My guest today has been an integral part of my feminist awakening. Celeste Barber’s instagram posts - which parody the unattainable standards of the fashion and beauty industry - are both hilarious and revolutionary. Her work has helped a generation of women to feel better about their bodies - and made her a star in the process. (Plus she’s been blocked by a few celebrities. Lol.)
Barber began her account in 2015 as a jobbing actor. She now has almost 10 million followers, including Reese Witherspoon, Chelsea Handler and designer Tom Ford who ended up hiring her for a fashion campaign. We talk about imposter syndrome, ADHD, standing up to bullies and her Janet Jackson obsession.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Intro
01:54 Journey to Fame
04:30 The Tom Ford Campaign
05:47 Creating Relatable Instagram Content
14:25 Challenges of ADHD
17:57 Touring and Family Life
20:34 The Importance of Purpose and Resilience
27:47 Self-Hatred and Imposter Syndrome
28:32 Failing to Fit In
30:10 Family Dynamics and Meeting Her Husband
33:39 Being a Stepparent
36:55 Raising Sons as Feminists
40:04 The Janet Jackson Obsession
41:03 Meeting Janet Jackson
48:37 Final Thoughts and Listener Questions
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