Tea & Tangents with Tara

On season 3 episode 8, Nikka, Kendra and Tara share their Costa Rican adventures. Each of the girls came out of the trip slightly injured, but changed for life.

We’re diving headfirst into TikTok’s hottest new trend: "underconsumption core." The New York Times called it the latest move away from influencer culture, and we have thoughts.Is underconsumption core the next wave of minimalism? With a juicy tidbit from Brett House, an economics professor at Columbia, Tara explores if this movement is just a response to economic woes.Join Tara for a lively discussion as she unravels the hype and discovers if underconsumption core is a genuine shift in lifestyle or just another trend in the social media cycle.SourcesKondo, Marie. “About the Konmari Method – Konmari: The Official Website of Marie Kondo.” KonMari, 2 Feb. 2022, konmari.com/about-the-konmari-method/.Martini, Lavinia. “What Is Culinary Minimalism, Anyway?” VICE, 6 Dec. 2023, www.vice.com/en/article/dypzw7/what-is-culinary-minimalism. Mullen, Lauren, and Kate Huun. “A Sustainable Guide to Thrifting.” Environmental Center Division of Student Affairs, University of Colorado Boulder, 13 Mar. 2024, www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2023/12/15/sustainable-guide-thrifting. Tumin, Remy. “Tired of Influencers, TikTok Users Try ‘Underconsumption Core’ to Cut Costs.” The New York Times, 25 July 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/style/tiktok-underconsumption-influencers.html. Waugh, Chris. “Corporations vs. Consumers: Who Is Really to Blame for Climate Change?” Global Social Challenges, The University of Manchester, 7 July 2022, sites.manchester.ac.uk/global-social-challenges/2022/07/07/corporations-vs-consumers-who-is-really-to-blame-for-climate-change/. 

Tara is joined by Annie for a heartwarming and adventurous chat. Annie shares the thrilling story of her first pilot lesson and the unexpected twist of taking to the skies with her boyfriend, who happens to be her rekindled ex.But that's not all—Annie spills the tea on receiving a surprise photo from her last summer fling and dives into the juicy details of her current relationship. From soaring in the clouds to navigating the ups and downs of love, this episode is packed with excitement, romance, and a few unexpected turns. 

Get ready for a wild ride as Nicole ("Nikka") joins Tara to share their unforgettable horsegirl adventures. These two have seen it all—from a dangerous experience where they almost lost their lives on a horseback riding trail in the Appalachian mountains, to accidentally becoming Division 1 athletes with barely any riding experience.Join us as we laugh, gasp, and learn about their journey into the world of collegiate equestrianism. And if that’s not enough, we’ll delve into some bizarre rumors of horses potentially driven mad by illegal dumping. This episode is packed with thrilling stories, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of horsetalk. Don’t miss it!

Join Kat and Tara, and let's talk about Saltburn. We'll answer your burning questions. What symbolism is hidden in Saltburn? Who are the real psychopaths in Saltburn? Is Saltburn a love story? How much do we estimate the Catton Family's fortune to be? How did Oliver become so resentful of wealth? Did the audience miss the point of Saltburn?

Join Tara and Abdul as they delve into a shadowy world of online deceit. Abdul discusses a harrowing experience of falling victim to a scam orchestrated by an online employer. The intrigue deepens when Abdul, now at a new job, finds himself accused of scamming a seemingly innocent customer who, as it turns out, is running a scheme against Abdul's company.

Happy New Year! On season 3 episode 2, Naomi and Tara talk about why 10-year-olds are shopping in Sephora. Why do middle schoolers have skincare and cups on their Christmas lists? Will artificial intelligence change how influencers create content? Naomi and Tara speak about how capitalism & social media have influenced the development of young people. Naomi goes on to share about the importance of working on "your craft".

On season 3 episode 1, Tara goes into the most effective way to use an iPad and organization skills for students with and without the iPad. She recently bought an iPad Pro and is in love with how productive she can be with it. Tara is in love with Duolingo and Collanote. Are third-party iPads a sham? Did Tara get scammed by Amazon? How can you save $200+ on an iPad?

What is competing in a pageant actually like? Do we regret competing? Join the strangers turned roommates, Tara and Emiliann, to discuss competing in Miss. New York USA.