This week, we're slowing it down with a super chill episode all about our Halloween trip to Nashville and Arkansas. Hang out with us in our Airbnb as we nurse our hangovers with funny stories of the various characters we met with a special guest: our best friend Sophie! Hope you enjoy this laid-back (and in-person!) episode and your Halloween weekend was a blast! Follow us on instagram: @fingerscrossedpod @kristeevetter @sierramichellegreen https://shop.analuisa.com/fingerscrossed Go...

BOO! Scared yet? It's officially the week of All Hallow's Eve, and this week things are getting CREEPY on Fingers Crossed! You may have heard of some of the famously haunted places in the US like the Queen Mary or the Conjuring House, but do you know the stories of the real people who lived there and what happened to them? That's what we're diving into today for this year's spooky Halloween special! Happy Halloween to all and enjoy getting creeped out with us to celebrate.  Follow our...

It's spoooooky season— so grab your witches brew and listen in! In this episode of Fingers Crossed, Kristee and Sierra share stories of childhood Halloween pranks, how their parents like to celebrate Halloween, stories from our listeners and the origin story of Trick or Treating! This hilarious episode is more silly than scary, but next week, we're raising the spooky meter a few notches... so get ready!  Follow us on Instagram @fingerscrossedpod so YOU can be a part of the podcast! We post...

Today we're breaking down cuffing season, how social media and the pandemic have changed the dating game, how to combat loneliness and more with the host of Seeing Other People podcast, Ilana Dunn! Ilana has had such an interesting career journey from working in the music industry, to becoming the face of Hinge, to now helping people feel less alone in their own dating problems on her podcast and personal brand. She shares her tricks of the trade with us, how she met her boyfriend, what she's...

Did you know that the phenomenon of the "girl-pology," or the over-apologizing of women, most often forms in childhood? In this episode of Fingers Crossed, Sierra and Kristee talk about their experiences with over-apologizing, how it affects women in the workplace, and where it all comes from in the first place.  They share some of their listeners' stories about times they over-apologized when they shouldn't have, what they've learned about themselves, and some awesome girl-powered tips for...

Today, Kristee and Sierra are exploring and exposing their own relationship patterns and how their childhoods influenced them in an episode all about attachment styles! From anxious clinginess to avoidant distancing, we all have some relationship tendencies that can be explained by attachment theory. Want to learn about attachment styles and what we can learn about ourselves from them? Listen up! Attachment style quiz: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/  Follow us on...

This week's episode of Fingers Crossed is a fun & entertaining hour of wild wedding stories from the hosts and their listeners.  Included are also some crazy tales of some of the zaniest Bridezillas— stories that are TRULY unbelievable.  You'll also hear Kristee's shocking family wedding tradition that involves a..... well, you'll have to give it a listen! We promise— you'll be entertained.  Follow us on Instagram @fingerscrossedpod so YOU can be a part of the show! We post weekly...

It's time to quit your job...or is it? That is exactly what Kristee and Sierra explore in today's episode: how to know when it's time to quit if you've been thinking about it, steps to take to leave, and stories from listeners of their personal quitting experiences. With the changing tides of work norms through the pandemic, more people are quitting than ever, and we want to talk about it! Are you thinking about quitting? This is the episode for you. Follow us on instagram!...

In a continuation from last week where K & S discuss the first part of "The Defining Decade"  by Meg Jay, this week dives into the second half of the book, where things get a liiiittle more heated. This half focuses on relationships, marriage, & fertility in your 20s and beyond, which can be a delicate subject when things such as privilege, gender stereotypes and financial stability come into play.  The author shares that the best time to work on your marriage is "before you have one"...

For their first "book club" style episode ever, Kristee and Sierra discuss "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay— a guidance and wisdom book for twentysomethings.  The book says that 30 is NOT the new 20 —that your 20's are some of the most important and foundational years of your life! But what does that really mean when you're just trying to figure it all out and have no idea what the future looks like? The hosts of Fingers Crossed weigh in on their thoughts about the book and what changes it...

WE'RE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER BABY! Welcome to Fingers Crossed 2.0, the *struggling through your twenties* podcast you know and love with more laughs, stories, various guests and thought-provoking discussions than ever before. This week, hosts Kristee and Sierra are catching you up on the life updates you missed while they were taking a hiatus for the past month. They're discussing Sierra leaving her job at Disney, Kristee's process of trying to find a new role, how they've grown from the...

Can you believe its been one year of Fingers Crossed?! For this special 1 year anniversary episode, Kristee and Sierra look back at the past 53 episodes that have made this year-long journey such an adventure. They reflect on what they've learned, how podcasting surprised them, advice they have for starting your own podcast, and much more! They will be taking a hiatus for the next 3 weeks in order to come back fresh and better than ever for season 2 of the pod on August 17th! BOOK CLUB! For...

This week on Fingers Crossed, Sierra and Kristee talk all about their ups and downs of traveling.  They share some of their most memorable travel stories from Sierra's 24 hours of chaos in Spain to Kristee's unsettling taxi ride in Myanmar, tips on traveling abroad, and share some hilarious and embarrassing listener travel stories.  With the world of travel slowly opening up again, this episode is the perfect way to get excited about traveling again, and maybe even plan your next...

Do you feel like a different person from who you were 5 years ago? 5 months ago? Even 5 minutes ago? Ever hopped on the midnight train going anywhere? Hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and a cardigan? In our society and pop culture, we're surrounded by romanticized stories of people leaving behind their old lives in search of who they dream to be. So today, Kristee and Sierra seek out the answer to an age-old question: why do we always want to reinvent ourselves? What types of...

Can you believe it's been FIFTY episodes of Fingers Crossed Podcast? We can't either, and that's why we're treating you to a never-before-heard episode that we recorded one year ago. This episode was recorded as our practice run before we even launched the podcast, and it's clear we've come a long way.  This episode is full of not just last year's 2020 nostalgia, but also mid 2000s nostalgia as we tell wild and funny stories from our middle school days—including the story of Kristee's middle...

Have you ever had a team leader that micromanaged you so much you wanted to scream? Or a coach that DID scream to make sure you did the work? Or maybe a boss that was so supportive and encouraging that it actually motivated you to do better on the job? Us too! Throughout our lives, we find ourselves in situations with a variety of leaders and mentors who shape who we are for better or for worse. Today, Kristee and Sierra and diving into leadership styles: the good, the bad, and the...

Do you feel exhausted by how addicting social media feels? Are you often comparing yourself with others, and worry that everyone is somehow more interesting than you? Do you love the idea of community, but hate the competition? Today, Sierra & Kristee sit down with Herd Co-founder and Mental Health advocate, Mady Dewey, to discuss social media, and the development of her new social media platform, Herd.  They discuss the issues, pressures & societal problems created by certain...

Now that we have shots in our arms we are READY to take shots at the bars! In a special chatty in-person episode of the podcast this week, Kristee and Sierra are catching up on life, recapping their recent escapades, and mapping out their plans and excitement for what's to come this summer! Hot girl summer is underway and they are more than ready to take it on. Hope you enjoy hanging out with the gals in this laid-back episode and subscribe to the podcast for more! Follow us on insta:...

Welcome to the BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! This week on Fingers Crossed, Sierra and Kristee both celebrate their 26th birthdays with a fun story-time episode of their best, worst, and most memorable birthdays.  They also share some hilarious birthday traditions from around the world, and some great listener stories of birthday tales you won't forget.  Grab some cake, blow out your candles, and celebrate with the ladies of Fingers Crossed! Follow us on Instagram @fingerscrossedpod so YOU can be a...

Ever feel lost and insecure when it comes to figuring our your career path and how to ACTUALLY make connections? Listen up! This week Kristee and Sierra sit down with career connector and mentor Emily Hepp! Emily is a published author, established speaker, and mentor whose mantra is all about connection over competition. Her book "She is More Than the Freshman 15" is available on Amazon and you can sign up for her "Landing your Dream Internship" Bootcamp this summer on her website! Check out...

In this episode of the pod, Sierra and Kristee take a trip down memory lane to their college years- but this time focusing on the harder stories, lonely moments, tough lessons, and how those experiences shaped who they are today.  They discuss finding yourself and your self worth, the struggles of major change, loneliness, and how to allow your authentic self to thrive.   Follow us on Instagram @fingerscrossedpod so YOU can be a part of the show! @kristeevetter @sierramichellegreen Send...

This week, Sierra is on vacation, so Kristee's cousin Liz is on the mic in her place! Kristee and Liz chat about what they got up to on their weekend in New York, what it's like growing up with a huge extended family, and all about Liz's job at @saaltco working on sustainable period care. If you've ever been curious to learn more about period cups and underwear, working at a start up, or living in Idaho, this is the episode for you!  FOLLOW US ON INSTA!...

In today's episode, Kristee and Sierra and getting into the differences between living in a big city and a small town. Whether you grew up and a city and find yourself relocating to a smaller town or you've always dreamed about moving to the city from your town and aren't sure how to make the leap, they're going over all the pros and cons. From the initial shock and adjustment period to being far from family and starting over, all pros and cons are on the table in this honest discussion. Not...

In this episode of Fingers Crossed, Kristee & Sierra ask their listeners what's on their minds about dating.  From long-term-relationships to the best tips for your Bumble profile, the ladies answer your questions and get into all the nitty gritty of the dating world.  From breakups to cheaters to dating in the workplace, pull up a chair and a cup of coffee (or wine!) with the gals of Fingers Crossed.  Follow us on Instagram @fingerscrossedpod so YOU can be a part of the show! And don't...

In honor of their 40th episode, Kristee and Sierra are talking about 40 things they want to do by the time they're 40! From Northern Lights to questionable New Year's Eve parties to marriage, this bucket list episode is one wild ride. What's on your bucket list? Let us know on instagram! @fingerscrossedpod @kristeevetter @sierramichellegreen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fingers-crossed8/message