I Was Just Saying That

The ladies had the opportunity to interview the incredible Wendy Davis LIVE on the SXSW podcast stage! If you’re not familiar with Wendy Davis, she is a former Texas senator and founder of the nonprofit Deeds Not Words. You may have heard of Wendy after she stood for 11 hours in the floor of the senate chamber in the Texas legislature to filibuster against highly restrictive reproductive rights in the state - single-handedly making pink tennis shoes a political fashion statement. Since then she’s started her own non-profit Deeds Not Words that unites women to drive change. Enjoy this show and get ready to feel empowered and ready to take action!   

This week the ladies chat with someone they've wanted to have on the show pretty much since its inception, and that’s Jane Claire Hervey. If you live in Austin, you might have heard of a little organization she co-founded called BOSSBABESATX. If you’re not familiar - it exists to build educated, empowered and more equal communities. They host lectures and events from craft fairs to networking parties to festivals. She has a company called Group Work, which is a content creation studio. She’s also contributing columnist  at Forbes for creative entrepreneurship and lifestyle design. Listen to hear how she handles being a leader, managing multiple projects/relationships, and why her favorite word is "practice". The ladies loved it. Subscribe!

On this week's episode, the often indoor ladies of IWJST sit fireside to interview writer for the Austin American-Statesman, Addie Broyles. You may be familiar with her food-related work from her column called Relish Austin. She also founded the Austin Food Blogger Alliance, runs a blog called The Feminist Kitchen, and is a fellow podcaster on the Statesman's podcast, I Love You So Much! She shares her professional journey from her first writing gig to stepping outside of her comfort zone as a contestant on What Not to Wear to being a writer in today's digital world. She also gives us the scoop of the latest trend: Hygge. Get cozy and enjoy!

This week the ladies chat with YouTuber, Evelyn Ngugi. Better known as Evelyn From the Internets. She has more than 150,000 subscribers to her channel, where she uploads entertaining storytelling videos about daily occurrences in her life, personal thoughts and musings, and much more. The ladies discuss everything from that time Beyoncé played one of her videos on the Formation World Tour (SERIOUSLY) to what it's like to see YouTube change from a world of cat videos to a full-fledged career option. Bonus: we get to hear about her participation (1 of 27 YouTubers in the world) in the #CreatorsforChange program. Enjoy and subscribe! 

This week the ladies chat with Danielle Sobel, owner of Juice Society, a brick-and-mortar and online store where you can buy healthy juices, smoothies, raw and vegan snacks, and more. Danielle also owns Flycatcher Farms, where she grows a lot of produce she uses. In this episode they cover everything from what inspired her to create Juice Society to how her business is growing. The ladies also try to figure out what the hell wellness really is?! Enjoy the show and subscribe!

Our guests this week are Sarah K. Wolf and Kim Baze, the two ladies behind Good Party ATX. Good Party covers social events that are making an impact to help folks party with a purpose. Find out why the ladies started Good Party, how they handle a full time job with a full time passion, and ways you can have a good time, but also give a damn.

This week the ladies interview artist Arielle Austin. She creates beautiful and colorful abstract paintings that are just visually stunning. She’s on the brink of her first solo exhibit in Texas--she’ll be displaying her collection “Soul Food” at the Carver Gallery in San Antonio this month. Hear Arielle's perspective on the reality of being artist, what inspires her, and how she's getting ready for her first solo exhibit. And as always, subscribe!

On this episode, the ladies sipped Nine Banded Whiskey as they interviewed a team of Round Top experts live at Loot Vintage Rentals for a discussion all about the ins and outs of shopping one of the most renowned antique fairs right in our backyard: Round Top Antique Festival. The panel including Rhoda + Anna of Loot and interior designer Allison Jaffe. Tune in to hear all the tips and tricks you need to know to score some chic AF furniture in Round Top!    

This week the ladies chat with actress, comedian, stylist, singer, and fellow podcaster Nathalie Holmes. In other words, the ultimate Showbiz Darling. She’s worked with Camille Styles, Esther’s Follies, Creative Action, PBS, and Huffington Post. She does voice, costumes, YouTube videos, live one-woman shows (Young, Scripted, and Black), the works. It’s pretty incredible. Tune in!

In this quickie episode the ladies reflect on Hurricane Harvey hitting their beloved state of Texas. How Texans have come together to help raise funds for those affected by the storm. We love you people of Texas! And the giving isn't stopping any time soon, friends. The ladies will be in a live show with That Time of the Month (A late night show hosted by women) on September 15th (listen for details) where TTOTM will be collecting cash donations for the Houston Food Bank that they will MATCH. Bonus stuff: the ladies also reveal their GOT nerdom. It's legit.

This week the ladies chat with Ashley Cheng--the co-owner of SPUN Ice Cream (Kimya's personal favorite ice cream shop in Austin) She's the co-founder of political action organization Women’s Racket Club, and a yoga teacher. In this episode the ladies talk about everything from working with family to why women are great at taking political actions. We hope you enjoy!

In this quickie episode the ladies sip very strong margaritas and catch up on life. They discuss how much they hate white supremacy - like seriously - they do not tolerate it. Dive into what's going on with Taylor Swifts snake-filled social media, and end the show asking can you dislike other women and still be a feminist? They discuss. Listen and let us know what you think at @iwasjustsayingthat. And as always, please subscribe!   

In this episode, the ladies performed a live show from the rooftop of the W Hotel, following a dance class led by Jami Stigliano, the founder and owner of DivaDance, which started in New York City and now has locations here in Austin and in D.C... She teaches dance classes with full-on choreography to songs from Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and more. If you listen to the show, you’ve heard Kimya talk about loving the classes, so we’re really happy to finally have Jami talk about how she started her biz, stay productive, and share stories from her time working in the music industry.    

In this quickie episode, Michelle finally reveals where she's working these days. If you want some background on her work journey, listen to the episode called "Quittin' Time" to get the full picture. Kimya shares what music she's listening to and reveals which Bachelor she wants Rachel to give the final rose to. The ladies also complain about the heat (of course) and give you the details on their next LIVE event! 

In this episode, the ladies guest is style blogger of Keep Austin Stylish, Joanna Wilkinson, who owns the fresh online women’s boutique Once Bitten. Recorded at Joanna’s cool downtown loft (house goals)–they discuss how she transitioned from blogger to boutique owner, what it’s like to have an e-commerce shop vs. brick and mortar, and a variety of style tips and shopping pet peeves. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and leave us some love with a kind review! 

In this week's episode, the ladies update you on M's style challenge (she found a bra that changed her life), giving thanks to the Statesman for featuring them in an article last week (still blushing), Beyonce's wax figure at Madame Tussauds, and the latest cancelled celebrity.

This week the ladies chat with Caroline Kolbe. She's the owner and head designer for Luella, an adorable shop of tees and accessories for cute babes that spreads female empowerment. They cover everything from how she got her start as a designer to building her brand online to how she deals with other companies stealing her work. She gives stellar advice for any new designers or shop owners out there. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review with some love!

This week the ladies start out by thanking YOU incredible listeners for coming out to the live show at The Refinery. Your ongoing support gives us all the feels that wine does -  but better. The ladies chat through K's final thoughts on Whole30 (after a month away from sugar, cheese, bread - gasp - and even wine). And M's little style challenge to help her feel a bit more confident in her own bod. Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe! 

In this episode, the ladies recorded a live podcast interview with Claire Zinnecker. She is an interior designer with her own design firm Claire Zinnecker Designs who will help The Refinery, the newest coworking space and event venue dedicated to creative entrepreneurs, come to life. She works in commercial and residential spaces like boutiques and offices. And her work has been featured in Domino magazine, Architectural Digest, and Apartment Therapy. The ladies chat about how she got her start as an interior designer, how a life change like a break up can transform your life for the better (new friendships, partnerships, happiness!), her thoughts on Instagram reality, and more!   

In this week's episode, the ladies take random to the next level. They chat about everything from their first television crushes (he was a Disney star, of course) to what to do this summer to avoid the heat (or not) to what their Real Housewives tagline would be. They also give a few more details/reminders of their upcoming LIVE show.

This week the ladies guest is traveler and eater extraordinaire Deana Saukam - who you may know from her fabulous drool-worthy Instagram account @faimfatale. With more than 26k followers, her Instagram feed has been named one of the “must follow” accounts in numerous publications including Food & Wine, Food Republic, Thrillist, LA Confidential, Austin Monthly and Worldwide Traveller. Find out how and what it's like to travel the world, write, and explore new food. Seriously, how does she do it all? Well, she shares her thoughts on Instagram, tips on travel, and gives listeners the inside scoop on her latest projects, including a cookbook about Cambodian cuisine. Yum.   And if you haven't already... don't forget to subscribe!      

Welcome to a very random quickie episode. The ladies chat briefly about TV (a favorite subject) before they dive into the social media stir surrounding the women-only "Wonder Woman" screenings at the Alamo Drafthouse, including Mayor Steve Adler's clever public response to a man who was outraged by it. Surprised? Oh! And listen for deets on live shows and events! And don't forget to grab your golden lassos and hit subscribe, ladies!    

This week the ladies interviewed Alexa Garcia-Ditta, who is the Communications and Policy Initiatives Director for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas. They discuss what her job description entails, including fighting for reproductive rights and battling the stigma surrounding the word abortion. Alexa is also one of the people responsible with gathering women activist dressed in Handmaid’s Tale costumes to help demand the Texas Legislature to stop restricting reproductive rights. They also discuss how to get more politically engaged in your community and what's currently happening at the Texas Capitol.

In this quickie episode Kimya talks about her experience having her astrological birth chart read and her new addiction to a beauty app called "Think Dirty". The ladies even scan beauty products on air! And lastly, chatting about Mental Health Awareness Month, because we're all doing the best we can, right?

This week the ladies chat with comedian Vanessa Gonzalez, who focuses on sketch and stand-up comedy. Vanessa recently competed in the Funniest Person in Austin and was runner-up in the finals! She's performed at Odd Ball Comedy Fest, Moontower Comedy Fest, and San Francisco Sketch Fest. Hear how Vanessa got her start as a comedian and what she's up to next!

In this week's episode, the ladies chat about their love and curiosity for millennial pink, Dove making bottles in the shape of women (news flash: it didn't go well), and their favorite Met Gala fashion moments. *Cough Cough* - Rihanna.

In this episode, the ladies chat with aesthetician Laura Muñoz. They discuss how certain foods and hormones affect our skin, what SPF REALLY keeps us safe from UV rays (and lobster legs), how to change your skin care regime for the summer heat, and how to determine if trendy beauty products are with your money. Laura also names some of her favorite organic brands for listeners to try. Have a question for her that we didn't cover? Leave a comment on our Instagram @iwasjustsayingthat. Now go get that summer glow, girl!  

In this episode, the ladies chat TV shows. Kimya breaks down her thoughts (and feelings) about the ending of GIRLS, while Michelle chats Big Little Lies. (We love you Reese Witherspoon). They also discuss about what shows they're watching now and looking forward to this summer. Have a suggestion for a show they should be watching? Leave a comment at @iwasjustsayingthat on Instagram and let them know! 

This week’s guest is Kelly Stocker. Kimya likes to call her the most famous not famous person in Austin as she is connected to nearly everybody--seriously ask someone in your life if they know Kelly. She honed this title when she was the Austin community manager of Yelp, and now she’s a gal who does a bit of this and a bit of that. And she’s also a DJ on a local radio station KGSR which is where we’re recording from right now and she writes for the local branch of Culturemap. Oh, and she has a funny and informative newsletter called the Friday Five that you should all subscribe to.

In this quickie episode, the ladies share their thoughts on the controversial Pepsi commercial, the expansion of The Wing (call us!), and Kimya's thoughts on taking on the Whole30 in June.

In this episode, the ladies interview B.B. Araya. She’s a filmmaker who’s short film “Beta” recently premiered in Issa Rae’s YouTube series #ShortFilmSundays. The ladies chat about the meaning of the film, what it's like to be an upcoming independent filmmaker, and why it's okay to be a little delusional (this wisdom came from a pretty big filmmaker - cough cough - Richard Linklater). Bonus: hear about her latest project set to launch later this year!  

In this quickie episode, the ladies are suffering from allergies and shamelessly seek your sympathy. They chat a little bit about the previous episode with Lauren Modery, mainly the bit about her working as a personal assistant in Hollywood, mentioning a sulking John Stamos (we love you, uncle Jesse). They also discuss a New Yorker article written by Jia Tolentino that dives into the celebration of the gig economy. Is the hustle as empowering as it sounds? Also! Find out who their guest will be next week. Enjoy this episode? Leave us some love in the reviews!

In this episode, the ladies introduce you to a modern day Renaissance woman. Lauren Modery is a freelance writer in Austin and self-proclaimed rail enthusiast. Lauren’s blog Hipstercrite was one of the OG popular blogs in Austin, and her Medium page has an impressive 36,000 followers. We chat about her time spent in Hollywood, how she became a writer, a trip to Standing Rock, and her love for taking the train.

In this episode, the ladies drink a wee bit too much Deep Eddy Vodka and recap their SXSW experiences with you. They chat about who they were lucky enough to meet, what food they can't stop thinking about, and discuss the idea of future meet-ups with you listeners. Feel free to subscribe and leave the girls some love with a review! As always follow the fun @iwasjustsayingthat on Instagram.

In this episode the ladies interviewed Blair Brettschneider, Founder & Executive Director of GirlForward LIVE at SXSW!

We interrupt your regular scheduled podcast programming to make a very exciting announcement. Listen and don't fret - we will still have an episode this Friday!

We hoped you missed the ladies because they missed you. In this quickie, the girls dig into the Oscars envelope situation (we got you, Warren!), Michelle's casual thyroid surgery, birth control contemplation, Kimya's solo trip to LA (a moon dust review included), and Michelle learns new slang word. Enjoy! Also! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and subscribe. We love new Internet friends.

Our guest today is writer and adventurer Clara Bensen. You may recognize Clara’s story even if her name doesn’t ring a bell. In 2013, her whirlwind story of romance and travel, which she published on Salon.com, went insanely viral. It’s your typical story of girl meets boy via OkCupid, and then a few weeks later girl and boy hop on a plane to Turkey with no suitcases. She turned her story into a book called No Baggage, which is also being made into a movie. She’s still with her boo, Jeff Wilson, and they work together at Kasita a micro-housing company, and she’s currently working on a novel, which she goes into more detail about on this episode.

In this week's episode, Michelle reveals that she quit her full-time job without another job lined up. Some may call this brave. Some may call this stupid. She just knew it's what she had to do. We discuss how she discovered leaving was the right choice, and what she plans on doing next. Sold listen for anyone thinking about quitting the job to go freelance!  As always - subscribe and follow us on Instagram @iwasjustsayingthat.

In this episode, Michelle and Kimya chat with Jane Ko. She has a food blog and brand called A Taste of Koko, where she’s partnered with brands like Starbucks, IKEA, and KitchenAid. Her Instagram (@astasteofkoko) has nearly 36,000 followers (currently). She has spoken at Google, SXSW and Whole Foods, just to name a few. Jane keeps it real as we discuss the misconceptions of being an influencer on Instagram, how she works with brands, and her advice for any food bloggers out there. We also chat moon dust, filter pet peeves, snake wine and so much more. Bon appetit!   Psst - as always, keep the giggles going and follow us on @iwasjustsayingthat and subscribe!

This week we talk to Kelly Krause. Honestly, what doesn’t this wonder woman do? She’s the programming director of SXSW Interactive, she writes a monthly column for camillestyles.com, she’s an ambassador for cycling company Rapha, she’s been a CreativeMornings speaker and she was named one of Marie Claire’s 50 Most Connected Women in America. So, in short, she’s awesome.We also asked her about her latest Living Kindly column about how to ask for what you really want. She schooled us on how to be direct yet nice. One tip she had was to visualize those No Fear shirts from the ’90s.  And as always, keep the giggles going and follow along our Instagram @IWasJustSayingThat

In today's episode, we chat weddings. Kimya reveals to our listeners that she was asked the big question: will you be my bridesmaid? She's a newbie to weddings and is feeling a little lost as to what her bridesmaid "duties" entail. So grab a glass of champagne and see if you can provide her with any borrowed tips and tricks on how to be the best bridesmaid. Because currently her only source of information is from reality TV... Subscribe. Tell ya friends. And follow us on @iwasjustsayingthat!

In this semi episode, the ladies discuss self-care. Yes, you've probably seen "self-care" while scrolling through your newsfeed or plastered on the cover of a magazine. Perhaps you are Gwyneth Paltrow and you wrote the book on it... But for those who have no idea how to climb out of a funk or want some tips on how to get through a shitty time - we're here! We dig deep into what can make you feel better when you're depressed, stressed, or anxious. We also give you suggestions on self-care methods. Because we all have shitty days.

Raise your hand if 2016 was not the best year for you. Yeah, it wasn't for us either. In this episode, we reflect on what made this year particularly awful, as well as what things we realized this year (thanks to to Kylie Jenner, of course). We also dive into some of our favorite apps and motivations moving into 2017. Oh - and of course - we drink.

I Was Just Saying That is back! (I feel like we say that a lot here). But this time, we're sticking around because the show has had some some exciting developments. A NEW co-host! That's right. In this episode, Michelle announces Kimya Kavenhkar as her new partner in crime for the show. The ladies also chat holiday tactics and survival tips, because let's face it - they are needed from time-to-time. This includes everything from how to find excuses to sneak away to how to deal with a family politically divided. We're happy to back - now tell your friends!  

Recorded at SXSW! Our host, Michelle Pimm interviews associate editor of Austin Monthly Kimya Kavehkar and owner POM PR's Kristen Chin. This session was recorded in the podcast lounge at SXSW in the middle of the Trade Center, so be prepared to hear the hustle and bustle. We like to think it adds a little something-something. Both ladies offer excellent advice for any brand or writer trying to get their work published in magazines. So if you've ever wondered how to get into a glossy or how to approach an editor... this one is for you. Enjoy! Oh and don't forget to check out iwasjustsayingthat.com and follow us on Instagram at @iwasjustsayingthat    

We're so excited to be back! So exciting in fact, we threw a little party to celebrate the launch of iwasjustsayingthat.com. A new online community for women seeking humor in their day-to-day lives. To keep our party interesting, we set up a quickfire podcast with questions around the topic of relationships. We sipped mimosas. We laughed a lot. We hope you enjoy this! In this episode: Shalyn Nelson, Becky Simpson, Lauren Martin, Kimya Kavenhkar, Erin Bradley, Cristina Facundo, Sara Facundo, Kirsten Stoddard, Nicole Seligman, Chelsea Francis, and a girl named Felicia.

In this episode, we chat with fashion blogger Nicole Seligman. Nicole is the writer behind the blog writeslikeagirl.com. She bravely talks about everything from her personal struggles with her body image, eating habits, to how she dresses to empower herself.

Are you feeling thrifty? In other words... have you spent too much time wishing you could afford everything in West Elm? Us too. So we're lucky that we have the queen of thrifting with us on this episode. We chat about all the dirty little secrets on how to score pieces for your home that won't break the break. Time to get your home instagram ready with out making your wallet weep.   p.s don't forget to follow us on instagram @iwasjustsayingthat and check out iwasjustsayingthat.com

In this episode, the interview tables have turned on our editor, as her rather private husband steps outside of his comfort zone to interviews her. (the first male to be on the show) They chat about how they met, their marriage, all while being interrupted by their dog child. Between the marital banter are some tips from their time spent together and a few do's and dont's for relationships. They also take an online quiz to see if her husband is really my Mr. Right. It's touch and go. Stay tuned for the much anticipated answer and some relationship advice. p.s don't forget to follow us on instagram @iwasjustsayingthat and check out iwasjustsayingthat.com

In this episode, I chat with Megan Silianoff. She’s an author, mother, blogger, business owner and lover of all things Jay Z. Her book, 99 Problems but a Baby Ain’t One is a hilarious memoir that takes on heavy topics like adoption and cancer with an unaccepted humorous twist. She’s currently finishing up writing a children’s book called From J to Z, and has recently launched an e-book called Everything I Know About Writing and Publishing a book. Did I mention she owns her own creative digital marketing firm called Mad Meg? Girlfriend is busy. But what else would expect from a girl that looks up to Jay Z?   p.s don't forget to follow us on instagram @iwasjustsayingthat and check out iwasjustsayingthat.com