#14 BFF Chit Chat with Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo
What She's Having with Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo
Release Date: 11/26/2025
What She's Having with Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo
In today’s episode of What She’s Having, Jen & Brit roll into full best-friend energy — catching up on life, travel plans, set design wins (and disasters), parenting realities, and the hilariously dramatic origin story of Winston the Whippet, the unofficial mascot of the show. From prenups and money wounds, to remodel stress, favorite local restaurants, kids’ homework meltdowns, adult-child relationships, losing luggage in Italy, and the petty food crimes that should end friendships… this episode is cozy, chaotic, honest, and SO Season 2. Plus: pet peeves, parenting lessons,...
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Season 2 is here! We took a strategic break to regroup, build our own studio, and get crystal clear on our mission: real conversations about beauty, wellness, friendship, travel, and life over 40—done our way. In this kickoff, we talk about creative control, learning through criticism, letting go of perfection, and why sometimes stepping back is how you leap forward. Plus: a hilarious Hamptons “stolen car” mix-up, and an unexpected family-adventure love letter to Iceland. In this episode Why we paused Season 1 and rebuilt with intention Owning your business (and your...
info_outlineIn today’s episode of What She’s Having, Jen & Brit roll into full best-friend energy — catching up on life, travel plans, set design wins (and disasters), parenting realities, and the hilariously dramatic origin story of Winston the Whippet, the unofficial mascot of the show.
From prenups and money wounds, to remodel stress, favorite local restaurants, kids’ homework meltdowns, adult-child relationships, losing luggage in Italy, and the petty food crimes that should end friendships… this episode is cozy, chaotic, honest, and SO Season 2.
Plus: pet peeves, parenting lessons, behind-the-scenes stories, and what’s really happening in their lives right now. Grab a glass of wine, a blanket, and have what we’re having. 💕
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – 03:20: Season 2 energy & why this season hits different
03:20 – 11:30: Guest reflections + prenups, money conversations & immigrant-family dynamics
11:30 – 17:20: Set design accidents that turned into design opportunities
17:20 – 22:50: The legend of Winston the Whippet: how he was “rescued”
22:50 – 30:00: Jen’s remodel chaos, Canadian cabinets & unexpected design wins
30:00 – 38:45: Restaurant recs: Yumi Sushi, We Vino, Red O & hospitality done right
38:45 – 48:30: Travel talk: Italy, France & the infamous lost luggage in Rome story
48:30 – 57:25: Packing struggles, simplifying travel, moms vs. kid trips
57:25 – 1:05:20: Parenting, homework meltdowns, long division trauma & school expectations
1:05:20 – 1:14:10: Raising older kids, supporting passions & Sam’s big Viper Room show
1:14:10 – 1:21:30: Family dynamics, sibling relationships & watching kids grow up
1:21:30 – 1:29:45: Pet peeves rapid-fire: slow drivers, ASMR, door manners, mascara clumps, dessert etiquette
1:29:45 – End: Cozy future episodes, listener questions, and how to reach us
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