ballerina farm is a BRAND, not a person [and that's okay]

Become a Paid Subscriber and get Uninterrupted Episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manifestelle/subscribe Get the SGSG hoodie: https://shopisla.co Subscribe to the Weekly ManifesTEA Newsletter: https://manifestelle.substack.com Follow me on IG and Tiktok: manifestelle In this episode, Elle discusses the controversial topic of 'Ballerina Farm' and the discourse around unrealistic portrayals of motherhood on social media. She emphasizes the importance of media literacy, stating that 'Ballerina Farm' is a brand, not a person, and should be recognized as such. Elle suggests that if any online content amasses a following, it essentially becomes a brand. She touches on the negativity surrounding 'struggle motherhood' online and recommends consuming a balanced view of motherhood, comprising both the good and the bad. Elle highlights the benefits of observing diverse experiences of motherhood and criticizes the societal expectation that women should solely identify themselves as mothers. She concludes with a reminder to listeners to curate their own media consumption in a way that benefits them and to not expect every content creator to fulfill all roles for them.