In this episode of What a Gift, Jule and Sarra are trying to go from salty to sweet—and unwrapping two very modern (and very relatable) gifts: guy friends and girl dinner.

Sarra reflects on the gift of genuine friendships with men—how integrity, encouragement, and shared joy can deepen empathy, heal old insecurities, and break down cultural stereotypes about men and women. From childhood sports teams to lifelong friendships and marriage, she explores why healthy guy friendships can be such a grace.

Then Jule unwraps girl dinner—the pop-culture phenomenon turned lifestyle philosophy. From charcuterie boards and Caesar salads to soup on the kitchen floor and snack plates passed off as a full meal, they explore why “girl dinner” is really about simplicity, presence, and letting go of perfection.

Plus:
• Nighttime croquet and improvised games
• Nostalgia, rom-coms, and the magic of unpolished life
• The Gift of Perspective featuring a 2005 newspaper article and a 2004 journal entry (yes, wishes were involved)

👇 Follow us and comment: Ladies, give us some of your best/worst girl dinners! Guys: Is this a thing for you, too? We have to know.

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Life is a gift—so receive it.

We went LIVE at SEEK (Columbus!) with a room full of Gifties — and we’re unwrapping two surprisingly life-changing gifts: positivity and making new friends.

Jule shares what it’s like to get stuck in a negative inner monologue (and how “New Year, New Jule” is fighting back), plus the most humbling travel day imaginable: a cracked suitcase, a $25 charger… and an airplane with no outlet. Sarra brings the gift of friendship in the wild — from awkward elevator moments to meeting Nico the bartender, who became a bright spot of the week.

Then we play White Elephant with the crowd: rot days, pop sockets, “holding space,” holding other people’s babies, ordering French toast for the table, trucker hats, Dry January, Timothée Chalamet, and more.

💬 Follow and comment: Did you go to SEEK? Are you at war with positivity? What's your favorite setting to meet new friends?

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📲 Sarra's IG: @sarrara

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Life comes in seasons — some cozy, some hard, some confusing — and this week on What a Gift, Jule and Sarra unwrap how to recognize them, survive them, and even receive them with gratitude.

Jule reflects on seasons of the year (fall lovers, rise up 🍂), seasons of life (singleness, grief, confidence, getting your spark back), and why naming the season you’re in can actually bring peace and perspective. Sarra shares what it’s like to feel “behind” while still building a full, meaningful life — and how stepping into leadership and confidence can be its own season.

Then we unwrap little treat culture — when it helps, when it doesn’t, and how small rewards (coffee, flowers, dessert, tequila toasts, croissants) can motivate us to keep going without rewarding mediocrity.

We wrap up with everyone’s favorite segment, The Gift of Perspective, featuring:

• Sarra’s childhood reading diary (an accidental roast)

• Jule’s 2020 pandemic birthday journal entry that hits differently in hindsight

✨ Takeaway: You don’t have to rush your season. Name it. Receive it. And don’t forget — life is a gift.