"The Ark of the Covenant” | The Perfect Bag

"The Ark of the Covenant” | The Perfect Bag

April 30, 2026 · 33 min · Season 2 · Episode 31

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of the perfect bag and shares personal anecdotes and tips related to bags.

Welcome back! Tune in today as pod listener Leanne from Singapore asks: “What is your PERFECT bag?” Spoiler alert… it doesn't exist. As Steph so eloquently puts it — it's like searching for the Ark of the Covenant out here. Nevertheless, this week Steph and Mel dive into their bag dos and don’ts. From Steph's trendsetting gingham smiley face tote in high school to Melissa's 2004 Coach bag (Now considered vintage. TF?!), Latine superstitions about bags on the ground (controversial take ahead) and the joy of pockets and keychain hooks. Featuring: Living on the edge by putting open, full coffee mugs in totes, a genius safety pin hack for storing jewelry and why backpacks make Steph feel like the little turtle in Robin Hood. Plus, a thrilling “What’s in your bag?” reveal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts: Steph, Melissa

Guest: Leanne

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Organizations: My Cultura, iHeartPodcasts

Products: gingham smiley face tote, 2004 Coach bag

Books & works: Robin Hood

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