Ep. 16 It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect. It Just Has to Get Done (Gaby Dunn - YouTuber, Podcaster, Writer, Actress, Ex-Buzzfeed)

Jul 2, 2018

From being an actress and TV writer to hosting a money-themed podcast, you could say Gaby Dunn does it all (which is exactly how she likes it)! If you have a variety of passions and are having trouble narrowing in on just one to follow, why not choose them all? Gaby explains how she makes it work.

This episode includes:

• Jen and Gaby reflect on their Southern Florida roots and discuss why they think so many south Floridians have a comedic flare
• Gaby talks Tumbler and her first experience going viral: interviewing 100 people in a year
• Gaby reflects on the pressures of trying to keep up with her peers in her early 20’s
• Why it helps to talk to people outside of your circle to remind you what’s really important, and that there is so much more to life.
• How Gaby embraces taking on multiple jobs despite being the “odd one out”.
• Gaby talks about owning your job title and calling yourself whatever you aspire to be, even if you don’t feel quite “there” yet.
• The Youtube struggle: Gaby talks about some of the backlash she’s gotten from friends and family regarding her presence online
• Gaby discusses her experiences working for Buzzfeed and why she decided to leave
• Gaby talks about money struggles and the reasons behind starting her Bad with Money podcast
• Jen and Gaby ponder why talking about money is so taboo, and the importance of working to change that
• Lightning round: the best advice Gaby has ever received