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Your Crush w/sydpace
by Sydney Pace
Welcome to your crush podcast with sydpace! Join me as we dive into all things to do with women in business and their career journeys. Unprofessional advice given to you by yours truly!
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The Wedding Planner, People Magazine & Taking Risks w/ Kinley Clayson
Kinley started her business at 21 with nothing but a vision, a risk, and confidence in herself. Now at 27, she’s running three companies that help create some of life’s most special moments, a real-life wedding planner in every sense.We talk about what it actually looks like to build something from the ground up: the pressure, the growth, the nonstop schedule that comes with owning your own business, and learning to trust yourself along the way. We also get into the importance of supporting small businesses, creating work that brings people joy, and how following her passion turned into a career she genuinely loves, even when she’s technically on the clock 24/7.Kinley Keeping It REAL!
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First Year, First Real Job, First Reality Check
I'm 26 years old and my role in tourism is the marketing and sales coordinator. I have been working my first real "adult job" for just over a year, and WOW I have learned so much, gained new skills, and been apart of some cool conversations.Let's yap all about some reality checks I've had. So, if you're new to your career, starting a new position, or figuring out where to start...this one is for you!
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Trusting the Path You’re On w/ Chrissy Jackson
At 42, she didn’t follow the typical mold. No PTA meetings or homemade lunches, but she showed up where it mattered most. Show up and know who you are, because that’s what truly makes you present for the people who need you.This week’s crush is Chrissy Jackson. Her path hasn’t been traditional with a resume that includes scrapbooking, a startup, and teaching, every step helped shape what came next. Now, she’s an international field consultant for the Welfare and Self-Reliance Department in the Asia Pacific region, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Proving that being open to life is the best preparation for it.
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You're Not Behind: Misty Copeland's Story
Taking notes on how Misty Copeland walked into the world of American Ballet Theatre, and made it hers.Sometimes we get called "too much." Sometimes we feel behind. Sometimes we start later than everyone else. But our circumstances don't define our capability. Misty's story talks about setbacks not holding us down but they make us better.
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Starting Our Careers: Meg, Masha, Colette, & Leslie
Megan, Masha, Colette, and Leslie are back on the mic and we’re getting real about the very beginning stages of our careers. We talk about the lessons we’re learning as we go. The audacity of men, learning how to advocate for yourself, the quiet pressure to be a certain way, and acting like you have it all together when you’re just getting started.It’s honest, relatable, and a reminder that you are your biggest advocate and that trusting yourself matters more than having it all figured out. If you’re in a season of figuring it out, feeling the pressure, or just trying to find your footing, this one’s for you from the girlies.
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Ins, Outs & a New Era of Your Crush
Your Crush is clocking back in for 2026! Let’s make this year about bettering ourselves without losing our personalities in the process. In this episode, I’m sharing my ins-n-outs for 2026 and laying out the new vision for this podcast.Season 2 is all about women in business and creating a space where women can talk honestly about the added pressure we often carry in professional spaces. So often, people see where you’re at but not how you got there. As women, we’re expected to be confident but not intimidating, ambitious but grateful, successful but effortless. We didn’t just end up here, we worked for it. Welcome to season 2 !!
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Hot Girl Intermission
Season ONE has come to a close sooo here is a little recap, a little rant, and a whole lot of gratitude. Thank you for the support! I’ve learned so much, and I’ve loved being your crush for 2025. BRB… logging off to get hotter, do some character development, and I’ll slide into your DMs again in 2026.
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Birthday/Holiday Pressure Rant
Birthdays and the holidays come with a lot of pressure — to feel happy, to be ‘on.’ So let’s take that pressure off and actually find joy in the small things.If you’ve ever felt guilty for not being festive enough… yeah, same. My birthday had me reflecting hard this year and I’m talking all about it. Lets get grounded and ditch the expectations.
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The End of Being Nonchalant w/madilyn
Madilyn was basically born to work in forensics and is proving it by earning her master's with half of her doctorate already completed. She is a powerhouse when it comes to academics, but also an artist at heart who finds peace and meaning through books, music, and those around her.Join us to unpack Madilyn's love for Taylor Swift, with her easter egg tattoo's she has collected along the way, and why she refuses to do life half-heartedly!#sagittariusseason
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Love Languages w/aven
Aven is this weeks crush and she is serving up all things love languages, self love tips, and pop culture hot takes.Once you understand how you give and receive love you better know yourself and how you can better support those around you! Of course we go off on some pop culture tangents, because what's a conversation with Aven without a little unhinged commentary?
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The Power of Saying Yes w/alayna
She's working on getting two bachelor's degree, finished a internship in D.C., involved in many clubs and organizations - Alayna is that girl who just goes for it. Sometimes you got to say yes and figure it out later. Alayna shares about her experience with imposter syndrome and what helps her stay grounded to keep going for what you want in life!
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Fall Essentials
Fall deserves a proper goodbye, so here it is!If robbers can steal from the Louvre and can pull it off, you can absolutely do anything for seven minutes. We’re using that same energy to make the most of the last half of Fall and the rest of the year.Fall is a sign to slow down and feel grounded, here are my fall essentials to help you live up the last half of fall!
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Becoming a Girl Boss w/brynn
Juggling her dream job of working for a non-profit while entering into her mom era - all while living by the motto Commit and Pivot. Brynn is the definition of GIRL BOSS energy! This episode is all about finding strength in the things that reenergize her, owning the power to speak up, and embracing the chaos of balancing it all.
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Group Therapy w/ summer, maddie, & mohammed
Welcome to Group Therapy — the episode that’s part Taylor Swift breakdown, part friendship check-in, and fully unhinged in the best way. Syd, Maddie, Mohammed, and Summer (all Swiftie-certified) dive deep into what makes a good friendship, what we’ve outgrown, and how we protect our peace. There are a few chaotic moments (obviously), but plenty of heartfelt ones too. And of course, we had to yap about the new album The Life of a Showgirl!
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Love, Lies, and a Hit List (part 2)
The cops reveal who was behind the hit, the chilling details of the dark web, and how their everyday life changed. Ben opens up about how living in fear affected their mental health and relationships. With the ex now in prison, the journey of healing and moving forward can now begin.
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Love, Lies, and a Hit List (part 1)
What starts as a normal relationship soon twists into something darker. Ben thought he left his ex in the past until strange, unsettling moments started happening. When his girlfriend became the target of a stalker—and had even put out a hit to kill her. For months, they lived in fear with no answers… until one phone call finally revealed who was behind it all.
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Influencer & Being Influenced Spiral
Solo episode with Your Crush on the mic spiraling about influencers and how much we're influenced with out realizing it. Influencers are taking over every inch of our screens - but what actually makes us want to follow them? Truth is, everything we scroll through, see, or hear shapes us on different levels. Anyone can be an influencer, but setting healthy boundaries is key to staying trust to yourself.
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A Lifestyle, Not a Trend w/al pal
Al Pal shares why you never have to shrink yourself to fit someone else’s life. From love and marriage to soon becoming a mom, she credits yoga as the medicine that’s helped her embrace every emotion and live with balance, presence, and wholeness."Just do your caterpillar thing." - AL PAL
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New Job, Who Dis? w/matt
Matt spills the tea about career twists, pay cuts, and finding a job that actually makes you excited to work. Job changes aren't always glamorous, but finding what you love and trusting the timing can pay off.
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Road Trip State of Mind (End of Summer Version)
Hot Girl Summer has come to an end! Between endless hours on the road, big accomplishments, and a mix of highs and messy moments, I'm wrapping it up with a summer re-cap. Thank you summer, up next fall girl aesthetic in loading!
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The Real Life Blair Waldorf w/emma
This weeks crush is my real life Blair Waldorf! Emma spills on fashion icons, Pinterest addictions, and how life is just not that serious. She shares how fashion became her way of finding confidence, and why curating your life - whether it's your closet or your social media feed is key to feeling good in your own skin.
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Student Body President ,Beatles, & The HOT SEAT w/mia
Mia is stepping into her year as Student Body President of Weber State University with big goals! The First Lady of Weber State, Beatles fangirl, and all-around campus icon. We talk moving from Nevada to Utah, running on the platform “Fostering Action Through Leadership”, and how being involved in school has elevated her college experience!If you're looking for a sign to take a risk this is the episode for YOU.
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A Swiftie State of Mind
How could I not have an episode dedicated to my girl...Taylor Swift! In honor of August, I’m talking about the first song I ever heard, bonding over Taylor with my sister, the concerts that changed everything, and why folklore still wrecks me. If you’ve ever healed to a bridge or lived your life by an era—you’re gonna feel this one.
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The Art of Unlearning
In this solo episode, I'm talking about the real work of becoming your own person, even when it feels messy. Growing up has meant unlearning all the things that don't fit in my life anymore - people-pleasing, rest is not laziness, not everyone needs to like you, my emotions aren't too much, and life isn't linear. Change can be a good thing, let's unlearn together!
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Relationship Advice w/baleigh & fernando
Baleigh and Fernando came through as the first couple on the pod, and the vibe was real. We talked about how we met at work, our trip to see Call Her Daddy live in California, and what it really takes to feel solid in yourself before jumping into a relationship. They opened up about learning to be confident in who they are before getting into a relationship, the stuff people get wrong about love, and yeah — we exposed some celebrity crushes too. It’s honest, chill, and exactly the kind of convo you’d want in your group chat.
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Catch Flights, Not Feelings w/kenna
Kenna is not only the manager for the podcast — she’s the BEST tour guide! If you’re looking for a sign to book that trip… here it is. In this episode, we dive into Kenna’s dream of becoming a worldwide tour guide and the best tips to traveling alone.
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Hot Seat w/mad dawg
We said no notes, no prep, just vibes! Maddie aka Mad Dawg joins me in the hot seat for a chaotic round of rapid-fire questions where no topic is off-limits. We’re spilling who we’re kissing, marrying, and blocking—and manifesting exactly what our Hot Girl Summer dreams look like. Unfiltered conversations you won't want to miss!
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We Didn't Peak in High School w/bracky
Bracky and I have lived a few lives since high school - some loud, some messy, but all for the plot! There's pop culture tea, little situationship chaos, and even some life lessons you can take from it if you want to. It's not always easy to do the hard things...like sending that breakup text so, you might need a friend to hit send.Bracky talks about how he found his voice and confidence in who he is, listen to find out how.
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He Wanted To & He Didn't
Let me tell you about a lesson I learned: third time wasn't the charm - it was the delusion. Three years of history and some questionable red flags, I thought maybe, just maybe, he had grown. We get into why mixed signals aren’t deep communication, how “if he wanted to, he would” doesn’t always hold up, and the importance of dating people who are actually doing the work on themselves.
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Roots, Red Flags & Reclaiming It All w/masha
This episode purely stands on business and leaves no breadcrumbs! Masha is this weeks crush and she shares her story from growing up in Kenya and moving to the U.S. Roots can keep us grounded, red flags can teach us what we truly deserve, and reclaiming YOU, is powerful revolution. Stop settling so the real YOU can show up!
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Dating Disasters Archive
Let's dig into the archives—specifically, my fake Instagram where I documented the emotional rollercoaster of dating guys who had absolutely no business being in my life. From cringe to chaos, I’m spilling the tea on the boys who inspired my best captions and my worst decisions. Some stories are funny, some are a little traumatic (okay, a lot), but all of them shaped who I am now. To quote Megan Moroney: Nobody’s son is stressing me out—I’m in REM sleep. Time to heal, laugh, and delete that text draft together.
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Hot Girl Summer
As we enter "Hot Girl Summer" think of it as a mindset — not a dress code. Think of this episode as your official permission slip to be unapologetically that girl. We're talking confidence without apology, boundaries without guilt, and joy without needing anyone’s approval. From our “Hot To” guide to the ultimate summer bucket list, this is your cheat code for glowing up and being one step closer to giving your number to the cute server at the restaurant.
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Never Say Never w/hanna t
From the wise philosopher Justin Bieber—never say never—we're diving into goal-setting, growth, and doing hard things with the one and only Hanna T. She never thought she'd do 75 Hard, and now she’s basically a professional.We talk about how setting goals doesn't need to wait for New Year's, how life can feel like a never-ending stair stepper, and why doing the work matters more than how it looks. Hanna shares how she found her confidence, stepped away from the Tinder trenches, and what she’s learned from DM mishaps (like getting hit on with the wrong “your”).It’s a warm, funny, real convo about evolving, showing up for yourself, and maybe training for a marathon in four years.
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10 Things I Can't Live Without
Inspired by GQ’s “10 Things I Can’t Live Without,” this solo episode is basically me exposing myself. I’m breaking down the ride-or-die items I claim are holding my life together (even if that’s a lie I tell myself daily). We’re talking Tajín that never leaves my bag, a journal full of chaotic reflections, Burt’s Bees chapstick, and a phone with a screen time report I’m too scared to open. Basically: if TSA ever raided my stuff, this is the episode they’d queue up.
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First Kiss, Story Time
Let’s go back to high school—to the time I had my first kiss. It was a real “friends-to-lovers” situation with the boy next door (literally) who also happened to be on the soccer team. Cute, right? Until it actually happened and I had no idea what to do next. Nobody prepares you for the post-kiss panic: Do you high-five? Say “thanks”? Pretend it didn’t happen...anyway...listen to find out.
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Lets Talk BookTok w/ leslie
Leslie is this weeks guest sharing that...2025 is the year of secure self-love. We’re talking about releasing the urge to shrink yourself to fit in, honoring friendships for what they were, and stepping boldly into your next era—whether it's your reputation era or your healing one. Sustainable change, one step at a time. Be kind to yourself. Pop off.
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Hear Me Out!
It started with a cake...now it's on my podcast! Some thoughts are too spicy for Instagram. Some are too weird for group chats. But put them on a cake? Suddenly, you’re a genius. From my first Disney crush to the last Bachelor, HEAR ME OUT as I go through my crushes!
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Questions and Personal Style, Advice Talk
I’m answering questions and talking through it all. I get into personal style, growing out loud, honest thoughts on being friends with your ex., and how this podcast pushes me creatively. Come sit with me!
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Influence of Music w/colette
The former radio hosts... DJ Dot and DJ Spacebar are back on the mic! If you're looking for tips on making a good playlist, we got YOU. Join us as we talk about the influence of music, how our taste has evolved, and who would be caught crying at a concert.
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Romanticizing Life
Life’s too short not to romanticize it. I’m talking delusional confidence, turning boring days into main character moments, and navigating some friend drama that lowkey flipped the script. Oh—and welcome to my 1989 era, no skips.
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Favorites
This week we’re diving into the things we love and how they shape who we are. I break down my favorite movie, Anyone But You, and explore its surprising connection to Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
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Friendship Talk w/cam
Lets have a real talk about friendships! Some friendships last a lifetime, while others are just for a season, and that’s okay. And what it means to truly make people feel loved and heard. As we grow, we become more intentional about the people we keep close, choosing those who uplift and support us. Cam, dives into how putting in effort into relationships is worth it, and how communication can continue to strengthen them. We talk about showing up for the people who matter and how to nurture the connections that bring us joy.
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Fighting The FOMO
Ever feel like life is moving fast and you’re somehow falling behind? Whether it’s career opportunities, big life changes, or just the pressure to keep up, FOMO can make us believe we’re missing out on something better. The truth is - you’re not. The Fear Of Missing Out can be hard to navigate but let's unpack learning to trust your own timing, and embracing the power of being present. At the end of the day we don’t chase, we attract what is meant for us.
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2Truths & A LIE
Let's chat and catch up! Get to know Your Crush more by playing two truths and a lie. Unpacking these truths and a lie might be surprising but you already know...it's ultimately good for the plot.
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The reality of the roman empire w/addi
Our guest this week is always keeping up with TheKardashians and all things trends. On this episode we talk about our own ‘roman empires.’ Get ready to laugh as we talk about how we met, our most embarrassing date story (it was a double date), and the random things that keep us up atnight. Join us as we dig into everything pop-culture!
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Childhood History
In this nostalgic episode, I take you back to my childhood,where school days were full of ‘character development’ moments, and family dynamics (and me the youngest bringing the vibes). I also spill the tea on my 4th-grade crush and how they liked me back! Let me yap to you about where Icame from, who I am, and what I do. Tune in for a fun trip down memory lane!
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The good, The bad, The ugly, Date talk
I'm spilling the tea on the biggest red and green flags you need to know. You won't want to miss out on my worst and best date stories I've been on! Plus, I'll be dropping some pregame dating tips you help you feel hyped for you next date.
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Quality vs Quantity w/ben
With special guest Ben, we explore why choosing quality over quantity can make all the difference. From personal goals to everyday choices, we dive into how focusing on what truly matters creates better outcomes. We’ll discuss how being intentional with your time, energy, and resources leads to greater fulfillment, success, and growth. It’s a fresh perspective on the idea that less can be so much more!
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Basic is COOL
In this episode, we are redefining what it means to be 'basic' in a judgment-free world. This concept of being 'basic' is actually cool to embrace the things everyone else loves. From popular trends to mainstream favorites, we break down how liking something that’s considered 'basic' doesn’t make you any less unique.
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The INs and OUTs of 2025
Every year brings its own trends, lessons, and shifts how we live, laugh, love. This is the perfect time of year to ask yourself, “What's working? What isn't? What am I ready to let go of? What do I need more of?" Here is my opinion but, I hope it helps you create your own 'INs and OUTs' for 2025.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to your crush podcast with sydpace! Join me as we dive into all things to do with women in business and their career journeys. Unprofessional advice given to you by yours truly!
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Sydney Pace
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