Matt & Abby Get Real About the Highs and Lows of Online Fame

It’s likely that you’ve seen Matt & Abby’s posts while scrolling through your social media feeds. They’ve been creating on YouTube and TikTok for over 5 years, amassing a following of 12M+ across their platforms. They also host "The Unplanned Podcast." Their story could not be more different than ours which made for a super interesting conversation. Join us as they open up about the importance of authenticity, their fears around online hate, what keeps them motivated despite the negativity and so much more!  Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/OwHf8rzs6Cs Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com → Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freereroot. *Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 0:00 - intro 4:30 - what 14 year old Matt & Abbie would think about them now 7:35 - changes they’ve seen in one another  9:35 - defining success  17:10 - waiting until marriage  29:34 - marriage counselling  31:35 - working together as a couple  37:49 - sharing our life and kids online  44:38 - navigating negative comments  53:29 - being afraid of online culture  1:00:23 - Abby’s acting career  1:02:10 - entrepreneurship  1:05:20 - living with Abby’s parents  1:10:12 - working with family  1;13:30 - Matt & Abby’s advice to us  1:16:39 - Real Talk: first impressions & what we needed as children   1:26:20 - being depressed in Hawaii  Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to [email protected]. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices