W.I.R.L. Podcast

With today's political climate, Gabriella and Victoria decided to learn about two influential women in Politics. Learn with Victoria as Gabriella teaches everyone about Sanna Marin, one of the youngest leaders in the world  at 37 years old, The Prime Minister of Finland. It's interesting how Gabriella even learned about Sanna Marin, we also learn why the Prime Minister believes Finland is one of the Happiest Nations in the World. While Gabriella went globally, Victoria stayed semi-Locally. Learn about one of Michigan's Senators, Senator Mallory McMorrow. Victoria explains who Mallory is and how she learned about her. Senetor McMorrow has been making stands for women and children and in this episode the ladies learn how. Victoria and Gabriella also touch on a few other polictical issues that are currently going on and they continue to strive to learn from the Inspiring Women they bring to the podcast! 

Hello all, in this episode the ladies of Women In Real Life reviewed the Netflix show Sex, Love and Goop. This show, from Gwyneth Paltrow, follows couples who are struggling with sexual dysfunction. The ladies, or maybe only one of them, was a little hesitant to watch the series. Listen as Gabriella & Victoria get into the nitty-gritty about communication and learn new therapy types and how they were pleasantly surprised by the real and genuine emotions and discoveries made in the show.  They discuss their favorite therapists from the show, how they related with the different couples showcased, and chat some of the new ideas they want to bring into their own romantic lives. 

***CAUTION***SPOLIERS***Well, it finally happened, Victoria has Gabriella reading good ole fashioned smut, "cough cough" sorry... we meant Erotic Romance novels. In this episode, the ladies of W.I.R.L. are reviewing an audiobook, Sugar Daddies by Jade West. We learn who loved it and who hated it and all the in-betweens. The ladies also discuss their likes and dislikes of audiobooks and physical books and they discuss some other favorite titles that may spark your interest. Listen close and let the ladies know if there is any spicy book you would like them to review next because yes - they will buy it and give you their honest opinion. 

Who inspires you? In this episode, Gabriella and Victoria learn about and discuss two very inspiring women,  Barbara May Cameron and Nicola Adams. Both of these amazing women have so many achievements under their belts and both are a part of the LGBTQ+ community.  Learn with the ladies of W.I.R.L. about Barbara's many creations from amazing photos and films to the creation of GAI (Gay American Indians) a group to help support Native American Indians in the LGBTQ+ community, and Nicola Adams's incredible strives in the world of Women's Boxing, and how she gives back to both the boxing community and the LGBTQ+ community. Everywhere around us, we can find amazing inspirational women all we have to do is look and listen! 

Love has many ways to be expressed. In this episode, the ladies explore their own love languages, out of the 5 main types. They take their results from the Love Language quiz and discuss how their love languages also affect their friendship. Most people assume love languages are only for significant others but the ladies dive into other people they interact with, too. Have you taken the Love Language quiz? It's free: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-languageWant to take the Attachment Style quiz so you can have a leg up on a future episode? Here's where to find it:  https://bit.ly/3tAOnEsIf you want to be featured on our Attachment Style recap episode, send us a DM! 

YA GIRLS ARE BACK!!! Well, it took the ladies of W.I.R.L a little bit to get back in to record but they did it. Catch up with Gabriella and Victoria with this episode and find out about some exciting new ventures the ladies are planning. Be prepared the first half may sound like they are only spilling some details about the podcast but then they go back in time to recap the silly and craziness in their two-trip talk. 

The gals are together to record the final episode of Season 3. Gabriella's vision for the episode took a turn when Victoria began ranting in the beginning of the episode about... all the things. Mainly, Victoria took out her frustrations in this episode recording and Gabriella (and all of you) are along for the ride. Towards the end of the episode, the ladies talk about their plans for the next season of the podcast. We're hoping to have some regular guest spots, more reviews of TV shows and movies. W.I.R.L. will also be reviewing and chatting about erotic romance audiobooks (Victoria's favorite past time that she finally got Gabriella to listen to). So, lots in store for Season 4! Thanks to all our listeners, family, and friends for listening. We hope the end of 2021 finds you healthy & hanging in there! Xoxo, G & V.

The ladies of Women In Real Life have a great interview & pod session with their guest, Olivia. She also happens to be Gabriella's sister-in-law. She is a colorist & stylist for Zano Salons. Olivia shares her journey to finding her passion and how it wasn't the “traditional” path many take. The ladies get in to some fun stories, including hearing about Olivia's craziest guest requests. Of course all three ladies get off topic from time to time and perhaps plans have been made to have Olivia come back on the pod for some different topics. 

Throwing it back! All the things from our youth - the 90s & the early 2000s. Definitely NOT the 1900s… In this random, free-thought episode, the ladies discuss so much of the fashion, music, movies, shows, and happenings of this time. Note: Victoria is dealing with an asthma episode, prevalent during the recording. Who remembers Disney Channel Original Memories.   Funky hair parts, butterfly clips, choker necklaces, colored rubber bracelets. The women bring it all back. What about the scents? Axe, Victoria's Secret Love Spell, roll on body glitter and lots of questionable makeup choices. Lots more  fun in store. Tune in for the ultimate throwback episode of W.I.R.L.!

This episode was recorded right before Victoria's Wedding Shower. She talks about all the decisions, details, and drama surrounding it. Gabriella chimes in with memories of her Wedding Shower, which was held on Cinco de Mayo. The ladies highlight the differences between the two showers: Victoria's is going to be held at a restaurant's banquet room and Gabriella's was hosted at her Aunt's house. Lots to discuss about this momentous occasion leading up to the big day. What was your Bridal Shower like? DM us @wirlpodcast!

In this episode, Gabriella and Victoria discuss who they would call to have an hour-long conversation either alive currently or no longer with us. As usual, the lovely ladies of Women In Real Life get off-topic frequently and also discuss personal stories while they also explain why they chose who they chose. Gabriella and Victoria would also like to know who would you call if you could call anyone at all? 

The ladies of W.I.R.L. ventured over to downtown Glen Ellyn, Illinois for an afternoon of shopping and eating! Dining at A Toda Madre (tapas-style Mexican restaurant) was such a highlight. Victoria & Gabriella recommend their trio of guacamole (including one topped with fruit!) & trio of salsas. When you order tacos, they come 2 per order, so perfect for sharing & sampling! Gabriella's favorite is their ahi tuna tostada - she legit dreams about it. The gals stopped in at M&'Em's Boutique/Meredith Jayne which has clothing, home décor, and specialty gifts. Of course a stop at Good Roots was on the docket! This is a women-owned business W.I.R.L. has highlighted before and it's worth the trip to Glen Ellyn alone just to visit this moody, inspiring, welcoming storefront. Pick up a plant (& name it), a Turkish textile, or a uniquely scented candle. The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn was celebrating 'Small Town Bookstore Day' and the ladies each entered the contest. Tune in around 9:55 to see who won! Another store the ladies visited was Gather & Collect. Gather & Collect is a premier vintage and collectibles shop offering beautifully re-purposed furnishings, gifts, novelties, and more. So many unique finds inside this store - you could spend a day alone looking at everything! You are sure to find something for yourself or someone special in your life here. Victoria chatted with the owner, Julie, for quite some time which only added to a wonderful shopping experience here.Obviously this is just a sampling of what downtown Glen Ellyn offers. Take a day trip in from the city or drive on over and let W.I.R.L. know what your experience is like!

#Spoilers!! In this episode, Gabriella and Victoria review the amazing female-directed and produced movie Birds Of Prey, fair and early warning there are a lot of spoilers in this episode. The lovely ladies talk about all the different characters and their opinions on the take of the film. They also discuss potential spin-offs that could be created and Victoria explodes with the excitement of the potential female-focused DC world. Let the ladies know who your favorite character was and what your thoughts on the movie were. 

In this episode Victoria & Gabriella catch up after taking a summer hiatus from recording the pod. The ladies chat about the summers they had, and they were actually pretty different. Gabriella traveled with her husband Lucas and attended many weddings. Victoria spent time planning the wedding and all the details associated with it. She shares that some of her summer was sad. Of course, each woman made time for their furry family members and took them on walks, runs, or made Instagram Reels with them. All in all, the ladies are happy to be back behind the microphones bringing you new episodes dropping on Sundays. W.I.R.L. has some fun guests planned and is continuing to brainstorm topics. Send us DM @wirlpodcast on the 'gram if you have an idea! Thanks for listening.

In this episode the ladies - well okay - Victoria gets very personal so be prepared for lots of talk about her favorite thing ~ S3X. The ladies also talk about what they have been doing on the weekends post COVID-19 vaccines. And what some of their  future plans are. As the summer is progressing and the lovely ladies of Women in Real Life get busier they will be taking a (hopefully short) summer break, but stay tuned as they are working on some fun new topics and interviews. If there are topics you want Gabriella & Victoria to discuss, let them know either DM or email!! Thanks and have a great summer!

Real-life is hard and the lovely ladies struggle to get the ball rolling on an episode...  this week Gabriella and Victoria talk about FOOD! They touch on Gabriella's IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet, and Victoria's lactose intolerance, and how these food intolerances effect their daily lives. They chat about how the quality of food is more important than the cost, and also share what they are currently utilizing for keeping daily meal times interesting! 

This week's episode is dedicated to all the Moms out there!!! Gabriella and Victoria are dog moms but not yet human moms but they do have friends that have reached the stage in life. In this episode, the lovely ladies interview their friend Vanessa that not only dealt with Covid over the past year but did it while pregnant, gave birth, and is now raising her son Anthony during this pandemic. She talks about how she told her family and friends, she spills the beans about the worries she had with the Pandemic and the ups and downs she dealt with.  So settle in and get ready to hear all the tea. 

In this episode, Gabriella and Victoria *try* to review the Hulu/ Fox show 'Hysterical'. They get off topic pretty frequently and have a rough start, but hey -- they are real women in real life and started the episode with how their lives are going. They discuss the different women comedians and they discuss their view of comedy in general.  They touched on some sensitive subjects from a woman's point of view. They also list more female comedians they hope to see on more episodes of the show 'Hysterical'. 

Where has life gone?  In this episode the lovely ladies of WIRL, Gabriella and Victoria discuss their goals in life. They are hoping this motivates others to turn their dreams into goals and then into reality. They discuss their goals with the podcast and they discuss their individual goals that they want to accomplish. They do discuss the ups and downs of previous goals and the struggles they know they will face but they are putting it out into the world that they are women in real life that want their lives to be good and full of happiness. 

Well this is a fun Unplugged episode! The ladies could not stop laughing to get recording - so enjoy some bloopers at the end of the episode. Once they did start talking they chatted about everything from periods to wedding decorations plus the joys of puppyhood Victoria is experiencing and quirks about our animals. Hopefully you enjoy this look into the minds of two Women In Real Life! 

The ladies chat about being Dog Moms in this episode! Victoria and DJ recently rescued a pup, named Teddy, so they are learning about all the puppyhood trials and tribulations. Gabriella and Lucas have Gordon (who listeners have probably heard before on the show), who is a 5 year old rat terrier & chihuahua mix.  She shares her tips and funny stories. Any pro dog-mom - or any pet parent - tips you’d share? Find us on Instagram @wirlpodcast. 

In this episode, we talk with Victoria's sister, Adriana, about what it is like to work for a very large shipping company. You heard that right  - Adriana sees and helps move all of the packages that we order online. That means furniture, lingerie, cleaning supplies, and of course masks. We get the inside scoop of what it was like when COVID-19 hit and what's happening now that the ‘stimmy’ checks are out!

Welcome to Season 3! The last episode we recorded was our 'Dreams' episode, and Gabriella recorded a solo episode on gift-giving around the holidays. The ladies catch up on so much in this Season 3 premiere. Victoria got engaged on her trip to Mexico in November. But... is she still engaged? What else is going on in Victoria's world? (Hint: Gordon [who makes an appearance in this episode] might have a new friend!) Is Victoria changing her name when she's married? Her and DJ are planning a destination wedding in Mexico. Is Gabriella in the wedding? Victoria speaks on the planning process, who's in the wedding and all the details of doing this with such large families on both sides. The gals touch on social media and Gabriella shares why she is so regular with updating hers. Victoria mentions she feels some guilt for feeling happy when 2020 was very rough for many. Gabriella & Victoria graduated from high school in 2011 and that means it's time for their TEN YEAR REUNION! What?! What were they surprised to see in so many fellow alum's profiles? The ladies end on discussing the recent comments from Gen X regarding Millennial's style and leave the episode laughing - they hope you will, too! Please note: there is some material that is *very* off-the cuff and may be triggering to some [topics include baby & mom's health during pregnancy & eating disorder] after minute 37.

In this episode, we deep dive into the world of wedding planning. Victoria and DJ are getting married in the beautiful country of Mexico!! We talked about wedding expectations and reality and changing plans, but we really focus on the different things that go into planning a destination wedding.  

Gabriella takes the mic in a solo episode all about Gift Giving. With the holiday season approaching, she thought she would walk listeners through her process for selecting gifts. Plus, Gabriella created gift guides: For Her, For Him, Pets, Under $15, and Classics. These will be shared via our Instagram stories. Gabriella wanted to highlight small businesses and local ones if so. Well, in the episode she talks about 3 local, *women-owned,* small businesses! Take a listen. Is there anything on your wish-list this year?

Inspired by the sound of their sleepy, tired voices, Gabriella & Victoria decided on the topic of dreams for this week's episode. Gabriella never really remembers her dreams whilst Victoria always remembers them, and does so vividly. The ladies research why Gabriella might not be remembering the dreams (or only remembering nightmares) and also discuss tips on how to get a better night's sleep. Gabriella discusses various methods she's tried and Victoria chimes in with her feedback on those and also adds in recommendations. Do you remember your dreams? Let us know on Instagram: @wirlpodcast.

This is a 'home renovations' episode! Victoria closed on her house only 10 days ago and has already began demo-ing the place. She touches on some of the emotions she's feeling, as the previous owner stopped by and saw some of the demo work but won't quite see the end result (which is sure to be beautiful)! Victoria also discusses the challenges of having to listen to everybody's opinions on what she should do and how she should do it. Tune in to hear a great venting episode and tell us about your renovation experiences!

In this episode the ladies review the shows they binge watched through quarantine... a.k.a. 2020. Gabriella and Victoria both watched Hulu's Normal People; Victoria is obsessed with the docu-series starring Zac Efron, and Gabriella also enjoyed the Emmy-sweeping show Schitt's Creek. Gabriella and Victoria are sure to mention which streaming service the show is from so you can also watch if you haven't & are looking for something new! Be warned, after the mention of the show/movie, the ladies may give away spoilers. What have you been watching? Let us know on our insta: @wirlpodcast.

In a shorter episode, Victoria & Gabriella discuss the Commuting Chronicles. Getting to and from work can be a chore in and of itself, sometimes. Victoria touches on how her commute has changed drastically since the pandemic started - she now works from home - and how that has affected her day-to-day life and work/life balance. Gabriella insists that she'd fall asleep on her commute if she didn't blast music and create a mini-concert in the car. Listen in - maybe on your commute!

Guest Episode! The ladies are so excited to have Gina on the podcast this week. Gina has been a fan of the show since the very beginning (she knows Gabriella from grade school) and they attended an event hosted by her last year. The only thing stopping them from having her on the pod sooner was waiting for some cuter digs! Finally they have a pretty studio worthy of The Yoga Queen! Gina is a Registered Yoga Teacher and in this episode she describes all that goes into that certification. Gina is also a Marketing Manager for a wine company and touches on the struggles that she has faced (like most!) this year balancing work, a personal life, and her yoga training schedule. The ladies discuss self-care and COVID effects on life in this episode. Gina was also kind enough to bring wine to sip on before and during recording! Cheers!

The ladies welcome Dragana on to the podcast this week. Dragana is a Registered Pharmacist, she's also DJ's sister (Victoria's boyfriend). Victoria and Gabriella ask her questions regarding education, her career, and of course - some personal things! Tune in for insight into "Life as a Pharmacist" as well as her thoughts on Americans - she came to the United States at age 11 from Bosnia! This is a fun episode with some information - dare we say educational? Let us know your thoughts, any other pharmacists out there?!

Gabriella & Victoria are back! The ladies were able to record an episode, safely, in their brand new 'studio'... okay, Gabriella's spare room that they decorated! This "Unplugged" episode includes a recap of what the ladies have done since their last episode which aired in February - clearly lots to catch up on! Life updates and lots of laughs, the Women In Real Life chat about it all!

In this episode Gabriella and Victoria chat about the most recent Democratic Debate and share their thoughts about being in an election year. Whatever your political standpoint, make sure to get out and vote!

In this episode Victoria & Gabriella discuss health happenings in their own lives. They touch on birth control methods, how to handle IBS, severe back pain, modern medicine vs. Eastern medicine, insurance, and women's health care.

The ladies are BACK! After many technology setbacks (and one that happens in this episode) Victoria and Gabriella are back behind the microphones. They update listeners on the past few months including career updates, holidays, and just conversation! Oh, they want to write a romance novel... are we for this?! Take a listen, and let the ladies know what should be covered this season on the pod!

The girls are back after an unplanned hiatus. They recap what's been happening the past few weeks and then dive into a summer bucket list that Gabriella found online. Tune in to see what they've crossed off already and what they plan to. What are your summer plans?

After a random question Gabriella asked Victoria regarding deodorant of all things, the ladies decided to record an episode on many millennial myths. Millennials are often stereotyped and the women discuss some of the big myths surrounding the millennial generation.

Gabriella & Victoria had the pleasure of attending a complimentary summer wine tasting event at The Wine Cellars Schaumburg location. In this episode they chat bout the event, their preference of wines, growing up Italian and more.

In this monthly feature, Victoria & Gabriella randomly chit-chat about traveling with friends.They each have different ways of approaching vacations with large groups and different expectations of what the trip should consist of. The ladies also talk about their favorite adult beverages... what's yours? Let us know!

Victoria and Gabriella went to check out the new movie, Booksmart. Not only is it directed by a woman (Olivia Wilde), it was also written by an all-women team! Listen to their feedback & thoughts on the movie (spoilers prevalent), with hopefully some better sound thanks to Victoria’s awesome coworker Tiffany, who worked her audio magic on W.I.R.L! Have you seen Booksmart? Let us know what you thought.

In Tattoos & Taboos Victoria and Gabriella cover... or uncover... it all! This is a no-holds-bar podcast episode, where the ladies go over their thoughts on tattoos - ones they have and ones they want to get, plus meanings behind tattoos and superstitions that are out there regarding them. Gabriella quizzes Victoria on what she considers a "taboo" (hint: it's not much)!

Victoria & Gabriella let it all out in Episode 10. Everyday stresses effect everyone in many ways. Here we discuss a few things that we've been dealing with and trying to handle, along with our tips & tricks on how to pull yourself out of it. Major key: laughing with your bestie helps!

Where would we be without our guilty pleasures? Life certainly wouldn't be as exciting without them, that's for sure! Between the two of them, they have plenty of guilty pleasures to keep them amused! Or, are they even guilty, some are plain old FUN! Do you share any of Gabriella or Victoria's guilty pleasures?

What’s your small goal for the week? Listen to Gabriella & Victoria review their big goals and how they plan to achieve them. The girls review the goals they set at the beginning of 2019, reaching for the stars is not impossible when you have a plan in place!

With Mother's Day around the corner, Victoria and Gabriella discuss their mothers' influences on them. Let's face it, we all turn into our mother in one way or another - therefore she's the original influencer! Gabriella dives into growing up with a single mother and how she often wore both hats of mom/dad. Victoria discusses how she sees similarities between her mother's upbringing and her own.

What do you do to take a mental break? Listen to Victoria and Gabriella chat through what they do for "self care." It isn't always about bath bombs and blowouts - it is a lot more than that. It is important to take breaks and reset yourself, to remember to respect all different types of people, and find what makes you happy… because taking care of yourself is not selfish, it’s part of being human.

Gabriella & Victoria are back this week to Give their Voices (and their ideas) on cleaning and organizing. They think back to college days and realize Gabriella adopted a lot of Victoria’s methods over the years to keep things neat and tidy. Each gal gives their Top 3 Hacks for cleaning, maybe you’ll learn something new!

Victoria is a busy gal, running from birthdays to bridal showers and many events in between. In this episode she talks about wanting to be the center of the party, to be the one being celebrated and admired. Gabriella weighs in on party hosting, providing some insight on themes as well as feedback from being a host and hospitality professional. The girls share a lot of laughs in this party focused episode.

In this episode, Gabriella & Victoria review Ennegram Types. Gabriella finds out she is a Type 3, after thinking she was a Type 1 and Victoria realizes she's a Type 4, with a wing 3. They discuss parts of their Types they agree and disagree with plus provide information on how they will work well together based on their Types. Victoria provides an overview of all 9 Types, after reviewing many YouTube videos on the subject.