2023 was the year of ‘barbie’ and ‘girlhood’ and community building amongst woman. in today’s episode, I’m joined with bonnie ngai (@bonniengai) to talk about finding and connecting with your people, the feeling of shame when you’re alone, and actionable steps for creating a community for yourself.
[video available on spotify]
(0:58) who is bonniengai?
(2:55) when was the last time you asked for help?
(6:46) girlhood: the definition and our experiences
(13:26) what connection means in girlhood
(19:35) feeling ‘shame’ for not having your people
(22:59) place emphasis on platonic > romantic relationships
(26:16) actionable steps for creating community
(34:48) comparison in friendships
(42:12) feeling more ‘mature’ than the people around you
find katie elsewhere: instagram: http://instagram.com/katie.eu
podcast instagram: http://instagram.com/solidaritypod
links: http://beacons.ai/katie.eu/
find bonnie elsewhere:
instagram: http://instagram.com/bonniengai
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bonniengaii/
