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Aba & Lolli

23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Feeling stereotyped when it comes to your role as a grandmother? Aba & Lolli shatter the grandma stereotype and reinvent what it means to be a modern glamma. Get ready for sexy talk, personal growth adventures, special guest, celebrity grandparents and uncover resources for grandma-ing. You'll also learn about staying healthy, handling hormones, cultivating gratitude and nurturing relationships with your children, grandchildren and even yourself.

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Finally, our First Guest! Being a Grandma to a Transgender Grandchild & F Aging!

October 11, 2021 05:36 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

Our very first guest, Kathleen Sinclair joins us in laughter, a little karaoke and a discussion about being a grandmother to a transgender grandchild as well as her soon to be released book F Aging! We were truly moved by the conversation and where it took us both personally.  Starr/Lolli takes a look at her own role as a step parent to a non binary step child, Aba is moved by the conversation about becoming an advocate and the conclusion is just pure love along with some new insig...

A&L Debate Family Being Forever

September 03, 2021 06:26 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Aba talks about a recent book she read, The Alchemist, she shares her recent experiences with her grandbaby and daughter. Lolli shares her thoughts on living an LFT (looking forward to) life, Ted Lasso makes it way into the discussion AND Lolli has been cut off from her grandbaby, some deep thoughts and convo around this. Lolli shares her recent audio book- "My (Part-Time) Life in Paris by Lisa Anselmo. Together Aba & Lolli contemplate family, raising kids and the ups and downs of b...

Getting Comfortable with Money & Wealth, Course Correcting & Lolli's Grandbaby Hates Her

July 31, 2021 23:18 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

On this episode we talk about Aba buying a Dolly Parton craft of some sort from Etsy, Lolli's ebay obsession with Yul Brynner and the stupid second pandemic aka the douchepandemic. We chat about being comfortable talking about money, being high earners, wealth and course correcting business in a pandemic. A ton more little convos happen in this episode and we were totally sober...okay 5 oz of wine in. Lolli's grandgirl Josie doesn't like her Lolli, more on that later. 

Aba is on Bumble, Lolli & Granfer Give Dating Advice & It's All About Communication

July 13, 2021 06:53 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Aba decides to try Bumble, a dating app, Granfer and Lolli give her some advice. The discussion today is all about not being a victim, taking 100% responsibility for your life and the conversation dives into awareness and communication. This episode highlights some local businesses as well as not letting your past and traumas define how you live your life today and moving forward.  

Aba Heads to Miami, Lolli Goes into Nurse Mode & ... Let's Talk About Self-Worth

June 25, 2021 05:37 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Aba heads to Miami, gets whistled at, processes not being on the TV Show, she also digs into a deep discussion with Lolli on self worth. We share our love for our area and Granfer joins in on the discussion. 

Aba Gets The Boot, Lolli Coaches Her...Breaker, Breaker #Douchecanoe #BeMe

June 02, 2021 03:51 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Aba drops some BIG NEWS, Lolli does some coaching. They talk about being vulnerable, being grandmas and being present. BIG growth happening personally, professionally and as grandmas. Lots of laughter, holding each other accountable and a discussion around how much rejection sucks!

Life Changing Travel, Mastering Love & Granfer Makes Podcast Appearance

May 20, 2021 02:38 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

We talk about how travel has changed our lives. Aba went to Venezuela when she was younger, her story about getting her purse stolen and having to problem solve. Lolli shares how sending Savannah to Europe changed her life and how Lolli was abandoned in Ireland. We discuss the book The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz (it's a game changer!) and Josephine's  Granfer Jude Egan makes a podcast appearance. 

Aba is going to be a TV Star, Lolli Opens Home Goods Store

May 09, 2021 03:20 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Aba is going to be a TV Star, focusing on #BeMe, getting ready for The Social Movement. Lolli opens home goods store Lark Trading Company and she commits to getting her health back on track. Of course there is the usual banter back and forth and some good laughs. The main message- get out of your comfort zone, it means growth and change can always be a good thing. 

A Star is Born, Lolli Officially Becomes a Glamma, Aba Learns Vulnerability, Be Present!

April 30, 2021 05:35 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

We talk about our language of love, things we have been working on. Aba is set to be on Amazon Prime Docuseries- The Social Movement, filming in June, she is also learning how to be more vulnerable and share more of who she is. #BeMe  Lolli opened a home goods store in Santa Ynez, California called Lark Trading Company AND A STAR IS BORN! Lolli is officially a grandma! Glamma! 

Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't, Follow Your Arrow & Avoiding Costco

April 07, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

We talk about people pleasing and how you're damned if you do, damned if you don't so you might as well....listen to the episode. We share personal stories and experiences and Lolli will be a grandma any day now. 

Leadership, Beeping Tractors & Aba on a Reality Show?

March 31, 2021 01:45 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Leadership, Material things defining us, unconditional love from our dogs/animals, discussion around  The Morning Show & Aba gets invited to be on a docuseries...does she say yes? Aba talks about the beauty of the placenta, Lolli gets grossed out. Lolli's grandbaby is due any day now and we end with a few tips for our listeners. 

Entrepreneurship, Mid-aged Women Talk & How Aba & Lolli Pivoted During Pandemic

March 10, 2021 16:49 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Entrepreneurship, Mid-aged Women Talk & How Aba & Lolli Pivoted During Pandemic. Aba talks about falling for a guy, Lolli decides that it is time to create a man-plan for Aba. The conversation dives deep into how they both pivoted their businesses during the pandemic and entrepreneurship for mid-aged women. 

Aba Had Covid, Lolli Needs Style Makeover & Let's Get Real About Girlfriends

March 03, 2021 20:46 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

We took a 6 week break because...well Covid. Aba had covid and talks about her scary journey through it, healing and realizing who true friends are. I, Lolli need to get a style makeover and we both talk about having or finding real girlfriends as mid-age, yet young grandmas. Will you be our friend?  Covid is scary, we are experiencing Covid hangover and fatigue. Aba dives deep into what it was like to have Covid. I, (Lolli) realize that I have zero style and I don't know of any co...

Sandwiching Mark Ruffalo, Waking up to Purpose, Business Therapy & Aba & Lolli Take Next Steps to Open...

January 27, 2021 21:49 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Mark Ruffalo and Brandon McMillan make their way into the convo.  We also review several movies- Molly's Game & The Dressmaker. Jude, Lolli's husband showed up in the background to share his thoughts. Jenporcher.com to launch for Aba. Lolli almost buys a retreat lodge in the mountains with hubby, she visits purpose to wake up to. Aba & Lolli also talk about next steps for their glamma, grandma brand and so much more. 

Ending 2020 with a Bang! Health & Heartbreak, Being a Grandparent vs. Mom

January 06, 2021 16:18 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

Episode 09 Show Notes 1:55 Aba's liver cleanse 3:24 COVID Christmas 4:44 Lolli's chiminea ritual 6:33 Aba's 2020 challenges 7:30 365 pairs of pajamas 9:25 Lolli's parachute ride 11:00 Where's the damn spread? 13:02 Lolli's grandma journey 15:15 Grandma vs mom 17:23 Grandparent heartbreak 19:21 My kids have fallback 20:08 Lolli the black widow 21:19 We don't realize what we're creating 22:10 Elena's celery juice encounter 24:40 Gratitude flow 28:04 Starfish story 31:...

Aba is Inappropriate & Awkward, Lolli...a Comedy Junkie- Bring on The Balance!

December 14, 2020 18:56 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

Episode 08 Show Notes 2:12 Lolli's brain 3:30 You stayed in the same hotel room? 6:00 Our thoughts offer a place of privacy for ourselves 5:45 Aba's floating meditation 7:22 Lucille Ball + Carol Burnett 8:25 The best comedy of our time- Schitt's Creek 10:25 I'm a freelance brand invigorator 11:55 Lolli's list of brand titles 12:30 Brand 'enhancer'...heh heh 13:20 I fix brand garboil 15:05 What Aba's clients value 18:22 Lolli is here to grow the shit out of this 19:08 It...

Aba The Mediator & Lolli Gets Triggered

December 09, 2020 00:01 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

1:32 Aba's documentary share 3:20 Reinventing yourself daily 5:48 Aba, the brilliant mediator 6:30 Lolli gets triggered 7:35 All we ultimately want to do is protect  9:00 The 3 F words 11:20 We all left feeling heard 13:27 Jack was dying in front of me 14:30 Lolli's personality type 16:58 Aba's personality type 17:58 I was anxious and nervous for them 18:15 Lolli meets Elena (puppies!) 19:30 Please don't treat me like your client 20:15 Watching the highway of cars 23:3...

Hard Pass & Setting Boundaries

November 26, 2020 18:07 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Episode 06 Show Notes: 1:11 Power-cita 3:30 Hard pass 3:45 Lolli's hard passes 4:58 Aba's hard passes 5:50 Maddie Albright 7:45 Flossing soul sisters 9:32 If you do not love animals 10:27 Passive aggressive 11:14 Calm down 13:51 Who wears deodorant? 15:49 Stupid people 18:50 No boundaries 21:45 How do we teach our grandkids boundaries? 23:22 No no square 24:17 Aba, Jack Porcher hurt my feelings 25:40 Setting boundaries with our kids 27:58 Dear Alexa, I've been meani...

Gremlins, Beasts, Dating at 45 & Am I Too Much?

November 11, 2020 18:46 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Episode 05 Show Notes 1:00 Lolli's birthday shenanigans 4:10 Aba's blind date opportunity 5:36 So you can judge a man by his shoes 13:30 I looked like an oompa-loompa 14:32 I'm interested in people who I have a relationship with 15:10 What are your gremlins saying to you? 16:45 I'm too much 18:17 I'm his speed, he's my valium 20:28 I want a BMW 21:03 I don't do well with small talk 21:59 Come to my door right now 'cause you're gonna marry me 23:58  If you were gifted an ...

Living Our Best Lives...What The Hell Does That Even Mean!?

November 04, 2020 18:21 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

1:05 Disney saved my sanity as a parent 2:39 What the hell happened to Aba's arm? 8:18 Tackling trails = tackling fears 11:35 Pandemic cuss words  14:10 What does it mean to live your best life? 16:05 When I'm with Elena, I can be fully present 17:02 My joyful boo! 18:00 Best life alternatives 19:48 Off-gassing  20:52 Pancakes 23:38 The goal is to be free 24:13 I found my voice when I was pregnant at 15 26:30 Being yourself in relationships 27:38 I am absolutely not an ...

Relationships with Our Kiddos- Where the F is my Captain!?

October 29, 2020 19:18 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

2:00 Friction 3:45 Take a thought and build a house around it 9:17 Donkeys, coyotes and cougars (oh my!) 13:13 We want our children to have what we didn’t 14:00 Striving for balance 15:19 The growth comes from the pain 16:00 Our kids have to go through it themselves to really learn 16:30 Intentional parenting 18:15 ...you get up and cook dinner 21:10 Where the f*** is my captain? 23:28 Thanks for the discipline, mom 24:08 Clearing the skeletons out of the closet 26:37 Th...

I'm Fat! Let's Talk About Body Image...Inside & Out (Oh My Jane Fonda!)

October 13, 2020 16:19 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Show notes: 1:40 Ore-ore-o 4:48 Badassery of Jane Fonda 6:48 Our bodies crave what we need 8:48 I have self love, so why am I unhappy with the way I look and feel? 9:38 Aba's morning routine 12:30 Accountability moves the needle 13:30 Discipline means giving to yourself 15:30 The shakey shakey 17:00 My daughter is in Mexico today looking for injections 19:35 We're gonna take a short break to cry 22:00 Billboards of bodies 25:00 Self love comes from recognizing your strength 26:00 H...

Glamma-ing & We Don't Want to Share Our Grandbabies!

October 05, 2020 16:40 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

3:32 We're babies who had babies who are having babies 8:47 What do you love about being a grandma?...I just get to be my best self 9:27 Origins of Aba + Lolli 15:30 Elena's 3rd birthday 17:12 I don't want to share my grandbaby 19:05 Our daughters were made from the same mold 21:35 Grandma-preneurs 23:05 Let's talk about health 25:40 Yin and yang 26:30 We want to learn from our listeners 28:00 Glamma Facebook group dynamics 29:00 Swoobs + glamma lingo 30:25 It's going to...