I'm Over It

On this week's episode of I’m Over It, I sat down with recording artist and Paper Magazine’s Culture editor, Michael Love Michael. When Michael isn’t writing profiles on individuals like Hayley Williams and introducing new music you need to have on your weekly playlist, they’re producing their own musical jams. Recently, Michael released their second song 6 Jaguars, which was inspired by an incredible story revealed in this week's episode. Listen to us talk about putting yourself out there, re-examining ambition, and finding inspiration in unlikely circumstances. Follow Michael at @michaelxomichael, me at @atlantabean, and I’m Over It at @imoveritpodcast

If you didn't know already, May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Each episode this month has been closely tied to mental health, so I decided to add to the conversation and share my personal journey. I'm so excited to release my first SOLO episode! 

Listen to me talk about emotional storms, my medication journey, and accepting my diagnosis.

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This week on I’m Over It, I sat down with Bethany C. Meyers, an American fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ rights activist. Bethany is the founder and CEO of the be.come Project (@thebecomeproject), an incredibly popular online fitness service that offers a body-neutral, I-can-do-it, go-on-and-love-yourself approach to boutique fitness in an accessible 25-minute routine. In this episode, we talk about toxicity of the fitness and diet industry, open relationships, and changing how we think about exercise. Be sure to follow Bethany at @bethanycmeyers and me at @atlantabean or @imoveritpodcast

Live from our bedrooms, it’s I’m Over It Season 3! To kick off the first episode of I'm Over It, I sat down with teen-extraordinaire—although soon to be 20 year old—Emily Odesser. At just fourteen, Emily co-founded and eventually became Editor in Chief of Teen Eye Magazine, an art, culture, and fashion publication COMPLETELY run by, and for creators under 19 with a circulation of over a million readers! In 2017, Emily was named one of Vice's 6 Young Activists Who Made History, in 2018, she was one of the select youth activists invited to be a part of Lebron James’ #AlwaysBelieve campaign, and in 2019, she was named one of Teen Vogue’s 21 Under 21! Fast forward to 2020, Emily currently serves as the events coordinator and Instagram manager for Sad Girls Club, and contributes to publications including Salty, Teen Vogue, Sunday Times, Broadly, W Magazine, Rookie Magazine, and NPR. Oh, and did we mention you can also find Emily educating Gen Z on issues including sex-positivity and education, curriculum reform, mental health, AND reproductive rights over on her personal page? Yeah, she’s a pretty big deal. In this episode, listen to us talk about sweatpants, our beginnings in the fashion industry, and coping with mental health in isolation. Be sure to follow Emily at @emilyodesser, me at @atlantabean, and our podcast at @imoveritpodcast

On this week's episode, we have the live recording of the I'm Over It Holiday Party. 

The I’m Over It Holiday Party consisted of a live panel recording of a podcast episode. The overarching theme of the panel was self-care over the holidays and the pros and cons of our social media-driven reality. After the panel discussion, we opened up the room to a Q&A with the guests and audience. In addition to the podcast recording, we held a clothing and book drive for the Lower Eastside Girls Club.

Listen to Maluca, Jessica Hoppe, and Ali Weiss discuss self-care during the holidays, navigating social media-driven businesses, and pivoting your career.

Maluca is a performer and recording artist. Follow her at @malucamala and @namaste_mami.

Jessica Hoppe is a writer. Follow her at @nuevayorka.

Ali Weiss is a comedian and host of the podcast Health is Hell. Follow her at @healthishell and listen to her podcast here. 

A huge thank you to everyone that came out and please stay tuned for more events coming up in 2020 and beyond! 

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Natalia Mantini is an LA-born photographer based out of New York City. Entirely self-taught, Natalia has photographed for The New York Times, Viceland, Converse, and Paper Magazine. At just 31 years old she has shot an extensive list of people including J-Lo, Kim Gordon, Karen O, Barbie Ferreria, Oscar-nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio, Ashley Tisdale, and Camila Cabello, just to name a few. 

Listen to us talk about navigating grief, becoming a professional photographer, and healthy coping skills. 

 

You can find her work at nataliamantini.com and follow her at @nataliamantini

 

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Chrissy Rutherford is the special projects director of HarpersBazar.com. Having always been passionate and involved in the fashion world, Chrissy has also been vocal about her struggles with anxiety. 

 

Listen to us talk about self-sabotage, the "chill-girl" narrative, and overcoming fear of flying. 

 

Find her work at Harper's Bazar US and follow her at @chrissyford

 

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Yuna is an amazingly talented Malaysian pop superstar, with a newly released album entitled “Rouge,” featuring artists including Tyler the Creator, G-Eazy, and Jay Park. But, for those who aren’t familiar with Yuna, there are a couple of things that set the artist apart from the rest. Yuna doesn’t necessarily fit the typical Hollywood mold for what a young female singer "should" look like today. She’s a devout Muslim, has always wrapped her hair in a hijab and follows a conservative style of dress.

Being a popstar has also in some ways been a second life for her—she spent her childhood and young adulthood focused on becoming a lawyer, and graduated with a Bachelor of Legal Studies degree in 2009 (with honors none the less)!! Though music was merely a hobby for Yuna back in the day, she turned it into an insanely successful—and inspiring—career.

In 2016, she won a Billboard Best R&B Album award for her album “Chapters”, in 2017, she became the first Malaysian singer to be nominated for a BET Award—specifically, for the BET Centric Award for "Crush" ft. Usher—and in 2019, she received RIAA certification when her song "Crush" logged a gold-certified sales of 500,000 copies!

Listen to us talk about owning your accomplishments, following your dreams, and representation in the music industry.

 

Find her tour dates and more at yunamusic.com and follow her at @yuna

 

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****THIS PODCAST EPISODE MAY BE TRIGGERING FOR SOME**** 

 

Mattie Larson is a former American artistic gymnast. In 2010 she was the national champion on floor exercises, and later that year at the World Championships was awarded a silver medal for competing with the USA in the team competition. Mattie continued to compete at UCLA college from 2012 to 2014. 

 

Mattie was also one of the victims of Larry Nassar, the convicted serial child molester who was the USA Gymnastics national team doctor. Mattie, VERY powerfully and BRAVELY gave a statement during Nassar’s sentencing hearing.

Since the Nassar case, Mattie has continued to be a spokesperson for sexual abuse survivors. She has helped me IMMENSELY in my own journey and is a true inspiration. I’m forever grateful for her love and support. 

 

Listen to us talk about being a competitive gymnast for Team USA, surviving sexual abuse, and body acceptance. 

 

Follow her at @mattlarz

 

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London born, New York based- Lynette Nylander is the founder of imaginethat, an ideas think tank that bridges the gap between editorial and brand. AKA she is the initiator of *creative content*, social strategy, copy solutions, and culturally relevant ideas for global lifestyle brands like Nike, Universal Music, Citizens of Humanity, Alexander Wang, and Vevo.

She has worked with publications such as American Vogue, Dazed, iD, AnOther, Net-a-porter, and The Guardian. She is also the founder of Onomatopoeia Publishing, that publishes books, zines and other ephemera for mass consumption and personal pleasure.

OH and she was featured in the Forbes 30 under 30. SHE'S A REAL QUEEN!!!

Listen to us talk about self-deprecating tendencies, getting out of a "scroll-hole", and acknowledging your privilege. 

Find her work at https://lynettenylander.com/ and follow her on Instagram at @lynettesaid

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