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Rupi Kaur on being “soft and powerful” Aug 22, 2024

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When Rupi Kaur released her debut poetry collection, Milk and Honey, back in 2014, it quickly became a cultural and literary phenomenon. In fact, the collection went on to sell over 6 million copies. This year, Rupi’s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her breakout collection by releasing an annotated edition of it. In addition to the immense success of Milk and Honey, Rupi has published three other best-selling poetry collections, performed spoken word poetry on several world tours, and produced and starred in her Amazon Prime special, Rupi Kaur Live. On this episode, she discusses how hard it was to find her flow again after the success of Milk and Honey, her relationship with financial anxiety, and her preshow dance party playlist.

Gabby Windey: “Anything I don’t like is the patriarchy.” Aug 15, 2024

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When Gabby Windey made her reality television debut on the Bachelor franchise back in 2022, she quickly became a fan favorite due to her honesty, vulnerability, and impeccable comedic timing. Since then, the former ICU nurse and NFL cheerleader has competed on Dancing with the Stars, launched a podcast called Long Winded, and amassed a huge social media following. On this episode, Gabby gets into how she continues to learn to advocate for herself, whether it’s at work, on reality TV, or at the nail salon.

Julie Schott: “I will never spend money on something I don’t understand” Aug 08, 2024

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Julie Schott is a powerhouse entrepreneur, known for launching numerous businesses with fresh branding, innovative products, and a massive impact on Gen Z. After spending the early days of her career writing about her personal experiences with acne as a beauty editor at xoJane and Elle, Julie created Starface pimple patches. Since then, she’s continued to build brands that iterate on this “coming-of-age through line,” whether that’s through Julie emergency contraception, Blip Nicotine Replacement Therapy, or Futurewise slugging skincare system. In this episode, Julie talks about everything from the best and worst parts about having a Gen Z audience, how she found a great business partner, and her vintage T-shirt collection.

Delaney Rowe: “I have to be the funny girl, not only for you, but for your mom” Aug 01, 2024

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If you’ve spent any time in the comedy space on TikTok, you’ve definitely seen Delaney Rowe’s hyperspecific and painfully accurate characters, such as "the insufferable female lead" and "the worst person on earth." In 2020, she began developing these characters by pulling from her experience as an actor, and the tropes resonated. A few short years later, Delaney’s racked up 2.6 million TikTok followers and has celebs like Seth Rogen and Jameela Jamil taking note of her work. On this episode, she gets into the ebbs and flows of her creative process, the fellow creator she goes to for money advice, and her perfect outfit for hosting a dinner party.

Tanner Adell: “I Want to be Uncomfortably Glam” Jul 25, 2024

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Between her debut album, Buckle Bunny, her appearance on the song “Blackbiird” off of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album, and her feature on the new Twisters film soundtrack, Tanner Adell has cemented herself as a country music star—and she’s just getting started. Today on Nice Talk, she’s chatting about moving to Nashville with a couple hundred dollars in her pocket, developing her unapologetically glam style, and how her fellow country music ladies support one another.

A’ja Wilson on Staying “Poised Through the Noise” Jul 18, 2024

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A’ja Wilson is one of the best basketball players in the world, but when it comes to navigating her life in the spotlight, she goes by one mantra: “Let the light within me shine brighter than the light that's on me.” That mindset has led her to MVP wins, back-to-back championships, and an Olympic gold medal. Off the court, she’s also the author of New York Times best-selling book Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You and was recently named a Nike signature athlete. On this episode, she’s discussing why she thinks money actually can buy a little bit of happiness, the rise of WNBA tunnel style, and how she handles the pressures of leadership.

Tefi Pessoa on Finding Her Calling on the Internet by Being Professionally Herself, and Her New Talk Show Influenced Jul 11, 2024

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Tefi Pessoa has created a career—and amassed 1.8 million followers on TikTok—by being “professionally [her]self.” Her online presence is equal parts hilarious and authentic: one moment she’s doing a deep dive on celebrity relationship timelines and the next talking about her own mental health journey. And now, in addition to her career as a creator, she’ll also be co-hosting the new Amazon show Influenced, which premieres on August 1. On this episode, we dive into Tefi’s financial ups and downs throughout her career, the surprising Kardashian-Jenner family member she would trade closets with, and how she sets boundaries online.

Bailey Bass on Navigating Hollywood and Learning to Ask for More Jun 27, 2024

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Bailey Bass has recently made waves in Hollywood for her roles in Avatar: The Way of Water and Interview With a Vampire, but she’s been acting and modeling since she was 2 years old. Now, in her early 20s, she’s finally reaping the rewards of all her hard work and is here to dish on the tumultuous journey. On this episode, Bass discusses the best and worst advice she’s received while coming up in Hollywood, her path to financial security, and why she’s leaning into slow fashion with her own line, BaiBai.

Julia Fox on Her Personal Style, How She Spends Her Money, and Charli XCX’s New Song Jun 20, 2024

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She’s so Julia! Between her incredible style and her deeply personal creative projects, Julia Fox is nothing short of a cultural icon. While many were introduced to Julia in the Safdie brothers' film Uncut Gems, she’s since established herself in a variety of spaces, including writing, music, and fashion—-and she’s not stopping now. On this episode of Nice Talk, Julia dives into how her childhood circumstances shaped her view of money, why she views celibacy as a political act, and how her perspective has shifted around her image.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on Landing Never Have I Ever, Blocking Haters on Twitch, and Her Love of Hot Topic Jun 13, 2024

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When Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was only 17 years old, her life flipped upside down. From an open casting call that 15,000 other people applied to, she booked the lead role in Mindy Kaling’s Netflix show Never Have I Ever. She went on to lead the show for four seasons and took on roles in other projects, including Turning Red and My Little Pony. Today, she’s continuing to act while also studying at university and exploring video game streaming on Twitch. On this episode, Ramakrishnan chats about how her friends keep her grounded, why her personal style includes graphic tees from Hot Topic, and the surprising early aughts song that makes her feel powerful.

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