Maalvika sits down with Lebanese-British journalist and author, Zahra Hankir to talk about her latest book, Eyeliner: A Cultural History. Hankir reveals the rich history of eyeliner and its role in social movements, performances, and everyday life. From ancient Egypt to modern Bollywood, there are over three thousand years of rich history she does justice by examining the place eyeliner holds in society. In this conversation, the ladies discuss Drag Queens and Cholas and men in Arabia, and...

(Not) live from Chicago, It's Saaaaaturday night! From pages of Maalvika's journal to your ears -- she talks about moments in her life that made her rethink/reframe her relationship to other girls, doubt, external validation, career goals, and confrontation. Plus, some scattered thoughts on why we need to reinvent the conversation around love languages & attachment styles.

Maalvika talks about why self-worth is to life like salt is to cooking. It just makes everything better! Self-esteem, as described by Todd Rose, is the evaluation of oneself based on the alignment of beliefs and behaviors. Real self-worth is tied to what we accept for ourselves, while false self-worth may stem from external factors like physical appearance or institutional affiliations. Building on this understanding, Maalvika outlines ten concrete methods to boost self-esteem and foster a...

Maalvika FINALLY sits down for a breakup episode. We break down the levels of breakups, what to do in each of the stages after, and how you're about to usher in a period of transformation.

Maalvika dissects three of her favorite podcast conversations with Scott Galloway -- specifically the reasons this generation is struggling and the growing crisis facing boys and men. Plus, why should women care?

Maalvika sits down with her friend & internet big sister, Ashna Mankotia, to talk about her three jobs (a PM at a tech company, a content creator, and the founder of Saffron, a global membership community for women), what discipline looks like, why participation trophies were a great idea, and the advice she would give her 20 year old self about her body, her dating life, and her goals.

There's a certain volatility to friendship. In romantic relationships, there's a sense of obligation. There are at least some rules about how it should go. There's lots of media about what counts as "right." Whereas friendship is usually so subjective. Maalvika sits down to walk you through a list on her phone: My Rules For Female Friendship.

Maalvika's bible on living with intention to be more confident, attractive, magnetic, & happier which will make your life fuller. Tell us what resonates & what you end up implementing!

Maalvika tells you how she has deep gratitude for every chapter of her life, including singledom. Tangible takeaways, intimate stories, and all.

Maalvika sits down to talk about some special moments of 2023 so far. Topics include: visiting old friends, making new friends, being open to platonic connections, and how "good people know good people."

Matt Higgins believes in taking big swings. After dropping out of high school to help provide for his mother, Higgins got his GED, enrolled in college at age 16 and went to law school. He’s since held a host of notable positions including co-founder of RSE Ventures, an investment firm that has backed restaurant industry stalwarts like Magnolia Bakery, MilkBar, and Momofuku. He was the youngest press secretary in New York City history, where he managed the global media response to 911, and...

Maalvika gives you some tangible tips on how to deal with the sadness that comes with big upheavals of moving/breakups/etc. And the everyday loneliness too.

The girls chat breakups, timelines (spoiler alert: they're fake), Midnights, & other good things.

TW mentions of ED & body image. Maalvika speaks with Jenni about what her motto, "PLEASE HEAL LOUDLY" means to her and the power of community.

You can't see it but both Maalvika and Sandalina are recording in their pajamas on a Sunday night. They talk therapy; dating fatigue and looking into arranged marriages; breakups, friend groups, and male-female friendships; and finally, moving 3,000 miles away from your family to build an expansive life for yourself.

Maalvika tells you how to find your passion (hint: it's all about curiosity; passion is a bit overrated), chats passion v. discipline, and tries to untangle passion and profession. This one's for everyone asking, "how do I figure out what I want my job to be?" or "how do I choose a major?"

Maalvika cuddles up with her best friend, Maya, to chat all things post-grad. CAREER ANXIETY, REJECTION, BUDGETING, AND THE BEST ROOMMATE HACKS YOU'VE EVER HEARD.

Maalvika talks to her friend, Natasha, about how she became a Senior Reporter at TechCrunch, what stability means to both of them, the loneliness that comes with ambition, professionalism, and CREATIVE WRITING!

From pages of Maalvika's notes app to your ears -- she talks about some recent shifts in her life which have made things sweeter. She talks putting your phone away, attachment styles, creating a new social life, and answers a dating DM.

Maalvika (choppily) pod-vlogs her first 24 hours living alone... in her new apartment... in a state across the country.

Maalvika & Catherine ramble incoherently about being unhappy in relationships, staying for too long, gut feelings, should your partner be your best friend, the SPARK, toxicity vs. chemistry, hopelessness, grieving someone you never dated.... the whoooole breakup gamut!

Maalvika is joined by her stylist friend, Pooja (@lil.puj on Tiktok) to chat all things fashion. They talk about everything from developing personal style in the world of fast trend cycles to shopping secondhand to silk scarves in hopes of inspiring you to play around more with what you already have sitting in your wardrobe. The episode ends with Pooja answering all of your burning styling questions.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Maalvika & Elissa chat about advocating for yourself and why it can be so difficult to date men. Elissa Bassist is an essayist, humor writer, and editor of the “Funny Women” column on The Rumpus. Now, she is releasing her first book, Hysterical. She writes to share her journey to reclaim her authentic voice in a culture that doesn't listen to women in this medical mystery, cultural criticism, and rallying cry.