Talbots x O Magazine + My Current Favorite Podcast

Raise your hand if you remember coming home from school every day and planting yourself in front of Oprah for an hour. If you're an 80s baby, chances are, you spent a large part of your life watching Oprah. I remember watching interviews with my favorite celebrities (like Leo & Kate...from Titanic...duh), wistfully enjoying Favorite Things, and being entranced by self-help shows. I adored every minute of Oprah. 

A few weeks ago, I started listening to a new mini-series podcast called "Making Oprah." The show was produced by Chicago's NPR, so you can pretty much be assured it's a good one. In just a few episodes, the podcast covers the very beginnings of Oprah's rise to talk-show fame all while interviewing key players (including Phil Donahue), producers, stylists, and even Oprah herself.

jacket (old - similar) // striped top (c/o) // earrings (c/o) // bangle (c/o) // jeans // shoes 

The podcast brings back some of the most memorable Oprah episodes, too. Yes, the one with the cars and the one with Tom Cruise are all mentioned, but it also discusses what magical mixture made Oprah's show so successful. It was fascinating and fun to relive all of the memories and all of the theme songs. It truly made me happy, and I even discovered a few things I didn't know. Definitely download it!

Ironically, just as I was finishing up the final podcast episode, I got an email about O Magazine's partnership with Talbots for a capsule collection. The collection features 9 items that can be mixed and matched together for a capsule wardrobe, and 30% of the proceeds benefit Dress for Success. 

Here's how you can get involved: 

1. Shop the collection! Visit your local Talbots store and get your shop on. 

2. Donate gently used professional clothing to Dress for Success. You can drop anything you have off at a Talbots near you. 

3. Give monetary donations to Dress for Success at Talbots or online. 

Easy as that!

Amazing photos by my sweet friend and talented photographer Amber Corbi. 

4 Under the Radar Podcasts

You guys know how much I love a good podcast. Whether I am getting inspired by Jess or learning about plant based diets with Jessica, I could spend hours listening to podcasts while in my car. I've actually even started to listen to them while working out! Since I have this terrible habit of listening to so many episodes of a show that I run out of them, I've been on the hunt for new podcasts to add to my toolbox. And wouldn't you know that I found a few! 

I wanted to share my 4 under the radar podcasts that I've found recently. Hopefully there's some new ones in this mix for you to add to your podcast app, too. And if you haven't jumped on the podcast train, by all means, JUMP! 

1. Gilmore Guys - This podcast is hilarious. Two guys, Kevin and Demi, watch an episode of Gilmore Girls and then analyze the heck out of it the next day. They even have guests on their podcast to pick apart the episodes right along with them. It's so fun to listen along as they talk about the ins and outs of Stars Hallow (and their love for Ms. Patty). 

2. Switchyards, The Podcast - Switchyards is all about Atlanta people doing awesome things in and around the city. These episodes are quick glimpses into the lives of well-known Atlantans, and I've loved every episode that I've listened to. One of my personal favorites is the episode with King of Pops Founder, Steven Carse. 

3. Gravy - Gravy is a podcast produced by the Southern Foodways Alliance. Visiting towns big and small, Gravy tells the story of southern food and the people behind it. This podcast has a ton of delectable episodes for you to hungrily work your way through. 

4. Two Way Street - Two Way Street is produced by GPB. While it does feature some Georgia-specific topics, there are also many other newsworthy episodes waiting to be uncovered. I am excited to listen to the episode about Go Set a Watchman, but I'm determined to read the book first! 

Any podcasts you know of that I should know about?! Spill!