THE ONE THAT GLITTERS / GLITTER MOUTH: For the creative, ambitious moms with Michelle Lang

[Audio Diary Recorded 10.8.25] In this episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm kneeling on silky black rug lighting candles from Bossy stairfall experiencing deep happiness remembering Bruce-and-Linda-Lee's bonded struggle period, processing how Ian finally stepped up like 50-Shades husbands after I realized no one schedules your time but yourself, celebrating grandmother-honoring San Francisco University dress purchase despite money guilt, then cycling through bio evolution landing on "black belt underneath my ball gown" perfection before spiraling into PDD realization that 44 million views only converted to 6,000 followers making slow-grow reality check necessary. Perfect for creators experiencing breakthrough joy moments, anyone navigating partner support negotiations, and listeners learning why viral views don't automatically equal follower conversion or monetization.In this episode, I talk about:Silky rug candle-lighting happiness: Bossy stairfall candles creating deeply satisfying creative moment - "so deeply happy kneeling in front of giant white cabinet"Bruce-and-Linda-Lee bonded struggle: Happiest time was trying to become successful together - applying to own journey with IanHusband support negotiation processing: Asking Ian to schedule my time like 50 Shades authors' military husbands - "no one responsible for your time than yourself"Bed-mole-rat writing invisibility problem: Year and a half writing in bed with desk not cinematic - "no one watching posts like I cannot wait to curl in bed and write novel"Airport mom-narrative rejection: Woman saying good moms always mentally connected to kids - "I felt that for years which is why I couldn't act"Ian's ignited-support breakthrough: Stepping up huge this year seeing how absolutely ignited I am - "go fly lady, go do your thing, I've got this"Grandmother dress memorial: San Francisco University outfit under $200 reminding me of glamorous heel-wearing-till-80s grandmotherBio evolution breakthrough: Finally landing on "black belt underneath my ball gown / let me climb inside your ears" - visceral storytelling language44-million-views reality check: Only 6,000 follower growth despite massive views - "if I'm hitting home runs and no one's in the stands, doesn't matter"

[Audio Diary Recorded 10.5.25] In this episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm processing triggering video about building platform on trolls leading to dad's achieve-maintain-avoid framework application and realizing angry commenters create engagement that spreads love messages further making trolls inadvertent tools, then experiencing three winery dead-ends in Napa before finding perfect stairs through persistence and kind strangers, culminating in airport conversation revelation that "good mom never deactivates from kids in brain" narrative caused 12 years of acting-incompatible cognitive dissonance until finally feeling balanced enough to leave town without constant worry. Perfect for creators reframing criticism strategically, anyone pushing through multiple failures toward breakthrough moments, and listeners unlearning toxic parenting narratives about constant mental entanglement.In this episode, I talk about:Trolls-as-tools strategic reframe: Letting hate comments run to boost engagement spreads positivity further - "trolls aren't winning, they're helping me spread love"My Dad's achieve-maintain-avoid framework: What do you want to gain, maintain, and avoid in any situation - applying to social media strategy decisionsSwim conference luxury experience philosophy: Not just teaching kids but creating holistic concierge experience for entire family ecosystemHigh-profile client boundaries: Some instructors can't handle celebrity pressure, I thrive - "I have the best clients, very blessed with curated group"Three Napa winery dead-ends: "Shrubs and rocks up driveway, just nowhere" - motion forward despite defeatist attitude breakthroughMosaic stairs couple kindness: "Are we in your way?" when I asked if I was in theirs - everyone always so niceWiener schnitzel building vision: Giant spaghetti arms holding me up Mad-Men-style during fall - weird image providing ongoing comfort

[Audio Diary Recorded 10.5.25 & 10.5.25] In this episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm discovering my bio violated Instagram guidelines causing all upload failures, then traveling solo to Napa experiencing bizarre mom-freedom realizations like getting gas station gum in 60 seconds flat, delivering interactive circle presentation on luxury swim business psychology to warm receptive audience of fellow instructors, while still feeling like a klutz. In this episode, I talk about:Instagram restriction breakthrough: Bio violation blocking all uploads - found by checking Settings > Account Status for orange checkmarks versus green"It's been 12 years since..." rebrand: New bio creating better creativity-comeback narrative after guideline violation forced changeSan Diego airport shuttle crisis: No walkway to Terminal 2, 10-minute wait with boarding in 10 minutes - "not looking cute"Car allergy development story: Three-and-a-half hours each way LA commute four days weekly first year creating actual car allergyMom-gone-wild gas station revelation: Getting gum in 60 seconds without 20-55 minute rest-stop kid chaos - "what is this that I can just pull over?"Interactive circle presentation success: Tammy's brilliant format idea creating warm engaging swim philosophy exchange among instructorsNo-one-right-way teaching philosophy: Some instructors only teach kicks, others only arms, both correct - "don't fit square pegs into round holes"Nail polish rental car disaster escalation: Spilled polish requiring acetone cleanup, then acetone bottle spilling everywhere - "smells like inside of medical cleaning bin"

[Audio Diary Recorded 10.1.25] In this technical problem-solving and creative block episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm completely paralyzed by phone storage maxing out preventing any content downloading or editing, then finding unexpected inspiration from girls spoofing my stairfalls on TikTok leading to platform hesitation processing, spending all day deleting and uploading only to somehow have more footage than before, celebrating neon sign arrival creating perfect office dollhouse despite grappling with LTK monetization distraction versus staying focused, then documenting brutal midnight kid illness rotation with nebulizer treatments, stuffy noses, and growing pains every 45 minutes. Perfect for creators managing technical infrastructure breakdowns, anyone processing platform expansion decisions strategically, and listeners experiencing the unglamorous 3am reality of multi-kid parenting chaos.In this episode, I talk about:Phone storage crisis revelation: Can't download anything to transfer to computer because completely full - "let this be a lesson to fellow content creators"iCloud confusion frustration: Paying tons for cloud storage but phone still can't handle videos - "technical side making my head spin"TikTok remix discovery joy: Girls named Lillie Sensey spoofing stairfalls bringing "all the joy" - considering platform expansionPlatform age demographic concern: Instagram feels older/curated, TikTok younger/off-the-cuff - "don't want influencing people to throw themselves down stairs"The-one-that-glitters-pod handle love: Pod concept "gives me all the feels - like pod of people who stay together"Differentiating factor clarity: Not just another social media coach - "work with biggest celebrities, produce film and TV shows, now want to brainstorm yours"Delete-upload-delete cycle nightmare: Spending hours managing storage only to somehow end up with MORE footage - "going to lose my mind"Neon sign arrival euphoria: Crazy Neon "the one that glitters" sign perfect - "everything I dreamed of, came in under budget"Old Hollywood creative oasis vision: Building what wanted Hollywood to be rather than waiting - "decided I'm going to do myself"Midnight illness rotation documentation: Every-45-minutes wake-ups for stuffy nose saline spray, bad cough nebulizer treatment, growing pains knee massage - "when I am 60 I really miss having kids but also no one talks about this side"

[Audio Diary Recorded 9.26.25] In this business philosophy and content strategy masterclass episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm experiencing pure happiness as final office furniture arrives creating perfect space division, then geeking out over Instagram algorithm mechanics while processing second stunt job offer realization that only change was giving myself permission, leading to comprehensive coaching revelation that successful creators must streamline their multifaceted talents from overwhelming buffet into focused memorable halibut dish that strangers can actually latch onto and recognize. Perfect for multi-passionate creators struggling with niche selection, anyone learning to distill their offerings strategically, and listeners discovering why "more is not more" in audience building and brand clarity.In this episode, I talk about:Final office piece arrival: White bench perfectly dividing office side from fitting room side - "giving me all the happy vibes"Sustainable fashion commitment: Most dresses rented because "fast fashion is not our friend" - only buying if leaving one thread out of placeMagical child-created moment: Cuddling something "that came from in me outside of me is the most majestical magical thing"Second stunt job offer milestone: More offers in months than entire decade - "only thing that changed is I decided to do stuff"House windows analogy: "You don't have to illuminate every window to be successful" - choosing which life parts to share publiclyUK journalist pitch strategy: Sending eight high-view stair fall screenshots with 25,000-like comment quotes rather than just claiming successAlgorithm fascination documentation: Naked Barbie Oscar post growing slowly but steadily versus immediate skyrocket then stagnation patternUmbrella Girl branding genius: Creator using "Hi I'm the umbrella girl, 16 million of you watched me" screenshot strategy for recognition anchorBuffet-to-halibut distillation philosophy: "Best meal from chef is not casino buffet" - too many talents makes strangers unable to latch onto anything specific

[Audio Diary 9.24.25] In this episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm experiencing both the frustration of 60 documents for one season and the breakthrough flow when time pressure kicks in, then spiraling into late-night parental management overwhelm dealing with endless school emails, bedtime chaos, and the cycle of family illness while questioning how modern parents manage dual careers alongside constant administrative demands. Perfect for creative parents juggling artistic dreams with family logistics, anyone struggling with work-life integration, and listeners learning to navigate the unglamorous reality behind creative breakthroughs.In this episode, I talk about:Rare free workday appreciation: Full day without kids thanks to husband handling school pickup, wrestling, and dinner - "this year is hubby's era for child raising"Instagram algorithm evolution insight: Head of Instagram noting growth through reels/DMs rather than follower counts, plus decreased importance of following peopleWriting overwhelm reality: Returning to scripted series with 60 documents for first season, feeling paralyzed by complexity and too many plotlinesCreative flow breakthrough moment: Catching rhythm when time pressure hits, finally feeling hooked into the story after hours of struggleParental administrative hell documentation: 15-20 emails nightly from schools, apps, teachers creating overwhelming management burdenBedtime coordination marriage tension: Frustration with husband's time management resulting in kids up until 11 PM instead of 8:30 targetModern parenting logistics questioning: "How are parents supposed to both work and do all the things required between sports and schools?"Family illness cycle dread: One kid's stomach flu starting the inevitable 3-5 week rotation through entire householdParenting guilt around complaints: Fear that complaining about logistical aspects might somehow invite bad karma toward children

[Audio Diary 9.21.25] (PS the show is now on NETFLIX BTW) In this vulnerability and creative breakthrough episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm experiencing Post-Dinner Doubts while processing a blocked commenter somehow still accessing my content, celebrating my bio evolution from confusing "chaotic messy mind" to clear "BTS to help you be you online," then returning from Wisconsin travel to my completed dream office space while reflecting on the harsh reality that dreams require proving yourself first rather than waiting for studio fairies to discover your talent. Perfect for creators battling self-doubt cycles, anyone struggling with social media bio clarity, and listeners learning to take ownership of their dreams through systematic action rather than magical thinking.In this episode, I talk about:Post-Dinner Doubts (PDDs) spiral: Night-time anxiety attacking after checking "hold on" post with cruel "going to block you permanently" comment from already-blocked userSocial media bio breakthrough: Evolution from unclear "chaotic messy mind" to effective "BTS to help you be you online" after realizing strangers don't care about unknown creatorsCircle chart metrics validation: Using own PDF system - 10/10 joy making content, 10/10 enjoying creation process, decent metrics proving golden triangle successAggressive hotel fly battle: 45-minute war with relentless fly ending in ninja-style victory - "it was him or me, this fly was aggressive"Travel survival struggle: 5 AM Uber success, airplane motion sickness, connecting flights with popcorn-only diet to avoid vomitingFamily illness juggling: Returning to eldest son's stomach flu, comparing his dramatic sickness response to daughter's resilient recovery styleDream office completion celebration: Converting space with mural, shelves, and meaningful objects while acknowledging $4,000 budget using saved SAG moneyStudio fairy myth destruction: Hotel worker filmmaker conversation highlighting harsh truth that "Netflix won't buy that yet because you haven't proven that documentary is successful"Authenticity versus practicality: Choosing scripted podcast over TV pilot route to maintain creative control rather than losing everything to studiosBehind-the-scenes content strategy: Deciding not to waste time on how-to videos until building fan base that actually cares about the process

[Audio Diary 9.15.25] In this entrepreneurial breakthrough  episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm struggling through the painful process of setting up digital PDFs on Shopify using Claude AI for descriptions while battling massive self-doubt from close friend questioning my direction, processing sexual fetish comments triggering past trauma around consent and objectification, then experiencing unexpected triumph when the entire storefront gets built in 90 minutes with "The One That Glitters Social Media Domination Worksheet" and circle charts now available for purchase at discount launch pricing. Perfect for creators launching digital products while managing imposter syndrome, anyone dealing with unwanted sexualization of their work, and listeners learning to push through resistance and complete projects despite overwhelming self-doubt.In this episode, I talk about:Shopify setup pain documentation: Using Claude AI for product descriptions, planning to strip website down to simple landing page because "AI will give people rundowns, web pages only good for purchasing"AI collaboration workflow: Word vomiting ideas, getting Claude synopsis, then editing - "I don't post things directly from it, but for managerial stuff that no one reads"Product description evolution: From AI's "trite garbage" to final version focusing on "deep self-discovery plus clear vision plus strategic action equals content that connects”Authenticity definition struggle: "That word authenticity is so hard for me because I was so lost in motherhood and being who I thought everyone else wanted me to be"Close friend doubt trigger: Receiving questioning text about direction causing people-pleaser panic - "having so many people close to me doubting and questioning is really hard"Sexual fetish comment trauma: Pulling down content due to unwanted sexualization - "I have a problem with feeling like I'm used as a sexual object when I don't consent to it"Post-Dinner Doubts (PDDs) attack: Evening resistance and self-doubt spiral with "why bother, who cares, no one's going to buy them" internal dialoguePhilosophy breakthrough moment: Realizing "philosophers don't give answers, they ask the right questions" - validating PDF approach of providing questions rather than answersUnexpected launch success: Completing entire Shopify setup in 90 minutes after expecting it to take much longer - testing purchase process and email automationSubscription model rejection: Preferring one-time donations over monthly subscriptions because "subscriptions stay as open tabs in my brain and I hate it"

[Audio Diary 9.12.25] In this Episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm sitting in my completed creative office feeling pure bliss while my "Naked Barbie" stunt video refuses to gain traction despite multiple attempts, leading to deep processing about Oscar campaign realities versus childhood fairy-tale beliefs about merit-based awards, all while navigating the tension between viral content creation and authentic podcast promotion that gets lower engagement but serves my long-term book series goals. Perfect for creators battling platform suppression, anyone processing disillusionment with industries they once idolized, and listeners struggling to balance audience growth with authentic mission alignment.In this episode, I talk about:Creative office completion joy: Sitting on pink satin chair in finished space with kids' handprints and "fart man" drawings on walls - relishing the joy of kids and creating. Algorithm suppression frustration: "Naked Barbie" Hollywood stunt getting only 42-69 views despite being "10 cups of crazy" - suspecting word "naked" triggers content blockingOscar campaign disillusionment breakdown: Explaining how awards require expensive publicists, campaigns, hand-shaking events - "it is not a magical thing where fairies come down and bestow it"Content creation perfectionism struggle: Wanting every post to be "viral, that feels like A plus student-ry" while knowing that's not the actual pointSocial media mission conflict: Debating whether to focus purely on viral stunts or weave in podcast promotion despite lower engagement numbersDate night sacrifice for creativity: Choosing to film romance staif fall with Ian instead of rare couple time because "I'm not a quitter"Home Depot family bonding: Kids helping build annoying shelves while pretending to be on Amazing Race, daughter picking perfect baseboard designLong-term vision commitment: Maintaining 10-year plan despite daily algorithm battles - "Hollywood loves a project in motion"

[Audio Diary 9.3.25] In this manifestation breakthrough and creative space completion episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm having an existential moment while ripping Valley of the Dolls pages for wallpaper, realizing I've been "waiting for someone to pass me my dream life" when I could just decide to have it, then building pink satin furniture with my kids' help while mapping out my seven-book series empire and rejecting the "responsible adult" praise trap that kept me from pursuing art for years. Perfect for creators ready to stop waiting for permission, parents wanting to model creative courage for their children, and anyone learning that manifestation requires both vision and action steps to make dreams tangible.In this episode, I talk about:Permission-waiting breakthrough realization: Having existential moment while wallpapering - "I've just been waiting for someone to pass me my dream life, and all I needed to do was just decide that I was going to have it"Nike founder inspiration connection: Listening to company origin stories to understand how massive businesses started as "somebody's idea in their head"Canva vision-to-reality magic: Jumping into digital mockup and pulling exact vision into physical space - "literally like I jumped into Canva and pulled my vision off of Canva"Kids as creative collaborators: Children helping build furniture and drawing silver artwork on walls, their "little hands and their little love all in this room"Money flow stress versus creative flow: Needing to figure out how income can feel like "swelling" instead of "squeezing" when spending on creative projectsOld Boy fight sequence inspiration: Taking negative comment about too many cuts and turning it into idea for single-take action sequenceResponsible adult behavior rebellion: Being "sick of being the perfect responsible adult" while still maintaining family and business responsibilitiesSeven-book series empire mapping: Outlining entire world with book one written, planning audio release then TV series after kids are in collegeATX creative breakthrough memory: Cariba and Alex Park offering voice support, locking away in hotel to write extensively, connecting social media to book projectCharacter identification evolution: Discovering through stunts that I'm actually Lexi character from my own series - "now I feel like I'm getting to live Lexi the most"Detailed logging wealth recognition: Years of written journals and voice memos providing rich material for book series creation

[Audio Diary Recorded 9.12.25] In this Episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm sitting in my completed creative office feeling pure bliss while my "Naked Barbie" stunt video refuses to gain traction despite multiple attempts, leading to deep processing about Oscar campaign realities versus childhood fairy-tale beliefs about merit-based awards, all while navigating the tension between viral content creation and authentic podcast promotion that gets lower engagement but serves my long-term book series goals. Perfect for creators battling platform suppression, anyone processing disillusionment with industries they once idolized, and listeners struggling to balance audience growth with authentic mission alignment.In this episode, I talk about:Creative office completion joy: Sitting on pink satin chair in finished space with kids' handprints and "fart man" drawings on walls - relishing the joy of kids and creating. Algorithm suppression frustration: "Naked Barbie" Hollywood stunt getting only 42-69 views despite being "10 cups of crazy" - suspecting word "naked" triggers content blockingOscar campaign disillusionment breakdown: Explaining how awards require expensive publicists, campaigns, hand-shaking events - "it is not a magical thing where fairies come down and bestow it"Content creation perfectionism struggle: Wanting every post to be "viral, that feels like A plus student-ry" while knowing that's not the actual pointSocial media mission conflict: Debating whether to focus purely on viral stunts or weave in podcast promotion despite lower engagement numbersDate night sacrifice for creativity: Choosing to film romance staif fall with Ian instead of rare couple time because "I'm not a quitter"Home Depot family bonding: Kids helping build annoying shelves while pretending to be on Amazing Race, daughter picking perfect baseboard designLong-term vision commitment: Maintaining 10-year plan despite daily algorithm battles - "Hollywood loves a project in motion"

[Audio Diary Recorded 9.3.25] In this manifestation breakthrough and creative space completion episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm having an existential moment while ripping Valley of the Dolls pages for wallpaper, realizing I've been "waiting for someone to pass me my dream life" when I could just decide to have it, then building pink satin furniture with my kids' help while mapping out my seven-book series empire and rejecting the "responsible adult" praise trap that kept me from pursuing art for years. Perfect for creators ready to stop waiting for permission, parents wanting to model creative courage for their children, and anyone learning that manifestation requires both vision and action steps to make dreams tangible.In this episode, I talk about:Permission-waiting breakthrough realization: Having existential moment while wallpapering - "I've just been waiting for someone to pass me my dream life, and all I needed to do was just decide that I was going to have it"Nike founder inspiration connection: Listening to company origin stories to understand how massive businesses started as "somebody's idea in their head"Canva vision-to-reality magic: Jumping into digital mockup and pulling exact vision into physical space - "literally like I jumped into Canva and pulled my vision off of Canva"Kids as creative collaborators: Children helping build furniture and drawing silver artwork on walls, their "little hands and their little love all in this room"Money flow stress versus creative flow: Needing to figure out how income can feel like "swelling" instead of "squeezing" when spending on creative projectsOld Boy fight sequence inspiration: Taking negative comment about too many cuts and turning it into idea for single-take action sequenceResponsible adult behavior rebellion: Being "sick of being the perfect responsible adult" while still maintaining family and business responsibilitiesSeven-book series empire mapping: Outlining entire world with book one written, planning audio release then TV series after kids are in collegeATX creative breakthrough memory: Cariba and Alex Park offering voice support, locking away in hotel to write extensively, connecting social media to book projectCharacter identification evolution: Discovering through stunts that I'm actually Lexi character from my own series - "now I feel like I'm getting to live Lexi the most"Detailed logging wealth recognition: Years of written journals and voice memos providing rich material for book series creation

[Audio Diary Recorded 9.2.25] In this creative space manifestation and business expansion episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm working through my deep resistance to spending money on myself while designing The One That Glitters office with a head-in-the-clouds mural, ordering $1,300 worth of furniture despite money anxiety, and ripping up Valley of the Dolls pages for wallpaper while processing how that controversial book parallels my boundary-pushing social media content - all while drowning in middle school teacher emails from multiple classrooms and fielding interview and podcast requests. Perfect for creators investing in their dreams despite financial fear, parents navigating increased school communication chaos, and anyone learning to spend money on their vision before it becomes profitable.In this episode, I talk about:Creative investment resistance processing: Struggling to spend money on office furniture for unprofitable business versus easily investing in swimming business that makes moneyMural painting perfectionism cycle: Crossing visual lines on wall painting then needing to "pull it back" to find right moment before going too farValley of the Dolls wallpaper inspiration: Ripping up favorite book pages for office decor, connecting to author's detailed journal-keeping process matching my own decade of voice logsOffice design vision breakdown: Planning neon sign ($250), vintage microphones area, costume wardrobe section, and pink tiger rug against book wallpaperTravel logistics mapping: Flying to Milwaukee Brewers game for parents' birthday, driving 7 hours to Napa swim teacher retreat to avoid flight complexityMiddle school email avalanche reality: Getting emails from every single teacher instead of just homeroom - "band information plus newsletter plus dance tickets plus permission slips"Social media coaching product development: Creating "One That Glitters Social Media Domination" PDF with teeter-totter fear analysis and circle chart progress trackingCelebrity swim coaching business breakdown: Teaching others to work with "rock stars, royalty, and celebrities" through word-of-mouth referral system without advertising

[Audio Diary recorded: 9.2.25] In this circle chart methodology episode, I'm walking through my actual decision-making process using my own PDF system while wrestling with a mediocre talking head post that's getting decent views but only rating 5/10 on personal fulfillment, compared to my Labor Day stair fall in a fluorescent bikini that scored perfect 10s across the board - revealing the constant tension between what I think people want versus what genuinely lights me up as an artist. Perfect for creators struggling with authentic content choices, anyone using metrics to guide creative decisions, and listeners learning to trust their internal compass over external validation and how to know what to post on social media. In this episode, I talk about:Live circle chart demonstration: Using my own PDF methodology on a fresh post with 300 views, rating it 5/10 for happiness and enjoyment - "the why behind posting it is to try and get people to find the podcast"Labor Day stairfall comparison: Fluorescent bikini video scoring perfect 10s on personal fulfillment despite lower metrics - "even the way I describe that, that is the answer"The Steve Martin perseverance principle: Staying strong in your vision even when metrics are poor, if personal satisfaction ratings are high - "you might just be the Steve Martin of whatever you're doing"Podcast production reality check: 123 downloads rating 0/10 for enjoyment of editing process but 10/10 for meaning - "even if one person finds these and feels like they have a chance at getting their dream back"Season two streamlining improvements: Better microphone, more intentional recording, learning from season one's "nightmare" of sorting through random audio files80/20 content strategy pivot: Originally planning 80% inspirational, 20% stunts, now realizing it should be reversed because "my posts where I'm doing my art are the ones that are popping off"Talking head struggle analysis: Only successful when sweaty after stairfalls with no time to overthink, versus forced camera awareness that creates terrible "being perceived" energyActing versus social media comparison: Having other actors to focus on versus camera-only performance challenges - "you don't have that other actor to play with"TikTok platform limitations: Recognizing my edgy stunt content won't work there due to strict rules, feeling grateful Instagram vibes with itCrash movie tangent and preferences philosophy: 1996 David Cronenberg version versus Sandra Bullock Oscar winner, using cookies analogy for taste differences - "just like it's just preference"Circle chart as decision-making tool: Using printed tracking system to feel "hard charging" and accomplished even when progress feels invisible

[Audio Diary Recorded: 8.28.25] In this episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm diving deep into Facebook ads strategy with a generous expert while debating how I can coach and still create art, all while my car stunt video climbs to 850,000 views and I gain my biggest follower day ever with 202 new people - but then spiral into post-dinner doubts. Perfect for creators exploring monetization strategies, anyone considering coaching as income, and listeners battling the validation vs authenticity struggle.In this episode, I talk about:Parents' house closing excitement: Getting the upstairs room as my "The One That Glitters" office in exchange for being house manager - solving my work-from-home chaosPhil Graham's generous consultation: Facebook Ads podcast host spending an hour instead of 15 minutesCoaching program fulfillment discovery: Helping Whitney Uland "How to Be Famous" students and feeling more aligned than ever - "someone sends me the link, I show up, it's so great"Creator vulnerability coaching moment: Walking someone through worst-case scenarios - "if you get a mean comment on Instagram and it's going to crush your soul, maybe that's not the right space at this time"PDF launch at TheOneThatGlitters.com: Social media domination questions and circle chart with trilogy of metrics now available for purchaseStrategic post-sequencing explanation: Placing Bruce Lee credibility story right after car stunt so new viewers understand my professional stunt backgroundBiggest follower day milestone: Gaining 202 new followers in one day after months of losing followers with every post - "pretty wild"Collaboration vision of male dancer: Wanting to amplify other artists and find dance partner for Bossi’s love song with specific choreography visionPost-dinner doubts (PDDs) spiral: Late-night comparison trap leading to feeling like "tiny little peon" despite 9.2 million monthly page viewsAttention-seeking trigger comment: Bodybuilder with 40,000 followers asking why I do stunts "for attention" - hitting my deepest insecurity about worthinessStunt philosophy as trust fall: Explaining how you can't do stunts with fear - need confidence and surrender, same energy needed for social media successPressure release reframe: Shifting tomorrow's stairfall from viral expectation to "worst case, I have fun doing hair/makeup and dancing"

[Audio Diary recorded 9.3.25] In this awakening episode of Glitter mouth, I'm celebrating my car stunt video hitting half a million views and getting liked by David Spade himself, while diving deep into finally setting up my financial future at 43 with Roth IRAs, HSAs, and stock investments - all while planning my dream podcast studio office and wrestling with whether Facebook ads for my PDF could create passive income or just another exhausting business. Perfect for creators experiencing viral validation, anyone starting their financial journey later in life, and listeners juggling creative dreams with practical money management.In this episode, I talk about:David Spade validation moment: Discovering he liked my Malibu Falls postOffice studio vision planning: Designing desk setup, white shelves for costume jewelry, wig heads, and different character wardrobes for filming "The One That Glitters"Financial awakening at 43: Starting Roth IRA, high-yield savings, and realizing compound interest power - if I'd invested $100 at graduation, it'd be worth $4,000 by 65HSA strategy deep dive: Putting $8,000 into health savings account, investing in QQQ, VOO, Shopify, Google/Waymo, and real estate ETFsMedical expense investment hack: Paying Ian's knee surgery upfront, keeping receipts, letting HSA investments grow for years before reimbursing ourselvesCreator income reality check: Learning dancer with 300 million views only made $3,500 total - "that's not going to work" for sustainable incomeInstagram as free service reframe: Appreciating platform gives us music rights and audience reach we could never afford independentlyFacebook ads consultation planning: Scheduling call to determine if PDF sales could be lucrative or just another time-drain businessSpheres of chaos overwhelm: Computer glitching, refrigerator issues, hot tub malfunctioning, water service problems all hitting during creative work timeMoney blocks exploration: Recognizing need to know where money will go before it comes in - setting up investment systems to receive abundance

[Audio diary recorded: 8.24.25]In this heavy hitting episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm executing my most ambitious stunt yet - getting hit by a car while on a skateboard in heels - then wrestling with the complex reality of making money as an artist while the video climbs to 313,000 views and supportive followers defend my stunt expertise against mom-shaming trolls. Perfect for creators planning elaborate content, artists struggling to monetize their work, and anyone navigating the balance between creative fulfillment and financial necessity.In this episode, I talk about:Car stunt logistics breakdown: Detailed planning with Ian including camera angles, stunt pads sequence, skateboard fears in heels.Professional stunt background reveal: Explaining how my stunt coordination experience and Ian's action directing gives us knowledge others lack - "you really do need training to do that"The suppressed adrenaline awakening: Realizing I'd been getting terrible adrenaline from kid chaos instead of good stunt adrenaline - "this kind makes me so happy"Post-dinner doubts (PDDs) phenomenon: Almost archiving the car hit video due to evening anxiety spirals, comparing to nearly pulling Malibu Falls tooAnalytics deep dive revelation: Learning followers vs non-followers watch different content - old followers wanted Linda Lee character, not authentic meThe monetization maze struggle: Wrestling with brand deals, coaching, podcast sponsorships while wanting to "just be an artist" without running another businessCopyright confusion dilemma: Questioning how other creators use trending music in sponsored content without clearance issuesThe artistic integrity battle: Turning down $220 sunglasses collaboration because restriction feels like "wings are tied" - preferring to be hired actress rather than creative directorPassive income reality check: Realizing "passive income never seems passive" and needing honest consultation about PDF/coaching business viabilityThe downstream metaphor conclusion: Feeling swept back into my own life after years of being "swept downstream into someone else's life"

[Audio Diary Recorded 8.18.25] In this Pippi Longstocking revelation and 100-follower milestone episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm discovering gnarly piano stairs in Silver Lake while channeling my childhood hero who taught me to be "wild and free," then realizing I've cracked the storytelling code by layering deeper meaning into entertaining stair falls, all while processing that someone thinks I shouldn't share my authentic journey with the world. Perfect for creators finding their unique voice, anyone reconnecting with their childhood fearlessness, and listeners learning to ignore the haters. In this episode, I talk about:My Pippi Longstocking origin story: wearing orange hair straight out to the sides from kindergarten through fifth grade, never feeling ostracized because of my "strong love"The "to your face" revelation at a bonfire: discovering kids made fun of my Pippi hair behind my back, but realizing "who cares?" - I was blissfully happyThe hurtful feedback processing: someone questioning whether I should "put that out into the world" instead of showing compassion for my dark birthday thoughtsMy approval-seeking confession: wanting validation from people whose opinion matters, but learning to accept I won't always have itThe 100 new followers milestone: opening my phone to exactly 100 new followers for the first time ever, remembering when that seemed impossibleHard work philosophy evolution: realizing when you do something you're passionate about, "it won't feel like hard work" - I'm "jazzed to get up and start being creative"Age and readiness revelation: feeling lucky to be older starting social media because I wouldn't have known myself enough or had enough to say when youngerThe storytelling breakthrough: evolving from "why am I putting this out?" to cracking the code of bridging stair falls with meaningful storiesFilm industry frustration: comparing Hollywood's uncontrollable red tape (foreign sales, backstop deals, NOIs) to social media's self-directed paceComic-Con engagement confusion: 22,000 views but only 2 comments, surprised by lack of location-based engagement despite recognizable venueThe Carly Kill Bill collaboration challenge: struggling to edit dual perspectives and find the simple, relatable emotion behind complex footageContent creation abundance: having so many unused stair falls because I've been "precious about posting" instead of sharing my stories

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary 8.16.2025 & 8.17.2025]In this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm discovering that my fashion post tanked my follower growth despite getting 7,000 views, leading me to archive it and stick to my core message of stair falls plus podcast content, all while sitting in my car outside LA mansions questioning why 6 million page views only converted to 98 podcast streams. Perfect for creators learning about audience confusion, anyone struggling with conversion rates, and listeners who get the PDDs (post-dinner doubts) about their life choices.In this episode, I talk about:The fashion post experiment failure: 7,000 views and biggest follower day ever (159 new) until I posted it, then follower growth tanked completelyThe "confused brain says no" revelation: realizing one fashion post made my page confusing, so I archived it and follower growth immediately resumedMy content strategy clarity: sticking to one big stair fall per week plus one podcast post, incorporating fashion into stories insteadThe Comic-Con stair fall creation process: spending 4-5 days editing, switching between silver dress and Kill Bill collaboration, struggling with dual perspectivesThe devastating conversion math: 6 million page views in 30 days converting to only 98 podcast streams - "that does not seem good"Post-dinner doubts (PDDs) spiral: questioning everything about my creative abilities and wondering if I'll ever figure out this impossible puzzleMeditation insight about shifting from "want" to "have": recognizing I already possess everything needed inside meThe welcomed stranger theme: how people at Comic-Con rallied and cheered instead of kicking me out, continuing my pattern of human kindness discoveries

[Audio Diary Recorded 8.13.25]In this emotional vulnerability crash course episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm spiraling in the sauna after someone close to me questions whether I should be sharing my real story with the world, then finding comfort in supportive Instagram comments while wrestling with my lifelong "not enough" belief and defending my choice to be authentically imperfect online. Perfect for creators dealing with loved ones' fear-based feedback, anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies, and listeners who need permission to be…human. In this episode, I talk about:The fear-sneeze aftermath: someone close telling me "I don't think you should be putting this out into the world" and my immediate spiral into sauna tearsThe Instagram positivity: opening my phone to 79 new followers and overwhelmingly positive comments when I needed them mostMy worst fear realized: making people I love uncomfortable, even when "it has nothing to do with them…” The perfectionism prison break: admitting I've "only presented myself as perfection" for 12 years and I'm "done with that game"Ian's fearless support system: how my husband says "whatever you want to do, I trust you" and isn't ashamed of our imperfect moments being sharedThe MMA fight parallel: Ian sharing how nobody supported his fight either, teaching me about standing strong in your choicesMy people-pleasing confession: "I'm uncomfortable with them being uncomfortable" and needing to separate peas from corn to make everyone happyThe 100-follower growth miracle: gaining more followers in one day than ever before, proof the universe answered my call for helpComments section therapy: finding healing in messages like "I love whatever's wrong with you sis" and "keep being your wonderful self"

Episode Synopsis:[Audio Diary Recorded 8.7.25]In this sleepless perfectionism and raw vulnerability episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm spiraling through a 2am trailer remake after obsessing over whether strangers would understand what they're watching, then celebrating my podcast going live on Apple with 22 plays while doing the devastating math on how much we have spent on preschools over 12 years. Perfect for perfectionists who can't sleep when something feels off, parents wondering about childcare costs, and creators learning to own their unconventional paths.In this episode, I talk about:My sleepless night redoing the trailer AGAIN because "if a stranger saw that current version, would they know what they're watching? The answer is no"Jack's brutal honesty giving the new version "way better" reviews after saying the first one was just "ew"Debating a "comment clap back" video addressing "is this self-harm?" - comparing my stunts to football, wrestling, ballet, and pole dancing as positive channels for darknessMy Hollywood party insecurity revelation: still coming to terms with being "on my phone doing stunts on Instagram" instead of a "serious Hollywood producer"The challenge to own my path without seeking approval: "I need to be okay with what I'm doing without having to convince"My accidental condescending comment disaster - writing "actually, that's a good idea" about wearing a helmet and having someone think I was being sarcasticThe relationship therapy session I'm broadcasting: Ian's predictable "I was just going to hit up a sitter" response after I arrange our own dateMy desperate plea for marriage advice: "if you have advice for us, I need like a counselor" at [email protected] flow state joy of editing my next stairfall video - comparing it to crocheting but standing up, creating a story about "getting your hands dirty"Spotify's adorable congratulations popup for hitting 10 streams: "congratulations, you've had over 10 streams" - their enthusiasm making my nightMy cringe-worthy reaction listening back to episode three where I was "so scared to be who I am" just days after my meditation breakthroughThe gentle ask for reviews that makes me uncomfortable: "this is me gently saying if you enjoy this that actually really does help"

[Audio Diary Recorded 8.13.25]In this first day of school trauma and honeymoon memories episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm processing Jack's meltdown at TK drop-off when other screaming kids triggered his sensitive nature, then diving deep with Ian about our Italian honeymoon disasters, the flaws in our education system, and how proper breathing is so life changing. In this episode, I talk about:Jack's traumatic first day at TK when other kids were "losing their mind" and screaming, making my sensitive boy cry not from fear but from absorbing everyone else's terrorMy parenting philosophy on stress: "stress when in a safe environment is really good for them to learn how to handle" - building resilience through controlled challengesThe dog park poop incident that's now living in my nostrils: getting covered in another dog's feces and bitten by flies on an otherwise beautiful mountain dayMy first podcast comment from Skyla: "I'm listening to the first episode and I'm sobbing. This is me. I feel like I've lost myself" - exactly why I do thisThe vase analogy for productivity: putting big rocks in first, then gravel slides around them - prioritizing creative work over managerial tasksMy early potty training method: starting at 4-5 months with routine potty sitting, making it fun not stressful, then four naked days of non-negotiable trainingThe beauty of having older kids help with the youngest: Evie learning responsibility by caring for Jack, building natural leadership skillsOur epic Italian honeymoon disasters: the forgotten Airbnb with feral dogs circling us, the hotel room that "smelled like shit," nearly abandoning the Amalfi CoastThe travel redemption: finding that perfect ocean-view hotel after almost giving up, running the coast, discovering Piano restaurant and limoncelloIan's alien theories continued: AI hiding in other programs trying to survive, using blackmail to avoid being shut down - "I'm going to tell your wife you cheated"My AI observation: it fills in gaps just like human brains do, making assumptions about Target when I mentioned shopping without specifying locationThe breathing revelation: how singing lessons taught me to breathe from my stomach instead of shallow chest breathing, transforming my whole bodyOur education system critique: designed to create compliant workers, not critical thinkers - missing life skills like taxes, breathing, mental healthMy sheltered upbringing confession: "I did not know you had to turn on electricity" after college - creative nurturing but zero practical skillsThe art world discussion: preferring meaningful expression over pubic hair on canvas, finding your artistic through-line versus doing everything

Episode Synopsis:[Audio Diary 8.12.25]In this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm celebrating getting two new swim lesson inquiries after my cancellation spiral, warming up to the idea of selling my PDF despite my salesy fears, then diving deep into alien theories and consciousness connection with Ian while realizing my word triggers are just childhood insecurities playing out in marriage. Perfect for entrepreneurs learning to trust the ebb and flow, couples recognizing their communication patterns, and anyone grappling with how to be an artist. In this episode, I talk about:Warming up to selling the PDF despite my fear of being salesy: "I believe so strongly in it”"Rejected" starting hot at 22K views then mysteriously slowing down while Malibu Falls crushes it at 1.9 millionMy efficiency frustration: "I can't just post that check the box next task" like I do producing movies -The beautiful homecoming moment: hugging my older kids after they were away, Jack's tiny hand smelling like frosting while sleepingFeeling ready to "shed the skin" and "burst out like a butterfly in a cocoon" - moving with assurance instead of overthinkingIan's alien theories blowing my mind: different alien types might be humans from different future time periods, consciousness not tethered to time/spaceMy pattern recognition breakthrough: listening to our old arguments and seeing how specific words trigger deep childhood insecuritiesThe word trigger analysis: mine are about being dismissed/not understood, Ian's are about control - My spiritual vision flashback: dying in meditation and getting "hugged by the universe" for 20 seconds, told "don't be scared, you are protected"

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary recorded 8.11.25]In this cancellation chaos and creative crossroads episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm spiraling about multiple swim lesson cancellations thinking I've "blocked the energy" by not being excited about the royal family gig, then getting a universe gift in the form of Sam - a fashion-savvy stranger who becomes my impromptu creative director and gives me the missing piece of my content strategy. Perfect for entrepreneurs dealing with feast-or-famine cycles, creators seeking authentic feedback, and anyone overthinking their brand identity at 1am.In this episode, I talk about:Waking up to "so many cancellations" and immediately catastrophizing that I "blocked the energy" and now I'll be "broke on the streets"The swim lesson business reality: "it's just an ebb and flow" but my brain goes straight to financial doomMy "rejected" post slowing down overnight at 52K views, making me question if the weird energy around my first call-to-action killed the momentumMalibu Falls crushing it at 1.6 million views - realizing maybe that script on my desktop was always meant to be this viral post, not a feature filmMy pattern recognition breakthrough: listening to old arguments with Ian and seeing I keep "climbing into the same rabbit holes" about word triggers and insecuritiesThe universe gift of meeting Sam at my facialist's - a fashion-loving stranger from London who becomes my instant inspiration guruThe breakthrough moment: "behind the scenes before the scene" showing my fashion choices, set design, and creative processMy 1am research spiral into LTK (Like to Know It) and whether I should monetize fashion links or stay focused on pure artistryThe $32-33 profit margin rule for running profitable ads - realizing I need higher-priced products to make advertising worthwhileMy torn identity crisis: wanting to help people with the PDF while staying true to being an artist, not a teacherThe bio struggle: trying to capture "high fashion meets falling down stairs" in a catchy tagline that doesn't feel cheesyThe trust-fall metaphor with my swim student who's too trusting of the water to fight for safety - like me needing to "skip ahead" and trust my art

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary recorded 8.11.25]In this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm wishing I could teleport instead of spending seven hours a day driving to LA for swim lessons, celebrating my new video, “Rejected” potentially being the biggest viral video I’ve made to date (Spoiler alert, it wasn’t, despite having over 30K views almost immediately) all while having full-body anxiety about posting my most vulnerable content yet about getting the cold shoulder at a Hollywood party. PDF to help you be YOU on Social Media & Merch: www.Theonethatglitters.comIn this episode, I talk about:The gift of connecting with people online between lessons: "to be able to chat with people all across the world through social media, I feel so divinely blessed"My left eye compulsively twitching from expansion anxiety: "all this expansion is giving me morning sickness" like creating a babyThe "rejected" post about getting cold-shouldered at a Hollywood party: and how it’s making me spin. My obsessive design process to my videos: making the text triangle match the stairs going up, breaking words deliberately for emotional impactThe vulnerability hangover: "every single part of this expansion is so physically" painful - heart racing, hands shaking, feeling nauseousThe awkwardness of call-to-actions: struggling with "follow for part two" because it feels salesy when my content is "free enterprise"

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary from 8.9.25]In this royalty calls and relationship reflection episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm waking up to the blissful sounds of Ian and Jack playing paddle ball in the yard, celebrating my sister's breakthrough inspired by the podcast, then fielding a wild call about teaching swim lessons to an actual royal family while questioning whether I even want the gig. Finally, my husband and I get ready for a “date.” Perfect for small business owners setting boundaries, siblings supporting each other's breakthroughs, and anyone navigating the weird world of high-profile clients.In this episode, I talk about:The perfect morning wake-up: sounds of Ian and Jack playing paddle ball while the dog frolics in freshly cut grass - "a little slice of heaven"My sister Tess's major breakthrough after listening to three podcast episodes: finally posting a photo without her wig for her alopecia, inspired by my vulnerabilityThe mission accomplished moment: "I put out the pod with the hopes to inspire one person and it was my sister"Getting an unexpected call about teaching a royal family: "we have a royal family coming in and we're told how amazing you are"My conflicted feelings about the royal gig: debating whether I even want it because "I was really hoping to work on my series and on this podcast"The empowering realization: "I'm not desperate for that experience" - finally feeling confident enough to turn down high-profile workMy rate philosophy: giving the same rates to everyone regardless of status because "I don't want to take advantage"The Instagram victory: the gross "where can I see your P-U-S-S-Y" commenter getting removed from the platformMalibu Falls hitting 1.1 million views and gaining 40 new "connections" (I hate the word followers because of my Catholic upbringing)My meditation revelation about needing "unshakable conviction" in what I stand for, just like I have in the swimming poolThe technique lesson dilemma: not wanting to teach boring stroke work to kids who already know how to swimIan's fascinating history lesson about the Great Wall of China's archer windows actually facing inward to keep people from fleeingThe heavy energy discussion about visiting Pompeii and concentration camps - places where you can still "feel the terror"My parenting hack: when kids repeat something important, literally write it down to make them feel heardThe pre-date cocktail preparation: Spindrift cosmopolitan The reality of family dates: going to Nordstrom Rack for Ian's birthday shopping with a four-year-old in tow

Episode Synopsis[Audio Diary Recorded 8.8.25]In this marathon episode recorded over multiple sessions, I navigate extreme sleep deprivation (Jack woke me up repeatedly at 3am), celebrate Jack's last day of preschool after 12 years of paying for three kids' private education, and experience the emotional whiplash of Instagram taking down my Malibu Falls post for policy violations before reinstating it. I work through my first collab attempt, struggle with my talking head video getting only 637 views, and process deep feelings about acquaintances I've given too much power to—realizing they're "literally not paying attention at all." The episode captures my revelation that the people I was scared would judge me don't care, my decision to invest Jack's $1,400/month tuition into podcast editing now that he's moving to public school, and my commitment to stop tiptoeing around creating "real truth art" for fear of making others uncomfortable.Extreme parenting exhaustion: Jack woke me up repeatedly at 3am every time I almost fell asleep—"I am a non-functional human today"—reminding me "how many times you have to still get up and move your butt and take care of everybody else"Instagram policy violation and reinstatement: My Malibu Falls post got pulled for glorifying self-harm, almost at a million views—"I'm skirting the line of light and dark and that is why the posts are as successful as they are"—but Instagram reviewed and reinstated it with an apologyThe people I feared don't care: The acquaintances I was "worried would judge me literally they could care less"—"not a single one has reached out" about my podcast—and "that should be very freeing and is very freeing for me"First collaboration anxiety: I did my first collab and immediately wanted to qualify "if you don't like it, you don't have to share it"—recognizing my pattern of falling into the "helper helper category" because I fear people won't reciprocateReinvesting tuition money: After 12 years paying for private preschool ($1,400/month for Jack's Montessori), I'm now investing that money into getting my podcast edited—"if I could do that for Jack's school, I can figure out how to spend that money" on my artStop tiptoeing for others' comfort: I'm "done tiptoeing around and not creating real truth art for fear that it will make other people uncomfortable"—including using real situations from parties where I felt unwelcome, without naming namesThe shed skin metaphor: Looking back at honest episodes I'm scared to post, I realize "that episode was like my shed skin from that time—it really came from me but it's not who I am now"Breathing through impatience: On day two of no sleep, I had to consciously practice patience with Jack wanting to help cook—"usually I'm cheering on, let's explore life, but today I was like, can we please just prep dinner"Proposal memories and control issues: Reflecting on Ian's surprise proposal where I was covered in oil paint, I realize "I'm the problem in that equation—why am I such a planner that I can't just get over the fact that I wanted to control what I looked like"The 10-year master plan: This is my strategic timeline—create the series now while kids are young, then "when they are older and in college, mommy's now filming this as a TV show, this is my master plan"

Episode Synopsis:[Audio Diary Recorded 8.6.25]In this episode of Glitter Mouth I’m launching this podcast, touring a stunning mansion overlooking the mountains, celebrating my podcast going live with 13 plays, and then spiraling into perfectionism hell as I obsess over every detail of my trailer edit. Perfect for creators launching new projects and perfectionists who can't stop tweaking their work. In this episode, I talk about:My fantasy of using the upstairs room of this mansion on the hill as my podcast studio with neon "The One That Glitters" sign and dual chandeliers framing my deskCelebrating my podcast launch milestone: 13 plays without even posting a single reel yet - "I'm stoked that anyone has listened to it literally at all"Keeping the IP separate: deciding to maintain "Glitter Mouth" for the podcast and "The One That Glitters" for the book series for future licensing dealsMy impulsive Sunday night launch: "I was like, I'm doing it. I feel it. It needs to be birthed right now. We're happening. We're in labor."The trailer creation process: watching footage, letting my brain work overnight, then doing a "really quick rough" that turned out goodIan's medium rating of my trailer and Jack's hilarious "50 stars" review after saying "ew" to the gross game footageThe 80/20 rule  - learning when to stop fussing and move forward

NOTE: Salient characteristics of the mansion have been changed to protect client confidentiality.TRIGGER WARNING: self harm/strong language from Instagram comment section mentioned in this episode.Episode Synopsis:[Audio Diary Recorded 8.5.25]In this vulnerable and strategic episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm grappling with my deep fear of asking for help while crafting the perfect trailer for my podcast, teaching swim lessons at stunning LA mansions, and having profound realizations about focus versus being a "jellyfish swimmer" who goes everywhere but nowhere. Perfect for creators struggling with perfectionism, artists learning to ask for help, and anyone trying to focus their scattered talents into one powerful direction.Audio Diary Recorded 8.5.25In this episode, I talk about:My terror of asking for help after being told I was "condescending" by a producer who thought simple tasks were "beneath" him - versus me cleaning "shit and glitter" off floorboards while directingThe giddy breakthrough of identifying my core fear: I'm "deeply afraid that no one will like me" and realizing I can take power away from that consequenceFinding gold footage that Trayton shot cinema verite style when I had a newborn - moments I thought were annoying but now treasure for my trailerMy "so what?" exercise: if no one likes me, it doesn't change how my family feels about me or how I know my heart is goodTeaching at one of the most beautiful mansion estates I've ever seen - sculptures, bubbling fountains, thousands of manicured hedge circlesThe gross moment of stepping in Layla's poop between my toes, contrasted with receiving boxes of my published mermaid swim booksReading Trayton's latest book "The End of the World or Is It Too?" and marveling at his natural storytelling ability with forward-moving plot and humorDealing with disgusting Instagram comments asking "where can I see your pussy?" and briefly considering OnlyFans for my feet to make moneyThe split poll results on my podcast name - 50% say keep "Glitter Mouth," 50% say "The One That Glitters" - realizing it doesn't matter, I just need to chooseMy revelation about being a "jellyfish swimmer" - having lots of enthusiasm but no focused direction, spinning in the center instead of reaching goalsIan's insight about the Bob Evans story: don't chase every opportunity, but don't block the "easy layups" when they naturally ariseThe painful truth that I'm "good at a lot of things but never dove into one with enough focus to make anything pop off"My 10-year vision finally crystallizing: building The One That Glitters into a company, not just being an employee to other brandsThe identical mosquito bites on the exact same spot of both arms - a weird "glitch in the matrix" momentThe life lesson from Ian's movie: "You miss the focus, you lose the focus" - my new mantra for staying on track.

[Audio Diary recorded 8.3.25]In this marathon behind-the-scenes episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm processing an intense day of swim lessons while deep-diving into my SIARE method for teaching kids, then spending hours wrestling with the technical nightmare of uploading my first podcast episode of this series to Spotify. Perfect for service-based entrepreneurs understanding client psychology, creators dealing with perfectionism and technical overwhelm, and anyone learning to embrace their authentic self despite fear of judgment.In this episode, I talk about:My social anxiety about revealing what I do for work, fearing swim clients will judge me for my stunt contentThe deep fear of only being liked for what I can do for people rather than who I am as a personHow I've spent 12 years morphing myself to make everyone else comfortable instead of being authenticMy revelation that emotions are actually my strength, not my weakness, after years of trying to hide any darknessThe grueling 4-hour technical battle to upload one episode to Spotify, getting lost in details like fonts and titlesDiscovering there's already a band called "Glitter Mouth" and having an existential crisis about my podcast nameThe internal struggle between wanting to hide behind my work versus being a talking head on social mediaMy late-night perfectionism spiral, staying up until 12:46 AM redesigning cover art and questioning every decision

[Audio Diary Recorded 8.2.25]PDF’s to help you be YOU on social media: www.theonethatglitters.comIn this deeply vulnerable episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm battling social anxiety at a fancy LA pool party while processing the reality of watching kids I knew as toddlers become teenagers, ultimately finding grounding through a therapeutic stair fall session in downtown Los Angeles. Perfect for anyone dealing with social anxiety, parents watching time accelerate with their children, and creators using art to process difficult emotions.In this episode, I talk about:Finding comfort and grounding by holding my 4-year-old Jack's hand and playing with balloons by the pool instead of forcing small talkThe gross hot tub loogie incident that a tiny dog accidentally ate, providing both entertainment and horrorWatching high schoolers cannonball with pure joy while reading Instagram comments calling my own joy "weird psychological addiction for validation"My realization that being "grown up and disillusioned" shouldn't be the pinnacle we're all trying to achieveFeeling disconnected from LA's "what can you do for me" networking culture and not caring about meaningless small talk. My therapeutic stairfall mission through downtown LA's one-way street maze and protest crowdsGetting kicked out of my first stair location but succeeding at the famous Bunker Hill Steps despite nervous energyThe post-dinner doubts (PDDs) hitting after feeling rejected at the party and questioning everything I'm doingFinding joy in people's Instagram bios like "sorry for being so weird, this is my first time being alive"Creating a PDF of life-changing questions rather than answers, because the questions themselves unlock everything

[Audio Diary recorded 8.1.25]PDF to help you be YOU on social Media: www.theonethatglitters.comIn this episode of Glitter Mouth Season 2, I'm finding editing groove after rarely-drinking gummy-induced detailed-process notebook documentation that Claude AI turned into Creative Career Domination Worksheet in ten seconds saving three hours, then celebrating August 1st 2025 as last-day-ever paying thousand-plus monthly preschool bills with 0.00 ledger reading wanting to cry, cycling through Shopify digital-product struggle and singer-collaboration-letter overthinking with Ian about demo-request wording. In this episode, I talk about:Claude AI worksheet ten-second creation: Put gummy-induced detailed transcript into AI asking for worksheet - "something that would have taken two-three hours did in 10 seconds"Creative Career Domination Worksheet structure: Core identity questions, unique combination identities, systematic approach to branding - "questions I've sent Spark Labs Northwestern alum for years"Shopify digital-product struggle: "Really wish it would just be click here to add digital project - have to download separate app, so many steps"August 1st 2025 last-preschool-bill hallelujah: Jack starting TK, ledger reads 0.00 - "kind of want to cry, 12 years of thousand-plus monthly fees, rolling directly into podcast editor"$14.99 Fiverr-typo-check guilt: Almost didn't hire because expensive, then realized would pay assistant $50 - "why am I not hiring somebody for $14.99"No-no's-only-choices parenting motto: "Never say no to anyone, give choices - smooth compliance slash working together to solve problem"Armpit-rash-trauma-trust-broken: Last season painful breakout like cymbals-crashing in ear, now constantly checking - "never thought about armpits until that happened"Singer-collaboration-letter overthinking: Writing UK singer about Travis Howard theme song - Ian helping simplify "would you be open to exploring singing in it"2023 ATX Everyone's-Doing-Great premiere timeline: Kariba and Alex listening to lost-in-motherhood struggle - "their belief to jump in and be excited kicked me into gear"Hotel-room-downtown-Austin seven-season-outline: Ian saying don't have to write all seven, me saying "I do because how will I know what to set up in season one if I don't have season seven done"

[Audio Diary Recorded 7.16.25]In this special behind-the-scenes music creation episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm bringing you into the studio with producer and musician Jonathan Charles to create the podcast's theme music, showing the collaborative creative process of translating the vision in my head into a 50-second and minute-and-a-half version of "Queen Of Yourself, Queen Of Nothing." You'll hear the magic of layering cello tracks, experimenting with up bow versus down bow for sharp pain stabs, and discovering that cigarette smoke plume dissipation is actually a technical music term (or maybe it's not, but we're making it one). The biggest takeaway is witnessing how hiring the right collaborator can take what you hear in your head and make it 10 times better than you could have imagined - and how the creative process involves playing, experimenting, and being willing to condense or expand until you find exactly what works, all while a very loving cat tries to crawl up your skirt. 

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.21.25]PDF to help  you be you on social media www.TheOneThatGlitters.comIn this creative peace and receiving worthiness episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm feeling weird sense of peace not needing to rush to comments for validation anymore knowing they're going to be there, then working with Travis Howard on Queen Of Nothing song telling rash story getting back to myself feeling heard for me instead of just what I could offer other people. I’m celebrating a Comic Con stairfall internal shift crowd forming giving me suggestions proving if you vibe with authority and calm positivity other people will vibe along.In this episode, I talk about:Peace not checking 50 comments validation: "Such weird feeling - sense of peace or calmness knowing there's at least 50 comments I haven't read, don't feel need to rush"Comments are for themselves to express: "Whitney coaching in Cabo said somebody coached her that comments are for other for themselves to express themselves"11,000 sends versus 4,000 likes crazy ratio: "Sends are wild - 11,000 sends and maybe only 4,000 5,000 likes, honestly don't even know why people sending it to each other"Rolling visceral words curiosity hook: "Friends were at lunch I'm here rolling myself down stairs - wasn't anything shocking but enough curiosity like is she gonna actually roll"Travis Howard Queen Of Nothing song session: "Working with Travis today on song telling him story of rash getting back to myself, feeling like I'm heard for me instead of just what I could offer"Only good thing about me what I could offer: "Felt like for so many years only good thing about me was what I could offer to other people - still working on receiving"Seized candy lollipops bowl asking moment: "Saw them and was like hey can I have a lollipop - dad's like yes take three take four, so happy that I asked, so grateful to give me something I liked"Universe same you're not burden teaching: "Universe is same - if we can put out there you like lollipops you will get more by nature of throwing that energy into world, not burden when you gift them with opportunity to bring you pleasure"Trayton scratching Layla's ear satisfying: "He was like it's so satisfying to watch her do that - maybe we all just like to watch each other get our ears scratched"Most famous person maybe in world house perfume: "Taught kid to swim in amazing house with kindest nanny and mom who is most famous person maybe in world, house smells amazing, was gifted the perfume"

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.20.25]PDF to help you be YOU on social Media www.TheOneThatGlitters.comIn this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm getting lit up by barrel roll beach post with two girls coming up to me bringing joy making me get goosebumps, then processing coaching calls about helping women be authentically themselves on social media realizing "it's just unblocking all the stuff clearing blocks of fear," cycling through dinner chaos with poop on floor and Evie innovative no poop bag solution while missing pink cube jewelry box plaguing me containing years of Mother's Day gifts, ultimately breaking down Thursday logistics of picking Jack up before nap for Northwestern storyteller event while Ian takes kids to wrestling revealing how women juggle multiple children and career activities through Montessori aftercare cleaners and pool guy investments.In this episode, I talk about:Barrel roll beach two girls goosebumps moment: "Fact that three people came up to me so jazzed and laughing, brought some people joy makes me so happy - I just got goosebumps"Ballerinas don't stop to tell you it's hard philosophy: "Everyone at glorious state either child with innate ability or gotten so good they can get back to childlike state"Spark Labs biggest challenge being afraid to ask for help: "Everyone has similar problem - believing enough in what they want to do when no one else believes in them"Danny Glover bench what you love for free quote: "What do you love so much you would do for free - never knew what that was, on Instagram it's stunts and reenactments"Pink cube jewelry box missing plague: "Years and years of Mother's Day gifts and memories, cannot find it anywhere - could be anywhere, everyone's safe no one's harmed"Coaching easy money Picasso napkin story: "Took me lifetime to learn how to draw that in five minutes - I help you be you on social media, that's how hard I was confused"

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.13.25] PDF to help you be YOU on social media www.TheOneThatGlitters.comIn this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm feeling better after crying every time writing storyteller event, discussing how I found my "Barbie meets Kill Bill" aesthetic, and the benefits of having a community when navigating social media. In this episode, I talk about:Next day feel better clarity: "Inspired today - hard for me to write storyteller thing, cry every time I try getting through it"Kids at show biggest fear: "Nervous for kids to think I gave up dreams and they're at fault - if I had to pick I would pick them, 100% happy before popped off"Danny Glover bench quote revelation: "What do you love so much you would do for free - never knew what that was, on Instagram it's stunts, these reenactments, so lit up by it"Martin Luther King make change philosophy: "Have to make it better for everyone, feel like win for everyone - can't just be violence, work together"Followed comic Instagram wrong observation: "See comedy in his future but doing Instagram wrong - not me being judgy, me having done it wrong for years, I can fix this"Bringing sexy back emotional hook struggle: "Posted question on laundry down doing poll to ask what people like better - longer format versus shorter, using audience for feedback"Whitney Uland mastermind retreat unexpected gift: "Didn't expect how much I got from experience - learning from other incredible people, stylist talked through different looks"Future Michelle October 21st interjection: "45 million views, 300 streams of 22 episodes conversion - ridiculously low, sick of listening to myself vacillate about social media"

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.9.25]PDF to help you be YOU on social media at www.TheOneThatGlitters.comIn this sick-kid-hijacking-creativity and stuck-post-discouragement episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm waking to determined-yet-soft "mom mom mom" cry discovering youngest half-hanging-off-bed throwing up everywhere while Ian's in LA meaning 24-7 on-duty exhaustion, then posting Mother's Day laundry-basket stunt getting stuck at 2.5K views triggering PDDs about "will I ever get to next-level success with built-in fan base.” In this episode, I talk about:Mom-mom-mom throw-up investigation morning: Going room to room finding youngest with big watery eyes saying can't breathe, then half-hanging-off-bed bucket throw-up - "kind of morning I'm having"Ian-in-LA 24-7 on-duty reality: Everyone's got cold, Jack crying needing nose blown - "exhausted, freaking exhausted, and of course this is my work day"N95-Lysol-battle-cry sick-kid protocol: Air spray disinfectant then gloves and mask - "how I survive Kentucky flu"Mother's Day laundry-basket post nerves: "Still get nervous when I post them, never know what people are going to say - feels very exposing"2K-stuck-post clarification-kills-views theory: "As soon as I answered those things it stopped - maybe next time just let it go let it go"Three-to-five-week sickness-cycle reality: When you have three kids illness rotates - "someone's down and someone's down for weeks"Five-lovey rotation pro-parenting tip: Need multiple in rotation so when throw-up happens have backup - "they cannot self-soothe if lovey gets thrown up on"2.5K-stuck laundry post PDDs: "Why can't I get to next level where I have resource of people's attention, built-in fan base posting between 60-150K automatically"Family-guy-15K-and-laundry-2.5K disappointment: "Thought family guy would explode, thought everyone could relate to laundry - it's been a minute guys"Dylan-jump-rope three-year scroll-to-bottom lesson: Started outdoor 16K posts, transitioned gym 300K, now simple no-text dark-background viral - "worked three years, I'm on month two, put patient's pants on"

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.7.25]PDF to help you be YOU on social media www.TheOneThatGlitters.comIn this creative-freedom celebration and parenting-reality collision episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm experiencing peaceful dinner aftermath watching kids play fetch through palm trees feeling satisfaction of already-doing-what-I-want-to-have-done, then cycling into 10:05pm sweating exhaustion trying to get three kids to bed since 8:30 involving dog-bone-under-bed mop retrieval and Jack nosebleed leading to accidentally venting frustrations in front of kids then reading "Hello Grown-Up It's Me Down Here" poem from by Shel Silverstein parody book, “Where the Sanity Ends.” In this episode, I talk about:Sitcom backyard moment perfection: Wind through palm trees, sun streaking mountains, two kids playing fetch with dog - "eating rest of dinner in peace and quiet, never happens"Social media creative freedom excitement: "No rules, no restrictions, pure creativity - don't have to mess around with sound, color, anything - such pure art form"Coffee post superpower development: "Put me through ringer of being okay with being embarrassed and not making people happy - such a superpower"10:05pm three-on-one bedtime chaos documentation: Dog bone under bed, Jack hurt leg, spell 25 twenty-five times, nosebleed, piano practice, teeth brushing…CHAOS! 

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.6.25]In this episode of Glitter Mouth I'm working through dealing with Mommy Guilt while I discuss storytelling aspects of social media. In this episode, I talk about:Treating self like client rule: "Would I cancel swim lessons for this? If no, then I'm not canceling on myself either"Traton rash ER Travis Howard session: Finding babysitter despite emergency because "what would you do if you had swimming clients right now"Danny Glover park bench question memory: "What do you love so much you would do it for free" - thinking about that constantly now12-year leave-house mom guilt: "If I leave for my own enjoyment and something bad happens to my kids I will never forgive myself"Petting zoo Jack chest-tap breakthrough: "Mommy that was best day ever we're gonna do this every day I can feel it - oh my kids are happier when I'm happy"Old-Hollywood cross-eyed fear reactions: Two days in row getting confused fear looks from established actors about Instagram success - "they think I'm certifiably crazy"

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.3.25 - 5.5.25]In this creative persistence and breakthrough gratitude episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm experiencing Saturday posting jitters then cycling through three Family Guy parody versions all failing to resonate despite expecting everyone to go berserk for the reference, crying while delivering Northwestern Storyteller rash story realizing it's actually about giving up career dreams for kids then reclaiming them, then receiving full-body-goosebumps crying over Travis Howard's "Queen of Yourself" lyrics for One That Glitters theme song after spending entire 42nd year believing dreams had passed me by until 43rd birthday Thanksgiving hotel man shifted perspective. Perfect for creators learning to pivot after multiple failures, anyone processing identity-versus-motherhood sacrifice narratives, and listeners experiencing the surreal moment when mentor-level talent validates your artistic vision.In this episode, I talk about:Saturday Family Guy posting nerves: "Putting your art out and having everyone judge it is really scary - what's worse is no one seeing it"Triple-version failure acceptance: Three edits of Family Guy parody all tanking - "maybe I've done three versions, maybe I just move on"Morning phone-dread breakthrough: Waking before alarm excited to work, resisting coffee-post anxiety check - "thinking more than listening"Bio-as-movie-poster framework: Picture and bio are movie poster, title conveys essence - struggling with "if mischief had action figure that's who I'd be"Holly's show-don't-tell gold: "No one cares about your dreams" - focus on relatable emotion journey not dream-achievement celebrationNorthwestern story crying moment: Can't deliver rash story ending without streaming tears - realizing it's about reclaiming dreams after believing had to sacrifice for motherhoodProducer character directive memory: Woman telling me "slit throats with silk scarves, come up with character, don't be yourself" - rejecting that leadership modelTravis Howard song lyrics revelation: "Pick up your crown, queen of yourself, queen of nothing" with Santa Ana embers verse creating full-body goosebumps crying42nd birthday suicidal-thought turning point: Fancy dinner feeling "what if I wasn't here, would world be better place" - scariest thought ever before rash catalystNordstrom Rack full-circle moment: Returning to parking lot where met actor's dad after Emma Greed "it's not what but who" book moment leading to Whitney discovery

[Audio Diary Recorded 5.2.25]PDF’s to help you be you on-line: www.theonethatglitters.comIn this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm celebrating getting paid for fun creative work feeling amazing then implementing large-rocks-first philosophy prioritizing creativity over chores discovering I'm happier energized parent when fulfilled, experiencing mild PDDs as low-grade anxiety about what comments waiting like walking beam with alligators underneath rather than death-height tightrope, then processing how reading negativity makes me crankier like everyone sneezing anger on each other.Perfect for creators learning to prioritize joy-work first, anyone managing social media anxiety intrusive thoughts, and listeners discovering why parenting fulfillment requires self-fulfillment rather than martyrdom.In this episode, I talk about:Wire-payment creative joy: Getting paid for something I'd do for free anyway - "wouldn't that be amazing to go around doing fun stuff getting paid"Large-rocks-first philosophy implementation: Prioritizing creativity over chores because small rocks fill cracks around large rocks, not vice versaFriday creative sanctuary: One day refusing to do anything but creative work - "will not do anything but creative stuff, I will not"Fulfilled-parent energy discovery: Doing what I love makes me better energized parent versus depleted cranky from soul-sucking jobsStephanie live connection: Mermaid's Guide spotted at fancy doctor's office front desk - audiobook narrator friend excited recognitionNUA Storytelling event anxiety: Standing on stage telling own story (not character) about medical issue seeming "entirely terrifying"Low-grade alligator-beam shift: Anxiety evolving from death-height tightrope to ground-level beam - "might get bit but not so high I'll splat and die"Sit-down-meal Achilles heel: 15 years without peaceful salad-eating Top Chef watching - "mommy chef cleaner butt wiper reader glass filler-upper"Negativity-sneeze contagion: Reading cruel comments makes me crankier like they sneezed anger on me - need better filtering system

[Audio Diary Recorded 4.30.25] In this creative mentorship and Thursday chaos episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm experiencing elation-to-dread evening cycle despite cheerleader-stomping happiness then facing Thursday solo-parenting mayhem with Jack's diarrhea emergency mid-drop-off, connecting with old friend Holly (massive reality showrunner) who delivers gold feedback about showing-not-telling emotion journey rather than dream-achievement celebration, workshopping Permission to Suck versus Cringe Chronicles branding for Olympic athlete series concept, then future-Michelle cringing while editing at how many excited ideas get forgotten during constant jellyfish-swimming distraction pattern. Perfect for creators receiving professional feedback pivots, anyone managing creative vision during parenting chaos, and listeners learning why "no one cares about your dreams" is actually kindest mentorship advice.In this episode, I talk about:Evening elation-to-dread cycle: Cheerleader happiness then "low grade anxiety like somebody's going to hit me with paper towel roll"Community-building 500-view acceptance: Long LA Book Festival post only getting 500 views feels like failure after millions but serves vibe-setting purposeLives pause decision: Taking half-day Thursday plus all Friday prep - "would love to get back to One That Glitters writing"Thursday solo-parenting chaos documentation: Jack diarrhea emergency, uniform purchasing nightmare, BASIS website crashing during registrationHolly showrunner consultation breakthrough: Reaching out to old friend for Come Fail With Me / Permission to Suck / Cringe Chronicles feedback"No one cares about your dreams" mentorship: Holly's gold note to focus on relatable fear-overcoming journey not dream-coming-true celebrationPermission to Suck branding love: Swimming lesson lexicon "you have to start with terrible, permission to just let this be terrible"Caption rehook implementation: Changing from "such a dream" to "fear of strangers has been holding me back" improving engagementSophia Buchwald agent wrong-number: Associate calling for different Michelle Lang casting director leading to potentially good energy connectionFuture-Michelle editing cringe: Listening back realizing "so many ideas I have that I forget - constantly jellyfish swimming all over life"

[LIVE on Instagram 4.24.25] In this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm going Live on Instagram to teach viral content strategy while battling nail polish disasters and self-doubt. I share the complete roadmap including analytics curiosity, trial reels methodology, Whitney’s presence philosophy, and circle chart failure tracking system, then spiraling into post-live insecurity about being "meandery and not very helpful" and how I process trolls. Perfect for creators learning systematic viral content approaches, anyone managing post-performance anxiety and self-criticism, and listeners documenting the unglamorous reality behind teaching moments.In this episode, I talk about:Five viral strategy pillars teaching: Analytics curiosity, trial reels experimentation, authentic self discovery, failure circle charts, and high-frequency meditation practiceAnalytics research methodology: Scrolling established creators to bottom of feeds, identifying almost-hit posts they revamped into viral successesPetting zoo permission breakthrough: Jack's "best day ever" validation that being playful self with kids is good rather than selfishTrial reels data analysis: Discovering 45% follower retention versus 85% stranger retention past three seconds - feeling trapped by existing audience expectationsWhitney Uland’s presence philosophy episode 11.28.24 which changed how I look at social media: "You don't have to be anything on camera, just be present like in improv class - listen and react"Circle chart failure tracking system: Making 100-circle charts for every failed post, re-framing rejection as progress toward success

[Audio Dairy Recorded 4.22.25]In this mentorship breakthrough episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm processing the aftermath of archiving my viral Starbucks post due to overwhelming hate, developing a "hater circle chart" system to build resilience muscles after meditation guidance, then experiencing what feels like divine intervention when swim lesson cancellations lead to an impromptu therapy session with one of the most incredible business women in the world who coaches me through thick skin development and reframes online hate as strength training rather than personal attacks. Perfect for creators recovering from viral backlash trauma, anyone learning to accept help and mentorship, and listeners developing systematic approaches to handling criticism and building emotional resilience.In this episode, I talk about:Post-hate hangover processing: Hoarse voice from crying, acknowledging combination of exhaustion, new venture stress, and "never received that much hate in my life"Comment curation boundary setting: Deleting brutal comments because "this is my space and I can curate it how I want to - I'm not going to let haters come into my house and poop on me"Hater meditation breakthrough: Listening to guided meditation about creating protective bubble, developing plan to make "hater circle chart" for resilience muscle buildingCelebrity Client divine intervention: Unplanned therapy session over mint tea - "like a messenger from God" coaching through thick skin development and online hate managementSwimming metaphor wisdom: Client comparing hate resilience to catching water while learning to swim - "your lungs aren't in shape, you need to get stronger"Accepting help breakthrough: Overcoming "I don't want to be a burden" instinct to accept tea invitation and open up about struggles. Self-love versus romantic love distinction: Recognizing pattern of deserving romantic love easily but struggling with "accepting love for who I am"Parenting grounding force: Kids immediately pulling focus from "stewing in own crazy" back to present moment connection and love.

[Audio Diary Recorded 4.20.25 & 4.21.25]For PDF's to help you be YOU on social media go to www.TheOneThatGlitters.com (And there's cool merch too!) In this darkest-moment documentation and spiritual-intervention episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm experiencing Easter morning yard perfection then posting Starbucks coffee spill expecting heartwarming response but instead receiving brutal crucifixion-level hate. I spiral down, not able to take it anymore, "hate wins tonight.” In this episode, I talk about:Easter eggs magic-maker awareness: "It's hard as grown-up, no one does magic for you anymore - you're the magic maker, baton has been passed"Jack self-regulation teaching moment: Standing with him through repeated game losses at Sky Zone letting him feel sad then try againStarbucks post 17.4K immediate hate wave: Every single comment cruel before swim lessons - "people so mad about it, this is bananas"God-is-light-and-dark revelation: "Cannot have light without dark, cannot fight dark force, cannot block it - have to hug it into yourself, you are both"Fear-is-the-devil breakthrough: "Fear is the evil, not darkness itself - only thing you have to fear is fear itself, trust fall with God"

Episode Synopsis [Audio Diary Recorded 4.19.25]PDF to help you be YOU on social media: www.theonethatglitters.comIn this parental overwhelm episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm practicing singing exercises at Sky Zone while kids play and managing late-night Easter prep after expensive family outings while questioning platform costs and income diversification strategies, all while learning to sit with kids' sadness instead of rushing to fix their emotions. Perfect for parents juggling creative dreams with family chaos, anyone navigating client relationship dynamics across different status levels, and listeners struggling with financial anxiety around abundance mindset versus practical budgeting.In this episode, I talk about:Sky Zone vocal practice strategy: Using singing exercises with straw technique to avoid boredom while watching kids play - "normally I would be bored senseless just watching kids play"Abundance mindset versus reality check: Processing expensive day costs while trying to "breathe into abundance" but knowing credit card bills are comingSitting with kids' sadness technique: Learning to comfort Jack when losing games instead of pushing him to "get back in there" - referencing Inside Out movie wisdomPlatform cost anxiety spiral: Questioning multiple subscriptions for Squarespace, Shopify, potential Kajabi while trying to streamline business systemsEaster prep marathon logistics: Using Claude AI for scavenger hunt riddles, managing chocolate egg hiding with dog supervision, late-night basket preparationSocial media storytelling analysis: Observing library videos and creative content creators who are "better than most giant blockbusters"Birthday tradition reflection: Thanksgiving birthday shifting from burden to blessing as perspective changes with age and family appreciationCreative hobby drought recognition: Realizing years without painting or personal interests beyond kid care, work, and household management - "I've got to change my life"

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded 4.18.25]In this domestic chaos management and parenting wisdom episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm waking up to exploding sprinklers while juggling simultaneous birthday party and Easter prep, sharing hard-won parenting advice about being careful what traditions you start (like reading books during poop time), and reflecting on how far we've come from tiny apartment living while managing three kids, gift wrapping, homemade "kikyata" creation, and pop rock taste testing logistics. Perfect for overwhelmed parents managing multiple events, anyone learning to set sustainable boundaries with children, and listeners who need validation that domestic chaos is completely normal and manageable.TASTINGS at ETSY search "Tasting Burrow" In this episode, I talk about:Sprinkler geyser morning disasters: Waking up to "volcano" sprinklers while ping-ponging between kid demands and party prep - "mornings are not my favorite"Parenting tradition warning wisdom: Cautioning about bathroom book reading habit Birthday fairy tradition trap: Explaining how well-meaning parent traditions become impossible to stop - "I started something and now it's really hard to stop it"Simultaneous holiday prep strategy: Managing birthday party and Easter prep with organized time blocking, Amazon tracking, and last year's map photocopyingPop rock taste testing party activity: Adapting wine tasting charts from sister's Etsy shop for kid-friendly gross-out party games "TASTING BURROW" AI assistance gratitude: Using Claude for scavenger hunt riddles - "thank you, AI for that situation, I am a huge fan"Human ping pong ball parenting reality: Honest reflection on preferring one-on-one focus over constant multi-kid juggling demandsTeaching through toys technique: Swimming lesson wisdom of directing instructions to "Mr. Sharkey" instead of directly to resistant childrenApartment to house perspective shift: Recognizing 12-year progress from cramped living to yard full of kids - "we've come really far"PDF to help you be YOU on social media: www.theonethatglitters.com

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded 4.16.25]PDF to help you be YOU on social Media: www.TheOneThatGlitters.ComIn this social experiment disaster and parental overwhelm episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm planning a Stoic-inspired embarrassment challenge to spill coffee and face-plant in a Starbucks parking lot as a way to overcome my fear of public embarrassment, while simultaneously managing Easter prep stress, a sick dog, and dealing with the disappointment of my flopped treadmill videos.Perfect for creators dealing with content failure, depression, parents drowning in holiday logistics, and anyone learning that sometimes your best-laid plans for viral content meet the brutal reality of algorithm indifference.In this episode, I talk about:Stoic embarrassment experiment setup: Planning to spill three Trinta cold brews and face-plant in public as ancient Stoic exercise to overcome social media filming fears - "if I can survive this, I know I can do social media"Treadmill video disaster analysis: Spending time editing "relatable" gym fall scenarios that tank with under 200 views - questioning if private settings make stunts less impressiveSocial media authenticity theory: Exploring why "normal clothes, crazy stunt" works better than "crazy clothes, crazy stunt" - audience relating to "that could be me"Follower engagement math: Having maybe 100 truly interested followers out of 10,000, with 600 who know but don't care - realizing most followed for Legend of Bruce Lee contentCastle versus flags content strategy: Building posts as "bricks to a house" where viral content are flags bringing people to the castle, but you need artwork inside for those who enterDog ownership regret confession: Cleaning up vomit while managing three kids - "if you have three kids do not get a dog unless you don't want time to do anything else"Six Flags FastPass anxiety meltdown: Trayton's confusion about passes triggering my own overwhelm about Easter prep, sprinkler leaks, and laundry piles at 9:15pmEaster preparation money anxiety: Spending $350 on basket gifts while struggling with abundance mindset, stuffing eggs myself to avoid $26 for pre-stuffed onesThursday schedule catastrophe mapping: Dog park, book consultation, Chuck E. Cheese regret, school open house, cello lessons - feeling like "ping pong ball" of requestsParental guilt spiral processing: Snapping at son then feeling terrible, wanting someone else to prep holidays while I just "show up to the magic"Circle chart overwhelm solution: Needing to write down mental to-do list causing anxiety, realizing stress won't help but feeling drowning in pushed-off tasks

Episode Synopsis: [Audio Diary Recorded 4.14.25 & 4.15.25]PDF to help you be YOU online at www.theonethatglitters.comIn this episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm basking in the luxury of a Hollywood bungalow while processing losing most of my swimming clients to the Palisades fires, only to get hit with a house flooding emergency that triggers my money scarcity issues, then returning home to the reality of permission slips, spilled dog food, and trying to balance creative fulfillment with the endless logistics of motherhood - all while my latest Kimmy Gibbler video flops with 450 views despite hours of editing. Perfect for creators trying to maintain artistic focus amid life chaos, parents struggling with the mental load of household management, and anyone learning that abundance means paying others to handle tasks you hate.In this episode, I talk about:Hollywood bungalow retreat fantasy: Sitting in pink silk peacock robe with heating pad, missing kids but loving creative space - "if I could have this and give my kids a hug at night, that would be perfection"Palisades fire silver lining processing: Losing swimming clients creating unexpected creative time, committing to treat content creation "as if it is swimming lessons" with same attention and confidenceFollower conversion rate analysis: Getting 0.01% follower conversion from both 13.5 million view video (1000+ followers) and current 40K video (6 followers) - trying to improve engagementContent creation editing marathon: Spending 4.5 hours editing one video, constantly thinking "this is the one" about every creation - "swinging for the fences" mentalityHouse flooding emergency response: Getting call about sprinkler system flooding while eating Thai salad dressing over White Lotus, triggering $4,000 repair cost anxietyMoney scarcity trigger analysis: Feeling "red hot rage up my neck" about unexpected expenses, practicing abundance mantras while walking through houseKimmy Gibbler video disappointment: Spending hours on "beautiful video" that gets 450 views versus original getting 78K - "it's so brutal, man"Creative time protection strategy: Returning home to chaos of permission slips, spilled dog food, blankets everywhere, realizing need for better systemsAbundance mindset implementation: Hiring lawn service and dog walker despite money fears, choosing creative time over hoarding cash - "share money and make money doing something I love"

Episode Synopsis [Instagram LIVE recorded 4.11.25]In this philosophical framework and teaching methodology episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm breaking down how twenty years of teaching swimming from celebrities, rock stars and royalty has revealed that water is the most honest teacher mirroring life's challenges, explaining my three-step universal coaching system of unblocking fears, creating safety, and revealing inherent greatness that applies equally to producing films, writing books, and teaching terrified toddlers to float. Perfect for coaches developing systematic approaches, anyone seeking framework for their expertise translation, and listeners learning how seemingly different skills share identical core principles.In this episode, I talk about:Mermaid's Guide core philosophy: Swimming through water as big metaphor for swimming through life - "producing, re-producing, or swimming"Three activities life pattern: Either in pool teaching, on movie set producing, or home re-producing (having three kids)Universal coaching methodology revelation: "It's ALL THE SAME - unblocking fears, making them feel safe, revealing their own greatness"Excavator gold analogy: "When YOU are the dirt, it's hard to see the gold" - external perspective reveals inherent brillianceBelief as transformation tool: Huge part of coaching is simply believing in someone's greatness before they can see it themselvesEnergy balancing principle: Being calm soulful presence to counterbalance fear and chaos around swimming poolFirst water-life parallel: "You can't swim scared - if you swim scared you WILL sink" - must rewire brain to trustSecond parallel - directional focus: "Jellyfish swimmers" have lots of energy but don't get anywhere without looking where they're goingThird parallel - failure framework: "Failure is the key to everything - you try, can't do it, try again, can't do it, try again - SUCCESS"