runaways collective

welcome back loves! this week i got to sit down with one of my favorite youtubers/content creators Joy Ben Hur, but you might know her as @joyishhhh on instagram and youtube. Joy is from Byron Bay, Australia and recently started her own brand/creative collective Humble Ego. we talked all things creativity, social media, youtube success, and the important meaning behind the words 'humble ego.' make sure to give joy a follow on both instagram & youtube! below is the breakdown of our conversation: 2:00 - intro + youtube journey3:30 - The importance of genuine friendships8:22 - inspiration, creativity, and perfectionism14:50 - filmmaking 17:40 - Humble Ego Collective and the process of creating a brand25:00 - imposter syndrome + worrying what others will think 31:10 - social media and #detoxwithjoy38:30 - moon journaling + self care xx liv

after years of knowing each-other through mutual friends and talking on instagram, i finally sat down with brooklyn rapper Jay Lonzo to talk through his journey in music, education, and what the future holds. jay is known for his incredible lyrics and artistry, and i was so excited to dive into his latest EP 'One of One' that dropped on January 1'st, as well as past projects like 'Two Tones' and 'Baby Boy'. check out all of jay's music here on Spotify and Apple Music @JayLonzo and on Instagram @jaylonzoo.

about a month ago, model and actress emily ratajkowski released a collection of personal essays in a book titled "my body." the book quickly became one of the most read––and most instagramable––books of 2021, with praise and criticism coming from every which way. i read it shortly after it came out, and after sitting with it for a few weeks, i have some thoughts. join me as i chat about its cultural work as a memoir, as a piece of activism, and interrogate parts of it through a feminist lens. *disclaimer: this is 100% just my opinion and should not be taken as fact. feel free to respectfully disagree with anything i have said, and form your own opinion!* xx liv

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