S1 E8 - If You Build It, They Will Come...or Will They?

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded: 3.15.25]In this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm processing the anxiety that comes with putting myself out there creatively while trying to balance motherhood. I talk about a playdate with my son, Jack, and how he (shockingly) got a massive kick out of his mommy just being "herself." Perfect for creators struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of maintaining creative momentum while being present for their families.In this episode, I talk about:​Janet Gunn’s (Find her on Social Media @janetgunngratefulgardenia) advice that "if you build it, they will come" and my evolved version: "if you build it, you better enjoy building it"​Almost deleting my AI episode immediately after recording it because I felt like I was stumbling and saying "um" too much​Dealing with technical difficulties, time constraints, and weird comments that threw me off during filming​Getting that familiar pit of anxiety and wanting to run and hide after posting, just like with my viral stairfall video​How my older posts are getting a boost from the algorithm after going viral—everything is performing better now​The challenge of maintaining creative momentum while wanting to be fully present with my son Jack​How scrolling Instagram before bed used to be my guilty pleasure wind-down routine, but now it's too stimulating​The mysterious lights continuing to turn on by themselves whenever I'm filming—this time in my bedroom​My idea to film "a day in the life" content but worrying it would interfere with quality time with Jack