In this episode of UnPHLtered, Alanna welcomes Brooke Kelly, a fellow Jersey Shore queen, social media personality, and house music fanatic! The two dive into their shared South Jersey roots, growing up near the beach, and so much more. They cover the unexpected realities of content creation, why authenticity is everything, and what it’s like trying to balance a full-time job while pursuing social media. Brooke gets real about the highs and lows of building a personal brand, navigating hate comments, going viral, and staying true to herself through it all. And of course, she lives for the DJ booth. From her college-era house music obsession to her current love for AC club nights, Brooke is fully in her element behind the decks. Alanna is already planning their first DJ night together in Atlantic City… and we will all want to be there. 

You can follow along with Brooke and all of her insanely cool journeys @brookekellly on Tik Tok and Instagram!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Brooke Kelly

00:21 Jersey Shore Girls

03:14 The DJ Booth Experience

09:17 Brooke's Journey into House Music

18:44 Brooke Kelly Introduction

23:48 Connecting Through Shared Experiences

28:02 Navigating Social Media Backlash

31:19 The Surprising Nature of Content Creation

38:44 Pursuing Reality TV

52:29 The Distinct Vibes of South Jersey

54:12 Supportive Boyfriends

01:01:51 Embracing Authenticity in Content Creation

01:06:13 Opportunities in the Influencer Space

01:12:09 Outro