LA Bullied Me for Wanting Kids. Tess Mon Pere Opens Up About Leaving the City | DSH #1672
Descripción del Episodio
Tess Mon Pere joins the Digital Social Hour podcast to share her inspiring journey from LA influencer to Nashville musician. In this episode, Tess opens up about her transition to focusing 100% on music, her experiences with LA’s influencer culture, and finding a new sense of community in Nashville. She talks about recording new music, navigating the challenges of independent artistry, and the exciting Music City Set Sail cruise she’ll soon be part of. Tess also reflects on the differences between LA and Nashville nightlife, her passion for creativity, and her aspirations both as a musician and future mom.
📘 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
😂 Why Tess thinks she’d be the funniest villain on reality TV
✈️ How motion sickness shaped her travel fears
🚫 What really happens in LA’s influencer nightlife scene
🐶 How dog custody agreements even work
😬 The REAL side effects of acne medication nobody talks about
💨 Why so many creators leave LA for Nashville
👶 Why wanting kids is controversial in certain cities
🙌 How Southern culture changed her perspective on life
🎵 What it takes to release music independently
💭 How environment affects mental health more than you think
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Tess would be the easiest villain on Naked & Afraid
00:44 – True crime gym paranoia & sad girl music phase
02:30 – Cruise fears, motion sickness & Spirit Airlines chaos
04:52 – How LA influencer life rewired her brain
06:45 – Nashville vs LA: real people vs follower culture
08:58 – Dog custody agreements & insane hamster stories
12:40 – Anxiety, acne medication panic attacks & Celsius withdrawals
15:21 – Being bullied for wanting kids & being Christian in LA
18:03 – Cancel culture, haters & pandemic-era craziness
20:32 – LA nightlife is the worst in the country (literally)
23:10 – Flat earth debates, Amish obsession & escaping LA
26:02 – The cost of being an independent musician
28:55 – Wrapping up & where to find Tess
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♟️Tess Mon Pere - https://www.instagram.com/tessmonpere/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RGHeH57fIxzzYOVDsxW7l
https://www.tiktok.com/@tessmonpere
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