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Marnie and Alisa turn the cameras on themselves, literally emptying their bags on air. Inspired by a Louis Vuitton 'What's in Your Bag' campaign, they go item by item through everything they carry: the sentimental keepsakes, the wellness staples, the snacks, the things they didn't know they had. Turns out, what you carry says a lot.

Episode Highlights:
0:00 — Welcome and the Rorschach test intro, why 'what's in your bag' is really 'what's in your brain'
1:35 — Alisa's bag: the Gucci silk bag, rhinestone readers, and why glasses are non-negotiable
4:15 — Alisa's essentials: wallet, Fireball candies (yes, they've broken two teeth), phone, keys, and Alisa Lux Beauty lip gloss
6:47 — Alisa's makeup bags and organization system
7:28 — Marnie's bag reveal begins
10:30 — Marnie's sentimental carries: her mom's charm bracelet, photos, a note from her grandmother Jane, and a copy of 'Briefcase Essentials'
12:09 — Marnie's wellness staples and what's on her supplement counter
16:08 — The 'Grippy' prototype
18:07 — The cookie reveal: Nowhere Bakery (no soy, no dairy, no eggs, no gluten, no refined sugar) and Erewhon pronunciation drama
23:40 — On staying consistent and keeping your foot on the gas
24:12 — Alisa's gummy vitamin routine and the art of pre-portioning for two-week travel

About Your Hosts:
Marnie Schneider is an entrepreneur, author, and lifestyle voice rooted in Charlotte, NC. A connector by nature and a storyteller by trade, Marnie brings warmth, humor, and a deeply personal lens to every conversation. Alisa Hood is the founder of Alisa Luxe Beauty and a lifestyle entrepreneur known for her sharp eye for quality, her love of all things beautiful, and her refreshingly direct take on everything from skincare to Gucci bags.

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