<p>We jump right in it today with all the latest pop culture from engagements to television hosts to women in power and we're here for it! We take a deep dive on all of your very important Beanie questions. Black Beans and Rice get together and dive deep on their biggest life lessons, what they've learned from being in relationships, and what they want for the future. This episode will inspire, make you laugh, and hopefully make you think. And if you take just one thing away from this episode remember, Sauce is Boss!&nbsp;</p><p>Reach out to us Beanies!</p><p>podcast: @blackbeansandricepod</p><p>hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>It's Thanksgiving week Beanies and we're thankful for YOU. We brought a Bachelor Nation Queen, Demi Burnett onto the pod today to show it! Demi is a Bachelor legend who did everything a reality star should while on television. She owned the show while the rest of us took notes. We talk her experience on Bachelor and Paradise and find out which one she liked more. We get to know that deeper side of Demi and how she has so much confidence. We also learn about what she's up to now, how she feels about having 1.3 million followers on instagram, and whether we're invited to her Thanksgiving get together or not. This is a fun one, but how could it not be with Demi as a guest? Press play and give thanks for another episode of Black Beans and Rice!</p> <p>pod: @blackbeansandricepod</p> <p>hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p> <p>guest: @demi_not_lovato</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>You asked, we delivered! Today we are going to break down how to have a successful dating app with a special thanks to our Beanies that submitted their profiles. Ya'll are killing it, but we show you how to make some small tweaks so that you can officially be the Bachelor or Bachelorette of your dating life! Then we hear from one of our best Bachelor friends Kirpa Sudick who had her own dating app success after the show. She is in a current incredible relationship through someone she met on Hinge so we get all of her tips and advice on how to not give up when the dating apps get you down! We also break down some juicy Bachelor behind the scenes and discuss our own experiences dating The bachelor. So press play pull out your dating apps and enjoy this fun episode! Full dating app video on our youtube channel!<br></p><p>@blackbeansandricepod</p><p>hosts: @nicolvelovar @sydneylotuaco</p><p>guest: @kirpasudick</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>This episode is like a hearty home cooked meal. Nikki Lo brings you her weekly breakdown of all the latest in the world from Bachelor to pop culture, which includes THREE Bachelor engagements! We talk Tayshia finally becoming our bachelorette and take in some short pop culture snacks to get you through your week. Later, we are joined by a very special guest to our Rice (Sydney's boyfriend) who survived a life altering accident and overcame incredible odds stacked against him. Find out how he made it through that tough time, how he lives his life now, and his advice for dming and asking people out via technology especially in times of COVID. He's basically a dating expert since he landed our very own Sydney. So much to take away from this one so press play and enjoy this nourishing and fulfilling episode of Black Beans and Rice!</p> <p>Follow us for more snacks! @blackbeansandricepod</p> <p>@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p> <p>guest: @njw_0401</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>We're back with some exciting Bachelor Nation and pop culture updates! We talk a recent Bachelor divorcee who is in a new relationship, a possible new relationship for Garret Yrigoyen according to IG, and some other fun check ins with our Bachelor Nation fam. Nicole gives us the juiciest latest happening in the world and some much needed Election distractions. Then, we are joined with Nicole's best friend/manager who we can all thank for introducing the world to Nicole, to talk lifelong friendship, how to maintain longevity in relationships, and the importance of staying connected especially right now! This is a fun heartwarming and very special episode of Black Beans and Rice, so press play, give us some five stars because we're FINALLY on Apple podcasts and enjoy!</p><p>@blackbeansandricepod</p><p>guest: @noellesuarez</p><p>hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>Bonus episode!! We couldn't let you go into the weekend without a famous Nicole Lopez-Alvar pop culture update. Find out the latest from Kim K drama, celebrity engagements, instagram babies, and more and see just how much Nicole knows pop culture and how much Sydney doesn't lol, tag yourselves! Also we are joined by a very special guest Nicole's Mom who decided to pop in, drop some knowledge on us, and tell us how she feels about Nicole's new boyfriend. It's a fun one so press play and let Black Beans and Rice take you into your weekend!</p><p>@blackbeansandricepod</p><p>hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco&nbsp;</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>On this episode we have very special guest Bibiana Julian a contestant from The Bachelor, Winter Games, and two seasons of Paradise. So to say she has a lot to share about her experiences is an understatement. We break down all of the juicy background details on how she operated on each season, from the character type she was edited to be, to her reasoning for giving Colton her rose in Paradise that led to his eventual casting as the Bachelor. We find out what Bibi learned on each season, if she would recommend someone going on the show, and the steps she has taken to get herself into the better more evolved place she is in now. All of this and so much more! We could have talked forever, tbh. So press play and enjoy this Bachelor rant with Bibiana and Black Beans and Rice!</p><p>Follow us!</p><p>@blackbeansandricepod</p><p>Hosts:</p><p>@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p><p>Guest:</p><p>@bibi_julz</p><p>Links to what we talked about:</p><p>Manifestation:</p><p><a href="https://tobemagnetic.com/">https://tobemagnetic.com/</a></p><p>Human design:</p><p><a href="https://www.mybodygraph.com/">https://www.mybodygraph.com/</a></p><p>Vodka brand: @simplevodka</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>On this episode we check in with Nicole who's recently gone through a hardship that all of our fellow dog parents can understand. We reminiscence on pre Covid times where we could do fun things like run into the Chainsmokers and throw up in our own shoes. We break down how much we don't know about being influencers and how unprepared we were for the Bachelor. We go through the biggest takeaways from the first Episode of the Bachelorette and discuss how the Covid protocols will affect the drama of this season. We also break down some of this year's biggest Bachelor nation break ups, get our weekly dose of pop culture, and break down one of our own listener's relationship questions!</p> <p>Tune in every night after the Bachelorette on @blackbeansandricepod for an IG live episode with yours truly!</p> <p>hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p> <p>Be our facebook friends!&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/groups/4379348138802791</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>We're no experts, but after many failed dating attempts and two dating Reality TV shows, you pick up a few things. This episode breaks down our many dating horror stories, from online dating, to night vs day dates, to ghosting, and more. We share a lot of our stories that we're sure are relatable to most singles looking for love. &nbsp;Nicole gives us some helpful advice after a week she spent being "the Bachelorette", eventually meeting her now boyfriend and why we think that's the energy you should be bringing into your dating life. &nbsp;All this and some of the latest pop culture including one of the major Bachelor couples that recently called it quits.</p> <p>hosts: @nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p> <p>follow us! @blackbeansandricepod</p> <p>Let's chat about the episode in our new facebook group!&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/groups/4379348138802791</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>This episode is basically IG stalking on crack, but with the newest Bachelorette contestants and we brought our girl Kristian Haggerty from Bachelor in Paradise along to help us out. We catch up with Kristian about her new relationship and the newest adventure they're embarking on and get some helpful life lessons about relationships, dating and mental health. We also break down every single guy on Clare's (*cough *cough Tayshia's) season of the Bachelorette. Full break down of the guys on our YouTube channel for those who like a visual. &nbsp;Find out who we picked for our two Bachelorettes and hear our unfiltered opinions of the men!</p> <p>Hosts:</p> <p>@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p> <p>Guest host: @kristianhaggerty</p> <p>Follow us!</p> <p>@blackbeansandricepod</p> <p>break down of the guys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQDuDSNX1O8</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>Once upon a time, two girls packed their bags full of make-up, their "finest gowns", and left their former lives behind in hopes to fall in love with a pro football player/reality tv contestant/virgin on a little show we like to call The Bachelor. Spoiler Alert: they didn't, but they did manage to pull it together and find boyfriends IRL. This episode breaks down Nicole and Sydney's life pre Bachelor, the mistakes they made and lessons learned on the show, and how they went from dating and getting ghosted in the real world and the Bachelor to finding the real deals they have today. They want to help ya'll out! Hopefully hearing their own stories of fails in dating and eventual successes can give you the hope that your person is out there and how you can be living your best life until then!</p> <p>hosts:</p> <p>@nicolelovar @sydneylotuaco</p> <p>Follow us!</p> <p>@blackbeansandricepod</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>Our Very First Episode! &nbsp;Welcome to the pod people! As a listener you are already our bffs, aka beanies, beaners, we don't know what to call you yet, but we're happy you're here! This episode we explain why the heck we're doing this, how excited we are, and break down all the latest in pop culture, Bachelor Nation, and our own lives. We talk: The Kardashians, male influencers, BTS from the Bachelor and Paradise, how we FINALLY found boyfriends, and wtf happened with Colton (aka our "ex boyfriend") during his break up with Cassie. So much to unpack so hit play and prepare to laugh along with us!</p> <p>Your hosts:</p> <p>@nicolelovar &amp; @sydneylotuaco</p> <p>Follow us! @blackbeansandricepod</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>

<p>Same place, new Name!! I hope that you will continue on this journey with Sydney as she hopes to continue to inspire you, make you laugh, and help you feel heard as she shares her own experiences and those of her guests, through the weekly episodes every Wednesday of her podcast Something to Share!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/somethingtosharewithsyd/support</a>