#61: Remember when I said I failed Dry January in 48 hours? Well, plot twist—I’m now 13 days alcohol-free and feeling weird about admitting that on the internet. But you know what’s even weirder? Having Jessica Hawks back on the pod to talk about everything from sobriety to getting catfished.

Jess is back since her first appearance in 2022, and we’re getting chaotic with:

→ The real talk about stepping away from alcohol (and why it’s not about going sober forever)

→ Sharing trauma on business platforms without losing your authority

→ That time she got catfished by someone managing THREE different personalities (Chat Roulette veterans, where you at?)

→ Why being self-aware might just save you from turning into your parents (therapy helps too)

Plus, we’re getting unhinged with rapid-fire questions, unnecessary home decor purchases (hello, Danny McBride look-alike Mozart statue), and why the “very demure” trend can absolutely go in the trash. If you love Jess or just enjoy listening to two business owners go off the rails talking about everything but business, this episode is your jam.

PS: Whether you’re crushing your New Year’s goals or just trying to remember how to make meatballs for the 100th time (ChatGPT knows my struggle), this conversation proves success doesn’t mean having your shit together 24/7.

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Find what you need in the episode:

00:00 Alcohol Break Boosts Well-being

08:18 Fitness, Mojitos, and Relapses

15:16 Late-Night Espresso Martini Adventures

16:48 Creating a Comfortable Home Spaces

24:47 Networking Through Friends

26:54 City Living vs. Country Life

34:50 Challenging Online Success Stereotypes

41:02 Navigating Publicness and Privacy

44:32 Balancing Life and Online Business

51:42 Silenced by Mother’s Public Actions

55:00 Unresolved Trauma and Identity Change

01:03:39 “Growing Up in Online Chat Rooms”

01:07:27 Jess’s tale of chat room catfishing

01:17:50 Threatening DM Over Video Post

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