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Welcome back to another Episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. 

This week on the Hella Chisme Podcast, Dana and Lo unpack the complicated reality of who we are online versus who we are in real life. From curated Instagram feeds and influencer culture to comparison burnout, online validation, and the pressure to “perform” for the algorithm, this episode dives deep into the digital personas we create and the emotional toll they can take. 

The conversation explores everything from social media authenticity and viral culture to content creator burnout, parasocial relationships, online comparison, and the growing pressure to constantly stay visible online. Dana also reflects on podcasting, building Hella Chisme through 100+ episodes, navigating creative consistency, and learning how to create meaningful content without losing yourself in the process.

Along the way, the episode blends pop culture commentary, real-life stories, dating conversations, reality TV chaos, and hilarious sibling banter while asking an important question:

Are we presenting our real selves online or just the version we think people want to see?

If you've ever questioned your worth because of social media, felt burnt out by the algorithm, compared your journey to someone else’s highlight reel, or struggled to balance authenticity with visibility, this conversation is for you.

LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcast

Topics to Include: 

social media authenticity, digital identity, online personas, influencer culture, algorithm burnout, podcast growth, content creator burnout, social media pressure, online validation, comparison culture, authenticity online, parasocial relationships, creator economy, internet culture, queer podcast, Black queer creatives, mental health and social media, visibility online, social media and self-worth, podcasting journey, algorithm culture, content creation, digital burnout, viral culture, podcast community, creator mindset, online image, authenticity vs performance, Hella Chisme Podcast

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Welcome back to the 100th episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. 

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Hella Chisme Podcast, this milestone conversation goes beyond the highlight reel to unpack the real journey behind building something meaningful in the algorithm era. 

Host Dana sits down with creative powerhouses She's Ryan know for her GAG (Get a Grip) content and project and Mike Brown from The Art of Letting Go. We have a unfiltered, deeply honest conversation about what it truly takes to sustain creativity, build a platform, and redefine success on your own terms. From burnout and imposter syndrome to navigating the pressures of social media and monetizing your craft, this episode dives into the realities that most creators don’t talk about.

Together, they explore the tension between passion and survival, the myth of the “starving artist,” and the importance of mindset, boundaries, and community in creative work. They also break down how comparison culture, the algorithm, and visibility pressures impact creators and how to push through without losing yourself in the process.

This episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about numbers or virality, it’s about consistency, alignment, and the courage to keep showing up even when things feel uncertain.

Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or someone trying to build something meaningful, this conversation will challenge how you define success and inspire you to keep going.

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TikTok: https://Tiktok.com/shesRYAN

Youtube: https://Youtube.com/@RYANVIBES

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The Art of Letting Go

Topics to include: 

podcast growth, creative entrepreneurship, success mindset, algorithm era, content creation strategy, burnout in creatives, imposter syndrome, creative journey, social media pressure, building a brand, podcasting tips, monetizing creativity, creative discipline, authenticity online, mental health for creatives, Black queer creatives, visibility and branding, consistency in content, creative burnout recovery, redefining success

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Welcome back to another episode of The Hella Chisme Podcast.

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women's Day, this episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast celebrates the power of women in music, creativity, and culture through an unfiltered conversation with rising San Diego artist Carjanae. 

Host Dana sits down with Carjanae to explore her journey from singing in church to stepping into her sound as a performer, while unpacking the realities of being a woman in today’s music industry, the importance of authenticity, and what’s often missing from the current music landscape.

 Carjanae shares how she transformed heartbreak into her single “Expectations,” reflects on building confidence through adversity, and discusses the influence of artists like Beyoncé, Drake, and Erykah Badu on her sound and artistry, all while emphasizing the value of integrity, real talent, and long-term vision in an industry driven by trends. Blending conversations around healing, self-worth, and creative growth with moments of humor, music trivia, and pop culture, this episode embodies the Hella Chisme approach to storytelling—real, reflective, and rooted in culture. Whether you’re an artist, a music lover, or someone navigating your own path, this conversation is a reminder to own your voice, trust your journey, and lead the change.

LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcast

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Insta: https://www.instagram.com/carjanae/

https://linktr.ee/carjanae

Topics to Include:
women in music, women’s history month, international women’s day, Black women in music, rising artist interview, independent artist journey, music industry conversation, healing through music, emotional storytelling, authenticity in music, creative growth, artist development, San Diego artists, R&B artist interview, music inspiration, self-worth and confidence, culture and identity, pop culture podcast, storytelling podcast, creative entrepreneurship

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Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.

In this episode of Hella Chisme, Dana sits down with artist Hail, also known as icametosin, for a conversation about queer art, body positivity, vampire aesthetics, creative process, and what it means to build a visual world rooted in representation.

Kicking off during Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, this episode opens with a reflection on women shaping culture, community, and sustainable change before moving into a rich artist spotlight conversation centered on creativity, identity, and artistic evolution.

Hail shares how his journey as an artist began, from early creative influences and band merch design to building his signature style through digital illustration, dark aesthetics, queer representation, and bara-inspired artwork. Together, Dana and Hell talk about vampires, Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire, queer desire in horror, body positivity, and the importance of showing Black and brown bodies, bigger bodies, and different forms of beauty in art.

The conversation also dives into artistic process, commissions, entrepreneurship, social media burnout, algorithm struggles, and the reality of being an independent creative trying to grow a brand while still making meaningful work. Hell also shares more about preparing for his first Artist Alley at C2E2 and why getting his work in front of new audiences matters.

This episode is for anyone who loves queer art, dark fantasy, vampires, artist interviews, creative entrepreneurship, and conversations about representation, identity, and building a creative life on your own terms.

Follow Hail: 

https://www.instagram.com/icametosin/

https://www.instagram.com/hailsvoid/

Support Hail:

https://gofund.me/4f91591a1

Topics include: queer art, body positivity, vampires, dark art, bara art, digital illustration, Black and brown representation, artist process, creative entrepreneurship, social media for artists, C2E2, and independent queer creatives.

LINK: https://linktr.ee/hellachismepodcast

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Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. 

This week, we are wrapping up black history month. We start with some open conversation. Distraction is a tactic and memory is a tool. We open with a Black History Month gut-check and move into the real work of telling whole stories, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing freedom in daily life. With guests Dee (Freedom Practice) and Fadaka (FDK Co.), we trace how pride, rage, rest, and joy can all be forms of resistance and why real relationships outperform any algorithm when it comes to learning across the African diaspora.

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Fadaka George

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdkco.thetable/
• https://thefdkco.com/

Dea Sudie

• https://www.instagram.com/freedom.practice.coach/

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Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.

This week, we a celebrating a hundred years of Black history.

It deserves more than a nod, it deserves a living practice. We open with a real moment of chaos (yes, a fully recorded episode lost to overzealous file cleaning), then land on a richer theme: the quiet, sustained work of becoming and belonging. From the rain-soaked coziness of a home studio to a culture-shaping Super Bowl performance that centered language, place, and love over hate, we track how pride moves from nostalgia to action.

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Listen, share with a friend who needs a nudge to set a boundary today, and leave a review so more folks can find the show. Subscribe for new episodes and keep the conversation—and the community—growing.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Hella Chisme Podcast.

Fifteen days into 2026 and the vibes are loud, the body’s tired, the headlines are messy, and we’re choosing where to spend our fire. It’s a candid look at health maintenance, real fatigue, and learning to put recovery at the front of the calendar instead of the bottom of a to-do list.

If this resonates, share the episode with a friend, tap follow, and drop a comment with the boundary you’re setting first this year. Your stories and clips keep this community alive, tag us so we can repost and keep the conversation going.

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Thank you for a year of fun and crazy conversations. Here are a few clips of the best episodes of 2025. 

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If you’re craving cleaner intimacy, braver conversations, and friendships that actually fit your life, this one’s for you. Tap follow, share it with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

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Welcome to the audio experience of the Virtual Live of the Hella Chisme Podcast.

The room felt equal parts cozy and electric the moment we went live holiday lights, clinking glasses, and that end-of-year hum where everything slows down and speeds up at once. We kicked things off with a quick Patreon invite, then dove into the real stuff: how creators navigate burnout, how to rest without losing momentum, and why the quiet wins matter more than the loud ones.

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If you enjoyed this, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a creative reset, and leave a quick review. It helps more curious listeners find us—and it means the world to our growing community.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast. 

This week, the GOTDAMN camera froze, the start time slipped, and I almost scrapped the whole plan. Instead, I rebuilt the setup, hit record on my phone, and let the mess be part of the story. From there, we go wide, holidays and family, therapy check-ins, a studio coming to life, and the courage it takes to show up without the filter.

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If this conversation moved you, tap follow, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a review with the one thing you’re leaving in 2025. Your voice shapes where we go next.

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