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Defying the Odds and Starting a Brand Your Way with Jac Vanek

Defying the Odds and Starting a Brand Your Way with Jac Vanek

FromThe Real Reel


Defying the Odds and Starting a Brand Your Way with Jac Vanek

FromThe Real Reel

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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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Released:
Mar 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The world—and your social media feed— is already full of everyone’s highlight reel. It's time to join us if you’re eager to escape the fake posts and filters and just want to hear some good old-fashioned realness. Welcome to The Real Reel, where influencer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur Natalie Barbu is here to pull back the curtain and reveal what's going on behind the highlight reel. On her podcast, Natalie talks to real people about their real lives and real careers. She swaps stories with fellow entrepreneurs every Monday about things like quitting your day job to start your dream company, the future of influencers, serial entrepreneurship, and how to make real money. While we all might find ourselves scrolling the Instagram highlight reel, this is a place where nine-to-fivers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between can uncover the real reel.