On the first episode of Glorified Jist, host Janelle Asha is joined by lash tech and aesthetician Maria for a candid conversation about friendship expectations as small business owners and content creators.Together, they unpack the complicated feelings that come with needing online support from friends, navigating perceived lack of engagement, and where they personally sit in the ongoing “monitoring spirits” discourse circulating online.As always, Glorified Jist goes beyond surface-level takes — grounding the conversation in research, internet culture, and real-life experience.The Gist List- Arnell Armon’s take on things she doesn’t want to see in 2026 - https://www.tiktok.com/@arnellarmon/video/7591310361048009997?_r=1&_t=ZN-9329od6tfNOThe Citation - Dealing with Unsupportive Friends and Family as a Content Creator by Creating With Kaya - https://creatingwithkaya.com/dealing-with-unsupportive-friends-and-family/- Your Friends Support You, But They Still Won’t Consume Your Content by Alex Berger - https://virtualwayfarer.com/your-friends-support-you-but-they-still-wont-consume-your-content/GuestBook with Maria:Lashes — @rietteslashlashFacials — @riastouch_For behind-the-scenes clips, episode updates, and more, follow @GlorifiedJistPod on Instagram and TikTok.