Emma is back from a 10-day summer vacation and is giving you the full download on it all. Her and Zac started in Miami and made their way to Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston and she, of course, has a million little memories and stories to share from each spot (including epic rollercoasters, amazing food, and stomach situations that will haunt her dreams forever). She also talks about finishing season 2 of Hacks in two sittings, the Anthony Bourdain documentary, and how she *finally* finished the book she’s been reading for two months! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this supersized episode. All city highlights linked on Emma’s Instagram: Miami Orlando Savannah Charleston Befriend me on Goodreads! Watch the Anthony Bourdain documentary, Roadrunner Request to join the That’s What E Said private group --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

The Dry Bar appointment that allegedly never was. A new-old engagement ring. A bridal shower for the books. After a week away, Emma has a lot to catch up on, including all the movies and shows she's been consuming lately (1986 Top Gun Tom Cruise can GET IT). Get the full download, plus a peek into Z and her's upcoming summer vacation, and a listener advice question you will definitely have an opinion on. Request to join the private podcast FB group Click this link to automatically get 10% off your Honeylove shapewear order! Follow the podcast on Instagram for visual guides Follow Emma on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

After a 6-year hiatus from their original podcast, "2 Girls, 1 Closet," Emma is joined in her closet by her best friend and #1 confidante, Whitney. It's an hour of quick trips down memory lane, getting to know who Whitney is and why she is who she is, a million different side convos and, at the end of it all, just two best friends doing what they do best—chatting. We hope you love and enjoy this episode as much as we loved recording it! Links in show notes. Request to be in the TWES Facebook Group Listen to 2 Girls, 1 Closet (the OG podcast) Follow Whitney on Instagram Buy the Skinnytaste cookbook Visit Odelay Tex-Mex Make Emma's Sunday Roast Follow TWES on Instagram as well as Emma herself --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

Besides her usual breakdown of her goings-on, this episode is all about freelance writing and working for yourself. How to do it, when to do it, what to do when you do it, etc. Emma talks about taking the leap, finding clients, getting your name out there, rates ($$$), client boundaries, and how to keep your cool when work is slow. She ends the episode with a listener question about antidepressants, so stay tuned and check the show notes for everything Emma mentions! New York Spots: Highline Hotel The Mermaid Inn Thai Villa Chelsea Piers Fitness Zucker’s Bagels Blank Street Coffee Canto Follow GrossyPelosi (if you don’t already)! Emma’s Financial Advisor, Cory Nichols Caitlin Brown’s personal page and professional page Antidepressant Blog Post --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

Wedding dress secured. Wedding shoes secured. Wedding makeup artist secured. Severance started and not being entirely enjoyed? This week’s episode is a true life update, including a full list of Emma’s weekly podcasts she enjoys and the first (and maybe last?) advice segment about how to break the news to non-invitees when you’re having a super small, intimate wedding. Check out show notes for all things mentioned! Email [email protected] with an advice question! Drop topic ideas into this form Homemade Pizza Recipe Loeffler Randall Heels Dupe Blog “Size” Blog --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

Couples who sit on the same side. Saying you “read” an audiobook. Looking cute but not receiving recognition for it. Influencers using current events to post glam selfies. This week, Emma asked her listeners to write in their *pettiest* pet peeves, and they delivered. Listen in to weigh in, and also hear all about Emma’s past week including getting sick, opening a pseudo daycare in her home, and some insanely good ice cream in Dallas everyone needs to try, like, yesterday. Also, her unbridled review on Heartstopper and her new, undying love for Kit Connor. Fill out the Podcast TOPIC DROP form Follow Emma on Instagram Follow the podcast on Instagram Check out Emma’s blog --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

Well guys, she did it. Emma finally wrote an actual episode outline so she could provide both her typical updates and also focus on a certain topic. Today's category? Moving in and living with your partner. This month marked a year since independent Emma moved in with Zac, and she's sharing her various reflections on it as well as answering specific listener questions about the process. She covers how they split bills, his and her pet peeves, how they handle household chores, what to do if you're in a "roommate rut" phase, pooping under the same roof, tackling different sleep schedules and more! Shop ascot and hart, and follow Target Does It Again and Costco Does It Again on Instagram! Follow Emma's personal IG and the podcast IG! Read "Dear Moms, I (Sort Of) Get It Now" Get the Target doormat! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

It's amazing how much can happen in such a short period of time. Or maybe it's just amazing to have the ability to make stories out of absolutely nothing. Regardless, Emma recaps her arrival back to Dallas, a both lovely and terrible bike ride downtown, backyard adventures and worm killing, how she straight up just locked her fiancé in the backyard Monday night, and her 3-hour spa day. Listen in to hear the drama, opinions, and insights! Buy A Court of Thorns and Roses Check out The Joule Spa Look at her wedding dress designer Follow Emma on her personal Instagram, her podcast Instagram, and on her blog, EMMASTHING.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

For the past week, Emma has been in Chicago helping her sister recover from breast reduction surgery as well as nanny her niece and nephew. Best friends since birth, the Golden Girls spent Emma's last night sitting down to record a conversation about everything pregnancy, postpartum, breast reduction and recovery, childhood, the evolution of their sisterhood, and a lot more. Tears were shed, jokes were made, and laughter was loud. Please enjoy this very special episode—it may be her breast one yet! Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram Follow That's What E Said on Instagram Check out EMMASTHING.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support

This past weekend, E and Z headed to Broken Bow, OK to get out of town and celebrate Emma's 35th birthday in... not style per se... but something. She tells the tale of their A-frame cabin and the mystery of the cigarette smell inside, how they spent their time in the small Oklahoma town, and goes into great detail about every birthday celebration meal she ate over the last week because there were a lot. She also proudly shares an update on her french tip debacle and remembers why she hates reality TV, but especially dating reality TV. Restaurants Emma mentions are: Town Hearth Barcelona Carbone's Sister The nail salon she always talks about is MiniLuxe Follow EMMASTHING and the That's What E Said podcast page on Instagram, and visit her website for more content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thats-what-e-said/support