Socially awkward? Tired of people-ing? We all know it’s not about what you know, it’s who you know. But what if networking is not your strong suit? Today Mimi & Vanessa break down easy ways to chat with people and connect with fellow artists, professionals, and the best ways to build your confidence in large groups.

This week we reminisce on going viral for eating avocado toast, fainting in front of brain surgeons, and dissing fuckbois. What does it mean to be an artist on the internet and how do we keep up when the algorithm is constantly changing? It’s time to troll the trolls and keep taking up space.

Love is a battlefield, amiright? From the worst Tinder dates to the one that got away, this week is all about the trials and tribulations of dating while being a creative. Whether you’re single, dating, or on the mend from a brutal break-up, we break down how to choose yourself and your art while navigating love.

How does your creativity change as you age? Mimi (33) & Vanessa (34) explore the differences in the decades and how they’ve owned their creativity and artist identity. We’re no spring chickens anymore! We’ve gotten older, narrowed focus, and learned some tough lessons.

We throw around the world "authentic" so much these days, but what does it really mean??? Join Mimi & Vanessa on another deep dive with big feels and even bigger life lessons.

Do you ever have that little feeling of envy when you see a creative crushing it when you feel like you’re in your flop era? Join Mimi and Vanessa on a vulnerable ode to creative FOMO, and how to get out of a spiral when you feel like everyone around you is crushing it but you.

Ever get that age-old question: “What do you do?” Do you answer what you do for money? Or what lights your fire? On today’s episode, Mimi and Vanessa deep dive into how to come out of the closet as a creative, and the benefits of being true to yourself.

Welcome to The Girls Next Poor, a podcast for creatives!

Meet your hosts, comedian Mimi Hayes and influencer Vanessa Symoné as they try to chase the creative life (on a budget). Today's episode is an intro, getting to know your hosts, both in their 30s, single, and seeking their next big passion project.

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