Boujee Blondes
Boujee Blondes is presented by Melissa Clarke and Simone Grace.Join the ladies for girly chats full of fun and laughter - chatting about life, relationships and much more in a comfortable safe place. women empowerment and sisterhood is the sense of belonging that this podcast interprets. the atmosphere hopes to provide a safe place for everyone to go for advice whilst feeling accepted and understood. Melissa and Simone share their own life experiences which entails lots of blissful, loving and embarrassing moments but also mistakes throughout life. Speaking to diverse groups of people from different walks of life on various subjects. A weekly episode not to be missed - every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms. If you would like to contact the girls please email Boujeeblondespodcast@gmail.com
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Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes at the Grammys? We kick off this episode with an intriguing glimpse into the whirlwind of celebrity life, spotlighting the unexpected drama surrounding Kanye West and his new partner, Bianca. We share our firsthand experience of a night out with the duo, delving into Bianca's striking, almost robotic presence and her daring fashion choice that ignited debates over empowerment versus exposure. We question the motivations behind her bold moves and Kanye's role in them, sparking a conversation about personal boundaries and societal norms in relationships.
We then journey into the nuanced world of personal branding and lifestyle management. Exploring the intimate versus curated nature of platforms, we discuss the authenticity of podcasts compared to the polished facade of Instagram stories. We bring personal anecdotes to the table, emphasizing the importance of aligning with good energy and shared values in relationships. From balancing a hectic lifestyle to the essential role of passion and routine, we share insights on how to navigate life's demands, all while highlighting the power of laughter and connection beyond mere physical attraction.
Finally, we wrap up with some inspiring tales and reflections on personal growth, including a heartwarming story of Stormzy's unexpected act of kindness toward a struggling UK florist. We touch on the pressures faced by those in the public eye, from the relationship challenges of Molly Mae to the struggles of young athletes. Through stories of transparency and resilience, we underscore the importance of addressing issues openly and finding balance in work and personal life. Tune in for laughs, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable insights into the complexities of modern life.
I can't get my head around it, Like, honestly, it's next level bad state of affairs. Let me tell you.
Speaker 2:I'm after missing my train. Talk about being dyslexic.
Speaker 1:I mean some of these questions.
Speaker 2:They just Do you think they will get back together? It's the Bougie Blondes podcast with Melissa and Simone, available at Spotify, apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Now let's get bougie.
Speaker 1:Hi I'm Melissa. Hi I'm Simone. Our podcast is serving you, bestie vibes, we are just two country girls chatting about all things we're struggling with in our life and, of course, talking about certain issues that some people are afraid to speak about.
Speaker 2:We give it to you real, while having crack along the way. Remember, these are just our opinions, gals, don't take us too seriously. We're just giving you some best friend advice. Let's chat about the grammys. That is all over social media right now. Of Bianca, what's her second name? That's with Kanye West.
Speaker 1:Yes yeah, well, I can't even cope with this girl because I met her what, yeah, when she was over here. When I met Chris Brown um, we're at a VIP table, like, and her and Kanye were there and he was nice, like, said hello, whatever, like really, really nice, like sitting right beside them and she just kept her face blank straight, didn't move, didn't say hello, no expression, no, nothing. It was like she was a robot. It was the weirdest experience of my life, like no words, came into like a rest the atlantis royale with like a bikini on, like in a club dinner restaurant place, and I'm like how are you getting away with this, please?
Speaker 2:see, simone has given us all the goss of all the celebrities. So I'm not gonna lie right. When I first seen it, right, and I had a bit of a blonde moment, so I seen it and I actually thought it was an old like video of him and kim kardashian. I am sorry, but it's so freaky that she fucking looks the same as kim kardashian yeah, it's like a clone, it's like a clone.
Speaker 2:And then I was like, oh, it's a mesh dress with like stars over her nipples and vagina. I was like, oh, my god, that was actually. They just put that in to censor it out. And then I seen the real. I was like holy mother of god, it's completely mesh.
Speaker 1:Yeah, it's crazy. I think they got thrown out of the Grammys yeah, they got kicked out.
Speaker 2:Imagine getting kicked out of the grammys like how mortifying like yeah, no, absolutely not.
Speaker 1:How? Like? What I just don't understand is that obviously it's for publicity, like there's no shadow of a doubt about it, like I get that, but why would you let your partner or yourself put yourself out there in the public eye looking like that? Because stuff like that just doesn't disappear. I am.
Speaker 2:I am extremely concerned about her, her welfare, because her mental health like is, is he like?
Speaker 2:no, I'm not like, I'm not gonna just assume me here, this is my own opinion just like forcing her to do these things because, honestly, when she dropped that coat it was like there was like a look of dead inside her eyes, like I don't know, do you not feel it was a bit of hesitation, like? And then she was kind of standing there and he was like talking to her, but then even when she dropped a lot of people blame him and like it could be.
Speaker 1:It might not be, but it could be. Their management it could be. And like you just don't know, like you never know, and at the end of the day you're your own person, you should be like no, if someone told me but like here, melissa, you're going to the goshies you literally as well go out with absolutely nothing on you like yeah, you'd be better off to go in the nip yeah I don't I don't understand, but fair play to you, girl as our body is banging, but like, holy mother of god, like I don't think there's an amount of money you could pay me to do that.
Speaker 2:Like, yeah, like when. When is when is like like? Do you know what I mean? When do you lose your self-respect? Like what? When is like less to like too much? Do you know what I mean? Like I'm all about women. You know embracing it and having sexuality and embracing their bodies, and but I don't know.
Speaker 1:There there's just there's a limit of like that's just too little absolutely there's a limit and like there's sites that you pay to get these things on. I'm like why are you putting yourself out there like this? Like please, seriously, it was like Pornhub, slash the Grammys, yeah like what I don't even think as much confidence that I would ever have, that I would personally be able to see that no, and for millions of people.
Speaker 2:Oh, I think it was nearly worse that she came out with the coat and then this did the drop, the drop like that. She should have just walked out like just naked.
Speaker 1:You know what baffles me is most men don't even like their wives, their girlfriends, their partners, whatever it may be wearing a short dress or showing cleavage. He's just like, girl, you go out, there you go naked show them all, show them all what I'm, what I at home.
Speaker 2:Well, it obviously was some publicity stunt because he had the dress up on his new brand's website. But who the fuck is going to buy that? But then the world is a great, great place Like it's fair enough that it's a beach cover-up or something.
Speaker 1:You're wearing a bikini under it, Like you're just walking down on the beach.
Speaker 2:Initially I thought do you, do you know like some of those mesh dresses that actually have like the body print on them where you look naked but you're not naked? Do you know those dresses? Do you ever see them? They're like meshy ones. Initially I was like oh, and I was like no. I was like I nearly got more.
Speaker 1:I was more shocked. I can't get my head around it like, honestly, it's next level bad state of affairs.
Speaker 2:She's absolutely stunning.
Speaker 1:Like there is no need to like stoop that low she's amazing, like she was a model obviously before, but like she's like you'd look at her and you'd be like wow, like goddess yeah, so well, yeah, but anyway, the world has gone, nuts guys.
Speaker 2:So you just, you never know anymore yeah, apart from that, like I've seen some stunning outfits at the at the gramm, sabrina Carpenter was one like beauty, like goddess stunning. But yeah, I say, everyone at the Grammys were just like just talking about it.
Speaker 1:Yeah, absolutely like imagine being there and just looking beside you and you're just looking at this like naked woman, like what is going?
Speaker 2:on. Yeah, I don't know, to get kicked out of the Grammys now. That is a first like that like it's a first for everything.
Speaker 1:They'll probably get an award for it that's one for the CV, isn't it?
Speaker 2:yeah, we'll get an award for it, cv getting kicked out of the Grammys it was their get out of jail card.
Speaker 1:They just wanted to leave. They didn't actually genuinely want to be there. That's what yeah. I don't know.
Speaker 2:I say Kim Kardashian, though, is a bit like how come my ex's partner is like my clone, like?
Speaker 1:yeah, and plus, like it's her kid's stepmother, like yeah, like when you look at it that way, like when you get proper deep into it, like do you know what I mean? Like it's just, it's not okay, it's actually not okay.
Speaker 2:No, it's really not okay, but anyway, we have asked Simone, so people were sending their questions. Do you get any mental ones, simone?
Speaker 1:I did, but I just feel like I will keep it a little bit real. Yeah, because I mean some of these questions they just can't be answered. Yeah, I just wonder what goes through people's heads to the matter of the fact being it's actually okay to ask somebody these questions, but anyway, I know I was the same.
Speaker 2:You just had to ignore them because.
Speaker 1:I can keep a PG. We will keep a PG. How about that? Because it's just yeah, it's that way. So the first one is how old are you? I am 26 and I'm 27 next month so I love that for me. I'm almost 30.
Speaker 2:So yay, on the road.
Speaker 1:The next one is you seem very down to earth from listening every week. Do you think you should talk more on your socials to build a better connection and not just posts? That's a good one. That's actually quite interesting. To be fair, I would say I would talk a lot more on my stories, but I'm just super busy.
Speaker 1:If I'm being honest, like it's hard to fit everything in. Like I'm up at five o'clock to go to the gym every morning, then I go to work from nine till six every evening. I don't reach home until what time of the night. Like it's just from nine till six every evening. I don't reach home until what time of the night. Like it's just it's a little bit like constantly on the go. Like I found the time to like talk a bit more. Like absolutely I would.
Speaker 1:I don't need to fit it in, I know I do, but I just feel like the podcast is a little bit of a safe space for me at the minute. It's like I do it once a week and then, like my genuine audience is obviously listening to the podcast and they know me. Like you're always going to get people that are going to judge just by a post anyway. So it's all the one. What kind of platform you're posting on? If I started speaking, they'd probably have something else to say, but I do agree I do need to obviously build a better connection by speaking on my stories.
Speaker 2:I feel like with the podcast though, it's completely different than speaking on your stories, though, do you know? I mean, yeah, I feel like, as you said, it is like podcast is a very safe space, um, or I feel like Instagram stories. People are looking for something that is wrong, you know. I mean you kind of have to be like even though, like I myself and my stories, but still like you wouldn't be talking, like you would be on the podcast, do?
Speaker 1:you know what I mean. Yeah, like it's. It's a little bit different, like when you go on like your stories and stuff, like that it's I don't, I don't, I don't know. Like I'm, I'm going to work every day like what do they do, you know, like, unless there's like something really interesting that I want to share or whatever, but other than that it's, it's just something that I enjoy doing. I love fashion, I love beauty, love posting, like do you know it's? I don't know, know, maybe I need to get back on track and doing it yeah, we all will see the Simone side.
Speaker 2:Everyone else sees, but I think it's not like. I feel like, because the podcast is our brand, so it's like very authentic, yeah, where I suppose when you're on Instagram it's like you're still your brand but you're probably networking with so many other different brands and you're you're promoting stuff as well, a bit more professional. Where this is ours, this is, we can do the fuck we want, yeah exactly, we're home, we're home. Yeah.
Speaker 1:So the next one is what's my type? Woo, I know my type is someone that brings really good energy.
Speaker 1:Um, a positive outlook has to be kind of on the same wavelength medically mentally sorry not medically mentally, physically and emotionally, because I feel like sometimes you can build connections with people and they obviously people come into your life for a reason. You know what I mean. But if you're not on the same level and mindset of like what you actually want in your life, especially at this age, it's just wasting your time. Yeah, um, but yeah, if someone makes me laugh, I mean you want me over. Like, yeah, obviously you have to be attracted to to them or whatever.
Speaker 2:But we definitely, I think, have the same type, though physically.
Speaker 1:Yeah, yeah we do, but we won't go to into depth.
Speaker 2:Yeah oh, we do. Yeah, yeah, like I feel you have to. Yeah, it's more than just like physical attraction, though, isn't it?
Speaker 1:yeah, because I feel like some people can bore me really quickly, like, yeah, I just love to crack. Do you know what I mean? And if someone is just like being a little bit boring or like I don't know, like I, just I want someone to be my best friend.
Speaker 2:Yeah, and I think for me it'd be respect as well, Like respect is like top of my.
Speaker 1:Yeah, there's no time for bullshit anymore. If they don't have respect, they don't have anything. So 9.25 is life is too short, no time for bullshit and you know what I always say if they're good to their mum, they'll be good to you, because it's so true, that is true, so true.
Speaker 1:The next one is you're constantly on the go. I swear, how do you find working full time, gym play, socializing and being a content creator all in one, she doesn't you know what. She's a ball of anxiety. I just like I just do it Like I don't. I feel like it's just my routine now, like you know what I mean, like it's not that I wake up every day and dread it, like I absolutely love my job, like I love going to work every day, I love the lads and work, like it's a great place to be. And I mean, if you love your job, then it just makes your life so much easier and everything else falls into place with it so yeah.
Speaker 1:I mean, for me it was a hard roller coaster when I moved out here first. So to find a happy medium now, to be able to fit everything all into one, you just need to find what works for you. Like some people like going to the gym in the evening or they don't like going to the gym, they'd rather like chill, and that that's absolutely fine. Like choose your meals and do whatever makes you happy. Like my routine might not, so so somebody else's, you know, yeah, but that's it. It is hard.
Speaker 2:Like some days I do get a little bit like, oh my god, like I'm drained, but I'm just, like I'm so grateful for where I and the way I look at it is as well like, while there'll always be a time in your life where you will be like that you're booked and busy you're on the go you're, you know you're mentally okay with it, and that could go on, and then there could be times or periods in the seasons that you're like I need to take a little step back. Yeah, absolutely.
Speaker 2:And that's okay as well. So, like I think it's important that everyone, like kind of like that, sticks to what works for them. Do you know, I mean, and sometimes it takes time to get into a routine, but then it's okay to adjust it as well, like, yeah, no, it's working for you at the moment and, do you know, I mean, it might work for someone else do you know what I mean?
Speaker 1:yeah, exactly like everyone is different and everyone has a different lifestyle and a different schedule. But yeah, I mean, just go with your flow.
Speaker 2:I think Dubai is, um, like I was thinking about this the other day not just actually about Dubai, but everywhere, like I do feel like your environment definitely affects like your situation. So, like, when you're in the middle of Dubai, it's probably like normal to be, you know, on the go all the time, because there's so much amazing things to do, like whether it's like you know going for walks or you're going out for meals, and there's always people like it's very social, I feel, in Dubai, yeah, where here it's probably different, or in another country, like you do adapt your surroundings and what facilities places have as well. So, like don't you, though?
Speaker 1:like yeah, it's yeah, but you need to find your environment if that makes sense, exactly like sometimes if you're sitting in an environment and it doesn't actually necessarily matter where you are in the world, but you might be after outgrowing that environment. Like yeah, this is so random, but 50 cent had a quote and he was like a bottle of water in an airport is ten dollars and a bottle of water on the plane is 15 or 20 dollars, right, so he's basically saying it's the same person, but in a different environment.
Speaker 1:It's worth more I like that so you kind of need to surround yourself with people that are going to like boost you into the person who you're meant to be, if that makes sense and you're surrounded.
Speaker 2:I love that.
Speaker 1:I actually love that statement so when I heard it, I was like hmm, absolutely, because it just shows like, yeah, you can become so much better when you push yourself, like you just have to keep pushing yourself and find people that are going to support you. That are going to push. You go 50 cent. I got you. I hear you.
Speaker 2:I love 50 cents.
Speaker 1:Take it to the candy shop honestly, do you eat prawns for breakfast, lunch and dinner? What did I say to eat what? Prawns for breakfast, lunch and dinner? I'm pescatarian and, if you don't know by now, I have the worst stomach known to man, so it's hard for me to like eat absolutely everything. But I love fish, even though you can over indulge in fish and it's not good for you. But I will have a prawn salad, yes, every day for my lunch without a shadow of a doubt I have same like breakfast, lunch and dinner, like nearly every day.
Speaker 2:I'm the same, simone.
Speaker 1:I'd have the same every day, yeah and I don't get bored of it, you just. I know my body, I know what it needs like yeah, I will yeah, um. Are you single?
Speaker 2:yes, I'm single single like a pringle.
Speaker 1:I'm single and it's coming towards Valentine's Day, so love that for me. Um no, to be fair, I honestly, genuinely don't really mind it. Like I'm just like, if a man doesn't treat you the same way he treats you on Valentine's Day the whole year, then what's the point in Valentine's?
Speaker 2:Day. Yeah, it's a bit of a fucking, and I feel like sorry for people on Valentine's Day on social media because it's always like boasting. Because it's always like boasting. Someone got me this and I got this fucking 5,000 euro ring and I'm in this fucking penthouse of fucking balloons everywhere.
Speaker 1:Yeah, don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind that. Yeah, I know that's my love language.
Speaker 2:Yeah, like, give me all the balloons, give me all the feathers, but, like you said, if they're going to be an absolute dick for the rest of the year, you'd rather not have that, do you?
Speaker 1:know what I mean. Yeah, absolutely Like. It's all about Galentine's for me and the girls.
Speaker 2:Yeah, you should have a lovely Galentine's night out now yeah.
Speaker 1:Do you think that you get a lot of hate from social media? I actually genuinely don't't. If I'm being honest, like if I see a negative like message sliding into my requests, like my followers have never ever sent me, like some like my mutuals or whatever it may be, like someone has never really said anything nasty into my ds and I'm lucky, like sometimes I'll get like a comment under a post or something, yeah.
Speaker 1:Like I got a comment once, like a couple of weeks ago, under like me at the beach, being like oh my God, you're a shame to Dubai. Why would you post that picture? What, yeah? So I was like was like sorry, who are you? And I clicked into it and I had two followers. I was like yeah, you're not really right, but like it's not that for someone to waste their time and energy to actually number one, create an account just to post negative comments on people's accounts. You need to take a close look at yourself because you need help.
Speaker 2:Like if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all people who do that, though, are just yeah, they see something in you that they want themselves, whether that's confidence or whatever. They just they have to target our other people. Instead of like, sitting down and been like right, what is it about this person that is like I don't like or annoy me and it's like okay, because they have this, this and this. Well, do you know what? I can get this, this and this, and I'm going to work hard and I'm going to do it, but people just rather be keyboard warriors, absolutely, that's it. It's sad, though it is sad.
Speaker 2:It is sad I send my love to you all.
Speaker 1:Get better soon, inshallah, bye-bye, bye-bye. Do you follow trends? Do I follow trends? To be honest, I actually don't follow many trends.
Speaker 2:I'm quite classic. Yeah, I think you're very, have your own unique style.
Speaker 1:Yeah, like I don't follow like a new trend that comes out like. Yeah, like when it comes to fashion or stuff like that, I feel like I'm quite classic, like I'm kind of I wear what I feel comfortable in and what suits me. Yeah, like I don't feel the need to like go off and be like okay, I need to just wear this because I'll get more interaction, because it's on trend. Yeah, I just feel like you're on.
Speaker 2:I just say I think you have your own individual, unique style and I wouldn't say that it's like influenced by anything, do you?
Speaker 1:know what I mean. Yeah, like I. Just I don't know like I maybe I follow trends now and again like, don't get me wrong, you know, like something new comes out.
Speaker 2:I'm like yeah, I want that.
Speaker 1:Yeah, if you genuinely like it, like you'd be like oh, I'd like straight or whatever, but yeah yeah, like I have to genuinely like something to put it on me. And even if I liked something on somebody, I'd be like, oh my god, that's unbelievable. But I know it wouldn't suit me so I ain't gonna wear it. You know, that kind of way, like I'm very true to my own style yeah, no, you are, which is a good thing.
Speaker 2:Do you know what I?
Speaker 1:mean, yeah, but it is nice to get out your comfort zone now and again. But I mean, sometimes I do it and then I'm like, okay, hun, that is not you take it off do you see yourself living in Dubai forever?
Speaker 1:um, at the minute, yeah, like I don't feel like I want to leave or I don't feel like I can see myself moving back home. But touch wood, if anything happened, home is home and it's always going to be there. So, yeah, like I'm never going to say I'm never going back to Ireland because I love my little country and I love all my people there. But, like right now, I'm just happy and content where.
Speaker 2:I am, yeah, and I think you're like only starting to like this year, like last year especially settle yeah, so you're only starting to like grow like a butterfly now, do you know?
Speaker 1:yeah, but I do feel like when people move abroad, like the first year is hard and it wasn't so hard and obviously like I miss my family, I miss my friends, like you, like it's, it is hard, but I think that's not what affected me the most. It was the whole like job position and jumping from apartment to apartment and like people don't see all of that either. And it's hard because I'm the type of person I hate putting my troubles on other people. So I'll keep it all in and I'm trying to do all this myself and I don't want to be telling my family because they're stressing, they're like I'm home. So that's scary, isn't it?
Speaker 1:I know I'm like where the hell did time go like? It just shows life just goes before our eyes. Yeah, we don't appreciate it, but I do feel like things happen for a reason and it kind of makes you stronger. When these things happen and you don't see it in the time, you're like why do these things? Why, are they happening to me? They happen for a reason yeah 100% right. The last one is what's my biggest fear? Oh god, I actually have a lot of fears.
Speaker 2:I think I know this is birds, one of them. What did you say?
Speaker 1:birds, aren't you birds? Oh, yeah, that parrot. Remember that parrot that chased me down on JBR beach? Oh, my god, I freaked out next level. No, but realistically, like, I do have a lot of fears, but my one biggest fear is probably like lives with my friends and family and not being able to see them again. Yeah, like, I don't know, like it's. I'm very like, do you ever feel, like sometimes, like you have these dreams and I'm like imagine actually not being able to see your friends or family? Like, yeah, it's mental, isn't it? Yeah, I'm like that's probably one of my biggest fears, but obviously I have like like spiders and yeah, there's like spiders pirates dark.
Speaker 1:Another one is being trapped.
Speaker 2:I have always have this fear of being trapped, like in a fire, like yeah, and don't you have a fear as well of like dirty money, like yeah, oh yeah?
Speaker 1:right? Yeah, I do. You're putting it out there that I'm a little bit of a clean freak, but I have. I don't carry money like I don't carry cash. I don't take money out of the ATM unless it's necessary, like right ones.
Speaker 2:if you're like stranded, though, and you'd no signal on your phone, then I don't carry cash. I don't take money out of the ATM unless it's necessary, right Once.
Speaker 1:if you're like stranded though, and you have no signal on your phone, then you're fucked and no cards, see this is what my dad always says to me. If anything happens and the online banking shuts down, make sure in your safe you have money for an airplane ticket and money for food. I'm like yes, sir, no problem.
Speaker 2:I need to do that. The unexpected Simone.
Speaker 1:Do you know what?
Speaker 2:I mean, I know, you just never know Cash for a rainy day.
Speaker 1:I have a fear of like it's more so coins than I don't know.
Speaker 2:Yeah, it's like the greenness, like it's kind of grim.
Speaker 1:Like it actually stinks. It's like all the people's hands that have been on that like.
Speaker 2:No, I used to work in the bookies like, because obviously you're dealing with like hash, like all day, like your hands. At the end of the day, like when you go to wash them, it's just like black comes off them no, it's actually disgusting to even think about it.
Speaker 2:Like gives me fear, like proper fear yeah, sonia, we've, we've unlocked one Simone's many fears, not just one. Yeah, I have a lot of fears, yeah, a lot of fears. So story time of the week, so, speaking about the universe, planning things, so I text them on during the week and I was like I literally I'm after missing my train. Talk about being dyslexic, right, and for anyone who knows, I actually am dyslexic, right, so this isn't like something new. So I booked the train right for quarter to nine and then when I got there, like I even looked at the ticket, I was like this is really weird, doesn't normally have like the e-code, it's like a v or c. And I was like, looking at the ticket and I was like 7, 45 is what I fucking booked it for, right, but like didn't even cop on. I was like are you actually fucking joking me? But then I didn't even have time to change it online because you only have to in 60 minutes. Yeah, I didn't even have time to go run to buy another ticket because the train just arrived. So I was like, standing there, I was like, great, well, now I look like a fucking loser. So I was like fuck sake.
Speaker 2:So like I had to go drive home and I was like, well, I'll get the 12 o'clock train because obviously, like the train times were so bad. But I was like everything happens for a reason and the universe gives me the sign, yeah. So then when we went to Dublin, like we were at an event and the weirdest thing happened right. So like me and Maria were like just there drinking our Prosecco, got a bit giddy and we're like looking out the window, like manifesting life, and then we were leaving like this man who just works there, like it was just like you two are going to have an event here next year. I'm like what he's like? Yeah, that was it, it was really weird.
Speaker 1:He said that we're going to have an event that was it?
Speaker 2:It was really weird. He said that we're going to have an event. Yeah, he said we're going to have an event next year, and then that was it. Like we were like well, he's like yeah, and that like we don't know this man, like it was the strangest situation ever.
Speaker 1:You know what. Maybe it's like a little sign, maybe you're going to come together and together and like, do something and have an event there. Do you know?
Speaker 2:what I mean. Like you just don't know on you the universe. Trust the process, burn toast eerie. You know what I mean. So, yeah, funny story, fucked up the train time ticket and but then good things come out of it. So you know what I mean always trust the process is the moral of this story time of the week yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1:Well, I actually have the craziest story ever. All right, go on. It's not even like. As you know, now I have a pet bunny habibi right habibi and he's the cutest little ever, but he's a little bit of a nightmare at times. So I had a super busy week. Sunday I got a cleaner in to clean the apartment. I was in my room, I went into the shower and all I heard was all I heard was mom, mom, and I went. What the fuck?
Speaker 2:I went, yes, hi, and she's like rabbit came and went and I was like what? So bear in mind I have three balconies, okay.
Speaker 1:I've one on the living room, I've one on my room and then on my housemates she has one, yeah, so they're all separate. So he's on the one by the living room and he's a little house out there, whatever. She locked him into his house somehow. He got out, like she, she's cleaning down everything, like the balcony, like the windows, whatever. He got out and he got up on his two back legs. She said and like went for her. And I was like no, he didn't. But you know, when you're like what you did, I just started laughing out of nerves and I was like I'm so sorry. I was like I'm so, so sorry, like give him some treats or something. She goes. No, no, no, you do not understand.
Speaker 1:He terrified me he terrified me and I was like oh my god, because I could hear him scream. And then someone going, mom, mom, he just got up on his two back legs and went a baby, the little bastard, yeah. But obviously he got scared, you know what I mean.
Speaker 2:Like and then, to make it worse, you laugh at the poor woman I was like he done what.
Speaker 1:I was shocked because he's never done anything like that before I was like oh my god, he is so bold I was, I couldn't stop apologizing to her. Then, like I felt so bad, I was like she's fine, like, and she was like no, no, no, I'll finish. I was like no, come in, come in, like whatever. And I was like sit down for a minute, like here's some chocolate, like chill. But yeah, my rabbit is a brazen little fucker she'll probably make an excuse now.
Speaker 2:No, can't come next week. Sorry, I know, but yeah, little baby. He likes his own peace and quiet and not new people in the apartment, which is that's what we're getting.
Speaker 1:I know, but I need to like trap him in somewhere and make sure he doesn't escape next time.
Speaker 2:Yeah, having that, the poor woman lads will huh. So the Molly Mae documentary I'm sure all of yous have tuned in at this rate of looking at it. What's your views on it, simone? Do you think they will get back together?
Speaker 1:I personally think that they will. I'm hoping that they will because I strongly feel like you know, sometimes being in the public eye it can get a little bit hard. Like they're very young they have a family.
Speaker 1:Like there's all these things going on. Like do you know he turned to drink, like it's. It's sad, like it is, but I get it from her point of view as well. Like she's not a party girl. She doesn't like it. He knew when he met her she wasn't that type of girl like you just don't know what happens in the household either and what way he was feeling as well. Like she's constantly busy, he's constantly busy. They could have just took its toll a little bit, and maybe they just needed a little bit of a break to find themselves again but I do feel like they will get back together, yeah.
Speaker 2:I do. I do think I, just even looking at the documentary, like at the end of it, I feel like she hasn't registered that the hour actually broke up, though I still think she knows that she's holding on to this hope that like she has to do it and push through the uncomfortableness of it, or she's hoping that like he will come back and be like the knight in shining armor and get like the knight in shining armor and get like clean and soft. You know, I mean, I don't know, it's a sad one.
Speaker 1:He is getting clean, though I don't feel like he's he's drinking anymore because he was on a podcast and he did come out and say that you know he turned to drink and he's trying or whatever. But overall I just feel like she is an unbelievable woman. Yeah, she's some business woman. Like her business mindset is like A1. Like she knows exactly what she wants in life and what she's doing. Yeah, like it's insane, and for her age as well. Like you don't see many people at that age knowing exactly who they want to be. It's insane and for her age as well. Like you don't see many people at that age knowing exactly who they want to be. Like cause they get trapped inside of. Like going out in in that nightlife.
Speaker 1:Like you know, just enjoying the process. Like don't get me wrong, she's obviously enjoying it, Like her life looks amazing, but I feel like she's definitely an inspiration to young women and teenagers.
Speaker 2:I think she is like. I think her mindset is phenomenal. Um, I think a lot of people underestimate her, but I do think she puts in 110% into everything. I would be slightly concerned, though, that I feel like it is just all like work and business. I just don't. I know she says herself that she can't have fun. Yeah, but even a small little thing, which I noticed, right. So do you know when on the documentary, when she was like they were all like it was grand, but like if that was me bringing all my family and you over, say, to the house or whatever, and we're launched the website, like I'd be like here, everyone have a glass of Prosecco, and like there was like no alcohol whatsoever. So, like I feel like she's just constantly like I don't know. Sometimes I wish you just like let loose, it's small bit, like do you know what I mean?
Speaker 1:I feel like she when I, when I saw that, I was like after listening to tommy's podcast, I was like that's why she did. There was no alcohol or no big celebration obviously about it.
Speaker 2:Because, yeah, she's after witnessing bad energy around alcohol in the last few months so maybe her mom as well, I think, went through a bit of a small period as well with her divorce. So I know it's just. I feel like she's just all business, though yeah, like slightly let loose and also right. So her and maura higgins are chalk and cheese. Yeah, like two besties, like they are chalk and cheese yeah, but it just shows so opposites attract.
Speaker 1:Yeah, and it needs a balance. I always say any relationship in life, whether it's friends, family, partner like having that steady balance there's always one a little bit more crazy than the other for the relationship to last and work yeah.
Speaker 2:I do think, though, that people, I think what, like you said, I think, when people get with each other very young, they do like grow with each other, but sometimes they do get to a point where, sometimes I think, they actually need to like reset and walk away from each other for a little bit, yeah, and then sort out what both of their like values and goals are, and then, if they've come back together, they'll be with each other for life. I feel, yeah, do you know what I mean? Absolutely like, see, like you're in the public eye. There's this one saying this, this one saying that they never had a normal relationship either.
Speaker 1:That's what I mean. Like when he was talking about it he was like saying like or like automatically people just said, oh, he's a cheater, he cheated like this and the other, like putting him down.
Speaker 1:They never actually said, oh, maybe his mental health is actually suffering because I think, coming from a man's point of view, people automatically just think the negative and what can cause a little bit of drama and it's kind of the same. You actually don't even have to be in the public eye like a man could take a step back and get in on himself a little bit, but obviously he's suffering. But we don't see that and we'll all put our hands up and say it like you, you just, you automatically think the worst, like when the news came out that he was after cheating. We were like, if she can get cheated on, anyone can like it's, you know. But it's kind of sad the way we don't actually think oh, maybe there's actually something more deeper than this going on yeah, 100%, and I kind of like kind of felt a bit sorry for him.
Speaker 2:But I was also quite shocked when I heard that like he had an alcohol problem because he's constantly training. Yeah, I think the problem was it wasn't that like. I think it's not that. I well, this my opinion of what I've picked up. I don't feel like he was drinking every day, but I think it was the binges. After, like the events you know, he might have drank for a while and it was the binges, the binges basically, that probably went on to excessive amounts, maybe benders. I feel is maybe what I'm picking up on. Did you pick up on that as well?
Speaker 2:I feel like it's not like an everyday issue, but yeah, and I just feel like maybe because like he obviously injured himself or whatever, like it just put him in a dark hole and it happens to a lot of athletes though, um, personally, like, like I, like I've heard of this where, when they get injured and whether they're like you know, they do get depressed because they can't train and stuff. So, whether they turn to alcohol or whether they turn to prescription drugs, it is very common for for athletes especially male athletes um, for them to come to terms with it, like and probably deal with it. I suppose, because when you are a professional athlete and you're constantly training, it is your life like, it's your routine, it's your every day. So when you stop and do not and it's like what do I do? What purpose do I have? What goals do I have to work for? Now, do you know? I mean, it is tough on their mental health as well.
Speaker 1:So, like, yeah, I just do think, though, men think completely different to women in general anyway. So like yeah, even emotionally, like that's who? That was his coping mechanism, instead of like communicating properly, he just went to that and thought that everything it get better, but really it makes things 20 times worse.
Speaker 2:I loved her when obviously she had the bit of the hiccup with the the first launch, the blazers going all bitty, she's so green about it, yeah, and like the management were like don't address it, don't address it. And she's like I am addressing it, like I love how she went against what management were telling her to do, because she knew deep down what she wanted to do, which I loved. Like I think, personally, if I had a brand as well, I'd be coming on to address it like with an apologetic, because I feel like with Molly May, she really does see like her followers as her family, her community, so like she doesn't want to let them down and I don't think it is a thing where it's just the money for her like I do think it is.
Speaker 1:No, I do feel like she loves what she does. Yeah, I feel like it was always kind of her dream to do what she's doing now and she's so genuine about it, like even how, like she was sitting down with her dad and she's like, oh my god, I'm, after leaving these people down, like the quality is not the same quality as that we picked out in the original pieces, like I'd absolutely be real as well, because I feel like the more authentic you are with people, the more people build a trust in you, no matter what you do and wouldn't it be queer tick with those suppliers if you're after signing off a batch and then they fucking change the quality of them?
Speaker 2:oh my god, millions of pounds gone down the drain, like so on it. But what goes on when you're building a brand? It's just crazy, like it's just so much work in it. Even when she did her launch and she had a bit of a breakdown, I was like that would be me. I was like that is like actually real footage of me.
Speaker 2:You know I'd be like yeah, I'd be freaking out like I'd be like just I can't. I feel like I'd be like that, though I'd be like sometimes, if I get like overwhelmed at like places, I'm like I actually just can't, I'm just gonna have to sit here on my own for like 20 minutes. I've talked to myself. Sure happened, maris the label.
Speaker 1:Um, the girl was like what's her name? Ariana, ariana, yeah, she came out and like she said she was working with this brand, like a couple of months ago. Whatever it may be, like hello I was just on tiktok last night earlier tonight I think I saw it on something anyway and she was basically saying, like they copied her pieces, like yes, they were stolen. Yeah, like to be honest, I don't know.
Speaker 2:But for me personally, you need to be very careful who you have working with you as well, and to trust them because she posted a sneak peek of that outfit she was wearing for her birthday yeah because even she has in the caption my management are going to kill me, yeah, um, and then I actually went and looked at the brand and I went and seen it and I was like, oh my god, it actually is the exact same.
Speaker 1:I couldn't do that, though. You see, I genuinely I just couldn't.
Speaker 2:I feel so sorry for her because I love that girl. I honestly think she is such a badass. Yeah, I think she had to build an amazing brand for Mars Label absolutely the quality of the stuff is insane.
Speaker 1:Yeah, I love it.
Speaker 2:I love it, yeah but like people, just people have no fucking shame, though. Like it's like that girl though. Do you remember they've won? Did we talk about this in the podcast where she had or was on tiktok, no, where stormzy came in and kind of saved her? Was I ever talked about this?
Speaker 2:No, so, basically, she, it was this girl from the uk and she, um, she sold flowers, right, she was a florist and she used to wrap them up in like, um, these kind of like graphic newspapers, so like they're kind of like pop art kind of um, they're really cool. So like the whole aesthetic of the brand was these flowers wrapped up in this like really pop arty, like newspaper like, kind of have like, maybe, words in their quotes or whatever, right, um, and then she said that she noticed this big brand followed her, I think they were like in the similar niche and she was like, oh my god, this is so cool and getting recognized by this big brand or whatever, um, and they were following her for a while. And then, all of a sudden, she's seen this new brand pop up and with the exact same flowers and pop art as hers, and all of a sudden she said, like this new brand had like something like crazy amount of followers. So she tracked it back yeah, and it was actually the man that followed her from the start, like a couple of weeks ago, and he actually set up this new brand for his girlfriend.
Speaker 2:So she tracked it back like with all the tax records or the company on file and it was actually his. But he set it up under his girlfriend's name but copied everything she did. So she came on to TikTok right and explained the whole situation was like really upset, was crying. She only small little business. Stormzy came on and basically told everyone on his stories about it, like trying to support her, and within two weeks this girl had to go buy a warehouse. She was like sold out, no way, yeah.
Speaker 1:I have shivers.
Speaker 2:Yeah, I actually was bawling like looking at it. I was like I love Stormzy. I just think he's so genuine and down to earth and she even has come on and like wasn't expecting this. Like I love Stormzy, I just think he's so genuine, down to earth, um, and she even has come on, but like wasn't expecting this, I'm so grateful. But she's like I'm overwhelmed, I'm under pressure. I've never managed people before and she's like it's all new to me, please bear with me. And like just really beautiful story. And like I was like you know, you don't get good luck for doing things like that by copying other people's work.
Speaker 1:You know and trying to be greedy. Like when you actually notice something and you go out of your way to help somebody, like, yeah, I'm not wanting anything back. That's what I always say. Like people actually do something for someone else but not actually looking for something in return. Yeah, it's so genuine. Like it's genuine. Yeah, it's not. Like, do you know what I hate as well? Like if when I hear people saying, oh, I done this for you and this is how you're like, oh no, you're doing something out of the good, out of your heart for somebody it's not because you actually want something in return.
Speaker 2:You know what I mean yeah, I find, when people do that to me, I'm just completely done with them. I'm just like I'd never ask them for anything like that again, do you know? I mean like if someone tells me something, then they throw it back in my face. I'm like nah, never again, you know yeah, I just I don't like it.
Speaker 1:I really don't it's no it's just I don't know. It's like.
Speaker 2:The fact of the matter is that you're putting this back on me because you feel like you've done me a good deed, like yeah, you're like you're only doing that to make yourself feel better, when realistically, you should be doing it to actually want to help people. Do you know what I mean? But yeah, I hope they get back together, because I do love them. It's like a love story, isn't it? They're like I know it really is.
Speaker 1:It's like a little movie.
Speaker 2:It's kind of nice, though, to show the realistic version that not all relationships are perfect and that even the ones that we think are the most perfect have flaws as well. So not, and it's just as you see it. Do you know what I mean?
Speaker 1:no, there's always like. Everyone has imperfections, everyone has stuff going on in their day-to-day life that nobody knows about, and that's why I always say never be too quick to judge or never throw stones, because you never know what can happen on your own doorstep the product of the week I have back to my skin.
Speaker 2:We have the Advanced Nutrition Skin Moisture IQ. So basically, simone, these are like a 28 day pack of vitamins for your skin. So every day you take five vitamins. So you have vitamin A, omega-3, omega-6, omega-6, hyaluronic acid and ceramides in it as well. I have to say, right, I'm three weeks in and I definitely notice my skin like looks better.
Speaker 2:I've heard people ranting and raving about them right Now. I have used them before, but only their. I think it was their vitamin C ones. But when I got these, so many people were writing to me like they changed my life, my skin, and I was like, yes, look, we'll test it out and see. Yeah, I definitely do, simone. Now, the only thing is right they are obviously meant to hydrate dry and dehydrated skin and to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, blah, blah. Now, the only thing is they are a bit expensive, so I wouldn't be buying them every month. But if you are going through a period of maybe a couple of times a year where you need to give your skin a boost, then I would recommend getting them okay.
Speaker 1:Well, maybe I need to try it, because I do feel like my skin is acting up a little bit at the moment, yeah, so I've actually never heard of them, though, to be fair yeah, so they I've heard of them like they have them in a lot of like the salons kind of that work with um, enviroon.
Speaker 2:I think they work quite closely. I'm not actually sure if Enviroon and Advanced Nutrition are connected, maybe they're not, but anyway, um, yeah, they have like loads of like clinical studies on them and stuff and yeah, like I actually do think my skin is looking good. Do you know what I mean, especially since after Christmas, you know when you're eating shit and like drinking wine and all that jazz, you know. So I feel like January was the perfect time for me to start. Do you know what I mean? And I'd probably I might do another month and then I'll probably give it a bit of a break and then go back. Do you know just when I feel like I need it again? Do you know that kind of work?
Speaker 1:yeah, I definitely need to try these. Yeah, like I feel like you're glowing.
Speaker 2:Thanks, girl, glowing. You know me and my skin.
Speaker 1:Now we're like this, we're like besties and this week's uh weekly affirmation we have a prioritized rest, peace of mind and healing every day this week love it when I go into the week been chill as fuck yeah, absolutely.
Speaker 2:We're ready for whatever flows flows I'm ready for february, now to we're in spring, so we can all start to blossom and bloom february flows, that's yeah we're just going to flow into spring loving it.
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