Being Social Podcast

The TV Friendships That Raised Us

This week on Being Social, we're talking about the TV friendships that shaped us—from Sex and the City and Friends to Broad City, Gilmore Girls, and more. We discuss the friend groups we admire, the ones we definitely wouldn't want to join, and whether TV gave us realistic expectations for adult friendships. We also catch up on our recent adventures, including Viviana's unexpectedly awkward reunion with a former high school teacher at a book swap and Jean's girls' trip to Las Vegas. Question of the week: Which TV friend group would you want to be part of, and which one would you avoid? Music Credit: Original intro music created by David East Follow us: @beingsocialpod Jean: @commonplacesd Viviana: @sandiegogather + @booksandbrewsbc

Have You Ever Felt This? The Power of Collective Effervescence.

This week on Being Social, we’re talking about collective effervescence—that electric feeling you get when a crowd is fully in sync at concerts, sports games, karaoke nights, and live events. We also catch up on life: our recent launch/lunch party (and the unexpected venue pivot), weekend neighborhood adventures around San Diego, and why planning monthly friend time has become such a game changer. Plus, a little reset talk—Korean spa days, friendship rituals, and how staying connected sometimes looks like scheduling it in advance. Question of the week: When was the last time you felt collective effervescence—and where were you? Music Credit:  Original intro music created by David East Follow us: @beingsocialpod Jean: @commonplacesd  Viviana: @sandiegogather + @booksandbrewsbc

Friendship Throwbacks

This week on Being Social, we’re diving into childhood friendships — the first friends we remember, growing up shy, middle school memories, and the friendships that shaped (or broke) us. We talk built-in best friends, friendship breakups, drifting apart, sleepovers, yearbook nostalgia, and what media taught us about friendship growing up. Plus, we review Yesteryear — covering trad wife culture, isolation, motherhood, and why the main character needed friends more than anything. Question of the week: Do you still talk to any childhood friends, and what would you tell your younger self about friendship? Music Credit: Original intro music created by David East Follow us: @beingsocialpod Jean: @commonplacesd Viviana: @sandiegogather + @booksandbrewsbc

What It’s Really Like Hosting Social Events (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly).

What’s it really like hosting social events? In this episode, we’re sharing the honest side of community building—from the excitement of seeing strangers become friends to low turnout, event stress, and the behind-the-scenes chaos no one talks about. We talk about why we started hosting events, funny moments, lessons we’ve learned, and advice for anyone thinking about creating community of their own. If you’ve ever wanted to host an event, make new friends, or just hear the real side of building community, this episode is for you. Music Credit: Original intro music created by David East Follow us: @beingsocialpod Jean: @commonplacesd Viviana: @sandiegogather + @booksandbrewsbc

Welcome to Being Social

Welcome to the very first episode of Being Social! In this debut episode, we’re introducing ourselves, sharing how we met, and talking about why friendship and community matter—especially as adults. We chat about our friendship origin story, what inspired us to build community in San Diego, funny event stories, and what you can expect from future episodes. If you’ve ever struggled to make friends as an adult or want more genuine connection in your life, this podcast is for you. Follow us: @beingsocialpod Jean: @commonplacesd Viviana: @sandiegogather + @booksandbrewsbc Music Credit: Original intro music created by David East