Podcast Summary: Tall Blonde
Episode: Unfiltered Girl Talk: Breakups, Burnout & Becoming THAT Girl Anyway w/ Izzy Santulli
Release Date: May 16, 2025
Presented by: MBHTV
Guests:
- Sarah Lauren: Host of Tall Blonde, focusing on dating, city life, and achieving 'it girl' status.
- Izzy Santulli: Beauty and lifestyle content creator with over 500,000 TikTok followers and host of the podcast Not So Silent.
1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00 - 03:11)
Sarah Lauren opens the episode with an energetic introduction of Izzy Santulli, highlighting Izzy's significant TikTok following and her podcast Not So Silent. Izzy reciprocates the warm welcome, expressing admiration for Sarah's intro.
Notable Quote:
- Sarah Lauren (00:36): "Any press is good press. Some people were on me, but it’s more views, that’s more whatever."
2. Authenticity in Social Media and Personal Branding (03:12 - 06:00)
The conversation shifts to the importance of being genuine online. Both hosts emphasize the frustration with influencers who project a different persona in real life compared to their online presence.
Notable Quotes:
- Izzy Santulli (03:24): "I swear I've seen you personally."
- Sarah Lauren (04:12): "The whole point of having a platform, isn't it to be your fucking self?"
3. Building and Maintaining a Personal Brand (06:01 - 14:04)
Izzy shares her journey into content creation, detailing her transition from being a lash technician and part-time office worker to embracing affiliate marketing and eventually building her own brand. Sarah echoes similar sentiments, discussing her path from dance studies to becoming a social media influencer.
Notable Quotes:
- Izzy Santulli (06:31): "Affiliate marketing led me to the love of social media and what I do now."
- Sarah Lauren (08:45): "I wanted to be a teacher... I majored in dance just because I was like, it's an easy degree."
4. Navigating Personal Relationships and Breakups (14:05 - 32:34)
Both Sarah and Izzy delve into their personal experiences with long-term relationships and breakups. Sarah recounts her seven-year relationship with her high school sweetheart, highlighting the challenges of personal growth within a prolonged partnership. Izzy discusses her own breakup and the emotional turmoil that followed, including navigating work environments post-breakup.
Notable Quotes:
- Sarah Lauren (20:27): "I think it's impossible almost to learn who you are individually when you are with someone for that long."
- Izzy Santulli (25:27): "I had to run to the washroom real quickly and wipe my tears."
5. Overcoming Breakup Challenges and Therapy (32:35 - 39:16)
The hosts discuss the aftermath of breakups, emphasizing the importance of self-love and personal growth. They share how therapy played a crucial role in their healing processes and advocate for focusing on personal progress rather than dwelling on past relationships.
Notable Quotes:
- Sarah Lauren (24:15): "I went to therapy. It helped a lot."
- Izzy Santulli (38:00): "Especially when I can't bring a plus one where I don't know any friends that are going."
6. Social Anxiety and Brand Events (39:17 - 43:25)
Izzy and Sarah express their apprehensions about attending brand events, citing experiences where their authentic selves felt out of place. They discuss the superficial nature of such events and the anxiety that comes with being recognized by online personas.
Notable Quotes:
- Izzy Santulli (38:43): "I'm so authentic, genuine... I'm just so crazy and loud and everyone's so not."
- Sarah Lauren (42:15): "It's scary to make friends... because you don't know people's intentions."
7. Audience Q&A: Navigating Modern Dating Challenges (43:26 - 54:54)
In an interactive segment, Sarah and Izzy tackle audience-submitted questions ranging from cosmetic surgery dilemmas to the complexities of maintaining friendships with ex-partners. They offer candid advice on self-improvement, setting boundaries, and the importance of prioritizing personal well-being over toxic relationships.
Notable Quotes:
- Sarah Lauren (49:03): "You cannot be friends with an ex."
- Izzy Santulli (50:11): "Work on you. Because if you're also still in that friendship, you think very poorly of yourself."
8. Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts (54:55 - 62:48)
The episode wraps up with light-hearted banter and reflections on the discussions. Sarah thanks Izzy for her insights and encourages listeners to connect with Izzy on Instagram and her podcast. They reiterate the importance of authenticity, self-love, and personal growth.
Notable Quote:
- Sarah Lauren (62:20): "Glow up. Always glow up."
Key Takeaways:
- Authenticity is Crucial: Both hosts stress the importance of being genuine online and in real life, rejecting the facade often presented by influencers.
- Self-Love and Personal Growth: Emphasizing healing post-breakup, the importance of therapy, and prioritizing one's own development over toxic relationships.
- Navigating Social Settings: Discussing the challenges of brand events and the anxiety of maintaining online personas in real-world interactions.
- Building a Personal Brand: Sharing journeys from various career paths to content creation, highlighting the significance of embracing one's true self in building a successful brand.
- Advice on Modern Dating: Offering practical advice on handling cosmetic surgery regrets, ending friendships with exes, and overcoming self-consciousness.
Connect with Izzy Santulli:
- Instagram: @izzysantuli
- Podcast: Not So Silent (available on all major podcast platforms)
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