The School of Greatness

1012 Paris Hilton: Dangers of Fame, Building an Empire & Healing Trauma

Sep 28, 2020

Paris Hilton, the iconic businesswoman and influencer, opens up about her tumultuous past and the trauma from her teenage boarding school experience. She discusses the pressures of fame, revealing how it often feels like she must uphold a superficial persona. Hilton shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of authenticity amidst social media's validation culture. The conversation also touches on her entrepreneurial success as the original influencer and the complexities of navigating public scrutiny while maintaining personal worth.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Trauma and Triumph: A Journey of Resilience

5min

Navigating Trauma and Fame

15min

Navigating the Perils of Social Media and Self-Worth

4min

Navigating Fame and Resilience

7min

Transformations Through Introspection

13min

Daily Rituals for Happiness and Effective Health Choices

3min

Athletics, Legacy, and Aspirations

4min

Navigating Fame: Parenting Perspectives and Life Lessons

3min

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Embracing Authenticity and Greatness

4min

“It’s exhausting having to pretend to be this Barbie Doll who has no brain all day long, when in the back of my mind I know exactly what’s happening.”

We all might think we know Paris Hilton, but for the first time ever, she's peeling back the layers from her carefully crafted persona. In the new documentary, "This Is Paris," she reveals that she was physically, verbally, and emotionally abused at a boarding school in her teens. And in this conversation with Lewis, she delves into the dark secrets from her past, explaining how the trauma affected her, why she kept it hidden for so long, and what she's done to start to heal.

They also discuss how Paris became the "OG influencer" and her thoughts on fame today, as well as the growth of her business empire.

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