Makeup, Motherhood & House of Stassi
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In this candid and emotionally charged episode of 'Stassi with Tay,' the hosts dive deep into the complexities of motherhood, identity, and the pressures of fame. Stassi reflects on her journey as a mother to her daughter Hartford, expressing both profound love and self-doubt, while also grappling with the idea that her child is a reflection of her own soul. The conversation shifts to the challenges of maintaining personal identity in the public eye, with Stassi revealing her new fear: not being canceled, but losing all her social media followers. She shares her struggles with social media authenticity, the performative nature of parenting posts, and her disdain for the 'barf emoji' as a sign of emotional cowardice. The episode also explores the upcoming release of their new show, 'House of Stassi,' with raw vulnerability about creative risks, fear of failure, and the desire to be seen as both authentic and successful. Amidst the introspection, they discuss practical life hacks—from designer bag borrowing via Vivrell to cooling summer sheets from Bull and Branch—and even dream up spinoffs involving tornado chasing and ghostly antics, blending humor with heartfelt honesty.
Motherhood is both a source of deep joy and emotional overwhelm; loving your child can feel like loving yourself, which can be both beautiful and terrifying.
Authenticity in social media is more valuable than perfection—posting a simple 'Happy birthday, kid' with a heart emoji is more meaningful than a long, performative caption.
The fear of having zero social media followers is now a deeper anxiety than being canceled, highlighting the emotional investment in online validation.
Creative projects like 'House of Stassi' require vulnerability and trust in the process—leaving 'shit on the table' leads to better storytelling.
Embracing imperfection and humor (like ghost pranks or tornado chases) can be a healthy way to process fear and stay connected to joy.
Motherhood, Identity, and the Mirror of Love
“Having a child is like fixing all of your self-loathing because it's the first time you've looked at something that's looking back at you. That is you and you love it so much.”
The Fear of No Followers: Social Media Anxiety
“The worst, worst, worst case scenario more so than the canceled? Not one single Instagram follow. I'm concerned.”
The Upcoming 'House of Stassi': Fear, Faith, and Creative Risk
“I am not throwing away my shot. I am not throwing away my shot. That could also... I am not throwing away my shot. Yeah, this is that. This is Hamilton.”
Social Media Tropes and Emotional Intelligence
The hosts critique modern social media behaviors, particularly the overuse of the 'barf emoji' as a lazy, uncreative way to express disgust. They argue that emojis have made communication dumber and that people should be embarrassed to use them. They also discuss the performative nature of birthday posts and the idea that children may one day read them, making authenticity essential.
The Myth of the 'Shy Girl' and PR in the Age of TikTok
Stassi and Tay dissect the PR strategy of Blake Lively, criticizing her 'shy girl' persona at the Met Gala as outdated and disingenuous. They argue that audiences today are too smart for old-school PR tactics like denial and distraction, and that authenticity is now non-negotiable. The conversation highlights how social media has changed the game for public figures.
“The worst, worst, worst case scenario more so than the canceled? Not one single Instagram follow. I'm concerned.”
“If I die, carry on. Okay. Good to know. Carry on. Great. Like, I want this show to last a really long time without me.”
“Having a child is like fixing all of your self-loathing because it's the first time you've looked at something that's looking back at you. That is you and you love it so much.”
Host
Guest
Stassi
person
Tay
person
Hartford
person
Bo
person
Tornado
other
Blake Lively
person
Haya
brand
Spencer Pratt
person
Vivrell
brand
Ryan Reynolds
person
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