Pretty In Pink Again
Pretty In Pink Again
Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again, the podcast where motherhood meets rediscovery. Hosted by Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo)—two millennial moms navigating life, kids, and everything in between—this show is your weekly dose of candid conversations, relatable stories, and a little glam. Whether you’re adjusting to life after babies, finding yourself again, or just looking for a safe space to laugh, cry, and feel seen, we’re here for you. Tune in as we tackle the messy, beautiful chaos of modern motherhood and inspire you to get to know the new version of yourself—one episode at a time!Follow our podcast on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain
Episode 68: VP, Creator, Mom of Three: How Meg Hall Balances It All
Episode Description: If you've followed Meg Hall (@meghall) for years, this episode will make you love her even more. And if you're meeting her for the first time, consider this your introduction. This week, we're sitting down with creator, corporate executive, working mom advocate, and mom of three, Meg Hall. As a Vice President at a global company, Meg has built a loyal community by speaking openly about the realities of modern motherhood, workplace culture, and the changes she believes com...
Jun 25
1 hr 31 min
Episode 67: Working Mom or Stay-at-Home Mom? Why Modern Mothers Don't Fit Either Label
Episode Description: For decades, motherhood seemed to come with two clear categories: working mom or stay-at-home mom. But what happens when neither label feels right? In this episode, Christina and Kristina explore the growing gray area so many women now occupy. Women who are raising children while also building businesses, creating content, freelancing, volunteering, consulting, pursuing passion projects, or contributing financially in flexible ways that don't fit traditional definitions. ...
Jun 17
47 min
Episode 66: Why Women Everywhere Are Suddenly Obsessed With Mahjong | Inside the Mahjong Movement with Expert Jamie Dalton
Episode Description: What is it about Mahjong that has women completely hooked right now? In this week's episode, we're joined by Jamie Dalton, co-founder of Gold Coast Mahjong Club, to unpack the game, the culture, and the community that have turned Mahjong into one of the fastest-growing hobbies among women. What started as a way for Jamie to connect with her 102-year-old Chinese grandmother eventually grew into a thriving community where women gather to learn, connect, laugh, host, strateg...
Jun 11
1 hr 9 min
Episode 65: Why Women Are Craving Connection Again: Friendship, Community & Life Beyond Motherhood with KINN Founder Amy Bucceri
Episode Description Women spend so much of their lives showing up for everyone else that it's easy to lose sight of who they are outside of their roles and responsibilities. In this episode, Christina and T sit down with Amy Bucceri, founder of KINN, to discuss why women are craving connection again and what happens when we create spaces designed specifically for women to gather, connect, learn, and belong. From adult friendship and loneliness to hobbies, identity, entrepreneurship, and commu...
Jun 4
1 hr 4 min
Episode 64: Am I Done Having Kids… Or Just Overstimulated? The Emotional Side of Family Planning Nobody Talks About
Episode Description There’s endless conversation around getting pregnant… but almost none around deciding you’re done. This week on Pretty in Pink Again, Christina and T dive into one of the most emotional and complicated questions women quietly carry: how do you know when your family is complete? For some women, the decision feels crystal clear. For others, it changes with every season of motherhood. And for many women, it’s not fully a choice at all. The girls openly discuss the emotional g...
May 28
59 min
Episode 63: Why Clutter Feels So Mentally Exhausting: The Reset Every Overwhelmed Woman Needs with The Reset Brunette
Episode Description: This week, Christina and T sit down with Briana Bazail, creator of The Reset Brunette, for a conversation that goes far beyond organizing. Together, they unpack the emotional weight of clutter, the invisible mental load women carry, and why so many moms feel overwhelmed in their own homes. From burnout and identity shifts to practical systems that actually work, this episode explores how resetting your space can help you reconnect with yourself again. Because sometimes it...
May 21
1 hr 30 min
REWIND: Ozempic, GLP-1s & the Truth About Weight Loss Medications with Stephanie Gort, PA
Episode Description: This week, we’re bringing back one of our top episodes of 2025 — and honestly, it feels even more relevant now than when it first aired. Since this conversation first dropped, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have completely changed the weight loss conversation. But beyond the headlines, this episode dives into the emotional side of weight, diet culture, hormones, self-worth, and the shame women still feel around asking for help. In this epis...
May 14
1 hr 12 min
Episode 62: What It Really Takes to Run a Podcast as Busy Moms | Behind the Scenes of Pretty in Pink Again
Episode Description: This week’s episode was supposed to be a fun behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the podcast each week… and then life had other plans. After recording nearly half the episode, T’s laptop died, the audio was filled with white noise, and we had to completely scrap the recording and start over from scratch. Mic tests, troubleshooting, re-recording… all while juggling kids, schedules, deadlines, and real life. Honestly? It perfectly summed up what this season ha...
May 7
1 hr 12 min
Episode 61: Why Your Home Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It as Your Kids Grow) with Designer Ellen Piccolo
Episode Description Motherhood changes fast and somehow our homes are just expected to keep up. In this episode, we’re joined by Ellen Piccolo, founder of The Homemaker, to talk about what it actually means to create a home that works for your life right now. This isn’t about perfection or aesthetics. It’s about systems, function, and designing a space that supports your daily reality. We get into how homes should evolve as kids grow, the small changes that make a big difference, and wh...
Apr 30
1 hr 15 min
Episode 60: Behind UConn Men’s Basketball: Marriage, Motherhood & the Woman Holding It All Together with Andrea Hurley
Episode Description: Behind one of the most dominant programs in college basketball is a life most people don’t see. In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Hurley—wife of Dan Hurley, head coach of the University of Connection (UCONN) men’s basketball team—to talk about what it really looks like to live inside pressure, constant change, and high expectations. From championship seasons to everyday life at home, Andrea shares what it means to raise a family, support a partner at the high...
Apr 23
1 hr 34 min
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