Pretty In Pink Again

Episode Description:
This week, we’re sitting down with someone Christina has known since first grade — Lauren McBride.
Lauren has been building her platform for over 15 years, growing a family while growing a business and evolving in real time alongside her audience. In this first part of our two-part conversation, we go back to the beginning — who she was before the brand, what it looked like to build a business while raising young children, and the pressure of becoming the primary financial driver for her family.
We also openly discuss her recent divorce — why it happened, what led to that turning point, and what it feels like to outgrow a version of yourself that once built your entire life. Lauren shares what it was like to navigate private shifts while everything still looked “fine” from the outside, and the loneliness of evolving when your audience only sees part of the story.
This is part one of a two-part interview. Part two drops next week, where we continue the conversation around rediscovery, boundaries, and rebuilding in a new season of life.
In This Episode
Who Lauren was before motherhood and social media
Building a business while raising young kids
Becoming the breadwinner and navigating guilt
The pressure of performing online while struggling privately
Why her marriage ended and what led to that shift
The loneliness of evolving in plain sight
Grieving old versions of yourself
Connect with Lauren
Instagram: @iamlaurenmcbride
Learn more about Lit Chicks Read and upcoming travels to Portugal & Germany! 
Lauren McBride Home Collection available on QVC
Gala’s Night Out
Lauren is hosting the third annual Gala’s Night Out in Connecticut at the end of March. A portion of proceeds supports domestic violence advocacy through the Lauren McBride Foundation.
For tickets and more information, visit the link in Lauren’s Instagram bio.

Part two of this conversation drops next week. Make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss it.
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Episode Description:
This week, we’re joined by Olga Nelaj — nurse, skincare expert, and founder of ON SkinCare — to talk about what actually makes a difference when it comes to aging well.
From bespoke European facials to microneedling, peels, lasers, and injectables, this conversation goes beyond trends and into long-term skin health. Olga shares what truly ages skin, how to think about collagen loss, when devices matter, and why your daily habits matter more than any single treatment.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s worth the investment, what’s overhyped, or how to avoid looking overdone, this episode pulls back the curtain.
The throughline? Consistency beats intensity. Every time.
What We Cover
The biggest factors that age skin (and why childhood sun exposure still shows up decades later)
Why customized facials are the foundation of skin health
How microneedling builds collagen from within
Light vs. deeper chemical peels and who they’re right for
Where lasers fit into the bigger picture
The truth about Botox and fillers — what they do and what they don’t
Splurge vs. save in skincare
Rapid-fire takes on red light masks, collagen powders, radiofrequency microneedling, preventative Botox, peptides, dermaplaning and more
Olga reminds us that skin quality is built mostly at home. In-office treatments support it — they don’t replace it.
💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:
Christina: Her Pilates reformer. Five months in, and the real shift hasn’t just been physical — it’s the consistency. Having something that fits her life means she actually shows up for it. That’s been more transformative than chasing the “perfect” workout.
T: Simple Mills banana bread mix… but upgraded. Real bananas, extra eggs, protein powder, chocolate chips. Her philosophy: start with a shortcut, customize it, and suddenly it’s something completely different (and so good).
Olga: Microcurrent — consistently. Not occasionally. Not before an event. She’s been doing it regularly on herself and seeing real lift and tone over time. Her whole philosophy mirrors this episode: results come from commitment, not one-off treatments.
✨ Connect With Olga
Follow her on Instagram: @o.n.skincare
Book a consultation or appointment for her West Hartford, CT location:
 📞 860-995-3332
Olga also hosts intimate, in-person skincare masterclasses.
Upcoming Masterclass:
🗓 March 5th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
💲 $99 per guest
🤍 In collaboration with Coffee Fix CT
✨ In honor of International Women’s Day
This is a two-hour deep dive into skin health with limited availability. RSVP directly to Olga to reserve your spot.
🌸 Things We Mentioned
This episode is sponsored by Coco Lily in Avon, CT — a beautifully curated boutique offering elevated pieces you’ll actually wear.
Our listeners receive 10% off both in-store and online with code PIPA10.
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Episode Description:
Episode 50. 💗
We couldn’t think of a better way to mark this milestone than by saying the quiet parts out loud.
In this episode, we unpack the topics women think about constantly but rarely say — not because they don’t matter, but because we’re afraid of how we’ll be perceived. Ungrateful. Lazy. Privileged. Needy. Doing life wrong.
From hiring help and the quiet math of motherhood… to money habits without sharing numbers… to sex, resentment, body image, jealousy, and identity shifts — we explore what we’re actually concealing when we stay silent.
Spoiler: it’s usually insecurity, fear, or the pressure to look like we have it all figured out.
This conversation isn’t about comparison. It’s about normalization. Because we’re not sharing numbers — we’re sharing normal. And when one woman says the thing out loud, ten others feel less alone.
What We Talk About
• Why certain topics feel “off limits” for women
• Hiring help, outsourcing, and protecting energy without shame
• Talking about money through priorities and choices instead of dollar amounts
• Marriage and intimacy — how desire shifts by season and why connection matters more than frequency
• Weight, comparison, and the nuance of accepting your body while still wanting change
• Identity shifts — loving your life while missing former versions of yourself
• Jealousy as data — what it might actually be pointing to
If this episode resonates, send it to a friend — and DM us one thing you’ve never said out loud. Chances are, someone else is thinking it too.
💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:
T: Starting Mahjong — something that was actually on her 2026 goals list. Learning how to play, joining a group that meets regularly, and stepping into something new socially and mentally. Proof that it’s never too late to try something different just because it sounds fun.
Christina: An overnight date night and seeing Dancing with the Stars live on tour — which felt nostalgic, fun, and like such a reminder to prioritize connection. Also, a little shopping moment that turned into an unexpected everyday win: finding a Coach bag that feels designer-inspired but still practical, high quality, and wearable on repeat.
🌸 Things We Mentioned
Today’s episode is sponsored by Fongemie, owner of Lux Hair Co.
Sam is known for her dimensional color and seamless extension work, creating natural, lived-in hair that grows out beautifully. If you’ve been considering extensions or a color refresh, this is your sign.
Listeners can mention Pretty in Pink Again or PIPA for a special offer on new extension installations.
Follow Sam on Instagram at @PaintLoveBlend to book or learn more.
💗 Join the Conversation
If this episode made you feel seen, don’t keep it to yourself.
• Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain
• Connect with Christina: @christinatarabishy
• Connect with T: @kristinabontempo
• Send this episode to a friend who needs to hear it
And if you’ve been listening quietly for a while… this is your nudge.
Leaving a quick review helps more women find conversations like this — and for our 50th episode, it would mean more than you know.
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Episode Description: 
In this episode, Christina Tarabishy and Kristina “T” Bontempo sit down with Samantha Yanks — former fashion editor who worked at Vogue, Oprah Magazine, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons Magazine.
Now the founder of The Connecticut Edit, Samantha shares the evolution of her career and what led her to build a platform rooted in taste, trust, and community.
Together, they talk about what it really means to be a tastemaker (not just an influencer), how to know when a chapter is over, and why entrepreneurship isn’t always the dream it’s made out to be. Samantha pulls back the curtain on the value of corporate experience, mentorship, and building foundational skills before stepping out on her own.
This is an inspiring conversation for women who work, create, lead, or are curious about what happens behind iconic titles — and what it looks like to finally tell your own story.
💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:
Christina: The Skinny Confidential Mouth Tape — a sleep game-changer and proof that all roads lead back to better rest. (Discount code: CHRISTINAT15 takes 15% off sitewide)
T: A vacuum mop she swears by for daily clean-ups with four kids — because survival is a lifestyle choice.
Samantha: Yeti dog bowls — stackable, travel-friendly, keep water cold and clean, and easy to travel with. From Vogue to dog bowls… and she stands by it.
🤍 Connect with Samantha
Follow Samantha Yanks and her work at The Connecticut Edit:
Instagram: @samanthayanks
Instagram: @theconnecticutedit
For curated Connecticut finds, thoughtful storytelling, and a true editor’s eye.
🌸 Things We Mentioned
Cocolily — Our sponsor for this episode. A boutique based in Avon, Connecticut with a curated mix of fashion, gifts, and accessories.
Use code PIPA10 for 10% off your purchase in store or online through Valentine’s Day.
Join the Conversation
📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain@christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo
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Episode Description:
In this episode, we talk about the shift that happens when your family grows — especially going from one child to more. We explore why confidence may increase, but presence feels more divided, and how overstimulation often comes from emotional awareness rather than noise. This is a reflective conversation about split attention, quiet guilt, and learning to love inside the limits of time and energy.
Key themes:
Why love expands but time doesn’t
The emotional shift from exclusive to shared parenting
One-on-one grief and changing dynamics
Overstimulation as constant recalibration
Letting go of equal time and focusing on intentional moments
💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:
Christina: The Window Theory — the idea that life offers brief, quiet seasons when connection and health overlap, and presence matters most.
T: Mrs. Meyer’s 3-in-1 Dog Shampoo for Noela (she smells amazing).
🌸 Things We Mentioned
The Window Theory (via The Balanced Blonde)
Sponsor: Sam Fongemie (@paintloveblend) — bombshell extension queen behind both of our hair. Mention code PIPA for $100 off your next installation.
Join the Conversation
📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain@christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo
📌 Share this episode with a friend
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