Pao and Co.

Paola Trabanco
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  • Updated Weekly

Pao & Co. is your weekly invitation to intimate, unscripted conversation — a safe space for sharing. Host Pao opens up with personal, unguarded truths about the modern millennial experience. Expect deep dives into the things we all deal with but rarely talk about: the pressure of success, mental health, and the pursuit of slow living. It’s time for the real conversation. You’re part of the Co. now. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/paoandcopodcast

  1. Apr 6

    Carolyn Deserved Better (And the Show Kind of Proves It)

    John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette became a national obsession. I watched all of Love Story so we could talk about what it got right, what it got wrong, and what their story still says about fame and identity in this day and age. Please follow me on social! Instagram: @paoandcopodcast

    35 min

  2. Feb 9

    A land with no men

    This episode is a thought experiment born from fear and frustration. As misogyny continues to shape our reality, I explore why the idea of a land with no men feels like refuge, and what it says about the world women are navigating today.

    9 min

  3. Feb 2

    Not Ready for Old Age

    No one hands you a manual for watching the people you love grow old. In this episode, I’m diving into the "uncomfortable truths" of aging and caregiving. Watching my mom care for my grandmother was a wake-up call I wasn't expecting—revealing the mental, emotional, and financial toll that hits when the roles of parent and child start to flip. I’m sharing how this experience exposed my own lack of preparedness and why we need to start talking about the reality of the future before we’re right in the middle of it.

    38 min

  4. Jan 29 ·  Bonus

    Mini-Rant: Abolish 🧊

    I believe that no human is illegal. I believe that everyone has the right to migrate in the hopes of finding a better life, better opportunities, and safety for themselves and their families. Here are some links if you wish to donate: ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights For Puerto Rico: https://ayudalegalpr.org/

    6 min
  5. Feeling Nostalgic AF

    Jan 26

    Feeling Nostalgic AF

    In this episode, I’m feeling nostalgic AF. The world feels loud, chaotic, and constantly on edge, so I find myself missing the early 2000s. A time when life felt simpler, joy came easier, and I was truly living my best life. Consider this a soft rewind to a version of the world that felt a little more… normal. Be part of my tribe ✨ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/paoandcopodcast

    28 min

  6. Jan 22 ·  Bonus

    Mini-Rant: Can a girl see her idol?! 🎟️😩

    Is it too much to ask to see your favorite artist without selling a kidney?! In this mini-rant, I vent about the chaos of modern ticket buying and mourn the dream of affordable concerts. Be part of my tribe ✨ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/paoandcopodcast

    9 min

  7. Jan 19

    RTO

    The RTO mandates are in place, but do they actually serve a purpose? Today, I dive into the "Return to Office" trend and the friction it’s causing. I discuss why these mandates feel less like a "return to normal" and more like a refusal to evolve. We explore: Why remote work isn't just a trend, but a better way to live.The high cost of losing work/life balance.How can we start thinking about the future of work instead of reverting to the past?Be part of my tribe ✨ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/paoandcopodcast

    25 min

  8. Jan 15

    Mini-Rant: Stop Judging Pet Parents

    Yes, I call my dog my child. This mini-rant dives into why pet parents don’t need validation, permission, or opinions about the love we give our dogs.

    7 min
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About

Pao & Co. is your weekly invitation to intimate, unscripted conversation — a safe space for sharing. Host Pao opens up with personal, unguarded truths about the modern millennial experience. Expect deep dives into the things we all deal with but rarely talk about: the pressure of success, mental health, and the pursuit of slow living. It’s time for the real conversation. You’re part of the Co. now. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/paoandcopodcast

Information

  • Creator
    Paola Trabanco
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paola Trabanco
  • Show Website
    Pao and Co.