LIZZ IS MAKING HERSELF INDISPENSABLE

Adding a new item to the bucket list - getting a sound from this podcast to go viral! Will a clip from this episode be the one to do it? Kelly starts the episode today reflecting on Sketchers. They spent a ton of money on a Super Bowl commercial, maybe it's time for them to make a big comeback. What Gen Z celebrities can they tap into to make Sketchers trend again? Speaking of things that are trending on the internet right now, what is the trending food currently? It's all about combo protein and energy drinks on our timeline.  Lizz is making big moves and committing herself to learning new skills in 2025. She already talked about becoming a certified CPST and now she's going back to school... well, online school. Lizz is taking photography classes online and this might inspire you to learn something new this year.  The ladies also need to talk about the Poppi controversy. When the brand sent a ton of influencers Poppi soda lending machines it caused quite the stir on the internet. Kelly and Lizz talk about what went wrong and brands that do it right when it comes to influencer gifts.  In Industry News, Kelly has exciting news for fans on the Hyundai Palisade. There is a hybrid option coming but not to the US... yet. Stellantis is trying to sway customers back to their brands and the Ram Super Bowl ad with Glen Powell is already seeing great returns.  Finally, Kelly updates everyone on her quest to not go to the grocery store for a week and just eat what's in the house in Ditch the Drive-Thru. Then Lizz updates everyone on the $70 cookies and a hack to keep the rest of the family from eating them.  Today's episode is brought to you by Clean Simple Eats. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. CleanSimpleEats.com