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Devon and Sydney Carlson: Sisters, Situationships, & Starting a Business (FBF)

Call Her Daddy Podcast

48m
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Summary

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Alex Cooper hosts sisters Devon and Sydney Carlson for a candid conversation about sibling dynamics, building the ten-year-old phone case empire Wildflower, and navigating the highs and lows of dating in their twenties. The guests explain how an unexpected bathroom encounter with Miley Cyrus in 2012 launched their business overnight and discuss how working together through major life shifts ultimately strengthened their bond. Throughout the episode, the sisters share unfiltered anecdotes about past relationships, hilarious dating stories, and how they keep each other grounded with dry humor and sisterly bluntness.

  • Building a business with family requires mutual trust and the ability to delegate as the company grows. 17:15
  • Recognize the warning signs of toxic relationships and lean on your support system to break free. 19:41
  • Finding humor in dating mishaps helps reduce stress and keeps the experience entertaining. 22:34

Chapters

  1. 0:00
  2. 2:00
    First Sister Interaction and Birthday Story

    Alex welcomes Devon and Sydney, sharing their first birthday trip to Vegas and family dynamics.

  3. 8:00
    Defining Sister Personas and Friendship History

    The sisters describe each other's personalities and recount their long‑standing friendship and sibling bond.

  4. 14:00
    Founding Wildflower Phone Cases

    They explain how their mother’s DIY phone cases sparked the idea that became their business.

  5. 15:04
    Early Business Challenges and Family Support

    The sisters detail the financial hurdles, family involvement, and personal sacrifices that built Wildflower.

  6. 18:00
    Relationship Dynamics and Dating Experiences

    Devon discusses her recent breakup, dating life, and how her sister’s support shaped her path.

  7. 40:15
    Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts

    The episode wraps up with personal insights, future plans, and a final goodbye from the host.

  8. 47:08
    Podcast Intro and Host Greeting

    The episode opens with the host welcoming listeners and setting the stage for a conversation about relationships and business.

  9. 48:04
    Discussing Toxic Attraction Patterns

    The hosts explore how the guest attracts toxic personalities and the impact on her own life.

  10. 48:40
    Exploring Witty and Manipulative Partners

    The guest describes being drawn to witty, manipulative people who can get what they want.

  11. 49:39
    Crazy Dating Story: New York Night Out

    The guest recounts a chaotic date in New York that turned into a surprisingly enjoyable evening.

Highlights

Quotes

  • “I worked so hard to buy this fucking shirt and she's wearing it without asking.”
    Unnamed speaker · 5:51
  • “We started tweeting, like responding to people like wildflowercases.com. We had no inventory.”
    Unnamed speaker · 15:04
  • “I was like, holy fuck, I'm single for the first time in my entire life.”
    Unnamed speaker · 18:51
  • “I love it because you guys keep clapping at me and I'm like.”
    Unnamed speaker · 3:31
  • “I think the toxic that I'm attracted to is like someone who's like good with their words or like knows, is witty.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:40
  • “And then I ended up hanging up and he's like, what are you gonna do?”
    Unnamed speaker · 50:57
  • “I was like, I'm so hungry. I was like, I don't understand. Like, I'm so hungry.”
    Unnamed speaker · 50:45
  • “He like parks, we walk in, we sit, we start eating.”
    Unnamed speaker · 51:56
  • American Eagle 0:00–0:24
  • Bright by Scotch Bright 0:28–1:11
  • T-Mobile 1:12–2:08
  • Macy's 7:23–8:21
  • Wildflower 10:13–10:19
  • My Mochi 27:20–28:53
  • Shopify 29:20–31:33
  • Klaviyo 36:38–38:40
  • Ross 54:50–55:20
  • Alka Seltzer Cold 55:23–56:15

About this episode

This episode, Devon and Sydney Carlson join Father Cooper. They’re sisters, best friends and business partners. Devon and Sydney recount how a bathroom run-in with Miley Cyrus led to the overnight development of their company, Wildflower. The sisters spill all of their secrets while playing a game of “Who is More Likely to ...” Which Carlson sister is more likely to get kicked out of the club and who will be texting their ex once they get drunk? Which sister gives better head? Devon and Sydney do not hold back while discussing their dating lives. Devon reveals the extreme lengths she went to in order to stalk her ex on social media and how she struggled being single after a long term relationship ended. Sydney opens up about her ex’s drug addiction, the effect it had on her mentally and physically, and how it ultimately led her to push away from family and friends.

Transcript

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Topics

  • New York

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