Best of Both Worlds Podcast

I literally stopped my getting ready routine in the middle of listening to your episode to write this review. I appreciate your viewpoint on why it does matter if moms care about and continue their careers, and how the ability to give experiences can be just as valuable as time. So often moms are made to feel guilty for working, and to hear solid examples of the benefits of working is so encouraging. Thank you!

The main problem here is Laura. Her voice is grating and her delivery is awkward and uncomfortable. She takes over where she needs to let Sarah speak. She can’t attune to her interviewees or her cohost, and it makes the listening feel like a chore even when the topics could be interesting. This podcast is also designed for people who like to be uber busy and uber productive, and apparently don’t need to do many chores or life admin (or at least that’s my perception of Laura’s life). Basically it offers life suggestions not really based in reality. It really targets women who make a LOT of money, not just middle class women. Good for them, but not a “best of both worlds” scenario. There is no “both” in these worlds, only the 1%.

As with many other commenters, I can barely stand to hear Laura because she is so obnoxious, self-centered, and out of touch— in her interactions with Sarah and just her ideas. I just listened to the money episode. Laura constantly cited “frugal” activities that are not frugal by any definition— hosting a party using the wine cellar that the previous home owner left with the house (imagine how expensive the house has to be to get that as a perk?!), spending winter break using your ski pass instead of traveling to ski. It’s Marie Antoinette level! She also suggested you send your kids to a bunch of Vacation Bible Schools (of churches you don’t attend or want to attend— these are staffed by volunteers) which I think is obnoxious if you are rich. Sarah, move on! She is holding you back.

Laura seems like always shutting down Sarah in the meanest way possible. I almost have a feeling that she is jealous about her achievements/lifestyle god knows what else, especially in the latest episode where they were reflecting on their 2024 goals. She sounded almost resentful and couldn’t control it (guess outsourcing doesn’t help here). It is hard to listen and I don’t understand how Sarah doesn’t see it and keeps working with her, when it is so clear she is rude and judgemental to her at every opportunity.