THE ONE THAT GLITTERS with Michelle Lang (Current series: BTS called GLITTER MOUTH)

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded 3.23.25]

In this special family edition episode of Glitter mouth, I'm rolling phone calls with 2 of my 3 sisters and my mother. The first call is with my youngest sister, Tessa Lang, who runs an art company and has her own legging line called Chadpodi Collective.

We chat about social media and I pitch her to film content even when she doesn’t know how to use it yet. (And when she doesn’t feel like it) My older sister, Shay Tiziano has a book called “Soaring and Exploring” which details out the art of Rope Tying and we talk about meeting up (in a later episode) so she can teach me about her skills. (My other sister, Siena Lang has a company called Tasting Burrow on Etsy which has PDF papers for wine, beer, soda and many other tastings! So fun for parties and events.) 

Perfect for understanding family dynamics in creative careers, learning about alternative art forms, and seeing how supportive relationships fuel entrepreneurial success.

In this episode, I talk about:

• My sister Tessa's upcoming art installation at a cool hotel and encouraging her to document the behind-the-scenes process (you can find her art here: @chtapodicollective)

• Why filming everyday moments is crucial content gold—even if you don't use it immediately, you'll have it when you need it

• My advice to Tessa about combining her three fascinating story elements: alopecia journey, tennis pro career, and legging business

• Sister Cheyenne's rope artistry and why the kink community is so safe as far as consent goes, although misunderstood by the general public. (you can see her content here @shaytiziano)

• Planning a collaboration with Cheyenne to teach me basic rope tying for a YouTube proof-of-concept series

• How supportive family relationships create the foundation for taking creative risks and pursuing unconventional paths

• How my family's diverse creative pursuits—from rope art to tennis to leggings to swimming—all support each other's success

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Recorded 3.21.25]

In this special Instagram Live episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm walking viewers through the entire book publishing process from writing to cover design. Perfect for aspiring authors, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to understand the real nuts and bolts of self-publishing

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why I love books as the most affordable creative medium—you can go anywhere for the cost of your time versus expensive film production

• My embarrassingly terrible original book cover design attempts versus the professional results from 99 Designs by Vista

• The crucial book formatting details most people don't know: widows, orphans, Roman numerals, and why they matter subconsciously

• Technical book publishing specs: ISBN numbers, barcodes, cream vs. white pages, and why size matters for printing options

• Storytelling tips and insights from the greats 

• Why you should write from your soul first, then worry about grammar later

• The Amazon KDP vs. traditional publishing split—much better royalties for self-publishers

• How to hit #1 on Amazon

• My circle chart system for book publishing fails—expect at least 10 technical errors during upload

• Why I use Ingram Spark for hardcovers and distribution to Barnes & Noble and Target

• The importance of getting endorsements from people who believe in your message (like my celebrity swimming clients)

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded: 3.20.25 & 3.21.25]

In this raw and vulnerable episode of Glitter Mouth Season 1, I'm battling post-viral anxiety and imposter syndrome while prepping for my second sponsored live with 99 Designs by Vista, questioning whether my success was just a fluke while dealing with technical challenges and the pressure of juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship. 

Perfect for creators experiencing the anxiety crash after success, parents trying to balance work and family, and anyone dealing with the fear that their breakthrough moment was just luck.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Waking up feeling like my viral success might have been "just a fluke" and struggling with the fear that I can't recreate it

• The pressure of doing sponsored content versus the freedom I felt creating organically before having business obligations

• Dealing with negative comments and learning to be comfortable being misunderstood

• My autoimmune rash flaring up again during times of stress and how I use cold plunge therapy to reset

• The technical challenges of being a one-person production team—setting up cameras, testing sound, managing lighting

• Juggling the logistics of picking up kids at 4pm while needing to be camera-ready and having a babysitter lined up

• The anxiety of wanting both the sponsor and my audience to be happy with the content

• Why I only promote products I genuinely use and love—like how 99 Designs saved my book covers from disaster

• The challenge of transitioning from "just me having fun" to having actual business pressure on my content

• Learning to take pressure off myself and remember that authenticity matters more than perfection

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded: 3.20.25]

In this “fly on the wall episode,” join me on a day of insanity being a mom of 3 while I try to infuse my kids with the lessons I’ve been learning along the way.  

The first part of this episode dives into a spiritual mindset, while the second half focuses on juggling elementary school open houses, family chaos, and prepping for my sponsored live. 

Perfect for creators struggling with imposter syndrome, parents trying to balance everything, and anyone who needs to hear they have gifts worth sharing.

Audio Diary Recorded: 3.20.25

In this episode, I talk about:

• Breaking down crying during a call with James Lafferty when he says he and Alex have always known I had this gift and were waiting for me to find it

• The challenge of feeling worthy to charge for something I love doing versus things that feel like "work"

• Processing why I'm comfortable helping others but struggle to celebrate myself or receive compliments

• My meditation vision of falling Mad Men-style with a rectangle building catching me, symbolizing trust in the universe

• The chaos of trying to work while kids need help with math homework and want me at their school open houses first

• My autoimmune rash flaring up again and worrying it might interfere with my planned Saturday stunt

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded: 3.19.25]

In this marathon episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm documenting my first major sponsorship deal in real-time— from researching how to pitch brands to landing a $1,500 sponsorship with 99 Designs by Vista while parenting 3 kids.

Mid episode I discuss the benefits of S-Corps and other small business insights.

Perfect for creators wanting to monetize their content, parents trying to build businesses while raising kids, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes reality of running a small business. 

In this episode, I talk about:

• My money mindset breakthrough 

• Researching how to pitch sponsors and realizing I need to apply the same confidence I have with my swim lessons to my creative work

• The painstaking process of learning Instagram analytics to respond to 99 Designs' partnership inquiry

• The exact email pitch I sent to 99 Designs and their enthusiastic response asking for demographics and case studies

• Managing constant interruptions from schools about Easter eggs, music schedule changes, and forms while trying to work

• My failure circle chart system—tracking 100 failures to find patterns and celebrate the journey to success

• Landing the exact $1,500 sponsorship amount I manifested to cover our wedding flight costs

• The reality of being an entrepreneur parent: no benefits, no vacation time, but unlimited potential for growth

• My third-person writing technique to stay emotionally detached when pitching brands

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded: 3.15.25]

In this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm processing the anxiety that comes with putting myself out there creatively while trying to balance motherhood. I talk about a playdate with my son, Jack, and how he (shockingly) got a massive kick out of his mommy just being "herself."

Perfect for creators struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of maintaining creative momentum while being present for their families.

In this episode, I talk about:

• ​Janet Gunn’s (Find her on Social Media @janetgunngratefulgardenia) advice that "if you build it, they will come" and my evolved version: "if you build it, you better enjoy building it"
• ​Almost deleting my AI episode immediately after recording it because I felt like I was stumbling and saying "um" too much
• ​Dealing with technical difficulties, time constraints, and weird comments that threw me off during filming
• ​Getting that familiar pit of anxiety and wanting to run and hide after posting, just like with my viral stairfall video
• ​How my older posts are getting a boost from the algorithm after going viral—everything is performing better now
• ​The challenge of maintaining creative momentum while wanting to be fully present with my son Jack
• ​How scrolling Instagram before bed used to be my guilty pleasure wind-down routine, but now it's too stimulating
• ​The mysterious lights continuing to turn on by themselves whenever I'm filming—this time in my bedroom
• ​My idea to film "a day in the life" content but worrying it would interfere with quality time with Jack

Episode Synopsis:

In this tech-savvy episode, I’m revealing my top 10 AI tools to help you make your dreams become a reality. Plus, the soothing mantra I tell myself every time I get nervous about AI and new technology. 

Perfect for creators wanting to streamline their processes, anyone curious about AI's creative applications, and those thinking about legacy and connection in the digital age.

Instagram Live March 14th, 2025

In this episode, I talk about:

• My Instagram Live about 10 AI tools that will "make your ideas become realities" 

• Claude AI as my writing partner to brainstorm with

• Using Claude to streamline my bio by saying "imagine you are a publicist" and help with SEO for my merch by pretending to be an SEO expert

• ProWritingAid as my grammar and spelling savior - finally learning all the English classes I wasn't paying attention to growing up

• The controversial AI tool #6 that's "all over the news" (I assume voice cloning or similar)

• My emotional breakdown discussing ElevenLabs voice cloning technology - the possibility of recording loved ones talking extensively to preserve their voices forever

• The evolution perspective: jobs changed with supercomputers, but "we are a smart batch of folks" who adapt and shift

• My photography analogy: AI democratizing creativity like cameras did for photography, making elite tools accessible to everyone

• My choice to focus on AI's positive potential because "if we send good energy to things, they are more likely to be good"

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded: 3.13.25]

In this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm having an animated conversation with my husband, director Ian Nelms, about building creative collaborations, planning viral content, and experiencing some seriously spooky spiritual phenomena while my brain won't stop generating ideas. 

Perfect for creators looking to build authentic partnerships and anyone curious about the intersection of manifestation and creative success.

In this episode, I talk about:

• ​The bizarre phenomenon of lights turning on by themselves throughout our house
• ​Ian's sequel project that has industry interest but the challenge of selling pitches in today's market
• ​How healing frequencies are literally changing my brain clarity—going from foggy to "clear as a bell" in 10 minutes
• ​Learning to give love and career help freely without expecting reciprocity (inspired by Peter Crone's teachings)
• ​My "die" spelled out in the clouds vision and what the visions afterward meant 
• ​My new viral content strategy: creating curiosity instead of hooks, building suspense, and thinking like a TV writer/director

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary recorded 3.12.2025]

In this intimate episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm having a conversation with my husband, director Ian Nelms, about the power of frequencies, manifestation, and how belief systems shape our reality after my recent viral success. 

Perfect for couples navigating creative careers together and anyone curious about the intersection of spirituality and success in Hollywood.

Follow along @themichellelang on Instagram

In this episode, I talk about:

• ​How I manifested my viral video success by listening to healing frequencies my mom recommended for my autoimmune condition
• ​Ian's perspective on my sudden social media breakthrough after years of "almost there" moments in our film career
• ​My early confidence moving to LA and immediately booking the lead in "Legend of Bruce Lee" at 18, then getting my belief in myself knocked out of me
• ​How our brains process millions of data points but only focus on what we're programmed to see—and how to reprogram that focus
• ​Ian's meeting with an inventor who created light and sound frequency devices that help with Parkinson's, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues
• ​The meditation analogy of adding clear water droplets to a cloudy glass—how each session slowly clarifies your mental state
• ​The importance of exposing yourself to challenges rather than avoiding them

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary recorded 3.10.25 ]

In this raw, sleep-deprived episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm documenting in real-time what it's like to go viral for the first time—recording voice memos throughout the night as my stair fall video climbs from thousands to over 3 million views (and eventually the video hits over 15M) while I can't sleep due to anxiety and my autoimmune condition flaring. 

Perfect for creators curious about the psychological reality of viral fame and anyone struggling with putting themselves out there authentically.

In this episode, I talk about:

• ​Realizing that going viral doesn't feel triumphant—it feels like watching a slow-motion car crash with a pit of dread
• ​Recording at 2:54 AM because I literally cannot sleep as my video explodes online—going from 4,000 to over a million views overnight
• ​Getting confusing comments that completely miss the point of my inspirational post and having to Google internet slang
• ​Responding to every negative comment with kindness by looking at people's profiles and finding something to relate to
• ​The methodology behind creating viral content: thinking like a TV writer with hooks, suspense, and visual storytelling
• ​Meditating beforehand and manifesting exactly 109,000 views and 10,001 followers (though the views went way higher)
• ​The loneliness of going viral—
• ​Planning my next stunt video: skateboarding blindfolded in a dress and heels with a helmet for safety
• ​How my autoimmune rash actually liberated me from perfectionism because now I'm just grateful not to have open sores everywhere
• ​The dark reality that some people interpreted my empowering stunt video as something self-destructive
• ​The exhausting process of moderating hundreds of comments while trying to stay positive and kind