Today's guest is a special friend and famed pilates instructor on TikTok, Wellness By Norah (@wellnessbynorah). We talk about how a 30-day challenge recently blew up her account and even got love from Billie Eilish. She has a background in marketing and we found some gems in her specific strategies that anyone can use, regardless of your niche. 

If you want to subscribe to her playbook pilates classes, you can do that here: https://my.playbookapp.io/norah-myers/checkout 

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Hi guys! Today's episode is about two topics that are hitting close to home. 

The Vanderpump Rules cast drama with Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix and Raquel Leviss. I wanted to play hypothetical and give my advice on the few ways that they can save their reputations, even though it would be a tough one. Plus, my perspective on why this cheating scandal rocked the world in a way that we don't even see with professional musicians, athletes, etc... There is one common denominator with Tom Sandoval and Ned Fulmer from Try Guys. 

Plus, I want to talk about the stray bullets I got on TikTok recently. A few TikTokers, who I have watched and enjoyed, decided to put me and a few others down to make a point about why views are so important on TikTok. I have worked on this app for years and I know that views come in hills and valleys -- and that's okay! But what is not okay is looking at your followers like currency and putting people down to sell a course. Putting down other creators who are open enough to put their ideas out there should never be a means to an end.

As a creator, I am vulnerable enough to put my thoughts and ideas out there -- even when they aren't getting millions of views. And that is okay! We have to give our favorite creators grace to try new things, to grow and to fail in the process -- or else their viral content will be stale in 6 months. 

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Have you ever wondered how people get started, and excel, in the entertainment and media industry? It sometimes can seem like the hardest industry to crack without prior experience or connections. 

Well, today we talk to former VICE & MSNBC journalist and founder of Juniper Media, Madeline Moitozo, on her unconventional path into the industry. From allowing herself to be an intern again at 28 to running campaigns for the biggest companies in the world -- Madeline shares it all. 

We talk about imposter syndrome, what she looks for when hiring new people for her media company, favorite campaigns she has worked on, and more. 

You can find out more about Madeline Moitozo and Juniper Media here: 

@msmoitozo on Instagram

@juniper__media on Instagram

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You may have seen the viral TikTok of @shelbjeanne's boss calling her while she is skiing. Not only did the video get 11 million views but it also led to TikTok viewers selling out the sunglasses she was wearing from her small business and then some. 

We talk about what it is like to be a small business owner on TikTok while working part-time, how a breakup led to this moment, her drive to create a community for women in action sports with her brand and what it means to be a part of the 'secret ninja society'. 

You can find her sunglasses here: secretninjasociety.com

Shelby Jeanne on TikTok: @shelbjeanne

Shelby Jeanne on IG: @shelbjeanne

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Selena Gomez deletes social media after "feud" with Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber on TikTok. When does stan culture take drama and blow it out of proportion? What about TikTok, compared to other platforms, makes the drama even worse because of the nature of the algorithm? Let's talk about it from a media literacy lens and what it means for women in media. 

Here is a summary of the history behind the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama for anyone who is just as confused as I am: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/selena-gomez-hailey-bieber-reignited-tiktok-feud-explained 

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Thank you for rating the podcast wherever you listen! 

Welcome our first guest, CreepTime, to the "Ahead of the Curve Podcast". We talk about breaking out of a niche, paranormal stories, the ethics of true crime on social media (like with the Moscow, Idaho case) and what it was like for @creeptime to grow to 1.6 million followers while working full-time. 

Where you can follow CreepTime: 

Podcast (CreepTime the Podcast) 

TikTok (@creeptime) 

Instagram (@sylasdean) 

YouTube (CreepTime) 

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On todays episode, we take on a bit of a deeper topic than the usual pop culture and marketing. We talk about the potential trauma of going viral online. From the privacy that can be lost when you are the victim of a horrendous crime to the online harassment that people face when people see your videos. It seems no one is safe. 

I still believe the internet is 90% good and can change your life for the better. But I also think it is my responsibility to warn others of the down side. 

Some cases that seemed to have trickled into exploitation, when it comes to the harm of true crime, are the "Idaho Four" and Gabby Petito.  At what point does overconsumption of a case no longer help in raising awareness but rather becomes re-traumatizating for anyone close to the victims? 

Another extension of the harm of the internet was the New Jersey teen who committed suicide after being bullied online for a video of her getting hurt by fellow classmates. Suicides in U.S. for people aged 13-24 increased by 7% in 2021 (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). How much of the internet plays a role in that? 

Thank you so much for listening! 

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How did a show, that was once on top of the world, crumble so fast? Netflix's hit show "Cheer" featured a competitive collegiate team out of Navarro, Texas. The cast won over millions of hearts. Jerry Harris was a rep for the "Ellen Degeneres Show" at red carpets and the cast had accumulated millions of followers online. 

But did Netflix bite off more than they could chew when airing the show? And where do they go from here? 

As of recently, La'Darius Marshall has called out Gabi Butler for black face and other things. And her response is a lesson in what *not* to do during a P.R. crisis. Where do they go from here? Will the lucrative "Cheer" franchise continue on Netflix or is the show officially cursed? 

This is for educational purposes only! No being mean or dog-piling. When talking about the people and organizations involved in the story this week, it is all my opinions and alleged.
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Did Mikayla Nogueira use false lashes when promoting the new L'Oreal mascara? If so, it's not looking good and the beauty community is mad.

Here is what I think she should do next from a marketing and media standpoint. What do you think? 

This is for educational purposes only! No being mean or dog-piling. When talking about Mikayla Nogueira, it is all my opinions and alleged. 

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Tarte sent big influencers, like Alix Earle, on a trip to Dubai this week and TikTok was confused. Why do beauty brands send influencers on big trips when launching a product? There is a genius marketing strategy behind the chaos. 

The viral TikTok that sparked the discussion from Jack Mac Barstool: https://www.tiktok.com/@jackmacbarstool/video/7190226153909521710

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