Ships & Giggles

It's no secret that we're all ready for 2020 to be over. It’s been a crazy year for all,  filled with experiences and challenges that none of us could have been prepared for.  So before we write the year off as a total bust, come listen to us reflect on some of the things we learnt this year. This is our final episode for 2020! Filled with lots of exciting announcements! We wish all of our listeners a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Over time, bridging the gap of equality between genders has been an ongoing issue, and although we have made leaps and bounds, there are still prevalent inequalities between men and women. So today let's talk about the pink tax, which refers to the extra money women pay for specific products or services - basically an unnecessary mark-up on products comparable to that of mens. There is still work to do to remove this "pink tax", so join us as we educate ourselves and learn more about this still very current issue.

The girls are back and this week we are chatting about how we've settled into living on land. For many of us, we've had to face reality and either move back in with our parents or search for our own place. In Episode 22 we discuss it all - from signing leases to having parents as our roommates again. And as usual, we have lots of life updates! Tune in! And don't forget to leave us a review!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Cruise Director? Don't miss this episode where Cruise Director Carlos walks us through all the perks of the role and of course the challenges he faces. We also touch on how the cruise industry is being affected right now, so tune into episode 21 and cruise along with us!

We've hit 20 episodes! So we thought what better way to celebrate other than getting the people involved. We've turned to all of our listeners out there and asked: What's your craziest and wildest cruise ship stories? And boy did we get some good ones! Tune in to this episode for a wild ride filled with laughs as we spill all of your cruise ship gossip from the relatable to the downright crazy. Thank you for all your support in our past 20 episodes and here's to 20 more!

This week we decided to play the game 'Would you Rather' using the most shocking apps and of course good old google... Some are crazy, some are silly, and we definitely didn't agree on everything. Which one of us chose this or that. Money or love? Pepsi or Coke? Funniest or Smartest? You can learn a lot about a person in a good game of 'Would you Rather'. So sit back, relax and play along with us!

Full-Time? What does that even mean? To a dancer, it makes perfect sense: full-time dance, duh! Join us in today's episode as we reminisce on our full-time experience and share our advice on how to make the most out of your time in a full-time dance course. We can all honestly say our full-time experience was one of the best years of our lives; you train hard, grow as an artist and most importantly, make life-long friends. For information on our full-time course, check out @conroydance on instagram and look for their CPAC program!

In Episode 17, we talk about how hard it can be to navigate through the ever-changing world of health and fitness. Put all fears aside, as we bring to the pod the brilliant mind of PT Kayla Govan. We talk all about transitioning into the fitness industry, the pros and cons of being a PT, and of course body image and mental health as it can be such a challenge to find balance. So come and listen as we guarantee you'll leave with the best tips for staying on top of it all.

Will that be with cash, credit or exposure? Imagine if we could pay our bills and buy our coffees with "exposure"... Bottom line is: we can't. So why are young dancers being expected to take unpaid jobs and being led to believe that "It will look great on a CV" is enough pay in itself? In the past week in Australia, news has circulated that the AFL had asked hundreds of dancer's to participate as volunteers for their grand final half-time show. With all that's happened this year, it has been another huge hit to the industry displaying the systemic issue that the art's are undervalued in Australia. This episode discusses and slightly rants about our opinions on these recent events. #paythedancers

What's it REALLY like being in a long distance relationship? With the world constantly evolving and the realities of working abroad, long distance relationships and international relationships are becoming exceedingly common. As 3 young females with serious experience in the field, we are here to discuss those realities of being in a long distance relationship and how we are handling the toughest year yet: the unspeakable 2020. It can be tough, you can cry A LOT, but at the end of the day, you do it for love. 

In this episode, we are going to myth bust the cruise ship industry. These days there are so many stubborn misconceptions about cruising, and it’s important to separate the facts from fiction. So tune in to get your facts straight with us and bust those MYTHS!

Who doesn’t love a good Instagram filter? We all love them, use them and share them! These days the majority of us tend to use our Instagram profiles as a way to show others who we are, and enhance our sense of belonging. In this Episode, we talk about how great this is but also why it’s so easy to slip into the play-pretend game and show ourselves differently to the world - as we would like to be, NOT as we truly are. So tune in to the conversation as we openly talk about how OUR lives look better on the Internet than they do in real life.

Contrary to popular belief, we are slowly getting busier in our day to day lives. For this reason, this episode is a simple life update for you all and a well-deserved catch up and Q&A amongst 3 best friends. Trust us when we say, we needed this catch-up just as much as you all did! Today we discover what life's really been like since the launch of the podcast and how we are navigating our lives through the 2020 experience.

For anyone in the industry, this rant is for you. Have you ever been asked "When are you getting a real job?" or "What's your ACTUAL job?", because we have and we are TIRED of seeing our careers being viewed as a 'glorified hobby'. So, here we are to rant about just that: the misconception of careers in the arts industry and just how much society actually needs the arts to survive. So if you're one of us, rant along and if you're one of those people on the other side, listen and learn.

In this episode, we chat with Australian performer, Nicole Ellis on her successful career in the industry and moving her life over to America. Now, a Little-Rock local, Nicole shares her experience on living in the states, meeting the man of her dreams and how this global pandemic has affected her and the industry. If we had one word to describe this woman, it would be: GOALS!

We know what you're thinking... where is this episode going? But stick with us, because in this episode we are going to talk all things periods and our personal experiences with the menstrual cup. It's time to make a change on our personal effects on the environment and the menstrual cup could be the option for you. So listen in and make your decision, and if you decide to go down the menstrual cup route, we're here for you!

Powerhouse vocalist Ella Monnery joins us for Episode 8 to give us the inside scoop on her experience with The Voice Australia. Ella is a fellow cruise ship performer who also shares her insight with creating her headline act to become a guest entertainer at sea and touring New Zealand.

Let’s talk long distance - It’s very common for people that work internationally, to also fall in love internationally. Have you ever been in a long distance relationship? Are you currently in a long distance relationship? Have you ever dated someone from another country? You are not alone. Many couples are struggling with travel restrictions due to COVID-19. This episode discusses coping with long distance and the impact COVID-19 is having on bi-national couples and families. Remember, #loveisnottourism and do your part in signing the petition to help people reunite with their loved ones. https://loveisnottourism.org/

We've got the tik tok scoop: from the top tips on how to become an overnight success to what’s really going to happen with the app. On Episode 6 we are talking with Justin Azzarello who has spun his dance career on its head and is climbing the social media ladder.

In this episode, join us for a bit of banter as we play the classic game of "Who's Most Likely To". We're deciding who's having babies first to who's brawling on the streets, so whether you agree with us or not, this episode will give you something to laugh about.

On Episode 4, we are talking to fellow cruise ship performer turned e-commerce business owner, Georgia-Rae Rivers. We cover everything from boats and business, as well as her thoughts on the very important Black Lives Matter Movement. Make sure you follow our guest @georgiaraerivers on instagram and check out her amazing brand @barefortheskin!

In Episode 3, we are going to dive even deeper into the true details of ship life. From sea sickness to sleeping in bunk beds, we cover it all here.

The three of us have spent the last 5 years at sea dancing professionally and boy have we got a lot to say about it. In Episode 2, we are going to discuss everything from our audition experience to arriving that first day in Miami and making it to Opening Night.

Our First Episode! We thought we’d kick start our little poddy with a get to know us sesh! You may already know us individually, or quite frankly never heard of us at all but we want to introduce ourselves and invite you into our little Ships & Giggles world. Come hang!