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Girls Next Poor is the podcast for every creative trying to make magic on a budget. Hosted by influencer Vanessa Symoné and comedian Mimi Hayes, we’re two 30-something women navigating the chaos of chasing dreams while also trying to pay bills, stay sane, and avoid comparing ourselves to everyone on Instagram.
Each week, we get real about the highs, lows, and hilarious in-betweens of being a creative in your 30s—money struggles, identity crises, burnout, big wins, plot twists, and all the messy art that happens along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a creative life without losing your mind (or your wallet), you’re in the right place.
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S1E21 EP21: What's Going on This Week?
Send us Fan MailWe’re back after a tiny hiatus and we’ve got updates! Vanessa gets home from a transformative trip to Los Angeles (and comes clean about wanting to move there). Mimi is knee-deep in…
S1E19 EP19: Defining Success
Send us Fan MailBack in the day, “success” was defined as going to college, buying a house, getting married, and popping out a few kids…but what does success look like for artists in late-stage…
S1E20 EP20: AI & Art
Send us Fan MailOne of our most controversial episodes yet! How do you feel about robots taking over society? Do you have reservations about using ChatGPT to help you plan recipes or troubleshoot a…
S1E18 EP18: Creative Failure
Send us Fan MailLook at any artist that you know and love. They’ve failed. Probably pretty big time, too. This week we crash out over failed brand deals, agent rejections, and times when there was…
S1E17 EP17: The Artist’s Way - If You Lose, You Win
Send us Fan MailIt’s no surprise that perfectionism takes many artists and creatives out of the game. On today’s episode, the girls walk through a chapter of their book club pick The Artist’s Way,…
S1E16 EP16: Traveling as a Creative
Send us Fan MailWe’re back from some travels this week with STORIES to share! Whether you’re taking a staycation or leaving the country, it’s important to get out of your normal routine and travel as…
S1E14 EP14: Building a Resume
Send us Fan MailDo we know how to hold a gun? No. Do we look like we have a teenage son? Also no. On today’s episode Vanessa builds her resume on a film set with DMX. Mimi tries her hand at acting in…
S1E15 EP15: Greenlight Yourself
Send us Fan MailWe all know Hollywood is known for nepo babies and gatekeepers. But what if we all just said “yes!” to ourselves and bypassed the systems entirely? What if it actually worked? On…
S1E13 EP13: Inspiration & Vulnerability
Send us Fan MailThis week we get deep. Fresh off seeing a new piece of theater, Mimi feels inspired for her own work and also gets into some insecurities. Impacted by this, Vanessa sheds a tear (or…
S1E12 EP12: When Non-Artists Don't Get It
Send us Fan MailLet’s face it, sometimes people just don’t “get” it. Whether it’s well-meaning parents, friends, or coworkers whose biggest aspirations are a corner office on the 4th floor. This week…
S1E11 EP11: Your Price Is Your Price
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered, how do I price myself as a creative? In this episode Mimi and Vanessa discuss what it looks like to create a pricing strategy that pays you what you really…
S1E10 EP10: Tenacity & Grit When Your Soul is Being Sucked
Send us Fan MailWe’ve all been there. We’ve all been sold the lie: go to school, get a job, buy the house, blah blah blahhhh! Are you a “weekend warrior” hoping to escape the grind that is sucking…
S1E9 EP9: Done is Better Than Perfect
Send us Fan MailTake it from two perfectionists, it’s time to stop doing what’s expected and start listening to our gut! And did you know this podcast is 7 years in the making??? This week Mimi and…
S1E7 EP7: Art vs. Algorithm
Send us Fan MailThis week we reminisce on going viral for eating avocado toast, fainting in front of brain surgeons, and dissing fuckbois. What does it mean to be an artist on the internet and how do…
S1E8 EP8: Networking For People Who Hate Networking
Send us Fan MailSocially awkward? Tired of people-ing? We all know it’s not about what you know, it’s who you know. But what if networking is not your strong suit? Today Mimi & Vanessa break down…
S1E6 EP6: Dating Woes & Wins
Send us Fan MailLove is a battlefield, amiright? From the worst Tinder dates to the one that got away, this week is all about the trials and tribulations of dating while being a creative. Whether…
S1E5 EP5: Your 20s vs. Your 30s
Send us Fan MailHow does your creativity change as you age? Mimi (33) & Vanessa (34) explore the differences in the decades and how they’ve owned their creativity and artist identity. We’re no…
S1E4 EP4: Defining Authenticity
Send us Fan MailWe throw around the world "authentic" so much these days, but what does it really mean??? Join Mimi & Vanessa on another deep dive with big feels and even bigger life lessons.
S1E3 EP3: Creative Jealousy
Send us Fan MailDo you ever have that little feeling of envy when you see a creative crushing it when you feel like you’re in your flop era? Join Mimi and Vanessa on a vulnerable ode to creative…
S1E1 EP1: Meet Mimi & Vanessa
Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Girls Next Poor, a podcast for creatives!Meet your hosts, comedian Mimi Hayes and influencer Vanessa Symoné as they try to chase the creative life (on a budget).…
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Girls Next Poor has published 21 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Arts.
Girls Next Poor is currently highly active with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 32m.
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