I think it's time to come clean with some things...Stay Open will be no longer. APRIL FOOLS. I'm not going ANYWHERE BABY. In this week's episode I "smell the roses" if you will. Partake in the green good, if you will. And this episode dives deep into a lot of topics. Including but not limited to: child acting and how I was an actress in Hollywood as a child, Tik Tok stars Alix Earle and Pookie, legislation I would write around Mary Jane, and if I'm running for President. Buckle up, strap in, and light a J. This episode is so fun.

I am absolutely unhinged in this episode, but it is a gem if I do say so myself. This week is the first installment of "Tea In Your 20's" where I share the pieces of advice and knowledge that I have learned in my 20's. This is not your regular advice. I really want to explore the things that NO ONE TELLS YOU IN YOUR 20's. This episode is for the girls that need a friend to talk you through your drive, carry you through your makeup routine, or just simply to hang out with.

Finding your unique style can be hard when it seems like every day there is a new aesthetic or trend to try on. Especially when trying to find your style is coupled with the constant growth and change of life. So...be whom you want. Try out the trends you like. It's time to take the beige aesthetic up a couple notches by adding a little *spice*.

Cue "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish. This episode is starting 2024 off with a bang...more like a roar. In ep #34 Arletta invites you to let your inner beat out and speak your mind. Stand up for yourself. Let people know how you really feel. Gone are the days where we sit by and play the innocent, nice, content little girl. In 2024, women are here to let their strength and light show. Your inner beast is a gift-a power. Stop hiding her away just to appease everyone around you. Your inner beast deserves to be heard.

Happy few days after Christmas! The winter cold took me down and this was the best I got. Enjoy this little episode where I share my favorite material items that I could NOT have lived without in 2023. A little gift guide if you will. As well as a cute little Christmas tree story of how Zach and I found our lollipop tree this year. I hope you had a fabulous holiday

In a culture of over consumption, toxic behavior, and demanding distractions-it's time to cut out the bullsh*t. In this episode, Arlee talks about ridding that bull and cutting out the things that no longer serve us.

The new and improved Stay Open show is back and better than ever. In this New Years Special, Arlee dives into her 2023, how she is learning to stay consistent when one faces failure and takes you alongside her one woman show.

You know those days where you just cry at the drop of a hat?! That was me in this episode. *Insert feel good conversations about topics that didn’t make me want to cry. This week I pick up where we left off with Scandoval, and dive into the season finale of Vanderpump. That somehow leads to THE SHANIA TWAIN CONCERT described and analyzed in full detail by me (which was great but I have some THINGS TO SAY). I then just have a real talk with where I’m at in this season of life. I’m in my Slow Girl Summer Era, microdosing, saying no, and listening to what I need.

I’m back bitchesss…did you miss me? After taking 1 year off, Arletta is back to talk about where she’s been and what she’s been doing. This episode is like catching up with an old friend and gives you all the feel good energy of just getting the chance to finally spill the tea. If you are as obsessed with SCANDOVAL as Arlee is, then buckle up because she dives into the nitty gritty details of the (reality) scandal of the century. As well as discussing the art of working ON your life NOT in it. Is this episode chaotic?Maybe. But it wouldn’t be a proper dysfunctional guide without coming back in true Arletta form. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!

Such a large part of our 20’s is people pleasing and growing pains. We try to fit ourselves into old roles that we used to fill. But with age comes maturity and with maturity comes growth. It is okay to no longer feel like you fit. It is okay to change who you are. Hell, it is okay to change the music you like, the friends you hang out with, the style of your clothes. You are who YOU say you are. Not the person who everyone else wants you to be.

Oh this week’s episode is a good one! I am joined by my husband to discuss and talk about all things weddings. I mean in this episode we seriously share it all. We talk about our engagement story, how that lead to an elopement and me walking down the aisle no more than 24 hrs later.  I have wanted to share this story since the moment it happened, and its finally time! Listen for the deets on marriage, eloping, first year drama, all things weddings.

In this weeks episode I talk about something that I have wanted to talk about for a long time. It is hard to learn how to celebrate your own wins. As we grow older, we learn that no one else is responsible for our happiness and success. We have to be the ones to believe in ourselves. You have to be the one to clap for yourself and celebrate your own wins. This has been one of the most important lessons that I’ve learned in my 20’s!

On today's episode I answer my best Ask Arlee (aka me) questions. Let's catch up and discuss your burning questions. This episode gives you a little bit of everything. We cover topics like burn out and ways that I've learned to prevent it. I discuss where I'm at with wedding planning  and give some advice on military relationships and big life transitions in a small period of time.

Nothing a little chat with your virtual besties can't fix. In this weeks episode I dive in to all of the things I learned on my 26th year on this earth. I share the secret behind feeling like a bad bitch and how to found the inner confidence at 27 to spend my birthday alone.

This episode is all about toxic relationships, boundaries, and how to handle someone you may know that is going through a toxic relationship.

Pour yourself a tequila floater and strap in because this weeks episode is a crazy a** ride. This episode is all about ONE of my FAVORITE topics: dating culture in your 20’s! And holy moly do I GO IN.  From college dating, to my own personal dating history, we are all over the place in this one. From a very real and honest perspective, I share my own experiences and thoughts on the crazy f*cking ride that is DATING IN YOUR 20’s.

This week is all about going back to why I started this podcast in the first place. YOUR 20’S ARE HARD! If you are in this period of your life, you know what I am talking about. Part of why this decade of our lives is so difficult is because we are constantly comparing. THE COMPARISON MONSTER WILL EAT YOU ALIVE!! This time of you life cannot be compared to anyone else’s because they are not you. Make mistakes, fail, try new things, push yourself outside of your comfort zone, date a lot of people, or date no one, find yourself, and about all else STAY IN YOUR LANE.

Listen up ladies (and gents) you are THE main character. You are that bitch. You are dare I say THAT GIRL. And you know what THAT GIRL does? She vibrates on a higher frequency. She sets healthy boundaries, she lives her life like she is THE GIRL (even on the days she doesn’t feel like it). In this weeks episode I dive into what it takes to be the main character of your life.

I think everyone needs to hear this (including myself). STOP GLORIFYING BURNOUT! We do it in our careers, our relationships, to ourselves. It is awful when we constantly push ourselves  to our breaking point. We are not meant to live like that. We need to rejuvenate. We need to take the time to give back to ourselves. Never underestimate the power of refilling your cup. It is so important to prioritize our health and sanity. In this episode I dive in to specifically what I do to prevent my burnouts.

This one is taking me back to my roots! In this episode I break down and get in to the nitty gritty of all the things that I wish I knew in my early 20’s. Honestly, everything I discuss in this episode can be applied to any stage of life. This episode is FULL of tips, tricks, and (unsolicited) advice. I wish I had this episode YEARS AGO!