We've come to the final episode of season 3, and we're here to chat about all things 2024. We share our personal ins and outs for the new year, discuss goals, resolutions and the mindset we're carrying with us as we enter January. Thank you so much for your support of the show - you'll hear from us soon in season 4!

Your 20s is a difficult time, but we're here to help you navigate it. From managing mindset shfts and changes, keeping your circle small, building confidence and much more... we cover it all.

Have you found yourself in a funk? Having a hard time actually getting over things? Today, we talking about all things funk-y... how long you should sit in your sadness, tips for getting out of it and how to actually let go of the hard things that we all experience. Enjoy!

This week, Maddie and Lauren are back for another assumptions episode! After a long life update, they dive into audience submitted assumptions. They address questions about whether or not they're in relationships, if they are introverts or extroverts, how they make money online and more. Thank you to everyone who participated in this episode!  You can use the code THESISTERDIARY for 25% off your Recess subscription.  Produced by Dear Media.

Lisa Caprio is the founder and designer of Heavy Manners, a New York City based, vintage-inspired apparel brand. Lisa’s iconic prints and adorably-named styles are loved by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Madison Beer, Hailey Bieber and more. Today, Lisa joins Maddie and Lauren to dive into the story of her success. She discusses how and why she started the brand, and shares why nostalgia for her childhood and her love for vintage movies, songs and clothing is at the basis of everything that she creates. Lisa also outlines the lessons that she has learned since starting Heavy Manners, in both her business and personal lives.  You can find Heavy Manners on Instagram at @heavymanners and online at www.heavymannersny.com.  Produced by Dear Media.

Join Maddie and Lauren for another episode in their "random things on our mind" series. In this episode, they discuss overthinking and managing your mental chatter, social media growth, summer plans, Lauren's move to boarding school and more. If you like these types of episodes, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe for more!  The book Maddie is reading is called The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer.  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren rate and share their thoughts on summer fashion trends, from corsets and crochet bucket hats, to terry cloth and DIY jewelry. They also discuss trend longevity, the term "cheugy" and more. For more of The Sister Diary, check them out on Instagram @thesisterdiary, @maddieorlando and @laurenorlando88. Produced by Dear Media.

Meadowlark Monaghan is a mental health professional and co-host of the podcast, Thoughts May Vary. She currently works as a consultant with popular brands like Madhappy and Lonely Ghost, where she uses her knowledge of the mental health space to develop and refine mental health content, initiatives and programs for these companies.  This episode is part two and is a continuation of last week's conversation. You can listen to part one here and find Meadowlark on Instagram @itsmeadowlark. Sponsor: Ana Luisa Produced by Dear Media.

Meadowlark Monaghan is a mental health professional and co-host of the podcast, Thoughts May Vary (coming soon!). She currently works as a consultant with popular brands like Madhappy and Lonely Ghost, where she uses her knowledge of the mental health space to develop and refine mental health content, initiatives and programs for these companies. On this episode, Meadowlark discusses a variety of topics pertaining to mental health, including the impact that COVID had on those who experience depression, anxiety and eating disorders, how to find hope and gratitude in the darkness of 2020/2021, what "real" self-care looks like and more. You can find Meadow on Instagram, @itsmeadowlark. Part one of two, to be continued next week! Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie guides Lauren through a real-time journaling exercise, showing her how to easily and effectively add a few minutes of writing into her daily routine. Maddie and Lauren also discuss the key role that journaling can play in achieving goals, what to actually write about, how to break aspirations and ideas down into small, achievable steps, and more. Whether this is your very first time journaling or you're a seasoned pro, grab a notebook and pen and join in!  You can follow along on Instagram @thesisterdiary, and if you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  Produced by Dear Media.

In this episode, Maddie and Lauren play a game of Would You Rather, answering questions written in by listeners. They also share their summer goals and plans, discuss Lauren's career prospects and read a listener review.  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren are back for another installment of their listener advice series. They share their thoughts on a variety of questions, from how to stay motivated to post on social media to is it wrong to date your best friend's ex? Maddie and Lauren also discuss habits and routines, realistic productivity, time management and more.  Produced by Dear Media.

Gabriela Ulloa is a Cuban-American journalist and mental health advocate. After working at Architectural Digest as the Assistant to the Editor in Chief, Gabriela went off to pursue her passion of sharing stories, focusing primarily on stigmatized topics. She’s been published in publications such as The New York Times, Byrdie, Architectural Digest and more. Gabriela is also the co-host of Thoughts May Vary, a podcast that illuminates stories and lessons about personal development and mental health. In this episode, we discuss her experience working at AD, mental health, how to spot toxic relationships and friendships and more. You can find Gaby on Instagram here.  Produced by Dear Media.

Maddie and Lauren's advice column is back! This week, we cover tips for public speaking, cutting out people you know are bad for you, getting back into childhood hobbies and more. Maddie also gives an update on her first ever influencer trip and Lauren shares an awkward story from a school club interview. Enjoy!

After two years of The Sister Diary, all four Orlando siblings finally made it on a podcast episode! In this episode, Johnny, Lauren, Maddie and Darian finally settle the Toronto vs. LA debate, sharing each of their perspectives on which city feels more like home. They also discuss their newest project, Recess, a lifestyle app and social community that just launched in May. Finally, they answer listener submitted questions about their family dynamic, new music and more. You can find Recess here. Produced by Dear Media.

Maddie and Lauren continue their conversation from last week with Jaci Marie Smith and Chelsey Jade Curtis! You can find part one of this episode here. Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren are joined by Jaci Marie Smith and Chelsey Jade Curtis for an amazing episode about business, health, mindset, friendship and more. Based in Los Angeles, Jaci is an influencer who shares her life with her audience on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Chelsey is a holistic health coach who helps clients achieve their health goals and focuses in particular on the importance of the mind-body connection. Together, they are best friends, business partners and co-hosts of the podcast, What We Said. On this episode, Jaci and Chelsey share the key to maintaining their lifelong friendship and discuss why understanding yourself is the most important factor in the success of any relationship. They also dive into their various entrepreneurial ventures, including their podcast and coaching business, Balanced Boss. For more of Jaci and Chelsey, you can find them on Instagram @jacimariesmith and @chelseyjadecurtis, their podcast @whatwesaidpodcast and Balanced Boss @balancedbossco.  Produced by Dear Media.  

Maddie and Lauren get personal this week in an updated Q&A episode! They discuss how they balance working as a content creator/entrepreneur with school and social life, why they like living in LA right now and their honest thoughts on plastic surgery. They also describe their siblings' personalities and consider how they are all unique, and share the characteristics that they look for in a significant other. For more of Lauren and Maddie, you can find @thesisterdiary on Instagram.  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren are joined by fellow sister duo, Hunter and Michaela McGrady. Hunter and Michaela are successful models, co-hosts of The Model Citizen Podcast, and vocal activists of body-neutrality and self-love. In this episode, they share the story of how they started modelling and subsequently transitioned from street size models to plus size models, and dive into the parts of the industry you don't see on social media. Hunter and Michaela also define the terms body neutrality and body positivity, and discuss why working to achieve the former is so important.  You can find Hunter and Michaela @huntermcgrady and @michaelamcgrady on Instagram and their podcast, The Model Citizen Podcast, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren discuss motivation and the important role that it plays in establishing success and happiness in life. They share tips and actionable steps to effectively motivate yourself to achieve in every area, even when external circumstances aren't perfect. Maddie and Lauren also dive into the difference between motivation and discipline, the significance of hope, and how to cultivate confidence through habits and routines. Finally, they run through a list of things they are excited about and looking forward to this year.  For more, check out The Sister Diary on Instagram @thesisterdiary.  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie and Lauren share an in-depth account of what their childhoods were like - from the sports they played, the place they grew up in, some family memories and more. They also discuss how growing up in the public eye has affected the development of their personalities. Finally, they have a conversation about maturity in general, debating the pros and cons that are associated with becoming an adult and stepping into your own independent, unique person.  Produced by Dear Media.

The listener episode series continues! This week, Maddie and Lauren are joined by incredible members of the TSD community, Sammy Talukder and María José Pérez Aguirre, for two eye opening conversations. Sammy discusses some of the challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community in the social media age, sharing anecdotes from his own life along the way. He dives into bullying, representation in traditional media vs. online media, making friends in high school, toxic masculinity and more. Next, Maddie and Lauren chat with Maria. Maria is a proud feminist and leader of the Girl Up club in Oaxaca, Mexico. She dives into the female experience in Mexico and talks about how the feminist movement has developed over the last two years, in search of equal rights for all genders.  You can find Sammy on Instagram and YouTube @typicallysammy and Maria on Instagram @majoperezaguirre and @girlup_oaxaca.  Produced by Dear Media.

Today, Maddie and Lauren are joined by listeners of The Sister Diary, Sameeha Velmi and Rachel Kindler, for part one of a two part listener series. They dive into two topics in this episode. With Sameeha, they discuss how racism and eurocentric beauty standards are perpetuated on social media and share strategies for becoming a better ally both on and offline. Next, Rachel shares her knowledge about the impact of the food industry on the environment and talks about how we can all become better stewards of the earth through our diet and lifestyle choices. They also explore how exercise and eating well can be acts of self-love, rather than purely as means to reach physical aesthetic goals.  To be continued next week with Sammy and Maria!  You can follow Sameeha on Instagram @sameehavelmi and Rachel @deardiarywereobsessed.  Produced by Dear Media.

Dr. Mallory Ryan is a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine specialist who focuses in particular on stress and female hormones. Today, she joins Maddie and Lauren to share her expertise and to dive into how habitual, unconscious thought patterns control our emotions, actions and lives. Dr. Mallory explains the experience and cause of anxiety, and shares strategies for managing feelings of stress and overwhelm in daily life. You can find her on Instagram @dr.mallory, @female.collective and on her website, www.drmalloryryan.com.  Produced by Dear Media.

We all love to give advice, and some of us like to take it as well... but is it always helpful?

Today, we're sharing our advice about advice. We dive into when it's helpful, who to take advice from, when to trust your gut and much more.

This week, Maddie and Lauren share their thoughts, perspectives and advice on a wide variety of topics, from setting boundaries to spirituality. They are definitely not experts, but hope that you enjoy the conversation nonetheless!  MENTIONED: Social media/TikTok growth expert - @itxmejules on TikTok Podcast episode about boundaries - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nedra-glover-tawwab-on-how-to-set-boundaries-find-peace/id1093028505?i=1000512528235 Produced by Dear Media.

Why do we neglect the habits and routines that we know make us feel and perform our best? This week, Maddie and Lauren dive into this question and share a real-time account of how they have been feeling recently. They discuss the struggle of not being able to successfully "do it all", the concept of burnout, what it's like to feel uninspired, and the not-so glamorous side of being an entrepreneur. They also share their game plan for moving forward, or the strategies that they incorporate into their routine to get out of a rut. This is a bit of a different episode, but hopefully it resonates with you and maybe can help you feel less alone if you're experiencing frustrating or negative emotions - we've all been there!  Produced by Dear Media.

This week, Maddie is joined once again on the show by her dad and Artless co-founder, Dale Orlando. They begin by discussing the new "Orlando sibling project" and providing an update on current events, like COVID numbers and the vaccination rollout. Later, they dive into the process of designing, producing and launching a clothing line. They share their production process, the challenges of making clothes in the USA, the value proposition of the brand and the details of the Artless marketing plan. You can find Artless at www.artlessforever.com and on Instagram @artlessforever. Produced by Dear Media

This week, Lauren and Maddie are joined by Lauren Elizabeth for an amazing conversation about mental health, social media and more. They discuss Lauren's own experience with mental health, the strategies and tool kit that she's developed to deal with these challenges (which she calls her mood boosters), and her perpetual journey to sharing her authentic self online. Check out Lauren's podcast, Mood with Lauren Elizabeth and her website, www.laurenelizabeth.co.    Produced by Dear Media

This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, Lauren and Maddie are talking about the importance of truly loving yourself and the critical role that self-acceptance plays in success and happiness in life. They discuss strategies for cultivating confidence and candidly share their own experiences with these topics. Let's manifest more self-love in 2021!  Produced by Dear Media

Today, we're bringing the true or false trend from Instagram to the podcast. We start the episode off by discussing Lauren's return to in-person school, the Artless launch and our Valentine's Day plans. We then dive into the questions, sharing whether your assumptions about us are in fact true (or false!). We cover everything, from our personalities, family, friendships and careers. If you liked this episode, please be sure to leave us a rating and a review with a question to answer on next week's episode!  Dr. Mallory: @dr.mallory Shop Artless at www.artlessforever.com and @artlessforever.  Produced by Dear Media

Today, Lauren and Maddie are back with another casual sister chat and an updated 'master list' of their favorite products. They start off by discussing where Lauren has been in the last few weeks, then move on to talk about their new puppy, some health updates and the Artless launch. Finally, they share their favorites in every lifestyle category, from skincare, beauty and clothing, to podcasts, restaurants and Starbucks drinks.    Dr. Mallory: @dr.mallory on Instagram Shop Artless: www.artlessforever.com and use the code LOUNGE25 for $25 off loungewear pieces. 

Today, we're joined by our parents, Meredith and Dale Orlando, and Melissa Gisoni, one of our closest family friends. Melissa got her start in the entertainment industry on Dance Moms, which she starred in for six seasons with her kids, Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler. On this episode, Melissa discusses her experience on reality television and what really went on behind the scenes and shares details about her newest project, a podcast called Because Mom Said So. We also dive into the challenges of living and raising kids in the public eye. We loved catching up with Melissa and hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure to check out her podcast, Because Mom Said So, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Produced by Dear Media  

This week, we're joined once again by Dale Orlando to kick off the new year, talk about our goals, plans, and resolutions for 2021 and to provide a quick life update. We review some listener polls that we posted on Instagram and discuss topics like the negative parts of sharing your life online, Artless and the COVID vaccine. You can find us on Instagram @thesisterdiary and Dale @dalevorlando.    Produced by Dear Media

This week, we’re joined by Kristen Mcatee and Alex Koot. Kristen is a YouTuber and social media influencer who has shared her life with an audience of over a million people online for the past four years. Alex is a talented web designer who balances a career in both the corporate and creative fields. Together, they host the podcast, Oddvice, where they share their life and career experiences and give advice to their listeners in a clever, yet approachable way. In this episode, we dive into both Kristen and Alex’s background and story and share some of our best advice with you as well. You can keep up with Kristen @kristenmcatee and Alex @alexkoot.jpg on Instagram, and can find their podcast, Oddvice, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Produced by Dear Media

What are our hobbies? How are we finding hobbies that we actually enjoy? Why are they important? How can we stick with them? We answer all of these questions and more in this week's epiosde.

Happy New Year! This week, we're reviewing the highs and lows of 2020, reading some of the amazing things that happened to our listeners, and setting goals and resolutions for the new year.    Produced by  Dear Media

This week, we're sitting down with a few special family members to discuss our Christmas memories, traditions, travels and funny stories. We hope you enjoy and have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season!  

This episode really goes everywhere. It's casual, random, and is truly an accurate representation of the conversations that we have at home. We chat about overthinking, family drama, Noah Beck vs. Lil Huddy, online bullying, Christmas shopping and more.  Produced by Dear Media

This week, we're joined by Tasha Franken to discuss all things wellness. Tasha is a model, Pilates coach and healthy lifestyle advocate. In this episode, we dive into the key elements of a healthy body and mind - intuitive eating and food freedom, low impact, mindful movement and a positive mindset that encourages acceptance, confidence and self-love. We loved chatting with Tasha and are so grateful that she shared her wisdom with us.    You can follow Tasha on Instagram @tashafranken and find her Pilates workouts on her YouTube channel, youtube.com/tashafranken.     Produced by Dear Media

We curated our perfect holiday gift guide and are sharing it with you on this week's episode! We also discuss our Black Friday/Cyber Monday purchases, give a quick life update and reflect on the end of 2020. All products discussed in this episode will be linked on our blog, www.thesisterdiary.com and on our Instagram @thesisterdiary.    This episode is not sponsored, but you can shop Lauren's Casetify picks here: https://casetify.com/lauren   Check out Dr. Mallory Ryan, the naturopath that I am working with @dr.mallory on Instagram!    Produced by Dear Media

This week, we're diving into all things wellness! We discuss how to create a nighttime routine for optimal sleep, share the skincare practice that cleared Lauren's skin, and talk about the food and dieting mentality that works best for us. We also discuss mindset in general, particularly in relation to cultivating positive thought during difficult times, which is relevant to all of us in 2020.    Produced by Dear Media

This week, we're doing and discussing personality tests! First, we dive into our zodiac signs and discover that there is a lot about astrology that we don't understand. We also review our enneagram and Myers Briggs/16 personalities results and share whether or not we think that they accurately represent our true personality. We hope you learned a bit more about us in this episode! Let us know what your zodiac sign, enneagram and personality type is as well on our latest Instagram post.  Produced by Dear Media

This week, we're joined by the founder and CEO of Vampped, Lindsey Heppner! Vampped is a leading influencer marketing and creative agency based in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, Lindsey recounts how a traumatic life experience served as the catalyst to her putting her plans into action and launching her own business. Since 2014, Vampped has been connecting brands and influencers for successful marketing campaigns, organizing influencer trips and tours, helping other companies develop branding and strategy, and much more. If you're interested in growing a social media following, or even creating a company of your own, this episode is for you. We loved Lindsey's entrepreneurial spirit and knowledge of the social media world and learned so much from her in this episode. You can find Lindsey @lindseyheppner and Vampped @vampped.    Produced by Dear Media  

This week, we discuss the concepts of positivity, happiness, mental health and motivation. First, we start by describing our own definition of happiness and by sharing strategies that you can implement to bring more positivity into your own life. We unpack the idea of perfectionism and talk about how striving to be perfect has negatively impacted us in the past, particularly when it comes to school. Finally, we share tips for staying motivated, whether it is in a school or work setting or  for sticking to a goal. We discuss the difference between motivation and discipline, and why it's important to cultivate both in order to live a healthy, happy and productive life.    Produced by Dear Media

This week, Maddie is joined by one of her best friends, Abbey Joy, to discuss university, friendship and post-grad life. Abbey talks about the steps she took to find her path in life so far and shares the factors that helped her decide where to go after graduating from high school. They also tell the story of how they met and became friends and recall funny memories from past travels. Finally, Maddie and Abbey discuss post-grad life and what it's like trying to find a career after finishing university, particularly during a pandemic. Keep up with Abbey on Instagram @abbsjoy!    Produced by Dear Media

This week, we're discussing all things fall. We chat about why fall is the best season, things we we want to do over the next few months, our thoughts on fashion trends and more.

This week, Maddie is joined by a special guest and recurring co-host, Dale Orlando, to address some assumptions that our listeners have about our family! We also recap some current life events and discuss what we've been up to recently.    Produced by Dear Media 

Ellie Zeiler is an online creator who amassed an audience of over 7 million on TikTok and 1 million on Instagram... just in the past six months. In this episode, Ellie discusses her rise to TikTok fame and shares what it was like to go from a normal highschooler to a very popular influencer with millions of people watching, supporting, and even critiquing her online. Ellie values normalcy and discusses how she balances her busy life in the public eye with rest, family time and school work, and how these "normal life" activities allow her to remain true and authentic. Finally, she talks about how TikTok has influenced her plan for the future, how she deals with hate online and builds a strong, supportive community, and what Saddle Ranch is really like. Keep up with Ellie on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat @elliezeiler.    Produced by Dear Media

This week, we are updating you on our lives and what we've been up to lately. The episode starts with a recap of Lauren's first few weeks back at school. She shares how things in the classroom have changed because of COVID and talks about how the pandemic has affected everyone's mental health. Next, we discuss new beauty trends that we've tried recently, like curtain bangs and eyebrow lamination. We also dive into our mom's Twitter fight with Elon Musk and why we love her new Tesla. Finally, we end off the episode with an update on Artless and details about the brand's official launch.  Produced by Dear Media