Something to Share

On this Episode Sydney is joined by fellow Bachelor alumni Sharleen Joynt. They discuss her time on the show and her perspective on Bachelor then vs. now. Sydney and Sharleen compare experiences both on the show and in their similar career paths as they talk through topics like confidence and balancing passion with career. Stay tuned to the end as Sharleen gives her incredible advice on dating post pandemic, how to overcome heartbreak, and what she would tell her younger self!

watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/_Cx6P7l1FkM

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host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @sharleenjoynt

Today Courtney Bagby, manager to many of your favorite influencers and reality stars from Bachelor, to Big Brother, to Dance Moms, basically any show you can think of drops by to give the behind the scenes of how social media works as a business. Ever wondered just exactly how brand partnerships work or what goes into all those instagram ads you see? Well we break it all down, including how you can use social media for your own business, to build your personal brand, or to just show up authentically in this public space, leaning less into numbers and more into building a community of your own on social media!

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host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @courtneysylvanna

We have a #bachelornation favorite on today, Katie Morton to catch up with what she's been up to post show, including how she feels about the Bachelor now. We talk self care and her hacks for including more of it on a regular basis. She recently entered into a long distance relationship with someone who lives in London so I ask her all about how they make that work, tips for dating virtually, and growing a relationship overseas. We also discuss Katie's own journey with narcolepsy and why we all should be sleeping as much as we can!  Share this one with someone who loves self care and who needs Katie's insight into relationship and leaning into the things that are showing up for you in your life. 

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host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @katieemo

The Face behind the well known instagram @female.in.finance is stoping by to teach us everything we should have, but didn't learn in school about money. We talk how to make it, how to invest it, how to get out of debt, and just how to make more money overall! This one is for anyone that has ever wanted to create more wealth in their lives, and utilize the money you already made to create a better future. We talk all of this and answer your listener questions at the end so make sure to press, play, listen in, and maybe even take notes on this incredibly informative and useful episode with Leandra Peters! Share it with someone who likes money, so basically everyone!!

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host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @female.in.finance (go to her profile for all of her links she mentioned in this episode)

Sydney chats with the President of Pure Barre, an incredibly successful barre fitness studio that has taken over the map with its cult following. Sydney gets firsthand knowledge on what Regan owes her successes to, what makes pure barre so effective and popular, and the road it took her to get to this position. Regan has great advice on how to achieve success and longevity in career, ways to incorporate passion into business without forgetting about the finance of it all, and what she thinks young and new business owners need know, all in this very enlightening episode with Regan Stokes!

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Regan Stokes first entered into the field of franchising through a career opportunity to join the team of a budding franchisor in the fitness space. While Stokes was primarily working in client management before that, she became fascinated by the concept of franchising and saw first-hand how the franchisor and franchisee could work together to create the strongest business possible. After starting in a franchise relations role, she quickly worked her way up onto the executive leadership team.

Now, as the president of Pure Barre, a boutique fitness concept with over 550 locations, Stokes is responsible for building a business model and support system that allows entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams of business ownership. She was appointed President of the company in January 2021.

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hosted by @sydneylotuaco

guest: @pure_barre

www.purebarre.com 

Today we speak to Radha Agrawal- the mastermind behind Daybreaker, THINX, Super Sproutz, and DOSE, Radha is a successful entrepreneur, mom, author, speaker, DJ, inventor, and investor. She has toured with Oprah Winfrey and has helped to cultivate communities centered around joy all across the world. Radha is currently working on a project with UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center on a revolutionary study on joy. Today we discuss this idea of joy and how to find it in our own lives, cultivating a community of like minded people, and rethinking entrepreneurship in our careers. After we spent 2020 being so disconnected, it's important to take in conversations like this one with Radha for how we can move forward today towards a more joyous and connected life. Share it with someone who needs to hear this convo!

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guest: @love.radha

Websites: daybreaker.com, radhaagrawal.com

Book: Belong: Find Your People, Create Community & Live A More Connected Life.

Tammy Ly from Peter's season is on today to talk all things Peter's Season, including her feud with Mykenna and Kelsey and what happened from her perspective. We talk the current state of the franchise and whether we think it will continue, who she has her eye on if she goes to Paradise, and teaches us how to bottle up her confidence and drive to apply it to our own lives. So much to take away from this one, so share with someone that can relate to Tammy's boldness, resilience, and her ability to turn adversity into strength. 

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host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @tammykayly

The highly requested episode is finally here! Tayshia and Zac Clark are here after finding love on the Bachelorette ABC and transitioning to their new lives in the real world. We discuss their lives post show, their future plans, and some of the most monumental moments on their season. We talk partnership, what makes their relationship different and so successful post show, and so much more. Share this one with someone who is a fan of Tayshia and Zac or who could use some renewed faith in love!

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host @sydneylotuaco

guests: @tayshia @zwclark

Julia Parzyck is the face behind the popular instagram Fit, Fat, and All That. She is an eating disorder recovery coach who took her own battle with an eating disorder to her eventual recovery and her current work coaching people who struggle with body image, eating disorders, and mindset around their bodies. We talk body neutrality, representation of female bodies in media, rant about intuitive fasting, why the Bachelor never represents curvy women, and much more. 

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Host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @fitfatandallthat 

Elyse Dehlbom was a stand out on Season 23 of the Bachelor who decided to leave the Bachelor (Colton Underwood) on her own also while in a wedding dress (she explains why lol). Elyse talks about a very hard time she went through with the passing of her sister and how she allows her legacy to live on in how she lives her life today. We also break down her time on the show and a lot of behind the scenes moments both Sydney and Elyse shared on their season and what the deal really is with Elyse and Blake Horstmann. A lot of fun to be had, some really deep conversation, and some insightful advice on dating in general, but especially in your 30s on this episode. So press play and share with someone that needs to hear it!

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host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @elysemichelle_mua

Helen Hall is the founder of Blender Bombs a smoothie product that turned into a lifestyle! Helen took her 30 lb weight loss journey post college and turned it into a full blown business, helping people find wellness and bettering the health of so many. There are so many good tidbits in here about entrepreneurship, growing a business, and finding work that you're aligned with. So whether you're looking for a job that has that, starting your own business, or just finding alignment and your purpose in life, THIS ONES FOR YOU! Share it with someone that needs it and leave a 5 star review to help get this message to the people that need it!

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guest: @helenhall @blenderbombs

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We bring on a Bachelor Nation favorite from Ben Higgins' season and Bachelor in Paradise Caila Quinn to rehash some of her times on television and the lessons she learned in the process. We discuss dealing with reddit trolls and social media hate from the show and being lost after her year on television to eventually finding herself in New York City. Caila and Sydney discuss what it was like to be single and dating in NYC and the thing she did after all of her first dates in hopes to find herself. Caila gives us all the details on her time on the beloved show Say Yes to the Dress, wedding planning during the pandemic, and some incredible advice for people, single, in relationships, or dating. Share this one with anyone that can relate to Caila's incredible self love journey and the trials of dating and embracing whatever period of life you're in. 

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host: @sydneylotuaco

guest: @cailaquinn  

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Today we do a good old fashion bachelor episode break down with a Reality TV expert David Yontef. He has interviewed many of your favorite Bravo stars, from the Housewives, to Southern Charmed, to Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck, and more. David was also a contestant on one of Sydney's first favorite Reality TV shows Millionaire Matchmaker. He is great at breaking that fourth wall of reality television, which we do a lot on today's episode. We talk Matt James' season and the most recent episode, the newest Bachelorette announcement rumors, cancel culture among the Bachelor franchise and more (including one that is currently taking place), and what we know about editing production and stuff everyone wants to know about filming Reality TV. This one is for those Reality TV buffs or for whoever enjoys some juicy gossip. Press play, share with your fellow Reality TV fans, and enjoy!

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Guest @davidyontef @behindvelvetrope

Same place, new Name!! I hope that you will continue on this journey with Sydney as she hopes to continue to inspire you, make you laugh, and help you feel heard as she shares her own experiences and those of her guests, through the weekly episodes every Wednesday of her podcast Something to Share!

Many are wanting to start their own business, or go out on their own these days, but few are brave enough to try. Today we have on the incredibly inspiring women of the intimate skin care brand ConditionHer, an intimate skincare brand designed to care for down there. This one is for anyone that has ever wanted to start their own business, has a female anatomy, or even knows a female! Learn how Wendy Rose Berry and Eugenia Marshall of ConditionHer, a Black and Female founded business designed to empower people to feel good in their bodies. So much to take away here including a quick bachelor update from Sydney, so tune in and be sure to share this with someone who could use the inspiration!

New podcast name coming soon!

Code SYDNEY for 20% off at conditionher.com (does not expire)

podcast: @blackbeansandricepod

guests: @conditionher

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We have a Bachelor Nation favorite on the podcast today! We talk to Ivan Hall a favorite from the most recent season of the Bachelor. Find out more about the guy America fell for this season and how he's learned to show compassion and understanding in his life even after some challenging life experiences. He's the guy you want to hang out with, who you want your friend to date, or who you want to have meet your parents. We talk his experience on the show that almost didn't happen, dating two different Bachelorettes, and having groundbreaking conversations on national television. Share this one with someone that needs it!

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 guest: 

@ivanbhall

This episode is bittersweet. We find out the new path Nicole has decided to take and what that means for her on the podcast.  Then Sydney opens up about what podcasting means for her and how she wishes to affect those listening the same way podcasts have done for her. The show must always go on Beanies and we move forward to talk with the amazing and inspiring Olivia Caridi! Find out how she overcame the deep depression she fell into after the Bachelor and the incredible strides she has made to be the stronger and empowered person she is today. This one is a little sad, but ultimately one that revolves around growth and taking chances on ourselves. We know our listeners can all relate. Share this one with someone going through a transition, seeking their purpose, or would like to relate to 3 women just trying to figure it all out.

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guest: @oliviacaridi host of Mouthing Off Podcast!

We want to get in the headspace for an incredible 2021! Find out what Tayshia told us at the beginning of last year that basically explains how we're not single right now and the time we almost tried to run into Tyler Cameron. Then we break down what we're leaving in 2020 and the intentions we're setting for this year for our own lives and for you Beanies! Happy New Year we

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Blake Horstmann is on the pod to speak through his experience on Reality TV. We talk heart break, social media shame, mistakes, and overcoming very dark times. We get some juicy background details from his time on the Bachelorette, why he was passed over as the Bachelor, and what led to the epic Stagecoach disaster that happened on Paradise. Then we get to break down all 32 women from Matt James' season, airing on January 4th! Find out who Blake picks as his top three and meet all the beautiful women from this new season of the Bachelor. Be sure to check out the episode on our youtube channel linked below!

youtube:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2FOzhOxe5og&feature=youtu.be

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hosts: @sydneylotuaco @nicolelovar

guest: @balockaye.h

This episode feels like a reunion with your best friends. We have the legendary Mike and Connor on from Hannah's season of the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise for a good old fashioned catch up. We find out the latest on their new business ventures, being roommates, and whether or not they're currently single. A lot to unpack here. We also find out which part of television they enjoyed, what part they hated, and all about their plans to go dark on social media one day. So press play, have a laugh, and get ready to all hang out as friends!

podcast: @blackbeansandricepod

hosts: @sydneylotuaco @nicolelovar

guests:

@connorsaeli @mikejohnson & mikejohnsonsmile.com to check out his new book!

Today we have on Mykenna Dorn from Peter's season of the Bachelor. We know her as the adorable, bubbly, sometimes emotional, and her expressive tongue faces, but there's so much more to her and her experience from the show. We get to know exactly what she went through, what she learned, and whether or not we will be seeing her on our screens again. This episode is for anyone that's been through tough times and has learned how to get themselves out or if you're currently going through something now, we're here for you! 

Hosts: @blackbeansandricepod

@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

guest: @mykenna

Today we have a very special and very unique member of Bachelor Nation on the podcast, Kendall Long!! She is the perfect example of how to own your quirks and be true to yourself even while on National Television. We discuss just how Kendall became the way she is, how she ended up on the Bachelor, dating Ari, her Paradise relationship with Joe and eventual break up and a deep dive into her amazing new book "Just Curious", Out Now! Find out whether or not Kendall is dating now, if she'd be the Bachelorette or go back on Paradise, and what's next for her, including the excitement around her new book! Kendall is a true Beanie and we are so excited to have her on the pod today!

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@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

guest: @itskendalllong 

Kendalls Book: "Just Curious A Notebook of Questions"

We jump right in it today with all the latest pop culture from engagements to television hosts to women in power and we're here for it! We take a deep dive on all of your very important Beanie questions. Black Beans and Rice get together and dive deep on their biggest life lessons, what they've learned from being in relationships, and what they want for the future. This episode will inspire, make you laugh, and hopefully make you think. And if you take just one thing away from this episode remember, Sauce is Boss! 

Reach out to us Beanies!

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hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

It's Thanksgiving week Beanies and we're thankful for YOU. We brought a Bachelor Nation Queen, Demi Burnett onto the pod today to show it! Demi is a Bachelor legend who did everything a reality star should while on television. She owned the show while the rest of us took notes. We talk her experience on Bachelor and Paradise and find out which one she liked more. We get to know that deeper side of Demi and how she has so much confidence. We also learn about what she's up to now, how she feels about having 1.3 million followers on instagram, and whether we're invited to her Thanksgiving get together or not. This is a fun one, but how could it not be with Demi as a guest? Press play and give thanks for another episode of Black Beans and Rice!

pod: @blackbeansandricepod

hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

guest: @demi_not_lovato

You asked, we delivered! Today we are going to break down how to have a successful dating app with a special thanks to our Beanies that submitted their profiles. Ya'll are killing it, but we show you how to make some small tweaks so that you can officially be the Bachelor or Bachelorette of your dating life! Then we hear from one of our best Bachelor friends Kirpa Sudick who had her own dating app success after the show. She is in a current incredible relationship through someone she met on Hinge so we get all of her tips and advice on how to not give up when the dating apps get you down! We also break down some juicy Bachelor behind the scenes and discuss our own experiences dating The bachelor. So press play pull out your dating apps and enjoy this fun episode! Full dating app video on our youtube channel!

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hosts: @nicolvelovar @sydneylotuaco

guest: @kirpasudick

This episode is like a hearty home cooked meal. Nikki Lo brings you her weekly breakdown of all the latest in the world from Bachelor to pop culture, which includes THREE Bachelor engagements! We talk Tayshia finally becoming our bachelorette and take in some short pop culture snacks to get you through your week. Later, we are joined by a very special guest to our Rice (Sydney's boyfriend) who survived a life altering accident and overcame incredible odds stacked against him. Find out how he made it through that tough time, how he lives his life now, and his advice for dming and asking people out via technology especially in times of COVID. He's basically a dating expert since he landed our very own Sydney. So much to take away from this one so press play and enjoy this nourishing and fulfilling episode of Black Beans and Rice!

Follow us for more snacks! @blackbeansandricepod

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guest: @njw_0401

We're back with some exciting Bachelor Nation and pop culture updates! We talk a recent Bachelor divorcee who is in a new relationship, a possible new relationship for Garret Yrigoyen according to IG, and some other fun check ins with our Bachelor Nation fam. Nicole gives us the juiciest latest happening in the world and some much needed Election distractions. Then, we are joined with Nicole's best friend/manager who we can all thank for introducing the world to Nicole, to talk lifelong friendship, how to maintain longevity in relationships, and the importance of staying connected especially right now! This is a fun heartwarming and very special episode of Black Beans and Rice, so press play, give us some five stars because we're FINALLY on Apple podcasts and enjoy!

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guest: @noellesuarez

hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

Bonus episode!! We couldn't let you go into the weekend without a famous Nicole Lopez-Alvar pop culture update. Find out the latest from Kim K drama, celebrity engagements, instagram babies, and more and see just how much Nicole knows pop culture and how much Sydney doesn't lol, tag yourselves! Also we are joined by a very special guest Nicole's Mom who decided to pop in, drop some knowledge on us, and tell us how she feels about Nicole's new boyfriend. It's a fun one so press play and let Black Beans and Rice take you into your weekend!

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hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco 

On this episode we check in with Nicole who's recently gone through a hardship that all of our fellow dog parents can understand. We reminiscence on pre Covid times where we could do fun things like run into the Chainsmokers and throw up in our own shoes. We break down how much we don't know about being influencers and how unprepared we were for the Bachelor. We go through the biggest takeaways from the first Episode of the Bachelorette and discuss how the Covid protocols will affect the drama of this season. We also break down some of this year's biggest Bachelor nation break ups, get our weekly dose of pop culture, and break down one of our own listener's relationship questions!

Tune in every night after the Bachelorette on @blackbeansandricepod for an IG live episode with yours truly!

hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

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We're no experts, but after many failed dating attempts and two dating Reality TV shows, you pick up a few things. This episode breaks down our many dating horror stories, from online dating, to night vs day dates, to ghosting, and more. We share a lot of our stories that we're sure are relatable to most singles looking for love.  Nicole gives us some helpful advice after a week she spent being "the Bachelorette", eventually meeting her now boyfriend and why we think that's the energy you should be bringing into your dating life.  All this and some of the latest pop culture including one of the major Bachelor couples that recently called it quits.

hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

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Let's chat about the episode in our new facebook group! 

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This episode is basically IG stalking on crack, but with the newest Bachelorette contestants and we brought our girl Kristian Haggerty from Bachelor in Paradise along to help us out. We catch up with Kristian about her new relationship and the newest adventure they're embarking on and get some helpful life lessons about relationships, dating and mental health. We also break down every single guy on Clare's (*cough *cough Tayshia's) season of the Bachelorette. Full break down of the guys on our YouTube channel for those who like a visual.  Find out who we picked for our two Bachelorettes and hear our unfiltered opinions of the men!

Hosts:

@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

Guest host: @kristianhaggerty

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break down of the guys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQDuDSNX1O8

Once upon a time, two girls packed their bags full of make-up, their "finest gowns", and left their former lives behind in hopes to fall in love with a pro football player/reality tv contestant/virgin on a little show we like to call The Bachelor. Spoiler Alert: they didn't, but they did manage to pull it together and find boyfriends IRL. This episode breaks down Nicole and Sydney's life pre Bachelor, the mistakes they made and lessons learned on the show, and how they went from dating and getting ghosted in the real world and the Bachelor to finding the real deals they have today. They want to help ya'll out! Hopefully hearing their own stories of fails in dating and eventual successes can give you the hope that your person is out there and how you can be living your best life until then!

hosts:

@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco

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Our Very First Episode!  Welcome to the pod people! As a listener you are already our bffs, aka beanies, beaners, we don't know what to call you yet, but we're happy you're here! This episode we explain why the heck we're doing this, how excited we are, and break down all the latest in pop culture, Bachelor Nation, and our own lives. We talk: The Kardashians, male influencers, BTS from the Bachelor and Paradise, how we FINALLY found boyfriends, and wtf happened with Colton (aka our "ex boyfriend") during his break up with Cassie. So much to unpack so hit play and prepare to laugh along with us!

Your hosts:

@nicolelovar & @sydneylotuaco

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