Breaking TikTok with Talia Lichtstein

Viral TikToker, Talia Lichtstein, joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to discuss being a viral creator, antisemitism, Jewish camp, and much more. Talia has over 1.6 million TikTok followers. She gives us the good, the bad, and the ugly, sharing exactly what ensued when she condemned antisemitism and expressed support for Israel on October 7th. Expect the unexpected with this episode, but also expect to laugh; Talia has an AMAZING sense of humor. Follow Talia on TikTok and Instagram @talialichtstein and check out her podcast, Basic Training, wherever you get your podcasts. Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 01:56 What has Talia been up to post October 7th? 03:27 What is up w/TikTok? Talia discusses posting about antisemitism online05:03 "I could not have chosen a worse place to build my career" 07:29 On feeling exhausted, hopeless, & disappointed in Talia's TikTok audience09:47 How Talia's Jewish upbringing influenced her online persona 12:30 On Jewish camp 17:21 A message to young Jewish people 20:00 The responsibility to be a proud Jew 21:29 How has Talia's position on Israel influenced her relationships with other TikTokers? 28:02 On Jews losing the "PR crisis" 31:01 Margarita's experience discussing Israel in the corporate workplace 33:19 Discussing Talia's podcast - Basic Training 35:55 Any questions on Basic Training that have stumped Talia? 39:23 What would Talia tell her younger self? 41:23 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination