Hi, babes! Welcome back to the Too Smart for This podcast! In this week’s episode, Alexis is joined by former Cosmopolitan beauty editor Carly Cardellino, who shares her insights on establishing a thriving career and her bold decision to forge her own path in content creation. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that’s sure to ignite your passion for beauty and entrepreneurship!

Show Notes

1:29 Rapid fire questions!

6:04 Importance of prioritizing authenticity

9:24 Keys to embracing aging

12:19 Refuse to be discouraged

13:00 Pivoting from Cosmopolitan

15:24 Day in the life of a beauty editor

18:06 Going above and beyond

18:28 Navigating burnout

19:41 Knowing when to walk away

21:04 Confidence is a conscious decision

22:33 How to stop limiting/putting parameters on yourself

23:31 Building your confidence in a new city/environment

24:59 Avoid passion burnout

28:26 Being consistent with your content even in the midst of changing algorithms

30:10 Carly’s favorites for vintage clothes and furniture

31:05 Gaining confidence in yourself and your style

35:43 Book recommendation

36:48 Fall in love with the process!

Keep up with Carly!

@carlycardellino on Instagram

@carlycardellino on TikTok

Resources/Mentioned

Rhode Vanilla Peptide Lip Treatment

Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid

Rishi English Breakfast Tea 

The Antique Warehouse

The Knack Shoppe

Silver Linings Consignment

Housing Works

Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf

The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo

NEW Too Classic Terry Cloth Robe

Too Collective Website

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