et cetera with Bouge & Rouge
In the city that never sleeps, there are many stressed out millennials overdressing and overpaying and overthinking. Nobody wants to reveal the mess of musings swirling in their minds or how they snagged a last minute reservation at 4 Charles, but everybody wants the tea and the truth. So let's bffr and spill it! From dating to career to personal growth, tune in to "et cetera with Bouge & Rouge" to open dialogue about all the fun and not so fun things that ruminate in our minds. Continue the conversation on Instagram @etc_podcast and follow @bougeandrouge for blog & YouTube content!
Episodes
54 episodes
Ep. 54 | The Lemonade Stand
It's the season 3 finale!Today's episode is based off of a life retrospective I'm doing, particularly about my 20s. I share my plans for upcoming content on my other platforms before diving into two topics: emotional maturity and the tru...
Ep. 53 | Let's-a-go!
It's a me, Erica!Let's catch up on life, mes chéries. Today I bless you with my hot pot burps, share my holiday plans in Orlando, ponder thoughts on fashion & beauty being recession indicators, and provide some advice on how to manag...
Ep. 52 | Girl, aren't you embarrassed?!
Today's episode recaps Halloween this year after discussing some questionable Instagram ads I am getting lately. Then we dive into the hot question on the internet from Vogue: Is it embarrassing to be in a relationship?Ladies, we have tr...
Ep. 51 | Modern Families
Happy Halloween! In today's episode, I share my Halloween plans and the woes of switching out your summer wardrobe in a small NYC apartment. Then, I dive into the ways to approach difficult familial dynamics and generational differe...
Ep. 50 | Me & My 16 Personalities
Today's episode is all about understanding the blueprint of humans, especially yourself! I talk a little bit about the significance of astrological natal charts and how that made me a believer of the woo woo before diving into Myers Briggs trai...
Ep. 49 | "I love you, but I love me more."
Ah, the famous words of Samantha Jones from Sex & The City, "I love you, but I love me more" has been the motto of my 2025. In today's episode, we discuss my journey with setting boundaries as someone who is an empath and overly...
Ep. 48 | The Life of a Chronically Online Girl
**Reupload, because somehow my file was corrupted again**Today's episode is a yap session again! After updating you all on where I've been and how I'm doing, I dive into current pop culture events from sports to Netflix productions to Ta...
Ep. 47 | "Nom nom for us, David!"
Bonus points if you know what the title is referencing!Today's episode is a casual yap session about my angsty feels lately about adapting new mindsets and approaches to harsh changes in life followed by our main topic: food and food inf...
Ep. 46 | Como se dice...
The obligatory hot girls euro summer trip has finally concluded, meaning it's time to get back to regularly scheduled programming. BUT FIRST, not without a recap of my amazing trip with my girlfriends for my best friend Jenny's wedding!P...
Ep. 45 | My Two Cents
The most popular topic, money! Today's episode is a bit longer as it's one of the most important topics I've wanted to talk about. Money is both a tool and a weapon depending on the person behind it. This episode is split into two p...
Ep. 44 | yappadoodledooooo
Summer allergies got the best of me, so forgive me if I sound very congested and hoarse. Given the state of my voice, I opted for a more low key and casual catch up episode this week. Grab a snack and hop on a "phone call" with me as I yap abou...
Ep. 43 | Dwink from the Bwita...
**RE-UPLOADED DUE TO CORRUPTED FILE ISSUE YESTERDAY*I'm back from a quick (unplanned) summer hiatus! Apologies for the delay as I had to take a week off while dogsitting and another when sick.Today's episode is all about my observ...
Ep. 42 | I'm Just A Girl!
The episode you've all been waiting for... let's talk modern love and relationships! We discuss the common themes in modern dating and how we have to work to unlearn and heal through our 20s and 30s. I explain why you often hear phrases like "W...
Ep. 41 | Potholes on the High Road
Happy Birthday, America!Today's episode leading up to the July 4th weekend touches upon a few topics. First, we touch base on my opinion about what I believe is the best course of action for people with platforms during politically volat...
Ep. 40 | Vroom Vroom Bitches
Girls, it's our time to take over sports! In this episode, I dive into the power females have over sports leagues from viewership to the spending power and sponsorships we bring in from a consumer psychology standpoint. I use Formul...
Ep. 39 | Knicks in...
KNICKS IN 6!!!!!!!!jk.In today's episode, I discuss my mixed feelings about my beautiful city feeling a bit less united lately. From the changes I've seen since living here two summers 2015 & 2016 and moving here full time sho...
Ep. 38 | Rainbows & Unicorns
Happy Pride month!!! Now let's all bake a cake with rainbows and smiles and love each other.Today we chat about my busy week/weekend and my inner child's love for carnivals before diving into the main topic: managing and respecting diffe...
Ep. 37 | It Do Be Like That Sometimes...
It do be like that sometimes, yk?Today's episode is a fully unscripted unfiltered unedited phone call to a friend kinda chat where I sit down and just ramble about what's on my mind. I share the lore of our MDW cruise trip and then dive ...
Ep. 36 | Little Miss Eggroll
This episode is dedicated to my family, especially my parents, who I appreciate more and more every year for everything they equipped my arsenal for life with. Happy AAPI month! This week, we are diving into my personal experiences ...
Ep. 35 | HUANG GANG
Huang Gang or die. JK JK. Shoutout to all of my friends - past, present, and future - who shaped me into the woman I am today! This episode is because of you :) Let's talk about the trials and tribulations of adult friendships. Ther...
Ep. 34 | Yeah I AM Judging You
Met Gala, Coachella, that random b*tch's outfit over there at the bar... We're all judging the first impression from outfits to the whole vibe.Most conversations you have out in the wild will eventually center around an art of expression...
Ep. 33 | Unfiltered, Not Unhinged
Oh look who it is... moi! After 2.5 years of a random and unexpected hiatus here, I am making yet (another) comeback. This time, I'm hopeful I'll stick around. Before we get into a myriad of much more interesting topics on the docke...
Ep. 32 | 5 Guys A Week Revealed
The moment you've all been waiting for: the tea spilling tell all of my 5 Guys A Week episode that premiered this past week on Lifetime. I know it's a long one but I did my best to truncate it without sacrificing the drama. Enjoy and binge watc...
Ep. 31 | WTF is Happiness Anyways?
In a mountain range, there are many peaks and valleys. In your life, you are also going to have many peaks and valleys. We are so driven by societal pressure to constantly be at our best that we forget to ask ourselves between the hustling: are...
Ep. 30 | The Backlog
Six months later, she lives to tell the tales! In this extended episode, we are going to chat about everything that has happened since 2022 began and the entire backlog of emotional experiences I've been working through. ICYMI, yours truly film...