Pimpin' Positivity with Alethea Crimmins is a motivational and inspirational podcast. The host of the show got her start on social media. Her pep talks have earned her almost 30 million likes on TikTok. She also enjoys a large following on Instagram and YouTube. Crimmins makes regular appearances on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Before she became a life coach, Crimmins taught pre-K in Louisiana. As a person of a larger body type with a stutter, she endured bullying at school and at work. In early 2023, she started making motivational videos on TikTok. When she talks to the camera, she says it's like talking to herself. Soon after filming videos, Crimmins created this podcast. The show allows for longer, more thorough, inspiring talks.
Every episode of Pimpin' Positivity addresses a different theme. One is about overcoming trauma. Crimmins shares her own traumatic experience and describes how she tapped the pain and turned it into power. She also talks to a guest who suffered a major traumatic episode. The guest's recovery helps her defy her aggressors. Another episode is about relationships. Crimmins recommends ending friendships that one has outgrown. In a third, the host has tips for what to do when others have power over an individual.
The host often speaks with special guests on the podcast. Bruce Brackett talks about staying positive while being in recovery. Crimmins' wife, Amanda, discusses their relationship and how they made it work. Comedians Uncle Luck and K-Chill provide the male perspective on several issues.
Crimmins' talks converge on one central theme—taking up space is okay. She reminds listeners that they belong wherever they choose to be. They have as much of a right to happiness as anyone else. Crimmins encourages her audience to unlearn the negative messages they received in their early lives.
The podcast may appeal to people who enjoy listening to motivational speakers. Crimmins is a high-energy host and ebullient personality. Her podcast might be a great choice for anyone needing a pep talk. New episodes of Pimpin' Positivity with Alethea Crimmins air weekly.
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