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h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast
by Rachel Malak
Join Rachel Malak each week as she talks with close friends and special guests about the all the transitional moments of twenty-something life. When life is changing and everything seems uncertain (ya know, graduating in a pandemic), we aim to provide a stable community, fueled by lifestyle content that qualms the stresses and embraces the hopefulness of the times when you find yourself asking, “what next?”
Episodes
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90. On Brand with Nema Vand | SWOON SERIES
Rachel Malak's SWOON SERIES continues with Bravo TV’s Nema Vand. You might know him as a starring cast member on the hit reality show, Shahs of Sunset, but Nema’s expertise extends beyond the Bravo realm. In this episode, Rachel and Nema discuss his directing career (and debut short film…
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89. The Serendipity Special (feat. Allie Giordano & Kevin Verga)
This week, two h.e.r.LIFE heavy hitters join Rachel Malak in the Zoom room to talk about love and fate and the holiday season. Allie Giordano and Kevin Verga are panelists on The Serendipity Special, an episode where they join forces to dissect the 2001 holiday film starring Kate Beckinsale and...
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88. When Versatility Brings Opportunity (with Katie Andres)
Katie Andres is a well-known NBA & WNBA entertainment host with a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. She sits down with h.e.r.LIFE host (and newbie sports emcee) Rachel Malak to talk about the power of versatility in her career. ... As always, thank you for listening! Find us on...
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87. Intentions, Reflections, & Gossip Girl (with Brennan Sisco)
h.e.r.LIFE is back with host Rachel Malak and dear friend of the show, Brennan Sisco. The ladies reminisce during h.e.r.Reflections of the week, gush during Swoon of the Week (including a full Gossip Girl reboot discussion), before settling into December Intentions. Focusing on purpose and...
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86. The "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" Special (feat. Allie Giordano)
In celebration of Taylor Swift's iconic rerelease of the RED album this weekend, Rachel Malak and Allie Giordano are diving into the new 10 minute version of her Jake Gyllenhaal heartbreak anthem, All Too Well. F*ck the patriarchy, indeed. ... As always, thank you for listening! Find us on...
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85. A Kevin Classic (feat. Kevin Verga)
Kevin Verga is back to cohost the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast this week alongside Rachel Malak! In this "Classic" Kevin episode, we return to fan-favorite segments like h.e.r.Reflections of the week, plus a few old-school deep cuts, like Love Update with Kev & Rach. This week's topics include Halloween...
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84. A Cinderella Story Halloween Special (with Movies That Raised Us)
Happy Halloween! This week, we're celebrating with a podcast collaboration to FINALLY answer the age-old question: Does "A Cinderella Story" (2004) qualify as a Halloween film? To get to the bottom of it, Rachel sits down with 2000s cinema experts Christina and Mo from Movies That Raised Us, a...
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83. Judging Books by their Covers (with Sarah Thompson)
This week, host Rachel Malak interviews BookTok sensation, Sarah Thompson! Though she’s relatively new to the TikTok scene, Sarah’s really put in the work, churning out relatable and thought-provoking content as a blogger (and podcaster!) for years. After discussing Sarah’s start on TikTok, the...
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82. The Brains Behind "Celebrity Memoir Book Club" - Claire Parker & Ashley Hamilton
The h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast is thrilled to welcome Claire Parker & Ashley Hamilton, hosts of the hugely successful pop culture podcast Celebrity Memoir Book Club. We talk about the origins of their show, their long-standing friendship, plus some of their favorite memoirs to date. Stick around for…
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81. Homecoming Reflections (with Kevin Verga)
As host Rachel Malak and guest co-host Kevin Verga prepare to return to Fordham University for 2021 homecoming festivities, they take some time to reflect. In the spirit of returning to traditions, Rachel and Kevin kick off the episode with a full round of h.e.r. Reflections AND Swoon of the…
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80. Mean Girls Day | The Emancipation of LiLo (with Allie Giordano)
Today, October 3rd, is Mean Girls Day! The day Aaron Samuels asks Cady Heron what day it is, and the world stood still. In honor of everyone's favorite pop-culture holiday, host Rachel Malak sits down with BFF Allie Giordano to discuss Lindsay Lohan's career and legacy in two parts. First, the...
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79. Reflecting with 2-Time Olympic Medalist Helen Maroulis
We've got another Olympian guest this week: Helen Maroulis who won GOLD back in 2016 against all-time great, Saori Yoshida. Then, multiple concussions and a dark struggle with mental health put Maroulis's wrestling career on hold...or so they thought. Helen bounced back in time for the Tokyo…
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78. Olympian Carlin Isles | SWOON SERIES
The SWOON SERIES is back with "Olympic Swoon" Bracket contestant, Carlin Isles. Carlin's handsome Team U.S.A. headshot landed him a spot of Rachel's most recent Instagram bracket, and his prowess on the rugby pitch proves his dedication and tenacity: qualities we just love to celebrate on the...
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77. Victoria & Vera: Paving the Way Down the Aisle (feat. Allie Giordano)
This week on the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast, Allie G returns to talk all things wedding gowns. After a brief history on bridal traditions (i.e. you probably don't know why we're actually wearing white to our weddings) thanks to JSTOR Daily's Summer Brennan, Rachel Malak picks Allie's brain on all the...
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76. Rethinking the NASCAR Brand (with Toni Breidinger)
We're back! After a little summer break, host Rachel Malak has returned with an incredible first guest. Toni Breidinger is the first female Arab-American driver to ever participate in a NASCAR national series. Hers is the biggest social following in NASCAR, and she already has 19 United Auto Club...
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75. Kevin & Rachel Start Making Sense (sort of)
Hello & welcome to Episode #75 of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. This week, returning guest and dear friend of the pod, KEVIN VERGA, joins host Rachel Malak to discuss the podcast he hosts and produces: "Devin and Kevin Stop Making Sense," a show breaking down Talking Heads songs from music theory to...
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74. Devin & Kevin (and Emma & Rachel) Stop Making Sense
This week, we're introducing the h.e.r.LIFE audience to the world of Devin & Kevin Stop Making Sense. D'Agostino & Verga are no strangers to the Blogcast, but now the roles are reversed as Rachel Malak and Emma Spoldi join the boys in their Zoom Room to talk about "Love --> Building On Fire" by...
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73. The Reputation of an Olympian (with Jordan Larson of the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team)
On this week's episode, we're getting ready for the 2020 Olympic Games with three-time Olympian, Jordan Larson. This U.S. Women's Volleyball star is going for the gold, and she's using her stellar reputation to do it. She and host Rachel Malak discuss her volleyball legacy, what it's like...
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72. Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do | Celebrating Vulnerability (with Allie Giordano)
Welcome back to another Allie G Special on the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast! This week, we're talkin' breakups. Allie shares some personal experiences (and a voice memo from her personal archive) that highlight the beauty of vulnerability and human connection. She and Rachel talk celebrity breakups,...
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71. Bars & Stripes | The Fourth of July Special (with Kay Kurkierewicz)
Welcome to our second annual Fourth of July Special. Here at h.e.r.LIFE, we're continuing our Independence Day episode tradition of dating and relationships. This year, we're tackling first dates on the bar scene: tips for nerves, standout stories, "The Lock," and much more. Listen in as host...
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70. Sailing Away with Colin Macrae | Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 (with Hannah Logerfo)
Welcome to another Below Deck recap by h.e.r.LIFE! Hannah Logerfo and Rachel Malak reunite in the Zoom Room to discuss their binge-worthy Bravo TV obsession. This week, we're talking all things Sailing Yacht: Colin's swoon-worthiness, Daisy's leadership, Glenn's charm, Gary's hair, Ali's...
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69. Father's Day Special 2021: Coming to Flourition (with Emma Spoldi)
Welcome to our second annual h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast Father’s Day Special! We’re continuing our tradition of celebrating hot dads of stage and screen this Sunday, and we’re so happy you’re here! Host Rachel Malak kicks off the episode with h.e.r. Reflections of the week. She and Emma Spoldi talk...
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68. Girls Trip 101 (with Karlie Lobitz)
This week, host Rachel Malak is joined by life-long friend Karlie Lobitz to talk all about their epic Memorial Day celebrations in Miami, FL. They cover everything from outlining the itinerary, to budgeting the trip (shout out Splittr app!), to handling group dynamics, and much more! You can…
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67. Feminism in the Ring with Franchón Crews-Dezurn
This week, the Sporty Girl Series continues with a legitimate WORLD CHAMP! Franchón Crews-Dezurn is the WBC and WBO titleholder at super middleweight, and she'll be fighting Elin Cederoos of Sweden for the IBF and WBA crowns to unify the title next week on June 19 on Triller Fight Club's card in...
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66. Understanding the Wendy's Boycott with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (feat. Lupe Gonzalo & Natalia Naranjo)
Today, h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast host Rachel Malak sits down with Lupe Gonzalo and Natalia Naranjo (translator) of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to discuss the Fair Food Program and the Wendy's fast food Boycott. First introduced to Rachel by a Fordham CMS class (Communication & The Food System…
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65. Selasi for World Baking Day | SWOON SERIES
This week, former Swoon of the Week and Great British Baking Show fan-favorite Selasi Gbormittah joins host Rachel Malak in the Zoom room for a celebration of World Baking Day. He talks GBBO, social media influencing, career transitions and more! Then, the duo wraps up with a round of h.e.r....
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64. MILMs: Mother's Day Special 2021
This year, the h.e.r. ladies are highlighting unconventional mother figures and celebrating their representation in media with the MILM segment: Moms I'd Like to Mirror. Rachel Malak, Emma Spoldi, and Hannah Logerfo cover Dame Julie Andrews, Mrs. Incredible, Kala, and more! Rachel gushes over...
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63. If Emma had an HGTV Show... (with Emma Spoldi)
After signing a new lease on a one-bedroom in CT, Emma Spoldi joins Rachel Malak in the Zoom room for a h.e.r.LIFE breakdown of the apartment search: tips of subletting vs. renting, knowing when it's time, financing, and more! Swoon of the Week takes a backseat to F/Marry/Kill this week: HGTV...
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62. Say It With Me (Dilo Conmigo): I Am Enough (with Nancy S. Torres)
Nancy S. Torres is a mother, teacher, wife, meditation guide, author, and honorary h.e.r.LIFE Girl's Girl! This week, she sits down with host Rachel Malak for a Zoom conversation that's as heartwarming as it is empowering. Nancy discusses the transitions of her life with candid grace, offering...
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61. Happy Earth Day from a Vegan! (with Kay Kurkierewicz)
This week, friend of the show, Kay Kurkierewicz joins host Rachel Malak in the h.e.r.LIFE Zoom studio to celebrate Earth Day by reflecting on her first veganniversary. (Despite some technical difficulties with mics -- our apologies!,) the duo chatted about the environmental impacts of the meat…
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60. Kevin's Birthday Special: Burns, Barriers & Boundaries
This week, we’re celebrating Kevin Verga’s 24th birthday with an episode dedicated to the man himself: everyone’s favorite returning guest (& honorary co-host). After discussing lost loves, workout classes, and Coach Bennett in h.e.r. Reflections, the trio moves on to Swoon of the Week, where…
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59. A Liberal Catholic Easter Episode (feat. Heidi Schlumpf of the National Catholic Reporter)
Happy Easter from the h.e.r.LIFE team! To celebrate, Rachel Malak sits down with Heidi Schlumpf, the National Catholic Reporter's executive editor, the talk about Liberal Catholicism in America. She talks historical context, integrity conflicts, Joe Biden and more—all while reminding us that...
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58. Local Advocacy & Reproductive Justice with Persist NEPA
This week, co-directors of Persist NEPA, Cait Caffrey and Sabrina Hannon, join host Rachel Malak for an Easter week "egg-stravaganza" to help us better understand reproductive justice and how we can contribute on a local level. Listen for more information on the origins of the organization,...
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57. Women's History Month Special
Welcome back to another episode of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast with the full HER lineup! Hannah Logerfo, Emma Spoldi, and Rachel Malak are reunited once more in the Zoom room to bring you an episode full of favorites: h.e.r. Reflections, Swoon of the Week, Content Catchup, + a very special women's...
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56. Daylight $avings (feat. Barbara Ginty)
Welcome to our Daylight $avings Special! Host Rachel Malak looks to CFP & “Future Rich” podcast host, Barbara Ginty, for a little financial planning 101 specifically for recent graduates. To budget or not to budget? What is a 401(k)? How important is it that I start building credit? Barbara…
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55. Spire Speaker: Rachel talks post-grad tips, RA memories, & more!
I was so incredibly honored to be asked to speak at a Fordham Spire meeting this semester. Spire is a network of women supporting and empowering one another through service, seminar, and sisterhood. I came to share my perspective on post-grad, res life, podcasting, etc., and I've been smiling…
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54. NEDA Week with Non-diet Registered Dietitian, Chloe Cerino
We’re coming to you on the heels of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, joined by Chloe Cerino, MS, RDN, CDN who’s talking us through intuitive eating and a new approach to social media. Listen as hosts Rachel Malak and Emma Spoldi ask questions about everything from body image and the…
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53. Bru on the Blogcast | SWOON SERIES
Welcome to our first installment of THE SWOON SERIES, where former "Swoon of the Week" features join Rachel for a chat on the blogcast. This week, Josh "Bru" Brubaker (@bruontheradio) of TikTok fame joins host Rachel Malak in the Zoom room for a little radio shop talk. He dishes on how he hit his...
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52. Kay Got Cuffed! | Valentine's Special (with Kay Kurkierewicz)
Welcome to another installment of online dating with Kay! This week, host Rachel Malak catches up with friend of the show, Kay Kurkierewicz, for an update on Candle Man Cody: the Tinder match whose spark really ignited over the past few months. The girls start off with h.e.r. Reflections (01:55)....
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51. Super Bowl LUV (with Allie Giordano)
This week, h.e.r.LIFE is celebrating Super Bowl Sunday with a little splash of V-Day romance! Join host Rachel Malak and her co-host for the week, Allie Giordano, as they dish on the love stories of this Sunday's leading men: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. As always, thank you for listening! Find...
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50. The Fiftieth Episode Spectacular! (with Emma Spoldi)
Welcome to the 50th episode of the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast. Cohosts Rachel Malak & Emma Spoldi reminisce on the last 50 episodes of the show, noting the top ten standouts in the following categories: Swoon of the Week, Content Catch Up, B.A.B.s, Topics, and Highest Streams. Thank you for being here…
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49. Identity & Self-Care (feat. Jaden Vazquez)
This week, h.e.r.LIFE host Rachel Malak is joined by friend and fellow Fordham Ram, Jaden Vazquez. Jaden is a linebacker on the Fordham Football team, who made headlines around this time last year after publicly coming out as bisexual on his Instagram page. This week, he talks to Rachel about...
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48. Slow Morning Mindset (feat. Vic Muñoz)
This week on the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast, Vic Munoz joins Rachel Malak in the Zoom studio to discuss her quarantine passion project: @slowmorningmindset. The ladies discuss social media & wellness: how the two are no longer working against one another, and how we can use our Instagram feeds to hold...
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47. Prompting a Better Year
Welcome to the h.e.r.LIFE New Year's Special, where Hannah Logerfo, Emma Spoldi, and Rachel Malak count down 21 of their favorite journaling prompts to ring in 2021. Of course, the ladies open with all the regular segments: h.e.r. Reflections, Swoon of the Week, and Content Catchup. As always,...
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46. Confidence is the Key Ingredient (feat. Dana Commandatore)
This week on the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast, Rachel Malak sits down with baking reality star Dana Commandatore to ring in the holiday season. The ladies talk The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition and everything you've ever wanted to know about behind-the-scenes life on set. Dana also dishes on...
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45. Rachel's Birthday Special (+ Holiday Hot Takes)
Welcome to the h.e.r.LIFE December celebration catch all episode! Hannah, Emma, & Rachel are commemorating the whole holiday season, plus Rachel's 23rd birthday. The girls start off with h.e.r. Reflections & Swoon of the Week. Then, they transition into the first annual "Holiday Hot Takes," where...
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44. Rebel's Advocate (feat. Kimona Dussard & Erinne Benedict)
This week, Rachel welcomes the co-hosts of the new podcast Rebel's Advocate to talk about the workshopping and development of their weekly show. Kimona Dussard and Erinne Benedict are fresh to the podcasting scene, with lots of passion for social change. Hear their story: how their strong...
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43. Michael B. Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving! We're celebrating with an early episode release of our first ever Michael B. Thankful Special. Rachel and Emma discuss the illustrious career and blooming legacy of Michael B. Jordan, People's Sexiest Man Alive 2020. After h.e.r. Reflections (shopping small, dentistry, and...
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42. Alyssa Marsh: My Zoom Guest in Budapest
This week, the h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast welcomes Alyssa Marsh, LA Current swimmer, high school teacher, and soon-to-be inspiration to us all. Rachel and Alyssa talk election craziness, pandemic graduations, athletic careers -- plus a few classic h.e.r. segments. We're wishing the LA Current best of…
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Join Rachel Malak each week as she talks with close friends and special guests about the all the transitional moments of twenty-something life. When life is changing and everything seems uncertain (ya know, graduating in a pandemic), we aim to provide a stable community, fueled by lifestyle content that qualms the stresses and embraces the hopefulness of the times when you find yourself asking, “what next?”
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Rachel Malak
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