63: “Gin & Chat About The Reality of a Dance Career | Side Hustles, Finances & Focus”

63: “Gin & Chat About The Reality of a Dance Career | Side Hustles, Finances & Focus”

🍸 Grab your Conniption gin martini and settle in for a real, raw, and unfiltered chat with two multi-faceted professional dancers navigating the wild world of entertainment! In this episode we dive deep into what it’s actually like to build a career in the arts. From juggling multiple gigs while your main hustle is growing, to the power of laser-focusing your energy when life feels totally scattered — we’re getting vulnerable and honest. We talk finances for dancers (and all the money lessons we wish we’d known sooner), the realities of choosing a creative path, and how to keep a thriving side gig without burning out. Plus, we explore the game-changing power of visualization and how to use it to manifest the future you truly want. This one’s equal parts inspiring, cheeky, and heartfelt — perfect for anyone chasing big dreams while keeping the bills paid. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:38 The Power of Visualization  7:03 Shout Out Branch Basics  10:21 Childhood Birthday Parties 12:52 Little Life Updates 16:48 Directing Your Focus  21:48 Finances For Dancers 24:14 Be Your Own Business   35:04 Happy Hour Hot Take 38:30 Conclusion Whether you’re a dancer, artist, creative entrepreneur, or just love real conversations over cocktails, this episode will leave you feeling seen, motivated, and ready to level up your career! If you’re in the arts, building a side hustle, or working on your mindset, drop a comment and tell us: What’s one thing you wish you knew when you started? For the month of June get 25% off Conniption with code: GINANDCHATSUMMER [https://conniptiongin.com/?sca_ref=10534160.lbRATnYJsfXT] Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a sip or a story! New episodes drop every Friday. Follow us on IG & TikTok @ginandchatpodcast #ProfessionalDancer #DancerLife #SideHustle #ArtsCareer #Manifestation #Visualization #DancerFinances #CreativeCareer #GinAndChat

62: “Gin & Chat About Maintaining Independence in Relationships & Not Becoming Boy Centered”

Grab your Conniption and join us for all the laughs, little life updates, and real talk you love! In this episode, we chat about maintaining your independence in relationships and how to avoid becoming boy obsessed. We share why it’s so easy to lose yourself when a new romance sparks, how a healthy relationship should be a beautiful addition to your life (not your entire world), and practical advice on setting strong boundaries so you stay centered in your own fabulous life. Lauren also gives the latest update on Pirate Pete, and Nat spills the tea on her accidental participation in a Catholic Procession during Pride weekend. Of course, we close it out with our signature Happy Hour Hot Takes! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction  3:36 Little Life Updates  10:00 Catholic Mass Gone Wrong  15:08 The David Disaster 18:56 Femininity 22:28 Independence In Relationships 27:52 Sisterly Advice 34:00 Happy Hour Hot Take 36:38 Conclusion  Whether you're single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, this episode is packed with uplifting reminders, cheeky wisdom, and the kind of honest girl talk that leaves you feeling empowered! Grab your gin, settle in, and join us for some laughs and love lessons!  For the month of June get 25% off Conniption with code: GINANDCHATSUMMER [https://conniptiongin.com/ginandchat] Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a sip or a story! New episodes drop every Friday. Follow us on IG & TikTok @ginandchatpodcast #IndependenceInRelationships #NotBoyObsessed #RelationshipAdvice #DatingBoundaries #MaintainingIndependence #GinAndChat #WomenEmpowerment #Podcast #LifeUpdates #HotTakes

61: “Gin & Chat About Summer Soirées, Sisterhood, and Blue Moon Magic”

Pour yourself some Conniption and join us for another cheeky chat!🍸 In this episode, we’re recapping our fabulous Summer Soirée — which wasn’t complete without cocktails made with our favorite gin from Conniption, obviously. We welcomed our favorite people into our new apartment, let the cocktails flow freely, and danced the night away! We then dive deep into the beauty and complexity of girlhood and why nurturing true sisterhood is everything. Things get vulnerable as we open up about a recent tough fight we had, unpacking codependency in friendships and how to navigate those emotional waters with honesty and love. True friendships sometimes force you to have hard conversations — but that’s because you actually care. Plus, we’re talking astrology… DUH! We break down the powerful Blue Moon in Sagittarius from last weekend and how its energy is calling us to release old identities, step into expansion, and level up our potential. Of course, we wrap it all up with our signature Happy Hour Hot Takes — because what’s Gin & Chat without a little unfiltered chaos? Spoiler alert: these ones might ruffle some frat boys’ feathers. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction  3:08 Caffeine Maxing  6:41 Summer Soirée  12:36 Girlhood & True Sisterhood 19:51 The Complexity of Friendships 27:48 Blue Moon in Sagittarius 31:57 Happy Hour Hot Takes 34:13 Conclusion If you love real talk about friendship, personal growth, cocktails, and cosmic shifts, this episode is for you. Grab your favorite gin, get cozy, and let’s chat! For the month of June get 25% off Conniption with code: GINANDCHATSUMMER [https://conniptiongin.com/?sca_ref=10534160.lbRATnYJsfXT] Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a sip or a story! New episodes drop every Friday. Follow us on IG & TikTok @ginandchatpodcast #GinAndChat #Sisterhood #BlueMoon #FriendshipTalk #ConniptionGin #SummerSoiree #PersonalGrowth #AstrologyPodcast #Girlhood

60: “Gin & Chat About Delusional Self-Confidence, Faking It Till You Make It & Becoming Actresses”

This week we’re serving you delusional self-confidence with a side of chaos and cocktails! In this cheeky catch-up, we chat about fully embracing the statement “fake it till you make it”  as we spill the tea on how we’re hyping ourselves up for our acting era. We kick things off with our latest Little Life Updates: Our first trip to the brand new Laurel Supply grocery store in WEHO where we bought overpriced, ridiculously aesthetic organic goodness (worth it for the vibes, questionable for the wallet). Lo gives us the full Suitor Summer debrief — dating drama, who is currently stealing her heart, and the lineup of dates she’s got coming up. Then we do a tell all of our very first acting audition… and yes, spoiler alert besties, we absolutely crushed it. Delusional self-confidence? Delivered. We wrap it all up with our signature Happy Hour Hot Takes that you never want to miss. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction ft. rosé 6:05 Little Life Updates: Lo’s Dating Life 17:06 In Our Acting Era 28:30 Fake It Till You Make It 36:26 Happy Hour Hot Take 37:59 Conclusion If you’re in your main character era, needing a confidence boost, or just want to hang out with your besties over drinks — this episode is for you Chatties. New episodes every Friday 🍸 Try our favorite Gin: use code: GINANDCHAT → https://conniptiongin.com/ginandchat [https://conniptiongin.com/ginandchat] Starting June 1st get 25% off Conniption with code: GINANDCHATSUMMER Follow us on IG & TikTok @ginandchatpodcast #GinAndChat #DelusionalConfidence #FakingItTillYouMakeIt #ActingAudition #SuitorSummer #WEHO #PodcastGirls #LifeUpdates #HappyHourHotTakes #FemaleFriendship #Episode60

59: “Uncorking Closure | Gin & Chat With Sarah Norris About Healing From Abuse & Reinvention”

In this powerful episode, we chat with Sarah Norris — domestic violence survivor, former NBA and NFL Dancer, and founder of Closure Wine. Sarah transformed her traumatic past into a bold, storytelling-driven lifestyle wine brand that’s helping people heal, one honest bottle at a time. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and abusive relationships. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. You are not alone. CLOSURE Wine is rooted in real truth — the kind that hurts, the kind that heals, and the kind that sets you free. If you’ve ever loved the wrong person, lost yourself, or fought like hell to find your way back home, this conversation will hit deep. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 4:09 The Inception of Closure Wine 10:52 The Logistics  17:50 The Purpose 20:15 Abusive Relationships 32:05 Turning Pain into Power 36:28 Near Death Experience 44:37 Dance Career 01:07:55 Happy Hour Hot Take  Whether you’re a survivor, an aspiring entrepreneur, a woman ready to reclaim her power, or simply love a great glass of wine with real soul — this one’s for you. Cheers to finding closure, and the journey of becoming who you were always meant to be. 🥂 New episodes every Friday 🍸 Try Closure Wine: https://www.closurewine.com/shop-arizona [https://www.closurewine.com/shop-arizona] Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss a chat! Follow us on IG & TikTok @ginandchatpodcast #ClosureWine #SarahNorris #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #FemaleEntrepreneur #WineBrand #ReinventYourself #HealingJourney #WomenInBusiness #SurvivorStory #Podcast