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June 8, 2024 37 mins
Summary In this episode, Austin Vangelena and Lizzie Ames have an intimate conversation with Pearl Cooley, also known as Hound Dog Girl from TikTok. Pearl shares her journey of starting Hound Dog and how it helped her heal from depression. She talks about her passion for performing and being on stage since childhood and the inspiration she draws from comedians like Adam Sandler, Robin Williams, and Jim Carrey. Pearl also discusses her experience with rejection therapy and how it helped her overcome the fear of rejection. She shares her vibrant energy, unique style, and her desire to spread self-love and kindness to others. Pearl opens up about her faith and the role it plays in her life and success. She expresses her desire to be influential in bringing people together and embracing their differences. Pearl also addresses the misconceptions about her and her beliefs and encourages others to be confident in expressing themselves. Takeaways Starting Hound Dog helped Pearl heal from depression and regain her happiness. Pearl is passionate about performing and draws inspiration from comedians like Adam Sandler, Robin Williams, and Jim Carrey. Rejection therapy helped Pearl overcome the fear of rejection and not take it personally. Pearl's vibrant energy and unique style reflect her love for life and her desire to demand attention. She is passionate about spreading self-love and kindness and wants to be influential in bringing people together and embracing their differences. Pearl is open about her faith and believes it plays a significant role in her life and success. She encourages others to be confident in expressing themselves and not be afraid of judgment or societal expectations. Guest IG: @pearliesparklez Host IG: @AustinVan26 Cohost IG: @lizzie_aimes
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