What happens when you walk away from a hit show at the peak of your career? Kamie Crawford knows firsthand.
In this episode, Mona and Jeannette pull up a seat with Kamie for an unfiltered conversation about life after Catfish, navigating the pressures of fame, and embracing the next chapter—on her own terms. Kamie spills on everything from her early days as Miss Teen USA (and the intense pageant pressures that came with it) to the childhood bullying that shaped her resilience. Plus, she gets real about why she stepped away from Catfish after six years, the behind-the-scenes tools she used to catch liars in real time (Google reverse image search and PIM eyes, anyone?), and the personal toll that came with the job.
And if you think she’s slowing down? Think again. Kamie is leveling up in a whole new way, launching her podcast Relationshit and stepping into her next big era.
Hit play and join the Awf The Record group chat as we get into career pivots, internet chaos, and the unexpected lessons that come with betting on yourself.
KEY POINTS
- Kamie’s journey in pageantry and TV hosting
- Career shift: Its challenges and lessons
- Kamie’s public persona and personal growth
- The importance of building confidence
- Catfish show and the pivotal role of taking risks
- On making difficult decisions for mental health
- Kamie’s experience with controversial comments
- The importance of speaking out for your beliefs
- Some examples and experiences of catfishing
- What’s next for Kamie?
QUOTES
“Your story is [a] proof of what happens when you bet on yourself and when you choose yourself." – Kamie Crawford
“Now that I have reached a certain place in my career, I definitely hit the backspace button more than I used to. I used to just fire everything off. I didn't care what it was, because once I found my voice, I didn't want to lose it.” – Kamie Crawford
“You genuinely need to be kind to everyone, because you don't know where people are going.” – Kamie Crawford
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