From short bobs to lip fillers to “that girl” aesthetics, beauty can feel like nothing more than the ability to conform to what’s considered desirable. In this episode, I offer a different perspective: what if real beauty is the enjoyment of being who you are, without naively dismissing the role of external appearance?I talk about how true beauty comes from awareness and self-confidence, and how to build both.We’ll cover:The real reason we all want to look alikeWhat separates magnetic people from the merely prettyWhy honoring your word to yourself is the most underrated glow-upHow to stop outsourcing your worth to strangers onlineCome have a seat at The Adult's Table.Socials:http://instagra.com/theadultstableshowhttps://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshowMerch:https://theadultstableshow.printful.me/Newsletter:https://thefernandarodrigues.substack.com/
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You Don't Have to Love Your Job
We’ve been sold the dream: Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. But is that true? In this episode, I get honest about how chasing your “passion” can sometimes be a trap. We’ll talk about the difference between a job, a career, a hobby, and a vocation, and how fulfillment can show up in surprising ways.Socials:https://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theadultstableshowMerch:https://theadultstableshow.printful.meElizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g7ARarFNnwSo Good They Can't Ignore You - Book: https://amzn.to/4kbZYRQ
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Be an Amateur: Why Your Fear of Looking Stupid Is Keeping You Stuck
We lose so much in life by avoiding the amateur phase. In this episode, I dive into our collective fear of being seen as inexperienced or not good enough, and how that fear stops us from becoming who we want to be. From childhood praise to social media pressure, we explore how self-image is formed and how deeply it affects the risks we’re willing to take. If you’ve ever held back on a dream or a hobby because you didn’t want to look “clownish,” this conversation is for you.#lifeadvice #podcast #selfjourney #selfknowledge Socials:https://instagram.com/theadultstableshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theadultstableshowMerch:https://theadultstableshow.printful.me
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Unpacking Bad Bunny: Authenticity, Fame, and the Meaning Behind DTMF
Bad Bunny isn’t just topping charts. He’s reshaping how we see Latin identity, masculinity, and giving voice to multiple generations.In this episode, I share my take on how Bad Bunny has been constructed as an artist, why his work resonates so deeply, and the layers behind his most recent album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Part cultural analysis, part personal reflection, this is a conversation around culture and authenticity. 00:00 Intro4:59 Who Is Bad Bunny?7:42 Relatability & Projection: How People Become Famous10:20 Why Is Bad Bunny So Famous? 17:20 The Cultural Context When Bad Bunny Became Famous21:39 The Relationship Between The US and PR 28:00 Living Abroad and The Search For Identity 40:44 Analyzing Debí Tirar Más Fotos44:22 The People Behind Debí Tirar Más Fotos48:30 Visual Storytelling: El Club, Pitorro de Coco, DTMF Short Film52:50 The Symbols Behind DTMF01:00:29 Fashion & MarketingSocials:https://instagram.com/theadultstableshow https://www.tiktok.com/@theadultstableshowMerch Storehttps://theadultstableshow.printful.me
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Motherhood, Ambition & Reinvention: Glauci Fernandes on Building a Life That’s Fully Yours
In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, I sit down with my friend Glauci Fernandes – an accomplished program leader with a global career at companies like Disney and Mattel, and now, a mother navigating purpose and ambition with grace. Glauci opens up about moving abroad, learning to lead in different cultures, and how motherhood reshaped her view of success and identity. We also dig into the pressure women feel to “choose” between career and family, and why Glauci believes becoming a mother made her more creative, more productive, and more powerful.If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and motherhood, or unsure if the timing of your life matches society’s expectations, this one is for you!00:00 Introducing Glauci: Global career, big transitions, and building community2:30 What does a program manager do?4:08 Ambition, moving abroad, and working in the US and Brazil 10:16 Ambition and motherhood 13:15 Meeting your partner in your 30s16:15 Having kids in your 40s & realizing what really matters23:00 Traveling the world27:03 Maternity leave and the 1st year after having a baby34:00 Learning to be ok with what we can't control36:00 Are good mothers always "selfless"?40:15 The maternal instinct42:28 Your kid makes you want to live longer44:04 Guilt and control46:30 Advice to future mothers and women afraid of losing their careersSocials:https://instagram.com/theadultstableshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theadultstableshow
For accountable young adults craving authentic, actionable self-knowledge content. Through short solo episodes and 1-hour+ interviews, host Fernanda Rodrigues sparks reflection with digestible insights and a touch of ”borogodó.”
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