Pretty In Pink Again

Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
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Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again, the podcast where motherhood meets rediscovery. Hosted by Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo)—two millennial moms navigating life, kids, and everything in between—this show is your weekly dose of candid conversations, relatable stories, and a little glam. Whether you’re adjusting to life after babies, finding yourself again, or just looking for a safe space to laugh, cry, and feel seen, we’re here for you. Tune in as we tackle the messy, beautiful chaos of modern motherhood and inspire you to get to know the new version of yourself—one episode at a time! Follow our podcast on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 50: The Things Women Don’t Talk About (But All Think About)

    Episode Description: Episode 50. 💗 We couldn’t think of a better way to mark this milestone than by saying the quiet parts out loud. In this episode, we unpack the topics women think about constantly but rarely say — not because they don’t matter, but because we’re afraid of how we’ll be perceived. Ungrateful. Lazy. Privileged. Needy. Doing life wrong. From hiring help and the quiet math of motherhood… to money habits without sharing numbers… to sex, resentment, body image, jealousy, and identity shifts — we explore what we’re actually concealing when we stay silent. Spoiler: it’s usually insecurity, fear, or the pressure to look like we have it all figured out. This conversation isn’t about comparison. It’s about normalization. Because we’re not sharing numbers — we’re sharing normal. And when one woman says the thing out loud, ten others feel less alone. What We Talk About • Why certain topics feel “off limits” for women • Hiring help, outsourcing, and protecting energy without shame • Talking about money through priorities and choices instead of dollar amounts • Marriage and intimacy — how desire shifts by season and why connection matters more than frequency • Weight, comparison, and the nuance of accepting your body while still wanting change • Identity shifts — loving your life while missing former versions of yourself • Jealousy as data — what it might actually be pointing to If this episode resonates, send it to a friend — and DM us one thing you’ve never said out loud. Chances are, someone else is thinking it too. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: T: Starting Mahjong — something that was actually on her 2026 goals list. Learning how to play, joining a group that meets regularly, and stepping into something new socially and mentally. Proof that it’s never too late to try something different just because it sounds fun. Christina: An overnight date night and seeing Dancing with the Stars live on tour — which felt nostalgic, fun, and like such a reminder to prioritize connection. Also, a little shopping moment that turned into an unexpected everyday win: finding a Coach bag that feels designer-inspired but still practical, high quality, and wearable on repeat. 🌸 Things We Mentioned Today’s episode is sponsored by Fongemie, owner of Lux Hair Co. Sam is known for her dimensional color and seamless extension work, creating natural, lived-in hair that grows out beautifully. If you’ve been considering extensions or a color refresh, this is your sign. Listeners can mention Pretty in Pink Again or PIPA for a special offer on new extension installations. Follow Sam on Instagram at @PaintLoveBlend to book or learn more. 💗 Join the Conversation If this episode made you feel seen, don’t keep it to yourself. • Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain • Connect with Christina: @christinatarabishy • Connect with T: @kristinabontempo • Send this episode to a friend who needs to hear it And if you’ve been listening quietly for a while… this is your nudge. Leaving a quick review helps more women find conversations like this — and for our 50th episode, it would mean more than you know. Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    52 min

  2. FEB 5

    Episode 49: From Vogue to The Connecticut Edit: Taste, Trust & Telling Your Own Story with Samantha Yanks

    Episode Description:  In this episode, Christina Tarabishy and Kristina “T” Bontempo sit down with Samantha Yanks — former fashion editor who worked at Vogue, Oprah Magazine, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons Magazine. Now the founder of The Connecticut Edit, Samantha shares the evolution of her career and what led her to build a platform rooted in taste, trust, and community. Together, they talk about what it really means to be a tastemaker (not just an influencer), how to know when a chapter is over, and why entrepreneurship isn’t always the dream it’s made out to be. Samantha pulls back the curtain on the value of corporate experience, mentorship, and building foundational skills before stepping out on her own. This is an inspiring conversation for women who work, create, lead, or are curious about what happens behind iconic titles — and what it looks like to finally tell your own story. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: Christina: The Skinny Confidential Mouth Tape — a sleep game-changer and proof that all roads lead back to better rest. (Discount code: CHRISTINAT15 takes 15% off sitewide)T: A vacuum mop she swears by for daily clean-ups with four kids — because survival is a lifestyle choice.Samantha: Yeti dog bowls — stackable, travel-friendly, keep water cold and clean, and easy to travel with. From Vogue to dog bowls… and she stands by it.🤍 Connect with Samantha Follow Samantha Yanks and her work at The Connecticut Edit: Instagram: @samanthayanksInstagram: @theconnecticuteditFor curated Connecticut finds, thoughtful storytelling, and a true editor’s eye. 🌸 Things We Mentioned Cocolily — Our sponsor for this episode. A boutique based in Avon, Connecticut with a curated mix of fashion, gifts, and accessories. Use code PIPA10 for 10% off your purchase in store or online through Valentine’s Day.Join the Conversation 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain@christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo 📌 Share this episode with a friend 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    1h 11m

  3. JAN 29

    Episode 48: The Second Time Changes Everything. From One Child to Many — and the Overstimulation No One Explains

    Episode Description: In this episode, we talk about the shift that happens when your family grows — especially going from one child to more. We explore why confidence may increase, but presence feels more divided, and how overstimulation often comes from emotional awareness rather than noise. This is a reflective conversation about split attention, quiet guilt, and learning to love inside the limits of time and energy. Key themes: Why love expands but time doesn’tThe emotional shift from exclusive to shared parentingOne-on-one grief and changing dynamicsOverstimulation as constant recalibrationLetting go of equal time and focusing on intentional moments💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: Christina: The Window Theory — the idea that life offers brief, quiet seasons when connection and health overlap, and presence matters most.T: Mrs. Meyer’s 3-in-1 Dog Shampoo for Noela (she smells amazing).🌸 Things We Mentioned The Window Theory (via The Balanced Blonde)Sponsor: Sam Fongemie (@paintloveblend) — bombshell extension queen behind both of our hair. Mention code PIPA for $100 off your next installation.Join the Conversation 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain@christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo 📌 Share this episode with a friend 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    55 min

  4. JAN 22

    Episode 47: How the Game Has Changed: Friendships, Conflict & Emotional Maturity, Why Grown Women Don’t Need Perfect Friendships — They Need Repair Skills

    Episode Description:  You asked for more on friendships and we realized something important after our last episode. We barely talked about conflict. And in this season of life, that’s where the real work is. In this episode, we’re talking about why conflict in female friendships feels so charged, why discomfort isn’t the same thing as dysfunction, and what emotional maturity actually looks like when relationships get hard. This episode is about moving past “mean girl” narratives, learning how to repair instead of retreat, and understanding when a friendship needs conversation, discernment, or release. Not every friendship needs to be perfect, but the ones that last usually know how to repair. If you’ve ever wondered whether to say something or let it go, this conversation is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why conflict in female friendships feels scarier than other relationshipsThe difference between discomfort and real conflictHow to approach a hard conversation without accusationsWhat accountability actually sounds like when you’re the one who messed upGroups vs. cliques and why not being included isn’t always personalWhen a friendship is worth repairing and when it may be time to releaseHow friendships naturally shift in midlife seasons💗 Pink Spotlight: Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: T: Overhearing her husband tell their son during a team conflict, “What’s your point?” and realizing how that simple question can stop drama in its tracks and shift a moment from reaction to clarity.Christina: Aplos non-alcoholic mocktails, especially the Negroni-style option. An elevated, calming alternative for anyone drinking less or doing Dry January. Code CHRISTINA20 saves 20% at aplos.world.Join the Conversation 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain @christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo 📌 Share this episode with a friend 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    1 hr

  5. JAN 15

    Episode 46: Working Motherhood Across Life’s Seasons with Lori Baron: Career, Leadership, and the Long View

    Episode Description: In this episode of Pretty in Pink Again, we’re joined by Lori Baron—a life coach, corporate leader, wife, and mom of three grown sons—for a thoughtful, honest conversation rooted in lived experience. Lori brings a rare and valuable perspective to the table. As a leader at Hartford HealthCare, she supports teams, mentors women, and models what modern female leadership can look like inside the corporate world. At the same time, she’s navigating a new season of motherhood with her three sons now in their 20s, offering the long-view insight so many of us crave when we’re in the thick of raising kids and building careers. We talk about the foundations of her career, what led her into life coaching, and the realities of being a working mom across different seasons of life. Lori shares what early motherhood looked like for her, how her identity evolved over time, and what surprised her most as her role as a mom shifted from hands-on parenting to supporting adult children. What makes this conversation so impactful is that it doesn’t feel like an expert speaking at you. It feels like sitting across from a woman who has lived through multiple chapters—career growth, marriage, motherhood, reinvention—and is willing to share what actually matters when you look back. It’s reflective, practical, and deeply reassuring for anyone wondering if they’re on the right path. If you’re a working mom, a woman navigating midlife shifts, or someone who wants perspective from a few chapters ahead, this episode will stay with you. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: T: A chic, cropped heated vest that’s both functional and stylish. It’s black with a gold zipper and powered by a rechargeable battery pack that uses an Apple phone charger—practical, cozy, and easy to wear beyond errands.Christina: A $10 lip stain that’s perfect for on-the-go days and travel. It delivers rich color without turning blue before it sets, making it ideal for busy mornings and touch-ups. Her favorite shade is Juice Box.Lori: A winter getaway—near or far. While an international trip isn’t happening this year (and she shares a funny story as to why), Lori talked about the value of even a simple local escape. For those in Connecticut, she loves heading to Litchfield County for a cozy staycation and seasonal reset.Join the Conversation 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain @christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo 📌 Share this episode with a friend 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    51 min

  6. JAN 8

    PIPA Rewind: Preparation, Communication & Regulation with Dr. Christine Lang, How Moms Can Stay Ahead, Communicate Clearly & Keep Their Cool

    Episode Summary: We’re taking a break from new recordings this week and resharing one of our favorite and most downloaded guest episodes from the vault. Dr. Christine Lang was our very first guest, and this conversation laid a foundation we still reference.  It felt like the right one to bring back as part of PIPA Rewind, it’s practical, grounding, and still incredibly relevant for the New Year as we reset routines, communicate better at home, and step into the year with more calm and intention. This episode is packed with perspective shifts and real-life scripts for approaching partnership, planning your days with ease, and managing emotional overwhelm without spiraling. The heart of the conversation is about replacing reactive communication with clarity, learning to pause before reacting, and building small, flexible systems that help you show up more present for your family and yourself. What You’ll Find in This Episode: A new way to think about preparation that reduces daily stressHow to ask for support and share needs without blame attachedWhy pausing in chaos is strength and strategyGentle, realistic tools for emotional regulation at homeLetting go of unrealistic expectations and reframing mom guiltModeling calm so your kids learn it tooListener Questions We Cover: How to shift the mental load dynamic with your partner without sounding like you’re naggingA quick way to ground yourself when you’re about to lose itHow to ask for help without guilt creeping inTips for supporting a teen’s emotional wavesEmotional repair after conflictPink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: Christine’s Spotlight: The power of movement and its profound impact on our lives.T’s Spotlight: The importance of listening.Christina’s Spotlight: This wagon for walks with the kids!Things We Mentioned: Learn more about the power of pause: SelfLeadershipCollaborative.comFind Dr. Christine Lang: WestchesterBehavior.comRecommended podcast: Dr. Becky’s Good Inside episode on repair.Join the Conversation 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain @christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo 📌 Share this episode with a friend 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    1h 14m

  7. JAN 2

    Episode 45: 2025 Reflections & the Year We Got Our Pink Back

    Episode Description: Christina and T recorded before the new year to look back at their founding year of Pretty in Pink Again. They talk about favorite moments, expectations versus the reality of starting a podcast, what building this show meant to them individually, and how professionally it shifted them in ways they didn’t fully see coming. They reflect on the importance of the PIPA community that grew alongside the show, and share the habits that genuinely supported their lives in 2025, plus the intentions they want to carry forward into 2026. A Thank You for Our Founding Year: To our listeners, guests, and the women who showed up for every conversation, thank you for making our first year feel so honest, supportive, and full of spark. You gave us the courage to start this show, the grace to figure it out as we went, and the community we didn’t even know we were craving. This will always be the year it began, and we’re grateful you were here for it. Episodes We Mentioned as Favorites Episode 6: Preparation, Communication & Regulation with Dr. Christine Lang How moms can stay ahead, communicate clearly, and keep their cool.Episode 13: Infertility & Hormone Healing with Dr. Kate What every woman should know about hormones, fertility, and healing.Episode 16: Calendar Chaos to Life Control with Courtney Cecil A conversation on building systems, reducing life admin stress, and taking back control with Courtney’s life management framework.Episode 44: Midlife Reinvention for Women with Kelly Buscubiak Becoming the visionary of your own life, trusting the pivot, and reinventing with more courage than pressure.As we step into 2026, we feel that familiar creative flutter of possibility again. We’re excited for deeper conversations, new guests, more laughter, and the kind of growth that feels supportive, not rushed. Thank you for helping us begin. We can’t wait to build on this foundation with you. 2026 already feels like it’s holding something really good, and we’re ready for it. Join the Conversation 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain @christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo 📌 Share this episode with a friend 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    39 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    Episode 44: Mid-Life Reinvention for Women: Becoming the Visionary of Your Life with Coach & Educator Kelley Biskupiak

    Episode Description: In this honest and deeply relatable episode, we sit down with Kelley Biskupiak — a coach, educator, speaker, and co-founder of Prepare to Launch U — to talk about the moment so many women hit in mid-life. Kelley has spent over 15 years helping women navigate career pivots, re-entry, and reinvention after seasons of caregiving, burnout, or living by everyone else’s expectations. Her work centers on helping women reclaim clarity, confidence, and the role of visionary in their own lives — especially after years of doing “all the right things.” Together, we explore why mid-life often becomes a turning point. You’ve built the life. You’ve checked the boxes. You have the marriage, the kids, the career, the responsibilities — and yet there’s a quiet question that surfaces: Is this it? This conversation reframes mid-life not as a crisis, but as an invitation — to redefine ambition, reconnect with yourself, and make intentional choices that honor both your family and who you are becoming. Episode Highlights:  Why mid-life becomes a natural point of reckoning for womenThe pressure of “doing everything right” — and why it still feels incompleteHow people-pleasing and perfection quietly disconnect women from themselvesWhat it means to become the visionary of your own life againWork-life synergy versus work-life balanceHow to rethink career pivots and re-entry in your 30s, 40s, and beyondWhy ambition and motherhood can coexistPractical tools to clarify values, priorities, and next stepsHow to ask for support without guiltWhat bravery actually looks like in mid-lifeReclaiming your identity and modeling that for your children💗 Pink Spotlight “Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:” Kelley: So grateful to have all her kids back home from school, under one roof again. There’s nothing like that feeling of full-house energy after months apart. T: Her two sisters are her Pink Spotlight. They’re her real sounding board, her safe place for advice, and the people who always bring her back to center. Christina: Daytime date-night hack with Raja. Instead of battling winter nights or coordinating late babysitters, they steal 90 minutes for happy hour while childcare already exists. It’s easier, feels more fun, and still gets everyone home in time for bedtime. 🌸 Connect with Kelley You can find Kelley Biskupiak online as a coach, educator, and co-founder of Prepare to Launch U. She mentioned her signature courses, coaching programs for women navigating mid-life career reinvention, and opportunities to work with her 1:1. Where to connect: BeYouBravely (course + coaching programs)Prepare to Launch U (career re-entry courses for mid-life women)Kelley’s 1:1 coaching (identity clarity, career pivots, and personal vision work)To learn more about working with Kelley or joining one of her programs, visit the links above or connect with her directly through her coaching platforms. Join the Conversation 📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain@christinatarabishy@kristinabontempo 📌 Share this episode with a friend 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

    1h 34m
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Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again, the podcast where motherhood meets rediscovery. Hosted by Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo)—two millennial moms navigating life, kids, and everything in between—this show is your weekly dose of candid conversations, relatable stories, and a little glam. Whether you’re adjusting to life after babies, finding yourself again, or just looking for a safe space to laugh, cry, and feel seen, we’re here for you. Tune in as we tackle the messy, beautiful chaos of modern motherhood and inspire you to get to know the new version of yourself—one episode at a time! Follow our podcast on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain

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  • Creator
    Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pretty In Pink Again
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    Pretty In Pink Again

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