OPINIONATED AF: Is Everyone a Clone? Social Media’s Influence on Trends, Viral Wedding Drama and Money Mindset

Ep 196: Opinionated AF is a new monthly segment that we added in 2024 where we share our opinions on the internet’s opinions. For added entertainment, we select videos that have gone viral, are hot takes, and / or are a little controversial.In the catch-up segment (0-25 minutes), Ceara shares about an unsettling routine interruption and planning her high school reunion. Allison shares her realizations about celebrating her 30th birthday in her hometown, the need for a dopamine detox and her excitement preparing for this next era. Both girls got to unexpectedly see the Northern Lights, in very different but equally magical ways.During the Opinionated AF segment, we discuss videos around the impact of TikTok culture on individuality, dynamics of friendships among influencers, the recent viral wedding drama involving a makeup vendor, and the complexities of our own relationships with money. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional healing from past traumas and how living within our means can provide emotional and financial stability.VIDEOS FEATURED: Topic #1: Everyone Is A CloneTopic #2: Should influencer couples/friendships share when they break up (and why)?Topic #3: Wedding Vendor Overstayed Her WelcomeTopic #4: Heal Your Trauma To Make MoneyCHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction(08:02) Reflections on Travel and Bed Bug Fears(12:09) Planning a High School Reunion(14:04) 30th Birthday Celebrations and Personal Growth(20:07) Finding Balance in Life's Milestones(25:13) Experiencing the Northern Lights(28:56) The Burden of Being the Planner(29:24) Listener Peaks of the Week(30:15) Hot Takes on TikTok Culture(31:03) The Impact of Social Media on Individuality(34:16) The Influence of Trends Across Different Cities(38:00) The Obligation of Influencers to Share Personal Changes(42:40) Wedding Drama: A Makeup Vendor's Misstep(47:16) Exploring Relationships with Money(52:08) The Cycle of Financial Stress and Abundance MindsetMENTIONS:What Is a Dopamine Detox?SPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! Gaia Provides is responsibly creating products of the earth that provide a quality, holistic compliment to your pet's health and wellness regiment. Use code 'ALREADYFRIENDS' for 20% offSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code ALREADYFRIENDS for a great deal: www.gaiaprovides.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code ALREADYFRIENDS for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Shopify and use my code alreadyfriends for a great deal: www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code alreadyfriends for a great deal: www.shopify.com* Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com just use the code ALREADYFRIENDS at checkout.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy