Podcast Summary
She's So Lucky – Episode: How to Stop Undervaluing Yourself ft. Kameron Monet
Host: Les Alfred
Guest: Kameron Monet
Release Date: February 24, 2026
Theme: Practical strategies for women—especially creators and entrepreneurs—on how to confidently value themselves, negotiate effectively, and protect their work and worth, with a focus on legal and business infrastructure.
Overview
This episode explores actionable tools for women to stop undervaluing themselves, emphasizing not just mindset but tactical, legal, and structural steps. Les Alfred welcomes Kameron Monet, an attorney, creator, and tech founder, to demystify legal protections, negotiation strategies, and business evolution for creators and professionals. The episode is rich with advice on negotiation, understanding contracts, and building strong business foundations—especially for those in female-dominated or creative industries.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Kameron Monet’s Journey: From Theater Kid to Creator Economy Lawyer
[02:19 – 05:24]
- Kameron was a theater kid who accidentally found a path to law via a persuasive college advisor.
- Discovered her passion for law through mock trial and started a YouTube channel for creative balance during college.
- Early to the creator space, shared the law student journey as a Black woman, filling a visibility gap on YouTube.
- Organically began helping friends with contracts, simultaneously navigating her own influencer deals (when the industry was much smaller).
Quote:
“I was enjoying the duality of learning the law, but also still being creative...I didn’t really see a lot of Black women doing that at the time.” — Kameron Monet [03:23]
Understanding the Scale and Perception of the Creator Economy
[05:28 – 09:29]
- Creator economy valued at $250 billion, projected to nearly double by 2027.
- Growth includes not just creators’ earnings, but brand ad spend and traditional media crossover.
- Common misconceptions about creators being overpaid or contributing to over-consumption—and how gender plays into public skepticism.
Quote:
“I think everyone has a level of influence. But I do think the more that people talk about what they’re doing and the business aspect, we’re gonna see more, I'd say, respect to the industry.” — Kameron Monet [08:38]
- Discussion on gender: skepticism toward the industry is partly because it is women-dominated, and even more so when successful women of color are involved.
Quote:
“People don’t like to see women doing only but so well. And then don’t let that woman have some melanin on top of that and then start doing too well.” — Les Alfred [09:29]
Negotiation as Self-Love: Practical Steps to Assert Your Worth
[11:31 – 13:08 | 16:40 – 24:59]
- Negotiation is framed as a powerful act of self-advocacy and self-love.
- Women often have the instinct when an offer is low—trust it and be willing to ask for more.
- Preparation is key: research rates, gather performance metrics, and know your counterpart in the negotiation.
Quote:
“Preparation breeds confidence. And when you’re unprepared, you’re not confident. Therefore you don’t want to negotiate.” — Kameron Monet [12:03]
- Always start with an uncomfortably high number, know your reasoning for that number, and ask for the budget first.
- Have a "rule of three" for negotiation rounds: propose, respond to their counter, and decide—avoid dragging on the process.
Quote:
“If my rate was $10,000 for the list of deliverables, I also want you to respect that that's my rate. So let's negotiate the deliverables.” — Kameron Monet [22:01]
- It’s okay to walk away if the offer is far below your value.
Contracts 101: What to Watch For and Why They Matter
[31:52 – 36:56]
- Most commonly missed or misused: “perpetuity” (perpetual usage rights), termination clauses, and exclusivity terms.
- Perpetuity lets brands use your content forever without further payment—question why such terms are needed.
- Termination gives creators an exit if things go sour—ensure contracts have clearly defined cancellation policies.
- For exclusivity, always insist on a specific list of competitors, not open-ended language (“but not limited to...”).
Quote:
“The number one thing is this word ‘perpetuity’... even understanding the terms aren’t enough. Because you can Google a term... but you don’t know the outcome.” — Kameron Monet [31:52]
- Contracts are also invaluable reference documents once work begins—helpful for keeping on track with instructions, deliverables, and payment terms.
The Pitfalls of Verbal Agreements and Informal Arrangements
[36:56 – 54:41]
- Never just go off DMs or text—summarize and confirm all business decisions via email and, ultimately, formal contract.
- Always get contracts in place before starting any work, even with friends and family.
- Real case: A creator-client, “Sarah”, learned the hard way that working with a friend/manager without an agreement led to messy disputes about compensation when their relationship ended. Without written contracts, it’s difficult—and often impossible—to enforce expectations or resolve disagreements.
Quote:
“I think it eliminates the emotions out of a lot of these business decisions. [...] At the end of the day, go to the contract. That’s all that matters. All this other stuff doesn’t even matter.” — Kameron Monet [53:36]
Structural Tools for the Creator Economy: Social Docket
[27:11 – 30:31, 54:46 – 56:01]
- Kameron is building Social Docket, an AI-powered platform to offer modern legal infrastructure for creators—think contract management, negotiation prompt support, and education all in one.
- Aims to serve creators who fall between not needing full management but needing more than what free online tools can provide.
- Contracts within Social Docket are treated as ongoing, “living” documents that help freelancers track terms and rights post-signature.
Expanding Representation & Building Beyond Beauty
[56:34 – 61:27]
- Les and Kameron discuss the need for more Black women (and women in general) in tech entrepreneurship—not just beauty/fashion but in foundational, revenue-generating industries.
- Kameron underscores the necessity of seeking mentors and advocates from outside one’s own community; “You need people in the rooms that we aren’t in to advocate for you.”
Quote:
“I love a good all-black experience, too... but I’m gonna need Sarah and Samantha sometimes. I’m gonna need Jake... Jake has the money. I need Jake to write the check.” — Kameron Monet [59:03]
Actionable Takeaways & Mindset Shifts
[61:28 – 63:08]
- Encourage “operating in the world as it is, not as we think it should be.”
- Success and getting what you want often comes from being comfortable with discomfort and disciplined in pursuing goals.
- Negotiation and discipline are acts of self-love; you have to want your goals enough to pursue them assertively.
Quote:
“Negotiating is like a form of self-love. So is discipline... If you want something, go after it. No one’s gonna give it to you.” — Kameron Monet [61:28]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Trust Your Intuition: “It really is real. When you really lean into it and you hear yourself the first time... Go after a higher number.” — Kameron Monet [12:03]
- On Exclusivity: “Please do not agree to ‘but not limited to’, please.” — Kameron Monet [35:02]
- On Preparedness: “Closed mouths don’t get fed. I always say, ask your community, lean on your community.” — Kameron Monet [17:04]
- Contracts as Comfort: “I always think of a contract as like insurance. You just have it just in case.” — Kameron Monet [46:53]
- Industry Knowledge: “The industry talks... It feels like a large industry... but... a lot of these players... constantly switch. So you want to make sure... the price is different.” — Kameron Monet [23:20]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Introduction & Kameron's Background: [01:47 – 05:24]
- Creator Economy Scale & Perception: [05:28 – 09:29]
- Negotiation Mindset & Steps: [11:31 – 13:08; 16:40 – 24:59]
- How to Prepare for Negotiation: [16:40 – 19:23]
- Managing Contract Negotiation & Deliverables: [19:23 – 22:11]
- Contracts to Watch For – Top Clauses: [31:52 – 36:56]
- Contracts with Friends/Family & Real-Life Story: [46:53 – 54:41]
- Social Docket Platform: [27:11 – 30:31; 54:46 – 56:01]
- Representation, Mentorship & Tech Diversity: [56:34 – 61:27]
- Final Thoughts on Ambition & Self-Advocacy: [61:28 – 63:08]
Final Takeaways
This episode is a must-listen for women navigating creative, entrepreneurial, or corporate spaces who want to build lasting success and confidence. Kameron Monet delivers pragmatic legal wisdom, negotiation tips, and industry insights, emphasizing the necessity of self-worth, structure, and preparation. Legal literacy—with contracts as your shield—is positioned as non-optional for long-term security and growth. By blending actionable advice with motivational energy and real-life stories, the conversation distills into a toolkit for women to truly “get what they want”—and keep it.
Where to Find Kameron Monet:
Instagram: @kameronmonet
Social Docket: Check episode description for waitlist link.