow. That's only.

[Brooke]

Wow. You know what? My goal is to be a Delta360 member. There's only, like, 2,000 of them.

[Danielle]

Isn't that, like, invite only?

[Brooke]

Yes, very. I know.

[Danielle]

And why do they invite you?

[Brooke]

It just is fitting for us. I feel. No gals.

[Danielle]

I know why they should invite us, but.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

So interesting.

[Brooke]

I don't know how they pick. Whenever there's those, like, exclusive tier programs, I'm just like, is it it's like Nepo, baby, like, passed down.

[Danielle]

I don't know.

[Brooke]

It's like, my grandfather was Delta 360s.

[Danielle]

I come from a long line of Delta 360s. And. Yeah, but if you're like a Nepo, honestly, maybe, yeah, we can start the. You know, we can be the new. The new.

[Brooke]

The new era. New money.

[Danielle]

The new money. We're a new money family.

[Brooke]

We are so new money.

[Danielle]

We are. We are like, so new money.

[Brooke]

We're like. And we're not even, like, really, really new money, just for the record. But, like, if people were like, oh, like, yes, those two just came into wealth.

[Danielle]

Yes, yes, they do make some. Like, yes. Have the logos. We will do all the things.

[Brooke]

Like, yeah, no, I like the most stereotypical definition. Like, I am not quiet luxury. Silent wealth. Like, I'm like, loud. Like, guys, I got something new. Like. Yeah.

[Danielle]

And, you know, the first time I ever learned that term was in college because there was, like, old row and neuro and, like, sororities and stuff. And I never understood that. And I feel like it is kind of new money, old money.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I. I get that. I would rather be a new money, though, because, like, hey, it's like, more fun. Yeah.

[Danielle]

We built ourselves.

[Brooke]

No, like, no, no, no. And I know what it's like to be.

[Danielle]

No, yeah, I know. I know what it's like, you know?

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Fun.

[Brooke]

No, new money's fun.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

It's not even new money. It's just.

[Danielle]

But no, I know what you mean.

[Brooke]

I've been exposed to a lot more, like, quote, like, Nepo babies recently. Like, people who, like, you know, their parents still pay their rent up. And I'm not judging if that's your situation. I'm quite frankly jealous because, like, yeah, we're just bitter. No, it was like, you're out, like, you know, pay for everything yourself. And it is truly. And I just read this book, the Strangers book, and they're so rich in this everywhere. So, so rich. And it's just like, I. You. I can't even imagine, like, thinking that way and just being like, yeah, I'll just transfer the money. Like, yeah, we just bought this vacation. I was like, willy nilly. Like, not like, just casually, you know.

[Danielle]

So it's not a fiction book.

[Brooke]

It's a memoir. It's a real, real book.

[Danielle]

Wow. Everyone's talking about it like, you would like it.

[Brooke]

I think maybe. Actually, I don't know. It reads like fiction. It's about a woman's.

[Danielle]

It reads fiction.

[Brooke]

It's about a Woman's divorce. But it's like kind of like psychological thriller esque vibes. It's like uncovering who the man was, sort of.

[Danielle]

Wow, that's interesting. Yeah.

[Brooke]

Not that he's like a killer. Yeah. But it's kind of like that. It's like, how could I marry this person who is now like a stranger? Like, it's.

[Danielle]

Are you assuming any content right now?

[Brooke]

I'm reading. That's what I'm reading. Well, I just read Strangers.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Brooke]

So I feel I'm either watching TV or reading. Do you feel that way too?

[Danielle]

Yeah, I guess I'm just doing neither right now. Like, I feel like I, I am watching Summer House right now. I am doing that.

[Brooke]

Oh, I keep up with. Yeah, I've been keeping up with and Rhode Island Housewives.

[Danielle]

Oh, I started it because you told me to. Someone told me to.

[Brooke]

They're nuts. They're nuts.

[Danielle]

They are. I just didn't know people from Rhode island had an accent.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Do they?

[Brooke]

Yeah. It's so funny. No, they do. They have like a Boston, like sort of like Rhode Island. Yeah.

[Danielle]

I love like Rhode island as the backdrop. Like I do.

[Brooke]

No, I, I, I love it. And they're crazy. Like, the one girl, like, she's like, they tell Rula. They're like, yo, your husband's cheating on you. Your husband's cheating on you. Like relentlessly. And she's just like, I just don't see it. And they're like, we have a photo. Like we're showing. She's like, that's AI.

[Danielle]

Like, that's funny.

[Brooke]

She just doesn't care. Like. And it's like, okay, then I'm just gonna stop showing you. I think.

[Danielle]

Speaking of AI, I got got bad by my high school Spanish teacher. She posted on Instagram at the Met gala. And my mom sent it to me, goes, look Senora blah blah at the Met gal. And I was like, holy cuz she does have this like random lore of like a famous person. And I was like, wow, I'm sending it to my friends. And then I go, wait, the carpet was not red this year. Oh, that's so funny. And then I scrolled and it said like, haha wasn't actually, but we should put ourselves at the Met gala.

[Brooke]

Oh, that's funny. I haven't used AI for images in a while, like to do those. Because I was doing those pranks for a little bit.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Because I think like, it depends on like the platform that you utilize. And ChatGPT, like, doesn't really do Good photos. I feel like I've fully switched to

[Brooke]

Claude, by the way. I, like, wasn't really, like, I feel like I wasn't using AI to its full potential. I'm still not like, I'm not gonna lie. Like, I, I still Google most things. Like if I have a question, I go Google.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

But I feel like I switched to Claude to help me with like business related things and I really like it. No, not an ad. I. And I know people are gonna be like, hey, I hate you guys. But like, I, I really, it helps sometimes. I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

[Danielle]

Here's the thing with AI. If Sally next door gets to use it, I'm gonna use it too. Hey, like, I'm sorry. Hey, like, I'm sorry. That's not fair.

[Brooke]

If the kid in seventh grade down the block is using it, I think that we get to for his math homework, then I think we could use it this, you know?

[Danielle]

Yes, I think so. And it like, if we all collectively decided to stop using it. Okay. But no, there's going to be people doing it, so we should utilize it to our full potential.

[Brooke]

I think that that's like the message now that people are going with. They're like, if you aren't using it,

[Danielle]

like, you're just gonna be like you're behind.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Like, you might as well just get with the times.

[Danielle]

Yeah. It helps like lighten your workload a little bit or allow you to use your time for better.

[Brooke]

I, I'm not even like, I, I feel like I need like a crash course on like how to use it more efficiently if I really want to.

[Danielle]

Yeah. I feel like CHAT knows everything about me. Not everything, but like a lot of things that I would need help with. Like, I don't know, I just would have to like retell it everything.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Claude. I mean.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I don't even know why I switched. I feel like just. I heard it was better. I was like, all right, I'll just switch.

[Danielle]

No, everyone I know is switching to Claude. You're not the only one. Hey, you're not. But you know, you're not like the other girls.

[Brooke]

I'm not? No, I'm like really, like, different and like crazier.

[Danielle]

Like. So are you done with your wedding guestant?

[Brooke]

I think no. When this goes up, I have another one this weekend. But like, not. I don't have to sleep there. It's nice when you don't have to sleep like at a hotel, honestly, getting ready in like a raggedy hotel. I'm going to be honest, like, I feel ugly. I'm. I show up to the wedding, I'm ugly. Like, if I'm. I feel like I'm being annoying. This episode, like, we're just going to be annoying. I'm being annoying when I'm, like, getting ready at, like, a random ass, like, off the highway hotel that, like, you know, because it's like, a really remote wedding venue. I don't have my things. I don't have my mirror. I don't have, like, I look crusty. I go to that. I look chopped. That's what the kids would say. I go to the wedding and I look chopped.

[Danielle]

I look unknown.

[Brooke]

No.

[Danielle]

Well, keep that in mind then, because we're going to Bridget Mitch's wedding and I booked the hotel first, so Brooke was like, just let me know what you picked. I picked a more expensive one because of the bathrooms. Because I literally said to Ryan, I was like, I want a nice bathroom because that's going to be like a content wedding. Like, I know we're going to be, like, in stuff. So I was like, I want to look good, so I want good bathroom. So when you see the bright slate, don't be mad at me. No, it wasn't the most expensive.

[Brooke]

Getting a phone call. You've been getting a lot of phone calls today.

[Danielle]

And you know what? My phone's on do not disturb.

[Brooke]

So do you have it that, like, the people could break through? I think I have it that way

[Danielle]

I have my dad can break through and no one else. And somehow my brother has figured. Boy, Freddie boy. I don't ever call him that. I have no idea.

[Brooke]

It sounds like it's like he's not a boy. Like Freddy boy.

[Danielle]

Freddy boy. He's probably calling to ask me about something that we're doing that's fun. So.

[Brooke]

Yeah, that's really fun.

[Danielle]

Yeah. See, I no longer. I used to get pits when my brother would call me like, something's wrong. And I'm like, no, nothing's wrong. Everything's okay.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I was like, do you have to answer that?

[Danielle]

Like, yeah, I guess I should, like, double check.

[Brooke]

Yeah, no, you're fine to. To double check. I completely agree. The getting ready vibe is really important to me for these weddings because I do treat it like getting ready for the Met Gala. Like some of these weddings, I'm like, especially when, you know, I. I just went to a series of weddings of college friends that were getting married and I was seeing some old characters in my lives, you know, people that I was making out at the bar with. In college. Like, I was like, not that it. But I don't. I don't want to show up and be like, that's Brook Micio, the girl who. She looks like that now. Like, I need to show up and be broke. Mitchell. Like, wow, she looks hot. Like, you know.

[Danielle]

No, of course. I mean, when you're around college people, like, I. There's nothing better than someone saying, oh, my God, you look great.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Like, I'm sorry.

[Brooke]

That's what I'm saying. Like, I want to take my. Like, I take my time getting ready. My friends will be like, I only need an hour and a half. I'm like, no, give me three. Give me three hours. I want to leisurely get ready. I want to be able to, like, you know, not be rushed. I want to, like, maybe enjoy a drink while I get ready. Why not?

[Danielle]

You have really inspired me in that way. You're like, I like leisurely. Time to get ready. I want to feel really, really good.

[Brooke]

I feel like my best when I'm, like, not rushed to do my makeup and stuff. That's just so.

[Danielle]

So then in theory. Oh, no. But you're staying, like, one night at a hotel because I was like, wouldn't you like getting ready at home and then being able to go to the wedding during the day?

[Brooke]

I feel like most of the time I've been having to do two nights because it's the welcome party. But, like, this one that I'm doing, I'm doing one that's like Airbnb, so I guess. Oh, yeah. Those are hard, too. Yeah, I know. I'm just gonna.

[Danielle]

Look, jobs. Yeah, we're just gonna be in a job. I'm just. I'm always gonna go for the hotel over the Airbnb, because a lot of the times, unless you're splitting it with a ton of people, it's still a lot of money. And you gotta do so much work the next day when you're checking out. And if I'm only there for a quick weekend.

[Brooke]

I know, I know. I. I agree. Like, to me, I go. I leave my house so that I don't have to take out the trash. Like, you know, like, I'm not, like, showing up somewhere so that, like, I do have to. Do you need to take a phone?

[Danielle]

Sorry, no. They just had a little question about the doctor. So I was. But I was texting and talking at the same time.

[Brooke]

You're such a. You're multitasking.

[Danielle]

Yep. You know, just managing health care from nyc.

[Brooke]

You are. You Are.

[Danielle]

They're like. It's just, you know, because it's a ton of boys trying to figure out how to get on, like, a telehealth call. I'm like, go to this website.

[Brooke]

So we're doing that with, like, Ben's graduation. There's links involved, you know, like, they're like. And they're like, how. Like, you know, his grandparents. How could I access it? It's like this LinkedIn. I don't. And, like, literally just. Literally just click the link. Literally just click it.

[Danielle]

Click it. Like, it will do everything for you,

[Brooke]

you know, because it's like a YouTube, like, live stream link. But I do get it. Like, then I have to have more sympathy for people who, like, are. And I. I actually do. I'm so patient with everybody except for my own mother with, like, teaching her technology. I will sit and teach Ben's parents. I will sit and teach his grandparents. Like, literally, I will teach. Like, I'll be like, oh, my God. Yeah, this is how you post an Instagram whatever. But for some reason, I think I just get so frustrated because I've shown my mom how to post an Instagram story, no joke, maybe 100 times. Like, so, you know, I'm just like,

[Danielle]

yeah, no, I mean, I'm the same way. I've, like, showed my mom so many times, and then I'm like. But it's the first time she's living life.

[Brooke]

I know.

[Danielle]

I see those TikToks and I get all sad and I'm like, I'll text her. I'm like, I'm so sorry. I was rude about that.

[Brooke]

Like, I just, you know, I. I know what you mean.

[Danielle]

My mom. I'm sorry, she is online right now. I don't know if she's, like, replying to Tony, your story. I wake up and it's actually really. I mean, she replies to each and every story that's up and, like, a different thing and, like, a question that I have to answer with each thing. She's, like, in flow state right now, which is good. Like, she's really happy right now and, like, really in it.

[Brooke]

But, okay, she.

[Danielle]

She's in right now.

[Brooke]

So in, like, in, like, she's just charged up.

[Danielle]

Like, Yeah, I don't even, like, perfect example. Ryan goes, look at this text your mom sent me this morning out of the blue. No, nothing. I told her yesterday. She goes, thank you for everything you do for Danielle. Like, and for taking care of her. Have a great week.

[Brooke]

Like, wow, that is so nice. Oh, she feels really connected you know what I mean?

[Danielle]

She's, like, charged up.

[Brooke]

Yeah, she's just, like, filled with gratitude.

[Danielle]

Filled with graduate. I mean, it's like, so cute and sweet.

[Brooke]

Oh, that's really sweet.

[Danielle]

That's just fun.

[Brooke]

Wow.

[Danielle]

Yeah. I don't know why that came out.

[Brooke]

No, that did.

[Danielle]

Wedding.

[Brooke]

No, you're talking about moms on Instagram and whatever. Moms on Instagram and, like, teaching them.

[Danielle]

Yeah, yeah. It's really funny.

[Brooke]

Patience with, like, teaching people things. Yeah, Yeah.

[Danielle]

I love when someone's grandma will, like, comment on my photo, thinking it's like, her photo. Yeah. Like, oh, Remy, you look so good. I'm like, this was meant for someone.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

Like, thank you.

[Brooke]

I'll tell her.

[Danielle]

I'll tell Brooke she looks good here.

[Brooke]

That's really funny. Well, speaking of Remy, you just went on a fabulous trip.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Went on a fun show me your moomoo brand trip. And I really am. I have no more brand trips booked. Do you have any brand trips coming up? No. Yep.

[Brooke]

I think we say that now. And then there's gonna be like, five more yet.

[Danielle]

There's gonna be one.

[Brooke]

There's gonna be in a good way. I'm not. I'm open. Yeah.

[Danielle]

Open for business.

[Brooke]

Like, honestly. Yeah.

[Danielle]

They're so fun. So Remy did a collection, and I only laugh because she's just, like, the funniest person. I just. Whenever I think of Remy, like, she's just so funny. As you guys know, Remy Bader came out with a collection with show me your moomoo, which is so exciting because it's like really extended sizing and it's all about actually wedding guests.

[Brooke]

Yeah. There was some really cute looks. Yeah.

[Danielle]

It's like being the best dressed wedding guest and it's just like, fun vacation attire. So she got to do a brand trip. She got to pick the place, she got to pick the people. And so I was really flattered, obviously, when she asked me if I wanted to go, because honestly, I think it's because her and I have gone on so many brand trips together now. So we know, like, you know, we just work well together. She's one of those, like, how you and I like the late night, like, giggles.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

Have to be silly. Whatever. So honestly, when she invited me, I. She just said, like, it's on this island I've always wanted to go to. It's like, so sick. It's gorgeous. She sent, like, a photo and I was like, cool. I hadn't thought about it since. And then the week leading up to it, People were like, oh, where's the trip? And I just kept saying, the Caribbean. The Caribbean. Because it is in the Caribbean. I didn't. I don't think any of us really even. She was like, I thought it was gonna be like a quick two hour flight for people from New York. It was like such a long trip. You have to fly from New York to Barbados and then get on a very, very, very small plane. Smaller than the plane that we did from Nantucket to New York.

[Brooke]

That's crazy. That's really small because there's no bathroom on that plane. No.

[Danielle]

There's no baby. There's no plane on or. No, the baby. There's no bathroom on that plane. It was like an hour flight. And honestly, I wasn't that nervous, but some of the girls that were on my flight were, I mean, obviously extremely nervous. But I think if we hadn't done our Nantucket escapade, it would have been a little more. Yeah, I would have been like a little bit more scared. You know, I had my beta blockers if I need. I didn't take them, though.

[Brooke]

Wow.

[Danielle]

Yeah. So it's just like a really long travel day to get there. And then once you're on the island. So the island is called Canowan island, not Canoein.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Danielle]

Canaan. Canaan Island. There's a Soho House there. Yes. So that's why we're like, oh, my God, like, this is so cool. So it's a Soho house, a Mandarin Oriental, and then the canoe canal, I cannot say it correctly. Estate, which is where we stayed. Which actually Prince Harry stayed there.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay. So it's like a really nice place.

[Danielle]

Yeah. There was a letter that he wrote from, you know, her Majesty, the pleasure. Whatever the heck they say it was on the wall. And it was a beautiful villa. I mean, the views were gorgeous. You drive around the island on a golf cart, you know. You know, I love a golf.

[Brooke]

Is there like a grocery store and stuff? Oh, you're like, no. You're like in the villa, like. So it's like more like resort vibes.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Like they have, you know, people that work for the villa and it's very

[Brooke]

like, they take care of things.

[Danielle]

They take care of things for you.

[Brooke]

Like, if you wanted to order room service, could you order room service?

[Danielle]

No, no, no.

[Brooke]

So what, what did you do? Like, what do you think we.

[Danielle]

They would make us. We had like a private chef for. Oh, my God. I'm literally so popular today. I don't know why. I'm getting some calls. We had A private chef who would chef out breakfast and like, certain meals, but then others we'd go. But literally, for example, the island was so there. There are more turtles on this island than humans. Like, it's a fact. Which is crazy. Like, on this island, there were so many turtles. There were literally tur. Squirrels. It was so funny everywhere. And they're so cute and they kind of go faster than I thought. Big turtles are like this medium size, which, like not a big old tortoise, but like.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

You know, not even little normal size. And between the three hotels that they have, they could only fit up to 200 people on a full day on the island. Wow. Yeah. Not people that actually live there, but 200 tourists can be on this island at once, which is not a lot at all. Which they also say this island is where billionaires escape the millionaires. So. And I think it's because it is literally so secluded. But I say all this because literally one night we were supposed to go to one of the three restaurants they called the show me your Mimu team. And they were like, we do not have enough food for you guys. You're gonna have to go to one of the other restaurants. So then they're scrambling poor. You know, they had planned this a while ago. They. They had a really good itinerary. Everything. Yeah, the island just didn't, I think, I swear to God, we were crocking up one of the nights we had ordered or they like just brought out family style. It was not enough food. We were all like. They would bring out a bowl of rice for a table of 10. And this was also just like what the restaurant recommended. It wasn't the show me or Moomoo team. It was like the restaurant was like, we bring one bowl of rice. Everything that would come, we'd be like, can we get two more fries? One bowl of fries for 10 girls. I think they thought we, like, didn't eat or something. We're all like, no, no, we need protein.

[Brooke]

I love being on a trip where people eat. I was like, I feel nice. I feel safe.

[Danielle]

I felt so. Oh, my God. We were all like, no, no, we need food. So that was funny. But it was just so gorgeous and like truly so remote and. But it was just so funny because Remy was like, it's so funny. I thought we were just like a two hour, you know.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

Because she had also toyed with the idea of us going to Cabo, but she was like, ah, that's so far. But really, that would have maybe been

[Brooke]

Closer, because a direct flight, because it was direct fight.

[Danielle]

So that. That was so funny. God, we just had so many.

[Brooke]

But it wasn't worth. Was it worth the planes, trains, and whatever to get there? Like, was it so beautiful?

[Danielle]

Was it, like, beautiful? And it was just like, as soon as we got there, we were just so relaxed. And Remy did such a good job of, like, curating a group of people that would all get along really well. And, yeah, we just. We just had so much fun. And I'm. I was so grateful to be on that trip, and it was so nice because a lot of these brand trips, it's like, oh, I gotta plan my outfits and, like, yada serve looks. But we didn't have to plan our outfits because we just wore Remy's collection, and it was so cute. So we just wore it, you know?

[Brooke]

Yeah, that's fun. I mean, you guys are great. The colors look great. Did you all say, like, hey, tonight we're wearing the orange dress? We're like, no. Everything's coming up cotton these days. I'm not even joking. Literally, everyone's talking about 100. Cotton is 100. Like, everyone's saying that they want comfortable cotton clothes. And honestly, I'm starting with comfortable cotton undergarments because that's the thing that's touching my body in all those places.

[Danielle]

No, my mom, every year for Christmas, she's like, I want 100 cotton underwear. Like, I don't know. It's just a thing. Everyone's making the change, and I think skims is really on the poll because people are including us, or we're now starting to replace a bunch of our underwear, and we wanted to, like, invest in this new. This new cotton phenomenon. Skims just launched a new fabric everyday cotton. And it's perfect. Everyone knows that skims is the expert in comfortable underwear, and I think I'm gonna replace my whole top drawer with this fabric. I literally am wearing them right now, and they're so comfortable, and they're apparently good for you. Like, it's just good.

[Brooke]

Yeah, they're really comfortable. They're really soft. I feel like I don't feel like, that itchy, scratchy feeling. Like. Like, this is so tame. I. Like, at the end of the day, when you're like, I want to, you know.

[Danielle]

Yep. Change.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Like, I don't.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I really like the. The cotton scoop bra, too. Like, I wear the regular, like, cotton. I wear the skims fits everybody's scoop bralette. But then this is it. That same thing in, like, the cotton fabric. It is to die for. So soft.

[Danielle]

There is nothing I love more than showering, feeling super clean, and then grabbing my skims. Like anything of the everyday cotton from skims. I'm like, like, oh, this is just, I'm just putting fabulousness onto my body with my cotton underwear. Like, I just, I just feel put

[Brooke]

together and I also like, feel like I'm part of something. Like, everyone's talking, I'm being so serious. Everyone's like, I love cotton. I feel like the feeling on my body. I'm like, yeah. Like, I wear cotton too.

[Danielle]

Like, yeah. So shop everyday cotton and all of our favorite bras and [e-mail]. after you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you select podcast in the survey and be sure to select our show in the drop down menu that follows. The gals are outside. You know, the summer is on upon us. We're trying to be outside more. And I, as you guys know, I've been going to Florida a ton and I've been home a lot when I'm home in Florida at our house. And I'm starting to realize we gotta upgrade our outdoor space. Like, I'm trying to tan, I'm trying to have comfortable chairs. I'm trying to like have it be cute. And thank goodness for Wayfair. Like, oh my God, the patio furniture we had. I was like, this is literally ancient. And so I was like, dad, brother, let's, let's take a look. And me and my brother picked out these really, really nice outdoor chairs.

[Brooke]

And I'm like, I love it. I love it. I love that the items on wafer, they come fast. Like, you know, no, seriously, you're like, I want to transform this backyard. I don't want to transform it in three months. I want to transform next week.

[Danielle]

Like, that's so true.

[Brooke]

Right?

[Danielle]

I want to do it right now. Like when you get your mind to something.

[Brooke]

No, I'm like, no. Like, this is getting a full refresh. And I love, I just absolutely love that about Wayfair. I, I love that they have so many different styles. Like, literally, if you just put in their search, like outdoor chairs, like 50, 000 results. Like, yeah, literally stairs, chairs, Chairs for every single style.

[Danielle]

I'm sure they have stairs too. They've got stairs, ladders that they seriously name it. And Wayfair has it. Like, if you want to go more chic or more coastal or farmhouse, whatever it is, they have it. And it also makes it really easy to narrow down kind of what you want they have got really great filters, visual tools to kind of help you find the right fit. Over 20 million verified 5 star reviews. I mean that, that helps you make the right call. There's real customers, there's real feedback. I mean these are real people and they're just shopping on Wayfair.

[Brooke]

We, my family's been a Wayfair family. Like whenever it's like, oh, we gotta like check Wayfair. Like literally check Wayfair.

[Danielle]

Like check Wayfair. So get prepped for patio season for way. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. That's W-A-Y-F-A-I-R.com Wayfair. Every style, every home. I feel like hair is a really big topic. Like last week I was on a trip and we were always just like talking about hair and hair growth and like, how is your hair that long? And everyone is just talking about neutrophil right now.

[Brooke]

Because if you want that feeling where your ponytail suddenly feels a little fuller or when you feel like you don't need extensions, honestly that's a good feeling. When you like get a, you know, grip on your hand, like it's, I don't need extensions because Nutriful's awesome. Like Nutrafol is the number one dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement brand. And it's the number one hair growth supplement brand that's personally used by dermatologists.

[Danielle]

They these supplements are peer reviewed, they're NSF certified for sport and clinically tested to measure improvements in hair growth, quality and strength. I really genuinely believe that one of the reasons that I'm not wearing hair extensions anymore is because I'm staying consistent with my Nutriful routine. Like so many of my friends are on the Nutrafol. Like, I just feel like it's an amazing thing and it's really easy to add it to your daily routine. You can order online, there's no prescription needed. They also have automated deliveries, which is just so nice. So it just keeps you on track. You're not like, oh shoot, I gotta add like, order my next one.

[Brooke]

And. And good things take time. Like you're taking those four pills every day. Like, right? Is it four pills? Four. Yes. It's a lot.

[Danielle]

It's a lot.

[Brooke]

No, but it's so, but it's so worth it though.

[Danielle]

Yeah, no, it's worth it. And I just put it in my little supplement box.

[Brooke]

Every day you take a whole stack

[Danielle]

so it doesn't even matter for you. It literally doesn't matter. And it's, like, so exciting when you see those results. So let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster. Growing hair in three to six months with neutral for a limited time, Neutrophil is offering our listeners $10 off your first month subscription and free shipping when you visit nutriful.com and enter promo code gals. That's nutraful.com spelled n u t r a f o l.com promo code gals.

[Brooke]

One thing that, like, you and I are both into right now is color. Like, we really are all about. I'm so, like, throw out the neutrals. Like, it's just boring. It's been done before. Like, thank you next.

[Danielle]

Like, thank you, next. No. I literally had my friend who's an interior designer come over the other day, and I literally said to her, I have a beige apartment. I'm ready to make it some color.

[Brooke]

Is it sad? It's a little sad. Beige. Like, you need color.

[Danielle]

Like, I just. I'm like, I could. I like neutral, but I was like, I could use a pop. And that's why I will be checking out Ross.

[Brooke]

I mean, we've got to introduce the color. We've got to introduce, like, the flowy floral dresses or like, the. The perfect, like, colorful sandals. Because spring isn't just for refreshing your look. It's also for, like, like, setting the vibe. Setting that new vibe. Ross has more of the brands you love at 20 to 60% off other retailers prices. The new looks and new vibes don't have to come with a huge price tag. At Ross, you don't just shop. You work your magic.

[Danielle]

Actually, they did, and they didn't tell me.

[Brooke]

I saw. I saw this picture. Yeah, I had that thought. I was like, wow. Danielle just decided to be bold.

[Danielle]

No. And you know I love match with people. No. What happened was it was the first night, and we had gotten there late, so it was dark. So I was like, I. I'm not even gonna get many photos in it and whatever. And it was. It was. It was my least favorite dress, I'll say. On me. On me. Because it was like, whatever. I don't know. I just. I loved all the outfits. I was like, I have to pick one that I'm not gonna get as many pictures in.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

So I chose the orange one. Now, looking back, it actually was, like, a really, really cute dress, but I just wasn't thinking. So anyways, I wore it the first night Remy comes down and she sees me and she's like, oh my God, you're gonna kill me. But I just, I just now decided, oh, anyone that picked out that dress, we should wear it tomorrow night. I was like, well, I'm already in the dress, so I'll just wear it tonight. So then the next night, like, literally everyone wore the orange dress.

[Brooke]

You looked great though. I mean, you look great.

[Danielle]

No, I decided to be different.

[Brooke]

I like that orange color. It's nice. I love.

[Danielle]

Oh my God. No, the collection is so freaking cute. Like the two piece set, the. There's, it just like looks good on genuinely everybody, which is what her goal was for it. So I'm really happy for her. And it was doing really well. And you know, we. She had like a bagel in PJs. Pajamas.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

So they've really good pajamas or bagel and coffee pajamas.

[Brooke]

Yeah, bagel and PJs.

[Danielle]

Literally. Yeah. And I'll say it again. You know how I always like to keep up the group chats. Honestly, other people have been keeping up the group chat.

[Brooke]

So, like about like jokes on the trip. Yeah. What?

[Danielle]

And you know this so well because you and I do this. Like, there is nothing funnier than when you're on your way back from a trip. You're just exhausted, you want to get home and everyone's on the flight. Things happen.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Each other from your seats and you're like peeing your pants, laughing. Like they were just, just. I can't even think of it. But so many funny things that kept happening.

[Brooke]

That's really funny.

[Danielle]

Like, I could think of so many times where you and I were on the plane.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Danielle]

You're just like slap happy.

[Brooke]

You are. You are.

[Danielle]

Yeah. But it was, it was fun to like be with Bridget and Danielle like after their bachelorette. After their, their bachelor. They're, they're and like, hear about all that. And honestly, just being with the twins, like, it's so funny. They were literally like we were walking at the airport and I, I, Danielle gets on the, you know, the people movers.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

And Bridget walks next to her and she's like, I'm just gonna keep up with you and walk the same. You know, they're just. When you're a twin, it was so funny. They're just, they're hilarious.

[Brooke]

That is so, so great.

[Danielle]

So we were saying we need to do something. All eight of us.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

The boys, Brigitte, Danielle. I mean, it's a. I feel Mitch

[Brooke]

and Ryan are more similar and then Ben and Lois are.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Yeah, I guess you see that? Like I said, Yeah, I never thought about that. Are you more of a loser Lewis or a Mitch? Wait, you're so right. And actually, somehow Ben came up and Daniel was like, she or Daniel? I'm sorry, I can't speak. Danielle was like, lewis loves Ben.

[Brooke]

I was like, yeah, no, he. They. They vibe. Like, you know, I mean, he vibes with like, all of them. I feel like.

[Danielle]

Yeah, but you're so right. It's like nine and Mitch personality types. Ben and Lewis, you're 100, right? Who would you say who's more of a Bridget and hers?

[Brooke]

Like, I hate to be like, oh, my God, they have the same personality. Because they don't. They really do not.

[Danielle]

They, like, do and they don't.

[Brooke]

But they have the same energy level, which I feel like we vibe with really well. I feel like we. We get along with high energy people. Like, some people, it's too much for them and they're like, whoa, like, that's a lot.

[Danielle]

So. Right. Like, we can just keep up with that.

[Brooke]

No, but we get like. I actually prefer to hang out with people. Like, if someone's like, I'm like, laid back, like, we're probably not to going be friends. Like, you know, like.

[Danielle]

No, I feel like we'll meet people sometimes. We're like, oh, that's just.

[Brooke]

It's.

[Danielle]

They're just. They probably hate us because we're just like.

[Brooke]

But sometimes, like, I do like it sometimes because, I mean, my boyfriend's more chill and I do like it.

[Danielle]

Like. True.

[Brooke]

But he gives something. He doesn't give nothing. I mean.

[Danielle]

No, And Ryan's actually really chill. Like, he's actually really quiet a lot of times. Like, if he's like, in a social setting, he'll yuck it up. But, like, he actually is. Like, when it's just the two of us, it's chill. Like, I'm the more. Yeah, so I know what you mean. It's very important to have both, I

[Brooke]

think to have both the energies in your life. But I feel like in friends, I prefer the higher energy.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Because you need to be able to, like, keep up with each other.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And I want to be, like, inspired to, like, do activity. Like, just do things. Like, I need that energy to, like, pull me out. Like, I feel like that's why, like, you people, like, you and Katie are like, let's like, go do. Like, I need that. I need that higher energy, like, in my life.

[Danielle]

Can we talk about how you texted the other day wanting to get dinner?

[Brooke]

Oh, because it was after, like, we saw. We all saw each other. I know. I don't think I've ever done that. I was like, ladies, we should all get together.

[Danielle]

Brooke started up a group chat the other day and was like, we should all get dinner. I was like, that is so cute. I mean, obviously you do that with me all the time.

[Brooke]

Like, well, because I wanted to. Like, I was like, oh, I haven't caught up with like Margo alone. And then. Yeah, well, I feel like it would be the group chat. Like, you know, some friends, like, I do hang out with Margot alone. Like, it's not weird, but like, why wouldn't we just all hang out if we're like, we're gonna get dinner?

[Danielle]

Like, you know what I mean?

[Brooke]

Like, how do you decide? Like, oh, we need to catch up. Or like the group should.

[Danielle]

That's something I'm like, constantly. I've like, chilled out. But like, especially when we first moved to New York and like making new friends and stuff of like, like how, like trying to make everyone friends and try to. And then you're like, okay, it's not that deep. But like, I get offended if someone doesn't include me. So like, it's like finding that balance of who goes to what. I know what you mean.

[Brooke]

But sometimes like one on one, especially with the newer friend, like, for me, I kind of get intimidated. I'm like, to talk about. Yeah, like a buffer. Honestly, I prefer a four person dinner than a two person dinner.

[Danielle]

Oh my God. There's just so much more to talk about. You don't have to give as much.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I. I agree. And it's like I'm catching up with all my friends one on one. I will say, like, I've done it a few times with like newer people and I like, I kind of like get anxious.

[Danielle]

It's a first date.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Even if you've met them a few times.

[Brooke]

Yes. I'm like, thanks for meeting me tonight. Yeah.

[Danielle]

Yeah. And you're just like sitting in front of each other, so vulnerable. No, it's actually a lot. Honestly, if I'm one on one, I'm like, let's go for a walk.

[Brooke]

That's safe. Because you don't really have to make eye contact.

[Danielle]

You just keep looking ahead. You can like, look at each other on the stage. I think we're crazy.

[Brooke]

Walk is a good activity. Or like a coffee or. Or something.

[Danielle]

Yeah, walking. Especially now that it's getting warmer out. Like, let's go for walks.

[Brooke]

There's nothing wrong with hanging out with one person. This is all like, in My head things. No, people probably prefer smaller groups. Like, I actually prefer the. The bigger group.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Oh, my God. There's just more to talk about.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

And like, there's nothing better than if there's three of you and one of you can go non verbal.

[Brooke]

Yes.

[Danielle]

Like, sometimes you and Katie will be talking and I'm just like, I'm gonna go on my phone for a second.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Catch up on my things.

[Danielle]

Yes. Yes. It's just nice to catch up on your things. And like, like, they're talking.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I'll let them have their moment.

[Danielle]

Yeah, let them have their moment.

[Brooke]

There's the story I haven't told you.

[Danielle]

What does that shirt say that you're wearing?

[Brooke]

Oh, this is actually show me your moomoo too. Not an ad. What does it say? A mayor? Is that.

[Danielle]

I was like, oh, I think that

[Brooke]

means fish and French. No.

[Danielle]

I don't know.

[Brooke]

I have no. Or does it mean ocean? Maybe it means ocean.

[Danielle]

I don't know. I'm going.

[Brooke]

I doesn't mean ocean.

[Danielle]

Oh, it's ocean. Wow.

[Brooke]

Do not speak French. Yeah.

[Danielle]

You're good at context clues. You're like, yeah, see, I would have thought it meant fish or something.

[Brooke]

Well, there's a big fish under it. If you're watching on YouTube, you see this big old fish.

[Danielle]

Can you believe my Japan trip's coming up, like, really soon?

[Brooke]

Yeah, I know. You guys, late night Japan planning.

[Danielle]

Oh, my God.

[Brooke]

What does that entail? I thought it's planned.

[Danielle]

It is, but we're working with a travel agent. She's like, absolutely amazing. But for some reason, like, so Ryan, Ryan and Jack. Because me, Katie, Jack and Ryan are going.

[Brooke]

And.

[Danielle]

And it's funny, like, the travel agent, she like, sent us the itinerary. It's like Danielle and Katie's Japan itinerary. Just because we've been the ones, of course. And Ryan's like, hello, I'm going too. And like, he has been a part of the planning process. But it's so funny. He was like, you put me in an email chain with her. I'm a CC Jack in this. I'm like, okay, I just didn't think.

[Brooke]

So they're involved. Yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

There's just like this baseball. Well, you know, the baseball game. And Ryan, she like, she's a very bougie travel agent.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Really nice.

[Brooke]

So she's like, trying to book you a box. Oh, my God.

[Danielle]

So he's like, we're looking to go to a blah, blah game. I forget the name of the Japanese baseball team. Whatever. And she was like, okay. I look into, she comes back, she's like, I wasn't able to get any sort of like VIP package. Like, you know, maybe if you find something yourself. And Ryan's like, wait, there's literally a game on this night. I was like, maybe just book it. I think she thinks it. Yeah, she thinks like a box or something.

[Brooke]

Like. Yeah, like full like limo experience or something. Pulling up to it.

[Danielle]

Yeah. But so Jack and Ryan are gonna go to a baseball game and me and Katie are gonna go shopping.

[Brooke]

Oh, you're not gonna go to the game?

[Danielle]

No, I don't want to go to the game. Oh, that'll be our one time where we're, you know, not together. I was just, I said, katie, if you want to go to the game, like we can, but we're not there as long of time. I have a. Katie and I have been sending each other, so I'm literally bringing in MD Sukis. Did you.

[Brooke]

I brought like a half empty one and I ended up like, you know, needing to do the expander and like whatever.

[Danielle]

Right.

[Brooke]

But it all fit.

[Danielle]

Yeah. And you could worst comes to worse, you buy.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

Cheap.

[Brooke]

Like there's one thing I'm gonna have you bring back for Ben. He, he likes these like strawberry chocolate like candy things and he was trying to find them online and he was like, they just don't sell them here.

[Danielle]

Yes. And watcha. I, I'm gonna take my orders.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah. Take your requests from people.

[Danielle]

I'm gonna bring like basically an empty suitcase. I guess I should put something in it so they're not like this way's nothing. I don't know how that works.

[Brooke]

People put a suitcase in a suitcase. I noticed for traveling I don't do that.

[Danielle]

I don't know how that would work

[Brooke]

cuz like they would have two different sizes.

[Danielle]

Yeah, well, no, of course.

[Brooke]

But I know you have to fill it up. Like it's hard.

[Danielle]

Yeah, fill her up, Fill her up.

[Brooke]

That's going to be so fun. So you have that trip coming up and then you have.

[Danielle]

I'm getting really excited about that. Going to like a family reunion for Ryan in Wisconsin.

[Brooke]

You guys like, and your family reunions in like rogue places West.

[Danielle]

Family reunion. I, I straight up, it was asking Ryan's mom this past weekend. I was like, so what do I need to bring on this trip? Like, you know, like what type of

[Brooke]

clothes are you staying in? A house.

[Danielle]

Yeah, we're staying in a house. And so cute. She was like, you guys should take the Biggest room. I was like, I really feel like

[Brooke]

they think I'm like, oh, my. As opposed to them.

[Danielle]

Yes. I was like, why? I found out why. Because the pool table is in that room. There's like, a pool table in this base?

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

It's not like, this big. Okay. But she was like, you guys should take the biggest room. I was like, wait, we don't.

[Brooke]

Yeah, it's okay. It's okay.

[Danielle]

I don't know.

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[Danielle]

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[Brooke]

Oh, that's so nice.

[Danielle]

The best for us. It's so nice. But, yeah, so there's like a boat day, and there's like a. There's all kind. There's like a. Oh, I'm really excited about this. They're doing, like, a golf. The boys are doing a golf tournament. She said, we're, like, going. I was like, oh, perfect. We can, like, get all dressed up and dress and drive the golf carts. I've always wanted to do that and, like, watch them play golf. But I don't have to play golf.

[Brooke]

I'm obsessed with beverage Car girls on Tick Tock.

[Danielle]

I need them back on my feed.

[Brooke]

I just got a new one. And she gives, like, recipes, kind of, like, things that I would never make. It's like, you know, this is like the floating blue. Blah, blah, blah. Like, and it's like two shots of vodka, blue Gatorade, Sprite.

[Danielle]

Like, that sounds so good right now.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

So refreshing.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I think it was called, like, Blue Ocean or something. Yeah, I'll get the La Mer. I love those. They're so, like, satisfying to me. That. And like, there's some videos that, like. Like, I feel like, honestly, like, how am I? Like, not that I'm like a crazy, anxious person, but, like, sometimes, like, when I'm just like, I want, like, soothing videos, like, golf cart videos, cleaning videos, Operation Nikki. I am obsessed with, like, Long island mom videos. There's this Long island mom who.

[Danielle]

That's your future.

[Brooke]

No, but she's like, real long. Long is like the thick accent. She's like. There's this one. She goes. Every Wednesday, I let my kids pick where we get our meal from. And today we went to, like, like, Del Ciels or whatever. And she's like, I got the 40 meal deal. And she, like, shows her haul. I'm obsessed. Like, I don't know why she's so calming.

[Danielle]

Like, that is really awesome.

[Brooke]

You know, like, niche communities.

[Danielle]

I do love a niche community. I definitely have a few that, of course, there's, like, random girls that live in Florida and just live a very relaxed life. And I just. I don't even know their names, but

[Brooke]

it's like you're coming, following them along. Yes. So sweet. So sweet.

[Danielle]

Oh, my gosh.

[Brooke]

Exciting.

[Danielle]

That just like, came in my head.

[Brooke]

I was just thinking of, like, because I was reading some of the comments and people were like, I had a feeling. And I'm like, please don't say. Or like, I knew it. Like, if someone said that to me, I would be like, oh, my. Like, people, you have been glowing. Which I know it is a compliment. Yeah. Also, like, are you analyzing the body like, that much? Like, what does that mean?

[Danielle]

Like, you know, so not here for that. Yeah. It's so hard to control your inner thoughts. I suppose.

[Brooke]

I know.

[Danielle]

It's a crazy thing. I'm like, are you just like, constantly

[Brooke]

or people will say, well, people say, you know, you're glowing, confident now. I'm like, oh, my God, am I my.

[Danielle]

I'll tell a story.

[Brooke]

I often resort back to, like, a time in my life when I was like, very stressed about, like, getting my finances in order very quickly, which is when I was purchasing my condo. And honestly, something that like, really genuinely made me feel stressed and just like, felt like I had, like, more control over my whole situation because I knew what was actually going on in all of my accounts was Rocket Money.

[Danielle]

I am here to co sign that I love Rocket Money. I love the emails I get from Rocket Money. If you guys are like, what is Rocket Money? Let us tell you. It's basically a way you can track your subscriptions. You can get the ability to cancel unwanted ones with a few taps. It's literally so nice. Like, if you have, you know, I don't know, like a subscription to something. Like in college, like, I had something I was subscribed to. I'm. I found out I was so subscribed to that I was like, oh, let's. Let's cancel that and they do it for you or they'll tell you how to do it. It literally has saved users over $880 million in canceled subscription.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I love. I love that feature of it. I also just love when people talk about budgeting and stuff. Like, I'm not doing an Excel strategy. Like, I'm just not doing that. Yeah, but Rocket Money categorizes all of your spending for you. You can link all of your accounts. I have all my different banks linked. You know, I got the gals on the go account on there. Like, it's all on Rocket Money. So I know exactly what's going on. You know, you don't have to be surprised, like, oh, my God, I'm paying for Hulu twice or something. Like, because everything's listed out.

[Danielle]

Yeah. And you'd be surprised what you might be paying for twice or whatever it is. Or it's like, hey, you got paid today. Money entered your account. I love those email.

[Brooke]

That's a good email.

[Danielle]

That is a good. I'm like, thank you, Rocket Money. Or, you know, uncategorized, something happened today or whatever. I just. I really, really like it. It can. It can help Brooke save up for her brownstone. You can. Oh, hey, you can use Rocket Money for that. You can budget. Hey, so Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. [e-mail] GOTG that's RocketMoney.com GOTG RocketMoney.com GOTG I'm sure a lot of you can relate, but there's just something about getting ready for a night out with the gals that's almost more fun than the actual night out. I mean, we all know I love to throw on some Drake, take my time doing my hair and makeup, and enjoy that. Oh, my gosh, that perfect pregame drink.

[Brooke]

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[Danielle]

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[Brooke]

Yeah. I'm definitely gonna be sipping it as a mixed drink, but while I get ready, also, it's. It's like this gorgeous, vibrant pink color. Can we talk about it? You guys know that's my favorite color and scream summer.

[Danielle]

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[Brooke]

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[Brooke]

Like, I'm realizing that, like, since you spend so much of your life in your bed, like, you spend a lot of time, like resting your head on your pillow and like, you know, like

[Danielle]

the products and like your skin.

[Brooke]

Your skin. Oh, my gosh. The products and the things that are touching your skin, your hair. Like, like essentially your pillowcase. For me, my sleep mask. Because I sleep with the sleep mask every single night. Like, the material matters.

[Danielle]

The material matters. And I recently decided I want to, like, really take care of my skin. And my dermatologist said to try silk. It's very cooling, it's gentle, and it just like, it's just so good for your skin and it's good for your hair. Like, your hair just like, looks better the next day. I'm realizing, like, a blowout looks really nice. I just didn't realize a pillowcase could help with anti aging and hydration until I tried Blissey.

[Brooke]

We love Blissey. I. I feel like Mads always tells me to use silk things. Like, you gotta use silk because it's natural and like, it just helps like, reduce your frizz and your breakage and stuff. And Blissey is just so great because they have over 100 colors. They've got like really cool collabs. They've got like a Zodiac collection. It's a gift that, it's the gift that keeps on giving because you're giving it, like to someone they're gonna use every night and think of you. That sounds romantic, but, like, you could

[Danielle]

always lay their head at night. No. And it's just, just again, like it's cooling. It's like this naturally cooling, breathable, hypoallergenic. People love something that's hypoallergenic. Dermatologist tested and it's recommended and fully machine washable.

[Brooke]

Wash a lot.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Oh, I'm sure you have to. And because you guys are a listener, Blissey is offering 60 nights risk free, plus an additional 30 off when you shop at blissey.com galsonthego that's B-L-I-S-S-Y.com galsonthego and use code gals on the go to get an additional 30 off your skin and hair. Will. Thank you. It literally, like, was crazy. My mom. My mom all of a sudden is deciding she really wants to be a grandma. Oh yeah. She is full on.

[Brooke]

Like, where did this come from?

[Danielle]

I have no. I mean, of course, like, she can't wait, but all of a sudden she really can't wait. And I'm like, I'm literally not even engaged. Like, this is. Yeah, so far.

[Brooke]

Why? Because she probably has been like with people that have grandkids and she just is like, okay.

[Danielle]

I literally do not know. And. But then I. So she's been saying so much stuff about that recently. And then I couldn't believe it. I saw this reel and it was a daughter telling her mom that she was pregnant. The mom was just absolutely freaking out. It was the cutest thing. So I sent it to my mom. I was like, this is gonna be you. Or I was like, this is you.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

And she literally goes, I was on the Remy trip. She goes, oh my God. Is this you like telling me something? Like, I did notice your breasts are looking fuller.

[Brooke]

No, that via dm.

[Danielle]

She said this was last week.

[Brooke]

I think your mom is on some crack or something. Like, based on you're saying she's replying every story. That's a crazy thing to say. I love you, peaceful Michelle. That's insane.

[Danielle]

I literally go, I need to like, find. I literally. Mom, you do not say that. And then she like, she backtracked. But I was like, you. You literally, you.

[Brooke]

You're trying to soft launch the concept of getting pregnant without being engaged. That's what she thinks.

[Danielle]

So I sent it to her. She goes, I mean, are you telling me something? I thought your breasts are looking a little fuller in this trip. I go, omg. No, I'm kidding. She goes, hence the fullness. I go, then that was really it. And oh. She goes, I know. That's extreme. Lol. You know me and my adjectives. I'm like, mom, you're lucky. Like, my mom's not one to like comment on bodies like literally ever. So when she said that, she was like, no, I cuz I think you're probably like engaged her.

[Brooke]

Yeah, she thought that you were like

[Danielle]

being like, she wants to be Mimi. That's what she wants to be called, Mimi. She's ready to be Mimi.

[Brooke]

That's crazy. I mean, I didn't realize that your mom was one of those like, Some people are like. You can really tell, like, when their moms are like that because, you know, they're like, I'm right. Ready for me some grandkids.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

I can't wait to have some more people running around here. Like. And she's never.

[Danielle]

Yeah, that does. Your mom ever.

[Brooke]

No, she's like, brooke couldn't wait. Brooke needs more time. Let her cook. Yeah.

[Danielle]

No, I. I am literally. I don't know what my mom. My mom's. You know what it is. Honestly, we've just had so much going on. She's finally coming to herself. But, I mean, I'm saying it because I've said it to her. I'm like, mom, whoa.

[Brooke]

No, that's. Joy.

[Danielle]

We're really happy right now.

[Brooke]

I really am at, like. And I know it's so cliche, like, the phase of life where it's like, every day there's like. But I'm not even being dramatic every single day on my Instagram, of the 1500 people I follow, which maybe that's a lot, there's either an engagement, a pregnancy announcement, or, like, a we bought a house, slash, we're moving. There's one of those three every single day.

[Danielle]

Big three.

[Brooke]

Yep. No.

[Danielle]

And I feel like every day I'm commenting, like, congrats.

[Brooke]

There's no more congrats. Like, honestly, at this point, I just.

[Danielle]

I comment. Omg. I don't know what to say.

[Brooke]

That's good. That's good.

[Danielle]

Like, Or. You should be so proud.

[Brooke]

I know. And sometimes I start overthinking my comment. I'm like, I've met this person, like, twice. They probably think I'm a weirdo to be, like, all caps. Like, congrats to you both.

[Danielle]

Like, they probably so happy guys. Love you guys.

[Brooke]

Love you guys. Never met the one, like, the guy or whatever it is.

[Danielle]

I ever see you comment down on someone, I would literally check in on you.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Is everything okay?

[Danielle]

Love you guys.

[Brooke]

I think I'm just running out of phrases. I say congrats to you both lot.

[Danielle]

Well, then I, like, get you. I'm sure you, too. They say you're not supposed to say congrats when someone gets engaged, but I literally say it every time. So then I'm, like, so happy.

[Brooke]

So happy for you both.

[Danielle]

Or. And then the pregnancy. I'm like, can I not say congratulations?

[Brooke]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Danielle]

The etiquette. I don't. I think that it gets out the door.

[Brooke]

No, I think it is, too. I mean, I think that it's just, like, if you comment anything like, it's like, showing support, right? Like, I mean, yeah, it's like just being. Or even, like, hard hearts. Like, being like, yay, Hope with hearts.

[Danielle]

Do you ever overthink your hearts? I'm like, oh, red hearts is a lot. Like, I should switch to white hearts.

[Brooke]

No, I don't overthink that. I definitely overthink my comments sometimes and be like, it's giving. Like, I want to be your friend. Like, you know, like, I feel like I'm trying too hard and being like, yeah, again, it's like, oof.

[Danielle]

Brooke commented, like, you know, or sometimes someone gets engaged or whatever. And I'm just commenting because I'm. It's someone I know, and I. I just want them to know I'm happy for them.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

I'm like, oh. I don't want them to think, like, I expected to be invited or anything.

[Brooke]

Oh, like, that's. That's reasonable.

[Danielle]

Because some people, as soon as someone gets engaged, I notice they're in there. And I've done it, too.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I. I mean, I guess I've done it too, but now after going to all these weddings, I'm like, I'm going to do the opposite. Like, maybe I just won't comment. Congrats. We'll see what happens.

[Danielle]

Right?

[Brooke]

Like, I'm like, love will be the real test.

[Danielle]

Yeah. No engagement gift. Like, no flowers.

[Brooke]

No, no.

[Danielle]

There have been a few people you and I have, like, sent flowers to and, like, didn't get invited.

[Brooke]

To be fair, we didn't know at the time. Like, this was a few years ago. I feel like we didn't know the etiquette at the time, but we did send.

[Danielle]

Wait, what do you mean? No, no.

[Brooke]

Like, we did the most. Like, we did too much. Yeah.

[Danielle]

Like, you know what I'm saying? Like, you're so right.

[Brooke]

A few years ago, when we weren't, like, really regularly going to weddings, we were like, oh, my God, they got engaged. We have to send them a gift. Like, we. We have hung out with them, like, three times. Like, we don't have to send them a gift, you know?

[Danielle]

No, totally. And I'm still trying to figure out the.

[Brooke]

The etiquette of.

[Danielle]

Of the etiquette of literally all of that.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And I think it depends. It's like, so person to person dependent. Like, I feel like that's the same amount with the amount that you, like, give people, like, wedding gifts and people. I see people say, like, hard and fast rules, and then people, like, really get, like, you know, in the comments, like, upright I'm like, it literally depends person to person, like, your friendship, your financial status. Like, I feel like it varies. Like, there's no blanket if it's.

[Danielle]

You know, you both know them really well if. If it's the destination wedding. But then they say if it's a destination, you shouldn't give so much money because you're spending so much. But also, every wedding I go to recently is destination for me.

[Brooke]

I know. You're so right. Yeah.

[Danielle]

And for you. Except for the few, like, Long island

[Brooke]

ones, I guess, or, like, partially upstate if it's like upstate that, like, right there. Like, not sleep that. Yeah. You know.

[Danielle]

You get it. Yeah. I'm still like, I'm ready to go to some weddings. Like, I haven't.

[Brooke]

Oh, you've got it in you. So you got a few more. If you see Danielle Compton, congrats. Just know she. Yeah. You're like, what's your address? Btw, want to send you a little something.

[Danielle]

I want to send you a little something. I. I got something with your name right on it.

[Brooke]

I do, like, a big buy muster, like, something like that to just be like, oh, my God, yay. Like, fun. Like, I really do. Like, I think that is fun.

[Danielle]

No, literally, always sending. We sent Edible Arrangements the other day to someone.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I know. We.

[Danielle]

We be sending things to people.

[Brooke]

I. That's what I'm saying. On that note, I think we need to send.

[Danielle]

No, I had this thought literally last week. I was like, I am, like, breaking the bank, like, sending all these things to people. And I'm like, did they send me anything? Like, I don't.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And I. You know, then my mom would say, brooke, you don't send just to be sent. But it's more so just like, am I doing too much? Like, am I like, are they, like, another broken. Daniel sent me flowers again. Like, you know.

[Danielle]

No. Ryan actually made the point about this the other day. He was like, you're just like, that's your love language.

[Brooke]

You are.

[Danielle]

And you too, though. Like, I wasn't talking about us. I was talking about something else. And so. But I think he would agree. For you too. Like, I think we were talking about this earlier. Like, our families, we grew up, like, big gift. Like, it's just what we do. So it's like, even if we don't get it back, that's just like, what we assume you do.

[Brooke]

You're so big gift culture. Huge.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

For anything. Like, and it doesn't have to be like, a diamond, like, necklace. Like, it's not Necessarily like that, but

[Danielle]

it would just be like an acknowledgment of something is, like a gift.

[Brooke]

Yes, yes. Even, like, toys, trinkets. Like, I feel like it would be like the last day of school and I would, like, get a gift, like. Yeah, like, literally for anything.

[Danielle]

Like, congrats.

[Brooke]

Yeah, congrats. You know, War.

[Danielle]

Yeah. We didn't get awards growing up, but we did get little gifts every now.

[Brooke]

Okay, maybe now we can get awards. I don't know, maybe.

[Danielle]

Maybe gals on the go could get, like a podcasting award. That would be fun.

[Brooke]

Do you, like, normal, like, people, like, dated, like, has Ryan, like, won an award, though? Like, that's the thing I think about, like, like, people in, like, normal nine to five jobs are like, whatever. He works more than that. But you know what I mean?

[Danielle]

Like, I don't know.

[Brooke]

Is he, like, getting awards? Like, Like, I think they don't really do that.

[Danielle]

Yeah, no, no, but Ben's getting awards.

[Brooke]

But that's like a season school.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

I guess maybe when you're like, you

[Danielle]

do get awards and work sometimes, like, I don't know that Ryan has, I

[Brooke]

think, like, mega, like, big corporations. They do that. Like, I feel like at the accounting firms and stuff, it's like, oh, like, you got.

[Danielle]

You get like a trip or like. Or like a night out. Yeah, like something or other.

[Brooke]

A night out on the company.

[Danielle]

I. I met Ryan's co workers for the first time.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah.

[Danielle]

That was a big. It's so funny. I made a tick tock, like, last minute, and people were really invested because I was like, I don't know what the other girlfriends of these co workers are wearing. Like, I was really, really stressed. Thank God. Ryan. We were literally going to a barbecue on Long island, and Ryan wanted me to wear the barbecue table. He was like, you should wear this gingham red dress, which is so cute. But I was like, to meet all. Yeah, yeah, right. Yeah, right. So then he goes, oh, do you

[Brooke]

want me to ask blah, blah, what

[Danielle]

his girlfriend is wearing? I said, yes, actually, that would be great. But then I felt really awkward because he goes, okay. She said, she's wearing jeans and ballot flats, first of all. Ballot flats.

[Brooke]

He. He read that out loud. He said, she's wearing ballet flats.

[Danielle]

Yes. I'm like, Ryan, you're so smart. Like, ballot flats.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God.

[Danielle]

And that is quite literally what I was wearing. I was wearing jeans and ballet flats.

[Brooke]

See, that's. Yeah. Now.

[Danielle]

So then I immediately changed into. Oh, I did like, a denim tuxedo and Then I actually wore these boots. I. And I was happy with my choice, but people were commenting, like, how did. How did your outfit suffice? Like, and think, God, I didn't wear a dress. Oh, my God. This was like, very casual chill. But it was so fun, like, meeting his co workers. They were telling me they were like, Ryan is the most overdressed out of all of us at the office every day wear jeans. He. He now. God, he would never wear.

[Brooke]

He wears a suit, right?

[Danielle]

He bas. No, not the suit jacket. But yeah, he wears pants and a white long sleeve button down every single day. And they were like, it's so funny. Like, he. It was just funny hearing.

[Brooke]

Really funny.

[Danielle]

Like, probably when you have met Ben's classmates, like, it's just. It's really in like lab partners.

[Brooke]

Oh. It's when they're like, oh, my God, like, he's our favorite person. I'm like, I. Why do I want to cry? Like, I'm proud of, like, my kid, but, like, he's my boyfriend. I'm like, he. He has friends. Like, yes, exactly. Look, he made friends.

[Danielle]

Like, like out in the world. Like, without us.

[Brooke]

No, literally without. Without me. Like, people really like you.

[Danielle]

No, it's really sweet.

[Brooke]

Yeah, that is really sweet. It's so nice to like, date someone like, who? You're like, that sounds so, like, corny. But like, you're like, wow, like, people actually like, like you.

[Danielle]

No, you know what I mean? Like, yeah, you're like, oh, my God, he's big man on campus.

[Brooke]

Good reputation.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Like, well liked in the workplace. Like, that's a real honor.

[Danielle]

And I also love, like, they all like, like, he clearly talks about me a lot, which is like, oh, that's scary. Like, oh, my God. He told us he did that. I'm like, oh, so he talks about me.

[Brooke]

What is it?

[Danielle]

What else does he say about me? So that was nice.

[Brooke]

Oh, I love that.

[Danielle]

But that was a bit. I was like, I hear about all these co workers all the time, but they've never had an event. So it was nice to. I mean, it was like, not a formal event for their company, but it

[Brooke]

was a laid back, laid back BBQ

[Danielle]

on Long island, you know? Yeah.

[Brooke]

They commute every day.

[Danielle]

That person does. Yeah. It's just the one person that like, lives out there. Yeah. Yeah. But, you know, we met his son. We're in the backyard. It was like a vibe.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I've been on like a really big kick of like, you know, I get like, fixated on, like, things like, right now like, my fixation is like, I like, want a brownstone in Brooklyn.

[Danielle]

Oh, yeah, you need that like in

[Brooke]

the next like five years. Like, I'm like, like, I want this.

[Danielle]

Get the condom. Yeah.

[Brooke]

Like, I'm like, no, I just am obsessed. Like, I've been getting. I mean, it's so out of the budget. Like, it's actually laughable. Like, it's like beyond really. Well, I mean, you could get one for. I could get one for probably what I got my condo for, which is insane to begin with.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

But then I would have to do every room.

[Danielle]

Would you like, make it?

[Brooke]

Yeah. No, because it's like decrepit. Like, if you get one for that price, like, it's legit falling apart.

[Danielle]

It's like you gotta then go in

[Brooke]

and the nice ones are like, I mean, they're like six, seven. Yeah, like six, seven, six, seven. No, they're in. I love watching the tours of them. I'm just like obsessed. I'm just like, I, I love the concept of like a home, like in the city, but like, that is like, it's just. And in like Upper east side and like those, like, it's just so beyond incomprehensible, like to be. You know what I mean?

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

But Brooklyn, I'm like, you know, we're new money. Like, we're working towards that goal. Like, you know what? Hell yeah. Like someone new money would get a town home in Brooklyn.

[Danielle]

Like, hey, so you know how you, you post that tick tock. Like people always ask me, my next project, I'm gonna get a brownstone. Yeah, you're working towards brownstone one day.

[Brooke]

I, you would, I mean, you would like these too. I think they're really cute.

[Danielle]

Oh, I know. Exactly.

[Brooke]

The only con is that they're really narrow.

[Danielle]

They're really narrow stairs. You gotta like go up, right?

[Brooke]

It's. Yeah. Well, I would want the one that's like you walk in the front door like you're in the house. Like, it's not like you have to like enter your unit. You know what I'm saying? Like, yeah, yeah, yeah. They're very vertical and they're very narrow.

[Danielle]

Very vertical.

[Brooke]

But I like the, like, you know, you have a little patio and like, it's like really like the combination of suburb, city living. Like, I, I like, I just like that.

[Danielle]

Oh my God. If I like was living in New York for a long period of time, like, I, I think that's the perfect balance. Yeah.

[Brooke]

Like, I know.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

I don't know why, like, I like Got this idea through my head and then Ben and I were like, in Brooklyn Heights and I was like, oh, no, I need it, like, tomorrow.

[Danielle]

Does he like them too?

[Brooke]

Yeah. It's impossible to not like you. You see them and you're like. And you see the cute, like, families coming out with their strollers and everything, and you're like, oh, like, that's me.

[Danielle]

Like, wait, so here's a fun question for you because I get asked this a lot.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

About you. Do you see yourself staying in Brooklyn forever? Like, like as long as you're in the city?

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Or would you move back into Manhattan ever?

[Brooke]

I don't see myself moving back to Manhattan. But, you know, life can change. Like, life, circumstances and things could change.

[Danielle]

So.

[Brooke]

But I do see myself. I. I don't see myself in this particular, like, place forever. In my. Like, I think I have one more place in the city in me. And I think that that would be my brownstone, you know?

[Danielle]

I think so.

[Brooke]

I think that's my. That's my, like five year.

[Danielle]

It's.

[Brooke]

I always do this thing where I'm like, that's my five year goal. And then like, suddenly next week I'll be like, it's my two year goal.

[Danielle]

And then it will be a one year goal tomorrow. Like, I can't wait any longer. Like, no, not shopping for year.

[Brooke]

I decided I'm going bankrupt. I need the brownstone.

[Danielle]

Need that. I'm going to need that now. Have to move some things around.

[Brooke]

Yeah, that's cool. If you see me with a hard hat on and a hammer doing some work, just know that I'm. I'm broke. Like, just know that it's not a job. It's all gone.

[Danielle]

She's. She got the brownstone, though.

[Brooke]

New money, no more.

[Danielle]

New money, no more. There's our title. Yeah. Well, I had so much fun talking to you today.

[Brooke]

Me too. Except that I'm sorry for this frog in my throat. I legit feel like I have, like.

[Danielle]

Like, you know, I. I don't think.

[Brooke]

I don't know what's wrong.

[Danielle]

I shouldn't have even pointed it out.

[Brooke]

No, no, I keep, like, doing like, the clearing my throat thing, which I. I actually do hate, so.

[Danielle]

No, but it's hard. I mean, what are you gonna do when you podcast for an hour? We can't. I had a cough for a month and the people on the podcast did get annoyed with me. Sorry.

[Brooke]

But I didn't. Sniffling. But I think that the sniffling is me.

[Danielle]

Oh, did someone say something about the Sniffling.

[Brooke]

People say things about, like background noises and whatever. And I'm like, like, someone said something about.

[Danielle]

Oh, about my snorting.

[Brooke]

No, but I thought that it was. But then I was like, I think it was me.

[Danielle]

No, it's my snort laugh. That's what they're. It's like when I'm like. Or I don't know what I do

[Brooke]

because I just breathe through my nose and I. I can't. Like, you know, that's what.

[Danielle]

Because I was like, oh, my gosh, guys. Like, they're laughing about my snore. And you're like, I think that's me. And I'm like, no, I really.

[Brooke]

You do. It's because you think I have a deviated septum. So when I breathe, I go like. You know, when I.

[Danielle]

It's.

[Brooke]

You can hear me, like breathing and stuff sometimes, like, I feel though. Yeah.

[Danielle]

I don't know. Us justifying everything for each other. Okay, we love you guys so much. Thank you so much for listening or watching on YouTube. And we'll see you guys next week.

[Brooke]

See you next week. Bye.

[Danielle]

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