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Not Alone

Jessica Alba: Why Hollywood Didn’t Return The Love I Gave It

Jan 7, 2025
01:00:55

In today’s episode, we revisit a riveting conversation with actress, entrepreneur, and mother, Jessica Alba. Featuring new footage and an extended cut, this episode delves deeper into Jessica’s journey growing up in the entertainment industry, the impact of her upbringing, and how she navigates modern motherhood. Jessica shares her experiences with proving her worth in Hollywood, dealing with societal expectations of sexiness, and finding herself as a woman and mother. She delves into her childhood, the complexities of her multicultural family background, and the cultural challenges they faced. Jessica also talks about the balance between career and family, the creation of The Honest Company and the significance of having multiple roles beyond just motherhood. Together, Jessica and Valeria reveal their thoughts on parenting, the importance of routines, coping mechanisms, and how personal experiences and philosophy shaped their parenting styles.


Follow Jessica Alba: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaalba/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaalba?lang=en 

Watch Honest Renovations: https://www.roku.com/en-ca/whats-on/tv-shows/honest-renovations?id=8b926ff837975aedbf18257557f6358c&srsltid=AfmBOor6KzF2h36ZGssYUQipvjtodEhtfzLuF63Fs3hnJQw39GO96ZXy 

The Honest Company: https://www.honest.com/ 


Items Mentioned: 

New Earth by Eckhart Tolle: https://a.co/d/2Me1AGt 

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://a.co/d/dvd9Dc1 

1984 by George Orwell: https://a.co/d/aSNeDEK 

Tarantula by Bob Dylan: https://a.co/d/fGIVFdF 

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: https://a.co/d/4Pu6pqU 


What We Talked About: 

00:00 Introduction and Early Career Struggles

01:27 Personal Background and Upbringing

02:06 Modern Motherhood and Upbringing Reflections

03:49 Family Dynamics and Cultural Influences

08:54 Navigating Identity and Motherhood

17:17 Creating The Honest Company

18:55 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Identity

31:40 Embracing Parenthood: Defining Moments

32:28 Lessons from the Past: Wisdom from Grandparents

33:55 Building a Business and Raising a Family

37:22 The Struggle for Balance and Overcoming Guilt

44:29 Parenting Insights: From Motherhood to Parenthood


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