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Oct 2021
50m 21s

Influencer Culture & Toxicity

GrownKid
About this episode
What are influencers actually like? We’re in a unique position because we’re not fully involved in influencer culture but still see glimpses of it. In this episode, we talk about what we hate about it, why some see it as toxic, and why it has such a negative stigma. Enjoy! Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.co ... Show More
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