The Rebirth Era - The blondEST | Wave AI Podcast Notes

Transcript

A (0:05)

Happy Monday, guys. Welcome back to another episode. My best friend is back. We're back.

B (0:11)

Did you know that this is the first time in eight episodes we've been on the same episode?

A (0:15)

No way. Yeah, life's been busy.

B (0:18)

It's been like. I think it was like, Lauren, Maria, then two Ariel, and then. Oh, you have a hair. They said I have a hair.

A (0:25)

No, I have a hair. Um, actually, this is what you do now. Yeah, I learned this at teen therapy.

B (0:35)

Yeah. Calling it teen therapy was just funny to me. Like you were attending. Yeah. Isn't that crazy? Then two Ariel, then me and Ryan, and then you and Candace.

A (0:46)

It's crazy. The besties probably missed us together.

B (0:50)

Hopefully where they're like, he's better gone. Which I.

A (0:56)

He said, replace me. Please let me go.

B (1:00)

What are we talking about today?

A (1:02)

I guess we can talk. Like, updates. So, first and foremost, I want to address. I'm not a dumb, negligent fish owner. First of all, I'm dumb and negligent in so many other aspects of my life. But not fish keeping. First of all, I have an expert who told me that a porcupine puffer fish, Tyler can vouch can live with five clownfish and that everything would be okay. And did. If I knew there was going to be a massacre, as an animal lover, clearly I wouldn't have put them together. Okay. Did not know did they did die. It was sad. Everyone cried. It was tragic. Okay. He needs faster, larger fish to be in his tank, and so that's what we've done. Timmy was not killed the starfish, the blue one, Timothy, was not killed by Carlos. Okay. Clear his name. Justice for my boy. It was Angelo, the fox face fish. So, anyway, Carlos is fine. He had a moment. We talked to a pet psychic. He missed me. He wants alone time with me. Don't we all? Understandable. And his behaviors have changed. He's just, like, a little aggressive when they first enter, but he's not killing anyone.

B (2:17)

Yeah. I think he just needs to test their strength. Unless they prove themselves worthy of being in the tank.

A (2:22)

It's bullying. It's subtle bullying in the fish world.

Summary

Podcast Summary: The blondEST – "The Rebirth Era" (March 9, 2026)
Host: Savanna Boda
Co-host/Guest: Tyler (best friend and SPA team member)

Main Theme & Purpose

This candid episode dives into the theme of personal and professional "rebirths." Savanna and Tyler reconnect after a stretch of busy, separate episodes, catching up on personal challenges, transitions, and growth within Savanna’s practice and personal life. They reflect on change, balance, the realities of “success,” and setting healthy boundaries in the face of public scrutiny. Listeners get an inside look at the dynamic between Savanna and Tyler, their support for each other, and the evolution of their friendship and business.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Clearing the Air: The Fish Tank Saga

[01:02] Savanna passionately addresses concerns about her skills as a fish owner.
- She explains following expert advice and clarifies misunderstandings about a “massacre” in her aquarium.
- Story highlights: A pet psychic consult, Carlos the puffer fish’s misunderstood aggression, the office mourning a fish’s death.
"They think I'm like this dumb bitch that's like, throwing fish in there for funsies... Babe, Sean tells me what to do. You think this is my fucking doing?" (Savanna, [02:36])
[04:03] Emotional Office Moments:
- Recalling the time 11 staff members mourned a fish named Daphne, leading Savanna to joke about needing a reality show for her office.

2. Trade Show Season & New Offerings

[04:53] Anticipation for the New York conference, with Savanna sharing her excitement for speaking engagements and classes.
- Announcement of new branding and social media webinars (March 17th), combining her online expertise with business strategy.

3. Friendship Update: Rebirth of Savanna & Tyler's Dynamic

[06:40] Lighthearted recount of overcoming recent tension (“not beefing anymore”).
Both discuss changes at work and becoming more open to compromise, acknowledging their stubbornness but also recent growth.

"We've had good compromise... we're both stubborn people, like, bending a knee to each other, which is so hard for us." (Savanna, [07:16])

4. Personal Rebirth: Navigating Big Life Changes & Self-Discovery

Addressing divorce, independence, and self-acceptance:

[08:47] Savanna talks about the emotional turbulence after her divorce, hiring staff for her home and business, and finally having “no one to report to.”
[09:45] Transition from a structured, controlled life to newfound freedom—embracing independence for the first time in 28 years.

"It was like, the first time in 28 years, my entire life, that I've, like, been able to do that... fun for me until it wasn't." (Savanna, [09:44])
Savanna reflects on “partying” for the first time in her 20s, recognizing she strayed too far and ended up surrounded by the wrong people before recalibrating.
Tyler notes Savanna’s evolving relationship with work-life balance, which she previously dismissed as “fake.”

"If you're going home and you're fucking miserable, like, what's it for?" (Tyler, [12:49])

5. Boundaries, Public Life & Social Media Pressure

[13:38]–[15:12] The duo candidly discuss the downsides of public recognition (Savanna’s following nearing 400k), increased scrutiny, and the need for personal privacy.

"I've always been so open, but now I feel like... entering this part of my life where I don't want to be." (Savanna, [14:12])
Reflection on learning that happiness is possible, and that setting boundaries doesn’t equate to losing authenticity.

6. Lighter Moments & Funny Stories

Personification, Mesopotamia, and “Slow Math”
- Playful banter about idioms, high school memories, and Savanna’s “slow math” story, including hiding class changes from her then-boyfriend, who broke up with her when her mom spilled the beans. ([16:35]–[18:29])
Insights into academic pressures, school systems in Texas, and a bit of nostalgia for (and relief at leaving behind) their younger years.

7. Business: Spa Transitions and Team Growth

[22:26]–[24:28] Discussion about new hires (client coordinator Michelle, retail associate Bella) and Alyssa’s promotion to spa director after sorting through thousands of applications.

"We had, like, what, 3,000 applications?... Alyssa... got promoted to spa director, and she is absolutely killing it." (Tyler, [24:32])
Reflecting on the transition from “surviving” to “thriving” at the spa.
- The challenges of scaling a business, needing more communication, and the quirks of a rapidly expanding team.
"We were surviving, and now we're getting... it was a transition, but it's just like, we've never done this before anything." (Savanna, [25:21])
Commentary on their leadership styles, multitasking, and the feeling of accomplishment with so many “pots on the stove.” ([25:21]–[26:08])

8. Love, Happiness & Looking Back

[27:10] Savanna celebrates Tyler finding happiness in his relationship, reminiscing about both of their growth and how much life has changed in just one year.
- Heartfelt recall of Tyler’s coming out coinciding with Savanna’s pregnancy:
"Your gender reveal was your gay reveal. I love a twofer... He's like, it's a boy and I'm gay." (Tyler & Savanna, [27:53])
Acknowledgement of how much can change—personally and professionally—in a short time, bringing the episode full circle to the concept of “rebirth.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Being Judged Online:

"Like, my per. I've always been so open, but now I feel like I'm, like, entering this part of my life where I don't want to be." — Savanna ([14:12])
On Balance:

"You worked for five straight years, like, six, seven days a week, sun up til sundown, to build this... But, like, if you're going home and you're fucking miserable, like, what's it for?" — Tyler ([12:49])
On Rebirth:

"It's. It was a rebirth for both of us and for sba, for everything." — Tyler ([29:51])
On Work Ethic:

"If there's only one [pot], then I'm like, it's just not impressive." — Savanna ([25:42])
On Happiness:

"Well, when you're told that happiness isn't real and you don't deserve to be happy..." — Savanna ([12:24])

Timestamps for Important Segments

Fish Tank Drama & Clearing Names: [01:02]–[04:27]
Trade Show Updates & Webinars: [04:46]–[05:50]
Personal Life Updates & Rebirths: [08:47]–[15:36]
Slow Math & School Stories: [16:35]–[18:30]
Spa Business Transitions: [22:26]–[26:08]
Friendship Growth & “Rebirth” Theme: [27:10]–[30:07]

Tone & Style

Conversational, candid, humorous, and deeply personal—Savanna and Tyler alternate between vulnerability and playful banter, smoking out deeper truths amid the jokes and stories.
The episode feels like a catch-up over coffee between close friends—one that’s both relatable and insightful for anyone navigating change or finding balance.

For listeners:
This episode offers both laughs and heartfelt wisdom. If you’re a fan of Savanna (or just love honest conversations about growth, business, and life), there’s plenty here to connect with.