Hi Amigos!
Welcome back!
Todays episode is one of my favorite episodes. Many people know Tefi as HelloTefi on TikTok. I have known her since I was 15 and the stories I have with her are both hilarious and forever ingrained in my memory. If you follow Tefi than you know her for her pop culture savyness, her funny remarks about everything, her beautiful long hair and infectious personality. I have known her as the kind, loving, and empathetic friend. She always puts people first. She is the definition of a true friend. Someone who takes time out of her day to not only think of others but feel for others. When I call her, she always answers, when I go to NYC she not only makes me stay with her, but checks up on me about 20 times a day just to make sure I haven’t gotten lost in the subway or something. I’m so happy to have her on the podcast. I truly believe she is a great example of how someone can remain authentic in the spotlight.
In this episode we talk about a variety of things such as: moving from Miami to New York, old jobs, getting her own YouTube show, losing it all to COVID, and then growing to 100k followers on TikTok in just 4 weeks! How does one do that you ask? Authenticity. Embracing Failure. Being Brave. Never giving up. And always showing up with love.
Here’s a glimpse of her bio: Tefi Pessoa is a pop culture fanatic born and raised in Miami, FL. Unbelievable to the naked eye, she is actually 31 years old (wow). She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and she is probably making a TikTok right now as you read this. She’s resilient, patient, and in therapy. Can’t wait for you all to listen to this episode :) !
TAKE AWAYS:
Don’t let looking for yourself get in the way of finding yourself
Don’t let someone else and they way they treat you dictate the kind od love you are able to give
Always set the intention of putting love before you when meeting someone
Real people who support you and love you will be happy to pay your rate
Embrace failure and be brave
If you can make people feel less alone for 2 minutes it’s worth every single hate comment
Once you are able to let go of that responivislity that does not belong to you you will run into the arms of people who truly love and support you
Just because one audience leaves, doesn’t mean you can’t turn to your left and have a whole other audience
You decide what you let through the gate
You do not have to have a welcome mat for everyone that is wounded or hurting
Dont dim your light so that someone else can shine at their full capacity
When you hang out with people that love you you start to see all the reasons you are worth being loved
PRESS:
FANOLA - Tefi Pessoa On Her Career, Mental Health, And How She Became The Woman She Always Wanted To Be
TED TALK - The Future of Confidence