When you have chosen to put yourself in the spotlight, and people look up to you, there are standards you are expected to meet. While more celebrities and influencers have gained followers through being real and authentic, there is no doubt a line that you cannot cross. Where is this balance between being an idealized version of yourself and being authentic? This is not an easy question to answer, and it is one we try to tackle in today’s episode. Rachel Hollis is an author, speaker, and blogger who built a brand off a no-nonsense, straight-shooting take on life. Two of her recent TikToks faced backlash, and the way she handled it did not bode well for her brand. While we are not here to judge or shame her, we believe that she missed an opportunity to show those who look up to her how to handle tough situations with grace. We are human, which means that we will make mistakes, but it’s how we handle these slip-ups and the lessons we choose to learn from them that define our character. We talk about the value of apologizing properly, the importance of normalizing learning, being aware of how your words impact others, and taking responsibility for your actions.   

Key Points From This Episode:

• What's going on with Megan and her children’s school schedule.
• Why Kelly never identified with Rachel Hollis’s work.
• Two of the controversial TikToks Rachel made and the backlash she faced.
• How Megan came to find Rachel during the pandemic and what she learned from her.
• The obligations you have when you choose to put yourself out there.
• Why Rachel’s response to the backlash she received contradicts her whole brand.
• As a role model, people are listening to what you are saying.
• This was a great opportunity for Rachel to show her followers how to handle challenges with grace.
• If celebrities want to benefit from their privileges, they have to accept being held accountable.
• We should work towards a culture of openness and learning.
• One of the difficulties around divorce is struggling with other people’s perceptions.
• When someone in the spotlight makes a mistake, everything in their life is under a microscope.
• How Khloe Kardashian handled her leaked photo situation.
• You never know how your words will be received, so be careful about what you say.
• What a sincere apology entails: actionable steps of how you will fix what you have done.
• Being defensive is a natural response, so slow down before you respond properly.
• The disappointment Megan felt as a fan of Rachel’s.
• Cancel culture isn’t going to create the spirit of learning our society needs.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kelly Castillo

'Rachel Hollis Profits Off Of Being “Unrelatable” And The Internet Is Calling Her Out'

Girl, Wash Your Face

Girl, Stop Apologizing

‎Rise Together Podcast

Will Smith

Chrissy Teigen

Khloé Kardashian

Karen Carpenter

She's A Full On Monet

She's A Full On Monet on Twitter