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#19: Five Ways to Power Up Your Dreams: Lessons from a Mother-Daughter PR Dynasty 40:10

9d ago40:10

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From hot pink power suits to pandemic pivots, Suzi McCoy and Katie Dubow have built more than a PR firm—they've grown a legacy. As the mother-daughter team behind Garden Media Group, they've transformed the green industry while redefining what it means to lead boldly and work across generations. Suzi turned a firing in the '80s into the launch of a…

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From Victorian Party Tricks To Disco To Derby: How Roller Rinks Shaped Gen X 1:12:28

19d ago1:12:28

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! A dark afternoon, a good cider, and one glittering memory: the roller rink. We follow that spark into a full ride through roller skating’s wild history and why it mattered so much to Gen X. From a violin-playing inventor crashing into a mirror to James Plimpton’s quad revolution, we connect the dots between Victori…

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GenX Slumber Party Movie Night: They Moved The Headstones, Karen, But Not The Goo Hole 1:15:17

1M ago1:15:17

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! TV static used to mean the world went quiet. We start there—two Gen X hosts trading dog stories and daylight saving brain fog—then pivot hard into Poltergeist, the 1982 suburban haunt that turned a living room ritual into a gateway for the uncanny. If you remember falling asleep to the national anthem and waking to…

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#18: Amanda Knox Faces Her Accuser and Reclaims Her Agency PART 2 25:46

1M ago25:46

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In Part 2 of this episode of "This is how SHE did it", Amanda Knox does the unthinkable: she meets her accuser face-to-face. Not for revenge—but to reclaim her agency. This bold move isn't about closure from someone else. It's about choosing to confront the story that was written for her—and rewriting it on her own terms. Amanda shares how this mom…

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A Gen X After School Special: The Halloween Candy Panic of the 70s & 80s 47:30

2M ago47:30

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! This episode was recorded remotely and there are changes in sound quality. We will be back in our usual digs next time! Megan and Lesley unpack the “poisoned candy” panic of the 70s & 80s , track its roots in one tragic crime and the Tylenol tampering case, and explore how fear reshaped Halloween traditions. We tra…

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We Interrupt This Program: The Challenger Disaster 58:45

2M ago58:45

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! A caregiver makes a hard call, the internet sharpens its knives, and an entire generation remembers the day a teacher aimed to teach from orbit. We kick off with real talk about Emma Heming Willis, the relentless scrutiny women face around caregiving, and why “do everything alone” is a dangerous myth. From online b…

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#17: How She Reclaimed Her Life: Amanda Knox's Journey of Resilience PART1 34:28

2M ago34:28

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From global infamy to fierce reclamation—Amanda Knox is no longer the story others told. She's the author of her own.** In this gripping episode, Amanda reveals how she's rebuilt her life after years of public scrutiny, centering her healing around bold truths and daily practices of resilience. With mantras like *"Freedom is a practice"* and *"Agen…

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We Interrupt This Program: The Regan Assassination Attempt 51:58

3M ago51:58

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Welcome back! On "Who Died This Week?" Megan and Lesley talk about the ever so talented and foxy, Robert Redford (1936-2025) (though we have a terrible time remembering his filmography). In this latest episode Megan asks, "Where were you when Reagan was shot?" For many Gen X kids, the 1981 assassination attempt mar…

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Devil's Playground: The Satanic Panic and Its Gen X Legacy 52:04

3M ago52:04

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when your Dungeons & Dragons dice might summon demons and heavy metal albums contained secret Satanic messages? If you grew up in the 1980s, you lived through one of America's strangest cultural moments – the Satanic Panic. We're taking a deep dive into this bizarre phenomenon that had parents checking und…

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#16: Five Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything: This Is How I Did It 46:53

3M ago46:53

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After a year of deep conversations with inspiring women—leaders, creators, everyday change makers—I hit pause and reflected on what truly moves us forward. In this special solo episode, I share the five mindset shifts that not only reshaped my journey, but have given hundreds of women permission to claim their dreams. These aren't just generic tips…

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A Gen X After School Special: Grab your Garanimals & Lunch Boxes! It's Labor Day Weekend! 42:43

3M ago42:43

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when summer vacation actually lasted until Labor Day? When your biggest back-to-school worry wasn't active shooter drills but whether your Trapper Keeper matched your folders? We're diving deep into the nostalgia of Gen X school experiences this week as we honor the passing of Loni Anderson and reflect on …

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Tupperware Dreams and Vitamin Schemes 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember that moment when your neighbor invited you over for "just wine and apps with the girls," only to ambush you with a sales pitch for overpriced leggings or miracle vitamins? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the cultural phenomenon of multi-level marketing schemes that targeted Gen X women…

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#15: 7 Near Deaths, One Miracle on the Hudson, 5 Shifts toward True Purpose 33:02

4M ago33:02

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They call her the *Diva of Disaster*—and for good reason. Maryann Bruce has stared down death not once, but seven times. But it was *one* moment—the Miracle on the Hudson—that changed everything. In this deeply moving episode, Maryann opens up about how confronting her mortality shifted her mindset, her mission, and her entire approach to life. She…

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When Heroes Fall: Childhood Icons Gone Bad 1:05:28

4M ago1:05:28

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! What happens when the stars who shaped our childhoods turn out to be deeply flawed, problematic, or even criminal? Megan and Lesley dive deep into the emotional complexity of reconciling nostalgic memories with disturbing revelations about our once-beloved celebrities. Fresh from their summer break, they tackle thi…

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Wet Hot Summer Soaps REWIND! We will see you in August! 41:47

5M ago41:47

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Enjoy this episode from last summer while we get our shit together and take some vacations! We take a nostalgic dive into the world of soap operas and their impact on Gen X women's lives, exploring both daytime dramas and primetime sensations that dominated television from the 1970s through the 1990s. • Daytime soa…

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We're Taking a Breather While the World Burns (But We'll Be Back) 4:45

5M ago4:45

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Need a summer laugh while we take a quick breather? Lesley's holding down the fort this week as Megan vacations with the mouse at Disney, and she's got some hot recommendations from our back catalog to keep you entertained. The summer heat is no match for perimenopausal hot flashes, and Lesley candidly admits she's…

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#14: From Fear to Financial Freedom- Five Steps To Learn How to Leverage Real Estate Investing 41:21

5M ago41:21

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In this power-packed episode of *Worth Knowing*, Brooke Ceballos-Pinero and Shirley Baez reveal how they turned fear into fuel, transforming from intimidated beginners to seasoned real estate investors. They share how education and grit helped them navigate multi-million dollar deals with confidence. This is your masterclass in crushing self-doubt,…

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Surviving the Messy 70s and 80s - A Gen X Reality Check 1:05:51

6M ago1:05:51

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when your parents smoked in the car with the windows up? When teachers could paddle students in front of the class? When asbestos was in our schools and lead was in our paint? Megan and Lesley strip away the nostalgia to examine the genuinely problematic aspects of growing up in the 70s and 80s that shaped…

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#13 From Ivy League to Inmate (Part 2): Rashmi Airan's Journey of Resilience 39:59

6M ago39:59

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In this powerful episode of "Worth Knowing," we explore the remarkable story of Rashmi Airan, a former Ivy League attorney who became Inmate 05121104. For six long months in federal prison, Rashmi faced the harsh realities of incarceration, but it was within those walls that she discovered her inner strength and resilience. Once driven by a relentl…

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School's Out for Summer (We Had Three Months Off and Nobody Died) 51:41

6M ago51:41

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when summer lasted forever? Megan and Lesley take you back to those glorious days when school let out on Memorial Day and didn't resume until after Labor Day—a true three-month break that today's kids can only dream about. The hosts share their wildly different summer experiences, from Megan's structured d…

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#12: From Ivy League to Inmate (Part 1): Rashmi Airan's Journey of Resilience 31:00

6M ago31:00

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In this powerful episode of "Worth Knowing," we explore the remarkable story of Rashmi Airan, a former Ivy League attorney who became Inmate 05121104. For six long months in federal prison, Rashmi faced the harsh realities of incarceration, but it was within those walls that she discovered her inner strength and resilience. Once driven by a relentl…

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GenX - No Retirement, No Supervision, No Ponies 48:57

7M ago48:57

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when a birthday party meant friends, pizza, and a Mylar balloon that floated in your house for months? When financial advice was more reassuring than "we just don't know"? When the sound of race cars echoed through an entire city on Memorial Day weekend? In this episode, Megan and Lesley dive into the uniq…

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Is Kermit a Zaddy? Could Kurt Loder be my Dad? Who's old? Not us! 51:44

7M ago51:44

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley dive into the surprising disconnect between celebrity ages and our mental images of them, sparked by discovering Kurt Loder recently turned 80 years old. • Lesley shares her harrowing experience with a stomach virus that left her with a "puke baby" • Discussion of the new American Pope Leo XIV, his…

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#11: From OJ Simpson Case to Best Selling Author - Marcia Clark Shares Latest Real Crime Book Release and How Resilience Is Key to Success and Reinvention 34:35

7M ago34:35

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Marcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by …

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Friday Night Was for More than Videos! 52:35

8M ago52:35

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when Friday nights didn't require checking your phone every five minutes? When plans were made in person at school and then you just showed up somewhere? Megan and Lesley take us back to their teenage weekend rituals in the 1980s and early '90s, and the nostalgia hits like a caffeine rush from those bottom…

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We Were Promised Robot Maids and Underwater Cities, But All We Got Was This Lousy Smartphone 1:02:23

8M ago1:02:23

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! We reflect on what we thought the future would be like when we were kids, compared to the reality of our current world. • Tribute to Val Kilmer, discussing his iconic roles from Real Genius to Tombstone • Expectations vs reality of technology—where are our flying cars and robot maids? • Childhood predictions about …

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#10: Money Moves: Ten Negotiation Secrets Every Woman Professional Needs to Hear 36:05

8M ago36:05

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Keri-Lynne Shaw is a former Chief People Officer and current CEO of the Salary Bump who is on a mission to help women by pulling back the corporate curtain and expose the truth about negotiation blind spots. She doesn't just share tips—she delivers a career-changing manifesto that exposes how fear, self-doubt, and a fundamental misunderstanding of …

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Puppies, Periods, and Pac-Man Cereal: An After School Special 56:45

9M ago56:45

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! What do breakfast cereals, women's health concerns, and government overreach have in common? They're all part of the rich tapestry of Gen X experiences that Megan and Lesley explore in this wide-ranging, authentic conversation. The episode opens with exciting puppy news as Megan introduces her new emotional support…

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We are Super Sick of This Shit - Let's Go to Casa Bonita! 1:05:43

9M ago1:05:43

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Ever wondered why those kitschy themed restaurants of the 80s and 90s still hold such a special place in our hearts? That yearning for escape isn't just nostalgia—it's a lifeline for the sandwich generation.Between advocating for our own health and caring for everyone else, Gen X women are desperately seeki…

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#9: Three Ways to Grow Plants and a Thriving National Business with Your BFF 44:17

9M ago44:17

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In this episode of "Worth Knowing," we dive into the world of Kate Ferguson, co-founder of Flourish Plant Care. Kate's journey from quantum physics to cultivating houseplants is as unexpected as it is inspiring. Kate and her high school BFF Lila Sullivan turned their struggle to find suitable plant care products into a thriving business. Their frie…

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Clash of the Dragon Jellies, Release the Sex Drive 50:07

10M ago50:07

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Join us as we explore the nostalgia of 80s escapism through films, cartoons and personal stories. We laugh about our memories of past fantasy films, how they helped us survive adolescence and how they can bring us joy and hope now. • Discuss the re-release of 'Purple Rain' March 5th • Share thoughts on the current …

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Love in the 80s, Romance Scams & Gamer Girls Gone Mildly Wild 1:15:21

10M ago1:15:21

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! LOVE! What is it good for? Gossip and a billion dollar scam industry. Get Megan and Lesley's GenX take on lots of vital (hyper-specific to our own experience) nonsense including the following: Cursing Groundhog Day (fucking winter) BS and Hot Gos: Gossip about 80s celebrity couples and their influences Whose dead N…

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#8: Dare to Disrupt: How Hint Founder Kara Goldin Turns Challenges into Opportunities 40:54

10M ago40:54

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Kara Goldin is a powerhouse entrepreneur who transformed her health journey into Hint, a revolutionary unsweetened flavored water brand that's now a staple in Silicon Valley's top companies like Google and Facebook and in stores across the country. From her days as an AOL executive to becoming the founder of a multi-million beverage company, Kara e…

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Season TWO! Episode ONE! "Where's the Bean?" Will you be my GenX Valentine? 1:07:26

10M ago1:07:26

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley here, back from a holiday break and feelin' spunky. We have made no improvements or changes to this podcast during our time away. We defied capitalism and rested. So, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit." It's cold as fuck and our streets look like Hoth but we made it to the studio just…

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#7: Three Ways To Embrace Your Inner Drive to Become a Successful Entrepreneur 37:43

11M ago37:43

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Shirah Benarde was 16 when she and her brother beat out 40,000 others to appear on Shark Tank with her innovative product that battles a growing problem. It is called Nightcap - a drink protection cover. Millions in sales later, Shirah shares her personal experience and middle-of-the-night "ah ha" dream that turned her vision into a mission that ha…

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Episode 15! Leg Warmers & Lawn Ornaments: A Very Gen X Holiday 1:33:54

12M ago1:33:54

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Navigating the complexities of holiday obligations often brings up feelings of nostalgia and frustration. In a heartfelt discussion, Megan and Lesley explore their memories of holiday traditions, share experiences of unwrapping gifts, and highlight the struggle between maintaining cherished customs and the need for…

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Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1 56:01

12M ago56:01

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Get to know Megan and Lesley as they find themselves suddenly making a podcast *GASP*. In this episode Megan and Lesley learn about levels and volume consistency. Megan and Lesley get upstaged by a cat. Megan and Lesley ramble on about high school and try to figure out what in the hell they are actually doing and i…

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