In this first-ever Mini Tangents episode of Trivia Tangents, I’m telling the absolutely unhinged (and very real) story of the time my Toyota Corolla became a home for rats—twice. What started as an innocent Easter-egg chocolate mistake turned into newborn baby rats in my trunk during an 8-hour move from Santa Barbara to Davis, a crowd of strangers offering solutions, a pet snake plot-twist I still think about, and a smell I will never, EVER, forget.

This episode is pure storytime chaos: panic, gross discoveries, bad ideas, worse smells, and the realization that my car may have been cursed—especially in Davis. If you like wild true stories that make you say “there is no way this actually happened,” this one’s for you. Stay tuned for the next Mini Tangent, which somehow involves another car and Hawaii.

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Isabella, co-founder of Kiki & Isa, a children’s clothing brand built from friendship and a shared love of fashion. We talk about how the brand started, what the “Made in Italy” label really means today, and the challenges small brands face in a world of fast fashion (pronto moda). Isa shares what goes into her design process, why comfort and personalization matter so much in kids’ clothing, and how sustainability plays a role in everything they create.

We also get into the surprising impact of Chinese entrepreneurs in the Italian fashion industry, plus some first-hand stories from shopping together in Milan.

Of course, since this is Trivia Tangents, I put Isa’s historical fashion knowledge to the test. We talk about how buttons were once a major status symbol in medieval Florence, which led to something called sumptuary laws — and how people even found creative loopholes, like paying a kind of “frivolity tax” to wear whatever they wanted.

We wrap up by comparing the challenges of fast fashion with more mindful ways to shop, including buying pre-loved clothing — like in Italy, where apps like Vinted are widely used. It’s a fun mix of fashion, history, and real talk with one of my favorite people.

You can find Kiki & Isa here:

• https://kikieisa.it/

• @kikiandisalab

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In this episode, I’m weaving into the world of hair with my hairstylist and friend, Kelly! We cover everything from outrageous historical hair trends to celebrity inspo, modern styling advice, and the myths we all heard growing up.

I even put Kelly’s knowledge to the test with some hair history trivia: La Belle-Poule, the invention of hot tools, the iconic shag… nothing is off limits.

Kelly shares pro secrets from behind the chair, including her go-to products, her personal hair routine, and how she gently talks clients out of getting the notorious “breakup bangs.”

This episode truly feels like the way we gab during our appointments every six weeks — fun, honest, and full of great hair tips. Enjoy!

Find Kelly here:

kellysauer.glossgenius.com

https://www.instagram.com/paramourhair_bykelly/

Products mentioned:

Unite Texturizing Spray

Unite Purple Shampoo

Redken All-Soft Shampoo

Amika Hair Products

Sources:

History of Hair

Denver Public Library

Top Hairstyles Through the Decades

Celebs with the Shag Hairstyle

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:08 Hair Hot Takes

04:33 Trivia Q1: La Belle-Puole

05:44 La Belle-Poule Patriotic Hairstyle

08:12 From Weird Barbie to Salon Pro

09:42 Bring Back Hollywood Glam Waves!

10:58 The "Karen"

13:38 Trivia Q2: 1920's Beauty Parlors

14:43 The 1920's Rise of the Beauty Parlor

16:47 Current Hair Trends and Personal Preferences

18:50 Hair Myth Busting

20:24 Go-To Products

22:08 Haircare Routine

24:15 Affordable Hair Products for All

26:30 Why Lina Started Trivia Tangents

27:06 Trivia Q3: The Shag

30:36 The Allure of the Shag Haircut

32:10 "The Rachel" Haircut Requests

33:24 Nostalgic Hairstyles We Want Back

35:36 Hairstyles We Hope Stay in the Past

37:06 Breakup Bangs

40:52 Conclusion

41:42 Where to find Kelly!