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In this week's episode, we dive into the recent controversies around YouTube's "OG" beauty guru, Michelle Phan. We first look at the history of her YouTube career and how she transitioned from student to creator to business owner before diving into her several-year hiatus triggered by the pressure of fame. We then look at how she's changed post-hiatus and the questionable things she's been promoting since, including cryptocurrency, essential oils to cure COVID-19, and now a cult-like meditation retreat. We explore Michelle as one of the only case studies we have on the effects of early internet fame and how being both heavily exploited by the industry while also beloved by millions for so long has possibly permanently impacted her perception of reality.

Timestamps:

6:35 Olivia Rodrigo speaks out in support of abortion access amid impending Roe v Wade overturn

9:51 TikTok reveals revenue share program for creators & publishers

14:04 Josie Canseco responds to rumours she cheated with Jaden Hossler

18:05 Josh Richards confirms basketball player Mia Mastrov is his “newest girl”

19:55 Michelle Phan discussion

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Resources:

https://centennialbeauty.com/olivia-rodgrio-speaks-out-against-impending-repeal-roe-v-wade/ 

https://centennialbeauty.com/tiktok-pulse-revenue-share-program/ 

https://centennialbeauty.com/josie-canseco-responds-rumours-jaden-hossler-cheat-nessa-barrett-landon-barker-unfollow/ 

https://centennialbeauty.com/josh-richards-mia-mastrov/ 

https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/michelle-phan-youtube-beauty-star-on-why-she-left.html 

https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/michelle-phan-relaunches-youtube-channel-music-1203230812/

https://centennialbeauty.com/michelle-phan-cult-history-problematic-promotion/

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/michelle-phan-youtube-beauty-guru-wheelchair-joe-dispenza-pseudoscience-1347580/