Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath you in the high-stakes world of influencer fame? That's the rollercoaster I found myself on, navigating the capricious nature of income and self-worth in an industry where beauty standards are as unstable as the stock market. In a candid conversation with Chiara, a former teacher turned social media strategist and model from Houston, we peel back the layers of glitz to reveal the raw truths of our personal journeys. Chiara's leap to viral fame began with a heartfelt tweet, and she joins us to share the ripple effects it had on her life, including the struggle to form genuine connections in a city as glossy and scrutinizing as LA.

Through our heart-to-heart, we confront the stark contrasts of the creative life—where one month could mean financial windfall and the next, radio silence. We tackle the daunting Hollywood beauty standards head-on, discussing the courage it takes to maintain one's self-worth when the goalposts keep moving. But it's not all uphill; our chat also celebrates the victories, like the thrill of seeing diverse models like those in Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show, which remind us of the power of representation. So, join us for this episode that's less about the perfect selfie and more about the imperfect, yet inspiring, reality of life behind the filter.