After a little “breaky break,” I’m back at The Chisme Corner with a cozy life update from my screened-in porch, bird watching and all. In this episode, I catch you up on our summer so far: Vivi’s cheer choreography and our super cute summer bucket list, Fourth of July family plans, and getting ready for our big Disney/ Epic Universe trip. I also open up about being sick, budgeting in this wild economy, and the huge career shift I’m dreaming about—going to esthetician school, opening my own studio, and helping women feel confident in their skin. We talk about growth in your 30s, going back to school when it feels right, refusing to stay in a box as a mom, and the blessing of having my sister close by again. It’s a chill, chatty catch-up episode to ease us back in!

In this episode, I’m fresh out of therapy with a puffy face and a full heart, talking honestly about feeling lost, questioning my purpose, and what it means to “recalibrate” in this season of life. I open up about mom guilt, being a Type A Virgo who hates not having a plan, and how my career, identity, and motherhood are all crashing into each other right now. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re running through life without stopping to smell the flowers, this one’s a cozy reminder that you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and this is just a season—not your whole story.

In this episode of “The Chisme Corner,” Vee catches listeners up after a short mental health break, sharing how she’s been juggling work, motherhood, and Vivi’s last cheer competition in Virginia Beach, where they got some much-needed mother–daughter bonding time. Vee talks about being spoiled on Mother’s Day, especially with her new Ninja slushie machine that’s about to become her whole personality, pool days, and signature drinks. She opens up about feeling off, seasonal depression, and overwhelmed, then reads a powerful DM from a longtime listener about imposter syndrome, fear, faith, and small daily joys that really poured into her and her mental health. From there, Vee dives into pop culture, unpacking why the Netflix “Roast of Kevin Hart” felt more like public humiliation and racism than comedy, and then breaks down the messy friendships and mean-girl vibes on “Love Island: Beyond the Villa.” She ties it back to real-life lessons about friendship, boundaries, being intentional about who you let into your space, and not fighting to be included where you’re only tolerated, before teasing a future deep dive into a shocking murder case she’s been following. Stay tuned for next week, chismosas!