Culture Queens

The lovely Kira is back on the podcast this week breaking down everything that's new and old in TV. We discuss the recent controversies in Bachelor Nation, returning to childhood favorite shows, and, of course, WandaVision. Grab some popcorn, and give this episode a listen. We hope you learn something new and find something to add to your Netflix list.

Jillian is back on the podcast talking with us about fandom culture and how she established herself as a popular fan fiction writer in the Voltron fandom. We discuss fandom communities, how to become a creator, like Jillian, where fandoms came from, and if toxic fandoms are really a problem. Not sure what a fandom is or what it's all about? Give this episode a listen and you're sure to learn something new.

We're almost 2 months into 2021 and we're starting to feel that seasonal depression creep in. The holidays are over, and we're deep in the grind of school and work. This week, we discuss what we've been doing to counteract the side effects of being trapped indoors staring at a bleak world outside. We definitely do not have all the answers on this one, but we hope you find that you're not alone. 

This week we are so excited to have one of our mentors and a previous CULTURE QUEEN on the podcast to talk about her experience graduating in the class of 2020 and making her way in the adult world and the job market. Traci is a beautiful soul with some great advice, so make sure to give this episode a listen and we hope it calms some of your fears about adulthood and post-graduate life.

As we get closer to graduating, we're getting ready to make a lot of adult decisions. And with adult decisions comes responsibilities; like money. This week, we're talking everything finances. Whether you're trying to make a budget, want to invest or save, or you're just starting to track your own money, there's something in this episode for you. Let's ball on a college budget friends.

We're back from a long and restful winter break for our last semester as seniors at JMU. In this episode, we talk about all the goals we're taking into the new year and how we hope to finish out our time as college students. Tune in for some tips on making and keeping attainable goals, plus maybe get inspired by our resolutions. To our fellow seniors, we got this!

This week we're looking back on 2020, reflecting on what it feels like to be second semester seniors, and looking toward the future. Join us as we talk about what we've accomplished, what we're okay with letting go of, and how our mindsets are different going into a new year. We hope you can reminisce with us!

We're continuing our conversation around sustainability this week by covering some of the easy switches you can make in your daily life to choose reusable and eco-friendly items instead of wasteful alternatives. Whether we inspire you to start investing in a greener future for yourself or you're deciding to spread sustainable habits to your loved ones, we hope you get some ideas from us about how to make the planet a better place.

With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to sit down and talk about something that's important to both of us and deserves more discussion during this time of overconsumption. We both strive to live lives that are better for the planet and we wanted to give you all some tips on how to gift sustainably and maybe introduce some more eco-friendly practices in your life this holiday season. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

In this episode, we're joined by a fellow media arts and design major who's led a secret life: one that involves "hanging out" with Tinkerbell! Addison Cole tells us about her experience working at Disney-the magic and the not so magical- and shared how COVID-19 has affected her ability to return. Welcome to life at Disney! 

Since we're both seniors, we took the time this week to sit down with two JMU grads who are facing the challenges of the real world during a pandemic head on. From finding their way in the arts world to moving to the Big Apple, Emily Dean and Dustyn Bain share how they've found success after school.

This week we're sitting down with one of our friends and Breeze coworkers, Tristan Lorei, who also happens to be a world traveler. He tells us some crazy stories from his many trips and we share some of our own experiences with going out of the country and experiencing different cultures. Buckle up!

This week, we sat down to chat about our love/hate relationships with our bodies and the societal pressures we’ve noticed that have shaped how we feel about ourselves. This is a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts and something we’ve both struggled with and are slowly overcoming. We hope that you find some helpful strategies for accepting and loving your body the way it is and know that you’re never alone!

This week we dragged our boyfriends onto the show to talk about how we met, how we balance school, friends, and a relationship, plus what it’s like being in a long-term relationship in college. Tune in for some good stories and lots of laughs.

This week, we sit down with The Breeze's copy editor and TV show reviewer, Kira Baldau. We talk about the latest on television and Kira recommends some of her favorite shows on major streaming services.

This week, we’re sitting down with one of our coworkers and friends, Jillian Carey. Jillian’s college experience has been a little bit different than most, and we talk with her about her decision to enlist in the Army, plus the joys of living with Kailey!

This week, the Culture Queens chat with Kailey’s younger sister, Julia Cheng, and talk about what it’s like to come in as a freshman during COVID-19. Then, Ryann and Kailey blast to the past and share some of their own freshman year stories. Yes, some of them are crazy.

This week, we’ll help you chill out. With all-day PJs becoming the norm and the Sunday Scaries getting scarier than ever thanks to COVID-19, we’re here to keep you organized and find some zen.

In this introduction, you’ll get to know a little bit more about us and how our lives were changed by COVID-19. We’ll discuss anxieties around losing important summer jobs and what’s currently bringing us joy.