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Defying the Odds and Starting a Brand Your Way with Jac Vanek
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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Episode 154: If Tumblr, Myspace, and Warped Tour bring back fond memories for you, consider yourself in good company as Natalie welcomes one of the OG influencers and podcasters herself, Jac Vanek. From creating a massive following on Myspace before it was cool, to selling bracelets out of a backpack at Warped Tour, to launching a personal brand worn by heaps of celebrities to co-founding one of the most popular podcasts LadyGang, Jac is an entrepreneur through and through. On today’s episode, you’ll hear all about her time at punk rock summer camp, aka Warped Tour, how LadyGang came to be and why it has such a cult following, and what it’s like to go from being a solopreneur to having co-founders. Jac and Natalie share their love for emo culture and connect over their new passion for TikTok. SUM41, Billy Talent or Simple Plan background music highly encouraged.
Today’s episode dives into:
Jac's fascinating entrepreneurial journey and key takeaways for starting a business
Ways to multitask and remain focused as a creative person
The transformation of LadyGang
How to create a community of members that lift each other up
Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Jac on Instagram and TikTok @jacvanek.
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Today’s episode dives into:
Jac's fascinating entrepreneurial journey and key takeaways for starting a business
Ways to multitask and remain focused as a creative person
The transformation of LadyGang
How to create a community of members that lift each other up
Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Jac on Instagram and TikTok @jacvanek.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:
DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022.
METABOLIC REDS – Go to getreds/real to unlock your offer of a free Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Mar 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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