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An unbelievable true story of that time Jayna got "flewed out" to Las Vegas for a first date. Her Bumble match was charming, confident, dripping in designer labels, and apparently had money to burn. But was he actually fancy… or nah? What starts as an exciting adventure filled with big promises, questionable first impressions, and a few hilarious red flags takes an unexpected turn when a travel disaster leaves Jayna in a situation she never saw coming. From the awkward realities of online dating to the dangers of ignoring your intuition, this funny, suspenseful dating disaster has all the makings of a romantic comedy… until it doesn't. Grab your candy corn, pour yourself something strong, and settle in for a spooky Halloween dating story that's almost too ridiculous to be true. (And trust us: you're going to want to come back for Part Two!) evil laugh 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

What happens when a dream birthday adventure goes completely off the rails... 2,000 feet in the air?! Jayna and her best friend Elsa are back in Mexico City for a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride over the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán. It's supposed to be a magical sunrise experience celebrating Elsa's 50th birthday. But when things don't go according to plan, the birthday girl is NOT having it! What follows is a hilarious travel disaster involving big emotions, unexpected drama, and two best friends who couldn't handle conflict more differently. One's determined to keep the peace. The other? She's got ZERO f***s left to give. Between the laughter, tears, and absolute chaos, Jayna discovers a surprising lesson about people-pleasing, expressing anger, female friendship, and giving yourself permission to feel your feelings. Because sometimes the most unforgettable travel memories aren't the ones you planned. And sometimes... it's your birthday, and you can cry if you want to! 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

(CONTENT WARNING: SA IS DISCUSSED) F*** being cute. Jayna's pissed and speaking up for all women who've had enough. Sparked by the Cornell Seven Story and the surrounding conversation this one is fuelled by collective rage. It's a raw, hot take on rape culture, bro code and the silence that protects it all. In this unfiltered episode, Jayna steps away from her usual format and asks why women are still doing all the homework. "Watch your drink, dont walk alone, dont get too drunk" instead of teaching men not to harm. From personal experiences with sexual assault to raising a daughter, Jayna unpacks consent, victim blaming, the effects of porn, and the silence of "good" men. Sources & Further Reading RAINN — Sexual Assault & Rape Statistics⁠ — RAINN reports that 76% of reported rapes are committed by someone the victim knows.  RAINN — Reporting Sexual Assault & Criminal Justice Statistics⁠ — includes the statistic that 975 perpetrators out of every 1,000 sexual assaults do not receive incarceration.  CNN Investigation — Hidden networks sharing methods for drugging and sexually assaulting women⁠ — CNN's investigation documented men sharing "sleep content," drugging women, and an "eye check" used to demonstrate unconsciousness.  Reuters — New York Attorney General named special prosecutor in Cornell rape probe⁠ — covers the reopened Cornell investigation and the DA's plan to present evidence to a grand jury.  PubMed — Erectile Dysfunction in Adolescents and Young Adults⁠ — a 2024 review reporting a large increase in adolescents presenting with erectile dysfunction and discussing online pornography among the areas being researched.  PubMed — Pornography Consumption and Male Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review⁠ — a 2026 systematic review finding the relationship is complex: pornography viewing alone was not a clear predictor of dysfunction, while problematic use showed stronger associations in some studies.  🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

🏆 BIG NEWS! BLE IS A 2X SIGNAL AWARDS FINALIST! Big Lash Energy has been nominated for Best Comedy Writing AND Best Host — and the Listener's Choice Awards are decided by YOU! 🧡 CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BIG LASH ENERGY -You can search for Big Lash Energy to see both nominations -You have to click a link in the email they send you or your vote doesnt count!  It only takes a minute, and every single vote means SO much — especially as an independent Canadian podcast competing alongside some seriously massive shows. Voting closes October 15! 🧡 YOUR VOTE HELPS! THANK YOU! ______________________________________________________ Pack your bags, gorgeous! We're going to Mexico City! This girls trip has it all...From the incredible food and streets of Mexico City to Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, Lucha Libre and the famous floating boats of Xochimilco. There were moments that were beautiful and emotional…and others that went spectacularly off the rails. Because this is Big Lash Energy, and you already know Jayna can't just go on a normal vacation. Come experience Mexico City through two best friends who went looking for art, culture, history, amazing food and a little adventure—and came home with stories they'll be telling for the rest of their lives. If Mexico City is on your travel bucket list (or you just want to come along for the chaos), this episode is your boarding pass. 🎧 Grab your passport. We saved you a seat.

This isn't a history lesson. It's girl talk about one of the most fascinating women who ever lived. You know the eyebrows. You know the flower crown. You've seen her face everywhere. But trust us…facial hair was the LEAST interesting thing about Frida Kahlo. In this episode, Jayna shares five reasons she's completely obsessed with Frida—and by the end, you might be too. Her story is painful, romantic, rebellious, wildly unconventional and, at times, just the right amount of PETTY. There's a reason Jayna has this woman tattooed on her body, hanging larger-than-life in her living room…and why she may have even named someone in her family after a particularly important man in Frida's life. 👀 Come for the Frida Kahlo story. Stay for the heartbreak, resilience, audacity and the story of a woman who refused to be forgettable 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

Jayna asked her IG fam to share the most ridiculous lies men have told them in dating, relationships and marriage, and OH. MY. GOD. You delivered. In this hilarious listener-submission episode of Big Lash Energy, we're starting with your basic, low-budget b******t and working our way up to lies so outrageous they require commitment, creativity and an absolutely breathtaking amount of audacity. But underneath all the ridiculous excuses is a bigger question: Why do people lie even when the truth would be easier—and why do we sometimes work so hard to believe someone when our gut is already telling us something doesn't add up? Come for the dating stories, relationship drama and spectacularly bad lies. Stay for Jayna's completely unsolicited commentary. Grab a drink, get comfortable and prepare to say, "THERE IS *NO WAY* HE SAID THAT." Because, gorgeous…he really did 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

WARNING: Adult Content! What REALLY happens at bachelor parties when the women aren't around? Apparently, sometimes it's better not to know. After last week's heartfelt relationship advice was met with near-record-breaking SILENCE, Jayna has gotten the message loud and clear: enough positive reinforcement when men behave badly...we wanna complain, damnit!  And oh does she ever. This week on Big Lash Energy, Jayna is sharing two of the craziest bachelor party stories she's ever witnessed—both involving men who proudly decided there would be NO STRIPPERS out of respect for their future wives (adorable, right?!).Except what happened instead was so bizarre, so wildly inappropriate and so spectacularly stupid that years later, Jayna still has questions. One bachelor party left behind a scene she never expected to come home to, the other left behind photographic evidence she was NEVER supposed to see and once you hear what was on those photos…you'll understand why this story has lived rent-free in her head for decades. If you love hilarious relationship stories, bachelor parties gone wrong, men behaving badly and the kind of girl talk that makes you text your best friend "YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS" --then press play! 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

Is your man clueless when it comes to romance? Does "date night" mean football on the couch? Is his idea of foreplay a slap on the ass? Are you experiencing a "Sex Standoff? If so, You're not alone. This week on Big Lash Energy, Jayna is diving into the sneaky (and shockingly simple) reason so many women end up married to "the least romantic man alive" — and the one shift that can completely change how he shows up for you. Using stories from her own dating history, Jayna breaks down exactly how she did it — and why it might be easier than you think. If you've ever complained about your man's lack of romance, called him out for it, or quietly accepted that "he's just not that guy" — this episode is about to change everything. Grab a pen and paper, because Jayna's teaching you how to cast a spell of your own. Funny, relatable, and just a little bit witchy — this is Big Lash Energy at its best. 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

What turns you on that makes absolutely NO sense? Forget Forearms, a sense of humour or grey sweatpants- this is NOT that list. (It's the girl talk you've been waiting for!)   Dating is strange...sometimes, attraction is triggered by the weirdest, most oddly specific things. In this hilarious and slightly spicy episode, Jayna is counting down her Top 10 Unexpected Dating Turn-Ons—the tiny traits, behaviours and quirks that can take a man from "he's cute" to "...wait, why are my nipples hard?" From intelligence and oddly sexy signs of competence to one VERY questionable theory that introduces the BLE besties to a brand-new phrase—"he's serving sashimi energy"—this list gets increasingly difficult to defend. And just when you think you've figured out Jayna's type, there's a bonus turn-on so specific that men usually think she's joking. She is NOT.   Plus, stay until the end when Jayna shares YOUR strangest turn-ons—and apparently some of you are attracted to things that require further investigation.    Funny, flirty and completely unscientific, this episode is proof that attraction doesn't always follow the rules. Sometimes your body simply holds a meeting without you and announces: "Yep. We're into that now."   So what's YOUR most unexpected turn-on? Listen, laugh, compare notes—and prepare to discover that your weird little thing might not be so weird after all. 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

If you're *still* sad about that heartbreak, the disappointment, the weight you haven't lost or losing a friend, then this one's for you.   You've cried the tears, replayed what happened 700 times, talked your friends' ears off, and given yourself plenty of time to lick your wounds.Yes, what happened to you matters. Your heartbreak is real. Your disappointment is valid. And sometimes you absolutely need to cry, grieve, feel sorry for yourself and take some time to recover. …but then what?    In this hilarious, heartfelt and slightly unhinged pep talk, Jayna shares three reasons to quit being a little b*tch, get out of your own way and stop allowing anyone or anything from your past to hijack your future. We're talking heartbreak, healing, confidence, letting go, wasted time, unrealized potential—and why waiting until you're completely "over it" might be keeping you from the life you could already be living.    If you've been feeling stuck, struggling to move on, waiting to feel ready or simply need someone to lovingly grab you by the shoulders and say "BABE. ENOUGH!"…turn this one all the way up.   You don't have to be done grieving to start living.   Now pull up those big-girl panties. We've got winning to do! 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

"I used to be the mean girl." --A Confession most people would take to the grave but that's exactly how Arzo opens up this week's episode—and what follows is one of the most honest, uncomfortable conversations Jayna has ever had on the show. Our host shares a bullying story of her own—one she's never told publicly—and together they dig into a question worth sitting with: what if the "bad kid" isn't the one who deserves less compassion, but more? This episode isn't about excusing bullying. It's about understanding it—and proving that people, even the ones we've written off, are capable of real change. This isn't a conversation that's only meant for highschoolers. Bullying doesn't end at graduation. It just gets sneakier. Whether you've been bullied, been the bully, or just believe people deserve room to grow—this conversation will stay with you. 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

Ever get the feeling that some people following you are low-key haters? Maybe you posted a win you were proud of and noticed they weren't clapping? This week, Jayna opens up about a recent milestone that left her asking an uncomfortable question: Why do some people seem so much more interested in our struggles than our successes? After noticing a surprising pattern in her own social media analytics—from losing followers after celebrating major wins to gaining thousands during one of the hardest moments of her life—Jayna explores the difference between attention and support, why some people quietly disappear when you start winning, and why your accomplishments should never depend on someone else's applause. If you've ever felt like your friends weren't as supportive as you'd hoped, questioned why certain people seem uncomfortable with your success, caught YOURSELF hating on someones success or needed a reminder to celebrate yourself regardless of who's clapping...this episode is for you 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!  HOW TO CONNECT:  Find us on INSTAGRAM!  BigLashPodcast   Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup   We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com

THESE are the kinds of unhinged dating app DMs that will make you want to stay single. This week, Jayna is roasting the best of the worst of them! Introducing some of the funniest, most confusing, and downright unbelievable dating app DMs she's received in the past 3 months — bizarre opening lines, over-the-top confidence, unsolicited relationship proposals, and messages that should have stayed in the drafts.  By the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly why some of your hottest friends are still looking for love. If you've ever survived online dating, or you're thinking about downloading the apps, you'll laugh, cringe, and probably question humanity right alongside her. Perfect for fans of dating stories, online dating fails, relationship humor, Tinder, Bumble, Facebook Dating, and real-life comedy, this one will have you laughing for sure!

You won't believe the things these men are saying! It's the fourth instalment of the popular series, and the fishing has never been better (or...worse?). This week, Jayna's swiping again with her hazmat suit on, pulling in a fresh net of online dating profiles that range from pitiful to outrageous and everything in between. Who would have thought raccoons, vaccines, and loving your kids TOO MUCH would have anything to do with dating but here we are... Whether you've been swiping on Hinge, Bumble or Tinder, you're sure to find these online dating bios relatable. This episode answers anyone who asks "How come you're still single?" or tries to comfort you by saying "There are plenty of fish in the sea!" HINT: Send this episode to them!  Whether you're single, dating, married, or just here for the group therapy of watching other women survive the online dating landmine, this one's a public service. Delete the apps. Or don't. Just listen first. 🔥In this episode: hilarious dating profile roasts, online dating red flags, funny dating app bios, Tinder/Bumble/Hinge/Facebook Dating chaos, and the men who really should've asked a female friend to proofread first.

This week, we're playing a game called "Did They Tip?" Jayna shares stories of wild examples of wedding stories where she went above and beyond for her brides and YOU get to guess if they gave a gratuity or not! This one sparks the conversation: Should you tip your wedding vendors? What about business owners? And who actually deserves a gratuity on your wedding day? From unexpected acts of generosity to moments that left everyone speechless, these behind-the-scenes stories will have you laughing, questioning wedding etiquette, and wondering what you would have done if you were the bride. Whether you're planning a wedding, work in the wedding industry, or simply love juicy real-life stories with a little debate mixed in, this episode is guaranteed to get you thinking. Make a guess as to what happened and then ask yourself....Would YOU have tipped?   MEXICO HOSPITAL TO AVOID:  Saint Lukes Hospital, Cabo   🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!   HOW TO CONNECT: Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com