Podcast queen and certified professional asshole, Jackie Schimmel, joins Violet Benson to discuss handling hate comments, the truth about manifestation, surviving cancel culture, and their hilarious and unfiltered take on topics like pregnancy and being a 'cool girl'. This bold and badass episode is a must-listen!
Being true to oneself and embracing honesty can help avoid cancellation in the podcasting world.
Clear communication and directness in personal and professional relationships lead to more efficient and fulfilling interactions.
Individuality and authenticity are preferable to conformity, even in the face of societal norms and trends.
Deep dives
Getting started with podcasting
The speaker talks about how she got started with podcasting 10 years ago when the medium was relatively new. She shares her experience of recording episodes, experimenting with different formats, and finding her flow as a podcast host. Despite being unqualified, she developed a love for podcasting and continues to enjoy it, even during the pandemic.
Being yourself and embracing honesty
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and embracing honesty. She shares her belief that being genuine and unfiltered in her content has helped her avoid being canceled. She encourages people to be themselves, speak their minds, and not be afraid to go against societal expectations or preconceived notions of what is considered cool or relatable.
The power of clear communication and directness
The speaker discusses the value of clear communication and directness in personal and professional relationships. She believes in expressing oneself honestly and openly, without beating around the bush. She shares her dislike for superficiality and appreciates when people are upfront and authentic. She encourages others to communicate their intentions and expectations clearly, which she believes can lead to more efficient and fulfilling interactions.
Choosing individuality over fitting in
The speaker expresses her preference for individuality over conformity. She describes her enjoyment in being around people who are unapologetically themselves, even if their personalities do not align with societal norms or trends. She shares a humorous anecdote about attending a dinner with model friends, where she found their behavior and obsession with appearances amusing and disconnected from her own laid-back nature.
Embracing Makeup and Beauty
The speaker discusses her journey with makeup and beauty, expressing her desire to feel pretty without makeup, her struggles with makeup application, and her experimentation with fake freckles. She also shares her experience with cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers, highlighting how they have boosted her confidence and made her feel more comfortable without makeup. The speaker emphasizes the importance of personal choices in beauty routines and encourages listeners to do what makes them feel good.
Ignoring Unsolicited Advice
The speaker shares her perspective on receiving advice from others, emphasizing the importance of not listening to advice that doesn't come from credible sources. She believes that people are often projecting their own opinions and experiences when giving advice and that it's essential to trust oneself and seek advice only from those who truly understand the situation. The speaker reflects on personal growth and states that her best decisions have come from not following the advice of others. She encourages listeners to be selective in listening to advice and to prioritize their own judgment and intuition.
Today, Violetta is joined by none other than THE Bitch Bible extraordinaire, Jackie Schimmel. Jackie, a podcast queen and certified professional asshole, brings her unfiltered charm to Almost Adulting, sharing how she turned a solo experiment into a top comedy podcast sensation.
This dynamic duo doesn't hold back, getting raw and unfiltered in the nitty-gritty of handling hate comments without sacrificing self-esteem, the real deal behind manifestation (spoiler: it might not be what you think), and a crash course on surviving the turbulent waves of cancel culture. It's Almost Adulting meets The Bitch Bible – the perfect combo for a podcast episode that's bold, badass, and totally binge-worthy!
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