sydney is the director of brand marketing at beis, a dear friend of mine, and for lack of better words - a boss b*tch. we talk about her career trajectory and what led her to finding her dream job before 30, how to remain focused during the hardest times, and how the people you work with make all the difference. if you’re struggling to figure out what you want to do or what you’re good at, this ones for youFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Sydney:https://www.instagram.com/sydneyblakethomashttps://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyblakethomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

on today’s Q&A we talk about regret (or not having it), losing yourself, being embarrassed, finding your passion, money guilt, my love for boxing and why i’m essentially a dachshund in human form. have questions or need advice? dm us on ig and let a girl know!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

trippin’, dippin’ & strippin’ with tarte. we shook a$s, rode jet skis, almost took home a puppy, and went to drake’s favorite bar in the middle of the ocean. i have to stop saying i don’t drink because lol I do now. there was mystery blood all over my hand??? tarte after dark got spooky. i don’t ever want to see a shotski again.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Kelseyhttps://www.instagram.com/kelseylapollahttps://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey_lapollaPotcake Place K9 Rescuehttps://www.instagram.com/potcakeplacek9rescuehttps://www.potcakeplace.com/homing-puppies/Adoptapotcake/pups-for-adoption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

this episode touches on themes of grief and addiction. if you or anyone you know is struggling, help and support are available.in the U.S., you can call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

avery woods is a mom, content creator (& grew a million followers in a week), podcast host and one of my favorite people i’ve met through social media. we talk about motherhood, how her kids are her entire world (and why she’ll never take them back to Chuck E. Cheese), the struggles and blessings of putting yourself on social media, crazy things she witnessed as a nurse (yes someone did stick an action figure up their a$s), and her big move *back* to california. her story and journey inspire me endlessly - she’s proof that you can chase the life you want and still laugh at the chaos along the way.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Avery:https://www.instagram.com/averyywoodshttps://www.tiktok.com/@averyywoodsFollow Cheers with Avery Woods:https://www.instagram.com/cheerswithaveryhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cheerswithavery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

guys i went to the strip club and didn’t get home until 7am. i almost took out a loan for my girls. a private room, melons in my face and my first hangover. you know what? hell yeah. vegas is spooky. I also love that this is the Thanksgiving episode LOL.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Kelsey:https://www.instagram.com/kelseylapolla https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey_lapolla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

courtney michelle is a comedian, actress, part people pleaser, part “oops, was that an intrusive thought?” over thinker. she’s built a whole persona out of playing “the girl who absolutely does not care if you live or die.” we get into the psychology behind her “snarky” character, people-pleasing in a career where that trait should honestly be illegal, why comedy on the internet is dying (pls don’t feel bad for laughing), and throwing up on her celeb crush. we also talk voyeurism (shhh), and why she doesn’t mind the middle seat. this one will make you laugh and say wtf at the same time. would you rather sweat parmesan cheese or cry lukewarm soup?Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Courtney:https://www.instagram.com/itscourtneymichellehttps://www.tiktok.com/@itscourtneymichelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

michael burke is an animal communicator, author, pet trainer, and intuitive life coach. he has built an incredible career helping people deepen their connection with their pets through communication, energy work, and intuition. i had the privilege of sitting down with him to ask everything from how he first discovered his gift, to his craziest story, to what our pets are really thinking. & yes, i asked him to get the tea from winston and willa - and he delivered. (spoiler: everything he said about them couldn’t be more accurate)Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/michaelburkeofficial?https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelburke? (https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelburke?_r=1&_t=ZT-91KFqdmxRO9)Work with Michael:https://michaelrburke.comOrder Michael’s book “Intuitive Animal Communication”:https://michaelrburke.com/intuitive-animal-communication-book/#bookorder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

did i bid $10k at an auction when my max was $5k? maybe. am I having to miss the event that I spent $10k on? I SAID MAYBE. it was a simple miscommunication (it was 2 gin & tonics).  i finally met miley cyrus and i still haven’t recovered. we were drinking champagne with $25 in our bank accounts. the shark week commercial audition was my last straw. should i be on adhd meds???Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

kate steinberg is THE face of millennials, a writer, former NHL cheerleader, and genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. if you’ve ever seen a video of someone perfectly reenacting a scenario you lived through in 2006, it was probably kate. we talk about millennial culture, creating nostalgia content, the most she’s ever spent bidding on an early-2000s artifact, meeting her fiancé on a dating show, and the highs and lows of growing on social media. she’s an animal lover who spends her free time volunteering at the shelter and is officially one pet away from living in a zoo. oh, and she’s still on the hunt for the matte blue scooby-doo snacks.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Kate:https://www.instagram.com/itskatesteinberg?https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatesteinberg?Support the Lange Foundation: https://langefoundation.org/? https://www.instagram.com/lange_foundation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

tefi is the internet’s big sister, part pop culture historian, part therapist, part astrologist. she’s built a career off of gossiping, reminding us that healing is hilarious, and that no one’s too good for a little delusion. we talk about burnout, “living to work”, therapy (shoutout phoebe), who would be at her dream round table, and of course britney spears. she also gave me a therapy session and explains why being a pisces means I’m sensitive and unhinged. great.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?Follow Tefi:https://www.instagram.com/hellotefihttps://www.tiktok.com/@hellotefi (https://www.tiktok.com/@hellotefi?_t=ZT-90lZEmmHt7n&_r=1)Follow Tefi Talks:https://www.instagram.com/tefitalkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@tefitalks (https://www.tiktok.com/@tefitalks?_t=ZT-90lZGFddJKI&_r=1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i got cucked. rejection is a redirection. sometimes you have to be desperate, other times you have to tell ppl to kiss your a$$. you’re going to lose friends. if it’s not a f*ck yes, it’s a no. start with what you’re good at. make positive thinking a habit. your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship. stop making excuses for him!!! ilyFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

new york fashion week- a time where you're both the youngest you'll ever feel and the oldest you've ever looked. bagels, black coffee & cigarettes. honestly that's a good band name. a half broken ankle & constant nausea. zofran, pls sponsor me ily. training with the rockettes, being rejected from shows and hosting a 1,000 person event. blisters, bunions & bond street sushi. this jacket was $500 pls tell me you like it. I heart NY.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkmanFollow Kelsey:https://www.instagram.com/kelseylapollahttps://www.TikTok.com/@kelsey_lapolla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

this was one of the most rewarding milestones in my career. how many times will my parents go to the store? my dad really just wanted 12 key limes and a nutribullet. it wouldn’t be a family vacation if there wasn’t at least one blowout. yes my mother has an android. my aunt left her phone in the car and wouldn’t let us hear the end of it. my cousins don’t know how to bluff to save their lives. did no one teach you how to deal cards??? have you ever heard of an optical course? everyone take your glasses off, go!!!!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? (https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

mina is a singer/songwriter, actress, writer, mental health advocate, (almost) sommelier, track star, and most importantly, one of my very best friends. she gives us a glimpse into her family’s history with mental health, why they started the nonprofit ‘don’t mind me’, and what it was like growing up in hollywood. she watched her mom makeout with her celebrity crush, and spent 3 years thinking she was leaving for hogwarts. if you see her out there’s a good chance she’s wearing a cornell sweatshirt. oh and she came onto MY podcast and asked me 10 questions.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_POD Follow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman? (https://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en)Follow Mina:https://www.instagram.com/minatobias_ (https://www.instagram.com/minatobias_?igsh=NzI4amV3NnJodG9m)https://www.tiktok.com/@minatobias? (https://www.tiktok.com/@minatobias?_t=ZT-8znvvqrbgvm&_r=1)Follow Don’t MIND Me:https://www.instagram.com/dontmindme? (https://www.instagram.com/dontmindme?igsh=MWlydjRlYW5pOGpsag==) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

you nosey little b*tches are always asking about shane, so here you go. a teeny tiny little peek into how we met, our first date that lasted until 5am, and our “adult” relationship. did she just say threesomes??? now stop asking!!!Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkmanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

manana went from pre-med bio major to full-time content creator & built a routine that has her waking up at 4am (could never be me) and cranking out 100 IG stories before lunch while simultaneously filming for youtube(???). i thought we were gonna go bar for bar on nicki lyrics but turns she’s a fraud lol. she spills her fashion hot takes, her love for hannah montana, what it’s like having a family bakery, and how her boyfriend's biggest red flag is that he wraps bread too tight… (yes, that’s the worst of it.) oh, and i accidentally posted my nip on the internet.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Manana:https://www.instagram.com/mananamarieehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mananamarieehttps://www.youtube.com/@mananamariee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

despite a literal tsunami warning, i took my first vacation in 5 years. why do men pack 5 pieces of clothing for a week long trip?? nerdy dads love hawaiii. someone pls give jim a mai tai. i saw a girl almost drown. i don’t get down with people who go on tours. (yes, I went on a tour). 90 day fiancé, PLEASE sponsor me.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

amanda thomas (also known as luvaj) built her empire at 14-years-old. a chance encounter with a buyer at fred segal is where her story begins. since then, her pieces have been worn by icons like lindsay lohan, hailey bieber, jennifer anniston & bella hadid. she spills the tea on building a successful jewelry brand, the chaos of her dating life (and her rotating roster), and sharing the best advice she’s learned along the way. oh, and you’re absolutely gonna want to stalk her house on youtube.Follow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=enFollow Luvaj:https://www.instagram.com/luvajhttps://www.tiktok.com/@luvajjewelsFollow Amanda:https://www.instagram.com/amanda_luvaj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

i used to think i was better than burnout. then i hit rock bottom. being a perfectionist is exhausting. who are you outside of your job? just say no. say no as much as possible. sometimes i get overwhelmed by my ideas. are you burnt out or creatively uninspired? don’t create if you don’t feel creative. celebrate the small wins. diversify your life. gyms are boring. clean your f*cking house!!! write sh*t down. crossing something off my to-do list makes me horny. i hope this ep helps youFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/lifesajoke_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesajoke_podhttps://www.youtube.com/@LIFESAJOKE_PODFollow me (don’t):https://www.instagram.com/christinakirkman/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christinakirkman?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices