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As your podcast best friends, we want you all to be living your most confident lives - being proud of who you are, chasing your dreams, fulfilling bucket list items and making incredible memories. However, we know that's all easier said than done, especially if you're lacking the courage to believe in yourself. To help us all get a better grasp on the dynamics involved with self-esteem, we take a deep dive to the root of why you might be lacking confidence to begin with (hint: trauma, parenting, bullying, limiting beliefs, social media - to name a few). Once we tackle that, we talk about what your comfort zone even is and why it's important to get out of it occasionally! We share a variety of helpful actions that could help you take a leap of faith whether that's acknowledging perfectionism, making a list, developing a meditation practice or looking at yourself from a loved one's perspective. We really went all in on this episode and hope it offers you valuable insight. Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves and live the life they've always wanted!Today's Sponsors:Athletic Greens: AG1 contains over 75 essential vitamins, minerals and whole-food sourced ingredients giving you a multivitamin, probiotic, prebiotic, adaptogens and more (all in one daily scoop). Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs with our link here! https://athleticgreens.com/emergingShe Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world's largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Use code AF for $50 off your ticket! Register today at https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/REFLECT ON YOUR SELF-ESTEEM Some questions to consider -When we were reading through those, did any factors particularly resonate?What was the most negative experience in your life and how do you think that's impacted you?Do you feel supported by your loved ones?Do you show up for yourself?Are you proud of the person you are becoming?Some things confident people might say - I am not worth less than othersI don't fear feedbackI don't fear failureIt doesn't have to be perfectI am skeptical of advertisements telling me I need to change my body or do “xyz thing”to look better. I know they are likely trying to profit off insecurities. I know that people's social media pages are just a piece of someone but not their whole being. I enjoy trying new things I don't let others decide my goals I get to take up space tooMy opinion matters I confront challengesI know I have good days and bad days but I'm just trying to be a little bit better one day at a time Links -Allison's Hike - Cape Falcon TrailRescu Blog about Comfort Zone Lu Ann Cahn Ted Talk: Why We Must Do New Things to Live a Happier LifeFriendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

TICKETS TO OUR LIVE EVENT ARE ON SALE NOW! Join us at our Live Show and Meet Up on Saturday, July 23rd in Omaha, NE. For more info and to get your tickets, head to our Eventbrite page: https://alreadyfriendsjuly23.eventbrite.comWe had the pleasure of sitting down with Holly Sandberg, who has blossomed outside of her comfort zone by moving from her small village in the UK to London to NYC to New Jersey, and now to working and living remote. Holly packed her life up and moved to the United States in February 2020, just weeks before the world shut down. Nearly alone in a foreign country, Holly shares her movie-worthy story of finding safety in the most unexpected way, that led to falling in love with her soul-mate.We dive into her spiritual-journey that has brought more awareness to her life around nature, food as fuel, meditation and community. She loves to read, travel and explore new places. As her Instagram username @sunshinebyholly suggests, she is truly a ray of light and delightfully spoken. You will love this conversation and leave feeling inspired to try something new, as you never know what could come your way when you put yourself out there!Today's Sponsors:She Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world's largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Use code AF for $50 off your ticket! Register today at https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/Links - Holly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinebyholly/Holly's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunshinebyholly?lang=enThe Body Keeps the Score by Sean PrattThe Woman Code by Sophia A NelsonSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriends

Friendship and community are a huge part of why we launched this podcast so today we are going to be talking about loneliness - how our culture has become increasingly more lonely, what we can do to create awareness around that to improve our lives and how incorporating a third place into our routines can help combat that loneliness by giving us a sense of community. We catch up for the first 20 minutes because two pretty shocking things happened over the weekend for both of us. Allison's was pretty sketchy and alarming… she woke up to a homeless man in her house. Ceara's, on the other hand, is super exciting and beautiful! The winner of our water bottle sling giveaway is announced on this episode! Don't worry if you missed out because our next giveaway is already live through December 31, 2022. The prize for this next giveaway is a big PR package with all kinds of amazing products and items. Stay tuned for the very end of the episode to find out how to enter. Today's Sponsors:Athletic Greens: AG1 contains over 75 essential vitamins, minerals and whole-food sourced ingredients giving you a multivitamin, probiotic, prebiotic, adaptogens and more (all in one daily scoop). Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs with our link here! https://athleticgreens.com/emergingWitful is the first tool built to optimize your workday. Instantly make your meeting notes valuable, and effortlessly track the information you need on a day to day basis. We have  a discount code for our listeners - to get 50% off of your subscription, use code FRIENDS50 at checkout! https://witful.com/She Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world's largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Use code AF for $50 off your ticket! Register today at https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/Videos We Referenced -Allison's Homeless Man TikTokAllison's Empty Park TikTokCeara's Proposal Vlog TikTokCeara's Proposal Photos InstagramArticles We Referenced -third places as community builderswhy you need a third place and how to find onedo yourself a favor and go find a 'third place'an epidemic of loneliness is spreading across america millennials and the loneliness epidemicBook - Celebrating The Third Place by Ray Oldenburg LINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

We were long overdue for a good catch up on our personal lives - what we've been up to the last few weeks, summer travels, silly stories and fun things we're looking forward to!Ceara just got back from Mexico, has been hot girl walking, going to the pool and doing things around the house. Allison went to Clay's CrossFit competition, launched Sunseekers, tried acroyoga and found zero-waste alternatives. Today's Sponsors:Meet Cute Box is a themed date night box with unique items from small businesses around the world. Visit meetcutebox.com to learn more & receive a box as early as next week! Witful is the first tool built to optimize your workday. Instantly make your meeting notes valuable, and effortlessly track the information you need on a day to day basis. We have  a discount code for our listeners - to get 50% off of your subscription, use code FRIENDS50 at checkout! https://witful.com/She Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world's largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Use code AF for $50 off your ticket! Register today at https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/Links - Hannia's Instagram

We're back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) segment where we answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram. If you've ever wanted to ask us what we'd do, be sure to submit your question for the next WWYBD as this is a recurring segment that airs the last Friday of each month. We try to answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences.In this episode, we answer questions related to being able to have fun with your friends on a budget, catching feelings for your best friend, how to set boundaries when it comes to giving your friends and family discounts when you're a business owner and how to tell if you truly love your partner!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support.Today's Sponsors:Meet Cute Box is a themed date night box with unique items from small businesses around the world. Visit meetcutebox.com to learn more & receive a box as early as next week! Athletic Greens: AG1 contains over 75 essential vitamins, minerals and whole-food sourced ingredients giving you a multivitamin, probiotic, prebiotic, adaptogens and more (all in one daily scoop). Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs with our link here! https://athleticgreens.com/emergingWitful is the first tool built to optimize your workday. Instantly make your meeting notes valuable, and effortlessly track the information you need on a day to day basis. We have  a discount code for our listeners - to get 50% off of your subscription, use code FRIENDS50 at checkout! https://witful.com/SOCIAL LINKS:Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsAlready Friends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

Since we're almost halfway through 2022, we wanted to circle back on the goals and intentions we set in January. The collective energy is typically quite ambitious about setting goals at the beginning of the year but as the months go on, it's easy to lose sight. Life happens, things change, we get busy. We encourage you to look back at what your plans were for the year - grab your notebook and pull up your vision board so you can check in with yourself. In this episode, we thoroughly catch up about our personal lives, how our career plans are slowly shifting and plans for the rest of the year to stay on track. We reflect on what goals we made that we still feel aligned with and how our situations may result in us having to adjust some goals to fit our current circumstances.Today's Sponsors:Meet Cute Box is a themed date night box with unique items from small businesses around the world. Visit meetcutebox.com to learn more & receive a box as early as next week! Links - Allison's Hotel in Des Moines - SuretyAllison's Hotel in Mexico City - Ryo KanHotel in Phoenix - Rise UptownCeara's Girls Who Walk Facebook PageAllison's New Business IG - @sunseekers.cafe Announcements -Patreon Virtual Zoom - Monday, June 26thMeetup in Omaha, NE - Saturday, July 23rd - mark your calendars! Join the Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Join the Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

As a follow up to our popular Winter Favorites episode, we wanted to have a fun girl chat about what vibes we're setting this summer! We share some of our current favorite activities, products and must-haves for good weather. This unintentionally turned in to us listing a few things we want to check off our bucket lists in the coming months - think drive in movies, your local pool, reading a fiction book just for fun, partaking in Ceara's summer walk challenge and Allison's nostalgic love of flying kites!Today's Sponsors:Meet Cute Box is a themed date night box with unique items from small businesses around the world. Visit meetcutebox.com to learn more & receive a box as early as next week!Athletic Greens: AG1 contains over 75 essential vitamins, minerals and whole-food sourced ingredients giving you a multivitamin, probiotic, prebiotic, adaptogens and more (all in one daily scoop). Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs with our link here! https://athleticgreens.com/emergingLinks - Girls Who Walk Facebook PageRare Beauty -  Liquid Blush in HappyOUAI Wave SprayFace Mist Spray - Glossier, Biossance, ElfRitual Zero Proof NA Spirits (Also at Whole Foods)Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska CityFriendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

This week, we're diving into the world of adulthood. Through researching various articles online, we compiled a list of the top 10 things that adults from around the world said were the most challenging aspects of getting older. We talk about everything from finances and friendships to regret and taking risks. Through the conversation, we share personal stories and lessons, while also reflecting on aspects that will be more prevalent in the future. This episode could be helpful, reassuring, and entertaining for anyone at any age and stage because no matter how old you are - you've certainly dealt with changes in your body, your living situation, grief, and bearing the weight of the world. We hope you can take away some good feelings from this episode, know that you're doing great no matter what path you're on and life is full of opportunity.Today's Sponsors: That's It. Bars: Head to www.thatsitfruit.com/ironwomen and use the code ALREADYFRIENDS for 20% off your order! LINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

We're back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) segment where we answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram. If you've ever wanted to ask us what we'd do, be sure to submit your question for the next WWYBD as this is a recurring segment that airs the last Friday of each month. We try to answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences.In this episode, we answer questions related to feeling short-tempered, imposter syndrome, jealousy, friendships dwindling apart, your friend's boyfriends, and coping with friends changing. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support.Today's Sponsors: Podcorn: Start monetizing your podcast today with Podcorn! https://podcorn.com/That's It. Bars: Head to www.thatsitfruit.com/ironwomen and use the code ALREADYFRIENDS for 20% off your order! Athletic Greens: AG1 contains over 75 essential vitamins, minerals and whole-food sourced ingredients giving you a multivitamin, probiotic, prebiotic, adaptogens and more (all in one daily scoop). Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs with our link here! https://athleticgreens.com/emergingLINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

What an overdue episode! We could go on for hours about all things food but today we briefly touched on a bunch of topics from our grocery routines, how we make eating at home more appealing, appliances, funny food experiences, recommendations, go to meals, recipes and some of our all time favorite spots. We realize food can be a touchy subject for many. We hope you have a good relationship with food but it's important to know almost all of us struggle with our body image at some point. There's good days and bad days and many in-between. Sending you love if this has been a really hard journey for you and we hope you find the help and resources you need. Ceara's Favorites:Slap Ya Mama SeasoningsDave's Killer BreadBrown's Court Bakery - Charleston, SCThursday Kitchen - NYCSauce - NYC12 Chairs - NYC Veracruz - AustinAllison's Favorites:Erker Salt = 13 Parts Kosher Salt, 3 Parts Garlic, 3 Parts Black PepperChef Tanya's - Palm SpringsAnnapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe - New MexicoBillie's Grocery (Cafe) - Kansas City, MOLa Pitaya Vegana - Mexico CityGracias* Madre Vegan Taco Truck - Mexico City 

Are people over influencers? Is it worth quitting your 9-5 to become an influencer? Why do we admire certain individuals over others? Are we sick of seeing advertisements on every social media platform? Should you meet your heroes? What downsides are there to growing a huge following?There's so much to discuss when it comes to influencer culture that we could have gone on for hours! We talk about the psychology of why we value influencers' opinions, problems within the world of brand partnerships, how accountable influencers should be for promoting products and experiences, what their lives might really look like behind the scenes and how the scene is continuously changing. We also finally got a chance to catch up on what we've been up to! Allison has been spending a lot of time outside - walking, hiking and picnics in the countryside. Ceara is back from three weekends in Palm Springs after attending Revolve Festival, Coachella Weekend 2 and a big shoot for Beautiful Destinations. LINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsAlready Friends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

We got the opportunity to get the spontaneous, jet-setting Patrick Revnue to sit down with us for an hour to talk about how he became a credit card point expert. From launching his own business as a senior in high school to building his TikTok travel account, he has years of experience in entrepreneurship and hacking the finances adult world brings on. As we were recording, he was in JFK, staying at the TWA Hotel, in route to Milan on an iconic bucket list first class Emirates flight. He shares how he got started, tips for beginners and secrets he's learned along the way. This was such a useful and informative episode but presented in a fun and interesting way! Pat is motivating us to take risks, to go see more of the world and make things happen. What are you waiting for?! Links-Travel with Pat TikTokTWA Hotel in New YorkCard Pointers App for OrganizingPat's Favorite Credit CardsAllison's Fav - Capital One VentureAllison's Fav - Chase Sapphire PreferredCeara Fav - Chase Sapphire Preferred** we do get referral bonuses for these credit card links, so if you decide you want any of these cards, we would really appreciate you using our referral links! thank you so much in advance.  

We're back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) segment where we answer questions that our listeners submitted on Instagram. If you've ever wanted to ask us what we'd do, be sure to submit your question for the next WWYBD as this is a recurring segment that airs the last Friday of each month. We try to answer as openly and honestly as possible to give you perspective and guidance from our own experiences.In this episode, we answer questions related to making new friendships after college, how to cope with friendships ending and our thoughts of friends with benefits. We also discuss relationship levels from dating to engagement to marriage and our thoughts on how to know when you're ready for the next step. We wrap up with advice about friendships drifting apart and breakups. This is a classic ‘comfort' style episode where you're just hanging out with us and having quality girl-talk time. LINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

On today's episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lindsey Wedgeworth. Growing up as a dancer, Lindsey had the unique opportunity to work on a cruise ship after college and then move to Los Angeles. When the pandemic happened, life three a curveball that allowed Lindsey to pivot. She is now living her best balanced, well-rounded life in Florida as a content creator with her growing podcast and social media channels. We covered so many wholesome topics from taking risks, being away from your family, mental health, doing things alone, body image, social pressure, planning trips on a budget, prioritizing your values and finding a realistic balance between all that life offers. This was an awesome girl-talk episode that anyone can find comfort, value and new perspectives from.If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support OUR COMMUNITIES: Friendsquad Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Bffsquad Page for Bonus Content:https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKS:Lindsey Wedgeworth TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseyxworthLindsey Wedgeworth Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lindseyxworth/Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Already Friends TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@alreadyfriendsAllison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

A lighthearted carefree episode where we update the friendsquad on what's been going on in our personal lives, how we are trying to romanticize the little moments and sharing peaks of the week. For today's show, we have a conversation about pop culture trends because as gals in their mid-to-late 20's, we fall in that awkward age range between Gen Z and Millennials (where we either know-it-all or are completely clueless - and there's no in-between). We love social media and keeping up with trends, but we're also on that hump out of college where we admittedly have to use Urban Dictionary sometimes. Hopefully you can laugh with us, and not at us, in this funny girl-talk style episode.If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the supportLINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

Taking ~ silly goofy mood ~ to a whole new level on today's episode. If you're in need of a serotonin boost and some giggles then this is the perfect episode to lift your spirits. Allison and Ceara share their personal untold spring break stories that will have you belly laughing along. We also read listener submitted stories and let's just say - our jaw is on the floor. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support LINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon Page for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

No matter what age and stage you're in, big life decisions are going to keep coming. The gravity of these choices can really overwhelm and weigh us down. In this episode, we walk you through some hard choices we had to make and risks we took. We share what we learned from them, advice on how to come to a decision and some encouraging words to help provide some clarity to you during these challenging situations.If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! LINKS: Friendsquad Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/949889089022074/Patreon / Join Manifestation Power Hour: https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

We're back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) segment where we answer questions that our listener's submitted on Instagram. We talk out different situations so you can hear our honest thoughts about the topic and we share any advice we might have. If you've ever wanted to ask us what we'd do, be sure to submit your question for next month's WWYBD as this is a recurring segment!We catch up about our lives which include some nice stories, gassing up Omaha and share peaks of the week. This is a classic ‘comfort' style episode where you're just hanging out with us and having quality girl-talk time.LINKS:TikTok about Time: https://www.tiktok.com/@legalbaddie/video/6999700004352871686?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6956401810292033029SOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

There's so much to see and do all around the globe. You can take beach vacations, outdoor excursions, cultural experiences, long road trips, big group party trips, a budget trip, van life adventures, visit loved ones or to see a particular site. It can be overwhelming to narrow down when to go, where to go, how long and what to do when you actually arrive. With Ceara's background as a travel producer and Allison's experience traveling to 20+ countries, we wanted to talk about where we begin with our trip planning process. We give tips on figuring out travel times, how we find hidden gems, booking flights, credit cards, insurance, weather, travel companions, budgets, and accommodations.Links:Ryo Kan Hotel in Mexico City - https://ryokan.mxCasa Organica in Mexico City - https://www.casaorganica.orgRagged Priest Denim -  https://theraggedpriest.com/collections/womens-jeans?page=4Ceara's Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SyJHojrZY3J2IaF5zda2qnvUDnf1aqo36mOZvQtHoFA/edit#gid=0Travel Insurance Company - https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/best-travel-insurance/Ceara's Hotel in Dominican Republic - https://www.haciendacocuyo.com/Ceara's Chase Credit Card Referral Link - Allison's Capital One Credit Card Referral Link - https://capital.one/2YLwVvnCoconut Farm in Maui that Allison Stayed At - https://www.coconutinformation.com

With spring just around the corner, we thought we'd start getting excited about spring cleaning! There's nothing like those first nice warm days where you get to open the windows and start clearing out the weight of winter. Allison and Ceara share tips about cleaning out physical spaces such as your closet, car and home. We also took the conversation beyond deep cleaning to include digital spaces (camera roll, email inbox, social media) and things that may be causing mental clutter (overthinking, work stress, bad friendships, too much time on social media, busy schedules, etc). Sometimes life can get moving so fast that we end up accumulating responsibilities, subscriptions and unnecessary items. This episode serves as a great reminder to slow down, be mindful and determine what matters most to you. Links Grove Cleaning Supplies Ceara's Cordless Vacuum Notion - Organizing SoftwareThe Minimalists PodcastSOCIAL LINKSAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

In honor of it being Ceara's birthday in a few days, and with Allison returning from an incredible trip to Mexico City, we wanted to talk about romanticizing and celebrating life - the big moments, the little moments, and everything in between. Romanticizing your life means finding beauty in the mundane. So much of our lives consist of work, chores, sleeping, running errands ~ and with this episode, we talk about our favorite ways to make those everyday moments special!LINKS:Flower Arranging Tip: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdAB96vn/"The Wiggle Way: A Guide from Despair to Unf*ckwithable Joy" - e-book by Lilly Wang SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk? 

We're back with our WWYBD (What Would Your Bestie Do?!) segment where we answer questions that our listener's submitted on Instagram. We talk out different situations so you can hear our honest thoughts about the topic and we share any advice we might have. If you've ever wanted to ask us what we'd do, be sure to submit your question for next month's WWYBD as this is a recurring segment!We catch up about winter routines and thrifting finds. This is a classic ‘comfort' style episode where you're just hanging out with us and having quality girl-talk time. SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

We bring the spice and fun this week! If you're on social media, you've probably seen the recent trend to share your green flags vs. red flags. Usually, most of these are within the lens of dating but we thought we'd share our green flags and red flags when it comes to friendship! because this is the AFP after all.Whether it's something as lighthearted as being messy, or as serious as hanging around a Debbie Downer, we discuss what makes or breaks it for us in a friend. This episode really helped us talk out ideas about how to attract like-minded people, maintain these relationships, and important things to look for.To kick off the episode we also catch up on our favorite tv-series and share the weekly peaks. Who else is watching Euphoria?!LINKS:Expanded Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expanded-podcast-by-to-be-magnetic/id1419732648Mindset, Magic and Manifestation Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindset-magic-manifestation-podcast/id1366612500You Are A Bad Ass Book - https://amzn.to/3I0lsihPhoto Tripod - https://amzn.to/3I2nsGzSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

We've all thought about moving across the country and starting a new life at some point… right? Maybe you already did it (if you have, honestly go off bestie) but if you haven't, we've brought along the perfect guest to tell you all about it. Today we're joined by Nebraska native turned LA resident, Hannah Roeloffs. Hannah moved to LA right out of high school to pursue a career in fashion and has worked with some of the biggest fashion brands in the industry, leading her to start her own clothing company, Illie Society.She also has worked in the content creation space, working for the Funk Bros (over 6 million YouTube subscribers) and even building a following of her own! On this episode, we talk to Hannah about what it was like making the jump from Midwest to West Coast, working in fashion, working for YouTubers, dating a YouTuber, starting your own business, and more! SOCIAL LINKS:Hannah Roeloff's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hannahroeloffs/Illie Society:https://www.illiesociety.com/Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! It's officially been a year since launching the Already Friends podcast, so what better way to celebrate than by reflecting on what we've learned since starting the show! We share different lessons having a podcast has taught us, share some stories, and reflect on how grateful we are that we get to do this every week. To many more episodes of the AFP!Social Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

As two gals who have lived in the midwest for the majority of our lives, we know how long and brutal the winters can be. S.A.D. is so real! Now that we are through the holidays - motivation and excitement for the new year might be dwindling.Through some funny stories and girl talk, we are here to remind you of some easy activities that you can implement into your routine that will make the colder weather a little more enjoyable! As always, we share what we've been up to, our peaks and your peaks of the week!Social Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

If you've been in a bit of a funk to start off the year, you're not alone! From people in our inner circles, to our listener's, to strangers and friends online - it seems like 2022 hasn't been the promised fresh start that many were hoping for. While we regularly try to show gratitude and acknowledge positive moments through our Peak of the Week Segment and general conversations, we felt that it was time to have a good deep heart to heart with you guys. With all that being said, we are starting a new episode series called ~ WWYBD?! ~ What Would Your Bestie Do?! We asked you guys to DM us your questions, problems and anything on your mind that you wanted to share. We kept everything anonymous and shared our advice when asked. We can't wait to keep this new series going to connect with our listener's on a more intimate level and make you feel less alone in whatever you may be going through. Links -Lyre's Non-Alcoholic BeveragesTaboo - Allison's Favorite GameScattergories - Ceara's Favorite GameClementine's Ice Cream Shop in St. LouisWhy Quantum Physicists Play Grow A Greater YouJoin the BFFSQUAD on Patreon   

A huge thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring today's episode! Monetize your podcast with Podcorn at podcorn.com!Today, we're talking about what we're currently loving and what isn't resonating with us anymore. Through our own personal growth journeys over the last few years, we've realized some things just aren't aligning with us anymore. To keep it lighthearted, we also share our thoughts on some trendy items such as low-rise jeans, dirty chai lattes, and Instagram.Social Links:Amber Michele Poemshttps://www.instagram.com/ambermichele_poems/Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?

We all know that January is a great time to reflect and reset after the holidays. While there can be a lot of pressure around feeling the need to “rebrand” yourself and set the stakes high, we want to encourage you to find what works for you. We share our goal-setting process and what has helped us turn our wishes into tangible plans. Through our journey as young adults, we've both aimed too high and aimed too low. Ideally, you want to reach enough out of your comfort zone to soar, but not so high that you can't sustain the process and end up calling it quits. If you're interested in sharing your goals with a community that can help hold you accountable, join our Patreon group. Later this month, we will be hosting a remote Goal Setting Workshop with all the members and we'll host a follow-up event in six months to check in with everyone's journey. Links :Year Compass - Free PDFLaw of Attraction PlannerEat Move Sleep by Tom RathFour Agreements by Don Miguel RuizDax Shepard - Armchair Expert (Podcast about Sobriety)Danyasa Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica - Ceara's StayVideo Scholarships for High School/College StudentsRitual Zero Proof - Non-Alcoholic AlternativeLyre's- Non-Alcoholic Beverages (use CEARA15 for 15% off)Sister's and Seekers - Allison Clothing HaulWild One - Dog Brand1777 Bed & Breakfast - Ephrata, PA (Ceara's Aunt and Uncle's Bed & Breakfast) Social Links:Christen (Career Tips + Salary Spreadsheet)https://www.tiktok.com/@chrristen?lang=enAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to sit down and reflect on everything the year entailed. Through good times and hard times, we share lessons we've learned. We switch up our weekly ‘Peak of the Week' segment for a ‘Peak of the Year' moment, celebrating our highs and a bunch of yours! We are so proud of you guys and all your growth this year. We both dove deep into 10 lessons that we've learned this year and saved #21 as a lesson the podcast learned together. It was a really fun episode to put together and we hope you can apply some of these realizations into your own life! Wishing you the best year yet.Social Links:Christen (Career Tips + Salary Spreadsheet)https://www.tiktok.com/@chrristen?lang=enAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

Happy holidays from us to you! With it being a busy week with the holidays, family time, etc., we're keeping this week's episode short and sweet. We talk about gratitude quite a bit on the show, so we wanted to express some of the things we were feeling grateful for this week. We also give our thoughts and some advice for dealing with everything that the holidays bring. Social Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

A huge thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring today's episode! Monetize your podcast with Podcorn at podcorn.com! We live in a world dominated by social media, and we have access to look and follow people of all shapes, sizes, and looks 24/7. The “beauty standard” seems to always be moving further and further out of our reach, and we're constantly being told “do this diet, buy this product” and then you'll love yourself.This also means we are constantly comparing: comparing ourselves to that Instagram model we follow, wanting what they have, hating what we have, the cycle goes on and on. At one point, Erin Ren decided enough was enough, and ever since then, she's been inspiring women to say screw society's standards, and to realize that we are perfect just the way we are.In today's conversation, Erin Ren talks about what it's like being a professional hype woman to many, as a boudoir photographer that shoots her clients in their most vulnerable state. She also gives advice on how to be confident, how to help others when they're not feeling confident, what it's like being a first-time mom, and more. Links:Erin's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/erinrenphoto/?hl=enErin's Boudoir Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyandboudoir/?hl=enAlready Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Monetize Your Podcast:https://podcorn.com/

If you're on TikTok or Instagram, you've seen the bridal content: brides or stylists trying on the most gorgeous dresses, people giving tips for what they would have done at their wedding, and more. One of the influencers leading this type of content is Hope LaVine, and we've been wanting to have her on since the beginning of the podcast! ​​Hope LaVine is an independent bridal stylist and blogger, she carries 7 years of experience in bridal styling and is basically an expert on all things fashion in the bridal world. Her favorite part of styling is connecting with brides and making them feel their best version of themselves. She is also a content creator and is your “Bridal Bestie”, posting TikToks that have grown her to 187,000 followers and a large IG following as well! Unfortunately, there was an emergency at Allison's recording studio (all good, everyone is okay) so Ceara flies solo for this interview. Hope and Ceara talk about what it's like being a bridal stylist, Hope's time working as a stylist on “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta”, how the pandemic changed her world, life as a content creator, and more! Hope's Links:Hope's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopelavine?lang=enHope's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopelavine/FREE EXCEL WEDDING BUDGET PLANNERHow To Go Wedding Dress Shopping E-BookSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

A lot has been happening in our corner of the world this week, so we spend a good amount of time catching up. Ceara got to see her family out in South Carolina and have some quality sibling time. Allison was busy at the shop with Black Friday, is having *another* existential crisis, and is inviting some new perspectives in. We got the idea for this episode from The Aubrey Marcus Podcast # 317 ‘Secrets of Taoism and The Rebel Monk' where they discussed a piece of literature. We thought it would be fun to share some quotes from our favorite books that we've been reading lately. The conversation goes a few different directions as the quotes spark a variety of topics. This is a mini Self-Help-Bible episode as we really cover a lot of ground. There's certainly something for everyone in this one.Books Mentioned -The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonSalt Water by Brianna WiestThe Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna WiestWhy Quantum Physicists Play "Grow a Greater You": Learn How to Live the Most Truly Fulfilling Life Humanly Possible by Greg KuhnYou Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroHow to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis by James MccraeTribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferris Simplify Your Life by Elaine St. JamesThe Wisdom of Sundays - Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations, Oprah Winfrey How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Four-Hour Work Week by Tim FerrisThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart TolleThe Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel RuizCreating Affluence by Deepak Chopra Quit Like A Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna West Podcasts Mentioned -Tristan Harris, Star of The Social Dilemma Documentary on The Joe Rogan Podcast The Tim Ferris Show by Tim FerrisEckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings The Tony Robbins PodcastBeyond the Self with Africa BrookeAubrey Marcus PodcastSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

In this honest and transparent episode, we share what moving in with our boyfriends has actually been like (the highs and lows included). To make the episode more widely relatable, we also include stories about all of our different living situations throughout our lives, such as our home life growing up, college roommates, sorority living, living abroad, and more!As we've both learned from our many different living situations, your home life will inevitably influence all the other areas of your life - whether it's a good situation or a bad one. With this episode, we hope to give some insight into the thought process we both had moving in with our partners, some advice and things to look out for if it's something you've considered doing, and lessons we've learned along the way!Social Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

Is anyone else exhausted from having the same light-hearted easy conversations all the time? It can be even more tiring to pretend “everything is fine” and keep it casual than to just actually discuss real, honest topics. This week we open up through a series of personal questions developed by psychologist Arthur Aron and colleagues (and famously featured by the New York Times) that are meant to accelerate intimacy. Answering these questions was a great way to get to know ourselves and each other better. It would be a great “game” to play with loved ones, especially over this holiday season where small talk tends to dominate conversations. We hope you enjoy getting to know us better! Through our answers, there might even be some intriguing takeaways and lessons learned that will help you in your own journey.The 36 Questions That Lead to Love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.htmlSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

Rather than a basic gift guide list of trendy items to buy, we want to help you think about giving gifts in a different way this year so that it doesn't seem like you're just swapping $20 bills with everyone you know.We divided this episode into a few segments. To start off, we do include some physical gifts that we recommend and why we think they'd make a great gift. Then we talk about giving experience-oriented gifts and what that can look like. Another idea is to give gifts that help someone reach their goals which is super thoughtful. One of the best talking points during this episode is the segment on love languages and how you could tie gifts into someone's receiving love language. We wrap up with some advice on how to ask for what you actually want yourself!Hopefully, this episode helps relieve some stress from your plate this holiday season while reminding you to be mindful about your budget, the planet, and the special humans in your life.GIFT LINKS: Beautiful Gold Cutlery - The Wholesome StoreDB Luggage - 60L Suitcase  Sunset Alarm Clock - AmazonThought Catalog - BooksAirbnb ExperiencesBlume Vegan BlendsTSA Precheck / Global EntryStationary and Cute Greeting CardsEveryday Co BackdropsButcherBox Meat Variety SetMejuri JewelryBanks Jewelry Take the Love Language Quiz Social Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

A highly requested topic from our listeners, we share how our daily habits lay a strong foundation for success. We talk about personal care tips, creating a tidy organized space that you can thrive in, incorporating more mindfulness into additional areas of your life and how showing gratitude can lead to more abundance. While we call these “simple” habits, they aren't always “easy” but we wanted to share ideas with you that you could implement into your life today without spending a bunch of money or doing anything drastic. Hopefully these practices resonate with you and help you create better routines in your own life! Links - Palo Santo from New Wave Ceara's Alarm ClockBook: Power of HabitSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

We talk about the 75 Hard program quite a bit in passing and some of you have started it as well! If you're a little lost on what's going on - don't worry. This episode is here to help clear up your questions. Allison and Clay sit down to tell listener's what the 75 Hard Program entails, their experiences with it, what they learned and advice for someone who wants to give it a try. They finish the episode by answering listener submitted questions. We want to reiterate that everyone's 75 Hard should look different. It's your journey and it should be unique to you and your personal goals. Even if you aren't interested in trying 75 Hard, it's a great episode around health, wellness, sobriety and mental fortitude. Next week, we will be back to regularly scheduled Allison and Ceara content. Helpful Resources:Real AF Podcast75 Hard App 75 Hard Book - A Tactical Guide to Winning The War with YourselfSubscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

In today's social climate, creating a presence online is more crucial than ever. 70-90% of employers consider a candidate's social media activity before making a hire. You want your social channels to work for you, not against you. We share our best tips on how to figure out your personal aesthetic, how to create a brand for yourself, and how to sustain posting regularly. We talk pros and cons of each platform and share insight on how social media has led us to many opportunities that are also available to you as well.Lastly, we dive into our personal content creation processes - how we edit and helpful apps which are all listed below. Some are free and some do cost.This episode is part one of our social media conversation. The second part will be November's bonus episode on our Patreon account which you can subscribe to for just $5/month to help support our show.Editing Apps:Lightroom MobileAfterlightTone EditBeauty PlusLens BuddyPlanolyVSCOVideoshop

This week, Allison and Ceara get to catch up as besties and have some fun casual conversations! We share what we've been up to with all of our recent travels, Allison's birthday, Ceara's work projects, and some things we have been loving lately.Conversation topics include skincare, kombucha, pumpkins, wellness, healthy habits, getting a good night's sleep, astrology and books. All of our favorites are linked below. Be sure to check out this week's sponsor - The Grove Juicery for a variety of wellness and healthy lifestyle products!Links ✨The Grove - use ALREADYFRIENDS for 20% off your online order!Paula's Choice BHA Exfoliant Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle CleanserWeleda Skin FoodDrunk Elephant Micellar WaterDrunk Elephant Baby FacialIt's BlumePurify YouVala's Pumpkin Patch - Omaha, NEFlo VitaminsCo — StarThought Catalog

In this episode, we are joined by Ceara's older brother, Brady Kirkpatrick. Brady is a Certified Financial Planner and shares all kinds of valuable money advice with us in a fun, casual way. We know learning more about finances can be really overwhelming so we wanted to have someone on the podcast who is very personal, young, and makes the information digestible.There can be a lot of negative thoughts around money but once you let go of that fear, you will find that financial freedom is much more attainable. A quote that really resonates with us is, “live poor now so that you can live rich later.” So much of today's culture encourages impulse shopping, overspending, and not planning for the future. Budgeting, sacrifices, and resisting temptation aren't really shown on Instagram but we're here to break down that wall.Brady's last takeaways are - it's never too late to get started, create a plan that works with your value system, stick with it, review your finances regularly and live by the 50/30/20 rule.Book RecommendationsThe Millionaire Next Door by Thomas StanleyThe Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsThe Lifestyle Investor: 10 Commandments of Cash Flow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom by Justin DonaldRich Dad Poor Day (Hard Copy) by Robert KiyosakiTotal Money Makeover by Dave RamseyGrow A Greater You by Greg KuhnSubscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Brady's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brady.kirkpatrick/?hl=enBrady's Website:https://www.krilogy.com/team/brady-kirkpatrick/Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

For this week's episode, we had the opportunity to chat with a super special guest, Cyd B, and let us tell you guys, this has easily become one of our favorite conversations. Cyd is such a kind soul with an incredible work ethic and mission for her business, and we're so excited for you to get to know her in this episode.Cydney Barber is the founder of Into Light, a sustainable emotion-based clothing company. We sat down with Cyd in person to explore multiple topics in the mental and physical health sphere - eating plant-based, 75 hard, matcha (obviously) boundaries, self-reflection, evaluating relationships, asking for help, meditation, breathwork, routines, hormones, dealing with your emotions, and more.She is also the co-host of The Far Out Podcast with Megan Baudry where they explore concepts, ideas, and perspectives that are out there, so it was great to have Cyd on to give our listener's a taste of her world. LINKS:Cyd's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cydb____/Into Light Website - https://www.instagram.com/shop.intolight/Into Light Instagram -  https://www.shopintolight.comThe Far Out Podcast - https://www.shopintolight.com/farout/Breathwrk App - https://www.breathwrk.comSubscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

Another travel episode for you! This time, we dive deep into road trips - specifically in the US. We are fortunate that both of our families took lots of trips by car throughout our childhoods so we've had the opportunity to visit many states and remote destinations.We just got back from our own road trips as well so we thought we'd share more details about our routes, rental cars, packing, sleeping in the car, camping, and general advice around the subject. We love that traveling by car allows a flexible itinerary, the freedom to stop at any destination you desire, and is a great option for budget travelers.This episode definitely unlocked some nostalgia and trips down memory lane. We hope it inspires you to take a big or small road trip soon as there is so much to explore around you, no matter where you live! Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

We are super honored to have Corie Fay as today's guest. At the age of 27, Corie is a full-time consultant (which she'll explain what that actually means). Boston homeowner, and a girl who takes nearly every opportunity she can to travel. With 40+ countries on her resume, we were excited to ask her how she balances working a 9-5 (*8am-8pm*) while jetting around the globe.Corie shares adulting advice, financial tips, travel stories, and how she keeps her calendar full. Her content has been gaining momentum as she is the master of the tripod self-photography game.Before Corie joins, Ceara and Allison catch up on their recent trips. Allison is in Colorado with her boyfriend. Ceara just finished shooting in the Northeast with Beautiful Destinations and is heading to Maine. The girls are in a silly mood from some chaotic travel situations and share a lot of laughs this week. Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

In today's age of hustle culture, the grind, and working to live - we know how easy it is to participate in this mindset. As two high-achieving entrepreneurs, we've certainly learned the hard way that overextending yourself will lead to burnout.You guys know that we love to challenge ourselves and have a lot on our plate but we are not here to romanticize grinding 24/7. It's easy to think that putting in excessive hours is solely highly productive but it can eventually put your mental, emotional, and physical health at risk.Allison and Ceara dive deep into what burnout is, its signs, and its side effects. Feelings of exhaustion, being trapped, spreading yourself too thin, cynical attitudes, counting down the minutes left in your shift, and detaching from the present moment are all common signs that we have noticed as a result of being burned out.We offer a variety of solutions and ideas to help you navigate whatever area of your life that burnout could be happening. Burnout can also occur from relationships, friendships, school, sports, hobbies, traveling, or attempting to maintain a certain lifestyle. We hope this episode offers you support, new perspectives, and a mindset shift around feeling like you have to do it allll. Links:Sunrise yoga by Michele Dougard Yoga in Bradley Beach, NJ (private sessions available): https://www.instagram.com/micheledougardyoga/Enneagram - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptionsSahara Rose Dharma Archetypes - https://www.dharmaarchetypequiz.comGallup Clifton Strengths - https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34Cosmic Power Book - https://www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Power-Ignite-simple-modern/dp/1787135756/ref=asc_df_1787135756/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459662044225&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15402214489896666976&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024570&hvtargid=pla-942405893026&psc=1Star Power Book - https://www.amazon.com/Star-Power-Simple-Astrology-Modern/dp/1787132242/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/130-9921862-2377914?pd_rd_w=7R4jZ&pf_rd_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf_rd_r=V2H6E51XQVHMP86HC6XA&pd_rd_r=36a8f95a-2358-4f0c-84b9-47c2aba3654b&pd_rd_wg=RbfM1&pd_rd_i=1787132242&psc=1Allison's Capital One - https://capital.one/2YLwVvnSubscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

In our first Travel Like Us Episode 21, we chatted about how we got started traveling, solo trips, where to stay, do's and don'ts, and more. After that episode went live, we had listeners ask some follow-up questions and that they wanted us to share some funny travel stories! You guys know we love traveling and could talk about it all day every day, so we were stoked to record another episode about one of our greatest passions.In Part 2, we talk about how to find good travel buddies and share some incidents where we personally took trips with people that killed the vibe so we want to help you avoid that. The last thing you want is to be in Paris (after saving and dreaming about the trip for years) with someone who is a nightmare in new environments. We share our advice about traveling when your partner has a totally different travel style than you do. Then end with all the ins and outs of packing - how to, how not to, best suitcases, lists, and more.There are hilarious ~ travel gone wrong ~ moments that we included in this episode and let's just say the flashbacks were scary lol. Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

With the fall semester starting back up, things are quickly getting busy again. More events, football games, class, homework, projects, and weddings. Fewer days basking in the sunshine. If this has you feeling a little squirmy, anxious, and overwhelmed - we got you.This week, Allison and Ceara wanted to talk about how to find balance in the midst of what feels like chaos, how to prioritize everything being thrown your way, what saying no can look like and how implementing healthier routines can make your life so much easier. In our opinion, it's a pretty insightful episode so grab your journals, and let's get going on your goals and to-do lists! Procrastination is not your bestie and she isn't getting a spot at the table anymore.PS - Our first bonus episode will be live on Sept 1st and it's all about journaling. To access it, subscribe to our Patreon for all the extra goodies.Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

As two older sisters ourselves, we thought it would be fun to share our *big sis wisdom* with our listeners who either don't have an older sibling to lean on or just want to hear our perspective. We asked you on Instagram @werealreadyfriends to submit your questions and we provide some thorough heartfelt answers.Of course, no episode is complete without first catching up on Allison and Ceara's lives and sharing Peaks of the Week! Today - we also have an extra special big awesome announcement that will make our loyal listeners very excited! Stayed tuned all the way through to the end to get the scoop on what we're launching. Hint hint - bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, first to know about merch, and submitting your highly valued opinion on future content.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON PAGE! https://www.patreon.com/alreadyfriendsCapital One Credit Card Referral Link: https://capital.one/2YLwVvnChase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card Referral Link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6c/MGDFMPYVX4Social Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?

Part 2/2 - We expand upon our conversation from Episode 29 with our boyfriends, Clay and Connor. Part 1 was focused on sobriety and our own experiences with drinking and smoking. Part 2 dives into healthy lifestyles from a physical and emotional perspective. We felt that the two topics go hand-in-hand as having a clear mind has motivated us to “clean up” other areas of our life from our homes to relationships to routines and beyond. When you feel good, that positive energy permeates into every other aspect of your life.We talk about how we include activity daily in our lives (hellllo hot girl walks!), have learned to pay more attention to food labels, experiment with various fitness programs, and are trying new recipes in the kitchen.Every person's journey with health and wellness is going to look different. We are hoping to give some general tips but ultimately we want to encourage you to find what works best for you and leads you to be your happiest, healthiest self - mentally, emotionally, and physically.Social Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?Clay + Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandallison?

Everyone has a unique personal relationship with substances - whether they don't like using them, are indifferent, dabble here and there, party, or abuse them. We live in a drinking-obsessed culture. Everywhere you turn, it seems alcohol is celebrated at the forefront from brunch, to happy hour, to sporting events, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and just because it's the weekend.We wanted to shed some light on the flip side of this by bringing on our boyfriends, Clay Fisher and Connor Wiemann, to have a really candid and open conversation. We talk about all of our own experiences with alcohol and weed, how it plays a role in our health, and our current thoughts about sobriety and the sober curious movement.If you have felt called to evaluate your drinking/smoking habits or just want to hear an honest perspective - then this is a great episode for you. We are not trying to make anyone who does drink, smoke or party feel bad about their choices. Simply, we want to help normalize that it is more than okay to not partake in drinking culture (for any reason that you may have) and we are here to support you on your journey!Resources about SobrietyLauren Elizabeth has an awesome YouTube video and podcast about her sober journeyIG @sobercuriouscollectiveIG @sober_otterSober Vibes Podcast + IGDay 7 by Dax Shepherd - The Armchair Expert Podcast (Dax opens up about his sobriety journey and relapsing). Books about Sobriety:Quit Like A Woman by Holly WhitakerThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine GrayWe Are The Luckiest by Laura McKowenSocial Links:Already Friends Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/werealreadyfriends/Ceara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cearakirk/Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwetig/Ceara's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cearakirk?Allison's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonwetig?