Episode 315: No One's Performing, Just Here to Chill with Sable Yong
Aug 12, 2024
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Sable Yong, a beauty writer known for her unique cultural insights, joins the hosts to discuss her journey from Craigslist to beauty writing. They explore the liberating experience of visiting a Korean bathhouse, emphasizing body positivity and diverse beauty standards. The conversation highlights how social media shapes beauty perceptions, urging a shift towards community-focused definitions. With humor, they also share travel packing dilemmas, balancing aesthetics with practicality while embracing the joys of vulnerability.
Sable Yong shares her journey in beauty writing, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and community over conforming to societal standards.
The podcast highlights the dual nature of social media in beauty culture, promoting inclusivity while also reinforcing idealized norms that pressure individuals.
Deep dives
Whole Foods Market's Commitment to Quality
Whole Foods Market ensures the safety and health of its shoppers by banning over 300 food ingredients, including high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated fats. This commitment is particularly reassuring for parents preparing for the back-to-school season, as they seek healthier options for their children. The market also boasts an impressive selection of allergy-friendly products, catering to those with nut or dairy allergies. This focus on high standards makes Whole Foods a go-to destination for families looking to start the school year off right.
The First Live Taping of Forever 35
The podcast recently celebrated its first live episode in five years, held in Culver City, California, which created a unique experience for both hosts and attendees. The atmosphere was lively and engaging, with guests sharing their excitement to meet the hosts and express their appreciation for the show. The event also featured a Q&A session, allowing audience members to interact with the hosts and discuss topics related to self-care. Sharing this experience with the community highlighted the connection between the hosts and their listeners, reinforcing the podcast's commitment to fostering a supportive environment.
Sable Young: Insights on Beauty and Culture
Sable Young, a beauty writer and former editor at Allure, discussed her journey into beauty writing, which initially began through a Craigslist ad while seeking a roommate. Her unique experiences in the beauty industry have led to a deeper understanding of both the positive and negative aspects of beauty culture, including the pressures to conform to specific ideals. Young emphasized the humor and insight found in testing beauty products and procedures, shedding light on the often-painful realities of the beauty market. She encourages individuals to engage with beauty in a way that prioritizes personal authenticity and community connection.
Navigating Modern Beauty Trends
The conversation addressed the influence of social media on beauty standards, highlighting the paradox of inclusivity in beauty culture. While social media has expanded representation, it can simultaneously create pressure to conform to idealized beauty norms that often ignore individual differences. Young pointed out that the proliferation of beauty influencers tends to replicate traditional media power dynamics, making it challenging to forge authentic connections with beauty. She advocates for a mindful approach to beauty that fosters community and self-acceptance rather than competitiveness and exclusion.
It’s the first Forever35 Live Taping in almost 5 years! Doree and Elise sat down with writer Sable Yong to reflect on the bonding experience of a Korean bathhouse, where to draw the line on procedures, and why a “yassified” look persists in the age of the internet. Taped in front of an audience at Village Well Books in Culver City.
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