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About This Podcast
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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Recent Episodes
S1E10 EP10: Tenacity & Grit When Your Soul is Being Sucked
We’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 your creativity?…
S1E9 EP9: Done is Better Than Perfect
Take 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 Vanessa explain…
S1E8 EP8: Networking For People Who Hate Networking
Socially 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 easy ways to…
S1E5 EP5: Your 20s vs. Your 30s
How 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 spring chickens…
S1E7 EP7: Art vs. Algorithm
This 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 we keep up when…
S1E6 EP6: Dating Woes & Wins
Love 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 you’re single,…
S1E2 EP2: How to Introduce Yourself as a Creative
Ever get that age-old question: “What do you do?” Do you answer what you do for money? Or what lights your fire? On today’s episode, Mimi and Vanessa deep dive into how to come out of the closet as a…
S1E4 EP4: Defining Authenticity
We 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.
S1E1 EP1: Meet Mimi & Vanessa
Welcome 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). Today's episode is an…
S1E3 EP3: Creative Jealousy
Do 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 FOMO, and how to get…
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Girls Next Poor has published 10 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Arts.
Girls Next Poor is currently sporadic with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 32m.
