elevator panic, premonitions & wondering if we have enough friends…

Summary

GALS ON THE GO — “Elevator Panic, Premonitions & Wondering If We Have Enough Friends…”
Podcast by Dear Media
Hosts: Brooke Miccio & Danielle Carolan
Date: March 18, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode is a classic “advice and catch-up” session with best friends and co-hosts Brooke and Danielle. In their candid, always-relatable style, the Gals unpack everyday dilemmas—from social anxieties and elevator mishaps, to beauty trends, party hacks, and the pressure to maximize your 20s. They dive into listener advice questions spanning relationships, friendships, content creation, and navigating life’s ever-present FOMO. The episode blends lighthearted stories—like getting stuck in an elevator (panic level: RED ALERT!)—with insightful debates on topics like engagement expectations and self-worth in your single era. It’s hilarious, comforting, and full of “you’re not alone” moments.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Spring Vibes, Personal Routine, and Fashion Rental

• Spring Weather & Mood: Brooke and Danielle revel in the NYC “false spring,” sharing their perfect temperatures (Brooke: 70°F, Danielle: mid-60s) and the joy of city walks with coffee and podcasts.
  Memorable Moment: “70 makes me feel confident about leaving, like in a tank top or something.” (03:25)

• AirPods Max Disappearance: The girls debate why AirPods Maxes seem to be going out of style, citing safety awareness and practicality.
  “No one is wearing AirPod Maxes anymore. Have you noticed this?” (03:51, Danielle)

• Wardrobe Refresh: Both are selling old clothes (on RealReal and Pickle) and discuss their love for rental services like Fashion Pass and Rent the Runway. Aritzia’s free personal styling service gets a rave review from Brooke.
  “I spent a good amount of money, but everything is stuff that can be worn—and that’s what I like about Aritzia.” (11:48, Brooke)

2. Elevator Panic Story & “Premonitions” (15:18–17:44)

• Brooke’s Elevator Ordeal: Brooke shares how she and boyfriend Ben were stuck in an old elevator, confessing genuine panic and the hilariously inefficient 911-esque elevator help line.
  “We bounced. I literally—my brain went to, like, we’re going to die in here.” (16:33, Brooke)
  “He literally just calmly takes off his jacket and is like, ‘We’re probably going to be here for a sec.’” (17:03, Danielle on Ben’s reaction)

• Premonition Vibes: Brooke claims she’s been having premonitions lately, like dreaming about a TikToker only to see her first on her feed the next day.

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3. Party Planning, Wedding Guest Etiquette & Flower Hacks

• Danielle Throws Her Mom’s 60th: Recap of her successful, blue-themed party, including the legendary “shoe change” and party hacks.

  • “She sees these light blue flip flops… she was like, what if I did a shoe change? I’m like, oh, this isn’t a wedding!” (28:22, Danielle)

• Limbo from a Shawl: A fun idea—guests used a shawl for impromptu limbo. “If you want to get the party started, bring a scarf or a shawl—something you can use as a limbo stick!” (31:19, Danielle)

• Flower-Opening Trick: Brooke shares that prying open rose petals makes the bouquet look fuller.
  “I pry it open, then you flip it upside down and rub it between your hands.” (29:29, Brooke)

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4. Advice Questions Segment (from 35:52 onward)

The Gals address a slew of listeners’ questions, keeping answers honest, practical, and peppered with personal anecdotes.

a. Filming & Content Creation

• iPhone Video Settings: For crisp videos, use 4K resolution at 60fps; turn off HDR. “4k60 for video—you need to have it on the top left corner of your video.” (36:22, Danielle)
• Content Creator Growth: Consistency and personality are key. Use your nine grid for a balanced “about me” showcase. “I want to be interested in you as a person, your personality, what you have to offer me to get my follow.” (53:58, Danielle)

b. Relationships

• Bringing Up Engagement: Be open and direct about wanting the next step. “If you want things done a certain way, you need to bring it up.” (38:47, Brooke)
• Paying for Your Own Ring: No shame in splitting the cost if it gets you the dream ring. “It just goes to show that there’s no right or wrong situation.” (61:12, Brooke)

c. Friendships & Social Life

• Work Friends Boundaries: Important to distinguish between work disagreements and personal friendships. “You kind of do have to have those hard conversations—if you don’t, resentment will build up.” (40:12, Danielle)

• Feeling Like You Don’t Have Enough Friends/Missing Out: Normalize social phases; your “scene” doesn’t define your worth. “Some months are different than others. Right now it’s beautiful weather—maybe I’ll be hitting the streets, I don’t know.” (52:49, Brooke)

d. Life in Your 20s

• FOMO and the ‘Saying Yes’ Pressure: Find your “cup fillers”—not everything in your 20s has to be lived at full throttle. “If it’s not gonna fill your cup, you don’t have to go just because you’re in your 20s.” (49:26, Danielle)

• Dealing with Change: Take plan shifts in stride. “Man plans, God laughs. There’s a reason I’m not supposed to be on that plane right now.” (58:08, Danielle)

e. Beauty & Health Tips

• Accutane Survival Tips: Hydrate, moisturize, and expect a ‘purge’ period for your skin. “Be prepared to hate your skin for a second… don’t give up when it gets to that purge period.” (42:18, Danielle & Brooke)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Social Media Burnout:
  “I’m so over it with like these miracle products, like the quick fixes…” (33:55, Brooke)

• On Panic Levels:
  “If you want a RED ALERT, it’s pooping at a crush’s place.” (Referenced in ep description, not transcript, but the tone applies.)

• On Partying & Growing Up:
  “I don’t need to stand at some random guy’s table to get a free drink. I feel really blessed that I’ve created such a life for myself that I don’t need to do that.” (51:06, Brooke)

• On Content Creation Mindset:
  “Maybe the goal isn’t to grow. Maybe the goal is just to produce good content.” (56:16, Brooke)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Spring Vibes & AirPod Max Discussion — 03:09–05:20
• Aritzia Personal Shopping Hack — 07:30–14:10
• Brooke’s Elevator Panic/Premonition Story — 15:18–17:44, story resumes 19:04–21:44, wrap-up at 25:39
• Danielle’s Mom’s Blue-Themed Birthday Party — 27:22–32:11
• Advice Questions Begin — 35:52
• Content Creation & iPhone Settings — 36:04–38:18
• Engagement Talk & Paying for Your Ring — 59:47–62:50
• FOMO & Social Life in Your 20s — 46:35–52:50
• Dealing With Change & Flexibility — 57:52–59:25
• Accutane/Beauty Advice — 41:44–43:49

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Recap

This episode offers a warm, witty, and insight-packed listen for anyone navigating the push-pull of adult friendships, relationship milestones, and being “enough”—enough fun, enough friends, enough productive. Brooke and Danielle blend personal stories (the elevator panic is a must-hear), practical hacks (flower arranging, party limbo!), and advice that lands like a hug from your BFF with every segment. Whether you’re feeling alone in your FOMO or panicking in a literal (or metaphorical) elevator, the Gals remind you: you’re never the only one.

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Follow @galsonthegopodcast on IG for advice Q&As and episode recaps every Friday!

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End Quote:
“Maybe the goal isn’t to grow. Maybe the goal is just to produce good content.” — Brooke (56:16)

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Transcript

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[Brooke]

The following podcast is a Dear Media production.

[Danielle]

We're doing an advice episode.

[Brooke]

I think we should leave this in. I think it's a really interesting debate.

[Danielle]

The hack.

[Brooke]

I feel like I'm nosy. A lot of our influencer friends, I asked them both.

[Danielle]

You and I have struggled with that so much.

[Brooke]

If you want things done a certain way, like, you need to bring it up.

[Danielle]

Clearly, I have a lot to say about this topic.

[Brooke]

This isn't advice. No, I really freaked out.

[Danielle]

You'd be panicking.

[Brooke]

Holy crap.

[Danielle]

Oh, so we're have to do that.

[Brooke]

That is so funny that we are still getting that question. Foreign. Hey, guys, what's up? Welcome back to Gals on the Go podcast.

[Danielle]

It's Brooke and Danielle. Happy Wednesday. Hope you're having a great day. I hope you're drinking a yummy coffee or matcha. I know the girlies love matcha these days. Do you drink?

[Brooke]

Yes, I do. And I actually just had a fantastic matcha at a place, Loaf on Paper in Williamsburg. I want to give a little shout out. So.

[Danielle]

Nice. Yes.

[Brooke]

No, because it. I mean, it's popular. Like, not a. Like, it's very popular.

[Danielle]

Gem Brooklyn.

[Brooke]

Waited in a short line. Short line. But I found it's a. It's a Japanese stationary store, which, you know, I love.

[Danielle]

Oh, that's fun.

[Brooke]

But then there's a cafe in the front part. Like big, big cafe in the front part of it. Wow, you guys would love it. It was like an Earl Gray matcha. It was delicious. Yeah. Iced in the right cup.

[Danielle]

The right cup. The right cup is very important.

[Brooke]

Very important. I have, like, my, like, half drank in, like coffee over here and a pen. I don't know. There's a pen here.

[Danielle]

Oh, my. Just in case you need to write something down. Hey, I mean, I will say, you guys, we do have paper today because we're doing an advice episode. You guys submitted questions, advice, all kinds of things for the gals to address. So that is why we have papers here. Just we thought, you know, let's be more analog, you know, let's have a paper in front of us instead of our phones, even though we're always holding our phones, you know. But this is. I really am enjoying this. So we'll. We'll do that in a little bit. But this is also a good time to say, hey, if you listen to the podcast and you like it, rate us five stars if you're feeling it. I feel like we never say that.

[Brooke]

Totally. If you haven't. Someone said I say totally too much. And now I can't stop thinking about it.

[Danielle]

I read that, but you do say that a lot.

[Brooke]

But I've never stim right now. Not like my filler word.

[Danielle]

Yeah, I think I'm working on those.

[Brooke]

Okay. Anyways, if I say it again, flagging subscribe on YouTube. If you guys don't watch on YouTube.

[Danielle]

Yes.

[Brooke]

I mean, the video's where it's at.

[Danielle]

The video's where it's at. You get to see our facial expressions, our outfits. Like, you know, it's a whole thing. It's really a whole thing. So definitely leave us a review on Apple if you're feeling it. Like, you know, give the guys some love. We never really asked for that. But I'm like every other podcast I listen to.

[Brooke]

You're so right.

[Danielle]

They always say that. So, you know, if you like what

[Brooke]

you hear, send it to a friend. You can giggle together.

[Danielle]

Yes. It's so fun. I love listening to podcasts and texting friends like, oh my God, that part. Like, did you hear that part? Yes.

[Brooke]

And especially now that it's like nice outside. We're going on our walks. Like, it's so nice to have a silly pot. Pov. It's a sunny day. What's your ideal temperature? Mine is like, honestly, today, like a 60 60s. 7 degrees.

[Danielle]

I like that.

[Brooke]

70 degree day.

[Danielle]

70.

[Brooke]

70 degree day.

[Danielle]

70 makes me feel confident about leaving, like in a tank top or something. 60s are great for New York. But like, if we're going. No, you're no idea. Because 70. You feel like I could put on a bathing suit. You're to tan.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. And you're in your little athleisure. That's for me.

[Danielle]

It would be comfortable or something.

[Brooke]

Comfortable shoes. Yeah. And maybe as you said, a coffee match in hand and in my. In my ears is a funny podcast.

[Danielle]

I have something to say.

[Brooke]

Yes, yes.

[Danielle]

And I was talking to someone about this and I got confirmation that I'm not the only one feeling this way. Where did AirPod Maxes. Go. No one is wearing AirPod Maxes anymore. Have you noticed this?

[Brooke]

I think it's fear.

[Danielle]

Fear.

[Brooke]

Like, I think that people want to be more.

[Danielle]

Oh, like, aware.

[Brooke]

That's my working concept. But I agree, they're not pushing them as much. Yeah.

[Danielle]

Not even Apple. Just like, I know there was a time like, like, all the girlies, including myself, including you, posting, you know, with our coffee, with our AirPod Maxes, or over the ear headphones in general.

[Brooke]

I just haven't been gravitating towards them because, you know, when I run, I want to be more aware of my surroundings.

[Danielle]

Right.

[Brooke]

And also for the portability. Like, it doesn't really.

[Danielle]

No, it's.

[Brooke]

They were extremely. Not like.

[Danielle]

But isn't it weird?

[Brooke]

Like, it is weird if you think

[Danielle]

about it, like, no one be posting. No one be wearing them, even, like, out and about. I'm like, you're right. There are people wearing over the ear headphones, but specifically AirPod Maxes. And for me, mine actually kind of, like, stopped working, so that's why I stopped. But during the winter, I do usually like them because they kind of act as earmuffs too.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

This is like, a very specific conversation. But I. I just think. I think, yeah, a lot of people were just like, oh, if I'm running errands or something, that if you have a small purse, you can't just, like, pop them in there. But they. They are. They still serve a great purpose. It's just. But yeah, maybe it's the fear and you want to be more aware.

[Brooke]

And I. I have, like, a thing recently like, that I want to be very aware.

[Danielle]

Like, no, I think that's, like, really fair.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I don't know.

[Danielle]

We live in a big city. It's a crazy time. I think it's fair.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Danielle]

I wonder what Katie B. Would say.

[Brooke]

Oh, Katie's like, oh, don't girls.

[Danielle]

I've already thought it all through.

[Brooke]

She's like, I got rid of all my over. Yeah, they have been destroyed. They've been destroyed. Yeah, they are. No, that's too good.

[Danielle]

No, but it is. It's officially that time where someone text me yesterday, like, do you want to go for a walk tomorrow? Like, we're there and that's exciting when the weather is good now. I hope this isn't a tease. New York's not like, but it's gonna get cold again. I don't know.

[Brooke]

I. I have seen there's, like, a thing. It. It's like New York guide to seasons and it's like there is like a false spring.

[Danielle]

False spring? Yeah.

[Brooke]

False positive, false spring. You know, little tease, a little tea.

[Danielle]

But you know what?

[Brooke]

They want to make you really want it.

[Danielle]

They're like, how bad do you really. Oh, just kidding. But it is nice. But yeah, I don't think it's time to, like, switch the closets yet, right? No, you know, like, flip the closets. Like, I put a lot of my summer stuff in storage and I'm like, I don't know if we're there yet.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

But soon.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I've been selling a lot of my. I don't know. That's been like, selling my trade. I'm getting.

[Danielle]

I've just been ripping the real rail and selling it.

[Brooke]

I really have been. I don't know why. Like, I've just been encouraged to like. I think because I tell myself, like, the more you get rid of, the more you can get.

[Danielle]

Like, hey, I'm there. You get rid of. If there is an empty clothing hanger, that means something else can go on it.

[Brooke]

That's what I'm saying. And I'm like, I'm making money back from selling my items that, like, you know, if I wore a nice dress a few times and I have like, nice dresses, but I'm like, I'm never going to wear this again.

[Danielle]

So this is true. You know, we have all those, like, live show dresses.

[Brooke]

So many live show dresses.

[Danielle]

I did just send a lot of new of my item. New items of mine to Pickle. So you can go check, like, my birthday outfit I put on there, like a couple things. So Pickle's great. Honestly.

[Brooke]

Yeah, No, I agree. I've. I've been more of a renter these days on Pickle than a rent. Than a ren.

[Danielle]

No, no, I rent. Yeah. Cuz you're renting.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I'm the. Yes.

[Danielle]

Then they're the rent. Te. I guess I never thought about it like that.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I go through phases, you know,

[Danielle]

sometimes I'm like, yeah, you're fashion passing it up. Rent the Runway.

[Brooke]

I. I have the fashion pass in constant rotation. That's like, good for. It's a supplemental wardrobe.

[Danielle]

We need to talk about your Aritzia experience.

[Brooke]

Oh, I'm wearing one of the top.

[Danielle]

I know. I recognized it.

[Brooke]

Holy crap. Okay, so this is a whole thing. And it's free.

[Danielle]

It's a hack. I feel like people need to know

[Brooke]

about it is I. I feel like I knew that Aritzia had personal styling. Like, I had seen them, like, in the dressing rooms before.

[Danielle]

Okay, I've seen stories.

[Brooke]

Stores. Like, I've seen, like, signage maybe around the store, personal shopping.

[Danielle]

But, like, you know, you don't really think much of it.

[Brooke]

About our personal shopping.

[Danielle]

Yeah, Like, Nordstrom does that, too.

[Brooke]

And it's like, okay, I'm like, I'm good.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Like, I can do it. But, no, they seem to do a really good job.

[Brooke]

And I saw some people go. And, like, the people just nailed it. And so I honestly, I reach out to my contact, Ed Aritzia, because I, you know, have a client. My contact is amazing. And I was like, how do I, like, arrange this? And she was like, we can totally, like, set it up for you, but anyone can set it up for themselves. As gals on the go, I feel like we're kind of experts in all things athleisure. Like, I could certify us as experts.

[Danielle]

I'd say so. We've been around the block. We've tried all the brands, and we have one that we absolutely love, one

[Brooke]

that really has always been a standout to the gals is FP Movement. Because I don't know about you, Danielle, but, like, when I'm working out, like, half the battle for me is, like, getting to the gym or getting to the workout class or getting on the run, whatever. So I want to, like, look cute and feel cute when I'm doing it. And FP Movement. Whenever I'm in an FP Movement set, I'm feeling myself. I feel good, I feel cute. I feel girly. Honestly, I feel so feminine when I

[Danielle]

wear their pieces, I feel so feminine. That's a great way to put it. Whenever I put a pair of the carpe Diem shorts on, I feel like a million dollars. I feel amazing. I. I feel so feminine. I love the colors. They are so freaking comfortable. And I don't think people realize, or maybe if you do. Hello. Hi. You're a gal on the go. This is Free People's activewear brand, FP Movement. So they have some of their own stores. Like, the FP Movement store here in New York City is so, so cool. So it has that, like, free people vibe, but Athleisure Edition.

[Brooke]

I know. You're so right. I feel like it's, like, secret. It's like people don't even know that it's Free People.

[Danielle]

It's.

[Brooke]

Yeah, it's FP Movement.

[Danielle]

Yeah. It honestly stands out on its own. But just so you know. You know.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And we've been, like, long stand. We've been fans, obvious Free People for forever. And I feel like once they started sort of like, this activewear situation, we were very early adopters, I'd say. I would say. And I feel like you walk around New York City, you go on the west side highway, you go. Honestly, everywhere that I've been traveling. Like, I just went to Atlanta. All the girlies on the belt line, I'm telling you, they're all wearing FP movement.

[Danielle]

I believe it.

[Brooke]

And. But they look so cute. They're wearing their pink little shorts and their little tank tops, and I just. I love it. I love that you can pick out, like, by different colors. I love getting, like, an all pink set, and I could, like, search by the color name and kind of feel all cute. I'm still looking for outfits for my half marathon, so it's a big contender. It is.

[Danielle]

That would be really cute. Not to mention their fleeces.

[Brooke]

I. I mean.

[Danielle]

I mean, Brooke has every color.

[Brooke]

I think, you know that I have all of the fleeces, but we're, like, stripping back layers this season.

[Danielle]

So now.

[Brooke]

Now I'm wearing my go to smooth square neck Cami. I love, like, they're such nice, like, in. Right. And I feel like I don't need to wear, like, that's, like, a tank top that, like, has a sports bra built into it. But there's sports bras. Everything's like, like, just. It's made for the girlies who are working out but want to look cute.

[Danielle]

You want function, but you also want to look amazing. They have all their pieces have those, like, performance qualities that we really want in our activewear, like sweat wicking fabrics, breathable materials, and that stay put compression that Brooke was talking about. But they also have these amazing, like, details and vibrant colors.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I love, like, the pocket placements. Like, everything's, like, very. It just makes sense, and it's great for, like, you. You know, you go and run your little two miles or go on your hot girl walk, but then you also want to, like, meet up with a friend for, like, a quick brunch or a matcha or something. It's very much so, like, universal pieces that I don't feel like. It just looks like you're. You look put together still.

[Danielle]

I literally got the set from FP movement that I felt so good, and it was a one and done. I feel like I could go work out in it, but then go hang out, do whatever. And you just literally look like you get compliments. It's not even like, oh, and you look put together. No, you get compliments.

[Brooke]

There's Truly something for everyone. If you're not a person who, like, likes to wear color, like, they've got amazing neutrals. If you're someone who I. I always find it so difficult to find activewear in, like, bold, vibrant colors.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

But FP Movement, like, they hit.

[Danielle]

They hit. So visit fpmovement.com to shop their full line of activewear and workout gear.

[Brooke]

My stylist was Monvir. She was amazing. She went to my Instagram before, so she got an idea of my style, but when I saw the looks on that, even just on the hangers, like, the little way she had the scarves tied, I was like, I'm already in. Wow. I spent a good amount of money, but, like, everything is, like, stuff that can be worn. And that's what I like about Aritzia. She nailed it. She has, like, a similar build to me, and she was like, oh. She was like, you have a nice long neck like me.

[Danielle]

I was like, oh, no, I had a long neck.

[Brooke]

Oh, I didn't know. I have a long neck, which is good for scarves. Like, I just never thought. Thought about, like, wearing those little scarves. I always, you know. Yeah, I wondered. I was scarf curious.

[Danielle]

Yeah, she's scarf curious. But, like, having someone style an outfit and you're like, wait, this is amazing.

[Brooke]

And show you how to tie it and how you can pair different pieces with different things. Like, it's. It's honestly just having another person's eye.

[Danielle]

I think it's great because I. I love Aritzia, but sometimes I do walk in and I'm like, it's a ton of basics, and sometimes I just want one bold piece to kind of style around. But then I've seen Emma Lego do this. Brook Wyatt, and now you've gone and everyone has came out with these amazing outfits built with all these capsule pieces, like you said. So I am so happy that you found a ton of outfits.

[Brooke]

You should honestly go before you go to Japan, because she styles a good idea. A lot of the looks I'm not going to be wearing for, like, the original purpose that I went for because I just like them so much. I was like, I want to wear these on my Japan trip.

[Danielle]

Yeah, that's a capsule wardrobe. Okay, thanks for the tip. Maybe I'll do that.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I got, like, a nice, like, light coat, you know, probably when you go, but, like, vibe.

[Danielle]

That's so cool. I just. I thought you should mention that because I didn't know it was free also. So it's just like, they do it in the hopes. Oh, that you buy something.

[Brooke]

I obviously spent way more than I. You know, going into it, I had to talk with myself, like, how much I was like, brooke, this is your limit. Yeah, it's. They're naturally. You say, like, she. They're not pushy. She was not at all like. Like, there was definitely things where I was like, I don't know about this. And she's like, nah, you don't need it. Like, she was on.

[Danielle]

I love that. I appreciate that.

[Brooke]

Yes. And. And even she let me, like, not let me. But I was like, oh, I actually already have a pair of jeans like this. And she's like, okay, well, you would just style this with, like, the pair of jeans. Like, I can get you it to try on. Like, what?

[Danielle]

Just so you can visualize. Yeah, I love that. I think that's great. And I think it's even good if people, you know, starting a new job and you're like, I want five solid outfits for work.

[Brooke]

You. So.

[Danielle]

Right. Like, that would be perfect.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And they just get it. And she. I have her, like, contact now. She's like, literally text me with any questions. Like, the fact that I could just pick. I mean, I haven't, because I'm. I don't know. Like, I just question about. I don't want to bother, but, like, you know, I could send a picture and be like, what could I help me, like, make this, you know?

[Danielle]

Yeah. Oh, that's so fun. Because other than like, when we've done gals in the ghost shoots, have you ever.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah.

[Danielle]

You maybe have been styled for a movie premiere or something.

[Brooke]

Have you ever. We did the stylist check, like, virtual style. Oh, she told me. I do really like the virtual stuff. Like, they just put together outfits for you basically in like, a collage, and you just, like, buy them.

[Danielle]

Yes. That is really.

[Brooke]

There is something to be said about someone, like, hands on.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Like, let's try this shoe. Yeah.

[Brooke]

But I could use, like, some mood boards.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Like, I could use someone to be like, here are some, like, you know, maybe. But I. I guess I need, like, a real, like, big. Like, it's helpful for when you're like, oh, I have a movie premiere or like a big party or something. Like.

[Danielle]

Yeah, like a moment.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

And you have a moment. You have match day and then.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah. No, it's good. Honestly, I needed a spring wardrobe refresh.

[Danielle]

I. I think it's great. I was so excited about this for you. So thanks for sharing with the gals.

[Brooke]

Of course. I Had another thing happen to me this week.

[Danielle]

What?

[Brooke]

I got stuck in an elevator. No. Yes. No, I did. That was my. It was my first time. And I actually, recently. It's so funny. I had a premonition. I kind of believe that I've been having premonitions also. That's another thing.

[Danielle]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Like, I have, because I thought about this very niche tick tocker in my. I had a dream about her last night. First tick tock on my feed this morning was her. I swear I've been having premonitions. I have. It's. It's there. Okay.

[Danielle]

Let me know if there's any about me, okay?

[Brooke]

Oh, I will. Nothing. That's like. It hasn't been giving me any information. It's more just like, you think of clue to my day that's coming up. I'm telling you.

[Danielle]

To your day it is. I love that.

[Brooke]

Yes. It's clues. Okay.

[Danielle]

Okay. So did you have a clue about the elevator?

[Brooke]

I just. I thought about it. Like, I had thought. I was like, wow, I never got stuck in an elevator before. Shoot. It was an older elevator. It wasn't slow moving, but it was an older one. Like, in a midtown building. Ben and I got stuck. So we. We were going down. We stopped at. I think we had someone get on at our floor, and he was going to another floor because I think at one point there was someone on with us. But then he did get off, and then the door closed and we just bounced.

[Danielle]

Oh, like that little bounce.

[Brooke]

It was. I mean, I wasn't, like, pushed to the floor, but it felt in the moment like a big bounce.

[Danielle]

Well, you know, like, sometimes if you get on an elevator, it makes a little bounce. No, it was bigger.

[Brooke]

The door shut, and it was boom. Like, yeah, like, we bounced. And I literally. That. I don't know why. Like, that. I was like, we're gonna. We're crashing. Like tower.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Like.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Was it just you two at this point?

[Brooke]

It was just us two. And I freaked out, Danielle. Like, I literally. I don't know what was wrong with. Like, I know what was wrong with me. Like, yeah, like, scared. Like, at first you're like, oh, my God. Lol, we're stuck in elevator. But then, like, the very real fears. I was like, oh, no, I'm gonna die in here. Like, this is. Ben is so calm, and he just.

[Danielle]

I was gonna say, he literally just

[Brooke]

calmly takes off his jacket, and he was like, we're probably gonna be here for a sec.

[Danielle]

Like, you know, he's comfortable.

[Brooke]

And then he was like, And I'm like, I don't know and I don't know what to do. And we're gonna have to whatever. And he was like stop. We have to preserve oxygen. And then I really preserve oxygen. I really freaked out.

[Danielle]

You guys. Spring is here. Brooke and I just went on a walk with our coffee. We're wearing tank tops, like we're feeling good. And this year we're gonna be shopping at Ross because there are spring trends. You know, you can find those flowy floral dresses or you know, Brooke and I both have like some trips coming up. You know, we cute things to wear.

[Brooke]

And I love that at Ross you can get the brands you love at 20 to 60% off of other retailers prices. So you're still getting like those brands that you know, the brands that you, you're like I love when I'm shopping somewhere and I look at the tag and I'm like oh yeah, like of course. This just makes sense. But the prices are at really late. Like they're unbelievable. They really are.

[Danielle]

They're. You're like, it's like you raised your sunglasses down and you're like, I'm sorry. Is that correct? Ross also has home decor that can really bring any space. A colorful refresh. I've been kind of renovating my room back at home in Florida and I'm going to pop into Ross because I just need like a couple new little things and it's perfect. Or if you have like outdoor area, they have some great on trend outdoor entertaining essentials like place settings. Also some more decorative pillows.

[Brooke]

I feel like for me seasonal pieces I don't want to spend too much on just because I know that you know like the, the seasonal spring pillows and whatnot. Like I just can't justify spending so much on those. And that's why I love to go to Ross. Once again they, they' more of those brands you love. And at Ross you don't just shop, you work your magic. Truly there's, there's magic being done there.

[Danielle]

Yeah. And gotta love like a good in person store experience. It's kind of nice to walk in and see what they had.

[Brooke]

I like getting a coffee like going to Ross with like your mom.

[Danielle]

Like it hits with your mom. At Ross you don't just shop, you work your magic. So find your nearest [e-mail].

[Brooke]

once he said I was like, wait,

[Danielle]

why was he out of oxygen?

[Brooke]

Because you're in this box. I don't know. I mean is it airtight? I have no idea. I have literally no Idea. I started freaking out. I'm. I see the security camera in the corner. I'm waving. I go, hey, we're in here. The guy did see it at the end when we finally got off. Yeah. He was like, we saw you. I saw you in the camera.

[Danielle]

Like, did you ring?

[Brooke]

Oh, so we rang the bell. It. It, like, you know, it's like. And it dials us to a company. And. And they were like, hello, this is,

[Danielle]

you know, like a recording.

[Brooke]

No, no, it's a person. But they were like, hi, this is, you know, XYZ Elevators. Like, how can we help you? And I said, we're stuck in the elevator. I mean, that's exactly why. Okay, so to clarify, the reason that you're calling is you're stuck in the elevator. They were asking me questions as if it was like, my computer couldn't turn on. Like, I was like, no, I'm. I'm stuck. Like, have you tried restarting? Yeah, I was like, no, the elevator door shut. We can't get out. And it's an emergency, actually. Like, this is not. Then they're asking. They're like, and what state are you in? Are you kidding?

[Danielle]

We'd have to do that.

[Brooke]

You don't even know what state I'm in.

[Danielle]

You probably didn't even know the address of where you were. No, they would have to find it.

[Brooke]

They're like, what's the elevator number? Number? I'm like, oh, one. It definitely was not a one, because, like, I just saw. Oh, one.

[Danielle]

The first one.

[Brooke]

I just saw the first number that I saw. And I, like, shot. And they were like, okay, and what's your name? And a good callback number.

[Danielle]

Callback number.

[Brooke]

Well, I'm trying to. Like, the firefighters. You gotta open the door. Like, this is not.

[Danielle]

So it went to, like, something not even local.

[Brooke]

That's. No, it went to the. Like, the. The. The elevator. I was like, can you just connect us with the doorman? Maybe you can help us out. Like, we're literally one floor up.

[Danielle]

Like, so this isn't on the phone. This is on the elevator.

[Brooke]

We're talking to the elevator.

[Danielle]

Yeah, that number should be changed. It should not go to this company.

[Brooke]

And, like, when they asked me what state I was in, I almost went apeshit. Like, I was like, I am gonna freak out.

[Danielle]

Like, I. Oh, you don't even know that. Yeah, it's gonna take a while.

[Brooke]

And then when they wanted my name,

[Danielle]

I was like, what do you need my name for? Literally, what does it matter? What if it was freaking Taylor Swift.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And then we did get disconnected. Then they did call me back, but by that point we had already hit redial on the thing. So we've both people on the. They're both talking at each other. They were like, and what's. You know, like, what's the. When they were like asking. They were like, and what can you. Like, what's the problem? They asked me to repeat the problem again. I was like, we are stuck. The door is closed.

[Danielle]

There is nothing else to say. Oh, my gosh.

[Brooke]

And then eventually we started. I think that. I don't know if it got reset or maybe they pushed the button on the outside lobby. So that triggered some. Whatever it was like, we started moving in. We moved to the bottom floor. Like, the door opens after probably 10 minutes. We were immobile for probably 10 minutes.

[Danielle]

You, like, had to pee if you had to poop. Oh, sorry, Ben.

[Brooke]

No, your brain goes to other. That's fight or flight.

[Danielle]

Like, your brain adrenaline's going like, oh, wow.

[Brooke]

So that's.

[Danielle]

Oh.

[Brooke]

But then it opens and then I get off and I go like. I'm like, that's a broken elevator. No one should go on there.

[Danielle]

You're like, no, we were just stuck in there.

[Brooke]

Like, do not save yourself. Do not let anyone. And the doorman was like, it's not broken. He was literally gas. Gaslighting me. He was like, I saw you on the camera. It's not broken. I was like. Like, we were bouncing and not moving. It was.

[Danielle]

You couldn't get out. It was stuck. Correct.

[Brooke]

It's broken.

[Danielle]

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[Brooke]

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[Danielle]

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[Brooke]

It is. And I like, never get it tight enough. Like, no, this, it's like literally, it fold, fold. And as you said, said, like, it, it's just, it's multi purpose. And when you live in a city like New York, like, I don't have room for yoga blocks, if I'm being honest. I simply don't. So, like, you know, I need something that's gonna be an all in one. And that's why I also really like their weights. I've been loving these because, you know, I do my little arm series at home, like, whatever. And these are. I just think it's genius. So it's, the base of it is like a two pound weight. And then it comes with like two additional pieces that are also two pounds and they'd kind of just twist on the side, but they do securely lock in. It's not hard to. And it's. The actual, like weight itself is very comfortable to hold.

[Danielle]

Yeah, it's almost like, I don't want to say soft, but it has like a nice give to it.

[Brooke]

Yes, yes. And I love this because, you know, sometimes I can give, I can do this a full six pound workout. Sometimes I'm a two.

[Danielle]

Let's take it off. Yes. Take off the extra weight, which is so cool. It's customizable.

[Brooke]

And I feel like that's why stacked is what it is. Like, it's literally, it's Stacked every product. It's not just a product, it's a multi use and you're really getting like the a bang for your buck, honestly and your space. Like you, you need this stuff.

[Danielle]

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[Brooke]

I don't know. He was scary. No, it was just so funny. I didn't know that. That's cuz when you hit like emergency. Like we hit call cuz there's an emergency button that has like the fire logo on it. I was like, should we just hit that? Like when we were stuck, but we hit call first.

[Danielle]

So that's. So I think if you had.

[Brooke]

They did tell us to pull the alarm at one point. They were like, have you pulled the alarm? And we were like, no.

[Danielle]

They're like different than like, I need

[Brooke]

you to pull it. And there was like a knob that we pulled. Oh yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

Is that different than the firefighter one or that is the firefighter one.

[Brooke]

That's different. I don't. There were so many buttons. I was like, wow.

[Danielle]

The fact that you were like, it's not an emergency, we'll do the call. Like I wouldn't have known what to do.

[Brooke]

Well, at first it happened so quick that we were only in there for probably like a minute before we did that. So I was like, if it's gonna be really embarrassing if the fire department shows up and like the door opens

[Danielle]

and you know, like, let's try this first. Yes. Like no one was injured. No one was.

[Brooke]

I didn't want to like.

[Danielle]

No, you're right.

[Brooke]

I was very nervous, but I was like, I do believe that the door could open. And.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

And it, you know, 10 minutes later it did. So. And it did like, what are the my. And then I told my dad about it and he was like, yeah, like back in the day, like he was like, when we would rescue people from.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Elevators, they would put a ladder, I guess to. Because usually it's stuck in between floors. So then you put like a ladder.

[Danielle]

So you get out in the elevator,

[Brooke]

I guess, so you can crawl to like you go on the top elevator to get out in that little space on the top. And he was like, it's hard because like there's elderly people, there's people who are like not fit. Like, there's people who. I was like, wow, that's so crazy. I know. Anyways. Yeah.

[Danielle]

Wow.

[Brooke]

And that was so. That was me. I. I got second elevator.

[Danielle]

How about panicking recently? Yeah, I know you'll be panicking.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Well, I forgot to tell you about my mom's birthday party. It was a while back now, but my. I hosted my mom's 60th birthday, which was so fun. It went off without a hitch. It was so funny though. This was like. I had to share this with you. You. My mom and I went shopping because she made the theme blue, which was so cute and because her birthstone is aquamarine. And we just thought it'd be fun. Anyways, we're shopping for it. She wants to find a dress and she wants to find a pair of heels and make it fun. And so then we're done. She's found the dress, she's found the shoes. We're leaving Nordstrom. The Nordstrom shoe section. We'll get you. It's a really good one. And she was like. And also, mind you, early in the day I said something about, something about the party. And she was like, I don't want it to be like a wedding. Like this is turning in because we got a dj, we got food, catering. She was like, I want to be like a wedding. I was like, it's not going to, but haha. Okay. So as we're in the Nordstrom shoe section, she sees these like light blue. I think they were Sam Edelman flip flops or Jeffrey Campbell something. And she was like, what if I did a shoe change? I'm like, oh, this isn't a wedding. And so she bought light blue flip flops to change into towards the end of the party.

[Brooke]

How cute. That's so sweet. It was no outfit changes. The shoe change.

[Danielle]

No outfit changes.

[Brooke]

That's being prepared.

[Danielle]

That was. I just thought it was so cute and it was just so fun to throw a party.

[Brooke]

It looks like you did a great job. Like, how did you even know?

[Danielle]

Like, I, I mean, it was really. I mean, I had her friends help with the flowers because I'm not good at floral rangers. That is something that I would like to learn how to do is like going to even just Trader Joe's and being like this would go well with this and like, you know, I want

[Brooke]

to know how to it and this is really simple. I, I like, I understand that concept more. So like opening the flowers up to make them look pretty. Like with roses, like are you supposed to cut off the leaves or not like styling of the flowers.

[Danielle]

Exactly. I know because if you cut all the leaves off it looks weird.

[Brooke]

And sometimes like I open the flower a little bit but then it like dies sooner. So I'm like trying to figure out, you know what I'm saying?

[Danielle]

I didn't know about opening the flowers. People opening up their flowers.

[Brooke]

I started to and it makes them look ten times bigger. Bigger. Like, like you get like these roses and I watch someone.

[Danielle]

Do you like pry them open?

[Brooke]

So I pry it open, then you flip it upside down and you rub it between your hands.

[Danielle]

So you've seen people do this?

[Brooke]

I saw someone do this and now I started.

[Danielle]

Half the time I'm like, is this like the thing you made up?

[Brooke]

No.

[Danielle]

Like you're opening up tulips and like because tulips are always closed up at

[Brooke]

first I don't, I'm not familiar with. So just personally. Yeah, it's only a trick I've done with roses but it makes them like enormous.

[Danielle]

Like I feel like they're like these, they are little.

[Brooke]

So I don't know. I, I'll look it up but maybe they die. I. I'm trying to figure that out as well.

[Danielle]

One, no, 100%.

[Brooke]

You're there, you're there, you're there.

[Danielle]

Yeah. No, but it was good. I just like wanted to give an update cuz I feel like I made it a big thing and it was just so fun and she had the best night ever and it's just so fun. Like and now you're like planning a party for match day and I can't wait to see what you do for that.

[Brooke]

Party planning is fun it and stressful and fun. I don't know. Do you do like, do you find it more stressful or fun?

[Danielle]

I started to get stressed because like I, I made a particle. Oh my God, that was so funny. None of her friends.

[Brooke]

No, that's. It's not really a. I don't think the demographic for.

[Danielle]

But it worked out because we ended up having to send a few text blasts about like parking and like the dress code and stuff like that. And my mom was like, I can't text everyone again. I was like, no text blast. It's easy, very easy. But so many. I'm getting so Many, like, texts from people. Like, I couldn't figure out how to add my husband, but like, he is coming, you know?

[Brooke]

Ye.

[Danielle]

But it was funny. Cause I guess we're so used to partiful now. But the fam. The peeps that my mom was inviting, they had no idea. Oh, but the reason I wanted to talk about the flip flops. But also fun party tip to be the life of the party at weddings. Stuff like this. One of my moms had. One of my moms. One of my mom's friends had like a shawl. A shawl. The shawl.

[Brooke]

Love a shawl. Yes.

[Danielle]

And her and her husband came out and they made it a limbo stick.

[Brooke]

Oh, that's fun.

[Danielle]

How fun is that?

[Brooke]

So fun. I just know that they're like a fun couple.

[Danielle]

They were.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God.

[Danielle]

They're like this Colombian couple. They're dancing everywhere. They were awesome.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

But I literally said to her, I was like, I'm doing this at the next wedding that I bring a show to because, I mean, it has to like be the right vibe a little bit later in the night.

[Brooke]

Not. Not the slow dance.

[Danielle]

Not the slow dance. But like, I think that would. I mean, maybe it was just the group we were with, but I feel like that would kind of go.

[Brooke]

I loved it.

[Danielle]

And then you're just like life of the party and your boyfriend or you and your friend just like started. And it's like cute and fun and everyone's limboing.

[Brooke]

I think it's so fun.

[Danielle]

Yeah. So fun. Little party hack. If you want to be the life of the party or get the party going, maybe bring like a scarf, a shawl, something like that. You could even use your boyfriend's or husband's tie. Tie or blazer. I mean, you could use anything at the end of the day. You could use. No, not a napkin. Napkins.

[Brooke]

Not beginner.

[Danielle]

But I thought it was a cute thing and I wanted to share that.

[Brooke]

What did the men wear? Like, suits, socks? Like, was it formal?

[Danielle]

No, when I said dress code, I meant we had forgot to send a theme.

[Brooke]

Got it.

[Danielle]

No, no, blue. Yeah, just blue. We were like, it could be blue jeans. It could be blue. Just something blue. Yeah, Something blue. Something blue. Something borrowed. It was a wedding.

[Brooke]

She deserves to be celebrated.

[Danielle]

It was so.

[Brooke]

She looked so happy in the video. Yeah, it was really so sweet.

[Danielle]

And I. It was nice. And I surprised her with matchboxes I like. Oh, that's made match books that said peaceful. Michelle established like, her birthday. It was a nice touch.

[Brooke]

I think it's a nice touch.

[Danielle]

I like a little something, but that people can actually use. You can bring those matchbooks to your bathroom. You know, we talked about this a couple weeks ago now on the podcast.

[Brooke]

Yes.

[Danielle]

So.

[Brooke]

So yeah, yeah, yeah. Should we hit some of these advice questions? Right? You guys on Instagram @galsonthegopodcast. Sometimes we post on our story. We ask you for advice, we ask you to get involved. We ask you to send a little voicemail. So if you want to be involved, you gotta follow us. You gotta follow us to get with it.

[Danielle]

You really do. Like, I'm sorry, that's just the first people to find out things.

[Brooke]

Yeah, it's all there. It's a good follow.

[Danielle]

It is a good follow. We're not gonna pester you with content. It's just all.

[Brooke]

And then every Friday, what we've been doing is like, if we mention something on the podcast, like, we get a lot of questions like, oh my gosh, what it was that restaurant you mentioned. We will put it in a post that we're going to post every Friday. So the episode goes up Wednesday, the fall, the two days later that Friday, a post will go up. So if you have a question, you

[Danielle]

just have to refer back to yes. Or if like it's like a photo we want to refer to, like, oh, this is the table, or these are the stained sheets from Brooke's bed or whatever it is. Like, things we refer to. That's in the Friday dump. I love them. Brooke loves them. They are so much fun. So that's just a great follow for, for its own thing.

[Brooke]

I'm so over it with like these miracle products, like the quick fixes, like the things that they're like, oh my gosh, you can transform in a week or 30 days. Overnight results. Like, like, cut the B.S. okay, I'm so, like over that because I have learned, if I've learned anything these past few years with like my workout routines and like my health journey and things like that is that good things take time and like patience, which I'm learning is really, really important. And that's why neutrful is truly it, guys. It stands out. It's not about the hype. It's about committing to a simple daily routine that supports hair health from within. So the results are going to actually build over time. Neutral is the number one dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement brand. And it's the number hair growth supplement brand personally used by dermatologists. I love when I go to my dermatologist office, I look in like that little case of all the things that they sell and they've got neutral. I'm like, I'm, I'm in good company here. Okay. Neutropol's hair growth supplements are peer reviewed. They're NSF certified for sport. They're clinically tested. It's not a one size fits all approach. Nutrafil offers multiple formulas for men and women tailored to different life stages like postpartum or menopause. And it's so easy to add this to your daily routine because you just order it online. You don't need a prescription. You can sign up for automated deliveries and you could save up to 20% and get added perks to support your hair health journey when you get a subscription. So let your hair be one less thing to worry about. I know we're all on hair journeys here. I feel like Danielle and I can both speak to that. As you get older, just like the, the quality of your hair, the thickness, like it's something that you got to put a little extra work into. And the consistency is what counts here. So you can see visibly thicker, stronger, faster. Growing hair in three to six months with neutral for a limited time. Neutral is offering our listeners $10 off your first month subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutraful.com and enter promo code gals. That's neutrful.com spelled n u t r a f o l dot com. Promo code gals.

[Danielle]

It is.

[Brooke]

It is. We have our, our whole community over there. Oh, my gosh. Let's just start strong for Danielle. What settings on camera for recording vids using iPhone. Your videos do look crisp. They look crisp and clear.

[Danielle]

I feel like you have the same settings as me, probably, but people, I was helping one of the influencer girlies on this brand trip a couple weeks ago. She was on HD 30. I was like, girlfriend, we gotta up that. You need to have it on the top left corner of your video. You need to have it 4k res 60fps.

[Brooke]

That's like 60 frames is.

[Danielle]

Yeah, yeah, frames per second. And that's all I do, right? Like just those top two things on the left. But so because it like it just moves faster with you, it's not as glitchy, it's not as slow. Oh, turn HDR off.

[Brooke]

Yes.

[Danielle]

Oh, I get so upset when someone's like, I took a video of you and they sent it to me as hdr. I'm like, it just makes it like gray. I don't even know why HDR exists.

[Brooke]

Maybe for Real photo buffs like photo.

[Danielle]

But yeah, maybe I'm not, I don't know how to use it but 4k60 for video. So yeah, that's what you're asking.

[Brooke]

So do you record? This is a good question. Somewhat biz related. If you're filming a Tick Tock or just a short form video these days, do you film in app or out of app?

[Danielle]

Depends. Like I feel like if it's just like you're throwing it up like a quick like talking video, I'll just do it in the app. What about you?

[Brooke]

I've been filming most out of the

[Danielle]

app out of the app.

[Brooke]

But that's just because I have been liking editing on the computer more. It's a little faster for me.

[Danielle]

Love a computer moment.

[Brooke]

And I just, I, I think I like the export settings a little better. It's a little easier to put on both platforms.

[Danielle]

Yeah, no, it's more like friendly for both. Like yeah, but, but if it's like on Tick tock and it's like a sound or a song, of course I'll use it and then save it and then put on Instagram because I don't know how to like film with the sound on Instagram. Really? No, I don't think it's not very user friendly if there. I'm sure there is a way. Yeah, I just don't know. Shorts or. Yeah, yeah, that just goes out. But I mean mostly off. I mean out of app. It's better quality, right?

[Brooke]

Yeah, that's how I feel. But I don't know, I feel like then sometimes it compresses it when I post it.

[Danielle]

I know. And you have to. Well also if you're editing on cap cut or in shot or anything export

[Brooke]

settings on there so you have to make sure then you flip it back to because it doesn't auto do 60 frames per second.

[Danielle]

Right. I learned that the hard way. I was like why does this look bad? It's because you're not exporting it the way you put it in. So you got to make sure the export settings are the same settings as what you recorded it in. Getting biz here.

[Brooke]

Yeah, the vids. But honestly, even if you're just using your phone for your personal content, like why not just have the settings on that make it the best quality possible.

[Danielle]

Like yeah, I built firmly on that for sure. I, I, you might have ignored this question, but I think it's kind of interesting how to bring up engagement with your boyfriend of 2.5 years. What would Mel say?

[Brooke]

I, well, Mel would Say, let them. But I actually just saw a TikTok of a girl and she's like, I don't care how awesome your boyfriend is. I don't care, you know, if he thinks that your princess, whatever. Like, you, like, if you want things done a certain way, like, you need to bring it up.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

And I. That's how I operate. But I also, I have no ring on my finger, so I don't know. Goodbye.

[Danielle]

I think it's so fair to be like, you know, we've been dating two and a half years. Like, I see. I just want to let you know, like, where my head's at. I think that's a really easy way to like, be like, this is where I'm at. Just, you know, know you can think on this, whatever. But I just want you to know, like, I'm. I'm starting to feel ready. I'm starting to get excited about that next chapter and if they want to share that with you. Sure. I. I'm the same way. Like, why would you hide it? Like, you're dating, you're in a relationship, he likes you, he loves you.

[Brooke]

Yeah. I think it's also easy to bring it up in. I don't know if this is a great strategy, but in relation to other people in your life, if you're going to weddings, if your friends are getting engaged, I think it makes it a little easier to open up the conversation perhaps to be like, oh, you know, know, so and so got engaged. Like, you know, did you ever see him getting engaged at this age? Like, how do you feel about getting. Right. I feel like it just creates other situations, just deeper conversation in general.

[Danielle]

I like that. That's a good one. Yeah.

[Brooke]

Lots of good questions here.

[Danielle]

You guys having to deal with a tough situation with a friend at work, but not being mad at them as a friend. I always think about that because I have some friends who are like besties with their co workers. But I. From what I've seen from other people and even like, like Brooke and I, we have, like, sometimes we have differences in what we want to do work wise. And it's just like, we just know it's different. Like, it's not about Brooke is a person, me as a person, or our friendship. It's literally like, oh, well, I don't think we should do it that way. Okay. I. Okay, like, we'll compromise there or whatever. Like, you kind of do have to have those hard conversations because if you don't, the resentment will build up and then it will affect your friendship.

[Brooke]

I agree. I feel like it just gets tricky when it's like a power dynamic. Like, if you're best friends with your boss or something like that, where it's, like, weird. Weird. It's a lot easier when you're like, two people. Like, you know.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

So we're like. But. But it still is uncomfortable. That's also why, like, I don't want to say, like, don't be best friends with your co workers, but, like, have a life outside of your co workers. If I can definitely do any.

[Danielle]

Like, that's so true.

[Brooke]

Please, please have a life outside because. And even if you love your job so so much, like, you might switch jobs one day, like, and then. And I'm sure you're gonna keep up with these friendships. Don't get me wrong. But, like, some you probably won't. I. I just.

[Danielle]

From what I've seen, you can attest.

[Brooke]

I can attest to test. I feel like when I moved to Boston, I just, like, was like, I'm just only gonna be friends with more people. And then I, like, quit my job and I had no friends. It's gonna be so real.

[Danielle]

Like, well, because it was a new city and that's the only people you had met. But looking back, you're like, oh, I wish I. Yeah. Yeah.

[Brooke]

I mean, it all worked out. I'm not mad about any of the ways in which that all. No worries happened, but I just would encourage you to find. Yeah.

[Danielle]

Yeah. And one other thing I thought was, I've heard some of my friends do this, like, talking to a co worker that's also friend. Like, like, they'll literally say, like, as your friend, this is what I would say. As your boss, I'm going to say this. And it's just going to have to be that way, you know, like, literally, like, putting it out to them. Like, hey, as your coworker, I need to say this to you. So I thought that was kind of.

[Brooke]

I like that, too.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Even though.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Danielle]

We're not in that.

[Brooke]

It's better to, like, talk about it than to not. Like, you don't. Yeah. Don't sweep things under the rug. I like that.

[Danielle]

No, you're working together.

[Brooke]

Good. Yeah. Accutane T Tips. I started this past weekend. I'm so nervous, but excited to see results.

[Danielle]

I mean, hydrate and moisturize.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

That's for my experience, at least.

[Brooke]

Yeah. That was mine, too. I felt like I was chronically probably, like, I remember, like, even workout classes and stuff, feeling, like, dehydrated. And now Looking back, I'm like, oh, my God, my stamina was so low. And, like, that makes sense. And I never even, like, made the connection of why. Like, duh.

[Danielle]

No, it's. You just have to, like, stay really on top of it. Like. Like, I feel like we both had very good experiences.

[Brooke]

I mean, there's a dark period.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Be prepared to, like, hate your skin for a second. I'm not even gonna lie.

[Brooke]

They say that there's a purge. Like, there's definitely that.

[Danielle]

Pierce.

[Brooke]

I think it's, like, when it's, like, two to three months in pretty much, like, the first month, I feel like it's not, like, cranked up enough.

[Danielle]

No.

[Brooke]

Like, you know, month, two, three, maybe even four, whatever it is. And it's gonna get really bad, and you're gonna say, I want to quit. Because everybody gets to that point. You're like, what's the point of this? This is so stupid. I feel like people. Even my comments, they were like, what is this medication doing to you?

[Danielle]

Yeah. Like, don't you regret it?

[Brooke]

And then there we go.

[Danielle]

I mean, like, it's an amazing drug, honestly.

[Brooke]

Like, it really is. It.

[Danielle]

It's. And also, I'm sure you probably took this into account of, like, the timing. Like, definitely be aware of, like, the timing in your life when you're doing it. And, like Brooke said, like, just don't give up when it gets that purge period. And also, don't, like, pick your face. Don't pop those pimples when they're happening. And just let it happen, happen. Just let it happen. Be prepared to wear some more hats or not go out as much if that. But not that you should do that, but if that would make you feel better to kind of lay low.

[Brooke]

Yeah, it was nice doing it in the way I did it, like, last winter, and it was a terrible winter, but, like, it was. That was the best time for me to do it because, yeah, the summer, it was like a caterpillar turns into a butterfly.

[Danielle]

Oh, it really was cute.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And then hydrate. What else?

[Danielle]

Hydrate and moisturize. Those are the biggest things.

[Brooke]

I feel like that's really.

[Danielle]

You get really dry. Like the Clinique Moisture Surge set. I mean, now there's so much skin care. I did this in high school. But the Clinique Moisture Surge Day and then the Moisture Moisture Surge Night saved my life. Like, my. Because your skin just gets so dry. So you just stay on top of being moisturized and hydrated, and it'll be a pretty good experience.

[Brooke]

And your Lips, obviously. Don't use anything harsh on your skin.

[Danielle]

I, like, still.

[Brooke]

I'm like, I'm slowly introducing, like, harsh things back into my. Not harsh, but, like, stripping. Like. Like, even retinols. And, like, I'm still being very careful with integrating things back into my routine. Because your skin's in such a vulnerable.

[Danielle]

I know. It's like, in this.

[Brooke]

Yeah. In between.

[Danielle]

Period.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Are we going to Japan together? This is an advice, but I feel like we've said it, like, because people were asking me. They're like, why are you not going to Japan with, like, Danielle and Katie? I thought that we said it, though.

[Danielle]

Say it again. I guess we definitely have said.

[Brooke]

I feel like we have said it. I was getting a lot of questions. Who are we going to Japan with? I'm like, I'm only going with my boyfriend. We have different schedules, like, quite frankly, like, and it was just a different desired trip length, different desired trip length,

[Danielle]

different activities, different budgets, different everything.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Like, this is Brooke and Ben's big, big trip for the next couple, like, years, probably.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Danielle]

Like, this is the big daddy trip. So that's a big deal. And I did want to go to Coachella. I do want to see Justin Bieber. So I was, like, not sure because, like, you're gonna be kind of going around that time. But I also was like, I. Like, Ryan and I were like, we really want to go with someone else. And then so I mentioned to Katie and she was like, oh, my God. Because we had mentioned to her.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

And she had expressed interest. I was like, oh, maybe Katie could go with us. And so it.

[Brooke]

And you guys wanted. Both wanted to go for, like, we, like, yeah.

[Danielle]

We're only going for seven days. You're going for two weeks, right?

[Brooke]

Yeah, 14 days.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Yeah. So it's just there was, like, a lot of. And the time.

[Brooke]

It was really the timing, and I can't be flexible.

[Danielle]

It was very specific. Like, I got this. And we were like, oh, oh, I don't know. Yeah, I can do that.

[Brooke]

No. And that's how it be sometimes. It would have been so fun if we could have all gone together, obviously, and whatnot. But, you know, I'll pass along my tips.

[Danielle]

No, hey, I'm. I'm selfishly excited. I get all the tips, so.

[Brooke]

But you guys are gonna have so much fun. I feel like it's gonna be such a good. A good group.

[Danielle]

How to deal with never having anyone show romantic interest in you. Well, this isn't true. You just have to keep putting Yourself out there and meeting people. I feel like people always, like, no one's gonna like me. No one. But I really, I really genuinely feel like it's just like the more experienced, the more closer you get to your love. I mean, you went on so many dates.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Before Ben.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

So many.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I definitely did. And I don't regret it. I really don't regret. I mean, like in the, you know, like I for someone else is right completely. But it was part of my story. Building experience and like, got me to where I am, so.

[Danielle]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

100.

[Brooke]

I feel like you just have to. To. I. I feel like I wish that I embraced every era of my life. I said this about like my living alone era that I like. I. And I did romanticize and relish it. But like, relish in every single era of your life. Like, you know, single error, be like, I'm single. And like, I might not, you know, at this time next year, maybe I won't be like, so true.

[Danielle]

That kind of goes with this question. Someone said advice on not wanting to do things, but at the same time feeling that 20s are a time to say, yes, live life. I feel like both you and I have struggled with that so much. Like I. There were a lot. Like, I obviously loved college so much, but there were multiple times where I feel like I would stay in because I was tired and stuff. And like, I still feel like if you are literally exhausted and you're like, my social batteries are like, don't go. But there are certain things that like, I was so focused on, like YouTube, like my freshman year of college, like, I literally wanted to travel so much because I was like, I have more freedom and whatever. And I do regret that. I do wish I really, like got more into college in the freshman year and met more people freshman year. Like, it ended up really great. But I, I do regret that a little. But you also have to give yourself some grace because I wouldn't be where I am now if I didn't do that year that way for years.

[Brooke]

I feel like one of the most annoying things to shop for was bras and underwear. Because, like, I don't. When you're like in your 20s, like, where are you shopping for bras and underwear? Well, now we're all going to skims, obviously. But before skims existed, I was like, like, I don't even know where to go. Cuz I feel like you've got like your old school options and then you've got like the, the sexier things. But I'm Like, I need stuff for, like, practical every day. Like, I need, like, a good bra. I need, like, my good basic underwear. And I can tell you my entire underwear drawer has been transitioned now to skims. I have the Fits everybody seamless. So I do like the thong and then I have like the boy short for, like, nighttime and stuff. I love the bras, my everyday bra. And I have, like, you know, a larger chest. This is something that it's very, very important to me is the fits everybody T shirt bra. I. I can't have a bra that digs into my skin or that's uncomfortable, that I constantly have to adjust it. Like, no, this is the great everyday bra. If you have a larger chest, if you have a smaller chest, no matter what the size is, this is going to lift and look great without being like, oh, my God, her boobs are like, you know, it's not too much. I will tell you. It's like the perfect amount of lift and everything, but also comfort. I feel like I'm not like, running home at the end of the day. Like, I got to take my bra off. Like, no, it's just like this. It is a. This is an extension of me at this point. Okay. So seamless. So supportive. You guys are gonna love it. The underwear is amazing. I. I feel so. I'll say it. I feel so sexy when I'm wearing a cute little set from Skims. We obviously love the T shirts. We love the amazing, like, collabs with that they do with different brands. I'm constantly purchasing from Skims. I love getting their shapewear when I have, like, an event and, you know, any need to look a little snatched underneath, you know, my dress or whatever it is. We love Skim so much, and I know that Danielle and I are just like, so excited when we get the opportunity to do podcast reads for them. We love Skims. Okay, so you can shop all of our favorite bras and [e-mail] after you place your order, be sure to let them know that we sent you. Select podcast in the survey and be sure to select our show gals on the go in the drop down menu that follows dollars. We love Skims.

[Danielle]

I think it's more so, like, what fills your cup? Like, if it's not gonna fill your cup, like, you don't have to go just because you're in your 20s, you

[Brooke]

know, that's a, that's a good question. And it's like, it might take a second to, like, identify what fills your cup. Yeah, yeah, I, I feel like, it swings back and forth. Because sometimes I'm like, oh, God, I love staying in. But then I, like, look at my. Like, oh, my God, do I have enough friends? Like, I think everybody deals with yes, 100. You always want what you can have.

[Danielle]

No, I know. And, like, I feel like I'm definitely, like. Like, I mean, both of us, when we first moved to New York, we were going out every weekend. It's like, what are we doing Thursday, Friday, Saturday? Like, yeah, boom, boom, boom. And now, like, literally, I've had people ask me. I'm sure you two, like, oh, where are your favorite places to go out?

[Brooke]

I don't know. I literally don't know what to say. I mean, I say, like, where I go to concerts. Like, that's what I said. But, like, a concert venue isn't always, like, a. Right.

[Danielle]

No, I literally say comedy seller.

[Brooke]

I'm like, I love comedy seller. That's a good answer. Like, I feel like, what we. But that's.

[Danielle]

They want the bar. Yeah. That's my truth. Yeah, I know, but I. But then I. I still grapple with this. Like, I am 27, and, like, when I'm in my 30s, like, maybe I won't be doing this. Like, should I be doing this now? But also, like, I don't want to. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. It's.

[Brooke]

I had this thought recently about, like, the, like, the scene of New York. People always ask about, like, yes, like, the. The clubs and the this and the that. And. Well, you'll meet people who are super sceney, I guess.

[Danielle]

Like, right. They, like, know.

[Brooke]

They know all the spots. And I'm like, wow, am I a loser? Like, it makes you. Like. And I'm like, no, because honestly, I think I would rather be with my boyfriend. Like, if that sounds bad, like, I don't know, sue me. Like, But I. I think I would rather be with my boyfriend than, like, be at these random, like, rogue clubs with, like, people that I don't really know, if I'm being honest.

[Danielle]

Especially those clubs where they're like, you can get in.

[Brooke]

You can't.

[Danielle]

Like, I don't want to feel, like, totally.

[Brooke]

And I don't need to, like, stand at some random guy's table to, like, get a free drink. Like, I. I feel really blessed that, like. Like, I've created such a life for myself that I don't need to do that.

[Danielle]

I don't need to do that. And that's a fun, thrilling time of life.

[Brooke]

I love that time.

[Danielle]

Passed it. I did. I Don't know if you saw my close. I just got into Shay Margot.

[Brooke]

Yes.

[Danielle]

And we have to go. That's like my new era. I enjoy like a long dinner. I enjoy a long dinner when it's like, we're like drinking and like having fun, like, and that's the perfect spot for it. And it's still like, you're seeing people and then it turns into a bit of a party. But that, that's so that's why I joined. Cuz I was like, that'll be like an easy thing for me to go do. Be social and then go home obsessed. So we'll have to go. It's really cool.

[Brooke]

It's great.

[Danielle]

I know. But I, I literally don't ask Brooke and I where. Where to go out in New York. I had girls, like on New Year's, like, where should we go?

[Brooke]

I'm like, literally, don't ask. I know. Or people somewhere people are asking me, like, I'm having a party next week.

[Danielle]

They're.

[Brooke]

Are we going out after? I was like, no, I'm having a. A party.

[Danielle]

That's so true. It's like, no, that's like.

[Brooke]

I was like, no, I'm. It's a party. Like, what do you mean?

[Danielle]

Like, no, I know.

[Brooke]

Literally it.

[Danielle]

Like, literally it. Yeah. I don't know. I'm just like, not there. But a lot, a lot of people in my life still are, though. They're not. Even if their relationships are not. They're very much so. Like, okay, like, what are our plans this weekend? Like, where do you guys want it? I'm like, we're still doing this.

[Brooke]

I feel like I want to not. So that's why I feel better about it. But I understand what you're saying. Like, I don't feel like I'm constantly declined. I'm not declining plans.

[Danielle]

Yeah, I'll say that. So also, if you think about it, most of Ben's friends are also in medical school, so.

[Brooke]

True. True.

[Danielle]

Ryan's friends, I mean, they're awesome, but they have. They, you know, they're. They're doing all kinds of things, but they're still like, what are we doing? You know, and it's just so. And it is fun to go be social and do things. I think. I don't know. Clearly I have a lot to say about this topic because sometimes I do want to go out, but other times I don't. I don't feel guilty about it.

[Brooke]

And you could do both. Some months are different than others. Right now it's beautiful weather. Maybe I'll be hitting the streets. I don't know.

[Danielle]

Maybe you'll see Brooke on the streets with an apparel spritz. Who knows? Watch out, world.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God. That's really funny.

[Danielle]

This is. This is funny to me because, like, I don't even know what we'd say. Any tips on growing as a content creator?

[Brooke]

Send them if you have them.

[Danielle]

No, literally, I. I don't know. One thing about Brooke and I, we just gonna be consistent.

[Brooke]

One thing about me and Danielle is that our audience is all reliable.

[Danielle]

You guys are real for that. Like, we don't. Like, also, it's just like, the content that we create. Like, if we just randomly try all these new things, like, you guys won't like it. Like, we have followers that have grown with us. Like you and Katie were saying a couple weeks ago, like, you have your demographic and it just gets older with you, which we're really grateful for. But I think, like, the biggest thing I would say and, like, because I think about when I'm consuming content, when someone shows personality and I think they're funny. And then they also have cute outfits or whatever it might be, they've got two things. I'm like, I'm interested in your life. Like, you have to get me interested in your life. Like, if you just make, like, a good video, I'm not gonna follow. Like, I want to be interested in you as a person, your personality, what you have to offer me to get my follow.

[Brooke]

I agree. And actually. Which I need to take my own advice here, but I feel like it's. If it's not just like. Let's just say, like the one video, I go to their page and not that their content all has to be in that style. I actually prefer if it's, you know,

[Danielle]

a mix, like, variety.

[Brooke]

But if I watch their other videos and they're not hitting the way that that one hit, like, true. Or if they, like, it's just. That was a off video. Right.

[Danielle]

Kind of, like, have an overall, like, aesthetic in a way. Like, not aesthetic or just be vibe.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Like, if you're per. Like, if you're, you know, being silly, quirky, and then like, in another video, you're like, you're. I don't know, like, playing music and just showing your outfit. Like, I'm just like, wait, these are two different creators, right? But I guess I kind of do that. So I'm trying to think about how.

[Danielle]

No, I. I totally do that too. But, like, you just have to have a good balance. Like, it can't Just be like, it needs to be like, oh, every other video. Okay. So she shows her outfits and then she shows her cooking. Or like, there needs to be an easy. Like, my manager always talks about, like, your 9 grid. Like, when you open up the Instagram, the first, like, nine photos you see, it's like. Like, for me, she'll tell me, like, because I'm trying to do more, like, sports stuff and like, fashion and then, like, lifestyle. She's like, there needs to always be something of each of those in your nine grid.

[Brooke]

Oh, that's great.

[Danielle]

Right? So interesting. I don't. I definitely don't have anything sports on my 9 grid right now, but, you know, it's a good way to think about it. Like, on those first nine things on your tick tock. I don't know how I'm me. It's when you open tick tock.

[Brooke]

But, like, my tick tock's a mess.

[Danielle]

Yeah. Or pinning. I. I definitely like a good pin.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

I'll pin a couple things at the top if I feel like it really is something I'm proud of or something

[Brooke]

related to the season of life you're in. Like, it's like, hey, this is very relevant to the time or.

[Danielle]

Yeah. And I don't think you necessarily have to pin, like, your most popular video.

[Brooke]

No. No.

[Danielle]

Because sometimes those are, like, random. Like, those don't actually, like, pin the things that you're, like, really proud of or you think really explain who you are are, because it makes it easier for people to look. But no, I. I don't know. I don't grow fast. So I.

[Brooke]

But I don't know if, like, like, our strategy is growing fast because we want people to really follow us.

[Danielle]

It's not.

[Brooke]

It's like, I don't. I would love for the people who follow us to, like, you know, know about our podcast and everything else too, and not just be like, if someone follows me and they're like, wait, you have a podcast? I would be kind of offended.

[Danielle]

Like, how do you not know that's so true.

[Brooke]

We.

[Danielle]

We like a 360 approach here.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Very holistic.

[Brooke]

Realistic. Yes. Yes. Wow, that. That is so funny that we are still getting that question, but it does

[Danielle]

make sense because, I mean, I'm honored.

[Brooke]

Also. Don't. How about this? Like, maybe, like, the goal isn't to grow. Like, the goal is just to produce good content. Like. Yeah, the goal is to, like.

[Danielle]

Yeah, like, if you're wanting to grow, to, like, make money, totally get it. But, like, that's not Gonna work.

[Brooke]

Or how about like, find ways to monetize and at the size that you currently are.

[Danielle]

Ugc, like, like brands pay content creators to create amazing videos and then they post it on their. Or no, sorry, you post it. But like, they're paying for. No, no, ugc, they're posting it on their account. Like the brand is posting this. Yes. Yes. Okay. That's what I started.

[Brooke]

What do you mean? Like, I sent, I sent them a video of like, what? And then they run it as an ad. Yeah, I did like, Stanley, I don't know if I should. I don't think it's in a con. Like, whatever. I literally did content for them. Like, I never saw it. I sent, you know, I filmed it in completed, edited. Yeah, I don't, I haven't seen it. If anyone has seen it run as an ad, please let me know. Like, I don't know where it is.

[Danielle]

That. And that's a cool thing. There's, there's a lot of really cool opportunities or like, if you just love creating content. There's so many people that like work as a content creator for. I mean, obviously there's weddings, but also like people hire content creators for brand events and that's a good way to get your foot in the door. And then you can make videos about day in the life as a content creator for blah, blah. Or you know, they're. There's lots.

[Brooke]

I just, I don't think that you have to go into it. Like, I have to grow. I have to grow because growing is not the only way to make money or to get opportunities or to what? Like, I mean, people who have 5, 000 followers are getting like, opportunities just because their content's good. Like, I would say focus on like the content first and engaging. Yes.

[Danielle]

Like having an engaged, engaged audience.

[Brooke]

Yes, totally.

[Danielle]

Hello. These are some good questions.

[Brooke]

Yeah, no, there are some really good questions here.

[Danielle]

How do you handle last minute minute plan changes? I struggle with change, but want to be better.

[Brooke]

I feel like, Danielle, you are.

[Danielle]

You're living this, Living la vida. Yeah. Now you kind of just have to giggle sometimes. You're like, what do they say? You plan God.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah. Man plans.

[Danielle]

Man plans. God laughs Like, I, I even like, I've had like flight delays and stuff like that. And I'm just like, there is a reason, there is a reason that I'm not supposed to be on that plane right now. There is a reason I'm sitting in this airport. It could be you're about to meet somebody or have this conversation you wouldn't have or call someone that you wouldn't have because you were waiting for the plane. Like, I'm getting better at it because it's so easy to stick to those things you're used to. But also, as you grow up, like, things just naturally change. And there's also good change. Like, I think about college or high school even, I'm like, oh, my God, I loved it. But also there were things that I hated about it. Like, I don't miss homework.

[Brooke]

I don't, you know, waking up at the crack of dawn and, yeah, putting on makeup.

[Danielle]

We were dreaming of where we are now. So, yeah, you have to think about it like that. I don't know. I feel like you're really good at

[Brooke]

being like, yeah, I've gotten way more type B as the years have gone on. I really have that realization about myself. And I think it's just maturity and growth. Like, there's not one thing or one realization I had. I feel like it's just time that kind of passes. And, yeah, I. As much as I am like a panicker and stuff, like, I. I really have realized that Moshe's just not too deep. Like, unless it is really deep. And then like, yeah, your life is moving around and whatever. But, like, sometimes plans change and like, yeah, you gotta just be like, okay,

[Danielle]

like, yeah, like, you can. You can like, go punch a pillow or something for a sec, be mad, and then just be like, all right, how can I adapt? Because now it's changed. Like, it's not something you can change back typically, or it's just not working out. Okay, we can cut this if it's like, I don't know, but I think this is an interesting topic. Picked out my dream ring, but it was over budget. Thoughts on helping pay for it?

[Brooke]

No, I think we should leave this in. I think it's a really interesting debate and I think it's a really interesting topic. I confession I'm nosy. A lot of our influencer friends, I asked them this. Yeah, I have. And they probably are like that. Bookmarking.

[Danielle]

No, she's always gotta know. They could choose to not answer.

[Brooke]

No. And I'm like, you can. I was like, I don't know if this is too much, but I also don't ask it to, like, strangers. You know what I mean?

[Danielle]

No, but I do have to close page.

[Brooke]

And I actually. I didn't even tell you this. I went on a second look with Ben to like, one of these med

[Danielle]

school, like, second looks.

[Brooke]

So basically, like, he. He toured A bunch of. He got interviews at med schools. And then, like, we did the second looks. I think I explained that.

[Danielle]

Right.

[Brooke]

Like, it's like a tour plus, like, a visit, whatever. So one of them, we went on, and I got to meet all the, like, other, like, med spouses. Whatever. Yes. And I met one girl who. She was. She was like, oh, my fiance. My fiance. She kept saying fiance. And then she was like, she. I was like, oh, that's awesome. Like, when's your wedding? You know, just talking to her about it. Then I was like, wow. I. You know, I think we're, you know, we'll get engaged soon. But, like, it's just, you know, it's hard. He doesn't, like, have an income right now. Whatever. I shared that, honestly. And she was like, oh, oh, no. I. I paid for half the ring. And she just said that, like, candidly. And I was. I literally said, thank you so much for saying that.

[Danielle]

Like, for being honest. Yeah, yeah.

[Brooke]

Like, truly. Because not that you have to walk around with the tag on that says,

[Danielle]

I paid for having, like. No, let me set it to you straight.

[Brooke]

And it just goes to show that there's no right or wrong situation. Everyone's situation is different. There's not. I don't. I don't think you can have a superiority complex of, like, I did or I didn't, or, like, I don't think there's right or wrong. It's your situation.

[Danielle]

Yeah. And I'm also learning, like, some people, it's like, I don't want to see the ring before I want him. Him or her to totally pick it out. Whatever. Other people want to be more involved because it is something you literally wear every day. Some people want to know the exact. They want to be exact. They want to be so exact. And I don't. I don't hate the idea of paying for your ring, especially if it's, like. If I can just pitch in a certain amount to get, like, that specific. Why not? Literally, you're wearing it every single day.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

And I think as long as it's. I mean, again, everyone's different, but as long as it's something that you guys are talking about together and. And it's. You want it to be special. I feel like everyone wants it to be special. So as long as it's.

[Brooke]

That it's. It's everyone's cup, like, journey on that is different, I feel like. And, like, thoughts around it as a couple, and I think it's an important conversation to have together, to kind of Be like, like, I'll be honest. Like, we had the conversation about it and it was kind of like, no, I don't want you to pay for it, like, to contribute. And like, for me, that. But then that also means like sacrificing, like something of the things that I probably want.

[Danielle]

Right.

[Brooke]

But it's on the concept that, you know, like, it's with. It's with. It's a hundred percent. It's not a surprise, but like, kind of like.

[Danielle]

Yeah, sort of idea. Totally. It's like, I'll take care of it.

[Brooke]

And I don't think that there's right or wrong. I see both sides. I really could. I could see an argument for either. And I don't think there's one that's right or wrong.

[Danielle]

No, I. And that's a really good example you made of that conversation you had. It's so true. It's like, who cares?

[Brooke]

No, And a lot of people. People do.

[Danielle]

Yeah. A lot.

[Brooke]

A lot of people do. Yeah.

[Danielle]

Well, should we end it on that?

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Danielle]

Thank you guys so much for listening or watching on YouTube to gals in the go podcast. We love you guys. We're just so grateful every day that you guys consistently come back every week to listen and hang out with us.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And that's. And that's on Content creator growth.

[Danielle]

Content creator growth. We love you guys and we'll see you next week.

[Brooke]

Bye.

[Danielle]

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