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All right, get ready because on today's deep dive,

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we are going all the way to the top of the podcasting world.

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To the top.

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With Alex Cooper.

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Oh yeah.

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You know.

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Call her daddy.

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The powerhouse behind, call her daddy.

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That's right.

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We're gonna be going.

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I'll put on the scenes.

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Behind the scenes of her success.

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Yes.

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And unpacking some pretty revealing insights

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from her recent interview.

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On the diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett.

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Oh, that's a good one.

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That's the one where he really gets people to open up.

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Right.

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And Alex does not hold back.

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She does not hold back.

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So get this, call her daddy is the world's most successful.

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Wow.

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Female hosted podcast.

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Huge.

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But Alex's journey is about so much more

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than just downloads and dollar signs.

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Right.

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It's a story about ambition, vulnerability,

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and what it really takes to build an empire

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all while staying true to yourself.

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You might be surprised by some of the unexpected costs

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that came with that success.

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Hmm, yeah.

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Okay, so before we dive into the nitty gritty,

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for anyone who might not be familiar.

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Call her daddy.

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Yeah.

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And have exploded onto the scene.

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It did.

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With its super honest and often hilarious conversations

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about, well, everything.

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Everything you talking about.

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About with your best girlfriends,

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but maybe a little louder and with zero filter.

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It definitely tapped into a desire for open conversations.

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Especially around like.

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Sex and relationships.

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Yeah, sex and relationships.

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That a lot of women were craving.

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And that rawness, that authenticity.

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Something that you can trace all the way back

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to Alex's childhood.

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She talks about growing up with a psychologist mom.

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Interesting.

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Who was all about emotional intelligence.

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Constantly asking, how are you feeling?

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What's going on?

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Interesting.

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It's almost like she had a built in advantage

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when it comes to understanding.

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And connecting with people on that deep emotional level.

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Which is a huge part of what makes call her daddy

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so successful.

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You know what's funny?

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I actually kind of rebelled against that kind of emotional

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deep diving.

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When I was a teenager.

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I just wanted to blend in and not stand out.

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But you can see how that early emphasis

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on understanding emotions.

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Helped Alex build a career.

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On connecting with her audience in such a powerful way.

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It's a fascinating how our early influences

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shape us even if we try to resist them.

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It's so true.

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Okay, then you've got her dad,

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a sports television producer.

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She talks about going to his studio as a kid

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and being totally captivated by the energy

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and the excitement of live production.

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It's like she was absorbing that passion.

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That drive to create something captivating from a young age.

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And that exposure planted the seed

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for aligning passion with purpose.

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Something she's clearly mastered.

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Like an unexpected turn.

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Alex reveals that she was bullied.

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Pretty severely as a child.

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I didn't know that.

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And it really chipped away at her self-esteem.

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She talks about how it made her feel powerless.

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Like her narrative was being controlled by others.

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It's heartbreaking, but it also speaks volumes

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about her resilience.

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Instead of letting it break her,

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she found solace in creating characters and stories.

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It was her escape.

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Her way of reclaiming her narrative.

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And get this, she even mentions finding a journal entry

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from that time where she writes about how creating content

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quite literally saved her life.

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Hearing her say that gives me chills.

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I know.

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It makes you think about the power of finding your voice,

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your creative outlet.

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Especially when you're going through something difficult.

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It's like she discovered the superpower early on.

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Turning pain into something powerful.

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And that need to control her narrative.

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That's something you see throughout Alex's career,

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especially when Call Her Daddy exploded onto the scene.

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Speaking of which, can we talk about?

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Let's talk about it.

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How Call Her Daddy became a phenomenon.

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I mean, this wasn't some carefully orchestrated

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marketing plan.

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She was just living with her best friend.

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And a third roommate.

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And one day, she casually asked the roommate,

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Hey, wanna do this podcast with me?

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Talk about a casual origin story

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for a multi-million dollar empire.

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Three episodes in.

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They're sitting at number two on the charts

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right behind Joe Rogan.

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It's almost like they stumbled into an empire.

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And it makes you wonder, why did Call Her Daddy

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take off like a rocket?

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I mean, podcasts about relationships

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weren't exactly a new thing.

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That's the million dollar question, right?

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Was it the timing?

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Was it that raw, unfiltered style

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that was so different from anything else out there?

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I think it was a combination of factors.

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They were tapping into this cultural shift

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where women were demanding more honest

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and open conversations, especially about sex.

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And they did it with this unapologetic, hilarious,

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and often outrageous style that was impossible to ignore.

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They weren't afraid to push boundaries.

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To talk about things that other people

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were whispering about behind closed doors.

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And it's like that boldness, that willingness

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to say what everyone else was thinking.

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And it's like, why did this instant connection

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with their audience?

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There's like, finally, someone's talking about this stuff.

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It was entertaining as hell.

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You can't deny the entertainment factor.

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They were funny.

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They were relatable.

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And they kept you on the edge of your seat,

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wondering what they were going to say next.

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But as we'll see, that rapid rise to fame

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came with its own set of challenges.

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And some pretty hefty costs.

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And that means the story takes a darker turn.

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Yeah, it's easy to look at someone like Alex Cooper

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and think, wow, she's got it all figured out.

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But what's so powerful about this interview

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is that she pulls back the curtain

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on the messy reality behind the success.

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And again, this is where that theme of authenticity

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we were talking about really comes into play.

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Because even though Call Her Daddy was breaking records,

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Alex was struggling behind the scenes.

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She talks about feeling trapped in a co-dependent relationship

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with her former co-host and how that dynamic started

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to take a toll on her mental health.

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It's almost like the show's success

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became this double-edged sword.

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On one hand, it gave her this incredible platform

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in financial security.

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and the personal struggles that she was facing.

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That's a really important point.

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Because it highlights the danger of chasing

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external validation.

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Without having a strong sense of self-worth.

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It's like building a house on a shaky foundation.

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You might be able to get it to stand for a while,

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but eventually it's like, we're in a trumble.

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And that's what happened with Alex.

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She was building this empire, but she was also

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losing herself in the process.

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She talks about compromising her values.

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Saying things that she didn't believe in.

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And constantly feeling like she had to be on

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for the sake of the show.

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It's a cautionary tale for anyone

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who has ever felt pressured to be someone they're not,

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especially in the age of social media.

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Where it's so easy to get caught up in the comparison game.

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It's like she's saying, hey, success

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isn't worth sacrificing your integrity or your mental health.

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And what's really interesting is that she specifically calls out

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the entertainment industry for rewarding chaos.

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It's like the more outrageous and controversial you are,

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the more attention you get.

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Which can be incredibly tempting, especially when

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you're young and hungry for success.

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It's easy to get caught up in the hype and think, well,

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everyone else is doing it, so I should too.

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But the problem is that kind of behavior

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is not sustainable in the long run.

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You might get a quick burst of fame,

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but you're also setting yourself up for a major crash.

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Exhaust.

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It feels good in the moment.

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But it leaves you feeling depleted and empty afterward.

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And that's something that Alex learned the hard way.

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Yeah.

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The fallout from the split with her co-host

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was very public, very messy.

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And it took a serious toll on her emotionally.

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Right, but here's the thing.

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She didn't let that experience break her.

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No.

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Instead, she used it as a catalyst for growth.

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That's what makes her story so inspiring.

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It's not just about the success.

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It's about the resilience, the ability

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to learn from your mistakes and come back stronger.

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Right.

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She talks about the importance of therapy

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and helping her process the past, set boundaries,

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and prioritize her well-being.

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Yeah.

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And you can see how that self-awareness has shaped

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her approach to business and her personal life.

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Absolutely.

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There's this almost humorous contrast in the interview

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when she talks about her boyfriend

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having to remind her to dial it up to business Alex sometimes.

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Which is so relatable, isn't it?

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It's like that age-old struggle of balancing

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your creative side with the demands of being a CEO.

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Right.

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She's still got that fiery, spontaneous energy.

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Yeah.

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But she's also learned to harness it

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in a way that serves her goals.

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And you can see how that evolution is playing out

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in her current ventures.

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Right.

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She's much more intentional about the projects she takes on.

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Right.

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She's surrounding herself with a team that supports her vision.

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Yeah.

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And she's not afraid to say no to opportunities that

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don't align with her values.

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She's essentially building, call her daddy 2.0,

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but this time she's doing it on her own terms.

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Exactly.

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And that's what makes this next chapter so exciting.

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Yeah.

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She's not just replicating her past success.

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She's using it as a foundation to create something even bigger

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and more impactful.

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OK, so let's talk about this new venture.

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OK.

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The Alex Cooper Studios.

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It's shrouded in a bit of mystery.

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Yeah.

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But it sounds like she's building a media empire that

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goes far beyond podcasting.

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Brand extensions, merchandise, maybe even a production company.

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Wow.

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She's essentially creating a platform for other creators

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to share their stories and connect with their audiences

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in an authentic way.

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It's like she's taking everything she learned from,

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call her daddy.

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Yeah.

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Both the good and the bad.

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Right.

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And using it to create a more supportive and empowering

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environment for the next generation of female content

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creators.

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And you can feel that sense of purpose.

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Yeah.

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That desire to make a real difference in everything

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that she talks about.

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Right.

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It's not just about making money.

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Yeah.

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It's about creating something meaningful and lasting.

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But even with all her success.

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Yeah.

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Even with the financial security her Spotify deal brought.

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Yeah.

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Alex admits that she still struggles with fear and self

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doubt.

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Which, let's be honest, is incredibly refreshing to hear.

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It is.

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It's like she's reminding us that even the most successful

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people are human.

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Yeah.

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And they experience the same insecurities and anxieties

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that we all do.

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Totally.

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And that vulnerability is what makes her so relatable.

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It really is.

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There's this moment in the interview where

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Steven Bartlett asks her.

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Oh, yeah.

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What is one thing in your life that is currently

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hindering your happiness?

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And her answer is so raw and honest.

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What does she say?

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She talks about struggling with boundaries and a friendship

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that had become toxic and draining.

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Wow.

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I can relate to that so much.

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There have been times in my life where I've held on to

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relationships that were no longer serving me.

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Yeah.

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Even though they were making me unhappy.

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Right.

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It's tough to know when to walk away.

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Yeah.

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Especially when you care about someone.

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It's a universal struggle.

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It is.

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And what's so inspiring about Alex

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is that she didn't just talk about the problem.

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She actually took action.

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Oh, wow.

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Good for her.

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She had that difficult conversation with her friend

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and ended the relationship.

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It's like she realized that saying no is actually a superpower.

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Is.

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It's about protecting your energy, your time,

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and your mental well-being.

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It really is.

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And that's something we can all learn from.

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Absolutely.

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And that same principle applies to her business decisions.

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She's much more discerning about the projects she takes on,

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the people she works with, and the opportunities she pursues.

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She's learned to trust her gut and walk away from anything

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that doesn't feel right.

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Yeah.

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Even if it means leaving money on the table.

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And that's a powerful lesson in itself.

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It is.

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It's about aligning your actions with your values

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and recognizing that sometimes saying no is the best way

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to say yes to the things that truly matter.

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It's like she's figured out that true success isn't just

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about achieving your goals.

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It's about enjoying the journey and staying true to yourself

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along the way.

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You know what's really cool about Alex?

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What?

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She doesn't just talk the talk.

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She walks the walk.

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She shares some amazing insights about what

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makes a truly great interview, especially for a show like Caller

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Daddy, where it's all about getting real and vulnerable.

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Yeah.

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It's like she's cracked the code for creating a space

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where people feel safe enough to open up and share

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their deepest secrets, their wildest stories,

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their messiest truths.

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It's about creating this genuine connection,

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this feeling of trust that allows guests

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to be their authentic selves.

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It seems like something she just does effortlessly.

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It's like she has this superpower of making people

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feel seen and heard.

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I think a lot of it comes down to her own willingness

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to be vulnerable.

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She's not afraid to share her own struggles,

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her own insecurities.

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And that creates the sense of we're all in this together.

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That's incredibly disarming.

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It's like she's saying, hey, I'm not perfect, and that's OK.

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And you don't have to be perfect either.

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And that message is so powerful, especially

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in a world where we're constantly bombarded

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with images of perfection and success.

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Right.

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It's a reminder that it's OK to be messy,

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to be flawed, to be human.

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So as we wrap up our deep dive into the world of Alex Cooper,

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I keep coming back to this question.

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What can we as listeners learn from her journey?

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I think there are so many valuable takeaways here.

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First of all, it's a powerful reminder

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that success is not a destination.

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It's an ongoing evolution.

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Right.

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It's about constantly learning, adapting,

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and refining your definition of what truly matters.

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Absolutely.

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And it's also about embracing vulnerability

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as a strength, both in your personal and professional life.

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She has shown us that being open and honest about your struggles

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can actually be a superpower.

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It can.

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It allows you to connect with people on a deeper level,

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to build trust, and to create something truly meaningful.

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Right.

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And finally, it's a reminder that you have the power

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to choose your own path.

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You do?

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You don't have to follow the traditional rules of success.

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You don't have to compromise your values,

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and you don't have to be anyone other than yourself.

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Alex has shown us that it's possible to build an empire

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without losing your soul.

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And that's a message that resonates deeply in today's world.

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It's a reminder that we all have the potential

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to create something amazing, something that makes a difference,

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something that leaves a mark on the world.

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And it all starts with being true to ourselves

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and embracing the messy, beautiful journey of life.

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So as you go about your day, your week, your life,

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remember this.

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You don't have to have it all figured out.

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You just have to be willing to keep learning, keep growing,

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and keep pushing yourself to be the best version of yourself.

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And who knows?

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Maybe you'll even inspire a few people along the way.

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That's it for our deep dive into the world of Alex Cooper.

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Great deep dive.

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We hope you found it as insightful and inspiring as we did.

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Yes.

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Until next time.