Two Broke Chicks

Is The Girlboss Coming Back?

The "girlboss" was a HUGE trend in the 2010s, but is it having a revival in 2026? We chat about the rise and fall of the girlboss phenomenon, how it's being reimagined today and what being a girlboss actually means to you chicks (both the good and the bad). 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Is The Girlboss Making A Comeback? – Vogue Ways I Plan To Become More Difficult - Instagram The Rise And Fall of The Girlboss The Condescension of “Girlboss Feminism” Generation Z’s Attitudes To Work – The Conversation Australia’s Gender Pay Gap In 2025 – ABC Australia’s Gender Pay Gap In 2014 – The Guardian ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March Favourites: Unrequited Love, Viral Skincare & Cody Simpson

In this month’s March Favourites episode, we chat about the next pop princess Holly Humberstone, where to get your knitwear in time for the cooler months…and the newest face mask from Byoma that the chicks are obsessed with! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Byoma Bio-Collagen Radiance Facial Mask Holly Humberstone – Spotify Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Oscars Red Carpet Interviews Chloé Fall Runway – 2026 Fashion Week Shop Uniqlo Knitwear ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Nostalgia Bait Is Taking Your Money

Yearning for a simpler time has never been more on trend…and the marketing world knows it. “Nostalgia bait” is all around us and is used as a tool to get you spending. We break down the concept of nostalgia, how these feelings can influence your shopping and how to reconnect with your childhood without breaking the bank! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Australians Could Transition To A 4-Day Work Week – Secret Melbourne People Are Finally Getting Sick Of Nostalgia In TV and Movies - VICE Nostalgia Marketing – Spiralytics How Nostalgia Affects the Younger Consumer – Data from Statista and Forbes ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Oscars, 2016 Revival and Retail Apocalypse

We’re spilling the tea with podcast host and content creator Gabbi Whipps! We take a deep dive into The Oscars, including that Timothée Chalamet joke, the death of brick-and-mortar stores, and answering the question – is 2026 the new 2016? What trends have stood the test of time? 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Everything I Saw And Overheard At The Oscars - Vulture 2006 v 2016 Playlist Online sales data – Australian Bureau of Statistics Australians prefer to do their shopping in-store – Finder Shoppers return 30% of their online purchases – DHL Fewer brands are offering free online returns – Shippit Online retailers ditching free returns - Broadsheet New purchases ending up in Australian landfill – Good360 ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expensive Sh*t That's Worth The Money

Our love language is always getting more bang for your buck, but sometimes that means splurging on big ticket items that'll last. We're chatting the expensive purchases that are actually worth the price tag, including a game of smash or pass featuring the $$$ submissions sent in by you chicks. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS The 50 Best Cities In The World In 2026 Lululemon fined more than $700,000 for spam email breaches Afterpaid 2025 Report How Much Clothing Australian Women Buy Per Year - The Australia Institute CBRE’s Luxury Retail Report Big Girl Treasure Chest - TikTok How To Tell The Difference Between Solid Gold and Gold Plated Jewellery Magnet Jewellery Test Two Broke Chicks Episode – Cover Your Ass: Insurance Tips For Your 20s (Or Any Age) Medicare Levy Surcharge - ATO guide Medicare Levy Surcharge Explained - Finder Australian Taxation Office Eligibility to Claim Work Bags ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.