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This week, Wall Street Journal Erich Schwartzel joins Meghan for a conversation about his December 2 article about social media super-influencers Rachel and Dave Hollis.
After building a multi-million by branding their own happiness and authenticity, tragedy struck when their marriage ended in bitter divorce and Dave died suddenly of a substance overdose. Erich talks about his months of research into the story and reflects on why so many people want to be influencers — and why even more people want to be influenced.
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RELEVANT LINKS
"Behind the Tragic, Instagram-Perfect Life of an Ex-Disney Executive" by Schwartzel for The Wall Street Journal (🔒): https://on.wsj.com/484qarW
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Erich Schwartzel, a film industry reporter at The Wall Street Journal's Los Angeles bureau, wrote "Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy." Published in February 2022, the book explores China's growing influence on the American entertainment industry. It received accolades from New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and Esquire. Prior to joining the Journal, Schwartzel reported on energy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His journalism career began at a local paper in his hometown, Latrobe, Penn.
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✌️This is just a free preview. Upgrade your subscription if you want to hear the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3LgpZ3A
This week, Wall Street Journal Erich Schwartzel joins Meghan for a conversation about his December 2 article about social media super-influencers Rachel and Dave Hollis.
After building a multi-million by branding their own happiness and authenticity, tragedy struck when their marriage ended in bitter divorce and Dave died suddenly of a substance overdose. Erich talks about his months of research into the story and reflects on why so many people want to be influencers — and why even more people want to be influenced.
You can upgrade your subscription here: https://bit.ly/3LgpZ3A
RELEVANT LINKS
"Behind the Tragic, Instagram-Perfect Life of an Ex-Disney Executive" by Schwartzel for The Wall Street Journal (🔒): https://on.wsj.com/484qarW
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GUEST BIO
Erich Schwartzel, a film industry reporter at The Wall Street Journal's Los Angeles bureau, wrote "Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy." Published in February 2022, the book explores China's growing influence on the American entertainment industry. It received accolades from New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and Esquire. Prior to joining the Journal, Schwartzel reported on energy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His journalism career began at a local paper in his hometown, Latrobe, Penn.
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HOUSEKEEPING
✏️ Apply for Meghan's co-ed Personal Essay and Memoir class: https://bit.ly/3u9KBoF
✈️ 2024 Unspeakeasy Retreats: https://bit.ly/3Qnk92n
🥂 Join The Unspeakeasy, my community for freethinking women:https://bit.ly/44dnw0v
🔥 Follow my other podcast, A Special Place in Hell: aspecialplace.substack.com

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