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SPEAK REEL

Just your average millennial mom from New Jersey navigating life one “Are you f***ing kidding me?” at a time.Happily married for over twelve years (yes, he drives me crazy daily), raising four girls, two dogs, and one live-in mother — we’re basically a modern-day Full House with a twist of King of Queens with a lot less hugging.So, whether you’re grabbing a coffee or a marg at 10 a.m. (no judgment), let’s chat, laugh, and keep it all the way “reel.”Let’s support each other the way we did in a club bathroom at 1 a.m. singing Sweet Caroline reapplying our MAC lipgloss.

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    The Friendship Audit

    In the words of Taylor Swift, a friend to all is a friend to none. We are keeping it all the way reel today… friendships, boundaries, and knowing when it’s time to let go.Here’s friendships, part 2.

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    Let’s go back to the beginning, friendships

    Friendships… The ones that stay, the ones that fade, and the ones you fight to keep — this episode gets into all of it. Reel, honest, and a reminder that if your circle looks more like a triangle- good it just means it’s “reel”

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    I’m not busy… I’m maxed out 😵‍💫

    In this episode of Speak Reel, I’m talking about the mental load no one sees—the constant tabs open in our brains, the pressure of doing it all, and why “just relax” isn’t actually a thing.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, and still expected to keep going… this one’s for you.Come sit with me- let’s keep it reel. 🎙️

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    Winter Blues, Valentines Views & Big January Energy

    From winter blues and holiday hangovers to big wins we need to celebrate — like Speak Reel making it into a magazine! I am unpacking it all. And because it’s February… let’s settle it: is Valentine’s Day cheesy, overrated, or low-key our love language? Also, check out Sweet Sips Soda LLc, my newest business venture with Meaghan- it’s family fun on a whole new level. We are mixing up dirty sodas, alanis and making your next event that much sweeter!

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    Groundhog Days & Christmas Nights

    I will be talking about the life we were told to expect—school, marriage, kids, success—and what happens when at 38 you realize it’s time to pivot. When “living your best life” still feels like Groundhog Day, this one hits different.Add in the magical mayhem of Christmas—Grinch Day, stomach bugs, Polar Express, projects, traditions, and trying to soak it all in without losing it.Plus an NGL moment: what’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?And for the first time ever John and his bestie Chris join the kitchen chat together to talk all things Christmas.

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    A Case of the Shoppies

    I am catching a full-blown Case of the Shoppies: Black Friday nostalgia, and the Christmas gifts that raised us— what were the ones that made absolutely no sense, yet you begged for anyway? Grab an iced coffee or a marg and let’s get reel!

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    Swartzmas has entered the chat

    Halloween? Done. Mariah Carey? Defrosting. Swartzmas? Activated! It’s that time of year where life goes from “boo” to “bananas” in 0.2 seconds — between events, holidays, and everything in between.We’re breaking it all down with laughs, gift guides, and the truth about mom-life in the most magical (and mildly chaotic) season of the year.

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    Back to School Scaries: Pencils, Panic & Pick Up Lines

    Welcome to Speak Reel: Goodbye Summer & Hello School Season 2 begins! We are back to school surviving by a thread & cold brew coffees. Amanda & I talk about the back to school expectations and trying to get back into the routines of life. Are you smarter than a 5th grader? The jury is still out on me!

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    REEL Life Events - 11 years in 45 minutes #HarperStrong

    My husband saves lives at work… but the real hero is our daughter Harper, a Heart Warrior. ❤️Life doesn’t hit pause just because things get heavy — and this week we’re diving into both the heroic and the heart-wrenching. From my husband’s real-life act of bravery at work to my most vulnerable share yet: the journey of my daughter Harper, a true Heart Warrior.In 45 minutes, I take you through a glimpse of 11 years of surgeries, strength, tears, and triumphs. It wasn’t easy to record (two days and a lot of tissues later), but it’s a story that needs to be told — because CHD (Congenital Heart Defects) affects 1 in 100 babies and deserves awareness, funding, and advocacy.This one is raw, real, and straight from my heart. Tune in for courage, tears, and a reminder that even when life knocks us down, we just keep moving. #HarperStrong ❤️💪🏻

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    The Man Behind My Eye Rolls: Welcome Husband

    Almost two decades together, you’d think we’d have each other figured out—but do we really? In this episode, we’re putting our relationship to the test: from the ridiculous practical jokes (yes, confetti bombs and water fights count as love languages), to the little things that give us the ick, we’re spilling it all. Expect playful banter, inside jokes, and the kind of laughter that only comes from surviving 20 years of together.HELP-U-732 LLC Handyman Services: Serving all your needs in New Jersey 😉

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    Confess & Regress

    Confess & Regress Begins! Anonymously Confess & Regress Publicly on NGL.link/SpeakReel Let’s Get REEL - Work/Life Balance - Get to know me a little bit better this episode! ✨ Shout out to Courtney Hirsch - CEO of Jomboy Media - Mom of 3 - who went viral getting REEL about what work/life balance looks like for her. Check her out on all social media platforms!

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    Bonus Reel - This One’s for YOU

    A moment of gratitude & thanks to my REEL listeners! Confess & Regress NGL.LINK/SPEEKREEL

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    Glitter & Dirt

    Let’s go back, back to the beginning: My grandpa and her grandma are siblings; they had 14 children combined. Our moms are cousins and we are basically the same person—she’s got the boys, I’ve got the girls, and we both married the same type of guy.A Maryland weekend with my cousin’s crew was exactly the reset we needed — motorbikes, fresh lashes, and the best buffalo nachos of my life. We keep it light, classy, and all the way reel.Link for my Amazon Storefrontwww.amazon.com/shop/speakreelShop all the things we talk about on Speak Reel

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    Happily Ever Chaos

    Pack your Minnie ears and buckle up, because we just wrapped up TWO magical (and mildly chaotic) weeks of all things Disney! From sailing away on the Disney Wish to soaking up the tropical vibes at the Polynesian Resort, we did it all—with my husband, my kids , and more Dole Whip than we care to admit. But the real fun? Chatting with complete strangers—fellow moms, park pros, first-timers—and asking them the real Disney questions no one else dares to ask. Tune in for laughs, unexpected wisdom, and the unfiltered magic that only happens when moms meet… in line for a margarita 😉

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    REEL Talk Therapy

    This is cheaper than therapy. This week on Speak Reel, Lexann and I pull up our emotional receipts and unpack all the mom guilt, mental load madness, and the “WTF just happened?” moments we’ve been holding in. No judgment, no copay — just two girls, a couple coffees, and a whole lot of “reel” talk. Grab your headphones (and maybe a tissue), because this is the group therapy session you didn’t know you needed.

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    Meltdowns & Margaritas

    Our Sunday Funday continues with your favorite tres amigas!

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    REEL Chicks Set Sail

    Sunday Funday where our girl crew is loud and the margaritas are finally poured! Amanda and our friend Alyssa joins today! Alyssa is juggling meetings, mom life, and motherhood math — and just when we thought she couldn’t get more impressive, she casually drops the fact that she can sail a boat like it’s no big deal. She is a full-blown Captain Jack Sparrow (but better) with a killer tan and a margarita in hand.

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    REEL Guilty Pleasures

    Are you like me and need to think about it or are you like Amanda and have too many to list!? She even admits to the gross ones ! 🤪

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    Speak REEL or Forever Hold Your Cake Pop!

    My friend Lexann, boss babe owner of Little Mama’s Pops, mom of twin boys joins me this morning to get “reel.” She talks about her crop top moment of starting her cake pop business , her journey getting pregnant & just being an all around bad ass woman! We laugh - we cry - you might too! Find Little Mamas Pops on Instagram & some local businesses! Tune in to find out where ☺️

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    Let’s Get Loopy!

    Ladies!! My FIRST ever collaboration with loopy cases! Use “Speakreel” discount code at check out to get 10% off! This was a total “wear the crop top” moment for me 🫶🏻 Get yourself some cases & accessories! I hope you love them as much as I do! ✨Amanda & I talk about the end of year chaos along with girl mom moments including potty training (bribing our way through) and getting a little loopy!

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    Influence and Influenced

    Amanda and I just continue our morning chat with a little change of pace. Why did a whole group of us just start baking bread and growing veggies? The 2 week benders of we will try mostly anything if it makes us look younger and feel better. We influence and are influenced!Business Shout Out: FacebookService Resource & Restoration LLC - across NJSimply Sourdough 732 - Monmouth County NJ

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    White or Black SUV Mom?

    My friend Amanda, SAHM of 2 girls, Olaf-ing her way through the chaos with zero fucks or filter is chatting with me over coffee after our 8am drop off.

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    Thrive in Chaos

    Still shaking up the margs with Steph! We talk about our love for Disney, cups, trends & get “reel” thriving in chaos.Business Shout Out: Instagram & FacebookOpen Road Coffee, Monmouth County NJLittle Mamas Pops, Monmouth County NJ

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    All the Mom Things

    My friend, boss babe, mom of 3, co-owner of Cloud Nine Soft Play & Balloons, Stephanie, joins me as we shake up some margs and talk about all the “reel” life things.Business Shout Out Find them on Instagram & FacebookCloud Nine Soft Play & Balloons - serving Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex County Shore Point Investigation LLC- Private Investigator serving all of New Jersey

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    Mom-Madness

    Getting hit on in your late 30’s… Botox.. Pregnancy… Parenting.. Mom-bod.. 90’s Summer… Let’s get into it all

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    Inside Out - All the Feels

    May is the new December… Thrivin’ & Survivin’Prom . Puppies . PM Pediatrics

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    Rant & Repeat

    I’m unhinged, in a mood and one throat punch away from feeling better 🤪PSA: my cover art was taken at 1 am this week when my toddler decided she no longer needed sleep in her life 😊

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    Mother’s Day Tea

    My mom friend joins me on Speak Reel as my first guest! First impressions, daily life struggles & caffeine 🙃

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    Here Goes Nothing… I’ll Cringe Later

    Okay so my intro was scripted because I was sweating and completely out of my comfort zone. Here is my first uncut- unfiltered-I’ll cringe in a month from what I was even saying…POV : my toddler designed the cover art!

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    Speak REEL Intro

    Get to know me!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Just your average millennial mom from New Jersey navigating life one “Are you f***ing kidding me?” at a time.Happily married for over twelve years (yes, he drives me crazy daily), raising four girls, two dogs, and one live-in mother — we’re basically a modern-day Full House with a twist of King of Queens with a lot less hugging.So, whether you’re grabbing a coffee or a marg at 10 a.m. (no judgment), let’s chat, laugh, and keep it all the way “reel.”Let’s support each other the way we did in a club bathroom at 1 a.m. singing Sweet Caroline reapplying our MAC lipgloss.

HOSTED BY

Kristen Swartz

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Just your average millennial mom from New Jersey navigating life one “Are you f***ing kidding me?” at a time.Happily married for over twelve years (yes, he drives me crazy daily), raising four girls, two dogs, and one live-in mother — we’re basically a modern-day Full House with a twist of King of...

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SPEAK REEL is created and hosted by Kristen Swartz.
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