Balenciaga is OVER... and it’s really bad 

Everyone’s talking about their kids and I’m sat here appreciating the fact that the old theme song is back 😂

I actually never liked children and never felt like I HAD to have them but I got pregnant with twins and now my heart is so much bigger and I can even see myself having more kids because it’s just so special watching them grow and loving them more than you ever thought you could love anyone!!

I’m 34 with an almost 3 year old and an 8 month old. My fiancé and I have been together for 14 years. Despite all of the traveling we’ve done and all the fun things we’ve done before kids, and knowing how much I love my kids now, I wish I had them sooner. Weird because I was never crazy about kids before I had my own.

Let’s all take shots every time Manny says “And the thing is..” 😂 Love it though ❤.

Children are humans. They deserve all the patience and respect that everyone else does. Parents are doing their best to raise good people. That journey looks different for everyone.

Kid free, sipping my wine, & fool coverage ❤

Im 25, kidless, and can relate to wanting them less and less every year. 5 years ago I was set on having kids. But I have that fuse and can now realize maybe that's not the best path for my life. To each their own 🧡 love you guys.

Y’all I’m not even going to lie I was devastated getting ready last weekend without fool coverage 😭😭😭 every Saturday when I go about my weekend I’m dedicated to this podcast lol

I use to think I couldn't imagine someone not wanting kids, until I seen someone become a parent who wasnt made for it. You think the comments they put on social media is shocking you should hear what they say to the child. Its truly sad. Now when someone says they don't want kids I totally get it! I will say from a differnt view though becoming a mom completed my life for the better. I use to think the same way as you and now it's a completely different story. I'm 100% for gentle parenting and teaching lessons instead of just instilling fear.

My conspiracy theorist brain wonders if someone planted those papers on purpose to drop clues and put eyes on Balenciaga 👀

Literally here less than one minute of it being posted. I’m here for the tea, for Laura lean with it Rock with it, and Manuel. You guys are my fave and brighten every day! Also, just ordered Laura’s holiday collection because of Mannys recs. Y’all are awesome. Thanks for being so effing fantastic.

The production company did come out saying that Balenciaga has to approve 100% of what goes out

One week you guys should upload 2 episodes in a week and surprise us all. 😂 I just love this podcast so much! You guys are fantastic ❤

My mom had me at 25, and my brother at 35 and sister at 37. She has said she wishes she would've had them so much sooner. As scared as she was at 24 to be a new mom she felt I changed her life for the better in more ways than one and it was the greatest thing that happened to her. I just had my first baby this year and it is hard. I'm 25. Isolating at times and exhausting. BUT BABY, there's nothing on this Earth I love more than being her mama. She makes my whole day with her smiles and cuddles and milestones. Even after the hardest days, holding her in my arms as she falls asleep I just stare at her in awe of her beautiful little life and perfect sweetness and how I will spend the rest of my life so happy I had her when I did.

Love this! I was really sick and almost didn’t make it. I had a liver transplant august 6th but was in the hospital prior almost all year. This series was my light in the dark and still is ❤❤❤

I am a short fused person and I am a single parent you just make it work and your child changes you for the best my son really changed my life in the greatest way I finally learned what love is for 7 years the joy I have in my heart

And another disturbing issue with the Balenziaga campaign is the kids used. Are employees that work at Balenziaga kids. Which the whole campaign makes me absolutely disgusted and pissed.

I have two kids and honestly I feel like some people over dramatize it. Yes it’s hard, a lot of things in life are hard. But it’s also the most rewarding experience you can have. This notion that you won’t have alone time or can’t travel is just not true. It’s different but you can do it. I take my kiddos everywhere. And I love having those experiences through my kids eyes.

What's SAD and SHOCKING to me is they actually found parents who let their children do it and then even after the pics were done they still didn't say nope pull my kids pic!!!! So SAD we worship celebrity so much they were willing to let their kids do it!

Honestly loved the kids convo 😅 I feel like no one has this perspective so it’s really nice to hear this as well

did y’all miss us 🥹

I relate so much to what you're saying about kids lmao. My bestie has two beautiful kids and I see how much it takes out of her, even with a helpful father in the picture. She is spread so thin all the time, never has any time for herself, and isn't able to live her adult life at all how she wants. It's definitely made me reconsider ever wanting kids. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who feels like this. I hope more women are able to put more forethought into parenthood and honestly weigh the cons against the much smaller list of pros and make a better informed decision compared to our parents who just had kids because that was just "what you're supposed to do".

AND seriously love that you both still post videos! I literally end everyday watching you guys and rewatching videos.

Here’s the thing. Unless you have kids I don’t think you get the feeling of loving your child but also not wanting to be a parent sometimes! It’s the hardest job you’ll ever have

I have 3 toddlers and YES you barely get any break for yourself however you have to make time for yourself..with parents, even getting 30min of alone time is the absolute best🙌😆

My favorite podcast of all time 😭 I binge watch when I’m sad and it never fails to lighten up my spirits

Balenciaga... maybe their people didn’t catch the case papers or the double a in the Balenciaga tape etc, but when Balenciaga said the “bears shouldn’t of been advertised with children”.... thats the entire subject of the photo. How did you miss that? And if that was posted without them seeing it then that’s gross negligence too no? And imo If you’ve created an environment where the directors or whoever would think “they’ll love this” you’re semi responsible for that as well. It’s insane.

As a mother of two boys…I’m so done. Has my first at 21 and my second at 26. I’m 29 this weekend. Got my tubes removed at 27. Completely done. Im a Sagittarius who loves her personal space and time to read and chill and travel. KIDS ARE THE WORST when it comes to having NO TIME.

I had to take my baby on a plane to a funeral and he wasn't even crying he was just making baby noises and a lady complained so I called her out in front of the whole plane and everyone ended up clapping for me. Like, trust me honey if I could leave this baby at home I would so leave me alone before I start crying like a little baby! Lol

I look forward to these podcast every Friday and I was podcast ready with my thanksgiving leftovers and y'all left us hanging 😭🤣

I say this with all respect and no hate, but how can we sit here and condemn Balenciaga for endangering kids by putting them in sexual contexts while still supporting James Charles?

Laura’s reaction to Manny getting restricted has my dying😂

I’m a bartender and been in the industry for 12 plus year. Thanksgiving eve is the biggest go out day of the year! Not even a joke! Xox love you guys

I won’t lie and say that parenting is easy, it certainly isn’t. But it’s also the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s indescribable how wonderful it is. I have 4 boys 13,15,19 & 23

I am 26 and already a mom of 4. Had my first child when I was 15. And yes, I’ve been doing this so long that it is “normal” to me. BUT i am also one of those people who is like “I love my children beyond any words, but if I could go back, I def would wait longer or do other things first.” Motherhood is the roughest hood EVER. 😭🤣 and also.. when u do become a parent, you WILL change lol it’s so funny to us parents when non-parents be like “I would never..” or “my child will never…” 🤣 We just be like “bless your heart hunny, u have no idea” lol

I saw a TikTok that made some good points. Kim waited so long to respond because they were hoping it would blow over, and in the past that strategy might have worked because Twitter would have buried the trending hashtags. But now…

31 with a almost one year old and trying for our second. I work from home full time and watch my daughter. I still get my alone time I need. It honestly has a lot to do with who your life partner is. My husband makes sure to give me my own time or girls days or whatever I need and I do the same for him for his time. We even traveled with her already to universal studios and had a BLAST! Plus got on rides way faster doing single rider lines 😂

Omg the kid talk 😅 so relatable I’m currently pregnant with my first child…I’ve always wanted to be a mom but it’s HITTIN rn 🤣 I could of waited a couple more years lmfao

LAURA i am so excited you brought up housewives because I was dying for someone to talk about Rinna because she is my fav!!! I do think everything was a bit much but she did what she did and if Kathy really is what she described her as, that’s a huge reveal! Love you guys

I’m a mom of a 4 year old boy, I waited to have kids until I was 30. I’m so glad I did (for myself). It’s the best reason to be exhausted - I’ve been saying that since he was born. To each their own but it’s not so scary I promise 🥰🤣☺️

Laura’s reaction to Manny’s pictures 😂 I was dying!!!

‘You gotta snake in the grass!!! It was Tyler!!!’ 😂😂😂

Missed y’all last week, but y’all deserved a thanksgiving break! Love you guys!!!❤❤❤❤

I love that you upload an hour after I put my kids to bed lol can’t wait to relax and laugh❤

Missed you both so much last week!! 🥺❤ im heaps excited for this weeks episode EXACTLY WHAT THE DR ORDERED 😉😃

There is nothing greater than being a mom. I’m so exhausted all the time, but I know my boys will be grown before I know it. I’m exhausted and constantly overstimulated yet I want a 3rd😂 I don’t like other peoples kids and I feel bad, but I’m just all about mine!😂

I traveled with my 6month old to Amsterdam then over to Ireland. She did absolutely amazing, she barely complained.

IMO the hardest thing about parenting is that it’s a 24/7 gig. Even when your apart you still worry/think about them. It’s also more challenging to get alone time in but you can make it work. That said it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m 28 and my husband and I have been together 12 years. We are best friends and doing this together has been an experience I couldn’t imagine living without. I was hesitant to decide to try and was nervous my whole pregnancy because I’ve never had a maternal instinct. As soon as my son got here it was instant. It feels like I was born to do it and we were meant to meet. My husband and I both feel more drive to get up in the morning and feel more fulfilled . Highly recommend haha 💕😝 I do understand and respect it’s not something everyone wants/needs in their life tho. There is definitely challenges like with anything in life.

Before I had kids I hated other people’s kids and always judged parents with kids that were bad in public. In my mind I always said “well MINE would not be doing that.” But then I had two kids and they humbled me sooooo much. I look bad on how judgmental I was and all the things I used to say and I cringe so hard. My kids definitely act up in public occasionally. My 3 year old has embarrassed me multiple times. There was a point where we didn’t go anywhere because I knew he was going to act up. But honestly they need to get out and they need the correction on how to act. Most parents are trying their best. Being a parent is extremely hard and mentally draining but it really has softened me up A LOT. I look at other peoples kids now and interact with them or try to help out other parents when I can. The cool thing about parenthood is we all understand what each other is going through in certain situations.

Listening to this to combat my Sunday scaries! Thanks for keeping us updated and the chit chat format:)

ok just some food for thought from a pre-law student: maybe kim is in a legal bind on working with balenciaga- as in she is under some sort of contract which makes it very hard to just terminate unless it specifically says so

I definitely need time alone to recharge from being social but I disagree that it means you shouldn’t have kids, especially when they are young and need you 24/7, I am able to recharge while still being with them because they are a part of me and it is not the same socially demanding thing like being around adults. It’s a totally different kind of relationship and as someone who grew up basically alone but never felt lonely, when I do get my alone time now I miss my kids 😂 I know not all moms will feel the same but it’s how I am and I wouldn’t put a lot of weight in that reasoning to not have kids

Jenna Marbles didn’t stop posting videos because of fame, she quit because she was ashamed of her really old videos, she apologized before she left RU-vid. She literally canceled herself

I totally understand about needing time to recharge and I just had my first baby. I’ve found I need less fuel to recharge with my kid vs friends. Think of it like how you may need time to recharge after your husband. You still need it, just for less time and less frequently. It’s the same with my baby, but I still do need that time. It’s so important you have a partner who is comfortable and confident taking the lead with the baby and making decisions and being capable of being left alone with them while you run errands, take a nap, go on a trip, etc etc. Having that support is so necessary.

I am not sure if you will see this but THANK YOU for being understanding about parents who have to go in planes with kids. We did that for the first time last year (our daughter is 3) and it was so hard for us. We don’t travel much and for the most part she is a chill kid but on the way back home she wouldn’t stop crying… we tried everything! Ipad, snacks, coloring and she was not having it (I think her ears were popping from the flight and it was scaring her). I want to say we as parents already feel hopeless and embarrassed that we are causing a ruckus lol. I appreciate those of you who understand our pain and don’t make us feel worse than we already do. Being a parent is rough but it is true that I wouldn’t change it for the world. I grew up thinking I would never want kids and after we decided we didn’t want to travel the world, that’s when we started a family. I am also not one to tell others wether or not they should have kids. I feel like everyone’s journey is different and that is their choice. With that said, I also hate when we get shamed for having kids. It goes both ways lol. Life is wild😅

Lmao you guys definitely mentioned that you guys would be off for a week due to the holiday because I remembered not to expect a video 😂

As someone who has always wanted to be a mom, I can’t quite relate to the women who say they would go back if they could, even though they love their kids more than life. BUT I can understand why they feel that way. It truly is the hardest job imaginable, but also the most rewarding as cliché as that is, it is true. Everything I thought about motherhood is so different than what it actually is for my life. It’s harder in a lot of ways, but also better than I could have ever imagined. I have so many opinions about all of the comments about travel and going to the mall and leaving your baby at home. I thought all of those same things but the second I had her I understood why it is so damn hard to leave them. You love them so much and the anxiety you feel when you’re not with them is almost unbearable 😫 you truly just never know until you become a mom. That was the most annoying thing to here before becoming a parent, but it is also the truest comment 😅 also balenciaga is disgusting. Goodbyyyyyye.

I'm almost 39 and I can't have kids. I've had severe arthritis since the age of 14, it was only ever in my right knee, so I was able to still dance and do sports and went into nursing at the age of 18. But when I turned 21 my arthritis started to spread. Within 6 years every joint was affected. In the 18 years since I've had sepsis 3 times due to infections brought on from immuno suppressant (chemo) meds. I've had 1 total knee replacement and will be having full hand reconstruction/knuckle replacements after Christmas. My whole adult life ive been in and out of hospital 22 times, so my mobility is so low now that I wouldn't be able to have or raise a kid no matter how badly I want to. It makes it even more painful this year because my little sister is pregnant with her first child. Don't get me wrong I'm so so happy for her and the thought of being an aunty again (I have an almost 13 year old nephew from my brother) makes me so excited, but it's still bittersweet and painful in my heart, knowing I'll never get to experience that feeling. 💔

After seeing more about the Balenciaga thing, I believe it was definitely intentional and yeah Kim may make good money from them but she already more than enough money to live off of even if she never worked again and has multiple other income streams. I think it’s an awful look and disgusting that so many celebrities have refused to speak out about it at all or refuse to cut ties.

“Sprucing things together” MY LORD PEOPLE. 🤣🤣🤣 I’m starting y’all your OWN phrase book 🤣🤣🤣

"A hand is not an outift" IM DYINGGGG 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hearing you talk about RU-vid and the work that goes into it intrigues me. Can you break that down. Like what goes into making a video? Start to finish, edit, upload etc. like a vlog seems like it would take a lot of time. I’m super interested ❤. Thanks for the pod! Love y’all

I absolutely love it when you guys are together I love you guys separately but even more so when you're together also Manny I got your Christmas palette you know the 12 days and I so badly wanted to wait to open it but I couldn't it was just I couldn't resist but the idea of doing one Shadow a day is awesome what a cool new idea I love it and the palette is beautiful even the shadow that is not the way it was supposed to be is amazing like amazing quality thank you I love it it's one of my new favorite palettes now I need to try her brand

When I have had to travel with my baby under 1 I literally cry and have 100 panic attacks like a month leading up to the flight. Every flight has been good but I get soooo nervous when he starts whining even just a little bit. I’ll never let him cry or scream if I can help it because before him I used to be the passenger that would stare at the parents with the annoying baby/kid. But now that I have him I try to have empathy for those parents that are having a rough time! The people around us that try to help out or even try to distract our baby for as little as a minute are God sends. This sweet southern lady was in front of us when it was getting super hard to entertain our 8 month old and she was like give me that baby.. I was super hesitant but he was laughing with her for a straight hour while she bought me and dad 2 shots 😭 an angel from above

The only thing I wish you guys did.. was put pictures or a quite video of what you’re talking about. Most things I know already. But some things I’m like “Who is that?” So I pause the podcast to look up who you talk about. Then get back to it. Other than that.. this has become my favorite one! ❤

Don’t forget about Tati! She is back and better then ever ❤️

I have 4 kids and they give life this weirdly amazing purpose. More than my career has. But, my good friend never wants kids. Suits her. But another said she never wanted kids. Would literally die if people mentioned her be a mom.. but then she had one.. wow. She did a total 180. Is the most amazing mom and finds so much purpose there. It is weird. It is like loving family… but 1,000% more. That high you get from looking good in an outfit… cannot be matched by the moment a child is born. It is odd. But life is so complicated now. And it is overthought. To each their own. For sure. 💜

Manny that advent calendar... creative king. Love it.

I’ve worked in marketing for the last 13 years and there’s not a chance in hell that Balenciaga didn’t approve this concept. No way. In fact, I find that in general the client already comes with their concept and they just want it executed and even the simplest thing (like a freakin text size!) can go back and forth for weeks. So for Balenciaga to totally point the blame at the production company is just ridiculous. And if say Balenciaga literally washed their hands of their campaign and let them do whatever they wanted and chose not to see it, then that is them being irresponsible and it’s still their fault. But we all know that’s not the case.

When it comes time for people to go to court for full custody or part custody, you have to take all of your pay stubs on both parties, the mediator sits down and figures out what the father makes and also the mother. For child support it matters what the father makes of paying support.. If the father doesn't want to pay support them he can sign over all his rights and not pay anything. Where then the mother is left raising the kids by herself , vice versa.. If you are raised with living the rich life style ,of both parents, then the father or mother has to continue to give you that life style.. Every state is different with there law's.. I know that if you live in New Jersey, who ever is paying child support, can continue to pay until the child is 18 years old, but if the child wants to go to college then the child support continues until they graduate from college.. In Pennsylvania the law is different, they only pay child support until the child turns 18 years old

last Friday wasn't the same without the episode, but I'm glad you took some time off

I’m 44 and had about 20 years of surgeries, pain, etc and I couldn’t have kids but I also think something in me knew I couldn’t have kids when I was younger. I never pictured my life as being a parent and never cared for babies at all. I’m dead inside 😂.

I enjoy this podcast so much! Y’all’s friendship is so wholesome and real. It makes my think of my bestie and our friendship ❤

"& they saw the ball sack and they was like oh uhh uhhh uhhh '" ☠️💀💀😂😂

Yess last year Laura said she was going to step back and not work as much and BOOM new podcast, new rebrand launch, and makeup haha

Do you have the skeletons up with the Santa hats? 😂

Please never stop posting I don’t care how irrelevant it is. Even if it’s just you guys hanging out at home chatting about usually stuff!

i stopped watching jaclyn hill awhile ago, but you guys mentioned her name so i went to her channel & WOWWWW! she’s engaged & looks like she’s thriving 🥺 i’m not going down a rabbit hole of watching all of her recent videos

Best Thanksgiving host ever! I know Manny was perfect. He is so thoughtful and kind.

A little Astrology Note about what you guys said about your feelings this time of year 🔮Laura as a Virgo this time of year puts the focus on your 4th house (the part of your chart associated with home and nesting). So it makes total sense that you don't feel like working or going out & it's because this is your time to strengthen your foundation...redecorate etc. And Manny, as a Gemini right now Mars is retrograde in your sign until January 12th. So your fuse will get longer after that date! Listen to your frustrations because that’s info about what you really DO want in your life. Love ya’ll! 💖

Can I just say the fact that the photos were released is too many people seeing these. We need to protect children at all costs. If I brought my kid to be a model at that shoot I would’ve walked out no matter if it was a huge brand

Can I just say parenting is SOO hard nowadays. I feel like I literally can't discipline my kids in public without getting dirty looks. But I also get it because I keep such a close eye on children in public and watch for how their treated because I'm terrified of what these babies might be going through at home. My biggest advice for non parents or just anyone around when a kid is acting up, is give love to the parent. Whether it's a hug, a smile, a helpful hand if they're trying to load things into the car, or on the belt at the store. Give love so all parents remember they're not alone and have the patience and reassurance they may desperately need 🖤🖤

It’s even crazier that there’s actually BDSM specific bears that are made which makes it more disturbing and seems even more intentional

i’m waiting for a medical procedure to begin and this will take my mind off of it, thank you both ❤

I have an extremely short fuse. I’m introverted and need to recharge regularly… I also have one kid… and i will say. 1 kid is doable for anyone because you and your partner can split the load and give each other a break. More than one? I’m terrified of that 😂

I’m 23, travel all the time, and my child has always came with me. He’s 3 now and has traveled to multiple countries since he was born. Before having him I understand the whole “omg get that crying baby off the plane!” But now I see a parent who is trying their absolute best to quiet, calm, help, etc the baby. Unless a parent is blatantly ignoring their child kicking the seat in front of them then yeah I’ll have a problem with the parents too😂 just remember Laura that you can do almost anything with your children!

When you are a billionaire you have the privilege of cutting ties and calling out the outrageous. Kim should have done better. Honestly anyone I see wearing Balenciaga I will be looking at with disgust

10000% agree w/both of you on the kids thing like, you guys WANTED this?! Forever?! Also coming from no experience but I love my nieces and nephews and that's enough for me rn 🤣❤️

I'm cracking up at the baby talk. I have 3 boys and it's chaos all the time but I love it so much. They literally make my life better. I don't even think about childless me anymore. I do say though if you can't be selfless and give up your time then you shouldn't have kids. They become priority. But I know many women who didn't want kids and once they have them it changed them for better. Also, so appreciative you guys still post on RU-vid!

I love listening to your podcast!! I always feel like I’m hanging out with my besties listening to you two 💜

8:40 manny was so concerned as to why Laura was scared 😂 I love him

1. Scattergories: Still one of my favorite board games 2. My Mom also dropped out of HS to marry my Dad 3. I don't have kids. I became an aunt in 1996. I now have 3 nieces and 6 nephews and my oldest nephew calls me at least 5 times a week ❤️ 4. Although I don't personally know Laura or Manny, I am grateful that they share their time and stories with the world and love them for that ❤️ 5. OMG...i have 3 cats, (all fixed), and 1 of them ''sprays' on the outside of ONE litter box every few months! I deal with it because he is the SWEETEST cat I've ever owned.

Was feeling down and then I remembered it's Friday 😭😭 just what I needed

My daughter is 1 year and 4 months and we have taken her on 14 flights so far and she has done great on all flights!! No crying and sleeps and plays most of the time. We always get compliments on how good she is! So I guess it just depends on the baby!

I can tell you my perspective changed from “good lord to kid is so annoying” to “oh those poor parents I wonder if I can help”

40:40 for the Balenciaga tea ☕️

I had a co worker who got a divorce after 20+ years due to her ex having an affair and SHE had to give him some of her retirement. That is total bs in my opinion. I feel like no matter how much money you make, if the other party is the reason for the divorce- you shouldn't owe them a thing.

Not Manny and Laura forgetting Kathleen and Patrick! They are still doing the lords work alongside yall

I would love a podcast episode dedicated to the business side of things or misconceptions of working in businesses. Hearing how things work in sponsorships was insightful.

i love this podcast sm but something id recommend is that when you guys are talking, to not talk over eachother and cut off because its lowkey confusing the storyline, for example the balenciaga part but other than that love itt💓