Dirty Chats

In this final episode of Dirty Chats for 2025, I’m doing three things I love most: gossiping, breaking down marketing psychology, and telling the truth about what’s actually working in business right now.First, I give Erika Kirk a no-BS PR and marketing makeover, unpacking why public perception matters more than intention...and my cutthroat suggestions for her to win the public over. Then, I share my biggest predictions for business and marketing in 2026, including why visibility is everything, why “enterselling” is the future, and why high-touch, lower-ticket offers are quietly outperforming launches and courses.And finally, I explain why Owning Manhattan is hands-down the best reality TV show ever made ....and what Ryan Serhant’s vulnerability teaches us about ambition, burnout, dopamine, and the cost of constant growth.If you’re a business owner, creator, or marketer trying to navigate visibility, AI, algorithms, and selling in 2026....this episode is for YOUWhat You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy public perception = reality in marketing, PR, and politicsThe real reason some brands feel “off” (even when they’re saying the right things)My 2026 business predictions ....what’s rising and what’s dyingWhy entertainment + selling (enterselling) is the future of marketingHow visibility alone can drive sales — even with a messy funnelWhy the algorithm isn’t broken (and what it actually rewards now)The shift from scalable courses → high-touch, lower-ticket offersWhy entrepreneurs are addicted to momentum (and the dopamine crash that follows)What Owning Manhattan gets right that Selling Sunset never didOn another note...I can't believe this is the last episode for 2025! I'm back mid Feb for a bigger and better year than ever. Thank you SO much for listening and supporting!Get the viral carousel course HERE

In this episode, I break down Skims’ viral TikTok Live shopping event, including the exact performance numbers from “Kimsmas Live” and what they signal about the future of social commerce and online marketing in 2026.I also dive into the Jaclyn Hill TikTok backlash, why viewers suddenly labelled her “unrelatable,” and what her viral algorithm rant reveals about changing consumer expectations in the influencer world.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Skims used TikTok Live to merge entertainment and ecommerceWhy “enterselling” is emerging as a key marketing trend for 2026What the Jaclyn Hill controversy teaches us about audience behaviourVisit my website HERE

In this episode of Dirty Chats, I'm discussing two VERY disconnected things: 💸 the exact breakdown of what I'm investing in 2026, WHY...and my evolving philosophy towards investment 💔 the emotional cost of going “no-contact” with family, and the rise of this disturbing trendFirst, inside Dirty Dish, I’m unpacking Oprah’s viral podcast on the silent epidemic of people going non-contact with parents and family. We talk Gen Z, therapy-speak, labels like “narcissist” and “gaslighter,” the difference between toxic abuse vs. “you’re not perfect,” and why self-reflection might be the real key to reconciliation (in families and in business).Then I take you behind the scenes of everything I’m already investing in for my business in 2026 - exact purchases, prices, and the mindset shifts that took me from “I’ll just figure it out myself” to dropping over 20K on PR, events, strategy and systems. I break down:Why successful entrepreneurs make decisions quicklyThe difference between a “cute little business” and scalable growthHow high-ticket rooms, events and mentorships actually work (and why they’re basically a club)The investments I’m making next year and what I expect them to do for my brandIf you’ve ever agonised over a $500 software subscription while secretly wanting a 6-figure business… this one will sting and inspire in the best way.In this episode, we get into:Oprah’s viral no-contact conversation and why estrangement is trendingHow therapy labels (narcissist, gaslighter, BPD) can both help and harm family relationshipsThe difference between walking away from abuse vs. cutting off imperfect-but-loving parentsWhy self-reflection is the non-negotiable ingredient in any healthy relationshipMy own experience with low-contact family dynamics and “death by a thousand cuts”How my relationship to investing in business completely changed this yearThe mindset gap between “I’ll YouTube it” entrepreneurs and those playing a bigger gameWhy speed of decision-making is a marker of a seasoned entrepreneurThe exact things I’m investing in for 2026 (and rough price tags):A high-level PR intensiveA new website template + tech stack (hello, ThriveCart + Tonic Site Shop)A US trip for a major women-in-business eventA launch strategist to help engineer a bigger, cleaner launchHow much I invested in Year 1 vs now -  and why the numbers keep going upThe truth about making “sick-to-your-stomach” purchases and betting on your future selfTHANK YOU - as always - for listening. Love you forever!Marisa xCheck out Dirty Copy website HERE

Is Ballerina Farm actually a scam? TikTok has accusations, and the chopping board scandal has Can Meghan Markle ever be beloved by the public again? And did Taylor Swift secretly cast Hugh Grant in the Opalite music video?In this episode of Dirty Chats, I’m pulling apart three very important matters of global significance (obviously):The TikTok accusations that Ballerina Farm is a lie and the now-infamous $259 scalloped cutting boardThe Harper’s Bazaar article about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the house manager announcementsAnd my extremely unverified but deeply satisfying theory about Taylor Swift’s Opalite videoAs always, we’re talking parasocial relationships, marketing, PR strategy, and what all of this actually means for your business and brand.Get VIRAL CAROUSEL COURSE with 30% off code: CHATS

Why did Matthew McConaughey turn down $14.5 million to say NO to a rom-com? And what does that decision teach us about boundaries, identity, and finally backing ourselves in business and life?In today’s episode of Dirty Chats, I dive into the psychology of saying no, the cost of “easy money,” and why most of us stay stuck in the version of ourselves we’re comfortable with - instead of the one we actually want to become.I also unpack the important, meteoric news that Taylor Swift’s brother Austin Swift is on Raya… meaning some of you may want to emotionally prepare to become Taylor Swift’s sister-in-law. This leads me into a full breakdown of how Raya works - the application process, the secret scoring system, the anonymous committee, the screenshot bans, the categories, the exclusivity psychology, and the absolute circus of celebrity dating culture.Next up is a conversation about the online trend of “having a boyfriend is embarrassing,” why single status has become a flex, and the deeper cultural messaging around men, relationships, identity, community, and connection - plus why men actually need a rebrand.Then, in Dirty Business, we go deep on Matthew McConaughey’s career pivot: – how he went from rom-com king to Oscar winner – why he and Camila chose 20 months of no income – what saying “no” actually cost him – and why that “no” rearranged Hollywood’s perception of himIf you’re a business owner making 2026 decisions, this episode will smack you right in the clarity. We’re talking uncomfortable no’s, pruning seasons, client boundaries, the psychology of applications, and the mindset required to create the future you want.SIGN UP TO BLACK FRIDAY SALE HERE