Girls Just Wanna

This week, The Girls are joined by Robyn Lukens, sous chef & kitchen manager of Goldleaf Savory & Sweet. We chat about the restaurant industry, past jobs (including a school cafeteria!), menu planning, and working with friends. Plus, lots of advice for pairing flavors together! Enjoy!

This week the Girls catch up on all the usuals - what they're binge-watching, what they're picking up from good ole Trader Joe's, and their hot takes on getting your makeup done by a professional. We also have our first Lady of the Week for season 2 AND dot dot dot our way into job search advice (including advice gone... awry). Enjoy!

Hannah Strong is a broadcast meteorologist for WDRB-TV in Louisville, KY. The Girls talk to her about her favorite weather events, why she got into this type of meteorology, and the challenges of working in television. Plus, we get answers to your burning TikTok weather questions! Enjoy!

The Girls are joined by paleontologists (and bffs!) Dr. Meaghan Wetherell and Amy Atwater to chat prehistoric animals and present day careers in paleontology. We get into their MANY projects, what it's like to publish research with your best friend, and how the field of paleontology should (and can) be more inclusive. Katie & Aurelia also chat female friendships - the moment you know you're gonna be friends for life and the moments when maybe you don't. Enjoy! PS - check out Meaghan & Amy on Instagram! Meaghan - @geopetalfabrics Amy - @mary_annings_revenge

This week, the Girls are joined by Rachel Enneking, Photographer & Content Creator for Patachou, Inc, a restaurant group in Indianapolis. We chat about food photographer (think you know the worst kind of food to photograph?), working at a woman-owned company, and how Patachou is disrupting the restaurant industry. Katie & Aurelia also dive deeper on these topics in a new segment... Enjoy!

Your favorite girls, Aurelia & Katie, are back for Season 2! We have a lot of exciting stuff planned, including some rockstar guests, and we can't wait to share it all with you. This episode is just a short & sweet little nugget to get you used to the sounds of our voices yet again. Oh, and we do a really quick (lol jk) recap of all the TV we watched while we were away. Enjoy!

It's a bonus episode, babes! The Girls love movies and couldn't wait a whole week before recapping what went down at the Oscars this year. Katie is joined by the wonderful, friend of the podcast, Joe Wagner to break down the whole ceremony. We talk red carpet, ceremony changes, speeches, winners, and more! Tune in to see if you agree with us or to catch up on the awards show you missed. Enjoy!

Cheers to the end of Season 1 of GJW! We're capping off this season with guest Claire Winternheimer, who works as a Teen Librarian in Evansville, IN. We get into all of your fav YA books & characters and chat about what goes into been a librarian for teens (hint: it's so much more than just books!). Oh and there might be mention of a haunted library. Guess you'll have to listen to find out! Enjoy!

This week, Katie & Aurelia are joined by Kelly Poduch to talk all about working in politics. Kelly worked with the Democratic Caucus at the Indiana Statehouse and now works with the Democratic Party in Wisconsin. We talk all about what it's like to work with a minority party, the challenges of working in politics, what keeps her motivated, and her White House internship! Katie & Aurelia also chat favorite pies, new recipes, and a very special Lady of the Week. The female-owned business we shout out this week is: She's Birdie! It's a personal safety alarm to help women stay safe and while we hope one day it's not needed anymore, for now you can check it out here: shesbirdie.com (PS - this isn't a paid ad, we just think it's worth knowing about!)

CW: sexual assault, abuse, trafficking Y'all, have we got an episode for you! This week, Katie & Aurelia are joined by Shaunestte Terrell, an attorney in Indianapolis who works with survivors of sexual assault and was a former prosecutor of human trafficking. We talk Law & Order SVU, undercover trafficking investigations, and how she helps survivors navigate the legal system. There is A LOT of amazing information in this episode and we are so glad Shaunestte was able to help us unpack these tough topics. Katie & Aurelia also talk about being pooped on by birds, figuratively and literally, their recent movie watches (we wish Amy Poehler was our mom!), and drag queen impersonations. Enjoy! Links from this episode: Shaunestte's Podcast: https://www.cohenandmalad.com/podcast-sexual-abuse/ MelodyBoxCo - Josie Brown & Sara Olmann (melodyboxco.com) Blush & Blossom Events - Amber Lamkin (blushandblossomevents.com) Financial Advising - Laura Thompson (DM us for her email!)

This week, Katie & Aurelia are joined by Miranda Knox, a visual FX artist & compositor! We learn all about the world of visual effects in film & TV, what is needed for a career in this field, and how it's changing. Katie & Aurelia also catch up on what their watching, a Golden Globes recap, and shout out some local businesses. Enjoy! Emily Hyde - Studio V Waxing - IG: studiovwaxing Shayna Sangster - Just Ride Indy Cycling Studio - justrideindy.com Courtney Cherae - The Happy Herb Tea Co - FB: The Happy Herb Tea Company

As always, we've got an exciting guest for you this week! Yolanda Clarke, a Cannabis Licensing & Regulatory Attorney, joins Katie & Aurelia to talk about the world of marijuana legalization. We learned A TON about what a law firm does in the licensing process for states (& foreign countries!) that are legalizing cannabis and what that might look like for states that haven't yet. Katie & Aurelia also celebrate Pisces season, Lady of the Week Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Man of our Hearts Dwayne Johnson. Enjoy! PS - here are the businesses we mention! Autumn Rae - Dating & Love Coach (IG: AutumnRaeCo) Stefanie Patterson - Indianapolis Salt Caves (indysaltcave.com) Kelli & Hayley - SpellSisters Tarot & Astrology (IG: spellsisters)

Katie & Aurelia are joined this week by our good pal Kerri Pulley, a mental health clinician and clinical supervisor! She fills us in on her career path in the mental health care field, her shift from clinician to supervisor, and the challenges of working in mental health during a pandemic. Katie & Aurelia also talk Valentines Day (like, love, & ugh!), a live Trader Joe's taste test, and the current Bachelor drama. Enjoy!

We've got a treat for you this week as the wonderful, delightful Shyla Keesling is joins us! Shyla is a clinical research coordinator for hemophilia research (blood stuff!) AND she is a sign language interpreter on the side. We learn all about blood disorders, medical research, and the world of interpreting. Katie & Aurelia give their takes on the Golden Globe nominations (we know, you were dying to know) and the ridiculousness of Emily in Paris. Enjoy!

We've got a stacked episode this week with some VERY SPECIAL guests! Katie & Aurelia talk all things birthday and relive their own birthday horror stories (Okay, maybe they're not that bad). Then, they are joined by Holly Houser, the Animal Ambassador Coordinator at the Denver Zoo. They chat about the Animal Ambassador program, the fun (and not so fun) parts of working at a zoo, and some unexpected benefits to a zoo career (hi, international travel!). Oh and maybe some animals show up... listen to find out!

This week, Katie & Aurelia are joined by financial advisor Laura Thompson to chat about what exactly financial advisors do, what we should all be doing with our money, and advice for women interested in the world of finance. There is also an important update on Aurelia's nuts.com order, lots of recipe recommendations, and the Keanu Reeves debate is brought up once again. Are Katie & Aurelia still friends afterwards? Listen to find out!

If you're wanting to feel extra smart, this is the episode for you! This week Katie & Aurelia are joined by neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Johnson to talk all about her research (hormones! mice brains!), the field of neuroscience, and some killer advice for women in STEM. Katie & Aurelia spend most of their time talking about TV recommendations and Alaska. Enjoy!

This episode is a true treat for your ears! This week, Katie & Aurelia are joined by music therapists Josie Brown & Sara Olmann, the magical duo behind songwriting business Melody Box Co. (And yes, they do sing us a song!!). Katie & Aurelia also talk Bachelor gossip, yoga challenge updates, and chickpeas (so versatile!). Enjoy!

Hey all you holiday engagement folks, this episode is for you! And tbh for everyone else, too. This week Katie & Aurelia chat with Amber Lamkin, owner of Blush and Blossom Events, about wedding trends, event planning, and turning that side hustle into a real business. Katie & Aurelia also cover their "Ladies of the Year" and New Years Resolutions (or lack thereof). Enjoy!

This week, Katie & Aurelia chat about their favorite holiday films, ridiculous perfume commercials, and, of course, what they're eating and watching on TV. They're joined by the wonderful Sara Midura, a middle school teacher at a school for kids with emotional impairments. She tells us all about applied neuroscience in education and the first time a student bit her on the head! Enjoy!

This week, Katie & Aurelia do a deep dive into their prom horror stories before welcoming Courtney Cherae, the founder & owner of The Happy Herb Tea Co, to chat about herbalism, energy healing, and small business management. It's a tasty blend of intuition and practicality, with a dash of celebrity gossip. Enjoy! Go to https://www.thehappyherb.com/about-the-happy-herb & use promo code GirlsJustWanna20 for 20% off your order!

It's a two-for-one special, folks! Two amazing careers, one amazing woman - Shayna Sangster joins Katie & Aurelia to chat about her work with the Indiana Fever & Indiana Pacers basketball teams and her newer venture owning a cycling studio. They talk balance, fitness, and finding time to sleep (or not). Katie & Aurelia also chat about their fav celebs to follow on instagram and holiday must-haves from good ol' Trader Joe's. Enjoy!

Join Katie & Aurelia as they chat with Emily Hyde, a Brazilian wax specialist, about owning her own studio, how someone can specialize in Brazilians, and why they're not actually that scary! Plus, listen as they rank the most cringeworthy nicknames for a vagina (spoiler: most of them are terrible). Enjoy!

To celebrate Turkey Day, Katie & Aurelia chat about Thanksgiving plans and traditions, plus their fav (or not so fav) foods. Gwen Sunkel, a licensed nurse practitioner specializing in palliative care, joins to talk about her career in hospice, end of life decision-making, and how she balances this emotionally challenging profession with her other job as a stand up comic. Enjoy!

Don't worry, pals, this episode isn't just for classical music lovers! Join Katie & Aurelia as they chat withy Abby Hull, a marketing analyst at Carnegie Hall, about working in arts administration. Katie & Abby share their thoughts on the current season of the Bachelorette and Aurelia challenges Abby to a speech team inspired game! Enjoy!

Attention lovers of food, travel, TV, and DIY projects! We've got the talented and awesome Amanda Dameron, Head of Content at Tastemade, chatting with Katie & Aurelia this week. They get into creative collaboration during covid, what it takes to make it in the content world these days, and which city has the best late night food - NYC or LA?!? Enjoy!

Oh boy is this a juicy episode! This week, Marais Jacon-Duffy joins Katie & Aurelia to chat about her work with the Ohio Justice & Policy Center. Tune in to hear about mass incarceration, racism in criminal justice, and necessary self-care. And that one time Marais and Taylor Swift basically became best friends. Enjoy!

It's here! The spooky bonus episode we promised! Catch the rest of Katie & Aurelia's interview with the Spell Sisters as they bring out the Ouija board and do a tarot reading.

Buckle up, friends, we've got a stellar episode for you this week! The Spell Sisters, aka Kelli & Hayley, sit down to chat with Katie & Aurelia about reading tarot, astrology, and how everyone's having an existential crisis during covid. It was so much fun that it couldn't all fit into one episode - peep a bonus episode out this Saturday!

This week the lovely Stefanie Patterson, owner of the Indianapolis Salt Cave and Halotherapy Center, joins Katie and Aurelia to talk about the healing power of salt, owning a small business during covid, and her dream of being a Broadway star/tornado chaser! As always, there's a game, but this week is extra special because these ladies struggle their way through an improv game for the first time in months. Enjoy!

Joining Katie & Aurelia this week is Erin Kilhefner, the Seasonal and Festival Programs Manager at Newfields. They chat about covid cooking, the future of museums, and plan an entire festival of limes! And, of course, there's a game! Enjoy, cuties!

In their premiere episode, Aurelia & Katie chat with dating & relationship coach Autumn Rae about Bali, virtual relationship coaching, and putting yourself first. Plus, they recount some of their worst date stories!

Welcome to the Girls Just Wanna podcast! A comedy podcast featuring two best friends, Katie & Aurelia, as they struggle to maintain a long-distance friendship. Each week, they'll interview women about their careers, passions, and projects, to try and expand their own bubbles just a bit. So join in to learn, laugh, love your way along with them! (Cover art by the amazing Kerri Pulley & theme music by the wonderful Jordan Banks)