Dealing with Conflict, Competition, and Gossip - with Lauren Smolka (Former Miss USA Contestant)
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How do you handle drama, jealously, and competition? What about "mean girls"?
Lauren Smolka is an actor, former pageant contestant, and dear friend who has had to deal with all of these things throughout her life--from friendships, to competing in Miss America and Miss USA, to now being in the highly competitive entertainment industry. In this episode, we share stories about dealing with drama and bullying, and how we've learned to manage the hurt that comes with these experiences. We also discuss:
- Remaining grounded in the midst of competition
- How past trauma can affect our current relationships/identity
- How to overcome jealousy
- Handling "friendship breakups"
- Setting boundaries around social media
- Overcoming a scarcity mentality
- The danger of passive communication
Keep up with Lauren at @laurensmolka on Instagram, and make sure you subscribe for more episodes!
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