2023 was the year of ‘barbie’ and ‘girlhood’ and community building amongst woman. in today’s episode, I’m joined with bonnie ngai (@bonniengai) to talk about finding and connecting with your people, the feeling of shame when you’re alone, and actionable steps for creating a community for yourself.

[video available on spotify]

(0:58) who is bonniengai?

(2:55) when was the last time you asked for help?

(6:46) girlhood: the definition and our experiences

(13:26) what connection means in girlhood

(19:35) feeling ‘shame’ for not having your people

(22:59) place emphasis on platonic > romantic relationships

(26:16) actionable steps for creating community

(34:48) comparison in friendships

(42:12) feeling more ‘mature’ than the people around you

find katie elsewhere: instagram: http://instagram.com/katie.eu

podcast instagram: http://instagram.com/solidaritypod

links: http://beacons.ai/katie.eu/

find bonnie elsewhere:

instagram: http://instagram.com/bonniengai

tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bonniengaii/

how to find your girls with bonnie ngai