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Raquel
One girl. So I can't be canceled for any sexual. Which is great. Most guys have to fear that.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yes. No, I was gonna say it's actually really scary for white, straight men out there. I always tell my guy friends, I'm like, you can't even. It's. It's like the. The word in, like, for judges. It's like there can't even be, like, an ounce of impropriety. Like, it can't even look, appear. Like there was.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
You know, because these days, like, if you send a sketchy message and she screenshots that you're screwed.
Raquel
All right, guys, we got Raquel here today, and we both have adhd.
Unknown Female Comedian
We do. We were just bonding about it.
Raquel
Yeah. I don't even know what to call that, but, yeah, we were bonding.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah, it was the. The Adderall coffee. And I don't know what the third one was anymore.
Raquel
Adderall coffee. I had a little Xanax phase, but.
Unknown Female Comedian
That'S not really my thing. I'm. But. But I need no more. No more uppers anymore. That's not a. It's not a good vibe.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
I don't know. But conservatives aren't allowed to say that out loud. But that's the thing. It's like, you all take Adderall. Okay. Just say it like you're skinny. You know, I've seen you eat a few burgers.
Raquel
You on the Ozempic wave yet?
Unknown Female Comedian
Honestly, I have been getting a lot of OIC ads, like, the skinny skinny that I get a lot of hate for promoting how much I hate fat people, so. But it's honestly just like, I'm fat shaming myself because I was like, I really just don't want that to be me. So if I fat shame enough, then, like, if I ever do get fat, people are gonna be like, are you the girl who hates fatties?
Raquel
Some accountability. Were you fat growing up?
Unknown Female Comedian
I was a little bit chubby. I definitely could have lost a weight or two. Definitely. Yeah. I think it builds personality. That's why I'm a bit funny and unhinged.
Raquel
I was the opposite. I was a twig. Oh, you were £130.
Unknown Female Comedian
Were you, like, forced to eat. They told you to eat more. They told me they're going to start.
Raquel
I ate a lot, but I guess I didn't because I was also a runner, so I would just run it off.
Unknown Female Comedian
You're skinny little. I feel like you're, like, behind the board.
Raquel
Like, yeah, I'm a nerd. I'm a crypto nerd. Crypto, bro.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah, I could see it with the sneakers there. But I was suited up.
Raquel
He's like, yeah, yesterday I was in sweatpants. Today, this is like dressing up.
Unknown Female Comedian
This is. No, but that's good. Do your thing. Like, be you. Be real. That's what. That's what it's about. That's what. That's. That's another thing about, like, conservatism in general. I kind of have a new brand. My. My own brand of, like, this is you. Your hoodie. This. That. Everyone has their own shtick. Everyone does their own thing. You know what I mean? Like, it's not. I hate being pigeonholed. And I think it's really. I think it's actually harmful to the movement in general. And I found that in general, like. So I'm based in New York City. I get a lot of hate from, like, some conservative groups these days. Yeah. So there's a group of people. I won't say who they are, but they've been. They've been coming after me for throwing my parties. I've been doing these Make America Hot Again parties. I've been getting a new. A new. A group of people. A wave of people in the Republican Party who wouldn't normally care about politics, wouldn't normally want to, like, socialize with people based on political affiliation. And they've been coming out to my parties and interested and having fun, and they're girls like me who want to talk about dumb shit. I almost had to sit when I said shit there because I was like, I can't swear it out. Okay, good. But, you know people who, like. Like, there's that clip. I. Shopping, tanning, and celebrity gossip. I like all those things, but I also care about politics. I. You know, I was a lawyer. I. I have a brain, you know, But I also do. It's. It's so much more palatable when you, like, make things funny and chill. And some people have a stick so far up their ass, and it's like, bro, you are not a politician. Sit down. Take the stick out of your ass. Relax. Just be a normal person. It's not that serious.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
And all I was doing is throwing parties for Conservatives. And we are calling it Make America Hot Again. That's hilarious.
Raquel
Getting canceled for that.
Unknown Female Comedian
Well, not canceled, but a lot of people in the conservative movement were like, oh. She's like, why do you care? I'm getting more people involved in politics, and I'm getting. If you have a conservative event, look around the room. How many women are there? My events were 50% women, 50% male, and that just doesn't happen. So the fact that I got so many women to, like, show up and care and, like, be interested, and people like, how'd you do it? I was like, I made a pink poster. It sounds insane. I'm like, sometimes we are that simple as creatures. And I'm not saying women are stupid, but, like, I like pink. So I made a pink poster. Yeah.
Raquel
You should have seen the Tucker Carlson conference I was at.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah.
Raquel
99 white guys.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yes.
Raquel
No woman.
Unknown Female Comedian
But that's. That's what I'm saying. But, like, you can be. That's what I don't like. And the other thing is, like, we brought this up today, too, when we're all talking about, you know, women in conservatism, too. And, like, you know, the trad wife thing, how, like, a lot of people push, like, for a tradwife. That. That's not. I will never be a trad wife. I will never be a trad. And people are like, if you're conservative, you have to think this. Don't get me wrong. Like, I want a husband. I want kids. One day someone asked me, she's like, oh, but do you ever want to get married? I'm like, yeah, eventually. But, like, right now, I'm chilling. I'm having fun. Like, am I not allowed to have fun if I'm a conservative? And, like, that's the whole stigma. Like, I want more young, young people to care about politics. And, like, for me, it's being a social. Like, I'm. I'm very open. I've always been open. I talk like this. But as a conservative, you're not allowed to, like, half up. They're like, oh, you can't drink. You can't do this. Yes, yes, I can. Yes, I can. Just my. My political. My politics don't identify my entire personality, even though I unironically enough have made it my entire personality.
Raquel
It's ironic. That's why I don't label myself, because I don't want to be grouped into something.
Unknown Female Comedian
Exactly.
Raquel
I just want to be myself.
Unknown Female Comedian
You're like, I'm just a normal guy. And that's what I don't get. And, like, even, you know, with the date. Right stuff. Like, John has this line where he says, I'm not crazy. Whatever. I'm just a normal guy from 15 years ago. Which is like. That is so real. It's just, you're. I just call out shit how it is, you know, I like to make skinny jokes. I like to make jokes about being di. Like, I just say crazy shit and. Because no one else says it.
Raquel
Yeah, DEI is a funny one.
Unknown Female Comedian
I know. I was sitting beside a guy on the plane last night who was wearing a sweater, okay, that said, DI recruiting. You can't make this shit up. I thought it was a joke, so I initially saw it. I burst into laugh. Like, I can't control myself in public. I just started laughing because I thought it was a joke. I was like, I want one of those. Like, I was almost about to go up to be like, yo, bro, can I get one? And then he was on the phone on zoom. I love eavesdropping. My favorite hobby of all time. So he is talking on the phone. He's like, oh, I'm headed to the White House. And I was dying of laughter because I was like, obviously, this man wearing the D. I. Sweater is headed to the White House. Good. US Tax dollar is being put to this.
Raquel
Wow, the White House has a DEI person.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah, yeah. They have a DI recruiter. I think it's a DI Recruiter or recruit or, like, something. I don't know.
Raquel
I mean, they say Kamala was a DI Hire as vp.
Unknown Female Comedian
Exactly. So. But I just found it funny that he was like, no, that's hilarious. And he's, like, flexing, like, loud.
Raquel
That shirt would probably sell, like, as a meme.
Unknown Female Comedian
Right? Like that. That. I think someone sent me a link to one because I posted on my story, and someone was like, wait, you could actually buy these? I was like, no way.
Raquel
That's like, wearing the DARE shirts.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yes. Well, I was really hoping today we would get Project 2025 shirts, because I just thought that would be fun. Like, I just like with people. I like doing CR Crazy stuff.
Raquel
So it's like, yeah, I would. Maybe I'll get canceled. Who knows? I haven't been canceled yet.
Unknown Female Comedian
But really.
Raquel
Which is shocking.
Unknown Female Comedian
Really?
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
So what's your. What do you think? Okay. If you were to ever. Not me switching this around. If you were to ever get canceled, what would it be for? That's what I want.
Raquel
So I've only hooked up with one girl, so I can't be canceled for any sexual which is great. Most guys have to fear that.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yes. No, I was gonna say it's actually really scary for white straight men out there. I always tell my guy friends, I'm like, you can't even. It's. It's like the. The word in, like, for judges. It's like, there can't even be, like, an ounce of impropriety. Like, it can' Even look, appear. Like there was.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
You know, because these days, like, if you send a sketchy message and she screenshots that you're screwed.
Raquel
Yeah. So I've never sent nudes, so I'm good on that. But even if my nude got leaked, I mean, I don't think I'd care.
Unknown Female Comedian
It just makes you look good.
Raquel
Yeah, it's whatever.
Unknown Female Comedian
That's what you. If you're gonna send photos, like, do it, like, make America hot again. I'm so.
Raquel
Yeah. So I don't know what it would be. Honestly, like, everything that most guys get canceled for, I don't really have to worry about.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah. Like, what's. What's the craziest thing you've ever said? You're like, I'm not repeating it. This is a trick.
Raquel
I don't know. Yeah. If I did say something crazy, probably years ago when I was, like, a.
Unknown Female Comedian
Dumb teenager, or like, did you delete all your old tweets?
Raquel
No, I still have them, so maybe there's something there.
Unknown Female Comedian
I went through mine, and there was some crazy ones. I was like, I would, like, tweet out the R word. Like, I would say, like, I love retard. I retard. But, like, I'd like.
Raquel
I used to say that word too.
Unknown Female Comedian
But I'm like, but that. Now I'm bringing it back. I'm bringing back retard. Because the thing is, it's like the Michael Squat quote. It's like, you can't call your. You call your friends retards when they're being retards. You don't call a retarded person retarded.
Raquel
Right.
Unknown Female Comedian
So it's all about connotation.
Raquel
Yeah, but that was a normal word back in the day.
Unknown Female Comedian
Exactly. And you know what the. My favorite genre of movies, okay. I'm a bit older than you, so if you go watch, like, any 2000s, like, college movie, they are so funny to re watch because they're like, you fag. Like, that's like, they're so fun. And that's what I'm like, bring back that era of just, like, not giving a. Because no one was recorded. No one always Had a phone out. Like now everyone's always recording. Everyone has a phone out. Like everything is caught. Like any text you say will be used against you.
Raquel
Yep.
Unknown Female Comedian
So. But the thing is, they could enjoy themselves. They can say whatever. It wasn't even controversial to call your friend a fag and never thought about it. Yeah. It's like, it's like, I'm not gonna call a gay person a fag, but if my friend is something, like if I have a male friend, he's acting like a fag, I'm a fag.
Raquel
I called straight friends gay. Like that was normal back then.
Unknown Female Comedian
Exactly. But, but, but it's like, I just. Anyways, to me, it's like a cultural war. And that's why I just like, that's when I started, like, caring.
Raquel
Yeah. Well, now even comedians are getting canceled. Crazy.
Unknown Female Comedian
To me, it's crazy. And like, the thing is, a comedian is supposed to say offensive shit and that's what makes them so funny. Like, truly. And if they can laugh at themselves, that's the best form of that.
Raquel
Yeah. It just blows my mind because even Schultz, who just had Trump.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah.
Raquel
He's getting shows canceled.
Unknown Female Comedian
Oh, really? He did that? Interesting.
Raquel
And that's like, damn. Like, it's affecting his, his livelihood at that point.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah. Well, for me, my favorite stand up comedian of all time is obviously Donald Trump. Like, he just says some crazy shit. Like, actually, like, he is a stand up comedian and I don't know if he knows he's that funny, but like, I watch clips of him, but I'm like, man, this guy is hilarious. I'm like, you can't even make this shit up. Like that debate performance, honestly.
Raquel
Which one? Hillary?
Unknown Female Comedian
The. Well, all of them. Honestly, all of them. But like pure comedic goal. Like those sound clips, I don't even know. Sometimes when I hear people using like a TikTok sound of like you're eating the cats or eating. I'm like, are you making fun of Trump or like defending him? Because at this point, like, it's so good. And that's what I like about him too. Like, he can laugh about it too.
Raquel
Yeah. Were you always pretty conservative?
Unknown Female Comedian
I was always conservative. I was like the. I was the actually fun fact. I'm Canadian.
Raquel
Whoa.
Unknown Female Comedian
I can't vote.
Raquel
Whoa.
Unknown Female Comedian
But I'm a patriot to a country that's not my own.
Raquel
Wow.
Unknown Female Comedian
And I have a visa and I've been here legally, so it's like, that's the thing. I'm not in a. That's what makes me interesting because people Are like, why do you hate on immigrants? And I was like, do you know how much money I spent and how much time I put into, like, paying lawyers, doing paperwork, like, doing what I have to do to be in this country? Because, like, I care and I want to be here legally. I pay taxes in this country. So, you know, to me, people like me who are educated, etcetera, have their shit together, are patriotic towards a country that's not their own. Those are the kind of people, like, to me that you would want in your country. I lived in Canada. I've seen the decline of Canada over the last 10 years. It's literally turned into a communist country. People don't understand. So if I get sent a link and I'm visiting my parents, I can't open a lot of links in Canada. They're banned. They are banned. It says you cannot view this page in Canada. And it'll be like a social media thing or whatever. And you. You just can't open it.
Raquel
That's so.
Unknown Female Comedian
Isn't that. But people don't realize. And I'm like. And the thing about Canadians is they're so timid. They. So, like, no one will say anything. No one gives if I'll be the person to be like, I'm not wearing masks. This is insane. Like, we are all forced to get vaccinated. There was. There was no way to get it. I had to get it. I got one shot of Johnson Johnson, which is like, the least effective one.
Raquel
So, like, at least you can get all four.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah. But, like, it was just insane. But the reason we had to get it is we weren't allowed in America. As a Canadian, you were not allowed to go to the US if you didn't have a vaccine.
Raquel
Wow.
Unknown Female Comedian
And the thing is, because my background is law, I was like, I can't, like, you know, some of my friends were like, just get a fake one. And I was like, I actually can't do that. Because I would get. I would get. I was like, I could never practice if anyone found out or any. Like, it was too big of a risk for me. And that's the thing. Like, there's people in my position who, like, I've done everything I was asked. I've done everything I was asked to be in this country. Like, Canada had the longest lockdown in North America, in Toronto in North America. And I went home. I was living in London at the time. I went home to Canada for a bit, and I was there, and I was miserable. So I just became the. The quarantine Queen. I would fly to a different country. I'm not kidding. I guys 5 star hotels in Mykonos. Okay. Were a bargain. During the pandemic, I told I was traveling left and right. I lost followers every day. I wasn't even on social media at this point. I was getting canceled and everyone's like, oh my go. You can't post that. You're in Florida. I was like, why? It's a free state of Florida. God bless Ron DeSantis. I'm like, this is amazing.
Raquel
But I remember people getting canceled for traveling during COVID And the thing is.
Unknown Female Comedian
I never even like was a big going out person. I started love going to clubs as soon as the pandemic hit because I just wanted to post that like just to piss everyone. Like, I didn't even care about going out. I was like, I just want to post that about a club because a lot of people are going to really be angry.
Raquel
I love that. I've never met a comedian that's also a lawyer. That's interesting.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah. No, truly, Truly.
Raquel
That's a rare mix. That's like two different mindsets.
Unknown Female Comedian
It really is. Well, I just call myself a comedian. I'm not actually a comedian. I'm a self proclaimed comedian. I'm more just like, I'm a rant queen. Say shit.
Raquel
So you're not doing the actual shows, the stand up?
Unknown Female Comedian
No, I wrote a few and I think that they're too offensive to say out loud to not go. Like, I'm not. I can't say them in New York City. I live in New York City. Like, yeah, it's pretty liberal over there. Yeah, it's a lot liberal. And that's why I threw these events because I like wanted people to find a refuge in, you know, liberal hell, as I call it. So we're doing an election night party and I'm calling it America season 46 finale.
Raquel
I love it. I'll be fine.
Unknown Female Comedian
Isn't it? And I'm doing, I'm doing it like a cool party. Like it's gonna be crazy screens like Pizza Shake Shack, like I'm making it my wedding. Basically. They're like, why aren't you getting married? I'm like, because I'm throwing fun parties with a lot of alcohol and drinks called Red Wave. Yeah.
Raquel
No conservative guys out there catching your attention.
Unknown Female Comedian
Oh, that is actually a really funny. Well, I just have a lot of boyfriends. Boyfriends are fun.
Raquel
You like hopping?
Unknown Female Comedian
Well, okay, this is the thing. I go through phases. I'll be like anti social For a bit and, like, not date or whatever. And then I'm like, okay, I'm gonna hop. I actually, once. I actually was seeing an illegal immigrant recently.
Raquel
Whoa.
Unknown Female Comedian
Oh, I'm kidding. I'm kidding. No, I'm not.
Raquel
Are you, though?
Unknown Female Comedian
We weren't seeing each other, but isn't that hilarious? I told everyone that, and they're like, that is so funny. I was like, no, no, he has status. I'll tell you my reasoning. Okay, so I'm at the age where, like, I want to find a life partner. Yeah, I know. You're like, okay, where's. Where's this bitch going with this? I want to find my life partner. I want to find, like, a guy. Good, conservative values, who I, like, actually marry. So I'm not going to, like, kiss a boy who doesn't align with those values where I'm just like, you know, Like, I'm like, well, whatever. I'm killing time until I find my perfect match. Yeah, so. So I find people that I would never date, and then I won't fall in love with them.
Raquel
Interesting.
Unknown Female Comedian
So there's, like, mustache tattoo men who live in Bushwick. Who is not my type. That's not my. I don't like that. So I date guys who are the exact opposite of my type because I know that I won't fall in love with them. It's actually so smart. It's so smart.
Raquel
Then you fall in love with.
Unknown Female Comedian
Okay, kind of. But then I become crazy. So right now, like, I have a crush, this boy who's, like, my neighbor, and he's, like, big on the Internet, too, and, oh, so bad you can't.
Raquel
Eat where you sleep or whatever that line is.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah, but don't shit where you eat or don't shit. I don't know. We're definitely both saying it wrong, but that's okay. But, like, it's just. He's like. But I think he. I slid into his DMs, and I said, like, hey, you look really autistic. And it worked.
Raquel
Whoa.
Unknown Female Comedian
That worked.
Raquel
I feel offended even though I have autism. But.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah, but, like. No, but I see autism as a positive trait. Like, I like people who are, like, autistic and quirky and, like, interesting.
Raquel
So that's, like, a hot thing now.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yes. Okay. Yes. Bring back. I don't like hot men. Hot men. Guys, over. This is a public service announcement that no one cares about hot men. People want, like, funny, witty, like, quirky.
Raquel
Like, well, hot women, too. They just lack personality.
Unknown Female Comedian
Exactly. And the thing is, like, you. You need to find a former fatty. A. Or like, someone. I have so much energy. But the problem is, as soon as I open my mouth, like, I'm going to get into trouble.
Raquel
Right.
Unknown Female Comedian
So that's why I left corporate America. But, yeah, I don't know. But boys. Yeah, I don't know. Boy. I definitely. No husband on the horizon yet, but I'm going to keep kissing illegal immigrants and tattooed men from Bushwick. And the meat. I don't even think he lives in Bushwick. It just looked like it is from Bushwick.
Raquel
But female comedians have it tough. I've had on a few on the show. Nikki Glazer's been on jowing summers. And when you're that funny, I think.
Unknown Female Comedian
As a guy, kind of, like, it's very intimidating.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
And like, I like funny people. I like funny men. I have, like, very dry humor a lot of the time. I'm very sarcastic. Like, everything I say, like, billy, go. The regret thing obviously was complete fabrication. Like, that's completely not true. And I have a big mouth, and I just say. And I can't. I have no filter.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
So sometimes I'll say things like, I kissed an illegal immigrant, and it's just obviously not true. But, like, I'm kidding anyways.
Raquel
No, as a guy, though, because if you're making all my friends laugh and I can't make them laugh, it's like, shit, why am I with this girl?
Unknown Female Comedian
She's the center of attention, but I love demanding a room. I love commanding a room. I love walking and taking over the place. But I love it.
Raquel
If you ran into Trump, what would you. What would you tell him right now that's so hard.
Unknown Female Comedian
I've actually thought about this many times. I.
Raquel
Elevator pitch.
Unknown Female Comedian
Elevator pitch to Trump. Like, I just want to let you know that you're the finance man of America's dreams, you know, like, six up to him. Yeah. Like, you're the finance boy. Because he's like, he's a big ego, and it's not a bad thing. It's just. He's an ego guy.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
So you have to. You have to touch his ego a bit. You know, he's to say something that. Or like, Trump, like, I'm making America hot again. Like, he would like that. Yeah, he would like that one. I'd be like, I'm getting the hot conservatives together. Like, yes. I'm like, I'm showing people that conservatives aren't weird. Like, it's so much more exciting to be fun and cool and, like, you.
Raquel
Could do it all I vibe with conservative woman. I don't have any liberal woman friends, to be honest.
Unknown Female Comedian
No. Well, I actually do have a lot of liberal friends, but, like, we actually. A lot of them don't speak to me anymore.
Raquel
I bet. Yeah. Which is a shame because I'm friends with liberals, but liberal woman. I mean, partially because I have a fiance, but.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah. Well, that's a good thing. That is a positive thing. But this is the thing. So liberal women. So I have a lot of guy friends, and everyone kind of hates on me now, and. But I didn't always. I was not always the guy friend girl.
Raquel
Yeah.
Unknown Female Comedian
I became the guy friend girl because more women are liberal in general, and especially in, like, liberal hubs like New York City, you're gonna get a lot more. So that's my issue.
Raquel
Makes sense. Yeah. Any major city. Liberal woman.
Unknown Female Comedian
Exactly. So. So I have a lot of guy friends, and it's just because, like, they're all conservative. We think the same. Like, it's easier to shoot the. With them. They're not offended. Like, I'll be like, what's up? I'm like, a bro. They're like, we're kind of bro. Like, the other day, we were walking down the west side highway, my friend, oh, this girl, like, oh, can you set me up with someone? And he's like, what do you want? He's like, yeah, like a brunette girl. And then my friend is like, oh, Raquel. Like, do you know any, like, hot brunettes? And I'm literally standing there like, are you like, I. What am I? Chop liver? After we walk away. Go, dude, that guy was so hot. He was like. He was, like, dressed well. I'm like, what the. And he said, oh, sorry, I forgot.
Raquel
You were a girl through shade.
Unknown Female Comedian
I was like, bro, damn.
Raquel
Did you get with him?
Unknown Female Comedian
Well, he did follow me on Instagram, so there is hope.
Raquel
Work in progress.
Unknown Female Comedian
Yeah. Yeah.
Raquel
All right, well, thanks for coming on. That was fun.
Unknown Female Comedian
Thank you so much.
Host
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Unknown Female Comedian
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Digital Social Hour - Episode: "Are You Making This Networking Mistake in NYC? | Raquel DSH #820"
Release Date: October 22, 2024
Hosts: Sean Kelly, Raquel, and Unknown Female Comedian
In this engaging episode of Digital Social Hour, host Sean Kelly delves deep into the complexities of networking in New York City with special guests Raquel and an unnamed female comedian. The conversation traverses various themes, including cancel culture, political conservatism in a liberal urban setting, personal anecdotes on dating and relationships, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in today's socially conscious environment. Below is a detailed summary capturing the essence of their discussion.
Raquel opens the discussion by addressing the pervasive fear of cancel culture, particularly highlighting how it disproportionately affects different genders and sexual behaviors.
The Unknown Female Comedian expands on this, emphasizing the heightened scrutiny and the precarious position white, straight men find themselves in.
This segment underscores the current societal pressures and the fine line individuals must navigate to avoid public backlash.
Both Raquel and her co-host share personal experiences with ADHD, fostering a sense of camaraderie and highlighting the importance of mental health awareness.
They discuss coping mechanisms, including the use of substances like Adderall and Xanax, shedding light on the complexities of managing ADHD in high-pressure environments like NYC.
The conversation shifts to the challenges faced by conservatives in a predominantly liberal city. The Unknown Female Comedian shares her experiences of facing hostility and isolation.
She details her initiative, "Make America Hot Again" parties, aimed at creating a welcoming space for conservatives, especially women, to socialize and engage politically without judgment.
Raquel adds her observations on the gender dynamics within political gatherings, noting the lack of female representation and how her events have successfully attracted a more balanced crowd.
The duo delves into the role of comedy in today's social climate, debating whether comedians can maintain their craft without offending.
Raquel points out the irony of comedians, who traditionally push boundaries, also falling prey to cancellations.
This segment highlights the tension between humor and political correctness, questioning where the line should be drawn.
Shifting gears, Raquel and her co-host share humorous and candid stories about their dating lives, reflecting broader societal norms and individual strategies for finding compatible partners.
They discuss unconventional dating tactics, such as dating opposites to avoid emotional entanglement, and the challenges of finding meaningful connections amidst political and social divides.
The Unknown Female Comedian offers a personal perspective on immigration, elaborating on her experiences as a Canadian striving to integrate and succeed in the United States.
She expresses frustration with anti-immigrant sentiments, emphasizing her commitment to legal residency and contributions to her adopted country.
Her narrative sheds light on the nuanced identities of immigrants who balance allegiance to their homeland with their aspirations in the USA.
Discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Raquel and her co-host critique the current implementations, perceiving them as superficial or counterproductive.
They argue that DEI efforts often miss the mark, leading to unintended consequences and fostering resentment rather than genuine inclusion.
The Unknown Female Comedian reflects on her comedic inspirations, notably pointing to former President Donald Trump's antics as a source of humor.
This admiration underscores the use of humor to navigate and critique political figures, blending entertainment with social commentary.
The guests discuss the importance of authentic self-expression in establishing a personal brand, especially within politically charged environments.
They advocate for individuality and resisting societal labels, arguing that personal branding should reflect genuine interests and values rather than conforming to external expectations.
As the episode wraps up, Raquel and her co-host emphasize the need for resilience and authenticity in both personal and professional spheres. They encourage listeners to stay true to themselves, despite external pressures and societal challenges.
This concluding message underlines the central theme of the episode: navigating the complexities of modern networking and societal expectations while maintaining one's identity and values.
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This episode of Digital Social Hour offers a candid exploration of the intersection between politics, personal identity, and social dynamics in New York City. Through honest dialogue and relatable anecdotes, Raquel and her co-host provide listeners with valuable insights into overcoming societal challenges, maintaining authenticity, and forging meaningful connections in a divided world.