Bad On Paper

In this episode, we are talking to one of the most inspiring people on Instagram (and one of our live show guests!), Chinae Alexander! Chinae is an influencer, a podcast host (check out Press Send!), a makeup extraordinaire, and fitness icon. We talk about a little of everything, from removing toxicity and body confidence, to her holy grail skincare products and her favorite under-the-radar makeup brands. Chinae also shares her amazing dating app success story and her stance on the pressure surrounding the passions and jobs. Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with @theflairindex on Instagram and Becca has finally found the perfect sleep shirt from Recliner! Make sure to buy your ticket to the live show because we are almost sold out! You can find Chinae at @chinaealexander on Instagram and listen to her on Press Send podcast! Sponsors: Night Pillow: For 20% of through the end of March, go to discovernight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout. Lola: For 40% all subscriptions, go to mylola.com and enter code BOP at check out Books Mentioned: The Woman Inside Verity – Our March Bookclub Marriage Vacation I am Pilgrim  Tell Me Lies The Seas An Unkindness of Magicians So Here’s the Thing Who Thought This Was a Good Idea   Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

In today’s episode, we have the incredible Hitha Palepu! Seriously, is there anything that Hitha can’t do? You’ve heard us obsess over her Five Smart Reads newsletter, but Hitha is also the CEO and co-founder of Rho Pharmaceuticals, the creator of the blog “Hitha on the Go,” the author of How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip, and a full time mom (Our first mom to be featured on the pod!) to her son Rho, with another on the way! We’re tired just thinking about how she does it all. Hitha shares incredible advice, from her packing essentials and her travel skincare routine, to key productivity practices and investment tips for beginners. We feel smarter after recording this episode.   Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with her pink faux fur slippers (from Amazon!), Becca is slowlyyy recovering from her Idea of You book hangover, and Hitha is loving @notenoughhangers.   Find our friend on the internet at @hithapalepu and hithaonthego.com/5smartreads to sign up for her newsletter! Books Mentioned : Favorite Books Read in High School: The Sloppy Firsts 1984 Grapes of Wrath The Awakening  Protect and Defend Others: An Anonymous Girl – same author of The Wife Between Us Tell Me Lies Lost Roses – prequel to Lilac Girls Rules of Civility The Master Plan The Idea of You – Becca is still not over it I Miss You When I Blink I am Pilgram Verity – March’s Book Club!   Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

In this episode, *cue Oprah voice* it’s Grace and Becca’s favorite things! We are taking our weekly obsessions to a new level. We talk about everything we are loving right now, from TV shows and podcasts, to beauty products and clothing. We didn’t want you to miss any of these recommendations, so we have listed every one of them in our Facebook group, so now is the perfect time to join! Also in this episode, Becca has a horrible book hangover from Ashley Spivey’s recommendation, The Idea of You, and Grace is gearing up for a yoga retreat.   For the full list of obsessions, CLICK HERE.   Books mentioned: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee The Seasonaires by Janna King   Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

It's our first bonus episode! And with no other than our favorite book lover, Ashley Spivey! We just couldn't get enough of her. Today we are talking all things the Bachelor (Becca thinks someone should write a dystopian book about what happens behind the scenes), books (including her favorite book instagrammers - get a notepad ready!), and seriously the weirdest questions you guys have ever asked (like..."Have you ever seen Leonardo Dicaprio from your apartment?").  We had a blast recording this episode with the help of a few margaritas. Make sure to follow Ashley at @ashleyspivey and join her book club!  Books mentioned The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast  

In this episode, we are joined by our favorite fellow book lover, Ashley Spivey, to talk about this month's bookclub pick, 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne. Ashley runs a Facebook group bookclub with over 11,000 members, co-hosts the podcast He Said She Said, AND was on The Bachelor! We can't think of a better fit to help us talk about this month's book. Readers beware... by the end of this episode, you may just have a cart full of new books because Ashley's recommendations are endless! Also in this episode, Ashley is taking submissions for her book idea, Becca has injured herself (any doctors out there know what she's done?!), and Grace indulges in top-shelf mascara.We are also stoked to announce that Casey Balsham will be opening the live show with stand-up comedy! Because Ashley is amazing and we had so many questions for her, we are releasing a BONUS episode next Monday where we will talk all things books and The Bachelor. You can follow @ashleyspivey here and join her book club here! Sponsors: Care/Of: Take 50% off your first month of personalized vitamins by going to takecareof.com and entering code BOP50 at checkout. Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your first kit by going to modernfertility.com/bop  Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

In this episode, we sat down with the fashionable, smart, and all-around wonderful Blair Eadie, the founder of Atlantic-Pacific! We ask her all your fashion and life questions, like why she started her blog, why she has chosen to keep it fashion-focused, her go to bargain finds, and the worst fad she participated in during high school (it includes an Avril Lavigne phase). Plus: the behind the scenes scoop on her clothing line and how wedding planning is going. We LOVE her and we know you will too! You can find her at @blaireadiebee and The-Atlantic-Pacific.  Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with her new jeans for tall ladies discovery, Grace is loving artist Melvin G., and Blair is obsessed with Local Electric jewelry! Make sure you've read 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne, because next week we have Ashley Spivey from Spivey’s Book Club (and the Bachelor!) joining us for our February book club!   Sponsor: Dudley Stephens: Visit Dudley-Stephens.com and enter promo code BOP20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Come twin with us!   Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast  

Happy Galentine’s Day! We are celebrating this girl power holiday by going on a friend-date and of course, hanging out with you! We are answering the age old question… “How the F do I make friends as an adult?!” Plus, how to set boundaries with friends, balancing boyfriends and gal pals, how cupcakes can mend friend fallouts, and how to have a successful long-distance friendship. Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with her new Halogen sweater, and Grace is loving the Instagram account History Cool Kids.   Sponsors: LOLA: for 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter code BOP at checkout Care/of: use code BOP to 25% off your first month of personalized vitamins at TakeCareOf.com   Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

In this episode, we sat down with Jared Freid, a prolific podcast host, dating expert, and standup comedian! We couldn't stop laughing the entire episode! We ask all of your dating questions, including what to say to people who claim you are "too picky" and why ex still watches your Instagram stories.  Also in this episode, Becca finds out that her dream job exists (there are people who write Lifetime movies as their full time job?!), Jared is obsessed with TLC (the TV network... not the girl group), and as always, Grace is obsessed with Dunkin' Donuts! Make sure to follow @jaredfreid on Instagram! Check out his other podcasts: U up? and J-Train  Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

It’s our first book episode of 2019! Today we are talking about Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. We loved it! It’s a little bit Gossip Girl and a little bit Pretty Little Liars or Paper Princess. This book is soap opera-level drama and it has a twist so good, even Grace didn’t see it coming! We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this book. Speaking of books, Grace finished her tenth book of 2019 this weekend, while Becca finished her seventh. Also, Grace has resolved to only buy books from bookstores, and Becca can’t stop buying cookbooks! Also in this episode,  we read our favorite review we’ve ever gotten (TexasListener101… we’re looking at you!) where we were compared to Sex and the City characters. To top it all off, Tyrion is ultra stoned on catnip!  Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

In this episode, we get to hang with BET style director Danielle Prescod, and we are obsessed! She is a self-proclaimed over sharer so this episode was extra fun to record! Danielle is a pop-culture expert, style icon, and fitness enthusiast. We asked her all your questions in a fun lightening round (including tips on how to take the best selfie and of course, DATING) and she walks us through her career thus far, and how she ended up at BET!  Also in this episode, Becca and Danielle decide to have a SoulCycle date, and Grace can’t stop binge-watching You (and she is creeped out). Don’t forget to read our first book club pick of the year, Little White Lies, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. We can’t wait to talk about it next week!   You can find our friend crush at @danielleprescod!  Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast