Releasing The Shameful Parts Of Your Story with Emmy-nominated writer Chelsea Devantez

Chelsea Devantez is an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, director, and host of the podcast Glamorous Trash. She was Jon Stewart's Head Writer for Apple TV+'s The Problem with Jon Stewart and has also written for Not Dead Yet, Girls5Eva, and Bless this Mess, among others. Chelsea's memoir "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going to Anyway) is out now and today she returns to PRETTYSMART to talk all about it! She shares: Why courage for her to tell her story publicly was the last resort (but why she's so glad she decided to do so!) Why it's important to share real and relatable stories of domestic violence, and why there is so much red tape around survivors being able to tell their truth. How her relationship with her mom was impacted by writing her own memoir. What she learned not to do from all the other memories she's talked about on her podcast. What it was like finding out she was conceived via a sperm donor when she was 14 years old. Why it's so important to tell young girls they are special and what that did for her as a kid. The duality of resilience and why she's learning to tell people when she's not alright. Why the best people to help you in your career and life are right beside you. Her best tips for getting ahead in your career. What makes the best kind of wedding and her relationship with her husband. Links: Follow Chelsea here Grab a copy of her book here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.