226. The Internet and Parenthood with Jill Smokler of She's Got Issues

The internet has been a great tool for creating community. It has given us ways to connect, commiserate, and even start entrepreneurial adventures. In the 90s, we were just figuring out blogs and message boards. Now, there is TikTok, Instagram, and going viral. Founder of Scary Mommy and She’s Got Issues, Jill Smokler joins us to talk about how being a parent on the internet has changed, and stayed the same, over the years. We talk about our experiences with figuring out what stories to share about our kids, and which to keep private. We also talk about being an entrepreneur, growing older, and parenting adult kids. Tune in and enjoy the conversation.

Resources:

• Jill's website: She's Got Issues
• Her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillsmokler
• Her first book: Confessions of a Scary Mommy
• Her second book: Motherhood Comes Naturally (and Other Vicious Lies)
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• Instagram: @juliebravewriter
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• Website: melissawiley.com
• Substack: melissawiley.substack.com
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• Twitter: @melissawiley
• Facebook: facebook.com/authorMelissaWiley

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