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This is Maximalist Life, with Brianna Gamble and Tamika Stringfellow. This unfiltered podcast is your permission slip to chase after everything you damn well desire.
Join us as we dish out no-holds-barred conversations and invite you to step into a life filled with limitless possibilities. Forget fear and embrace the maximalist mentality with us every week.
Get ready to experience piss your pants laughter, cringe-worthy truths, and be inspired to break free from living a mediocre life.
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Episode Summary: We start with absolutely nothing and somehow end up everywhere - New York food marathons, chaotic travel stories, spicy book opinions, ADHD care frustrations, and a very real plan to take dating offline with a live pitch-your-friend singles event. Big laughs, blunt truths, and a strong reminder that community doesn’t live on an app. 🍔 Late-night dinners, the Comedy Cellar, and the audacity of a $52 burger ✈️ Carry-on plants, airport etiquette, and overhead bin politics ...
Episode Summary: We’re rethinking holiday expectations this year and choosing peace over perfection. No more forcing traditions that make us want to hide in the pantry. No more guilt for not doing it “the way it’s always been done.” ✨ choosing smaller celebrations that actually fit real life 💛 letting go of guilt and setting honest boundaries without apologizing for it 👥 coping with split families and rotating holidays like adults 🍽️ kitchen politics truce by doing opt ins, ...
Episode Summary: We’re leaning all the way into early spooky season with fall food cravings, blunt book opinions, and two community events we’re finally launching. Between new studio set reveals and a full Napa spa day recap, we’re talking boundaries at home, reading rituals, and what actually makes a plot twist worth screaming about. 🍲 early fall cravings for soups, carbs, and cozy reading setups 📚 romance novel misses vs the rereads that still slap 🕵️ thriller speculation with s...
Episode Summary: We’re diving deep into stress (aka our toxic little life companion) and how it shows up in our maximalist lifestyles, our relationships, and our to-do lists that never end. 😵💫 Chatting about where our stress levels are at right now and how they’ve evolved (or exploded) over the past year 👩👦 Navigating family stress, especially the joys of parenting tweens and teens ⏰ Pinpointing our biggest triggers — like time management, or more accurately, the lack of it 📦 Admitting w...
Episode Summary: We get really personal in this convo — diving into our own childhood trauma and how it still shows up in our adult lives. From relationships to careers, parenting to sex, trauma has a sneaky way of shaping who we are. And while it looks different for everyone, the patterns are hard to miss: hypersexuality, avoidance, trust issues, or even behaviors we develop just to cope. ✨ Sexual abuse in childhood and the ripple effect it has on intimacy and relationships 💔 Abandonme...
Episode Summary: We’re diving into the delicious contradiction of wanting to be worshipped for both our brains and our beauty — plus a little Netflix tea on The Hunting Wives and how it ties into today’s dating circus. 📺 The Hunting Wives is serving wild plot twists, bad wigs with the “Texas bend,” and scandalous sexual dynamics. 🧠 Being valued for more than your looks means finding partners who see your intelligence, ambition, and full personality. 💪 Even strong, dominant women crave partn...
Episode Summary: We’re getting real about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes painful process of personal growth — and all the versions of ourselves we’ve left behind along the way. 💔 Breaking free from toxic relationships that slowly chip away at who you are. 💃 The truth behind post-divorce “glow-ups” — spoiler: it’s often just escaping emotional burnout. 🙏 Wrestling with religious doubts while still craving the comfort faith can bring. 🛐 Growing up Mormon and navigating a compli...
Episode Summary: We’re spilling all our secrets on how to look expensive without maxing out your credit card — our fave tips for living that luxe life on a champagne budget. 💅 Press-on nails that look salon fresh for two weeks — $12–15 and zero small talk with the nail tech. 🥂 Using gorgeous glassware for everyday drinks — yes, even water — because why not feel fancy 24/7? 💡 DIY upgrades like LED lighting and spray-painted furniture that scream designer without the price tag. 🛋 Scroll...
Episode Summary: We’re talking boundaries, bold moves, and adventures way past vanilla — with zero filter and plenty of ahem personal research. 🍑 That time a partner refused to go down… even after I spelled it out like a damn PowerPoint 🗣️ How to have “I want this” convos without sounding like you’re negotiating a hostage release 🍆 Anal prep 101 — from baby plugs to “oh hello, we’re really doing this” 👯♀️ Threesome tales and the delicate art of balancing multiple bodies (an...
Episode Summary: We turned a regular ol’ house into a black-and-white photo studio dreamland for our team appreciation night — and let me tell you, it was everything. Our studio crew + their partners came together for a night full of laughs, connection, and low-key chaos in the best way. 🍷 Wine bottles with team photos and melted candles made the cutest centerpieces 🍕 DIY pizza-making at a big communal table turned into a full-blown bonding moment 📸 Polaroids of each guest (yes, e...
Episode Summary: We’re talking about the power of the pivot — in business and life. Because sometimes, no matter how good the plan looks on paper, it just isn’t working... and it takes guts (and a little ego check) to switch gears. ✨ Noticing fast when something’s off and having the guts to change it 💔 Letting go of the parts of your business that don’t fit the bigger vision (even when it’s hard) 💸 Focusing on what actually brings in the money instead of doing all the things 🧠 Ha...
Episode Summary: Brianna and Tamika are back with another spicy, unfiltered episode — and this time we’re going there. We’re talking sex, power dynamics, and how to actually get what you want in the bedroom without making it awkward 😏 ✨ Setting the vibe before things get hot (yes, boundaries are sexy) 🫦 Let’s talk choking — the right way vs. the “uhh please don’t crush my windpipe” way 🙃 Breaking down the myths about what women actually want 🗣️ How to say what you like without dying of emb...
Episode Summary: Sex after 30 just hits different. If you’ve lived through your 20s and crossed into this new era, you know the vibes shift in the best ways. We’re talking confidence, communication, and actual knowing what you want (and how to get it 😏). ✨ Confidence is everything — you stop obsessing over how you look and start focusing on how it feels 💬 You get way better at speaking up about what you want and what’s not working 🔥 You actually know your body now, and that makes everything...
Episode Summary: Brianna’s pulling back the curtain on how 2025 became her most profitable year ever—and we’re only halfway through. 😏 She’s spilling the actual strategies that took her photography biz to the next level (no gatekeeping here). 📱 Doubled down on Instagram ads after realizing they were our highest-converting platform 👯♀️ Expanded from 4 to 7 days a week by hiring and training the right team 📊 Started tracking real metrics so decisions weren’t based on vibes or panic...
Episode Summary: Brianna and Tamika get real about how easy it is to lose yourself in motherhood—and how to reclaim your identity without the guilt. 👯♀️ 👶 Mom groups and playdates can start to feel like your whole world revolves around your kids (and only your kids) 🛑 Setting boundaries with your kids is everything—you're their parent, not their therapist 💭 That guilt for needing alone time? Totally normal… but totally unnecessary. You can love your babies and crave space 🕰️ Bed...
Episode Summary: We’re diving into what it really feels like to show up confidently in networking spaces — especially when you're surrounded by people who seem more successful (even if they’re not). Imposter syndrome loves to creep in, but we’ve got thoughts on how to shut it down. 💥 ✨ Confidence starts with owning your worth — no matter how your business stacks up next to someone else’s. 🙅🏽♀️ Shrinking yourself is so common, especially for women entrepreneurs — but you deserve to take...
Episode Summary: We dive into the messy, magical world of expectations in relationships—because let’s be honest, nothing kills the vibe faster than a silent “you should’ve known” moment. ✨ Setting sky-high expectations (especially around birthdays and holidays) is a fast track to disappointment 🧠 People aren’t mind readers—if you want something, say it out loud 💖 Love languages matter—how we give and receive love can look very different 🙃 Trying to change people never works—accepting ...
Episode Summary: Tamika and Brianna take you on a wild ride through their hobby adventures, from watercoloring to mountain biking (with plenty of laughs and mishaps along the way). They talk about how finding the perfect hobby is really all about trial and error—and sometimes discovering things you never expected to love. 🎨 Brianna’s attempt at trying a new hobby every month last year—watercoloring, hiking, pickleball, and line dancing 🔁 The "three-time rule" for trying new activities b...
Episode Summary: We’re busting sex myths wide open in this episode 🔥 From cringey misconceptions to straight-up hilarious beliefs, we’re breaking down what society gets wrong about intimacy—and replacing it with truth, laughs, and zero shame. 👶 That whole “looseness after childbirth” thing? Total B.S.—and don’t even get us started on the “husband stitch” 🍆 Size does matter… just not the way you think (spoiler: most people prefer somewhere in the middle) 🎥 Real sex ≠ porn. Period. It’s ...
Episode Summary: We’re so excited because in this episode, Tamika is officially sharing her new business venture as a personal stylist for the everyday woman 👠✨ She’s spilling her best tips for feeling confident in what you wear—whether you’re heading to brunch, a branding shoot, or just trying to avoid a closet meltdown. Your personal style isn’t just about clothes—it’s about confidence and how you show up in the world 💁🏽♀️ From everyday outfits to special events, feeling good in what you w...
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