Not Alone

Lauryn Bosstick: The Art of Not Caring What People Think

Jul 23, 2024

In this conversation, Lauryn Bosstick, a dynamic entrepreneur and creator of The Skinny Confidential, dives into her 14-year journey of building a brand while maintaining authenticity. She candidly discusses her experiences with plastic surgery and the importance of setting personal boundaries in relationships. Lauryn emphasizes the need for resilience in balancing public and private life and the therapeutic benefits of vulnerability. Listeners will enjoy insights on self-acceptance, managing social media pressures, and tailored wellness routines.

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Lauryn Bosstick

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Quick takeaways

Lauryn Bosstick built her brand, The Skinny Confidential, by providing resource-driven content that addresses audience needs rather than personal anecdotes.

She emphasizes the importance of a gradual sharing process to foster audience trust and maintain engagement over time.

Lauryn advocates for transparency in discussing cosmetic procedures, aiming to normalize these conversations and promote authenticity in the influencer space.

Deep dives

The Evolution of an Influencer

Lauren Bostic's journey as an influencer spans over 14 years, marked by her initial approach to create a resource-driven platform rather than one solely focused on her personal brand. This innovative mindset allowed her to build a brand that catered to her audience's needs, offering them useful insights into topics such as beauty and wellness. Unlike many contemporaries who capitalized on personal life anecdotes, Lauren strategically positioned The Skinny Confidential as a collective resource for women. This unique perspective on content creation has contributed to her longstanding success in an evolving digital landscape.

Intro

3min

Building a Brand Beyond the Self

2min

Intimacy and Identity in Public Life

11min

Navigating Boundaries in Relationships

13min

Navigating Friendships and Embracing Authenticity in Personal Branding

6min

Routines of Authenticity and Wellness

8min

Navigating Podcasting Pressures

19min

Reflections on Social Media's Impact

4min

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This week, Valeria sits down with Lauryn Bosstick, the undeniable force behind "The Skinny Confidential." Lauryn shares her journey of transforming her blog into a thriving brand over 14 years and discusses balancing personal and professional life, and setting boundaries online and in real life. Valeria and Lauryn also get personal and talk about their experiences with plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, and their health and wellness “routines”.

Lauryn Bosstick is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, podcaster, investor, best-selling author, and creator behind wellness + beauty brand The Skinny Confidential. In 2011, Bosstick launched her brand with a blog that features uncensored advice spanning everything from entrepreneurship, skincare, relationships, wellness and more. Under The Skinny Confidential umbrella, Bosstick also hosts top-rated podcast, “The “Skinny Confidential Him & Her” with her husband Michael, which boasts over 200M downloads and dives deep into the mindset of constantly leveling up.

Lauryn is on:

https://www.instagram.com/laurynbosstick

https://www.instagram.com/tscpodcast/

https://shopskinnyconfidential.com/

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Gabriel Lyon https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/

Glennon Doyle https://www.instagram.com/glennondoyle/

Glennon Doyle Untamed https://a.co/d/geTmRxV

Andrew Huberman: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/

Elena Cardone Skinny Confidential episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_xmUcMJBGQ

Robert Greene https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/

Atomic Habits https://a.co/d/3fE249L