S2 E25 - How to get your PDF up for sale on Shopify | Past trauma around sexuality | Pushing past the PDD’s

S2 E29 - Big INFLUENCER MISTAKE to avoid, Jar Drips & multi-kid parenting chaos

[Audio Diary Recorded 10.1.25] In this technical problem-solving and creative block episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm completely paralyzed by phone storage maxing out preventing any content downloading or editing, then finding unexpected inspiration from girls spoofing my stairfalls on TikTok leading to platform hesitation processing, spending all day deleting and uploading only to somehow have more footage than before, celebrating neon sign arrival creating perfect office dollhouse despite grappling with LTK monetization distraction versus staying focused, then documenting brutal midnight kid illness rotation with nebulizer treatments, stuffy noses, and growing pains every 45 minutes. Perfect for creators managing technical infrastructure breakdowns, anyone processing platform expansion decisions strategically, and listeners experiencing the unglamorous 3am reality of multi-kid parenting chaos. In this episode, I talk about: * Phone storage crisis revelation: Can't download anything to transfer to computer because completely full - "let this be a lesson to fellow content creators" * iCloud confusion frustration: Paying tons for cloud storage but phone still can't handle videos - "technical side making my head spin" * TikTok remix discovery joy: Girls named Lillie Sensey spoofing stairfalls bringing "all the joy" - considering platform expansion * Platform age demographic concern: Instagram feels older/curated, TikTok younger/off-the-cuff - "don't want influencing people to throw themselves down stairs" * The-one-that-glitters-pod handle love: Pod concept "gives me all the feels - like pod of people who stay together" * Differentiating factor clarity: Not just another social media coach - "work with biggest celebrities, produce film and TV shows, now want to brainstorm yours" * Delete-upload-delete cycle nightmare: Spending hours managing storage only to somehow end up with MORE footage - "going to lose my mind" * Neon sign arrival euphoria: Crazy Neon "the one that glitters" sign perfect - "everything I dreamed of, came in under budget" * Old Hollywood creative oasis vision: Building what wanted Hollywood to be rather than waiting - "decided I'm going to do myself" * Midnight illness rotation documentation: Every-45-minutes wake-ups for stuffy nose saline spray, bad cough nebulizer treatment, growing pains knee massage - "when I am 60 I really miss having kids but also no one talks about this side"

S2 E28 - Focus to WIN (no one is excited for a buffet) | Motherhood chat | Social Media Branding tips

[Audio Diary Recorded 9.26.25] In this business philosophy and content strategy masterclass episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm experiencing pure happiness as final office furniture arrives creating perfect space division, then geeking out over Instagram algorithm mechanics while processing second stunt job offer realization that only change was giving myself permission, leading to comprehensive coaching revelation that successful creators must streamline their multifaceted talents from overwhelming buffet into focused memorable halibut dish that strangers can actually latch onto and recognize.  Perfect for multi-passionate creators struggling with niche selection, anyone learning to distill their offerings strategically, and listeners discovering why "more is not more" in audience building and brand clarity. In this episode, I talk about: * Final office piece arrival: White bench perfectly dividing office side from fitting room side - "giving me all the happy vibes" * Sustainable fashion commitment: Most dresses rented because "fast fashion is not our friend" - only buying if leaving one thread out of place * Magical child-created moment: Cuddling something "that came from in me outside of me is the most majestical magical thing" * Second stunt job offer milestone: More offers in months than entire decade - "only thing that changed is I decided to do stuff" * House windows analogy: "You don't have to illuminate every window to be successful" - choosing which life parts to share publicly * UK journalist pitch strategy: Sending eight high-view stair fall screenshots with 25,000-like comment quotes rather than just claiming success * Algorithm fascination documentation: Naked Barbie Oscar post growing slowly but steadily versus immediate skyrocket then stagnation pattern * Umbrella Girl branding genius: Creator using "Hi I'm the umbrella girl, 16 million of you watched me" screenshot strategy for recognition anchor * Buffet-to-halibut distillation philosophy: "Best meal from chef is not casino buffet" - too many talents makes strangers unable to latch onto anything specific

S2 E27 - Resistance to my own creativity | Motherhood Overwhelm | Kid Sickness Tips

[Audio Diary 9.24.25] In this episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm experiencing both the frustration of 60 documents for one season and the breakthrough flow when time pressure kicks in, then spiraling into late-night parental management overwhelm dealing with endless school emails, bedtime chaos, and the cycle of family illness while questioning how modern parents manage dual careers alongside constant administrative demands.  Perfect for creative parents juggling artistic dreams with family logistics, anyone struggling with work-life integration, and listeners learning to navigate the unglamorous reality behind creative breakthroughs. In this episode, I talk about: * Rare free workday appreciation: Full day without kids thanks to husband handling school pickup, wrestling, and dinner - "this year is hubby's era for child raising" * Instagram algorithm evolution insight: Head of Instagram noting growth through reels/DMs rather than follower counts, plus decreased importance of following people * Writing overwhelm reality: Returning to scripted series with 60 documents for first season, feeling paralyzed by complexity and too many plotlines * Creative flow breakthrough moment: Catching rhythm when time pressure hits, finally feeling hooked into the story after hours of struggle * Parental administrative hell documentation: 15-20 emails nightly from schools, apps, teachers creating overwhelming management burden * Bedtime coordination marriage tension: Frustration with husband's time management resulting in kids up until 11 PM instead of 8:30 target * Modern parenting logistics questioning: "How are parents supposed to both work and do all the things required between sports and schools?" * Family illness cycle dread: One kid's stomach flu starting the inevitable 3-5 week rotation through entire household * Parenting guilt around complaints: Fear that complaining about logistical aspects might somehow invite bad karma toward children

S2 E26 - BE UNDENIABLE | TROLLS ATTACK | Haters not going to win

[Audio Diary 9.21.25] (PS the show is now on NETFLIX BTW) In this vulnerability and creative breakthrough episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm experiencing Post-Dinner Doubts while processing a blocked commenter somehow still accessing my content, celebrating my bio evolution from confusing "chaotic messy mind" to clear "BTS to help you be you online," then returning from Wisconsin travel to my completed dream office space while reflecting on the harsh reality that dreams require proving yourself first rather than waiting for studio fairies to discover your talent. Perfect for creators battling self-doubt cycles, anyone struggling with social media bio clarity, and listeners learning to take ownership of their dreams through systematic action rather than magical thinking. In this episode, I talk about: * Post-Dinner Doubts (PDDs) spiral: Night-time anxiety attacking after checking "hold on" post with cruel "going to block you permanently" comment from already-blocked user * Social media bio breakthrough: Evolution from unclear "chaotic messy mind" to effective "BTS to help you be you online" after realizing strangers don't care about unknown creators * Circle chart metrics validation: Using own PDF system - 10/10 joy making content, 10/10 enjoying creation process, decent metrics proving golden triangle success * Aggressive hotel fly battle: 45-minute war with relentless fly ending in ninja-style victory - "it was him or me, this fly was aggressive" * Travel survival struggle: 5 AM Uber success, airplane motion sickness, connecting flights with popcorn-only diet to avoid vomiting * Family illness juggling: Returning to eldest son's stomach flu, comparing his dramatic sickness response to daughter's resilient recovery style * Dream office completion celebration: Converting space with mural, shelves, and meaningful objects while acknowledging $4,000 budget using saved SAG money * Studio fairy myth destruction: Hotel worker filmmaker conversation highlighting harsh truth that "Netflix won't buy that yet because you haven't proven that documentary is successful" * Authenticity versus practicality: Choosing scripted podcast over TV pilot route to maintain creative control rather than losing everything to studios * Behind-the-scenes content strategy: Deciding not to waste time on how-to videos until building fan base that actually cares about the process

S2 E25 - How to get your PDF up for sale on Shopify | Past trauma around sexuality | Pushing past the PDD’s

[Audio Diary 9.15.25] In this entrepreneurial breakthrough  episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm struggling through the painful process of setting up digital PDFs on Shopify using Claude AI for descriptions while battling massive self-doubt from close friend questioning my direction, processing sexual fetish comments triggering past trauma around consent and objectification, then experiencing unexpected triumph when the entire storefront gets built in 90 minutes with "The One That Glitters Social Media Domination Worksheet" and circle charts now available for purchase at discount launch pricing.  Perfect for creators launching digital products while managing imposter syndrome, anyone dealing with unwanted sexualization of their work, and listeners learning to push through resistance and complete projects despite overwhelming self-doubt. In this episode, I talk about: * Shopify setup pain documentation: Using Claude AI for product descriptions, planning to strip website down to simple landing page because "AI will give people rundowns, web pages only good for purchasing" * AI collaboration workflow: Word vomiting ideas, getting Claude synopsis, then editing - "I don't post things directly from it, but for managerial stuff that no one reads" * Product description evolution: From AI's "trite garbage" to final version focusing on "deep self-discovery plus clear vision plus strategic action equals content that connects” * Authenticity definition struggle: "That word authenticity is so hard for me because I was so lost in motherhood and being who I thought everyone else wanted me to be" * Close friend doubt trigger: Receiving questioning text about direction causing people-pleaser panic - "having so many people close to me doubting and questioning is really hard" * Sexual fetish comment trauma: Pulling down content due to unwanted sexualization - "I have a problem with feeling like I'm used as a sexual object when I don't consent to it" * Post-Dinner Doubts (PDDs) attack: Evening resistance and self-doubt spiral with "why bother, who cares, no one's going to buy them" internal dialogue * Philosophy breakthrough moment: Realizing "philosophers don't give answers, they ask the right questions" - validating PDF approach of providing questions rather than answers * Unexpected launch success: Completing entire Shopify setup in 90 minutes after expecting it to take much longer - testing purchase process and email automation * Subscription model rejection: Preferring one-time donations over monthly subscriptions because "subscriptions stay as open tabs in my brain and I hate it"