Podcast Summary
Invest in yourself in 2024: Boost confidence with Byte's at-home orthodontics, simplify home projects with Thumbtack, and enjoy entertainment with Mary Carey's performance
2024 is the year for personal improvement, whether it's enhancing your smile with Byte's at-home orthodontic solution or tackling unfinished home projects with Thumbtack. Byte offers doctor-directed clear liners, affordable pricing, and financing options, allowing you to prioritize yourself and boost your confidence in just a few weeks. Thumbtack simplifies home care by connecting you with highly-rated local pros, making it easier to complete projects and maintain your home. And if you're looking for entertainment, Mary Carey, the ultimate starlet and icon, will be performing in Nashville soon. So, invest in yourself, tackle your to-do list, and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
Unexpected start in adult industry leads to financial success for Mary Carey: Mary Carey's unexpected start in the adult industry led to financial success, but her difficult childhood contributed to her later career choices. She encourages seeking help for childhood trauma.
Mary Carey's career in the adult entertainment industry began unexpectedly when she was asked to perform without physical contact in a club. She was initially taken aback, but the experience led to her making a significant amount of money. Carey, who grew up in Florida and had a difficult childhood, started stripping to pay for her rehabilitation due to childhood trauma. She believes that everyone has their own unique struggles and encourages seeking help. Carey's background includes a history of neglect during her early childhood, which she believes contributed to her later needs for attention and eventual career choice. Despite her past, she remains optimistic and recognizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing childhood trauma.
Living Without the Sense of Smell: Impact on Food and Social Experiences: Lack of smell can affect food enjoyment and social situations, leading to unique experiences and challenges, but can also foster passions and resilience.
The lack of sense of smell can significantly impact one's experiences, particularly when it comes to food and social situations. The speaker, who has been living without the ability to smell since birth, shares how this has influenced their love for food, ease of becoming a vegetarian, and even their obsession with dance. Additionally, they discuss how their late onset of puberty and intense training hours led to health issues related to disordered eating. Despite these challenges, the speaker found joy and passion in dance and embraced their unique experiences.
The Impact of Pressure to Conform on Dancers: Pressure to maintain specific body standards and dietary restrictions in dance can lead to unhealthy relationships with food and negative self-image, impacting young dancers' mental and physical health.
The pressure to conform to certain body standards and dietary restrictions, particularly in the world of dance, can be detrimental, especially for young girls. The speaker shares her personal experiences of being told to maintain a specific weight and diet by her ballet teachers, leading to an unhealthy relationship with food. This issue was prevalent even in the late 1990s and is still present in some forms today, as seen in shows like Dance Moms. The speaker also discusses the stark contrast between her experiences in public and private schools and how they shaped her perspective on life. Despite the challenges, she ultimately found success and support at a prestigious private school, which allowed her to pursue her passions in dance and academics.
Childhood experiences shaping unexpected identities: Childhood traumas can lead individuals to seek attention and love in unconventional ways, even leading them to industries often stigmatized, like sex work, where they may find empowerment.
Traumatic experiences in childhood can shape a person's identity and behavior in unexpected ways. The speaker shared how she felt like an outsider in her childhood, but fit in well due to her school being filled with "nerds." However, when her grandparents passed away, she was left to take care of her grandmother and mother at a young age, leading her to seek attention and love elsewhere. She started watching porn and became obsessed with the idea of being the desirable one. This obsession eventually led her to the adult industry, which she initially pretended to disapprove of but secretly admired. It's important to remember that people's experiences and motivations are complex and not always what they seem on the surface. The speaker's story shows that even those in industries often stigmatized, like sex work, have unique and empowering backstories.
From Ballet to Stripping: Unexpected Opportunities for Joy and Financial Stability: Despite facing challenges, some individuals find joy and financial stability through unconventional opportunities, even if they contain explicit content.
Sometimes, when faced with challenges in one area of life, people may explore new opportunities that seem unconventional but ultimately bring them joy and financial stability. The speaker in this discussion shared her experience of transitioning from ballet to cheerleading, then to working at Hooters and eventually webcam modeling and stripping. She was struggling with the demands of ballet and her personal life, and saw an opportunity in the dance team that felt more fun and less work. From there, she explored other opportunities, including working at Hooters and eventually entering stripper contests. She emphasized that she was drawn to these experiences because they allowed her to earn money, dance, and party. While some aspects of these jobs were challenging, she found joy and success in them. It's important to note that this discussion contains explicit content and may not be suitable for all audiences.
From stripper to porn star: How experiences and influences shaped a career: Branding and a memorable name played key roles in a career choice, inspired by personal experiences and influences.
The speaker's experience as a stripper led her to pursue a career in pornography, driven by a desire to be a "feature entertainer" with a fancy costume and extended stage time. She branded herself as Mary Carey, a name inspired by her admiration for the celebrity Mariah Carey, to make her name memorable and fitting with her personality. The speaker's story showcases how her experiences and influences shaped her decisions, leading her to pursue a career in the adult entertainment industry. Additionally, the speaker's story highlights the power of branding and the importance of a memorable name in building a successful career.
Speaker's unconventional approach to getting on The Howard Stern Show: Building a name in the adult industry can lead to opportunities and high rates for feature dancing, even for those with unconventional beginnings.
The speaker's unusual gimmick of offering her mother as a potential date for a radio segment on The Howard Stern Show led to her frequent appearances on the show over the course of several years. Initially, Howard Stern did not engage with her off-air, but as she became a regular guest, the dynamic changed and she even ended up hosting shows for Playboy TV. The speaker's background in pornography was also mentioned, with her first real porn set being for Jill Kelly Productions. The speaker emphasized the importance of building a name in the industry to secure high rates for feature dancing. Despite some early experiences in the industry involving unscrupulous individuals, the speaker ultimately found success and opportunities through hard work and persistence.
Exploring Sexuality and Building a Career in the Adult Film Industry: The adult film industry offered this interviewee opportunities to explore her sexuality, build a career, and even indulge in food cravings on set. Despite initial nerves and societal stigmas, she gained confidence and earned a living through research and practice.
The adult film industry provided this interviewee with opportunities to explore her sexuality and build a career, despite initial nerves and awkward experiences. Starting from $100 per show, she gradually increased her earnings and gained confidence through research and practice. The industry offered her a sense of community and even allowed her to indulge in her food cravings on set. Although she had dreams of opening a ballet school, she acknowledges that her past might hinder her from doing so due to societal stigmas. Regardless, she has lived out many of her dreams in the adult film industry and views it as the most fun experience she's had.
Unexpected opportunities from personal choices: Personal decisions can lead to unforeseen opportunities, even in unconventional industries. Seize the moment and be open to the unexpected.
Personal choices and circumstances, including the industry one works in, can impact opportunities in unexpected ways. Mary Carey shares her experience of how she chose to work in the adult film industry and how it led her to run for governor of California at a young age. Her decision to join Kick Ass Pictures over other companies was based on the owner's promise to make her a household name and the opportunity to brand her movies with her name. When she ran for governor, she initially intended it as a publicity stunt, but it turned into a serious campaign with unexpected support from media and prominent figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger. This experience highlights the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise.
Collecting signatures for political campaigns: Despite challenges, collecting signatures taught valuable skills like writing press releases and handling publicity stunts, leading to unexpected encounters and ultimately winning a campaign.
Collecting signatures for a political campaign is a challenging process. The speaker in this discussion had to physically gather signatures from registered voters, ensuring they were legible, had no felonies, and lived in the correct county. The requirement for signatures varied depending on the type of election, and the speaker had to re-register some individuals to vote due to their uncertain registration status. Despite the difficulties, the speaker learned valuable skills from the experience, including how to write press releases and handle publicity stunts. The campaign only lasted six weeks, during which the speaker participated in various public events and ultimately won a game show to become the governor of California. The experience also led to unexpected encounters, such as meeting her celebrity crush, Eminem, who was shorter than she expected. Overall, the process of collecting signatures was a significant learning experience for the speaker, despite its challenges.
Mary Carey's Unconventional Run for Governor: Former adult film star Mary Carey, known for her past with the Kardashians, is running for California governor for the second time, expressing opinions publicly despite not being a political person. She acknowledges politics are a mess, credits Doctor Drew for saving her life at rehab, and remains optimistic about her campaign.
Mary Carey, a former adult film star, is running for governor of California for the second time, and she's doing it because she enjoys expressing her opinions publicly, even if she's not a political person. She had a controversial past with the Kardashians and has some interesting stories about them. Carey believes that politics are a mess and thinks that everyone has an opinion due to social media. She's excited about her campaign and acknowledges that Kris Jenner is a hard worker. Carey also shared her experience at celebrity rehab, where she credits Doctor Drew for saving her life. She's open about her past and wants to normalize talking about mental health. Despite her past, Carey remains optimistic about her campaign and is looking forward to the challenge against Caitlyn Jenner.
Openly discussing mental health and personal experiences: Speak out about mental health, seek help when needed, and protect personal benefits like credit card rewards.
Mental health is an essential aspect of our lives that should be openly discussed, yet it's often stigmatized and misunderstood. The speaker shared her personal experiences of dealing with mental health issues and the lack of information she had about her mother's struggles. She emphasized the importance of being open about mental health and seeking help when needed. Additionally, the speaker shared an unexpected experience related to credit card rewards. She warned listeners about a potential law, the Durban Marshall credit card bill, that could take away credit card rewards. She urged listeners to speak out against this bill and protect their hard-earned rewards. The speaker's story highlighted the importance of open communication about mental health and standing up for personal rights and benefits.