In My Non-Expert Opinion

19: Today's episode is definitely different than any you've listened to before - Shelly Baldasti, one of Chelsea's BFFs, takes seat as host, while interviewing Chelsea for an "About Me" episode!They cover everything from finding motivation to finally start this podcast (after over a year of stalling), Chelsea's path to where she is now (she was a hostess at an Italian restaurant after college, despite being a great student), her family, likes, hopes, dreams, failures (MAJOR failures)....the usual, but with a twist (about 6 glasses of sangria were consumed during the making of this podcast).This is Part 1 of 2, so stay tuned for next week to dive even deeper into Chelsea's past and where she is today (yay! yikes? what?!) - it's a wild ride.Follow Shelly @Shellybals on Instagram, and Chelsea @Chelseariffe on Instagram and Twitter. Rate + review + subscribe - consider it a form of payment ;) Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

18: Chelsea has her most requested guest ever on this episode...her mom, AGNES!Agnes speaks wisdom and drops truth bombs as if she's lived a thousand lives. She offers her insight on dating in your 20's, setting expectations for relationships, not blaming yourself for things going south, and the keys to a successful relationship and marriage. Chelsea shares some of her dating doozies and fears of commitment, but Agnes reassures us all, we just haven't met our person yet... and THAT'S OKAY! Being single can be fun, being in a relationship can be fun, but compromising who you are and what you love about yourself is not.Follow Chelsea @ChelseaRiffe on Instagram and Twitter, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

17: Chelsea sits down with the first guy to ever grace the podcast - Jared Freid! Jared hosts his own podcast, "The JTrain Podcast", and co-hosts Chelsea's favorite podcast "U Up?" with @Betches co-founder Jordana Abraham. He's an NYC based comedian, who's written for the likes of Total Frat Move, Betches, and BroBible, and often performs stand-up all over the country, even recording live podcasts along the way.They cover what drives every girl crazy, or wants answers to: ghosting, social media stalking, breakups, Instagram models, defining a relationship, and so much more. Jared provides his honest opinions from a male POV, to hopefully give you some insight on why guys do the things they do, and act the way they act (Spoilers: they know how social media works! They have emotions! They think about the aftermath of things!)They end with a game called "Red Flag or Deal Breaker?" that will have you questioning your own answers...Follow Jared on Instagram (@JaredFreid) or Twitter (@JTrain56).Follow Chelsea @Chelseariffe on Instagram and Twitter.DM her questions, feedback, and who YOU want to hear on future episodes! Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

16: Do you ever hear people, or maybe even yourself, say "I can't do yoga - too boring" or "it's just way too slow".I used to be one of those people, but found it to be extremely mentally beneficial several years ago. It did take me a while to get there, but it happened. Cindy Huston has been teaching yoga for years, and is on the pod today to discuss the practice!We learn about different types of yoga, as well as other services she offers, like Reiki, massages, and cupping. Visit YogaBodyElements.com to book any service or class at Cindy's studio in Chicago.Follow Chelsea @chelseariffe on Instagram & Twitter - she'd love to hear from you!Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

15: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Coffee Meets Bagel, Plenty of Fish, OKCupid, Match.com.... the list goes on and on about how many apps + sites are used to pair people together. What about a match-making service?Chelsea sits down with Three Day Rule, a matchmaking service in cities all over the U.S., and two of their matchmakers in Chicago, Brittney and Michela. Everything from how they find the perfect match for their client, weeding out bad dates, and love languages is discussed!Check out their site, and sign-up at threedayrule.com Follow @threedayrule on all social media (Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook)Connect with Chelsea (@chelseariffe) on Instagram and Twitter. Send topics, questions, advice - she'd love to hear it all!Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

14: Chelsea sits down with Patty Lamberti, a journalist and grad school professor, with a colorful writing background...Playboy, NY Post, Maxim & Chicago Tribune to name a few...They chat through topics like moving from print magazines to digital, figuring out your niche, why grad school isn't always the answer, and some hilarious stories throughout Patty's career (check out her writing samples!) Get in touch with Patty for any advice or questions at patty.lamberti@gmail.comConnect with Chelsea on Instagram & Twitter (@chelseariffe) - DM her topics, questions, anything your heart desires - she'd love to hear from you!Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

13: Some people wonder what it'd be like to have more than one "regular" or "steady" job. Two jobs?! Questions and concerns pop up like "Where do you find the time?" or "How do you manage it, and make it grow?" to "I'm so busy - I can't even think about adding something to my plate". Today, Chelsea sits down with Natalie Craig, who has had a side hustle for 4+ years, to answer some of these questions. We also address letting go of judgement, overcoming obstacles, and not allowing yourself to get in your own way! - Follow Natalie at @Natkins1218 on Instagram- Connect with Chelsea on Twitter & Instagram @chelseariffeDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

12: Big kid problems....we all have them. But Sarah Merrill has turned her life experiences and daily observations into a major social media account and full-time job @bigkidproblems! Today, we dive into how BKP came to be, what challenges she faces around creating content, being an influencer in the meme world, keeping her creative wheels spinning, and copycat accounts, to the perks of being a social media star (free sh** and being on The Steve Harvey Show?!) After all, we can all relate to her tagline of "still learning to adult"...Follow Sarah () on all social sites, and subscribe and buy merch on her Connect with Chelsea on Instagram () and Twitter ().Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

11: Chelsea has a follow-up episode from her Travel Tips solo podcast (Episode 7), so get your notepads out to jot some things down for your next trip! She discusses issues like carrying cash or bringing a card, if it's really safe to use public transit, planning out your trip, and adapting to different cultures.Any other questions or thoughts on travel tips? Connect with Chelsea on Instagram & Twitter (@chelseariffe). Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!Sites discussed on this episode: The Lonely Planet Contiki Stoke Travel Tru Travels The Points GuySupernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

10: Have thin eyebrows from the 90's over-tweezing phase? Or want a thicker and fuller shape? You might be a perfect candidate for microblading! And ever wonder how people have beautiful lashes that aren't the fake ones that you glue on from the drugstore? Well...they might be lash extensions or a lash lift! Learn all about the world of eyebrows and lashes with Brittney Gattuso from Beauté Nouveau.- Connect with Brittney: Beauté Nouveau on Facebook, @beaute_nouveau on Instagram, or email her at beautenouveau@gmail.com.- Connect with Chelsea on Instagram & Twitter (@chelseariffe)- Don't forget to review, rate, and subscribe!Supernova is a thinking lab for visionaries building frameworks that transcend algorithms. Through salon-style conversations & deep research sessions, you'll craft a school of thought that people recognize instantly. Enroll HERE. Your mind needs a room for its depth. Supernova is THAT rooConnect with Chelsea: 💻 Website ☄️SUPERNOVA 5 spots left - DOORS CLOSE FEB 4TH! 🪐 Pitch Perfect - next round Spring 2026, get on the waitlist! 📲 Instagram 📲 ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE