Women of Impact

Fan Favorite: When They Hate on You, Here’s How to Rise, Shine, and Leave Them Speechless | Cassey Ho & iJustine

Feb 2, 2025

Cassey Ho, the founder of Blogilates and advocate for body positivity, teams up with iJustine, a pioneering social media influencer, to uncover the highs and lows of online life. They dive into their personal battles with negative comments and body image, highlighting the difference between spite and constructive feedback. Both guests reflect on how social media has transformed their lives for the better, emphasizing the power of empathy and community. They encourage using platforms positively while navigating the challenges of oversharing and drama in the digital world.

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iJustine

Cassey Ho

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Quick takeaways

The discussion highlights the transformative power of social media in building communities while also addressing its potential for negative criticism and drama.

Influencers emphasize the importance of distinguishing between constructive feedback and spite to foster personal growth and resilience amid online scrutiny.

Deep dives

The Dual Nature of Social Media

Social media has drastically transformed communication, providing both advantages and disadvantages. It allows for instant connectivity, enabling individuals to interact with friends and family worldwide, as well as fostering global movements. However, it also opens the floodgates to cyberbullying, social pressure, and negative comparisons, particularly for younger users. The balance between using social media as a tool for connection and as a source of criticism illustrates the pressing need for a mindful approach to its usage.

Intro

2min

Navigating Social Media's Double-Edged Sword

8min

Embracing Constructive Criticism and Maximizing Productivity

4min

Navigating the Digital Landscape

15min

Empowering Growth Through Community and Resilience

3min

Navigating the Duality of Social Media

6min

The Strength of Resilience and Personal Growth

6min

Social media is famous for spite and drama, but it has also transformed people’s lives and allowed whole communities to be built around common interests. On this episode of Women of Impact, social media titans iJustine, Cassey Ho and Lisa Bilyeu discuss the opportunities and dangers of today’s internet. This elite panel tackles the foremost issues of the social media age, including body image, the difference between spite and constructive criticism, and how to tell when you are sharing too much online.

[ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 8-7-19].

SHOW NOTES:

The panel talks about how they dealt with their first negative comment [5:30]

How do you know the difference between constructive criticism and spite? [9:06]

The panel talks about how to know when you are sharing too much [11:24]

The panel discusses how to deal with social media being fueled by drama [14:50]

The panel describes the responsibility they feel they have [18:15]

The panel talks about how social media has positively changed their lives [21:34]

The panel discusses how much you can learn on the internet [25:13]

Do you choose to use social media for good or for bad? [26:08]

Cassey explains why the “Perfect Body” video was healing for her [27:43]

The panel advocates using empathy and kindness [29:05]