Girls Next Poor

About Girls Next Poor

Girls Next Poor is the podcast for every creative trying to make magic on a budget. Hosted by influencer Vanessa Symoné and comedian Mimi Hayes, we’re two 30-something women navigating the chaos of chasing dreams while also trying to pay bills, stay sane, and avoid comparing ourselves to everyone on Instagram. Each week, we get real about the highs, lows, and hilarious in-betweens of being a creative in your 30s—money struggles, identity crises, burnout, big wins, plot twists, and all the messy art that happens along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a creative life without losing your mind (or your wallet), you’re in the right place.

Publisher

Girls Next Poor

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Jan 2026

Latest episode

1 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Aug 2026

   EP25: Finishing The Artist’s Way

   Send us Fan Mail We did it! It may have taken us a little longer than 12 weeks but we finally finished The Artist’s Way! This week we unpack a few of our favorite take-aways from the book and a few revelations we’ve had along the way (read: crash-outs). Mimi sticks to her mantra “I am that bitch” and Vanessa finds a new love of all things floral. We take our play time very seriously, and we think Julia Cameron would be proud of us for that.

2. 

   19 Jun 2026

   EP22: Canva Create Conference

   Send us Fan Mail Canva, the international and multi-billion dollar company just rolled out some new products at the yearly Canva Create Conference and Vanessa and Mimi joined in on the fun! Come hang out with us as we chat about our favorite keynotes and sessions, as well as being in the room with Jon M. Chu, Issa Rae, and more amazing creatives paving the way for future generations of creators and dreamers!

3. 

   19 Jun 2026

   EP24: Starting Over in Your 30s

   Send us Fan Mail Sometimes starting over means packing your bags and moving across the country. Sometimes it’s a big career pivot. Other times it’s auditioning to be a Victoria Secret model or playing ice hockey again after 12 years off. Whatever the new and scary thing you’re after, trust us when we say…you can do hard things! Join Vanessa and Mimi in rebuilding their lives while battling self-doubt and perimenopause because really what else can you do but be a beginner one more time?

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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